Archive for March, 2009
Listen to Significant Historical Speeches
Listen to Significant Historical Speeches Many people are talking about the Democratic and Republican national convention speeches. The American Rhetoric Web site provides a way to connect today’s enthusiasm to America’s speeches of the past. The Web site hosts “The Top 100 Speeches,” which includes the most significant speeches in American history as decided by [...]
Promote Science Readiness
Promote Science Readiness SID THE SCIENCE KID is a new educational animated television series using comedy to promote exploration, discovery and science readiness among preschoolers. The 40 half-hour episodes, co-produced by The Jim Henson Company and KCET/Los Angeles for PBS KIDS® , debuted on September 1, 2008. The series uses music and humor to celebrate [...]
Encourage Youth Conversation and Action
Encourage Youth Conversation and Action Chat the Planet provides a new vision of how television, the Internet and a network of global partnerships can create not only compelling television programming, but also a vibrant global community of youth conversation and action. Each show connects two groups of participants 15 to 25 years old, one in [...]
Nutritional Tools for Schools
The National Dairy Council has a great website with tons of relevant and downloadable tools for schools to teach good nutrition! http://www.nationaldairycouncil.org/nationaldairycouncil/tools © BISD Instructional Technology. Visit the Instuctional Technology Blog for more great content.
Sign the U.S. Constitution
Sign the U.S. Constitution On the American Bar Association’s Web site, students can show their support for the U.S. Constitution by adding their signature to those of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and James Madison. Click Here to Visit Web Site © BISD Instructional Technology. Visit the Instuctional Technology Blog for more great content.
Explore Constitutional History
Explore Constitutional History Centuries of Citizenship: A Constitutional Timeline is an online experience highlighting some of the key dates and events that mark more than 200 years of our constitutional history. The timeline entries, taken as a whole, tell the evolving story of the U.S. Constitution and the continuing role that it plays in our [...]
Celebrate the Birthday of Our Government
Celebrate the Birthday of Our Government On September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by 39 brave men who changed the course of history. Now Constitution Day (September 17) is a time to continue their legacy and develop habits of citizenship in a new generation of Americans. The National Constitution Center’s We the People [...]
Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 – for 59.95
If you or your kids are attending college, you may be eligible to get the full Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 suite for the bargin price of $59.95. Visit the link below for more information. This offer is not made by BISD or endorsed and this link is provided merely as a courtesy. All questions about [...]
Experiment with Science
Experiment with Science PBS’s Design Squad is a contemporary, inspirational resource for ‘tweens and teens of all backgrounds. Presenting content in a fun and hip format, the site introduces visitors to the world of engineering and empowers young people and adults alike to learn about and experiment with science. The visually compelling format attracts and [...]
Connect Young Thinkers Around the World
Connect Young Thinkers Around the World Developed through a collaborative effort by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth and eight partners, Cogito.org is aimed at children gifted in the mathematics and science fields. True to its tagline of “Connecting young thinkers around the world,” the site profiles young scientists from a variety of [...]
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