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SEPTEMBER 4 - 11 , 2012 
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Going 1:1. What happens after you get the technology into your classrooms? IPTV offers thousands of resources to help schools and teachers get the support they need to help their students use media in the best ways possible.
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1 to 1
Going 1:1. What's Next?
Grade Range: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Congratulations! Your school has gone 1:1. Every student now has a piece of technology in his or her hands. Your school district is getting recognition for taking the right step into the 21st century. The hard part is done, right? But now what?

 

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Web Resource
the dirt
The Dirt: This Week in Nature
Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12

Ever wanted to bring the latest and coolest scientific news into your classroom? You have to check out The Dirt, a weekly blog that shares some of the most interesting news in Science.

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2012 Election
Best Online Resources for the 2012 Election
Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12

The 2012 election season always gains momentum with the political conventions. Here are a list of online resources to help you and your students track all things about the election season.

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Interactive
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Midpoint Formula in the Coordinate System
Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12

Learn the midpoint formula and practice calculating the midpoint between two points on a graph. Play the "midpoint mania" game to test your skills identifying midpoints.

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Interactive
mechanical madness
Mechanical Madness
Grade Range: K-2, 3-5

Explore simple machines and the physics of motion in this interactive online game. Drag missing parts of a kinetic sculpture into place to move a ball from the start to the finish line.

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Video
Connections to Science: Electric Motors
Grade Range: 3-5

Join Abby from IPTV as she helps explain some of the interesting characteristics of electric motors and magnetism.

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