Posts Tagged ‘ interactive ’

Math by Design

January 31, 2011

Math by Design encourages students to problem solve and think critically as they encounter unique geometry and measurement challenges. Students are introduced to the TRC Architectural firm as junior architects who are commissioned to build environments by working through a series of mathematical tasks. Students may build two environments: Flossville Town Park and Windjammer Environmental Center. Both are rich with interactives and online hints to help students refine and build upon their knowledge of geometry and measurement. Extensive educator resources provide valuable assistance for teachers to seamlessly integrate Math by Design into classroom instruction. Project Partners Math by Design was…

Fish, Silk, Tea, Bamboo

January 4, 2011

Through delicate works on paper and other select objects, your students can explore four essential motifs Westerners often associate with China – fish, silk, tea, bamboo. Each was cultivated for artistic expression as well as profit. All helped shape the emerging concept of Middle Kingdom in 18th Century Europe. This online interactive site is part of the Peabody Essex Museum‘s exhibition Fish, Silk, Tea, Bamboo: Cultivating an Image of China. Web: http://www.pem.org/sites/silk/ This information is provided as a courtesy for BISD teachers and inclusion here does not indicate an endorsement by the district. It is important to thoroughly evaluate a…

Early Imperial China

January 4, 2011

From the British Museum, scrolling over objects in this present-day classroom takes students back to Early Imperial China. Pull down the projector screen, for example, and view a slideshow about the building of the Great Wall of China. Change the carousel and zoom in on the details of a brick found in a burial chamber. Open a drawer and find pictures of silk, ceramics, rice and tea from Imperial China along with an interactive activity that helps students understand the production process. It’s all great fun – and rich with information. Web: http://www.earlyimperialchina.co.uk/room.html This information is provided as a courtesy…

Tour the Taj Mahal

January 4, 2011

The Taj Mahal is considered to be the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Islamic and Indian architectural styles. On this virtual journey, students can explore the Taj Mahal with 360 degree panoramas, movies, photos, narration, maps, music and text. The site takes them to areas that are off-limits to the general public, such as the roof, minarets and crypt. The site also includes in-line text for the hearing impaired and complete text with pictures. Web: http://www.taj-mahal.net/index_next.htm This information is provided as a courtesy for BISD teachers and inclusion here does not indicate an…

Interactive Nasa Tour Website

November 6, 2010

This interactive tour of NASA’s first five decades of exploration features virtual pavilions, clickable models and exhibits, video galleries, astronauts, presidents and a robot guide named Automa. Click Here to Visit Web Site This information is provided as a courtesy for BISD teachers and inclusion here does not indicate an endorsement by the district. It is important to thoroughly evaluate a website before using it with students. For help with this please contact the Learning Technologies Coach for your campus.