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A fun, interactive music experience
Incredibox is a music app that lets you create your own music with the help of a merry crew of beatboxers.Choose your musical style among 9 impressive atmospheres and start to lay down, record and share your mix.

Where making music is child's play!

Part game, part tool, Incredibox is above all an audio and visual experience that has quickly become a hit with people of all ages. More than 80 million players worldwide have already enjoyed it. The right mix of music, graphics, animation and interactivity makes Incredibox ideal for everyone. And because it makes learning fun and entertaining, Incredibox is now being used by schools all over the world.

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Incredibox is a music app that lets you create your own music with the help of a merry crew of beatboxers. Choose your musical style among 9 impressive atmospheres and start to lay down, record and share your mix.

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Bullying. No Way! provides trustworthy and practical information about bullying for educators, families and young people. Bullying. No Way! is the trusted government source of quality resources for creating safe and supportive learning environments.

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Hi, I'm Jay.

Yep, I use sign language. That's because I'm hard of hearing. My hearing aids help a little, but I don't hear like most people. When I talk, people have trouble understanding me sometimes. But you know what's cool? I can read lips! It's, It's like being a super spy!

Maybe you could come over sometime. We could watch TV! I could show you how closed captioning helps me understand what they're saying.

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Hi, I'm Jay. Yep, I use sign language. That's because I'm hard of hearing. My hearing aids help a little, but I don't hear like most people. When I talk, people have trouble understanding me sometimes. But you know what's cool? I can read lips! It's, It's like being a super spy!

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Stop Bullying on the Spot

When adults respond quickly and consistently to bullying behavior they send the message that it is not acceptable. Research shows this can stop bullying behavior over time. There are simple steps adults can take to stop bullying on the spot and keep kids safe.

Do:

Intervene immediately. It is ok to get another adult to help.

Separate the kids involved.

Make sure everyone is safe.

Meet any immediate medical or mental health needs.

Stay calm. Reassure the kids involved, including bystanders.

Model respectful behavior when you intervene.

Avoid these common mistakes:

Don't ignore it. Don't think kids can work it out without adult help.

Don't immediately try to sort out the facts.

Don't force other kids to say publicly what they saw.

Don't question the children involved in front of other kids.

Don't talk to the kids involved together, only separately.

Don't make the kids involved apologize or patch up relations on the spot.

A weapon is involved.

There are threats of serious physical injury.

There are threats of hate-motivated violence, such as racism or homophobia.

There is serious bodily harm.

There is sexual abuse.

Anyone is accused of an illegal act, such as robbery or extortion-using force to get money, property, or services.

Find Out What Happened

Whether you've just stopped bullying on the spot or a child has reached out to you for help, follow the steps below to determine the best way to proceed.

Keep all the involved children separate.

Get the story from several sources, both adults and kids.

Listen without blaming.

Don't call the act "bullying" while you are trying to understand what happened.

It may be difficult to get the whole story, especially if multiple students are involved or the bullying involves social bullying or cyberbullying. Collect all available information.

Determine if it's Bullying

There are many behaviors that look like bullying but require different approaches. It is important to determine whether the situation is bullying or something else.

Review the definition of bullying. To determine if this is bullying or something else, consider the following questions:

What is the history between the kids involved? Have there been past conflicts?

Is there a power imbalance? Remember that a power imbalance is not limited to physical strength. It is sometimes not easily recognized. If the targeted child feels like there is a power imbalance, there probably is.

Has this happened before? Is the child worried it will happen again?

Have the kids dated? There are special responses for teen dating violence.

Are any of the kids involved with a gang? Gang violence has different interventions.

Remember that it may not matter "who started it." Some kids who are bullied may be seen as annoying or provoking, but this does not excuse the bullying behavior.

State law and school policy may have additional guidelines for defining bullying behavior.

Once you have determined if the situation is bullying, support the kids involved.

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Simple steps to stop bullying on the spot and help keep kids safe.

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Explore tangrams with your children using our free downloads!

These resources include:

A printable tangram template - Cut it up and ask your children to make their own pictures using the tangram pieces.

Tangrams challenges - Two pages of pictures that can be created using tangrams. Ask your children to create them all and then make up their own designs!

A classroom display banner.

If you use these resources with your children, we would love to hear your feedback!

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Explore tangrams with your children using our free downloads! These resources include: A printable tangram template - Cut it up and ask your children to make their own pictures using the tangram pieces. Tangrams challenges - Two pages of pictures that can be created using tangrams. Ask your children to create them all and then make up their own designs!

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Represent and solve problems involving addition and subtraction

2.OA.A.1 Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve one and two step word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g. by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

2.OA.B.2 Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies. By end of Grade 2, know from memory all sums of two one-digit numbers.

Work with equal groups of objects to gain foundations for multiplication

2.OA.C.3 Determine whether a group of objects (up to 20) has an odd or even number of members, e.g. by pairing objects or counting them by 2s; write an equation to express an even number as a sum of two equal addends.

2.OA.C.4 Use addition to find the total number of objects arranged in rectangular arrays with up to 5 rows and up to 5 columns; write an equation to express the total as a sum of equal addends.

NUMBER AND OPERATIONS IN BASE TEN

2.NBT.A.1 Understand that the three digits of a three-digit number represent amounts of hundreds, tens, and ones. Understand the following as special cases:
a. 100 can be thought of as a bundle of ten tens - called a "hundred."
b. The numbers 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900 refer to one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine hundreds (and 0 tens and 0 ones).

2.NBT.A.2 Count within 1000; skip count by 5s,10s, and 100s.

2.NBT.A.3 Read and write numbers to 1000 using base-ten notation, number names, and expanded form.

2.NBT.A.4 Compare two three-digit numbers based on meanings of the hundreds, tens, and ones digits, using >, =, and < symbols.

Use place value understanding and properties of operations to add and subtract

2.NBT.B.5 Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.

2.NBT.B.6 Add up to four two-digit numbers using strategies based on place value and properties of operations.

2.NBT.B.7 Add and subtract within 1000, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method. Understand that in adding or subtracting three-digit numbers, one adds or subtracts hundreds and hundreds, tens and tens, ones and ones; and sometimes it is necessary to compose or decompose tens or hundreds.

2.NBT.B.8 Mentally add 10 or 100 to a given number 100-900 and mentally subtract 10 or 100 from a given number 100-900.

2.NBT.B.9 Explain why addition and subtraction strategies work, using place value and the properties of operations.

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Word problems are one of the first ways we see applied math, and also one of the most anxiety producing math challenges many grade school kids face. This page has a great collection of word problems that provide a gentle introduction to word problems for all four basic math operations. You'll find addition word problems, subtraction word problems, multiplication word problems and division word problems, all starting with simple easy-to-solve questions that build up to more complex skills necessary for many standardized tests. As they progress, you'll also find a mix of operations that require students to figure out which type of story problem they need to solve. And if you need help, check out word problem tricks at the bottom of this page!

Tricks for Solving Word Problems

The math worksheets on this section of the site deal with simple word problems appropriate for primary grades. The simple addition word problems can be introduced very early, in first or second grade depending on student aptitude. Follow those worksheets up with the subtraction word problems once subtraction concept are covered, and then proceed with multiplication and division word problems in the same fashion.

Word problems are often a source of anxiety for students because we tend to introduce math operations in the abstract. Students struggle to apply even elementary operations to word problems unless they have been taught consistently to think about math operations in their day to day routines. Talking with kids regularly about 'how many more do you need' or 'how many do you have left over' or other seemingly simple questions when asked regularly can build that basic number sense that helps enormously when word problems and applied math start to show up.

There are many tricks for solving word problems that can bridge the gap, and they can be helpful tools if students are either struggling with where to start with a problem or just need a way to check their thinking on a particular problem.

Make sure your student reads the entire problem first. It is very easy to start reading a word problem and think after the first sentence or two that 'I know what they're asking for...' and then have the problem take an entirely different turn. Overcoming this early solution bias can be difficult, and it is much better to develop the habit of making a complete pass over the problem before deciding on a path to the solution.

There are particular words that seem to show up in word problems for different operations that can tip you off to what might be the correct operation to apply. These key words aren't a sure-fire way to know what to do with a problem, but they can be a useful starting point.

For example, phrases like 'combined,' 'total,' 'together' or 'sum' are very often signals that the problem is going to involve addition.

Subtraction word problems very often use words such as 'difference,' 'less,' or 'decrease' in their wording. Word problems for younger kids will also use verbs like 'gave' or 'shared' as a stand-in for subtraction.

The key phrases to watch out for multiplication word problems include obvious ones like 'times' and 'product,' but also be on the look out for 'for each' and 'every.'

Learning when to apply division in a word problem can be tricky, especially for younger kids who haven't fully developed a concept of what division can be used for... But that's exactly why division word problems can be so useful! If you see words like 'per' or 'among' in the word problem text, your division radar should be sounding off loud and clear. Pay attention to 'shared among' and make sure students don't confuse this phrasing with a subtraction word problem. That's a clear example of when paying attention to the language is very important.

Draw a Picture!

One key bit of advice, especially for basic word problems, is to encourage students to draw a picture. Most early grade school word problems are basic counting exercises, where you're dealing with quantities or sets that are fairly small. If students can draw a picture of the problem (even using simple representations like squares or circles for the units discussed in the problem), then it can help them visualize exactly what's occurring.

Another useful visualization strategy is to use manipulatives. Paper clips, checkers or other handy objects can stand in place of the problem's subject, and this provides an opportunity to work up other simple examples with different numbers.

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This collection of printable math worksheets is a great resource for practicing how to solve word problems, both in the classroom and at home. There are different sets of addition word problems, subtraction word problems, multiplicaiton word problems and division word problems, as well as worksheets with a mix of operations.

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Welcome to the Math Salamanders

The home of the math worksheets education for kids aged Kindergarten and up!

We have a huge bank of free math resources, puzzles and games for you to use and enjoy.

Is your child struggling with Math and needing help?

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The Math Salamanders provide you with:

A huge bank of free educational Math worksheets.

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Practice worksheets to help your child to learn their basic math facts.

The Math Salamanders caters for all Elementary grades, from Kindergarten upwards.

We also have a growing selection of worksheets for middle and high school students.

You can easily find the correct level of Math Worksheets education to suit your needs by clicking on the age category.

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Try out our online practice zone for testing your math facts and other math skills.

There are zones for practicing addition, subtraction, multiplication, division as well as place value and fractions.

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Most of the worksheets on our site are carefully graded so that you can choose the right level sheet for your child.

However, sometimes - especially when you are practicing math facts - you might want a few randomly generated sheets.

You can choose the values you want and tailor the sheet to the needs of your child.

You can now also write your own title and instructions (in your chosen language) to go with each sheet!

Perfect for homework!

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Why not try one of our free math games - we have a wide selection of printable games for your students to enjoy!

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We have a selection of online calculators which are free to use.

Our calculators include fraction, decimal and percentage calculators as well as conversion calculators and age calculators.

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Over 250 free printable maths reference charts for interactive whiteboards, classroom displays, math walls, student handouts, homework help, concept introduction and consolidation and other math reference needs. © Jenny Eather 2012. Mathematical areas covered include Numbers, Operations on Numbers, Fractions, Decimals, Percent and Percentages, Ratios and Rates, Beginning Algebra, Data and Statistics, Probability, Geometry, Measurement, Time and Money.

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Free maths dictionary for students with over 955 common math words, math terms and maths definitions explained in simple language with visual examples. A math glossary with mathematics definitions, explanations, examples, math charts and posters for students and teachers. © Jenny Eather 2020.

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This page contains math vocabulary cards for Kindergarten through 8th Grade and Secondary 1 Mathematics. These cards can also be found in Spanish, Chinese, and French under the Dual Immersion menu. Portuguese, German, and Russian vocabulary cards are located at the following website: USOE Dual Immersion Vocabulary Cards

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How to Use the Worksheet Generator

1. Select a book from the first dropdown list

2. Select a lesson from the "Starting Lesson" dropdown list

3. Optional, to cover a range of topics: select a lesson from the "Ending Lesson" dropdown list

To print your worksheet(s):

1. Choose desired number of rows and columns per page

2. Click "Make Worksheet" button to generate a printable worksheet (you may need to allow pop-ups from Math-U-See)

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4. Click "Make Both" button to generate both worksheet(s) and answer key(s) in one step

For now, choices are limited to lessons that deal primarily with computation, and the lessons end at PreAlgebra Lesson 17. If you choose only one lesson, there is a greater likelihood that you will see some repeated problems on the page. This is because the problems are generated automatically. A wider range of problems will be less likely to generate repeats.

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These books were developed with Kindergarten children in mind. They provide letter recognition, phonics, reading and printing practice.

All children develop as individuals. Parents and caregivers should use the grade level ratings as a general guideline, taking the abilities, temperament and interests of their children into account

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Printable Itsy Bitsy Book Templates

If you like these Itsy Bitsy Books you might like to have a look at the Themed Itsy Bitsy Books.

Visit DLTK's Alphabuddies for printable crafts, coloring pages, felt board templates, tracer pages and poems to supplement these letter recognition worksheets.

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Bullets are simple shapes that create categories and sub categories. Bullets can be any shape you choose - a circle, a triangle, a plus or a minus. Bullets help to create itemized lists and to group things together. Frames are shapes around pictures or words: think 'picture frame' or 'word bubble'. Frames create visual destinations in your visual note taking landscape. Next, you will need connectors. Connectors are straight lines, arrows, dividers, leaves, and people etc., that move from one note to another, making connections. Shadows, just like in drawing, draw attention. Watch visual note takers visually record and communicate ideas.

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Visual note taking is doodling with a purpose! It keeps you busy, awake, alert and with a few suggestions, attentive! Did you know you develop listening skills, organizing skills and synopsis skills by being a visual note taker? Amaze your friends (and teacher!) by actively taking notes during a talk, a film, or a presentation.

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shakespeare online

Shakespeare on Jealousy

Jealousy and the suffering it inflicts on lovers is at the heart of Shakespeare's later romances, Cymbeline and The Winter's Tale. Few moments in Shakespeare's plays are as intense as that in which Posthumus comes to believe that Imogen has slept with Iachimo (Cymbeline, 2.4). Although they bring us to the brink of tragedy, Cymbeline and The Winter's Tale end with the defeat of jealousy, and so they are considered comedies. This is not the case with Shakespeare's best-known exploration of the "green-eyed monster" -- Othello. Read on...

Imagery of Disease in Hamlet

In Hamlet Shakespeare weaves the dominant motif of disease into every scene to illustrate the corrupt state of Denmark and Hamlet's all-consuming pessimism. Images of ulcers, pleurisy, full body pustules, apoplexy, and madness parallel the sins of drunkenness, espionage, war, adultery, and murder, to reinforce the central idea that Denmark is dying. Read on...

Shakespeare's Characters

So how do you pronounce Jaques, anyway? Here is our comprehensive list of every Shakespearean character and the play in which he or she appears. Included is our spelled pronunciation guide, essential for all drama students and teachers.

Themes in The Tempest

"The great and striking peculiarity of this play is that its action lies wholly in the ideal world. It differs, therefore, from every other work of Shakespeare in the character of its mediation. Our poet, in most of his dramas, portrays the real world, and exhibits man as acting from clear conscious motives, and not from supernatural influences. But here he completely reverses his procedure; from beginning to end the chief instrumentalities of the poem are external; its conflicts and solutions are brought about by powers seemingly beyond human might and intelligence." J. D. Snider. Read on...

Sonnet 73

An analysis of Shakespeare's inspired sonnet, hailed as one of the best in the Western canon. Included is a paraphrase of the poem in contemporary English.

Why is King Leir Important?

The story of King Lear and his three daughters is an old tale, well known in England for centuries before Shakespeare wrote the definitive play on the subject. The first English account of Lear can be found in the History of the Kings of Britain, written by Geoffrey Monmouth in 1135. However, it is clear that Shakespeare relied chiefly on King Leir, an anonymous play published twelve years before the first recorded performance of Shakespeare's King Lear. Read on to find out more about Leir and see side-by-side versions of Leir and Shakespeare's masterpiece.

What Did Shakespeare Look Like?

The Stratford Bust, located on the wall of the chancel of Holy Trinity Church at Stratford-upon-Avon, is the oldest and, along with the Droeshout Portrait, most credible of all the known images of Shakespeare. But there are many representations of the Bard that have been handed down throughout the centuries, each with its own fascinating story to tell.

Shakespeare in Print: The Perils of Publishing in Elizabethan England

During Shakespeare's lifetime Elizabethan playwrights cared little about seeing their work in print. Only the rare drama was actually intended to be read as well as performed. Writers would usually sell their plays to the theatrical company which staged the performances, and if the company committed a particular play to paper, it would create only one copy - the official copy - in the form of a prompt-book. A prompt-book was a transcript of the play used during performances, cluttered with stage directions, instructions for sound effects, and the names of the actors. If a play was printed for a reading audience, it was often without the author's consent. Unprincipled publishers would steal the prompt-book, and sell copies for about fivepence apiece. Read on...

Playing Fast and Loose with Shakespeare's Name

The Elizabethans cared as little for spelling as they did for the Spanish and nowhere is their comical disregard for simple consistency more evident than in their treatment of the surname Shakespeare. And how did Shakespeare spell his own name, anyway? Find out...

A Guide to Shakespeare's Theatres

Find essential facts fast with this handy chronological reference guide to every Elizabethan and quasi-Elizabethan playhouse from 1576 to 1663.

Richard Burbage: The Poet Maker

There are no records of any significant tributes to Shakespeare by his fellow actors and writers at the time of his death. The great eulogies praising the Sweet Swan of Avon appeared much later, in the First Folio of 1623. The situation was quite different for Shakespeare's friend and legendary actor, Richard Burbage. When he died in 1619 the nation mourned and eulogies poured forth from distraught writers whose characters would surely die with him. The shock and sadness over Burbage's passing may be the key to our understanding of why so little was written on Shakespeare's death just three years earlier. Read on...

Why Study Shakespeare?

Ben Jonson anticipated Shakespeare's dazzling future when he declared, "He was not of an age, but for all time!" in the preface to the First Folio. While most people know that Shakespeare is the most popular dramatist and poet the world has ever produced, students new to his work often wonder why this is so. The following are the top reasons why Shakespeare has stood the test of time.

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How to Study Shakespeare: Five steps to success reading a Shakespeare play
Shakespeare's Metaphors and Similes
Shakespeare's Influence on Other Artists
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Top Questions About Shakespeare

The Fascinating Stage History of Othello

Many of Shakespeare's plays have fallen in and out of favour throughout the centuries, but Othello has remained one of his most popular. One performance of Othello, produced in 1660, starred an actress by the name of Margaret Hughes in the role of Desdemona. This production is of particular importance because it marked the first time a woman was accepted on the English stage. Before this, all the characters, whether male or female, were played exclusively by men. Read on...

Entertainment in Elizabethan England

In Elizabethan England, during the times when plays were not completely outlawed, going to the theatre was the favourite activity of the masses. When disease ravaged London, actors would travel across the English countryside, entertaining farmers. There were also many days devoted to feasting, such as Mad Day, Midsummer Day, and Ascension Day (just to name a few), when people would drink and make merry. Dances were popular, whether you lived in London or in a small town, and so was getting together at the local pub for sing-alongs. Read on...

Shakespeare's Biography

Our detailed biography of Shakespeare covering his ancestry, parents, childhood in Stratford, siblings, marriage, children, career as an actor, contemporaries, and much more!

Julius Caesar Study Questions and Answers

This selection of questions and detailed answers is part of our Julius Caesar study guide, which provides students with a general overview of the play, an introduction to its central characters, excerpts from Plutarch, a list of essay topics at both high school and college levels and much more. To the full study guide...

Elizabethan Fashion Faux Pas

We have the Elizabethans to thank for many of the jewels of Western literature. But they were also responsible for some of the worst fashion disasters the world has ever seen. With ruffs so large that ladies had to eat soup with a two foot spoon and men's hose so stuffed with bran that they popped and spilled onto the floor, the Elizabethans showed no fashion shame. Find out more about Clothing in Elizabethan England.

Shakespeare Reveals Your Fortune

It is the stars,
The stars above us, govern our conditions. (King Lear)
Have some fun while you let Shakespeare predict your future. Choose from nine questions on long life, love, prosperity and happiness and you will receive your answer from the wisdom of Shakespeare's timeless verse. Your future awaits...

Featured Quote
They say, if money go before, all ways do lie open.
The Merry Wives of Windsor, (2.2), Ford

Shakespeare acquired substantial wealth thanks to his acting and writing abilities, and his shares in London theatres. The going rate was £10 per play at the turn of the sixteenth century. So how much money did Shakespeare make? Read on...

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Director Michael Almereyda and Ethan Hawke are teaming up to bring us a modern-day film adaptation of Shakespeare's masterpiece, Cymbeline. Hawke will play the mischief-loving villain, Iachimo. Please click here to read more and view the trailer.

Featured Quote
Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage
And then is heard no more.
Macbeth, (5.5), Macbeth

"There is a magic in the expression "brief candle" which I have never known any one to deny. What is the secret of it? A candle is a commonplace enough object; in itself it is not a poetical thing; it is something useful, something with regard to which the idea of use and ownership naturally arises; it stands low down, as an inanimate thing, on the scale of images which culminates in man. Yet, as Shakespeare has used it, it is a central image in a consummate bit of poetry." Arthur Fairchild. Read on...
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Word of the Week: palmy
In the most high and palmy state of Rome,
A little ere the mightiest Julius fell,
The graves stood tenantless and the sheeted dead
Did squeak and gibber in the Roman streets
Hamlet, (1.1), Horatio

palmy ] flourishing. Invented by Shakespeare.
In classical texts the spirits of the dead were a disorganized bunch, meandering about town talking gibberish in high-pitched shrieks. Shakespeare likely would have been familiar with Homer's description of ghosts in the Odyssey. Read on...

More Hamlet Resources
Revenge in Hamlet
All About Yorick
Philological Exam Questions on Hamlet
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Featured Quote
There is no ancient
gentleman but gardeners, ditchers, and grave-makers:
they hold up Adam's profession.
Hamlet, (5.1), First Clown

The Clowns (also known as the Grave-diggers) express the sentiment of the common people that Ophelia has committed suicide, although the audience has only Gertrude's poetic account of the drowning, which she says was accidental. Later in this scene we see that the Priest also doubts Ophelia's death was an accident Read on...
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Do you want to have a great sleep? Do you want to stop your baby from crying? Do you want to mask outside sounds? Do you want to simply relax? You need white noise. No matter where you are, our free white noise player is always available. You only need an Internet connection.

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What are benefits to listening to white noise?

Helps you sleep by blocking distractions

Pacifies fussy and crying babies

Relaxes and reduces stress

Increases focus while enhancing privacy

Soothes headaches and migraines

Masks tinnitus (ringing of the ears)

Why does white noise help you sleep?

Even when you're asleep, your brain is constantly scanning and listening for sounds. If it's too quiet, unwanted noise such as a faucet drip or police siren can interrupt your sleep. White Noise generates sounds over a wide range of frequencies, masking those noise interruptions, so you can not only fall asleep, but stay asleep.

How does white noise mask sounds?

In order to better understand how white noise masks sound interruptions, let's investigate one of the most annoying sounds that can wake you up-car alarms. Yup, that neighbor's car with the siren, horn, and 1960's robotic voice programmed to wake you up.
Note: The charts we will be using in this article are called sound spectrum analysis graphs, which is similar to the display of a stereo equalizer. The far left of the graph represents lower bass frequencies and the far right represents higher treble frequencies.
So let's say your bedroom is quiet and you fall asleep. It's probably no surprise that a room full of silence will show up as an almost empty graph. If your sound profile was completely empty you might want to look outside your window and see if your home is floating through the vacuum of space-and if so you might have bigger concerns than sleep.

Lack of any noise interruptions equals a great night's sleep. But just after you enter deep sleep, something outside sets off your neighbor's pesky car alarm. Now your room fills with a very distinct pattern:

Your brain has been scanning the room all night listening for a reason to wake you up, and that car alarm will do it! Now you'll toss and turn until you hopefully get back to sleep. In the morning you might not remember waking up, but one thing is for sure, you will feel tired because you didn't get a good night's sleep.

Now let's say you fell asleep while listening to white noise. Your bedroom will be filled with all the possible frequencies that your ear can recognize. White noise filling your room looks like this:

The graph of white noise almost looks like a comfy bed-just add pillow and blanket. OK, let's get back to the evil neighbor and his car alarm. Now when it goes off this time those annoying frequencies will be mixed in with the white noise sound. The end result looks like this:

Notice that most of that car alarm's distinct pattern is absorbed by our blanket of pure white noise. Playing white noise audio throughout the night will allow you to stay in deep sleep longer which means you'll wake up feeling refreshed. And if not, it's always the neighbors fault.

We hope this simple example helps explain the science behind how white noise masks noise interruptions to give you a better night's sleep. You can try our free white noise generator above or download our free White Noise app to your mobile or desktop device.

What are the different sound colors?

WHITE NOISE White Noise sounds similar to static of an analog TV or radio station that has stopped broadcasting. The name is derived from white light, which is what the human eye sees when all the colors that make up the visible light spectrum are combined. Blend a red, green, and blue light together and you'll get white light. You probably have noticed if you're in a brightly lit room filled with white light, it is difficult to see colored lights. That's because those individual colors get masked by surrounding white light. In the same way, white noise has equal energy at all sound frequencies to which humans are sensitive. Other sounds will get masked by white noise so they become less detectable.

White noise spectrum analysis

GRAY NOISE Gray Noise sounds like a powerful waterfall in the distance. This noise is subjected to a psychoacoustic equal loudness curve over its entire range of frequencies. Huh? What that really means is it gives the listener the perception that it has equal energy at all frequencies. Sure we just said that white noise has equal energy at all frequencies but it's actually not perceived as such due to the wiring between your brain and ear. We perceive tones at 3 kHz to be louder than those at 300 Hz even if the acoustic energy is equal. Gray Noise adjusts the energy of each frequency so they are perceived by us to be equal. You will find this noise to be very calming and relaxing--Or maybe it's just perceived that way.

Gray noise spectrum analysis

BROWN NOISE Brown Noise has a damped or soft quality when compared to white or pink noise. It sounds like being real close to a waterfall or being in heavy rain. It has more energy at the lower frequencies and if you have a good speaker system with a subwoofer you should be able to really feel it. It is one of the most popular color sounds for sleeping so you should definitely try it out.

Brown noise spectrum analysis

PINK NOISE Pink Noise's upper sound frequencies don't fall off as fast as they do with brown noise, so you'll get a little more punch. The most interesting thing about pink noise is it's found in almost all electronic devices (known as flicker noise) and even in biological systems. It's been found in heart beat rhythms, neural activity, and even DNA sequences. Hmmmm, if this is noise found in your mind and body, then maybe it's just what the doctor ordered.

Pink noise spectrum analysis

BLUE AND VIOLET NOISE Blue and violet noise are the opposites of pink and brown noise, respectively. Their signal increases in power toward the higher frequencies. This means more treble and less bass. They sound similar to a sprinkler system or spraying water from a garden hose. Even though these aren't the most popular color noises, everybody has different ears, and you just might find them calming and enjoyable.

Blue noise spectrum analysis

What platforms does the White Noise app support?

Our White Noise App is available for iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows. The white noise flash app featured at the top of this page can play in any browser with Flash installed. It is also available as a chrome app too.

Can I download mp3 versions of the colors noises featured here?

Yes. The color noises are available as 10 minute MP3 tracks. Just enable 1-track repeat and you will be off to sleep in no time. Download from iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and other online music stores. In addition to color noises, we have streaming media in audio and video formats that you might find helpful.

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Mic Tuner
Use your computer's mic to detect proper tuning automatically online.

Sequence
A pretty cool online drum machine / pattern sequencer.

New Piano Chord Charts
Nice piano chord charts, with a chord progression maker to assist with compositions.

Restring a Guitar
A short video explaining how to re-string an electric guitar using the string-lock wrap.

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A dorky little utility to help you keep in-time.

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An online drum pattern sequencer that uses real drum samples.

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Quickly slap together a drum track. And is ideal for sequencing drums during the process of writing a song.

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Is Homework Taking too Long?

Many students with dyslexia take twice as much time to complete assignments than the average student. What's more, they may retain less when finished. As a result, many of these learners are working overtime. They need strategies and tricks to make the process more manageable and memorable. Here are some helpful homework sites that can assist with the learning process.

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Is Homework Taking too Long? Many students with dyslexia take twice as much time to complete assignments than the average student. What's more, they may retain less when finished. As a result, many of these learners are working overtime.

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Sketchnoting (or visual note-taking) (
Click here for a presentation called "Sketchnoting for Beginners". Click here to see my sketchnotes on Flickr.)

She told me that she made them with an iPad app called "Paper by fifty-three" . Well, I immediately downloaded the app and my journey into sketchnoting began.

Sketchnoting is simply a way to take notes in a more visually attractive way than bullet points. Some people use traditional pen and paper, but my tech-inclined self prefers the iPad version. You may notice conference tweets including a sketchnote image or two, as this has become quite a popular method of taking notes.

Silvia's preferred app for sketchnoting is when I first started out because you can upload photos, type text, add lines for guidance, and change the thickness and lightness of your pen. More recently, I have been drawing with Other educators with AMAZING sketchnotes are "Paper by fifty-three" , while I preferred Tayasui sketches which allows you to import and draw on top of images (which allows you to trace images). It also allows you to you layer images which lets you resize and re-position images on your drawing. Rebeca Zuniga ( Flickr) and Rachel Smith ( Flickr). Take a look at her great TedX talk here. Matt Miller also sketchnotes a lot. You can see his drawings

When I began sketchnoting, I became frustrated because:

Here is how I resolved my issues:

When you open Paper by Fifty-Three or FlipInk, you will see some notebooks. When you touch a notebook to open it, you need to touch the page to draw on it. Then, to close the page or to start a new page, you need to squeeze two fingers together, then hit the plus sign. Sounds simple but it took me forever to figure out, and I couldn't even find a YouTube video to explain it! Another important tip that Karen and Silvia gave me is that to do finer details in your drawings, spread 2 fingers apart on your screen. This will enlarge the drawing area significantly.

I recommend that you purchase a good stylus for your drawing, as finger drawing is not very accurate. After much research and trial and error with different models, the Musemee Notier is my current favourite because it allows for very fine lines.

With practice, I eventually saw my drawing skills begin to improve. Practice, practice, practice! If you google "Sketchnote" fonts, you can find lots of fonts to practice. Here is a screenshot of one of my practice sessions:

Try googling "Sketchnote icons" and "stickmen" to practice more drawings. Also, TheNounProject is a great website to find simple-to-draw icons. Here is a great tip sheet by Carol Anne McGuire . (Also check out her wonderful sketchnotes .) (Thanks Karen for showing me this!)

I have not yet tried to sketchnote during a conference, but here are some of my first sketchnotes.

(Quote by Kevin Honeycutt)

(Quote by Kevin Honeycutt)

Have fun with sketchnoting!

Post script: My Facebook friend, Lauri Taparluie has started sketchnoting, too. Here is one of her creations.

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@dianasoriat and @sam_hh to help users begin to feel comfortable with sketchnoting.
Right-click and download the ilinked file or click on it and drag it to your desktop or tap on it to save it to the Camera Roll on your tablet.
​Use it as a background in your favorite drawing program or screencasting program or print it off to use the analog version!

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Sketchnoting, in its purest form, is creating a personal visual story as one is listening to a speaker or reading a text. I also believe the interactive notebook, which includes the process of taking...

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A poem in two voices is a dialogue between two entities (nouns) - people, places, things, or ideas - that presents two different points of view. This type of poem allows the writer and the audience to compare and contrast these two entities, enjoying their similarities and differences.
T his poem is meant to be performed by two people before an audience, and often may sound like a dialogue between them. The poetry usually has three columns-one for each of the two persons (left side & right side) reading the poem and the center line for what the two readers say together at the same time.

THINKING MAP: The Circle Map is used for Brainstorming (gathering facts) or Defining in Context

THINKING MAP: The Double Bubble Map is used for Comparing and Contrasting (Similarities & Differences)

THINKING MAP: The Bubble Map is used for Describing (use adjectives or adjective phrases)

Examples of Poem for Two Voices

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A Poem for Two Voices Project - classroom

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A poem in two voices is a dialogue between two entities (nouns) - people, places, things, or ideas - that presents two different points of view. This type of poem allows the writer and the audience to compare and contrast these two entities, enjoying their similarities and differences.

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Supporting LGBTQIA Youth Resource List | Making Caring Common — Making Caring Common

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Programs and Resources that Support Girls and Women

The Geena Davis Institute is a research-based organization working within the media and entertainment industry to improve gender balance, reduce stereotypes, and create diverse female characters in entertainment. Website includes lesson plans for addressing images of gender equality in schools, a video learning series designed to help students challenge gender stereotypes, and research studies on gender in the media.

Girls Inc. inspires girls to be strong, smart, and bold, providing more than 140,000 girls across the U.S. and Canada with experiences and solutions to the unique challenges girls face. Girls Inc. develops informal education programs, educates the media about critical issues facing girls, and teaches girls how to advocate for themselves and their communities. Website includes tips for parents as well as a section for girls.

Girls Leadership teaches girls the skills to know who they are, what they believe, and how to express it, empowering them to create change in their world. Website offers information on Girls Leadership programming across the country, a blog, parent education videos, and research.

Girls Write Now provides programs designed to provide creative and engaging opportunities for women of all ages in the New York City area. Programs include mentoring that matches girls with professional women writers, assistance helping girls navigate the college admissions process, and a reading series to showcase the city's best teen writers.

Hardy Girls Healthy Women, a non-profit organization, primarily serving girls and women in the state of Maine, offers a series of programs and supports to empower women, as well as curricula and resources for girls.

The Representation Project inspires individuals and communities to challenge and overcome limiting stereotypes so that everyone, regardless of gender, race, class, age, sexual orientation or circumstance can fulfill their potential. Website includes links to films, campaigns, research, and strategies to promote awareness of and counter negative stereotypes.

Girls for Gender Equity (GGE) is committed to the physical, psychological, social, and economic development of girls and women. GGE provides programs, mostly serving young women in New York City, that develop strengths, skills, and self-sufficiency in girls and women. GGE also conducts organizing campaigns to achieve safety and equality in the communities in which girls and women live and work.

The Spark Movement is a girl-fueled, intergenerational activist organization working online to ignite an anti-racist gender justice movement. Website features a blog about women's issues, a downloadable app about women in history, and a curriculum for educators.

A Mighty Girl offers recommendations and lists of books, toys, and movies aimed at raising smart, confident, and courageous girls. Website includes a section on parenting.

TrueChild helps connects race, class, and gender through "gender transformative" approaches that challenge gender norms and inequities. Website features research briefs about gender-related topics and tools for parents and educators.

In Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together through field trips, sports programs, community service projects, cultural exchanges, and environmental activities that allow girls to grow courageous and strong. Girl Scouts offers programs for 2.8 million members across the U.S. and world, and conducts research on girls' development.

Girls on the Run is a physical activity based youth development program for girls in 3rd to 8th grade that teaches life skills through interactive lessons and running games. The goal of the program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness. Website features information about their U.S. and Canadian-based programs.

LeanIn.org, based on the book Lean In, and founded by Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, encourages women to pursue their ambitions and to change the conversation from what they can't do to what they can do. Lean In promotes women by building communities of support, offering library of lectures on topics like leadership and communication, and featuring a special section for men about promoting gender equality.

PBS Parenting has many resources for parents raising girls, including tips and strategies for building confidence, resolving relationship conflicts, and challenging stereotypes.

Teach a Girl to Lead, a project of the Center for American Women in Politics at Rutgers University, aims to inspire girls and young women to follow in the footsteps of women leaders. The website features a "teaching toolbox" with lesson plans, activities, and multimedia resources to help young women rethink leadership.

New Moon Media is a girls' magazine and online community of girls, parents, and allies raising strong girls in an unequal world.

Smart Girls is a "home base" where many young men and women are able to express their concerns. Through "Call to Action" campaigns, girls are encouraged to volunteer, be more involved in the world they live in, and expand their worldview beyond their backyards.

Ban Bossy supports people to use social media to pledge to #banbossy. "Bossy" is word that often is used to describe strong women. The site features leadership tips for girls, parents, teachers, and other adults, and real stories of girls in leadership roles.

RESOURCES SPECIFICALLY FOR EDUCATORS OR PROGRAM LEADERS

Teaching Tolerance offers a wide range of classroom resources for educators. The "Gender Equity" section of their classroom resource page includes exercises on challenging stereotypes, female identity, gender expectations, and lessons about influential women throughout history.

Wrestling with Manhood i s an educational program that pays attention to the popularity of professional wrestling among male youth, addressing its relationship to real-life violence. The film and accompanying curriculum encourages viewers to think about the enduring problems of men's violence against women and bullying in our schools.

American Association of University Women (AAUW) advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. Their site offers resources and lesson plans on topics related to gender inequality including those on women's history, suffrage, policies and law, and women in leadership.

This Gender Equity Activity Booklet, produced by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, provides detailed, easy-to-use activities related to a wide range of gender equity issues. The guide also includes evaluation tools related to the exercises and student quizzes.

The Myra Sadker Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting equity in and beyond schools. The foundation offers awards to teachers interested in promoting gender equity in their classrooms. Website offers readings and a list of recommended websites.

National Coalition for Women and Girls in Education (NCWGE) is a nonprofit organization of more than 50 groups dedicated to improving educational opportunities for girls and women. Website provides updates on relevant federal education legislation and shares useful resources and NCWGE publications.

TeachUnicef offers lesson plans, videos, multimedia, and stories intended to raise student awareness of the importance of gender equality. Many materials have an international focus.

The 95-page guide, provided as part of a gender equality initiative by Drexel University, is full of classroom activities including class starters, classroom activities, and projects and performance opportunities.

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For Educators: Girls Equity and Empowerment Resource List - Making Caring Common

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The Geena Davis Institute is a research-based organization working within the media and entertainment industry to improve gender balance, reduce stereotypes, and create diverse female characters in entertainment. Website includes lesson plans for addressing images of gender equality in schools, a video learning series designed to help students challenge gender stereotypes, and research studies on gender in the media.

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We offer a variety of free resources to support your learning of Shanker Self-Reg®! Explore our printable info sheets, visual infographics, Self-Reg tools, podcasts, videos and more. Info Sheets Infographics & Visuals Toolkit

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Did you know that our students are particularly vulnerable to the summer slide?

Yes, even in a short two weeks many of our students FORGET

what they've been taught and we have to start at the beginning.
Don't let your child slide this summer.
Group and solo lesson options available. Click the button to learn more.

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Math for Middles | Multisensory solutions for your differently wired child

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W elcome to Musical Explorers! To get started, simply pick a program, use the online professional development resources and lesson plans, and teach your students about new musical genres and cultural traditions.

Each program includes six lessons built around two songs by three unique artists. All programs culminate in an interactive concert experience, during which your students will celebrate what they've learned, singing and dancing along with their favorite new artists.

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Find some enlightenment in the words of others with these inspiring quotes. Trouver des éclaircissements dans les mots des autres avec ces citations inspirantes.

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What does a panic attack look or feel like? Find out and learn some coping techniques.Play the game now! When you launch this tool, another window will open.

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Find inspiration in the words and wisdom of others. Click on the blossoms on Quote Bloom and find a quote that speaks to you! Find more tools at https://mindyourmind.ca/tools

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mytoolkit | resources to help educate young adults about their mental health

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Tree of Life (English, French,and Inuktitut)

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This activity will give you a new way to view your life. In this multi-lingual game, think of your goals, and visualize what you need to reach them. Follow the guides and watch your Tree of Life take shape.

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Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health

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Welcome to the Student Allergy Clinic | Student Allergy Clinic

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Rap My Name Lesson: Free Training Video

Free Video Training: Rap My Name

Welcome!

You're probably here because you downloaded my 3 free lesson plans:

1. Rap My Name

2. Clapping Music

3. Chrome Music Lab: Rhythm

I've created a which walks you through the first lesson - Rap My Name (if you don't have a copy of the lesson plan, bonus training video you can download it here)

There are many software options for doing the Rap My Name lesson with your students and you adapt it to the software and devices you have available at your school.

I thought I'd share one possible way you can do the lesson with your students, which uses the free online drum sequencer Groove Pizza. Groove Pizza works on Chromebooks, iPads, Mac and PC laptops.

I hope you enjoy the video!

- Katie

Full lesson walk-through: Rap My Name Using Groove Pizza

Want more music tech lessons like this?

This video is a sample from my collection of Super-Simple Music Tech Lessons Using Free Resources which is available to members of the Midnight Music Community. The Super-Simple Music Tech Lessons Using Free Resources collection includes lesson for:

Incredibox

Groove Pizza

Beepbox (video game music)

Youtube

Hook Theory

Chrome Music Lab

Isle Of Tune

Interested in becoming a member so you can access these lessons, plus LOTS of other resources and online professional development? Find out how to join here.

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Free Video Training: Rap My Name Welcome!

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The Green Bronx Machine® Classroom Curriculum

turns any school or community gardening program into an academic and standards-based learning experience. With technology-enabled lesson plans which use food and plant life cycles to teach multiple subjects, students also learn critical thinking and problem solving as they explore, discover and create their own ecosystem.

Each purchase comes with a lifetime site license, online professional development, access to dedicated website and communities, and direct communication with Stephen Ritz.

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How were these built?

All our experiments are all built with freely accessible web technology such as Web Audio API, WebMIDI, Tone.js, and more. These tools make it easier for coders to build new interactive music experiences. You can get the open-source code to lots of these experiments here on Github.

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Music is for everyone. Play with simple experiments that let anyone, of any age, explore how music works.

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What is an online metronome app?

The online metronome is a virtual app that produces a short sound that repeats continously. Each sound is called a beat. The metronome is very useful to play music and study because it helps us to keep a steady rhythm. This free metronome is the perfect tool in your pocket, it works great on mobile devices, including tablets, iPads, smartphones and many more. Its responsive design adapts to the size of the screen.

Try this metronome with our virtual instruments:

How does the free metronome app work?

The free metronome app uses the latest technology to produce steady rhythms. Learn to use all the options and it will be perfect to play any instrument. Use it every day and for sure you will improve your musical skills.

The online metronome has these options:

1. Play and stop button.

2. Volume control.

3. Select the number of bars to stop automatically.

4. Select the tempo or speed of each beat.

5. Select how often you want to hear an accent.

6. Activate or deactivate subdivision.

7. Create automatic changes.

8. Decide if you want the repeat the changes at the end or just finish.

Let's see how to configure each option.

Basic buttons of the online metronome

To start the metronome, please click on the "LOAD METRONOME" button. The predefined options are:

Number of bars: infinite. The metronome won't stop.

Tempo (BPM): 120. BPM means Beats Per Minute.

Accent each: 4. Each 4 beats, you will hear an accent.

Division: none. This means that we won't hear any subdivision.

The accent can be any number between 0 and 30.

Number of bars

A bar in music is the group of beats starting with an accent. With each accent begins a new bar. The metronome will stop automatically after completing the selected number of bars. If you selected 0 or 1 in the accent column, every beat will count as a bar.

TAP TEMPO button

The "TAP" button is very useful. It allows us to click on it at the desired speed and it will calculate the BPM. The minimum speed is 20BPM and the maximum 240BPM.

Subdivision

The button in the "division" column has these options:

1. NONE: it means that there won't be any sound among the beats.

2. BINARY: you will hear a different sound just in the middle of beats.

3. TERNARY: it produces two evenly spaced sounds among the beats.

4. SHUFFLE: you will hear one subdivision but closer to the following beat.

Metronome app with automation: automatic changes

The online metronome app can produce automatic changes. This option is really useful when you want to play songs that have tempo or metric changes (like progressive rock and many other) or when you want to study using different speeds.

To create automatic changes, click on the "+ ADD AUTOMATION" button. It will create a new row with all the basic options like number of bars, tempo, accents and subdivision.

You can create all the rows you need. When the number of bars of the first row complete, the second row will begin. You may delete any row, but there must be at least one row.

Keep in mind that only the last row can be infinite.

When the last row has a finite number of bars, you may select to repeat the whole sequence or finish after the last row.

Solving possible problems

The free and online metronome app uses the latest technology, that is why you should use a modern browser.

If you got here from a Facebook link, keep in mind that Facebook's mobile app has a built-in browser that does not support the technology to play this metronome. If it is your case, please copy the link of this page, and then open it from any browser using the same device.

If the metronome loads, but it doesn't seem to produce any sound, make sure that the volume of the metronome and the volume of the device are up.

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Math can be a difficult subject for many kids. Learning and understanding different formulas, how math works, and the different ways math is used in everyday life is essential to ensuring your students' success. There are many resources available to help students understand math, and games are a great way to help them grasp many different mathematical concepts. Whether you are an educator of younger preschool to middle school children or a high school teacher, games that involve math can serve as an excellent supplement to any curriculum. Math is so important in order for kids to be productive adults, whether it is handling money, utilizing it in a career, or other ways, and making math fun can help students succeed and enjoy the process while they learn.
Math Vocabulary Bingo This bingo lesson plan helps students understand the many different terms used in mathematics. Math Lingo Game This game instructs players to match various mathematical terms in order to better understand words used in math. Every Day Hangman This hangman game explores the basics of mathematical vocabulary. SAT Math Vocabulary Game This game shows students how to learn various mathematical vocabulary that may be a part of the SAT test. Flurry Flavors Help the penguin scoop the right type of ice cream and make his customers happy using the correct answer to his multiplication problems. The Mad Math Game Help the professor by entering in the correct answer to various multiplication math problems. Math Man Multiplication Made to look like Pac Man, this multiplication game helps kids solve multiplication problems while having a great time doing it! What Time is It? Use the analog clock to find out what time it is, and then answer by clicking on the alarm clock below with the correct time displayed. Telling the Time
This simple exercise will help students understand how to tell time.
Time Travel: Tell Time! Help the astronaut find his friend by making sure you give the right answer when choosing the correct time. NASA: Addition Blast Off See if you can add "as fast as a rocket" with this fun addition game from NASA! Feed Fribbit Addition Help the frog catch the flies with the right numbers to help solve the different math addition equations. Add Numbers Game Have fun playing this interactive addition math game, for students Pre-K through Kindergarten. Mad Money Game This game teaches kids how to save money for the things they want. Great for high school age as well. Peter Pig's Money Counter With the help of a piggy bank named Peter Pig, students can learn how to count, add, sort, and save money. Dollar Dive Students can catch coins to help save the sinking boat, and can learn about how different monetary denominations look. The Fed Chairman Game Designed more for middle to high schoolers, this game can help students learn about central banking and the job of the US Federal Reserve. Perry's Pennies From the Treasury, play this fun game to help track and save your pennies for a rainy day. Geometry Matho Game For more advanced students, this game teaches them how to identify various geometric shapes. 6th Grade Math Game: Angles This game will help 6th graders learn the various geometric angles. Geometry Workshop This page has several different games dedicated to teaching the many different principles of geometry. Fun With Shapes
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The Science Fair Page

Finding a Project

The first four sites are good places to start looking for ideas.

Science BuddiesHands-on scientific investigations are acknowledged to be the best way to teach science literacy. Science Buddies supports these activities by providing free science fair project ideas, answers, and tools to teachers, parents, and students from all walks of life. Our objective is to save our users' time while guiding them to a successful outcome. By reducing the hassles of doing a science fair project, Science Buddies aspires to improve project quality and increase science fair participation, turning a good learning experience into a great one.

Canada Wide Science FairYou can view the titles and a short description of all the projects displayed at the Canada Wide Science Fair since 2005.

Canada Wide Virtual Science FairThe Virtual Science Fair is an annual online science, technology and web site building contest. Teams consisting of one or more students study a science, technology or environmental topic of their interest and then create a web site to display their work on the Internet. Web site hosting is provided and help in building the web site is available. All previous science fair projects are available for study on line.

Dr Shawn's Science Fair Support CenterDr Shawn Carson is an award winning science educator, who wrote theAmateur Scientistcolumn in the Scientific American for its last few years. Dr. Shawn's Science Fair Project Support Center is all about helping you have more fun and get better results with your science project. You'll learn how to get help, keep a laboratory notebook, pick the best project, even how to stay calm in front of the judges. Commercial site.

Science Fair ProjectsHundreds of free science fair projects are categorized under the following topics: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science and Engineering. You can then sort the projects alphabetically or by their level of difficulty.

IPL Kidspace- Science Fair Project GuideAre you looking for some help with a science fair project? If so, then you have come to the right place. The The Internet Public Library will guide you to a variety of web site resources, leading you through the necessary steps to successfully complete a science experiment.

Science Fair CentralBy Discoveryschool.com, this site is the best starting point for students, teachers and parents. Teachers check out the "Science Fair Organizer" Everything you need to start and tons of ideas and links. Tip Sheets, Project Ideas, Questions and Ideas,

Sandlot ScienceSandLotScience.com features the world's most mind-boggling optical illusions including games, puzzles, and artwork! We have 100's of Original Exhibits, Real-time Demonstrations, and Live Interactive Illusions.

Following the Path of Discovery: Repeat Famous Experiments and InventionsWow! Do the experiments that repeat the experiments that famous scientists did.The main goal is to enable science fair enthusiasts, students, teachers and science hobbyists in general to repeat famous experiments and inventions.

Easy Science Experiment ProjectsWelcome to the ever-growing, ever-changing collection of Steve Spangler's favorite science experiments, recipes and cool science projects.

Math Projects for Science FairsA good site with lots of ideas if you are mathematically inclined

Science Fair Ideas ExchangeNow here's a good concept. Got a good idea? Give one, take one!

KidsLoveKits comEducational products for students and schools Educational products for students and schools Ideas for kids and their science projects. Kits for some projects can be purchased at this site.

Stepping your Project up to the Next Level

These sites will help you give your project that "WOW!" factor.

Stepping Up GuideStepping Up is a guide for students who have completed a science fair project and competed at a regional or Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF). It is intended to help these students take their project to the next level - to compete for a CWSF medal or a place on Team Canada-ISEF. The guide is written by alumni of the Canada Wide Science Fair and the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair and is a project of Youth Science Foundation Canada through its SMARTS and Alumni initiatives.

Student Mentorship Association Regarding Technology and Science - SMARTSThe Student Mentorship Association Regarding Technology and Science (SMARTS) is a student-run program within Youth Science Canada that promotes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) opportunities among students in Grades 7 through 12.

The Archimedes Initiative.Through interviews with students at both regional and national science fairs, this site explores all aspects of doing a science fair project:

In the videos are students talking to students . . .

Why should I do a project?

How do I choose my project?

How do I design my experiments, collect and analyze data, come to conclusions?

How do I deal with judges?

What do I do when I run into a problem?

What is it like working in a team?

Primary (K-3)

Science Fair ProjectsThis is the search result for all elementary science projects from the the site named "All Science Fair Projects"

School science projectsInstructions for easy science projects & experiments. Plus lists of science project ideas and topics.

Junior (4-6)

Intermediate (7-9)

Science Fair Projects ListThis is the result of a search for all grades seven to nine science fair projects around the site " All Science Fair Projects"

Junior projectsThis page gives some suggestions for science fair project ideas based on microorganisms. It is clear that the microorganisms used for these projects are considered safe.

Science Projects at Light-Science.comScience Project List

Senior (10-12)

Science Fair Projects ListThis is the result of a search for all grade 10 to 12 science fair projects from "All Science Fair Projects"

Information Unlimited - ScienceA Catch-all site that has tons of links to all kinds of projects. Suitable for the techies in the crowd but some good suggestions for others.

Forensic Science Project IdeasAlthough this Forensic Science site is not specifically for science fair projects it provides many areas of exploration of those students interested in developing projects along this line.

Anatomy and Physiology AnimationsNot a Science Project site but lots of ideas by looking at the topics. Anatomy & Physiology II Animations, Movies & Interactive Tutorial Links

Regional Science Fairs

There are over 100 regional science fairs throughout Canada.
Find yours by clicking here.
Here are links to three of them:

Humans

If your project involves the participation of Humans, one of these, you mustvisit the web site of the National Ethics Committee, to make sure that you follow all the rules.

Animals

If your project uses animals, you mustvisit the web site of the National Ethics Committee, to make sure that you follow all the rules.

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The Utah Education Network provides free web tools and services, such as lesson plans, videos, curriculum resources, student interactives and professional development for Utah educators, students and parents. UEN is the Internet Service Provider for public education, the Utah System of Higher Education and state libraries.

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It All Adds Up!

Since the time of the Greeks, scientists have been searching for the smallest and most basic building blocks of our world.

Have you ever built something with Legos ® or blocks? Think of a time when you have put together smaller pieces to make a bigger whole. This is how matter is built. The building blocks of matter are atoms and molecules.

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Welcome to Resources for Rethinking. R4R.ca provides immediate access to more than 1000 quality classroom resources. Developed by Learning for a Sustainable Future, R4R.ca connects teachers to lesson plans, books, videos and other materials that explore the environmental, social and economic dimensions of important issues and events unfolding in our world today. R4R resources have been reviewed by experienced classroom teachers and matched to relevant curriculum outcomes for each province and territory. Use the search engine to find resources and read the reviews. Most of these materials can be downloaded immediately.
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In earlier grades, students learned how the properties of various materials, such as strength, flexibility, and buoyancy, determine what the materials are used for. In Grade 5, students will continue those studies and also examine the environmental impact associated with the production, use, and disposal of such materials. In addition, students will explore the concept of matter. They will learn about commonly found states of matter (solids, liquids, and gases) and the characteristics of each. They will also explore changes of state and investigate the difference between physical changes (which are reversible) and chemical changes (which are not reversible). Concepts learned in this strand about the use of heat to effect changes in matter will be relevant to the study of energy conservation in the next strand. It is necessary to provide opportunities for all students, including students with special education needs, to participate in these or comparable activities.

As governments deal with ongoing concerns about growing landfill sites, problems with waste disposal, and the potential of recycling processes, it is often our students who are our best environmental stewards. The habits of mind, attitudes, and values they form now will remain with them throughout their adult lives. Therefore, we need to ensure that they learn to form their own opinions after they have fully explored the issues. This means looking at issues such as recycling not only from the perspective of recycling plant operators but also from that of providers of raw materials, manufacturers, people concerned about the environment, and consumers. By helping students get a balanced view of the issues, we help them to consider the values and perspectives of others.

When exploring changes of state, it is important that students be able to identify and demonstrate an understanding of practices that ensure their personal safety and the safety of others. This includes knowing how to heat samples safely, and why any flaws in glassware should be reported to the teacher.

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Grade 3

What is Water

Solid, Liquid, Gas

Water in the Air

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What is Matter

Elements and Compounds

States of Matter

Phases of Matter

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Properties of and Changes in Matter

In earlier grades, students learned how the properties of various materials, such as strength, flexibility, and buoyancy, determine what the materials are used for. In Grade 5, students will continue those studies and also examine the environmental impact associated with the production, use, and disposal of such materials. In addition, students will explore the concept of matter. They will learn about commonly found states of matter (solids, liquids, and gases) and the characteristics of each. They will also explore changes of state and investigate the difference between physical changes (which are reversible) and chemical changes (which are not reversible). Concepts learned in this strand about the use of heat to effect changes in matter will be relevant to the study of energy conservation in the next strand.

As governments deal with ongoing concerns about growing landfill sites, problems with waste disposal, and the potential of recycling processes, it is often our students who are our best environmental stewards. The habits of mind, attitudes, and values they form now will remain with them throughout their adult lives. Therefore, we need to ensure that they learn to form their own opinions after they have fully explored the issues. This means looking at issues such as recycling not only from the perspective of recycling plant operators but also from that of providers of raw materials, manufacturers, people concerned about the environment, and consumers. By helping students get a balanced view of the issues, we help them to consider the values and perspectives of others.

Big Ideas

There are three states of matter

Matter that changes state is still the same matter

Physical change refers to the fact that a substance can be changed from one form to another

Chemical change implies the formation of a new substance

The properties of materials determine their use and may have an effect on society and the environment

Overall Expectations
1. evaluate the social and environmental impacts of processes used to make everyday products;
2. conduct investigations that explore the properties of matter and changes in matter;
3. demonstrate an understanding of the properties of matter, changes of state, and physical and chemical change.

Three States of Matter

Physical Change vs. Chemical Change

Physical Change - when matter changes its state but it is still the same substance. It is reversible.

Chemical Change - when atoms or molecules begin to form a completely new substance (e.g., when metal rusts or when wood is burned as a fuel). It is not reversible.

How Does Matter Change State?

Melting = solid to liquid
Freezing = liquid to solid
Vaporization = liquid to gas
Condensation = gas to liquid
Sublimation = solid to gas
Deposition = gas to solid

What Happens to Matter when we are Done Using It?

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Mathematics is considered to be one of the most complicated assignments in the high school curriculum. It is also a basis for such subjects as accounting, statistics and finance that are covered at the university. Algebra and geometry require much patience, diligence and effort as it's almost impossible to remember all the formulas and know how to solve any problem on the spot.

We have surfed the whole Internet in order to find the most useful online Math resources, from the basics to calculus, that will help easily reach various handy tools.

Basic Math Resources for Students
These sources will be helpful for those who only begin their Math journey and learn its basics. They can be used not only by students but also for tutors who are teaching this subject.

Mathematics Illuminated offers a video course that was created for teachers and for students. The website contains video programs with course guides, online texts. It is a great source for learning and repeating material.

GPA Calculator if you struggle with calculation of your grade point average, use this free tool. Edubirdie helps students find out their GPA for university, college, high school or even online course.

The Math Forum was created by the Drexel University School of Education. It is a resource that helps improve math teaching as well as learning. The forum is operated by teachers, researchers, mathematicians, parents and students. They utilize the Internet with the purpose to better math education and help struggling learners.

Percentage Calculator - is a useful tool for those who want to calculate percentages quickly. Just insert the figures and find out the result fast. The tool is free of charges and easy in use.

Online Math Homework - when students run out of time, a good alternative is to use online help with Math. Find an expert who can check if you solved problems right or pay him to do it for you.

Studocu - Lecture notes, exam and book solutions and much more

Educational Online Games & Apps
Math is more fun if you learn it using games and apps. This approach works not only for kids but also adults. It does not matter if you are a child a parent, these games will make you spend spare time with quality.

Middle School Math 8th Grade With the help of this application students practice middle school math skills. It features a game-based approach, and a charming monkey as a character to guide students along the way.

Matific provides activities and games for elementary, as well as middle school students. The platform has two versions for students and for parents. A parent version has math activities with a higher complexity.

Buzzmath also helps to develop middle school math skills. It is really fun and has immediate feedback, if the answer to the problem is incorrect. There also examples that allow to progress at your own pace.

Chalkboard Math is designed as a real classroom chalkboard and is suitable for elementary school students who need of math practice in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The game may also help to fight the fear of standing in front of the classroom as students get used to the chalkboard picture.

Algebra Resources
Check these best free online sites that help to develop algebra skills and solve problems of various ranges of difficulty.

Wolfram|Alpha is a search engine that gives access to the world's facts and data and calculates answers across a range of topics besides algebra. The range includes science, nutrition, history, geography, engineering, linguistics, sports, finance, music.

eMathInstruction creators have completed a website suitable for learners of all ages. Here one will find electronic textbooks with key answers, various video lessons, and printables for students and tutors of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

BeatCalc is a game that challenges young students to beat a calculator! Features step-by-step directions for performing functions quickly.

Khan Academy is a nonprofit that has an aim to provide free, world-class education to the students all over the world. The website has a compilation of learning algebra resources that are available for all ages. You can find videos for any math category that are followed by practice activities.

Geometry Resources
Here is a compilation of resources who help deal with geometry problems, building of geometrical figures, calculation of complicated equations. All of the sources are accessible and free of charge.

Learning Math: Geometry is a video- and Web-based course for elementary and middle school teachers, introduces geometric reasoning as a method for problem-solving.

Elementary Geometry Resources - contains the sources divided by grade level from grade 1 to 5. These lessons were designed for children by age level and do not repeat. The exercises are easy to understand and calculate and will definitely help any student who struggles with geometry.

The Geometry Junkyard - this website was designed by a pure geometry admirer Professor David Eppstein from the Computer Science Department at the University of California. The resource has web-pointers, lecture notes, clippings, research papers, abstracts and other content related to computational and discrete geometry. Materials are useful for those who enjoys simplified explanation of complicated rules.

Geometry in Action - once again, the creation of Professor Eppstein. It has different areas in which ideas from computational as well as discrete geometry meet some real world applications. It contains brief descriptions of how to apply geometry in real life with examples and the questions that may arise from them. There are many exercises to practice your skills.

Pre-Calculus & Calculus Resources
Calculus is not as scary as it sounds if you study it with the help of these useful materials and tools. They are suitable for any age and totally free. You can do tasks online or download them to your computer.

MathBits.com was designed by two mathematics teachers who devote their platform to fun but challenging activities and lessons in elementary, primary, secondary and college level mathematics for students and teachers. Here you can find problems for algebra, geometry, calculus and links to other helpful math websites.

That Quiz has simple math test activities for teachers and students, from beginning math operations to calculus. You can choose a skill level on your own, the number of problems to solve and the time limit. After each quiz you will receive a report with right and wrong answers.

Math Problem Solver - is a free calculator that can be used without any limits. There is no need to register or watch endless adds to use this tool. Utilize it for making correct calculations and getting excellent grades.

Visual Calculus is the website that contains tutorials and explanations that cover various calculus topics including: derivatives, sequences and series, applications of differentiation, integration, limits and continuity, and applications of integration.

Graphing Calculator Help allows you to select your model or brand of calculator and then offers instructions on how to perform many different operations on that specific calculator.

Math Computer Programs for Mac & Windows

A short list of best and free mathematical software for students as well as teachers. They are free of cost and are excellent in solving any math problems.

Matti Math is a program for children that gives access to dozens of virtual objects like number lines, pie charts, algebra balance scales and more to help them understand math concepts.

With GeoGebra kids can plot the path of equations and draw lines, points, shapes and other features. There are many options for viewing and annotating the plotted graphs.

MathType can handle advanced math like derivatives, statistics and matrices. Once kids type out their answers, they can print or save and email their work.

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Mathematics is considered to be one of the most complicated assignments in the high school curriculum. It is also a basis for such subjects as accounting, statistics and finance that are covered at the university. Algebra and geometry require much patience, diligence and effort as it's almost impossible to remember all the formulas and know how to solve any problem on the spot.

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Mathematics is the study of quantities, structures, changes and space. It is a core aspect of education curriculums around the world and its applications seep into just about every form of human activity, from paying a bill to building a bridge. The following is a list of many different resources, including math lessons, journals and university departments.
Math Activities and Lessons
There are many places online for school aged children to get help with math, see lesson plans, play interactive math games and get help with homework.

The World of Math Online has lessons, guides and practice for all types of math

A+ Math has fun activities for elementary and high school students.

Math Playground provides elementary school students with resources to improve their math skills.

Cool Math 4 Kids has interactive math games for school aged children.

AAA Math is sorted by grade level and provides lessons and activities.

WebMath provides education and problem solving software for school children and parents.

Hooda Math has games and activities as well as mobile apps for kids and parents.

Math is Fun provides games, tutorials and resources for kids and parents.

S.O.S. Math has tutorials and lessons for math students.

Math Projects is a resource to help teachers improve their math classes

Math Glossaries and FAQ College Math Courses
There are more and more universities putting math courses online for students to follow at home.
Journals and publications Professional organizations and societies

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Mathematics is the study of quantities, structures, changes and space. It is a core aspect of education curriculums around the world and its applications seep into just about every form of human activity, from paying a bill to building a bridge. The following is a list of many different resources, including math lessons, journals and university departments.

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Online fraction calculator for adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing mixed and improper fractions.

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Overview

Calculators have been a mainstay of the mathematics classroom for over 30 years. The complexity of their use has grown to accommodate the various branches of mathematics, such as chemistry, physics, and algebra. The big question has been "Are calculators helpful?" and that would be a resounding "Yes!" from students everywhere. Knowing how to solve complex equations by hand is an extremely useful and valuable skill. However, calculators help us solve the same problems much quicker, and we can verify the results of our hand written work with higher accuracy.

Algebra Calculators

The most basic of mathematics, algebra, has used calculators for quite some time now. Most teachers recommend graphing calculators for algebra classes. Cut The Knot states that algebra is the branch of mathematics that deals with properties of operations and the structures those operations are defined on. You might be familiar with the letters used to define variables, such as "x" and "y."

Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education has a report on the positive use of graphing calculators in algebra classes. Graphing calculators can now help us with several types of algebraic problems such as linear equations, linear inequalities, simultaneous equations, and quadratic equations.

To learn more, visit Maxima Online: Free online algebra calculator.

Geometry Calculators

Annenberg Learner says that geometry -earth measuring- is the attempt to understand space, shape, and dimension. Geometry branched out during the age of explorers to map where they have been and for landowners to determine the boundaries of their holdings. This mathematics branch continues to evolve, even today.

If you are taking a geometry class, you will most likely use a graphing calculator. This calculator is extremely useful to determine shapes.

You can find online geometry calculators at Online Calculator Free: Calculators for geometry.

Trigonometry Calculators

Trigonometry is the study of the properties of triangles. According to the University of Arkansas, in the 16 th century, trigonometry was developed because it was realized that the Earth was not the center of the universe. This type of mathematics was created to plot the positions of the stars and planets.

The type of calculator you would use to solve most trigonometry problems would be a scientific calculator. The first scientific calculator was a Hewlett Packard 55 calculator in the 1970s. Now, all big companies such as Casio and Texas Instruments make scientific calculators at a reasonable cost. Open Learn has some trigonometry examples you can try on your calculator.

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Graphing Calculators

Graphing calculators are used to plot graphs with numerous equations. The large screen makes it possible to display many lines of text, and they can be programmable for engineering and education applications. Casio was the first to create a graphing calculator in 1985, which included an icon menu, graphing in colors, and expandable memory. The company Sharp created their own graphing calculator in 1986 and included models with touch screens. Other companies followed suit with their own versions. Hewlett-Packard and Texas Instruments were among them.

Graphing calculators are used for solving equations, playing games, and creating pictures.

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Chemistry Calculators

Chemistry is the science that describes physical properties, composition, structures, and reactions of matter. LibreTexts by the National Science Foundation gives us a brief history of the science of chemistry. Ancient Greeks began trying to explain chemical changes in what they observed. Only four basic elements were thought to be in existence: earth, air, fire, and water. In the 4 th century BC, the concept of atoms was introduced but was unable to be tested, due to the lack of technology to do so.

Alchemists greatly advanced chemistry in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The main goal was converting certain elements into others. Modern chemistry came about in the 16th-17 th centuries.

If you need a calculator for class, you will most like use a scientific calculator. However, there are many online calculators to solve various aspects of chemistry. You can find the links below:

Physics Calculators

According to Columbia University, Physics is the study of matter and energy, and how they relate to each other over time and space. Physics covers such studies as astronomy, cosmology, and nuclear energy.

CalcTool.org shows that there are several types of calculators that are used to determine acceleration, ballistics, buoyancy, centrifugal force, centripetal force, collision, conversion, deceleration, density, displacement, free-falling objects, and so on. The list is endless! If you were using a calculator for class, a scientific calculator by Texas Instruments or Casio would also help you determine these aspects of physics.

To get a closer look at some calculators, go to:

Business Calculators

There are also calculators to determine outcomes within a business. It is important to use these types of calculators when starting a business and many times throughout the year to predict any future gains or losses. Many of them are extremely useful in helping to determine if your business is doing well or not. Calculators for Websites has a calculator to help you determine the value of your business.

If you are self-employed, then calculators will have an amazing value to you. The National Association of the Self-Employed has a variety of online calculators to use for your own small business. Financial calculators include mortgage, payroll deductions, 1040 tax collections, calculating retirement savings in 401(k), and cash flow.

You can find more financial calculators related to business at the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center.

Math Tables and Conversion Resources

With the United States being the only country not using metric measurements, conversion tables help us a lot, especially in science and business.

Math2 has a large variety of tables, conversion charts, and other functions listed for algebra, trigonometry, and calculus. They also have a message board and helpful links should you get stuck in your studies.

You can access printable math tables and conversion charts at Beaufort County Community College.

SOS Math has all sorts of tables ranging from simple like multiplication tables, to more complex tables such as integrals with hyperbolic functions.

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Comprehensive Reference List of Math Calculators

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Calculators have been a mainstay of the mathematics classroom for over 30 years. The complexity of their use has grown to accommodate the various branches of mathematics, such as chemistry, physics, and algebra. The big question has been "Are calculators helpful?" and that would be a resounding "Yes!" from students everywhere.

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Introduction

Like most people, you probably learned the basic rules of grammar in school. And like many others, you've probably forgotten much of what you learned. Is it bad to end a sentence with a preposition? Are there hard and fast rules for when to use who, that, or which? Where do the comma and apostrophe go?

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Teachers and instructors expect your papers to be error-free. But let's face it, even native English speakers are prone to silly mistakes. That's why proofreading is absolutely critical in ensuring your work is perfect.

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Even in these days of text speak, 120-character thoughts, and casual blogging, grammar and spelling still count. We believe the ideas expressed are more important, but these ideas may not reach anyone if they're delivered messily.

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Using our online editor benefits you in several ways. First, no software installation is required. Your information is safe and secure (text is never cached in our servers), and you get your results almost immediately. Just type the words you want to check into the text field and click one of the two buttons underneath to get started. Colorful underlined prompts will point out spelling errors, grammar suggestions, or style suggestions.

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1. Build Credibility

Sometimes, your words are all you have.

If you write for a living or write many papers for college, flawless grammar and spelling are essential. But we never stop learning. It's a lifelong process.

When trying to convince your reader of a specific point, your primary concern is to get your message received and understood. The last thing you want is to be criticized for your poor grammar and spelling.

Your reader may not even want to continue reading your paper if errors are present. Checking yourself is the quickest way to improve your audience's attention and interest.

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When you start proofreading your texts, you'll learn how to spell new words properly as you go along. New vocabulary enables you to express your thoughts better and explore different perspectives.

A larger vocabulary also increases your writing confidence and reduces common mistakes.

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It's crucial to establish authority if you write for a living. Writing mistakes may cause people to doubt that authority. As a writer, deliver your message from a position of power and not from one of weakness. Remember that people are drawn to winners and success.

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If you have to write lengthy business reports, poring through every work you produce can be time-consuming and worrisome. You have to proofread everything, but you may not have the time to do so.

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Knowing how to spell is essential for any line of work. You wouldn't want to advertise luscious deserts at a restaurant any more than you'd want to prescribe the wrong medicine to a patient. You might not hurt anyone in the first scenario, but you'd still risk losing sales and gaining a bad reputation.

Using a tool to prevent such mistakes will give you the boost in writing confidence that you need to win jobs and advance in your career. So start now and instantly correct any grammar mistakes, get vocabulary suggestions, and check your text for plagiarism, whether it is intentional or not-well, you have to be certain. But don't just blindly trust technology. Always make sure you give your texts a final proofread before you publish or send them out.

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Do you like math? Lots of kids don't, and the most common reason for that is that math can be hard to understand. Given the right tools and direction, though, anyone can do well in math. Math isn't hard; math is just different.

The arithmetic, geometry, and fractions that you learn from kindergarten to sixth grade form the foundation for all other mathematical study. Understanding these topics is essential to understanding the ones covered in middle and high school and being able to go on to earn a college (degree).

Arithmetic deals with numbers and their properties. You can work with numbers in one of four main ways: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Addition puts numbers together to make bigger numbers; subtraction is removing an amount from another amount. If you have two apples and find one more, you now how have 2 apples + 1 apple, or 3 apples. If you then give the apple you found to a friend, you have 3 apples - 1 apple, or 2 apples.

Multiplication and division are a little more complex. You might think of multiplication as an advanced version of addition. Multiplication is about adding a number a certain amount of times. If you have 3 groups that each have 4 books, you have 4 books + 4 books + 4 books, or 12 books. In multiplication, you would say that you have 3 x 4 books. In this example, you add 4 three times.

Division teaches you how to split an amount into smaller amounts. Consider the division problem 10 ÷ 5. This question is asking how many groups of 5 you can split 10 into. Imagine that you have 10 cookies, and you need to divide them so that you and four of your friends all get an equal amount. How many cookies do you give each person so that you each have the same amount of cookies? You want to know how to divide 10 cookies among 5 people.

Another important concept in elementary math, fractions, relates to division. A fraction is part of a number. Imagine that you're splitting up 1 pizza to share with friends. The bottom number in a fraction, called the denominator, is how many pieces you're splitting the pizza into. The top number in a fraction, called the numerator, is the number of pieces you have out of the whole amount of pieces. For instance, if you have 1 pizza, and you cut it into 6 slices, each piece is 1/6 of a pizza.

In geometry, you learn about the different kinds of shapes and how to measure them. When you study two-dimensional shapes, you can learn about how to add up their perimeter, the distance around the outside of the shape, or their area, the size of the space on the inside of the shape. Geometry also includes measurements of angles inside of shapes.

If you're having trouble with arithmetic, geometry, or fractions, don't worry! These can be hard things to figure out for a lot of students, but there are lots of worksheets, videos, and games online that can help you work on your math skills and make learning math more fun.
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Math-Drills.com includes over sixty-four thousand free math worksheets that may be used to help students learn math. Our math worksheets are available on a broad range of topics including number sense, arithmetic, pre-algebra, geometry, measurement, money concepts and much more. There are two interactive math features: the math flash cards and dots math game.

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Topical Outline

Characteristics and functions of art

Designing sequences of art activities

Observing and assessing forms of action and expression

Motivation and strategies for intervention in art

Guiding Questions

What is the role of visual art in developing a well-rounded citizen?
How can learning in visual art facilitate learning across the curriculum?

To what extent is visual art a support subject? To what extent is it viewed as a discipline worthy of its own place in the curriculum?
How does visual art theory have an impact on practice?

Curriculum
Ministry of Education documents
Ontario Ministry of Education. (2009). The Ontario Curriculum grades 1 - 8: The arts. Toronto, ON: Queen's Printer for Ontario.

Ontario Ministry of Education (2010). The Ontario Curriculum Grades 9 & 10: The Art s. Toronto, ON: Queen's Printer for Ontario.

Visual Arts is a strand in The Arts curriculum document for the intermediate grades (7 & 8). In Grades 9 & 10, Visual Arts is an Open course with a full credit value. School boards also have the option to offer half-credit and focus courses in The Arts (see pg. 9-12 in the curriculum document). The curriculum expectations are then organized into the following subheadings/strands:

Grades 7 & 8:

1. Creating and Presenting

2. Reflecting, Responding and Analyzing

3. Exploring Forms and Cultural Contexts

p>Grades 9 & 10

1. Creating and Presenting

2. Reflecting, Responding and Analyzing

3. Foundations

As indicated in the curriculum document (2009), "students are expected to learn and use the creative process to help them acquire and apply knowledge and skills in the arts. Use of the creative process is to be integrated with the use of the critical analysis process in all facets of the arts curriculum. " (p. 19). These processes are designed as cyclical and fluid as students move within the process with an emphasis on exploration, experimentation and ongoing reflection and feedback. This creates the opportunity for the strengthening of metacognitive and critical thinking skills.
The Creative Process
Source: The Arts (2009). The Ontario Curriculum Grades 1-8. Toronto: Queen's Printer for Ontario.

The C reative Process, as described in the Ontario Ministry of Education Arts Curriculum consists of eight stages that describe how art is created:

Challenge / Inspire: creative ideas

Imagine / Generate: brainstorm

Plan / Focus: gather information

Explore / Experiment: practice

Produce Preliminary Work: create

Revise / Refine: refine and rework

Present / Perform: share with audience

Reflect / Evaluate: next steps and celebrate success

....What is the role of the teacher in the Creative Process?
How is the creative process similar to problem solving processes?
How can teachers integrate this process in all aspects of the visual arts curriculum?

The Critical Analysis Process
Source: The Arts (2009). The Ontario Curriculum Grades 1-8. Toronto: Queen's Printer for Ontario.

The Critical Analysis Process, as described in the Ontario Ministry of Education Arts Curriculum, includes five aspects that describe how to talk about art:

Initial Reaction

Description

Analysis and Interpretation

Expression of Informed Point of View

How effectively does the artist use elements to achieve an intended effect?

What doesn't work and why?

Has your point of view shifted? If so how has it changed?

What made you change your mind (or why did you stay with your initial view)?

Is this an important work? Why?

For your own work: In what ways do you feel your work is successful?

For your own work: How did it affect the audience? Was it the way you intended?

For your own work: How would you alter this work for a different audience, or to send a different message?

Consideration of Cultural Context

....In what ways can the Critical Analysis Process create possibilities for student artwork and creative goals, and expand students' repertoire of artistic strategies?

Outcomes

Candidates will have the opportunity to:

develop an understanding of the principles of visual art theory and practice in the Grade 9 and 10 curriculum

understand the ways in which the Grade 7 and 8 curriculum flows into the secondary curriculum

use the technical vocabulary of visual art and apply that vocabulary in the classroom context

apply skills developed in visual arts across the curriculum

recognize appropriate pedagogical strategies for teaching visual art

place visual art within the arts curriculum

A. Theoretical Perspectives and Visual Arts Education

Emphasis on generic learning skills

Frequently linked with performing arts

Integrated curriculum

Prevalent in elementary schools

Taught by generalist teachers

Emphasis on art as a discrete form of knowledge

Studio, art history, art criticism, aesthetics

Discipline-based curriculum

Prevalent in secondary schools

Taught by art specialists

....How does your philosophy of education reflect or fail to reflect the above perspectives?
Is it necessary to align your teaching approach with a unique perspective?
What are the implications of your philosophy for programming?

B. Curriculum Planning

Curriculum planning should be focused on presenting students with coherent segments of knowledge. Effective curriculum planning can be achieved within an integrated or a subject-based format. Consider the role of visual art as a discipline and its role within and across the curriculum. Criteria for assessing art curricula can be used to assess either discipline-based or integrated art curricula.

The following article highlights the importance of integration opportunities of visual arts:

McDowell, J. (2009). Curriculum Brokering: Integrating Authentic Visual Arts. Middle Ground, 12(3).

Learning Through the Arts - Webcasts for Educators

The following is from the Introduction of the 'Learning through the Arts' video series. Within the resource, you will find connections and applications to teaching Visual Arts and integration opportunities with the Arts programs. All of these clips align with The Arts curriculum and support The Creative Process and The Critical Analysis Process. As you view the clips, consider the practical components and applications to teaching intermediate Visual Arts.

"Welcome to the Learning through the Arts video series. This collection of 57 exemplar videos was created to support Ontario arts teachers with implementation of the revised curriculum policy documents: The Arts, Grade 1-8 (2009); The Arts, Grades 9-10 (2010); and The Arts, Grades 11-12 (2010).

The ultimate goal of this project is to support Arts education across Ontario by bringing philosophical statements and learning expectations from the arts curriculum policy document to life through real-time illustrations of effective teaching and meaningful learning experiences.

The viewers' guide highlights some of the main emphases contained within each segment. The videos are snapshots of authentic arts classes illustrating many of the foundational underpinnings of the curriculum. The lessons highlight the importance of the learning process rather than focusing on a finished product. Viewers see a variety of teaching and assessment strategies as the teachers implement the curriculum. Instructional strategies support the diverse needs and interests of the learners in the various classrooms depicted in the videos.

The videos present students creating and learning in, about, and through the Arts. Many of the segments feature lessons that integrate the Arts with other subject areas including other Arts disciplines. Skill development and creative activities specific to each Arts discipline and shared among the Arts are clearly demonstrated at all grade levels. Many of the elementary division segments focus on integrating the Arts with other subject areas. The senior level segments represent some of the various focus courses offered in Ontario secondary schools. Several segments include testimonials from students who speak openly about the importance of the Arts in their lives and how their participation in the Arts keeps them engaged in school.

First Nation, Métis and Inuit artworks, traditions, and practices and a variety of global cultural perspectives are included. Such perspectives develop awareness in students that the Arts are an important means of recording and expressing cultural history and identity.

Technology, an area of interest and emphasis among twenty-first century educators and students, is represented throughout many of the segments both as an instructional tool and as a means of creative expression. The integration of technology into these lessons represents a natural extension of the learning expectations associated with each subject area in the Arts."

Source: Learning Through the Arts Video Series

Learning Through the Arts - Visual Arts:
http://resources.curriculum.org/arts/art.shtml Integrating First Nation Teachings
Students create a piece of art using First Nation teaching as inspiration.

Watch or download now. Grades 6. Length 14:08
Drawing to Music
Students experiment with drawing to different types of music.

Watch or download now. Grade 7-8. Length 12:33
Exploration of Mediums
Students explore traditional artwork and examine how First Nations' culture can be intertwined with artistic exploration and creation.

Watch or download now. Grade 7-8. Length 13:06
Creating an Installation
Students create an installation art piece based on their field trip to Toronto.

Watch or download now. Grade 8. Length 15:51
Engaging Boys in the Arts
Students become re-engaged in school through participating in a student-driven visual arts program.

Watch or download now. Grade 9. Length 16:59
Creating a Digital Identity
Students use technology to create art.

Watch or download now. Grade 10. Length 10:34
Woodland Style Artwork
Students use traditional techniques to create artwork.

Watch or download now. Grade 10-11. Length 17:15

Middle School Lesson Plans by Medium - explore many lesson plans including two and three dimensional media
Criteria for Assessing Art Curricula

....How might your view of curricula influence assessment approaches?
What is the role of the art specialist in terms of leadership?
How does the Ontario Curriculum influence your view of curriculum planning and assessment in Visual Art?

C. Stage Model of Art Development

....How do the following statements about stage theory, as it applies to Art education, reflect your understanding of the way Intermediate students learn?

Students will progress at their own pace, so use developmental stage models with sensitivity.

Direct instruction (colour theory, linear perspective, figure drawing, landscape, portraiture, etc.) should be started during the experiential mode; it is an absolute necessity during the visual mode.

Student self-consciousness and self-criticism needs to be taken very seriously by art teachers during the visual mode.

Undue emphasis on realism during the visual mode could be reduced by introducing less skill-ridden styles of artistic expression, such as surrealistic, abstract and non-objective approaches.

D. Special Needs Learners

Important points to keep in mind:

View special needs learners as people with unique abilities as well as unique challenges.

Gifted students are special needs learners, too.

Integrate special needs learners whenever possible within the general school population.

Be aware of the degree to which special needs learners are challenged; the range is considerable.

Employ instructional strategies which can be applied to a wide variety of special needs:

Pair special needs learners with a classmate

Design activities which accommodate a wide range of student ability

Provide instructional cues which involve several senses

Allow extra time for the completion of assignments

E. Western Styles of Artistic Expression
Schools of Art

Fantasy
Dadaism & Anti-Art
Psychic Automatism
Magic Realism

Classical
Medieval
Renaissance Baroque Neo-Classical Romantic New Realism

Impressionism Postimpressionism Cubism Expressionism Social Realism

Constructivism Abstract Expressionism Colour Field Painting Serialism Minimalism
Conceptual Art Pop Art

Approaches to Art Appreciation Elements, Principles, & Types of Composition
F. Approaches to Art Assessment
i) Assessing Process ii) Assessing Product

....How can the Overall and Specific expectations be assessed while keeping individual student needs, talents and abilities in mind?
How does a teacher maintain balance between the assessment of both process and product?

Web Sites

Visual Arts dictionary and web guide

The McMichael collection of Inuit art

Internet resources on art history

National Gallery of Canada

The Journal Of Canadian Art History

Ontario Arts Council

Art Gallery of Ontario

Association of Teaching Artists

National Gallery of Art - Kids Zone

Arts Education Consultants of Ontario (ARTSECO)

Ontario Art Education Association

National Art Education Journal - available through our library

Incredible Art Department web site:

Safety in the Art Classroom

Health and Safety Resources for Ontario Teachers

Timeline of Art History: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Topical Outline Characteristics and functions of art Designing sequences of art activities Observing and assessing forms of action and expression Motivation and strategies for intervention in art What is the role of visual art in developing a well-rounded citizen? How can learning in visual art facilitate learning across the curriculum?

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A whole-day event focusing on mixed media with drawing, printing, and collage.
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Toronto-Society Clubhouse

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PROVINCIAL AWARDS NIGHT

was held on NOVEMBER 8th!

The Ontario Art Education Association (OAEA) recognizes excellence in Visual and Media Arts education in this province. We maintain public awareness about the importance of exemplary art education. We honour visual art school and community educators who exemplify standards of quality in art education, in Ontario. OAEA honours these educators' achievements during our annual awards night in November.

Click the link to see the full video.

OAEA board member Miranda Blazey and president Michele Kleinschuck have been named National Award winners from CSEA! Join us in celebrating their success at the Awards Ceremony on October 15 at the Emergence 2022 in Ottawa. Or join virtually to see the live streamed event.

What an amazing conference!

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CTC Math is an online, subscription-based math program for kindergarten through high school created and taught by Australian math teacher Patrick Murray. It is intended to serve as your core math program, although it could also be used to supplement other math courses.

For each course, lessons are divided into a number of "streams" or broad areas of math then further divided into topics within each stream. Then each topic will have a number of lessons. For example, kindergarten level has four "streams", and the first one (Number, Patterns and Algebra) has eight topics, Number I, Number II, Patterns, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Fractions, and Money. There are a number of lessons for each of these topics. This amounts to a lot of content at each grade level.

At the topic level, there are optional diagnostic tests that might be used either as pre-tests or post-tests for all courses up through Basic Math and Pre-Algebra (a single course). As pre-tests, you can find out if your child already knows a topic and can skip to the next grade level in that particular stream. You can also use either test as a final exam when a student has completed the lessons within that topic. There are three forms of diagnostic tests: short, standard, or comprehensive. Both tests draw from the same bank of questions, but comprehensive tests present about twice as many questions as do the standard tests. Diagnostic tests will tell the parent or teacher what a student knows or needs to learn, but the program doesn't automatically prescribe a grade level or course based on the tests.

The Basic Math and Pre-Algebra course introduces a "topic test" at the end of some (but not all) topical sections. This is a test that is to be printed and completed offline. Answers are then entered onto an online answer form for scoring. While these appear frequently in this course, they appear sporadically in high school level courses. Calculus has none, and Algebra II and Trigonometry appear to each have only one, yet Pre-Calculus and Geometry have a number of them.

On the menu, directly under the diagnostic tests are the lessons for that topic. When there are no diagnostic tests at upper levels, the menu just lists the lessons. Simply click on the first lesson and start.

Each lesson begins with a brief tutorial that runs from four to nine minutes. Tutorials use colorful graphics and animations with Patrick Murray's voice-over explanation. The consistency of hearing just one voice makes this program feel more personal and predictable than some other programs where the style of presentation and the voice-overs frequently change. Murray's Australian accent is very understandable. The program uses U.S. currency in the U.S. Version, but I expect that the program for those in at least Great Britain and Australia uses those countries' currencies.

Lessons teach in small increments with plenty of practice on each topic. The program allows students to go back and repeat lessons or jump ahead to a different topic if that is helpful.

You can print out a one-page summary of each video tutorial for handy reference or review if you wish. Unfortunately, there is only one tutorial for each topic, so if a student doesn't grasp a concept as presented in that tutorial, they don't have another option. Parents will need to watch for this. If a student seems to be missing a particular concept, they might need to use something besides CTC Math to teach that particular concept. CTC has added weekly review sets of problems which should help you spot weak areas right away.

After the tutorial, students are given a series of interactive questions. Students type their answers into the computer or use the mouse to select an answer. The program immediately scores their work, and it also maintains student records. You can print a page showing the problems with their step-by-step solutions, but you cannot print worksheets of unsolved problems.

Sometimes lessons require students to type in words, although not for young learners. A speaker icon can be used to hear questions read aloud, which is especially helpful for non-readers or struggling readers. This makes it possible for even young children to work independently.

If students don't answer enough problems correctly, they can re-watch the tutorial if necessary and then tackle a different problem set. The program has a huge database and will present one or more additional sets of problems that are different from the original set. So students can practice a concept as much as they need. Weekly review sets help students maintain skills with previously-taught material.

CTC has added a Question Bank Wizard for grades 5, 6, 7 and 8. (The QBW should be ready for the lower grades before the end of 2019.) The QBW lets you create either online interactive sets of questions or printable worksheets that you can tailor to specific topics. You can select a level of difficulty for the questions, and you can set the QBW to produce a particular number of questions or to run for a specified length of time (for interactive online sets). If you are creating a printable worksheet, you can click a button to have the program add space for working out problems. The QBW allows you to add as much targeted practice or review as you want.

CTC Math doesn't waste a lot of time with pointless animations and "praise." For each topic area, the program shows a reward ribbon symbol that varies by level of accomplishment: bronze, silver, gold, and platinum. The program also provides certificates of accomplishment for each section that parents can print out if they wish. Parents can access detailed reports showing topics studied, time spent, and quiz and test scores. Reports and certificates can also be automatically emailed to the parent or teacher as well.

The scope and sequence in earlier versions of the program was a little different than most other programs, but CTC has adjusted topics so that they are now presented at levels similar to others. Keep in mind that you can always advance a child to a higher grade level or have them move through lessons more quickly. The Question Bank Wizard now provides an additional way to differentiate the level of difficulty to suit each student.

The early courses are labeled for kindergarten through sixth grade. These are followed by the Basic Math and Pre-Algebra course. Immediately following the Basic Math and Pre-Algebra course are Elementary Measurement and Elementary Geometry. The latter two courses cover geometry topics that are usually taught before high school level geometry, so students should complete the group of all three courses before tackling high school courses. There should be plenty of time to do so.

At high school level, you might want to have students complete the Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus courses in addition to the core courses if you want them to have more rigorous coverage. Note that CTC Math courses go all the way through Calculus.

Students at all levels need to be familiar with paper-and-pencil math. Older students will need to do some paper-and-pencil work to solve complex problems in CTC Math. However, younger students also need to be given opportunities for paper-and-pencil problem solving since CTC Math at younger levels rarely makes their use necessary. The Question Bank Wizard solves this problem if you use it to create printable worksheets. Those with children in grades one through four who are still waiting for the QBW to be available can use a supplemental workbook, handwritten problems, or computer-generated worksheets at little or no cost.

I concentrated on the courses for the early grades for most of this review, so those are the ones with which I am most familiar. I know that some users with older students complained that there wasn't enough material, so CTC Math has added an additional 194 lessons, the majority of them at high school level.

CTC Math offers a number of subscription plans: monthly, six-month, or twelve-month. They also offer membership for a single student or a family plan for two or more students. The family plan for twelve-months is clearly the best deal, and especially so if you have more than two children! Each student is given an individual login, and the program tracks their progress. The student has access to all grade levels for the subscription period. This is especially valuable since it is difficult to identify just one grade level that covers everything a particular child needs to learn, and your child might complete more than one grade level in a year.

In my opinion, CTC Math is an excellent option for math. It is easy to navigate, and it is efficient in both the tutorials and the presentation of problems to solve. The fact that students can review and practice as needed is a real plus. Students can watch tutorials or jump in and try to complete the problems without watching the tutorial if they think they already know the concept.

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These general interactive resources can be used to support students' work on a variety of tasks.

Games and Activities

These tasks for classroom use include a game or interactive content and are ideal for lessons with tablets, laptops, or in a computer room.

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These general interactive resources can be used in a variety of contexts in the primary classroom to support learners working on mathematics.

Interactive tasks and games

These primary activities and games all have interactive content, making them ideal for use on tablets, laptops or in a computer room.

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In the video above, Pardeep Singh Nagra, the Executive Director of the Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada talks about his background, the rich history of Sikhs in Canada, their contributions to contemporary art and culture today, and the importance of having it included in our curriculum.

These lessons were created by Ontario Visual and Media Arts Educators from Public, Catholic and Private Schools for Ontario Educators by the Ontario Art Education Association with the support of the Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Education. Each lesson is designed to support two grades. The series of equity focused lessons from Grades 1 through 12 support Visual/Media Arts expectations and include authentic integration of Social Studies, English, and Media Literacy curricula.

As you view the introductory video for each lesson and browse through the collection you will learn more about the richness of Canadian Sikh culture, and the many artistic contributions.

The Ontario Art Education Association is grateful to Pardeep Singh for his support throughout the duration of this project.

Beryl Cohen

Project Manager

OAEA

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Welcome to the Special Education Gateway, your passage to effective strategies and resources for teaching students with special needs in Ontario's elementary and secondary schools. This site has been developed by the Ontario Teachers' Federation (OTF), with funding from the Ontario Ministry of Education.

All students can learn with the use of specific strategies that meet each student's unique learning needs. Teaching strategies can be implemented for any student who needs them, regardless of formal identification. This site serves as a collection of resources for teachers to easily access and implement with their students.

The strategies and resources outlined here are suggestions only. Every student is unique. Teachers and school teams will use professional judgment to determine the strategies most appropriate to meet students' educational needs.

Since the internet is overflowing with information for teachers, we've undertaken some of the groundwork by providing web-based resources in each section. Please note that OTF does not endorse the websites listed nor their sponsoring organizations. OTF cannot accept liability for errors or omissions in any of the information provided, nor any changes to the website addresses.

Please use the Share a Strategy link to submit your favourite strategies and resources for teaching students with special needs. We welcome your feedback to make this a useful and useable resource for all educators. You can also submit your general comments about the site by contacting OTF directly. Our contact information is provided under our Contact Us page. Together we can make a difference!

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Mobile devices by nature of their design are for personal use. We store personal information on them, we carry them with us, we use them dozens of times a day. Some of these devices even recognize our faces, fingerprints and our voices. Mobile technology is bridging the gap between the inherent shortcomings of our brain and the tasks we ask of it every day. Long and short term memory is being supplemented, and in some cases replaced, with powerful tools available on our mobile technology. Now that is getting personal! For people with learning disabilities (LDs) and possible memory deficits, personalization is key. It allows the user to organize and personalize the tools they need as well as the environment that they operate in.

Here are some types of Assistive Technology which are available on standard mobile devices:

Intelligent Personal Assistant or Knowledge Navigator

Mobile assistants are becoming more powerful and are being adopted in various forms by all major mobile technology developers. Google is developing Google Now technology, ² Apple continues to expand Siri ¹ and Microsoft has created Cortana ³. Using personal data and GPS location data, mobile assistance can provide smart information and assistance on a whole range of topics, including: dictation, reading emails, texting, making a reminder, calling someone, restaurant reservations, solving math problems, getting the weather, looking up basic information, performing a web search, getting directions and finding alternate routes, real time and geo tagged reminders, package tracking, etc. Although these are powerful tools, there are much greater personal assistants being developed.

Reminder Software

We have all used various methods of recording reminders, from to-do lists on the fridge to writing on our hands. The mobile technology of today makes it much easier to record the things we need to remember to do. There are literally thousands of programs that can be used to store and retrieve to-do or reminder lists. These programs can be device-based or stored in the cloud. They can be simple, colour-coded and feature-rich, including prioritization/completion tracking and can include date and time reminder alarms. They can even remind you to do something when you arrive at a destination. Cloud- or web-based options can be handy for people with LDs as well, as reminders can be accessed from anywhere. Help your child make a habit of using an organizer by prompting them to enter important information while they are in the beginning stages of using this technology. It can change how they work and how efficient they can become!

Calendar Applications

Calendar applications can make a huge difference in the organization of anyone's life. We have all experienced the situation where you can't make a decision about a meeting until you check the fridge calendar at home. Having multiple calendars is not efficient, particularly for anyone who experiences difficulties with organizing and prioritizing tasks. With mobile calendars, cloud-based options, and calendar subscriptions, it is possible for someone with LDs to keep all of their appointments and activities accessible all of the time. Consider having a family set of calendars that are shared so you can help your entire family stay organized. Google, Microsoft and Apple all provide free web-based calendar options for mobile devices, and they can usually talk to each other. iCal is a universal calendar system that allows you to subscribe to calendars that are available online. Imagine creating an online calendar for all of your family members that all of you could simply subscribe to and then all future changes and updates would be automatically entered into your mobile devices! That would make tracking family activities a much simpler task.

Dual Cameras

Cameras serve many purposes on mobile devices. They can assist someone with LDs in many ways. First, visual communication through applications such as FaceTime or Skype can simplify communication for everyone. Second, video cameras and still cameras can provide individuals with alternate forms of expression. Instead of a written assignment, talk to your child's teacher about the possibility of filming and editing a rant using their mobile device. Third, a camera can be used as a simple tool to capture information that might often be written down, making it easy for an individual to capture and save important information quickly. Finally, the camera could be used as a scanner to capture text and convert it to speech, allowing an individual access to mobile text-to-speech capabilities.

Dictionary, Thesaurus, Notes and Bookmarks

Built into the operating system of most Smartphones are powerful dictionary and thesaurus tools that are only a click away from any word on the screen. It is also possible to easily make notes, bookmarks and highlight text within eBook readers for reference later. These tools make comprehension and study of digital print resources easier than ever, particularly for students with LDs.

Phonetic Word Prediction

Phonetic spelling can be enabled in the accessibility settings of many devices allowing assistive word prediction accuracy to be improved for users with spelling difficulties. Speech is now available for word predication so that the correct word can be selected by sight and by sound.

Speech-to-Text

Speech-to-text technology has evolved over the past two decades into a powerful tool for all technology users, but particularly for people with LDs who are struggling in translating their thoughts into words and sentences. It initially was available as software for desktop computers and is now very functional on mobile devices. It is increasingly being integrated into operating systems, applications and web browsers and the accuracy is very high. It is important to remember that speech-to-text works best when the user speaks in full sentences, with fluency and with good volume.

Speak Notifications

Periodically, error messages and warnings will appear on the screen of mobile devices. These can sometimes be challenging for struggling readers. Clicking "OK" is not always the best option. With notification speech enabled, these messages are read aloud for the user so they are capable of making the correct choice.

Text-to-Speech - with Highlighted Speak Selection

A text-to-speech (TTS) system, originally referred to as speech synthesis, converts normal language text into speech, and has been available for decades on personal home computers. Now it is available with multiple voices, dialects and languages on your mobile device. Text-to-speech on mobile devices can be customized for male or female voices, speed and language, quite easily in the settings of the device. Most operating systems provide a built-in voice and many applications provide additional voice options.

A recently added feature to mobile devices is that of highlighted text during text-to-speech reading. This feature allows readers to follow along while the article or text is being read aloud. Speed settings can be customized and the colour of highlighting in some cases can be selected. This feature has previously only been available on desktop and laptop computers with expensive software. Now it is increasingly being included in the operating systems of mobile devices.

Font Size and Font Type - Dyslexie Font - A Weighted Font for Readers with Reading Disabilities

Fonts, size and spacing all play a role in the ease with which a person can read. Unfortunately, almost all books are published in the same font size, type and spacing. These features are not customizable in fixed print, but on a mobile device all that changes. Here is a clip of a font that is available in some apps for readers with reading disabilities. It is called Dyslexie and it is weighted font that has been developed so that each letter is different from every other letter.

(Image source: http://creativebits.org/print/font_people_dyslexia_dyslexie)

Dyslexie Font from Dyslexie Font on Vimeo.

Guided Access

An accessibility option available to help teachers and parents working with children with LDs is Guided Access. When enabled, it allows parents and teachers to have students focus on one app at a time. If attention is an issue, this can help the learner engage more fully with a specific app to improve their learning.

What is coming next to your mobile device?

There are many reasons to learn to use the tools and apps on your mobile device. They can provide tremendous supports for learners in so many ways. In the future, there will be many new mobile technology developments, ⁵ possibly including:

Tablets with flexible and re-sizable screens

Glasses that become our phones

Contact lens screens with built-in processors

Faster networks

Smaller devices - Watches

Wearable technologies

Powerful Digital Assistants

Battery and Wireless charging technology improvements

Biologically embedded technology

Health and Nutrition monitoring

Useful Apps that can expand the functionality of your mobile device.⁶

The table below is a collection of apps for students, teachers and parents. They can assist and support learning in a variety of domains and subjects. Click on each link to be directed to the website or the Apple App Store. Full descriptions, cost, reviews and vetting information are available. Although this list is specific to Apple devices, many of these applications are available for Android devices, less so for Microsoft.

References:
Michael Kerr has been an educator for the past 22 years with the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board and during this time he has worked with students with learning disabilities in both a regular classroom environment and as a resource teacher. He has always incorporated technology in his teaching and has embraced the use of assistive technology since its modern inception. From 2007 to 2012, he was a teacher and Resource Services Consultant at the Ministry of Education, Provincial Demonstration Schools, Sagonaska in Belleville where he worked closely with students with severe learning disabilities in reading. During this time, he successfully established a mobile assistive technology program using iPods at the school. Michael was also responsible for delivering numerous workshops to students, parents, teachers, administrators, and school board consultants. He currently teaches a learning and life skills program with a focus on technology skills in Cobourg, Ontario.

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#1. The Man That Refused To Give The Nazi Salute, 1936

#2. Nikola Tesla In His Laboratory, Sitting Behind His "Magnifying Transmitter"

#3. The Graves Of A Catholic Woman And Her Protestant Husband Seperated By A Wall, Holland, 1888.

#4. Austrian Boy's Moment Of Pure Happiness After Receiving New Shoes During WWII

#5. Race Organizers Attempt To Stop Kathrine Switzer From Competing In The Boston Marathon. She Became The First Woman To Finish The Race, 1967

#6. The Unbroken Seal On Tutankhamun's Tomb, 1922 (3,245 Years Untouched)

#7. Painting The Eiffel Tower, 1932

#8. Unknown Soldier In Vietnam, 1965

#9. First Morning After Sweden Changed From Driving On The Left Side To Driving On The Right, 1967

#10. Animals Being Used As Part Of Medical Therapy, 1956

#11. The Kiss Of Life - A Utility Worker Giving Mouth-to-mouth To Co-worker After He Contacted A High Voltage Wire, 1967

#12. Annette Kellerman Promotes Women's Right To Wear A Fitted One-piece Bathing Suit, 1907. She Was Arrested For Indecency.
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#13. Grotto In An Iceberg, Photographed During The British Antarctic Expedition, 5 Jan 1911.

#14. 106-year-old Armenian Woman Guards Home, 1990

#15. Albert Einstein, Summer 1939 Nassau Point, Long Island, Ny

#16. Painter Of The Brooklyn Bridge,1914

#17. The Last Known Photo Of The Titanic Above Water, 1912

#18. Disneyland Employee Cafeteria In 1961

#19. Massive Crowds Gather For The First Woodstock, 1969
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#20. The Real Winnie The Pooh And Christopher Robin, 1927

#21. Women Delivering Ice, 1918

#22. Hannah Stilley, Born 1746, Photographed In 1840. Probably The Earliest Born Individual Captured On Film

#23. The Beatles Play For 18 People In The Aldershot Club, December 1961. They Were To Become Superstars In One And A Half Year.

#24. The First Ever Underground Train Journey, Edgware Road Station, London, 1862

#25. Customers At A London Music Store, 1955
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#26. Woman With A Gas-resistant Pram, England, 1938

#27. Elvis In The Army, 1958

#28. Baby Cages Used To Ensure That Children Get Enough Sunlight And Fresh Air When Living In An Apartment Building, 1937

#29. Measuring Bathing Suits, If They Were Too Short, Women Would Be Fined, 1920's

#30 Salvador Dali Kisses The Hand Of Raquel Welch After Finishing His Famous Portrait Of Her, 1965

#31. Little Girl With Her Doll Sitting In The Ruins Of Her Bombed Home, London, 1940

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#32. Georges Blind, A Member Of The French Resistance, Smiling At A German Firing Squad, 1944

#33. "wait For Me Daddy," By Claude P. Dettloff In New Westminster, Canada, October 1, 1940

#34. Sailor Kissing Nurse, Times Square, August 14, 1945

#35. Audrey Hepburn Shopping With Her Pet Deer "ip" In Beverly Hills, Ca, 1958

#36. Three Men Run In The Marathon At The First Modern Olympic Games, 1896

#37. Newspaper Boy Ned Parfett Sells Copies Of The Evening Paper Bearing News Of Titanic's Sinking The Night Before, April 16, 1912

#38. Coca-Cola Comes To France, 1950

#39. Mother Hides Her Face In Shame After Putting Her Children Up For Sale, Chicago, 1948

#40. Norway Receive Their First Ever Shipment Of Bananas,1905

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