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iPad apps, web resources, worthwhile articles to facilite a transformation to 21st Century teaching and learning. Via Ken Peterson Delete the scoop?
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Finding Materials: This site is designed for geography students and teachers to find interesting, current supplemental materials. To search for place-specific posts, browse this interactive map. To search for thematic posts, see http://geographyeducation.org/thematic/ (organized by the APHG curriculum). Also you can search for a keyword by clicking on the filter tab above.
Staying Connected: You can receive post updates in the way that best fits how you use social media. Update Notifications: Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Google+. Email: Click 'follow' button at top right of this page. Sites with Content: Wordpress, Scoop.it. Via Seth Dixon 
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April 29, 2:17 PM
ArcGIS Explorer Online is a rich client for using, creating and sharing ArcGIS maps online. ArcGIS Explorer Online requires Microsoft Silverlight and includes: Support for reading and writing ArcGIS maps that can be used with ArcGIS.com, ArcGIS for iOS, Android, Windows Phone 7 and ArcGIS Desktop.Support for marking up your map with features and editing feature services.Support for creating and executing pre-defined and parameterized queries.The ability to include a presentation in your map and share it with others.And much more...
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interesting concept for collating social media for geographical locations 
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Welcome to 'Geography Education' | @scoopit via @APHumanGeog http://sco.lt/... Delete the scoop?
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California State Parks PORTS program provides teachers and students with complete units of study and live videoconferences. The units include lessons to prepare your students for the videoconference, supporting materials, and links to further resources. Once you have decided which program you would like to participate in contact a program coordinator to schedule your live videoconference. If none of the units of study fit your particular curriculum needs, contact us and we can discuss the possibility of delivering a customized program for your class! Check out our UNITS OF STUDY to see our menu of offerings. Delete the scoop?
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The Historical Scene Investigation Project (HSI) was designed for social studies teachers who need a strong pedagogical mechanism for bringing primary sources into their classroom. With the advent and accessibility of the internet, many libraries, universities and government agencies are housing their historical documents online. Simultaneously, there has been a push in K-12 history education to give students experiences that more closely resemble the work of a real historian. Delete the scoop?
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As visitors flock to this year's blockbuster show, the National Gallery's Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan, Guardian art critic Jonathan Jones takes a detailed look at some of the Renaissance master's most admired drawings... Delete the scoop?
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Tynker creative computing platform unlocks STEM skills for educators, kids and parents Delete the scoop?
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The map shows how Africa (30,3 million km⊃2;) is larger than the combination of China (9,6 million km⊃2;), the US (9,4 million km⊃2;), Western Europe (4,9 million km⊃2;), India (3,2 million km⊃2;) and Argentina (2,8 million km⊃2;), three Scandinavian countries and the British Isles (map gives no surface for these last two areas. - See more at: http://www.whydontyoutrythis.com/2013/04/the-true-size-of-africa-erroneous-map.html#sthash.OT3EItEt.dpuf Delete the scoop?
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From the art world to the zoo, from underwater to outer space, from current problems to future solutions, your students will have the freedom to explore their interests and make connections across subjects. They’ll develop skills and enhance their learning through discovery, while earning digital badges as credentials along the way. Delete the scoop?
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Meograph helps easily create, watch, and share interactive stories. Our first product combines maps, timeline, links, and multimedia to tell stories in context of where and when. Delete the scoop?
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Geospatial technology was used to visualise and analyse the most detailed laser-scan survey ever conducted at Stonehenge. The laser scan used a point spacing of 0.5 millimeters to get high resolution results which revealed important information for analysis. Delete the scoop?
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IWitness brings educators and their students (ages 13-18) together at the intersection of Holocaust education and the development of critical literacies needed in the 21st century. Delete the scoop?
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Finding Materials: This site is designed for geography students and teachers to find interesting, current supplemental materials. To search for place-specific posts, browse this interactive map. To search for thematic posts, see http://geographyeducation.org/thematic/ (organized by the APHG curriculum). Also you can search for a keyword by clicking on the filter tab above.
Staying Connected: You can receive post updates in the way that best fits how you use social media. Update Notifications: Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Google+. Email: Click 'follow' button at top right of this page. Sites with Content: Wordpress, Scoop.it. Via Seth Dixon, Star Lesson
luiy's curator insight,
April 29, 2:17 PM
ArcGIS Explorer Online is a rich client for using, creating and sharing ArcGIS maps online. ArcGIS Explorer Online requires Microsoft Silverlight and includes: Support for reading and writing ArcGIS maps that can be used with ArcGIS.com, ArcGIS for iOS, Android, Windows Phone 7 and ArcGIS Desktop.Support for marking up your map with features and editing feature services.Support for creating and executing pre-defined and parameterized queries.The ability to include a presentation in your map and share it with others.And much more...
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April 30, 8:48 AM
interesting concept for collating social media for geographical locations
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May 12, 8:49 PM
Welcome to 'Geography Education' | @scoopit via @APHumanGeog http://sco.lt/... Delete the scoop?
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The World Digital Library will make available on the Internet, free of charge and in multilingual format, significant primary materials from cultures around the world, including manuscripts, maps, rare books, musical scores, recordings, films,... Delete the scoop?
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The DPLA is a platform. Developers make apps that use the library’s data in many different ways. Here are just a few.
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For history teachers, videos can be a powerful tool to contextualize events that seem intangible, or too far distant in the past. When it comes to World War Delete the scoop?
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A German archaeologist has finally deciphered the Roman amphitheater's amazing underground labyrinth Delete the scoop?
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Speeches that move and inspire from all of History. Delete the scoop?
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This interactive exhibit, part of the Exhibits Collection, focuses on life in the Middle Ages. The exhibit explores various aspects of the Middle Ages life- feudal life, homes, clothing, health, arts & entertainment, religion and town life. Delete the scoop?
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Explore artifacts from our museum and historic manuscripts from our library that reveal the history of New England. Via Kathleen Cercone Delete the scoop?
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After a year or two of tinkering and experimenting with apps for teaching / learning Geography, I have (finally) compiled this list of what I deem to be the most useful iPad apps for teaching Geogr... Via Star Lesson, Ken Peterson Delete the scoop?
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One of FEFE’s key principles is to provide free, ready-to-teach, current curriculum materials to educators. All materials provided on the FEFE website can be downloaded free of charge. We do offer an optional FEFE store that allows you to purchase completed, printed materials if desired. Delete the scoop?
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