Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Microsoft Security Essentials offers FREE virus protection

Yesterday, Microsoft unveiled its free virus protection software to the public. The How-To Geek offers a quick and easy way to get yours today!

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Flight Design Simulator and more on NASA Website!

NASA has an education resource site that includes comprehensive educational resources for teachers and students. The NASA website offers everything from videos, to research tools, and various interactive features. For example, teachers can search for classroom materials by grade level and subject for quick lesson ideas. The Kids Club is a great area for students to play interactive games by skill level. Students can even sign in to send their name to Mars on a microchip that heads to Mars in 2011!

If that isn't enough students can be challenged by designing their own aircraft in the Future Flight Design activity where there are problem-based activities related to to flight design that are sure to keep students thinking!