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	<title>Instructional Technology Resources &#187; Teacher Tools</title>
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		<title>Wordle</title>
		<link>http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/?p=189</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:28:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>suzanner</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Check out this java applet that creates &#8220;clouds&#8221; out of inputed text.  In the example below, I used my name with words associated with the content I teach.   http://wordle.net/  There are tons of possibilities for using this in the classroom.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Check out this java applet that creates &#8220;clouds&#8221; out of inputed text.  In the example below, I used my name with words associated with the content I teach.   <a href="http://wordle.net">http://wordle.net/</a>  There are tons of possibilities for using this in the classroom.</p>
<p><a href="http://wordle.net/gallery/Robinson" title="Robinson"><img src="http://wordle.net/thumb/Robinson" height="140" width="184" /></a></p>
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		<title>Classroom Action Plans</title>
		<link>http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/?p=184</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:41:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kporter</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[3rd Grade TAG Classroom Action Plan
4th Grade TAG Classroom Action Plan
5th Grade TAG Classroom Action Plan
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<p><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/4th-grade-tag-classroom-action-plan.doc" title="4th Grade TAG Classroom Action Plan">4th Grade TAG Classroom Action Plan</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/5th-grade-tag-classroom-action-plan.doc" title="5th Grade TAG Classroom Action Plan">5th Grade TAG Classroom Action Plan</a></p>
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		<title>Grade Student Action Plan</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:59:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kporter</dc:creator>
		
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5th-grade-tag-student-action-plan.doc
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<p><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/4th-grade-student-action-plan.doc" title="4th-grade-student-action-plan.doc">4th-grade-student-action-plan.doc</a></p>
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		<title>Teacher Templates &#038; Games</title>
		<link>http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/?p=141</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:05:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Estes</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ These templates have been moved here&#8230;
http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/blog/?page_id=356 
Seating Chart Template - A Publisher template for a class seating chart.
Seating Chart Template 2 - Another Publisher template for a class seating chart.

Templates created by/for BISD Teachers
These files were created for teachers and students to use if they
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<p><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/..resources/temps/seatingtemp.pub">Seating Chart Template</a> - A Publisher template for a class seating chart.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/temps/seatingtempl2.pub">Seating Chart Template 2</a> - Another Publisher template for a class seating chart.</p>
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<p align="center"><font size="-1"><a title="bisd" name="bisd" id="bisd"></a></font>Templates created by/for BISD Teachers</p>
<p align="left"><font size="-1">These files were created for teachers and students to use if they<br />
are uncomfortable with creating PowerPoint Presentations from scratch.<br />
Each one has instructions below each slide in the notes box explaining to the student exactly what to do on each slide. Click on the link and save them to their desktop.</font></p>
<p><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/bio_edison.ppt">Thomas Edison Biography Template</a> - This template was created for a class to write a biography PowerPoint on Thomas Edison. It can be adjusted to write any biograohy.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/lessons/temps/poem.ppt">Poem Template</a> - This template was created to allow students to type in poems they had written.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/lessons/temps/habitats.ppt">Habitats Template</a> - This template walks students through creating a PowerPoint presentation on 4 habitats. The students should have already done the research before beginning.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/lessons/temps/portfolio.ppt">Portfolio Template</a> - This template allows students to create a portfolio of their work.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/lessons/temps/texas_ppt.ppt">Texas Facts</a> - This template guides students into creating a presentation on facts of the State of Texas.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/SentTemp.doc">Sentence Writing</a> - This Microsoft Word template was created for 1st grade. It was created as a form and is protected. The students can&#8217;t change the content of the document, only the input. For a teacher to change the content, you need to unprotect the form - password is &#8220;sentence&#8221;.</p>
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<p align="center"><a title="games" name="games" id="games"></a>Games</p>
<p align="left">These PowerPoint activities can be downloaded and customized for any classroom or topic.</p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/1000000_pyramid.ppt">100,000 Dollar Pyramid</a> - Put your vocabulary words or phrases in the squares. Students pair up and one student must get the other to say the vocabulary word and phrase by giving them clues.</p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/BeAChampion.ppt">Be A Champion</a> - This football themed game lets teams of students answer questions to earn touchdowns!</p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Concentration.ppt">Concentration</a> - Use your own vocabulary, photos, or classroom content to customize this classic matching game.</p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/HollywoodSquaresTemplate.ppt">Hollywood Squares 1</a> - Customize the questions asked by stars in this PowerPoint version of the famous game show.</p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Hollywood%20Squares%20Template%202.ppt">Hollywood Squares 2</a> - Another variation of the popular game show ready for your customization.</p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Weakest%20Link/Hollywood%20Squares%20Template.ppt">Hollywood Squares 3</a> - A blank Hollywood Squares template for you to customize.</p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/whjeop.ppt">Jeopardy 1</a> - Who is? Remember to give your answer in the form of a question when reviewing with this popular game.</p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Jeopardy1/Jeopardy%20Template.ppt">Jeopardy 2</a> - Another variation of the popular game show. Download the instructions <a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Jeopardy1/Jeopardy%20instructions.doc">HERE </a>(word document).</p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Jeopardy2/Jeopardy.ppt">Jeopardy 3 </a>- Yes&#8230;ANOTHER variation of the TV show with Alex Trebec. Download the necessary music files here:</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Jeopardy2/dailydoub.wav">Daily Double Sound</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Jeopardy2/finaljeo.wav">Final Jeopardy Sound</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Jeopardy2/opening.wav">Opening Sound</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Jeopardy2/question.wav">Question Timer Sound</a></li>
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<p>Jeopardy Examples - Here are several versions of the Jeopardy Game for Download!!!</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Jeopardy3/blankjeopardy.ppt">Blank Jeopardy</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Jeopardy3/math%20millionaire%20game.ppt">Math Millionaire Jeopardy </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Jeopardy3/stutterjeopardy.ppt">Speech Pathology Jeopardy </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Examples/Literacy%20Jeopardy%20Example.ppt">Literacy Jeopardy </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Examples/measurement4.ppt">Measurement Jeopardy</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Jeopardy3/JeopardyDirections.doc">Jeopardy Directions</a></li>
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<p><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/OffToTheRaces.ppt">Off to the Races</a> - Up to four teams can compete by answering questions asked by the teacher to move their horse closer to the finish line.</p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Race_N_Review.ppt">Race and Review</a> - Four teams move their race cars around the track by correctly answering questions from the teacher.</p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Survivor.ppt">Survivor</a> - Based on the television phenomenon, teams answer questions and complete assignments to earn the Immunity Idol and vote someone off the island. Download Immunity Idol <a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/ImmunityIdol.doc">HERE</a> (word document).</p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Weakest%20Link%20for%20PowerPoint.doc">Weakest Link</a> - Make sure YOU aren&#8217;t the weakest link with this review game based on the popular television game show.</p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Weakest%20Link%202.ppt">Weakest Link 2</a> - Another variation of the popular TV game show.</p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Weakest%20Link/Weakest%20Link.ppt">Weakest Link 3 </a>- This version boasts sounds from the actual TV program. Download the sounds and instructions here:</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Weakest%20Link/Background.mid">Background Music 1</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Weakest%20Link/bground.wav">Background Music 2</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Weakest%20Link/letsplay.wav">Lets Play</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Weakest%20Link/link.gif">Link Graphic</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Weakest%20Link/Weakest%20Link%20for%20PowerPoint.doc">Weakest Link Instructions</a></li>
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<p align="left"><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Wheel_of_Fortune.ppt">Wheel of Fortune</a> - Buy vowels and earn good grades using this popular format. A bit difficult for PowerPoint novices.</p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Who_Wants_to_be_a_Millionaire.ppt">Who Wants to be a Millionaire 1 </a>- This game allows lifelines, 50/50 questions and audience polls! Fun! Download additional materials for the game <a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Millionaire%20letters%20and%20lifelines.doc">HERE</a> (word document).</p>
<p align="left"><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Millionaire/Who%20Wants%20to%20be%20Skeleton.ppt">Who Wants to be a Millionaire 2</a> - With actual sound effects from the show, you&#8217;ll love this variation of the popular TV show. Download the necessary sound files here:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Millionaire/Lets%20Play%20Theme.wav">Let&#8217;s Play Theme</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Millionaire/New%20Question.wav">New Question Sound</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Millionaire/Regis%20Walks%20In.wav">Regis Walks In </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Millionaire/Value%20of%20Next%20Question.wav">Value of Next Question Sound</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/wp-admin/temps/Millionaire/Who%20Wants%20to%20Be%20a%20Millionaire.wav">Who Wants to be a Millionaire Theme</a></li>
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		<title>Certificate Creator</title>
		<link>http://www.burlesonisd.net/it/resources/wordpress/?p=115</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:13:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Estes</dc:creator>
		
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<category>All Content Areas</category><category>All Grade Levels</category><category>Certificates</category><category>Online Generator</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[http://www.CertificateCreator.com/
Create a certificate for that special someone, whether it&#8217;s your child, a student, or a co-worker. Look in the Free Area. Easy to use and fairly quick to print and currently 21 styles of certificate from which to choose. This site works best with the browser Internet Explorer.
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<p>Create a certificate for that special someone, whether it&#8217;s your child, a student, or a co-worker. Look in the Free Area. Easy to use and fairly quick to print and currently 21 styles of certificate from which to choose. This site works best with the browser Internet Explorer.</p>
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