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Lisa Delgado

foldUScandidate - 0 views

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    Students could use these fingerpuppets to create political commentary videos, political commercials, or hold their own debates. I know it is a stretch, but it looks like so much fun. Be sure to check out a few of the videos already posted on YouTube :) p
Lisa Delgado

Welcome to GeorgiaInfo - 0 views

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    Wealth of information and links on Georgia, Georgia history, and Georgia maps. Maps can be chosen with or without labels.
Lisa Delgado

Apple Learning Interchange - Show us your world! - 0 views

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    Students are encouraged to discover what makes their environmental area unique (wildlife, natural resources, landscape, terrain, plant life, history, special events, culture, etc.) and then to choose a means to share their presentation with the world. The ultimate goal is to have students from all over the world contribute their slice of the world using whatever presentation format they feel is best so that we can understand our world better from those who have firsthand knowledge.
Lisa Delgado

One Day in the Life | Collaboration Center - 0 views

  • invited to share visual images of their days
  • description of one typical day in your life
  • not only ordinary days but special events for you and your relatives
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  • captioned autobiographical photographs about their own lives, in and out of school.
  • agreed-upon topics
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    Students describe a typical day in their life and/or a special event such as a birthday. Students may also submit a captioned digital photo of themself representing an event in their life on an agreed upon subject (e.g. typical meal, transportation to school). This is a great way for students around the world to learn what it is like to be a child in different countries. Students may develop a deeper understanding and tolerance for cultures that are different from their own.
Lisa Delgado

My Identity, Your Identity | Collaboration Center - 0 views

  • Morocco
  • Egypt
  • Turkey
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  • Students appreciate and understand better each other's traditions
  • traditional celebrations they have and how they celebrate them
  • What kind of clothes they wear and what kind of food they cook on those special days and what kind of music.
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    Students research and write about traditional celebrations in their country or region. Helps younger generations preserve traditions and helps students better understand various global traditions. With a better understanding of customs of other countries, our students may develop more compassion and tolerance for those who are different!
Lisa Delgado

Kindred (Family History) Project | Collaboration Center - 0 views

  • Students are asked to interview member of their immediate family (mother, father, brothers, sisters), extended family (grandparents, uncles, aunts), neighbours or friends in the local community
  • experiences in their life that have been affected by the
  • events of world or local history
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    Very interesting project that well help students make personal connections to historical events. Students interview family or friends about life experiences related to world or local history. It is interesting to read what students in other parts of the world have written about events we are familiar with. I would love to see them organize the family stories by events as well as countries.
Lisa Delgado

Kids in the House - Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives - 0 views

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    Information on the House of Representatives for Kids. Including how laws are made.
Roman Gaddis

Stock Market - 0 views

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    Brain Pop about Stock Market
Roman Gaddis

Stock and Shares - 0 views

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    Brain Pop lesson on Stocks and Shares
Mark Caponigro

K-12 Instructional Media Center- K12IMC.org - 0 views

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    This ISTE designed and inspired site offers help with K-12 professional development and school reform. The bookcase on the left side conatins a lot of good information, including curriculum and student stuff links that lead to resources in math, languages arts, the sciences, soical studies, and more.
Mark Caponigro

2008 Presidential Election Interactive Map and History of the Electoral College - 0 views

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    270toWin.com is an excellent tool for reinforcement instruction in government, the Electoral College, and the way our country elects its leaders. The level of interactivity is amazing, as it allows students to play out different scenarios, respond on blogs, take quizzes, etc. Regardless of the year, this site can be used for instructional purposes. Previous presidential elections are archived for reference. This year's Senate races are also highlighted.
Lisa Delgado

BLS Career Information Home Page - 0 views

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    Helps kids explore career choices based on what they like (eg building and fixing things, Science, sports, computers, nature). Several jobs are listed per category as well as information on what the job is like, what training or schooling is needed, expected salaries, job outlook, and similar jobs.
Mark Caponigro

Kids in the House - Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives - 0 views

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    Kids in the House is all about the United States Congress. Students can dive into learning more about the House of Representatives as well as how a bill becomes a law. Interactive activites and games are available, as is a virtual "field trip" where students visit Capitol Hill. The Time Traveler feature is also helpful, as students can learn about the rich history of the House. Information about the Senate is also covered.
Mark Caponigro

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids - 0 views

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    Broken down by grade level, this site gives an in-depth look at the United States government. The branches, election process, and national symbols are all covered, as is how laws are made, important history aspects, and the concept of national versus state government. Students can also refer to a glossary for important terms.
Lenrose Fears

The Oregon-Trail - 0 views

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    This web site is brought to you by teachers Mike Trinklein and Steve Boettcher, creators of The Oregon Trail, the award-winning documentary film which aired nationally on PBS. During the three years we spent researching the film, we found lots of great material we thought would be great for teachers and home schoolers--so we built this this web site to make it all available. Enjoy the adventure! (If you are a teacher, don't miss our free online teacher's guide)
Lisa Delgado

The Civil War Home Page - 0 views

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    Wealth of Civil War photos, maps, and documents. Includes Unit information, letters, diaries, and lots of great links.
Mark Caponigro

Sheppard Software- Geography Online Games - 0 views

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    Students learn the locations, capitals, abbreviations and over 500 important facts about our 50 states. These games include a "learning" option and a "playing" option. Students locate the state, place the state (beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels), state postal abbreviations, state capitals (beginner, intermediate, advanced), and state clues (intermediate, advanced).
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