Copy and paste any of the links below into a new browser window-

http://aeaea.cs-i.brandeis.edu:8080/spellbee/index.jsp
http://www.321know.com
http://www.aplusmath.com/Games/index.html
http://www.funbrain.com/
http://www.geosense.net/
http://www.getsmarter.org/index.cfm
http://www.homeschoolmath.net/math_resources_3.php
http://www.ilike2learn.com/
http://www.learnenglish.org.uk/grammar/archive/grammar_games_index_page01.html
http://www.quia.com/web
http://www.sciencefun4all.net
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/
http://www.superkids.com/aweb/tools/words/hangman/

Good question- yes, but to a point. If you want to create folders for your subject areas, Math, Science- etc., and change the icon to something else- that’s fine. If you want to have a couple of extra folders with different icons- because you really want the Red Sox logo showing on your desktop- that’s fine. If you want to have stickies with images within them- that’s fine. Please refrain from creating hundreds of little icons/images all over your desktop. If you’re not sure if you desktop is “ok”- check in with Mrs. Macdonald or Mr. Favreau

The screenshot of this desktop is an example of what you should not have your desktop looking like.

Always charge your laptop on a flat, elevated surface (like a table- not the floor)- outside of the case. When putting your laptop in the case to carry it- make sure to put the cd/dvd end in first. When it is in the case, the ports- usb, firewire etc.., should all be visible. We’ve learned that by putting the iBook in the case so the cd/dvd drive is visible, is causing some pressure in that area- making the drive inoperable. People squeeze down in that area when they’re holding it to put it in/take it out of the case. If you notice a bit of a depressed area there, or your cd/dvd is getting stuck- that is probably what has happened.

If you need music for a project you can record samples from the internet. All you have to do is play the online sample and record it into garage band. Make sure to site your source too.