Something for Everyone

Amazingly, today's Tuesday Tech Tip includes something for every age.  The website that I am going to share was first brought to my attention by Richard Byrne of Free Technology for Teachers. ARKive.org is a website that includes free lesson plans, videos of wildlife, and games, all of which are broken down by age level:

ARKive.org is an amazing website for learning about animals, habitats, plants, and climate.  Here's a quick view of some sample activities for Mechina through 2nd grade, for example:

Not only is this a great all-class activity in the computer lab, but it is great for independent work within your classroom on either class computers or laptops (for the older grades). The activities incorporate not just science, math, writing, and reading, but also involve design thinking, presentation skills, creativity, and whatever else you may decide to throw into the mix:

SO, the next time you feel like starting a movie on a rainy day like today, remember this website.  Consider heading down to the computer lab for a fun and engaging adventure in which you may find yourself on safari, in the jungle, or frigid in the Arctic region and please invite me!