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Earth Clock
An amazing real-time clock showing how quickly all sorts of things are changing.
Posted by Heidi, last updated on February 13, 2011
World Mapper
Worldmapper is a collection of world maps, where territories are re-sized on each map according to the subject of interest. There are now nearly 700 maps.
Posted by Heidi, last updated on February 13, 2011
Around the World with 80 Schools
Around the World with 80 Schools started in 2009 and is an ongoing project. Find educators who are interested in short or longer collaborative projects among students or connect with "experts" who are willing to skype into your classroom to tell a story o
Posted by Heidi, last updated on February 13, 2011
The Museum Box
This site provides the tools for you to build up an argument or description of an event, person or historical period by placing items in a virtual box. You can display anything from a text file to a movie. You can also view and comment on the museum boxes
Posted by Heidi, last updated on February 13, 2011
tinyThom.as
Students who need to research the Congressional Record will find this tool useful. tinyThom.as, in a nutshell, is an online tool for preserving the web pages served up by http://thomas.loc.gov for documents related to the U.S. Congress. tinyThom.as genera
Posted by Heidi, last updated on February 13, 2011
GapMinder
GapMinder is an exceptional site helping students compare data about demographics and statistical fact around issues pertaining to growth, agriculture, industry, poverty. There are films and support material as well.
Posted by Heidi, last updated on February 13, 2011
Google Earth across the disciplines
Google Earth Outreach Showcase provides links to Google Earth applications in science, humanities, history, geography, and more.
Posted by Heidi, last updated on February 12, 2011
My Wonderful World
Geography for kids from National Geographic
Posted by Heidi, last updated on February 12, 2011
USA.gov - Government Made Easy
The Official Web Portal for all branches, agencies, and departments of the U. S. Government
Posted by Heidi, last updated on February 12, 2011