SITC Teaching Resources
SITC Teaching Resources
MATH AND CODING RESOURCES
CodeFWD
A free online program that is geared towards supporting educators in implementing computer science education in the classroom. CodeFWD is developed by Meta (Facebook) and includes online videos, activities, and more for computer science exploration.
Visit the website here.
CoSpaces
CoSpaces is an interactive, creativity based, technology platform with 3D, VR, and AR applications. Students are able to explore block-based coding through the platform and design a multitude of creations.
Visit the website here.
TREE IDENTIFYING RESOURCES
New York Times: Identifying Climate Inequality Through Trees
This NYT article entitled “Why an East Harlem Street Is 31 Degrees Hotter Than Central Park West” states that “If you want to map inequality in New York, you can just count trees.” The article is full of information that teachers can use to guide workshops on climate inequality, the importance of trees on our planet, and more.
NYC Street Tree Map
The New York City Street Tree Map is the world’s most accurate and detailed map of a city’s street trees. Through this map, you can explore our city’s urban forest, mark trees as favorites and share them with your friends, and record and share all of your caretaking and tree stewardship activities.
CLASS FIELD TRIP RESOURCES
United Federation of Teachers Class Trips Resources
Here are some opportunities for teachers to supplement traditional classroom learning with other educational experiences in all five boroughs.