American Museum of Natural History
Beyond Planet Earth
Scholars take a journey through space with 16 eye-catching images. Along the way, learners read captions starting with the moon, then move onto asteroids, Mars, and Jupiter.
American Museum of Natural History
Being a Paleontologist: Mark Norell
Get to know paleontologist Mark Norell with a 19 question interview. Written questions, answers, and photographs with descriptions sit among bright and cheery graphics
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Ed Web: Trends in Education Reform
A chapter (of a hyperbook entitled Exploring Technology and School Reform) that looks at the history of educational reform. The paper also examines the changes in education that have been produced. There are links to discussions of when...
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Saskatoon Public Schools: Instructional Strategies Online: Independent Study
Teach your students to become self-motivated learners with these independent study strategies including essays, computer assisted instruction, journals, learning logs, and many more. Then click on some of the strategies to learn more...
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The Flickering Mind
Looking for an alternative point of view on educational technology? Use this informative website focusing on a book called "The Flickering Mind,"-a new and controversial book which argues that computers have done far more harm than good...
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Up to Ten
This multi-intelligence developmental site categorizes activities into motor skill development, intellectual agility development, and computer literacy development. Large, brightly colored icons and figures light up the screen. Follow...
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech: The Eniac
This site has the description and history of the ENIAC, including its development and use in World War II.
Education Development Center
Digital Media Arts: Introduction to Visual Arts and Digital Media
Digital media curriculum for teaching high school students how to communicate through media. Students learn the fundamentals of art and design and the technical skills to prepare them for careers in the arts, media, and entertainment...
Scholastic
Scholastic: New York Times Upfront: Growing Up Digital
Many people are wondering about the ramifications of the digital age on the digital generation. Will the cell phones, Facebook, YouTube, computer generation be harmed in any way? Is this technology hurting students or actually enabling...
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Music Tech Teacher: Homepage
This site is part of a music technology classroom from Music Tech Teacher in an elementary school in Alabama. A careful look at the site should give anyone thinking about using technology to teach music a wealth of ideas.
FNO Press
From Now On: Making the Best of New Tools
As teachers become more familiar with technology the focus becomes using technology to facilitate curriculum, state standards and pedagogy. School districts want to ensure their "Investment pays rich dividends in terms of student...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: 3 M Young Scientist Challenge
Have you ever imagined going on an actual archaeological dig, climbing aboard a NASA spacecraft, or collecting insects in remote rain forests? This NASA site is your chance to join Discovery School winners on their exciting science...
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U.s. Government: Bullying Prevention
Bullying can happen to anyone anywhere: at school on the playground, at home via the computer or out with friends. Here is a site where students can learn how to recognize the warning signs, know the risk factors, and find ways to...