The Ohio Resource Center and eThemes are two sources for high-quality web sites to use when teaching. I think you'll find some helpful and interesting sites in this list. Don't just skim past the titles of these web sites... Check out the nuggets buried in each one. You'll be pleasantly surprised. :)
The OHIO RESOURCE CENTER (http://ohiorc.org/) posts quality lesson plans for mathematics, science, and reading. Each plan include the title, URL, resource type, practice level, standards alignment (grade levels), topics, keywords, professional commentary (class activities), Ohio standards, and national standards.
Mathematics: And Around We Go!http://ohiorc.org/ohiorc_resource_display.aspx?recID=5810
Grades 5 - 6
Instructional Resources - Best Practices
Science: What Parts Are There to a Plant?
http://ohiorc.org/ohiorc_resource_display.aspx?recID=3602
Grades Pre-Kindergarten - 2
Instructional Resources - Best Practices
Reading: Wired for Books
http://ohiorc.org/ohiorc_resource_display.aspx?recID=3420
Grades 9 - 12
Content Resources
eThemes (http://www.emints.org/ethemes/) is a database of resources organized around themes. The information provided is designed for teachers to use in their classrooms. Each site includes links to other related web sites. More than 1,000 eThemes are available at this time.
ANIMALS __________________________________________________________________
Animals: Cats
http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00001907.shtml
Handouts, videos, and web sites provide information about cats as pets.
Animals: Puffinshttp://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00001908.shtml
Photographs, maps, and even a live web came (in summer) provide information about puffins and their habitat. During non-summer months, still photos from the web cam are available to view.
Animals: Missouri Butterflies
http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00001094.shtml
This site includes a video which shows a caterpillar changing into a butterfly.
COUNTRIES ________________________________________________________________
Africa: Social Issues
http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00001913.shtml
Included in this site is information about the Darfur conflict.
Country: Canada
http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00000655.shtml
Videos and photographs help provide information about Canada.
FAMOUS PEOPLE ___________________________________________________________
Famous People: Helen Keller
http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00001091.shtml
Helen Keller—deaf and blind herself—fought to help others with vision and hearing problems. Letters, photographs, and other items help provide information on how she communicated. Classroom activities are suggested.
Famous People: King Arthur
http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00001895.shtml
Learn about King Arthur and the legends which surround him.
LANGUAGE ARTS ___________________________________________________________
Grammar: Subjects and Predicates
http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00001177.shtml
Online quizzes, games, and a PowerPoint presentation help teach this topic.
Writing: Prompts
http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00001233.shtml
Handouts, PowerPoint presentations, and a variety of writing prompts are provided to help students develop stories.
LITERATURE _______________________________________________________________
Literature: "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00000437.shtml
The topics of kindness, cooperation, and bullying are included in addition to the book "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson. Reading and vocabulary activities are also available.
SAFETY ___________________________________________________________________
Safety: Winter
http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00001912.shtml
Safety tips for winter activities such as skiing, snowboarding, and bicycling are included. Lesson plans are also available.
Safety: Outdoor Fun
http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00000370.shtml
Safety tips for bicycling, skateboarding, scooters, inline skating, boats, pools, lakes, and water parks are provided.
Safety Signs
http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00001352.shtml
Traffic and safety signs are taught via interactive games, lesson plans, activities, coloring pages, and photographs.
Safety: Electrical
http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00000271.shtml
Students are taught to be safe around electricity both inside and outside the house.
SEASONS __________________________________________________________________
Seasons: Winter
http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00001371.shtml
Activities, interactive games, and information about winter are available at this site.
SCIENCE __________________________________________________________________
Solar System: Saturn
http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00001236.shtml
Learn about Saturn and its rings. Build a model of Saturn. View photographs and videos.
Solar System: Rotation and Revolutionhttp://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00000405.shtml
Learn about rotation, revolution, and the orbit of planets and moons.
THANKSGIVING _____________________________________________________________
Mayflower Voyage
http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00000055.shtml
Photographs, a map, and diagrams provide information about the Pilgrims’ trip on the Mayflower to Plymouth.
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