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Mr A, Mr C and Mr D Present KS2 Songs - 2 views

www.ks2songs.blogspot.co.uk

songs

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Jennifer Massengill on 11 Nov 12

Fun, free, and they come with lyrics.

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Essential Web Resources - Home - 0 views

www.warrensburgr6.org/...dept.php

technology web resources

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This site has some great resources. Wish I'd found it earlier in the semester.

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Ten Steps to Better Student Engagement | Edutopia - 0 views

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PBL engagement

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Begin every activity with a task that 95 percent of the class can do without your help. Get your students used to the fact that when you say, "Please begin," they should pick up a pencil and start working successfully.
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- Jennifer Massengill on 17 Oct 12
  
  An interesting thought for my students who assume they can't do it and consistently sit and wait for teacher help; often without even looking at what they are supposed to do.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">An interesting thought for my students who assume they can't do it and consistently sit and wait for teacher help; often without even looking at what they are supposed to do.</div>
  
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eachers tend to get the first response when they scaffold challenging tasks so that all students are successful.
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you can begin by discerning which activities truly engage your students.
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- Jennifer Massengill on 17 Oct 12
  
  I know that assignment would have terrified me as a kid.
  
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create intermediate steps
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Consider writing responses to student journal entries in order to carry on a conversation with students about their work.
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Unfortunately, low-performing students get used to doing poor-quality work. To help them break the habit, use a draft-and-revision process.
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Jennifer Massengill on 17 Oct 12

Interesting ideas on how to make project based learning a positive experience for all.

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lunar_phase3.swf (application/x-shockwave-flash Object) - 0 views

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astronomy science moon

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Jennifer Massengill on 10 Oct 12

cool phases of the moon simulation from science class

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Science Fair Project Ideas | Education.com - 0 views

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science science_fair

shared by Jennifer Massengill on 07 Oct 12 - No Cached

Jennifer Massengill on 07 Oct 12

This might come in handy in the spring. Coming up with a good idea is often the hardest part.

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62 Kindergarten Websites That Tie into Classroom Lessons « Jacqui Murray - 1 views

jacquimurray.net/...hat-tie-into-classroom-lessons

kindergarten websites

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Jennifer Massengill on 07 Oct 12

A fun resource for primary teachers.

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Free Technology for Teachers: 5 Free and Simple Timers for Teachers - 1 views

www.freetech4teachers.com/...imple-timers-for-teachers.html

free technology timers

shared by Jennifer Massengill on 04 Oct 12 - No Cached

Jennifer Massengill on 04 Oct 12

A selection of timers to suit your needs. I like his idea of taking periodic breaks but not letting them drag on too long. Timers can help in transition time as well.

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iCivics | Free Lesson Plans and Games for Learning Civics - 0 views

www.icivics.org

civics socialstudies government interactive

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Jennifer Massengill on 30 Sep 12

A civics website founded by Sandra Day O'Connor trying to teach kids civics in a fun and engaging way.

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ClassTools.net: Create interactive flash tools / games for education - 0 views

www.classtools.net

tools resources interactive technology

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Jennifer Massengill on 26 Sep 12

I've been looking for the countdown timer. Some of the other tools look helpful, others I'll have to figure out when I have more time.

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Free Technology for Teachers: Video - The Black Death in 90 Seconds - 1 views

www.freetech4teachers.com/...black-death-in-90-seconds.html

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Jennifer Massengill on 18 Sep 12

If this is digital story telling, I have a new enthusiasm for it.

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Weekend Website #54: 20 Great Research Websites for Kids « Jacqui Murray - 0 views

jacquimurray.net/...eat-research-websites-for-kids

research

shared by Jennifer Massengill on 17 Sep 12 - No Cached

Jennifer Massengill on 17 Sep 12

Nice to have an idea of where to start when asking kids to do research. Interesting that google is on the list - I've heard may teachers debate whether they want their students using it.

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Teach Mentor Texts: Rhyme - 2 views

www.teachmentortexts.com/...Rhyme

mentor texts language arts

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Jennifer Massengill on 17 Sep 12

Mentor Texts - I love the way this website is organized. Click on the type of mentor text you are looking for, and it takes you to a list of books with a summary, review, recommended ages, sample text, strategies to practice, and other books that go well with it.

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Weather Wiz Kids weather information for kids - 0 views

www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-experiments.htm

weather science experiments

shared by Jennifer Massengill on 16 Sep 12 - Cached

Jennifer Massengill on 16 Sep 12

Planning on teaching a lesson on weather? Check out these activities to make your class memorable!

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Embracing Introversion: Ways to Stimulate Reserved Students in the Classroom | Edutopia - 0 views

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- Jennifer Massengill on 12 Sep 12
  
  Will the move toward cooperative learning and problem based learning affect introverts' need for time and space?
  
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- Jennifer Massengill on 12 Sep 12
  
  I've seen online classes use this well. An online chat gives an introvert time to answer questions and make comments at their own pace whereas in a live class the conversation would have moved on by the time the introvert was ready to contribute. The question is, is there any way to use this at the elementary level?
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I've seen online classes use this well. An online chat gives an introvert time to answer questions and make comments at their own pace whereas in a live class the conversation would have moved on by the time the introvert was ready to contribute. The question is, is there any way to use this at the elementary level?</div>
  
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In fact, the introvert may be a pushed out as the extroverts of the group dominate the conversation even if their thinking is not on target.
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introverts aren’t averse to being with people; it’s just that they need solitude to re-energize, engage in deep creative thinking, and process the mass sensory input that the extrovert thrives on
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acknowledging that introversion is not something to be “overcome,
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Jennifer Massengill on 12 Sep 12

Interesting to think about as we try to meet the diverse needs of our students.

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Introversion and the Invisible Adolescent | Edutopia - 0 views

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limitations of group decision making, a context in which extroverts dominate and the creative thinking of introverts most often gets lost
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- Jennifer Massengill on 12 Sep 12
  
  I see this a lot is group building exercises. I like giving the students a puzzle to solve. Often the quiet ones have the answer quickly, but the group continues to struggle because nobody is listening to the quiet kid.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I see this a lot is group building exercises. I like giving the students a puzzle to solve. Often the quiet ones have the answer quickly, but the group continues to struggle because nobody is listening to the quiet kid.</div>
  
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rewards for classroom engagement should not be measured only by oral contributions
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Many of my best students were ones who rarely spoke in the large group, were active in smaller groups (and the smaller the better) and had a great deal to share with me privately in papers.
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Our classrooms contain too many forgotten introverted students who may need help but are not getting it and/or have gifts that aren't being either elicited or supported.
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- Jennifer Massengill on 12 Sep 12
  
  Not all quiet kids are troubled - should not assume "something is wrong", but many have a lot to offer a class if given an opportunity to contribute in a way that they can feel comfortable.
  
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2012 Presidential Election Interactive Map and History of the Electoral College - 1 views

www.270towin.com

election

shared by Jennifer Massengill on 10 Sep 12 - Cached

When 12 or fewer states remain unselected (tan color) on the above 2012 map, you will see the number of possible combinations remaining to get each party's candidate to 270 Electoral Votes. Click the link provided to see each winning combination.
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Jennifer Massengill on 10 Sep 12

Interesting site - could be handy for the social studies project.

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South Berwick, Maine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 1 views

en.wikipedia.org/...South_Berwick,_ME

maine

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- Jennifer Massengill on 29 Aug 12
  
  ref to Emma's project
  
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