This site could be used as an entry writing assignment to begin class, journal writing, or even a connection to today. Students have to read the paper and add their own "on this day" description.
Sources of Copyright-Friendly Media
These are greate places to look for images, music and sounds for your WebQuests, Powerpoint presentations and video productions. Most require only that attribution be given to the originator. Check each site for conditions of use.
Washington Post article discussing the release of the Common Core Standards being released in draft form. Contains a link to the standards and a site for collecting feedback.
A very cool site. Google has an app for the Android called the Google Sky Map. It uses the GPS function to draw constellations etc. that appear above you. It is also very nice.