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October 2006

Weekend Explorer - Series Description

by knann
Join the adventure as Emmy awarded host Jeffrey Lehmann takes you to incredibly scenic destinations throughout North America and the world in the award-winning Weekend Explorer television series. Each episode features a unique destination and searches out that area's best kept secrets as well as exploring traditional landmarks. Experience the new spirit of travel with the host, while learning about each destination through his informative and humorous narrative that includes culture, history, nature, and wildlife.

September 2006

activate: The Journal of Technology-Rich Learning

by knann (via)
Excellent resource for ideas on using technology across the curriculum and through the lens of our district initiatives....

cueFlash.com/

by knann (via)
Web-based flash cards, accessible for anywhere, that you can share with classmates.

August 2006

Landscape Change Program

by knann & 1 other
A wonderful website to see past pictures of your hometown.The Landscape Change Program, at the University of Vermont, is a virtual collection of images that documents 200 years of Vermont’s changing face. We have thousands of views of Vermont as it was and as it is, online and free to everyone.

We The Teachers: A Teacher Community

by knann (via)
A community created solely for teachers. Create a personal profile, send messages, join groups tailored to your interests, share lessons and resources, and much more.

January 2006

EconEdLink

by knann
A premier source of classroom tested, Internet-based economic lesson materials for K-12 teachers and their students. Lots of resources to tie into the curriculum.

November 2005

Patriotic Melodies (I Hear America Singing, Library of Congress)

by knann (via)
Patriotic Melodies tells the stories behind many of the songs that have now become part of the American national heritage.

ScienceMystery:Info for Teachers

by knann
Nine engaging, interactive science mysteries combining logical thinking and problem solving.Mysteries span grades 5-12. Have a look!

August 2005

NATURE: Video Database & More

by knann
Video clips from PBS Nature series. Some clips have companion sites. Requires Realplayer. The Animal guide provides basic description information and a "critter fact". Try the "Fun and Games" section under the Cool Interactives heading at the bottom of the main page.

Favorite Poem Project

by knann (via)
The Favorite Poem Project has been dedicated to celebrating, documenting and promoting poetry's role in Americans' lives.

Make your own "Old West" style Wanted Poster

by knann & 5 others (via)
Upload a picture, add some text, and create your authentic "Wanted" poster online!

July 2005

Thinkport Advanced Search

by knann
Thinkport is the state of Maryland's educarional portal. Use the advanced search tool to locate rich resources, including video clips, to support your lesson plans. Search with keywords, grade level, subject area and type of resource.

TeacherSource . Search | PBS

by knann
Search for high quality resources via this PBS site, All subject areas for k-12

FedStats: Federal Government Kids' Page

by knann
These statistical agencies provide special webpages for kids in elementary through high school. The webpages include fun facts, games, project ideas, and career information.

Giant Steps by Michal Levy

by knann & 1 other
Nicely done flash animation!! Enjoy the music:)

TeachersFirst

by knann & 1 other
TeachersFirst is a rich collection of lessons and web resources for K-12 classroom teachers, their students, and even students' families. Materials are arranged by subject area and grade level, making it easy to locate lesson plans and associated web resources quickly

Teachers' Domain

by knann & 1 other
Engage and Inspire K-12 Learners! Teachers' Domain is a multimedia digital library for the classroom that provides learning experiences in ways no textbook can. This ever-expanding library currently includes collections on: Science: Life Science, Physical Science, Engineering Social Studies: The Civil Rights Movement, Brown v. Board of Education

ReadWriteThink: Student Materials

by knann (via)
Standards based literacy lessons for K-12 students. This page links to the student tools. Teachers can search by grade-level, standard, or literacy engagament.

Virtual Kaleidoscope

by knann & 13 others
Explore visual patterns and symmetry with this online tool

eThemes

by knann
eThemes is an extensive database of content-rich, age-appropriate resources organized around specific themes. These resources are created for educators to use in their classrooms.

The WebQuest Page

by knann
The definitive site for webquest creation. Watch for the new tool, QuestGarden, which debuts in September. This tool will make the process of creating a webquest simpler and less time consuming. Many templates and resources will be provided!