Planning+(got+a+long+term?)

Combined Curriculum Document
http://www.education.ky.gov/kde/instructional+resources/curriculum+documents+and+resources/teaching+tools/combined+curriculum+documents

JCPS Core Content Guides
http://apps.jefferson.k12.ky.us/CoreContent/default.aspx

[|http://www.prezi.com] This is a presentation tool that uses a "canvas" instead of basic slides. Works best when used in Microsoft Internet Explorer. media type="custom" key="8649346"
 * __Prezi Presentations__**

__**Audio and Podcasting**__ [] Record sounds and voice for use in Podcasting. Audacity gives you the flexibility to save files as MP3 and WAV. To create Podcasts, you will need the LAME MP3 encoder program found here []

Make online posters [|How to create a glog.ppt]
 * [|Glogster]**

Create an interactive timeline [|www.dipity.com] [|www.timetoast.com]


 * PhotoStory**

[|www.schoolrack.com] Facebook for kids

[] A kid friendly site that let's you create cartoons.

[] This site let's you create movies using text to make dialogue.

[] Create a wall in which students can post comments or answers to a question. A cyber version of chart paper and Post-its!

[] Wordle is a program that let's you create word clouds that give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently than others. Great for showing the importance of certain words in documents.

[] A free downloadable program that helps you create simple slide shows.

[] Searchable website that allows teachers to find and use lesson plans based on a specific theme.

[|www.teachertube.com] Contains short Youtube like clips with an education focus.

[|www.blabberize.com] Create talking pictures in an easy to use program. You can even make an entire slide show of talking images!

@http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/ This site will allow you to make comic strips. You can have the characters to explain a concept or role play a topic. It is pretty kid friendly. You will have to print or email the link you will not be able to save your work. You will get a link to go back to view your work.

[|www.goanimate.com] This site allows you to create your own cartoon.

[|www.animoto.com] Create cartoons with this site.

[|www.thinkfinity.org]

[|www.kyvl.org]

__Socail Studies__

**The Five Big Ideas of Social Studies**
Social Studies standards are organized around five "Big Ideas" that are important to the discipline of social studies. These big ideas are conceptual organizers that remain the same for each grade level.

Government and Civics Cultures and Societies Economics Geography Historical Perspective

Possible Programs
http://www.teachtci.com/ -Social Studies Alive! http://www.choices.edu/ -Choices http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/harcourt_brace_social_studies.html -Harcourt Brace Text

**Role Play/Simulations/Lesson Plans**

 * Visual Discovery
 * [] Searchable website that allows teachers to find and use lesson plans based on a specific theme.
 * [|Benefits of Using Literature in the Social Studies Classroom.docx]
 * Reader's Theater
 * Sample Reader's Theater (Harriet Tubman)
 * Sample Reader's Theater (The First Thanksgiving)
 * [|The Power of Reader's Theater]
 * [|How to use Read-Aloud Plays.doc]
 * [] A kid friendly site that let's you create cartoons.
 * [|www.blabberize.com] Create talking pictures in an easy to use program. You can even make an entire slide show of talking images!
 * [|www.goanimate.com] This site allows you to create your own cartoon.
 * [|www.animoto.com] Create cartoons with this site.

Just for Fun! [|www.havefunwithhistory.com] A resource for students, educators and all lovers of American History

[] Games and activities for kids on a variety of topics

[] Schoolhouse Rock videos on youtube