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Why Schools Are Turning to Google Chromebooks

Why Schools Are Turning to Google Chromebooks | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
The browser-based netbook/notebook hybrid offers a low-cost, low-maintenance alternative to more traditional mobile computing devices.
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Catalogue of Life - Global Species index - everything bugs, animals, plants,and much more!

Catalogue of Life - Global Species index - everything bugs, animals, plants,and much more! | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
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Chris Hadfield's Post-landing Interview with NASA

During a sit down interview with NASA's Public Affairs Manager Rob Navias, CSA Astronaut Chris Hadfield reflects on the success and circumstances of his five...
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Chris Hadfield Returns Creating a First Music Video In Space

Chris Hadfield Returns Creating a First Music Video In Space | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
In the spectacular music video Hadfield covers David Bowie's classic song
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10 Incredible Ways Technology May Make Us Superhuman

10 Incredible Ways Technology May Make Us Superhuman | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
In the last half of the twentieth century, medical science came up with some pretty astonishing ways to replace human parts that were starting to wear out.
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View the Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse from Australia - Live May 9 - webcast - Space Science Center

View the Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse from Australia -  Live May 9 - webcast - Space Science Center | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
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Braingenie - Now Over 5000 Free practice skills in Math and Science!

Braingenie - Now Over 5000 Free practice skills in Math and Science! | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
Braingenie is the Web's most comprehensive math and science practice site. Popular among educators and families, Braingenie provides practice and video lessons in more than 4,000 skills.
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Energy explained to kids / children? Sources of Energy. A helpful lesson for children.

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Scienceline - student eMagazine - shortest distance between you and science

Scienceline - student eMagazine - shortest distance between you and science | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
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Top 10 Free Apps for Life Science - Smart Apps For Kids

Top 10 Free Apps for Life Science - Smart Apps For Kids | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
If you enjoyed our Top 10 Free Apps for Physical Science, but have a child dead set on pre-med, then this list of Free Life Science apps may be more to your liking.
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So You Want To Get Into NanoSci/Tech, Pt 1 - What Does a Nanoscientist Do?

So You Want To Get Into NanoSci/Tech, Pt 1 - What Does a Nanoscientist Do? | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
Part one in a series about becoming a nanoscale scientist / engineer. Here you will find very basic commentary on what nanoscientists do, and what it takes to become one.
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Refresher courses for college prep in Algebra, Biology and Statistics.

Refresher courses for college prep in Algebra, Biology and Statistics. | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
Refresher courses in Algebra, Statistics and Biology. Prep for college level course work or gain affordable credits toward earning a college degree.
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Curriki - World Meteorological Day 2013 - resources for elementary grades

Curriki - World Meteorological Day 2013 - resources for elementary grades | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
Curriki resource: March 23, 2013 is World Meteorological Day. This collection contains the best open educational resources for studying weather.
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A List of 100+ Scientists on Twitter ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

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Liquid lights and musical posters: Welcome to the world of electric paint

Liquid lights and musical posters: Welcome to the world of electric paint | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
A group of students in London has developed an electrically conductive paint, which could change the way the world is wired.
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Tyler DeWitt: Hey science teachers -- make it fun - moving away from textbooks

High school science teacher Tyler DeWitt was ecstatic about a lesson plan on bacteria (how cool!) -- and devastated when his students hated it. The problem was the textbook: it was impossible to understand.
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How Chris Hadfield turned earthlings on to space - Technology & Science - CBC News

How Chris Hadfield turned earthlings on to space - Technology & Science - CBC News | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
Chris Hadfield has returned from the International Space Station, bringing with him hopes that the strong new links he forged with earthlings - including more than 887,000 Twitter followers - will help ensure a stronger future for Canada in space.
John Purificati's curator insight, May 14, 6:47 AM

Chris has captured the hearts and minds of millions of people, young and old. His daily postings and feeds on Twitter allowed us to actually experience space without leaving the comfort of our homes. He's been an inspiration to anyone fascinated with space science and technology.

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Innovative Chromebook Teachers: Using Chromebooks in Science

Innovative Chromebook Teachers: Using Chromebooks in Science
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Over 110 million Science/Math Simulations have been viewed at PHET

Over 110 million Science/Math Simulations have been viewed at PHET | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
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Popular Science Magazine - Free search of 140 years of archived editions!

Popular Science Magazine - Free search of 140 years of archived editions! | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
We've partnered with Google to offer our entire 140-year archive for
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3D view of the Solar System - help students to visualize with this animation and more

Online Solar System Simulation
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ScienceDump - video, resources, demos

ScienceDump - video, resources, demos | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
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Science videos. Not all appropriate for classroom use but most are. Interesting collection.

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Essential Skeleton - An Excellent iPad App for Students

Essential Skeleton - An Excellent iPad App for Students | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
Essential Skeleton is a free iPad app that students studying the human skeletal system should download. The app puts a 3D skeleton on your students' iPads. Students can zoom-in, zoom-out, and rotat...
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Student Crossword | The Human Body

Student Crossword | The Human Body | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
Play our crossword online or in print to see what you know, then discover more through our list of related links.
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Science Fairs 2013 - Resources from Curriki

Science Fairs 2013 - Resources from Curriki | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
Curriki resource: Traditionally, March marks the time for science fairs in school. This collection offers resources and ideas for Science Fair projects.
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Animal Dissection? There’s an App for That | MindShift

Animal Dissection? There’s an App for That | MindShift | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
Animal dissection is one of the most controversial topics in science education. Scientists, teachers, animal rights activists, and parents and students all hav
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