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Web Application: SketchUp (Google SketchUp) 

Learning Style: Tactile, Visual 

Subject Recommendation of App: Math, Humanities, Social Studies, Technology

Google SketchUp is a tool I use a lot in my math class because it can integrate multiple math concepts as well as a variety of core subjects. I introduce SketchUp in the beginning of the school to the students just a fun way to incorporate math with technology.  The students start off by building a few items of their choice (houses, buildings, pools, etc).  Over the course of the school year we build upon what the students have started and integrate SketchUp into our math lessons during the following units of study: Measurement, Volume, Geometry, Area, and etc.  During this year long project I also include having the students build things they are learning in other classes.  For example,  in social studies students create a living museum building with a variety of artifacts from that era.  Some students try to create what a street with houses would look like during certain time periods.  Using SketchUp in the classroom has many different possibilities for students to incorporate their learning of the variety of subjects.  Students who are not good artists (me included) have an opportunity to create something that looks very professional.  I would recommend this application to any teacher who wants the students to use their imagination and be creative, while learning about their core subjects.