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Invention & Innovation

Site by the Lemelson Center and part of the Smithsonian Institution.  This site contains a useful selection of videos, podcasts, resources, links, and lesson plans for teaching about inventions throughout history. Study of Invention and Innovation

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Teach with your iPad

This is a wiki that has compiled a list of apps by subject. Apps are listed by subject, type, grade level and more. teachwithyouripad

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SpongeLab

Science teachers can find a wealth of resources for all science-related topics including images, simulations, videos, lesson plans, and more.  Register for an account to gain access to most of the content. SpongeLab

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Veteran’s Day Teacher Guide

Check out the 2012 Veteran’s Day Guide for ideas to use with your students.  Veteran’s Day is Nov. 11! Veteran’s Day Teacher Guide

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Math Games on MangaHigh

Try out these math games and register for a teacher account so your students can continue playing to learn math concepts. Manga High

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Inside Mathematics

Professional resource for educators passionate about math. This site features classroom examples of innovative teaching methods and insights into student learning. Inside Mathematics

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Common Core Math K-12

Find any and all Common Core Standards by grade level for math. CCSS

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Career Exploration on ESRI

GIS – Geography in Action from ESRI is a place for students to explore careers like tourism, law enforcement, mining, engineering, and much more. Map Book Gallery from ESRI

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Gallery 360 – iChallenge

Sponsored by ALEX, this podcasting competition is open to teachers and students in all content areas.  The 2012-13 topic will be announced soon, but you can check out this site for the guidelines and requirements. iChallenge Podcasting Competition

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Animation Library

Huge library of animated clip art. Choose from categories like sports, animals, nature, and holidays. Animation Library

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i-nigma

Looking for a free reader for those curious QR codes you keep seeing?  Try out i-nigma to scan and decode bar codes and QR codes.  Available for Android and iOS devices. i-nigma

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Oolone

Need a visual search engine? Try Oolone. Results of your search include the link and description along with a screenshot of the sites homepage. Hover over one of the images for a close-up view so you can scan the site … Continue reading

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Election 2012 for Students

Keep up with the Presidential Election and learn about this political process that impacts every American. Election 2012

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Time for Kids Mini-Sites

e-magazine for kids from Time Magazine; this section includes ‘mini-sites’ with current event topics like the London Olympics, 2012 Election, and Black History Month Time for Kids Mini-sites

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The School Funding Center

This site provides a database of grant opportunities for schools. You can sign up for a monthly grant newsletter if interested. The School Funding Center

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21st Century Leadership in the Digital World

Materials and Resources from AETC session  21st Century Leadership in the Digital World 21 Century Leadership Handout    

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No Red Ink

Challenge your students to improve their grammar and writing skills with NoRedInk.  Pick from a variety of popular topics to include familiar details in the sentences that appear in the quiz and practice sessions. NoRedInk

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A List of Free Graphic Organizers for Teachers and Students

This article comes from Educational Technology and Mobile Learning. Research has consistently shown graphic organizers help students learn. Try some of these. A List of Free Graphic Organizers for Teachers and Students

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UJAM – Make your music

Make your music. Be heard.  This site currently in Beta is a free music creator.  Create an account and start generating your own music! UJAM

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Wealth of Tech Tools on my LiveBinder Shelf

Here is my collection of shared LiveBinder resources from other teachers and educators who’ve been so generous to compile their favorites.  Browse and share and try some out.  You will need the access key – trt345 to open the shelf. … Continue reading

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Show Me

ShowMe is an open learning community where you can teach or learn anything. Watch great lessons for free, or create your own with the iPad app. ShowMe

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Be Funky

Get your creative groove on with ‘Be Funky’, an online photo editing site that is free and simple to use for teachers and students. Be Funky

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CyberSchoolBus

Sponsored by the United Nations, this site provides information on global topics and is geared towards K-12 students.  There are games and quizzes for students to play and an art gallery to view. CyberSchoolBus

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Black History Month on history.com

Resources from the History.com for Black History Month.  Videos, speeches, and more teach students about the achievements of black Americans.  The 2012 theme pays tribute to the ways in which black women have shaped the United States and its history. … Continue reading

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Scoop It! Web 2.0 for Education

Click on the title to go to the web site to see all the posted tools. This widget just displays the last 3 tools added to the Scoop It site. You may want to get a Scoop It site of your … Continue reading

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