Curriculum
Curriculum Resources: Online Resources

Integration Ideas

http://itech.fcps.net/standards/kindergarten/kinder.htm

http://www97.intel.com/discover/WebTools/VisualRanking/VR_Landing/default.aspx

Visual Ranking is a collection of resources for ranking and comparing lists in the classroom. It is an interactive, online workspace to help teachers and students discuss and collaborate as they evaluate lists.

The tool and related resources are available for free, from any computer that is connected to the Internet. Students may work on their lists at home or at school, and can even compare their ideas with students located in distant classrooms.

The process of ranking lists may appear simple, but it involves a number of higher-order skills including analysis, evaluation, and decision-making. The Visual Ranking tool helps students set priorities, debate differences, make correlations, reach consensus, and organize ideas

Units and ideas for integration 

http://www.wsanford.com/~jgoodwin/technology/turkeys.html 

http://www.wsanford.com/~jgoodwin/technology/techlab_9798.html

• Do background research, perhaps using Hotlists or scavenger hunts using key words from the unit.
• Rank order different planets/bodies on various criteria
• Make a timeline of events leading up to the period in which Anne Frank lived in the hidden rooms.
• Use graphic organizers to compare and contrast the original colonies.
• Brainstorm the key words needed to organize research on biotech foods.
• Read a book or article dealing with the topic.  Report any misconceptions the story has about the planet/body they are studying

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