Site Tutorials Now Available Thanks to CamStudio

7/6/2009

If you’ve ever checked out Indyintheclassroom.com and really spent some time here, you’ll know that our site is rather extensive, especially in the Young Indy section. We realize that our content can be overwhelming so we’ve created a series of video tutorials that highlight the main features of our website. We’re not trying to insult your abilities to navigate a website, but we want to make sure that visitors are using our site to its full potential. Click here to check out these tutorials.

The tutorials mentioned above were created using CamStudio, a free program that allows one to record what they see on their monitor. Please know that the quality seen in our tutorials is not how your CamStudio recordings will appear. Because we placed our tutorials on the web the videos had to be compressed, resulting in the grainy appearance you see. CamStudio can be an effective way to guide students through complicated assignments or for out of class communication. To download CamStudio click here.

Remembering the Internet- The Wayback Machine

5/23/2009

Have you ever been teaching or having students work on a project and wished you could teach them about life in the early days of the internet? Now you can thanks to the Wayback Machine. This awesome internet archive catalogs websites and allows browsers to examine websites as they existed years ago. What did the first White House website look like? Use the Wayback Machine to find out. This archive helps students see just how far web technology has come in a very short time.

Construct Digital Posters with Glogster

5/3/2009

Are your students bored and tired of making bulky posters for presentations and projects? Have you reached your last nerve trying to store and handle oversized project boards? If you answered “yes” to any of the questions above then consider using Glogster to create digital posters.

A Sample Glog!

What are students saying about Young Indy?

4/15/2009

-“They [the films] gave us an inside look at how life actually was during the war and included all the famous people we learned about.”

-“I thought that the Young Indy episodes were very helpful in my visual learning and gave a great aspect as to what these times might have actually been like.”

-“Young Indy was helpful because it showed the whole scope of the war and allowed me to understand the large concepts of the war easily…”

-“They [the films] were helpful because they gave an entertaining, visual, and in-depth perspective of the war.”

Check out our newest section-- Indy Connections

4/4/2009

In this new section we find and present links to current event articles that relate to the real-life events, topics, and people found in The Adventures of Indiana Jones. Educators can use these current events to connect our past with the present day. To see the latest articles or find recent topics for a specific Indy chapter click here or use the navigation menu at the top of any webpage. Be sure to check back with us often, as we will be updating articles on a weekly basis!

Professor Henry Jones, Jr. Artifacts to Tour US

4/1/2009

We’ve received confirmation that the Amblin Museum of Antiquities in Chicago will be hosting a tour of artifacts procured by the late world-renowned archaeologist, Professor Henry “Indiana” Jones, Jr. The traveling exhibit will give a detailed history of Professor Jones’ travels across the globe and the numerous discoveries that he made. Highlights of the exhibit include: a sacred Sankara Stone, a Chachapoyan golden fertility idol, the Cross of Coronado, Jones’ diary and numerous sketches from digs, and even personal artifacts from his time as an Allied spy during World War I and World War II. The tour kicks off in Jones' hometown of Princeton, New Jersey and honored guests will include Jones' two children Henry Jones III and Mrs. Henrietta Jones Steele, and two granchildren Spike Jones and Lucy M. Jones.

Star Wars: Science, Myth, & Imagination

3/18/2009

We mentioned in our last post that we’ve been consumed by several personal projects that have kept us away from the site. One such venture was last Fall’s Star Wars: Science, Myth, & Imagination project at Greenville, South Carolina’s Roper Mountain Science Center. Over 2,000 fans from all over South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia came to celebrate Star Wars and learn how George Lucas’ epic fantasy relates to our own world. Members of the 501st Legion were on hand to add to the Star Wars feel and Clone Wars cast member R2-KT made a special appearance to help raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

We Are Back

3/12/2009

As many of you have noticed, the site has been pretty dead for the last few months. With additional personal projects demanding much of our time, Indyintheclassroom fell to the back burner. However, we are pleased to announce that the site once again has our full attention and we will be posting new content over the next few months. A special thanks goes out to everyone who has continued to check back in with us and use the site throughout our hiatus. We still plan to push out new lessons for both the Young Indy films and the 94 accompanying documentaries. Please continue to check back for updates.

Join Edutopia Today!!

7/15/2008

Have you been considering joining a professional organization? We suggest Edutopia, not only because it’s The George Lucas Educational Foundation, but because it offers many great benefits and insight into the ever-changing world of education. Members receive:

-An annual subscription to the award-winning Edutopia magazine (six issues).
-A complimentary DVD, A New Day for Learning.
-Invitations to Web chats and conference calls with education thought leaders and change agents.
-A limited-edition copy of The Best of Edutopia Cool Schools: Project Learning.

Membership is only $35 per year. If you’re interested in learning more about Edutopia click here or if you wish to join, head to Edutopia.org/edutopia-member.

Exclusive Young Indy Documentary Previews!!

6/23/2008

We're excited to announce that Indyintheclassroom.com now features previews for the 94 documentaries that accompany The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones. Head over to our Documentary Section and choose a corresponding chapter of Young Indy. From there, pick and choose the different documentaries you're interested in seeing previews for. You'll see that these short films are guaranteed to excite as they lack the tired and boring feel that plague most documentaries. We would like to thank David Schneider of LucasFilm, Ltd. for making this exclusive content available to us!

Click here to check out the documentary on Archaeology.

Indyintheclassroom Now Features Online Resources for Over 95 Historical Events, Topics, & People

6/22/2008

Head over to our Young Indy Section to find online resources for over 95 historical events, topics, and people. The 95 includes the Treaty of Versailles, Archaeology, Charles de Gaulle, Howard Carter, Theodore Roosevelt, Women's Suffrage, the Russian Revolution, Jazz, and many more! Expect more resources to be added in the future.

Just in time for Summer Planning--- New Indy Lessons to be Posted in July

6/20/2008

The wait is over! Indyintheclassroom.com is pleased to announce the upcoming release of new lesson plans throughout July and August. We'll let you know as these new resources become available, so keep checking back.

Volume 3 Added to Documentary Section

6/17/2008

The Documentary Section of Indyintheclassroom.com is now complete with the addition of Young Indy Volume 3. This section is designed to help educators learn more about the 94 documentaries included with the Young Indy DVDs, but also allows browsers to sort the documentaries according to seven dimensions. Click here to learn more about these awesome documentaries that will compliment countless lessons.

Learn to Use Primary Sources

6/15/2008

Thought about having your students examine historical photos, political cartoons, or speeches but not sure how to do it? Check out our section on using primary sources in our Education Resources area. Our featured documents will not only teach you about using primary sources, but you'll also discover how to use great resource websites like the Library of Congress or the National Archives.

We Want to Hear From You!

6/8/2008

Our goal at Indyintheclassroom.com is to supply lessons of the highest quality and a website that is informative and easy to navigate. Please tell us what you like and don't like about our lessons and website by using the "Give Us Feedback" link at the top of the homepage or click here to access the form. As always, we thank you for taking the time to check out our website and help us improve our services.

Indiana Jones Fonts Available

6/2/2008

Ever been creating a lesson plan or worksheet/activity and thought how perfect it would be if you could have a font in the Indiana Jones style? With Adventure and Fedora fonts you can! These fonts allow you to type Indy style in programs like Microsoft Word, Publisher, and PowerPoint, and most other word-processing programs. Click here to see where you can acquire these exciting fonts.

The Case for Young Indiana Jones

5/23/2008

We appreciate Mr. David Zax's recent article in Slate Online Magazine about The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones and the educational possibilities, or lack thereof that the series offers. Despite making several good points about the series, Thomas Riddle and I thought we should respond with a few comments about the article.

Documentary Section-- Volume 2 Added!!

5/17/2008

Indyintheclassroom.com is pleased to announce the addition of Volume 2 to the Young Indy documentaries section. This Volume includes mostly WWI related documentaries, but several cover non-war related topics like Ballet. Look for Volume 3 documentaries to be added in the next few weeks.

Walking Through Time with Indiana Jones: A Successful Adventure!

5/11/2008

On Saturday May 10th, Roper Mountain Science Center, in conjunction with teachers and students from ten Greenville County schools, hosted the interactive and multidisciplinary learning exhibition, Walking Through Time with Indiana Jones. Approximately 2000 guests from across the Carolinas and Georgia were treated to an exciting day of learning and fun as they explored The Mountain in true "Indy style". From trekking the rainforest and digging for fossils to mapping an archaeological site, adventurers both young and old were provided hands-on activities that left more than one participant claiming, "I feel like Indiana Jones!" And thanks to Andrew Stezco of Art in History, like Indy, one hundred children made off with their own priceless treasure, a reproduction ancient artifact that they were able to create themselves.

Final Chapter of young Indy Added!

5/3/2008

There's still much work ahead, but resources and information for all 22 chapters of The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones are now featured on Indyintheclassroom.com. To check out the page for Chapter 22: The Hollywood Follies click here.

Event Poster-- Walking Through Time with Indiana Jones

5/1/2008

Head over to the Walking Through Time with Indiana Jones page to see the new event poster. This unique poster features the artwork of professional artist, Trevor Grove. To see more of Trevor's impressive work, click here.

Young Indy Volume 3 Available Today!!

4/29/2008

The final, and long anticipated, volume of The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones is now available for purchase. This exciting set offers the last seven adventures of Young Indy, plus 30 new documentaries. Follow Indy as he witnesses the end of WWI & the failure of the Versailles Treaty, survives Transylvania, and returns home to jazzed Chicago, scandalous New York, and hilarious Hollywood.

Purchase your copy today at IndianaJonesShop.com

Scandal of 1920 Added to Young Indy Lessons

4/28/2008

With tomorrow's release of Young Indy Volume 3, we thought it would be appropriate to take things one step closer to completing our lesson areas. Added today, lesson resources and guides for The Scandal of 1920. Check back soon for The Hollywood Follies.

Sneak Peek at New Indy Titles

4/25/2008

This afternoon I was shopping in our local Barnes & Noble Booksellers to look over some titles for our "Walking through Time" exhibition when I stumbled across The Indiana Jones Handbook! I had looked forward to reading this title since I first heard of it a few months back and I was not disappointed.

The Mystery of the Blues Added to Young Indy Lessons

4/19/2008

With the release of Young Indy Volume 3 just days away, we're making every effort to complete our lesson areas for the final chapters. Added today, lesson resources and guides for The Mystery of the Blues. Check back soon for The Scandal of 1920 & The Hollywood Follies.

Documentaries Section for Young Indy Volume One Added

4/10/2008

We are excited to announce the release of our Young Indy documentary section. This exciting addition allows you to choose from one of the seven documentary dimensions to view relevant documentaries. The dimensions include: by chapter, all documentaries, by topic, biography, fine arts, literature, and World War I. This section is designed to help you sort through the 94 documentaries to find what you need. Each documentary page includes more information about the chosen documentary and guides you to additional resources. Volume One is the only volume currently featured in our documentary section, but please continue to check back for updates. Click here to view this exciting new section!

Update-- Walking Through Time with Indiana Jones

3/28/2008

As the deadline for this ever-growing project draws near, we thought it necessary to reveal a little more about what’s going on. You can see the updated project page by clicking here or by clicking Walking Through Time with Indiana Jones in the navigation menu. We’re excited to announce that we have received great support from our community in Greenville, SC and have gained many sponsors (we’ll announce them all very soon). Keep checking back for more updates! This project gets bigger and better everyday!

Four Young Indy Chapters Added

3/24/2008

The release of Young Indy Volume Three is still over one month away, but that's not keeping us from preparing our resources. Added today... Tales of Innocence, Masks of Evil, Treasure of the Peacock's Eye, & Winds of Change. You may also notice the new background (which looks much better) and the new navigation featured on each Young Indy page. We thought some additional links would help you find your way around our ever-growing Young Indy area. We hope you're enjoying our site and we would love to hear from you. Find our e-mail addresses on the Contact page.

Young Indy Gets the Academic Treatment!

3/19/2008

At the recent WNET Education Celebration in New York City, Thomas Riddle and David Schneider presented “Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones” to an enthusiastic audience of teachers from across the nation. The two-day conference held on March 7-8 provided Riddle and Schneider with a venue for informing teachers about the benefits of using Indy as a means of inspiring students to learn history, science, literature, the arts and more. The weekend was a great success as hundreds of educators from a variety of disciplines and grade levels discovered Young Indy for the first time...

Lesson Plans FAQ Added

3/18/2008

Checked out the site and had some questions about what you've seen and not seen? Click here to read our new FAQ about our lesson plans and goals for the future. Thanks for checking out our website!

Why Educators Should Consider Using Young Indy

3/9/2008

Each Volume of The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones is packed with resources that are perfect for classroom integration! Whether it's the Interactive Timeline or one of David Schneider's 94 documentaries, the three volumes of this series provide excellent resources for educators to use both in and out of the classroom.

Teaser Trailer for Crystal Skull Debuts Today

2/14/2008

Indy fans everywhere get their first taste of the latest Indiana Jones installment, nearly 20 years after the Last Crusade. Despite his age, our hero continues to thrill and reminds the world that he’s a teacher… part time! Click the movie poster below to see the teaser trailer.

Just in Time for Christmas: Volume Two Released December 18th

12/18/2007

Following up on a successful release of Volume One, Young Indy moves in to “The War Years” with this latest offering. Once more, David Schneider’s documentaries are incredible support pieces for teaching, especially as they maintain their running time to less than thirty minutes, allowing teachers to easily integrate into their lessons. Be sure to pick up this set, which contains some of the best footage of combat from The Great War that’s classroom appropriate.

Volume One Has Arrived!

10/23/2007

After years of waiting, fans of Young Indiana Jones will have their chance to experience the series like they've never experienced it before! While the films have recieved the full digital treatment, the real bonus for teachers are the incredible documentaries that supplement each chapter. David Schneider and his team have created an outstanding tool for teachers to integrate into their curriculum. And with the addition of the Timeline which facilitates research in not only history but also science, literature and the arts, the opportunities to learn are almost limitless.

It's Official! The Adventures Begin!

9/20/2007

The initial meeting for "Walking through Time with Indiana Jones" was a success, thanks in no small part to Larry Shushan from Lucasfilm and Brenda Ciccone from Paramount Pictures. With their kind support, the teachers in attendance were the first in the nation to preview the cut disks for the much anticipated Volume One of "The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones." Everyone was extremely impressed, especially with the incredible timeline on the bonus disk! As a result of the meeting, ten schools have signed on to become participants in what proves to be an outstanding project. Thanks to all the intrepid teachers who have taken this on!

Dr. David West Reynolds is coming to Greenville, SC

8/23/2007

Indy in the Classroom.com is proud to announce that Dr. David West Reynolds, noted classical archaeologist and best-selling author, will be speaking at the Roper Mountain Science Center on May 9-10 as part of “Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones.” Dr. Reynolds will be presenting an exciting program entitled “The Archaeology of Indiana Jones” that uses Indy’s adventures as a vehicle for learning about authentic archaeology. There will be hands-on activities for children and the unveiling of Roper Mountain’s newest exhibit, “Walking through History with Indiana Jones,” as well as the usual Second Saturday fare hosted by the science center. For more information on Dr. Reynolds, check out www.phaetongroup.com and for information about Roper Mountain’s Second Saturday program, click here.

Teacher Training Session for Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones on September 10

8/17/2007

All teachers wishing to participate in this year’s activities involving Adventures in Learning with Indiana Jones should make plans to attend a training workshop that will demonstrate ways to incorporate everyone’s favorite archaeologist into their curriculum. Of particular interest will be the information presented regarding the highly anticipated “Walking Through History with Indiana Jones” exhibition that will be unveiled at Roper Mountain Science Center the weekend before the release of Indy IV. Don’t miss out on a great afternoon of planning! Check out the flyer here.

Marshall College Expeditions Now Available

8/9/2007

Over the years, Dr. Indiana Jones led his students on numerous expeditions throughout the world as he instructed them in history and archaeology. Now, your classes can follow in their footsteps with these project-based lessons that will challenge students and encourage them to research many of the great civilizations of the past. Check them out!