I tried the simple version of this game and I though it was so fun. One of the reasons I sometimes don't like simulations is that they can be too easy for students to manipulate and "win" without actually learning what is happening. With this game, you need to understand vocabulary (or learn as you go, so it could be good practice as well) to figure out what you are doing, and actually use your brain to change your outcomes. Thumbs up from me.

This site has pretty much anything you could want to help students practice or review content. I checked out the math, biology, and art sections and found literally all kinds of interactive games, flashcards, and quizzes on a variety of topics. The site is very easy to use and find the topic you need; the search function allows you to search by category or textbook. If you make an account, you are able to create your own activities and quizzes and also view your students' results for the activities they have completed. I will definitely come back here.

This site has lots of interactive elements and many resources. There are phonics games for practice and review, and "alphabet organizers" where students can make their own alphabet books, using their own words. There are interactive poetry tutorials that allow the student to easily create and print his/her own poem. I like that the site has literacy activities and ideas for students in middle school -- I've never met an ELL student that likes to do second grade work.

This is a very cool tool that could be used for students to creatively apply writing strategies or show understanding of literary elements. The finished products look awesome and would definitely encourage student engagement and effort. There is also the option to share or email stories. The site could be used for varying purposes, subjects, and grade levels.

Games to support learning in all subjects, mostly elementary age. I use mostly the math games. They have a few for younger students that are obviously games, but require the student to figure out the answer first and not just guess blindly. There are also a number of printable worksheets.

Tons of graphic organizers are available at this site, also many links to other activities on a variety of topics. Very easy to find printouts, visual aids, notetaking resources, and activities for younger students. The site also includes templates for various items, including homework coupons and other reward and recognition ideas.

This site, like many PBS websites, has tons of ideas and activities to incorporate into science or tech ed lessons. There are excellent nonliguistic elements including interactive "labs" and other online activities. It also does a nice job of connecting the lesson ideas to real life. The site includes extensive lesson plan ideas and extra resources, although the videos are not free.

Middle schoolers love this! This site is very fun, obviously engaging for students, and could be used for varying purposes. Students can create their own comics, using as many or as little words as they like, and individualize their projects setting the scene and characters.

This site has games and activities that can be easily adapted for older ELL. Notetaking worksheets for beginning and advanced vocab development. It offers a lot of ideas useful for students who get bored or frustrated with their normal language arts worksheets.

great for beginning/younger ELL students

This site interesting science ans social studies videos, blogs, articles, photos, etc. for middle/high schoolers. I like it because it presents information and articles in a way that is attention-grabbing for older students.

This site allows you to create your own flashcards, create an online study group, and play your own study games. There is also tons of already made material, so it is likely you won't need to create your own. Quizlet really useful for students that are struggling in a certain area or that need help with their study skills. You have to create a login, but the service is free. I like this resource because it can be used and modified for any age or skill level.

This site offers free interactive reading activities that I've found very useful for kindergarten and beginning ELL students. The activities are formatted as games to engage the students, and they include sound features to encourage understanding of phonics and phonemic awareness. Beginning with ABCs and moving on to reading stories, this site lets students have fun while improving basic reading skills.

Times for Kids is great for social studies classes and is super easy to adapt articles for different reading and grade levels. The site also has a teacher's section with related items for download that would be easily integrated into a lesson plan for a comprehension check or group activity. The site layout and topics make current events a little more grasp-able for the younger students.