A Letter to Elementary Science Teachers

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In this article, a school librarian looks at ways the elementary teacher can find support in the school library for introducing inquiry-based, technology-enriched science concepts to K-Grade 5 students. She describes the national "@ your library" campaign, which stresses collaboration between school librarians and teachers. The article appears in the free, online magazine Beyond Weather and the Water Cycle, which focuses on the seven essential principles of climate science.

Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategy

Authors: Marcia Mardis, National Science Foundation

Amazing Classrooms: Mouse Squad

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"Mouse Squad" is a group of 4th to 8th graders who support their school's technology needs. These kids maintain and service their school's computers, gain technical skills, and learn lessons about professionalism and working together. Rounding things out with field trips to nearby Silicon Valley, there's no question that "geeks are the new cool."

Material Type: Lesson Plan, Teaching/Learning Strategy

100 Free Web Tools for Elementary Teachers

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This article includes the URL and description of 100 free web tools that can be used by all teachers. The tools are categorized into search engines, math and science, games, templates and lesson plans, and more.

Material Type: Reading

Author: John Costilla

Technology at Home

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This interactive activity from A Science Odyssey offers a historic tour of 20th century home technologies.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Interactive, Reading

Author: WGBH Educational Foundation

Integrating Technology: Interactive Whiteboards

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This article provides an overview of interactive whiteboard technology and ideas for incorporating one into the classroom.

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Todd Williamson