20 May 2008
The 5 Kingdoms of Life
by knannGreat site with detailed info and great images(copyrighted). Written by a Biology professor
The Five Kingdoms
by knannA basic introduction to the classification system used to describe the biodiversity of life.
12 May 2008
Welcome to The Monticello Classroom!
by knannResources and activities for unit on Colonial America.
05 May 2008
02 May 2008
NASA - Star Fall
by knannPlayers learn that they can determine a star's relative temperature by its color. Students will collect groups of stars to earn points and develop problem-solving skills, as they determine how to gain the most points.
Planet Size Comparison
by knann (via)What a great tool to see how the sun and planets compare in size. Try it, it's easy: In the first box choose "Sun". In the second box, choose "Mercury". Next, click the word "compare" located between the two boxes. Try different variations.
30 April 2008
Algebra and Precalculus Resources
by knann (via)Resources on algebra and pre - calculus
( with an emphasis on web-based interactives)
Graphs of Functions and Algebra - Interactive Tutorials
by knann (via)Free tutorials using java applets to explore, interactively, important topics in precalculus such as quadratic, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, polynomial, absolute value functions and their graphs. Equations of lines, circles, ellipses, hyperbolas and parabolas are also explored interactively. Graph shifting, scaling and reflection are also included. The definition and properties of inverse functions are thoroughly investigated. A graphical approach to 2 by 2 systems of equations is included.
10 April 2008
Kids Math Games
by knannGreat page of math games focusing on math facts, counting,patterns, geometry,measuring,and more. Teachers look for the link "Click Here" see see activity descriptions.
Addition and Subtraction Games
by knann Double Digit Math Addition : This program will make a new double digit worksheet (with no carrying or regrouping) each time you enter the page. Type in your answers and the computer will mark your work when you press the check work button.
Learn How to Carry: Practice carrying numbers as you add. This games will come with audio that instructs you on your mistakes.
Timed Math Drills Practice carrying numbers How many questions can you do in 60 seconds. Choose the difficulty of the questions and have your work marked by a computer.
Add Them UP: Practise adding three numbers at once in this fun interactive game. Takes awhile to load on slow lines but well worth waiting!
Equal Math Sentence: Practise adding single digits and visually see how to regroup the numbers.
Visual Double Digit Adding and Subtracting: Practise adding and subtracting double digits and visually see how to regroup the numbers.
Addition Drills Game: Practise adding and subtracting with math drills. Your choose the number range. The computer will mark your work with cool sound effects.
Math Worksheet Generator: Make your own math addition worksheets. Teachers, this program will make the sheets with the numbers you want.
Single to Triple Digit Adding: Try some adding drills with audio comments to cue you on mistakes.
Visual Simple Fractions Adding and Subtracting: Try some adding and subtracting simple fractions with visual pictures to help you understand.
Addition Game: Try making 3 numbers add vertically and horizontally. Good problem solving.
Pick the card: Pick the right card that equals the adding question. Questions cover addition of numbers 1 to 20.
Addition and Subtraction Game: This game will give you an addition or subtraction questions and mark your work, even talk to you. Uses the range of 1-20.
Doubles Adding Game: A great way to memorize addition facts is to do it with doubles such as 1 + 1, 2 + 2 etc. Turn the cards in this fun game to match the math sentence with the answer. eg 3 +3 matches 6 . Lots of cool animations!
Minute Math Game: Can you do these kids math worksheets in a minute? This program gives lots of math worksheets of addition, subtraction, multiplication or division math worksheets and marks all your work. A great tool for teachers. This program will mark work as either right or wrong but unfortunately it sometimes makes errors. Great for giving kids worksheets online to do with a specific number range.
The Canada Game By John Rickey
by knann (via)Drag the label of the province to the round dot on that province and you will score a point. A teacher will come on the computer and mark your work and talk to you about how you are doing. There are three levels on this game. Each level will give you less time to name all the provinces.
Listen and Spell Dolch Words
by knannEleven Dolch word lists with audio prompt for given spelling word.
Spin and Spell
by knann (via)Learn to spell common words. Click a category, then click a picture. Spell the word by clicking the spinner. Click submit to check your answer.
09 April 2008
Pencil - a traditional 2D animation software
by knann (via)Pencil is an animation/drawing software for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux. It lets you create traditional hand-drawn animation (cartoon) using both bitmap and vector graphics. Pencil is free and open source.
06 April 2008
Periodic Table Printmaking Project
by knann & 2 othersNinety-six printmakers of all experience levels, have joined together to produce 118 prints in any medium; woodcut, linocut, monotype, etching, lithograph, silkscreen, or any combination. The end result is a periodic table of elements intended to promote both science and the arts.
Putting the Pieces Together
by knannIntegrating technology with Marzano's Instructional Strategies to improve student learning.
05 April 2008
FontStruct | Build, Share, Download Fonts
by knann & 24 othersFontStruct is a free font-building tool brought to you by the world's leading font retailer FontShop.
FontStruct lets you quickly and easily create fonts constructed out of geometrical shapes, which are arranged in a grid pattern, like tiles or bricks.
Once you're done building, FontStruct generates high-quality TrueType fonts, ready to use in any Mac or Windows application.
You can keep your creations to yourself, but we encourage users to share their "FontStructions". Explore the Gallery of fonts made by other FontStruct users and download them or even copy them and make your own variations.
26 March 2008
ReadHowYouWant.com - Easy Read Books and formats, Large Print Books and formats, Biographies
by knann► We markup books quickly and cost effectively into XML from PDF, HTML, scanned images and other electronic formats
► We automatically generate a large number of different formats from this XML file: Standard print, Large print, Specialized print, Braille, DAISY, Audio books and e-Books
To give people with reading disabilities access to information in books in the formats of their choice at an affordable price as soon as the book is published
Read The Words
by knann & 6 others, 1 commentUpload Adobe PDF
Upload MS Word
Upload HTML File
Write Text Content
Cut and Past Text
Input Website Address
Input RSS Feeds URL
Step 2 - Select a Reader
Listen to our Reader’s samples
Choose 1 of 14 Different Readers
Our Readers Speak English, Spanish, and French
Each Reader has a Unique Voice and Some Have Accents
Control your Reader’s Speed
Play with your Reader’s Pitch
It takes our readers approx 1 minute to generate a 1 hr long recording
Step 3 - Sit Back and Listen
Listen to your reading online
Download your reading to your ipod or other mp3 player
Broadcast your reading as a podcast and share it
Post your reading in your Website or Blog
Save yourself Time
Turn the readers of your blog into listeners
Allow your readers to listen while they multi-task and download your blog
23 March 2008
Roxer - The easiest way to make a web page
by knann & 1 other (via)Click.Drag.Done
Live editing: Simply visit your web page and make changes on the spot.
No programming:Create web pages that look exactly how you want them to, without the hassle of HTML.
All works in your web browser. Nothing to install. We even host it