In January 2010, the Department offered a program of free, online conferences to support teacher professional learning. The program of web conferences covered the domains of Literacy, Maths, Science and ICT
This website allows students to tour the technology, mathematics and science that went behind many of the inventions of WWII. It also gives lesson plans for teachers to utilize the site in the classroom.
Pup's Supper describes the life of a sea otter pup and its mother. It has been animated and made interactive by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation. The aquarium has several live cameras including one in the otter enclosure.
I have been using this Web site as a resource since I first started in educational publishing way back in 1998. This has been a long-term and consistent source for information, ESL expert reviewers, and just general discussion around what needs to happen for English-language learners to have success in school. If you have ESL students and are not sure what to do for them, this is a great place to start and to find individuals who are willing to give tips and support your efforts.