http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/graphics/ideas_logo_sm.gif http://ideas.wisconsin.edu http://ideas.wisconsin.edu Selected High Quality Teacher-Tested Resources for PK-16 Educators Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:22:11 CST Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:22:11 CST http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm?rid=31419 This site contains earthquake pictures, facts, science fair projects, animations, the history of earthquakes and a lot more. -- Student Site http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm?rid=31415 Students will explore how animals are classified and the characteristics and common representatives of five major invertebrate phyla: cnidarians, annelids, arthropods, molluscs, and echinoderms. -- Lesson Plan http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm?rid=31417 Students will learn what basic things a mealworm needs to live, identify a mealworm's source of water, and based on observations, students will determine if mealworms prefer light areas or dark areas? -- Teacher Resource/Reference http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm?rid=31418 What is a volcano? What causes volcanoes to erupt? How many volcanoes are there in the world? What does the inside of a volcano look like? This site will answer all of these questions and more. It has great links to other volcano sites as well. -- Student Site http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm?rid=31401 This is an excellent elementary science site including great science experiments and resources. The experiment called "Blobs in a Bottle" highlights intermolecular polarity. This is when oil and water do not mix. "Blobs in a Bottle" could be used when teaching the scientific method. -- Student Site http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm?rid=31403 This is an excellent elementary science site including great science experiments and resources. The experiment called "Blow Up a Balloon with Yeast" highlights producing carbon dioxide by mixing yeast and sugar. This experiment would work well when teaching the scientific process. -- Student Site http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm?rid=31412 During this virtual dissection, bones are dropped onto the rodent skeleton with the option of having the bone labels on or off (this can be changed during the dissection, too). Interesting avian facts appear with every correctly placed bone (only a few appear now, many more with finalized version) The progress bar shows how many bones need to be placed correctly and when the fur is clicked it automatically moves to a corner of the screen and can't be moved again. This makes it easier for the user. -- Interactive Learning Object http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm?rid=31404 This is an excellent elementary science site that includes great science experiments and resources. The experiment called "The Exploding Lunch Bag" highlights an acid base reaction caused by mixing two chemicals to create the gas carbon dioxide. This experiment would be a great resource to teach the scientific process. -- Student Site http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm?rid=31410 Each of the lessons in this program is interdisciplinary, designed to introduce students to plant science and increase their understanding of how foods grow. Activities enhance student's math, science, language arts, social studies, music and art. You have many options in this program. Choose any or all of the suggested activities for your class. Many activities are for students to work independently and some are for group work. -- Student Site http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm?rid=31413 This site allows the learner to virtually dissect a frog. It does an excellent job of explaining the process of a frog dissection as well as identifying the frog parts and systems. -- Student Site http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/imageideas_view.cfm?rid=31372 Stave churches were made entirely of wood except for ironwork detailing like door locks or hinges. The wood used was specially cut and dried to prevent cracking. The only tools used in the construction of the stave churches were axes, augers, primitive planes, and various knives and chisels. The planks and pieces of wood were dovetailed, pegged, and wedged so each joint could expand or contract with the temperature and humidity, which varied greatly from season to season in Norway. -- imageide@s http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/imageideas_view.cfm?rid=31369 Governor Dodge, in southwestern Wisconsin, is one of the state's largest state parks, with 5,270 scenic acres of steep hills, bluffs, and deep valleys plus two lakes and a waterfall. -- imageide@s http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/imageideas_view.cfm?rid=31333 Barrage balloons were a form of anti-aircraft defense during World War II. Heavy metal cables tethered the balloons to the ground and were designed to damage low flying planes. Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress - No known restrictions on publication. -- imageide@s http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/imageideas_view.cfm?rid=31339 These men are slaughtering a blue whale in Alaska. The photo was taken between 1900 and 1930. Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress - No known restrictions on publication. -- imageide@s http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/imageideas_view.cfm?rid=31338 This is a dairy farm in Alaska between 1900 and 1930. Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress - No known restrictions on publication. -- imageide@s http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/imageideas_view.cfm?rid=31330 This colored slide from the early 1940's features a highly industrial urban center. Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress - No known restrictions on publication. -- imageide@s http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/imageideas_view.cfm?rid=31337 Bill Hensley was an old-time fiddle player. He regularly participated in Mountain Dance and Folk Festival fiddle-offs with another beloved Asheville-area fiddler, Osey Helton, Asheville, North Carolina 1937. Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress - No known restrictions on publication. -- imageide@s http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/imageideas_view.cfm?rid=31336 The crew of this M-3 tank are using small arms in training, Ft. Knox, Ky 1942. Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress - No known restrictions on publication. -- imageide@s http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/imageideas_view.cfm?rid=31322 The settlers officially disembarked on December 21, 1620. It is traditionally said that the Pilgrims first set foot in America at the site of Plymouth Rock, though no historical evidence can prove this claim. -- imageide@s http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/imageideas_view.cfm?rid=31332 The Shasta Dam spans the Sacramento River in California's Central Valley. The dam was considered one of the great feats of engineering in the world at the time of completion in 1945. The dam has provided electricity and water stability for the surrounding area. However, the Shasta Lake has submerged much of the Winnemem Wintu tribal lands, including burial sites. Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress - No known restrictions on publication. -- imageide@s http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/imageideas_view.cfm?rid=31341 Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States of America and is remembered for a number of accomplishments while in office, including the Panama Canal, and the National Park system. He also won a Nobel Peace Prize for negotiating the end of the Russo-Japanese War. Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress - No known restrictions on publication. -- imageide@s http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/imageideas_view.cfm?rid=31349 This photo of UW Madison shows Ag Hall, parts of Henry Mall and an athletic field. Courtesy of the Library of Congress - No known restrictions on publication. -- imageide@s http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/imageideas_view.cfm?rid=31331 This transparency shows two women working in a factory during World War II. Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress - No known restrictions on publication. -- imageide@s http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/imageideas_view.cfm?rid=31340 This print depicts a young boy in Revolutionary War garb. Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress - No known restrictions on publication. -- imageide@s http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/imageideas_view.cfm?rid=31312 Times Square, the most bustling square of New York is known for its many Broadway theatres, cinemas and supersigns. It is one of those places that make New York a city that never sleeps. -- imageide@s http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm?rid=27488 This is a resource to be used specifically with the En español I textbook. It has elements for teachers and students. Students are able to test themselves on specfic vocabulary and grammatical concepts. There are also links for further study. -- Teacher Resource/Reference http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm?rid=26993 The purpose of this site is to compare the energy content of various sweeteners by measuring yeastÕs production of carbon dioxide when using sweeteners as food. -- Teacher Resource/Reference http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm?rid=26991 This site's purpose is to observe microorganisms and macroorganisms that contribute to decomposition and determine factors important in decomposition. -- Teacher Resource/Reference http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm?rid=22756 Browse SAAM's Latino collection with the online exhibition Arte Latino: Treasures from the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The paintings, sculptures, and photographs represent many different cultural traditions developed by mostly Spanish-speaking artists who have settled in the United States. The online exhibition is in both Spanish and English. -- Student Site http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm?rid=22746 LARC (Latin American Resource Center) through Tulane University has curriculum and a number of resources to download. You just have to create a free account to be able to access the downloads. Here is a sampling of what is available: Land of Diversity (social studies course on Latin America), Maya Culture in the Classroom, Los Tres Grandes (lecture of works by Rivera, Orozco and Siqueiros), Environmental Literacy Across the Curriculum - Costa Rica, and La Tierra Magica: una exploracion cultural de la America Latina. -- Teacher Resource/Reference http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm?rid=20923 Did you know that you can access "all the information in the known universe"? It's true! In libraries and on the Internet, you can find answers to almost any question you can think of. If you know how to do research, it can be much more fun... and faster too! Learn how to do research by hopping aboard the Research Rocket for a tutorial that's out of this world. Your companions for the tutorial are Spacedog and six kids who want you to know how much fun research can be. This site includes a glossary of research terms. -- Student Site http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm?rid=20312 If you live in Wisconsin and want to take your students on a great field trip, the Madison Memorial Planetarium would be a great destination. This site contains a variety of information about the planetarium as well as teaching materials that can be downloaded and used with your students. -- Student Site http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm?rid=20175 In this lesson, students learn about the flags of the Union and Confederacy, explore the symbolism of those flags, and create flags of their own. Students will demonstrate an understanding of symbolism, identify the symbolism in flags, and use a variety of art materials safely and appropriately. -- Lesson Plan http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm?rid=19103 This is a nice resource to use when educating yourself on the art work in picture books. There are many valuable links at this site. There are links to author and illustrator sites, art sites and picture book links. In addition there are book recommendations for books that have information on how a picture book is made. In addition, there is a wonderful glossary for children to learn picture book art terms. -- Teacher Resource/Reference http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm?rid=18641 Ever wonder exactly what mold is? And how did it get there? And why sometimes it’s green and other times black or white? Did you know this stuff is alive and growing?In this experiment, you’ll find out all about those colorful, fuzzy fungi by growing your own crop. -- Lesson Plan http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm?rid=18640 Creepy Critters are discovered on a new planet. Your task is to develop a classification system and compare these alien Creepy Critters to organisms here on earth. -- Lesson Plan http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm?rid=18635 Students practice reading and understanding information in a table; and, converting the 1899 and 1924 imigration information to graph form. -- Lesson Plan http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm?rid=18636 Students discuss the difference between fact and opinion, read or listen to a brief biography of Martin Luther King Jr. Then students complete the Martin Luther King Jr.: Fact or Opinion work sheet. There is a link to the worksheet in the lesson. -- Lesson Plan http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm?rid=18629 Teachers are often directed to modify instruction to accommodate special needs students. The following article takes the mystery out of adapting materials and strategies for curriculum areas: receptive language, expressive language, reading, writing, and spelling. All students will benefit from the following "good teaching practices." -- Teacher Resource/Reference http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm?rid=9037 Creating a composition is one of the most exciting and challenging aspects facing an artist. How do you use art principles like balance, contrast, movement, and proportion to compose a powerful work of art? Carl Rungius, one of America's finest wildlife artists, was fascinated with composition throughout his career. What can we learn from him as we make our own compositions? Introduce yourself to the animated principles of art, then create your own composition and submit it to the Critique Gallery for review! -- Student Site http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm?rid=3271 This is a great site for quickly finding weather forecasts for anywhere in the United States. Once into the forecast there are links to watches and warnings, including the ability to get a complete list of for the entire country! International forecasts are also available but are not found as quickly as the national forecasts. -- Teacher Resource/Reference