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International Children's Digital Library
7/15/2008 8:47 AM
The International Children's Digital Library has a large collection of ebooks presented in many different languages. This library wants to "excite and inspire the world's children to become members of the global community". The books can be read by individual students or read aloud by the teacher.
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National Geographic for Educators
7/7/2008 8:33 AM
Use this portal to start searching for information within the National Geographic site. Music, maps and kids site a just a click away. |
A Poem a Day for American High Schools
7/1/2008 8:14 AM
Created by the Library of Congress, Poetry 180 gives students a daily look at the importance of poetry in our lives.
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Mn/DOT Library
6/30/2008 6:26 AM
Did you know that the Minnesota Department of Transportation has an information library? Did you know you can access it online? You will find transportation information, updates on construction projects and much more.
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Travelpod this Summer!
6/16/2008 11:15 AM
Create your own travel journal online including photos. Share it with others and while your at it, read journals from other travelers. To get started, click here. |
Background Slide and Templates for PowerPoint and Keynote
6/2/2008 10:06 AM
Get a jump start on your classroom presentations for next school year or Summer School. Presentations ETC has a variety of over 20,000 free presentation resources that can be used by students or teachers.
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Puzzle Creator
5/27/2008 9:34 AM
Create Math puzzles, Sudoku, Critical Thinking Logic Puzzles, and much more at Edhelper Puzzles. |
Science.gov
5/23/2008 9:49 AM
Science.gov is the U.S. government agency gateway to Science information including research and development. Some topics include: Energy & Energy Conservation, Applies Science & Technologies and Health & Medicine.
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Earth Calendar
5/14/2008 8:05 AM
Find holidays and celebrations from around the world. Earth
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Wikis
4/9/2008 9:27 AM
Wikis can be a educational tool for classrooms that encourage collaboration and communication. Here are a few Web sites that explain what they are and how to use them.
Curriculum Wiki – features lesson plans, ideas and articles from educators
Educational Wiki List -
Wikis created by educators. Many of these sites were created to use in the classroom. Includes an explaination of how to use a wiki as an educational tool.
How to Create a Wiki - How to create a Wiki and why you should give it a try. |
Glogster for Online Presentations
3/24/2008 7:53 AM
Kathy Schrock, a leading technology educator, has recommended this new presentation site. Students can create online presentations for reports. She also cautions against content that others may have created, so this a site that should be viewed by educators and then a decision made as to the usefulness according to grade level.
Glogster...an easy-to-use way to create a multimedia Web presentation; I cannot guarantee that everything is suitable for students, but you can give it a try for yourself! I created a page for our new puppy that we brought home this weekend: Kathy Schrock's New Puppy |
Science Education Resources for K-12 Scinece Teachers
3/17/2008 7:53 AM
Find lesson plans, National Institute of Health news, visual media and
topics such as Bioethics, Language Development, Stem Cell Research and
Alternative Medicines. This and many more links to Science topics is
available on the Science Education Web site.
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