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History Educating about the future by learning the past.]

Discovery Channel Educational games and video resource for students.]

Dummies Excelent Learning Database for Kids and Parents learning basic Algebra.]

Learn Spanish Understand how to speak Spanish easier with online tutorial, audio, grammar, and vocabulary at this website.]

Guide to Grammar and Writing Show and supply digital handouts on grammar.]

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 * http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=05B66521-473C-4F67-B952-559FCA9E245D&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US Unitedstreaming website]]

Title:Prongo.com Publisher:Prongo.com Inc Date of Copyright: 2006 Version: Provide an educational website with games where kids can learn. URL: http://www.prongo.com Cost: Free Hardware: no O/S:no Memory: no Subject Areas: Math, Science, English, Social Studies, History Grade Levels: K-6 Delivery Method: Drill & Practice, Review, Games, Discovery, Problem-Solving
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Rating 0-5

Content

 * The content is educational. || 5 ||
 * The content is valid and reliable. || 5 ||
 * The content sources are cited and reliable. || 4 ||
 * The content is aligns with the curriculum and standards. || 5 ||

Ease of Use

 * The directions are clear and easy to follow. || 5 ||
 * The program is interactive. || 1 ||
 * The program is easy to navigate through. ||~ 5 ||
 * The students can exit the program at any time. || 5 ||
 * The program saves students work. || 0 ||
 * The program gives positive feedback. || 2 ||
 * The program covers a variety of ability/skill levels. || 5 ||

Supporting Materials

 * The program has a teachers’ guide. || 0 ||
 * The program has understandable instructions. || 5 ||
 * The instructions and help functions are easy to access through the Internet. || 5 ||
 * The teacher can modify the user levels in the program || 0 ||

Technical Quality

 * The installation and setup are easy. || 3 ||
 * The program loads quickly and is error-free. || 4 ||
 * The program works well. || 5 ||
 * The audio (sound) is clear. || 5 ||
 * The program is visually stimulating through active animation, color and graphics. || 2 ||

Assessment
Strengths: The website gives a safe and warm environment. It lets the student interact in a fun and educational ways which helps them develop knowledge in all subjects. Also, there are plenty of fun educational games that the student can play solo or with other students around the world without knowing they are learning. Nevertheless, the student can learn information from any subject without the pressure of grades and other students at their own pace and time. Weaknesses: There are too many advertisements and not enough eye catching features. The website needs to invest in a bigger font and a more advance design that is full of fun and color. Also, the website does not save the students work, so nor teacher or parent can see the progress in which the student has made during the time he or she has been connected to the website. In all, the site has minor detail issues that can be fixed over a short period of time. Comments: The website gives the student time away from the classroom to expand their knowledge in any subject without the pressure of time, grades, teachers, and other classmates. The colors are fine but the design needs to be changed so it can catch the students eye in a positive way. The student can learn through playing games, listening to audio, and connecting with other students. In all, the website is very educational and organized.
 * The program has a pre-assessment. || 4 ||
 * The program has a post-assessment. || 4 ||
 * The program keeps an on-going record of a student’s progress. || 1 ||
 * Teachers can assess students by evaluating progress reports. || 0 ||
 * Assessment methods are appropriate and suited to the learning objectives. || 5 ||

ELA9W3 - The student will use research and technology to support writing, explaining the major events and influence Albert Einstein had on human lives today.
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You are....A HIstorian X

Instructions: ALbert Einstein, known world wide for his achievements as a theoretical physicist, philosopher and author, was born on March 14, 1879 and lived until April 18, 1955. Regarded now as one of the most influential scientists of all times, his life most certainly didn't begin that way. At a young age Einstein had difficulty with speech and pronunciation, but later proved himself to be a boy genius as his mind began to race and wonder staring down at a compass. Then English language may not have been his field of expertise, but that soon changed as he was introduced to the worlld of mathematics.

Today he is often recognized as the father of modern physics. As a historian you are concerned with the continuous and research of past events. How will you relate Albert Einstein accomplishments to the human race as well as all inventions in his lifetime? Back up your discovery with facts from the websites below. Be sure to site correctly. Websites and rubric are below that you must follow to success this assignment. LINKS: Albert Einstein Inventions [] Fascinating facts about Albert Einstein [] The Many Faces of Albert Einstein [] Einstein's Timeline [] Speeches and Writings of Einstein [] History Channel view of Einstein [] Einstein's Aphorisms [] correct || Many factually errors. || Some factually errors || Most factually correct || All is factually correct || -Grammar -Spelling -Punctuation || Incorrect and many errors || More than few mistakes || Few mistakes || No mistakes || Analysis || Unexceptional || Reasonable || Adequate || Impressive ||
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 * Information is factually
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 * Depth and Insight:
 * Work Cited || Cited 2 or less || At least 3 || At least 5 || Cited all sources ||

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Learning Characteristics: Freshman in High School are majority around the age of 14 and 15. They are tossed into a new environment with new teachers and older students ranging from 15-19 years. As students they must explore themselves and their learning style in which to understand the assignment and gain knowledge in the subject.======

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Video- Multiplying Binomials (FOIL): A Segment of: The Adventurous World of Algebra: Program 04:Quadratic Equations. []======

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Next, I will lead their focus to their cheat sheet which was given to them the first day of class. On the cheat sheet there are examples of each area of math we will cover for the entire year. They will focus on the order of operations and the subtraction and addition system for this class meeting.======