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Supporting IWBs in the Classroom Using T2 Resources

Dr. BJ GallagherVerizon T2 National Trainer

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Tools in Thinkport

Think Classroom….Activity Kit, Math Resources, Online Clips, Online Fieldtrips

Think Technology….Computer Simulations, Graphic Organizers, Podcasting

Think Family and Community….PBS Raising Readers

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IWB Strategies using Thinkfinity Content Partners

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Artsedge http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/

Created by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts http://www.kennedy-center.org/

Provides resources and examples for teachers to teach in, through and about the arts.

The site includes lesson plans, advocacy and professional development resources, and up-to-date information on arts programs from around the world.

Videos, Interactives, and Live Broadcasts found under the “Resources” Tab

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Videos, Interactives, and Live Broadcasts

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EconEdLink http://www.econedlink.org/

Developed by the Council for Economic Education http://www.councilforeconed.org/

Provides teachers and students with lessons and classroom learning activities based on economics topics in the news and real-time economics data.

Games and interactives found.Gen i Revolution: Online Personal Finance Game Virtual Economics® EconEdLink

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Gen i Revolution: Online Personal Finance Game

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EdSITEment http://edsitement.neh.gov/

Presented by the National Endowment for the Humanities,

Features lesson plans and additional classroom resources about art and culture, literature and language arts, foreign language, history and social studies.

Feature of the month i.e., The Constitution of the US includes a lesson plan full of primary and secondary resource links and photos.

Comprehension objectives and questions are included for multiple grade levels.

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Constitution of the US

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Illuminations http://illuminations.nctm.org/

Designed by The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)

Comprehensive source for instruction and learning materials based on NCTM's Principles and Standards for School Mathematics.

Makes math engaging, interesting and challenging through interactive applets, standards-based lesson plans and other teacher resources.

Links to many math games i.e., Calculation Nation!!!

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Interactives Galore!

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Calculation Nation

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Complexity

Concentrationhttp://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=73 Play by yourself or against a friend to form pairs. Match numbers, shapes, fractions, or multiplication facts to equivalent representations. The game can be used to practice facts by using the clear pane mode, or for an added challenge, play the game with the windows closed.

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Times Table Interactive

Complexity or Challenge depending on the student.

http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=155

WEBSITES PROMOTING DIFFERENTIATION

K-2 3-5 6-8 9-12

Math

ConcentrationA game of memory using numbers. (challenge)

Cookie DoughLearn numbers and their spellings.

Power FootballAnswer math problems correctly to score a field goal.

(challenge)

Interactive Multiplication Table

Fraction ModelIllustrates fractions, decimal values and percentages.

Factor GameLearn factors of numbers.

Pan BalanceLearn to make different equations which equal the same.

Best Deal ChallengeChoose which food package is most cost effective.

Compound Interest Calculator

Who Bats Better?Compute mean, median, mode, and range using baseball statistics.

Interactive Geometry Dictionary: Lines in Geometry

Defines and illustrates different types of lines.

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Literacy Network http://literacynetwork.verizon.org/TLN/

Developed by the National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL) and ProLiteracy

Provides literacy instructors, tutors, volunteers, librarians and parents with the tools to improve their knowledge and performance and expand their skills in literacy instruction.

Features best practices for lifelong literacy development, valuable professional development opportunities and hundreds of resources that are accessible and easy to use.

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ReadWriteThink http://www.readwritethink.org/

Developed by the International Reading Association (IRA) and the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)

Features standards-based lesson plans, interactive student materials and a dynamic literacy calendar.

Classroom Resources…Student Interactives

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Student Interactives

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Interactives

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Complexity

Word Study with Harry and Mudgehttp://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=806

Struggling readers need instruction in word recognition to improve not only their reading skills but also their writing and spelling skills as well.

Applying small-group differentiated reading model to a systematic word study of the past tense marker –ed,

Helps second- and third-grade students identify both base words and suffixes.

Reading differentiated with reading levels using Comic Book Creator

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Challenge

Student Material Resourceshttp://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/index.asp

A collection of supports for literacy learning in the K-12 classroom.

Interactive tools can be used to supplement a variety of lessonsProvide an opportunity for students to use technology while

developing their literacy skills.

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K-2 3-5 6-8 9-12

Language Arts

Word WizardUnscramble words using popular children's books.Word Family SorterExplore different vowel sounds and rhyming words.Picture MatchMatch pictures to words based on beginning letter sounds or short or long vowel sounds.

Interactive Crossword Puzzles

Do crossword puzzles on various subjects or create your own.Compare/ContrastStep by step guide to comparing/contrasting with illustrations.

Letter GeneratorLearn the parts of a letter and create a personal or business letter.Exploring OnomatopoeiaGuide to identifying and creating onomatopoeia words.

BeowulfProvides on overview on the story and meanings of Beowulf.

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Science NetLinks http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/

Developed by the American Association for the Advancement of Science,

Provides resources for K-12 teachers and students. The site includes lesson plans, interactives, hands-on activities and reviewed resources, all of which provide opportunities to bring science and technology discovery into the classroom.

Resources are matched to Project 2061's Benchmarks for Science Literacy.

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Power Up Game Interactive

Demonstrates the impact and cost of various types of energy.

http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/interactives/powerup.html

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K-2 3-5 6-8 9-12

Science

Animal Inquiry WordsLearn words scientists use to describe animals.

Sound WaveExplore sound waves and how different sounds are made.

Exploring the Lunar Cycle

Put different phases of the moon in the correct place on the lunar cycle.

Animated Guide to HurricanesPlanet ComparisonCompare the planets, moon, and sun.

Power UpDemonstrates the impact and cost of various types of energy.

Artificial AnatomyIdentify various body parts.

From Cell to DNAA video describing the structure of DNA and its components.

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History Explorer http://historyexplorer.americanhistory.si.edu/

Designed and developed by the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History

A gateway to innovative, standards-based online resources for teaching and learning American history.

Brings history to life through interactives/media and museum artifacts.

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Xpeditions http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/

Developed by the National Geographic Society

Brings rich, standards-based geography content to teachers and students.

Includes materials for K-12 teachers and students and their families, including an interactive atlas with more than 1,600 printable maps and Xpedition Hall–a virtual learning museum with exhibits aligned to the U.S. National Geography Standards.

K-2 3-5 6-8 9-12

Social Studies

Worker's HatsMatch the names of workers to the hats they use at their job.

Currency ConverterWorld War II Diplomacy Map

Map of Europe during WWII.Where's Everyone Going?Match transportation types to their era.

Map of Pacific OceanMap displays major events occurring during World War IID day MapAn interactive map of the D day invasion