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Nate Merrill

Worldology - 1 views

www.worldology.com

history media reference maps education teaching research timeline geography

shared by Nate Merrill on 31 Aug 13 - Cached
  • Nate Merrill on 31 Aug 13
     
    Worldology.com was conceived with the objective of making history and geopolitics (the relationship and dynamic between geography and politics) more easily digestible and understandable. As one who has long been interested in this topic, I have been intrigued by the possibility of more imaginative ways to bring this field of understanding to life. This led to the idea of graphical and interactive maps to enable myself and others to more acutely visualize the evolution of nations and cultures. As the creator of Worldology.com, I have found that maps have been very useful in simplifying and deepening my understanding of historical events, along with long-standing and on-going dynamics between various nations. However, most published content about important events throughout history are not accompanied by an event-specific map. With this in mind, I envisioned an application that provided an event-specific map for key developments throughout history, along with an expanded geographical view, in order to comprehend the region-wide context. For interactivity, mouseovers were imbedded so the visitor could access more detailed information of key events, along with added graphics for further illumination. Then, you can toggle back and forth between time frames, to gain a feel of the evolution of the geopolitical landscape over time. For example, in the Europe History Interactive Map, you can click back and forth through major time periods, gaining an overview of how tribes, kingdoms, empires and nation-states fluctuated throughout time. During the Middle Ages for instance, you can simultaneously see how the Frankish Empire (Western/Central Europe), Byzantine Empire (Greece) and Rus Principalities (Russia) evolved concurrently with one another. Then, you can mouseover the information buttons to learn more. You can even switch to the "Show Borders" view in order to see modern European borders overlayed upon long-ago political entities. I hope to eventually cover the entire
Lindsay Andreas

D.C. Lays Off 229 Teachers to Help Close Budget Gap - washingtonpost.com - 1 views

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dcps politics layoffs budget gap education policy michelle rhee

shared by Lindsay Andreas on 02 Oct 09 - Cached
  • Lindsay Andreas on 02 Oct 09
     
    When I was there on Wednesday, the firings were supposed to happen. I can't even imagine what the last two days were like, waiting and waiting. No matter what you feel about the firings, the way in which they were done, were completely inappropriate and there was far more disruption than needed to happen. I hope my teacher is still there this week.
Jonathon Gordon

PBS Teachers | Resources For The Classroom - 1 views

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Social Studies Teachers Resources pbs Lessons Plans Professional Development

shared by Jonathon Gordon on 18 Sep 10 - Cached
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      David Loudon on 18 Sep 10
       
      You can select different time periods/themes to search through. The four most prominent sections are Civics, World History, U.S. History and Cultural Studies.
    • David Loudon
      David Loudon on 18 Sep 10
       
      The problem with this site is that the links they provide are not often scholarly, and as such aren't as reliable as other sources may be.
  • Source: NOVA 60.0 1 Article/Essay Discover the story of how Dale Larson saved 29 schoolchildren during a 1928 tornado in Thurston County, Nebraska. Imagine how the events of that tornado would have been different with the current advances in severe weather warning systems. Details » Tags: 6-8, 9-12, Science & Tech, Social Studies, Geology & Natural Disasters, Meteorology, Historical Perspective
    • Jonathon Gordon
      Jonathon Gordon on 20 Sep 10
       
      Searching on this site is extremely easy. By using tags similar to DIIGO, teachers can search for exact lessons or ideas to improve lessons. 
  • the.News: Woody Biomass - Nebraska Source: PBS NewsHour 60.0 0 Resource Set Analyze the use of woody biomass as a fuel. Understand the carbon cycle, calculate your carbon footprint and formulate a policy position on using woody biomass to produce energy. Details »
    • Jonathon Gordon
      Jonathon Gordon on 20 Sep 10
       
      Classroom resources are not limited to just lesson plans, they also include on/offline activities for students; grade level specific in all cases. 
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  • Earth Days: Technology - Conveniences and Consequences Source: American Experience
    • Jonathon Gordon
      Jonathon Gordon on 20 Sep 10
       
      The sources from this site come from various PBS programs including "American Experience", "PBS Newshour", and "NOVA". 
  • Classroom Resources Discussions Professional Development Classroom Resources
    • Jonathon Gordon
      Jonathon Gordon on 20 Sep 10
       
      This is a great website for teachers. It is a credible source of information with multiple options for improving lessons plans. 
  • Jonathon Gordon on 20 Sep 10
     
    This website is provided by PBS for teachers to use to help with different classroom applications. It offers teachers the ability get classroom resources, start discussion boards with other educators, and professional development tools. 
kkasargodstaub

Google Earth - 0 views

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google socialstudies geography teaching

shared by kkasargodstaub on 03 Oct 10 - No Cached
  • Explore the world in 3D from anywhere.
    • kkasargodstaub
      kkasargodstaub on 03 Oct 10
       
      The site relies on state of the art technology and satellite imaging. Students get a fantastic look at places in 3D, so that locations are not just places that students have to imagine but they can visit. It is really useful to teachers because they can pull up this information in class. The site is also useful for geographical concepts because students can see terrain and topography.
  • kkasargodstaub on 03 Oct 10
     
    Google Earth is a fantastic way to take students to any country in the world! As long as you have a computer and a projector, students can have amazing images of different countries. They also have features to help you study topography and maps.
Erin Power

Ken Robinson says schools kill creativity | Video on TED.com - 0 views

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Creativity Schools Schooling systems Learning Disabilities Inspiration Imagination

shared by Erin Power on 04 Sep 09 - Cached
  • Erin Power on 04 Sep 09
     
    Amazing speech by Sir Ken Robinson talking about how schools squash creativity, and multiple intelligences.
Laura Wood

Area Man Passionate Defender Of What He Imagines Constitution To Be | The Onion - Ameri... - 2 views

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spoof comedy government constitution brave presidential american patriot administration

shared by Laura Wood on 19 Nov 09 - Cached
  • Laura Wood on 19 Nov 09
     
    This article is hilarious and should ABSOLUTELY be used in US Government to point out WHY students should learn the Constitution. Oh. Onion. How dear you are to my heart!
  • Lindsay Andreas on 20 Nov 09
     
    Someone showed that to me last night and I laughed so hard! The Onion is so funny.
kimhoss

Democracy Dies in the Blinding Light of Day - 0 views

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shared by kimhoss on 13 Jul 18 - No Cached
  • outcome of the election may not have been a product of sober public reason — a necessary element of a fully functioning democracy
    • kimhoss
      kimhoss on 13 Jul 18
       
      To what means will one go to obtain power? (loaded question which can be answered in many ways based on varying events, conflicts, and histories which define our past... But what does it mean for leaders to run with honor, truth, and integrity? Are these basic characteristics no longer most important to Americans, to the individual? But instead does it come down to popularity, immorality, and intimidation as the characteristics that define our "leaders" and are supported by Americans? Has there always been a lack of empathy and lack of morals?
  • George Orwell in “1984,” democracy is bludgeoned into submission by totalitarian brutality. In many ways, it was the competing post-democratic vision of Aldous Huxley, articulated in his famous novel “Brave New World,” that seems to be closer to fruition. Huxley argued that freedom would be slowly eaten alive by technological change and an insatiable public appetite for entertainment. Reflecting on that possibility in his 1985 book, “Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business,” cultural critic Neil Postman wrote, “As he” — Huxley — “saw it, people will come to love their oppression, to adore the technologies that undo their capacities to think.”
    • kimhoss
      kimhoss on 13 Jul 18
       
      Orwell and Huxley - it is interesting how stories written in the past about the future become the ideas, perspectives, and truths of our reality today... Individuals have become oppressed bystanders in our society today, due to the love and satisfaction they gain from the use and presence of today's technologies (not the only reason but a big contributor) People cannot or rather don't think for themselves. Their brains cannot process ideas, perspectives, scenarios as it is meant to, imaginatively because it is blocked by the bombardment of news, tweets, statuses, and fomo which comes from the over presence of technology use.
  • But it seems ridiculous that in this time of incredible change that the future of politics has only one possible path or set of options. Coming out of the 1990s and the end of the Cold War, political choice seemed very limited. But now the future is wide open. And there is some hope in that.”
    • kimhoss
      kimhoss on 13 Jul 18
       
      Enjoyed the article. I feel the need to share with others as it makes you think about the past, present and obviously the future. Pretty powerful points made which I have highlighted and comment on throughout. Although I am not very argumentative, I can say that democracy has withstood for much longer than many in the past had prescribed and I think as a society we are changing and will continue to change and that is necessary - what was defined and meant in one way in the past is not exactly best defined in that way today. I will be honest to say I don't like change but it is necessary and important for those who are a part of change to be knowledgeable and aware of the process. Democracy is not dead. One cannot return from the dead, but instead it is and has changed and needs to be challenged and needs to be altered to fit the advancing society of today.
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