Vast array of quizzes and self-study exercises based on idioms and idiomatic expressions, categorized in a variety of ways (beginning with A, B, etc., by keyword, or by association with other groupings). Great practice for the ELL/ESL student.
CK-12 Foundation's Algebra FlexBook is an introduction to algebraic concepts for the high school student. Topics include: Equations & Functions, Real Numbers, Equations of Lines, Solving Systems of Equations & Quadratic Equations.
This site is focused on the context of talking about the family and includes a video and a worksheet. This video explores the vocabulary and structures of family, age, marriage and family celebrations. The grammar areas of focus are on usage of the verb ser and tener, including TENER AÑOS to tell age. Because of the video content, Firefox users may want to use another browser since it has been know to have problems with the plugin.
Two teachers at a multilingual immersion studies middle school talk about how they prepared for their careers and candidly share the challenges and rewards they have experienced in the classroom.
A promotional events coordinator for the Cincinnati Reds talks about his work and how four years of accelerated Spanish classes in high school as well as his father's support set him apart for his exciting career.
Enjoy "Learn Along" Bingo! This week, we're learning how to investigate plants. Disfrute con Bingo! Esta semana, estaremos aprendiendo a como investigar las plantas. It includes six resources.
This website contains the on-line versions of books previously published in hard copy by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Army. The Country Studies Series presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world and examines the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors. Choose the link "Government and Politics".
In this video [5:19], Panda and Donkey are excited for their sleepover, but they're not getting much sleep because of a scary monster that appears when they turn off the lights. Sometimes things look different when the lights are off, but things are the same in the light and in the dark. What do the pals do to try to scare away the scary thing? Student materials are provided; video is available in English and Spanish.
In this video [3:12], when Donkey gives her new flower too much water, it grows so big that it disrupts her garden and her pals' fun. She must find a way to make it right. Explore with your class how, "being wrong can help you learn something new." Student materials are available; the video is available in English and Spanish,
In this video [4:26], Panda is a contestant on his favorite game show, The Masked Veggies. He becomes scared to compete, but Donkey and pals are there to cheer him on. With your class, explore, "When I feel afraid, I can think about all the people who I have to cheer me on." Student materials are provided. Video available in English and Spanish.
In this video [4:46] King Friday is visiting Grampy for the day, and Donkey and Panda host the King while Grampy runs an errand. Explore with your class the core message, "I have my own ideas and I can share them." Student materials are provided, and the video is available in English and Spanish.
Easy-to-read Spanish map of the United States with country information below. A nice site with links to the States and the rest of the world's countries as well!
CK-12 Foundation's Geometry FlexBook is a clear presentation of the essentials of geometry for the high school student. Topics include: Proof, Congruent Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Similarity, Perimeter & Area, Volume, and Transformations.
Find language tools, developed by Google, that perform machine translations of short passages of text or of entire Web pages, from English into over 10 world languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Also has beta-release tools that translate passages of text and entire Web pages from various world languages (e.g., Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish) into English.
International markets are very important to soybean farmers across the globe. In this unit, students in a Spanish language class will explore the idea of a bioeconomy and research case studies of Spanish-speaking countries trying to compete in the global marketplace by growing soybeans. This curriculum has been designed as a transdisciplinary 2-week unit using the theme of sustainability to combine proficiency-based world language pedagogy with the real-world relevance of problem-based learning at the heart of STEM education. This unit features 5 lessons and 17 files. Lessons are aligned to NGSS.
A colorful, interactive site for kids and teens. A holistic approach to learning about your body, including topics such as feelings, drugs, injuries, and other health issues. Available in Spanish.
When the people in your family are fighting, it's hard to figure out what to do. You may be feeling sad, ashamed, or even angry when it happens. Whatever your feelings are, what you probably want most is for the fighting to stop. Available in both English and Spanish, with audio.
Three simple and age appropriate activities on Spanish language and culture which focus on the family and the Spanish names for various family members.
Explore the depths of space and science comprehensive information about the meteor showers in 2004, the transit of Venus, virtual reality, and other interesting science history.
Two maps and four accounts of the Spanish exploration of North America that reflect the goals of the conquistadors and fascination with the land they examined-and the brutality of their treatment of native peoples.