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Entries from September 28th, 2009

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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The trucks keep rolling

September 28th, 2009 · No Comments · Content - Science

How my son would have cherished this site- as a young child, he was fascinated with any type of construction equipment.  More than once we would stop by the side of the road to watch a construction job.  Kikki’s Workshop explains everything about construction equipment.  The simulations would be a great addition to any unit [...]

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Join this nation!

September 28th, 2009 · No Comments · Content - Math

Want to practice your fraction skills?  Don’t have a partner for those online math games?  Try Calculation Nation! This site (created by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) provides several interactive games.  Once you login (you can create a free account), you can play  against the computer or players in other countries. I liked [...]

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