John Hardy's Bookmarks
Citizen Science Projects
categories: science active_participation_exploration_research participatory_science
“Citizen Scientists” are people who conduct volunteer scientific research without formal credentials. The data gathered and reported by citizen scientists is used by professional scientists and is typically available to the public.
submitted by John Hardy on Jul 18 2007 | report problem w/link | 1 save
Galaxy Zoo
categories: science active_participation_exploration_research participatory_science
Welcome to GalaxyZoo , the project which harnesses the power of the internet – and your brain – to classify a million galaxies. By taking part, you’ll not only be contributing to scientific research, but you’ll view parts of the Universe that literally no-one has ever seen before and get a sense of the glorious diversity of galaxies that pepper the sky.
submitted by John Hardy on Jul 18 2007 | report problem w/link | 2 saves
The PathFinder Science Network for Student and Citizen Science
categories: science active_participation_exploration_research participatory_science collaborative_science
Participatory science website – ongoing projects around the country and world where students can play a roll in data gathering and collaborative investigation.
submitted by John Hardy on Jul 18 2007 | report problem w/link | 1 save
Declaration of Independence: Primary Documents of American History (Virtual Programs & Services, Library of Congress)
www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/DeclarInd.html
categories: declaration_of_independence us_history
A Library of Congress collection of primary source documents related to the development of the Declaration of Independence
submitted by John Hardy on Jul 17 2007 | report problem w/link | 2 saves
Global Forum on Youth and ICTD | Global Alliance for ICT and Development
categories: global_opportunities youth_empowerment
Describes upcoming (Sept. 2007) conference in Geneva, Switzerland, titled “Global Forum on Youth and ICT (Information & Communications Technology): Youth and ICT as Agents of Change.”
submitted by John Hardy on Jul 12 2007 | report problem w/link | 1 save
Authentic Assessment Toolbox Home Page
jonathan.mueller.faculty.noctrl.edu/toolbox/
categories: powerful_teaching performance-based_assessments
A how-to hypertext on creating authentic tasks, rubrics and standards for measuring and improving student learning.
submitted by John Hardy on Jul 9 2007 | report problem w/link | 1 save
Piczo
pic3.piczo.com/go/translate?to=/public/piczo2/piczoHome2&lang=de&...
categories: social_networks
Safer alternative to MySpace
submitted by John Hardy on Jul 6 2007 | report problem w/link | 1 save
KC Distance Learning, Inc.: Home
www.kcdistancelearning.com/index.html
categories: online_learning
Non-DLC provider of online courses and other distance learning options for K-12 schools.
submitted by John Hardy on Jul 6 2007 | report problem w/link | 1 save
A Visit to Copyright Bay
www.stfrancis.edu/cid/copyrightbay/
categories: copyright fair_use information_literacy
Targeted specifically at teachers and educators, this site provides an entertaining explanation/tutorial on copyright and fair use issues in non-profit educational settings.
submitted by John Hardy on Jun 28 2007 | report problem w/link | 1 save
The Fast Food Nutrition Fact Explorer
www.fatcalories.com/sr_power.cfm
categories: relevant_real-world_connections active_participation_exploration_research nutrition
Great site for learning about the caloric impact of food choices made at major fast food restaurants.
submitted by John Hardy on Jun 27 2007 | report problem w/link | 1 save
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