Aubrey
ISD Professional Development
for
Middle School and High School Teachers
Using Technology for "Minds-on" Learning
| WebQuests | Web Projects (other than WebQuests) | Rubrics |
| Lesson Plans | Reading and Language Arts | Mathematics |
| Social Studies | Science | Fine Arts |
| Resources for All Subject Areas |
Kathy
Schrock's Guide to Webquests
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/webquest/webquest.html
An introduction to using Webquests as well as lnks to example sites.
WebQuest
Central
http://www.theeducatorsnetwork.com/main/tools/webquests.htm
More than a dozen links to collections of webquests.
The WebQuest Page
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/
Includes many example webquests for all grade levels and subject areas.
Webquest Matrix
of Examples
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/matrix.html
Science Webquests
for Grades 6 - 8
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/matrix/6-8-Sci.htm
Science Webquests
for Grades 9 - 12
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/matrix/9-12-Sci.htm
Social Studies
Webquests for Grades 6 - 8
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/matrix/6-8-Soc.htm
Social Studies
Webquests for Grades 9 - 12
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/matrix/9-12-Soc.htm
Math Webquests
for Grades 6 - 8
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/matrix/6-8-Mat.htm
Math Webquests
for Grades 9 - 12
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/matrix/9-12-Mat.htm
Language Arts
Webquests for Grades 6 - 8
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/matrix/6-8-Eng.htm
Language Arts
Webquests for Grades 9 - 12
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/matrix/9-12-Eng.htm
Web Projects (other than Webquests)
School World -
Internet Curicular Projects
http://www.schoolworld.asn.au/projects.html
Online projects are listed. Participants may register and join a project
(free of charge).
T
he
Global Water Sampling Project: An Investigation of Water Quality
http://k12science.ati.stevens-tech.edu/curriculum/waterproj/index.shtml
The goals of this project are to assess the quality of water based
on physical characteristics and chemical
substances and to look for relationships and trends among the data
collected by all project participants.
(Recommended for high school students)
Online
Collaborative Classroom Projects
http://k12science.ati.stevens-tech.edu/currichome.html
Online data projects, partner projects and collaborative projects in
math and science.
Kids
as Global Scientists
http://www.onesky.umich.edu/site/projects/projects.html
Middle school kids become global scientists in these projects sponsored
by the Univ. of Michigan.
Interactive
Web-based Projects to Join
http://www.siec.k12.in.us/~west/online/join.htm
Several projects to join for all grade levels.
NASA
Learning Technologies Projects
http://learn.arc.nasa.gov/education/topics/education.shtml
Rubrics
Schrock's
Guide to Assessment and Rubric Information
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/assess.html
Numerous links to many kinds of rubrics including web page rubrics,
project-based learning rubrics,
portfolios, articles about rubrics and links to other rubric sites.
Rubrics 4 Teachers
http://www.rubrics4teachers.com/
Defines rubrics, includes sample rubrics, ready-made rubrics as well
as a rubric generator.
Public
Speaking Rubric generic to all topics
http://www.hhh.umn.edu/centers/school-change/docs/appendh.pdf
Teacher
Talk Forum: Lesson Plans for MS and HS Teachers
http://education.indiana.edu/cas/ttforum/lesson.html
Lesson Plans
for Middle School Teachers
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/6-8.html
Homework
Central, Big Chalk Lesson Plans
http://www.bigchalk.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/WOPortal.woa/Homework/Teacher/Res
ource/Lesson_Plan_Archives_6404.html
Technology Integration
Projects
http://www.tlt.ab.ca/projects/projects.html
Lessons for K-12 divided by subject and grade
Blue WebN
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn/
An online library of 1700+ outstanding Internet sites categorized by
subject, grade level, and format (lessons, activities, projects, resources,
references, & tools)
Apple Learning Interchange Units
of Practice
http://ali.apple.com/ali/
Search by subject, grade level, and keywords. Includes many state and
national standards.
Literacy
Matters; Adolescent Literature
http://www2.edc.org/literacymatters/adlit/intro.htm
Has comprehension strategies, lists of literature, assessment, online
professional development and more
specifically targeted at adolescent literacy.
Schrock
Guide for Literature and Language Arts
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/arts/artlit.html
A Language
Arts Learning Site for Middle School Students
http://students.resa.net/stoutcomputerclass/2la.htm
Suggested
Reading List for High School Students
http://www.phschool.com/curriculum_support/reading_list/high_school.html
High
School Language Arts Links
http://www.holmen.k12.wi.us/bookmarks/hhs/language_arts.htm
Online
Interactive Geometry
http://www.studyworksonline.com/cda/explorations/main/0,,NAV2-21,00.html
Observe some fundatmentals of geometry. Activities include: how to
trisect an angle, finding the sum of
the angles in a triangle, conservation of area, the Pythagorean Theroem,
etc.
Stu
dyWorks
Online: Explorations
http://www.studyworksonline.com/cda/explorations/main/0,,NAV2,00.html
Linked from this website are: Interactive Calculus, Algebra explorations,
Earth Science, and Probability and Statistics
Euclid's
Elements
http://aleph0.clarku.edu/~djoyce/java/elements/elements.html
Schrock's
Guide to Mathematics
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/math.html
Ma
x's
Investment World
http://students.itec.sfsu.edu/edt628/minabenn/save%26invest.index.html
A Webquest that helps students learn the methods of saving and investing.
The History Channel
http://www.historychannel.com/
History searches: this day in history, history searches, history channel
lineup, quizzes
Schrock's
Guide to History and Social Studies
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/history/histg.html
Stu
dyWorks
Online: Explorations
http://www.studyworksonline.com/cda/explorations/main/0,,NAV2,00.html
Linked from this website are: Astronomy, Chemistry, Earth Science,
Global Warming, and Physics
Schrock's
Gu
ide to Science and Technology
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/sci-tech/scigs.html
Ask
a Science Expert
http://njnie.dl.stevens-tech.edu/curriculum/aska/science.html
A list of science mentors to whom students can pose questions related
to varied science fields.
Links to Fine
Arts compiled by Sanger ISD Teachers
http://www.iittl.unt.edu/pt3II/finearts.html
Schrock's
Guide to Art and Architectu
re
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/arts/artarch.html
Schrock's
Guide to Performing Arts and Music
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/arts/artp.html
Resources for All Subject Areas
Kathy Schrock's
Guide to Integrating Technology into the Curriculum
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/
A categorized list of sites useful for enhancing curriculum and
professional
growth. It is updated often to
include the best sites for teaching and learning.
TrackStar Themes
http://trackstar.hprtec.org/
Allows searches by state standards and themes for all grade levels
such as vocabulary building for SATs,
Reading comprension, Geometry, Economics, etc.
Also allows educators to develop their own "tracks" for a particular
topic and subject area.
WWW4 Teachers
http://www.4teachers.org/
A nice collection of resources for teachers integrating technology
into the classroom. Included are: Lessons and
Webquests, Project-Based Learning Resources, a Rubric Maker, Quiz maker,
Learning Checklists, Resources
in Spanish, Bilingual, Special Ed. In addition there are many links
to Professional Development web sites.
Education World
http://www.education-world.com
Technology
Intergration Made Easy
http://www.education-world.com/a_tech/tech146.shtml
Nineteen activities and nearly 50 Web sites to help you integrate
technology
into your daily routine.
The Educators Network
http://www.theeducatorsnetwork.com/
Links to many resources such as lesson plans, rubrics, books, worksheets
and more.
Using Digital Cameras
in the Classroom
http://www.wacona.com/digicam/digicam.html
This site includes many practical and simple ways to use digital cameras
to enhance learning.
Why
Should I Use a Digital Camera in the Classroom?
http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/sbeck/digital/goingdigital.htm
Terrific ideas for using digital cameras in the classroom with samples
provided.
Exploring Middle School Reform
http://www.middleweb.com/
Many resources and links related to Middle School.