http://www.trailfire.com/lmeeks/trails/62596lmeeks/trails60http://www.trailfire.com/lmeeks/marks/22301778_Math SiteslmeeksThu, 19 Jun 2008 10:31:47 -0700trailfire:markId:223017http://www.trailfire.com/lmeeks/marks/22302578_Math SiteslmeeksThu, 19 Jun 2008 10:41:35 -0700trailfire:markId:223025http://www.trailfire.com/lmeeks/marks/223029This site is great for any teacher who is on a budget and does not have all the manipulatives available to use with students in the classroom.  Virtual Manipulatives sorts by topics appropriate to 6-8 grade math. 

]]>78_Math SiteslmeeksThu, 19 Jun 2008 10:44:07 -0700trailfire:markId:223029http://www.trailfire.com/lmeeks/marks/223037While the biggest drawback to this site is its subscription fees, even the few videos available for free rank it among my top sites.  Students thoroughly enjoy the cartoon videos that simply explain math concepts and provide a little entertainment.  I have used these in my own classroom and my students are always asking for more.

]]>78_Math SiteslmeeksMon, 23 Jun 2008 10:18:58 -0700trailfire:markId:223037http://www.trailfire.com/lmeeks/marks/22304578_Math SiteslmeeksThu, 19 Jun 2008 10:49:48 -0700trailfire:markId:223045http://www.trailfire.com/lmeeks/marks/22305178_Math SiteslmeeksThu, 19 Jun 2008 10:55:23 -0700trailfire:markId:223051http://www.trailfire.com/lmeeks/marks/223053Any teacher who struggles to make connections between math and the real world will benefit from using this site.  Lesson available on this site are not all appropriate for 7th and 8th grade, but do provide cross-curricular lessons that explore the connections between math and social justice issues.

]]>78_Math SiteslmeeksThu, 19 Jun 2008 10:59:26 -0700trailfire:markId:223053http://www.trailfire.com/lmeeks/marks/223056Video lessons on this site include topics that would be useful for remedial help in working with some students.  Audio and visual instruction offers a change of pace from the regular teacher that might be helpful for a struggling student.  Some information on this site may be too advanced for some junior high students, so be selective about the topics used.

]]>78_Math SiteslmeeksThu, 19 Jun 2008 11:03:29 -0700trailfire:markId:223056http://www.trailfire.com/lmeeks/marks/22305778_Math SiteslmeeksThu, 19 Jun 2008 11:06:05 -0700trailfire:markId:223057http://www.trailfire.com/lmeeks/marks/22305878_Math SiteslmeeksThu, 19 Jun 2008 11:09:09 -0700trailfire:markId:223058http://www.trailfire.com/lmeeks/marks/22397678_Math SiteslmeeksMon, 23 Jun 2008 10:24:28 -0700trailfire:markId:223976