List member, Gord Crutchley, suggested this extensive site of math
activities that can be used with all grade levels.
On Illuminations, you will find online multimedia mathematics
investigations, classroom video vignettes, Standards-based lesson plans,
links to reviewed Web sites, and full access to the online version of
Principles and Standards.
The URL:? http://illuminations.nctm.org/index2.html
In the 1800?s, over 100,000 slaves made the run from slave states to the
freedom offered in Canada (and Mexico).? Assume the role of a slave and make
a few decisions about this terrifying journey, thanks to The National
Geographic Society.
The URL: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/railroad/index.html
My buddy, Randy, suggested this intriguing online thesaurus.? Once the
thesaurus has loaded, a text field will appear above. To start your
exploration, type a word in, and press the “CLICK TO LAUNCH” button.
Remember Kartoo?? Try having your students use the two together!
The URL: http://www.visualthesaurus.com/index.jsp
List member, Daphne (Australia), passed on another site about Simple
Machines.? It is interactive and a lot of fun!
The URL:? http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/
