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Online Resources
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MISC
xTimeline Xtimeline allows you to view, create, share, and discuss interactive timelines.
Capzles-free timelines
Wordle create "word clouds"
Picnik Fancy photo editing for no cost-that's what Picnik is all about. You can even do simple fixes, such as removing "red eye" or cropping the tree trunk off of your head!
Stained Glass Collage Create printable, downloadable, emailable, or online versions of photo collages in a stained glass style using this free online tool.
StumbleUpon - Want to "stumble upon" some great sites? Use StumbleUpon to browse websites without having to enter search terms and click through search pages.
Zamzar Have you ever wanted to save a document as a .pdf or make changes on .pdf documents? This online tool allows you to convert files to different formats, including conversion of .pdf files to Word documents and Word to .pdfs. You can also convert music, video, and photo files to different formats of your choice.
Math
Think Math! Choose either a grade level (K through 5) or a subject (such as Algebra, Geometry, Time and Money, or Data Analysis, to name a few.) Use one or more of the e-lab activities for each subject as well as interactive tutorials explaining the topic.
Math Snacks Get a grasp on math concepts by grabbing short snacks of animations and math activities illustrating the concept. Math Snacks can be viewed online or downloaded to an iPod.
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Literacy
Diagrammr Use diagrammr to make a diagram or mind map by simply typing text. Diagrammr uses your sentences to diagram the sentences into a map for you.
PicLits "Inspired Picture Writing!" Use this free drag and drop literacy tool to create great sentences inspired by beautiful pictures. Or add inspirational or humorous captions to pictures.
Social Studies
Ancient Civilizations Browse the themes of the interactive history map by the British Museum to learn about ancient civilizations. Choose "Cities," "Religions," "Technology," "Trade," "Writing," or "Buildings." Click on the map to see places for more information. Click on the clock along the bottom to open a timeline. Open a list of ancient civilizations by clicking on the globe. Access the main menu of themes by clicking on the museum picture. Additional links are found by clicking on "Other related sites." Teachers can find other resources and information by clicking on "Staff Room."
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Science
Star Search
Identify constellations throughout the seasons.
The Sun In Motion Take your students on a trip to the SUN! Look at the Sun closeup from the safety of your computer screen. Observe phenomena such as solar flares and specula's.
Power Up! This site is an interactive simulation where participants need to power up the city and stay within the city's budget in the process. The activity appears simple, but requires thinking and calculation to successfully fuel the city.
Inside the Human Body: The Respiratory System - This website, geared for grades 1 to 3, has an interesting "storybook" explanation about how the organs of the respiratory system work.
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Many Subjects
1000s of Museums Online
The site includes science, history, art, world, and USA museums.
Armored Penguin Create puzzles and other word games using this resource. Puzzle types include Word Search, Crossword, Word Scramble, Bagels (Interactive Logic Game,) and Math worksheets among others. There are also quotes, illusions, and more.
Kidyos Use this site to find the best of the web for very young children. Surf various channels on the site such as cartoons, bedtime, fairy tales, and many others to find great videos and activities appropriate for the very young.
Ideas Wisconsin This excellent site has hundreds of lesson plan ideas, interactive tools, videos, and more. All are organized according to grade level and subject, including ESL/ELL. Although some focus on Wisconsin history and sites, most are useful to all teachers.
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