Additional Resources
1. Howard Zinn: Zinn Education Project
Howard Zinn was one of my favorite historians because he exposed parts of American History that were not the "sugar coated," "feel good" ones. Through doing this and using it in my classroom, students learn about social justice, the power of dissent, and that they should study history so we can learn from our mistakes. I also believe his history teaches empathy and a focus on humanity, which I feel are vital in today's education.
2. Teaching Tolerance
Teaching Tolerance is an excellent resource for educators to get lesson plans, unit plans, and offers thought-provoking articles. Their materials engage students to look at material in a different way and evaluate every situation through new eyes.
3. Pinterest
Although I have not used Pinterest in my classroom, I have found several great ideas on Pinterest that can be implemented in the classroom. There are endless resources, articles, and ideas that can helpful to any teacher- new or veteran, english or math.
4. Heifer International
Heifer International is a non-profit whose mission is to "work with communities to end world hunger and poverty and care for the Earth." They have a series of activities and lessons that can be used in schools that have a global focus.
5. The New York Times Learning Network
The New York Times Learning Network is an online resource for educators that have subscriptions to The New York Times. They have great lesson plans, age-appropriate articles, and students can also log on and blog.
6. Storyboard That
Storyboard That is an online story-board creator that also has lesson plans. There is a free 14-day trial, and then unfortunately a subscription cost.
Howard Zinn was one of my favorite historians because he exposed parts of American History that were not the "sugar coated," "feel good" ones. Through doing this and using it in my classroom, students learn about social justice, the power of dissent, and that they should study history so we can learn from our mistakes. I also believe his history teaches empathy and a focus on humanity, which I feel are vital in today's education.
2. Teaching Tolerance
Teaching Tolerance is an excellent resource for educators to get lesson plans, unit plans, and offers thought-provoking articles. Their materials engage students to look at material in a different way and evaluate every situation through new eyes.
3. Pinterest
Although I have not used Pinterest in my classroom, I have found several great ideas on Pinterest that can be implemented in the classroom. There are endless resources, articles, and ideas that can helpful to any teacher- new or veteran, english or math.
4. Heifer International
Heifer International is a non-profit whose mission is to "work with communities to end world hunger and poverty and care for the Earth." They have a series of activities and lessons that can be used in schools that have a global focus.
5. The New York Times Learning Network
The New York Times Learning Network is an online resource for educators that have subscriptions to The New York Times. They have great lesson plans, age-appropriate articles, and students can also log on and blog.
6. Storyboard That
Storyboard That is an online story-board creator that also has lesson plans. There is a free 14-day trial, and then unfortunately a subscription cost.