Traditional books, resources and textbooks are now costly. Many schools try to save the environment by utilizing wider resources; on cyberspace specifically. Here are the top 10 online resources for teachers and written by teachers.
1. www.TumbleBooks.com:
The resource provides access to picture books for students in Kindergarten to Grade 3 in English, French and other languages. The books are interactive and animated. There are sample lesson plans teachers could use as well.
2. www.Smarttech.com:
Almost every school board in Canada and the United States has one form of smart technology. Smartboards are popular tools in the classroom. Many teachers are still getting to know how to use the technology. SmartTech provides lessons and presentation templates for teachers.
3. www.coolmath4kids.com:
Teachers could reinforce learning through the use of this website. The website has a tone of games, lessons and activities students could utilize in the classroom and at home. Students love interactive games and they may learn concepts faster by participating in hands on activities.
4. www.raz-kids.com:
This is another resource teachers could use for guided reading. They have a wide selection of eBooks to choose from. There is a teacher`s corner where teachers can borrow lesson plans for their classroom.
5. www.tumblereadables.com:
This resource accesses grade 3-8 students to picture books and novels. They have a huge selection of classic books, such as those written by Shakespeare. This resource is a perfect tool for guided reading exercises. The program is compatible and works well with Smartboard.
This is an important component in the milk of the cow which is taken out in the same way as cheese is taken out from milk. It can also be known as the byproduct of the production of cheese. Whey has two types of protein components, the first is protein itself and the other is peptide, that is, protein segment. It is natural and best quality protein and contains all kinds of essential and non-essential amino acids. Each scoop of whey contains about 20 to 25 grams of protein. The best protein supplement is whey.
Fish is not only an excellent source of protein but also a rich source of fatty acid which is not easily obtained from many food products. Yellow fin tuna is the richest source of protein providing 30 grams of protein per 100 grams serving. 100 grams serving of Salmon and Halibut provides 27 grams of protein and the same amount of Snapper and Tilapia provides 26 grams of protein. Also a can of tuna, canned in spring water or brine provides 40 grams of protein. Mackerel provides about 23 grams of protein per 100 grams serving and also tastes much better then tuna.
Eggs are a complete source of protein. 12 grams of protein is gained if you start your day with a 2 egg omelet. A whole egg contains about 6–7 grams of protein. A large egg is not only a great source of protein but also contains essential amino acids that are required in a healthy diet. Fortified eggs are a recent development in the areas of functional foods. Flaxseeds, which are a rich source of omega 3 fatty acids, are added to the diet of the hens and they produce eggs that contain 6 times the omega 3 fatty acids as compared to the normal eggs. Fortified eggs can also be a rich source of vitamin E. Chicken eggs are a weak source of protein providing only 13.6 grams per 100 grams serving.
This is the best source of vegetarian protein. Soybeans are extremely rich sources of protein containing 28 grams of protein per cup. Tofu or bean curd is a food made by coagulating soy milk and pressing the curd into blocks. Tofu is rich in protein, providing about 15.78 grams of protein per 100 grams serving. Among the nuts, peanuts are the richest source of protein containing 23.7 grams protein per 100 grams serving. A bean carries more protein when it is mature, larger in size and quite old. Soybeans that are mature and have been roasted have maximum protein providing 39.6 grams per 100 grams serving. Beans and legumes are inexpensive forms of protein.
This is a rich source of obtaining protein for vegetarians. A liter of milk contains 30 grams of protein. Half a cup of cottage cheese contains 14 grams of protein. Parmesan cheese which is low on sodium provides maximum protein among all cheeses, that is, 41.6 grams of protein per 100 grams. Regular parmesan provides 35.8 grams per 100 grams of protein. 100 grams serving of Swiss cheese, Mozzarella and Romano cheese provide protein between 28–30 grams. The softer spreadable cheese provides least protein, that is, in a 100 grams serving it provides only 16 grams of protein
CNN is one of the largest news networks in the world, providing 24/7 news coverage to viewers around the world for over 30 years. According to Deal Magazine, it is available to 100 million US households and 212 countries and territories. It covers every major event as it unfolds; at the exact moment. Yet one must not forget that with every source comes a bias. CNN has been known to suppress freedom of speech and has edited files and footage of events to portray a bias. During the Gulf War, CNN was criticized for pushing stories that would interest viewers by avoiding portraying violent images. In another instance Eason Jordan, an executive at CNN, admitted to lobbying for the Iraqi government for 12 years to keep CNN”s presence in the country.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is a public service broadcaster, based in the United Kingdom. It is the largest broadcaster in the world and employs 23,000 staff members. Although this news source and public service broadcaster is known worldwide, it is not reliable in terms of producing trustworthy material. During the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in 2004, BBC was widely criticized by both sides. They summoned a commission to produce a report (Balen Report) to investigate this controversy, which BBC refused to release to the public in the end. If they had nothing to hide, the report would have been made public already.
Viewed by 102 million households in United States in the year 2009, Fox News is another major news source people relied heavily on. What viewers fail to realize is that Fox has repeatedly sided with the Republicans over the Democrats in its news coverages. From the 2006 elections to Obama’s health care reforms, Fox News has shown media bias towards political issues. While the White House was scheduling press conferences with regard to reform health care plans, Fox News was left out. As such, one could argue Fox News is not reliable because it does not provide both sides of the story to viewers.
CBC News is the largest news broadcaster in Canada. It has local, regional, and national broadcasts stations, which air on television, radio and on the internet. According to a national survey done in April of 2002, 36% of respondents agree that CBC television focuses on left issues such as street demonstrations, radical hostiles and globalization. Many of the respondents also argue that CBC should focus more on objective issues that do not concern voters voting on the left specifically. This bias is rooted in the origins of CBC. CBC was created when the idea ‘big nation-big government’ was in place. This belief still is dominant in CBC’s views as pluralism is not encouraged or embraced by the network. Many citizens still wonder why CBC is still being funded for such biases.
Based in Qatar, Al Jazeera News is a news and current affairs television station broadcast via satellite to large Middle Eastern audiences. Although Al Jazeera is an Arabic television network watched by various Middle Eastern groups, it has been widely criticized by countries like Bahrain and Egypt for biases. Furthermore, BBC reported criticisms from United States and Great Britain over uncensored graphic photos of innocent British and American soldiers brutally murdered. Their views are supportive of certain groups over others and sometimes depict double standards.
Geothermal energy is the recyclable energy source that is directly extracted from the earth using natural process. The technology can be used to extract the energy required to deliver the residential heating requirement. It can also operate on a large scale to deliver electricity in a large scale through a geothermal power plant.
This power generation concept can generate the same amount of energy as the ordinary electricity at less than 1% of the generating cost. Switzerland is presently operating about 6 models using the technology of radiant energy.
