In second grade we discuss slavery, Harriet Tubman, and the underground railroad. This map will allow them to travel one of the paths that Harriet Tubman used to ensure safe passage to freedom for so many people. I would first display the map as a whole group project. This way I could show them how to navigate the map. I would then let them travel the map with a partner. I would also have questions for them to answer for each marker on the map. When they reached the end they would click the link to The Journey, this will give them more information about the trip they just took.
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One educational podcast I subscribed to is called Bytesize Science. It has a series of short audio and video podcasts explaining different science related topics such as the digestive process, the chemistry of fireworks, how solar energy works, the chemistry behind cotton candy, and many more. Their full content in a "bytesize" format would keep the interest of almost any grade level. Click here to enjoy Bytesize Science.

The water wheel at Fernwood Botanical Garden in Berrien Springs.

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Groundwater Animation

Groundwater Video


This is a video I use with our land and water science unit, and my kids love it. The youtube version is a little fuzzy. It is much clearer on the Groundwater Foundation's website. I have added a link here.

I have uploaded pictures here.

Here is my Delicious link!
delicious.com/shelbig

To the left I have added a site I have been following on my RSS.

This is the link to my WIKI helbig.pbworks.com