22 July 2005
Plimoth Plantation - You are the Historian
by knann (via)
Use the skills of historians to peel away the layers of myth and misconception surrounding “The First Thanksgiving” and discover what might really have happened during the fall of 1621. Outstanding site with Teacher's Guide.
21 July 2005
A Walk in the Woods
by knann
Walk in the Woods is designed for third through fifth grade students to gain an appreciation of nature. Accompanied by audio narration.
14 July 2005
Atlantic Challenge
by knann
Sir Richard Harmoat-Wilde plans to be the first to cross the Atlantic in a hot air balloon. Half way across disaster strikes - the balloon punctures and begins to lose height.
Pupils working together have to find out what the airship is carrying and jettison equipment in order to make it across.
Survivor
by knann
A thinking for learning activity to encourage group discussion and justification of decision making. 6 people are left on a liferaft, for the raft to stay afloat 2 people must be thrown off.Who will it be? Why? Is it fair? Who should go first? Are some lives less valuable than others?
When the Wind Blows
by knann
Interactive demonstration of wind from a calm breeze to hurricane levels. Try it!
Energy Info Zone
by knann
Explore how energy powers every aspect of your life, where it comes from and how the planet is coping. Teacher resources at http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/energy/site/TeachersActivities.asp
BBC - History - Viking Quest game
by knann
An epic tale of loot and legend! Travel back in time to the year 793 AD. Can you build a ship, cross the seas, loot a monastery and return home to claim your prize?
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