Seriously Amazing Website

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Smithsonian has created an exciting website that spurs curiosity in children and adults!  At http://seriouslyamazing.si.edu/, they've created seven quirky characters to symbolize the questions the Smithsonian asks and answers every day:

• The Wild represents the diversity of the animal kingdom 
• The Green reflects the wonder of the natural landscape 
• The New is where technology and creativity collide
• The Masterpiece embodies artistic expression
• The Storyteller is about America, its people and the tales they tell
• The Discoverer explores our world and the universe

Seriously Amazing links the knowledge and resources of the Smithsonian Institution and sparks a spirit of inquiry for students in grades 3-12.

Tip: Challenge students to select one of the 6 areas of exploration and learn 5 new facts to share with the class.

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Create a Graph!

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There is a cool online tool created by the National Center for Education Statistics where students can create bar, line, area, pie, and XY graphs.  The tool is very user-friendly.  Students simply choose a type of graph.  They are then offered blank fields for titles and labels.  They can also choose colors and values.  Try it out at http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx.

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Free Online Study Tool

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There is an excellent online study tool available for free called Quizlet.  Quizlet is a free website that offers six different study modes:

Flashcards - Flip through to become familiar with material.
Learn - Track progress and review incorrect answers.
Scatter - Match words to their definitions.
Speller - Type what you hear (multiple languages).
Test - Take an automatically graded quiz.
Space Race - Type words before their definition disappears from the screen.

Users may find or create the material they need to learn.  Teachers can also create quizlets for their students.  You could even post a link to the quizlet on your website.

Click this link to see a sample quizlet on the Revolutionary War.  Be sure to try out all six modes!

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