SJHS Bears Bookmarks

The UN Stat Planet Map allows you to create useful mapped displays of UN development indicators data. There are ten data categories from which you can choose. Within each category there are further refinements possible. You can customize the map to present sharper contrasts between the data indicators, change the indicator symbols, and alter the map legend. To visual the change in data over time, use the time slider at the bottom of the map. Your maps and the data that they represent can be downloaded as PNG and JPEG files for printing.

"Fakebook" allows teachers and students to create imaginary profile pages for study purposes.

ChronoZoom is a new timeline project from Microsoft Research. The primary goal of ChronoZoom is to provide a multimedia timeline of the history of the world from the dawn of time to today. The timeline is arranged according to themes and thresholds. 

View them all in 360 degree interactive panoramas from internationally known panorama photographers.

Fast, easy way to share files.  Drag the file or file that you want to share with others onto the page and a unique url will be created that you can give to others to allow them to access and download the files.  This is all web-based, no software required.

Share the contest with your friends by Mark C. Eshleman featuring Tyler Joseph When it comes to being a good online citizen, which side of the line are you on? Last year's grand prize winning video, "Where Are You?" is on the right side. Do you have a great idea for a video?Get started!

The National Human Genome Research Institute has a great talking glossary of genetic terms for students. The glossary is available online and as a free iPad app. The Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms features scientists explaining each term. Most terms are accompanied by an illustration and some terms are accompanied by 3D animations.

From the archaeological areas of Pompeii to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, Google's World Wonders Project aims to bring to life the wonders of the modern and ancient world.

"Fun Facts" related to and explaining math properties, curiosities, etc.

Create and share a customized Google map.  

Real time real world statistics.

Online video editor that allows people to collaborate on a video project.  Also, there is an android app that allows to shoot and share from your android device.

Good site to use as example of investigating claims and statements we run across n the media and in research students are doing for papers, etc.

JOG THE WEB is a web-based tool that allows anyone to create a synchronous guide to a series of web sites. Its step by step approach of taking viewers through web sites allowing the author to annotate and ask guiding questions for each page is unique. Give it a try and start creating your own Jogs.

Simple way to gather thoughts for later consideration and collaboration.

All of Google's education tools and resources all consolidated in one place.

Free tool for creating screencasts.

Create animated presentation - cartoon style.

Like wordle with more editing control.

FillAnyPDF.com is a website where you fill it out, sign, and send forms, all online! No software is needed. Any PDF form can be used, even if it's not "interactive", so you can get started right away. You can also invite individuals or large groups to fill out your forms and track the results without forcing them to download, print, scan or fax!