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Resources: Getting There - Space, Todd R. Kelley
Resources: Getting There - Space, Todd R. Kelley
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The article presents a school activity about transportation concepts using the DVD "Black Sky: The Race for Space & Winning the X-Prize." The article describes the video as a good resource to explore novel ideas in space travel with students. It suggests that the video inspires students to learn more about space transportation and the science and technology of modern rocketry.
Resources: E-Book Readers, Daniel Brenner, Todd R. Kelley
Resources: E-Book Readers, Daniel Brenner, Todd R. Kelley
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The article provides information on the resources of electronic book (e-book) reader. It cites that an e-book reader is a device where people can download, store, and read printed materials. However, e-book readers are not applicable in educational setting because textbooks are not yet available for download. There are funding programs for e-books readers in schools emerged like Target Early Childhood Reading Grants, HP Technology for Teaching Grant Initiative, and EDS Technology Grant Program.
Resources: Staying In Touch - Gone Global, Todd R. Kelley
Resources: Staying In Touch - Gone Global, Todd R. Kelley
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The article highlights two classroom activities that help classrooms communicate globally using communication technologies. They include the pen-pal/classroom exchange program and the online exchange program using web cams and videoconferencing. Moreover, it discusses how the cited communication technologies enhance learning as well as the challenges inherent in using them in a classroom setting.
Resources: Student Friendly Modeling Materials, Todd R. Kelley, Jared Berrett
Resources: Student Friendly Modeling Materials, Todd R. Kelley, Jared Berrett
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The article presents cost-effective materials for elementary classrooms that allow students to create models. These materials include card stock, clay, cable or zips ties, fasteners and bolts, and commercially manufactured building kits such as LEGOs, Erector Sets, Tinkertoys and K'Nex. In addition, the author asserts the importance of using such materials in promoting student learning of technology and engineering.
Resources: Building Big (And Small), Todd R. Kelley
Resources: Building Big (And Small), Todd R. Kelley
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The article offers a set of videos and web resources for elementary teachers to help them explore five different structures, including bridges, domes, skyscrapers, dams, and tunnels, that have been built big to meet the human needs and wants. It includes the miniseries video "Building Big" by David Macaulay and the website www.pbs.org/buildingbig.com.