Posted by tekkieteacher on 23rd May 2008
When I first started teaching, this was the song that was at the top of the charts. In my US History class, we would listen to the song and then I’d have the students each research one or two of the events so they could explain the significance to the class. Then we’d all listen to the song again. It was a really fun activity that I would save for the end of the year when kids (and teachers) were starting to tune out.
I realize that this is more for Social Studies, but it’s a fun little video, so enjoy and have a wonderful Memorial Day holiday!
http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=f061977fb2f7ba36d74d
[flashvideo width="425" height="350" filename="http://www.teachertube.com/flvideo/1465.flv" /]
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Posted by tekkieteacher on 11th March 2008
Today I’m posting not one, not two, but THREE websites that our Social Studies and Science teachers might find useful. I can’t take credit for finding them, though. As usual, I depend on the generosity and intelligence of others to point me in the right direction.
The first site, Exploring Earth, was sent to me by our Oceanography teacher, Cathy L. Select a chapter from the left and then use the navigation buttons along the top to find some really neat resources.
The next two sites I discovered through Jim Gate’s Tipline. He is the bee’s knees (Do people still say that, or am I just a dork? – Don’t answer that. I already know the answer.) when it comes to wonderful tips and tricks. For our Social Studies teachers, check out 270towin.com to trace the history of our presidential elections. For our Science teachers, here is a nice ”clickable” periodic table.
Just two more days to go…..
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