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Posted by KFouss on October 06, 2013

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Citing Sources Part 1: Teaching the facts

tags: digital citizenship ela
15 Crazy Fonts That Punch Comic Sans in the Face

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Molecular Expressions Microscopy Primer: Electron Microscopy Interactive Java Tutorials - Virtual Scanning Electron Microscopy

tags: science biology microscope
Noschese 180 | A picture-a-day for the school year

tags: physics science
What is Engineering? video | Science for All

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Science Education on the Edge · Experimenting with student-centered science education

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Physics Applets & Animations | Action-Reaction

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Physical Science Teacher Resources - Teach Science Right

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Chemistry Teacher Resources - Teach Science Right

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Physics Teacher Resources - Teach Science Right

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The Shape of Life - Dozens of Biology Videos and Other Lesson Materials

tags: Science Biology videos
Zombies!

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Digital Citizenship Week | Common Sense Media

tags: digital citizenship
The Top 100 Tools for Learning 2013 « Learning in the Social Workplace

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Planning for Engagement: 6 Strategies for the Year | Edutopia

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Myths vs. Facts About Copyright Infringment

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Quickly Compare Two or More Things in Wolfram Alpha

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Problem Calendars!

tags: math calendar
Gaming in Education | Inside the classroom, outside the box!

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Integer War

tags: integers math math1
Using Logger Pro in Quadratic Modeling!

tags: quadratic logger math
Free Technology for Teachers: The Shape of Life - Dozens of Biology Videos and Other Lesson Materials

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To build a culture of rdg, everyone in my school-t

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To build a culture of rdg, everyone in my school-teacher, nurse, cook, admin, counselor-has one of these #titletalk http://t.co/bI0E8GgMBo

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