How does your distance from the equator impact the daily temperature and photoperiod? How would your students like would to investigate this question by joining an international Internet based multidisciplinary project? Register for The Sun Times here. The free project is geared to students in grades 6-12 but all are welcome. It runs from today [...]
Entries from September 30th, 2009
What if a river horse wanted to take an AP science class?
September 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Content - Math, Content - Science, Content - Social Studies
Or a math or history course? She would go to HippoCampus (hippopotamus translates to “river horse” in Greek). Sponsored by the Monterey Institute for Technology, HippoCampus (which is correlated by textbook and topics) provides a variety of multimedia opportunities for math, science, and US History. Here are a few samples of what you will find [...]
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September 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Professional Development
Want to be more computer savvy? Are you tired of needing a translator when your tech person speaks? Don’t have time for a 15 hour training class? Here is a truly effortless approach- 180 Technology Tips. Every day you a new tip (tips cover a wide variety of hardware/software issues). I’ve been receiving them since [...]
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What a difference a word makes
September 28th, 2009 · No Comments · Content - Language Arts
This “how to” writing site is named after the wisdom of Mark Twain. Lighting Bug is full of techniques to start a story, writing tools, and educator resources. There is even a guide to help students find out what type of writer they are!
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