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Classroom Application
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Mackinvia
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So many great resources available through Cobb Mackinvia! Contact your media specialist for login information.
Kids.gov Brainpop Freedom Flix InfoBits Pebble Go National Geographic for Kids Net Trekker and much more! |
Use for research resources - many apps are differentiated with read-to options.
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SMITHSONIAN tween
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Smithsonian TT Junior allows students in elementary school to read daily news articles written to Grade levels K-4, post comments about the stories they read and take quizzes on the articles. Teachers moderate all comments before the comments are posted.
This is also a web-based app. |
Use articles across content areas
Spark interest in students with great articles such as "What Makes Skunk Spray Smell so Terrible" Easy to differentiate for different reading levels. Most articles offer 3-5 different Lexile Levels for personalized learning |
Newsela |
Newsela builds reading comprehension by delivering relevant, daily articles from trusted news sources at the reading level that’s just right for you. It is effective, engaging, and easy to use.
Articles span such topics as arts, astronomy, economics, geopolitics, music, sports and zoology. With every article published at five different reading levels, even the most hesitant readers can become news junkies. As you read and take quizzes, the Newsela app automatically adjusts the reading level to keep you challenged and engaged. You can also keep track of your improvement over time as Newsela visualizes your progress for you. With the Newsela app, you can: - Receive four new articles a day from top news sources like the Washington Post, Associated Press, and Scientific American. - Browse and search our entire library of leveled articles both online or offline. - Adjust the reading level with a simple two-finger swipe. - Take quizzes both online or offline. - Track and view your progress in real-time. If you are a teacher, you can also: - View all assignments - Check aggregate class binder data |
Great way to keep students update on current events
Incorporate into writing by having students respond to text Easy to differentiate for different reading levels. Most articles offer 3-5 different Lexile Levels for personalized learning Use as research tool for writing across curriculum areas |
The Presidency |
The Presidency application is an excellent educational reference for easy access to historical information regarding the 44 United States Presidents. Designed as a reference for Elementary and Middle School students.
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Provide research material for project on American Presidents
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Google Earth |
Use the new “tour guide” to easily discover exciting new places to explore. With a quick swipe on the tab at the bottom of the screen, you can bring up a selection of virtual tours from around the globe.
With new 3D imagery, you can now fly through complete 3D recreations of select cities, including San Francisco, Boston, Rome, and others. |
Enhance study of landforms
Comparing different regions of the world Understanding the world around them (county-state-region-country-continent) |
3D National Parks $ |
Take a three-dimensional journey through 28 of the United States National Parks. Photographed in both 2D and 3D, these 800 pictures portray the best that the U.S. Park System has to offer. From Arizona's Grand Canyon to Hawaii's Volcanoes, these colorful images become more eye-catching in real 3D. Red/cyan glasses are required to view them as 3-D though each scene is alternately presented in normal two dimensions as well.
A map, a thumbnail illustration and an introductory description of each park beckons you to make the virtual journey into Yosemite, Yellowstone and dozens of nature's best places on the planet. Leisurely study each picture or play the slideshow at a speed of your choice. Either way, you will better appreciate the national treasure that our parks represent. |
Great for an extension activities research project for nonfiction writing
Enhance map unit by locating National Parks |
Atlas for iPad Free |
Atlas for iPad allows students to view an atlas directly on their iPads. Atlas shows lines of latitude and longitude as well as surrounding oceans and landforms.
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Finding and locating different locations
Cardinal directions and other important map skills |
Map Puzzles for Kids $ |
Map Puzzles is an educational game where students learn the names, shapes, and locations of countries as well as how to pronounce them.
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Enhance study of regions
Getting to know the world around you unit |
Geo Challenge Free -
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Students complete geography tasks and receive a stamp. Tasks include a study of country flags and map puzzles.
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Enhance student learning of geography
Students can learn interesting facts about geography to peak interest |