Site for free graphics. Option to do a free CC search or open it up to commercial search with a little cost.
Pattern Blocks: Exploring Fractions with Shapes
Pattern blocks are great tools for developing conceptual understanding. I hope to continue to see them used in classrooms, but the virtual kind can allow students to share their thinking with other students virtually. I like using screen capture, cut/paste, upload to a wiki, comment on characteristics/size/description of '1'/and sharing with students so that their thikning can be revisited from multiple venues (home, classroom, internet-broader audience).
Guidelines for Educators Using Social Networking Sites - Home - Doug Johnson's Blue Skunk Blog
Important to always think about how to create a safe learning environment. This post is a great analysis of several inputs. Worth reading and a great resource.
Math Publications - Middle School Portal
The Middle School Portal 2: Math and Science Pathways project (MSP2) is a component of the National Science Digital Library (NSDL) that supports middle school educators and youth by offering contextualized, high-quality resources and promotes interactivity, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing among its users.
Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.
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