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Of the 200 apps available, they vary in quality, and many were not developed by Facebook. Here are some top picks to help you use this social networking phenom spur student achievement.

To help our team members, especially the newer ones, test their knowledge of the rules we are in the process of creating quizzes based on the game manual. We've completed the Game and Arena quizzes, and are working on the Rules quiz now. You can check them out at http://www.squidoo.com/logomotion-rules.

Explore museums from around the world, discover and view hundreds of artworks at incredible zoom levels, and even create and share your own collection of masterpieces."

MCAT Physics Flashcards 500 Concept & Question Cards The Best Preparation for MCAT Physics

Interactive Science Simulations Fun, interactive, research-based simulations of physical phenomena from the PhET project at the University of Colorado.

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Air Force Test This will drive you nuts!! Have fun! The object of the game is to move the red block around without getting hit by the blue blocks or touching the black walls. If you can go longer than 18 seconds you are phenomenal. It's been said that the US Air Force uses this for fighter pilots. They are expected to go for at least 2 minutes. Give it a try but be careful...it is addictive (or forward it to someone you want to frustrate)!!

" What you will find at KidQwest: * Aviation Hero Stage * Make and Take Area * Coloring and Drawing Contest * Science Area * Parachute Drop * Tiny Pilots Lounge * Outside Area * Young Eagles * Aeroscholars"

"resource for educators. You will find links to great interactive sites to be used with your classes as well as wonderful resources for you. Each site comes with a blurb about what you will find when you click on it as well s how you can begin to use it in your classroom."

"But what about the physics? Do the birds have a constant vertical acceleration? Do they have constant horizontal velocity? Let's find out, shall we? Oh, why would I do this? Why can't I just play the dumb game and move on."

"You've got to love ANY game that gets kids JUMPING for math! This game does just that! "

Parade of Games web site was created to provide educators and trainers with easy-to- assemble educational games in a technology- enhanced environment to support key learning points. The site demonstrates the creative use of popular game shows and other familiar games to reinforce learning. "

NASA Space Grant ESCAPE to Alaska Summer Camp The Alaska Space Grant Program in partnership with NASA invites students and teachers to a summer camp opportunity at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. ASGP/NASA will provide training and experiences for students and teachers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. The camp is a one-week professional development program for educators of grades 7-12 and a one-week academic summer program for students entering grades 8-12 in the fall. Attendees have the opportunity to choose from two modules - "FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Training" and "Energy in Alaska." Camp sessions take place in mid-June. Applications are due June 4, 2011.

NASA Explorer Schools Live Video Chat: Computer Graphics and Animations NASA Explorer Schools invites students in grades 6-9 from across the U.S. and Department of Defense schools to participate in a live video chat with Zareh Gorjian. Gorjian is currently the lead animator and software engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Join NES on June 2, 2011, at noon EDT for this very special video chat to ask questions about NASA's computer-generated animations and graphics. Go to the chat page on the NASA Explorer Schools Virtual Campus website to participate in the webchat. You do not need to be a participant of the NASA Explorer Schools project to join the chat. To learn more about NES, please visit the explorerschools.nasa.gov website and click on the What Is NES? video or the About NES link.

NASA/NSTA Web Seminar: Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer Mission NASA has teamed with the National Science Teachers Association to offer a Web seminar highlighting the Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer mission. Launching in 2013, this small spacecraft mission will assess the compositional makeup and variability of the moon's thin atmosphere and will investigate the mysterious dust lofting phenomenon. Register today for this 90-minute webinar taking place on May 31, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. EDT.

Face in Space website now allows the public to upload their face or name for the final STS-135 mission. Have your students upload and launch their faces, or launch your entire class portrait in just a few clicks. Upon completion of the mission, participants will receive a personalized flight certificate signed by the mission commander! The mission is scheduled for a July 8th launch, so you still have time!

"Here are some great places to start your citizen science journey."

"This project involved young people from all over the UK in building a RANS S6-ES kit aircraft, and was begun during 2003 under the leadership of Captain Stewart Luck, to mark the Centenary of Powered Flight. It helped celebrate Brooklands' Centenary year and is funded through the museum"

"Being greener at school There are many environmentally-friendly things you can do at school or college to help protect the planet and prevent climate change. These include setting up recycling schemes and finding greener ways to travel to and from school."