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This is an online interactive resource about ancient Egypt developed by the British Museum. The resource has ten sections: Egyptian life; geography; gods and goddesses; mummification; pharaoh; pyramids; temples; time; trades; and writing. Each section contains three elements: 'Story', 'Explore' and 'Challenge'. The 'Challenge' section comprises an interactive activity. Delete the scoop?
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Explore the fall of civilizations through four examples: the ancient Maya, Mesopotamia, the Anasazi, and the medieval African empires of Mali and Songhai. Delete the scoop?
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Interesting information about grammar and writing. Delete the scoop?
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Curated by professional editors, The Conversation offers informed commentary and debate on the issues affecting our world. Plus a Plain English guide to the latest developments and discoveries from the university and research sector.
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The Conversation is a valuable resource for many curriculum areas – science/tech, politics/society, environment, business… “The Conversation is an independent source of analysis, commentary and news from the university and research sector Delete the scoop?
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Although these were designed specifically for GIS day during Geography Awareness Week, these 2 excellent map-based treasure hunts from ESRI are great any time of year. The answer to the question will only pop up in you are zoomed in the the right region (SHIFT + Make a box = Zoom to area). These links will take you to the World Cities quiz and also to the Mountains quiz. Via Seth Dixon Delete the scoop?
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SweetSearch Biographies offers profiles and outstanding search results for thousands of famous-or infamous-people from many walks of life, professions and countries, spanning many centuries. Delete the scoop?
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Seventeen years after she stared out from the cover of National Geographic, a former Afghan refugee comes face-to-face with the world once more. Delete the scoop?
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"Freedom House has been at the forefront in monitoring threats to media independence since 1980. A free press plays a key role in sustaining and monitoring a healthy democracy, as well as in contributing to greater accountability, good government, and economic development. Most importantly, restrictions on media are often an early indicator that governments intend to assault other democratic institutions."
This interactive map shows some intriguing spatial patterns about the freedom of press internationally. What other patterns to you see in matching up with the most free presses in the world (in green)? How does a free (or not free press) influence the cultural and political values of a country? Via Seth Dixon Delete the scoop?
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Q1) How does this slideshow depict the differing socioeconomic situations of countries around the world? (Use the example of at least 2 countries) Q2) Do you think that the image of an Australian weekly diet is accurate to your own family and why? Delete the scoop?
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Websites and resources available free to all Australian teachers. You can search via the content descriptions in Australian Curriculum and find a range of resources. Recent additions are some fantastic web resources from the British Museum, clips from Video Education Australia, plus some units and Digging up the Past resources produced by Melbourne University. There is also an interactive game where students take on the ole of vizier preparing for a king's burial. Delete the scoop?
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Automatically create your bibliography or reference list using the APA, MLA, Chicago, or Harvard Referencing citation styles. It's fast and free! Delete the scoop?
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offers 350 lessons on energy efficiency and renewable energy. Delete the scoop?
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When speaking, we can pause or change the tone of our voices to indicate emphasis. When writing, we must use punctuation to indicate these places of emphasis. This resource should help to clarify when and how to use various marks of punctuation.
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A recognised standard for English. Very helpful for checking grammar. Delete the scoop?
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Royalty Free Images, Stock Images, Portraits, Old Maps, Illustrations, Engravings, Teacher Resources & Educational Resources at our Image Library Humanline.com. Free Licenses for Educational Use. Delete the scoop?
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So bring on the revolution and get more transformative teachers into our schools and children's lives. Delete the scoop?
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infotopia newsletter,infotopia newsletters,teacher resources,safe search engine,K-12,education... Delete the scoop?
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How to Write a Biography. Learn how to write a biography with tips for every phase of the process, from planning to research and writing. Delete the scoop?
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Make a newspaper clipping with your own headline and story. In example to surprise friends and coworkers, send a birthday greeting or to give your next blog entry a special look. Delete the scoop?
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