This article includes the URL and description of 100 free web tools …
This article includes the URL and description of 100 free web tools that can be used by all teachers. The tools are categorized into search engines, math and science, games, templates and lesson plans, and more.
Archived exhibition reveals how European writers and mapmakers thought about America during …
Archived exhibition reveals how European writers and mapmakers thought about America during the Age of Discovery. Describes the allegorical images Europeans sometimes used to portray America and features the Gutierrez map, drawn in 1562, which is full of depictions of giants, cannibals, mermaids, monkeys, and sea monsters.
Luminarium offers a student resource for learning about the authors of the …
Luminarium offers a student resource for learning about the authors of the English Renaissance period. Contains links to over 25 different authors from the period which contain their biographies, bibliographies, and text to some of their works.
This site has information from the Yale Law School on international relations …
This site has information from the Yale Law School on international relations resulting from the Cuban Missile Crisis. Links to further information and related topics can be found within the text.
This collection created by Pat Pflieger is all about children of the …
This collection created by Pat Pflieger is all about children of the 19th century and what they read. Sections to investigate include about the children, some of their magazines, some of their books, papers written on the subject, and additional web sites to visit.
Chris Brown, Director of Technology at Fremont County School District #1 in …
Chris Brown, Director of Technology at Fremont County School District #1 in Lander, Wyoming, has been working with his team to prepare for a district-wide shut down. As a small district in a rural state, Fremont #1 faces some unique challenges—fewer wireless providers, limited connectivity—but much of the advice that Chris has to offer is relevant for districts of all sizes across the country as they prepare to support an extended period of mass remote instruction.
Below, Chris provides guidance on the steps that CTOs can take to prepare, and how they can best support teachers, students, and families as they transition to online learning.
Review of the last forty years of interstate highway development. Includes data …
Review of the last forty years of interstate highway development. Includes data in table and graph form detailing such areas as fatalities, cost, and economic impact.
This guide to the 50 U.S. states provides maps, pictures of state …
This guide to the 50 U.S. states provides maps, pictures of state symbols, statistical information, and links to many other related sights. Test your knowledge with one of the quizzes or search for one of the fun facts.
A very good description of the role that eosinophils play in the …
A very good description of the role that eosinophils play in the human body, and how they complicate the asthma reaction in some people. Good graphics and contextual information on the blood.
Noted technology educator Kathy Schrock provides an alphabetical list of qualities to …
Noted technology educator Kathy Schrock provides an alphabetical list of qualities to evaluate in judging websites. She provides example websites to look at for each quality. In addition, she gives a list of websites to use when demonstrating critical website evaluation. This page also has links to other materials on evaluating sites on the Web, including one designed specifically for elementary students. Requires Adobe Reader [PDF].
This is the ninth article in a series that focuses on helping …
This is the ninth article in a series that focuses on helping the new novel author. This article focuses on what the author calls "A, B, and C Characters," used to describe the different levels of characters.
With the increase of free satellite data combined with scientific algorithms and …
With the increase of free satellite data combined with scientific algorithms and cloud computing capacity, developing affordable operational monitoring systems for irrigation management in Asia is now feasible. The use of virtual field sensors can help farmers improve irrigation management for increased water savings and better crop production. Drone measurements are used to verify the satellite images. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is currently using a mobile application called IrriWatch for irrigation scheduling on select corn, sugar beet, and potato fields in Kazakhstan.
Learn about the adventurous and educational travel programs of the American Museum …
Learn about the adventurous and educational travel programs of the American Museum of Natural History, which arranges explorations of the world in the company of museum scientists, educators and curators.
Use this comprehensive resource to learn about APA style. Students and teachers …
Use this comprehensive resource to learn about APA style. Students and teachers can use this site as a springboard for any questions they may have concerning APA Style.
Still another site offering you a word a day to build vocabulary …
Still another site offering you a word a day to build vocabulary and understanding of new words. You can subscribe for free, or check out the archives.
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