Conflict in Libya; lesson plans and maps

On March 17, 2011, the United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution  that authorizes the creation of a no-fly zone over Libya in response to the ongoing conflict between supporters of longtime leader Colonel Moammar Gadhafi's government and opposition forces.

As developments unfold, use Thinkfinity.org resources to provide background on the United Nations and Libya to your students and help them understand what led to military actions.

Do recent events in Japan have your students concerned about nuclear energy?

Damage to nuclear reactors in Japan caused by the recent earthquake and tsunami have raised questions about the safety and use of nuclear power. Understanding how nuclear power is created and contained is vital to your students’ overall understanding of the situation in Japan. Explore Thinkfinity.org’s special collection of classroom resources on nuclear energy, and provide your students with a detailed understanding of how these current events impact not only those in Japan, but their lives as well.  Free vetted Nuclear Energy Lesson Plans and Primary Sources...

Technology Resources PD @ WES

Good afternoon...your tasks for this afternoon:

1. If you would like a chair instead of one of our very comfortable stools, borrow one from the library;
2. Cathy will have a guest login for you, it's posted on the white board;
3. we'll take turns showing one of the activities that you have developed as a result of the October workshop (if you have a Mac laptop you'll need to borrow a dongle [thanks to Katrina for bringing a few], or you may copy your material onto one of my flash drives...or if your project is web-based, use Art's laptop)
4. if time allows...you may try the following sites:

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/
(standards-based activities in all subject areas, K-12)

http://www.inspiration.com/WebspirationClassroom 

(you can have a free 30 day trial subscription...)

Free subscription to T.H.E. Journal

T.H.E. Journal is a resource for administrative, technical, and academic technology leaders in K-12 education. COMPLIMENTARY SUBSCRIPTIONS are available for individuals who work in U.S. district offices; elementary, middle, or high schools; or other K-12 education facilities.

It's free but...

It only works on a PC.  From basic math to precalculus, Microsoft Mathematics 4.0 can help you visualize and see mathematical concepts as you’ve never seen them before. This free downloadable tool includes step-by-step instructions and explains fundamental concepts. The wide range of tools to help students with complex mathematics includes a full-featured graphing calculator that’s designed to work just like a hand-held calculator and ink handwriting support to recognize hand-written problems.

Interactive Map of the Damage From the Japanese Earthquake + Google Earth file

March 11, 2011...an interactive map and photographs of places in Japan that were damaged by the March 11 earthquake and subsequent tsunami.

Google Earth file screen capture showing seismic activity off the coast of Japan at 8:30 am on  March 12, 2011.   (The lines drawn indicate plate boundaries.) Click on this link to monitor the seismic activity using Google Earth in real time.


Click here for a free copy of  Google Earth.

  

Japan earthquake triggered tsunami

Do your students have questions?  Here's some basic info on tsunamis and actual footage of the tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 as a result of massive earthquake...

March 11: In this image made off Japan's NHK TV video footage, vehicles are washed away by tsunami in coastal area in eastern Japan after Japan was struck by a magnitude 8.9 earthquake off its northeastern coast. (AP/NHK TV)

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/03/11/massive-7-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-japan/#ixzz1GIhArEmJ

WSSU computer technician/webmaster

The search for a Technician/Webmaster has been reopended.

The Technician/Webmaster position is a full time, year-round professional position with competitive salary and benefits. Must have computer software/hardware problem solving and repair skills using a ticketing system. Interactions with both faculty and students will require strong problem solving, communication,  and interpersonal skills. Candidate must have strong experience in Macintosh systems as well  as broad knowledge of Windows operating  systems.
Please send typed resume, letter of interest,  three current letters of recommendation, and  non-certified application by Friday, March 18, 2011.

Send Attention:
 Donna E. Moyer, Superintendent
 Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union
 105 Main ST, Suite 200
 Windsor, VT  05089
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 
The Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual  orientation, religion, national origin or disabilities.