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Teachers have told us they need a place to access safe images that are available to be used in the classroom and for educational purposes. Plus, they want accurate image citations. We've heard you and created "Photos For Class" to meet your needs for images! - See more at: http://photosforclass.com/#sthash.khKY3g4f.dpuf

Web Worksheet Wizard and Project Poster have combined to make Web Poster Wizard. This FREE tool allows educators to create a lesson, worksheet, or class page and immediately publish it online. Teachers can also set up classes and assign projects to studen

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The Khan Academy is a not-for-profit with the mission of providing a world-class education to anyone, anywhere. 1800+ videos by topic on Math, Science, Humanities& Other, Test Prep, Talks and Interviews The Khan Academy is a not-for-profit with the mission of providing a world-class education to anyone, anywhere. Learn almost anything for free. With a library of over 2,400 videos covering everything from arithmetic to physics, finance, and history and 12

The Khan Academy is a not-for-profit with a mission of providing world class education to anyone, anywhere.

Download a PDF poster. Print it and hang it up in your classroom. Invite students to refer to it when having class discussions.

"EDITOR'S NOTE: The following article was inspired by an edWeb.net webinar entitled Designing Options for Every Learner: Universal Design for Learning, given by Chris Bugaj and Mark Nichols of Loudoun County Public Schools on Oct. 19, 2015, and sponsored by Quill.com/education."

"Join Holly and Tracy as they bring you the greatest and strangest Stuff You Missed In History Class in this podcast by HowStuffWorks.com."

Be a student of History so you aren't doomed to repeat it! This podcast provides audio descriptions and discussions about the people and events from the past who shaped our present. Use specific episodes as an option to provide audio content that complements the topic of study. Invite students to listen during their commute!

Slidedeck featuring the 5 patterns of Minspeak

Loudoun Now article about Blue Ridge Middle School sixth grade One To The World lesson supporting Mobile Hope charity organization

"There are many tools for creating and using graphic organizers, but one great option is Google Drawings. Some benefits include: Loads of ways to add images, shapes, connectors, text, and more Easy to collaborate with partners or for a whole class brainstorming activity Final product can be shared as is, or can be exported in several formats It's free!"

"Reward your class with a pizza party and new art easels! Create the easels by upcycling pizza boxes; your young artists can help by adding contact paper, ribbon, and binder clips. Then, break out your pallets and start painting!"

Use this tool to get the most out of researching on the Web and reading strategically. With your class or on your own, you can become a more effective learner with Strategy Tutor!

Welcome to CAST Science Writer, the tool that supports students in writing lab and class reports. This tool is geared toward middle school and high school students. Check out the supports and help available in Science Writer described below. Or click the "Take a Tour" button above to see how Science Writer works.

"SnapType helps students keep up with their peers in class even when their penmanship holds them back. Students can easily complete school worksheets with the help of an iPad or iPhone."

PODCAST D&D IN THE CLASSROOM D&D Podcasts - 02/10/2015 Learn how a Texas high school teacher is changing education through the power of D&D! Kade Wells is a teacher in the Houston, TX area and he uses Dungeons & Dragons in his 9th grade classroom to teach writing, reading and critical thinking skills in his language arts classes. He presented his technique at the World Literacy Conference this summer in Austria, reporting on how using D&D improved his student's scores across the board. Listen to learn how Kade is changing education through the power of D&D!

Middle school math teacher turned class into an epic, web-based fantasy RPG-style adventure game

Interactive Gaming - Are you a politics or economics Teacher? Are you looking for some software to help teach politics in class? You just found it!

"In this series of lessons, you have been learning about how living things are classified. The activities on this esheet will further your understanding of classification by allowing you to classify plants and animals into groups based on certain characteristics."

Super cool coloring Turn old menus, CD cases or DVD cases into coloring/writing tools. Slip paper inside and get out the washable markers or dry erase markers (non smelling)! Color - wipe - color - wipe. Practice names, patterns, dot-to-dots and more. This is also great for some special needs situations - for children who get frustrated that their work is not 'perfect' the first time. No worries; they can erase and start again!

3D paper models and paper toys that are related to the Earth Sciences. Over 250 paper models that can be cutout and assembled. Some might be suitable for class projects while others are just plain fun to assemble. The difficulty of assembly for each model is highly varied.