Resources to Start Off Your Week 12

Now that I’ve begun to use Google Reader more efficiently I’ve been able to actually keep track of the blogs I want to follow. Yay! That means I’ve been able to find out about a whole bunch of awesome new resources to start off your week! Remember, I will be adding these to my Favourite Websites page so ensure you head over there to check out the full list that I’ve complied so far.

1 ) Storyline Online
– This website features videos of children’s books being read aloud by members
   of the Screen Actor’s Guild! Who wouldn’t want to listen to Betty White reading
   a story?
– Each story has an associated activities guide and subtitles so children can read
  along.
– http://storylineonline.net/

2 ) NOVA
– This PBS website has so many great educational resources for all subjects including
   ancient worlds, the body, physics, planet earth, nature, military, etc.
– There are so many videos, text, images and audio files to chose from, for FREE!
– http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/

3 ) 52 Google Doc Secrets for Students
– This comprehensive list compiled by Online Colleges staff writers lays out 52 neat
   Google Doc tricks like adding math equations in easily!
– http://www.onlinecolleges.net/2012/04/04/52-great-google-docs-secrets-for-students/

4 ) Physics LiveBinder
– This Live Binder features comprehensive AP Physics and AP Chemistry unit plans
   that are complete down to the smallest detail.
– Includes notes, videos, assignments, lab schedule breakdowns, rubrics, etc.
– http://www.livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=85796#

5 ) Build a Body
– An interactive biology website that allows students to build their very own human
  bodies as they make their way through each system.
– Students learn about the parts of the body, the systems and diseases through
  specific case studies.
– You do have to create an account to use this game.
– http://www.spongelab.com/game_pages/BAB.cfm