CommonCore

=Common Core Resources= Hearing a lot about Common Core and have no idea where to find resources? In this workshop we will look at some websites that can be used in class, both individually or as a group activity. All resources are aligned with the Common Core Standards.

**Cross - Curricular**

 * ===LearnZillion===
 * A learning platform that combines video lessons, assessments, playlists, and progress reports. Each lesson is between 3 to 5 minutes on length and highlight a Common Core Standard.
 * @http://learnzillion.com/
 * ===Teaching Channel===
 * Find great ideas and strategies to use in the classroom. Includes Common Core resources, teacher videos, strategies and lesson plans.
 * @https://www.teachingchannel.org/?national=1
 * ===Power My Learning===
 * A free digital learning platform for K-12 students. All lesson Plans in Math and English Language Arts are aligned to Common Core Standards making it easy to search, choose and create playlists.
 * @http://powermylearning.com/
 * ===Annenberg Learner===
 * Teacher professional development and classroom resources across the curriculum.
 * @http://www.learner.org/interactives/
 * ===Open Ed===
 * Use this resource to search for videos and games by using the keyword search or subject directory.
 * Searching can be done based on the Common Core Standard
 * http://www.opened.io/#!/search/areas/2/subjects
 * ===CK-12===
 * Non-profit organization that creates and aggregates high quality curated STEM content.
 * Includes videos, activities, assessments and real word examples.
 * @http://www.ck12.org/teacher/
 * ===CK-12 BrainGenie===
 * This site builds mastery and sharpens problem-solving skills
 * Learn practice and quiz yourself on 5,000+ skills
 * Currently contains items for math and science
 * @http://braingenie.ck12.org/
 * ===PhET Interactive Simulations===
 * Provided by the University of Colorado Boulder
 * Fun, interactive, research-based simulations
 * Simulations currently available for Math and Science
 * @http://phet.colorado.edu/
 * ===Teach Engineering===
 * Provides standards-based engineering lessons and hands-on activities for use in science, engineering and math classrooms.
 * @http://www.teachengineering.org/
 * ===Achieve the Core===
 * Free content designed to help educators understand and implement the Common Core Standards.
 * Includes practical tools designed to help students and teachers.
 * @http://achievethecore.org/
 * ===Better Lesson===
 * Over 3,000 complete Common Core-aligned lessons
 * @http://cc.betterlesson.com/
 * ===MasteryConnect===
 * Resource to share Common Core assessments
 * @https://www.masteryconnect.com/learn-more/
 * ===PBS Learning Media===
 * Videos from PBS
 * @http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/
 * ===MobyMax===
 * The free account provides access for unlimited students and groups, K-8 math curriculum, math fact master, k-12 vocabulary, language (grammar), printable worksheets and lesson results.
 * @http://www.mobymax.com/

**ELA**

 * ==Reading Works==
 * ReadWorks was founded to help meet the nationwide crisis in reading comprehension.
 * Registration is FREE and provided unlimited access to reading passages and lessons.
 * Geared toward K-6 students
 * This site contains over 1,000 non-fiction passages all aligned to the Common Core and State Standards.
 * @http://www.readworks.org/
 * ===E Reading Worksheets===
 * This site provides teachers, parents and students with high-quality reading worksheets, activities and resources all aligned with Common Core Standards.
 * Resources on this site are most appropriate for students in grades 6 to 12.
 * @http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/
 * ===Read Write Think===
 * This site provides access to high quality materials for reading and language arts.
 * All resources are free
 * Every lesson plan on site has been aligned not only to the IRA/NCTE Standards for English Language Arts but to individual state standards as well.
 * @http://www.readwritethink.org/
 * ===TT Junior===
 * Daily news site for kids in grades K-4
 * Stories are selected by professional journalists.
 * @http://tweentribune.com/junior
 * ===Teen Tribune===
 * Daily news site for kids in grades 5-8
 * Stories are selected by professional journalists.
 * @http://tweentribune.com/frontpage?link
 * ===Tween Tribune===
 * Daily news site for kids in grades 9-12
 * Stories are selected by professional journalists.
 * @http://tweentribune.com/teen
 * ===NEWSELA===
 * Daily news site which allows students to explore the world of nonfiction and test their comprehension.
 * Updated daily with real-world news from major publications.
 * @http://newsela.com/
 * ===Writing Prompts===
 * Use these writing prompts to help get your students writing.
 * @http://writingprompts.tumblr.com/
 * ===Reading Comprehension===
 * This site contains reading passages for grades 1-5 along with questions.
 * @http://mrnussbaum.com/readingpassageindex
 * ===National Science Digital Library - ELA resources in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects===
 * @http://nsdl.org/search/standards/D10003FC/

**Math**

 * ===Khan Academy===
 * Make use of this sites extensive library of content including interactive challenges, assessments and videos.
 * Practice math at your own pace. Each problem is generated randomly.
 * In addition to math, this site also covers science and humanities (biology, chemistry, physics, finance and history)
 * @https://www.khanacademy.org/
 * ===Virtual Nerd===
 * Offers interactive tutorials for students in Grades 6-12.
 * Video tutorials are standards-aligned and designed to give students fundamental understanding of core math concepts.
 * @http://virtualnerd.com/
 * ===Core Math Tools===
 * A downloadable suite of interactive software tools for algebra, geometry, functions, trigonometry, statistics and probability.
 * These tools are appropriate for use with any high school mathematics curriculum and compatible with the Common Core Standards.
 * @http://www.nctm.org/resources/content.aspx?id=32702
 * ===Vital - Video in Teaching and Learning===
 * You will need a FREE account for this site.
 * Strengthen students' literacy skills with PBS Learning Media! Explore the resources for creative classroom activities.
 * @http://vitalny.pbslearningmedia.org/
 * ===Illustrative Mathematics===
 * Developed at the University of Arizona as an initiative of the Institute for Mathematics & Education.
 * Provides lesson plans and curriculum modules
 * This resource is more for instructors to locate vetted lessons.
 * @http://www.illustrativemathematics.org/
 * ===K-5 Math Teaching Resources===
 * Extensive collection of free resources, math games and hands-on activities all aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.
 * All files are in PDF format.
 * @http://www.k-5mathteachingresources.com/
 * ===Interactivate===
 * A set of free, online courseware for exploration in mathematics.
 * Contains activities, lessons and discussions.
 * @http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/
 * ===Get the Math===
 * Combines video and web interactivity to help middle and high school students develop algebraic thinking skills for solving real-word problems.
 * Online resources for teachers are aligned with the Common Core Content and Mathematical Practices Standards.
 * @http://www.thirteen.org/get-the-math/
 * ===NCSM - Illustrating the Standards===
 * NCSM developed materials and resources that promote an understanding of Common Core.
 * Mathematical modules categorized according to grade level and major topic
 * @http://www.mathedleadership.org/ccss/itp/index.html
 * ===Mathster Vakkas Productions - Be Aware Math is Everywhere===
 * Free video skits, tutorials, interactive video read alouds and worksheets.
 * You must register for a free account to access resources.
 * Geared foe elementary
 * @http://mathstervakkas.com/
 * ===NRICH - Enriching mathematics===
 * Provides FREE enrichment material for all ages
 * Mathematical games, problems and articles
 * Developed by the Centre for Mathematical Sciences - University of Cambridge
 * @http://nrich.maths.org/frontpage
 * ===iEarn-USA - Math===
 * Enables young people worldwide to make meaningful contribution to the health and welfare of the people and planet.
 * Provides collaborative project-based learning to address curriculum subjects
 * All projects align to education standards and use a safe and structured online Collaboration Centre.
 * @http://us.iearn.org/projects/curriculum-integration-toolkit/integration-plans/category/Math
 * ===Illuminations===
 * This site, created by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
 * Designed to provide Standards-based resources that improve the teaching and learning of math for all students.
 * @http://illuminations.nctm.org/
 * ===Opus===
 * Free math problem bank aligned to the Common Core
 * Browse for problems directly through the Core Standards.
 * @http://www.opusmath.com/
 * ===What's the Problem?===
 * These online interactive program parodies eight popular TV network reality shows and highlights the common mathematical mistakes that students make on test.
 * Each episode engages the student in activities that present realistic math problems along with a review of the information that will help students solve the problem.
 * @http://woub.org/etseo/wtp/index.htm
 * ===National Science Digital Library===
 * Provides high quality online education resources for teaching and learning with emphasis on the STEM disciplines.
 * Resources in this library are principle to Open Education Resource access.
 * @http://nsdl.org/search/standards/D10003FB
 * ===MIT Blossoms===
 * Lessons in this library have been contributed by educators from MIT and educators around the world.
 * Search for videos based on Common Core or Academic Standard.
 * @http://blossoms.mit.edu/videos/search_education_standards_edgate
 * ===Hooda Math===
 * Offers educational math games for students in kindergarten through 6th grade.
 * @http://www.hoodamath.com/
 * ===TenMarks===
 * Free account provides Common Core Assignments, automated grading and teacher insights.
 * @http://www.tenmarks.com/
 * ===Math Playground===
 * This resource contains math videos, word problems and games
 * Aligned to grade level and Common Core Standard
 * @http://www.mathplayground.com/common_core_state_standards_for_mathematics.html
 * ===XP Math===
 * Free math games aligned to the Common Core.
 * @http://www.xpmath.com/


 * Please note that since Pennsylvania adopted its own set of Common Core Standards you can find crosswalk documents on PDE SAS (http://www.pdesas.org). These documents mirror the content and rigor of Common Core but reflect the organization of the PA Academic Standards. To find the crosswalk documents follow the steps below:
 * 1) Select Standards
 * 2) Select Common Core
 * 3) On the left side of the PA Common Core Standards page, select PA Common Core Resources (this should be the third item)
 * 4) Crosswalk documents will appear on the right side of the screen.