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Online Etch-A-Sketch - Ohio Art
Grades
K to 12
tag(s): drawing (78)
In the Classroom
Have young ones practice left and right by working with a partner at classroom computers, with one partner directing "left" or "right, "up" or "down" while the other operates the keys. Together they can make a drawing! Older students will be amused by the simplicity. See what they can create with just one continuous line.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Make Your Own Kaleidoscope
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): animation (63)
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SciZone - Ontario Science Centre
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): puzzles (203)
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10Ticks
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6 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Multiflyer
Grades
4 to 8tag(s): multiplication (211), operations (123)
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International High IQ Society
Grades
6 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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MathsChallenge
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): cryptography (4)
In the Classroom
These problems could be used in class as extra challenges or online rewards for completed assignments.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Math Problem of the Week - Macalester College
Grades
9 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Capsule Pipelines
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): transportation (43)
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History of Recording Technology
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): inventors and inventions (92)
In the Classroom
Teachers may want to guide their students' use of this site. This site is a little text-heavy, but would be a great way to show the progression of the music industry over the modern era. Share this site on an interactive whiteboard or projector as an introduction to this unit or as review.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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San Francisco Symphony Kids' Site - San Francisco Symphony
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): rhythm (21)
In the Classroom
Students can use this one in class (headphones, please!) or individually. If you use a projector or interactive whiteboard to introduce the site, be sure to turn up computer speakers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Invention at Play - Smithsonian Institution
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): behavior (46), child development (26), creativity (118), inventors and inventions (92)
In the Classroom
Try this one if you work with gifted students or are planning a unit on invention or inventors.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Math Explorer - Exploratorium
Grades
6 to 8tag(s): puzzles (203)
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Moon Illusion - Sandlot Science
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): moon (72), solar system (119)
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NRich Online Maths Club
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): puzzles (203)
In the Classroom
Most of the articles on the site are written for teachers, not students. There are some interesting ideas on teaching strategies.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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BrainQuest - Workman Publishing
Grades
4 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Kids' Mysteries - MysteryNet
Grades
4 to 8tag(s): logic (248)
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Play SET Online - Set Enterprises
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): logic (248)
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More Brain Teasers - Hoagies
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): gifted (88)
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Mental Gym - BBC
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): logic (248), thinking skills (16)
In the Classroom
These questions could form the basis for an informal "class quiz" game.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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