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A wonderful new way to research topics. The students type in the subject, the site 'groks' and returns with a concept map that can be made more complex or simple by dragging the green dot (beside the scientist situated at the top of the screen). Finally, a site that differentiates content for students!  The concept map can be expanded by selecting any of the yellow concept dots, and facts, videos, websites, images, etc. can be found on the right side of the screen. A journal tab beside the graph tab allows student to do some writing to record their learning and can be copied into a Google Doc for later reference.   French Revolution, organelles, succession, polynomials, Jane Eyre, composition . . .  this site has much to offer.   The "Quizzes" tools gives you classroom-ready quiz questions on your search term.   Tip: You can use the little slider at the top of the search results screen to adjust how detailed your results are.  You can go from the ABC chalkboard to the Einstein-y looking fella.

Game to help students understand the costs of globalization for child labourers.

check out this great way to create a comic, story or instruction manual! Great for div 2! 

Common Sense Media has just released a fantastic new tool for integrating digital citizenship into your curriculum. The Interactive Scope and Sequence lays out simple lessons organized by grade level and divided into topics such as Digital Footprint and Reputation, Creative Credit and Copyright, Cyberbullying, and more.

An interactive site for students to review idioms. 

A site with idioms listed in alphabetical order and by groupings: i.e Animal Idioms. Also includes quizzes

A comprehensive site that lists idioms and their meaning. 

Site with a game and accompanying worksheet to explore onomatopoeia 

Interactive tool to brainstorm words with a group. 

A comprehensive list of onomatopoetic words, listed alphabetically. Includes video clips of sounds. 

Interactive games to support grammar and punctuation. 

A 30 day unit plan for inferencing 

A site created by Lissa and Kelly with tutorials and information on 7 Web 2.0 tools to use in the classroom. 

Purpose of the Teachers' Lounge The purpose of the Professor Garfield Teachers' Lounge Section is to provide free, user-friendly, and standards-based learning materials for the classroom teacher, parent, tutor, or mentor. These materials are intended to support and supplement the ongoing work of the classroom teacher by providing leveled materials (plans, activities, downloadables, and printables) that are retrievable by grade level, subject, and/or national standard. Every effort is being made to provide pre- and post-assessment tools where appropriate and useable.

Great site for grammar tips!