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Traceable May Calendar Students can trace the numbers and images on this flowery May calendar. Get Animated About Chemistry Students learn about the elements of the Periodic Table and create an animation to represent one of the elements. Bugs and Insects Add a little diversity -- and excitement -- to your spring activities with a few lessons about the wonderful world of insects. A Techtorial Simple tips for improving students' keyboarding skills. Students Map Neighborhood With GIS Geographic Information Systems (GIS), mapping and analysis software employed by the U.S. government, NASA, and other agencies, now is helping students locate and document hazards in their communities. GIS Brings Real Life to Learning A Geographic Information System combines maps and information databases to produce displays that allow users to see and manipulate data in new ways. Learn how a GIS works and how to create your own GIS classroom activities. Mobile Technology Goes to School Matt Cooks fifth graders use cell phones to enhance learning and keep classroom doors open 24/7. 21 Interesting Ways to Use Twitter in the Classroom Read the experts ideas for simple ways to use Twitter with students -- and then add an idea (or two) of your own. The Open VaultWGBH TV’s archive of historically valuable video clips. International Children’s Digital Library An online library with nearly 2000 books in 39 languages. Kids Off the Couch Weekly ideas for getting kids to be more active. Be sure to explore our Site Review Archives for more great sites. You also can keep up with our latest reviews by signing up for our Site Review Newsletter. |
Doug Johnson What is the role of computer and online games in education? Does your district support or ban classroom games and gamers? Bernie Poole Exploring the risks involved in integrating the Internet into the K-12 curriculum. Brendas Blog The very online tools that provide incredible learning opportunities also allow access to inappropriate information and images. The enduring challenge for educators is how to access one without the other. Meet other members of Education Worlds Columnist Team. Click here to contribute to our tips library.
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