Online Resources

Research Databases
Premium reference tools available on your home computer and at the library.
http://www.fcdlibrary.org/reference/databases.php

Lesson Plan of the Day
See the Lessons of the Day from the past week; search for lessons by subject.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/archives/dailylp.shtml

Teacher-Submitted Lesson Plan: Play Battleship on Graph Paper
Practice plotting points on a graph by playing a game similar to Battleship.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tsl/archives/06-1/lesson001.shtml

Learning Game of the Week: Musical Spelling Words
In a game similar in format to musical chairs, students write selected spelling words until music stops playing.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/learninggame/learninggame022.shtml

Voice of Experience: Stand By Me -- Using Teacher Listservs to Collaborate With Other Educators
Educator Brenda Dyck reflects on the power of educator listservs. "Using the Internet, we communicate regularly, support one another unconditionally, celebrate one another's teaching successes, and mentor one another in spite of the obstacles of global separation."
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/voice/voice039.shtml

Get Outta Class With Virtual Field Trips
No money? No time for travel? Then why not a virtual field trip?
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech071.shtml

NEWSLETTERS 'R US
These cut-and-paste features make perfect additions to your parent or teacher newsletters:
--- ABCs of Success: T is for Testing
--- Math @ Home: Money's Worth #2
--- Caught on the Web: Fraction Frenzy
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/archives/newsletters.shtml

When Tragedy Strikes: What Schools Should Do
Tragedies happen. Children and parents die. Teens commit suicide. And then teachers must face their students. Education World talks to educators and psychologists who have helped students deal with the unthinkable.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin198.shtml

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