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For the past two years, I've created an infographic showing some great webtools for the classroom. So, if you have time and want to try out new tools, try these!  Click on the icons to take you to the sites listed.
And if you missed the last two here are the links:
Techmas 2014 edition           Techmas 2015 edition

Between October 1787 and August 1788, a collection of 85 articles and essays were distributed by the Federalist movement. Authored by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, The Federalist Papers highlighted the political divisions of their time.

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In the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, Shakespeare's plays were performed at professional playhouses such as the Globe and the Rose, as well as at the Inns of Court, the houses of noblemen, and at the Queen's palace. In fact, the playing company The Queen's Men was formed at the express command of Elizabeth I to [...]

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Euphemisms, per their definition, are used to soften offensive language. Topics such as death, sex, and bodily functions are often discussed delicately, giving way to statements like, "he passed away," "we're hooking up," or "it's that time of the month."

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You’ve got a great fundraising idea. You have a goal. You’re excited to provide books and resources for kids in need.

Now what?

First Book Campaigns makes starting an individual or group campaign easier than ever. Follow these four steps and become a champion for children in need today!

Create Your Campaign – Start by going to firstbook.fundly.com and signing up using your personal email or Facebook account. Give your campaign a name and a goal then follow the easy to use campaign creation wizard.

Customize Your Page – Make your campaign stand out! Tell your story and encourage potential donors to give to your campaign. Present facts and statistics about the need for books and resources for kids. Ask directly for donations in specific amounts. Share photos and images. And of course, don’t forget to thank your donors.

Designate Your Funds – Your campaign can support any eligible school or program serving kids in need. All you need to do is verify that the school or program is eligible, be sure the school or program signs up with First Book and then complete the online designation form. The funds raised can also provide books and resources to wherever the need is greatest.

Promote Your Campaign – Spread the word about your campaign. Reach out to friends, family, colleagues and acquaintances using social media, email, flyers and even good old-fashioned word of mouth.

For more information about starting a First Book campaign please visit our campaign resource kit or the First Book campaign site.

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Dinosaurs, literally meaning 'terrible lizards', were first recognized by science, and named by Sir Richard Owen (who preferred the translation ‘fearfully great’), in the 1840's. In the intervening 170 years our knowledge of dinosaurs, including whether they all really died out 65 million years ago, has changed dramatically. Take a crash course on the history of the dinosaurs with our infographic.

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Recently, there had been a discussion about STEM/STEAM related YA books, which prompted this blog post. I chose the categories first and then searched for books I've read as well as some I haven't and categorized them to what I thought the book best suited. Some of them, of course, could possibly go into more than one category but alas! I had to choose but one. And interestingly enough, I didn't know I had read so many science related books! This was especially surprising as science isn't my forte at all! So here's a link to the Mindomo infographic I created. If you use the arrows at the bottom, it'll zoom into each one better :)   https://www.mindomo.com/mindmap/a8f462216179467b97e02f857f50c749

If you know of any others I may have missed (or even categories) please comment and share with everyone because I'm SURE I've missed something STEM-MY

If someone were to tell you that the restaurant industry is one of the lowest paying sectors in the US economy, the types of jobs that might come to mind include those in the fast food segment. Not surprisingly, workers from all parts of the restaurant industry—tipped and non-tipped—live in poverty.

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Digital publishing community Wattpad has created several infographics exploring reading habits around Valentine’s Day.

One graphic reveals that 9 percent of readers read a romance on the holiday last year. Another breaks out smut versus romance. Another breaks down reading behaviors by state.

We have the series of graphics for you after the jump.

Oxford University Press has created an infographic called Shakespeare’s Reading List.

The infographic explores early national literacy rates in England; the production costs of bookmaking; along with the writers that influenced Shakespeare.

We’ve got the entire infographic for you to explore after the jump.

The team at TrustEssays.com has created an infographic called “10 Weird Writing Habits of Famous Authors.” The piece features insights into the writing practices of Truman Capote, Ernest Hemingway, and Flannery O’ Connor.

We’ve embedded the full image below for you to explore further—what do you think? To learn more about some of your favorite writers, follow these links to view infographics on “The Day Jobs That Inspired Famous Authors,” “Writing Tips From Famous Authors,” and “Exploring the Careers of Famous Authors.” (via Lifehack)

What’s your favorite tragedy by William Shakespeare? Martin Grandjean, a designer, has created an infographic to examine some of The Bard’s most “doomed” characters.

According to Grandjean’s website, the intent behind this project is to present “a network visualization in which each character is represented by a node connected with the characters that appear in the same scenes.” The image features analysis on 11 Shakespearean plays.

We’ve embedded the full image below for you to explore further—what do you think? Follow this link to download a digital copy of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare. (via Electric Literature)

What does HarperTeen have in store for the new year? The EpicReads team has developed a useful infographic called “2016 at a Glance.”

It features a total of 133 books. We’ve embedded the full image below for you to explore further—what do you think?

Do you plan to get a lot of reading done in the new year? The We Are Teachers team has developed a useful infographic called “Read Like a Detective.”

It features advice on how to “look for clues,” “ask questions,” and “making your case.” We’ve embedded the full image below for you to explore further—what do you think? (via Ebook Friendly)

Some bibliophiles will be making new year’s resolutions to read more or perhaps even take on a reading-themed challenge. One tool that may prove useful for those who want to stay on track is an infographic by designer Raphael Lysander on the “benefits of reading.”

The image features statistics on how reading can help with stress relief, mental skill development, and forming relationships. We’ve embedded the full image below for you to explore further—what do you think? (via Writers Write)

For some, the day before Christmas will be devoted to last minute gift shopping. If you still need to find a present for the Harry Potter fan in your life, the Pottermore team has created “a visual guide to buying tickets for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.”

We’ve embedded the full infographic below for you to explore further—what do you think? The opening date for this London-based theatrical show has been set for July 2016.

Every winter the child inside us hopes for snow. It brings with it the potential for days off work and school, the chance to make snowmen, create snow angels, and have snowball fights with anyone that might happen to walk past. But as the snow falls have you ever wondered how it is formed? What goes on in the clouds high above our heads to make these snowflakes come to life?

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Gift site Personal Creations has created an infographic called, “How Long It Takes Kids to Read Popular Christmas Books.”

The graphic includes the reading times for classic texts such as Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, A Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles M. Schultz and The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore.

For example, it takes about 15 minutes for a child to read Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Barbara Shook Hazen.

What are the characteristics of an enduring love story? The team at EBook Friendly has created the “Love DNA of Famous Classic Novels” infographic.

The image showcases several popular romance books including Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen, and The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. We’ve embedded the full piece below for you to explore further—what do you think? (via Electric Literature)

Do you need help picking out your next read? The team at Penguin Random House Canada has created the “What Do You Feel Like Reading?” infographic.

The image showcases books written by several popular authors including Alexander McCall Smith, Jo Nesbø, and Margaret Atwood. We’ve embedded the full piece below for you to explore further—what do you think?

Job site Adzuna has created an infographic called, “The Day Jobs That Inspired Famous Authors.”

The graphic reveals that Stephen King and J.K. Rowling are both former teachers and Bram Stoker managed a theater. Check it out: “For those cursing their work commitments there’s good news: some of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful authors clearly drew inspiration from their day job to create stunning works of fiction.”

We have the entire graphic after the jump.

Will you be taking on the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) challenge? The team at Stop Procrastinating has created an infographic that features the results of “A Survey of 2000 NaNoWriMo Writers.”

The image discusses the statistical survey results on timing, outlining, and editing. We’ve embedded the full piece below for you to explore further—what do you think?

Who are your favorite science book authors? The team at Noodle has created an infographic that shines the spotlight on “16 Books for Science Lovers of All Ages.”

The image features Michael Keller’s graphic novel adaptation of On the Origin of Species, Rebecca Skloot’s The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, and Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth. We’ve embedded the full piece below for you to explore further—what do you think?

Have you ever considered dressing up as The Flash for Halloween? The team at HalloweenCostumes.com has created an infographic to showcase “The Flash: Costume Evolution.”

The image features designs from 1940, 1978, 2001, and more. We’ve embedded the full piece below for you to explore further—what do you think? (via DesignTAXI)