Week 7 PLN: Lesson Plans

I'm sure this is nothing new to most of you, but I've come to this page MANY times for lesson plan ideas. All lessons are free, and are grouped by subject and grade level. It's worth looking through if you have the time, or are out of ideas! (Let's face it, we all need a little help now and then to get the creative ideas flowing!)

http://www.lessonplanspage.com/

Week 7 PLN: Crossword Maker

I don't know about you, but I love to offer my students different activities to help reinforce concepts we've learned in class. This free online puzzle maker is a fun and easy way to create original crossword puzzles. You can use unit vocabulary, music history information, etc. Try it!

http://www.puzzle-maker.com/CW/

Week 6 PLN: "Getting to Know" activities for middle school

I know we're at the other end of the year now, but this blogger has some ideas for start-of-the-year activities for middle school students. Many of us probably already do these things, but maybe something will spark your interest!

http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/6364.aspx

Week 6 PLN: Various Music Resources in One Place

Hello all! This website is a compilation of music lessons and websites related to other topics. There are songs on the days of the week, colors, etc. - good for elementary - and music lesson plans. Most of it is definitely geared to elementary.

http://www.theteacherscorner.net/lesson-plans/music/

Week 5 PLN: My Favorite Rubric Generator

We all make a lot of rubrics. We all have our favorite ways to do so. I know others have posted rubric generators, but I don't remember seeing this one in anyone's postings. This website has helped me make COUNTLESS rubrics for projects, writing assignments, in-class activities and even class participation. It's easy to use and the rubrics come out looking neat and professional. Best of all... it's free!
http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/rubrics/

Week 5 PLN: The Story of Motown

I came across this video this week, while I was perusing for something to show my class. They've been researching Motown, and needed to see and hear it. This is an excerpt from the "Motown 25" anniversary special that aired in 1985. This particular section has a funny explanation of the story of Motown told by Richard Prior in fairytale fashion. The kids got a kick out of it, and it included all the information they had been looking up!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMBQZGTbQdk

Google Forms quiz

This is the quiz I created using Google Forms/Docs. My students always work through a jazz unit, and though they're done for the year, I used that as my theme.

https://spreadsheets.google.com/a/kent.edu/viewform?formkey=dHpvZmlJbGRQYlZIVGd4TlVHbVViSnc6MQ