High School Websites
Quicklinks
- Teacher Support Networks
- Transitioning from Middle to High
- Art
- Geography
- History
- Math
- Reading/Literature/Writing
- Science
- Social Studies
- Technology
- Writing
Teacher Support Networks
High School Teacher's At Random House
http://www.randomhouse.com/highschool/exam
(Examination copies of books for $3.00)
High School Teaching Resources
http://www.academicinfo.net/edteachhs.html
NSTA (National Science Teacher's Association) High School Classroom
http://www.nsta.org/highschool
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Transitioning from Middle to High
Helping Middle School Students Make the Transition into High School
http://www.kidsource.com/education/middlehigh.html
An article that discusses transition concerns and activities/methods that help students to transition comfortably
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Art
Art North Carolina
http://artnc.org
This educational resource is designed for educators and students interested in learning form works of art. Special section called "Themes and Lessons" provides lesson plans and examples of how to integrate art into general class instruction.
ArtsEdge
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/educators.aspx
The Kennedy Center's Teaching Materials focus on the national art education standards and provide K-12 teachers with curriculum units, lesson plans, activities and other ideas for integrating the arts into classroom teaching.
Geography
The Geography Store
http://www.geographystore.com
This site has a comprehensive selection of classroom maps, globes, and geo-games.
My Wonderful World for Educators
http://test.mywonderfulworld.org/educators_welcome.html
A comprehensive action kit for educators to get started including a Global IQ test.
World Geography Games
http://world-geography-games.com/index.html
Brain-engaging geography games to test your knowledge about continents, countries, states, capitals, flags, oceans, rivers, etc.
History
Share My Lesson
https://sharemylesson.com/search?grade[0]=high_school&subject[0]=us_history
High School Social Studies lesson plans, activities, and teacher resources shared by real teachers
Math
AAA Math
http://www.aaamath.com
Feature a comprehensive set of interactive arithmetic lessons.
Annenberg/CPB Learner.org
http://www.learner.org/teacherslab/
A combination site specifically created for science and mathematics. Includes lesson plan activities for geometry and mathematical patterns.
ExploreLearning
http://www.explorelearning.com
ExploreLearning offers a catalog of modular, interactive simulations in math and science for teachers and students in grades 6-12 called Gizmos.
Goals for HS Math Instruction
http://www.math.umd.edu/%7Ejnd/Goals-for-high-school.html
The Math Forum at Drexel "Teachers's Place"
http://mathforum.org/teachers/
Lesson plans grouped by elementary, middle, or high school levels.
Math Forum: High School Teacher's Place
http://mathforum.org/teachers/high/
Math Problem Solving Activities
http://www.rhlschool.com/math.htm
Math Projects and Activities: Global Connection
http://www.globalclassroom.org/authors/florida/math/projects.html
Reading/Literature/Writing
Pink Monkey Writing Help
http://www.pinkmonkey.com/core/writing.asp
Multiple writing help topics
Study Questions
http://www.theliterarylink.com/questions_otherbooks.html
Links to study questions on young adult literature as well as young children's literature
Science
Annenberg/CPB Learner.org
http://www.learner.org/teacherslab/
Science activities for select topics like "light" and "space."
Explorelearning
http://www.explorelearning.com
ExploreLearning offers a catalog of modular, interactive simulations in math and science for teachers and students in grades 6-12 called Gizmos.
The Globe Program
http://www.globe.gov
GLOBE provides assistance through training at professional development workshops, Teacher's Guide, "how-to" videos, and other materials.
Social Studies
Globalization 101
http://www.globalization101.org/
Topics include culture, development, environment, trade, immigration, and international law among others.
PBS Teacher Center: FRONTLINE
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/teach/categories/defense.html
Resources to teach world foreign affairs.
Social Science Research Council
http://www.ssrc.org/themes/
High school level Social Science resources
The World Factbook
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
Everything you need to know about the world you can find in The World Factbook, from weights and measures to country profiles and flags.
Technology
Back to School Technology Activities
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech141.shtml
Internet4Classrooms
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/integ_tech_lessons.htm
Technology integrated lesson plans that support standards-based curriculum topics
Writing
ABC's of the Writing Process
http://www.angelfire.com/wi/writingprocess/specificgos.html
A list of links of graphic organizers
How to Start a Writer's Workshop
http://www.teachers.net/lessons/posts/681.html