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Entries from November 29th, 2009

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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Please post on the wall

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

  Looking for a simple way to post messages for your group?  Take a look at Wallwisher (www.wallwisher.com).  This is a free site that allows you to create a web and allow others to post (think of is as a bulletin board). Create your wall and check your email for login information. I’ve created a [...]

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