Don't forget to check out our Student Links for even more activities!
Math
KidsBank.com - explore the fundamentals of money and banking with your students.
MathForum - resources for math teachers PreK - 12+
Texas "TAAS Attack" Worksheets - These daily upkeeps were created solely to maintain skill and to check for problemed areas. TAAS Attack Upkeeps are meant to be used daily starting three weeks before administering the TAAS test. The number items correspond with the number of TAAS objectives (e.g. Item #4 has a problem from one of the target areas from TAAS objective #4).
MathWhale.com - The goal of this web site is to help preschoolers increase their interest in math. Interesting Cartoon characters of sea animals are integrated into math activities.
Multiplication.com - Teacher designed activities, worksheets, flashcards, and games to use in the classroom and at home to teach the times tables Teach Multiplication Facts - Teacher designed activities to use in the classroom and at home to teach the times tables; lessons, games, activities, books, and resources
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Reading
Scholastic - this is a must visit site! Get info. on author chats, lesson plans, book reviews and much, much more!
Book Adventure - Book Adventure is a FREE reading motivation program for children in grades K-8. Children create their own book lists from over 5,400 recommended titles, take multiple choice quizzes on the books they've read offline, and earn points and prizes for their literary successes. Book Adventure was created by the Sylvan Learning Foundation and is a non-profit organization.
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Teacher Helpers
edHelper - Lesson Plans, WebQuests, Free Worksheet Generators, Word and Critical Thinking Problems, Exams and Puzzles for Standardized Tests.
Enchanted Learning - produces easy to use children's educational web sites which are designed to capture the imagination while maximizing creativity, learning, and enjoyment.
Learning Page - free teaching resources.
Discovery's Teacher Site - lesson plans, worksheets, free stuff
NISD Teacher Resource & Learning Space - This site has been developed for Northside educators who work with students in special education and provides current Special Education information, relevant lessons and a variety of resources. It contains valuable information and approximately 9 hours of professional development about the Special Education Process, Disabilities, Accommodations and Modifications, Effective Teaching Practices and Positive Behavior Supports. The lessons may be taken for Teacher Choice credit when you are not on contract hours. The website includes many related resources.
TeachersZine - an online webzine for teachers. It has ideas, worksheets and advice
TEA's TAAS Released Tests - Students can take the previously released TAAS tests online!
TAKS Information Booklets - This is part of the TEA site that links to the information by grade level and content area. The boolets list the objectives and some example questions. "The purpose of the Information Booklets is to help Texas educators, students, parents, and other stakeholders understand more about the TAKS tests."
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Technology
Higher Order Thinking Skills - get some ideas for asking better questions and preparing better lessons.
Integration Resources - Curriculum resources and ideas for integrating technology into the curriculum.
Webquests, Subject Samplers, and Treasure Hunts - Available only within NISD
SRA TechKnowledge - is a 100% interactive program for grades PreK through 6 that develops computer and technology literacy. Northside adopted this curriculum for elementary computer instruction beginning with the 2005-2006 school year.
Internet 4 Classrooms - Online technology tutorials from around the World Wide Web; helping teachers use the Internet effectively.
NISD Software Manuals - Training Manuals available to NISD Employees only; located on the Intranet.
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