Create an online magazine. Collaborate with friends. An alternative to blogging.
Possible classroom connections
-Practice the writing process.
-Alternative strategy for book reports and research papers/ presentations.
-Role play a newspaper bureau or magazine publisher.
-Fund raising.
-Spotlight a cause.
"What we believe in: Clean, quality, easily accessible, educational software for every school and child regardless of geographic location or economic class. What we don't believe in: Games, advertising, fees, spam or gimmicks."
The Bugscope project provides free interactive access to a scanning electron microscope (SEM) so that students anywhere in the world can explore the microscopic world of insects. This educational outreach program from the Beckman Institute's Imaging Technology Group at the University of Illinois supports K-16 classrooms worldwide.
Uses Google earth plugin to show tours and info.
Google earth tours for climate change, Great Lakes tour, heritage tour, gulf of Mexico tour, Land, Water, Climate and biodiversity