Showing posts with label Homeschooling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Homeschooling. Show all posts
Thursday, April 9, 2020
4/9/2020: Sentiment builds for moving U.S. companies out of China - Call for virus volunteers yields army of health care workers
Today's Article: Sentiment builds for moving U.S. companies out of China
Monday, March 16, 2020
More Helpful Tips for Parents & Educators Who Will Be Educating Kids Remotely Due to the Coronavirus Situation By Susan Gable
With more schools going to remote (online) learning because of the Coronavirus, we wanted to offer some help! Here are some things we've found that can help both parents and teachers during this time period. This is a good time to show kids that learning isn't just for in-school, or as directed by their teachers. Learning is everywhere and all the time. Here are some great places for you to find online opportunities for your kids.
Make sure students can access the internet!
The U.S. Constitution & Black History A FREE online course that explores how changes to the laws via Constitutional amendments and Supreme Court Cases impacted the history of black Americans. (Your student will receive a certificate upon completion of the course at the email they sign up with. Ages 13 and older.)
Current Events – 2 lessons with vocabulary words and higher-level discussion questions each school day. (Or what would be school days under normal circumstances!) Engage your students with what's going on in the world. (Must be signed in to a FREE izzit.org account to view/use the lessons.)
Scholastic Learn at Home – PreK – Grade 6+
Udemy Inexpensive courses (look for sales!) to learn all kinds of things, from economics and American History, to graphic design or Excel.
Open Culture Online Courses – Listing of free online education courses from universities around the world.
Academic Earth – Another site with listings of free online college courses.
Duolingo – This is a free app for online or your cell phone that allows you to study foreign languages, from Spanish and German to Japanese and even Klingon. It simultaneously immerses the learner in reading, writing, and speaking the language. (Seriously, this is FUN! Try it out.)
How about a virtual field trip to a museum? Here's an article with links to 12 Famous Museums that you can explore without actually leaving home.
Thursday, August 8, 2019
8/8/2019: Rep. Wilson to prosecute people for ‘making fun of members of Congress’ online - Desperate to get rid of homeless people, some are using prickly plants, fences, barriers
Today's Article: Rep. Wilson to prosecute people for ‘making fun of members of Congress’ online
From: The Blaze
Readability Score: 10.2
A member of Congress is upset that people are making fun of legislators. She wants to 'shut them down.' Does she have a valid concern? What are some possible problems with that goal?
Click here to view the entire article and classroom discussion questions:
https://www.izzit.org/events/index.php
Today's Alternate Article: Desperate to get rid of homeless people, some are using prickly plants, fences, barriers
Readability Score: 9.4
Thursday, September 6, 2018
9/6/2018: Can Homeschoolers be Team Players for Public Schools? - John McCain farewell letter: "I have lived and died a proud American"
Today's Article: Can Homeschoolers be Team Players for Public Schools?
From: Public School Review
Readability Score: 11.7
As another school year begins, many home school parents are asking that their children be allowed to participate in the athletic programs of their neighborhood schools. Today's article looks at some arguments both for and against allowing these kids to play. What do YOU think?
Click here to view the entire article and classroom discussion questions:
http://www.izzit.org/events/index.php
Today's Alternate Article: John McCain farewell letter: "I have lived and died a proud American"
Readability Score: 8.0
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
9/4/2018: Skim reading is the new normal. The effect on society is profound - Opinion - Serena Williams' Cat Suit Declawed
Today's Article: Skim reading is the new normal. The effect on society is profound
From: The Guardian
Readability Score: 14.0
Paper vs. Screens: which is better?
Click here to view the entire article and classroom discussion questions:
http://www.izzit.org/events/index.php
Today's Alternate Article: Opinion - Serena Williams' Cat Suit Declawed
Readability Score: 9.4
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