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Hi David,
Your simple machines interactive is well designed. It could be used in Grade 3 (American History) and Grade 5 (simple machines) in Massachusetts. The two farm tools that stumped me from afar were the sorghum press and the dinner bell. Students who use this resource without visiting Meadow Farm would likely use trial and error to discover the correct answer.
I've helped elementary teachers develop two Project-Based Learning units that also require a visit to historic sites. I will definitely share your resource with those teachers.
Grade 3 WebQuest - The Grass is Always Greener
Grade 5 Project-based lessons, Saugus Iron Works Great Adventure
- Robert
Mobygratis Music Tracks for Student Film Projects
Posted Nov 13, 2012
Eternal Storm, a short film about the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy that hit the East Coast of the United States on October 29-30, 2012 effectively used a moby soundtrack. Produced by Jamie Stuart using the track Drug Police courtesy of Moby through mobygratis. I like how the film used black and white footage showing images of the destruction. The choice to use b/w increased the impact of the imagery.
For students who are thinking about film projects and the importance of a good soundtrack, watch Eternal Storm.
For teachers it might be interesting to show this film first without audio and then with. It might also be interesting to play a different moby track while showing the film. The purpose is to have students discuss and document what the music makes them feel and determine what is effective and why.