Ontario Grade 8 Science Lesson: Understanding Life Systems (Cells)

The following assignment contains a lesson that corresponds with grade 8 science expectations in the strand Understanding Life Systems: Cells. Emphasis is placed on specific expectation 3.2 Understanding Life Systems (Grade 8), though 2.6 and 1.2 are also involved.

Zunal - Webquest Resource

Look up many different web quests that already exist, sorted by subject.

Coggle - Mind Mapping Tool

Coggle is a free and easy to use mind mapping tool for more advanced users and topics.

Blabberize - Any subject Tool

Blabberize takes your photo, and makes it talk!

Screenr - Tutorial tool

Record your screen for up to 5 minutes - allowing you to record every move you make!

Behavioural tool - Classroom Management

Use class dojo to build positive behavior within your class.

Emaze - Slideshow Generator

Create a slideshow quickly and easily with little to no hassle.

Newspaper generator - Research tool

Create a title for your paper, search the web for resources and articles, and add them into a newspaper tailored specifically for you!

Easel.ly - Info-graphics for any subject

Easy to use infographics for any subject. Create and share your visual ideas online, or in print.

Photo Peach - Any Subject Slideshow Tool

Tell better stories online using photos.

Wordle - Any Subject Word Clouds

Wordle is, "a toy for generating “word clouds” from text that you provide".

Any Subject Resource - Flocabulary

Create musical raps on almost any subject!

Drama Resource - Council of Ontario Drama and Dance Educators

Are you looking for some Drama lesson plans or resources for your classroom? Take a look at the Council of Ontario Drama and Dance Educators website!

TanZen Free - Tangram puzzles App

TanZen is an application that allows students to solve tangram puzzles digitally. This may be good for students who have difficulty places pieces in specific places, as it allows them to complete the same task, with some technological aid.

Slice it! - Geometry App

Slice it is a fun application that asks users to take shapes and "slice them" into equal parts.

Kathy Schrock's Guide to Everything

Take a look at Kathy Schrock's Guide to Everything. She has a tonne of amazing information, including apps, online tools, iPads for teaching etc.

My Philosophy of Tech‐enhanced Teaching

My TPACK (Technological, pedagogical and content knowledge) has been improved immensely over the course of this year.

Language Learning Tool - Scribblenauts

Another interesting tool that would have invaluable interest to language teachers that I was made aware of today is a tool called Scribblenauts. Scribblenauts is a video game that helps students practice their spelling while they are playing.

Flipped Classroom Tool - ShowMe

I was introduced to an awesome application that you can use on your iPad today called ShowMe. Show me states, "Turn your iPad into your personal interactive whiteboard!

Classroom Organization - Pillowcase chair pockets!

Today I came across an idea that I think is a great way to help keep your classroom clean and organized - Pillowcase chair pockets!

Intermediate Music Lesson Plan - Harmony & Texture

I created and used this lesson plan this morning, and was very happy with the way it went.