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We know that the image feature in Google is popular with students and teachers because it is so easy to use. But the truth is that most of the images found on Google are protected by copyright and require permission. Students need to be aware that giving credit is not the same as having permission to use an image. We recommend students and teachers try one of these “copyright friendly” sites instead. 

• ccSearch
  Creative Commons photos to share and use in projects.
• MorgueFile
  Search morgueFile for free reference images. Yes, they're all completely free. 
• DK Clip Art
  Explore thousands of images from leading illustrated publisher Dorling Kindersley. Perfect for illustrating homework, school projects and generally being creative, you can browse the clip art by A-Z or by school subjects. DK holds the copyright but allows users to download, copy and display the images for your own personal, home and school use.
• EduPic Graphical Resource
  Educpic Graphical Resource is a teacher designed free image resource for educators and their students. 
• Imagebase Free Photos
  A searchable database of free stock images with full permission to use the photos without attribution. Most images are high resolution.
• NASA Images
  The most comprehensive compilation of NASA stills, film and video. Students may use the images for school projects as long as they credit NASA.
• Pics4Learning.com
  Pics4Learning is a copyright-friendly image library for teachers and students. The Pics4Learning collection consists of thousands of images that have been donated by students, teachers, and amateur photographers. Unlike many Internet sites, permission has been granted for teachers and students to use all the images donated to the Pics4Learning collection.
• Smithsonian Images
  An amazing collection of photos on history and science. Students and teachers are may use these photos for personal and educational purposes. You must credit the Smithsonian and the photographer. See copyright section on the website for more detail on how these images may be used. 

English Landing received a $2000 grant from Target in the fall of 2014. We used the grant to purchase creation materials: Legos, K'Nex, Lincoln Logs, and consumable creative materials. All students in the school have an opportunity to spend time creating and collaborating. 

In December, 2014, we received a $500 grant from the Brandon McPherson Memorial Foundation. So far, we have purchased 2 Osmos, 2 MakeyMakeys, and 1 Sphero for students to use to create. In January, 2015, English Landing received an additional $1000 grant from Target and a $200 grant from the Greater Kansas City MSTA Chapter. 

In the fall of 2015 we received a $3,000 donation from a community partner of the Park Hill School District. This funding was used to create a fully functioning robotics program for our second grade students. The robotics include, Sphero, Dot and Dash, Ozobots, Bee Bots, 3D printer, iPad stands, Botleys, and Lego We Do 2.0 kits. Thank you!

• Build With Chrome
  Create and design 3D Lego creations. 
• Makey Makey
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Makey Makey Gallery
• Little Alchemy
  Create real and imaginary objects by mixing different elements.
• PowToon
  Create visual presentations that include sounds and images.
• Weebly
  Create your own website.      
• Code Monster
  Starting site for students wanting to learn code.
• Codecademy
  Take your coding to the next level with this site
• Code.org
  A good starting site for coding. There are videos and courses on the site. 
• Be Funky
  Cartoonize photos with various colors, designs and images.    
• BotLogic
  Create your own code to get the robot to their location. Grades K-2
• Turtle Art
  Learn to create code with Turtle Art
  • Turtle Art Tutorial
• Origami Player
  ​​​​​​​Get a square piece of paper, follow the directions, and create your own piece of origami art.