Diigo Bookmarks 03/25/2010

• Glossopedia Home

  This site is designed especially with the young learner in mind with its age-appropriate content and emphasis on visual and auditory learning.Glossopedia is the kind of site that you can leave open for students to explore and find a fast fact of the day, find their favorite image, or videoGlossopedia CategoriesGeography and PlacesNature and the EnvironmentTechnologyAnimalsEarth and SpacePeople and CulturesHuman BodyChemistry Natural Forces This site is simple and visually pleasing. The font size is great for young learners. Words are hyperlinked to an audio pronunciation that is a real person, speaking really slowly at first then more quickly, and finally the written meaning of the word. Images and photos have a print button prominently displayed.

  tags: encyclopedia, science, glossopedia, search, research

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Diigo Bookmarks 03/19/2010

• kid work

  affton school website of student technology examples

  tags: studentwork, webpages

• Woopid Video Tutorials

  Watch free technology training videos. Get help and answer your computer and dadget questions with thousands of video tutorials for PCs, Macs, and tons of different applications.

  tags: tutorials, web2.0, video

• The Printliminator

  This is a simple bookmarklet that allows you to print websites better by removing elements, graphics and applying better print style to the page. There is a quick video demo to explain how.

  tags: bookmarklet, printing, tools

• Cacoo - Create diagrams online Real time collaboration

  Cacoo is a user friendly online drawing tool that allows you to create a variety of diagrams such as site maps, wire framse, UML and network charts..... and it's FREE

  tags: mindmap, diagrams, web2.0, collaboration

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Diigo Bookmarks 03/18/2010

• http://headmagnet.com/

  Creates a model of what is going on in your head and predicts what memories have faded away and what memories are still inside.

  tags: flashcards, memory, web2.0

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Diigo Bookmarks 03/17/2010

• Web 2.0 Tools

  Southeast Texas P16 Council's list of web 2.0 tools

  tags: web2.0, resources, tools

• http://fantasticcontraption.com/game/Contraption.swf?levelId=

  Fun physic's based puzzle game

  tags: physics, science, game

• http://dookyweb.com/avatars.swf

  Create your own avatar

  tags: avatar

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Diigo Bookmarks 03/16/2010

• Google Image Result for http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Cwo-JYGTT58/SbU3_N9fJVI/AAAAAAAAE-E/lz80ja1Tr6s/Sloan%27s_1st_Birthday_Cake__01.jpg

  first birthday cakes

  tags: birthdaycake

• http://www.londoncake.com/images/002644%20My%20First%20Puppy%20Birthday%20Cake.jpg

  puppy dog first birthday cake

  tags: birthdaycake

• Google Image Result for http://www.howsweetbakery.com/Album/thumbnails/first_birthday_cake_jpg.jpg

  first birthday cake

  tags: birthdaycake

• Coolest Homemade Childrens Birthday Cake Ideas, Photos and Tips

  catepillar birthday cakes

  tags: birthdaycake

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Diigo Bookmarks 03/13/2010

• http://www.earthwatch.org/

  Earthwatch Institute is an international non-profit organization that brings science to life for people concerned about the Earth's future. Founded in 1971, Earthwatch supports scientific field research by offering volunteers the opportunity to join research teams around the world.

  tags: science, environment, volunteering

• Harmony Hollow Software - The Hat Info Page

  Management tool for randomly selecting students.

  tags: thehat, classroomtools, tools, interactive

• http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/blog/2008/10/23/edtechconnect-archives-bernie-dodge/

  Bernie Dodge's EdTech Connect Webinar: WebQuest and Web 2.0

  tags: blog, web2.0, webquest, berniedodge

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Diigo Bookmarks 03/11/2010

• Lesson Plans

  Lesson plans on environmental education (ecosystems)

  tags: lessonplans, science

• TerraCycle

  Recycling for cash....

  tags: recycling

• Go Green: Education for the Ecosystem | Edutopia

  Lesson ideas for going green

  tags: science, lessonplans, green, edutopia

• Taking It to the Class: Green Projects for the Classroom | Edutopia

  Lesson ideas for "Going Green"

  tags: science, lessonplans, green

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Diigo Bookmarks 03/10/2010

• Solar System Visualizer

  Visualize and manipulate the solar system.

  tags: solarsystem, science, simulator

• ForgeFX - 3D Solar System Simulation

  3d solar system simulation

  tags: solarsystem, planets, simulator

• Solar System Simulator | News

  Download the solar system simulator studio

  tags: solarsystem, planets, simulator

• Solar System Simulator

  See the solar system in action. Type in the date and push play. You can fast forward or move day by day to see the position of each planet. You can even see the earth's moon rotating.

  tags: solarsystem, planets, simulator

• The Solar System - Astronomy For Kids - KidsAstronomy.com

  The solar system

  tags: science, solarsystem, planets

• Planet Quest: Multimedia Gallery

  Students can explore planets via games, simulations, movies or virtual tours.

  tags: science, astronomy, planets, animation, NASA

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Diigo Webslides - SMART Board Resources

How to Teach Commenting

This site is geared toward third graders but has some great ideas on how to teach students to comment effectively on blogs.

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