Website to Promote Student Interest

One of the most valuable websites for lesson planning and capturing students' attention is www.unitedstreaming.com. This is the place to find short introductry videos to any topic under the sun-science, history, art, math... Students are so visually stimulated now a days with computers and television, the short videos really help students to become excited and interested in the new subject matter. Also helpful for the visual learners. The videos can range from a few minutes to lengthy features. The website also provides extensive lesson plans on any subject. This site is both beneficial to teachers and to students.

Most schools have a subscription but individuals can become a member for a fee. There is also a 30 day trail for those interested.