Let's Teach Our Students About Copyright: 15 Sites Which Can Assist You

An important area for all teacher-librarians to cover is copyright law. Students (and teachers) are really not aware of what they can and can't do legally. I teach my students about plagiarism and copyright because they will be held accountable if they do not follow the law. This list has been added to the Teacher-Librarian page.

The Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Literacy Education- assists teachers in fair use doctrine; from the Center for Social Media

Copyright Advisory Network- "a way for librarians to learn about copyright and seek feedback and advice from fellow librarians and copyright specialists"

Copyright Basics- from Copyright Kids!

Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines for Teachers- PDF document

Creative Commons- various sharing methods explained

Cyberbee- cute interactive for grades 4-9

Fair Use Evaluator- "understand how to determine the "fairness" of a use under the U.S. Copyright Code."

Fair Use Wiki- the fair use clause explained

Taking the Mystery Out of Copyright- from the Library of Congress; interactive for kids in grades 4-8

Teaching Copyright- Five 60-minute lessons

TeachersFirst Copyright and Fair Use Resources

United States Copyright Office- search records, register works


What is Copyright?- wiki managed by by teacher Mary Beth Hertz

Weeding Books From Your Collection? Here Are 15 Resources

I'm currently in the process of inventory and weeding. Why both, you might ask? Well, as I go along scanning my books, I very often come across a book which looks like it has been here since our school was built. (1963) With old titles, such as "Disco King", a red light often often goes off and I check the card to see the last time the book was taken out. When you are dealing with a limited budget as I am, you sometimes have to keep that very, very old copy of "Gulliver's Travels" or "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" because it is a classic book. This list can also be found on the Teacher-Librarians page of this blog.

10 Ways to Give Weeded Books a Second Life

Attack Your Collection: Weeding with CREW from Dawn Krause

Be Proactive: Weed- School Library Monthly post

CREW: A Weeding Manual for Modern Libraries- a 93-page document from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Less is More: A Practical Guide to Weeding School Library Collections- book by Donna J. Baumbach and Linda L. Miller

Weed 'Em And Weep from Awful Library Books

Weeding Guidelines By Subject from Ed Sadowski

Weeding Library Collections- this wiki includes great ideas on what to do with weeded books, including  book sales, donation and more.

Weeding Library Collections: A Selected Annotated Bibliography for Library Collection Evaluation-
ALA library fact sheet

Weeding and Maintenance of Reference Collections- book by Linda S. Katz

Weeding: A Practical Manual for Librarians- 7-page document from the Jefferson County Public Schools

Weeding the School Library- brochure from the California Department of Education

Weeding Presentation from Jennifer Peterson

Weeding Your Library- simple page on basics from Perma-Bound Books

Weeding Your Library- tips from teacher-librarian Cindy

19 Great Web Curation Tools

There certainly is no shortage of ways to collect content from the web. Apps make it even easier to sync with your computer and smartphone. Every time I find a resource I love (but don't have time to look at it) I clip it to Evernote. This list has been added to the Teacher-Librarian page. What's your favorite curation tool?


Bag the Web- curate web content to make your own topic bags

Bundlr- create and share bundles of content

eduClipper- educational digital clipboard

Evernote- one of my favorites; sync with your smartphone, home computer and work compute

Video streaming by Ustream

Juxtapost- all of your favorite things, side-by-side

Kuratur- "cool, customized automated content magazines"

Kweeper- collect videos, pictures, sites with one click

Livebinders-"3-ring binder for the web"



Livebinders Tutorial from EdTechTeacher on Vimeo.

Only2Clicks- organize your sites with various tabs, (like folders) and thumbnails

Paper.li- your own online newspaper

Pinterest- online pinboard

RebelMouse- "your social front page"; app available

Scoop.it- create a topic and Scoop.it will proceed to find you links on the Internet which are related to your topic

Spaaze- collect and organize web sites, videos etc. in one location, a giant cork-board.

Springpad- save information on your computer and it will sync with your mobile device (Android or iPhone)

Storify- tell your stories by curating social media posts

Surfmark- collect, express, collaborate

Themeefy- allows you to create, curate and publish; phone app available



Trapit- captures what you want and “serves it up fresh and spam-free all day long.”

27 Great Sites for Physics Teachers

In an effort to cover all areas of the sciences, this post for physics has been added to the Science page. (Tab at the top)  Please add your suggestions or feel free to request any future postings.

SITES
100 Amazing Videos for Teaching and Studying Physics

Amusement Park Physics- provided by the Annenberg Project

Center for History and Physics: Niels Bohr Library and Archives- history of modern physics, astronomy, and geophysics

Khan Academy Physics Videos-

NASA's Amusement Park Physics Days

Newton's Laws

The Physics of Angry Birds- neat article from Wired Magazine

The Physics of Archery

Physics Animations- 10 listed from KScience

The Physics of Baseball

Physics Central- includes a physics blog, podcasts, physics in action, physics in pictures, physics @home and much more

Physics Flash Animations- FLASH required to view

Physics Games- around 90 games here

Physics Interactive Simulations- close to 100 from the University of Colorado at Boulder

Physics Lessons, Tutorials, Help- from the Physics Zone

The Physics of Skateboarding

Physics.org- your guide to physics on the Internet

Popular Physics Resources- from TeacherVision

Roller Coasters and Amusement Park Physics 

Science Central Physics Resources- loads of subcategories

The Titanium Physicists Podcast- "the boundary between the incomprehensible and the well explained"

LESSON PLANS
50 Physics Lesson Plans for Middle School Students- from Edgalaxy
 
Lesson Planet Physics Lesson Plans- by grade level

Links to Physics and Astronomy Lesson Plans -by grade level; maintained by the Experimental High Energy Physics Group at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.

Mrs. Carder's Downloadable Physics Lesson Plans and Labs

Physics Inquiry Lesson Plans

Physics Lesson Plan Links- from the Science Spot 

TeAchnology Physics Lesson Plans

What a List!! 138 Interactive Educational Games By Subject Area

What kid doesn't like a game? Here's a great way to support your lesson plans without losing your audience. Interactive games allow students to play, learn and interact with the game while having fun. Can't beat that, right?

CIVICS
Are They Watching You?- 4 quizzes from the Bill of Rights InstituteBill of Rights Institute- interactive learning games
iCivics- 20 games include Argument Wars, Represent Me, Win the White House and Immigrant Nation, to name a few.

National Constitution Center- 6 games

Sunnylands Civics Games- includes Branches of Power, Court Quest, Executive Command, First Amendment

GEOGRAPHY/HISTORY
Coast to Coast- make a coast-to-coast road trip

Conquer the Continents- identify as many as you can in one minute!

Conquer the United States- find the state on the map

Elections- "your adventure in politics"

GeoGame- interactive geography game

Geography Games- with 14 categories, including: cities of the United States, France, Mexico and Austria, you can have fun learning!

Geography Hangman

Geography IQ-online world atlas "packed with geographic, economic, political, historical & cultural information".

Geography Quiz

Global History & Geography Multiple Choice Questions

Hiroshima Quiz

History Mystery

HyperHistory Online- over 2,000 files covering 3,000 years of world history

InfoPlease Interactive Atlas- from Fact Monster

Lewis & Clark- from National Geographic

National Geographic Maps- map games

The Oregon Trail- interactive site produced by History Globe.com

Place the State- test your geography skills

Playing History- 126 games

Presidents & First Ladies Game- interactive online

Road Maps & Mileage Tables

Salem Witch Hunt- interactive from National Geographic

States Web Games- locate the state, place the state, state postal abbreviations, state capitals etc. Different levels.

Timeline-rearrange the events so that they are in chronological order

U.S. Constitution Trivia

United States Presidents Trivia Game- interactive online game

United States Quiz Game- select your level of difficulty

Vector Kids- state capitols

World Capital Concentration

LANGUAGE ARTS
Activities for ESL Students

American Literature Trivia

Conjunctions

Correct or Incorrect?- check your grammar

English Zone- the BEST English-Learner's site on the Net!

Parts of Speech

Preposition Practice

Self-Study Grammar Quizzes

A Shakespeare Quiz

SpellBee.org- for grades 2-6; compete with your peers in an online spelling bee

Using Nouns as Adjectives

Word Game of the Day- from Merriam-Webster; word games, downloads

LIBRARY SKILLS

Becoming Familiar With Dewey- print a certificate when you are done

Dewey Decimal Hangman
DDS- timed game
Dewey Decimal System- match books with their Dewey number (easy)
Dewey Decimal System- match books with their Dewey number (medium)
Dewey Decimal System- match books with their Dewey number (hard)
Dewey Decimal Interactive Quiz

Do the Dewey

Do We Really Know Dewey?

Kids Click for Dewey

Order in the Library- a great interactive game to practice shelving!

MATH
Algebra Flash Cards

Algebra Matching

BasketMath Interactive- exponents (in Spanish and English)

Billy Bug- helps middle school kids learn coordinates

Billy Bug 2- a new quest for middle schoolers

Decimal & Whole Number Jeopardy

Decimal Multiplication Football

Decimal Quiz

Dr. Gee's 3D Lab- geometry

Exponents

Fish Tank-probability

Fractions

Line Jumper Algebra

Manga High- number and algebra games

MathCar Racing- integers

MathDork- view 10 of 24 lessons for free

Math Playground- for middle school

Mrs. Glosser's Math Goodies- integers

Online Graphing Calculator- Java mathematical graphing system

The Ruler Game- learn how to measure using a ruler

S.O.S. Mathematics-Algebra

Virtual Coin Toss-probability

MIND GAMES
Brainbashers-brainteasers, puzzles, riddles, games & optical illusions

Braingle- brain teasers, trivia, games

Fit Brains- brain games, brain fitness

Mindcipher- challenge yourself to brain teasers and logic puzzles

Play With Your Mind-collection of original mind games and IQ tests

SCIENCE
The Amazing Human Body

Anatomy Arcade-games are sorted by body system

Animal & Plant Classification Mini Quiz

The Atoms Family- from the Museum of Science in Miami, FL
BAM! Body and Mind- the CDC's information site for K-6 includes diseases, nutrition, physical activity and safety

The Blobz Guide to Electric Circuits

Bronx Zoo's Online Interactive Activities- for middle school age students

Cell Inspector

Comets and Meteors- from National Geographic

The Compass Activity Page

Cow's Eye Dissection

Creative Chemistry Crosswords

CSI:Web Adventures- learn about forensic science

David's Whizzy Periodic Table

Digestive System

DNA Detective

Ecokids-games and activities; waste, energy, wildlife, climate change

Edheads- great games for your brain!!
Eekoworld- from PBS Kids; grades K-4 can learn about the environment, ecology, garbage and recycling

Electromagnets

Energy Kids

Gadget Anatomy- site has an Inventor's Toolbox

Game for Science- they claim to be the "first virtual world for science"

Hitting the Target- learning angles through sports

Human Body- for Middle School (6th,7th)

Inventor & Inventions

Melting & Boiling

Microscope Magnification

Mitosis: an interactive animation

NASA Space Place- word puzzles, scrambled pictures, quizzes and a board game

Periodic Table Quiz Questions- choose your grade level...

Playing Science- 23 games for biology and physics

Science Review Games- choose from astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, geology, physics.

Science Stumpers- play against your classmates

Space Flight in 60 Seconds- choose from these 60 second videos from NASA

Space Shepherd

Stop Disasters Game- disaster simulation

Tiger Adventure Games- from the Minnesota Zoo

Vascular Plants

VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL GAMESABC Ya- for younger kids

AT&T Internet Safety Connections Game- for younger kids
Babble

Cybersafety Games- K-12

Discovery School Brain Boosters

Nobel Prize.org- includes the Blood Tying Game

Teach-nology

VIRTUAL LABS
Edheads- virtual knee surgery, weather, machine

Microbe Zoo

The Mixtures Lab

The Virtual Body- site is in English or Spanish

Virtual Frog Dissection

Virtual Open Heart Surgery- from the Australian Broadcasting Network; very cool!

Virtual Pig Dissection

Virtual Plant Dissection

6th Annual Doodle 4 Google Contest

Students in grades K-12 have the opportunity to win a $30,000 college scholarship and a $50,000 technology grant for their school. The Doodle 4 Google Contest began 5 years ago, and entries have come from all over the United States. Here is a collection of Google's own doodles which commemorate various events and holidays. This year's theme is "My Best Day Ever.." 

More Information
Application
For Educators
Judging and Prizes

120+ Resources for Your Parents: From Bullying to Special Needs Children

I recently put together a listing of resources for our parents, which covers everything from Bullying to Special Needs Children. I would have liked to add this as another page (tab at the top) but I have reached Blogger's limit of 20 pages. In order to properly bookmark this page, click on the title of the post first. If you have any resources to add, please comment below the post.

BULLYING
Beatbullying- site is for grades K-7

Bullying Prevention Tips- from Edutopia 

The Bully Roundup- interactive game

Bullying-WEBMD's website

The Buzz on Bullying

Cybersafety Pathfinder- on this webpage

Dealing with Bullying- Teen Health's site

Dr. Phil: Bullied to Death- the psychologist speaks about the recent teenage suicides

Developing Your Child's Self Esteem

Girls' Health

How to Spot a Bully- take the quiz

It's My Life- from PBS

Jared High's Story- thirteen year old boy who committed suicide after he was bullied.

Keep Schools Safe

Medline

Nineline- Covenant House's website offers a hotline to assist kids in crisis

No Bully- information includes statistics

Stomp Out Bullying

Stop a Bully- the 3 R's to stop bullying

The Student Pledge to Stop Bullying- your child can sign and submit the pledge

Teens Against Bullying- see how much you really know about bullying

 

COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR KIDS
25 Ways to Talk So Children will Listen
Comunicating with Children

Guidelines for Good Communication with Children

Strategies for Talking with Kids- from PBS Parents

Talking with Kids About Tough Issues- covers drugs, divorce, terrorism, HIV/AIDS, sex

Tips for Parents with Gifted Teens

DIVORCE
DivorceCare- locate local support groups to deal with divorce

DivorceNet- more than 20,000 downloadable documents, divorce library, chat and a daily answer desk

Divorce Source- search by state for information on all issues

Hiring a Lawyer- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Locator lists each attorney's areas of practice, work experience, education and contact info

DRUGS
The Anti Drug.com - English online service from the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign

Drug Facts-from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Drug-Free America- from the Partnership for a Drug-Free America

La Anti Droga- Spanish online service from the National Youth Anti-DrugMedia Campaign.

National Institute On Drug Abuse- information for parents, teachers and health professionals

Su Familia- National Hispanic Family Health Helpline (1-866-783-2645)

FACT SHEETS

ALA Library Fact Sheets

American Heart Association Statistics Fact Sheets

American Foundation for Childhood Obesity

Australian Immigration Fact Sheets

The Brady Center-guns in our nations schools

Campaign for Free Alcohol Sports TV

Childhood Obesity

DNA

Environmental Technologies Fact Sheets

Fact Sheets on Tobacco and Smoking

Infectious Disease Fact Sheets

Kids' Planet Species Fact Sheets- over 50 species covered

Math Fact Cafe

NASA Facts Online

National Institute for Literacy Fact Sheets

Ocean Planet Fact Sheets

Open Doors 2004- country fact sheets

Planetary Fact Sheets

Population Connection

Rainforest Action Network Fact Sheets

Reading Fact Sheets- from the Department of Education

Right to Know Hazardous Substance Fact Sheets

Steroids

Teen Depression & Alcohol

Tobacco Related Health Facts

United States Geological Survey Fact Sheets

HEALTH ISSUES
Allergy and Asthma

Audiology & Speech Language Pathology Programs (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)

Eating Disorders and Pre-Teens & Teens- this site covers anorexia, bulimia & binge eating disorders

Evaluating Health Web Sites- from the Highland Regional Library Cooperative

Find a Dentist (NJ Dental Association)

Find a Family Doctor (American Academy of Family Physicians)

Genetic Counseling Resources (National Society of Genetic Counselors)

Search for Eating Disorder Treatment Providers (National eating Disorders Association)

Teen Depression & Alcohol

INTERNET SAFETY
CyberAngels- world's oldest & largest Internet safety organization

Cybersafety-a page dedicated to safe Internet practices

Cybersmart! -Internet safety tips for elementary school students

Get Netwise- how to steer clear of spammers, hackers, identity theft; keep kids safe online

NetMom- Internet safe house; newsletter, message boards

Parents' Guide to the Internet- U.S. Dept. of Education

PARENTING
About Our Kids- information on mental health for children; resources for parents & professionals, this site is sponsored by the NYU Child Study Center

EmTech- extensive listing of resources for parents

Family Education Network- contains news and articles on all topics; also includes an Idea Exchange area

Family Fun- articles on crafts, cooking, planning parties, traveling etc.
Help and Hope for Single Parents
Help for Parents of Teenagers
Inside the Teenager's Brain- from the PBS program Frontline
Making Lemonade: The Single Parent Network

Mothering Magazine- the magazine of natural family living

New Jersey Cares About Bullying- how to end bullying & how adults can help

New Jersey State Child Welfare and Adoption

ParenTalk Newsletter (pre-teen years)- many issues covered here, from mental development to school issues, physical development, behavior and emotion

Parenthood- online encyclopedia of parenting topics

Parenting Adolescents- award winning site; ask a social worker questions

Parenting at iVillage- ages 15-18

Parents and Teens- from a Christian perspective

Parents Without Partners- international, non-profit organization

Stresses of Single Parenting

Talking with Kids About Tough Issues

What Works- ideas from parents
 

SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN

Arc of the United States- works through education, research & advocacy to "improve the quality of life for children & adults with mental retardation & related developmental disabilities".

Autism: Intervention and Strategies for Success- written by Autism consultant and author Susan Stokes; articles on effective strategies to use with autistic learners, including assistive technology, Asperger’s Syndrome, early childhood interventions, and communication skills.

Autism Society of America

The Center for New Discoveries in Learning- find solutions for ADD, ADHD, dyslexia correction

Center for the Study of Autism

CHADD.org- information on ADD

Down Syndrome

Exceptional Parent Magazine- information, support, outreach, ideas, encouragement for parents of children with disabilities

Federation for Children with Special Needs

Gallaudet University Library- research site contains resources for the deaf

Genetic Diseases Links

Inside the Autism Treatment Maze- see the latest treatment options available for autism and new ways of helping autistic children connect with the world.

International Dyslexia Association

National Attention Deficit Disorder Association

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities

New Guides for ADHD Treatment

Our Kids- list of 800 people representing children with varying diagnoses

Parenting a Child with Special Needs

Parents of Kids with Dyslexia

Rett Syndrome

Room 5 Autism-  helps parents and teachers of students with autistic spectrum disorders; contains photos of materials and activities used with autistic children in the classroom.

Special Education News- help with behavior management, conflict resolution; information state by state

Special Olympics

Spina Bifida Association of America

Tourette Syndrome Association

Understanding the Student with Asperger's Syndrome- Karen Williams provides the seven defining characteristics of Asperger's syndrome, as well as suggestions and strategies for addressing these symptoms in the classroom.

United Cerebral Palsy

 

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