This is the website I first used when I learned about UbD a couple years ago, as I was a bit confused after class. It does a great job of explaining things in layman's terms, and even non-educational lingo for other majors. Great to utilize when explaining, identifying, or attempting to identify UbD.
This is a website that allows you to create worksheets for students. There are a variety of styles (word finds, learn-to-read books, puzzles, etc). It is primarily designed for younger students (K to 8 or so), but can be used for any grade. I use it to create sponge activities that reinforce the content of the lesson plan.
This is a great site for educators! There's a whole section on puzzle making, lesson plans, unit ideas, themes, worksheets, and more! Definitely check it out!
I like this website because it has educational games for kids to play. I think its important for children to know how to use computers, and learning through an online game can be a fun effective way to do this.
These Social Studies lyrics are available from a variety of albums. Use songs to teach American geography, government, history, patriotism, and culture. American Geography Songs The 50 States and Capitals Song- Tim Pacific Directions to Nowhere (How to Read a Map)- Joan Maute, Ed.D. Gonna Name Our States- Music with Mar.
Wow, this site has so many fun ideas!! I'd love to use these in a classroom. I can even remember some from my elementary school and middle school days. I think it makes teaching and learning these "facts" more fun for everyone.
This website has 10 games you can use with your students on earthday. Since it was recently Earthday, I decided this would be an appropriate topic. I think it is important that young students use computers and play games occasionally, especially when it is helping them learn about something as important as our earth, and their computer skills.