Advice for New Teachers
- New Teacher Help - general advice on a wide range of topics
Mathematics
- Brightstorm- math videos
- Kahn Academy- tons of math and science videos
- Virtual Manipulatives- # and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement and data analysis for k-12
- Electronic Classroom- math games and activities; grades 3-8
- Operations mini-flashcards- scroll down. paper saving flashcards for kids.
Research Tools
- Citation Maker- generates MLA style citations
- PUSD Online library catalog - look for books in all three school libraries.
- Navajo County e-databases- SO MUCH you can do from these databases! Invaluable free resource! Open ERIC research articles from "MasterFiles". Use the History or Science Reference Center to find interesting articles. Access full text e-books (including books on test prep, work skills, writing skills, career choices, and more)!
Vocabulary
- Quizlet- Enter word lists to access flashcard generator, quiz generator, and games.
- High Incidence Academic Word List- The AWL was compiled by Coxhead 2000. Words are grouped into 10 sublists. PDF format.
Writing
- Story Spinner- generates unique writing prompts with every "spin"
Last updated November 1, 2010
February 16, 2012 Special GB Meeting Agenda