Websites to promote science!
animoto.com
Purpose: This website takes pictures and videos transforming them into short videos to get students excited about an upcoming lesson or unit. The program adds all of the transitions and features. You just add the photos, videos, words, and music. Unfortunately, the program is not free for everyone, but educators with an email ending in '.edu' can use it for free. |
hubbardscupboard.org
This site contains ideas and resources for math, science, social studies, and reading for toddlers, preschoolers, and homeschooled children. Hubbard's Cupboard also includes adapted reading material for English Language Learners. This site and everything on it is free!
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mobymax.com
Purpose: This website focuses on finding and fixing missing skills. A full curriculum based on the Common Core State Standards is available from kindergarten to eighth grade. This website may have free options but it requires a credit card for regular use. |
ixl.com
Purpose: Tests skills in math, language arts, science, and social studies from grades Pre-K to twelfth. |
HubbleSite.org
Purpose: Pictures, videos, and information for children K-12. |
edHelper.com
Purpose: Puzzles, games, critical thinking worksheets, etc. for students Pre-K to High School. |
Powtoon.com
Purpose: Student or teacher presentations. |
Nearpod.com
Purpose: Teacher made or previously prepared surveys and polls for students (formative assessment, ice breaker, etc.). This application can also be useful for a statistics lesson. |
Wordle.net
Purpose: Students or teachers can create word posters to be used as posters or graphic organizers for classroom decoration, study techniques, and projects. |
Prezi.com
Purpose: Student or teacher presentations. |
Poodwaddle.com/meditation.htm
Purpose: Relaxing music to play while your kiddos work. Also includes a timer to keep on top of the time management. |
NGSS
Purpose: Next Generation Science Standards are moderately new having been introduced and adopted by 17 states and the district of Columbia in February of 2016. |
www.corestandards.org
Purpose: Common Core State Standards covering the standards K-12th grade for Math and Literature subjects. Forty-two states, the District of Columbia, four territories, and the Department of Defense Education Activity have voluntarily adopted and are moving forward with the Common Core. |