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Google Earth Lessons

Google Earth Lessons
Lesson Organization: Google Earth How To's - Learn how to do the basics so you are comfortable teaching with Google Earth Student Controlled - Where the student controls Google Earth. Suitable for labs, mini-labs, home school, etc. Teacher Controlled - Suitable for Lectures, Presentations, whole class discussions, etc. Mini-Lessons - Lesson starters for looking at various topics Icon Legend Found or developed a Lesson that uses Google Earth? Google Earth How-to's: -Google Earth 101 A complete on-line course for teachers created by Quentin DSouza. The following series of video lessons were developed by Richard Treves at www.kokae.com NOTES: Please note Copyright Restrictions within demos. - Flying with Google Earth -Examines the controls used to get around in Google Earth - Using Placemarks - Looks at what a placemark is and how they can be used - GE Tips - General tips on using Google Earth - Overlays - Shows how to lay pictures over the ground in Google Earth (30Mb) Student Controlled Lessons

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50 Really Cool Online Tools for Science Teachers A 21st-century education revolves around the Internet for everything from collaboration, tools, lessons, and even earning degrees online. If you are looking for ways to integrate online learning into your science class or science degree programs, then take a look at these cool online tools that are just perfect for both teachers and students. Science Tools to Use with Students These tools offer opportunities for learning about climate, cells, the human body, nature, and more. ChemiCool. AP Tools Whether you are setting up a new AP curriculum or are just looking for additional material to use with your AP science students, these tools will help. Advanced Placement Biology. Websites and Resources for Science Teachers These websites are chock full of amazing resources and tools for science teachers. Discovery Education. Calculators Use these informative environmental calculators with your students. Ecological Footprint Quiz. Online Games Online Science Games. Google Earth Google Earth Ocean.

ACCELERATION FOR GIFTED STUDENTS: A background paper created for the Portland Public School District Talented and Gifted Advisory Committee Margaret DeLacy, April 19, 1996 General Discussion Acceleration and Enrichment Research Concerning the Effects of Acceleration Grade Acceleration and Non-Academic Issues Acceleration within the Portland School District The Academic Effects of Acceleration Guidelines for Selecting Appropriate Students and Determining the Appropriate Levels of Instruction Conclusion References: Books References: Articles and Unpublished Papers Return to Links for Portland Parents of Talented and Gifted Children [A note to readers: I am a Portland parent and wrote this document as part of a background paper to help the advisory committee make recommendations concerning Portland School District policies . This document does not necessarily reflect the views of the school district or even the Advisory Committee which was not asked to approve it. General Discussion Acceleration and Enrichment

Museum Box Homepage ODE - Academic Acceleration for Advanced Learners The State Board of Education adopted a model acceleration policy for advanced learners at its April 2006 meeting. School districts are required to implement the model acceleration policy or alternative research-based policies approved by the Ohio Department of Education beginning in the 2006-2007 school year. Below is Information on the policy and tools and resources for implementing it. Information on the impact of acceleration on the Third Grade Reading Guarantee Acceleration Policy Implementation Toolkit The following tools and resources are designed to assist school districts in implementing the Model Student Acceleration Policy for Advanced Learners developed by ODE and adopted by the State Board of Education. Acceleration Case Studies Ohio parents and educators involved in cases of accelerated students were invited to reflect on their experiences. An Introduction to the Iowa Acceleration Scale Model Written Acceleration Plans and Templates FAQs Presentations

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