Cactus Canyon

A site that allows users to create a collection of digital items for various purposes. Reading - character in a book, author study Social Studies - items to illustrate historical event and/or person Science - scientist biography or evidence to support scientific claims Math - collect examples of geometry in daily life

I never realized that each cubby was a cube with 6 sides. I really like the visual you gave today during the smackdown for how it can be used. Thanks!

Bethany, I loved this site. I am excited about having them create and use another media to add to my PBL in Geometry. Thanks for sharing

Watch this to learn how to use it.

I found this site while researching for a Moodle I am putting together. I wanted my students to be able to read the novel online and not have to pass out books every day. The site listed is blocked by the District, but if you put in a tech ticket, Mike Tucker open it for your use. After posting this yesterday, I foudn that the site listed above is having difficulties today, and I am unable to get into the novel that I wanted my students to read (The Outsiders)! I'm disappointed, but will try back later to see if they were just updating the website.

Thanks, Gwen, for letting us know.

Sure, I thought it was a great "find", but I'm afraid it's down and not going to be available! If anyone finds a site like that, where kids can read novels online, I'd love to know.

A site rich in resources for middle school teachers

a favorite of mine - a game to learn your MI

This is my favorite Multiple Intelligence test of all time. =)

Awesome post by Karen Bliss' 5th grade students at PTES on Digital Footprints. This is so well written that I encourage teachers and students to read.

Check out the free resources.

This is a great resource for many tools, lesson plan ideas, templates, etc. I have used it for years - and for a number of different things.

Gwen, I agree this is a great tool. I have found great lessons on personification and persuasive writing.

This is a site where you can create an avatar that talks. Great for explanations and daily objectives.

Want to know how you can use Google Forms in your class? Over 70 ideas are here.

@Lydia Henry- Sure thing! School World is so easy to learn. I was thinking that could be our next focus on Mondays after we are comfortable enough with Google Forms.

That would be super!

From Reinventing PBL -- Their update to the Ch 3 list

This offers many sites and ideas! Awesome!

How fun and cool is this!

a prezi-like tool. Easy to use. Free.

Sheryl, I used spicynodes on my project for "Teach Like a Champion" and found it real easy. Thanks!

I used Spicynodes for a project for "Metaphors and Analogies." It was very user-friendly. I think it will be a great program to have the students use to summarize math concepts.

Xtranormal

Let's you make a timeline that includes pictures, videos, etc.

Digital resources for science including chemistry, life science, earth science, math, etc.

Videos, interactives, and other teaching resources.

Learn how to get images with Creative Commons License on FlickrCC so no copyrights are broken from a 5 year old!

This one is about CCJH

You guys rock!

I never thought about using GoogleForms to help decide who needs the most help... especially on huge projects like the Science Fair!

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