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2. 2 Agenda Welcome and Introduction Overview of Thinkfinity Content Partners Resources Exploration Multimedia Maps Virtual Museums Primary Source Documents Lesson Plans Interactives Podcasts Plan of Action

3. 3 The website (www.thinkfinity.org) contains thousands of free lesson plans and student materials for every core subject, designed by the leading educational organizations in the United States.www.thinkfinity.org Tens of thousands of FREE educational resources Accessible from school or home! A partnership between the Verizon Foundation and the nation’s leading educational organizations FREE professional development What is Verizon Thinkfinity?

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9. 9 Let’s Start Exploring!

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12. 12 Countless Printer Friendly Maps

13. 13 Virtual Activities Primary Sources Podcasts Videos & Interactives

14. 14 Finding Additional Resources

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16. 16 Use Verizon Thinkfinity for… Enhancing Learning With New Concepts Reinforcing Classroom Lessons After School Reinforcement Staying Connected Staff Development Exploring the World!