Math Notebook Tools

More guided notes/hand outs to help facilitate note taking on important principles.

This and more ideas on atwood202.

Great infographic on Greek mythology, either a great summary tool or as an example for a project.

Infographics

Aside from being a great tool to have in the classroom, infographics are also a great possible project for students. This a great instruction to to help students examine infographics.

Government in Gummy Bears

 

Very simple and easy to understand but this is a great visual for students on the dynamics of  some governments opperate and could lead to future projects on creating visuals for other principles.

Students' inexperience with taking and working with classroom notes is something that I really saw affecting my students this year. What I really want to try is to find several additional note practices or systems to have available for students next year. Practicing taking notes on either of fun or easy topic has been a great way to introduce note taking skills without loosing content. 

Providing doodle space also helps specifically visual learners.

Guided or structured notes take time to construct but can help students to understand the types of vocabulary and principle that require note taking. 

 

What makes a HERO?

This is a great video that examines the Heroic Cycle for students, especially those who do not have a lot of literary experience.

This is a TedED original video, another great source for fun educational content.

Think Before You Speak Poster

From TeachJunkie, great classroom poster to encourage productive communication in the classroom. I like this version of the poster for older students but there are other ones.

Classroom Tweet Board

Taken from Ms. Spucci's Class , this is a great way to encourage kids to share their ideas and tips with one an another on a daily basis. I have also found it is very helpful and motivational for students when working group large group projects. Students can share sources and update team members all without distracting or disturbing other groups until they are ready. The same system can also be used as a means of morning attendance and turning in exit tickets without having to have students learn an additional procedure. These "tweets" can then actually be added to a classroom account, after being checked for content to keep absent students and parents informed on the events and progress in the classroom that day.