Monday, June 23, 2008

Blog D - Sites for your students to use

Want your students to learn about the environment? With fact-sheets, interactive games, and more, EPA's Web site can help with all sorts of information about EPA and the environment. Air, water, ecosystems, and conservation. All grade levels as well as background information for teachers. http://www.epa.gov/epahome/students.htm

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics has recommended Math Cats "The Web site at www.mathcats.com offers playful explorations of mathematical ideas that will pique students' interest... The most powerful part of the Web site... is the interactive applets that help students explore mathematics in a way that develops understanding... When students enter the door of "Math Cats Love MicroWorlds!" they will find applets for every Content Standard as well as activities just for fun, many involving problem solving... This rich activity site offers mathematics students plenty to explore." Your students will love the trivia, animations, quizzes and games! http://www.mathcats.com/contents.html

Want to give your students a glimpse into real world travel? Lonely Planet is a company that specializes in travel on a shoestring. Not only is it a resource for basic facts about every place on Earth, but the travelers are full of unique and interesting stories. Way better than having your students pick up questionable information from just surfing the net. http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/

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