Go to the National Archives Digital Vaults for an incredible variety of primary resources to support teaching American history. It truly is the most comprehensive collection of resources you will find on the World Wide Web. Read more about primary resources in Meaghan's blog post- Enjoy!
Here you will find a compilation of content literacy resources gathered on readingrockets.org. This site offers an abundance of activities and strategies designed to develop literacy in the content areas. You can find anything from an overview of CORI (Concept Oriented Reading Instruction) to suggestions on how to build a stronger home/school connection through Reading Adventure Packs.
Content Area Texts on Every Child's Level
It can sometimes be a challenge to find both the content you're looking for and the level of text that is appropriate for your students. Below are two online resources that are helpful in tackling this challenge:
newsela.com - This site has articles on both current events and an array of other topics. You can find several articles that are written on different lexile levels, yet they are all related to the same topic and share many of the same key points. There are also online quizzes available for each article.
readworks.org - This site is similar to newslea.com, yet it seems to have more choices for students who need text written on a lower level. This resource also provides teachers with lesson plans and activities broken down by skill and reading level.
www.kidsdiscover.com - This site is full of great science non fiction texts, activities, lesson plans and interactive apps for kids. These text reinforce curiosity and help students with reading informational text.
www.scigirlsconnect.org - This site explores STEM in fun and creative ways. It promotes gender equity in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. This resource has interactive videos, texts, activities and creates an interactive learning community. https://student.societyforscience.org/sciencenews-students- Explore this site for science news for students! www.readinga-z.com - This site is packed with leveled literature across all content areas. It is a great resource for thematic units, guided reading, intervention and small group instruction. Texts come with common core aligned lesson plans, graphic organizers, activities and exemplars. Get your free trial today.