April 2006 Web Sites The following Web sites looked interesting :
From the magazine, Teaching Pre K - 8, April 2006
Topic : Hot Websites
Clean Sweep U.S.A. - Enter the world of waste management at Clean Sweep U.S.A. There are six solid-waste topics for students to explore. For example, Garbage Pizza, looks at what makes up our garbage and lets students create their own "pizza graph" of everyday trash and print the masterpiece. The detailed lesson plans focus on web-based research and classroom activities for "Keep America Beautiful" perfect for Earth Day, April 22.
Library Video - Schlessinger Media has converted approximately 75% of their educational videos to DVD, complete with a Spanish language track, chapter index and Teacher's Guides. The website offers sample clips for most titles.
Topic : How To...Edit, Print and Share e-Scrapbooks
Taking Photos - Photos are the main visual focus for digital scrapbooking.
Image Resolution - This excellent resource defines image file formats and explains print topics such as color, page layout, resolution and image types.
Editing Digital Images - There are also a number of software/web-based photo services that will support your photo editing and layout design. These tools make it easy to import/export photos, edit, add special effects and organize into albums.
iPhoto An iLife '06 product from Apple. Mac OS X
Picasa2 Free download from Google with one-click editing and effects. Win2000/XP.
Kodak EasyShare Gallery This free software download is a great way to store and edit digital photos. Use one-click edit tools to enhance lighting, crop and even create collages of four to 100 photos. Win/Mac.
Snapfish This online photo service from HP facilitates camera or computer uploads even e-mail photos from your mobile phone. Install PhotoShow for more features. Win.
Yahoo! Photos Upload pictures and print at home or school or order and pick up prints at a local Target store, US only.
From the newsletter, Classroom Connect, April 2006
Classroom Today - here you will find Internet activities to do every day.
Lesson Plan Goldmines
Exploring the Environment - ( 5 - 12 ) - this site is supported by NASA's Learning Technology Program. Click on the Modules and Activities for 18 extraordinary lessons and topics ranging from water quality and volcanoes to mountain gorillas and the Florida Everglades.
Georgia Pacific: Educational in Nature - ( 2 - 6 ) - here find an impressive library of lessons and activities designed to develop a students environmental awareness.
Media Awareness Network - ( K - 12 ) - this Canadian Web site contains a multitude of lessons dealing with advertising, media, sports and critical thinking.
Just for Kids - ( K - 8 ) - contains links to ten interactive learning adventures created by the University of Illinois Extension.
KidsGardening: Classroom Projects Library - ( K - 4 ) - this useful site offers unique plant projects to integrate into your classroom all year long.
A+ Web GalleryBureau of Engraving and Printing - ( 6 - 12 ) - this site describes a subject of interest to many students, money.
Camping with the Sioux - ( 9 - 12 ) - this site chronicles the work done by Alice Fletcher to learn about the life of the Sioux.
For Kids Only: Earth Science Enterprise - ( K - 12 ) - this site introduces students to the tools NASA uses to investigate the world.
Grammar Bites - ( 4 - 12 ) - this site provides free exercises and tutorials on proper punctuation, irregular verbs, and word use.
The Mary Rose - ( 2 - 12 ) - this interesting Web site is devoted to a Sixteenth Century warship called the Mary Rose built from 1509 - 1511.
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration - ( K - 12 ) - this site provides information on atmospheric research, protection of marine mammals, fisheries, satellite imagery, hurricanes, and tsunamis.
Ohio Math Works - ( 6 - 10 ) - is an award-winning Web site where students can learn about the uses of math in the real world.
THOMAS: Library of Congress - ( K - 12 ) - here find information on all the activity in the U.S. Congress.
Turtle Trax - ( 2 - 12 ) - this site describes all aspects of the Hawaiian Green Turtles life cycle.
Web Exhibits - ( K - 12 ) - is an online museum, with exhibits that encourage people to ask questions and examine issues from several points of view.
What Tree Is It? - ( 4 - 8 ) - this Web site will lead you through qualities of leaves and fruits from the common trees of Ohio.
Kids' Corner
America on the Move - ( 4 - 8 ) - this exhibit from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History explains how transportation influenced US history.
Archimedes' Laboratory - ( 5 - 8 ) - here find amazing mathematical problems to solve.
Changing the Face of Medicine - ( K - 8 ) - this site honours the accomplishments of women in the practice of medicine.
Ology - ( K - 8 ) - created by the American Museum of Natural History, this site is an online study of paleontology, archaeology, genetics, marine biology, biodiversity, astronomy, earth and Einstein.
American Council on Exercise - ( K - 8 ) - here find links to current news stories about health issues and find tips for fitness success.
Animaland.org - ( K - 8 ) - developed by the ASPCA, here find Pet Care Guide, Animal Encyclopedia, Ask Azula and much more.
From the magazine, Technology and Learning, March 2006
Article: The Social Web by Will Richardson
From blogs to wikis, the Web's inherently social nature continues to intensify, bringing educators and students ever closer.
Article: How To: Find Good Sources of Online Images by Jeffrey Branzburg
The Web offers numerous sources of free digital images for educators and students.
Article: Take advantage of Net-based professional development by Carol S. HolzbergHere find examples of online professional development opportunities to help teachers build instructional strategies and master the basics of popular applications.
From the ISTE publication, Learning & Leading with Technology, April 2006
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