My Favorite App is.....

...CamScanner. I've talked about this app before, but because it is so helpful and versatile, I wanted to update my post. CamScanner is available in a free version for Mac, Android, and Windows. If you prefer an ad-free version, CamScanner Pro will also allow more cloud storage. At $4.99, it is worth this small fee. Here are the links for the pro versions: Mac, Android. (currently only $1.99!) I was unable to locate a pro version for Windows phones. iPad users can also download the free or pro app.

So, allow me to explain why this is such an awesome app. Do you need to share several pages with someone and they need them right away? You're not near a scanner or copier. (Some copiers can scan to email) What's a person to do?  Here are some of the things that CamScanner can offer you, as per camscanner.com. (My additions are in BLUE.)

• Access, edit and manage documents anytime and anywhere as you need. 
• CamScanner enables quick search in seconds.
• Add notes to any documents
• Add tag to any document for easy search
• Multiple viewing modes: list view and thumbnail view
• Copy and move documents to other locations
• Easily search for any document by OCR tech- OCR stands for optical character recognition.
• Merge documents content- you can send it as a pdf or jpeg file
• Set passwords for important documents
• Backup and restore documents to/from SD card
• Easily share document scans in PDF or JPG to collaborators via email. Or you can save them in the cloud, fax and print out those documents. Your 5-page document is now 1 pdf!
• Fax scans via network
• Send PDF files via email
• Print files wirelessly with Google Cloud Print
• Upload files to cloud storages
• Free upgrade to Full version for educational users! (download on camscanner.com site )

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26 Resources for Teaching About Climate Change

Believe it or not, there are still people who are in denial about global warming. December 2015 in New Jersey was incredibly warm compared to other years. Every summer seems to be hotter and hotter.  The National Resources Defense Council has a webpage which covers climate changes, global warming, protecting public lands and so much more. Below are resources and lesson plans for teaching about climate change. I will add this list to the Science tab on the left side of this blog.




RESOURCES
Advancing Emissions- this is an interactive timeline which shows 40 years of greenhouse emissions.

The Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Program- facts on global warming; student page has information and resources

Breathing Earth- climate changes are represented for each country, including population, birth and death rates.

Climate Kids- NASA's site for younger kids; includes games and videos for the classroom

Conversations with the Earth: Indigenous Voices on Climate Change

Countdown to Copenhagen- timeline covers 40 years of climate changes; from The Wall Street Journal.

Everything You Need to Know About the Paris Climate Summit and UN Talks

Global Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet- NASA's site covers climate headlines, climate news

NASA's Ozone Watch Page

Paris Climate Change Summit 2015

TIME Interactive- Timelapse is powered by Google, and you will notice various changes in the cities, shorelines; covers about 30 years

United States Environmental Protection Agency- extensive sources on climate change; site can be viewed in Spanish.


LESSON PLANS and ACTIVITIES
5 Ways to Teach Children About Climate Change-from ECOWatch

The Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Program- fun activities including dot-to-dots, crossword puzzles, mazes, word seeks and coloring.






Climate Change Live- lesson plans for K-12

Climate Change Questions for Young Citizen Scientists- from the NY Times Learning Network

Climate Literacy & Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN)- divided by grade level and subject area

Global Climate Change- lesson plans (PDF format) for educators fro the EPA



Record Snowfalls and Cold Raise Questions of Climate Change- PBS Video

Sea Level Rise: Climate Change- for grades 4-6; from The National Park Service



Years of Living Dangerously- for middle and school

Happy New Year!

Hope you all have a joyous and healthy new year.

My vacation begins at 12:30 PM today.

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What are Primary and Secondary Sources?

Contents of President Abraham Lincoln's pockets on the night of his assassination. 

Contents of Abraham Lincoln's Pockets on the Night of His Assassination on Exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibit. Library of Congress           Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C. Digital image. Library of Congress. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Dec. 2015.

A few years ago I took an excellent online class which was all about the Library of Congress and utilizing its primary sources. It was amazing to see how many resources had been digitized, (they are not done quite yet with all the items) and how they could be used in the classroom. 
Ask your students if they can explain the difference between primary and secondary resources, and you will probably find that they do not know the answer. 

A primary resource is the original document, including photos, newspapers, birth certificates

Secondary sources evaluate or discuss primary sources.

Here's a short video explaining primary and secondary resources:

This table shows you the differences side-by-side:

Here are some digital photographs and primary sources from the Library of Congress'
Civil War Glass Negatives and Related Prints Collection: 

Officers of General Grant's Staff,City
Point, Va. 

March 1865

Federal dead on the field of battle the first day Gettysburg, PA

Need a Last Minute Christmas Gift for a Baby?

If you haven't already heard, I have been a songwriter since I was in high school. My CD for the nursery, "Welcome to the World" was written a while back, before technology took hold of me. I created the music to lull children to sleep, and it has gotten rave reviews. You can listen before you purchase on CD Baby, Amazon.com, or iTunes. (Just search "Julie Greller".)

Babies love it.
Parents love it.
You will love it too.

Loads of Resources and Lesson Plans for Speech Teachers

RESOURCES
100 Best Websites for Speech Pathologists

Child Speech and Language- from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Crazy Speech World- blog written by speech-language pathologist Jenn; many great suggestions

Famous People Who Stutter- from the Stuttering Foundation

Information for Speech-Language Pathologists- from publications to connecting with your peers

Internet Resources for School-Based Speech-Language Pathologists Serving Students Who Stutter- last update was 2012, but this is a comprehensive list worth using

iPads in Speech-Language Therapy

A Special Page for Kids Who Stutter- resources for you to use with your students

Speech and Communication Disorders- from MedlinePlus

Speech Techie- blog written by  Sean J. Sweeney, CCC-SLP

Stuttering Foundation of America- resources for parents, teachers and students

Teacher Checklist: Fluency- for stuttering students


LESSON PLANS
The Best Speech Therapy Activities and Ideas on the Planet- from specific disorders to seasonal

Examples of Materials Which Can Be adapted for Therapy- extensive listing covers interactive sites, handouts, templates and so much more!

Sample Lesson Template (Google Doc)

SLP Lesson Plan Freebies- Pinterest board

SMART Exchange- lessons to download using SMART Notebook Express

Speech Therapy Activities- free!

Speech Therapy Ideas- extensive listing divided into 9 categories

Speech Therapy Lesson Plans- from Speech Buddies

Speech Therapy Songs

Have You Heard of Crash Course Kids?

The ever-popular Crash Course also has a junior version called Crash Course Kids. There are science videos for elementary and middle school students which are presented in an easy to understand way. Take a look a the videos below to see if you would like to use them in your classroom.

By the way, the original Crash Course is not only available on YouTube, but they have partnered with The Khan Academy, with videos in math for K-8, and areas of test prep, economics, arts and humanities, and computing.

NOTE: It is important to preview Crash Course videos, (not necessary for Crash Course Kids) since there are some sarcastic comments which might not be acceptable in your classroom. You be the judge.