Mapping America - Census Data by Zip Code

Something to check out...
Free Technology for Teachers: Mapping America - Census Data by Zip Code:  www.freetech4teachers.com/2010/12/mapping-america-...=Feed: freetech4teachers/cGEY (Free Technology for Teachers)&utm_content=Google Feedfetcher
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Dropbox Update

Need to update. Great free service..
The Dropbox Blog » Blog Archive » Dropbox hits 1.0!:  blog.dropbox.com/?p=581
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Christmas Break Goal

Going to experiment during the Christmas break...Will try to cook at every meal instead of going out...with exception of tamales, those are a requirement for Christmas meal :-) So will look for some cookbooks...wonder if this free one will help?
 www.amazon.com/Fine-Filipino-Food-ebook/dp/B002JVX...r=1-3
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GMail-Email Delegation

This sounds like it would be very useful :-)
gmailblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/email-delegation-gr....html
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Edmodo - Great Educational Resource

Created an account a while ago but just haven't had time to figure out how to use it. Ideas?
Edmodo | Secure Social Learning Network for Teachers and Students:  www.edmodo.com/home
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Periodic Table - Chrome Extension

Nice little periodic table as a chrome extension. Provides quick access some basic info
 https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/jnohccki..
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Periodic Table - Chrome Extension

Nice little periodic table as a chrome extension. Provides quick access some basic info
http://chum.ly/n/4f8877

Using Karotypes

Using Karotypes to identify generic diseases...initial set up before pairing  

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DNA Extraction Experiment

Performed a DNA extraction experiment in the UTPA BioTech bus sponsored by HHMI. Final result, my DNA in the vial shown :-)  

 

 

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DNA Keychain

The DNA keychain...before and after twist (to show double helix)  

 

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Region One Activity

Today's lesson starts with creating a DNA keychain  

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Molecular Geometries/Polarity

Two resources I currently use when discussing molecular geometries and polarity.
goo.gl/avY3N - a PPT I created

http://www.chemeddl.org/resources/models360/index.php - Models 360 from ChemED DL

Models in PPT were created using ChemSketch from ACDLabs - a great free program for educators and students

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Mahjong Chem

Just can't help myself...It's pulling me in...I must play!! :-D
Found this on the Chrome web store...
 https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adnhkkkm..
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International Year of Chemistry

Need to start getting ready!! :-)
IYC 2011 - International Launching Ceremony - Activities - IYC 2011:  

http://www.chemistry2011.org/participate/activities/show?id=1

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Chrome Web Store

Checking out the Chrome web store for available Apps, Extensions, Themes and other stuff :-)
 https://chrome.google.com/webstore..
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FlexBooks for STEM Courses

Still need to go back and check this website out. I just need to make time to edit the books that can then be used in the classrooms. They can be used in their current forms but want to arrange them in a particular order for Chemistry

 CK12.ORG (expand)www.ck12.org/flexr - FlexBooks:  www.ck12.org/flexr http://chum.ly/n/4cf8eb

Free Books in Google eBookstore (Android)

Was wondering how to get to the free books in Google's eBookstore...so did the following...
Click on Books App, clicked on magnifying glass, type in search term, click search, you will get a list of priced books, go to the bottom, click View more results, will take you to internet, now you can select Free (upper right hand), and you will get the list of free books :-) http://chum.ly/n/4cbba1

Google eBookstore

Need to check this out. They even have apps for it :-)
Official Google Blog: Discover more than 3 million Google eBooks from your choice of booksellers and devices:  googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/discover-more-than...=Feed: blogspot/MKuf (Official Google Blog)&utm_content=Google Feedfetcher http://chum.ly/n/4c16f2

2011 - International Year of Chemistry

Time to think about how you will celebrate the 2011 International Year of Chemistry. Join the Committee on Community Activities and the International Activities Committee as they share information about the outreach plans for 2011 -- focusing on the 1st and 2nd quarter themes. The webinar will also feature videos of hands-on activities that can be used during your outreach events. Register now for the webinar that will be on Tuesday, December 7th, 6:30--8:00 p.m. (est). Lynn Hogue will be leading the webinar and it is FREE!
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/141101467.. http://chum.ly/n/4c10eb

The Warrior's Way

Really enjoyed this movie :-)
Had the perfect mix of story, action and a bit of cheesyness that I think all great movies should have in them. ;-) http://chum.ly/n/4ba6a4

WinAmp/DoubleTwist on EVO

Was going to try both of these for wireless sync. Unfortunately DoubleTwist requires an additional download for a cost so didn't try it. No way I'm paying for something that I don't even know works. Tried WinAmp. Downloaded the Android App and Desktop App. This requires you to have a wireless network. It was easy enough to discover phone on desktop app. Created playlist on WinApp, desktop, after importing iTunes music. And then right-clicked on playlist and sent it to my phone :-) Messed up first time, error, I guess it is a beta :-) But worked perfectly the second time. I could probably have just connected the phone to laptop but this is a lot more convenient. Start up apps, create a playlist, and then leave alone for a bit as it uploads it. I didn't want to sync since I don't want all my songs on the phone. http://chum.ly/n/4b8069

Google Earth Engine

Not sure how much I can use it in class but maybe an Environmental or Earth Science teacher could.
 blog.google.org/2010/12/introducing-google-earth-e....html http://chum.ly/n/4b44a7

Chrome 8

Chrome 8! Need to update browser! :-)
 thenextweb.com/google/2010/12/02/chrome-8-comes-ou...luded http://chum.ly/n/4b2794

My Lump of Coal

Picked up this sample of lignite at this year's CAST conference.
 www.statweb.org/cast  

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