Internet Resources

The internet has allowed for the classroom to have an infinite amount of resources. It has become such a valuable tool for teachers as well as students. There are resources for teachers such as lesson plans and activities. In addition there are many tools for kids to use as well songs, games, and safe search engines. Because of this availability to unlimited knowledge, the computer has become an essential tool in the classroom.

In my classroom, I plan to use these tools so that my students will become more familiar with what the internet has to offer. Students can communicate with one another by using blogs like this, Google docs, email, etc. They also have the opportunity to use the internet to search on kid-friendly sites. These sites offer valuable information that are put in simpler format than other sites on the internet. Some valuable search engines include "Kids Click!", "SuperKids", and "Yahooligans". They all start on one page where students can click on links depending on the topic for which they are researching.

For my "seasons" unit, I found many internet resources would be helpful in the classroom. These websites are great for teachers as well as students. As I continue working on my unit plan, I am sure I will find more resources that will be useful.