A group like this builds content through the contributions of its members, like you, so pleas share your finds with us! However, I would also love to hear your requests so that I can do what I can to add the kinds of resources you need and want. What would you like to see added to the group?

To some the electric slide may just be a novelty dance. Astute readers of technology blogs will know that this Electric Slide happens to be a application that allows visitors to wirelessly present their PowerPoint slides, documents, and videos using just their iPhone or iPad. First-time visitors can watch an instructional video and then go ahead and get started. The Features area contains details on the operations of the program and the Help section offers up some useful suggestions. This version is compatible with all operating systems running iOS 5.1.1 and newer. From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2013. https://www.scout.wisc.edu/

What is this thing, this periodic table? It's a crucial part of chemistry, and millions of students encounter this fine and elegant visualization of substances every year. Professor Norman Herr has created this helpful trove of resources and links that can be used by both teachers and students. The items here are divided into four sections: Online Periodic Tables, Tables for Printing, Periodic Table Powerpoint Presentations, and Classroom and Laboratory Activities to Build Understanding of the Periodic Table. The first section here offers five great dynamic versions of the periodic tables, complete with helpful links to outside resources and related materials. Also, the Classroom and Laboratory Activities area includes two fun activities, one presents the colors of the periodic table and the other is a chapter from the b ook "Hands-on Chemistry." From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2013. https://www.scout.wisc.edu/

Classroom collections are ideal for teachers to use in helping students understand concepts. Each resource set includes an outstanding selection of interactives, games, videos and learning tools. via Feedly

A zoomable visual demonstration of scale.  Zoom in all the way to Plank length and out to the whole of the observable universe.   This would be an excellent jumping off point for student writing, discussion, and thinking in a science (or math) class.  Another wonderful interactive visual demonstration from Cary and Michael Huang.

neat tool yo understand planetary revolution in our solar system.  calculate you age on each planet.  

We know that there is a strong relationship between vocabulary and reading comprehension. Systematic vocabulary instruction is an integral part of a K-12 comprehensive literacy framework for instruction. via Feedly

There is a wealth of research to suggest that vocabulary knowledge is the single best predictor of student academic achievement across all curriculum areas. via Feedly

Vocabulary and its strong relationship to comprehension has been verified over and over again. Vocabulary plays an important part in learning to read as well as reading to learn. via Feedly

A review of apps that support creative work.

Snap! is a drag and drop programming interface designed to help students learn to program. Snap! uses a visual interface that works in your browser on your laptop as well as on your iPad. To design a program in Snap! drag commands into a sequence ...

MindMup is a free mind mapping tool that can be used online, with Google Drive, and on your desktop. MindMup works like most mind mapping tools in that you can create a central idea and add child and sibling nodes all over a blank canvas. MindMup ...

An online free graphing calculator.

Digital Explorer is an organization that helps students learn about science and geography through the study of expeditions around the world. Digital Explorer publishes educational materials that are connected to expeditions. via Feedly Digital Explorer - Follow Expeditions and Learn About Science via Free Technology for Teachers http://www.freetech4teachers.com/

A fun blog entry that might make a good close reading for science. Underlines the connection between science theory and falsifiable evidence. A Beautiful Notion: That Caterpillars Killed Off The Dinosaurs via The latest articles from Radiolab Blogland http://www.radiolab.org/blogs/radiolab-blogland/

CCSS math activities!  Drill down to the individual standards to find thousands of online activities mapped to the standards.   There are some wonderful tools and actvities here to discover.

Excellent free units made available from Odell Education. Units on Close Reading and making evidence based claims for grade 6-12 are available here. All materials are included including the texts. Each unit is designed to be 3 weeks long. The materials and models here are very well aligned to Common Core standards and could serve as excellent models for teachers adapting to teaching the new standards.

A recent post from a blog dedicated to sharing ideas and resources for implementing common core stae standards and 21st century skills. There are some excellent resources and ideas here.

Part of rethinking learning means rethinking the -which is what makes the following chart we spotted over at connectedprincipals compelling. Rather than simply a list of alternatives to homework, it instead contextualizes the need for work at home...