For now, we have a Math and a Writing Toolkit. More toolkits coming soon!

Math Toolkit

Math Dictionaries and Glossaries

• Math Dictionary for Kids
• Mathwords:  An interactive math dictionary to satisfy your inner math geek.
• Math Glossary (Interactive with a Java applet to help illustrate the concept)
• McGraw-Hill Math Glossary
• Interactive Math Dictionary
• Coolmath: Online Math Dictionary
• Illustrated Math Dictionary

Math Lessons and Games

• Find the Pairs of Factors
• Algebra Equations and Inequalities
• Patterns Relationships and Functions
• Multiples of a Number
• Pictoral symbols and Patterns
• Geometry—Location on a Grid
• Geometry—Ordered pairs on Coordinate Grid
• 2-D shapes
• Geometry–Explore conditions that result in Congruent  triangles
• Geometry—Estimating Distance and Angle
• Geometry—Exploring Angle Sums
• WebMath
• Geometry -3D-Vinci Math Sketch up page
• Cool Math Algebra Crunchers (with solutions)
• Cool Math Algebra Help Lesson Topics
• Federal Resources for Educational Excellence: Algebra
• NumberNut.com (basic math concepts)
• Wolfram demonstration Project: Math (algebra etc)
• Mathway: Step by Step Problem Solver
• Algebasics: Algebra Tutorials
• Algebra Lessons: Skool.co.uk
• Math eBook
• XP Math: Math games, videos and more (Pre-algebra to Trig)
• Math Moves U (Games for practicing math skills)
• Decimal Squares Interactive Games
• SuperMaths world Interactive Games: Algebra
• Manga High Math Games
• Calculation Nation (math games)
• Mudd Math Fun Facts
• Math tool chest (English and Spanish)
• Tutup: Compete in math and Algebra games against students from around the world
• Scholastic Math Hunt Game
• Visual Math Learning (games and other resources)
• Villany Mission One (Learn Algebra and Geometry through a story game)
• Villany Mission Two
• Interactive Math Activities (Algebra)
• Math Snack
• Sliding Block Puzzle Game (fun math game)
• Math Warehouse
• Free Math Help
• Online Equation Editor
• Interactive math activities and games
• Algebra Tutorials and Lessons
• Ed Helper: Algebra 1 & 2

• Math Videos and Podcasts

• Kahn Academy
• Math Factor Podcast
• Brightstorm : Math Tutorial videos
• Math TV: video math website
• Tutor USA math lesson videos
• Math A Tube ( a site dedicated to help parents and kids in math)
• WatchKnow (videos to help kids learn–check out the math topics)

Math Resources helpful to ELLs (and ALL learners)

• HippoCampus
• Visual Math Learning—Pre Algebra
• That’s a Fact (Practice Math Facts)
• Show Me (the 6^th grade portion has Algebra Practice)
• BrainPop (algebra and Geometry)
• Math Fast Forward  Glossary (California edition)
• Villany Mission One (Learn Algebra and Geometry through a story game)
• Villany Mission Two
• Math Live game (math skills)
• Math 6 Spy Guys (math concepts)
• Math Continuum (algebra equation practice)
• National Library of virtual Manipulatives (also in Spanish)

Miscellaneous Math Resources

• Learn Alberta( Database of educational resources)
• Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (examples for using technology to teach a variety of math concepts to pre K-12.)
• Mathematics in the Movies
• Alltop Math : Math topics, news, articles
• What’s special about this number?
• Free Graph Paper also here and here.
• The futures channel: Real world Math and Science Lessons
• Culturally Situated Math Tools (Cultural Designs based on math principles)
• Making Mathematicians
• Celebrate Pi day 3.14
• MIT open course ware for High School: Math classes
• UC Open Access: Math resources Algebra and AP Calculus
• Math Links (a list of resources from an award winning blog)
• Interactive Math Assessments
• Dynamic Paper

Writing Toolkit

General Writing Resources

• Brain Pop–The Writing Process
• Skillwise— Interactive Writing Activities
• Brain Pop– How to write a 5-paragraph essay
• 5 Paragraph Essay
• How to write an academic essay
• Writing Fun
• Essay Model Bank
• Great Source Write— Online Tutorials
• BBC Bitesize— Check out the “Argument” and “Comment” essay parts.
• ESL BEE— Academic Writing for ELL (all learners)
• Writing Fix–From the Northern Nevada Writing Project
• Writing a Persuasive Essay –Interactive Sample Essay
• Interactive Sample Essay–Persuasion
• Great Source: Persuasive Essay

Vocabulary, Brainstorming, and Generating Ideas

• BBC: Making sentences
• WorldsLike –find similar words
• Weboword –Visual vocabulary
• Lexipedia— Visual thesaurus and dictionary
• Visuwords— Online graphical dictionary
• GotBrainy — Quick videos explaining vocabulary (SAT words etc)
• VocabAhead— Vocabulary videos
• Eats, shoots and leaves grammar game
• Brain Pop–Antonyms, Synonyms and Homonyms
• ESL BEE–Practice English Quizzes
• ExploraTree— Interactive graphic organizers online
• Mindmeister— Excellent mind mapping tool
• Mindomo– Mind mapping tool
• ReadWriteThink– Graphic organizers
• Adjectives— Liven up your writing

Organizing

• Essay Map— Online tool to plan out your essay
• WiseMapping–Online mind mapping tool
• Literary Elements Mapping — graphic organizers
• Persuasive essay: thesis builder and online outliner
• ReadWriteThink: Persuasion Map

Drafting

• Writing Tips
• Ace Writing
• How to write a paragraph
• Essay Punch–Interactive essay writing tutorial (one FREE demo lesson)

Revising and Editing

• A.nnotate— upload a page and annotate it. Full description is here.
• Crocodoc— Upload, share and mark up documents online.
• TxtBear– upload, share your docs online. This site has en encryption feature.
• Editing Checklist Practice
• Power Proofreading
• Paper Rater— Online spell and grammar checker and proofreading
• Proofreading: Spelling and Writing
• Reviz.r— upload a document and have your peers help you revise.
• Writeboard-Write, share, revise, compare

Publishing

• Edublogs— Blogging for educators and students
• Tumblr— Popular Micro Blogging site
• Soup–Micro blogging site
• Diary– Micro Blogging up to 255 characters (good for paragraphs and short answers)
• KidBlogs — blogs for younger students.
• YouAre— Microblogging up to 140 characters. You can also send url of images. (think ELD or FL for short answers, writing descriptions etc)
• Kontain— another microblogging site
• Titatok– Create your own book, story or essay online.
• Bokemon

Writing responses to literature

• Similes and Metaphors
• Use Similes to enhance your writing
• Paraphrasing
• Writing Dialogue
• Citing Sources
• Name that Literary Element
• Online Plot Diagram

Collaborating

• Google Drive (Google Docs)
• Writewith
• 2collab
• Padlet
• PBWorks
• Sync.in
• Pirate Pad
• Primary Pad

Plagiarism, Copyright and Ethics

• Plagiarism
• Plagiarism Quiz
• Plagiarism Slideshow
• Breaking News English (geared for ELD students)
• Avoiding Plagiarism
• Academic Integrity (from Ryerson University)
• CyberBee: Copyright
• For ELD students: How to Avoid Plagiarism

If you use these sources don’t forget to cite them.