Art Resources + Online Painting/Drawing Program Denver Art Museum Explore ancient cultures and artworks with interactive slideshows www.wackykids.org Sumo Paint A free online image editor and painting program with similar features and layout as Adobe Photoshop. This program is suitable for more complex photo editing and the website also has an online gallery, therefore, this website would be more appropriate for grades 6 and older. www.sumopaint.com Sketchpad A simple online painting program with dynamic brushes, this website would be suitable for all grades. Younger students may need initial help with choosing colors, but the program is largely intuitive. mugtug.com Math & Science Resources + Homework Help NASA Student Resources Games about aeronautics, physics, science trivia, space trivia (K-8) www.nasa.gov Online Math Tools Manipulatives, geometry pegboards, fraction modeling, graphing calculator, math facts (K-8) www.theteachersguide.com Tower of Hanoi Math Logic Puzzle nlvm.usu.edu Cool Math Games Flash games, spatial reasoning puzzles, practice math facts (K-6) www.coolmath-games.com Funbrain Games Math, reading, spelling, and writing games (K-6) www.funbrain.com Interactive Human Body Riddle Book (Grade 2-3) www.apples4theteacher.com Interactive Fridge Magnets Create wacky stories with nouns, verbs, and adjectives www.apples4theteacher.com Science Homework Help education.jlab.org Math & Science Trivia education.jlab.org Josie True An online adventure game for ...
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Learning Algebra With Algebra DVDs
Learning algebra can be a challenge. Many students are confused by x and y variables. Add the distractions of a classroom, and you have one frustrated student. But these difficulties can be overcome with the use of algebra DVDs, which allow students to work at their own pace.
Many adults going into second careers in health fields also need to brush up on their algebra, and DVDs are a helpful and time saving way to review.
Before you spend money on a DVD, though, there are some things to think about. The student should have a real commitment to learning. Without that, no DVD can help. Make sure your student understands that he or she will have to make an honest effort.
Then, find out all you can about the DVD you plan to buy. How does it approach the subject? If it's disorganized or unclear, it won't be much help. It should also be comprehensive, covering functions, algebraic properties, and linear equations.
Read all the available descriptions carefully to make sure it has the content you desire.
The DVD should proceed step by step, and build on previous knowledge. It should encourage students to write everything down. It should encourage students to be neat, since this will prevent a lot of mistakes. It should teach students how to read problems carefully. And it should provide plenty of practice problems.
The DVD should be a supplement to the student's algebra class. Carefully studying both the DVD and the classwork is the best way to learn.
Well-made algebra DVDs can help students master those essential algebra skills
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