PUBLIC MARKS with tags msvt & district

This set of standards-based classroom examples aims to capture exemplary practices in the use of technology in the teaching and learning of mathematics.

In one click, locate outstanding resources for math from the best educational site. Search by grade level, math topic and subtopic. Select Tools and then any activity where the technology type is java applet, flash, sketchpad, or shockwave. Hover over resource name for a brief description.

Great starting place to find or refine a research topic. References are for both internet and public library resources.

Create an abstract collage with shapes and images.

An Easy to Use online web page creator. Pages are created online and then saved or emailed for posting on our school website. Once it is saved, images can easily be substituted.

Web resources for brisge design

Download and install the West Point Bridge Designer 2005 software. Use the software to design the least expensive bridge that will pass a simulated load test. U.S. students age 13 through grade 12 are eligible for prizes. Anyone else may enter our Open Competition.

Encyclopedia entry for Bidge information. Viewers can add to the information.

Software: Your task is to build a bridge which has to support a passing train and stay undamaged. Actually, it doesn't necessarily have to stay undamaged, the train just has to pass to the other side safely... Each bridge element is $100 and your budget is limited. The process is simulated using a fairly realistic physics engine and rendered in real time.

Links for online Tools for Teachers

Lots of resources for students and teachers related to geology.

Gateway site to the Geosciences with earth data, simulations, and awesome imagebank

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.

Portal site for studying ancient Egypt. Try the Mummy Maker-- a simulation of the mummification process.

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

This Web site lets you take an inside look at Ernest Shackleton's amazing 1914 Antarctic expedition.

Online geography game for the United States and World. Games are centered on the 5 themes of geography.

Upload a picture, add some text, and create your authentic "Wanted" poster online!

Compelling flash presentation which simplies statistics by scaling world population down to just 100. This thought-provoking presentation is a perfect launching point for class room discussion.

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.

The Sense and Dollars site was developed to help middle and high school students come to grips with some of the basic principles of personal finance and economics. Lots of interactive activities and teacher guide.

This site contains activities that explore statistics and probability, algebra, geometry, decimals, percents, negative numbers, and more. Students take on the role of a secret agent and use their math skills to thwart the corporate menace, Villainy, Inc!

Middle School problem solving videos. Click Rollem'em to choose from the different episodes. Could be used for individual, small group and whole class problem-solving activities. Demonstrates the reasoning needed to solve the problem.

Games for foreign language learning