Science Links

Dynamic Periodic Table
This periodic table helps in keeping elements apart. You can highlight them by their aggregate state (solid, liquid, gas, unknown) or group (nonmetals with subgroups and metals with subgroups). Clicking on an element or group will launch a separate window with the matching Wikipedia article  (shhh…. don’t let the Library know I’ve sent you a link to Wikipedia!).

Periodic Table of the Elements
This periodic table is more compact than the previous one and it’s great for a quick summary for each element. As can be seen in the screenshot below, all elements are represented by a matching image and clicking on it launches a small information window.

Molecular Workbench
Includes curriculum ideas for you to use to help incorporate it into your classes.  The software is a stand-alone application that requires Java to run.

Math Link

Mathway
This is an online tool that will help solve your math challenges. Just enter the “problem statement”, select a subject and hit solve for the solution including the steps taken to get there.

Language Arts Links

VerbaLearn
With VerbaLearn you can improve your English vocabulary with online study sessions. The tool learns with you, keeping a record of your progress and weaknesses. You can listen to your study list offline to better memorize the words and practice the pronunciation and online you can read examples of how the word is being used.

Bullfighter (MS Word and PowerPoint Plugin)
Similar To VerbaLearn, this tool is designed to improve your use of the English language. The tool will analyze your texts for jargon. The higher your Bull Composite score, the higher the chance people will actually understand what you are trying to say.

911 Writers Block
I love this site!  You can use this to help generate all sorts of writing ideas.  Need a character to write you story about?  Press “2″ and see what it gives you.  Great starting point for some in-class creative writing projects.

Web 2.0 Tools:

Voicethread
Voicethread is audiovisual tool that gives users the ability to upload images or video files and then add audio or text comments.

Internet Activities:

Internet Hunt Activities
The Internet is an enormous collection of answers. The challenge is to find them. These information scavenger hunts will help you discover how diverse this resource truly is. You will also gain experience harnessing the Internet. There are over 200 activities offered.

Digital Storytelling:

Kerpoof
Kerpoof is a site that provides a variety of creative tools for animation, drawing, and movie creation. Users can choose from a range of preset characters and environmental options, or they can create their own. The site offers drag-and-drop simplicity coupled with advanced animation and editing capabilities.