Edmonton principal, Bryan Evans, told me about Google Lab’s ‘Squared’ project. The premise is simple – enter a term and Google returns a spreadsheet-like chart of results information. Try searching simple terms, like ‘dogs’, for a quick demonstration.
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The URL: http://www.google.com/squared
This is an interesting look at how some volcanic eruptions create islands! Thanks to Sharon Affeld for the link.
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The URL: http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/island.html
“Teaching children about good nutrition and healthier lifestyles will help them make more informed and better choices both now and in the future.” This unbranded series of games by McCain Foods (GB), offer some insights into how important plant growth cycles are to the food supply. The Potato Story uses the journey a potato makes from ‘field to fork’ to teach children in a fun, interactive and engaging way. The story focuses on how potatoes are grown and harvested, as well as the nutritional benefits of potatoes and the role they play in an overall balanced diet. While not entirely without bias, there is some good information on the site – and it’s fun to explore.
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The URL: http://www.thepotatostory.co.uk/
Need an Official Teacher List Caffeine Receptacle? How about a Mouse Pad or a Golf Shirt? I’ll give my 10% markup/profit as a gift-certificate for Cinderella’s Closet (http://www.cinderellascloset.org/home.html) if you purchase before June 1st! More info at http://www.cafepress.com/TTLstore.383110622
Pal Rob Petrovic shared this collection of services that make it easy to host gigantic files and send them to a friend, family member, or business associate. There are free and paid versions on this list – but some of the free ones will be of use to students and teachers.
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The URL: http://news.cnet.com/8301-27076_3-20000133-248.html?tag=smallCarouselArea.1
