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Roland O'Daniel

Dynamic Maps - 84 views

www-atlas.usgs.gov/dynamic.html

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shared by Roland O'Daniel on 16 Jul 10 - Cached
  • Roland O'Daniel on 16 Jul 10
     
    ationalatlas.gov™ contains a remarkable range of products and services to meet the diverse needs of people who are looking for maps and geographic information about America. Dynamic maps are innovative illustrations of geographic phenomena. We combine the science of mapping with today's multimedia to offer maps that are useful, understandable, and that stimulate interactivity.
Roland O'Daniel

Free Technology for Teachers: Tracking the Oil Spill - Interactive Maps - 53 views

www.freetech4teachers.com/...il-spill-interactive-maps.html

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shared by Roland O'Daniel on 07 May 10 - No Cached
  • Roland O'Daniel on 07 May 10
     
    Another great/pertinent blog post from Free Technology for Teachers. What a great collection of resources for students to explore in class regarding the Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Tricia Hunt

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

www.edutopia.org/eration-social-studies-lessons

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shared by Tricia Hunt on 03 Sep 13 - Cached
    • Tricia Hunt
      Tricia Hunt on 03 Sep 13
       
      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.
    • Tricia Hunt
      Tricia Hunt on 03 Sep 13
       
      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.)
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