"It has always therefore been one of my main endeavours as a teacher to persuade the young that firsthand knowledge is not only more worth acquiring than secondhand knowledge, but is usually much easier and more delightful to acquire." ~ C. S. Lewis
Friday, February 11, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Online Resources for Math
As I have stated in other posts, I am constantly looking for online resources that I can use to help me as I improve lesson plans, work with students, and diversify classroom activities.
Here are some Math related websites that I have found useful.
Free Math Worksheets
Has a vast selection of math worksheets that are downloadable in pdf format. The worksheets are easy to use, and there are many of them, so you will always have something for that student who needs just a little extra practice.
Homeschool Math Blog
Has some great explanations on various math problems, and has other great teaching resources.
Practical Money Skills
Has lesson plans that tie in money skills to math.
Planet Orange
Another website that has both lesson plans and worksheets that tie in money skills to math. Very kid friendly as well.
Disclaimer: These recommendations are purely my own, based upon what I
personally have found helpful.
Question: What online Math resources have you found helpful?
Here are some Math related websites that I have found useful.
Free Math Worksheets
Has a vast selection of math worksheets that are downloadable in pdf format. The worksheets are easy to use, and there are many of them, so you will always have something for that student who needs just a little extra practice.
Homeschool Math Blog
Has some great explanations on various math problems, and has other great teaching resources.
Practical Money Skills
Has lesson plans that tie in money skills to math.
Planet Orange
Another website that has both lesson plans and worksheets that tie in money skills to math. Very kid friendly as well.
Disclaimer: These recommendations are purely my own, based upon what I
personally have found helpful.
Question: What online Math resources have you found helpful?
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Online Resources for Science
I am always on the lookout for online resources to use to help me as I develop lessons, work with individual students, and attempt to enhance my classroom activities.
Here are some science related websites that I have found useful.
Has a great range of lesson plans and activities relating both to math and science subjects.
Has explanations, movies, and practice problems relating to Physics.
A list of various science lesson plans.
Lesson plans and activities for Physical Science.
Lesson plans and activities relating to outer space.
Lesson plans, activities, and ideas for a vast array of science subjects.
Disclaimer: These recommendations are purely my own, based upon what I personally have found helpful.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Some Online Resources for Lessons
The internet has a vast store of resources available that can help you in regards to your lessons, whether you are a teacher or a student.
Activities with Legos - www.legoeducation.us/activities
Lists of Resources on a wide variety of subjects – www.thefrugaleducator.blogspot.com
Lesson Plans and Worksheets -
Free Online Books (mostly public domain books)
Disclaimer: These recommendations are purely my own, based upon what I personally have found helpful.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Bernoulli's Principle – Easy Demonstration
A couple of months ago I came across this idea to demonstrate Bernoulli's Principle. I do not remember where I found the information, so if anyone has information on this, please feel free to add a comment.
Materials needed:
- a piece of paper (8 ½ by 11 works really well)
- tape
Directions:
- Fold a piece of paper in half. Fold one of the halves down so that it forms about a half inch stack on one side of the folded paper. You will need about 4 or 5 folds to accomplish this.
- Gently bend the paper so that it forms a cylinder, with the folded edge on one end of the cylinder.
- Tape the paper so that it stays in its cylindrical shape.
- Gently throw the paper.
My class had a lot of fun making this paper tube, and in our experience our tubes flew remarkably well.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Math - Financial Skills
I've been looking for some more ideas to enhance my math class. In my searches, I came across Visa's Practical Money Skills site. It has a nice section for educators which includes lesson plans and activities for students of all ages.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
More Thoughts on Global Warming
I came across this thoughtfully expressed article on global warming. Especially valuable might be the list of references at the end of the article.
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