The Computer Teacher

The Computer Hound has scoured the Web to find some useful resources for students, parents, and teachers. The resources cover four major subjects. Each listing offers a jumping off point to many quality website.

STUDENT & PARENT RESOURCES

Best of History Websites—http://www.besthistorysites.net/
This is a web "portal" that is a compendium of history-related websites. This portal contains links to over 700 history-related sites that have been reviewed for quality, accuracy and usefulness.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics "Lessons & Resources " —http://www.nctm.org/resources/default.aspx?id=230
Caregivers will find information for helping children learn mathematics. If you are a student, test out their online resources for activities and mathematics help.

How to Help Your Child Become a Better Writer in English & Spanish

English—http://www.ncte.org/positions/how-to-help.shtml
Spanish—http://www.ncte.org/positions/spanish_version.shtml

Suggestions to parents from the National Council of Teachers of English

Science Website— http://www.nsta.org/portals/parents/
National Science Teachers Association have resources for parents

TEACHER RESOURCES

National Council of Social Studies (NCSS) — http://www.ncss.org/resources/
This is a tremendous resource for teachers. NCSS DataBank is the place to find the latest listings of resources and development opportunities for social studies educators. You will find Professional Development Opportunities; Classroom Resources; Career Center; Legislative Update; What's New in the NCSS DataBank section; Upcoming Events; polling section that helps NCSS plan new programs; and links to significant social studies websites. An example of an item listing on this week's homepage is "Teachable Moments: September 11" where articles and resources are available for teaching about the tragic events of September 11th.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)—
http://www.nctm.org/
The NCTM was founded in 1920 and is the world's largest mathematics education organization. This website offers publications and resources, professional development information, grants and awards, and legislative and policy leadership. Many resources are available to member only and others are free.

National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)— http://www.ncte.org/
NCTE provides a forum for the profession to improve the teaching and learning of English and the language arts at all levels of education. This site also provides a wealth of teaching resources and has a new program call CoLEARN (Centers of Literacy Education Achievement, Research, and Networking). CoLEARN is a school-based professional development program devoted to raising student achievement in reading, writing, and the English language arts. Teachers can review this program for free through September. Just go to the website home page where you will find the appropriate user name and password for your teaching level.

National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)—
http://www.nsta.org/
The NSTA, founded in 1944 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is the largest organization in the world committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. This site offers professional development information, awards and grants, and teaching resources.