Web Links

Search Engines

Virtual Resources for Students

Gateways

Resources for Teachers

Educational Technology Specialists

Digital Photography and Desktop Publishing

 

Resources for Students

KidsClick Search Site – Search site with keyword and subjects for students

MidLink Magazine – Digital Magazine created by students for students also has a teacher section

SpaceKids - Movies, pictures and more about the solar system and stars

TheFreeDictionary.com - articles and definitions from leading dictionaries and encyclopedias

 

Gateways

CLN Index of Internet Resources - An alphabetical list of links for students and teachers made for the BC Ministry of Education

Library Homepage for Coquitlam School District Middle Schools – Thousands of links organized by subject and grade

Countrywatch.com – Basic information on almost all the countries of the world

 

Resources for Teachers

Educational Sites

CLN Education Meta List - Collection of the larger Education sites

Kathy Schrock’s Guide for Educators – Large collection of educational sites and resources

BigChalk.com – Resources for students, teachers, media specialists and parents

Education Week - Online magazine for Teachers

Electronic Journals – Print and online journals for educators

ExploreScience.com – Large collection of virtual science experiences

Visible Human Viewer – Full colour high quality images of human biology

 

 

Lesson Plans

6-8 Web Based Lessons – Grade 6-8 WebQuests, treasure hunts and other lessons organized by subject

BigChalk.com’s lesson plans links – K-12 lesson plans organized by subject

Blue Web'n - Extensive collection of web-based learning sites by subject and grade

CLN Collection of Lesson Plan Links - Collection of the main lesson plan

Education World Lesson Plans for Grades 6-8 – Teacher created lessons organized by subject.

ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center - Huge searchable database of lessons, resources and articles sponsored by the US Department of Education.

The Gateway to Educational Materials - Large collection of lessons and resources that can be searched by topic and grade level

Hewlett Packard Education Site – HP sponsored projects and ideas on science education

The Lessons Plan Page - Over 1,000 free lessons

Lessons Using Technology from About.Com - Lessons for K-12 organized by subject and grade

M&Ms and Spreadsheets – Lesson plan for an entertaining math lesson using M&Ms

Maps And Globes - Lessons and links

NY Times Lesson Plans - Searchable list of lesson plans for grades 6-12

Roller Coaster Project Page – Complete Middle School Science project based on the physics of Roller Coasters

Scholastic’s Online Activities – Lesson plans and resources organized by subject

WebQuest Links – Over 1000 examples at this site.

The WebQuest Page – Award winning site by the originator of WebQuests.  Tips and teacher made web quests and lesson plans.

Why do Trees Change Color, Mommy? – Complete Middle School Science project about trees and leaves.

Integrating Technology with Core Classes

Awesome Library – 14,000 child-safe weblinks organized by subject

Brainium – Online science curriculum delivered in an entertaining, interactive environment

MidLink Magazine’s Rubrics and Handouts – Save time by using these templates and handouts for putting together and assessing student projects

EduTech - Online resources for education and technologies

Middle Web – Online resources for Middle School Educators

Eisenhower National Clearinghouse – Teacher resources for Math and Science plus news and current topics on US Education

Olympics – Ideas from About.com on using the Olympics as an integrated theme

World School -

Ten C's For Evaluating Web Sites

Resources for Students and Teachers of English as a Second Language - Excellent collection of resources for all levels of ESL

Free Translation of Text and Web Sites

Student Publishing on The Web - Article from Education World with ideas and sites for publishing student work on the Internet

 

Official Educational Organizations in BC

British Columbia Teachers Federation - Provincial Teacher's Union Home Page

BC Ministry of Education

BC Min of Ed Learning Resources (including IRPs)

BC Ministry of Education Technology Branch

BC MInistry of Education Technology Plan

MYABC - Middle Years Association of BC (Web site is in progress)

 

Educational Technology Specialists

10 Tips for Integrating Technology – Collaborative article from Education World

Teaching With Computers – Article from Intel sponsored site produced by and for teachers

 

Education Technology Planners – Meta list of resources and current educational research

Technology Director’s Resource Clearinghouse – Online resources on many topics

Copyright Clearance for Multimedia Producers A lawyer from the Canadian Heritage Department provides a practical guide to Canadian Copyright law.

The Electronic School - Quarterly online journal for K-12 teachers about technology and education.

The Technology Source - Online magazine about Technology in Education

International Conference on Technology in Education - Keynotes and workshops from conference held in March 2000

Adobe Education Site - News, tutorials, education specials and lessons on Adobe products

Tech Assessment Instruments for Assessing Schools

Tech Pro-D and Development in Kentucky

Texas Research Site

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Books on Technology for Education

Reading List - Extensive list of Printed Books on Technology

Digital Photography and Desktop Publishing