Friday, June 14, 2013

Looking for Resources? Have you Sqworled?

Just what is Sqworl?
Sqworl is a free online bookmarking tool that saves a screen capture of each page you bookmark. I organize mine by categories like reading, math, Earth science, etc.  It is addictive once you start.         
Sqworl  also gives you another way to search for websites.
Type in the subject you want in the search and click go.  If there is a match on any sqworl that has been created you will be directed to that person's sqworl.  You can add the website to your sqworl but you can also choose to follow the sqworl.
The nice thing about following someone else's sqworl is that when they add something on their sqworl it updates the followed link you have saved, like Pinterest.
Check out my sqworl links I have posted in the side bar on the right.

sample of My sqworls:
 Space Science   http://sqworl.com/l2tia8
 Earth Science http://sqworl.com/oigj3w
 Internet Safety http://sqworl.com/9rfld7
 Everything Science http://sqworl.com/gneeax
 Science Warm-ups and Reviews http://sqworl.com/jaut1x
 Websites:
 Science Spot http://sciencespot.net/

Don't just look at sqworls...make your own!
To join Sqworl:
* Find Sqworl on the internet and register. Scroll down to Sqworl Tools and add Browser Bookmarklet. Drag Add to Sqworl to your toolbar.
* Search a subject. To save a page you like, click Add a Sqworl in the tool bar. To add to a sqworl you have started- fill in the top. To start a new sqworl- fill out the bottom of the box.
* Click the heart at the bottom corner of a sqworl if you want to follow it. It will show at the bottom of your home page.
* To return to your homepage click on your username in the right hand corner.

*******One final plus********  
I have used sqworl for about 5 years.  During that time I had 2 problems.  I emailed the founder with a question for help and both times he responded within the day and solved my problem.  

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LAB PHOTOS: Creating a Precipitate

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Creating a Precipitate Lab

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Rob Mies from the Organization for Bat Conservation presented a bat program at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History
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BAT SLIDESHOW featuring Rob Meis

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Live Bat Encounter at Owensboro Museum