Monday, March 1, 2010

U. S. Census Bureau - It's About Us Census in Schools







"The 2010 Census — a count of everyone living in the United States — is fast approaching! Census questionnaires will be mailed or delivered to every household in the United States in March 2010.

We are working on lesson plans, maps, teaching guides, and other informational materials to help teachers and students learn about the importance of the Census.

Visit often to keep up with the latest information and materials available from Census in Schools and the 2010 Census."

http://www.census.gov/schools/

Photographs from the Civil War





http://www.mikelynaugh.com/VirtualCivilWar/New/Originals2/index.html

100 Video Sites Every Educator Should Bookmark

"It doesn’t matter if you’re a veteran teacher or a newbie just now taking college courses — finding new ways to get students engaged in the classroom is always a great thing. One way many teachers are reaching out is with the multitude of material found on the web, allowing them to turn everyday lessons into a multimedia experience. You can find a great amount of helpful material on these sites, including videos to augment your lessons, lectures to inspire students, documentaries to show them how things work, and loads of additional videos to help you become a better, smarter teacher."

http://www.accreditedonlinecolleges.com/blog/2010/100-video-sites-every-educator-should-bookmark/

100 Incredible Lectures from the World’s Top Scholars

"No matter what school you attend or what field of study you are following, it is easy to learn from some of the top scholars when you watch their online lectures. From words of wisdom on business, literature, science, technology, psychology, and more, you can hear what professors and experts from prestigious colleges and universities have to say. Take some time to check out these lectures in the quest to expand your knowledge."

http://www.onlineuniversities.com/blog/2010/02/100-incredible-lectures-from-the-worlds-top-scholars/