Curricular Sites Big 6 Information Skills Overview and info about the Big 6 information problem-solving process model used to teach information and technology skills. Children's Literature Info about award-winning children's books, authors, and illustrators. EdLinks Education's online newspaper. Find Articles Free database of 300 full-text periodical titles with article search capabilities. Includes periodicals with articles on reading, education, etc. Learning to Read Resources for Language Arts and Reading Research, to help improve reading instruction through the study of the reading process and teaching techniques. Library of Congress Gateway to many history resources and primary materials in the U.S. history also includes Library of Congress catalog. NEA Read Across America Author interviews, reading activities to celebrate NEA's Read Across America literacy effort, reading tips for parents, etc. Nebraska Department of Education Information and resources on education in Nebraska, including assessment, grants, Nebraska Unicameral, etc. Scott Foresman Math for Teachers Grades 4-6 Website to go with math adoption, with worksheets, teacher tools, etc., to accompany math series. Scott Foresman Math for Parents Grades 4-6 6 + 1 Traits of Writing Suggestions for teaching the 6 Traits of writing, including a rubric on the newest trait: presentation. Includes scored sample student writings, info on teaching writing using the traits, primary writers, etc TrackStar Site which helps students to go to sites organized for their use by their teacher.  You can search for tracks already made up on curricular subjects too. WebQuest Contains WebQuests already developed with questions about topics often covered in curriculum, such as rainforest, and suggestions for sites to explore, to guide students. You can also create your own WebQuest.   Four-Blocks Reading Sites Cheryl Sigmon (Four Blocks) Collection of articles for Teachers.Net by 4-Blocks author/trainer. Literacy Empowerment Classrooms can order (used) books through this site. Poetry 4 Kids Dropback reading for fluency, can be used by upper grade students. Reading Lady Comprehension strategy posters are among resources available here. Teachers.Net Four Blocks Center Links to many 4-blocks resources: lessons, templates, online magazine, etc.   Lesson Plans    Apple Learning Interchange Database of searchable lesson plans for teachers, incorporating technology standards with curricular areas, under Units Of Practice. Ask ERIC (ßEducational Resources Information Center) Internet-based information source which contains lesson plans including Internet in all subject areas, etc. Discovery Channel School Site of information on resources related to science, social studies, language arts, and the humanities. Lesson plans, Puzzlemaker, etc., other teacher resources, and student resources. FREE Federal Resources for Educational Excellence. Teaching and learning resources, lesson plans, etc., created with federal support. GEM Gateway to Educational Materials High-quality lesson plans, curriculum units and other education resources on the Internet, organized by U.S. Dept. of Ed, but includes materials outside of government sources. Thinkfinity Lesson plans are included if you wish, about curricular topics. 4Teachers.org Teach with technology. Teachers Helping Teachers Lesson plans, stress reduction suggestions, educational links, best websites, teacher network, etc., by Dr. Scott Mandel Tools for Teachers Hubbard's Cupboard   Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators Contains links to over 1,400 sites for educators, including special education, cultural activities, and all subject areas. Also has connections to major search engines and instructions on how to use them. Language Translation Site Can type in information and have a translation in Spanish. PBS Videotapes PBS videotapes are all available at ESU#9 for checkout. This link will let you search for a particular video to go with your curriculum, especially in Science and Social Studies, and even know the place on the video you want to use. PuzzleMaker Puzzle and games generation tool. Create and print customized word search, crossword and math puzzles using your word lists. TeAchnology Contains rubrics already created in areas such as reading skills and lesson plans.   Technology Sites  From Now on K-12 educational technology, featuring thinking about technology-how to best integrate it, questioning techniques, how to utilize technology for active learning. Articles by Jamie McKenzie. Cyberbee How do I intergrate the Internet into MY classroom curriculum?" Answered with links, research tools, science fair ideas and etc. National Educational Technology Standards Outlines the national technology foundation standards for administrators, teachers, and students, curriculum integration examples, and Profiles for Technology Literate Students which teachers can use as "guidelines for planning technology-based activities in which students achieve success in learning, communication, and life skills." NDE Education Technology Center  Technology resources, teacher competencies in technology; their mission is to "advance the use of technology to increase access (equity) to quality learning opportunities for all Nebraska students and teachers." Nebraska L.E.A.R.N.S. Standards with Information Literacy Standards Standards correlation including Technology Standards. Tammy's Technology Tips Includes directions for computer activities, Busy Teachers Recipe database, etc.