Math and science resources mentioned or referenced in ETEC 533 (Winter 2014).

BBC Learn – Resources for all subjects. I have used it for English materials in the past, so I reviewed their Science materials and feel there is some value in the video materials. Self-referenced.

Buzzmath – Middle school math practice.

ChemCollective – A collection of virtual labs, scenario-based learning activities, tutorials, and concepts tests to teach chemistry which was created by faculty and staff at Carnegie Mellon University.

CSI: The Experience – Science forensic cases to solve.

Desmos – Free Math website for graphing functions, plot tables of data, evaluate equations, explore transformations, and more.

Desmos Calculator – An online graphing calculator that operates in Google Chrome. Contributed by Janet Galbraith.

Education Portal – There are free courses that a person could proceed through at his/her own pace. I am considering using these materials to learn Chemistry. I particularly liked the ability to jump to a particular segment of the video from the practice quiz if reteaching is needed. Self-contributed.

Edumedia – Science animations available in multiple languages. Contributed by Jean-Francois Ouellet.

Gapminder World – Dynamic data visualization tool on a variety of world data according to countries, date, and populations.

GeoGebra – Interactive geometry, algebra, statistics, and calculus software. 

Hands-On Math Projects With Real-Life Applications: Grades 6-12 book  by Muschla, J. and Muschla, G.R.  Recommended by Janet Galbraith.

Khan Academy – Videos and practice materials for math and science. Self-Contributed and referenced by others.

Khan Academy and the Effectiveness of Science Videos – Video science blog exploring the impact of science videos on student understanding which shows continuing misconceptions.

Lure of the Labrynth – Middle school pre-algebra game with a nararative and math-based puzzles.

Math Amaze – A multi-player, online quiz game where you solve math questions and puzzles.

Math Projects Journal – Resources for teachers to deliver more innovative math lessons using project-based learning. Contributed by Janet Galbraith.

MIT SENSEable City Lab – Dynamic and meaningful visualizations of the world.

Smartpen Examples – Math Coach in Saskatchewan demonstrates how to use this technology. Suggested by Janet Galbraith.

Text2Mindmap – Mind mapping tool that uses a simple outline structure to organize ideas which can be saved as an image.

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