Live
Webcast from the Pennsylvania Tourism Office
Watch
Phil's Prognostication Live
6:00 a.m. Central time - You'll have to
get up early!
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- The webcast is scheduled to begin at 7:00 a.m.
Eastern Time. What time is that where you live?
What is the time difference?
- Has the sun
risen yet? What time is sunrise in both areas?
- What
temperature is it in both areas?
- Is that an average temperature?
- Locate Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on an online map.
- Save an outline map of Pennsylvania
and use Paint to mark the location. Also locate the capital.
- How far
would you need to travel to see Phil live? Use an online map for directions and time
estimation.
- What states are between?
- Save an online map of the U.S.,
and use Paint to trace your course. (additional maps here)
- How long would the journey take if you drove?
- Use Excel to calculate travel expenses, including
fuel. Can you find current gasoline prices on the Triple A web site? Track fluctuating fuel
prices and use Excel to create charts.
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Groundhog Day
from Starfall
Click each picture to watch and listen.
On which day of the week does Groundhog Day fall this year?
Groundhog Day, February 2nd - Meet Phil's Family to
read about Foggy, Windy, ...
What is a groundhog anyway?
Enchanted Learning Groundhog
Day Activities - Try the Quiz
Can we count on the
groundhog's prediction?
Check out how accurate he's been.
Can you make a pie chart or graph to display the data?
Create a database using Microsoft Access to store data. Pass it on to the next class.
No Bake Groundhog Cake
from Free Kids Crafts
Too cute!
Search "groundhog" to find.
Use their calendar to see previous projects
Look up unfamiliar words on this site using any of these methods: |
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tabbed browser and an online
dictionary
Voycabulary (some graphics may not display)
We like to choose the option to use Merriam Webster Dictionary.
The Free Dictionary's Add-on Dictionary for Internet
Explorer
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Super Bowl
XLIV
Can you read it? What will it be next year?
Search our Math page for help with Roman Numerals. How do you
write your birth year?
Search tip: click Edit, Find on this Page.
Learn
About Light & Shadows
Light and Shadows from BBC Schools Science Clips
Learning Media
Science,
Optics, & You
Bob Miller's Light WalkLab Bonus Points
Use writing processor tools to create your name
with a shadow effect.
There are several ways to do it.
Use the digital camera to take pictures of shadows.
Compare them taken at different times of the day. Try to guess what object is making the
shadow.
What is "job shadowing"?
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(The
career characters above are original creations by Mrs. Cannon, drawn after researching
typical dress of various vocations. Students volunteer to have their photos used as
the faces.
The near life-size characters hopefully allow students the chance to
"see" themselves in a positive role.
Others not shown include a minister, grocer, banker, teacher, mom, and others.
Teachers are welcome to use them as inspiration to make your own, but please do not
reproduce for distribution.
Thank you for all your comments and inquiries.) |
Research careers that interest you. Try to find out what education
you'll need.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook* - K-12 Section is a good place to begin.
Career Voyages - Watch
videos to learn more about specific occupations.
Check out these.
You might also try the Work Interest Quiz
from My Future.com
CIS
Junior Career Countdown
from the Illinois Career Resource Network
 Kids Work from Know It All .org
Explore Community
and see the connection between schoolwork and work after school.
Digital Photography
Take a picture of something you love. Visit these Computer Lab Stars who are now professional
photographers:
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Digital Photography 101: Lesson 2
What Makes a Strong Photo?
Alliteration Assets Poem
from Adobe Digital School Collection Teacher Resources
Follow the example but include a a
digital image
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Black History Month Research Project
Use our Research page to write a report on any of these famous Americans.
Bonus points for completing the quiz.
Scan your printed coloring page to include with your presentation.
PBS
Africans in America
The Underground Railroad
Pathways to Freedom - Maryland &
The Underground Railroad
Listen and read along. Design your own quilt message.
Culture & Change
Use the skills you've learned to research and
save as you create a timeline, one page per president.
Include a picture, dates, and interesting facts.
Save a U.S. map, open in Paint or Word.
Label each president's home state.
Have any presidents come from your state?
Which state has the most? |
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Presidential
Flap Charts
pictures on the front, names hidden behind
Click here for a flip chart
template
American Presidents Coloring Pages
President's Coloring Book
from TLS
White House Video
Tours
Be sure to watch and sing along to American
Presidents
U.S. Election Atlas
Excellent interactive maps and charts.
Check out the latest primary results.
Red or Blue? What does that mean?
Election Glossary
from Enchanted Learning
Voter Registration
What's that?
Oklahoma Voter Registration Form
FAQ
Search out registration forms for other states and compare.
Design
a Civil War Period Home Interior
What are bullets?
Make a bulleted list with our Love Is activity.
Use the writing processor &
drawing toolbar to
flip, rotate, and create
your own Valentine card.
Use the writing processor &
drawing toolbar to
Make your own display of Valentine
Conversation Hearts*
with sweet synonyms.
Making Chocolate from Hershey
Use fun fonts and shapes to design your
own candy bar wrapper.
What is etymology?
Look it up on Webster's
Online Dictionary.
(Don't confuse it with
entomology.)
Be sure to check out the
etymology of the word etymology.
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Fun Challenges - Think Ahead
Arithmetic
Four
Click the Help tab to read the instructions.
Can you locate a "column"?
Red
vs. Green M&Ms
unavailable due to age restrictions, awaiting response
The History of Oil & Natural Gas
Visit our Science page for more energy
resources.
Take notes to use later as we compare and contrast.
Use Animoto to create an informative video.
Why Natural Gas?
Why are these called "floppies"?
Does your computer have a floppy drive?
Dissect A
Disk*
How much data can be stored on a floppy disk?
What are the differences between a floppy, flash (jump) drive, CD-R, CD-RW, and a
DVD?
Try our Jump & Swap activity as you learn to save.
Put your headset on and listen as you
read along with these and more.
These are terrific displayed on the large TV monitor or projection screen.
Story Circle tips
The featured stories are easily found under the
A-Z tab.
Text is shown. A print option is offered.
Zinger Tales
Follow-up: Use the document template to map the journey
as you listen to the Bear That Listened Too Much.
(Completed Example)
Clifford See & Hear
Videos including Valentine Specials
Create a
Valentine Card with Clifford
Audio Books from Librivox
Anne of
Green Gables
Check out the book from your library and follow along as you listen.
Be aware of others. Have you seen a need?
Submit your suggestions for
March Forth
an opportunity to serve our school and community.
Use the writing processor to print your proposal. Pencil your name on the back. Finalists
will be posted.
Vote for the project you think most deserving.
Need some inspiration? See Kids Care Clubs
and USA Freedom Corps.
 *Star designates items mentioned
in Computer Lab Planner & Teacher's Guide lessons.
Update Options Here
for links that have changed
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