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MS Learning Centers

Posted by: mbenzon on: December 18, 2008

Do you want to set-up Learning Centers in your middle school classroom? Well, I am on that quest (although I don’t have a classroom anymore). I want to be able to create 10-15 minute learning centers for small group interventions. Below are some sites I will be looking into for more information. I will keep [...]

Math Ideas and Problems for Grades 4-8

Posted by: mbenzon on: December 18, 2008

http://www.ri.net/schools/Johnston/iss2001/math.html
There are great ideas and problems for kids to solve. Lots of links to other sites!

Trivia Questions

Posted by: mbenzon on: December 18, 2008

http://quizhub.com/quiz/quizhub.cfm
This site costs $40 per year for 1 computer, but there is a variety of education-related topics and current event quizzes.

Great Compound Exercises

Posted by: mbenzon on: December 18, 2008

1-Leg Squat & Reach

Place an object on the floor about 2-3 feet in front and to the left of your left foot.
Balance on your left foot; raise your right foot off the ground.
Slowly bend your left knee and lower your torso.
Reach forward with your right hand and touch the object.
Maintain your balance by extending your [...]

Kid-created Vocabulary Video

Posted by: mbenzon on: September 4, 2008

My Vocabulary Words

Funny, but it’s like rated PG due to violent themes. Nice comparison of often confused words.

Teen-Level Vocabulary Video

Posted by: mbenzon on: September 4, 2008

Vocabulary Project

This is a creative way to teach vocabulary! Nice technology and visual arts integration. Music is nice too.

Introducing to My EP

Posted by: mbenzon on: August 21, 2007

Today, I shared this website with my supervisor and colleague!
 Happy Learning!
maria

Hello world!

Posted by: mbenzon on: August 18, 2007

Hola friends and colleagues! 
In an attempt to keep up with constantly evolving technology, I thought it would be a pretty good idea to experiment with blogging!  This blog will be mainly used for my work in Houston ISD and my studies at the University of Houston. If you have any ideas or suggestions you would like [...]