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Web Bibliography There are numerous resources for teachers.  This is a list of useful websites which provide activities and resources for Elementary school teachers. 

Search Engine Activity Here are my best search engines for general searching, kids, news, travel, and shopping!

Course Module Learn how to use different travel search engines to plan an exciting and affordable vacation!

 

Electives

Elective #1 Lesson Plans Elementary school teachers can use these five fantastic sites to find innovative lesson plans for their classroom.

Elective #2 Teacher-created sites Explore two detailed websites created by Elementary school teachers for their classrooms.  Students and parents can access the sites and remain updated on classroom issues. 

Elective #3 Clipart Clipart is very useful in the classroom.  These sites offer a variety of different types of clipart in many different subjects for teachers to use.

Elective #4 Worksheets Elementary school teachers can find use these fantastic sites to access worksheets, puzzles, and activities for their classroom.

Elective #5 Internet Filtering Examine the pros and cons of filtering internet access within the school system.  How can teachers promote safe internet use guidelines in their own classrooms?

Elective #6 Email Tips Email is a quick and easy way of communication.  These ten tips can make incorporating email into the classroom a positive experience.

Elective #7 Modifications It is important to accommodate all students in your classroom.  Use these helpful tips to make technology accessible to students with ADHD as well as visual and hearing impaired students in the classroom.

Elective #8 Epals and Key Pals Email can be a great way for students to interact with each other.  Here are several ways that Elementary school teachers can incorporate email into their classroom as well as several useful sites for additional activities.

Elective #9 Hoaxes and Myths

Elective #10 Online Shopping Use these helpful sites to explore different methods of online shopping.  Shopping on the internet has become much easier than ever before!

Elective #11 Translation Students can use websites to translate pieces of information into other languages.   Learn how to incorporate these programs into your classroom!

Elective #12 Collaboration Teachers of different levels can incorporate these five great online collaborative projects into their classrooms.

 

 

Web Dropins

Dropin #1 Learn about endangered species.  Find out what animals are endangered, reasons these animals are facing danger as well as things you can do to protect them. 

Dropin #2 Explore the beauty of the tropical rainforest.  What kinds of animals live there? Why are these forests in danger?  Is there anything that we can do to protect the tropical rainforest? 

Dropin #3 Follow the water cycle.  Learn about the different stages and the important role that the water cycle plays within the environment.

Dropin #4 Explore the cultures of Mexico and Japan.  Look for important characteristics as well as similarities and differences you may find within these cultures.

Dropin #5 Explore the solar system.  Learn about the unique characteristics of each of the nine planets.  What makes each of these planets different?