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N-GRAMS by Google: See Stats on \\\"WORDS\\\"
This is a remarkable tool for researching usage of words an phrases in books from one date to another. Just start by putting in the word \\\"digital\\\" and you will see!
Posted by Heidi Hayes Jacobs, last updated on March 22, 2014
Newsela
Daily vetted news articles for students upper elementary through high school with LEXILE levels to match your students reading proficiency. Excellent source for cultivating responses to informational text. Run by educators.
Posted by Heidi Hayes Jacobs, last updated on November 8, 2013
Smithsonian Seriously Amazing
How do you spur curiosity? Just ask the six quirky characters of Smithsonian\\\'s Seriously Amazing Website.
Posted by RioKatia, last updated on September 22, 2013
iCivics
iCivics is game, activity and resource filled Web site, founded by Justice, Sandra Day O’Conner to prepare young Americans to become knowledgeable, engaged 21st century citizens by creating free and innovative educational materials.
Posted by RioKatia, last updated on September 22, 2013
How to Cite Sources
This online website allows users to choose MLA or APA format and then creates the appropriate citations based on user input.
Posted by kimpinzon, last updated on March 21, 2013
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History
Letters of Note: Authentic Letters of "NOTE"
A compendium of letters from great thinkers, historical figures, politicians, leaders, writers, artists. Organized by date, subject tag, author's name, and "type". Submitted by Lauren Hall from St. Joseph's Academy in St. Louis.
Posted by Heidi Hayes Jacobs, last updated on November 14, 2012
my400words
A cross-curricular vocabulary program that teaches academic and domain-specific words through movies and instructional quizzes. Passages increase in complexity. Data is simple.
Posted by Annabelle, last updated on November 14, 2012
Pulitzer Center for Global Journalism
The Pulitzer Center has created a dynamic and constantly updated site with their reporters world-wide covering personal perspectives in world news. They have curriculum units and lesson plans to assist classroom teachers and students.
Posted by Heidi Hayes Jacobs, last updated on November 14, 2012
Newspaper Global Map
Engage your learners with newspapers from around the world. These can be read in the host country language or translated to English. Compare perspectives on world events.
Posted by Heidi Hayes Jacobs, last updated on September 14, 2012