OSAPAC Resource Locator    

Apples for the Teacher

 These fun educational materials are organized by subject: arts, language, literacy, math, science, and social science. This site is an ideal resource for K-4 teachers.

SITE OF THE MONTH

42eXplore

 Explore this library of resources organized by general themes, social studies, math, language arts, health and fitness, fine arts, and applied arts. More 2 eXplore offers teachers a rich selection of hyperlinks.

 

Renewable Energy

This practical site was created by Pembina Institute of Canada. Developed to teach students about sustainable energy, the site explores the basic sources of solar, wind, water, and biomass energy.

Reading Rockets

Buckle up and blast off!  This site provides resources for teaching children to read and strategies for kids who are struggling with literacy.  In depth information is offered on assessment, methods for targeting reading problems, and ways to improve self-esteem.

 June Themes

Charlotte, the Vermont Whale

This is an excellent online museum dedicated to a whale named Charlotte whose bones were discovered in 1849 during the building of a railway in Vermont. While investigating this site students will learn about glaciers, the history of the Champlain Basin, and the work of naturalists.

Train Race

Use this interesting site to assist in your teaching of Mean and Median. This game gives the departure times for four trains. The student uses supplied data to calculate the mean and median for the travel times of the trains. The fun sounds and graphics will make this site a winner.


Wonderful World of Weather

Take advantage of real-time data. Teach students how to observe and track weather, build and use weather instruments, identify cloud formations, and understand satellite images. This site is sponsored by the Centre for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education.



 

Kids Design Network

Are you looking for projects to ignite students' imaginations? KDN is a free program offered by DuPage Children's Museum. Your students will be fascinated with the chemical, nuclear, and civil engineering challenges.
   

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TechnoEcho Archives

It is our intention to archive only the current school year of Techno Echo.  For previous school year issues contact Mike Penner or Brian Sandrin.

September  No Publication

October 05  Science of Baseball, Site of The Month, Colour Matters, Bright ring Activities, October Themes, Water Science For Schools, Measuring Angles, Anti-Bullying Resources, Money Instructor

November 05 The Busy Bee Activity Page, Site of the Month, The Tate Gallery, Gayle's PreSchool Rainbow, November Themes, Lab Lesson Plans, Investigating Integers, Anti-Bullying Resources, Geometry Step-by-Step

December 05  A and E TV,  Site of the Month,  Knowing Poe,  We Can,  December Themes, Science Net Links, Newton's Window,  Anti-Bullying Resources, Mathswap

January 06 No Publication

February 06  Sheppard Software,  Site of the Month, Cells Alive, Pacific Science Centre Online Exhibits, February Themes, Canadian Space Agency, FFFBI, Olympic games, Learning in Hand

March 06  The Exploratorium,  Site of the month,  Science Works,  Multiplication Mystery,  March Themes,  ToFU is Good, Ribbit's Math Adventure,  Incredible Art Department, Teaching World History Using the Internet.

April 06   Archimedes Laboratory,  Site of the Month, Web Exhibits, True Tales of Adventure for Young Explorers,  April Themes, For Kids Only: Earth Science Enterprise, Ohio Math Works, Grammar Bytes, Exploring the Environment

May 06  Virtual Tour of Vesuvius, Site of The Month, Skillswise, Space Day, May themes, Excite, Connected Calendar, Math Playground, CountOn