April’s Web Index Page
Best of Search Engines 2009: These are a few of many search engines that were put to the test and the results are in for five (5) different categories; General, News, Images, Kid Safe/Kid Friendly, and Medical. http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/mellotta/search.htm
Top Three Online Photo Services of 2009: These are the top three online photo services 2009 that have been selected. The online photo services were evaluated by the Print Quality, Pricing, and User Friendly Website/Navigation. http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/mellotta/photos.htm
Weblink Bibliography: Children’s Online Educational Resources - This bibliography will supply students, teachers, and parents with links to educational resources such as online educational games, online magazine sites, search engines, and online book sites that will be helpful to students, teachers, and parents in the classroom and the home. I have listed numerous links with a brief description of the website for you to read, review, search, and use these links in becoming a more successful teacher and student. http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/mellotta/webbib.htm
Clip Art Assignment: These are a few of the best and unique clip art sites of 2009. Enjoy! http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/mellotta/clipart.htm
Top 10 Tips for Privacy Online: Losing your personal information, your computer, or your identity can be detrimental and take years to overcome. Read these top 10 tips to help you, your family, and your friends stay safe while traveling the World Wide Web. http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/mellotta/tips.htm
Learning
Games: These are some great online educational games for students and
teachers. The sites offer an unlimited number of games in all of the major
content areas in today’s school curriculum; Reading, Mathematics, Language
Arts/English, Science, Social Studies, and many more fun and exciting games.
http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/mellotta/learnga.htm
Lesson Plans:
The following web sites will supply teachers
with lots of great information and resources for finding lesson plans that will
be extremely valuable in the classroom. The following sites have a brief
description of the site for you to read, review, and search. Use these links to assist with lesson plans
and also becoming a more successful teacher. http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/mellotta/lessplan.htm
Email
Tips/Suggestions: This page gives email
suggestions / tips for student’s grades 3-6.
Email is better then writing letters, sending faxes or making phone
calls; and it’s faster! Email is one of
the most popular ways of communication on the internet. Follow these
suggestions / tips below for successful communication. http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/mellotta/etips.htm
Magazine Review: This is an online educational assignment for students. The students are to choose two (2) out of the four (4) magazine links listed. The student is to provide a one
Investigate Your
State: This is an online educational assignment for students. This is for
students are just learning about the states of the United States of America.
The student is to pick their favorite state and investigate that state. The
student is to learn as much information as they can about that state, complete
a worksheet, and draw the state.
http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/mellotta/drop2.htm
Human Body:
This is an online educational assignment for students who are learning about
the human body and its organs and their functions. The students are to view the
selected web pages and learn all about the fascinating human body and its
organs. There is a virtual tour of the human body and other neat activities for
the students to complete and explore. http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/mellotta/drop3.htm
Year Round School Debate: This is an assignment where the students need to research Year Round School and list the pros and cons. There is a list of websites listing information about Year Round Schooling and the advantages and disadvantages. The students will then debate this in the classroom. http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/mellotta/drop4.htm
Explore Your
Family: This site offers websites for children grades K-3 to review and
learn about genealogy, their family history, and how to create a family tree.
Through exploring the website and researching their family children will develop a better understanding
of how their family functions and renew their appreciation for various family
members.
http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/mellotta/drop5.htm
Author Presentation: This is an online presentation introducing students to author Mary Downing Hahn. View this slide show to learn more about Mary Downing. Find out what types of books she writes, titles of her books, and why she is an important author to have in the classroom. http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/mellotta/pres_files/frame.htm
Instructional Modifications: This site is a list of accommodations and modifications for K-6 special needs children in the classroom; specifically children who fall into the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and children with hearing impairment. All children with special needs have unique educational needs. Everyone needs to work together to assist these children to the best of their ability. Every student deserves the chance to learn! http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/mellotta/instru.htm
Instructional Worksheets: This page offers 10 sites for teachers to visit to learn where and how to create their own worksheets, puzzles, activities, and ideas. The sites incorporate grades K-6 and covers varying subjects. http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/mellotta/wksht.htm
Course Module: Google Apps: This is the course module assignment where students will learn and explore one of the newest technologies today and the applications it has to offer.
http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/mellotta/module.htm