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Teaching Resources

Welcome to the Teacher Resources hub — your one-stop shop for tools designed to make classroom life easier, more creative, and (hopefully) a bit more fun. Here you’ll find a growing collection of interactive applications and generators, from word searches and random student pickers to full-on rubric makers and creative classroom challenges.

We’re always developing, testing, and improving — new tools are added regularly based on what teachers tell us they need most. Whether it’s a practical classroom timer, a playful photography challenge, or something brand new, the aim is to save you time and spark ideas for your lessons.

💡 Don’t forget: We’re open to your recommendations. If you have an idea for a tool that would make your teaching easier, let us know — your feedback shapes what we build next.

A smart, interactive dashboard designed for Stranraer Academy teachers. The planner helps you manage timetables, track tasks, monitor progress, and access daily teaching tips — all in one place. Stay organised, focused, and ready for every lesson.

⏱️ CLASSROOM TIMER
Perfect timing for every task
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Random Student Picker

Randomly select students for classroom participation:
• Cold calling for answers without bias
• Choosing volunteers when multiple hands are raised
• Selecting students to present work or read aloud
• Picking team leaders or partners for group work

Random Number Generator

Generate a random number from 1 to 6 for quick decisions:
• Choose which group presents first (assign each group a number)
• Select a question number from your worksheet or quiz
• Pick a starter activity (number your tasks 1-6)
• Decide turn order for games or class discussions
• Break ties when multiple students want the same role

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Classroom Noise Meter
Classroom Noise Meter

Let's keep our learning environment perfect!

🎚️ Microphone Sensitivity
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Sensitivity: Medium (1.0x)
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Acceptable

Perfect volume for learning! 🎓

📊 Noise Statistics
Warning Zone: 0 times (0m 0s total)
Too Loud Zone: 0 times (0m 0s total)
SQA Rubric Maker

Professional Assessment Tool for Scottish Qualifications

Criteria

Export Your Rubric

PE Lap Timer

PE LAP TIMER

Track individual student performance and lap times

How to Use:

  1. Add Students: Enter student names and click "Add Student"
  2. Start Session: Click "START SESSION" to begin timing
  3. Record Laps: Click "RECORD LAP" when students complete laps
  4. View Results: See live leaderboard and times
  5. Export Data: Download results as PDF or CSV

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Student List

No students added yet

Live Tracking

Add students to start tracking

Word Search Generator

Create Spectacular Educational Puzzles

Enter 3-15 words, each on a new line. Words should be 3-12 letters long.

🎯 Find These Words

Words Found: 0/0

🎉 Congratulations! 🎉

You found all the words! Amazing job! 🌟

🧩 Crossword Generator

Create Your Custom Puzzle

Format: WORD|Clue (one per line, at least 5 words)
Filter out short words

🎯 Your Crossword

Progress: 0/0 correct

📋 Clues

➡️ Across

⬇️ Down

🎉 Brilliant!
You've completed the crossword!
Epic Hangman

Epic Hangman

Guess the word before it's too late!

Wins 0
Losses 0
Streak 0
Wrong 0

YOU WIN!

Congratulations!

QR Code Generator

Create stunning QR codes instantly

Your magical QR code will appear here ✨

🎨 Weekly Art & Design Challenge

📷 Weekly Photo Challenge

Weekly Language & Writing Challenge

Photography Challenge

Generate your creative word prompt

Click the button below to get a random photography theme for your photography. Use this word as inspiration to capture a unique image that explores the concept creatively.

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Interactive 3D Globe

⚙️ Controls

👆 Click on any marker to explore

🌍 Country

Capital City
Primary Language
Cultural Highlights

Interactive Periodic Table

Hover or click any element to explore

Alkali Metal
Alkaline Earth
Transition
Metalloid
Nonmetal
Noble Gas
Stranraer Academy Spirit Level

Spirit Level

Stranraer Academy

Ready to calibrate
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Vertical
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Spirit Level Ready

This tool uses your device's motion sensors to detect tilt and level. Tap the button below to activate.

Works best on mobile devices with gyroscope sensors.

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