Weekly Websites

• DocsTeach
  This site, sponsored by The National Archives, provides primary sources and ready-to-use tools for teaching with documents in the classroom. Registration to the site is free and allows you to customize the activities and compile resources for later activities.
  tags: history primary_sources research
• Observing Constitution Day
  Resources provided by the National Archives centering on the constitution and observing Constitution Day. Contains primary sources, lesson plans, activities and more.
  tags: constitution history
• KidsHealth
  Resource with information on how the body works, health problems, illnesses & injuries, staying healthy and more. Students can view video clips and play games to check their knowledge and understanding. There is a tab for kids, teens and parents.
  tags: health
• Meet Amazing Americans
  Explore the history of America through various biographical sketches, state exploration and more. This site is sponsored by the Library of Congress and would be great reference and research resource.
  tags: history biography social_studies americans
• History Tech
  Great history resource blog written by Glenn Wiebe, curriculum specialist for Essdack & former history teacher. He provides classroom resources, lesson ideas, tech integration ideas and more.
  tags: history socialstudies technology blog resources professional_development
• Parts of Speech iPod Flash Cards
  Parts of Speech flashcards for the iPod, iPhone and iPad. Can also be used on the Mac or PC computer.
  tags: grammar flashcards
• LIFE Photo Timelines
  Timelines covering major historical events throughout time. Great resource for your visual learners.
  tags: history timelines socialstudies
• Grammar Girl : Quick and Dirty Tips ™
  Tips on those tricky grammar rules like affect vs. effect, ending a sentence with a preposition, none is or none are and more.
  tags: grammar writing reference
• It's Elemental - The Periodic Table of Elements
  Great resource for students to learn about the various elements through articles, games and puzzles. Also provides teacher resources including hands-on activities and videso.
  tags: chemistry Science Elements periodic_table
• ECB Surf Report
  Provides great websites for all grades. This link takes you directly to the Chemistry page, but if you check under the science tab you will find more great sites for other science topics.
  tags: chemistry science physics simple_machines

Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.