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Pictoral Periodic Table!
http://theodoregray.com/PeriodicTable/Posters/Poster2.2000.low.JPG
This site has a very cool pictorial depiction of the periodic table. It’s amazing imagery makes learning the elements very fun. Although it’s not a replacement for a traditional periodical table due to it’s lack of information, it is still a interesting and fun resource.
GPS Technology in the Classroom and Geocaching
In my previous article I talked about one of my new favorite hobbies, Geocaching. If you are not sure what geocaching is or how it works please visit geocaching.com for more details. I pondered on how this cool technology could be used with students. I have noticed that my own children’s knowledge of directionality, judging [...]
Trilobyte Fossil Site
Website: http://www.trilobites.info
When teaching about fossils and Dinosaur bones it is very cool to have actual fossils to show the kids. I love Trilobites because firs of all they predate the dinosaurs, and second of all it is a realistic fossil to obtain for classroom use. I have seen specimens on eBay for as [...]
Finding a Balance in Filtering
It has been a long time since I last posted. I typically post from school after my work hours where I have a lot of my educational resources available for reference. Our district however has expanded the reach of there filtering software to block all Blogger sites because a few of these sites [...]
Brain Pop Jr. is a great addition to Brain Pop
website: http://www.brainpopjr.com/
Grade: A
Cost: $95 Annual fee for teachers (School, Parent, and other licensing options are available)
I have looked at Brainpop before and have given it a positive review. The addition of Brainpop Jr. which is targeted more to the primary grades, makes it even better. In addition to providing many great educational films [...]
A Cool way to Multiply (Video)
Website: http://www.glumbert.com/media/multiply
Grade: A
I found this video that teaches a new method of multiplication. It has worked time and again as I have tried it. Give it a try.
glumbert.com
Science of Food
Website: http://www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/candy/index.htmlGrade: A-
This is just a quick post to let you know about this cool site. If you are teaching about chemistry, Chemical and Physical Change, or many other scientific processes, many of those can be seen and experimented with through food. Kids relate well to food because they love to eat, and [...]
Elegant Universe Availible in Free Full Screen Download
Website: (Teacher Resources) http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teachers/programs/3012_elegant.htmlWebsite: (Video Downloads)http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/elegant/program.html
Grade: A
NOVA introduces string theory and Albert Einstein’s dream of unifying the forces that underlie all phenomena in the physical universe. This television program is called The elegant universe. It is freely available for download from the above PBS Link. This program is very well done and [...]
Where did math symbols come from?
Website: http://www.roma.unisa.edu.au/07305/symbols.htm#PercentGrade: B+
If you have ever wondered where the division symbol came from, or questioned the the origin of pi this website is great. This site has a tremendous amount of information as can be seen by their index:
The factorial symbol n!
The symbols for similar and congruent
The symbols [...]
teacherxpress.com Directory for Teachers
Site: http://www.teacherxpress.com/Grade: BCost: Free
If you are looking for a vast collection of education related websites this site is perfect. Even with the vast amount of information available is is surprisingly well organized. The downside is that despite the vast volume there are things missing. Also it provides no detail as to what the [...]
