Library Tech Tips and Standards
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Great Science Apps for your iPad
ELA Standard of the Week - Grade 11
CCRS
37.) Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. [L.11-12.3]
AASL 21st Century Learner Standards
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning.
1.4.4 Seek appropriate help when needed
Resources
- Use the OPAC to guide students to different resources!
- eReader Resources (Print and Save!)
http://www.ipl.org/div/ereader/#0.1_rss
- Free eBooks
- Making inferences worksheet generator
- LibriVox (Listen to free public domain audios)
Math Standard of the Week - Algebra II with Trig
CCRS
14.) Derive the formula for the sum of a finite geometric series (when the common ratio is not 1), and use the formula to solve problems.* [A-SSE4]
CCSS Math Resources
http://ccssmath.org/?page_id=2101
Formula for a finite geometric series video
Parent Connections
ELA Parent Roadmaps by The Council of Great City Schools
Homework Alabama
http://webmini.apls.state.al.us/apls_web/apls/apls/homework/
Intellidrops (Available in the iTunes store)
Intellidrops increases parental involvement by drawing them in to the educational process in a fun and engaging way
Free online leveled reading resources
Why is text complexity important? Listen to this one minute video!
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