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Technology in the classroom: This has some great articles on technology and education!

The item specifications part of the FLDOE website has been critical to prepare my students for FCA's and FCAT. If you find the item specification you can read to find out which pieces of information are tested. I try not to exclude data, but to ensure I cover the material being tested thoroughly. One example are states of matter teach three states or four states? Plasma is a state of matter not tested until high school. I include it to provoke thought, but I do not make it the main focus of my sixth grade lessons.

Scirus is the most comprehensive science-specific search engine on the Internet. Driven by the latest search engine technology, Scirus searches millions science-specific Web pages.

Interesting article on Arizona schools that showed no improvement in student learning with addition of technology. Provides reasons and teacher responses to budget shifts.

All standards information for Arizona on edtech for all grade levels

Arizona has been wonderfully progressive in integrating technology into their curriculum. Here are their standards for edtech for the K-6 grade levels.

State of Florida publication to support RTI strategies. Good support for differentiating education, developing learning progressions and formative assessments

Nice introductory slide show about learning progressions.

Ask Kids is a search engine designed exclusively for young people ages 6 to 12. It provides a safe and fun way for kids to research educational topics. While most search engine websites provide filters and safe mode searches, it is not guaranteed to be age appropriate. Ask Kids is an excellent web resource for educators and students.

Free online Literature collection - Audiobooks

A collection of stories and poems in audiobook format. (free!!) Great supplement tool for classrooms.

A great way to combine current events and science in the older grades. 

Site containing lesson plans, tutorials and opportunities to talk "teacher to teacher" all on the topic of using Google Earth.

Harvard Family Research Project produced this selective list of resources about engaging and supporting families with young children.

USA TODAY newspapers, article collections and curriculum programs effectively support the literacy and cognitive skills needed for success in college and careers by engaging students in real-world news and information. USA TODAY Education creates innovative, interactive, multi-platform learning programs that engage students with real-world information to improve their literacy and critical thinking skills and prepare them for college and career paths.

TheHomeworkZone provides teachers with a free classroom web site that can be used to post assignments, test dates, study guides, printable worksheets, events, announcements, and custom web pages to the internet.

Secure Social Learning Network for Teachers and Students

Super Teacher Worksheets Printable Math and ELA Worksheets for Teachers and Homeschool Families. This website has great PK-12 worksheets for extra practice of key skills.

Copyright 2012 - Super Teacher Worksheets Printable Worksheets for Teachers and Homeschool Families Basic addition fact worksheets with addends up to 9. Practice adding larger 2, 3, and 4-digit numbers, as well as column addition. Division worksheets range from basic facts to simple remainder problems. Long division and division of money worksheets Fraction strips, fraction circles, and fraction worksheets.

This site has some great materials that are organized by grade level.

Interactive activities about water topics including water cycle, ocean, fresh water, watersheds, water conservation and protection, indirect and direct water use and water and health for elementary and middle school students and their teachers. Designed for ages 8-12.