MATH,+SCIENCE,+S.S.,+TECHNOLOGY

=** MATHEMATICS **=

//**Standards, Benchmark and Criterion Tests**//
 * WHAT TO TEACH **


 * NAD Math Standards! ** Here is what we have been waiting for! The North American Division has just released (2012) these standards which contain the BIG IDEA, ESSENTIAL QUESTION, and STANDARDS. Great for single and multi-grade! [[file:flconfcurriculum/4.a. 12NAD002 Elementary Math Folders_14.pdf|4.a. 12NAD002 Elementary Math Folders_14.pdf]]

// ** The Common Core Standards ** // [] Approved by 38 states. A webinar was conducted on Nov. 1, 2011 explaining the new NAD math standards developed from common core. Watch the archived webinar at the North American Division website: [|www.nadeducation.org].

//** Georgia-Cumberland competency tests **//. [|Minimum Math Standards for K - 8 grades]

//** Southern Union Standards **//
 * K-8 Standards **[]

Online version for Apple Computer Only: [] Test kit (Books/Test Manuals) []
 * // Monitoring Basic Skills Progress //**
 * Test students' ability in computation, concepts and application. Progress monitor throughout the year. **

[|www.ixl.com/math/standards] [] [|www.khanacademy.com]
 * Online Tracking **

//Singapore Math// [|www.singaporemath.com] []
 * HOW TO TEACH MATH: PROGRAMS **

//Hands On Equations// [|www.borenson.com] //Connected Math// [] Provides teachers with classroom activities that involve students in the discovery process.

Carnegie Learning [|www.carnegielearning.com]

MathUSee [|www.MathUSee.com] Teaches lower grades students to associate colors and shapes with number combinations and mathematical processes.

**Online Resources**


 * []:** Right now it is in beta testing so it is **free** for everyone to sign up. Math games let the kids in your class play against each other. Reports itemize what is missed, and calculate percentage. Teachers can create a lesson for each student.

MathMovesU FREE! [|www.MathMovesU.com] Shows the uses of everyday math. Includes games and scholarships.
=== MathVids FREE! [|http://www.coedu.usf.edu/main/departments/sped/mathvids/videos/videos.html**lesson**] plans, strategies, video demos===
 * Dept of Ed Videos FREE! **[] **Effective ways to design instruction**

**Animated Math Dictionary FREE! [] Math definitions, text to speech, visualizations **

 * WebMath -- [|www.webmath.com] Walks students through math problems, step by step, general math through calculus**
 * GoMath-- [|http://www.gomath.com] Helps students solve math problems. Includes algebra and geometry calculators**
 * Algebra Word Problem Solver -- [|http://www.cyberdinc.com] Software that can solve word problems**
 * Conversion Tools - [|http://convertit.com] Basic collection of conversion tools**
 * Carnegie Math - [|www.carnegielearning.com] Complete math program for grades 6-8; tracks progress in Common Core Standards**

** GREAT ARTICLES **: "I Hate Math! Why students Struggle." @http://www.kidsenabled.org/articles/index.php/201001/i-hate-math-why-students-struggle/ "A Better Way to Teach Math" []

SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES
Here are two great websites that offer FREE inquiry-based, authentic, experiences in science that connect students with others around the world. [|www.we-explore.com] is a unique Adventure Learning environment that allows learners to become explorers pursuing answers to their own questions, and then share their findings with the world. [|www.EcoMuve.com] was developed by Harvard University. There are two ecology simulations--one on The Pond and the other on The Forest.

= Ben Roy's Science Zone = [|http://gosciencezone.com] This Adventist guy does a great job demonstrating how to make your science program sizzle and pop! You can even use h program as a fund-raiser!



[] This site will give you plenty of ideas for hands-on fun and learning!
 * Science Experiments **

[|www.edheads.org] Great site that offers educational games and activities designed to meet state and national standards. Free lesson plans. Interactive activities for the kids, such as "virtual knee surgery," "the odd machine," etc.

Looking for a relevant experience to get your students involved in science, math, and technology? Why not join the Adventist Lego League? Each year, Southern Adventist University sponors a robotics tournament in the spring for Adventist elementary students. The first step is to register with FIRST Lego League (FLL). The Adventist Lego League (ARL) uses FLL Challenge equipment and rules. Your one-time startup fee will come to approximately $500 for the robot kit and field base. You will have an annual cost of $265 for your FLL kit and FIRST registration fee. To find out more, go to: [|http://www.computing.southern.edu] (Click on Resources, then click on Southern Challenge) [|www.firstlegoleague.org] [|www.usfirst.org] []
 * Robotics **

All students in grade four are required to spend one semester of the Social Studies curriculum studying about Florida.The [|A Beka] student book//, "My State Notebook"// is a great resource for students to use to compile state projects (about Florida or ANY state), developing skills in organization, gathering information, reading maps, creative arts, timelines, map distance, etc
 * State History and Geography **

TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
The North American Division has purchased a number of technology tools for schools that are great resources for teachers and students. There are also a number of vendors that offer discounted technology resources for SDA schools. This chart will give you all the details.

Pegi Flynt, Director of Online Learning at Southern Adventist University, has put together a great list of educational apps that she recommends. You will find it here: []

Do you have computer equipment that needs repair and is out of warranty? Do you need projector bulbs, laptop batteries or adaptors? Check out Blue Raven Technology, Inc for these solutions and MORE! Blue Raven Technology has been supporting the technology needs for educational institutions for more than 25 years.
 * Blue Raven Technology **

Visit [] to learn more!

Corporate discounts have been negotiated for six outstanding technology-based resources. Take some time to investigate the flyer describing the wealth of resources available to you at discounted prices when ordering through the NAD. For more information on each resource, see the TDEC webinars – either upcoming or recorded: BrainPOP – May 17 – Register now at  [] Discovery Education –March 17, 2011 – Watch at [|www.nadeducation.org/educator_toolbox/81/11] Reading A-Z – April 26 – Register now at  [] Spelling City – February 16 – Watch session at:[|www.nadeducation.org/educator_toolbox/81/11] Typing Pals – March 29 – Register now at [] Webspiration – May 17 – Register now at  []
 * Rainbow of Resources **

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The NAD recently obtained a membership with OETC for our educational institutions to utilize. Contact your TDEC representative for information on how you can get excellent pricing for software and hardware ([]). Visit www.oetc.org to explore the possibilities.
 * OETC **

Looking to buy on a personal venue? Check out [] to see what is available to both K-12 and Higher Ed students, parents, and staff members.
 * Tech Head **