1. s Supporting IWBs in the Classroom Using T2 Resources Dr. BJ Gallagher Verizon T2 National Trainer

2. s 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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4. s IWB Strategies using Thinkfinity Content Partners

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

6. s Videos, Interactives, and Live Broadcasts

7. s EconEdLink http://www.econedlink.org/ http://www.econedlink.org/ Developed by the Council for Economic Education http://www.councilforeconed.org/ 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

8. s Gen i Revolution: Online Personal Finance Game

9. s EdSITEment http://edsitement.neh.gov/ http://edsitement.neh.gov/ Presented by the National Endowment for the Humanities,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.

10. s Constitution of the US

11. s Illuminations http://illuminations.nctm.org/ 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!!!

12. s Interactives Galore!

13. s Calculation Nation

14. s Complexity Concentration http://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.

15. s Times Table Interactive Complexity or Challenge depending on the student. http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=155

16. WEBSITES PROMOTING DIFFERENTIATION K-23-56-8 9-12 Math Concentration Concentration A game of memory using numbers. (challenge) Cookie Dough Cookie Dough Learn numbers and their spellings. Power Football Power Football Answer math problems correctly to score a field goal. (challenge) Interactive Multiplication Table Fraction Model Interactive Multiplication Table Fraction Model Illustrates fractions, decimal values and percentages. Factor Game Factor Game Learn factors of numbers. Pan Balance Pan Balance Learn to make different equations which equal the same. Best Deal Challenge Best Deal Challenge Choose which food package is most cost effective. Compound Interest Calculator Who Bats Better? Who Bats Better? Compute mean, median, mode, and range using baseball statistics. Interactive Geometry Dictionary: Lines in Geometry Interactive Geometry Dictionary: Lines in Geometry Defines and illustrates different types of lines.

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

18. s ReadWriteThink http://www.readwritethink.org/ 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

19. s Student Interactives

20. s Interactives

21. s Complexity Word Study with Harry and Mudge http://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

22. s Challenge Student Material Resources http://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 lessons Provide an opportunity for students to use technology while developing their literacy skills.

23. MORE… K-23-56-89-12 Language Arts Word Wizard Word Wizard Unscramble words using popular children's books. Word Family Sorter Explore different vowel sounds and rhyming words. Picture Match Match pictures to words based on beginning letter sounds or short or long vowel sounds. Word Family Sorter Picture Match Interactive Crossword Puzzles Interactive Crossword Puzzles Do crossword puzzles on various subjects or create your own. Compare/Contrast Step by step guide to comparing/contrasting with illustrations. Compare/Contrast Letter Generator Letter Generator Learn the parts of a letter and create a personal or business letter. Exploring Onomatopoeia Guide to identifying and creating onomatopoeia words. Exploring Onomatopoeia Beowulf Beowulf Provides on overview on the story and meanings of Beowulf.

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

25. s Power Up Game Interactive Demonstrates the impact and cost of various types of energy. http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/interactives/powerup.html

26. MORE… K-23-56-89-12 Science Animal Inquiry Words Animal Inquiry Words Learn words scientists use to describe animals. Sound Wave Sound Wave Explore sound waves and how different sounds are made. Exploring the Lunar Cycle Exploring the Lunar Cycle Put different phases of the moon in the correct place on the lunar cycle. Animated Guide to Hurricanes Planet Comparison Animated Guide to Hurricanes Planet Comparison Compare the planets, moon, and sun. Power Up Power Up Demonstrates the impact and cost of various types of energy. Artificial Anatomy Artificial Anatomy Identify various body parts. From Cell to DNA From Cell to DNA A video describing the structure of DNA and its components.

27. s History Explorer http://historyexplorer.americanhistory.si.edu/ http://historyexplorer.americanhistory.si.edu/ Designed and developed by the Smithsonian's National Museum of American HistorySmithsonian'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.

28. s Xpeditions http://www.nationalgeographic.com/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.

29. K-23-56-89-12 Social Studies Worker's Hats Worker's Hats Match the names of workers to the hats they use at their job. Currency Converter World War II Diplomacy Map Currency Converter World War II Diplomacy Map Map of Europe during WWII. Where's Everyone Going? Match transportation types to their era. Where's Everyone Going? Map of Pacific Ocean Map of Pacific Ocean Map displays major events occurring during World War II D day Map An interactive map of the D day invasion D day Map