links for 2007-10-21

  • Zip Code Fun (1 of 2) This is a VERY easy way to get your students looking at how their hometown/suburb/part of the city compares to neighboring ones. Punch in you zip code and get some well-organized census data.
    (tags: civic)
  • Zip Code Fun (2 of 2): Use this google maps/zip code mash up to help students visualize the boundaries of zip codes
    (tags: civics)
  • Power Shift 2007, a climate change conference for youth, is offering fellowships to 16-25 year olds to take equipment home and film environmental issues in their community. Fellows will get training and guidance from established directors.