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Entries from February 1st, 2009

My favorite M&Ms (math & movies)

February 1st, 2009 · No Comments · Video/movies

Relate math to everyday life- life in the movies, that is! Mathematics in the Movies is a collection a clips from the math classics (Stand and Deliver), comedies (It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World), cartoon (Shrek) to adventure (National Treasure). To play the clip, click on the file type (and not the title).   I [...]

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Visual Learner’s Delight!

February 1st, 2009 · No Comments · Classroom

Finally a dictionary that has it all- pictures, text, and sound!  It’s the Visual Dictionary Online.  This would work well with a smartboard and in ESL classes.  I’ve saved the link on  the district eboard.  Here is a sample.  

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Can you hear me now?

February 1st, 2009 · No Comments · Classroom

 Listen and try at vacarro.  Download, email, or embed.  Show me how your students could use it!

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