Interesting Possibilities - Spring Semester Edition
Parable of the Polygons - A segregation simulation with polygons which allows students to explore the effect of individual bias on the happiness of the larger society
Cool Tools
Quizizz - Similar to Kahoot but students see answers, questions and leaderboard on their device
Hstry - Create multimedia timelines as well as timelines already made for use in class
Hstry - Create multimedia timelines as well as timelines already made for use in class
Free Content
Chronas - A history site that links Wikipedia and Wikidata information into chronological and cartographical views. User chooses an event to see how the world looked at that time, then choose what information you want to see about that time in history. Coronas take you to a map showing how the world looked at that time in history with data charts displaying information about population, empires, religion, etc. Site is still in development so there will be more information added over time.
Common Lit - Fiction and nonfiction texts organized by theme and grade level. Readings show lexile level. No sign up required just choose a theme, a discussion question and a text. Text is downloaded as a PDF with discussion questions. In addition some of the questions used to categorize the themes are great statements of inquiry.
Common Lit - Fiction and nonfiction texts organized by theme and grade level. Readings show lexile level. No sign up required just choose a theme, a discussion question and a text. Text is downloaded as a PDF with discussion questions. In addition some of the questions used to categorize the themes are great statements of inquiry.