2019-2020 Hot Links of the Day
2019-2020 School Year
3rd GRADING PERIOD
2020.02.19
How Cardboard is Made
So, what is the process is for turning trees in to corrugated cardboard? Well the wait is over
https://www.themanufacturer.com/articles/how-a-cardboard-box-is-made/
2020.02.04
Raster vs. Vector
There are two main type of image files: Raster and Vector. Raster images are created with pixel-based programs or captured with a camera or scanner. They are more common in general such as jpg, gif, png, and are widely used on the web. Vector graphics are created with vector software and are common for images that will be applied onto a physical product. Also used in CAD, engineering, and 3D graphics which we do not provide information nor services for.
https://vector-conversions.com/vectorizing/raster_vs_vector.html
2020.02.03
Heads or Tails
Heads or Tails is a Virtual Coin Flip.
2020.01.23
Draw a Stickman
Draw a Stickman is a neat interactive drawing game using Flash Player to animate your creation!
2020.01.22
Patatap
Patatap lets you make some cool sounds, beats and melodies easily online. NOTE: This site works on Google Chrome but not on Internet Explorer!
2020.01.21
Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts
Turning multiple mouse clicks into a simple press of a key or two may not seem like a lot, but if you are an avid user of keyboard shortcuts you've likely noticed just how helpful they can be.
https://www.windowscentral.com/best-windows-10-keyboard-shortcuts
2nd GRADING PERIOD
2019.12.06
NORAD Santa Tracker
For over 60 years, NORAD and its predecessor, the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) have tracked Santa's flight.
2019.12.05
Matter and Form
Designed to transform beginners to professionals, the V2 is the next evolution of desktop 3D scanning. Unlock your potential with a 3D scanner powered by MFStudio, and experience the rewarding feeling of watching your real life objects become digitized before your eyes.
2019.12.04
Cults 3D
Cults is a digital marketplace for 3D printing and design. You can use the 3D model library to discover everything you can do with a 3D printer. (NOTE: Most of these are NOT free.)
2019.12.03
Epilog Laser Sample Page
We will soon feature the Epilog Mini 24 Laser Cutter/Engraver. This site shows off what the Epilog can do.
https://www.epiloglaser.com/resources/sample-club.htm
2019.12.02
X Carve Project Page
X Carve is a new machine that will befeatured in Room 408A Maker Space. This is a link to the FREE project page.
https://www.inventables.com/projects
2019.11.22
ALT Codes
ALT Codes list of alt key codes alt symbols and characters. Alt code characters table from 0-255 decimal numbers. Check how to use alt code characters to learn the use of alt codes.
2019.11.15
Medical News
Scientists 'print' 3D heart using patient's tissue.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324982.php#1
2019.11.14
3D Heart
The most detailed animated 3D heart model ever created
https://3d4medical.com/apps/complete-heart
2019.11.13
Google Search
This is a Google Image Search for a "brain ct scan".
2019.11.12
3D Brain
This interactive brain model is powered by the Welcome Trust.
http://www.brainfacts.org/3d-brain#intro=true
2019.11.06
Word Mark
Word Mark shows all the fonts on your computer (or all the Google fonts) and how they each look using a word or phrase. (TIP: Type your name and see how it appears using different fonts!).
2019.11.05
Skateboard Science
Many of my students love their skateboards. Sorry to ruin your fun but here is the science behind what you do complete with diagrams and videos.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/skateboarding/index.html
2019.11.04
Virtual Piano
This site lets you tickle the ivories without ever leaving your mouse!
2019.10.30
Sketch Update
SketchUp hits Hollywood: Utilizing 3D modeling in the film industry
2019.10.29
Patatap
Patatap lets you make some cool sounds, beats and melodies easily online. NOTE: This site works on Google Chrome but not on Internet Explorer!
2019.10.28
Draw a Stickman
Draw a Stickman is a neat interactive drawing game using Flash Player to animate your creation!
1st GRADING PERIOD
2019.10.24
Pixabay
Pixabay is a vibrant community of creatives, sharing copyright free images and videos. All contents are released under the Pixabay License, which makes them safe to use without asking for permission or giving credit to the artist - even for commercial purposes.
Pexels
Pexels provides high quality and completely free stock photos licensed under the Pexels license. All photos are nicely tagged, searchable and also easy to discover through our discover pages.
2019.10.23
The Verge - HEIC Format
New Apple iPhones may be set to take photos in High Efficiency Image File Format (HEIC) which is a new image container format from the developers of MPEG, a popular audio and video compression standard. This format may be unusable in a Windows 10 PC. Here is more information and the recommended workaround. For those of you with newer iPhones this is a MUST READ!
https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/19/16332192/apple-ios-11-heic-iphone-image-format
2019.10.22
Online Sequencer
Online Sequencer allows you to make your own music.
2019.10.21
Virtual Pumpkin Carving
Carve your own Jack'O'Lantern without all the mess. This site is labeled K-5 but big boys and girls love it too!
http://www.abcya.com/pumpkin_carving.htm
2019.10.20
Fright Geist with Google
Fright Geist pairs with Google Trends to enable you to see what the world is searching for this Halloween.
https://frightgeist.withgoogle.com
2019.10.18
Pumpkin Gutter
Pumpkin Gutter showcases the amazing talents of Scott Cummins, Extreme Pumpkin Artist.
2019.10.17
Ray Villafane Studios
Ray Villafane is an extreme artist who (every October) specializes in pumpkins!
2019.10.06
The Fashion Ball
This Family Took The Same Picture Every Year For Over Two Decades
2019.09.19
SketchUp Update
SketchUp in the courtroom? You heard it right. Technical illustrator and SketchUp veteran Joshua Cohen stays busy helping attorneys build stronger cases through visual storytelling.
2019.09.11
Learn 10 Key By Touch
The 10 key pad is the group of numbers and symbols on the right side of most keyboards, it can also be a number pad with no keyboard attached. Ten key speed is measured with a Keystrokes per Hour Test.
http://official-typing-test.com/test/ten.html
2019.09.02
How Stuff Works
This website is dedicated entirely to -- you guessed it -- how things work. And by "things," they mean everything: from airbags to regenerative medicine to velocipede carousels. They've covered so much on this website, it'll be hard to run out of things to read about.
https://www.howstuffworks.com/
2019.08.29
Be Internet Awesome
Explore the Interland, featuring four challenging games that teach kids the fundamentals of digital safety and citizenship: Be Internet Smart, Be Internet Alert, Be Internet Strong, Be Internet Kind, and Be Internet Brave. Also features educational resources for both educators and parents regarding digital safety and citizenship for kids
https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/en_us
2019.08.28
Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts
Turning multiple mouse clicks into a simple press of a key or two may not seem like a lot, but if you are an avid user of keyboard shortcuts you've likely noticed just how helpful they can be.
https://www.windowscentral.com/best-windows-10-keyboard-shortcuts
2019.08.27
Patatap
Patatap lets you make some cool sounds, beats and melodies easily online. NOTE: This site works on Google Chrome but not on Internet Explorer!
2019.08.26
Draw a Stickman
Draw a Stickman is a neat interactive drawing game using Flash Player to animate your creation!