Resources and Citations

As an educator, I value honesty, transparency, and giving credit where credit is due. This page models that practice by documenting the resources and tools I use to create lessons, practices, and games for this website. I believe it's important for students and families to see how modern teaching combines multiple resources to create the best possible learning experience.

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Teaching Partners

I rely on both my teaching colleagues and my students in developing these educational materials. Their feedback and insights are invaluable to the learning experience.

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Standards and Curriculum Alignment

Indiana Department of Education

• Indiana Academic Standards - Grade 6 Mathematics

• Indiana Academic Standards - Grade 6 Social Studies

• Indiana Frameworks

All lessons and activities align with these state standards to ensure students are learning what they need for success in Indiana schools.

Big Ideas Math

• Curriculum structure and lesson flow

• Mathematical concept sequencing

• Core problem types and approaches

TCI (Teachers' Curriculum Institute)

• Social studies content and activities

• Interactive learning approaches

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Artificial Intelligence Tools

I use AI tools as collaborative thinking and working partners in developing educational content—similar to how a teacher might work with a colleague to refine a lesson. All AI-generated content is reviewed, tested, and modified by me to ensure accuracy and appropriateness for 6th grade learners.

Claude.ai (Anthropic)

• Primary tool for HTML and website development

• Lesson structure and flow development

• Practice problem generation and refinement

• Educational game design

• Content adaptation and differentiation

MagicSchool.ai

• Reading level adaptation for grade 6 readability

• Activity generation

ChatGPT (OpenAI)

• Supplementary practice problems

• Concept explanation variations

• Lesson brainstorming

Gemini (Google)

• Additional content generation

• Alternative explanations and approaches

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Visual Design and Graphics

Canva for Educators

• Navigation button graphics

• Visual materials and diagrams

• Lesson handouts and worksheets

Nano Banana (Gemini)

• Additional graphics

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My Role

I combine these resources with:

• Knowledge of how 6th graders learn

• Understanding of common misconceptions

• Classroom-tested teaching strategies

• Awareness of diverse learner needs

Every resource on this site has been created, reviewed, and approved by me. The tools listed above help me work more efficiently and creatively, but the educational decisions are always mine.

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Questions?

If you have questions about any specific resource or how it was created, please contact me at tmiller@browncountyschools.com.

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Last updated: December 2025