October Features from Internet 4 Classrooms

October 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

October brings National Bullying Prevention Month, National Dyslexia Awareness Month, Child Health Day, World Space Week, Fire Prevention Week, Columbus Day, Character Counts Week, National Chemistry Week, Halloween, and much more. Visit our monthly newsletter to see all the details.

October Blog: Boost Learning with Fun

Boost Learning with Fun

This month's blog is Boost Learning with Fun.

Many students find it difficult to stay focused while doing homework or having a lesson. They find the learning process monotonous and boring. They easily lose motivation and get distracted by movies, games, snacks, friends, or else. It does not have to be so, learning can be fun, engaging and something to look forward to.

Guest Blogger Donald Mena is a writer and lifestyle coach with a focus on personal development.

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 October is Google Translate by Google LLC ( iOS and Android ).

• Text translation: Translate between 108 languages by typing
  
  
• Tap to Translate: Copy text in any app and tap the Google Translate icon to translate (all languages)
  
  
• Offline: Translate with no internet connection (59 languages)
  
  
• Instant camera translation: Translate text in images instantly by just pointing your camera (94 languages)
  
  
• Photos: Take or import photos for higher quality translations (90 languages)
  
  
• Conversations: Translate bilingual conversations on the fly (70 languages)
  
  
• Handwriting: Draw text characters instead of typing (96 languages)
  
  
• Phrasebook: Star and save translated words and phrases for future reference (all languages)
  
  
• Cross-device syncing: Login to sync phrasebook between app and desktop
  
  
• Transcribe: Continuously translate someone speaking a different language in near real-time (8 languages)
  

Translations between the following languages are supported:

Afrikaans, Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Basque, Belarusian, Bengali, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cebuano, Chichewa, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Corsican, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Esperanto, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, French, Frisian, Galician, Georgian, German, Greek, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Hausa, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hmong, Hungarian, Icelandic, Igbo, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Javanese, Kannada, Kazakh, Khmer, Kinyarwanda, Korean, Kurdish (Kurmanji), Kyrgyz, Lao, Latin, Latvian, Lithuanian, Luxembourgish, Macedonian, Malagasy, Malay, Malayalam, Maltese, Maori, Marathi, Mongolian, Myanmar (Burmese), Nepali, Norwegian, Odia (Oriya), Pashto, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Samoan, Scots Gaelic, Serbian, Sesotho, Shona, Sindhi, Sinhala, Slovak, Slovenian, Somali, Spanish, Sundanese, Swahili, Swedish, Tajik, Tamil, Tatar, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Turkmen, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uyghur, Uzbek, Vietnamese, Welsh, Xhosa, Yiddish, Yoruba, Zulu

Permissions Notice

Google Translate may ask for permission to access the following features:

Microphone for speech translation

Camera for translating text via the camera

SMS for translating text messages

External storage for downloading offline translation data

Accounts and credentials for signing-in and syncing across devices

Google Translate is available for Apple and Android devices.

Compatibility: Requires iOS 12.4 or later on Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch and Android version varies with your Android device.

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH?

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

1. National Bullying Prevention Month
   
   Help create a positive environment in your school by STOMPing Out Bullying! Find anti-bullying activities, lesson plans, and other resources in the Bullying and Cyberbullying section of our website.


2. National Dyslexia Awareness Month
   
   Did you know that 1 in 10 people have symptoms of dyslexia, including slow or inaccurate reading, poor spelling, poor writing, and mixing up similar words? Visit our Dyslexia Teacher Resource page for strategies and tools to assist in working with students that may have dyslexia and our Dyslexia Classroom Resource page for activities, worksheets, and a variety of tools and techniques to use in the classroom. Parents can look at our Dyslexia Parent Resource page for tips and learning aids to help their child. Online audio phonics help, Dyslexia testing information, and audio textbooks can be found in our Other Resources section. Be sure to check out our Exceptional Children section to find more resources for other learning disorders, ADHD, and autism.


3. Fire Prevention Week (10/3-10/9)
   
   Did you know that Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire? The National Fire Prevention Association has lesson plans and activities for teachers and a website for kids and parents with safety checklists, escape plan worksheets, and other activities. Be sure to also check out I4C's fire safety page for more lesson plans, games, and activities to help kids learn about the importance of fire safety.


4. World Space Week (10/4-10/10)
   
   The theme of this year's World Space Week is "Women in Space". Find a teacher activity guide with activities for grades K-12 and a collection of science and language arts activities for grades 5-9 based on the book Have Spacesuit - Will Travel by Robert A. Heinlein. Explore our elementary school space page for more space themed activities and be sure to check out our Astronomy pages to learn more about our solar system, stars, and our universe.


5. Child Health Day (10/4)
   
   Check out I4C's Nutrition and Health pages to find classroom resources covering heart health, food pyramids, brush charts, adolescent health, drugs and alcohol education, and first aid.


6. Columbus Day (10/11)
   
   Commemorate the landing of Christopher Columbus in the New World today! He is credited for jump starting exploration, settlement, as well as exploitation of America. Learn about Christopher Columbus and celebrate Columbus Day with fun printables, activities, and crafts on I4C's Columbus Day page.


7. Dictionary Day (10/16)
   
   Although most dictionaries we use are now online, the methodologies of how to use reference materials are still the same. Reinforce good research habits with our links on how to use reference materials like dictionaries and thesauruses.


8. Character Counts Week (10/17-10/23)
   
   Help create a positive school environment and promote kindness, respect, and integrity in your school! Go to I4C's Character Education page to find resources for character building, anger management, bullying, and conflict resolution.


9. National Chemistry Week (10/17-10/23)
   
   National Chemistry Week's theme for 2021 is "Fast or Slow...Chemistry Makes It Go!" Here are some great resources about "Fast or Slow...Chemistry Makes It Go!" Check out I4C's Chemistry page to find activities, experiment simulations, lesson plans, and other resources to use this week!




10. Halloween (10/31)
    
    Happy Halloween! Check out I4C's Halloween page to learn about the history of Halloween and to find spooky activities, crafts, recipies, and games to do today!

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 October

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 October

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 October

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. Get all of your assessment assistance needs here sorted by grade and subject.


3. Need online interactive games and activities to reinforce the day's lessons? We have it! Kids can practice in the computer labs and at home.


4. School may be in full swing but teachers still need organizational help, worksheet ideas, bulletin board inspiration, and lesson plans throughout the year. Our Teacher tools page has it all.


5. This month is National Dyslexia Awareness Month. Internet4Classrooms provides resources specifically geared towards Dyslexia. Visit our Dyslexia Teacher Resource page for strategies and tools to assist in working with students that may have dyslexia and our Dyslexia Classroom Resource page for activities, worksheets, and a variety of tools and techniques to use in the classroom. Also check out our Execeptional Children section to find more resources for other learning disorders, ADHD, and autism.


6. Help create positive bullying-free environment in your school! Find lesson plans, classroom activities, and other resources in the Bullying and Cyberbullying section of our website.


7. Plan out your lessons throughout the school year with Common Core pacing guides! Find English Language Arts pacing guides here and Math pacing guides here. These guides from Shelby County, Tennessee can probably be mapped to the pacing of your school system if your system doesn't have something similar.


8. We now have answer guides for our Common Core Math Printables! Request teacher access here.


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


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


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



PARENT RESOURCES




1. Parents need help too. Not only can you browse all the teaching tools, but there's a Parent Zone as well so families can continue the education at home. Every student needs practice outside of the classroom.


2. Math and reading seem to be the most challenging when it comes to homework. Check out our math resources page for extensive help. Reading tools develop those language arts skills.


3. Vocabulary and math quizzes are typically the dreaded end of the week activity. Give your kids more confidence with our free online vocabulary and math quiz practice. The more they study the more comfortable they will feel, while increasing their knowledge for future ACT and SAT testing.


4. Hone in on Internet Safety. Save time and research more effectively online - including the safest online search engines for kids when they're doing homework and projects.


5. October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Look at I4C's section devoted to bullying and cyberbullying for activities and resources to help create a positive environment in your child's school and your community.


6. Find information and tips about dyslexia on our Dyslexia Parent Resource page. Also check out our Exceptional Children section to find more resources for other learning disorders, ADHD, and autism.


7. Before trick-or-treating this year, be sure to read these Halloween safety tips to have a fun and safe holiday!


8. Be sure to teach your children about fire safety! The National Fire Prevention Association provides a fire prevention resource website and has a website for parents to help kids to learn about fire safety with activities, printables, and games. The NFPA also offers a Home Fire Escape Plan worksheet and a Fire Safety Checklist for Parents. Be sure to also check out I4C's fire safety page for more games and activities to help your kids learn about the importance of fire safety.


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


10. 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.


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





TECHNOLOGY TIPS



1. 3 Google Tips Every Teacher Should Know to support EL Students:
   If you struggle to find ways to support your EL Students with online documents or during Distance Learning, try these tips.
   
   Learn more in the article found: HERE


2. 5 Google Translate Tips and Tricks You Need to Know:
   You might not be travelling abroad, but Google Translate has great features that can be used in the classroom, especially for ELL students. Here are five ways to get the most out of Google Translate.
   
   Learn more by visiting: HERE.


3. Translating to Smiles: Using Google Translate to Engage ELL Students:
   Can you imagine starting a new school in a new country with a new language and culture? Today's classroom today is more diverse than ever before. One of the major challenges that English Language Learners (ELL) face is language. Technology is opening the doors of communication between educators and students because of its easy accessibility.
   
   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.