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Jennifer Carey

Animaps - Create and view beautifully informative animated maps, for free! - 96 views

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    This online mapping tool lets you make an timed animated route and add photos, text and links at various positions along the journey. Feels a bit like a map-based PowerPoint and timeline. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/PSHE,+RE,+Citizenship,+Geography+&+Environmental
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    Animaps extends the My Maps feature of Google Maps by letting you create maps with markers that move, images and text that pop up on cue, and lines and shapes that change over time.
Deborah Baillesderr

USA Geography - Map Game - Geography Online Games - 131 views

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    USA map to practice states & capitals
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    Great site to help students with states, capitals, landforms, etc.
Marc Safran

Thematic Map Collection - 1 views

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    Worldwide collection of thematic maps: climate, energy, ethnography, industry & economy, land use, military, population, links to other sites.
Michele Brown

TimeMaps - World History Atlas - 93 views

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    Combination of maps, timelines and narratives.
Tricia Hunt

How to Teach with Technology: Social Studies | Edutopia - 74 views

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      I find that having a "back channel" conversation during a presentation to actually do the opposite.  I am so busy commenting on what was just presented that I miss what is being talked about next.
  • "I think it's a good idea to use Skype (10) for learning about other states and countries.
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      I like the idea of Skyping with people from other countries.  I could get the kids to come up with a list of questions first.  My biggest question is HOW do I connect/find someone from another country?
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  • For more information on Lykowski's Global Explorers Project (including rubrics and other resources), go to Global Explorers (13).
  • FreePoverty is a geography game that presents you with a city or landmark. You have a short amount of time (5-10 seconds) to locate it on a map. The closer you are to the target, the more cups of water are donated to people in need around the world. (FreePoverty is seeking a nonprofit organization to work with to help turn the site's revenues into water donations.)
Sean Sweeney

IfItWereMyHome.com - 91 views

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    interesting geographic/categorical comparison between countries
Steve Ransom

Mystery Skype - Who Could it Be? | Mr. Avery's Classroom Blog - 110 views

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    Great use of Skype and student roles in problem-solving!
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