Carolina Sotomayor-Matt

EDN303-Project 1
5/18/10
PROJECT 1
20 WEBSITES

5 Sites - That are utilities, things like puzzle makers free virus software,
communication/networking sites, etc.

1. Puzzle Maker -http://www.puzzle-maker.com/WS/index.htm - User friendly

website. Make both crossword puzzles and word search puzzles instantly.
Cost is free.
2. Discover Education Puzzle Maker-
http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/- Lots of variety to choose from
in terms of puzzles. Cost is free for some and small fee for others. Website is
well organized.
3. Diigo -http://www.diigo.com/-This website is great for organizing information
and storing online research data. You can also utilize the collaboration module
to share information.
4. Applebatch- http://www.applebatch.com/ Networking site to get suggestions
for lesson plans, curriculum standards, etc. It also has job search possibilities
and coupons for classroom materials.
5. Mcafee-http://home.mcafee.com/VirusInfo/VirusRemovalTools.aspx Free
virus removal software. Works on specific named virus and keep you
informed of any new or fake viruses with an updated list.

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5 Sites - That target your content, Sites that do an excellent job of presenting
information from your future topic.

1. Do 2 Learn-http://www.do2learn.com/ Website specifically designed to assist

with special needs students. Interactive games that work on social skills,
emotions, parts of speech, and safety.
2. Sites for Autistic Support Teachers-
http://www.angelfire.com/pa5/as/asteachersites.html Lots of information from
schools around the country on how to work with autistic children. Lesson
plans, behavioral strategies and free printables.
3. Teach-nology-http://www.teach-
nology.com/teachers/lesson_plans/special_ed/ Great online resource for up to
date lesson plans for special education teachers. Organized by subject area,
easy to use.
4. ProTeacher-http://www.proteacher.org/ Website that includes lots lesson plans
but also includes positive and negative feedback from student teacher, veteran
teachers, those in between about how to handle different situations.
5. New Horizons for learning
http://www.newhorizons.org/spneeds/inclusion/teaching/front_teaching.html
An in depth look at how to provide the best inclusive environment for students
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with special needs and those considered at-risk. Articles with people who have
succeeded in the special education field.

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5 Sites - That are webquests which are tied to subjects you wish to teach in the
future.

1. The Museum of Natural History http://www.mnh.si.edu/panoramas/# A

panoramic view of the interior of this majestic museum. This website gives
you the feeling you are walking around the building with three hundred and
sixty degree views of each exhibit.
2. The Grand Canyon- http://www.nps.gov/grca/photosmultimedia/fly-
through.htm -Animation of fly over and into the Grand Canyon with a
narration of what you are seeing and some bits of history.
3. Seven Wonders of the World- http://www.panoramas.dk/7-
wonders/colosseum.html A panoramic view of each of the seven wonders of
the world. Amazing photography and very engaging.
4. Power to Learn
http://www.powertolearn.com/articles/teaching_with_technology/taking_a_vir
tual_field_trip.shtml An overview of how to incorporate virtual field trips into
the classroom. Great suggestions on subject matter and preparation
techniques.
5. Simply k-12- http://www.simplek12.com/virtualfieldtrips - A long list of
amazing virtual field trips to choose from for all ages. Very colorful and
descriptive.

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-5 other sites of your choice that would be useful to you in the future.

1. A to Z Teacher Stuff-http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/Themes/ -Free

printables for elementary education classrooms. Various lessons, tips, tools,
and articles available at your fingertips.
2. Internet 4 Classrooms- http://www.internet4classrooms.com/ - Great website for
interactive educational games. Various Reading activities designed to promote pre-
skills. Organized by grade level and subject.
3. Sites for Teachers-http://www.sitesforteachers.com/ Resource for websites.
Teacher websites listed by popularity and a short description added for clarity.
4. Do it 101 -http://doit101.com/recreation/gamesschoolchildren2.html List of
outdoor activities to do with younger students. Full descriptions included with
some examples.
5. Extension and Enrichment
http://www.teachervision.fen.com/activity/resource/5855.html Website that
has many great activities and games to engage students while still teaching a
concept. Great for after-school programs or rainy days.
Carolina Sotomayor-Matt
EDN303-Project 1
5/18/10