Some of the most popular ones are the Khan Academy app, You Tube app, and of course, the TED talk app.Īnd this leads me to what I want to highlight today. There are many apps that I still need to explore, and some of them I have never even heard of. ![]() You can also browse any website on the internet, and it has 182 apps….so far. A Boxee is a digital box that attaches to your television, and it finds content (movies, series) that is available on the internet and shows it through your television. I will explain for those of you who may not know anything about it. My adventures of the weekend, albeit limited due to school work, have given me something to write about. So I am making a concerted effort to get something written today. Essays, report cards, and the grade 8 graduation trip have taken over my life. Posted by admin in General Science, Grade 6 Science, Math, 0 comments With the science topics you can watch slideshows and videos, test yourself, and review key vocabulary. The science section also covers a variety of topics which seem to support the grades 4 and 5 Ontario curriculum (amongst others), including light and sound, the human body, ecosystems, rocks and minerals, weather and climate, matter, and the list goes on. There are options to have the math problem read aloud, to test yourself or work step-by-step, and to review key vocabulary. The math section seems to cover a range of topics, including various concepts within number sense, geometry, algebra, measurement, data analysis, probability, and problem solving. It has a math and science section, each of which are interactive whiteboard friendly. The site that is being highlighted is called studyjams, which seems to be maintained by Scholastic. Mark Sheridan sent in this website, which Pete then sent out to his subscribers. Pete MacKay maintains theteacherlist, a daily mailing that recommends various educational websites, as shared by his subscribers. This week’s post is credited to two people, Pete MacKay and Mark Sheridan. Many of the websites are pdf’s and word documents, but there are several Geometer Sketchpad files included in the mix.Īs always, I would love to hear of other sites that would be a good addition to my list. Targeted Implementation and Planning Supports – This website provides a series of lessons for Ontario Curriculum topics in grades 7 through 10. It also includes tutorials and information about the program. Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board – Provides a variety of Geometer’s Sketchpad resources and lessons for grades 2 through 8 – a great list. ![]() ![]() Offered by the makers of the program, Dynamic Geometry, this site includes information about the program and its use around the world, various classroom ideas, projects, a Sketch Gallery provided by users, links, PD information, and a downloadable how-to guide. The Geometer’s Sketchpad Website This should be your starting point. For those of you who are already using it, here are a few websites to help you along: I have not spent much time exploring Geometer’s Sketchpad, and I have put it on this summer’s “to do” list.
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