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"The 4 Action Initiative has created a comprehensive curriculum and resource guide that will include seven thematic units for grades K-12. Each unit draws on new and existing curricula covering multiple subject areas ranging from human behavior to the history of terrorism to recovery and building a better future. "

"Schools continue to deliver new graduates into the workplace lacking the tech-based "soft skills" that businesses demand. Experts blame K-12's persistent failure to integrate technology."

Much to think about in this article. Much emphasis on information literacy and digital literacy

"The Historical Scene Investigation Project (HSI) was designed for social studies teachers who need a strong pedagogical mechanism for bringing primary sources into their classroom. With the advent and accessibility of the internet, many libraries, universities and government agencies are housing their historical documents online. Simultaneously, there has been a push in K-12 history education to give students experiences that more closely resemble the work of a real historian. "

Promising website for the integration of primary source materials into the classroom. Students are detectives.

"Best of History Web Sites is an award-winning portal that contains annotated links to over 1200 history web sites as well as links to hundreds of quality K-12 history lesson plans, history teacher guides, history activities, history games, history quizzes, and more."

Amazing site with tons of resources

Some great ideas for using wordle in the class.

Ideas for using wordle in the classroom. Some good ideas for use in soc. studies classroom.

Great article on using diigo in the classroom