the tools, and add notes. Register Now Learn how to implement instructional resources that support the use of formative assessments in the secondary math classroom, as well as design your own literacy template tasks that create high-quality and engaging student assignments. The EduCore platform is specifically dedicated to providing secondary teachers with high-quality teaching and learning resources aligned to the Common Core. The Math and Literacy Tools on this site have been designed with you, the teacher, and your students in mind. Strong Student-Teacher Relationships Within the Common Core, students and teachers become partners in the teaching and learning process. 123

MC3 Units

Great for creating bubble charts for brainstorming, note-taking, or categorizing.

Great site for free and helpful courses for teachers. Some even offer credit.

Help creating Lit Trips for Google Earth

Google Earth trips that go hand in hand with novels.

Cute video explaining copyright using clips from Disney movies. Could be hard to follow for some students though.

Quick information on "fair use" policiies for copyright.

All kinds of organizers and charts to create. Does have a fee after the free trial.

Great ideas and links for each strategy.

Grade 8 Curriculum Page

Lesson that draws students to looking at the school's acceptable use policy.

Lessons on internet use.

Provides a form for people to use when evaluating the credibility of a blog.

MeL Databases gives lots of research databases for students to choose from. Many of them even give citations for the articles.

Provides many options of ways to differentiate lessons or provide support for all types of learners.