Resources+Links


 * [|Using Movie Maker to Create a Public Service Announcement]
 * Wiki How: [|How to Create a Public Service Announcement]
 * eHow:[|How to create a Public Service Announcement Film]
 * ReadWriteThink [|Lesson Plan for Creating a Public Service Announcement]
 * KidVid site: [|How to create effective videos]
 * Sample of PSA videos

Weather Safety Information

 * eHow: [|How to Prepare to Survive a Tornado]
 * Wikihow:[|How to make a Disaster Plan for Your Family]
 * Wikihow: [|How to Survive a Tornado]
 * [|National Severe Weather Safety]
 * The Weather Channel: [|Create a family severe weather safety plan]
 * [|NOAA Education for Students]
 * [|Severe Weather Primer]
 * [|Online Weather Quizzes]
 * [|Project Tornado Booklet] (.pdf download)


 * Copyright Information and Free or Public Domain Pictures**
 * [|Copyright Chart (.pdf)] This is a great resource if you need a quick reference for copyright information.
 * http://tcea2009.wikispaces.com/Copyright in the Classroom Great copyright resources to learn about copyright to teach your students.
 * [] Create a formatted bibliography in MLA, APA, Chicago or Turabian.
 * http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/
 * http://www.FreeFoto.com

Technology Tools and How To
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 * Wikis in Plain English
 * STANDARDS: **
 * Writing**
 * Earth and Space Science **

__Social, Ethical, and Human Issues__ Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
 * Technology (ISTE Standards)**

__Technology Productivity Tools__ Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity. Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology enhanced models, preparing publications, and producing other creative works.

__Technology Communications Tools__ Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts and other audiences. Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

__Technology Research Tools__ Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources. Students use technology tools to process data and report results. Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.