Good Manners
http://www.aimclearblog.com/2007/09/21/the-enduring-power-of-good-manners/
http://www.yallbehave.com/
They never go out of style. Recently, I experienced a case of really bad manners. It was the type of thing that would generate at least a "time out" in a civilized arena.
Good manners are always appreciated whether you're in good company or when you're online. In this case, check out the pair of links above. The first gives suggestions about etiquette when using electronic communication. The second one includes a quiz where you can do a little self-assessment.
Building Snowmen
http://www.akidsheart.com/holidays/winter/snowman.htm
http://www.akidsheart.com/holidays/christms/snowman.htm
UFO Maps
http://www.ufomaps.com/
It's not necessarily about UFO sightings or even if you believe in UFOs yourself.
What's of interest here is the concept of mashups. People taking information freely available and mashing the two together to give an interesting new application.
Maps are a prime source for this type of activity and in the example here, click on the little saucers to determine where UFO sightings have been reported. Using the power of Google Maps, you end up with an interesting resource.
This is a very interesting concept and would be a great application of internet and mapping technology in the Geography classroom.
