Monday, December 9, 2013

Ninja Reflections on Education: Negativity Kills Creativity

Ninja Reflections on Education: Negativity Kills Creativity: I like to think that I'm a creative teacher who really strives to try out of the box ideas to make my classroom as fun and exciting as p...

Friday, February 1, 2013

South East Asia Map Exercise 6th Grade

Using the following map tools, create a South East Asia Map and include the following.

1.  All Countries are labeled correctly.
2.  All names of Countries are spelled correctly.
3.  Check non-renewable and renewable resources are checked for accuracy.
4.  Color Code:  your map using a different color for each natural disaster or include multiple maps to display this information.
5.  Create a map key using symbols for resources.
Label your map with these symbols on the correct country.

National Geographic Map

http://www.quizgeo.com/

http://worldmap.harvard.edu/

http://www.gmapgis.com/http://www.gmapgis.com/

http://quikmaps.com/

You may also utilize a paper map if you choose and use the resources above to assist in creating a map of South East Asia.  

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Getting IT Right @ Voigt: Google Earth to Visualize A Paradise Called Texas

Our students are trying this at Dublin Intermediate this week and I am very excited to see how the students react.

Getting IT Right @ Voigt: Google Earth to Visualize A Paradise Called Texas: Have you ever found yourself reading a novel trying to visualize the setting in your mind? Wouldn't it be great if you could actually see ho...