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Expedition: Insects - An eBook from Smithsonian Science Education Center

Expedition: Insects - An eBook from Smithsonian Science Education Center | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
From www.ssec.si.edu - September 20, 2014 10:02 PM
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Check out this new eBook from the Smithsonian Science Education Center. You may download it for the iPad or Mac and it will be interactive. It is also available as a pdf. 

This book is designed for students in grades 3 - 5, introducing them to insects from a range of locations. In the interactive version you will find pictures, videos,  the sounds of the insects habitat and students may click or tap underlined words and hear definitions of the words. There is also an animated map in the interactive version. 

There is also a coloring book that you may download, and all are free!

Help students learn about why insects are beneficial, how they survive and how they impact their ecosystem.

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How a 9-Year-Old Girl's Food Blog Forced Healthier Lunch Options - News - GOOD

How a 9-Year-Old Girl's Food Blog Forced Healthier Lunch Options - News - GOOD | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
From www.good.is - May 30, 2012 4:37 PM
Never underestimate the power of a blog and a hungry 9-year-old girl.

So what happens when a nine-year old girl starts to share picture and text about school lunches? More than you may think.

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mathlanding.org - resources & tools for elementary math

mathlanding.org - resources & tools for elementary math | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
From www.mathlanding.org - May 24, 2012 9:58 PM

"It's about teaching; it's about learning; it's about elementary math. Mathlanding (ML) is designed with the elementary math specialist/coach/mentor and teacher in mind. It's a dynamic resource to help support the professional development needs of elementary educators in building mathematical knowledge and instructional practice. The site is created to provide organized access to high quality resources and tools that support teaching and learning of elementary mathematics."

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Cookie ™ | Learning Games for Kids | Kids Online Games for Elementary School

Cookie ™ | Learning Games for Kids | Kids Online Games for Elementary School | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
From www.cookie.com - April 24, 2012 9:53 PM
Cookie offers a wide variety of online educational games and activities for kids, which stimulate their senses and add to their knowledge, and at the same time, make learning a fun activity.
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Kidblog.org - Blogs for Teachers and Students

Kidblog.org - Blogs for Teachers and Students | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
From kidblog.org - January 22, 2012 10:55 AM

Kidblog.org is designed for elementary and middle school teachers who want to provide each student with an individual blog...simple, yet powerful tools allow students to publish posts and participate in discussions within a secure classroom blogging community.

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Simple blogging to help engage students in writing, great for teachers parents and  students
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Skoolbo Common Core - for Elementary School

Skoolbo Common Core - for Elementary School | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
From www.skoolbo.com - August 29, 2014 11:00 PM

"Skoolbo – Common Core is a great new site for elementary children to help with reading and math. Skoolbo contains dedicated areas for children, parents and teachers. Children are immersed in an incredible learning world, and are highly motivated by the inbuilt reward mechanisms. Parents and teachers are equipped with an array of tools to help them achieve wonderful educational outcomes for their children."

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Why should you check out Skoolbo? Because they are offering a "Forever Free" license to schools that register by Sept. 30, 2014.

Skoobo is geared to elementary school (and states that they find the best results in students 8 and younger) that provides online games in the areas of numeracy and literacy. Some of the features that may be of interest include:

* A "Spiral Learning Algorithm' - The first time a student uses Skoolbo they will take a test that will help place them a the appropriate level. After each game is completed the program will reassess, essentially differentiating work for each student. Teachers may also assign specific curriculum.

* Students get immediate feedback and support through the program.

* The program is cross platform and can be used on PC, Mac, iPad, Windows 8, Android and web browsers.

* And remember,  it is free (at least until Sept. 30, 2014)!

So head over to Skoobo to check this out. Share it with other teachers you know in elementary school. And if you get it for your school make sure to let parents know.

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StudyJams - Science and Math for Upper Elementary/Middle School

StudyJams - Science and Math for Upper Elementary/Middle School | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
From studyjams.scholastic.com - May 28, 2012 5:30 PM

StudyJams is a free resource from Scholastic that helps reinforce key concepts and ideas. StudyJams provides over 200 lessons in math and science. Using short videos (and possibly slide shows), key vocabulary and concepts are reviewed. There is a quiz for each topic, and some topics include a song where one could sing along. 

Math topics include: Numbers; Multiplication and Division; Decimals and Percents; Geometry; Data Analysis; Problem Solving; Addition and Subtraction; Fractions; Algebra; Measurement; and Probability.
Science topics include Plants; The Human Body; Landforms, Rocks and Minerals; Solar System; Force and Motion; Scientific Inquiry; Animals; Ecosystems; Weather and Climate; Matter; and Energy, Light and Sound.

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Digital Citizenship Poster for Elementary Classrooms | Common Sense Media

Digital Citizenship Poster for Elementary Classrooms | Common Sense Media | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
From www.commonsensemedia.org - May 20, 2012 8:00 AM

Have you heard about Common Sense Media's posters on digital citizenship? This one is geared to elementary school students. This poster would be great to share with students (and their families) to promote conversation about issues that they may face online. You may download copies at the site.

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Do I just Google that? Tools for Teaching Search Skills in the Primary Classroom

Do I just Google that? Tools for Teaching Search Skills in the Primary Classroom | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
From blogs.glowscotland.org.uk - March 19, 2012 6:02 AM

"Nowadays many pupils, when given a research task, immediately might think to themselves, 'I’ll just Google that'...There are many resources now available to help in developing pupil skills in searching more effectively using online search engines. And, of course, when they do find information how do pupils know it is appropriate for the task? Or how do they evaluate what is suitable, and how do they present it and show where the information was found."

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