TeachersFirst: Ideas and Resources for Substitutes

Ideas and Resources for Substitutes:

These ideas are to help both substitute teachers and regular teachers leaving instructions for a substitute.

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Welcome - A Packet for Substitute Teachers Grade K to 12 - Robert Jackson- 8091

Every substitute must check out this interactive, all-inclusive, helpful, and creative website. This website includes numerous resources for substitute teachers including "Whiteboard Topics," "Bag of Tricks," "Give a Test," "Something Puzzling," and much, much more! Before you enter a classroom - enter this website!

In the Classroom:
This website provides easy, ready-to-go activities! There are activities for every grade level (from kindergarten to high school). This is a priceless resource for any substitute teacher.

Substitute Survival: Tools You Can Use Grade K to 12 - Education World- 8092

This website provides substitutes with practical advice on surviving in a classroom. Most of the tips, websites and lesson ideas are more suitable for elementary or middle school, but many of the tips are practical in any classroom, any grade and any subject matter. New teachers and those headed into student teaching would be wise to read it, as well.

In the Classroom:
Substitutes - don't go into the trenches empty handed, print out this useful survival guide (or make it a TeachersFirst Favorite so you can find it anytime) and be prepared for the unexpected!

Substitute Teaching - Tricks of the Trade Grade K to 12 - Mr. Sturgeon- 7598

While written with a sense of humor, the tips and practical ideas of this site are certain to keep you afloat as a sub (pardon the pun). If you have never subbed or are about to student teach, this is a must-read! In the rankings of respect, substitutes and student teachers rank closer to the bottom as the grade level goes up, so preparedness is vital to your success. God luck...and keep a sense of humor!

Newbies Grade 1 to 12 - TeachersFirst- 160

Find ideas and help for new teachers, student teachers, substitutes, those teaching something new, and their mentors.

NIE Custom Classroom lesson Plans Grade 9 to 12 - NIE Online- 8876

These are lesson plans geared to provoke discussion and provide activity for students using current events. Clicking on any of the newspapers listed will take you to "Newspaper Activities for Teaching." In the right-hand column, click on "Go to lessons for grades 9-12" to find 5 activities for the week using the newspaper as a catalyst. You can print them out using the "printer friendly" format offered. Substitutes stranded without plans will love the readily-available lesson plans that are always timely and worthwhile.

In the Classroom:
The actual lesson plans can easily be varied to suit your needs for online sleuthing and discussion on contemporary issues. Remedial reading and ESL/ELL teachers will find these lessons helpful in providing non-fiction reading practice, as well. One of the extras on this site is the ability to go back for a year for more ideas. Using different media websites such as CNN News, MSNBC, ABC, Fox News, NY Times, etc. will keep students working and interested in the world around them. Try assigning students to different types of articles, i.e., a news story, an editorial agreeing with and one disagreeing with it, a cartoon about it, etc. Use this site as instant "blog fodder" to get students writing and interacting with the real world.

New Teacher Hotline Podcasts: Tech Toolbox Grade K to 12 - Glen Moulton, Mike Kelley, Candy Shively- 8655

New teachers, pre-service teacher candidates, student teachers, substitutes, or any teacher seeking ideas and practical advice for using technology as a teaching tool will enjoy the humor and practicality of these podcasts by an experienced teacher and an experienced teacher/supervisor/administrator as they feature TeachersFirst Director of K-12 Initiatives Candy Shively and her "Tech Toolbox" segments. The Tech Toolbox has ideas for all teacher levels of technology expertise, including ideas for overcoming barriers to technology in your school and practical classroom management solutions for technology-based lessons.

Those who join the podcast site (free) can also submit questions that will be addressed in the Tech Toolbox podcasts every other month. Visit the site to listen on your computer or subscribe to the entire podcast series through iTunes syndication.

In the Classroom:
Listen during your drive to school as you ponder how to make technology work for you and for your students as a tool for teaching and learning. Better yet, get together with fellow teachers for munchies and a beverage as you listen --and maybe talk about the ideas and how they might fit your situation. Beat the frustration of trying to find and plan for technology integrated lessons as you relax together with Mike, Glen, and Candy Shively. If you make it a ritual with your friends, you may find the collaboration really helpful in making teaching the career you had hoped it would be. You choose the location to listen, and the podcasts will help with the rest.

New Teacher Hotline Podcasts: Phone Conferences Grade K to 12 - Glen Moulton and Mike Kelley- 8306

Nothing is more frightening than the first time you have to call a parent. New teachers, pre-service teacher candidates, student teachers, substitutes, or any teacher seeking advice on phone conferences will enjoy the humor and practicality of these podcasts by an experienced teacher and an experienced teacher/supervisor/administrator. Those who join the site (free) can also submit questions that will be addressed in the twice-monthly podcasts spanning many new-teacher topics. Visit the site to listen on your computer or subscribe to the entire podcast series through iTunes syndication.

In the Classroom:
Listen to this podcast before you make that first parent call-- or afterward to find out what you could do to make the next oe better! Get together with other newbie teachers for munchies and a beverage as you listen --and maybe talk about the ideas and your related experiences. Make it a ritual to beat the isolation and frustration of being a new teacher as you relax together twice monthly with Mike, Glen, and some in-person peers for the entire podcast series. You will find the collaboration really helpful in making teaching the career you had hoped it would be. You choose the location to listen, and the podcasts will help with the rest.

New Teacher Hotline Podcasts: Sponsoring School Activities Grade K to 12 - Glen Moulton and Mike Kelley- 8305

New teachers, pre-service teacher candidates, student teachers, substitutes, or any teacher seeking advice on sponsoring school activities will enjoy the humor and practicality of these podcasts by an experienced teacher and an experienced teacher/supervisor/administrator. Those who join the site (free) can also submit questions that will be addressed in the twice-monthly podcasts spanning many new-teacher topics. Visit the site to listen on your computer or subscribe to the entire podcast series through iTunes syndication.

In the Classroom:
Listen to this podcast if you are considering sponsoring a school event or have been asked to take over responsibility for an existing one. Get together with other newbie teachers for munchies and a beverage as you listen --and maybe talk about the ideas and how they might fit your situation. Make it a ritual to beat the isolation and frustration of being a new teacher as you relax together twice monthly with Mike, Glen, and some in-person peers for the entire podcast series. You may find the collaboration really helpful in making teaching the career you had hoped it would be. You choose the location to listen, and the podcasts will help with the rest.

New Teacher Hotline Podcasts: Fire/Emergency Drills Grade K to 12 - Glen Moulton and Mike Kelley- 8304

New teachers, pre-service teacher candidates, student teachers, substitutes, or any teacher seeking strategies and advice on handling fire and emergency drills will enjoy the humor and practicality of these podcasts by an experienced teacher and an experienced teacher/supervisor/administrator. Those who join the site (free) can also submit questions that will be addressed in the twice-monthly podcasts across many new-teacher topics. Visit the site to listen on your computer or subscribe to the entire podcast series through iTunes syndication.

In the Classroom:
Listen before any planned drills or just because it is a good idea to have mentally prepared for these "alarming" times. If you make it a ritual to listen to the entire podcast series with your new-teacher friends, you may find the collaboration with Glen, Mike, and your buddies really helpful in making teaching the career you had hoped it would be. You choose the location to listen, and the podcasts will help with the rest.

New Teacher Hotline Podcasts: Classroom Management Grade K to 12 - Glen Moulton and Mike Kelley- 8303

New teachers, pre-service teacher candidates, student teachers, substitutes, or any teacher seeking pro-active classroom management strategies and advice will enjoy the humor and practicality of these podcasts by an experienced teacher and an experienced teacher/supervisor/administrator. Those who join the site (free) can also submit questions that will be addressed in the twice-monthly podcasts across many new-teacher topics. Visit the site to listen on your computer or subscribe to the entire podcast series through iTunes syndication.

In the Classroom:
Listen during your drive to school to set a positive tone for the day. Better yet, get together with other newbie teachers for munchies and a beverage as you listen --and maybe talk about the ideas and how they might fit your situation. Beat the isolation and frustration of being a new teacher as you relax together with Mike, Glen, and some in-person peers. If you make it a ritual to listen to the entire podcast series with your friends, you may find the collaboration with Glen, Mike, and your buddies really helpful in making teaching the career you had hoped it would be. You choose the location to listen, and the podcasts will help with the rest.

New Teacher Hotline Podcasts: Lesson Planning Grade K to 12 - Glen Moulton and Mike Kelley- 8302

New teachers, pre-service teacher candidates, student teachers, substitutes, or any teacher seeking lesson planning strategies and advice will enjoy the humor and practicality of these podcasts by an experienced teacher and an experienced teacher/supervisor/administrator. Those who join the site (free) can also submit questions that will be addressed in the twice-monthly podcasts across many new teacher topics. Visit the site to listen on your computer or subscribe to the entire podcast series through iTunes syndication.

In the Classroom:
Listen during your drive to school as you wonder how to make your lesson plans work. Better yet, get together with other newbie teachers for munchies and a beverage as you listen --and maybe talk about the ideas and how they might fit your situation. Beat the isolation and frustration of being a new teacher as you relax together with Mike, Glen, and some in-person peers. If you make it a ritual with your friends, you may find the collaboration with Glen, Mike, and your buddies really helpful in making teaching the career you had hoped it would be. You choose the location to listen, and the podcasts will help with the rest.

New Teacher Hotline Podcasts: Mistakes New Taachers Make Grade K to 12 - Glen Moulton and Mike Kelley- 8301

New teachers, pre-service teacher candidates, student teachers, substitutes, or any teacher seeking problem-solving ideas and proactive strategies to avoid common teaching mistakes will enjoy the humor and practicality of these podcasts by an experienced teacher and an experienced teacher/supervisor/administrator. Those who join the site (free) can also submit questions that will be addressed in the twice-monthly podcasts across many new teacher topics. Visit the site to listen on your computer or subscribe to the entire podcast series through iTunes syndication.

In the Classroom:
Listen during your drive to school to head off common mistakes or find out how to fix them. Better yet, get together with other newbie teachers for munchies and a beverage as you listen --and maybe talk about common mistakes and your experiences with them. Beat the isolation and frustration of being a new teacher as you relax together with Mike, Glen, and some in-person peers. If you make it a ritual with your friends to listen to this twice-monthly series on a wide range of topics, you may find the collaboration with Glen, Mike, and your buddies really helpful in making teaching the career you had hoped it would be. You choose the location to listen, and the podcasts will help with the rest.

Educator's Reference Desk of Lesson Plans Grade K to 12 - Information Institute of Syracuse- 8391

Over 2000 lesson plans are at your fingertips when you visit this site. Find lesson plans on these topics: Arts, Computer Science, Foreign Language, Health, Information Literacy, Interdisciplinary, Language Arts, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, and Vocational Education.

In the Classroom:
Some of the lesson plans are actually units designed for a week or more of study. The site allows for printer-friendly versions of the plans to make printing them a neat option. When you need quick plans for the substitute--or if you are a substitute-- this site is a must-have.

Teaching Tips Grade K to 12 - Dr. Kathie Nunley- 8024

Find over a hundred great and practical tips for classroom management, inexpensive materials, handling classroom challenges, and more in this list compiled from teachers all over the country.If you are a new teacher-- or just looking for a new way to solve an old problem-- this site has treasures.

First Days of Middle School Grade 5 to 9 - Middleweb- 7595

Middleweb provides an outstanding list of ideas and links to help the new middle school teacher, many of which apply for teachers at all levels. Ideas include classroom management, communicating with parents, advice from administrators, and first day ideas. This is a must for student teachers, new teachers, and substitutes!

Mark's Guide to Whose Line is it Anyway Grade 7 to 12 - - 7090

This site has an A-Z listing of all the games played on the popular TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? as played in the original show in Great Britain and the American version hosted by Drew Carey. For the simplest games, there is just a description. For the ones that need further explanation, there are links to click on and a sample shows as the game was played with the actual script as it happened.

In the Classroom:
This can be a great lesson starter, particularly on those dreary days when kids don't want to work. For lower level kids, it is a brain exercise for such things as the alphabet game (which is more difficult than it first seems!). For higher level kids, you can substitute characters from literature with a situation from the story itself or from history with imaginative "what if" dialogue for actual events.

Pop Portraits Grade 6 to 12 - Ann Ayers, Coral Spring HS (FL)- 6807

Take a high-tech approach to student self-portraits using digital cameras instead of the traditional mirrors. This lesson plan, part of Apple's Digital Edge Learning Exchange from nationally certified teachers, is a very effective way to use technology as a tool instead of an add-on. Windows users may need to substitute Microsoft Photo Editor or a similar product for iPhoto, but the overall plan is easily adaptable for both computer platforms. If you are not sure which tools to use, ask one of your tech genius kids to show you for extra credit! See each stage of the lesson in the video clips on the this web page (requires Quicktime). Note: this site is a bit slow to load, even over a high speed connection.

In the Classroom:
Launch a new way of teaching, then share this idea at your next department meeting! Note: This site is VERY slow to load, due to the videos. Please be patient.

Incredible Art Department Grade 1 to 12 - Ken Rohrer and Judy Decker- 6371

Art teachers will find a plethora of resources on this site that offers lesson plans, networking opportunities, interactive games and activities, ideas for substitute teachers, self-correcting tests, and so much more. There is something for every grade level on this site, but it is not a searchable resource, so take some time to poke around to find the gem that will spice up your art classroom. Lesson Plans are aligned to standards.

The Cook’s Thesaurus Grade 6 to 12 - - 6263

This online encyclopedia provides definitions, pronunciations, descriptions, and uses for nearly every imaginable ingredient and kitchen tool – beyond the most basic - that students may encounter in a cooking class. Viable substitutions are also discussed. Use this site as the basis for a recipe-specific Web hunt before turning them loose in the kitchen. Search by keyword or category.

Seaside Live! Grade 5 to 12 - - 4681

Here’s a really nice site that offers 3-D models of marine species that students can rotate and manipulate for detailed examinations. If you don’t have a supply of crabs and mollusks handy, this site is a great substitute. Along side you’ll find lots of descriptive, explanatory text. This one could be integrated into a variety of secondary biology or marine environment units.

101 Ideas for a Great Start Grade K to 12 - Iowa State University- 1474

This site offers 101 ideas for a Great Start to your school year, semester, or even January doldrums. (Okay, actually there are 111 with the 10 bonus ideas). The ideas are broken down into sections: Creating a Welcoming Atmosphere, Set a Positive Tone, Encourage Active Learning, Encourage Students to Keep Up and Do Well, Provide Support for Students, Be Efficient and Effective with Your Time, Gather Feedback on Teaching, and the Bonus 10. Some of the tips are more suitable for college professors, but teachers of all levels can find numerous ideas at this site. There are a few links to other sites (at Iowa State University). Some of the sites are relevant; others are not. Some require Adobe Acrobat. You can get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.

In the Classroom:
Use these activities at the beginning of the year (and throughout) to help your students acclimate to the new classroom. These tips are also very useful for substitutes or for teachers presenting at professional meetings.

The Enigma Device Grade 6 to 12 - - 51

Here's a puzzle to challenge even the most adept word workers. This daily puzzle from WordZap lets players unscramble a phrase using letter substitution. It sounds simple, but the process is more complex than one might imagine. This is a great site to challenge "out of the box" thinkers.

In the Classroom:
Be sure to include this site on your teacher web page for students to access outside of class for a daily challenge. Also consider sharing this site with your teaching colleagues who work with your gifted students.

Baptism by Fire: 100 Essential Tips and Resources for Student Teachers Grade K to 12 - Christina Laun- 9536

Are you getting ready for your first year in the classroom or student teaching? Are you a substitute? Feeling a bit overwhelmed? This simple and useful site provides 100 tips for new teachers and student teachers to use in (and out) of the classroom. Topics include flexibility, planning, working with parents, rules, blogs for student teachers, links for lesson plans and classroom activities, classroom management, resume tips, and much more!

In the Classroom:
Use this site (and its many resources) to prepare for your first experiences teaching in the classroom. Check out the links for resume and interview tips before you start looking for a job. There are lists of professional organizations - great for student teachers (and new teachers) to join. Visit the forums and find support for your new life "in the trenches." Don't forget to mark it as one of your TeachersFirst favorites using your free membership here. TeachersFirst will always have it handy for you -- along with many other resources!

Logic and Reasoning Games Grade K to 12 - Math Playground- 7785

Use this website to "clear out the cobwebs" in your students' minds. The site offers several interactive logic activities. Many require no reading. A few examples include Tetris, Rubik's Cube, Sliders, Towers and more. All activities require JAVA and FLASH.

In the Classroom:
Use one of these on an interactive whiteboard as a brain warm-up at the beginning of class or as student enter the room. If you have a difficult group in a study hall, this site could keep them busy in a positive way. Substitutes will also love it! Include this link in your class's newsletter, classroom computer, or teacher web page for extra challenges and enrichment. Teachers of gifted can challenge their students to write "how to" directions for how to solve these puzzles, once they have figured them out!

Ten Creative Writing Activities Grade 4 to 12 - Traci Gradner- 9157

This site offers ten widely-varied creative writing activities that range in level from upper elementary grades through high school. In some way, they all help the students be invested in their writing by making the topic personal, from "found treasures" to "show and tell" which works as well (although differently) with high school students as elementary ones.

In the Classroom:
These are great activities to have at the tip of your fingers for days when inspiration just runs dry or you are looking for a new approach to creative writing. You might have each student bring in one thing for your "found treasures" bag and then pull them out at random for a class story. The "jumble story" idea is also great because you can substitute current events or topical characters or settings.

HippoCampus Grade 9 to 12 - Monterey Institute for Technology and Education- 8721

Find multimedia content and lessons ready to go, and customizable by your preferences on this incredible, free, online learning site. Whether you need a comprehensive curriculum for selected high school courses, a way to differentiate instruction, or materials to reinforce challenging topics, this site has it. The current subjects include Algebra, American Government, Biology, Calculus, Environmental Science, Physics, Religion, and U.S. History. The subjects extend through high school and into AP and college level material. Open a course at the left and browse the topics, especially the multimedia offerings. A free instructor account allows you to select the modules you want your students to see and share them via a unique URL for assignments or at-home review. Since the content is offered collaboratively from multiple sources, the courses each have their own "look." The ones our review team explored all included audio-- a real plus for ESL/ELL or low level readers.

Requires Flash and Quicktime. Get them from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page..

In the Classroom:
Explore the curriculum topics for your subject area and select some options for students to use in class or for review. This is also an excellent option for leaving plans for a substitute who may have no expertise in your subject area! Many of the multimedia modules are well-suited for interactive whiteboard or projector (or for students to navigate at an individual pace on laptops). Have gifted students? Allow them to "compact" new content and extend into higher levels using this site. Be sure to share a link from your teacher web page for students who need an alternate presentation of material or for absentees.

Learning Vocabulary Can Be Fun Grade 1 to 8 - www.vocabulary.co.il- 8659

Find engaging ways to teach vocabulary to elementary and middle school students--and their ESL/ELL classmates. The numerous games: picture matching, oral pronunciation, scrambled words, crosswords, quizzes, hangmouse(!), and word searches are available in varying levels. All the games start by choosing a word category. The site creators are constantly adding new words. At the time of this review, "there are now 219 topics and 10,353 words in the vocabulary database." SUbstitutes who find themesleves without lesson plans will also love this site. It requires Flash. Get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page..

In the Classroom:
These activities are ideal for individual computer time on laptops, classroom computers, or computer clusters. Use the word topics for students to build spelling and vocabulary skills; individualize their lists by category choice or choose a topic that fits the science or social studies unit you are currently studying. Speech and language teachers will like the variety of ways to develop language skills, as well. ESL students will find the variety of spelling and word lists a refreshing way to add to their vocabularies.

Icebreakers, Games, and Fun Group Activities Grade K to 12 - icebreakers.ws- 8552

Start the first day of school or a new marking period with a getting-to-know you activity from this great, searchable collection. The activities are designed for all ages, so some will not work well with very young ones (such as writing things on slips of paper). The site is easy to navigate and sorts ideas by group size and activity level for easy retrieval. You are also invited to submit your own ideas. Since the site is designed for general use, not for schools, some ideas may be impractical in a classroom setting but could be easily adapted.

In the Classroom:
New or veteran teachers who want students get to know each other as they enter a new school (starting middle school, for example), want to observe them so YOU get to know them, or need to build better team skills with a challenging class or club, will find ideas to try. Mark this one as a Favorite so you can find it again, since "first day" activities tend to get lost in the flurry ---and in the fading memory-- during the year.

Brainteasers and Jokes Grade 2 to 6 - Woodlands Junior School- 8334

This website offers some unique brainteasers and "kid-created" jokes. Most of the activities are quick and could be adapted to use with all elementary grade levels. Use the brainteasers to "clear the cobwebs" and refocus your students. This resource could save your life as a subsitutue with a fe minutes to "fill."

In the Classroom:
Use this resource as a daily group activity or focusing strategy. Challenge your students to create their own brainteasers. Have students make a wiki page where students can submit their own curricuum-related brainteasers to a class collection for use as a review and reward. Not sure how to make a wiki? TeachersFirst can help.

Brainteasers, Puzzles, and Riddles Grade 2 to 8 - NIEHS- 8085

This site invites visitors to explore different parts of the brain where certain abilities can be found then use that brain to enjoy a wide variety of puzzles and brain teasers. For students who enjoy word, math, and pictorial puzzles, this site is a must! Also included are quizzes and proverbs as well as links to other brainteasers. Several games require the Flash plug in. Get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page..

In the Classroom:
This site is excellent for enrichment. Include it on your teacher web page for students to access both in and out of class. Give students extra credit for creating their own puzzles to share with the class, especially puzzles on topics you have been studying, such as "rock riddles" or "triangle trivia." This site is also a great safety net for substitutes looking for an educational "filler."

Algebasics Grade 7 to 12 - - 7297

This very complete site provides audio tutorials with visual cues as the voice explains the steps. The topics span across a comprehensive Algebra I curriculum, from basic order of operations and absolute value to quadratics. If your students can turn on the audio, they can see a narrated walk-through of almost any problem type they select from menus of examples. The problems do not include word problems.

In the Classroom:
List this site as a homework helper on your teacher web page and provide it as an alternate teaching tool for learning support teachers who work with your algebra students. You may also want to include it as a resource for any substitutes in your classroom to use. The site REQUIRES FLASH. Don't forget to hook up and turn on the speakers!

Algebra Help Grade 5 to 11 - algebrahelp.com- 6844

This website is basic - but provides lesson ideas, detailed descriptions and calculators for students and interactive worksheets for student practice in all dimensions of algebra.

In the Classroom:
If your students need extra practice, the interactive worksheets would be a great activity on computers in class or at home. Include a link for this one on your teacher web page, as well.

ROOTY's ROOT-A-WEEK Grade 1 to 12 - "Vocabulary University"- 6721

Find new puzzles each week to teach three major root words of the English language. Over the course of the school year, your students will master 384 words. The site also has links to top SAT vocabulary words, primary grade word walls, seasonal word games, and several other word puzzles and games for vocabulary-building. ESL teachers and learning support will like the thematic word lists. Although the site is very simple the content is solid. There are even vocabulary lists to help students with over different 100 books. This site is a labor of love, created by a high school French teacher and her husband, as retired businessman. They use the proceeds from their syndicated word puzzles, sold to newspapers, to offer this teaching site for free.

In the Classroom:
Visit this site regularly or use it as an emergency plan for substitutes and days when your other plans fall through. Of course, a link from your teacher web site would help students who struggle with vocabulary to practice at home.

LearniT: Technology Videos Grade 4 to 12 - Nortel- 6719

For teachers or students who have not had the opportunity to learn technology skills from a real person, these video tutorials can be very helpful. They can also fill in gaps in basic computer knowledge. Topics range from Internet safety and Netiquette to more advanced video production, digital imaging, and web page creation. For your students doing independent projects, for basics before you launch into a full-class technology production, or even for teaching yourself as a teacher, these tutorials are approachable and fairly up-to-date. Make sure you choose the right level(s) for your students, since they may have better skills than you think. You can differentiate easily with the multiple skill levels available. This one takes a longer time to open, so be patient.

In the Classroom:
Include this link on your teacher web page or in Favorites in your computer lab or on a classroom machine for students to use as a reference. This can be a great help for students who move in and do not have the same background knowledge as the rest of the class or as a challenge to your techno-whiz or gifted student. These also can make excellent ready-to-go projected tutorials a substitute could show in preparation for an upcoming project.

Chemistry Grade 9 to 12 - Normal Community High School- 5742

This extensive resource was put together by high school science teachers and is filled with materials to help students with their chemistry classes. There is quite a bit to investigate, but the homepage organizes the resources into levels of chemistry instruction. Each menu has extensive resources, including PowerPoint presentations, handouts, demos, and more Some of the features include formula calculators, the periodic table, a solubility chart, and links to related online sources. You must use Internet Explorer to view the animated features.

In the Classroom:
Preview this site before you start a unit, and try substituting some online interactives for your students instead of lectures. You will certainly want to include this link on your teacher web page for students to review concepts or see an alternate presentation of material for reinforcement if they are uncertain, were sick, or simply need another "angle."

NEW STUDENTS, NEW SEMESTER - How to Remember Names and Faces Grade K to 12 - Myron Jaworsky- 2106

This seven-step guide, helps teachers (both new and seasoned), learn the names of their new students. Whether you have 15 students all day or over 100 students each day, you are certain to find some tips to help you learn the new names. Help your students know that you care enough to know each individual name. And use this site to make your job easier! This is a quick and easy site to read and utilize in your classroom.

In the Classroom:
Preview this site a week or so before the new school year begins. Save the site in your favorites so you can revisit the site and ideas every school year. You could also use some of these activities to help students learn EACH OTHER'S names.