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Online Learning Activities

You want to integrate the online activities into your curriculum, but you don't know where to begin.  In this workshop you will learn how to accomplish this task.  In addition you will be given many resources to find online activities.

General

Teachers First:  This site is very deep and well organized.  There is something for every discipline.  It is a must see!
www.teachersfirst.com/index.cfm

Thinkfinity:  This is one of the best site for finding online learning activities.  It is incredibly deep and well organized.  ThinkfinityNY: is a partner site that is worth using to match lessons to NY state standards.
www.thinkfinity.org/home.aspx

Teacher's Domain:  This site has everything from videos and lesson plans.  When you register (it is free) you sign up by state so you get materials aligned by your state standards.
www.teachersdomain.org/

Internet4Classrooms:  This site is very comprehensive and easy to use.  You will find a lot of interesting websites for your classroom.
www.internet4classrooms.com/

EduHound: This collection from T.H.E. Journal has everything from lesson plans to interactive lessons about a wide variety of topics.
www.eduhound.com/

Free Federal Resources:  This site has a wealth of information about almost all academic topics.  It is well worth exploring.
free.ed.gov/index.cfm

Education Place:  This well organized web site has a treasure trove of online activities from Houghton Mifflin.
www.eduplace.com/

Scholastic:  This well organized web site has a treasure trove of online activities
www2.scholastic.com

Thinkport:  Created by Maryland Public Television, this site many resources that great for just about any curriculum area.  Take time to explore this site.
www.thinkport.org/default.tp

Flexbooks:  Online textbooks for free!  There are books for a wide variety of grade levels.
www.ck12.org/

Annenberg Learner: This comprehensive website has a wide variety of activities for academic curricula.  It has everything from videos to interactive learning units.
www.learner.org/

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Math

Virtual Math: This site has excellent interactive math activities for all age groups.
nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/index.html

Shodor Educational Foundation  This site has excellent interactive math activities for all age groups.
www.shodor.org/

Illuminations: Provides Standards-based resources that improve the teaching and learning of mathematics for all students.
illuminations.nctm.org/

Thinkport:  This site is sponsored by Maryland Public Television and John's Hopkins University.  It has some very innovative approaches for teaching math and great STEM resources.  Check out the Lure of the Labyrinth.  You need to register, but registration is free.
www.thinkport.org/default.tp

Math Continuium:  This site makes abstract math concepts concrete and visual.
www.learnalberta.ca/

Annenberg Interactives:  This site teaches a variety of math topics with interactive videos/games
www.learner.org/

Emaths:  Great collect of Math tools and resources for teachers and students.
www.emaths.co.uk/

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Science

General Science

Xpeditions: Xpeditions is home to the U.S. National Geography Standards—and to thousands of ideas, tools, and interactive adventures that bring them to life.
www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/

Science NetLinks: A thinkfinity partner site that is loaded with science materials including lesson plans.
www.sciencenetlinks.com/

Nova:  There are many excellent interactive demos on this site for a wide variety of science disciplines.
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/hotscience/

Exploratorium:  Most of the activities on this site are designed to be done off the computer.  It has many excellent hands on activities for science.
www.exploratorium.edu/

Edheads:  This wonderful selection of science games is engaging for students of all ages.
www.edheads.org/

Jason Science: Jason has great curriculum and materials for a variety of science topics.  There is charge for Jason starting summer 2011, but even with the charge it is still an excellent resource.
www.jason.org/

Brain Teasers and Puzzles:  The science section of this site has some great puzzles for students ages 11 and up.
puzzling.caret.cam.ac.uk/

PHeT: This site has great simulation for a wide variety of science topics.  The simulations can used with an interactive whiteboard.
phet.colorado.edu/simulations/

Science.gov:  This is a list of website all about science.  It is a great resource for any science teachers!
www.science.gov/index.html

Ology:  This site from the American Museum of History has some interesting activities for various fields of study.  There is a great deal of overlap with the Social Studies Curriculm
www.amnh.org/ology/

Annenberg Interactives:  This site teaches a variety of science topics with interactive videos/games
www.learner.org/

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Earth Science

NOAA's National Ocean Service for Education:  There are lessons for all levels on this wonderful website from NOAA.
oceanservice.noaa.gov/

Google for Educators:  Great resources for teachers who want to use Google Earth and other tools.
www.google.com/educators/

USGS for Educators: This is a very deep and comprehensive website.  Take time to explore all the treasures in this site.
education.usgs.gov/index.html

National Atlas::  This great for topographical maps.
nationalatlas.gov/

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Energy

FWEE:  FWEE (Foundation for Water and Energy Education) website has a lot of good information for education about water and energy conservation.
www.fwee.org

ThinkGreen:  This site from Waste Management has great resources for teachers and students to learn how to "Think Green"
www.thinkgreen.com

Electrocity:  This simulation is engaging and challenging.  Students have to build a city that balances people's needs with environmental concerns.
electrocity.co.nz/

Clim'way:  A great simulation of how the world will be if we don't change our use of energy.
climcity.cap-sciences.net/us/index.php

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Social Studies

General Social Studies

EDSITEment:  This site is also one of the partner sites of Thinkfinity.  It is full of great Social Studies resources.
edsitement.neh.gov/

Social Studies Central:  This site has quite a few online games and simulations, for Social Studies.  Take the time to sift through them.
www.socialstudiescentral.com/

The National Archives:  Although this is a British site, Social Studies teachers will find a lot of historical games and information.
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/default.htm

The History Pages:  This is an Elementary website, but Middle School students will find the information useful as well.
www.mce.k12tn.net/

Conflict History:  This interactive Google map shows the location of major global conflicts throughout history
www.conflicthistory.com/

Critical Past:  This great collection of historical video clips is free and well organized.  For a nominal fee you can purchase the actual footage in various formats.
www.criticalpast.com/

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US History

US History:  This site has a lot interesting information about US History.
www.ushistory.org

Smithsonian's History Explorer Offer hundreds of free, innovative online resources for teaching and learning American history.
historyexplorer.americanhistory.si.edu/

National Constitution Center:  This site has great resources about the Constitution.  It is deep, so take the time to explore.  The Constitution Timeline is just one of may great resources you will find.
constitutioncenter.org/

iCivics:  This website has great curriculum and games about the US Government.
www.icivics.org/

National Archives: US National Archives and Record Administration.
www.archives.gov/

House Divided:  This search engine/website has great resource for studying the US Civil War
hd.housedivided.dickinson.edu/panel/this_date/1861-06-07

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Games/Tools

BBC History Games:  These games cover quite a bit of history, but since it is a British site, the focus is from that perspective.
www.bbc.co.uk/history/interactive/games/

Mapskip The purpose of MapSkip.com is to create a weave of stories about the places in our lives. Users are invited to create a free account and to mark up places in Google Maps with their own stories and photos. Users can browse each other's stories and can rate and discuss them.
www.mapskip.com/

Historic Maps: This collection of historic maps from the Newberry Library comes with lessons for all grade levels. Check out their links to other historical websites: Scholl Center Links
www.newberry.org/

Playing History: This has interactive games in a wide variety of history topics.
www.playinghistory.org/

Mission US:  Great interactive game for teaching about the Revolutionary War.  Other games are in development.
www.mission-us.org/

Mapping History:  This site has two motivating interactive quizzes about the Revolutionary and Civil Wars.
mappinghistory.uoregon.edu/

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ELA

General

ReadWriteThink:  This site is one of the partners on Thinkfinity.  It is one of the best sites for interactive ELA activities.
www.readwritethink.org/

Literacy Network Offers free, top-quality online educational resources for literacy instruction.
literacynetwork.verizon.org/TLN/

Utah Education Network:  Great reading games for primary students.
www.uen.org/k-2interactives/reading.shtml

Word Magnets:  This is great site for just about any discipline.  You can make "magnets" and a magnet board.  This is especially good for use with a Smartboard.
www.triptico.co.uk/

ICDL:  International Children's' Digital Library (ICDL) mission  isto create a digital library of outstanding children's books from all over the world. Students and Teachers can join for free. A member can save the book they were reading and access it from any computer.
en.childrenslibrary.org/

SpellingCity:  This is great site for teaching any vocabulary words.  It is especially good for Elementary Students.  High School students may find it a bit too childish.  The free version is very helpful and for a little bit extra the premium version is very reasonably priced.
www.spellingcity.com/

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Grammar

Skillswise:  This site from the BBC has games for math and ELA.  They are drill and practice games, but for some students they are still helpful.
www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/games/

Madlibber:  Use madlibs that have already been created or create you own.  It is a great way to teach grammar and creative writing.
madlibber.com

Big Dog Grammar:  This is a great way to learn and practice basic grammar skills.
aliscot.com/bigdog/

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Writing

My Hero:  This site is a great way for students to express themselves and do something meaningful to honor a person that they admire.  It goes way beyond the typical adulation of people who are popular in today's media.
myhero.com/myhero/

Wordle:  Make text into creative and interesting word clouds.  You are only limited by imagination in the ways that you can use this program.
www.wordle.net/

Mapskip The purpose of MapSkip.com is to create a weave of stories about the places in our lives. Users are invited to create a free account and to mark up places in Google Maps with their own stories and photos. Users can browse each other's stories and can rate and discuss them.
www.mapskip.com/

iWrite:  This is a great website for all teachers.  It has some wonderful tips to make your students better writers.
www.greatsource.com/

Story Creator 2:  Create and share elaborate stories online.
myths.e2bn.org/index.php

Writing Fix:  This site has great tools for encouraging young writers.  It is very deep and is worth exploring.
writingfix.com/

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Health/Fitness

BAM:  Body and Mind Fitness site for kids from the CDC. This site has some excellent resources for kids.
www.bam.gov/

Harcourt Health and Fitness:  This site has activities for grades
1 - 6.  The activities are interesting and engaging.
www.harcourtschool.com/menus/health_fitness/

MyPyramid:  This site has some great nutrition games to help kids understand the food pyramid.
www.mypyramid.gov/

Nutrition Explorations:  You will find some fun ways for kids to explore nutritious ideas.
www.nutritionexplorations.org/

Dole Super Kids:  Even though this site is commercially sponsored by Dole, the information is outstanding.
www.dole5aday.com/

Nutrition for Kids: A great collection of activities and websites about nutrition for kids.  It is sponsored by Medifast, but you do not have to endorse their product in any way.
www.themedifastplan.com/

  Blast Off

Fuel Up to Play 60

·                 The Game Closet

·                 Bam! Body and Mind

·                 Best Bones Forever

·                 Small Step Games and Activities

·                 Food Safety Word Match

·                 Quick and Easy Child Friendly Recipes

·                 Food Labels Tell a Story

·                 Kids a Cookin’

Smart Mouth

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Elementary

Sheppard Software:  This site has quite a few education games for Elementary students.
www.sheppardsoftware.com/

PBS Cyberchase Games:  This great collection of games is especially good for younger students
pbskids.org/cyberchase/parentsteachers/lessons/games.html

Funbrain:  This collect of games is hit or miss.  It has some great educational games suitable for Elementary students, but many of the games are too much like an arcade game and it is easy for kids to find non-educational games and get distracted.
www.funbrain.com/

iBoard:  Great interactive activities for primary grades.  Although the site is organized by British standards, it can easily be adapted to US primary grade standards.
www.tes.iboard.co.uk/player/index.htm

Count Me In Too:  There is a wide variety of math games on this site, but you will have to read directions carefully. This is especially useful for Elementary teachers.
www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au./

UEN  K - 2 interactives:  Interactive web activities in a wide variety of subjects.
www.uen.org/

UEN  3 - 5 interactives:  Interactive web activities in a wide variety of subjects.
www.uen.org/

ABCya: This site  provides educational games and activities for elementary students. Nearly every subject is included.
www.abcya.com/

Easy Integration:  Well organized collection of great links for Elementary teachers by a Technology Integration specialist
easyintegration.wikispaces.com/Top+Websites

Magnetic Poetry:  This site provides a free fun way to play with words.  The only draw back is that is has so many words to play with that younger students may be overwhelmed.
kids.magpogames.com/

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Middle School

Internet4Classrooms:   This section of the website is organized by grade level, so it easy to find lessons for grades 6 -8.
www.internet4classrooms.com/

Canton Local Schools;  This site from Canton, Ohio Schools has a small but useful list of sites for  Middle School students.
www.cantonlocal.org/

Academic Info: This section of Academic Info is devoted entirely to Middle Level students.
www.academicinfo.net/

Virtual  Middle School Library:  The name says it all.
www.sldirectory.com/virtual.html

UEN interactives:  Interactive web activities in a wide variety of subjects.
www.uen.org/

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High School

Academic Info This section of Academic Info is devoted entirely to High School students.
www.academicinfo.net/

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Music/Arts

San Francisco Orchestra Kids:  This is a wonderful interactive site to help kids learn about music and instruments.
www.sfskids.org/

Tux Paint:  This free Kid Pix like program is geared for younger students.  It can be downloaded for free or for a small fee can be purchased on a CD.
www.tuxpaint.org/

National Gallery of Art Kid Zone:  This wonderful interactive art site is a great place for kids to explore all type of art.
www.nga.gov/kids/zone/zone.htm

Smartboard Music:  This comprehensive site has a wide array of digital sites for music teachers to use in class or for students to practice at home.
www.smartboardmusic.org/

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Videos

Teachers' Domain: This collection of videos from WMHT is organized by NYS standards.  Registration is free.
www.teachersdomain.org/

SchoolTube:  This website is like YouTube for teachers and students.  The videos are posted by teachers and students for teachers and students.
www.schooltube.com/

NeoK12:  Free educational videos for teachers and reviewed by teachers. It is well organized and easy to use. Some of the videos may be blocked by the school filter, but can be downloaded at home.
www.neok12.com/

NOVA:  These science videos are organized by subject. Each video has links to classroom activities and other resources.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/programs/int_eart.html

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Media Literacy

21st Century Information Fluency: As students use the web more and more, it is important to teach them how to find and evaluation information.  This site does an excellent job of training students and teachers to be effective when searching and surfing the Internet.
21cif.com/

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