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Contents contributed and discussions participated by Janell McGuire

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Search Engine for Kids - 0 views

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    This site is based off of the adult search engine ask.com. This specifically caters to children and offers age-appropriate results to search inquiries. In addition to the search box, students can click on the following categories for more educational links: schoolhouse, movies, games, images, answers.
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NPR news - 0 views

shared by Janell McGuire on 29 Jul 10 - Cached
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    This site is an easy way for kids to stay updated on current events. Information from this site can be used in class for discussion and debate. The issue of bias can also be brought up in discussion regarding this and other news sources.
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Library of Congress - 1 views

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    This site offers historical documents and primary sources of information. This is a good reference for students to refer to when they write reports and give class presentations.
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Tate Kids Website - 0 views

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    This site provides technological tools for students to modify pictures, play games and ideas on artistic expression. This is a great website to infuse technology into the classroom because it offers students a choice in what they would like to do.
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Webquests - 0 views

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    This site offers tools to help students and teachers organize information. These can be used in any content area and they enable students to use their higher level thinking skills by solving problems during each "quest." This is a great way to infuse technology into the higher level thinking categories of Bloom's.
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Health, Parenting, and Internet Safety - 0 views

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    This website is a good resource for kids and parents to learn about online safety tips. This site also provides general tips for teens such as study tips, managing stress and staying healthy. There is also information on parenting teens and approaching difficult issues with kids.
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Online Safety - 0 views

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    This site offers safety tips through videos and games. Real-life scenarios are presented to reinforce the basic tips being taught. The examples given are realistic, and can get otherwise naive students to be more aware of their activities on the internet. The online videos can be easily incorporated into any classroom at the start of the semester. This is a great resource for any child or teen.
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Internet Safety Tips - 0 views

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    This site offers basic internet safety tips for children and teens. They are a good starting point for conversation between parents and kids on how to stay safe online.
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Multicultural Lesson Plans - 0 views

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    This site provides lesson plans that cater to specific cultural groups. It also contains information regarding specific world holidays, religions, and incorporating tolerance in the classroom.
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English Grammar Skills for ESL students - 0 views

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    This website offers vocabulary quizzes, crossword puzzles and grammar exercises that cater to ESL students. Students also have the option to take quizzes in their native language, which is a great way to help them build their English speaking skills.
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reading and writing teaching resources - 0 views

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    This site was created for English and Language Arts teachers, but can be applied to any content area. This offers templates and examples of different writing activities for students to do as well as professional development opportunities for educators.
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Free tools for teachers - 1 views

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    This site provides teachers with free online tools such as quiz and worksheet generators. It also offers tips on building classroom websites and provides a place for students to turn in assignments online.
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National Council of Teachers of English - 0 views

shared by Janell McGuire on 29 Jul 10 - Cached
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    This site offers tips on classroom management as well as lesson plan ideas. This resource also provides Information on the latest trends and issues in the field of English.
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English Literature Resources - 0 views

shared by Janell McGuire on 26 Jul 10 - Cached
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    This article is an excellent resource for students as they cover specific books in class. This site offers chapter summaries and character descriptions to help students understand information from the text. There are also quizzes to assist students in studying for tests. This site is an especially useful resource in studying the works of Shakespeare, as it offers modern-day language translations.
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