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Thinking Blocks was developed by classroom teachers to help students learn how to visualize and solve challenging word problems. Using brightly colored blocks, students model the relationships within math word problems while a virtual tutor leads students through the specific problem solving steps. Modeling word problems encourages students to look beyond the surface to discover [...]
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Teachers take bulletin boards online – The Boston Globe
Article on how teacher are applying blogging tools to keep parents informed on what is happening in the classroom. It takes just a few minutes to post a quick note about the day’s science experiment or to share one of those “too good to miss” stories.
There are [...]
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CNN.com – Discussing a national crisis – September 11, 2001
Lesson ideas and resources on 9-11
1. http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/ – The White House official sources includes statements by the President, recent speeches, the administration’s plan to combat terrorism, and other materials.
2. http://usinfo.state.gov/ [shortened link] – The website of the U.S. Department of State which includes key documents, background [...]
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