ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Using Technology to Analyze and Illustrate Symbolism in Night
Images have power-they can trigger memories or symbolize abstract ideas. Students put the power of images to the test as they analyze symbolism in Night and create symbolic photomontages.
Quia
Quia: The Great Gilly Hopkins: Word Games
Do you like to play word games? This site offers you the opportunity to play several different games featuring the book "The Great Gilly Hopkins," by Katherine Paterson.
Brown University
Brown University: Electronic Collaboration
This comprehensive guide provides an 11-step process for planning and implementing successful online collaborative projects as well as explanations of various types of online collaborations, useful tools and resources, and more.
The Tech Interactive
The Tech: The National Medal of Technology
A list of those individuals and companies awarded the National Medal of Technology in various fields from 1985 through 2004. Also play a game to find their innovations in the real world.
University of Washington
University of Wash: Disabilities and Computer Technology
A brochure from the University of Washington on adaptive technology tools for people with disabilites. Includes tools for mobility impairments, blindness, low vision, hearing and/or speech impairments, and Specific Learning Disabilities.
Microsoft
Microsoft Education Lesson Plan: Candy Is Dandy
Explore color distribution of M&M candies using this detailed lesson plan. An engaging integrated lesson that requires understanding of spreadsheets and formulas, and logical reasoning. Links to related websites.
Microsoft
Microsoft Education Lesson Plan: Making Money From Lemons
Simulation where learners apply mathematics and economics concepts in the lemonade business. Learners set up a virtual lemonade stand and must determine production costs, product variables, and profits. Students record data collected on...
Stanford University
Stanford University: Early American Newspapers
This site from the Stanford University has an excellent listing of late 1700, early 1800 newspapers that were on the East Coast, and in the South.
Other
Inspiration and Kidspiration: University of Wisconsin
This site features Kidspiration and Inspiration tools for active learning. Students and teachers will benefit from this comprehensive list of 50 different ways to use inspiration and kidspiration in the classroom and beyond.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Week of 2 10 14: 'Sensory Fiction' Allows You to Feel Your Book!
Article reports on a new technology being developed at MIT that will allow readers to feel what is happening in the books they read. Includes video.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Week of 6 2 14: Hi Tech Fabric Changes Color
Read about "smart" fashion being designed using an ink that changes color when exposed to human touch or music.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Rock Around the World
Classes from around the country collect rock samples and send them in to be analyzed by NASA scientists.
Other
Info World: The Real Difference Between Sql Server and Oracle
InfoWorld Magazine compares and contrasts Oracle's and SQL Server's database management system--and provides students with a technical writing that provides database terms in an accessible context.
PBS
Colorin Colorado: Preparing El Ls to Be 21st Century Learners
This research article shares the importance of incorporating technology for ELL students, alongside non-ELL pupils. Strategies to facilitate a 21st Century technology-enhanced classroom are included.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Flow Rates of Faucets and Rivers
In the Flow Rate Experiment, students perform hands-on experiments with a common faucet, as well as work with the Engineering Our Water Living Lab (accessible through TeachEngineering.com) to gain a better understanding of flow rate and...
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University: Robotics Institute
Robotics research at Carnegie Mellon University includes links to projects, research, and events.
Other
Dallas Personal Robotics Group/robot Hobbyist's Homepage
Robot enthusiasts in the Dallas area get together for contests and other sharing of robotic information. Great pictures of personal robots here!
Other
Awesome Library
Awesome Library's searchable database is full of resources in all subject areas. It also provides information to parents, students, teachers, principal, family, and community.
Other
Romanian Space Agency: Homepage
This site is the official homepage of the Romanian Space Agency. A very interesting site to check out for information on the subject.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Lyddie
What do you know about the characters and setting of "Lyddie," by Carol Hurst? Gain insight into the characters through the discussion questions found a this site.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Eric Carle
What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.
Read Works
Read Works: Wired World
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the growing number of people online. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Remote Control Classroom
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about students who take tests using remote control instead of pencil and paper. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Green Machines
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about low-cost laptop computers improving education for children in need around the world. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in drawing conclusions.