Using the Internet
in your Lesson Plan
Using the Internet
in your Lesson Plan
Links
reviewed on 10/23/09
I am updating this page as new
sites are found. Be sure and visit the WebQuest sites!
Remember to refresh to see the current page!!
New sites are added at the top of each section and marked by a **
Please note that some sites may not be accessible from school because of free
hosting sites.
Please report any non-working links to Theresa!
This site is also used for the "Using the Internet in the Classroom" workshop and was featured in Leaders in Learning newsletter Issue #8 "WebQuests: Chart your course"
Be sure and check out Teacher's Corner for TONS of additional resources not listed here
An important note: - Just because you, the educator, are using technology in your classroom (printing activity sheets, using email, using Word, Excel, Front Page), it is vital that your students are using technology tools in research and presentation! You can do this with a one computer classroom or a lab!
This page will provide you with:
 Free lesson plans/worksheets |
References for links |
| Online activities |
How to create a WebQuest |
| Standards-based lesson plans |
Let's go on
a WebQuest |
(click on the topic to "jump" to that section)
There are hundreds of web sites that have already completed all of the work of preparing an Internet-related lesson plan! And they are FREE!! All that is required is to visit them, and in some cases, register. These sites cover Pre-K thru 12. The sites listed in Free lesson plans/worksheets and References contain many sites that could be in both categories. I have attempted to separate them but be sure and check out both categories!
Also be sure and watch my main page for new sites!
Remember that the Homework Helper Teacher's Corner page has even more information divided by subject matter. Visit it often!!
Lessons/ideas on teaching virtues to children - this is actually a site advertising a game, but this page does have some good ideas/activities.
Rainforest lesson plans K-8 - by the Rainforest Alliance - each lesson plan states the key concept.
Rain Bird Rain Forest Curriculum Site - Grades K-12 - activities and demonstrations
Be Cyber Smart - free curriculum with activities and handouts for grades K-8 that covers a range of Internet issues, including ethics, privacy, safety, and research strategies.
Media Awareness Network - Canadian sites with K-12 teaching ideas and handouts on a variety of media topics, online safety and privacy.
Don't forget
Scott Foresman Social Studies and Science sites that are related to your
textbooks!!!
Social Studies site
Science site
teachervision.com - references, activities, lesson plans - but it is a pay site now :(
Lesson Plans on Colonial Williamsburg - click on Teacher Resources for links including Lesson Plans
Edhelper.com - lesson plans, webquests, activities - you name, they have it all on one site!
Lesson Plans by Core Knowledge. Great plans for K-8
Scavenger Hunts - A great way to get students (and adults!) to take the time to actually READ the information on a web page!
HomeworkSpot - A great teacher and student resource K-12 - includes Ask An Expert link - be sure to click on the topics on the left
EduWeb Adventures - art, science and history - WOW!!!!!!!!! Many of these take you to the Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Many of these are also online activities!
Lessonplanspage.com - WONDERFUL and easy to use!!!
abcteach.com - great site includes activities, lessons, reading comprehension and free printables
Sea World - teacher guides online for all grades. Integrates science, mathematics, geography, art, and language.
A to Z Teacher Stuff - great site with free newsletter, themes, lesson plans, etc. Submitted by Mrs. Dye at Sunnyside
Teaching is a work of Heart - another great site for subs as well
Funbrain.com - free games & quizzes
Teacher Tidbytes - web integrated lesson plans. Scroll to the botton to see 2, already created lesson plans.
Free Worksheets - 15,000+ FREE worksheets ready for you to print and use, as well as worksheet generators and activities.
LessonPlanZ.com - over 4000 resources. Sign up for free newsletter
Scholastic - there is just too much here to list - free lesson plans and print outs. Check out some of the individual lessons - includes Internet field trip to associated sites. Also a printable teacher guide for you!!
Zoom School - don't miss the classroom activities and print-outs! WOW!!
The Mailbox Companion- Free if you already subscribe to the Mailbox
Microsoft in Education - sponsored by MSN - features lesson plans and resources. Includes monthly, theme-related certificates you can download and print(scroll down for the link to Certificate of the Month)
National Geographic - activities, maps, lesson plans, online adventures. Also ties in with National Geographic programming. Ties in with programming
PBS Teachersource - related websites, and 2000+ activities, lessonplans by subject. Be sure and try "Standards Match"
KinderKorner - for Kindergarten - a huge site!!
Theme Day - developed for K-2. An entire day planned by one click!!! Great if you have a sub! There are a couple of free themes (Banana Day and Tooth Day, but unfortunately, this is now a pay site :(
The Idea Box - activities and printable pages for Kindergarten and 1st grade
Starfall - helps students with reading, letter sounds and language skills!
Funbrain.com - free games & quizzes - just click on age group
Funschool.com - free games by grade level
Zoom School - don't miss the classroom activities and print-outs! WOW!!
The Great Plant Escape - Help Detective Leplant and his friends unlock the mysteries of plant life. Helps with understanding of plant science and how foods grow
Chateau Meddybemps - software activities to help pre-school and primary students learn to read & write, listen, use language, think develop social skills and understand math concepts
Starfall - helps students with reading, letter sounds and language skills!
Kid Crosswords - crosswords and other puzzles ready for you to print and use. some can even be completed online! (lots of graphics, be patient!)
Online Scavenger Hunt - great list of links
Cool Math - online math games for all ages including parents and teachers
Fun School - online games for Pre-K thru 6. Great games to tie into your lesson plan - WORKING AGAIN!!!! Click on Games and Activities
Funbrain.com - free games & quizzes
EduWeb Adventures - art, science and history - WOW!!!!!!!!! Many of these take you to the Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Many of these are also online activities!
National Geographic - activities, maps, lesson plans, online adventures. Also ties in with National Geographic programming.
Thinkfinity (formerly MarcoPolo - FANTASTIC site that focuses on Internet content for the classroom. Visit the partner sites for standards-based lesson plans. Request (or download and print) the guide. Excellent pre-screened search engine, educational partner links.
| Lessons on Economics | Math | Humanities | |
| US Nat'l Geography | Science | Reading & Language Arts | The Arts |
| Literacy Network | Smithsonian History Explorer - American History | ||
Lessonlocator.org - created especially to find lessons aligned to Indiana Standards. Includes Curriculum Frameworks, Curriculum Assessment and links to MarcoPolo lessons as well
NASA Spacelink Curriculum Support - information to enhance science-related topics
National Education Technology Standards for Students - click on "Search Lessons and Units" for lesson plans that use technology and curriculum standards.
Mrs. Glosser's Math Goodies - lesson plans, activities and other resources to help meet national standards in math
The Gateway - lesson plans and resources from over 400 collections(AskERIC, Discovery, and includes several of the MarcoPolo partner sites
PBS Teachersource - related websites, and 2000+ activities, lessonplans by subject. Be sure and try "Standards Match"
Links to Kidspiration lesson plan ideas aligned to Indiana state standards
Museumstuff.com - a web-based guide to museum related info. Links to museums, virtual exhibits, games, activities and learning resources. Virtual exhibits offers 55 topics!
Pioneer website - great info on trails and emigrant info in Wyoming
Homework Helper - check out Teacher's Corner for lesson plans
Marshall Brain's HowStuffWorks Express - WOW - great site - internet projects, lesson ideas, etc.
EduHound - K-12 - great resources
HomeworkSpot - A great teacher and student resource K-12 - includes Ask An Expert link
Eduscapes - a great site for teachers, parents and students - no age limit!!
NASA - NASA's main page - many links (you know how I like the "space" stuff!)
NASA Education Programs - links to many resources
StarChild - a great site to use with the traveling StarLab
Space.com - great space/science related site!!
Teachers Helping Teachers - created by teachers for teachers. Great collection of information - all for FREE
Awesome ClipArt for Kids Worsheets & Puzzles - create your own!
I'm a Teacher... - sponsored by Weekly Reader, pre-K thru 6, links, activities, ideas
Puzzlermaker - make your own puzzle! Great tool for a quick educational game
TeachersFirst.com - list of resources
ThinkQuest Library - great examples of student created units
C-Span in the Classroom - free membership that provides support and lesson plans in conjuction with programming. Best used for grades 7-12. Great for current events
NCCSC Weather Page - use this for Weather Units - all the sites are ready for you to use!
FREE - Federal Resources for Educational Excellence - Federal Resources for Educational Excellence - A single entry point for searching hundreds of educational resources available thru US govt. agencies.
Filamentality - Interactive website to help you use web resources in the classroom
Indiana Links - provided by CanalTrek - EXCELLENT LIST OF LINKS!
Live Cameras - a list of links for live cameras at zoos, aquariums, etc.
Holiday-related sites - a list of holiday and non-traditional holiday/events by month
Effective Searching - includes general search engines and prescreened ones for the classroom
Remember - when "connecting" with others, BE SAFE ! If you want your students to email with their own account - contact me about using Gaggle or ePals(which allows you to monitor all emails and includes a filter as well)
Nasa Quests - webcasts, forums, chats, etc.
EnergyNet - let your students learn about saving energy
Bird Sleuth - this site can give you ideas about creating your own "watch" (without paying to join their watch!) Don't forget to use www.wbu.com - Wildbirds Unlimited feeder cam in your project
Scholastic Explorers join in on discussions and activities around the world
ePALS.com Classroom Exchange - join the largest online classroom community - also includes teacher resources.
Journey North - have your class participate in Spring & Fall migrations and interact with other students on the Internet
Whalenet - track marine life using satellite
The Bancroft Arnesen Expedition - Although Ann & Liv's journey is complete, there are other expeditions listed here
Gaggle.net - Contact Theresa to get you started with FREE, teacher monitored email for your students to use when participating in online expeditions. NCCSC is already set up, you just need to be added as a "monitor" and instructed on how to add your students
Iditarod Official Website - Check out the Teacher on the Trail - The Iditarod Trail Committee began its Teacher on the Trail program in 1998. The program's aim is to teach students the value of teamwork and dedication and to stimulate the learning process. The selected teacher represents both the Iditarod and educators around the world.
Kathy Schrock's WebQuest slide presentation - a great presentation to read before you get started.
TechTrekkers Webquests - Great resource by subject - grade level is in ( )
Search for WebQuests at TeacherWeb - search by grade level and/or topic I highly recommend this site!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kathi Mitchell Virtual School - great!
WebQuest 101 - a tutorial
The WebQuest Page at San Diego State Univ. - Reading & Training Materials help explain the concept with several links to articles, examples, tutorials. Click on Examples link to see some extensive webquests.
WebQuest Taskonomy - explore 12 ways to "task your learner". This article examines the most important part of the Quest "The task
WebQuests 101 - The Word of WebQuests - another site on links, resources and ideas
Rubric for Evaluating WebQuests
Creating WebQuest Learning Environments - examples and tips on adapting to your individual needs, as well as step-by-step instructions for creating and integrating your own Quest into the curriculum
Building Blocks of a WebQuest - another site to help you get started creating your own!
Guilford County Schools WebQuests - search by subject or grade. Use as a guide or use existing ones. This site also has some great links.
TeachersFirst WebQuest Collection - many examples of online quests.
Updated 10/23/2009