TECH+TIDBITS+Week+1--+Jan.+24-28+2011

**Interactive Math Websites**

 * Cut-The-Knot.org**
 * @http://www.cut-the-knot.org/Curriculum/index.shtml**


 * [[image:TECH_TIDBITS_week_1--CutTheKnot.JPG width="388" height="206"]] || [[image:TECH_TIDBITS_week_1--CutTheKnot2.JPG width="368" height="214"]] ||


 * This website features hundreds of links to Java Applet-supported**
 * simulations that allow you to conduct a wide variety of math-based**
 * experiments using concepts in Algebra, Logic, Fractals, Calculus,**
 * Geometry, and more!**

**Earth/Environmental Science**

 * BreathingEarth.net**
 * @http://www.breathingearth.net/**


 * [[image:TECH_TIDBITS_week_1--BreathingEarth1.JPG width="562" height="284"]] ||
 * This website provides a simulation of the birth and death rates of each country on the planet,**
 * as well as which countries emit over 1000 tonnes of carbon dioxide. Once you log on to the**
 * site, it provides you with a running count of how many people have been born, how many people**
 * have died, and how many thousands of tonnes of carbon dioxide have been emitted.**

**English/Writing**

 * Figment.com**
 * @http://figment.com**
 * [[image:TECH_TIDBITS_week_1--Figment1.JPG width="386" height="181"]] || [[image:TECH_TIDBITS_week_1--Figment2.JPG width="412" height="197"]] ||
 * Figment.com is a website that allows the user to share their writing, connect with other readers,**
 * and discover new stories and authors. Users can compose their own stories for others to view,**
 * and they are able to sample other stories as well. Teachers can use this site to share students'**
 * writings with each other, as well as view examples of writing from lesser known authors in order**
 * determine how their stories are composed.**

**Social Studies**

 * Geocube**
 * @http://www.geo-cube.eu/**
 * [[image:TECH_TIDBITS_week_1--GeoCube.JPG width="380" height="212"]] || [[image:TECH_TIDBITS_week_1--GeoCube2.JPG width="369" height="215"]] ||
 * Geocube…… re-inventing the way to explore Geography**


 * The world of Geography at your fingertips and just a mouse click away!**


 * Geocube is an attractive online resource about Geography. Geocube is based on the principle of the Rubik Cube**
 * with six faces and 54 topics. It is a virtual and easily accessible website which is available online for free.**
 * Move the Geocube around with your mouse and explore the faces and topics.**
 * Geocube provides an accessible way to read, see and watch what Geography is and geographers do.**
 * Geocube offers information on topics such as:**
 * **transport**
 * **Using Maps**
 * **Planning**
 * **Resource Management**
 * **Geographical Skills**
 * **Education**
 * **Geotechnologies**
 * **Economic Development**
 * **Pollution in Urban Systems**
 * **Ethnicity and Religion**
 * **Literacy**
 * **Poverty**
 * **and many more!**