I’ve always wanted to visit the Great Pyramids. For the time being, I will have to enjoy them via Air Pano. This site offers 360 degree aerial panoramas. You can change the view, listen to the music, and select other related venues. From the Sphinx, to Angel Falls, to Moscow- there are over 60 locations [...]
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It doesn’t matter if you cannot use chopsticks
February 8th, 2012 · No Comments · Content - Social Studies
Interested in Japanese culture and food? Visit Not Just Sushi. It is geared for 6th grade students. You can browse the site as a guest or teachers can sign up their classes. There is a webcast (as well as resources) to help your students explore the food and culture of Japan. (From TeachersFirst)
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So how readable is that site?
February 5th, 2012 · No Comments · Content - Language Arts, Content - Science, Content - Social Studies, Content- Cross Discipline
Unlike books (that often come with a suggested grade level for reading skills), websites don’t always these features. The Readability Test Tool is a quick way to gauge the reading level of the site. Simply paste in the URL (or supply some text from the web page), and you can get an appropriate grade [...]
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You ain’t nothing like a …
February 2nd, 2012 · No Comments · Content - Social Studies
Groundhog! Click here for this charming tale of Groundhog Day and Possum Night. The book includes sound and music (who knew groundhogs loved Elvis and could sing!). (From TeachersFirst)
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