Curie Elementary

Nonfiction news articles for kids.

"Free brain breaks that help channel classroom energy for good."

Check this one out. Too much fun!

"This video series introduces key Common Core concepts in 4th-8th grade mathematics. Each video focuses on building conceptual understanding of a topic, so that students understand the "how" and "why" behind mathematical problem solving. Use these videos with your students as topical introductions to topics including integers, the concept of ratios, unit rates, percent, and division with fractions."

"Bestselling author Mike Schmoker describes a plan for radically improving student learning that is built on three core elements: a focused and coherent curriculum (what we teach); clear, prioritized lessons (how we teach); and purposeful reading and writing, or authentic literacy. With this "less is more" philosophy, educators can help students learn content at a deeper level, develop greater critical thinking skills, and discover more clearly how content-area concepts affect their lives and the world around them. Both a call to action and a blueprint for creating more effective classrooms, Focus: Elevating the Essentials for Radically Improved Student Learning will challenge your assumptions about schooling and show how educators who have embraced this approach quickly achieved spectacular results."

"A new way to do research If you are looking for a much better and less painful way to do research - for both you and your students - it is time to learn about the Guided Inquiry model."

"This project stemmed from a language arts class at Liberty Middle School reading The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. We spent many months discussing how we can "shatter" stereotypes in our society. The video features "Iron Doors" by The Lighthouse and the Whaler. Enjoy!"

"Protecting Your Online Privacy Kids who use mobile devices like tablets and smartphones are more connected than ever. But going online has it's risks. That's why the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) created the Children's online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which protects the digital privacy rights of kids ages 12 and under. "

Free kids educational computer games and activities

Free K-12 educational videos ... organized. Tens of thousands of excellent, educational videos in a huge, intuitive directory. Organized, reviewed, rated, and described by teachers. Ideal as a supplement to a curriculum or for independent study. Designed for teachers, students, parents, homeschoolers, educators ... and all life-long learners!

Blooms Taxonomy is one of our topical themes in Educational Technology and Mobile Learning. Over the last couple of years, we have been posting dozens of articles on how teachers can can apply the HOTS ( Higher Order Thinking Skills ) in their teaching. You can check the resources below to learn more.

Various apps for reading

Assessment tool

This was created 3 years ago. It's in response to a video called A Vision of 21st Century Students. 

Old fashioned book talk goes digital

Providing feedback to students can make a significant difference in their achievement.

Personalized practices to meet each individual student's learning needs.

"Use our new Scope & Sequence tool to find the lessons that are just right for your classroom. These cross-curriculular units spiral to address digital literacy and citizenship topics in an age appropriate way. Browse by grade band or click a category to highlight the lessons that address that topic. "

Great resources for students (and parents) for teaching digital citizenship and more