Techgab1415
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Taxes are Due One Week from Today!
According to this site, April 15 "is the day where tax returns are due to the federal and state governments from U.S. citizens, resident aliens, etc. It has been Tax Day since 1955. The tax system in the U.S. can be quite complex so Pulse2 decided to compile a list of infographics that shows some interesting facts about it. There is also one infographic in here from The Onion about celebrity tax deductions.
Link: http://pulse2.com/2010/04/14/15-infographics-about-taxes/
Link: http://pulse2.com/2010/04/14/15-infographics-about-taxes/
More Tax Resources/Lessons
Taxes: Why?
- This fact sheet explains the reasons for taxes and gives more information on the basic services and protections provided by the government.
Link: www.treasury.gov/resource-center/faqs/Taxes/Pages/economics.aspx
IRS Key Tax Issues Interactive
- This interactive set of activities from the Internal Revenue Service gives students an overview of some of the key tax issues that have been addressed by U.S. government over time.
- Link: www.irs.gov/app/understandingTaxes/student/whys_thm02_les01.jsp
Lessons, Interactives and Simulations
Access lots of great educational content on taxes at the Understanding Taxes Program. Included are detailed lesson plans, interactive activities and simulations!
Link: http://apps.irs.gov/app/understandingTaxes/index.jsp
Link: http://apps.irs.gov/app/understandingTaxes/index.jsp
Brain Games for Kids
Winky Think Logic Puzzles
Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/winky-think-logic-puzzles/id923072172?mt=8
Brain Jump
Brain Jump uses kid-friendly stories and games to teach children the powerful idea that our brains can grow and get stronger if we take on challenges. The app was designed by teachers and neuroscientists to give children confidence and improved concentration when learning new things.
Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/brain-jump-pro-brain-training/id703097320?mt=8
Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/brain-jump-pro-brain-training/id703097320?mt=8
Ned the Neutron
The Adventures of Ned the Neuron introduces kids to the exciting science of the brain, with fun characters, story and activities. Join Ned the Neuron on his first day working in the brain and learn about what the brain does, what it is made of, and how we sense touch on our skin.
Link: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id562657316
Link: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id562657316
Interactive History
This innovative website is a free, cross-disciplinary classroom resource featuring interactive timelines, archival videos and downloadable historic front pages through our lenses of historical connections, media literacy and civics. Comprehensive yet flexible lesson plans are designed for middle, high school and college teachers and students.
Link: http://www.newseumdigitalclassroom.org/digital-classroom/video/default.aspx
Link: http://www.newseumdigitalclassroom.org/digital-classroom/video/default.aspx
Three Free Apps for Elementary
Hideout
Hideout teaches kids how to read through a series of fun activities that emphasize letter-sound association and word repetition. These activities make use of blending and reading short vowel words within meaningful contexts. Interactive activities highlight a core of words that share a phonic pattern. Engaging activities, set within relevant situations, provide meaning and purpose for reading and creating words."
Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hideout-early-reading/id625966929?mt=8
Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hideout-early-reading/id625966929?mt=8
It was a Cold Dark Night
"Develop your children’s reading and writing skills with It Was a Cold, Dark Night interactive book and Story Creator, from the primary literacy specialists at Collins Education. Also available: The Steam Train and Around the World.The perfect way to develop essential literacy skills and transfer good reading to great writing. This book has been carefully levelled for children aged 5+."
Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/collins-big-cat-it-was-cold/id485308966?mt=8
The Three Little Pigs
It is time for the little pigs to leave their mother and make their own homes. They each build a new house, one from straw, one from wood and the other one from bricks. But they better watch out – there is a nasty wolf about! The story is 16 pages long and just perfect for a bed-time read."
Simple, clean and introduce a good message: morality about doing things well and not being lazy.
Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/three-little-pigs-zubadoo/id440719551?mt=8
Math Games (PreK-8)
provides 1200 different ways to practice math, ranging from Pre-K all the way to the 8th grade. Parents and Teachers get instant feedback on their students progress and can decide which method is best used to reach their students - interactive questions or fun games powered by the very same content. Whatever works best to keep students engaged and focused on practicing math
Link: https://www.mathgames.com/
Link: https://www.mathgames.com/