Planning & Instructional Resources
Quick Links
Curriculum & Standards
NC Standard Course of Study
https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/classroom-resources/academic-standards/standard-course-study
This web page serves as a curriculum terminal from which you can travel to specific goals and objectives based on discipline and grade level
NC Wise Owl
http://www.ncwiseowl.org/
Range of online resources for teachers, students, and parents
Instructional Strategies
6 Structures and Supports for the Inquiry-Based Classroom
https://www.discoveryeducation.com/details/6-structures-supports-inquiry-based-classroom/
7 Ways To Integrate Technology For Successful Project-Based Learning
https://elearningindustry.com/7-ways-integrate-technology-successful-project-based-learning
25 Critical Thinking Strategies for the Modern Learner
https://www.teachthought.com/learning/25-critical-thinking-strategies-for-the-modern-learner/
50 Incredibly Useful Links For Learning & Teaching The English Language
https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/teaching-the-english-language/
Collaborative Learning
https://teaching.cornell.edu/teaching-resources/engaging-students/collaborative-learning
Concept to Classroom
https://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/month7/
Self-paced workshops on a variety of instructional strategies
Five Great 'Teacher Tips' Sites on the Web
https://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr156.shtml
Graphic Organizers
https://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/
Graphic Organizer Templates
https://www.edrawsoft.com/share-graphic-organizer.php
Literature-Based Instruction
https://www.lessonsense.com/tips/literature-based-instruction/
The Power of Questioning
https://www.exploratorium.edu/ifi/resources/classroom/connect/cheong.html
Scaffolding in Education
https://www.educationcorner.com/scaffolding-education-guide.html
The Use of Scaffolds for Teaching Higher-Level Cognitive Strategies
https://www.ascd.org/ASCD/pdf/journals/ed_lead/el_199204_rosenshine.pdf
Lesson Planning
10 Steps to Better Lesson Plans
https://www.accap.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/04.05-10-Steps-to-Better-Lesson-Plans.pdf
Annenberg Learner Multimedia Resources
https://www.learner.org/classroom-resources/
Plans & resources for all grade levels and subjects.
Improving Your Test Questions
https://citl.illinois.edu/citl-101/measurement-evaluation/exam-scoring/improving-your-test-questions#true
LessonPlanz
https://lessonplanz.com/
PBS Learning Media
https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/
Free standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more for teachers.
Six Common Mistakes in Writing Lesson Plans
https://www.adprima.com/mistakes.htm
Teachers.Net
https://teachers.net/lessons/
Lesson plans for all grade levels and subject areas
Top Websites for Teachers to Find Lesson Plans
https://www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/top-websites-for-teachers-to-find-lesson-plans