Pilkerriffic!Musings, ideas, and juicy links from a DEN STAR and MD LC member…

• Graphic Novel Style PSA – Design “Changing the World”

  Design lessons using photoshop

  tags: graphics design photoshop

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• Grammaropolis

  a fun way to learn about the parts of speech! 

  tags: grammar languagearts vocabulary

• Students In The Know

  The web-based interactive program was created to help students and educators recognize the dangers of bullying and cyber bullying. Our primary emphasis is to inform students of preventative measures related to bullying as well as to develop effective communication strategies. The program generates data, which can be compared by class, school, or district in an effort to monitor effectiveness of bullying prevention education.

  tags: cybersafety internet safety bullying cyberbullying

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• Welcome to Microsoft Flight from the Microsoft Studios!

  Flight simulator for PC- free to download!

  tags: flight simulation

• Stop Stealing Dreams

  Written by Seth Godin, one of the great minds of the 21st Century

  tags: education learning ebook

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• Dr. Seuss | Seussville.com

  A website with some ideas to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday!

  tags: reading seuss literacy education elementary books

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• : PBS LearningMedia

  Make successful learning connections by encouraging your class to explore and play. From an immersive 1770s adventure to manipulating organ systems, PBS LearningMedia’s powerful teaching tools let your students dive into online learning opportunities.

  tags: pbs interactive activities whiteboard smartboard

• myPassword

  great info for kids on protecting your passwords

  tags: internet safety password

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• What’s Your Story? – YouTube

  Slam poetry about making good choices online.

  tags: poetry youtube internet safety

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• Gamestar Mechanic

  Make your own games online

  tags: programming game design

• Career Thoughts | Career Advice for Students and Teens

  Get your career off to the right start with the world’s best resume, cover letter, and interview tips.

  Or explore our job descriptions and start planning your new career.

  tags: career lifeskills

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• 360 Dergee Aerial Panorama | 3D Virtual Tours Around the World | Photos of the Most Interesting Places on the Earth | AirPano.com

  AirPano is a noncommercial project focused on high resolution 3D aerial panoramas.

  tags: photography geography

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• Election 2012

  Election resources from Scholastic

  tags: election socialstudies politics

• Character Scrapbook

  Use this reader’s response activity to analyze the characters in any book. Print and collect your scrapbook pages.

  tags: reading activities writing

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• Piazza – Ask. Answer. Explore. Whenever.

  Welcome to Piazza—a place where students can come together to ask, answer, and explore under the guidance of their instructor. It’ll save you time, and your students will love using it.

  tags: learning management tools collaboration

• Math Center – Growing in Pre K

  Lots of great preschool learning ideas

  tags: children learning activities

• MoneyIsland from Young Americans Bank – Home

  games to teach about money and banking

  tags: economics money

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