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This is an amazing history resource which plots each bomb dropped in the London Blitz during the Second World War. Click on the point on the map to view information and photos. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/History

Before we let ourselves be stampeded into another unnecessary war, let us review a few facts that seem to contradict the war propaganda. First, last week's acknowledgment that Iran has enough enriched uranium for one atom bomb does not mean Iran is building an atom bomb. To construct a nuclear device, the ton of low-enriched uranium at Natanz would have to be run through a second cascade of high-speed centrifuges to produce 55 pounds of highly enriched uranium (HUE). There is no evidence Iran has either created the cascade of high-speed centrifuges necessary to produce HUE or that Iran has diverted any of the low-enriched uranium from Natanz. And the International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors retain full access to Natanz. And rather than accelerating production of low-enriched uranium, only 4,000 of the Natanz centrifuges are operating. Some 1,000 are idle. Why? Dr. Mohamed El-Baradei, head of the IAEA, believes this is a signal that Tehran wishes to negotiate with the United States, but without yielding any of its rights to enrich uranium and operate nuclear power plants.

A fascinating analysis of the evolving role of journalism in the age of social media. Clear writing, engaging infographics. Great for lessons in MANY high school classrooms. 

seven new online exhibits on the Google Cultural Institute that help tell the story of the two cities and their tragic fate.

"Elementary teacher and CTQ author Justin Mikel shares his own journey seeing the "hidden heart of the rock-throwers, the F-bomb droppers, the whiny, the sneaky, the rude, and the cruel [students]." His three steps will tug at your heart and inspire you to look past the "mud that gets heaped on some kid's spirits.""

Try the Salt Volcano, Bubble Bomb or other hundreds of other hands-on activities from the Exploratorium.

"There's something about origami that really seems to capture children's imagination. In most of the classes that I have taught over the years, there has been at least one child with a real passion for origami. Many a show-and-tell has been dominated by incredible paper-folding creations, from water bombs to paper dragons. Think back to your own school days; which of these origami classics do you remember creating?"

"Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is known for being one of the greatest orators of the twentieth century, and perhaps in all of American history. In the 1950s and 1960s, his words led the Civil Rights Movement and helped change society. He is best known for helping achieve civil equality for African Americans, but these speeches--selected because they were each presented at a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement--show that his true goal was much larger than that: He hoped to achieve acceptance for all people, regardless of race or nationality. This companion volume to A Knock at Midnight features the landmark speeches of his career, including: "I Have a Dream"; his acceptance speech for the Nobel Peace Prize; his eulogy for the young victims of the Birmingham church bombing; and "I've Been to the Mountaintop," the last speech he gave before his death."

This archive--the pre linger--is filled with government and educational films. Great period pieces for history teachers.

One of the best articles that I have read on change, reform, school bashing, Waiting for Superman,...

Really liked this! I sent it to all my teacher friends. She does a good job addressing a much better way to enact change in our districts than the method used by media and Hollywood. I think Waiting for Superman is a cop-out. A bonafide cop-out. It's so easy for the media and entertainment industry to just throw sticky-bombs at public schools. The ironic thing is there are so many privileged individuals in the media industries that were taught in elitist environments. When is someone going to make a movie bashing parents who do nothing to help their children succeed? Lastly, I loved her comment about the decision being dumber the further the person making is from a real classroom. Classic. Thanks again for sharing.

Glad you found it helpful. I thought it was very clear, well written, and offers some solutions... solutions that require social and moral change, not just political and hegemonic change.

I love this post so much I want to hug it

A good site for making music. Start the cyber beats and scratch virtual records to create unique sounds. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Music%2C+Sound+%26+Podcasts

On seeing physical detail; on being available to the physical world

Free resources and lesson plans for teaching with technology

Good blog about free technology teachers can access for education