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This cracks me up, but at the same time sad that this is the extent of writing with some students.

Which one is your favorite?

Sounds like a great project.

How great does this app look? I will be experimenting with this app this week!

Another tool to try as it is free

Interesting website to show students distance from Earth to Mars

Print to any printer. No more excuses for students

Another great idea. I need to learn more as I see this as another way for students to learn critical thinking and problem solving without being at a computer, but going hands on and simply tinkering around

12 great ideas to implement into the classroom

It would be cool to take this idea and modify it so it could be done in school with students.

I think this would be a cool project to conduct in the classroom with students.