New Standards Resources
Common Core Links and Information
These documents and website links are tools for educators to use as we transition and implement the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) that were adopted by North Carolina. Additional resources are provided that will help schools align curriculum, instruction, and assessment with the new standards.
Key Takeaways
Key concepts found in the K-12 Common Core State Standards in Mathematics and English Language Arts.
English Language Arts Key Takeaways
Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium
The SBAC brings together 30 states, including North Carolina, to create a common, innovative assessment system for Mathematics and English Language Arts that is aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Click here for an Overview.
Hunt Institute Videos
Common Core State Standards: Principles of Development
Common Core State Standards: A New Foundation for Student Success
The Mathematics Standards: How They Were Developed and Who Was Involved
The English Language Arts Standards: Key Changes and Their Evidence
General Resources
Following are online resources organized by subject.
ELA/Literacy
Doing What Works: Research-based education practices online
NCTE National Gallery of Writing
ZooBurst: Create your own interactive 3D pop-up books
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE) (ELA resources)
Tagxedo (create word clouds from famous speeches, new articles, etc.)
TextProject (help for struggling readers)
Social Studies/History
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (History and Social Studies resources)
National Archives Digital Classroom
Math
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (Math resources)
Science
National Science Digital Library
American Museum of Natural History
Technology
50 Ways to Integrate Technology in Your Classroom Tomorrow
21 Activities for the 21st Century Classroom
Edmodo: Secure Social Learning Network for Teachers and Students
Animoto (create video slideshows)
Keepvid (download streaming videos)
Yola (create your own free website)
ABCYa (K-5 educational computer games and activities)
Arts
Glogster (create online posters)
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (Arts and Music resources)
National Gallery of Art Classroom