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Volume 12 Issue 19
May 6, 2008
This week, Education World reviewed three Web sites of interest to educators.
Internet for Geography
A useful site to help you sort through geography resources online.
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2008/r0508-02.shtml
Chalkbored
High school chemistry with attitude!
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2008/r0408-30.shtml
Student Voices
Making the study of government exciting for high schoolers.
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2008/r0408-28.shtml
Internet for Geography
A useful site to help you sort through geography resources online.
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2008/r0508-02.shtml
REVIEW: A+
Internet for Geography offers students help in finding and evaluating the Websites most relevant to their research. It could be used as part of a geography course or simply a lesson on using the Internet for research. Either way students begin by taking a tour of the Internet that introduces them to key geography sites, next they will find guidance in using different search tools and techniques while practicing their Internet searching, moving on they will find practical tips for evaluating Websites and finally find examples of how others use the Internet successfully in order to get ideas for using the Internet productively. The site also offers a glossary and a “Links Basket” for collecting links of interest as you complete the tutorial.
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Chalkbored
High school chemistry with attitude!
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2008/r0408-30.shtml
REVIEW: A+
Chalkbored is filled with chemistry PowerPoint lessons and instructional materials for high school teachers and students. Students could use the materials to brush up on concepts or help them to better understand what they are learning. Teachers will appreciate the complete lessons that are available for eleventh and twelfth grade chemistry. The lessons cover a variety of topics such as atomic structure, quantum mechanics, atomic size, bonding, crystals, isomers, rates of reaction, and many more. Each of the topics includes a brief description of what is covered in each group of materials that include the PowerPoint lessons, handouts, study notes, labs and assignments, and worksheets. The text references refer to the “Fundamentals of Chemistry” textbook but also suggest that references from other text can be used.
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 Student Voices
Making the study of government exciting for high schoolers.
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2008/r0408-28.shtml
REVIEW: A+
Student Voices provides resources and information for students and teachers that encourage civic involvement of young people by bringing the study of local government, policy issues, and political campaigns into the classroom. This interactive Website allows students to find information on issues and candidates and discuss policy issues online in the Speak Out area. The student resources section contains links to official government sites for learning about the local, state and federal governments as well as links for general research, constitutional research, election information, and high quality news sites. The teacher resources offers curriculum and lesson plans for download, templates and handouts, interactive classroom tools, project ideas, and videos produced by students across the country. This is a great place to go for resources that make the study of government relevant and exciting for high school students.
 Each week, Education World spotlights books of interest to educators. This week, read a brief summary of two more of our "top 50 books for educators."
A First-Year Teacher's Guidebook
This practical book can help not only first-year teachers, but also established professionals, with eminently useful ideas for classroom management, using technology, handling parent conferences, and many other topics. Especially handy for the early-career teacher are sections on teaching in rural and urban settings, education issues, and first day / first week / first month ideas.
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Democracy and Education
John Dewey's 1916 book on the interrelationship between education and democracy is as important, as it approaches its centennial, as it was when it was first hailed as a master work. The modern reader of education books will find the sweep and clarity of Dewey's approach to be a refreshing break from the highly specialized and jargon-filled books being churned out today. With no hesitancy, Dewey declares his topics to include, "The Significance of Geography and History," "Educational Values," "Theories of Knowledge," and "Theories of Morals." An essential text for the complete education library!
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These classroom games span the grades and the major subject areas -- and inject a healthy dose of fun into the serious business of teaching and learning. Looking to fill the end of a hectic day with something fun and educational? Looking for a great reward for students that will make valuable use of free time? Looking to reinforce basic skills with a fun activity? These games will fill the bill!
Included in this 80-page booklet you'll find these games and more:
Math Facts Race (Math, grades K-8)
You Can Count on Spelling (Math and Language Arts, grades K-12)
Find It... Fast! (All Subjects, grades K-12)
Concentration Review Game (All Subjects, grades K-12)
The Dictionary Game (Language Arts, grades 3-8)
Play Ball: A Major League Review Game (All Subjects, grades K-12)
Friendly Feud (All Subjects, grades K-12)
Plus 35 more games!
The Best of LEARNING GAMES is part of the Teacher Treasure Series, an NEA Professional Library Publication.
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