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"A research project focusing on reading behavior going on at Johannes Gutenberg University (go figure) asks the question of whether or not we actually read in a completely different way using our ereaders, and if the effects are undesirable. Has technology developed its own significant physical procession of human motor movements for consuming info and entertainment on today's digital media? Sure it has, and according to this study at least, it's harmless-just different. posted by Ian Jukes Nov 10, 2011"

Newspaper template. Different versions for different levels of writing ability. Not free but cost is very low.

Great template for creating your own newspaper. Not a newsletter!

Different models of research including Guided Inquiry by Carol Kuhlthau and Ross Todd from Rutgers. Lots of options with links to all of them.

many different frameworks for research. What framework for research do we follow? Do we have one? This might be a good discussion point.

"We have developed computational methods to measure historical significance through analysis of Wikipedia and other data sources. We rank historical figures just as Google ranks webpages, by integrating a diverse set of measurements about their reputation (including PageRank, article length, and readership) into estimates of their fame, explained by a combination of achievement (gravitas) and celebrity. We correct for the passage of time in a principled way, so we can fairly compare the significance of historical figures of different eras."

For assessing different types of historical artifacts including: artifacts, cartoons, maps, movies, photos, posters, sound recordings written docs. 

"The Stanford Geospatial Network Model of the Roman World reconstructs the time cost and financial expense associated with a wide range of different types of travel in antiquity. The model is based on a simplified version of the giant network of cities, roads, rivers and sea lanes that framed movement across the Roman Empire. It broadly reflects conditions around 200 CE but also covers a few sites and roads created in late antiquity. The model consists of 751 sites, most of them urban settlements but also including important promontories and mountain passes, and covers close to 10 million square kilometers (~4 million square miles) of terrestrial and maritime space. 268 sites serve as sea ports. The road network encompasses 84,631 kilometers (52,587 miles) of road or desert tracks, complemented by 28,272 kilometers (17,567 miles) of navigable rivers and canals."

Site has information on and links to many different research models.

What research framework is used at MHS? Or in the MSD? Do we have one?

"All week I've started each day with a list of eleven good resources to try in different content areas. On Monday I shared mathematics resources. On Tuesday I shared science resources. On Wednesday I shared language arts resources. And today I bring you eleven good social studies resources to try in 2011. "

A new survey from the Pew Research Center finds wide gaps in how different generations view politics. Older voters are more conservative, more angry at the government and less hopeful about the future of the country. Younger voters lean left, wish the government played a greater role in their lives and believe the nation's best days are yet to come

INfographic depicts where different groups of people get their election news.

"APPiticis a directory of apps for education by Apple Distinguished Educators (ADEs)to help you transform teaching and learning. These apps have been tested in a variety of different grade levels, instructional strategies and classroom settings."

Links to many different sources on US history. They can all be searched by decades.

"iCivics is a non-profit organization dedicated to reinvigorating civic learning through interactive and engaging learning resources. Our educational resources empower teachers and prepare the next generation of students to become knowledgeable and engaged citizens. Founded and led by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, iCivics provides students with the tools they need for active participation and democratic action, and teachers with the materials and support to achieve this. Our free resources include print-and-go lesson plans, award-winning games, and digital interactives. The iCivics games place students in different civic roles and give them agency to address real-world problems and issues. They are rooted in clear learning objectives and integrated with lesson plans and support materials. iCivics curriculum is grouped into topical units that align to state and Common Core standards. "

" Highlights of the collection includes maps of Mid-Atlantic North America from the 16th through 19th centuries, maps of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and more than 1,000 historical maps of New York City. The NYPL's Map Division offers a new tool called the Map Warper for overlaying historical maps on top of current maps. The Map Warper is similar in concept to using historical images as overlays on Google Earth. The difference is that Map Warper doesn't require you to install software on your computer. "

Links to many different history websites from presidential libraries to games to social studies blogs and so much more!

Great example of a class Blog

Scott what I also like is the seamless use of Web 2.0 tools in so many different contexts. The class seemed to know many different tools and when it was most appropriate to use each.

Smarthistory.org is a free, not-for-profit, multi-media web-book designed as a dynamic enhancement (or even substitute) for the traditional art history textbook. Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker began smARThistory in 2005 by creating a blog featuring free audio guides in the form of podcasts for use in The Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Soon after, we embedded the audio files in our online survey courses.

Open Source materials for Art History. Narrative slideshows about different time periods.

Open Source material for infusing art history into the classroom. Definitely worth exploring

Good site for getting information on many different religions including some that are less well known.

interactive map of different conflicts, incidents, disease outbreaks etc.

very interesting map that shows incidents all over the world from disease outbreaks to gang activity to earthquake activity

Mapping Africa is a five minute narrated overview of the changing map of Africa from the 14th Century through today. The slideshow features explanations of the features of different historical maps of Africa.