Resource Title:
Logitech MX 3200 Cordless Laser Desktop Bundle
Resource Type:
Portable Keyboard
Manufacturer of the Resource:
Logitech
Brief Description of the Resource:
A lightweight inexpensive machine that is easy to carry around and use in many different situations – in classrooms, in the schoolyard, at home or on field trips. Students (and adults) can type, edit and electronically store text. Text can be transferred to a computer for formatting and graphics or sent directly to a printer.
Intended audience (grade level/age of users):
3rd to Adult
Cost of the Resource:
$75.99
Number of minutes that the media runs (if applicable):
Not applicable
Any special equipment required to use the resource:
PC or MAC; Internet Access if planning to access Internet; Microsoft Office (for word processing, PowerPoint, etc.); printer
How the resource might be used in my classroom when I teach:
My students will be able to use this resource to work on assignments any time of the day and anywhere. For example, students may choose to word process a document during recess. They will be able to send it to the computer for editing, or directly to a printer to be waiting for them once they return from recess.
Resource Title:
Black Stars of the Civil Rights Movement – Jim Haskins (general editor)
Resource Type:
E-Book
Manufacturer of the Resource:
Adobe E-Book
Brief description of the Resource:
This E-Book allows students to read the book on their computer, which will enhance their skills of using E-Books and computers.
Intended Audience (grade level/age of users):
2nd-5th
Cost of the Resource:
$12.95
Number of minutes that the media runs (if applicable):
Dependent upon the time allocated by the teacher to proceed through the book
Any special equipment required to use the resource:
Adobe Digital Editions (free at Adobe.com) or Adobe Reader (version 7 or earlier); PC or MAC; Internet Access (to download Adobe software)
How the resource might be used in my classroom when I teach:
I would use this resource during my unit on the Integration of the Schools in the South. During this unit, we will discuss the Civil Rights Movement and some of the notable figures associated with this event.
Resource Title:
Way Back: Stand Up for Your Rights
Resource Type:
Website
Manufacturer of the Resource:
PBSKids.org
Brief Description of the Resource:
This website gives an account of the Little Rock Nine and their experience during desegregation of the schools. It also includes an interview with Melba Beals who was one of the Little Rock Nine; games; trivia questions and more.
Intended Audience (grade level/age of users):
2nd-5th
Cost of Resource:
Free as long as you have access to the Internet
Number of minutes that the media runs (if applicable):
Dependent upon time allocated by the teacher for students to browse the website
Any special equipment required to use the resource:
Internet access, Internet provider, PC or MAC, web browser
How I might use this resource in my classroom when I teach:
This website would be used while covering the Little Rock Nine and their experience during the desegregation of the schools. The website would be used to reinforce the information that I provide about the Little Rock Nine.
Resource Title:
The Little Rock Nine Integration 0
Resource Type:
Webquest
Manufacturer of this Resource:
SBC Knowledge Network Explorer
Brief description of the Resource:
This webquest encourages collaboration amongst students to explore segregation, desegregation and the experience of the Little Rock Nine. Students will complete a number of activities as they are guided through the above-mentioned events. They will form their own opinions about these events and try to persuade others about their opinions.
Intended Audience (grade level/age of users):
4th-8th (possibly 3rd)
Cost of Resource:
Free as long as you have access to the Internet
Number of minutes that the media runs (if applicable):
Webquest may take 3-5 days (possibly longer) to complete
Any special equipment required to use the resource:
Internet access, Internet provider, PC or MAC, web browser
How the resource might be used in my classroom when I teach:
I would like for my students to complete this webquest as an extension of our unit on the Integration of the Schools in the South.