Resources+for+Educators



= Sites of Interest to Teachers =

**//Technology// : ** __Free Teaching Tools and Resources__ []

A website that provides links to: Online Thinking Tools, Teaching and Learning resources, Student Curriculum, and Additional Education Teaching and Learning Resources. Of particular interest is the Technology and Literacy link under Student curriculum. [] Teachers will be able to download different projects: //__Describe with Technology__//: [] Includes information on two projects. 1). Research, write, publish. 2).Think critically with data //__Explain with Technology__//: [] Includes information on two projects.1) Research, write, present 2)Make decisions with data //__Persuade with Technology:__// []Includes information on two projects. 1). Research, write, communicate. 2). Solve problems with Data. Intel Education partnered with Chicago Public School system in 2005 to collaborate on the Technology Literacy course designed for 6th through 8th grade. Teacher and Parent Guides are available to download. Added by Joan

An excellent site for general teacher resouces including "dates that matter" feature: []



//__**Cleaning:**__// Home Furnishings //__**[]**__// Easy to navigate. The information is relevant, organized, and easy to understand. Graphics and videos are well done. This site would work well with middle school and older students. The downside is that there are numerous ads on the bottom and sides of the screen. HowStuffWorks is an award winning site that was founded in 1998 by Professor Marshall Brain. Added by Joan
 * Family and Consumer Science Sites **

//__**Personal Finance**__// : Identity Theft [] An eight section article that explains identity theft, credit card fraud, how to protect yourself, internet transactions, what to do if someone steals your identity, and links to other articles dealing with financial fraud or scams. Numerous links throughout the article. Graphics and videos are informative and interesting. Multiple ads appear on each page. Added by Joan //__**Environmental**__// : United States Environmental Protection Agency eCycling //__**[]**__// This site throughly covers the information consumers need regarding how to handle electronic waste. Links are provided if the consumer needs additional information on donating old computers and electronics, basic information on reducing and recycling electronics, information on regional and state programs, and links to other resources. The right side of the screen provides links to the highlights of the site. The left side includes links to educational materials, laws and regulations, and information resources. No advertisements or pop-ups. Added by Joan

Writing/Language Arts

Teen Ink [] Magazine, website and books written by teens since 1989