Kim McCain's Hotlist

Kim McCain's Hotlist
An Internet Hotlist on Social Studies

created by KMcCain

Introduction | Teacher Resources | Student Resources

Introduction
In addition to using books and magazines to find out about Social Studies, why not also use the power of the Internet? The links below will get you started.

The Internet Resources

Middle School.net - A site set up by teachers for teachers. It contains lesson plans, activities, curriculum resources, reference materials, professional development, tutorials, and other valuable links.
USA Museums Database - Database of Museums.

Teacher Resources

Power Point Games - Game templates created posted by Amy Johns of Fayette County Public Schools.
Puzzle Maker - Create and customize word searches, crossword and math puzzles using your own word list. Build your own maze or print premade mazes created around holidays and classroom topics.
Super Teacher Tools - Great tools to use in the classroom such as Jeopardy Game, Name Generator, Group Maker, Match Game, Who Wants to be a Millionare.
Tiny URL - Converts a longer url into a shorter one so it is easier to remember and use.

Student Resources

Answers - Answers.com can provide you with a variety of resources. It also has fun facts and things that happened on this day in history.
Google Docs - Free online applications - Word, PowerPoint, Excel and ability to share applications.
How Stuff Works - A wealth of information on how things work including science, health, computers, electronics, money, etc. It includes interactive activites, movies, and links to other resources.
TeacherTube - Videos that can be downloaded to be used in the classroom.
Trading Cards - Create trading cards for characters, states, countries, etc. that include descriptions and insights
Webspiration - Beta online visual thinking tool.

Content by KMcCain, kimberly.mccain@ttu.edu
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listsocialskm.html
Last revised Sun Sep 20 14:23:43 US/Pacific 2009