Other+SS+Resources+and+Bible+Teaching+Resources

=Digital Tools Suited to Social Studies and Bible Studies= Many digital tools and technologies are well-matched to specific content areas that can help enhance the teaching, the learning process and improve student collaboration. This session provides an opportunity to see how various Web 2.0 tools can be leveraged in 1:1 environments to support students meeting their learning goals.

=**Social Studies**=

[|icivics.org]
 * Civics **

[|geography of Europe] [|Historical Maps Mashup]
 * Geography **

**US History** American History blog [|Almost a Chosen People] [|Do History] A site that shows you how to piece together the past from the fragments that have survived.

In addition to the animated maps (with their play commands and timelines), you’ll find descriptions of events with sources, photographs of the major players, and links to recommended books and films. [|Revolutionary War Animated] [|Civil War Animated] [|WWII Europe Animated] [|Pacific War Animated]
 * History Animated**

[|Image Detective] Build students' skills in analyzing historical documents. [|Interactive Timeline]s

[|National Archives Digital Vault]- create posters and videos

[|National Jukebox] About the [|National Jukebox] The Library of Congress presents the National Jukebox, which makes historical sound recordings available to the public free of charge. The Jukebox includes recordings from the extraordinary collections of the Library of Congress Packard Campus for Audio Visual Conservation and other contributing libraries and archives.

[|Picturing America] Great art speaks powerfully, inspires fresh thinking, and connects us to our past. Picturing America, an exciting new initiative from the National Endowment for the Humanities, brings masterpieces of American art into classrooms and libraries nationwide. Through this innovative program, students and citizens will gain a deeper appreciation of our country’s history and character through the study and understanding of its art.

[|The Flow of History] [|History World] [|The History Teachers] on YouTube
 * World History**

[|Shmoop] - US history, civics, economics, biographies, teacher resources [|Top Documentary Films]

=Bible/Religious Studies=

Digital Dead Sea Scrolls http://dss.collections.imj.org.il/

British Library Sacred Texts collection http://www.bl.uk/sacred

Good site for teaching about religion in America http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/tserve/divam.htm

A parallel of the gospels http://www.utoronto.ca/religion/synopsis

http://www.biblegateway.com/ Search many versions of the bible, etc.

**MORE COOL TOOLS!**
[|Animoto]: Create video slideshows (see [|Animoto for Education]) Animoto Book Trailers [|Animoto Student Accounts]

AnswerGarden: "a minimum tool for maximum feedback"; allows for quick feedback/polling/brainstorming (no student log in needed)

[|Bloom's Digital Taxonomy] Web 2.0 Tools

Classtools.net has several different tools that teachers of ALL subjects can use. For English, I've used Twister (fake Twitter page for characters), Fakebook (fake Facebook), random name generator, and arcade games.

Delicious - Social bookmarking sites allow students to research issues/topics, and share information. Students can access the bookmarks from any computer, share sites with groups, organize sites by topic. Also includes RSS feeds so students can sign up to receive information on any topic of interest.

EdistormOnline sticky notes for collaborative work:

[|Facebook] - want to see if there is access there or at least familiarity if not access; if not, is there something comparable?

[|Flickr] - Online photo management tool and sharing application.

Flip camera- The Flip camera is a video camera can fit in your pocket. It can store up to two hours' worth of footage and is easy to upload clips to a computer .The camera is perfect for capturing random moments.

[|Google My Maps] - A map making tool from Google that allows you to create personalized maps.

[|LiveBinders] - organization tool. Arrange your favorite websites in virtual binders for easy access. You can keep them private, make them public and/or collaborate with peers and students. [|The English Blog] about LiveBinders.

[|Ning] - The New Literacies Collaborative (NLC) Ning is comprised of a multidisciplinary team of researchers and educators who promote research, professional development, and global connections around new literacies.

Penzu is a free web-based private journal and diary. According to the Penzu, studies have shown that keeping a journal can not only boost your “working memory” but your grades too. One of the best things about Penzu is that it's incredibly easy to use. Whatever you write is saved automatically and you can insert images if you like. You can keep your entries private or share them with others. Penzu can easily be used for class writing projects or students can access the program for keeping their own personal notes.

Photo Story - Bring digital photos to life with Photo Story 3 for Windows. Teachers can download Photo Story 3 for free. Teachers and students can make show-and-tell fun again as they create slideshows using your digital photos. With a single click, you can touch-up, crop, or rotate pictures.

Physics Projectile Motion Java Applet - Virtually run experiments online by changing variables.

[|Picasa] - Google's online photo management tool and sharing application.

[|Pixton] - Online comic making software.

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[|Prezi] is a very cool online presentation tool that is a fabulous alternative to PowerPoint. Information is presented in an interactive engaging manner. ====== [|Prezi Rubrics] [|Prezi for Dummies]

[|Scribbler Too] - This tool allows an image to be marked up (drawn and annotated) as a layer. Next, the original image can be removed. May be great for science/art/ etc.

Slideshare - This site allows students to upload a PowerPoint presentation, with an audio file included if the student has included an MP3/podcast. Students can upload and share their presentations with small groups or with the class.

[|Toondoo] is a cool, comic-creating tool from Jambav, a fun site for teachers and students. Jambav is devoted to creating a unique array of free and customizable online games of educational value for children of all abilities. Represent what you learned in your inquiry process through a comic strip.

[|Twitter] is a dynamic microblogging tool which functions as a real-time information network powered by people all over the globe.

Visuwords is an online graphical dictionary.Look up words to find their meanings and associations with other words and concepts. Produce diagrams reminiscent of a neural net. Learn how words associate.

[|Voki]is a free service that allows teachers and students to create personalized speaking avatars and use them on your blog, profile, and in email messages. Let your avatar explain what you learned in your inquiry process.

VoiceThread is an online media album that can hold essentially any type of media (images, documents and videos) and allows people to make comments in 5 different ways - using voice (with a microphone or telephone), text, audio file, or video (with a webcam) - and share them with anyone they wish.

Wallwisher is a virtual interactive bulletin board. It can be a great place to post an open-ended question for your class.

[|Weebly] is a GREAT free Website building Tool. Literally drag and drop! A blog comes with every site! YOU will love it!

[|Wikispaces for Educators]: Create your own wikispace for your personal or classroom use.

Teach Web 2.0 Variety of tools [|Teacher Training Videos] - video tutorials on a variety of tools