Internet
Back-up and share files online with dropboks
Website: http://www.dropboks.com/Grade: ACost: Free (They do ask for a $3 donation but it is not required)
DropBoks is a little website that allows you to securely upload and download your files as you please. No bells, no whistles, just an easy and quick way to store your files online.
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Ride The Line for Physics Fun
Website: http://www.official-linerider.com/play.htmlGrade: ACost: Free
This amazing online application lets students create a track using simple line drawing tools for a little sledder to ride down. It is very easy to get started and create a simple coarse, but more advanced sledding including stunts and tricks are possible, but not easy. The neat thing about [...]
How to Study
Web Site: http://www.how-to-study.comGrade: ACost: Free
How to Study.com is an well written site that gives very good instruction on the best study methods for a given situation. In addition to study skills it gives tips on how to improve your test taking skills. The instructions are broken down well and easy to follow. This [...]
Hubble Heritage Gallery
Website: http://heritage.stsci.edu/gallery/gallery_category.html Grade: ACost: Free
This is simply a gallery of the amazing photos taken by Hubble. The images are stunning and well organized. There is even a wallpaper section to download these amazing images for your desktop.
Visualizing Math
Web Site: http://dmc.utep.edu/mouratt/vis_math/misc.htmlGrade: BCost: Free
Mathematical concepts are sometimes difficult to understand as we enter the world high school and college level math. This website makes understanding those concepts by giving a animated visual representation of the mathematical concept. The videos are simple and show the equation along with the visual representation. The [...]
Experiments Galore!
Website: http://www.hunkinsexperiments.com/Grade: A-Cost: Website (Free) Book (£7.99 UK Only) I know I have a few UK Readers.
With over 200 experiments this website is full of useful activities to enhance learning. The experiments are easy to implement and fun. they span the curriculum covering math and a wide variety of science topics. If you [...]
Teaching about Fractals?
Website: http://www.enchgallery.com/fractals/fracthumbs.htmGrade: ACost: Free
If you are teaching about fractals in your math class, it is fun to show kids the amazing things that can be done with them. The Fractal World Gallery has an amazing collection of images that are simply amazing. It is well worth a look.
Google Earth Updated
Ok this is just for personal gratification. I live in a small town in Southern Utah and the maps on Google Earth have not been that great for my town. Just recently I have found that my town has been updated with higher resolution images and it is very cool. If you [...]
Online Multiplication Games at Game Quarium
Website: http://www.gamequarium.com/multiplication.htmlGrade: BCost: Free
I recently had a teacher ask me about multiplication games that can be used on older Mac computers. Although there are older programs out there it is getting more difficult to find. The solution is on the internet. Game Quarium is a good location to find fun online games to [...]
Keeping Kids Safe on the Net
Website: http://www.ikeepsafe.orgGrade: B+Cost: Free
The Internet Keep Safe Coalition group teaches basic rules of Internet safety to children and parents, reaching them online and in school. On this site you will find great free videos, online books, worksheets and more all aimed at teaching kids to be safe online. Kids are being targeted at [...]
