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Ashley Pack

Genetic Traits in Harry Potter - 0 views

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Genetics science biology HarryPotter education

shared by Ashley Pack on 28 Jan 13 - Cached
  • Ashley Pack on 28 Jan 13
     
    Students review and become familiar with basic genetic concepts and terms, such as DNA, chromosome, gene, allele, homozygous, heterozygous, recessive and dominant genes, genotype, phenotype, complex traits, Medelian inheritance, and Punnett Square. Students apply these to identify and examine several examples of simple and complex genetic traits in several characters in Harry Potter. Students also examine inheritance patterns of magical ability in Harry Potter, and use the concepts they have learned to identify possible genotypes of the magical ability demonstrated by several characters in the series.
Joseph Perone

Why Do I Have to Take Algebra? - 1 views

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algebra careers WhyDoWeNeedToKnowThis teaching tools

shared by Joseph Perone on 07 Mar 12 - No Cached
  • "I don't need algebra, because I'm not going to college": There was a time not so long ago when children in middle schools were assigned to "tracks" according to what "everybody knew" each child would "need". (This tracking was why middle schools were invented in the first place.) Educational "experts" presumed to "know" what the various children "needed", based on culturally-based (but unjustified) presumptions. The educators then locked children into "appropriate" tracks, thereby locking many children out of college before they'd even begun high schoo
  • Modern educationist philosophy in America seems to say that education has to be "fun" and "entertaining" to be justifiable. Today's students often absorb the ethic that, unless a thing is easy, they shouldn't have to bother. But most worthwhile things in life are going to require some effort. If you want that great job, that interesting career, that open-ended future, you're almost certainly going to need some mathematical skills. And algebra is the basis, the foundation, the tool-box, for those skills.
  • "I'm only taking this class because the university makes me!": Let's be brutally honest here. The university didn't put a gun to your head and make you enroll. You decided you wanted their degree. You wanted their piece of paper. Why? Probably so you could (eventually) get a better job. In order to get that job, you need at least some subset of the skills which are taught in algebra. You might be right that you'll never factor another quadratic in your entire life. But you want the university's piece of paper, so you're going to have to jump through the hoops required to get it. The algebra class is one of those hoops. If you don't want to jump through the hoop, that's fine; but you won't get the piece of paper. It's your choice
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  • "I can't drop out!", you reply, "I can't get that job unless I have a college degree." Ah. So, to get the job you want, you need to demonstrate proficiency in basic job skills. To demonstrate that proficiency, you need a degree. To get the degree, you need algebra. In other words, you do need this stuff for your job
  • "Will algebra even be 'relevant' in the future?": While jobs and their specific skill-sets may change over time, mathematics won't. Twenty years from now, two plus two will still be four, and quadratics will still be either factorable or prime. Whatever job you get will provide the job-specific training you need, but to get that job in the first place, you're going to need some background knowledge and skills. And to be able to keep up with progress, to keep on top of new skill-sets, to move up the ladder, to jump across into new and better career fields, you will need the flexibility of a broad foundation. That foundation includes mathematics
  • The lessons and patterns of mathematics are important, too. If all you take from algebra is a comfort with variables and formulas, an ability to interpret graphs and to think logically, and a willingness to use abstraction when you try to solve problems, then you have gained some incredibly useful life skills, skills that will open doors, give you options, and allow you to make your own informed choices
  • The specific algorithms you might study are not as important as the general patterns, techniques, and lessons that you can learn. Don't short-change your future by opting out now
  • Joseph Perone on 07 Mar 12
     
    Great answer to the question "Why do I need to know Algebra???"
Chris Kidder

PBS teachers - 0 views

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Lesson Planning

shared by Chris Kidder on 02 May 11 - Cached
  • Chris Kidder on 02 May 11
     
    PBS Teachers is PBS' national web destination for high-quality preK-12 educational resources. Here you'll find classroom materials suitable for a wide range of subjects and grade levels. We provide thousands of lesson plans, teaching activities, on-demand video assets, and interactive games and simulations. These resources are correlated to state and national educational standards and are tied to PBS' award-winning on-air and online programming like NOVA, Nature, Cyberchase, Between the Lions and more.
alexis hubert

Explore AP - AP Courses and Exams for Students - 0 views

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AP resources practice technology SEC300

shared by alexis hubert on 09 Apr 13 - No Cached
  • alexis hubert on 09 Apr 13
     
    This would be a good resource to introduce to your AP students or to students that are thinking about taking AP classes. This website has many resources for students including videos and blogs by students that have enrolled and completed AP courses in high school that explain what it takes to be successful in an AP class and on the AP exam. There is also links that help a student understand how AP courses in high school can help with college and what college majors and careers can AP courses help the student with. There is a link for practice questions for all AP courses, including multiple choice and free response, at the bottom of the page. 
Joseph Perone

The Synectic Model For Teaching - 0 views

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teaching resources teaching tools

shared by Joseph Perone on 18 Mar 12 - No Cached
  • Synectic Model In 1961, William .J.Gordon and his associates designed  a very interesting and delightful experience to the development of innovations  known as Synectics. The model was originally designed to form ‘creativity groups’ in industrial and other organizations to solve problems, to develop quality products.
  • Characteristics of  Gordon’s Model  * According to this model creativity is important in everyday activities. Gordon’s model is designed to increase problem solving , creative expression , empathy and insight into social relations. *Second, the creative process is not at all mysterious . It can be described, and it is possible to train persons directly to increase their creativity. (Traditionally creativity is viewed as a mysterious innate and personal capacity) *Third , creative invention is similar in all fields- the arts, the sciences, engineering and is characterized by the same underlying intellectual processes. *Gordon’s fourth  assumption is that individual and group invention (creative thinking ) are very similar .Individuals and groups generate ideas and products in much the same fashion.  In school systems the main technique used is analogy. The child is lead into an  ‘imaginary/ illogical world’ to see things never seen before to express himself in novel ways, to approach problems from a different angle which is entirely different from others as is perceived by the mind’s eye through ‘fresh ways of thinking’. He has to express his ideas clearly and also grasp ideas clearly and comprehensively. Steps of the Model to be followed in the Classroom Describe the topic Create direct analogies Describe personal analogies Identify compressed conflicts Create new direct analogy Re-examine the original topic Evaluate
  • Tips for the Teacher: * Create direct analogies: What words have the same or similar meaning?(try synonyms) * Describe personal analogies: What would it feel like to have the characteristics or traits of —–?( describe emotions and physical attributes) * Identify compressed conflicts; What words have the opposite meaning or characteristics? (Use antonyms) * Create new direct analogy: What words have the similar or same meaning?
  • Joseph Perone on 18 Mar 12
     
    Excellent resource explaining Gordon's "Synectic Model of Teaching." Very interesting.
Lenore Howard

Critical Thinking Puzzles - 0 views

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critical thinking High schools Mathematics interpretation multiple perspectives interactive

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  • Lenore Howard on 02 May 11
     
    This website contains posts from man people that engage the learner with multiple perspectives. Some examples are math and poetry and gets the reader interested by looking upon the thoughts of other learners and responding to their contributions. I think teachers could keep this site bookmarked and keep refering back to it, and when something insprires them they can relay it back to their students!
Courtney Hill

FDR 1932 Campaign and Election - 0 views

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  • Courtney Hill on 22 Feb 12
     
    FDR 1932 Campaign and Election - FDR Presidential Library 1932 - Video 277 - Fox Movietone Newsreel FDR 1932 Campaign and Election with sound FDR in Boston and then in NYC FDR votes in Hyde Park and then wins the election. NLR 201-22-5 Eleanor Roosevelt in Guadalcanal-silent Archival footage from the FDR Presidential Library NLR 201-2594-23-2 Public Domain.
Andie Faircloth

Grammar Bytes - 0 views

www.chompchomp.com/

Secondary English

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  • Andie Faircloth on 12 Apr 13
     
    This fun and hilarious site has EVERYTHING you need for making grammar instruction interactive and enjoyable: terms, handouts, presentations, exercises/games, YouTube videos, and tip and rules!!!
Chris Kidder

The Organization of American Historians - 0 views

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Social Studies

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  • Chris Kidder on 02 May 11
     
    Founded in 1907, the Organization of American Historians (OAH) is the largest professional society dedicated to the teaching and study of American history. The mission of the organization is to promote excellence in the scholarship, teaching, and presentation of American history, and to encourage wide discussion of historical questions and equitable treatment of all practitioners of history.
Lenore Howard

Cool Tools for School - 0 views

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fun education high school presentation wikis links games design

shared by Lenore Howard on 02 May 11 - Cached
  • Lenore Howard on 02 May 11
     
    Where do I start, they have link to websites for students and teachers that create discussion forums, making quizzes and polls, designing of slideshows and presentations with a plethera of websites one might now be able to find otherwise. Designing word art and also link to games that are educational as well as fun for students.
Gary Wright

Technology Tools for Teaching & Learning - 0 views

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Technology

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  • Jennifer Messer on 12 Apr 12
     
    This website helps educators integrate technology effectively. The tools that are included promote critical-thinking, creativity, collaboration, and community-mindedness
  • Gary Wright on 28 Feb 13
     
    This website gives appropriate technology websites and tools based off of teacher learning goals. For example, if you wanted to create an interactive smartboard, this website provides you with possible tools, how they are rated, and the ease of using a particular tool. A great way to see what other educators are using and which are effective.
Kim Lorello

Acids and Bases help - 0 views

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Acid Base Chemistry

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  • Kim Lorello on 23 Apr 12
     
    This is a good website to tie everything together after all things are taught about acids and bases. Oftentimes students need something to put each individual lesson together, and I think this website does this well and in a clear/concise manner
Abby Pentz

illuminations - 1 views

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Lesson Planning

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  • Erin Raske on 02 May 11
     
    Resources for teaching math from Illuminations and NCTM. Includes activities, lessons, standards, and web links.
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  • alethea killiany on 02 May 11
     
    This site has many ideas for lessons and activities for all areas of study.
  • Jennifer Messer on 01 Feb 12
     
    websites includes many resources for teaching math even lesson plans for k-12 that align with the standards
  • Joseph Perone on 07 Mar 12
     
    Great resource for activities, resources, and standards in teaching math.
  • Jordan Rouse on 26 Apr 12
     
    Activities and Lessons ALL about MATH!
  • Abby Pentz on 12 May 12
     
    Great website with lesson plans, activities, standards, and even weblinks!
Andie Faircloth

Holt McDougal Online- Think Central - 0 views

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Holt McDougal-Literature: British Literature

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  • Andie Faircloth on 14 Jan 13
     
    Will need a username and password, but an excellent source and supplemental tool for every unit. Not only great for this particular text book, but applicable for several of their editions and grade levels.
Gary Wright

Invigorating Science: Teaching with a High Tech, Low-Cost Tool | Edutopia - 0 views

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Science Biology Technology

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  • Gary Wright on 28 Feb 13
     
    This article has a link for a digital microscope. This is a low-cost, technology tool for science teachers. It allows the same magnifications and capabilities as an optical microscope, but the images can be imported into microsoft word and PowerPoint. Also, this tool allows for real-time and time-lapse movies... a great tool!
Gary Wright

Michigan Reach Out - 0 views

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Biology Science LessonPlans Labs

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  • Gary Wright on 27 Feb 13
     
    There are easy-to-follow high school biology experiments, and some experiments that relate to recent scientific research and developments. There are also some experiments for elementary and middle schools.
Ashley Pack

Flipping your Classroom - 0 views

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education technology flippedclasroom

shared by Ashley Pack on 24 Mar 13 - No Cached
  • Ashley Pack on 24 Mar 13
     
    This website gives you support and tips for "flipping" your classroom - videotaping your lectures and assigning them for homework, so that you are able to interact with the students on assigned activities during class and not wasting your time lecturing. Really interesting new method!
Daniel Munns

Lessons & Activities in U.S History Technology and Teaching - 0 views

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SocialStudies Technology teachingtools lesson planning

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  • Daniel Munns on 08 Apr 13
     
    The most effective technology integration lessons put students at the center of the learning process. These lessons empower students by fostering creativity and innovation and they enhance collaboration and communication. Look for lesson plans that help build 21st century skills such as inventive thinking, communication and collaboration, and information literacy.
alexis hubert

IXL - Common Core high school math standards - 0 views

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common_core Mathematics technology SEC300

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  • alexis hubert on 09 Apr 13
     
    This website lists the common core standards with a link to each skill that needs to be met. Once the link is pressed, there will be a problem that is given for review and a spot to enter the solution. The website will let you know if you answered the question correctly. If you do happen to miss the question, the website will give you the correct answer along with a short review, things to remember, and the step-by-step solution. This is another great resource for both students and teachers. 
alexis hubert

The Common Core Standards for Mathematics @ MathGoodies - 0 views

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Mathematics standards core SEC300

shared by alexis hubert on 09 Apr 13 - No Cached
  • alexis hubert on 09 Apr 13
     
    This website has the Common Core standards listed for all levels of math, including both traditional math standards and integrated standards. I can pull the standards up one at a time and look at a description and example of what the standard is asking for. 
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