All online newspapers overlaid on a Google Map. Search for content, zoom in and click on a placemark to view the paper. The website also has the ability to translate.
Classroom Connection:
*Foreign Language - read newspaper in the native language
*Social Studies - compare/contrast a particular topic based on the location of the report; how would an incident in Egypt be reported out by American newspapers as opposed to an Italian newspaper?
Grade level- 7-12
CC- Students can analyze different perspectives on a current event by looking at all the different newspapers.
Overview- Using google maps, a user can look newspapers from across the world.
COns- Some newspapers do not correctly translate into English.
Grade level- 9-12
CC- A student can take the words from a news artcle on a current event and create a visual representation using the site.
Overview- Can take words from a famous speech, newsarticle, or slogans can create stunning visual tag clouds.
Cons- Not every student has access to the internet.
Grade level- 7-12
CC- Student can use the site to orgnize vocabulary words or phrases when reviewing for a unit.
Overview- site allows a user to create a platform for them to see their ideas. Great organizational tool.
Cons- Might need some time getting used too.
Grade level- 7-12
CC- A student can post a comment on the discussion board about the class debate on Islam to furher ehance their undertanding of the topic.
Overview- This facebook like site allows a teacher to create a safe place for students to collaborate, discuss ideas, and enhance their learning by socializing over the computer.
Cons- Needs district and parent permission
Grade level- 9-12
CC- After a unit on Rome, students can use the site to their own interpretation of their favorite Roman Emperor.
Overview- Students can use the free site to bring their imagination about a person, concept, or idea alive by using the design tools to create a drawing/cartoon.
Cons- Not every student has access to the internet.