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Tax Software

Published in Other, Professional, Senior Grades on April 17, 2013

taxesEdmonton teacher, David Salmon, told me that the Canada Revenue Agency makes available certain versions of tax software. Having taught that tax module for a few years, this might be an interesting alternative to all the broken pencil lead and eraser crumbs I vividly remember! Today’s recommendation is based on the fact that some products have free offerings, depending on individual tax situations or income levels. Please verify the company’s web site to determine if you qualify for these free offerings or if you may use them with your students.
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The URL: http://netfile.gc.ca/sftwr-eng.html

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Star Wars Snow Flakes

Published in All Grades, Middle Grades, Other, Senior Grades on December 14, 2012

St. Albert teacher, Carol Hussey, told me about this crafty site. Star Wars Snowflakes are just the thing to plan next week as you gear up for the holidays! Download the PDF documents, print them out and cut along the lines. They are very intricate and may require a sharp hobby knife, so these might not be for the wee ones but will engage even the coolest teen.
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The URL: http://anthonyherreradesigns.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=60:star-wars-snowflakes-2012&catid=34

Here are some photos of newly-made snowflakes! Thanks, Andy for sharing what your school is doing with these…

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Color in Motion

Published in All Grades, Other, Science on December 13, 2012

Edmonton teacher, Shan Kampen, reminded me of a great site that I think is worth another mention. Color in Motion is an interactive that allows users to explore color theory. One enters through a choice of three doors – an introduction to basic colors, a study in color symbolism, or a lab area where students can put theory to practice.
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The URL: http://www.mariaclaudiacortes.com/colors/Colors.html

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Flanders Telecollaborative Project

Published in All Grades, Other, Social Studies on October 30, 2012

Many years ago, my pal Andy Lummis and I put our classes together to produce a Flash slideshow that could be played behind students performing John Mcrae’s “In Flanders Fields”. In a nutshell, my high school students created the media and Andy’s elementary students rehearsed, practiced and performed the rendition. When it was over, we created a stand-alone version that could be played without student performances. Andy is no longer at Dovercourt School; I’m no longer at Jasper Place High School and our students are all long grown into adulthood but we continue to offer their legacy work for educational purposes for any who might be able to use it. Thanks to the many who continue to ask after it every year!
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The URL: http://resco.ca/flanders/

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Classic Atari

Published in All Grades, Other, Professional on September 21, 2012

My pal Daryl, provided this fun Friday distraction. I remember as a kid playing these first Atari games that came out in the early 80′s. They’re basic but really give a good sense that while the complexity of gaming has evolved and grown, the themes are very recognizable! Have a great weekend!
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The URL: http://atari.com/arcade#!/arcade/atari-promo

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All the Medalists: Men’s 100-Meter Sprint

Published in All Grades, Math, Other, Professional on September 19, 2012

My Aussie pal, Nic Ryan, showed me this examination that compares the historical results of the Men’s 100 Metre Sprint in the Olympic Games. It starts by asking, “Usain Bolt’s 9.63 set an Olympic record in the 100. So how far ahead of every Olympic medalist is he?” The perspective is really interesting! There are other similar features that compare the Long Jump and the 100 Metre Freestyle.
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The URL: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/08/05/sports/olympics/the-100-meter-dash-one-race-every-medalist-ever.html

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