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Entries from November 29th, 2009

Not just any element story

November 29th, 2009 · No Comments · animoto, Content - Science

Many teachers assign projects related to the Periodic Table. Kathy Ernst (8thgrade science teacher, Montville) presented her students a few new options this year.  One of her students, Jane L. produced this animoto on plutonium.  She created PowerPoint slides, saved them as photos, and then on to animoto!  Special thanks to Kathy for sharing this [...]

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In honor of Lincoln

November 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Content - Social Studies

  “It’s just like being there!”  That was my daughter’s reaction as I was reviewing this new National Parks’ Lincoln Memorial Interactive site.  Here you can explore the memorial and listen to a series of reflections from National Park Rangers.  Their topics range from Civil Rights to the First Amendment as well as discussions about [...]

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Seasons Greetings from BrainPop

November 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Content- Cross Discipline

BrainPop has something for all during this winter season.  First, you can have Tim and Moby help you spread good cheer with a series of winter themed cards.  Click here to send free e-cards (a sample is above).And if you are seeking a winter Brainpop- the search is over!  Here are their winter videos (and [...]

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Voicethread in Spanish- What’s in your room?

November 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Content- Foreign Language, Voicethread

What do you have in your bedroom?  What do you need or want?  OK, now can you respond in Spanish?  Rochell Alves’ students in Period 7/8 (Spanish 1) completed this Voicethread with their responses.  Students took their own bedroom photos or selected one from online.  The entire project took less than two class periods.  This [...]

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