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April 9, 2007

Whiteboard Interactive Links

These links are not just for whiteboard use, but work well with them because of the interactive factors each contains.

  1. EdHeads is a science site containing interactiveness with simple machines, virtual knee surgery, and weather. http://www.edheads.org
  2. K-3 math sites http://www.juliethompson.com/SMART.html
  3. K-12 math sites http://www.d131.kane.k12.il.us/Bardwell/smartboard.html
  4. Learning Planet http://www.learningplanet.comPreK-8th Grade Math & Science
  5. Set Game http://www.setgame.com/index.html
  6. eFieldTrips http://www.efieldtrips.org
  7. National Library of Virtual Manipulatives http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/vlibrary.html
  8. Various Science Sites for High School Students http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/tools/science-hs.html
  9. Various tools to enhance Math education for Elementary and Middle School students http://www.arcytech.org/java
  10. Various engaging math games for students grades preK-7+ http://www.learningplanet.com
  11. Interactive lessons to boost a child’s success in school. http://www.dositey.com
  12. A multitude of web sites aimed at assisting foreign language teachers. http://www.internet4classrooms.com/flang.htm
  13. Another site that contains foreign language resources. http://www.csun.edu/~hcedu013/eslsp.html
  14. Comprehension and phonics site for pre-school to 2nd graders. http://starfall.com

Interactive Research Sites

  1. The National Student Research Center recommends these science sites for high school students. http://www.youth.net/nsrc/webs.html
  2. Locate historical pictures, maps, music and more at The National Geographic site. http://www.nationalgeographic.com

Streaming Video Sites

  1. Brainpop contains K-8 math, science, social studies, technology, math, English, and health video clips and quizzes that are tied to standards. http://www.brainpop.com Many videos are targeted toward 3rd Grade and up, but Brainpop junior is found at http://www.brainpopjr.com and is targeted for the lower grades.
  2. United Streaming is a digital video-based web site featuring more than 5,000 full-length videos divided into 50,000 content-specific segments. This site contains lesson plans tied to standards, quiz builders, writing prompts and more. http://www.unitedstreaming.com
  3. KidsHealth contains an abundance of health information pertaining to kids, parents, and teens. Phy-ed and health teachers will find this site useful as it has streaming videos, an interactive treasure hunt, healthy recipes and more. http://www.kidshealth.org
  4. Google Video contains free and for pay videos for educators. http://video.google.com

Smartboard and Activboard resources

  1. K-12 whiteboard templates http://www.center.k12.mo.us/edtech/SB/templates.htm#K2
  2. SMART Technologies web site http://www.smarttech.com
  3. SMART Technologies education site http://www.smarttech.com/education/
  4. EdCompass http://edcompass.smarttech.com/ec/en-us/
  5. Promethean World site http://prometheanworld.com