August 2017 Picks

August Blog | App of The Month | What's Happening |
New- Online Practice | New- Printables | New- Answer Keys |
Teacher Resources | Parent Resources | Technology Tips |
Other Areas of Interest | Common Core |
SAT and ACT Test Preparation

August brings National Back to School Month, National Immunization Awareness Month, National Aviation Day, Dream Day, and much more. Visit our monthly newsletter to see all the details.

August Blog: Homework: Organizational Tips to Make Your Life Easier

Homework: Organizational Tips to Make Your Life Easier

This month's blog is Homework: Organizational Tips to Make Your Life Easier. Let's just say it. Homework is no fun. But truth is, homework can be a very useful tool. Doing homework can help you to further understand concepts, improve memory and recall, and improves your ability to work independently and manage your time. Read this month's blog to learn some great organizational tips that will make homework a snap. Guest blogger Eliza Medley is a blogger, who writes about education, social media, content marketing and self-growth.

App of the Month

Every month we are going to feature a different, and hopefully FREE, iPad/iPod/iPhone/Android educational application. Visit our ever-changing app page.

The App of the Month for August is Quizlet Flashcards By Quizlet Inc ( iOS and Android ).

Master your classes with the leading education app! Create your own flashcards or choose from millions created by other Quizlet users on thousands of subjects. If you're doing standardized test prep for big exams like the SAT or ACT, studying for an upcoming midterm or test, or just need homework help, you can feel confident with these powerful interactive learning tools — inside the classroom or out.

1. Put your memory to the test with Learn
2. Memorize tough vocabulary like a pro with Flashcards
3. Race against the clock in a game of Match
4. Show you're ready for an in-class quiz with Test
5. Share study materials with classmates (if you're a student) or your students (if you're a teacher)
6. Listen to audio pronunciations when you're learning foreign languages
7. Enhance your studying with images and audio

Quizlet Flashcards is available for Apple and Android devices.

Compatibility: Requires iOS 9.0 or later on Apple devices and the required Android version depends upon your Android device.

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH?

Here are some of the August events that you can celebrate or make note of this month:

1. National Back to School Month - The summer has flown by, and it's time to head back to school! Whether you're a teacher getting ready to meet your new students, or a parent preparing to send your child(ren) back to school we have resources to help transition back into the swing of the school year. Check out our Teacher resource page and our Parent resource page


2. Natural Immunization Awareness Month - August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Find resources, vaccination schedules, and a parents' guide. Make sure to explain to your kids why shots are important!


3. Francis Scott Key's Birthday (8/1/1779) - Today is the birthday of the writer of our national anthem! Read about Francis Scott Key and learn about the flag the national anthem was written about. Check out these great lesson plans about Francis Scott Key, Ft. McHenry, and the War of 1812.


4. Dollar Day (8/8) - Did you know that the US dollar bill was created in 1786? Learn about the current $1 bill and the history of currency in the United States. Check out I4C's pages on how to introduce money counting skills to your students or child(ren).


5. International Left-Hander's Day (8/13) - Did you know that Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Albert Einstein, and Bill Gates are all left handed? Roughly 10-15% of Americans are left handed. 1 in 4 Apollo astronauts were left handed. 5 out of the last 8 presidents have been left handed. You can find all sorts of fun, yet, conflicting, left-handed trivia online. But one thing is for sure, there are quite a few famous left-handers! Find out about other famous left handers and tips for teaching left handed children here!


6. The 19th Amendment was Ratified, Granting Women the Right to Vote (8-18-1920) - The movement for women's rights was elevated to the national level when the 19th Amendment was proposed to Congress in 1878. It took roughly 70 years of suffrage before the Amendment was ratified. Explore lesson plans, and historic information, and classroom resources on Women's Suffrage.


7. National Aviation Day (8/19) - Celebrate the Wright Brothers, Amelia Earhart, and other aviation pioneers today! Look at a great timeline about aviation and find crafts and activities here.


8. Dream Day (8/28) - On this day in in 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King stood at the Lincoln Memorial and said his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Learn about Dr. King, read his speech, and learn about the Civil Rights Movement.

New- ONLINE PRACTICE AT I4C

Internet4Classrooms now offers Online Practice and Interactives, covering Kindergarten to Eighth Grade Common Core Mathematics. Look for a rapidly growing variety of thousands of practice quizzes tied to the Common Core State Standards, School Subjects, Activities, and Holidays.

Check out our Online Practice Quizzes! More grades and subjects coming soon!

New Online Practice Quizzes Made Available in JULY!

We have released many new online quizzes during the last month supporting the Common Core Standards.

Try them out, and then use them with your students as:

• Bell Ringers,
• In Class Assignments,
• Homework or
• Extra Credit.

Here is a list of new quizzes by grade.

New- COMMON CORE MATHEMATICS PRINTABLES AT I4C

Internet4Classrooms offers Printables, covering Kindergarten to Sixth Grade Mathematics. Look for a rapidly growing variety of thousands of practice worksheets tied to the Common Core State Standards, School Subjects, Activities, and Holidays.

Check out our Common Core Printables! More grades and subjects coming soon!

New Printables Worksheets Made Available in JULY!

We have released thousands of new printables worksheets during the last month supporting the Common Core Standards.

Try them out, and then use them with your students as:

• Bell Ringers,
• In Class Assignments,
• Homework or
• Extra Credit.

Here is a list of new worksheet sets by grade.

New- Answer Keys




New Worksheet Answer Keys Made Available in JULY!

We have released thousands of new answer keys for our printables worksheets during the last month supporting the Common Core Standards.

Remember that you can sign up for answer key access here: https://i4c.xyz/n89msyv.

Here is a list of new answer key sets by grade.





TEACHER RESOURCES



1. Many historical events happened this month which you can cover in your classroom. Check outI4C's History page for lesson plans, videos, activities, and other resources to supplement your lessons!


2. Back to School we go! Check out all of our great resources - including Classroom Organization, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, and Making the Most Out of Technology.


3. Our Teacher Resource page has everything from Exceptional Children needs, to Project Ideas, Character Education, Lesson Plans, Instructional Information, Reference Sites, and all of our Teacher Tools. Please take advantage of these FREE services!


4. Here are a few quick links to get you started:
   Lesson Plans page
   Elementary and Middle School Lessons
   High School Lessons
   Classroom and workstation set up by grade
   Planning Tools
   Bulletin Board Ideas
   Classroom Forms
   Discipline Techniques and Classroom Management
   Grade Level Help
   Resources by School Subject
   Guidance Resources


5. Check out our Pinterest and especially our Back to School board to find fun classroom tips for the new school year!


6. Be sure to check out our Common Core Math Printables and Common Core State Standards Resources when planning your lessons this year. These are great additional supplements to use in your classroom!


7. Frustrated with the lack of access to technology in your classroom? Take a look at these 8 creative classroom tech tips—from a teacher who had very little of it.
8. Are you a first time teacher this fall? Scholastic has a "survival guide" page for new teachers with tips and resources to help make your first year of teaching a success!


9. Looking for a great book to read to your classroom on the first day of school? Find a great back to school themed list here!


10. Be sure to check out I4C's collection of free educational iPhone and iPad apps!


11. Remember to visit our Teacher Tools section! This home page contains all the topics you need to use during the school year.


12. Go to our grade level help for lesson plans, activities, instructionals, and tools organized by grade and subject.



PARENT RESOURCES



1. It's that time - time to get our kids motivated to hit the books. Visit our Back to School Guide for Parents and Parent Zone. Learn how to get involved at your child's school. Find tips for getting your house back into a routine. Stay informed with our bullying and character education resources. Here are a few disciplining techniques to help along the way.


2. Homework is always a struggle, isn't it? Browse these links for homework help ideas.


3. August is National Immunization Month! Make sure your children are up to date on their shots before the school year starts. Find a Parent's Guide to Immunization here.


4. Nutrition is an important factor in academic performance! Find tips for healthy eating here. Here are some great ideas to make a healthy school lunch for your kids and be sure check out our Nutrition page.


5. Be sure to check out I4C's collection of free educational iPhone and iPad apps for you and your child!


6. You can always visit our Parent Resources page to get grade level practice sites, find online sources, and information pertaining to homework, special needs, reading help, and more.


7. Don't forget our Technology Tutorial section in case you need refresher courses in your computer skills.





TECHNOLOGY TIPS



1. Using "Quick Parts" In MS Word: MS Word has a neat feature called "Quick Parts." Quick parts let you insert items like the author's name or other document attributes inside the document itself. In reality, you can use Quick Parts to insert just about anything in a document.
   
   Learn more in the article found: HERE


2. Five Microsoft Excel Tips You'll Actually Use: There are thousands of Excel tips out there—many of which you'll rarely need to use. But you can use these five little-known tips every day to make the time you spend in Excel more efficient and productive..
   
   Learn more in the article found: HERE.


3. The 50 Best Mac Tips, Tricks and Timesavers: Maybe you've taken advantage of Apple's back-to-school Beats bundle, and you're eager to start learning the ways of macOS Sierra. Maybe you've been using a Mac for years and you're due for a refresher course. Either way, some of the best Mac tips often go unnoticed.
   
   You can find out more: HERE.






We also have other basic instruction in Microsoft Office, including Word 2007, Excel 2007, Powerpoint 2007.





OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST



1. Resources for Educators - In this section you can find classroom resources for Exceptional Children, Smartboards, Character Education, Web 2.0 Resources and other topics.
2. Resources for Parents - Parents can find resources
   on assisting their children with homework, time management, Internet Safety, subject area resources, grade level resources and more.




Common Core State Standards at I4C




Our Common Core State Standards are full of resources for every individual standard. Students can take control of their own learning by clicking on the page with the standard number, and choosing their own resource to practice that skill.




Check out our Common Core Math High School Algebra Standards, Common Core Math Standards, and Common Core ELA Standards.




SAT and ACT Test Preparation

Free Online Practice Resources for ACT Tests and SAT Tests! I4C now offers free SAT and ACT vocabulary and math quizzes. Join our SAT and ACT Test Preparation program and log in as much as you'd like. Students can take practice tests on 5000 vocabulary words or over 1000 math problems. Parents and Mentors can log in to monitor your scores - including seeing which vocabulary words that were missed. Interactive quizzes allow the test taker to retake and study as much as they want.




Sign Up Here for ACT Test & SAT Test Preparation!