August Features from Internet 4 Classrooms

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.

August Blog: Can We Conquer Time?

Can We Conquer Time?

This month's blog is Can We Conquer Time? .

Can we conquer time? Of course not – it’s a finite resource to be used somewhere on the continuum from used wisely to fully squandered. It’s not that we don’t have enough time; there is plenty of time to have a full life of experiences, memories, achievements and a relative absence of regret.

With another “Back to School” season in full swing, we figured we’d explore the philosophy behind time management as the subject of this month’s blog-- concepts of existence, purpose, time, organization, management and measurement

Guest Blogger Bill Franklin, the CEO of Internet4Classrooms, is our guest blogger this month. He has been on the faculty at The George Washington University, has years of platform instructional experience, was a career Army Special Operations officer and also has decades of experience as a youth sports coach

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 Remember The Milk: To-Do List by Remember The Milk ( iOS and Android ).

Remember The Milk is the smart to-do app for busy people. You'll never forget the milk (or anything else) again.

• Get to-dos out of your head, and let the app remember for you
  
  
• Get reminded via email, text, IM, Twitter, and mobile notifications
  
  
• Share your lists and give tasks to others to get things done faster
  
  
• Stay magically in sync on all of your devices
  
  
• Organize the way you want to with priorities, due dates, repeats, lists, tags, and more
  
  
• Search your tasks and notes, and save your favorite searches as Smart Lists
  
  
• See tasks nearby and plan the best way to get things done
  
  
• Integrates with Gmail, Google Calendar, Twitter, Evernote, and more
  
  
• Used by millions worldwide to be more organized and productive
  

"Remember The Milk is a veritable Swiss Army knife of to-do list management." - Lifehacker

Get more done with Remember The Milk Pro!

Remember The Milk is free to download and use. Purchase a Pro subscription in the app to unlock:

• Subtasks - break your tasks down into smaller, more manageable pieces
  
  
• Unlimited sharing - share your lists with others to get things done faster
  
  
• Color your tags - make your lists both organized and colorful with tag colors
  
  
• Advanced sorting - sort and group your tasks however you like
  
  
• Get reminded - never forget a task with reminders on your mobile device
  
  
• Badges and widgets - see your tasks at a glance and always know how many are due
  
  
• Apple Watch app - add and review tasks with ease on your Apple Watch
  
  
• Connect with IFTTT and Zapier - connect your Remember The Milk tasks with hundreds of other services
  
  
• Sync with Microsoft Outlook - keep your tasks seamlessly in sync with Microsoft Outlook
  
  
• Automate with MilkScript - write your own code to automate certain actions in Remember The Milk
  
  
• Attach files to your tasks - connect to Dropbox or Google Drive to attach related files to any task
  
  
• Unlimited storage - keep track of all your hard work with unlimited completed tasks
  
  
• And more!
  

Remember The Milk Pro subscriptions are $49.99 (USD) annually. Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel the current subscription during the active subscription period. Manage your subscriptions in the iTunes Store after purchase.

Remember The Milk Privacy Policy and Terms of Use:

https://www.rememberthemilk.com/privacy

https://www.rememberthemilk.com/terms

Remember The Milk: To-Do List is available for Apple and Android devices.

Compatibility: Requires iOS 13.0 or later on Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch and Android version 4.4 and up on 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 August

We have released many new online quizzes during the last months 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 the newest 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 August

We have released thousands of new printables worksheets during the last months 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 the newest worksheet sets by grade.

New- Answer Keys




New Worksheet Answer Keys Made Available in August

We have released thousands of new answer keys for our printables worksheets during the last months 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 the newest 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. Remember The Milk - Getting Started:
   This guide is a brief introduction to getting started with Remember The Milk. Ready to get more organized and productive?
   
   Learn more in the article found: HERE


2. How I Use Remember The Milk:
   Dr. Fil Salustri is an engineer, designer, professor and humanist. Remember the Milk (RTM) has been Dr. Salustri's todo app for a few years now, and though he keeps mucking about with the app's configuration, the changes tend to be minor. In this blog post, he shares the effort I’ve put into RTM. It’s a very useful read.
   
   You can find out more: HERE.


3. Best todo list app of 2024:
   Tech Radar lists the best todo list apps, to make it simple and easy to manage and organize your schedule more effectively and efficiently.
   
   Learn more by visiting: 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.