May Features from Internet 4 Classrooms

May 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

May brings Physical Fitness Month, Teacher Appreciation Week, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, and much more. Visit our monthly newsletter to see all the details.

May Blog: Reading Comprehension Online vs Physical Books

Reading Comprehension Online vs Physical Books

This month's blog is Reading Comprehension Online vs Physical Books.

We live in the age of massive digitization that has entered almost every sphere of our lives. That includes education. There has been an enormous expansion in digital and online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and students today are spending more time studying in front of the screen. One of the skills all young students have to work on is reading comprehension. So, how is the digital era affecting this skill?

Guest Blogger Dorian Martin is a skilled content writer with years of experience covering education-related topics. He mainly focuses on helping young students, their parents and teachers overcome academic challenges with ease.

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 May is Graphing Calculator (X84) by Inception Mobile ( iOS and Android ).

Graphing Calculator X has a formidable reputation of being the FREE alternative to heavy complex hardware calculators. It is suitable for all types of users, whether they are looking to carry out basic or complex mathematics; It is equipped with a powerful MATH CORE advocated by MATH DISPLAY support, which increases its functionality by leaps and bounds, making it an ideal choice for engineers, math students etc. It comes with an in depth User Manual and Tutorial to answer any questions you have, regarding the app and to help you further understand the world of advanced mathematics.

== BUILT-IN DOCUMENTS:

• Basic General Calculation
  
  
• X & Y Calculation & Intersection of Functions
  
  
• Calculate Local Maxima, Minima...
  
  
• Statistics & Regression
  
  
• Solve Equations & Polynomial
  
  
• Calculate Integral Functions
  

== CALCULATOR INCLUDED:

• Universal Calculator App
  
  
• Mathematical Display
  
  
• Complex Number Calculation
  
  
• Edit & Export Expression/Result
  
  
• History Tape View
  
  
• Basic Calculations (+, -, x, ÷, ^, √,…)
  
  
• Advanced Functions (Sin,Cos,Ln,E,…)
  
  
• Y-Var & Customize Functions (Y1, Y2)
  
  
• Fraction and Degree/Angle Calculation
  
  
• Numeric Integral & Derivative Calculation
  
  
• Hardware Keyboard Support
  
  
• Dual Themes(Skin)
  

== 2D GRAPH:

• Simultaneous Graph (2 Y-Var)
  
  
• Smooth Zoom & Transformation
  
  
• Points TRACING
  
  
• Box Plot (STAT)
  

== STATISTIC,REGRESSION & TEST:

• Create/Edit Lists
  
  
• 1-Var, 2-Var Statistic
  
  
• Dialog Wizard Setups
  

== MATRIX:

• Create/Edit Matrices
  
  
• Basic Matrix Functions (+,-,×,÷…)
  

== ADITIONAL FEATURES:

• Quadratic Equation Solver
  
  
• 2-Var Linear Equation Solver
  
  
• And more will be available in further update.
  

IT IS THE MUST HAVE CALCULATOR

Graphing Calculator (X84) is available for Apple and Android devices.

Compatibility: Requires iOS 10.0 or later on Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch and Android version 5.0 and up on your Android device.

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH?

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

1. Physical Fitness Month
   
   Exercising is a vital part of living a healthy lifestyle. Find resources about exercise, physical education, team sports, and more on our Physical Education page. Also check out our pages about Health and Nutrition and Wellness to find more information about living a healthy lifestyle.


2. Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
   
   Celebrate the contributions that Asian and Pacific Americans have made to society this month! Learn about notable Asian American writers, athletes, and scientists. Find book lists, lesson plans, and student activities from Scholastic. Use primary sources in your lesson plans from the Library of Congress and the National Archives and find teacher resources from the Smithsonian and the National Gallery of Art here.


3. National Children's Book Week (5/3-5/9)
   
   Celebrate Children's Book Week in your classroom! Here are some great book lists for all ages and lesson plans from Scholastic. I4C also has a collection of stories for elementary students, library resources, information on physical and virtual libraries, grade level help with reading and literature, and reading assessment practice.


4. Teacher Appreciation Week (5/3-5/7)
   
   Show your appreciation to the teachers in your life this week! Find printables, crafts, and other great ways how to show your thanks on our Teacher and Staff Appreciation page.




5. National Weather Observer's Day (5/4)
   
   Learn about the weather in your classroom today. Get involved and learn how to become a National Weather Service Storm Spotter. Or if you are already a Storm Spotter, it never hurts to freshen up with the Weather Spotter Quick Reference Guide. Also check out our Earth Science resource page and Weather page for elementary schoolers for interactives, activities, and more.


6. Cinco de Mayo (5/5)
   
   Happy Cinco de Mayo! Learn about the history of this holiday and facts and misconceptions about Cinco de Mayo. Find crafts, projects, and printables you can do today.




7. Mother's Day (5/9)
   
   Celebrate your mom and show her how much you care and appreciate her today! I4C has a Mother's Day resource page, filled with crafts, activities, and printables you can incorporate into your lesson plans or use at home.




8. Lewis and Clark Expedition Begins (5/14/1804)
   
   Learn about the men who explored the Louisiana Purchase territory. Who were Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery? You can find Classroom Resources and Interactive maps from PBS, National Geographic, and the National Archives. Determine the influence of Lewis and Clark's expedition westward with I4C's Lewis and Clark lesson plan page.


9. Biographer's Day (5/16)
   
   Today, learn about famous figures through reading their biographies! Find biographies for our Founding Fathers, Nobel Prize Winners, famous authors, and more on our Biography Topics page.




10. Memorial Day (5/31)
    
    Enjoy the day off of work and school today but this Memorial Day, remember those who have died for our country. Find lesson plans, crafts, activities, and more on our Memorial Day page.

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 May

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 May

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 May

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. Teach your students the importance of staying active this month. We have great Physical Education resources about the muscular system, strength training, team sports, and more. Also visit ourHealth and Nutrition and Wellness pages to find more information about living a healthy lifestyle.


2. Celebrate Children's Book Week in your classroom! Here are some great book lists for all ages and lesson plans from Scholastic. I4C also has a collection of stories for elementary students, library resources, information on physical and virtual libraries, grade level help with reading and literature, and reading assessment practice.


3. Check out our Mother's Day page to find crafts you can make with your students to take home and show mom, as well as fun activities and printables.


4. Memorial Day is a great day to relax before the end of the school year but remember those who have died for our country. Teach your students about why we have the day off and the meaning behind the holiday. Find lesson plans, crafts, and activities on our Memorial Day page.


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


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


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



PARENT RESOURCES




1. Don't let your kids waste time sitting on the couch! Fitness is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Check out our Physical Education page for resources about exercise, team sports, and more. Also visit our pages about Health and Nutrition and Wellness to find more information about living a healthy lifestyle.


2. Help your kids show their appreciation for their teachers this week. Find printables, crafts, and other great ways how to show your thanks on our Teacher and Staff Appreciation page.


3. Thank all the mothers and grandmothers in your life this Mothers' Day. I4C has a Mother's Day resource page, filled with crafts for kids, activities, and printables you can incorporate into your Mother's Day celebration.


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


5. 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.


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





TECHNOLOGY TIPS



1. Math Review Project: Math Vlogger:
   Vloggers create video logs. This project inspires students to pretend to be a vlogger and create a math video, which is a fun way to demonstrate their knowledge of a math concept.
   
   Learn more in the article found: HERE


2. Calculator Foldables:
   If you are a math teacher, you use the heck out of your graphing calculator. Students need all the tips and tricks they can get. The better they learn to use this great tool, the less stressful they will find the state exams. As you teach new ways to use a graphing calculator, provide an image of the calculator on the page, along with step-by-step instructions.
   
   Learn more by visiting: HERE.


3. Adding PhET Sims to Google Classroom:
   PhET from the University of Colorado Boulder provides digital simulations for math and science concepts. No registration is required, you can easily push out these simulations to your students via Google Classroom.
   
   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.