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Entries from October 19th, 2009

Shatter the block

October 19th, 2009 · No Comments · Content - Language Arts

Got writer’s block?  Spin the wheel at The Brainstormer-  it provides three elements ( a theme, venue , and location) to help you jump start the writing process.  You could use it for traditional writing assignment or a digital story (i.e., animoto, Voicethread, Xtranormal).

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E-Learning

October 19th, 2009 · No Comments · Content- Cross Discipline

Seeking straightforward online lessons and interactives?  E-Learning for Kids has all types of choices- language arts, math, science, and computer skills.  This site is geared to prek-6 grade.  Maybe this is something to add to your web page for at home enrichment.

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When you have goosebumps (and it’s not Halloween!)

October 19th, 2009 · No Comments · Classroom, Content - Science

 When you have goosebumps (and it’s not Halloween!)What are your fears? This site covers the gamer from how our brain responds (and how animals react!)  While this is hosted by a California museum, it reminded me of an exhibit at Liberty Science Center.   Visit Goosebumps: The Science of Fear and learn to conquer your phobias!

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