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"About Earth Day Network Earth Day Network was founded on the premise that all people, regardless of race, gender, income, or geography, have a moral right to a healthy, sustainable environment. Our mission is to broaden and diversify the environmental movement worldwide, and to mobilize it as the most effective vehicle for promoting a healthy, sustainable environment. We pursue our mission through a combination of education, public policy, and activism campaigns. Earth Day Network has a global reach with more than 20,000 partners and organizations in 190 countries. More than 1 billion people participate in Earth Day activities, making it the largest secular civic event in the wo"

Lifelong learning is essential for effective educators and should be modeled for our students. With so many changes occurring in the fields of educational technology, curriculum, pedagogy, and law, it is imperative that educators receive opportunities for growth in their school and beyond. One powerful way to grow is through developing a personal learning network (PLN). PLNs enable educators to learn in accordance with their diverse interests and passions. During a conversation with teacher leaders last year about improving how meaningful professional development is offered, a model from the business world was suggested;Training and other professional growth activities would be embedded within the school day. the light bulb went on for me. I quickly realized that the current school schedule presented the perfect solution to offering meaningful professional development during the day in the form of noninstructional duties, which are otherwise often a waste of time. The plan that my administrative team and I have developed drastically reduces the amount of noninstructional duties the teachers have, such as lunch, hall, or in-school suspension duty. It also reduces the pe

Categories:  Student Use, Teacher Use, Exploration, Simulations Brief Description:  Science360 Knowledge Network immerses visitors in the latest wonders of science, engineering, technology and math. We gather the latest science videos provided by scientists, colleges and universities, science and engineering centers, the National Science Foundation and more. Each video is embeddable to put on your own personal websites, blogs and social networking pages. Science360 engages the general public, science junkies and students alike in the cutting-edge discoveries and big science stories of the day. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation, Science360 is an up-to-date view of breaking science from around the world.

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"FAAN: The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network Skip to content... * Contact Us * Español * Careers * o Shop + FAAN Products + FAAN e-Discount Place o Recipes * o Donate o Events * o Alerts * o Log In Username Password Forgot your ID or password? o Join Us * About Us o Membership o Careers o Goals and Accomplishments o Leaders of FAAN o Annual Report o FAAN Supporters o Calendar of Events o How to Use FAAN's Website * Education o About Food Allergy o School, Childcare, and Camp o Support Groups o Types of Allergic Reactions o Managing Food Allergies o Helpful Information o Education for Professionals * Awareness o Giving o Programs * Research o FAAN's Competitive Research Grant Program o FAAN-NIH Partnerships o General Information * Advocacy o National Issues o State Issues o Legislative Action Center * Allergens o Peanut o Tree Nuts o Milk o Egg o Wheat o Soy o Fish o Shellfish o Other Common Allergies * Media Center o Ambassadors Who Care o Media Kit o Hot Topics o News Releases o FAAN in the News o Our Experts * "

"Providing the scientific basis for effective conservation, NatureServe and its network of natural heritage programs are the trusted source for information about rare and endangered species and threatened ecosystems"

Categories:  Teacher Use, Student Use, Web-Based Learning, Exploration Brief Description:  Earth Day websites "pinned" which will link back to CLRN (California Learning Resources Network).  It tells the website, subject areas and curriculum, grade and reading levels, and media format types. 

"Virginia Standard of Learning Students who graduate in 2004 will need to pass a prescribed number of Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to attain verified credits required for graduation. This web site has been created to assist students preparing for those exams by offering practice tests in history, math, science, English and computer technology. VirginiaSOL.com is not associated with Virginia's State Board of Education SOL Review Sites SOL Review Sites. Disclaimer: This web page contains links to one or more web pages that are outside the FCPS network. Quia - Class Page - 5th Grade Welcome to the 5th Grade SOL Web Page! ... Download SOL Answer Sheet in Adobe Acrobat ... 4th Grade SOL website! 6-8th Grade SOL WebPage! ... Instructional Services Standards of Learning Resources Virginia State Standards of Learning Science, Math and Technology ... All questions on this site are copyrighted by the Virginia Department of Education ... The SOL Practice Tests support strand selection and non-random tests SOLpass - Virginia SOL Test Practice and Review Review and practice for Virginia SOLs - Standards of Learning Tests - with fun, interactive activities and quizzes. Mrs. Wilborne's SOL Testing Page NEW SOLS Approved by State Department: Revised Math SOLs 2001 Released Tests These files are a form of the tests that students across the Commonwealth of Virginia took as part of the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessments. Salem Elementary-SOL Websites These sites contain practice tests to help students prepare for the SOL tests. ... Jefferson Labs SOL site. A great sites for students to take practice SOL ... SOL Practice Tests Welcome to the Wise County Alternative Education Center SOL Practice Tests &. Tutorial Sites webpage. This SOL Practice SOL links and tests - VirginiaSOL.com is not associated with the Virginia Department of Education. This VA-SOL A Commonwealth of Knowledge: Virginia's Site for Educators - Click here to go ho

"information about the latest issues and concerns facing Internet users and illustrates helpful safety techniques with step-by-step video tutorials. The newest Spotlight additions include information on how to use the privacy settings of popular social networking sites and activating safe search features in most top search engines."

"Welcome to Mental Health America Mental Health America is the nation's largest and oldest community-based network dedicated to helping all Americans live mentally healthier lives. With our more than 300 affiliates across the country, we touch the lives of millions-Advocating for changes in policy; Educating the public & providing critical information; & delivering urgently needed Programs and Services. "

"Everything About Tourism Directory of the World’s Travel Network, Directory of Airlines, Directory of Accommodation, Accommodations, Directory of Hotels (including Cheap Hotels, and Cheap Accommodation), Directory of Apartments, Condos, Lodgings, Resorts Directory, BandBs, Directory of Cruises, Car Hire, 4x4 Auto Rentals, Tours, Travel Information, Travel Databases, Visitor Centres, in fact all Categories of Travel Directories, and World Travel Search Engines"

Welcome to Shelfari! Shelfari is the premier social network for people who love books. Create a virtual shelf to show off your books, see what your friends are reading and discover new books - all for free!

"Freebookcentre.net contains links to thousands of free online technical books. Which Include core computer science, networking, programming languages, Systems Programming books, Linux books and many more. You are welcome to follow the following links for the free books tour.."

"In an attempt to increase book sales, HarperCollins Publishers will begin offering free electronic editions of some of its books on its Web site, including a novel by Paulo Coelho and a cookbook by the Food Network star Robert Irvine. The idea is to give readers the opportunity to sample the books online in the same way that prospective buyers can flip through books in a bookstore. "

Welcome to Virginia's Network for Storytelling Arts. Here is your one-stop source for finding storytelling events, contacting Virginia storytellers, and researching stories for your repertoire.

"The National Trails System is... ...the network of scenic, historic, and recreation trails created by the National Trails System Act of 1968. These trails provide for outdoor recreation needs, promote the enjoyment, appreciation, and preservation of open-air, outdoor areas and historic resources, and encourage public access and citizen involvement."

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