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November 2006



Google: The Literacy Project

Monday, 27 November 2006 12:00 A GMT-08
A resource for teachers, literacy organizations and anyone interested in reading and education, created in collaboration with LitCam, Google, and UNESCO's Institute for Lifelong Learning.Find books, articles and videos about literacy, or start yo
Category: Teacher Resources Language Arts Reading
Lynne Wolters

Kurzweil: Future of Ed Tech Video

Monday, 27 November 2006 12:00 A GMT-08
'Explosive growth'Author and inventor Ray Kurzweil on what the future holds for education and technology.(click here to watch the video)
Category: Professional Development Teachers & Tech
Lynne Wolters

Multiple Awards of up to $5,000 for Classroom Research

Sunday, 26 November 2006 3:54 P GMT-08
Multiple awards of up to $5,000 for classroom research The International Reading Association's Teacher as Researcher Grant is one of three grant programs for teachers who conduct research inquiries in their classrooms. The Teacher as Researc
Category: Grants
Lynne Wolters

BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK

Sunday, 26 November 2006 3:37 P GMT-08
Calder Foundation WWW> Elementary / Middle / High SchoolAlexander Calder was an influential sculptor in the 20th century. His unique form of mobiles and large outdoor sculptures are easily recognized. This site from the Calder Foundation has a chr
Category: The Arts Middle School High School Elementary
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Lynne Wolters

NetDay Speak Up 2006

Sunday, 26 November 2006 3:36 P GMT-08
Now in its 4th year, NetDay Speak Up's national online survey invites students, teachers and parents from around the country to share their input in an online survey. This is an opportunity to participate in the national dialog about science, mat
Category: Professional Development Middle School High School Elementary
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Lynne Wolters

Social Studies: PBS Teacher Source November 26-December 2, 2006

Sunday, 26 November 2006 3:33 P GMT-08
American Experience "RFK" TV> PBSOL>High SchoolMonday, November 27, 20069:00 - 11:00 PMOn an August night in 1964, Robert F. Kennedy mounted the podium at the Democratic Convention. Ten months before, President John Kennedy had been a
Category: Social Studies Middle School High School
Lynne Wolters

Research Right: Free Guide and Worksheets from Answers.com

Sunday, 26 November 2006 3:26 P GMT-08
Starting a research project is exciting, but the process is often frustrating for students. To reinforce the skills necessary to conduct thorough and organized research, we have prepared this Research Right guide and its accompanying worksheets. Inst
Category: Teacher Resources Middle School High School Elementary
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Lynne Wolters

Blufr

Sunday, 26 November 2006 3:26 P GMT-08
Need something to keep the wandering attention of your students focused on learning as the winter holidays approach?  Looking for an innovative way to see if they were really paying attention to what was covered in class?  Use blufr. blufr
Category: Tech Tools Teacher Resources Middle School High School Elementary
Lynne Wolters

Science and Technology: PBS Teacher Source November 26-December 2, 2006

Sunday, 26 November 2006 3:26 P GMT-08
Nature "Land of the Falling Lakes" TV> PBSOL> Elementary / Middle / High SchoolSunday, November 26, 20068:00 - 9:00 PMTravel to the exotic forest of Plitvice Lakes National Park and World Heritage Site, the oldest national park in Eur
Category: Teacher Resources Science Middle School High School Elementary
Lynne Wolters

Arts and Literature: PBS Teacher Source November 26-December 2, 2006

Sunday, 26 November 2006 3:25 P GMT-08
Masterpiece Theatre "Under the Greenwood Tree" TV> PBSOL> Elementary / Middle / High SchoolSunday, November 26, 20069:00 - 10:30 PMKeeley Hawes stars in this enchanting adaptation of Thomas Hardy's pastoral romance set in the mid-
Category: Language Arts The Arts Middle School High School Elementary
Lynne Wolters

Health and Fitness: PBS Teacher Source November 26-December 2, 2006

Sunday, 26 November 2006 3:25 P GMT-08
PBS KIDS "Friend Day" PBSOL> Preschool / Elementary SchoolTune in to PBS KIDS the day after Thanksgiving to join in a celebration of friends. Plus, find friendship related tips and resources from PBS Parents. http://pbskids.org/friendday
Category: Health/PE Early Childhood High School Elementary
Lynne Wolters

Math: PBS Teacher Source November 26-December 2, 2006

Sunday, 26 November 2006 3:25 P GMT-08
PBS Mathline Lesson: "Here, There and Everywhere" PBSOL> Elementary SchoolExplore, identify, describe and create repeating patterns found in everyday life. Look for patterns in stories, music, art and foods. http://www.pbs.org/teachersou
Category: Math High School Elementary
Lynne Wolters

Survey: Many schools lack policy on social-networking sites

Tuesday, 21 November 2006 12:47 P GMT-08
A recent survey of attendees at the National School Boards Association annual Technology + Learning Conference found that 50% of schools have no policies on student use of MySpace, Facebook and similar social-networking sites, and those schools that
Category: Teachers & Tech Middle School High School Elementary
Lynne Wolters

Simulations and Interactive Social Studies Web Sites

Tuesday, 14 November 2006 12:00 A GMT-08
Glen Wiebe, Social Studies Curriculum Specialist at Social Studies Central, provides a wonderful listing of simulations and interactive social studies web sites. You will find this listing on the "Lesson Plans" page. CLICK HERE to see
Category: Teacher Resources Social Studies The Arts Middle School High School Elementary
Lynne Wolters

$22,500 for teachers who support visual learning and technology

Tuesday, 14 November 2006 12:00 A GMT-08
$22,500 for teachers who support visual learning and technology Educators are encouraged to apply online or download scholarship forms. Inspired Teacher Scholarships support professional development activities for educators who champion the integrati
Category: Grants
Lynne Wolters