Phyllis' Favorites

Taken From:
More New This Week from LII Dec. 9, 2004
http://lii.org/mntw/

Ethnobotanical Leaflets: The Tea Plant
This overview of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis) discusses history, growing, processing, packaging, medicinal value, and tea traditions. Topics include tea leaf fermentation, processing of tea plants for tea bags and instant tea, and the Japanese tea ceremony. From Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
http://www.siu.edu/~ebl/leaflets/tea.htm
Subjects: Tea Plants, Useful More new

Exploring Earth
This collection of learning modules uses animations, simulations, interactive graphics, and other features to illustrate earth science concepts such as rocks, plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes, glaciers, oceans, and the solar system. This site was meant to accompany a textbook (purchase required; site search requires textbook codes), but it can also be used as a stand-alone resource. From TERC, a nonprofit education research and development organization.
http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/navigation/home.cfm
Subjects: Earth sciences Earth sciences -- Study and teaching
[NOTE: Home Page: http://www.classzone.com/
Other “books” include Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, World
Languages as well as other Sciences. Some previously posted - Phyllis ]

Copyright © 2004, Librarians' Index to the Internet, lii.org. All rights reserved.

Taken From:
======== The Scout Report ======
==== October 1, 2004 =======
===== Volume 10, Number 39 ======


PBS: The Question of God [pdf, RealPlayer]
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/questionofgod/

PBS may not have cornered the entire market on thoughtful and intelligent
television programming, but they certainly have garnered the lion’s share of
this type of material. One of the network's most recent programs (and this
website which accompanies it), The Question of God, is certainly proof
positive of this fact. The four-hour series (based on a popular Harvard
course taught by Dr. Armand Nicholi) explores some of the basic questions of
humanity, such as “What is happiness?” and “How do we find meaning and
purpose in our lives?”. The program itself does this by looking through the
lens of the eyes of two of the 20th century’s most well-known intellectuals,
Sigmund Freud, who was a strong critic of religious belief, and C.S. Lewis,
who was a strong proponent of “faith based on reason”. On the site, visitors
can learn about the lives of Freud and Lewis through excerpts from their own
writings, read synopses of the programs, and read other perspectives on the
question of God from such individuals as Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. and D.T.
Suzuki. Additionally, visitors can watch clips from the program and listen
in on roundtable conversations moderated by Dr. Nicholi. [KMG]


Teaching.com [pdf]
http://www.teaching.com/

There is much that binds fellow educators together, including a passion for
helping students learn and for creating supportive environments that both
nurture and challenge young people and their colleagues. Stepping into that
equation is the Teaching.com website, which serves as a place to support
these various activities. Here teachers can sign up to take part in online
forums such as “Teacher Talk” which allows K-12 teachers the opportunity to
discuss teaching techniques and trade lesson plan ideas. Another resource
offered on the site is the KeyPals Club. The KeyPals Club is “a place for
young people, teachers and students to locate and correspond with other
youth and students around the world.” The site also has a place where
teachers can share such ideas as “What was a piece of advice that was very
helpful to you during your first year of teaching?”. [KMG]


Avibase-The World Bird Database
http://www.bsc-eoc.org/avibase/avibase.jsp

Everyone needs one more resource about the birds of the world, and thisonline database may be the largest one available for the general public.Managed by Denis Lepage and hosted by Bird Studies Canada, Avibase containsmore than 1.4 million records about 10,000 species and 22,000 subspecies ofbirds, including distribution information, taxonomy, synonyms in severallanguages and other features. If that wasn’t enough material for the casual(or not-so casual) ornithologist, the site also has another section titled
“Bird Links to the World” that is worth taking a look at. Fashioned as anorganized omnibus of links to other relevant websites dealing with birds, itcurrently contains over 18,000 separate links. The links themselves may beviewed by geographic region, or by a number of thematic subheadings, such asconservation, humor, and images. It should also be noted that Avibase isavailable in nine languages, including Dutch, Italian, and Catalan. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. This is an updated URL. - Phyllis ]


The World War I Document Archive
http://www.lib.byu.edu/~rdh/wwi/

The ‘Great War” is sometimes overshadowed by the legacy of World War II, buthistorians and other interested parties never forget the importance of thisimportant global war that consumed the world in the second decade of the20th century. The people at the Brigham Young University Libraries haven’tforgotten either, and as such, they have created this archive of primarydocuments for interested parties. Here visitors can peruse hundreds oftranscribed documents divided into sections such as diaries, conventions,the maritime war, and the medical front. The photograph archive is quitenice, as it contains over 1800 photographs that document everything from therole of animals in warfare to various heads of state associated with thetimes. For those who are looking for specific material, there is also akeyword search engine provided here. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]


The Future of Genetically Modified Crops: Lessons from the Green
Revolution [pdf]
http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/2004/RAND_MG161.pdf

Concern about supplying sufficient food for the Earth’s population has
concerned humankind since antiquity, and has been the focus of commentary
from such notables as Thomas Malthus and countless others. Most recently,
there has been growing concern about the so-called “Gene Revolution”, in
which “genetically modified (GM) crops are tailored to address chronic
agricultural problems in certain regions of the world.” Concern over this
question has led the RAND organization to sponsor this 116-page monograph
that “investigates the circumstances and processes that can induce and
sustain this new agricultural revolution." Authored by Felicia Wu and
William Butz, this document contains chapters on the 20th century’s “Green
Revolution” and “Lessons for the Gene Revolution from the Green Revolution".
Throughout the work, the authors also weave a insightful narrative that
assesses the agricultural, technological, sociological, and political
differences between these two different movements. [KMG]

>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2003.http://scout.wisc.edu/

Taken From:
======== The NSDL Scout Report for the Life Sciences ===
======== October 15, 2004 ===
======== Volume 3, Number 21 ======

University of Illinois Extension-Schools Online: A Walk in the Woods
[Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/woods/
[NOTE Other adventures from Schools Online previously posted. – Phyllis ]

Are you looking for ways to get your students excited about spending time in
natural areas? From the University of Illinois Extension-Schools Online
Program, this website invites students to take a virtual walk in the woods.
This narrated cyberwalk was designed for third- to fifth-grade students, and
contains an accompanying Teachers' Guide with Illinois-based learning goals
and objectives, as well as a variety of extension activities. The site's
Nature Notes section teaches kids about acorns, chipmunks, conks,
cottontails, and more. The site utilizes great photographs, and includes a
nice collection of related links under the categories of Animals, Birds,
Trees and Flowers, and Insects and Bugs. The site even offers a preparation
section with tips for future sylvan adventures. [NL]


Owling.com
http://www.owling.com/index.html

This excellent web resource developed by owl enthusiast Dan Lockshaw "is
dedicated to the enjoyment, identification, and preservation of the North
and Central American owls." By employing a multimedia approach, Lockshaw
has created a type of super field guide for many species of owls including
the Spotted Owl, Great Gray Owl, Elf Owl, and Great Horned Owl--just to name
a few. The Biology section contains numerous owl profiles that include range
maps, and information about feeding habits, breeding, life span, habitat,
measurements, and more. The Multimedia section is full of great photos and
sound files, accompanied by brief field notes which provide visitors with
helpful information for identifying owls in the field. The site also
contains video clips; checklists for North American, Central American, and
Mexican owls; a Guestbook, a Recent Additions section; and an annotated
collection of related links. [NL]


ThinkQuest: Poisonous Plants and Animals
http://library.thinkquest.org/C007974/
[NOTE: The page on snakes was previously posted. – Phyllis ]

Did you know that platypuses are poisonous? Learn more at this award-winning
website about poisonous animals and plants which was created by a ThinkQuest
team of students (from two schools located in Bulgaria and the UK). The site
is creative and well-designed with descriptions for numerous types of plants
and animals including Hemlock, Potatoes, Poison Ivy, Jellyfish,
Rattlesnakes, Gila Monsters, and many more. The site also touches on
Toxicology, and contains a section addressing "the application of plant
poisons in medicine and pharmacy thus showing that dangerous substances can
sometimes be useful." The website is rounded out by a full page of
references, a glossary, and a collection of fun facts. [NL]

National Geographic: Coffee
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/coffee/

This artful National Geographic website serves up a virtual cup of coffee
legends and information. The website is better suited for coffee novices
than experts, as it provides mostly introductory information about this
widely loved beverage. Site features include brief descriptions of
significant moments in coffee history (beginning in Ethiopia around A.D.
800), an overview of basic roasts, and statistics for top coffee-producing
countries (with links to country maps). The site contains a National
Geographic magazine article about coffee from 1981; a list of related books
and articles; and links to related websites. Site visitors will also find a
Coffee Talk forum, which has not seen much activity in the past year, but
has the potential to be a center for coffee-related conversation on the Web.
[NL]


====== Topic In Depth ====
Nocturnal Animals
[NOTE: Sites not checked. – Phyllis ]

1. Island Discovery & Training: Nocturnal Animal Sounds
http://www.naturepark.com/sound1.htm
2. BioMedia: How do Animals See In the Dark?
http://ebiomedia.com/gall/eyes/nocturnal.html
3. Enchanted Learning: Nocturnal Animals
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/coloring/nocturnal.shtml
4. Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium: Creatures of the Night
http://www.fairbanksmuseum.org/CMS100Sample_CF/uploadedfiles/CREATURE.PDF
5. Science News Online: Deprived of Darkness
http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20020420/bob9.asp
6. Wild Asia: Turtle Island's Nocturnal Visitors
http://wildasia.net/main/article.cfm?articleID=110
7. PBS-Nova Online: Night Creatures of the Kalahari-Zoology After Dark
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/kalahari/zoology.html
8. University of Utah-John Moran Eye Center: WebVision-Photoreceptors
http://webvision.med.utah.edu/photo1.html

Over time, human beings have blazed their way into the night with fire and
artificial light, but we are not true creatures of the night. This Topic in
Depth explores the world of nocturnal animals. From Island Discovery &
Training, the first site allows visitors to listen to the sounds of several
nocturnal animals. After guessing who made the sound, visitors can link to
information pages for all but one of the mystery animals (1). Next is an
information sheet (2) from BioMedia that answers the question: How Do
Animals See In the Dark? The third site, from Enchanted Learning, provides
coloring sheets and brief profiles for many nocturnal animals including the
Amur Tiger, Badger, Crocodile, and Kinkajou-just to name a few (3). From the
Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium in Vermont, the fourth website contains a
six-page lesson plan (for students in grades one to eight) emphasizing
different senses; and the roles and adaptations of nocturnal species (4).
The fifth site, from Science News Online, contains an article addressing
research on the ecological impact of artificial nighttime light on nocturnal
animals (5). From Wild Asia, the next site contains an article by travel
writer and environmental educator David Bowden, that describes his
experience watching a marine turtle lay her eggs on Malaysia's Turtle Island
(6). The seventh site, from PBS-Nova Online, briefly describes the work of
zoologists who study nocturnal and burrowing animals of the Kalahari (7).
>From this site visitors can also link to a section that discusses how
several different animals see at night. The final site, from the University
of Utah-John Moran Eye Center, contains information about the role of
photoreceptors in vision (8). This Photoreceptors section is part of a
comprehensive electronic tutorial regarding neural organization of the
mammalian retina. [NL]

>From The NSDL Scout Report for the Life Sciences, Copyright Internet ScoutProject 1994-2004. http://scout.wisc.edu/

Taken From:
Date Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 2:30 AM
Subject: [Refdesk site-of-the-day] Guidelines For Good Nutrition

Guidelines For Good Nutrition

http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?objectid=03653D0C-535A-4173-B87C8C3E1C28133B
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6rsa7 ]
[NOTE: Other pages from www.mayoclinic.com previously posted. - Phyllis ]
The most recent recommendations come from the National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine. These guidelines are significantly different from those of the past, particularly in regard to carbohydrates and fat. More fat is allowed, and carbohydrates have a lower minimum percentage — from 55 percent to 45 percent. This is due to research indicating that people with a certain body type and metabolic profile may benefit from fewer carbohydrates and more monounsaturated fat.

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Refdesk Home Page: http://www.refdesk.com

Taken From:
======== The Scout Report =====
===== October 8, 2004 =======
===== Volume 10, Number 40 ======

From Haven to Home: 350 Years of Jewish Life in America
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/haventohome/

There is much about the Jewish experience in America that is similar to that
of other immigrant groups, including the processes of acculturation,
discrimination, acceptance, and assimilation, to name but a few. This
special online exhibit from the Library of Congress features more than two
hundred objects of American Judaica from its extensive holdings,
supplemented by other items loaned by other cultural institutions. The
exhibit looks at the Jewish experience through such documents as the
correspondence between Newport's Hebrew Congregation in 1790 and George
Washington, where the president noted that the United States gives "to
bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance." The section titled "A
Century of Immigration, 1820-1924" is particularly rich in archival
material, as it includes images of a Jewish prayer book intended for
travelers to America and a beautiful woodcut print by Albert Potter that
documents the bustle and opportunity of New York's Lower East Side during
the turn of the 20th century. The site concludes with a list of suggested
readings and information about various public programs associated with the
on-site exhibit, such as film showings and lectures. [KMG]


Map-a-Planet
http://pdsmaps.wr.usgs.gov/

Since the explosion of online maps and related technologies onto theInternet, it has been relatively easy to find maps of any part of the Earth.Finding detailed maps of the various planets and moons that share theuniverse with us can be a bit more tricky. Stepping in to fill that gap inonline material is the Map-A-Planet site, created and maintained by theUnited States Geological Survey's Astrogeology Research Program. Visitors tothe site will be able create (and download) customizable maps of planetssuch as Mars and Venus, along with prominent moons such as Callisto (thesecond largest moon of Jupiter) and Ganymede, which is Jupiter's largestmoon. Visitors can also create various levels of maps, ranging from thosethat are quite basic all the way to those that incorporate more detaileddatasets. While the site is certain to be of general interest to mostindividuals, it may be of particular value to science educators who wish tooffer students a rather rich-textured view of these marvelous bodies. [KMG]


Orbis [pdf]
http://www.fpri.org/orbis/

Headquartered in Philadelphia, the Foreign Policy Research Institute has
provided intelligent and compelling insights into world affairs since 1955,
and their in-house journal, Orbis, has been a part of this effort beginning
with its first issue in 1957. The journal is edited by James Kurth, a
professor of political science at Swarthmore College, and is published
quarterly. The journal contains works that relate directly to American
foreign policy and national security, along with analysis of important
international developments. While the complete text of each journal issue is
not available, visitors can read selections from past issues (dating back to
2002), including pieces from recent volumes that have focused on
democratization in China and geopolitics in the 21st century. Additionally,
there is a trenchant piece from the Spring 2003 issue titled "Why Geography
Matters - ¦But is So Little Learned" that is worth taking a look at. [KMG]


Reading at Risk: A Survey of Literary Reading in America [pdf]
http://www.arts.gov/pub/ReadingAtRisk.pdf

While most people may think of the National Endowment for the Arts as an
organization that sponsors various cultural and artistic endeavors across
the United States, the organization also prepares research reports on
various topics, such as reports on the state of folk and traditional arts in
the country. Its latest report, which surveys the state of literary reading
in America, offers a rather sobering assessment of how much (or how little)
the average American does on a regular or occasional basis. Released in June
2004, this 60-page report draws on previous survey work to highlight some of
the trends in this area, including the finding that the percentage of adult
Americans reading literature has dropped dramatically during the past 20
years. The report reveals several other findings, including the fact that
literary reading continues to decline among all education levels and all age
groups. The report includes a number of useful tables, an executive summary,
and information about the study's methodology. [KMG]


Brennan Center for Justice
http://www.brennancenter.org/

The late Justice William J. Brennan, Jr. was arguably the most influential
justice of the Supreme Court in the 20th century, and weighed in with nearly
1600 opinions during his 34 years on the Court. To pay tribute to his many
accomplishments, the extended Brennan family and New York University
presented Justice Brennan with their gift of the Brennan Center in 1995. The
central mission of the Center is "to develop and implement an innovative,
nonpartisan agenda of scholarship, public education, and legal action that
promotes equality and human dignity, while safeguarding fundamental
freedoms." Along with public forums and various advocacy programs, the
Center coordinates thematic research in areas such as criminal justice,
campaign finance reform, voter choice, in addition to offering public
comment on various laws and relevant legislation. On the site's homepage,
visitors can read these recent comments briefs filed by Center staff
members, and also access some of their latest publications. One that is
worth taking a look at is "The Information Commons", which takes a critical
look at the ways in which various public interest advocates have sought "to
expand access to the wealth of resources that the Internet promises". This
and other insightful works may be found in the resources area of the
Center's website. [KMG]


BBC: Science & Nature-Birds [RealPlayer]
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/animals/birds/

Britons are well-known around the world for their advocacy work on thepreservation on animal habitats, and for being avid bird-watchers to boot.This fine site from the BBC allows visitors to learn more about birdsthrough a series of informative articles, hands-on activities, and audiofeatures that profile various bird sounds. For an introduction to the birds"in action", visitors may want to take a look at their online "bird-cam"which features a bird feeding-station within the woodlands of NorthSomerset. The activity section features instructions on how to build a birdnestbox and how to build a bird table. The audio section is quite nice, asvisitors can listen to the dawn choruses of various birds, along with tipson how sound engineers capture the sounds of different birds while they arein the field. [KMG]


Downbeat.com
http://www.downbeat.com

Jazz lovers may already know about the magazine Downbeat, but others with a
developing interest in the current landscape of jazz music and jazz
musicians may want to take a look at this site. As might be expected, the
actual magazine is not available for free on the site, but there is enough
free content here to warrant several visits. For the neophyte who may be
looking to learn more about the history of the genre, the "Jazz 101" section
offers a brief overview of its history, ranging from the early days of
Dixieland all the way to the contemporary sound of people like Benny Green
and Marcus Printup. Other free content includes an artist guide, where
visitors can enter the names of musicians they would like to learn about,
and brief reviews of recent recordings. The archives section is quite nice,
as it contains classic articles on such topics as the hard times of Chet
Baker in the 1960s and the famous "Blindfold Tests". These "tests" featured
jazz musicians attempting to correctly identify a wide range of recordings
by fellow performers, and the ones on this site include Downbeat's efforts
to stump Elvin Jones, Charlie Mingus, Ornette Coleman, and Wes Montgomery.
[KMG]

>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2004.http://scout.wisc.edu/

---------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Friday, October 8, 2004

Science of Music: Exploratorium’s Accidental Scientist
http://www.exploratorium.edu/music/
[NOTE: Other pages from Exploratorium previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Today's site from the Exploratorium's Accidental Scientist program offers a
surprisingly rollicking look at music from an unfamiliar perspective -- the
scientific. Gentle Subscribers will find the answers to a number of
queries, including that perennial question, "Why does that darn song keep
playing in my head?" The scientific answer ... Earworm.

"What is music? Is birdsong music? How about the tap-tap-tap of a hammer,
or the wail of a creaking door? Is playing a garbage can different than
playing a drum? ... Explore the science of music with us, through these
online exhibits, movies, and questions. Along the way, you can compose,
mix, dance, drum, experiment, and above all--listen." - from the website

This delightful presentation delves into some of the more knotty regions of
the science of music. Discover the science behind why some music causes
goose bumps; why singing in the shower sounds so great; why the bass from
the neighbor's stereo can be heard but not the treble. Additional features
include some thoroughly imaginative and fun interactive music experiences
such as the "Dot Mixer" and "Kitchen Sink-O-Pation" Flash modules.

Zip over to the site for a fascinating look at earworms, opera singers and
much more at:

http://www.exploratorium.edu/music/

A.M. Holm

Taken From:
Posted: 10-01-2004 05:27 PM
Subject : [LIFE of Florida] Discover Classics

Music resource: Discover Classics

Features free, downloadable files of complete movements/works from nearly every genre of classical music. Includes biographical information on both the performers (all of whom are Russian) and compose...
http://www.discoverclassics.com/

Composers
http://www.discoverclassics.com/index.php?lt=c&do=pl

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Learning is For Everyone, Inc.
http://www.lifeofflorida.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=139
http://www.lifeofflorida.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=78&frmView=ShowForum&ForumID=7
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/32kvp ]

Nostalgia Index – Music from the 40s, 50s, 60s & 70s
http://www.stinalisa.com/Nostalgia.html

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Environmental Media Service: Climate Change Facts --------------
This site provides links to "notable scientific institutions and
studies that have found that industrial emissions are causing
global warming." Also includes information about the status of the
ratification of the Kyoto Protocol, briefs and resources about
selected topics (such as water and wildfires), and links to
related information. From the Environmental Media Service (EMS).

http://www.ems.org/climate/facts.html
http://lii.org?recs=023419
Subjects:
* Climatic changes
* Global warming
Created by: mcb

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Legends Online: Avedon: The Sixties --------------------------------
Excerpts from a 1999 book by photographer Richard Avedon and Doon
Arbus, his long-time creative collaborator. Features selected
images of '60s personalities such as Bob Dylan, Andy Warhol, John
Lennon, and Twiggy. Also includes an interview with Avedon and
Arbus, brief biographies of featured subjects, and a chronology of
events for 1960 through 1973.

http://pdngallery.com/legends/legends9
http://lii.org?recs=023398
Subjects:
* Avedon, Richard
* Photographers
* Portraits
* Nineteen sixties
* People
Created by: mcb

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A Reader's Companion to American History: Conscription ---------------------
An overview of the military draft in the United States from the
American Revolution through the 1980s (when compulsory draft
registration was instated). Includes a short bibliography. From
the Houghton Mifflin Company.

http://college.hmco.com/history/readerscomp/rcah/html/ah_019500_conscription.htm
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ysf3k ]
http://lii.org?recs=023447
Subjects:
* Draft
Created by: mcb

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What Happens in a Draft --------------------------------------------------
Information from the Selective Service System about "what would
occur if the United States returned to a draft." Includes a
discussion of a draft lottery, classifications, conscientious
objection and alternative service, how the draft has changed since
Vietnam, and only sons and sole surviving sons.

http://www.sss.gov/WHHAP.HTM
http://lii.org?recs=023445
Subjects:
* Draft
* Conscientious objectors
Created by: mcb

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Date Sent: Monday, October 04, 2004 4:20 PM
Subject: Blue Web'n Update: Updates 1 Oct 2004

Blue Web'n Update lists the additions to SBC's Blue Web'n Library
located at http://www.kn.sbc.com/wired/bluewebn/

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Useless Eaters: Disability as Genocidal Marker in Nazi Germany
http://www.regent.edu/admin/ctl/uselesseaters/

The methods used for mass extermination in the Nazi death camps
originated and were perfected in earlier use against people with
physical, emotional, and intellectual disabilities. Developed from the
article by Dr. Mark Mostert, this website describes the historical
context of attitudes toward people with disabilities in Germany and how
this context produced mass murder of people with disabilities prior to
and during the early years of World War II. Major sections are
Historical Underpinnings, Genocidal Markers, and Implications for
Today. Take some time to explore as there is much to be found within
each section. Sound can be turned off using menu on top left. Full text
of the article also available for download (pdf). Requires Flash. From
the Center for Teaching and Learning, Regent University Drive, Virginia
Beach, VA.

Grade Level: Elementary, Middle School, High School
Content Area: History & Social Studies (Human Rights), History & Social
Studies (World History) [Dewey #361]
Application type: Information Resources

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Global Warming Facts and Our Future (Koshland Science Museum)
http://www.koshlandsciencemuseum.org/exhibitgcc/index.jsp
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Climate Warming Is a Global Problem; but the impacts and potential
solutions will affect us locally and in many different ways. The
challenge for each of us and for our policy makers is to pursue
effective responses that are as fair as possible to all people and
nations. In this exhibition the National Academies provide scientific
information to help us make informed decisions and to help answer some
important questions. Sections cover The Greenhouse Effect , Carbon
Cycle, Causes of Change, Past Change, Predicted Change, Impacts of
Change, and Responses to Change. While the focus is on visiting the
Koshland Science Museum, there are additional pre- and post-activities
which adhere to the National Academies' National Science Education
Standards in the Teaching and Learning section. Requires Flash.

Grade Level: Elementary, Middle School, High School
Content Area: Education (Curriculum), Science (Environmental Studies)
[Dewey #570]
Application type: Information Resources

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Wolf Spiders
http://www.accessexcellence.org/LC/SS/wolf_spider/
[NOTE: Other pages from accessexcellence.org previously posted. - Phyllis]

Wolf spiders, members of the family Lycosidae, are common and abundantin many different habitats and can be an excellent animal to keep alivein the classroom for studying behavior. This guide is an introduction towolf spiders and how to study them. It is designed to provide theinformation necessary for getting started on research projects, and itis a resource for finding additional information. This simple siteconsists of the following: How to Find Spiders; Housing Spiders in theClassroom; Sexing Spiders and Determining Maturity; Spider Activitiesand How to Participate; References, Resources, and Websites; and a WolfSpider Message Board. A good photo of the spider for identificationpurposes would add to the site value. Includes a project component. ByGail E. Stratton, Rhodes College.
Grade Level: Early Childhood (K-2), Elementary, Middle School, HighSchool
Content Area: Science (Life Science) [Dewey #570]
Application type: Information Resources, Tutorials, Projects

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Taken From:
======== The NSDL Scout Report for the Physical Sciences =====
====== October 1, 2004 ======
===== Volume 3, Number 20 ======

Water on the Web [gif, Java]
http://waterontheweb.org/index.html
Scientists and professionals from numerous organizations have collaborated to provide college and high school students with a plethora of tutorials andmodules to help them "understand and solve real-world environmental problems." Users can find two sets of curricula: Basic Science for highschool and first-year college students; and Water Science for second-year technical students or undergraduates in water resource management, waterscience, or environmental resource management programs. The site offers links to animated data, maps, and auxiliary materials for lakes and rivers in the United States. By visiting a series of primers, visitors can learn about instrumentation, water quality, watersheds, GIS, and more. The website is equipped with a helpful glossary and a wealth of links. Frequent visitorscan check out the What's New page to discover the latest educational additions. [RME]


IN-VSEE [RealOne Player, Netscape, Macromedia Shockwave Player, pdf,MetaStream 3, Java, QuickTime, Windows Media Player, Cosmos]
http://invsee.asu.edu/Invsee/invsee.htm

"IN-VSEE is a consortium of university and industry scientists and engineers, community college and high school science faculty and museum educators with a common vision of creating an interactive World Wide Web(WWW) site to develop a new educational thrust based on remote operation of advanced microscopes and nano-fabrication tools coupled to powerful surface characterization methods." After reviewing a summary of the organization,users can view animations, lecture videos, and other images that demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of modern science. The website offers anabundance of educational modules covering many fundamental scientific principles. Teachers can find out about upcoming workshops. Anyone interested in the incorporation of new innovations into science educations hould visit this site. [RME]


National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC): Antarctic Glaciers
Accelerating in Response to 2002 Ice Sheet Collapse
http://www.nsidc.org/news/press/20040921_glacier_acceleration.html
http://www.nsidc.org/news
[NOTE: Other pages from NSIDC previously posted. - Phyllis ]

This National Snow and Ice Data Center's (NSIDC) press release at this
website addresses the new findings of Antarctic glacial melting. Students
and educators can learn how satellite images assist scientists in studying
Earth's changes. Visitors can find a map of the study area, images of the
ice sheet, and a tutorial explaining why glacial melting has accelerated.
The website offers an abstract of the scientific journal article thoroughly
explaining the phenomenon. Individuals can find links to additional
information about this new discovery. [RME]


NOVA: What's up with the Weather? [Macromedia Flash Player, MacromediaShockwave Player]
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/warming/

At this website, "NOVA and FRONTLINE examine the truth about globalwarming." Users can read opinions of climatologists, biologists, businessmen, and atmospheric scientists about the realities and impacts of global warming. Students and educators can view a series of maps illustrating the effects the melting of the Antarctic glaciers could have on sea level. The site addresses the importance of ice cores and dating techniques. The website addresses the benefits and costs of renewable energy. By taking the Home Energy quiz, individuals can discover easy ways to save energy. Those, who have views on global warming they would like to share can submit their thoughts to NOVA. [RME]


American Meteorological Society: DataStreme Atmosphere [gif]
http://64.55.87.13/dstreme/

DataStreme Atmosphere, a major teacher enhancement initiative of the
American Meteorological Society (AMS), is dedicated to "the training of
Weather Education Resource Teachers who will promote the teaching of
science, mathematics and technology using weather as a vehicle, across the
K-12 curriculum." The website offers many radar, surface, satellite, upper
air, and forecast maps. Students can find a helpful key to weather map
symbols. In the User's Guide link, visitors can locate useful information
about equipment requirements, learning files, and numerous weather products.
Educators interested in participating in weather education can learn how to
apply to the DataStreme Project. [RME]

>From The NSDL Scout Report for the Physical Sciences, Copyright InternetScout Project 1994-2003. http://scout.wisc.edu/

Taken From:
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Chicago Renaissance ------------------------------------
This site provides essays on the "flowering of Afro-American
culture" in Chicago during the period from 1925 through 1950.
Includes discussions of developments in literature, journalism,
the arts, music, social science, and related institutions.
Includes images. From the Chicago Public Library.

http://www.chipublib.org/digital/chiren
http://lii.org?recs=023352
Subjects:
* African Americans
* African American arts
* Arts, Modern
* Chicago (Ill.)
* Black History Month
Created by: mcb

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Spinning the Web: The Story of the Cotton Industry ------------------------
This site brings together a "collection of some 20,000 items from
the libraries, museums and archives of North West England which
tell the story of the Lancashire Cotton Industry." Discusses the
British textile industry, cotton mills, the Lancashire cotton
famine, cotton districts and towns, living conditions of cotton
mill workers, machinery, uses of cotton, and much more. Includes
images and interactive features. Searchable.

http://www.spinningtheweb.org.uk
http://lii.org?recs=023335
Subjects:
* Cotton trade
* Cotton textile industry
* Cotton manufacture
Created by: je

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U.S. Census Bureau Question & Answer Center --------------------------------
Browse and search through hundreds of questions and answers about
population, demographics, and more. Sample topics include housing,
education, employment, and health. Users can also ask questions
and save answers; registration (free) required for these features.

http://ask.census.gov
http://lii.org?recs=023334
Subjects:
* United States
* Questions and answers
* United States. Bureau of the Census
Created by: kgs

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NOVA: Warnings From the Ice ---------------------
This site is a companion to a 1998 Public Broadcasting (PBS) NOVA
program about the possibility of global warming due to the gradual
disappearance "over the last half-century [of] the coastal ice on
the Antarctic Peninsula." The site features an ice-core timeline,
an overview of the Antarctic environment and wildlife, and images
of what the coasts might look like if the ice sheets melted. Also
includes links to resources and a teacher's guide.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/warnings
http://lii.org?recs=023346
Subjects:
* Antarctica
* Global warming
Created by: mcb
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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The World's Healthiest Foods: Black Pepper -----------------------------------
Information about this spice, including health benefits,
description, history, how to select and store, safety tips, and a
nutritional profile. Also includes links to recipes and a
bibliography. From the George Mateljan Foundation.

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=74
http://lii.org?recs=023357
Subjects:
* Spices
* Pepper (Spice)
Created by: mcb

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======== The NSDL Scout Report for Math, Engineering, and Technology ======
==== October 8, 2004 ======
===== Volume 3, Number 21 ======

TeacherTECH
http://teachertech.rice.edu/Lessons/

TeacherTECH is the teacher-training component of GirlTECH, a program of
Center for Excellence and Equity in Education (CEEE) at Rice University. The
project focuses on providing technology training and exploring "innovative
teaching strategies that impact equity in the classroom." TeacherTECH offers
lesson plans designed by teachers in a way that is intended to "take full
advantage of Internet resources and to teach mathematics and science
concepts in new and exciting ways." From this website, visitors can select
lessons by the year they were developed (going back to 1995) or search on a
particular topic or string of words. The lesson ideas are described along
with links to additional resources. The lesson descriptions include related
graphs, data tables, as well as suggested ways to extend the activity or
integrate technology.[K-12] [VF]


New York Times Daily Lesson Plan: Mathematics
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/mathematics.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. Other subjects also available. - Phyllis ]

These lesson ideas from the New York Times offer suggestions for ways to
draw on real world issues and statistics to develop lessons in mathematics.
For example, in one lesson "students convert statistics about gun injuries
into visual presentations, then use these as the basis for a poster campaign
to teach children about the dangers of guns in home" while another lesson
idea involves designing brochures that are intended to explain specific
mathematical concepts to a popular audience. Each lesson idea includes a
recommended grade level, subject areas covered, lesson objectives,
resources/materials needed, a description of the activities along with
handouts, further questions for discussion, assessment, key vocabulary
terms, and some ways to extend the activities and relate them to other
disciplines, such as social studies or journalism. Links to related Times
articles and related online resources provide an interactive aspect to each
of the lesson entries.[VF]


Visual Fractions [Java]
http://www.visualfractions.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Visual Fractions is "a tutorial that offers instruction and practice in
identifying, renaming, and operating on fractions" and was created by
Richard E. Rand. The website reviews examples of fractions, which are
modeled with number lines or circles. Throughout the website are
instructions to follow, encouraging students to try a few activities on
their own. For a more light-hearted approach, Rand has a game that involves
using fractions to help Grammy find Grampy and to make treats for Grampy.
The software programs used to create the line and circle fractions, Fraction
Modeler and Fraction Maker, are available for purchase and described on this
website. [VF]


The Flip Site [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/mobius/flip/index.html

The Maricopa Center for Learning and Instruction, at the Maricopa Community
Colleges in Arizona, hosts this website on coin flipping. The Flip Site has
been keeping track of the coins flipped by the cyber-character, Mr. Flipper,
since midnight on January 1, 2004. They have even posted a graphic image of
Mr. Flipper, so visitors can see the flips "live." The results from the coin
flips are kept in the FlipParade section, where visitors can watch the
series of flips completed thus far. The database they are creating is
intended to provide "a number of ways to see some neat things about random
processes." To help visitors engage in some of these neat things, they
provide a query tool that will analyze the number of heads or tails that
appear in a row and suggest ways to set up experiments to look at the
frequency distribution of coin flips. A web discussion board allows
visitors to share ideas or ask questions, which Dr. FlipMiester, the
"resident expert on coin flips," will answer. [VF]


Symmetry and Tessellationshttp://ccins.camosun.bc.ca/~jbritton/jbsymteslk.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

This website provides 30 suggested activities in Symmetry and Tessellationsusing resources available across the World Wide Web. The author, JillBritton, has complied this collection of links to coordinate with thechapters and activities from her publication, "Investigating Patterns:Symmetry and Tessellations" (Grades 5-8). The activities begin with "What isMathematics?" and move on to cover topics such as Pythagoras´ observationsof music, patterns on Ukrainian Easter eggs, and tessellating art. Sheprovides a short comment on each of the websites and the links are arrangedby activity topic. Links at the bottom of the website will take visitors toother collections of links relating to more pattern-related activities. [VF]


Math-Kitecture
http://www.math-kitecture.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. This is an updated URL - Phyllis ]

Math-Kitecture, designed by Charles Bender, "is about using Architecture to
do Math (and vice versa)." The author provides suggested activities that
engage students in doing real-life architecture while learning estimation,
measuring skills, proportion, and ratios. The main activity is for students
to hand-draft a floor plan of their classroom to scale and then use software
to create a computer-aided design (CAD) version, which can then be submitted
and added to the online gallery. To assist students in the process, Bender
has posted examples of floor plans, guidelines for creating scale drawings,
and instructions on how to use computer software such as AppleWorks
(ClarisWorks) or MS Powerpoint to create the computer version of the
drawing. Also posted is a large collection of links to other web resources
on architecture and mathematics. Additional Math-Kitecture "Architivities"
include finding geometric shapes in buildings and structures (both on the
computer and off), designing a dream bedroom, and exploring a 3-D model of a
Frank Lloyd Wright house to estimate volume and surface area. Also
highlighted are the performance standards for middle school mathematics and
core curriculum for grades seven and eight that are met through these
activities. Teachers are invited to send in additions to the section on
Teacher's Notes, which posts lesson plans, ideas, and reviews sent in by
teachers. [VF]


Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement
http://www.iit.edu/~smile/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

The Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement, or SMILE
program, is a project of the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) Center
and is funded by a grant from the Lucent Technologies Foundation. The
program is "designed to enhance the elementary and high school learning of
Science and Mathematics through the use of the phenomenological approach."
On this website, the project posts the lesson plans developed by teacher
participants at its summer sessions held between 1986 and 1997. The lessons,
available free online, are also available in print or CD for purchase and
include a list of the materials needed, suggested activities and expected
outcomes. The Mathematics section includes lessons on Geometry and
Measurement, Patterns and Logic, Probability and Statistics, Recreational
and Creative Math, Practical and Applied Math, Graphs and Visuals, Algebra
and Trigonometry, and Arithmetic. Submissions from participants after 1997
are less detailed, offering a brief single concept lesson or idea. More
recent additions are posted in the Contributed Lessons section, which
welcomes guest contributions from educators, parents and others interested
in contributing concept lessons which use the phenomenological approach to
learning. Visitors may also find some helpful resources in the Web-based
resources section. Also posted are class notes from courses offered through
the SMILE teacher training program. [VF]


A Modern History of Blacks in Mathematics
http://www.math.buffalo.edu/mad/madhist.html[
NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Dr. Scott W. Williams, a Professor of Mathematics at the State University ofNew York at Buffalo, maintains this webpage, which provides a Modern Historyof Blacks in Mathematics. In addition to a timeline highlighting key figuresin mathematics, the author also considers the greatest Black Mathematicians,The First African American Women in Mathematics, The First Africans, andOther Important Events in the past 300 years. Another section, which coversMathematics in Ancient Africa, addresses earlier periods in history, whilean article from Kenneth Manning asks, Can History Predict the Future? [VF]


Roper Center: Polling 101
http://www.ropercenter.uconn.edu/pom/polling101.html

The U.S. Presidential election season seems like a good time review the
basics on polling. The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research at the
University of Connecticut is "the largest library of public opinion data in
the world." (See also Scout Report for Social Science, December 1, 1998.)
This section of the website gives visitors a short lesson on public opinion
polling. The Polling 101 page reviews Sampling, Total Survey Error, Reading
Tables, and provides links to other pages with additional information on
polling. A final section talks about the Role of Polls in Policymaking based
on a 2001 phone survey conducted for the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
in collaboration with Public Perspective magazine. Visitors can also browse
through the Public Opinion Matters section of the website to view recent
polls on economic issues, education, technology, and more. The full database
of polls, however, is accessible only through paid membership. [VF]


The David Sarnoff Library
http://www.davidsarnoff.org/

The David Sarnoff Library is "devoted to the study and understanding of the
innovative spirit personified in the greatest technological visionary of the
20th century and realized in the accomplishments of Radio Corporation of
America (RCA) employees at laboratories, factories, and offices in New
Jersey and around the world." From this website, visitors can examine
timelines, galleries, links, and references that relate to David Sarnoff's
life, the history of radio, television, electronics, and communications, and
the history of the Radio Corporation of America (RCA). The RCA timeline
includes links to related websites for additional information on select
innovations. Note that some pages are not complete since the website is
still under construction. [VF]

====== Topic In Depth ====

Wireless
Wireless technology can be used to connect computers to the Internet via the
airwaves, but also to connect your PDA with your computer at home, or even
your mobile phone. Wireless technology offers new flexibility, but also
raises issues for security and the government. This Topic in Depth reviews
these issues and provides some background on wireless technology.

[NOTE: Sites not checked. – Phyllis ]

Wireless Networking Mini-Tutorial (WKMN) [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.wkmn.com/newsite/wireless.html#what
Wi-Fi Alliance
http://www.wi-fi.org/OpenSection/index.asp
3Com: 802.11b Wireless LANs [pdf]
http://www.3com.com/other/pdfs/infra/corpinfo/en_US/50307201.pdf
Information on BlueTooth
http://www.palowireless.com/bluetooth/
e-week: WiFi Security
http://www.eweek.com/category2/0,1738,1591939,00.asp
O'Reilly Network: Wireless Surveying
http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/wireless/2004/05/27/wirelessonPocketPC.html
Bitpipe: Wireless LAN White Papers [pdf]
http://www.bitpipe.com/data/rlist?t=sys_10_34_4_2_np&sort_by=status&src=google

The first website from WKMN (1) identifies the major types of wireless used
today as Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs) and Mobile
Wireless, and Personal Area Networks. The WiFi Alliance, which certifies
interoperability of IEEE 802.11 products in order "to promote them as the
global, wireless LAN standard across all market segments" also gives an
overview of WiFi, or Wireless Fidelity, on this second website (2). The IEEE
802.11 is the common standard used for LANs and is described more in this
white paper from 3Com (3). The Bluetooth infrastructure, more common in
Personal Area Networks, is described on this website (4 ). The current hot
issue in the Wi-Fi world is security, which is discussed in this article
from e-Week (5). Legal issues are also being raised, especially since the
boundaries for wireless are unclear, which means people can survey for
wireless networks without paying for access. This process is described in an
article from the O'Reilly Network website (6). Finally, this last website
(7) offers a number of white papers on wireless LAN.[VF]

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>From The NSDL Scout Report for Math, Engineering, and Technology, Copyright
Internet Scout Project 1994-2004. http://scout.wisc.edu/

Taken From:
October 2004 issue of The Busy Educator's Newsletter
http://www.glavac.com
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CLASSROOMTECH (TEACHERS)
http://www.classroomtech.org
This site provides effective technology resources for teachers. Includes ways of integrating technology in the curriculum, web searching skills, evaluating websites, productivity tips and digital photography.

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MARK YATES' WEB SITE (GR. 9-12)
http://www.mccallie.org/myates/
http://www.mccallie.org/myates/toppage2.htm
This site is designed primarily for students of Geometry at the High School level. It consists of a links page, interactive proofs, Geometer's Sketchpad sketches for many of the various theorems, projects completed by my students, and a site map of various kinds of geometry with supporting links and lesson plans written by Mark Yates or lesson plan links to support the given materials done by others.
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MR. KASH'S HISTORY PAGE (GR. 6-8)
http://home.earthlink.net/~jkash/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Mr. Kash's History Page includes links to General History, US History, World History and Ancient History. Each month has descriptions of the celebrations, holidays, and events associated for that month. There are also assignments geared for middle school students.

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MAGICAL PLACES & CREATIVE SPACES (GR. PRE.K-7)
http://www.committed.to/curriculum
Go back to school with Magical Places & Creative Spaces! Over 200 pages of activity ideas to support educators and parents as they teach children aged 2-12. Updated weekly. Newsletter available with a global audience!
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Taken From:
ENC Weekly Update for Math and Science Teachers (09/23/2004)
http://www.enc.org/features/focus/archive/midgeometry/
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Many Angles for Middle School Students

This week's ENC Focus will give you many angles for presenting geometry to a class of middle schoolers. These students with their many different learning styles will welcome the visual and hands-on instructional methods that are found in Middle School Geometry from Different Angles
( http://www.enc.org/features/focus/archive/midgeometry/?ls=eu ) . You'll find examples of such techniques through web-based animations, lesson ideas, and other classroom resources.
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Taken From:
ENC Online
Digital Dozen November 2004
http://www.enc.org/features/dd/archive/0,1577,11-2004,00.shtm

Statistics Online Computational Resources (SOCR)
http://socr.stat.ucla.edu/
Grade(s): 11 - Post-Sec. ENC#: 031020
Synopsis: If AP Statistics is your thing, or if you want some terrific online resources for demonstrating statistical concepts, this site is for you! You'll find interactive graphs for modeling, probability simulations, and statistics games such as the Monty Hall, the Wavelet, and the Error games. There are also online interactive materials to support upper-level probability and statistics courses taught with a problem-based approach.
Abstract:
This web site provides a multitude of interactive statistics resources, such as graphs of distributions, examples of experiments, and data analysis tools. The interactive distribution graphs cover several standard statistical distributions, such as Student's t and chi-squared as well as specialized ones like the Weibull and Laplace distributions. Users may modify the parameters of the equations to see the resulting change in the graph. Specific information such as the mean, median, and standard deviation are displayed below each graph. The experiments on this site are also interactive Java applets that allow the user to modify probabilities and see the outcome. Users can specify how many times to run the experiment while the applet automatically displays information about the outcomes of all the different runs. Abstracted 10/04. (Author/FAM)

Web based calculus applications
http://mathweb.mathsci.usna.edu/faculty/meyersonmd/labs/index.html
Grade(s): 11 - 12 ENC#: 031024
Synopsis: Flinging yourself off a 10M diving platform is a breathtaking way to explore the calculus involved with such a high jump. Why not save yourself the trouble and use this web-based applet instead? You can also test your knowledge with an interactive lab report. Along with the high-diving example, there are calculus modules on waves, parachutes, and radars. Each module includes a lab report, real-world applications, and an explanation of the relevant mathematics.
Abstract:
This web site provides nine different interactive laboratory activities for calculus students. Each activity centers on a Java applet that models a given situation, such as the velocity of a parachutist, the volume of an aircraft wing, or the slope of a hill in three dimensions. A lab report page gives students three questions to answer by experimenting with the applet; answers are selected from a pull-down menu and can be scored automatically by the web site. A separate math review covers the mathematical concepts behind the idea, including illustrations and descriptions of the reasoning that supports various conclusions. An applications section gives two problems in completely different physical settings that are modeled by the same mathematical processes.
For the Parachute Lab, the applet allows users to adjust the parameters controlling an exponential decay equation representing the velocity of the parachutist. Students adjust the parameters, singly and together, in order to understand how each parameter affects the resulting equation and its graph and how the parameters interact with each other. The review describes the different transformations that the graph goes through when parameters are changed, and the applications section relates exponential growth and decay to Newton's Law of Cooling and the growth of the World Wide Web. Abstracted 10/04. (Author/FAM)

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Date: Tue Oct 12, 2004 10:59 am
Subject: [LIFE of Florida] Interactive sites for social/political topics for Middle School
Author's Subject: Interactive sites for social/political topics for Middle School
Date Written: Sat, 9 Oct 2004 14:38:59 -0400
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Speak Out
http://www.4kids.org/
This site has a weekly “Speak Out”, where students can give their views on
the topic of the week and read other views. You may want to
look at the weekly topic and begin the discussion or have some
questions you want the students to think about before you allow
the students to go explore this site.
[NOTE: See also http://www.4kids.org/coolspots/
Cool Spots is a collection of articles about Web sites that we
have reviewed in our newspaper feature
for kids. Click on a section to surf some cool Web pages. – Phyllis ]

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A social/political issue that interests many people
is "Prayer in Schools". Some sites to review this topic are
listed below:

Finding Common Ground
http://www.freedomforum.org/templates/document.asp?documentID=3979
A guide to religious liberty in public schools. A first amendment
guide to religion in public education.
[NOTE: Other pages previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Christian Science Monitor: Praying At School
http://csmweb2.emcweb.com/durable/1998/06/16/fp51s2-csm.htm
An article published in the Christian Science Monitor. Includes links
to sites with both pro and con positions.

Prayer in Public Schools
http://www.religioustolerance.org/ps_pray.htm
An overview of the constitutional requirements relating to prayer
in U.S. public schools. Includes links to related information.
From Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

School Prayer: The Issue
http://www.itvs.org/schoolprayer/issue.html
This site presents the debate, pro and con perspectives and the
judicial rulings.
[NOTE: See also: Resources http://www.itvs.org/schoolprayer/resources.html
- Phyllis ]

The Case Against School Prayer
http://ffrf.org/nontracts/schoolprayer.php
The text of a brochure produced by the Freedom from Religion
Foundation.

FAQ About Prayer in School: American Atheists
http://www.atheists.org/schoolhouse/faqs.prayer.html
Fifteen questions posed and answered by the American Atheists
organization.

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Racism
One social issue we face is racism. This site promotes interactions
between youth worldwide. I would use it in my character education
lessons. http://friendshipthrougheducation.org/act.htm

Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Critical Discussion of Social Issues
http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=86
Overview (Taken directly from the site)
Picture books can invite students to engage in critical discussion of complex
issues of race, class, and gender. They "show how people can begin to
take action on important social issues . . . and help us question why
certain groups are positioned as 'others'" (Harste, 2000, p. 507). They challenge
students to confront the injustice of barriers that separate human beings from
one another and to examine the role of prejudice and stereotypes in sustaining
these barriers. Read aloud, they enable students to engage in dialogue as
they consider the narratives in terms of historical contexts, the nature
of the implied barriers, and how individuals can take action to promote
social justice and equity.
Author: Joy Moss
Rochester, New York
[NOTE: Other pages from ReadWriteThink previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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The Democratic process
The Center on Congress at Indiana University has e-learning modules
that explain the democratic processes to students. Prior to moving through
the sections, students answer questions on the upcoming topics. Lesson
plan links are provided for teachers. This would be a great place for students
to learn how our government works, or to reinforce/ review their knowledge.

http://congress.indiana.edu/learn_about/Feature/e-learning_modules.php#

An Ordinary Day: The Impact of Congress/Government
Sponsored by the Alliance for Representative Democracy

Contrary to many Americans' opinions, the work of Congress has a
significant impact on their everyday lives. This colorful module, An Ordinary
Day: The Impact of Congress/Government, walks you through a typical day, from
the alarm clock ringing, going to school and work, and turning in at night. Pop-
ups occur letting you know the role of Congress-- as well as sometimes state
and local government-- in each event. One section compares the student
response to others responses.

[NOTE: Other modules include: Public Criticisms of Congress,
The Importance of Civic Participation, The Dynamic Legislative Proces,
Notable Members of Congress, Understanding Representative Democracy,
How a Member Decides to Vote, Congress' Spending Priorities:
The Budget Allocation Activity – Phyllis ]

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[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/32kvp ]

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Date Sent: Monday, October 04, 2004 6:02 PM
Subject: Thirteen Ed Online Bulletin -- October 2004

--------OCTOBER ED ONLINE E-BULLETIN--------
THIRTEEN/WNET'S MONTHLY UPDATE FOR EDUCATORS
http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/

RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY airs on THIRTEEN Saturdays at 10:30AM and Sundays at 6PM.

Coverage of religion news has never been more important and RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY explores the top moral questions facing the country and profiles the most interesting people and groups in the world of religion and ethics. RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY will debut a special class course on its Web site at http://www.religionethics.com/teach/ that offers high school and college educators a video workshop designed to highlight the special resources that the news can offer for teaching about world religions.

For more about this program, streaming video, lesson plans and a downloadable Viewer's Guide visit the RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY Web site at http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics

Taken From:
DiscoverySchool.com


Buddhism and the Dalai Lama
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/buddhism/

To find out more about the Dalai Lama and his teachings refer
to the following Web sites:

http://www.gluckman.com/DalaiLama.html

http://www.dalailama.com/html/training.html
[NOTE: Home page previously posted. – Phyllis ]

http://www.beliefnet.com/story/31/story_3167_1.html

http://www.tibet.com/DL/nobelaccept.html

Taken From:
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter # 317 9/23/04

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Visions of Enlightenment: Understanding the Art of Buddhism

For over 2,500 years, people have been inspired by the visage and the teachings of the Buddha. Courtesy of the Pacific Asia Museum, Buddhists and interested people of all religious faiths can learn, through story and artwork, the history of the Buddha and the journey his image has taken as it evolved over the years from Nepal through India, Indonesia, China, Korea and the rest of Asia."Visions of Enlightenment: Understanding the Art of Buddhism" is a beautiful exhibition that teaches the history and beautiful philosophy of one of the world's major religious figures. Visitors can scroll through the Timeline to see the spread of Buddhism throughout Asia, read about the story of Prince Siddhartha, and view artwork of the Buddha that shows how His visage has progressed over the centuries. Don't miss the wonderful section entitled Photo Essays which contains fascinating works on a variety of Buddhist topics.
http://www.pacificasiamuseum.org/buddhism/
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Diagrammatical Information

This amazing website creates diagram maps or "Family Trees" that display the manner in which things are connected. View a series of cool "Trees" that show a variety of relationships such as "How the Countries of the World are Connected", a "Timeline of Hebrew Bible Sources" and other interesting maps from the arenas of Religion, Politics, Geography and History.
http://www.threetwoone.org/diagrams/index.htm

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The Parlor of Janet Klein

Los Angeles based performer Janet Klein is single-handedly keeping the wild spirit of the Roaring 20's alive. With her band, The Parlor Boys, Janet both records and performs live the long forgotten musical hits from the 1910's, 1920's and 1930's.Janet's website is like a time warp into the glamorous parlor culture of the 1920's. There is an extensive biography of the singer and her band, as well as a lot of fascinating features that capture the spirit of the era such as the Vaudeville Closet, The Gallery (which houses paintings and poetry from the beginning of the century), and much more.
http://www.janetklein.com

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---------Forwarded Message--------
Date Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2004 3:25 PM
Subject: [connecteng1] ConnectEng: Shakespeare in American Communities

FREE MATERIALS for U.S. high school teachers: "Shakespeare in American
Communities."
http://www.vpw.com/partner/shakespeare/
http://www.vpw.com/educational/
The "Shakespeare in American Communities" Teacher's Resource Packet includes
an educational video, an audio CD, teacher's guide with lesson plans,
brochures with fun activities, and a timeline poster of the Bard's plays. In
addition, NEA is adding a DVD entitled, "Why Shakespeare," dealing with why
the study of Shakespeare is so important.

This packet is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and is
available to US high school teachers FREE. Distribution is being handled by
Video Placement Worldwide (VPW).

Only 10,000 of these packets will be available when production is complete.
To get your name on the mailing list, visit http://www.vpw.com/educational/
and click on "High School" to read a complete description of this program.
You may have to register. They are accepting orders now, even though
shipment won't be until after January 1, 2005.

Pray for peace.

Carla Beard
Web English Teacher
http://www.webenglishteacher.com


http://www.vpw.com/educational/
From the site:
“The "Shakespeare in American Communities" Teacher Resource Packet contains a video entitled Shakespeare In Our Time, a teacher's guide, a "Teaching Shakespeare" audio CD, a Shakespeare timeline poster, a recitation contest booklet, 50 student brochures plus 50 bookmarks, and another teaching poster.

“The video itself provides an introduction to William Shakespeare, his times and his plays. Through a colorful combination of movie excerpts, stage performances and insights from well-known actors who have played Shakespearean roles, the program explores Shakespeare's life; Elizabethan society and the theater of the era; Shakespeare's unforgettable characters; the vigor and beauty of his language; and the influence his work has had throughout society in the United States and the world. Students will learn that Shakespeare wrote not only for a wealthy and educated few in his own day, but for audiences from all walks of life and for all time.”

Taken From:
Thursday, December 23, 2004 9:44 AM
Cable in the Classroom e-News

Educational Subject-Specific Resource Guides
http://www.ciconline.org/AboutCIC/Publications/accesslearning.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. This is the updated list for January.
Each guide includes websites for additional resources. - Phyllis ]

Scroll down for list of guides to select.

Download, print, and forward these subject-specific guides to
educational video and online resources that can help you teach.

Arts: Wartime art theft, stage performance, and more
English/Language Arts: The Lost Generation writers, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Charles Dickens, and more
History: The 20th century, Augustus, and more
Math: The metric system, online activities, and more
Languages: Spanish media-studies programming, an online German Web site, and more
Preschool: Sibling relationships, online activities, and more
Science/Health: The solar system, natural disasters, and more
Social & Personal Development: Overcoming disabilities, teenage drinking, and more
Social Studies: Intellectual property, Afghanistan, and more

Taken From:
AASL HOTLINKS
The Official Monthly E-mail Newsletter of the
American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
Vol. 3, No. 7
October 2004

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EVALUTECHAn initiative of the Southern Regional Education Board(SREB) Educational Technology Cooperative, EvaluTechsupports teachers by providing up-to-date, reliable anduseful resources and information. It includes:* More than 10,000 recommended reviews of software and print resources* Web resources in language arts, mathematics, social studies and science* Links to learning resources provided by SREB states' departments of education* Information about some major elearning software companies* Analysis of literacy skills and links to 21st century skills initiatives* Accessible technology resources for students with disabilities* Links to online learning and online professional development resourcesAccess to EvaluTech is free to all teachers at
http://www.evalutech.sreb.org

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis
See also Instructional Resources (includes Web Resources for Math, Language
Arts, Social Studies and Science)
http://www.evalutech.sreb.org/InstResources/index.asp


Ask, Listen, Learn: Kids and Alcohol Don't Mix
http://www.asklistenlearn.com
--The Century Council in partnership with Nickelodeon has launched this multimedia program designed to provide parents and middle school age kids with critical information on the negative consequences of underage drinking.

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Copyright (c) 2004 American Library Association
AASL Web site http://www.ala.org/aasl
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Taken From:
Date Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2004 8:29 AM
To: "Newsletter_Subscribers"
Subject: Awareness Watch Newsletter V2N10 October 2004 Announcement

October 2004 Zillman Column - Student Research Resources on the Internet
http://www.zillmancolumns.com/
http://virtualprivatelibrary.blogspot.com/Student Research Resources.pdf

The October 2004 Zillman Column is now available and is titled Student Research Resources on the Internet. This October 2004 Zillman Column is a comprehensive listing of online resources and sites to aid the student in performing research for their independent research projects as well as undergraduate and graduate subject research. Download this excellent 13 page free .pdf column today and stay current in the ever changing exciting world to assist the student in their independent research.

Awareness Watch Newsletter
http://www.AwarenessWatch.com/
http://www.Zillman.us/
[NOTE: Other columns previously posted. - Phyllis ]

# posted by Phyllis @ 9:40 PM 0 comments

Taken From:
======== The Scout Report ===
======= September 24, 2004 =====
======= Volume 10, Number 38 ======

van Gogh's Letters, Unabridged and Annotated
http://webexhibits.org/vangogh/

Brought to us by WebExhibits, a public/private collaboration that creates
educational websites on the arts and sciences, van Gogh's Letters presents
digitized versions of letters written by and to the artist Vincent van Gogh
between 1872 and 1890. The resource includes "Over 16,000 searchable words,
62 index topics, 1284 topic citations, and 1223 artwork citations." Most of
the letters were published in print in "The Complete Letters of Vincent van
Gogh", 1991, edited by Robert Harrison. Browseable topics are Art, Attitude,
Business, Fear, Feelings, Food-and-drink, Health, Lifestyle, Psychology and
Theo, all with sub-topics beneath. Psychology, for example, includes
hallucinations, nightmares, insomnia. Keyword searches work nicely: a search
on "starry" returned 22 letters. Individual letters display with thumbnails
of associated paintings, that can be enlarged, and annotations with dates,
writer and recipient, translator, and number from "The Complete Letters ..."
For example, in a letter Vincent wrote to his brother Theo dated September
3, 1888, #531, the painter says the poet gave him two sittings that day, so
he has completed a first sketch for his Portrait of Eugene Boch,
displayed alongside the letter.


The Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology [pdf]
http://www.petrie.ucl.ac.uk

The history of the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology at University
College London involves several notable figures of 19th century Britain, and
is worth recounting briefly. The Museum was created through the largesse of
one Amelia Edwards, a nineteenth century Englishwoman who have developed a
great respect and reverence for Egyptian antiquity, and who herself made
several extended visits to Egypt. After Ms. Edwards' sizeable gift in 1892,
Professor William Flinders Petrie (who was appointed through the bequest
made by Ms. Edwards) continued his ambitious program of excavations, thereby
growing the collection to one of international stature. Visitors to the site
will want to start by viewing personal favorites from the collection offered
by the various curators at the museum and by searching the online catalog of
its holdings. If visitors are so inclined, they may browse through the
categories (such as tools and weapons and buildings and furniture). Within
each category, visitors may continue to find out detailed information about
each object, and they may also view each object from a number of angles and
rotations. Finally, visitors may participate in a brief online poll and
learn more about visiting the museum in London, if they so desire. [KMG]


>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2003.http://scout.wisc.edu/

Taken From:
Date: Sun Sep 12, 2004 10:53 am
Subject: [Net-Gold] HISTORY : CALENDARS: The Maya Calendar

The Maya Calendar
<http://www.mayacalendar.com/>
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

"The Maya Calendar was the center of Maya life and their greatest
cultural achievement. The Maya Calendar's ancestral knowledge guided the
Maya's existence from the moment of their birth and there was little that
escaped its influence. The Maya Calendar made by the Maya World Studies
Center in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico follows a centuries old tradition.

This Maya Calendar website is developing with the intent of providing a
complete view of Maya culture; being that the Maya world was centered on
the calendar, this name is more than appropriate for the Maya World
Studies Center website.

Click on the photo to enter and enjoy, make sure you bookmark this site.
Remember to return soon for new information is constantly added."

Welcome to the Maya Calendar
Maya World Studies Center
Mrida, Yucatan, Mxico
<http://www.mayacalendar.com/mayacalendar.html>


Sincerely,
David Dillard
Temple University

Taken From:
Site of the Day for Thursday, December 23, 2004

The Legends of Christmas
http://www.hoover.archives.gov/exhibits/legends/index.html

Today's site from the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library-Museum in Iowa,
offers a pleasant summary of many North American Christmas traditions.
Gentle Subscribers will find a simple presentation (which is eminently
suitable for children) on a number of the emblems associated with Christmas
celebrations.

"The celebration of Christmas is a joyful mixture of customs that have
developed in many different lands over thousands of years. Integrated into
our customs are ancient Roman traditions, early Christian practices,
medieval pagan rituals and Victorian nostalgia. ... Christmas is richer in
tradition than any other holiday celebrated in this country. ... In 1659
the Puritans declared the celebration of Christmas illegal. They said the
holiday was just an excuse to drink too much and overeat. So for almost two
centuries Christmas in America was virtually ignored." - from the website

The site begins with a overview of the history Christmas in America. The
sidebar listing includes such holiday customs as caroling, Dickens,
stockings, candy canes, holiday food, birds, pixies and gift giving. For
each of these, there is a single web page with a brief explanation of the
item's origin and how it came to be incorporated into Christmas
festivities.

Glide over to the site for a relaxing browse through Yuletide traditions
at:

http://www.hoover.archives.gov/exhibits/legends/index.html

A.M. Holm

Taken From:
EduHound Weekly for December 23, 2004
http://www.eduhound.com/

1905...A Look Back!

Einstein @ The American Museum of Natural History
The most famous equation in the world, E=mc2, arrived rather quietly. In 1905, Einstein published two articles on the Special Theory of Relativity. He completed his first paper in June, on the properties of light and time. Then just three months later he finished a second, shorter article—essentially an addendum to his previous paper—describing a "very interesting conclusion" about energy. Einstein went on to present his findings mathematically: energy (E) equals mass (m) times the speed of light (c) squared (2), or E=mc2.
http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/einstein/energy/index.php
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Theodore Roosevelt - 26th US President 1901-1909
The purpose of this website and all the materials found herein is to preserve and expand upon the memory and ideals of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, in a scholastic manner for the benefit of schoolchildren, academics, research fellows, and anyone in the world who wishes to learn more about and follow the ideals of this Icon of American History.
http://www.theodore- roosevelt.com

Robert Koch Wins Nobel Prize
In 1905, Robert Koch was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for his investigations and discoveries in relation to tuberculosis. He proved with certainty that the dreaded disease was caused by specific bacteria. How did he do it?
http://nobelprize.org/medicine/laureates/1905/koch-bio.html
[NOTE: Home page previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Russian Revolution of 1905 (gr 9-12)
Students will understand the following: Some of the people involved in the Russian Revolution had strong personalities and lend themselves to a dramatization of the events and historical drama, like other historical fiction, is rooted in history but contains imaginary elements as well.
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/revolution/

American Cultural History 1900-1909
http://kclibrary.nhmccd.edu/decade00.html
T he purpose of this web & library guide is to help the user gain a broad understanding and appreciation for the culture and history of the 1900-1909 period in American history. In a very small way, this is a bibliographic essay. While there is no way we can take you through the entire decade, we have attempted to find areas of special interest and to select information that is still dear today, for example books we love - movies we watch - songs we sing - events we find interesting - people we admire.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

2005 West Point Bridge Design Contest
http://bridgecontest.usma.edu
"I wanted to make sure your readers know about a very great website to support instruction. I t provides great opportunities for students and/or students in upper elementary, middle and high schools to use free online software to learn about and build virtual bridges. This site also provides prizes and college scholarships as incentives. It’s very cool!"

---------Forwarded Message--------
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 00:04:02 -0500 (EST)
From: BKUNZEL@aol.com
Subject: [NJYAC] Free Movie Standee for BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE

Hi,

I saw this posted on PUBYAC and wanted to pass it on to all of you. If you
have the space, get the standee now and then put it up for Summer Reading 2006.
Children's theme: "Paws, Claws, Scales & Tales." The Teen Theme is: Creature
Features.

Enjoy -- Bonnie

Get a FREE "Because of Winn-Dixie" movie standee (a giant-size movie poster
9' x 4'5") for your school or community media center. The movie hits Theaters
February 18, 2005. Get it now and save it for the upcoming CSLP 2006 Summer
Reading Program Pet's related theme, "Paws, Claws, Scales & Tales". By then
your library should own it on DVD. They are also having a contest for
librarians with great prizes you can win.

Details may be found at my Web Site "Library Media & PR Online"
http://www.ssdesign.com/librarypr/

Have fun!
Stephanie Stokes, http://www.casummerreading.org/

[NOTE: From Library Media & PR Online:
“Walden Media is offering "Because of Winn-Dixie" movie standees absolutely FREE to all school and community libraries and media centers. To receive your standee, please email opal@walden.com with "Because of Winn-Dixie Standee" in the subject line. Be sure to include your name, your school or library name, address, phone number, and the number of standees you are requesting. Please be aware that this movie standee is 9' x 4'5".” – Phyllis ]

--------Forwarded Message--------
Date Sent: Monday, October 04, 2004 4:07 AM
Subject: S.O.S. -- Help for Busy Teachers (Site 07): Readability Formulas
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Sites of the School Days
a weekly update to
Kathy Schrock’s Guide for Educators on Discovery Channel School
http://discoveryschool.com/schrockguide/
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Site 7

Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators: Readability Information
http://kathyschrock.net/fry/fry.html

...Need to figure out the readability of that new grade-level novel? Want to
easily find out how to determine the reading level of a Web page? I have
been given permission to post the Fry Readability directions and graphs on
this page, and have also included links to other readability formulas for
use in the classroom

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Visit this and previous Sites-of-the-School Days by going to
http://discoveryschool.com/schrockguide/sos.html and clicking on an entry!

Taken From:
TeachersFirst Update - November 15, 2004
http://www.teachersfirst.com/

Readability Test Grades 1 to 12 Juicy Studio
http://www.juicystudio.com/fog/
Will that great Web site you've just found be too difficult for your fourth graders? Save valuable time with this online tool that instantly measures the readability of any site. Just type in the URL, press Enter, and scroll to see the results.

Taken From:
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PBS Teacher Previews: December 26, 2004 - January 8, 2005
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It's My Life"Food Smarts"PBSOL> Middle SchoolExplore the food pyramid, serving size surprises, food labelsand food myths with your students.http://www.pbskids.org/itsmylife/body/foodsmarts
[NOTE: Other pages from It’s My Life previously posted. – Phyllis ]

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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Nature
"Diamonds" TV> PBSOL> Elementary / Middle / High School
Sunday, December 26, 2004
8 - 9:00 pm
This program presents an encyclopedic look at the oldest,
hardest natural substance in the world -- diamonds -- from
their beginnings in the core of the earth, through mining and
acquisition, to the history of the most famous of these
extraordinary gems. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

Start your own PBS Program Club and talk about why you think
diamonds are a girl's best friend.

http://www.pbs.org/nature/diamonds
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American Experience
"Woodrow Wilson" (part one of two)
TV> PBSOL> High School
Monday, December 27, 2004
9 - 10:30 pm
An intellectual with unwavering moral principles, Woodrow
Wilson became one of the greatest U.S. presidents. He
campaigned against American intervention in the Great War, but
lead the country into the conflict nonetheless. Part two airs
on Jan. 3, 2005 at 9 pm ET. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

Check out the online teacher's guide which features a lesson
plan on women's suffrage.

http://www.pbs.org/amex/wilson
[NOTE: Previously posted. See links for teaching guide from AMEX at end of
this posting. - Phyllis ]

American Experience
"Woodrow Wilson" (part two of two)
TV> PBSOL> High School
Monday, January 3, 2005
9 - 10:30 pm
In the conclusion to this "American Experience," Woodrow Wilson
becomes incapacitated by a stroke and carries out his duties
from bed with the help of his wife, Edith, who became the de
facto chief executive. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

Download a lesson plan on World War I at the companion Web site.

http://www.pbs.org/amex/wilson
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Do You Speak American?
TV> PBSOL> High School
Wednesday, January 5, 2005
8 - 11:00 pm
Why is the English spoken by Maine lobstermen so different from
that spoken by cowboys in Texas? Does Spanish pose a threat to
English as the dominant language in America? And what on earth
do yins, wickety wack, ayuh, catty whompus and stomping it
clean mean? Celebrated journalist and writer Robert MacNeil
travels cross-country to answer these questions and examine the
dynamic state of American English -- a language rich with
regional variety, strong global impact and cultural
controversy. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)

Log on to our exclusive Web feature "Track-that-Word!" and
explore the origins of hundreds of words and expressions.

http://www.pbs.org/speak
(Available January 3, 2005)
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Copyright 2004 PBS Online.

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--------Forwarded Message--------
Date Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 12:57 PM
To: American Experience List
Subject: WOODROW WILSON on AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

News from American Experience
http://www.pbs.org/amex

*****
Watch AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: WOODROW WILSON on PBS

An intellectual with unwavering moral principles, he led America onto the world stage at a time when war and chaos threatened everything he cherished. AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: WOODROW WILSON explores the transformation of a history professor into one of America's most influential presidents.

Part One: A Passionate Man (90 min.)
Tune in to PBS Monday, December 27 at 9 P.M. (check local listings)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/wilson/

Wilson rises from a Civil War boyhood in Georgia to become president of Princeton University and an outspoken champion of progressive reform. He is elected governor of New Jersey, then narrowly wins one of the most significant and exciting presidential races ever run, accomplishing a remarkable agenda of reform in his first two years.

"Wilson's life plays like lively political fiction, because of his personal life and the historic events of his presidency." -- The Rocky Mountain News

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Visit WOODROW WILSON Online
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/wilson/

WIN THE ELECTION OF 1812
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/wilson/sfeature/sf_election.html
Like the 2004 presidential race, the election of 1912 has been called one of the most significant elections in American history. Form your own political party and see if you have what it takes to win!

EXPOSING POVERTY
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/wilson/sfeature/sf_poverty.html
Jacob Riis's 1890 expose, "How the Other Half Lives," profoundly influenced many Americans, including then-professor Woodrow Wilson. See Riis's photographs and read his words.

WILSON'S LEGACY
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/wilson/sfeature/sf_legacy.html
Woodrow Wilson left behind a profound legacy, one that generates lively debate to this day. Examine the impact of Wilson's presidency through the eyes of historians.

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# posted by Phyllis @ 10:37 PM 0 comments

--------Forwarded Message--------
Date Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 9:01 AM
Subject: CIESE: FW: Chemistry Website (Primary Source)
CIESE - The Center for Innovation in Engineering & Science Education
http://www.stevens.edu/ciese/

A message from the CIESE ListServ
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From: John Park [jpark5@stevens.edu] Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 12:11 AM
Subject: Chemistry Website

Here is a great chemistry site that has come to my attention today!
The story of one of the most important discoveries in modern science -
and the basis for the most-cited scientific publication of the
twentieth century - is given fresh life in a vast new website being launched
today by the Oregon State University Libraries. "Linus Pauling and the
Nature of the Chemical Bond: A Documentary History", features a trove of
over 800 documents, and is available at:

http://osulibrary.oregonstate.edu/specialcollections/coll/pauling/bond/index.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5donx ]
________________________________

Taken From:
TechLearning News - September 14, 2004 - No. 37
http://techlearning.com/


Matter is the Stuff Around You
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_intro.html
[NOTE: Other pages from this site previously posted. - Phyllis ]

"Matter is everything." So begins this comprehensive website on the physical and chemical properties of matter in its four main states: solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas. The text is large and easy-to-read. Students will enjoy the downloads, activities, and quizzes at this site.

Author/Publisher:
Andrew Rader Studios

Grade Appropriate:
Middle School Elementary School

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Sara's Quest
http://165.112.79.53/
Join Sarah on a quest to learn about dangerous drugs. The National Institute on Drug Abuse has created this site to educate children on drugs and their effects on human bodies. Read the articles and then take the challenge. Teachers can download a text version for use in their classrooms.

Author/Publisher:
National Institute on Drug Abuse

Grade Appropriate:
Middle School Elementary School

Taken From:
Blue Web'n Update: Updates 17 Sept 2004

ScienceInTheBox
http://www.scienceinthebox.com

Scienceinthebox.com covers a range of interesting and entertaining
topics! The site was created to share the science behind Proctor &
Gamble's laundry and cleaning products with a focus on addressing
sustainable practices and products which embrace social responsibility
as well as environmental practices. Product development and other
considerations are presented. Users can select topics can be saved into
a File Basket, downloaded, and printed. The interactive pages are
particularly fun - especially the history of washing -
http://www.scienceinthebox.com/en_UK/publications/interactivecontents_en.html
The glossary in the side menu provides definitions for numerous
chemicals and terms. Product safety sheets can get pretty technical; so
there's something for everyone here on a subject that we might not give
much thought.

Grade Level: Early Childhood (K-2), Elementary, Middle School, High
School, College, Adult/Professional
Content Area: Community Interest (Health), Health & Physical Education
(Health), Health & Physical Education (Safety), History & Social Studies
(Anthropology / Archaeology), Science (Chemistry), Science
(Environmental Studies), Technology (Applied Science) (Manufacturing)
[Dewey #570]
Application type: Information Resources, Activities

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Blue Web'n Update lists the additions to SBC's Blue Web'n Library located at http://www.kn.sbc.com/wired/bluewebn/

An archive of all messages is located at
http://www.topica.com/lists/bluewebn/read

Taken From:
Date: Fri Sep 10, 2004 6:32 am
Subject: [Net-Gold] CHEMISTRY : EDUCATION: SCIENCE: General Chemistry Online

General Chemistry Online
<http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/index.shtml>
Includes:
Companion Notes
Hyperlinked notes and guides for first semester general chemistry.

Tutorials
Index of self-guided tutorials, quizzes, and drills on specific topics.

Frequently Asked Questions
Answers and hints for over 400 frequently asked questions.

Glossary
A searchable, crosslinked collection of over 1000 chemical terms; now with
audio pronunciations.

Trivia Quiz
45 randomly selected trivia questions.

Chemistry Exam Survival Guide
Skills checklists and online self-grading examinations.

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Resources
<http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/links.shtml>


Sincerely,
David Dillard
Temple University

Taken From:
Subject : [LIFE of Florida] Teaching History with Technology Newsletter
http://www.lifeofflorida.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=139

Center for THWT October 2004

Colonial Massachusetts: Select Topics and Resources
[NOTE: Some of these sites previously posted. – Phyllis ]
(Consult Best of History Web Sites: Colonial
http://www.besthistorysites.net/USHistory_Colonial.shtml
for more useful resources on colonial history.)

Three Great Resources for Teaching A.P. European History (High School)
Together these three resources provide a wealth of teaching ideas, quizzes, DBQs, recommended resources . . . and more.
General Resources for AP European History
http://thwt.org/newsletter1-AP.htm

Renaissance & Reformation Resources (High School, College)
http://thwt.org/newsletter1-R&R.htm
The Early Modern European section of Best of History Web Sites highlights many interactive sites on the Renaissance and Reformation. Discover the best of the best.

Native American Resources for Grades 5 to 8 (Middle School)
http://thwt.org/newsletter1-native.htm
Follow this link to a mix of useful curriculum and activity-oriented sites on Native Americans.

Taken From:
Posted: 09-15-2004 05:42 PM
Teachers' News from American Experience
http://www.pbs.org/amex

EARLY 19TH CENTURY FEATURED SITE

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: The Duel
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/duel/index.html
[NOTE: Another page from this site previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Can you imagine politicians today meeting with pistols to address their
differences? On July 11, 1804, Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr met on
dueling grounds at Weehawken, New Jersey, to fight the final skirmish of a
long-lived political and personal battle. When the duel was over, Hamilton
would be mortally wounded, and Burr would be wanted for murder.

Learn about Alexander Hamilton and the framing of the U.S. Constitution:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/duel/sfeature/hamiltonusconstituion.html

Explore the history of dueling in America:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/duel/sfeature/dueling.html

Take advantage of the Teacher's Guide, including discussions and activities
that can be done with or without watching the film:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/duel/tguide/index.html

Taken From:

Date Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2004 7:49 PM
Subject: Education World Site Reviews Vol. 8 Issue 47

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SPECIAL THIS WEEK: SITES TO SEE
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Sites to See: General History
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites048.shtml

General history sites offer a wealth of resources for everyone from historical researchers to schoolchildren. Included are graphics, timelines, maps, primary documents, video, audio clips, lesson plans, interactive activities, and more.
Included: Seventeen history sites for students and educators.
[NOTE: Some of these sites have been previously posted. – Phyllis ]

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All Science Fair Projects
More than 500 science fair projects complete with instructions.

SITE URL
http://www.all-science-fair-projects.com

GRADE LEVELS
3-5
6-8
9-12


CONTENT: A
This site offers a wide variety of experiments in every “discipline of science from chemistry, biology, physics to human psychology” with full instructions and explanations.

SITE DESIGN: A
The site design is simple and easily navigated. Content can be either searched by keyword or browsed by topic. Search results can be sorted by title, category or by level of difficulty.

REVIEW:
Students or teachers looking for science fair ideas will appreciate the work that has already been done for them at this site. This is a totally free educational resource to search for science fair projects. The fully searchable database currently contains more than five hundred project ideas, with full instructions and explanations, on a multitude of topics. Levels of difficulty include elementary, middle school and high school. The projects are categorized into five groups; chemistry, biology, physics, earth science and engineering. Each category has subgroup listings as well. Students can simply reproduce the experiments or take the principles demonstrated and apply them to their own experiment in a unique way.

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Education World
http://www.educationworld.com/

Taken From:

Date Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2004 3:54 AM
From: Weekly Teacher Tip Newsletter
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TeAch-nology.com's- Weekly Tips for Teachers Issue #223

Best on the Web for Teachers
Featured Site of the Week:

A Book In Time!
http://www.a-book-in-time.com/

“This is the history booklist you have been looking for!

History titles are arranged chronologically to make it easy for you to find good, fun books to correlate with any time period, ranging from elementary to high school reading levels.

World History is broken down into Ancient Times, Middle Ages, Age of Discovery, and the Present Age. American History is categorized separately. Each book entry includes a suggested grade level (see About the Books) and a short review.”

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© 2004 Teachnology, Inc. All rights reserved
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Date Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2004 3:23 PM
Subject: September teachers@work newsletter and web reviews
http://www.teachers-work.com
http://www.teachers.work.co.nz/www_September_2004.htm


Virtual Arts Online Workshops
http://www.accessart.org.uk/online_workshops.html
Students and teachers will find here a wide range of online tutorials dealing with a range of topics and themes. Students can investigate sculpture, photography, drawing, construction, colour theory, installation art . . . . and much more. You can search the database via theme or age range to find the most appropriate resources to help improve your artistic capability and knowledge. Ideal for all year levels

Rainforest Drawing Lessons
http://www.chunkymonkey.com/murals/murallessons.htm
In this set of online drawing tutorials students can learn to draw foliage, primates, insects and flowers.
Ideal for year levels 2-6

Imagination at Work
http://www.imaginationatwork.com/
Here we have an excellent technology application which is very engaging even though the final result that you can create isn't actually brilliant. You can use your mouse to manipulate different pens to draw on-screen. I can imagine that for a reluctant artists this may be an excellent approach for engaging them in artistic pursuits.
Ideal for year levels 0-8

Kidz Draw
http://www.kidzdraw.com
In this online environment students are able to create their own unique art pieces as well as learn how to draw. The site is divided into three different age groups with activities, ideas and concepts which are appropriate to each of the levels. This is a well-designed for students to pursue their independent interest in art.
Ideal for year levels 0-10

Kids Paint Online
http://www.worldkids.net/art/artpaint.htm
Using a simple online tool set students can create online works of art using the tools provided here.
Ideal for year levels 0-7

Mr Picassohead
http://www.mrpicassohead.com
This is brilliant - so simple but so powerful. Students are provided with an abstract Picasso head with a collection of abstract Picasso eyes, noses, lips, eyebrows, hair pieces, and faces which they can combine together in various combinations to build a unique portrait. There is also an excellent range of tools in which to add colour, scale object up and down, rotate and bring forward or backwards. Ideal for absolutely everyone!
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Information Literacy Online
http://infolit.unitecnology.ac.nz
Information literacy is now a core competency across many curriculum statements and with this comes many different models. The model presented here – “The Three Doors to Info Literacy" by the author Gwen Gawith presents a three stage information literacy process for teachers and students. There is also an excellent collection of information literacy readings here as well as an information literacy forum. Ideal for all year levels
Information Literacy Links: http://infolit.unitecnology.ac.nz/links.html

F. Scott Fitzgerald
http://www.sc.edu/fitzgerald/index.html
1996 was the Centenary celebration for F. Scott Fitzgerald and this site is attributed to this well-known author. The web site presents a chronology of his works, the Fitzgerald collection, a brief biography, articles of essays, facts about Fitzgerald, quotations writings by Fitzgerald as well as voice and film clips. Ideal for year levels 10-12
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

The Shakespeare Resource Centre
http://www.bardweb.net/
This encyclopaedic site deals with the man himself as well as his works and also includes plot summaries from all 38 works in the cannon. The site also includes Shakespeare's will, debates over authorship, the history of the Globe Theatre, background information on Elizabethan England as well as a very interesting section entitled "a guide to the Bard's English". Ideal for year levels 10-12. [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Antagonyms
http://www-personal.umich.edu/~cellis/antagonym.html
You may well ask what an Antagonym is and you may be pleased to know that they are made up words to describe a word that has meanings that contradict each other. For example the word apparent can mean not clear all certain "he is the apparent winner of the contest” as well as meaning obvious "the solution to the problem was apparent to all". Ideal for year levels 4-9

Interactive Guide to 21st-Century Learning
http://www.21stcenturyskills.Org/Route21/default.asp
The skills required to be a successful 21st-century learner or teacher are radically different to those that we applied in the 20th century. The migration from one paradigm to another will be slower than we would like as it will involve a change in teaching and learning culture. If you are looking for an effective guide to this process then this online resource will provide your staff with an excellent insight to the new skills, competencies and knowledge bases that both teachers and students will require in this century in order be successful community members. Ideal for teachers

McGruff Child Safety Centre
http://www.mcgruff.org/
Teachers will find here an excellent collection of child safety resources will dealing everything from web safety, fire safety and personal safety. The material is presented in an animated and very child friendly environment and contains a wide range of resources. Ideal for year levels 0-6

The Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com/programsandtools/index.cfm
The Mayo Clinic provides an excellent set of resources here on a wide range of diseases and conditions as well as resources for healthy living and a wide range of health related tools. You can also find here a wide range of calculators on everything from heart disease, skin type, calorie calculator etc. Ideal for year levels 8-12
[NOTE: Other pages from The Mayo Clinic previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Tobacco.ORG
http://www.tobacco.org/
This organisation is dedicated to making sure that the general population understands the long-term effects of the choice to smoke, as well as pursuing the tobacco companies to ensure that those who purchase their product are fully informed of the potential dangers as well as holding them to account in the courts. There are plenty of headlines as well as background information on smoking and the effects on health.
Ideal for year levels 8-12

The Muscular System
http://webschoolsolutions.com/patts/systems/muscles.htm
This excellent and highly graphical site deals with muscle cell types, the musculoskeletal system-tissues, how we move, muscles by name, muscles by function, motor developmental milestones as well as extension activities.
Ideal for year levels 5-10

Anim8or
http://www.anim8or.com/
Anim8or is a 3D modeling and character animation program that has been written, not as a commercial endeavour, but rather to provide a free software environment for people to explore the process of animation. With over 120,000 downloads of this excellent software no doubt there are lots of new animation companies being established! - without doubt, many of these will be run by children who are still at school! Students and teachers can download this excellent software from here no charge Ideal for all year levels

Si Spain
http://www.sispain.org//
This interactive service promotes a free exchange of information on Spanish current affairs and its historical, linguistic and cultural development. The site presents a wide range of information in both English and Spanish dealing with geography, population, history, language, culture, politics, foreign affairs, economy, health, education, the media, travel . . . Ideal for year levels 5-11

Numbers in Chinese
http://www.ocrat.com/ocrat/chargif/numbfram.html
Using animated Chinese characters this web site introduces students to counting in Chinese. Whether or not the students are studying the Chinese language, this is a fantastic web site to introduce them to the complexities of Chinese symbolism in a fun and easy to relate to environment. Ideal for year levels 4-10

SuperMath Man
http://www.supermathman.com/
Here is an excellent collection of mathematical games which focus on building up mathematical principles of having a heck of a lot of fun at the same time. Bridge-It is a game which involves building the strongest possible bridge given a range of shapes and pillars. Golf encourages students to estimate angles and distances in order to get their own hole-in-one. The “Fraction Junction” builds up understanding and applications of fractions while “The Decimal Detectives” go looking for a place to hide. Ideal for year levels 3-7

Understanding Algebra
http://www.jamesbrennan.org/algebra/
The complete contents of this online algebra textbook are available from here. This textbook is suitable for high school algebra or as a refresher course for students preparing for university or senior high school mathematics courses. The full range of algebra topics are dealt with in this excellent text. Ideal for year levels 10-12
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Theatre Through the Ages
http://www.geocities.com/Broadway/Balcony/7634/index.htm
Theatre is an eclectic art form, employing music and dance in the production as well as the talents of the leading artists from outside the theatre. With this in mind this web site investigates the origins of theatre, the architecture and staging, the centrepiece of the dramatic performance, as well as mime and pantomime, the impact of medieval drama and the Elizabethan Playhouse as well as humanism, music halls and vaudeville.
Ideal for year levels 8-12

The Improv Encyclopaedia
http://www.humanpingpongball.com
Here you will find tons of “stuff” related to improvisation theatre. Look for improv games, handles, concentration exercises, drama techniques, character exercises, warm-ups, long form improv formats, improvised show formats, tips for improv workshops and much more. Ideal for year levels 6-12

The Stage Crew: A Technical Theatre Web Project
http://www.thestagecrew.com
If you are putting on your own theatrical production you'll be able to find here excellent background information on lighting, scenery and safety. As well as basic information there are also sections dealing with lighting control, basic electronics, colour theory, building scenery and which materials to use to greatest effect.
Ideal for year levels 10-12

The MIT Theatre Arts: Stage Management Manual
http://web.mit.edu/mta/www/theater/Manuals/StageManagement/
This online manual contains the full text of the MIT Theatre Arts Stage Management manual, as well as a few extras. The manual is divided into three sections. The first section looks at pre-production, rehearsals, performances and postproduction and dance productions. The second section looks at the psychology of stage management and the third section looks at safety regulations, templated forms and a bibliography.
Ideal for teachers and years 10-12

Backstage: An Actors Resource
http://www.backstage.com
An excellent collection of resources for both producers and actors. Ideal for year levels 9-12
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

The Owl Pages
http://www.owlpages.com/
Owls have fascinated man from time immemorial: to some cultures they are symbols of wisdom, while to others they are harbingers of doom and death. As well as mythology and culture, students will find here information detailing their physiology, nesting and lifestyle as well as an excellent collection of photographs and detailing the wide range of form that owls come in. Ideal for all year levels
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

The Grand Canyon: Hidden Secrets
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/grandcanyon/
The Grand Canyon is an awesome spectacle and it is a tribute to the power of erosion that can create beauty with spectacular results. This web site deals with some of the hidden secrets of the Grand Canyon which provides us with insights into the geological history of both this area and our world in general.
Ideal for year levels 4-10

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Date: Wed, 08 Sep 2004 18:49:38 -0700
From: Sybil Finemel
Subject: GEN:ASCD Study Guide for bullying and harassment: A Legal Guide for
Educators
Sender: School Library Media & Network Communications



From ASCD : ASCD Resource Preview: September 2004
http://www.ascd.org/cms/index.cfm?TheViewID=2608

An ASCD Study Guide for
Bullying and Harassment: A Legal Guide for Educators

[NOTE: Other Study Guides for their books
http://www.ascd.org/cms/index.cfm?TheViewID=653
- Phyllis ]

Sybil Finemel
Library Director MLIS.CIO.
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Taken From:
T.H.E. Newsletter for September 22, 2004

Learn Spanish Online
http://www.learn-spanish-online.de
Learn Spanish Online is one of the most complete manuals on the Spanish language on the Internet. The site teaches visitors Spanish by way of 500 pages of grammar, 2,500 voice examples, 40 minutes of spoken dialogue and 1,800 exercises. The site features links to search functions, language schools, a forum and chat rooms all that aid visitors to learn and speak Spanish better.

T.H.E. Journal
http://www.thejournal.com

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Hi! It's Saturday, September 11, 2004 and time for Foreign Languages
at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Jennifer's Language Page
http://www.elite.net/~runner/jennifers/index.htm

The goal of this website is to teach people how to say words and
phrases in every language of the world! When you get to the site just
click on the menu item that interests you and find out how to say:

"Hello" in more than 800 languages
"Thank you" in more than 500 languages
"Goodbye" in more than 450 languages
"How are you?" in more than 425 languages
"What is your name?" in more than 330 languages
"My name is..." in more than 275 languages
"Welcome" in more than 325 languages
"Good morning" in more than 250 languages
"Good afternoon" in more than 160 languages
"Good evening" in more than 225 languages
"Good night" in more than 225 languages
"Please" in more than 270 languages
"I don't understand" in more than 255 languages
"Do you speak English?" in more than 215 languages
"Yes" in more than 550 languages
"No" in more than 520 languages

The translations are all in text. If you are unsure of how to
PRONOUNCE the text translations -- then you can access the "On-Line
Language Resources" page at this site that contains links to other
foreign language websites where you can see phonetic spellings and/or
hear audio pronunciations of various words and phrases. The direct
link to that page is:
http://www.elite.net/~runner/jennifers/language.htm

This is a terrific resource site that offers a fun way to introduce
languages of the world.

Diane Keith
For ClickSchooling
Copyright 2004, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com

Taken From:
ConnectEngOctober 3, 2004

New Page at Web English Teacher:

Roald Dahl
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/dahl.html
Lesson plans for Matilda and other books by Dahl

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Site to Check Out

Little Shop of Patent and Trademark Horrors
http://www.uspto.gov/go/kids/halloween.htm
The U. S. Patent and Trademark Office offers children this Web page
devoted to eerie patents. An October research/writing project using this
page is waiting to be written! (My favorite: Slicers and Dicers)

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Carla Beard
Web English Teacher
http://www.webenglishteacher.com
This newsletter is copyright 2004, Web English Teacher.

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Date Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2004 9:54 AM
Subject: Family First (10/2/04) - Transistorized
http://www.familyfirst.com/transistorized.html

Transistorized!
http://www.pbs.org/transistor/
If you were asked what the most influential and important invention in the 20th Century was, what would you respond? That single question would be a great one for discussion at parties, at work, and most definitely in the classroom. There really is no right answer, but the FamSite today visits a site that make a strong argument for a tiny piece of silicon.

Called Transistorized!, it is the latest installment from Public Broadcasting about technology in our century. Their previous shows include the radio and the television, both of which also had companion websites. At this site, you can learn about the technology behind the development of solid-state devices such as transistors, op amps, and IC chips. You also learn about the secrecy of the development, as well as the egos involved. You will find out about people like Jack Kilby, Gordon Moore, Bill Shockley, and Phil Foy.

This site is an excellent place for budding young electronics technicians, and anyone who has picked up screwdriver to work on their computer. Be sure to share this most interesting site with your friends.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Site of the Day for Friday, October 1, 2004
Devices of Wonder
http://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/devices/choice.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Today's site, from the Getty Museum, presents the outstanding artefactsfrom its "Devices of Wonder" exhibit. Gentle Subscribers may enjoy a happybrowse through these intriguing and clever constructions from the past.

"Discover the surprising and seductive ancestors of modern cinema, cyborgs,computers and other optical devices from this online exhibit. It featuresan array of fanciful eye machines that were displayed at the Getty ... " -from the website

Although the site was designed to capitalize on the more razzmatazz effectsof flash animations, those with less than broadband speed will also find acompelling display. Among the featured items is an amazing panoramaproduced by The Illustrated London News "of the Great Exhibition of AllNations, 1851," better known as the Crystal Palace Exhibition, thePhysionotrace from the early 1800's, a parlor game with changeableselections of noses and costumes, and an analog device, the UNIbot 3.1, aBIObot that can mimic natural behaviors, created in 1998.

Amble over to the site to meander through these weird, peculiar butultimately fascinating devices designed for entertainment at:

http://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/devices/choice.html

A.M. Holm

Taken From:
USA Today Web Guide Hot Sites
09/15/2004 - Updated 10:38 AM ET

Premise.org
http://www.premise.org/
Artificial intelligence is a fascinating topic, but the movies have given ordinary folks a lot of weird ideas about how it works and what the term means. The proprietor of this site is in the process of thinking some very deep thoughts about all these things, and had compiled, for his own edification and yours, some good information about and examples of what’s happening in the field. — HSS

Copyright 2004 USA TODAY
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/webguide/front.htm

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Site of the Day for Friday, December 17, 2004

Twelve Days of Christmas - Price Index
http://www.pncbank.com/12days

Today's site, perhaps unsurprisingly, comes from an American bank. Since
the publication of Dickens' classic Christmas fable, "A Christmas Carol",
accountants and their counting houses have had a small but distinct
presence in the Yuletide season. Gentle Subscribers will discover this web
page spotlights a fascinating and amusing financial analysis of the gifts
bestowed, in that favorite holiday song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas".

"Every year since 1984, PNC Advisors has provided a tongue-in-cheek
economic analysis, based on the cost of goods and services purchased by the
True Love in the holiday classic, 'The Twelve Days of Christmas'.” - from
the website

The web page charts the "Christmas Price Index" of all the items given as
gifts in the song -- from the partridge in a pear tree -- the tree and the
partridge calculated separately for an accurate breakdown of costs, to the
current price of a piper's services. It notes that some unions have been
successful in negotiating satisfactory wage increases for their more
skilled members, thereby escalating the cost of these specialized services,
while workers in automated sectors, such as the dairy industry, have had a
less happy wage history. There are some interesting surprises, as decreases
in prices for some commodities have made a number of items a "best buy". A
graphical chart helpfully delineates the rise and sometimes, fall in
prices, over the past twenty years.

Leap over to the web page for an engaging financial perspective on "The
Twelve Days of Christmas" at:

http://www.pncbank.com/12days


A.M. Holm

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Date Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 2:56 AM
Subject: Refdesk [site-of-the-day] Consumer Price Index Home Page

Consumer Price Index Home Page
http://www.bls.gov/cpi/

This site by the U.S. Department of Labor offers the Consumer Price Indexes. The Consumer Price Indexes program produces monthly data on changes in the prices paid by urban consumers for a representative basket of goods and services.

Refdesk Home Page: http://www.refdesk.com

Taken From:
*** NEAT NEW STUFF, SEPTEMBER 10, 2004

Business Reference on the Internet
http://marylaine.com/busref2.html
The outline, links, and self-test questions for a presentation I recently gave for the Prairie Area Library System.

Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2004

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Subject : [LIFE of Florida] SAT practice exam online
http://www.lifeofflorida.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=139%20

Posted: 10-03-2004 11:13 PM

The College Board, which owns the SAT, has placed an official practice exam on its Web site: http://www.collegeboard.com/
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/prep_one/test.html

Taken From:
Librarians' Index to the Internet,
More New This Week
http://lii.org/mntw/
December 2, 2004


Center on Hunger and Poverty
"Center activities include research and policy analysis, public education initiatives, and assistance to policy makers and organizations across the country on poverty- and hunger-related issues." The site features the full text of selected center reports, state and national facts and figures, a bibliography with links to many of the documents, and links to information about special projects and related material. From the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University.
http://www.centeronhunger.org
Subjects: Hunger -- United States Poverty -- United States Research institutes -- Massachusetts -- Waltham

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School-Libraries.Net: Peter Milbury's Network of School Librarian Web Pages: California
The California section of "a collection of Web Pages created or maintained by school librarians. Some are for entire schools, while others are for individual school libraries. Some pages are personal, while others are for professional associations, or other curriculum related resources." Created by librarian Peter Milbury.
http://www.school-libraries.net/usa/ca.html
Subjects: School libraries -- California School librarians -- California Library Web sites
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Copyright © 2004, Librarians' Index to the Internet, lii.org. All rights reserved.

Taken From:
Education World Site Reviews
Volume 8, Issue 38September 21, 2004

Outdated School Libraries: What Can You Do to Update Yours?
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin181.shtml

Sites to See: Lewis and Clark
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites040.shtml
Two hundred years ago, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and more than
two-dozen members of the Corps of Discovery set out to discover a
waterway linking the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. This
collection of sites filled with online activities, lesson plans, curriculum
resources, primary documents, maps, and more commemorates the
200th Anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

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Reviews:

Monitor on Psychology
OVERALL GRADE: A
http://www.apa.org/monitor/
Grade Level: Advanced, Professional

CONTENT: A
This online publication of the American Psychological Association is published eleven times a year. It includes helpful information for anyone interested in the broad field of psychology.

SITE DESIGN: A
Finding information on this site is facilitated by the side menu that offers links to what is in the current issue, previous issues and lists the different departments of the publication. Feature articles are highlighted on the main page. An onsite search tool is also available.

REVIEW:
Professionals, educators, or anyone interested in the field of psychology will find something of interest here. Each issue includes such helpful features as public policy updates, educational issues, association news, discussion of ethical practices, and an editorial from a working professional in the field. Click on the Table of Contents link and you will find articles on a variety of topics such as memory, mental preparation for mars, technology's place in training, using science to solve crimes, how psychology offers clues to prisoner abuse in Iraq, personality disorders, the importance of psychologist in schools and how friendships ease middle school adjustment. Included is an archive of issues that date back as far as 1998 and comments from the president of the APA.

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Taken From:
Don's Patch Issue #2004-10-01 from http://www.don-guitar.com

Encyclopedia of Psychology
http://www.psychology.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Women in History.http://www.lkwdpl.org/wihohio/index.html
An interesting woman from the site (Rachel Carson)
http://www.lkwdpl.org/wihohio/cars-rac.htm

One of the most impressive arguments for the concept ofnatural selection (evolution) involves birds.
http://www.rit.edu/~rhrsbi/GalapagosPages/DarwinFinch.html
http://snipurl.com/9h2d
[NOTE: Another page from this site previously posted. - Phyllis ]

More interesting online reading.
http://www.readbookonline.net/

Virtual Reality: A short introduction.
http://www-vrl.umich.edu/intro/

Taken From:
Date Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2004 2:40 PM
Subject: [ejaws] ejaws newsletter Dec #42

E.J.A.W.s- (Explorers, Judges, Artists and Warriors)
© 1999-2004
Issue #42 Dec 2004
http://ada.lesley.edu/faculty/flescher/ejaws.htm

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Hoagiesgifted.org

There are many new links throughout the Kids Links pages, including more
neat Periodic Table sites, Inventions at Play, and Science Jokes in
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/science.htm, a great interactive game (ok, I
wasted too much time playing it, and still didn't make even the daily high
scores list!) Spaced Penguins, on http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/physics.htm .

Virtual Reality websites for kids at
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/virtual_reality.htm.

Hoagies' Gifted Education Page http://www.hoagiesgifted.org
Hoagies' Kids and Teens Page http://www.hoagieskids.org
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Taken From:
ResearchBuzz #303 -- October 1, 2004
http://www.researchbuzz.com/

* UT El Paso/UT Austin Web Site About Medicinal Herbs
http://www.herbalsafety.utep.edu/
The University of Texas at El Paso and UT Austin Cooperative Pharmacy Program have teamed up to create an Herbal Safety Web site at http://tinyurl.com/4qeyf . The site is available in English and Spanish.There are several tabs of information here but I'm concentrating on Fact Sheets, which cover from Aloe to Wormwood. Herbs are listed with their common and scientific names. Click on a name and you'll get an extensive fact sheet including a picture of the plant, where it's found, what it's used for and how it's used, and most importantly a list of safety hazards and possible drug interaction problems.In addition to the fact sheets, there's also pointers to extensive scientific monographs on the herbs, some publications and scientific presentations, and a few special population reports.

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FOIA Facts: Know Your [FOIA] Rights
http://www.llrx.com/columns/foia13.htm

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ResearchBuzz is copyright 2004 Tara Calishain. All rights reserved.

Taken From:
======== The Scout Report ==========
September 17, 2004 ============
Volume 10, Number 37 ======


Historical Directories
http://www.historicaldirectories.org/
Sometime you may find yourself wondering one of the world's eternal
questions: How many cutlers were in Sheffield during the 1850s? Well, you
might not be actively seeking the answer to that particular query, but this
incredibly extensive digital library created by the University of Leicester
may help you solve other related historical questions. This digital library
contains a host of local and trade directories for England and Wales from
1750 to 1919, many of which were previously only accessible by making a
special trip to any number of local historical societies or archives.
Curious visitors can search the directories through an interactive map of
England and Wales in order to find the information that is most relevant to
their interests. Currently, the project provides at least one directory for
each segment from the interactive map from the 1850s, 1890s, and 1910s.
Visitors can also search the entire digitized archive by keyword, location,
and name. [KMG]


Race & Place: An African-American Community in the Jim Crow South:Charlottesville, VA [RealOnePlayer]
http://www.vcdh.virginia.edu/afam/raceandplace/index.html
A number of compelling studies about the complex relationship betweendifferent ethnic groups and their lived experience in various environmentshave come to light over the past few decades, and several of them have foundtheir way onto the Web as well. This rather noteworthy site, created througha collaborative effort by the Virginia Center for Digital History and theCarter G. Woodson Institute of African and Afro-American Studies, intends"to connect race with place" through offering this nice multimedia archiveof digitized materials including oral histories, political broadsides,photographs, maps, and letters. The time and place that is profiled isCharlottesville, Virginia, from the late 1880s until the middle of the 20thcentury. The community that is profiled is the African-American community,which was effectively segregated through the use of the notorious "Jim Crow"laws. While visitors will want to take a look through the various documentsover an extended visit, they should definitely take a look at thetranscribed articles from two African-American owned newspapers from theperiod that offer insight into the life of the black community during the1890s. [KMG]


Amnesty International: The Wire
http://web.amnesty.org/wire/
[NOTE: Home page previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Amnesty International is quite well-known for bringing attention to the
plight of various marginalized groups and individuals across the globe,
along with its significant advocacy and lobbying activities. Since May 2001,
the organization has also placed its provocative monthly magazine, The Wire,
online for access by the general public. The September 2004 issue features
news pieces on the rights of women in the Solomon Islands, the plight of
children in Honduras, and the organization's worldwide appeals made on the
behalf of victims of human rights violations. Visitors to the site will want
to look through archived issues from previous months, which may also serve
as an educational resource for young people and those interested in human
rights issues. The online version of the magazine is also available in
Arabic and Spanish. [KMG]

>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2003.http://scout.wisc.edu/

Taken From:
Librarians' Index to the Internet,
More New This Week Nov. 11, 2004

U.S. Department of the Treasury: FAQs: Taxes
Information from the federal government about federal tax laws in the United States. Topics addressed include a history of the U.S. tax system from Colonial times to the 2001 Bush tax cut, writing and enacting tax legislation, the economics of taxation, taxes and the economy, tax relief, and health savings accounts. Also includes brief information about state and local taxes and international taxation.
http://www.ustreas.gov/education/faq/taxes/
Subjects: Taxation -- United States Taxation -- Law and legislation
Created by mcb

Copyright © 2004, Librarians' Index to the Internet, http://lii.org
All rights reserved.

Taken From:
ResourceShelf
E-Mail Reminder Week 181
September 18, 2004
http://www.resourceshelf.com

Resources, Reports, Tools, Lists, and Full Text Documents
Observances--United States
Source: CRS (via the Foreign Press Center)
Recently Updated, Commemorative Observances: A Chronological List
http://fpc.state.gov/documents/organization/36308.pdf

Civil Rights Movement--United States
Source: ACRL News
New, The Civil Rights Movement: Sites for students and researchers
http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/crlnews/backissues2004/september04/civilrights.htm
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4t3nv ]
A new compilation of web resources selected by Cass Kvenild, a reference librarian at the University of Wyoming.
--

U.S. Government
Source: GPO
The U.S. Government Manual FY2004/2005 is Now Available Online
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/gmanual/index.html
The latest edition of this "reference classic" went live on the GPO site yesterday. Keyword search or browse by chapter.


Contributing Editors
++++++++++++++
+ Shirl Kennedy, MLIS
+ Dan Giancaterino, MLIS
+ Steven Cohen, MLS
++++++++++++++

--------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Tuesday, November 30, 2004 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!Recommended Website:
First Science Science Cam page click on this link:
http://www.firstscience.com/site/webcams.asp
[NOTE: Other pages from First Science previously posted. - Phyllis ]

FirstScience.com features their picks for the best science
cams on the web. There are currently 22 of them listed (most of the links
worked when I tried them) and included:

-Mousseau Lab Cam -- watch "captive biologists" go about their work in the
laboratory.
-Butterfly Cam
-Panda Cam
-Otter Cam
-Leafcutter Ant Cam
-Panama Canal Cam
-Volcano Cam
-Jelly Fish Cam
-Bee Cam
-South Pole Cam
-Shark Cam
-Turtle Cam
-and more!


Be sure to check out the rest of this remarkable
science website that offers science news, science quizzes & games,
science-themed crossword puzzles, science cartoons.

Diane Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2004, All Rights Reserved
http://www.homefires.com/clickschool/

Taken From:
Date Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 12:30 PM
From: gleason@edu-cyberpg.com
To: nethappenings
Subject: BioEd Online from Baylor College of Medicine

BioEd Online from Baylor College of Medicine
http://www.bioedonline.org

BioEd Online was produced by Baylor's Center for
Educational Outreach, and provides middle and high
school science teachers with a wide array of free
instructional resources, such as slide sets,
streaming video presentations, and laboratory
activities. The site assists biology teachers
who are trying to balance hectic schedules and
numerous responsibilities by offering accurate,
current information, reinforced by lessons and
web-based materials that address important and
timely issues like nutrition and obesity,
biodiversity, and mad cow disease.

Eric Ward
Content Announcements and Linking Since 1994
eric@ericward.com - http://www.ericward.com

# posted by Phyllis @ 9:57 PM 0 comments

--------Forwarded Message--------
Date Sent: Friday, September 24, 2004 1:16 PM
From: statelists@STATE.GOV
To: DOSFACTS
Subject: Banning Human Cloning

Fact Sheet
Bureau of Public Affairs
Washington, DC
September 16, 2004

Banning Human Cloning
http://www.state.gov/p/io/fs/2004/36405.htm

"As we seek to improve human life, we must always preserve human dignity. And
therefore, we must prevent human cloning by stopping it before it starts."
President George W. Bush, April 10, 2002

The U.S. Position
The United States supports efforts to ban all forms of human cloning. Human
cloning, for any purpose whatsoever, is unethical and morally reprehensible,
and ignores respect for human dignity. At the 59th UN General Assembly, the
United States will join a large group of nations co-sponsoring a resolution,
proposed by Costa Rica, to draft an international convention against all human
cloning.

What is Human Cloning?
The process commonly referred to as cloning (Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer)
results in the creation of a human embryo. In "reproductive" cloning, this
embryo is implanted into a woman's womb and allowed to grow. In what has been
called "therapeutic," "research," and "experimental" cloning, the stemcells
are removed from the embryo, destroying this nascent human life.

A ban that differentiates between human reproductive and experimental cloning
would essentially authorize the creation of a human embryo for the purpose of
killing it, thus elevating the value of research and experimentation above that
of a human life. Experimental embryonic cloning would therefore turn nascent
human life into a natural resource to be mined and exploited, eroding the sense
of worth and dignity of the individual. A partial ban that prohibits
reproductive cloning but permits therapeutic, research, or experimental cloning
is unacceptable to the United States and many other countries.

Stem-Cell Therapy
The United States supports continued research into the promising field of
stem-cell therapy. In the United States, both human embryonic stem-cell
research and so-called "adult" stem-cell research are legal and both receive
funding from the federal government. There are important ethical restrictions,
however, placed on the use of federal funds to conduct human embryonic
stem-cell research to ensure that the funds do not encourage or support the
further destruction of human embryos. Specifically, federally funded
researchers may use only stem-cells derived prior to the announcement of the
policy; federally funded researchers may not use newly destroyed embryos to
derive new stem-cell lines.

The federal government also provides substantial support to adult stem-cell
research, which does not require the destruction of human embryos. Within the
last few years, a wealth of published scientific reports has demonstrated that
adult stem-cells -- contained in tissues of the human body, and after birth in
the umbilical cord and placenta -- have the ability to transform into other
tissue and cell types, and have been shown to be able to repair and regenerate
damaged and diseased tissue. Adult stem-cells have already benefited hundreds
of patients in clinical trials, for such conditions as heart damage,
Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and sickle-cell
anemia. The potential for adult stem-cells to advance medicine and alleviate
human suffering is enormous.

The Support of All Nations Is Needed
Consenting to human cloning would be a step toward a society in which human
beings are grown for spare body parts and children are engineered to fit
eugenic specification. We cannot allow human life to be devalued in this way.
We urge all nations to prohibit any research, experimentation, development, or
application that is aimed at human cloning.

***********************************************************
See http://www.state.gov/ for all State Department Fact Sheets
************************************************************

# posted by Phyllis @ 9:55 PM 0 comments

Taken From:
Date Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 8:42 AM
Subject: New Learning Resources in Science & Math
FREE -- Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
FREE makes finding federal learning resources easier:
http://www.ed.gov/free
====

"MathDL" (Mathematical Sciences Digital Library)provides Java applets, interactive modules, & Flashpresentations for studying numerical & graphical solutions ofdifferential equations, parametric representations of curves,conic formulae, Euler's analysis of the Genoese Lottery, VanSchooten's ruler constructions, Riemann sums, & how to usecalculators (for introductory statistics students). (NSF)
http://www.mathdl.org/

=======
"Science & Technology"offers 11 lesson plans for Grades 3-8 on minerals & gems, BenFranklin, spiders, archaeology, oceans, pollination, reptiles& amphibians, & more. (SI)http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/lesson_plans/science_technology.html[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5m2uv ]
[NOTE: Other pages from Smithsonian Education previously posted.

See also:
Smithsonian Education site for Teachers
http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/
Includes pages on Art & Design, History & Culture, and Language Arts.

Smithsonian Education site for Students
http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/students/index.html
Includes pages on Art, Science & Nature, History & Culture, and People & Places.
- Phyllis ]

Taken From:
Riverdeep's Classroom Flyer, Thursday, September 30th, 2004
http://www.riverdeep.net/current/classroom_flyer/index.jhtml


THE EVOLUTION OF A HURRICANE:
http://www.usatoday.com/weather/graphics/hurricane/hurricane_explainer/flash.htm[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4e228 ]
How does a hurricane form and develop, and how does it become a
gigantic threat as it builds up? This animation is supported by labels
and text to discover just how nature's most spectacular and dangerous
storm occurs.

HURRICANE LAB TEACHER STUDIO:
http://www.riverdeep.net/earthscience/data/hurricanes/hurricane_teacher.html
http://www.riverdeep.net/earthscience/data/hurricanes/hurricane_lab.html
Use the 2nd URL above to access the online Hurricane Lab,
with warning simulators, hurricane causes, storm warnings,and virtual visits. With the teaching studio you can access an
accompanying guide with teaching tips, learning opportunities,
and printable lab instructions.

Brenda Barron, Editor
classroomflyer@riverdeep.net
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(c) 2004 Riverdeep. All rights reserved

Taken From:
Site of the Day for Wednesday, September 22, 2004

Horrific Hurricanes
http://whyfiles.org/073hurricane/index.html

The folks at the Why Files have not overlooked the dramatic surge inhurricanes this season. Gentle Subscribers will find today's site anotherof the always interesting and colorful Why Files presentations.

"Hurricanes are the most powerful storm. How do they form? How do wepredict their paths? How can we improve predictions? ... Hurricanes areborn over water, driven by solar energy stored in the ocean. Hurricanes,properly called tropical cyclones, can travel for weeks across the ocean,blasting islands and coastlines with fierce winds, torrential rains andswollen seas. ... But ironically, as soon as a hurricane reaches land, itstarts to lose power." - from the website

The presentation features animated diagrams explaining how hurricanes areformed, as well stunning color photos of recent hurricanes. Links withinthe text provide excellence external source material on topics such as thestages of hurricane development and whether the damage that hurricanescause increases as a function of wind speed. The site also focuses on thesignificance of hurricane prediction and its gradual improvement over theyears.

Whirl over to the site for a great exposition on hurricanes at:

http://whyfiles.org/073hurricane/index.html

A.M. Holm

--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Monday, September 24, 2004

Severe Winds
http://www.nhoem.state.nh.us/mitigation/section_iii.htm

Today's site, from the New Hampshire office of Emergency Management, offersan extremely interesting overview of a number of climatic events involvinghigh winds. Gentle Subscribers who have been following the active hurricaneseason in the Atlantic will discover a range of eye-opening information atthe site.

"The name 'hurricane' is derived from the aboriginal Caribes (indigenouspeoples of the West Indies at the time of the arrival of ChristopherColumbus) expression for 'evil spirit'." - from the website

The site provides a handy reference for various measuring scales, includingthe Saffir-Simpson Scale for hurricanes, the Fujita Scale for tornadoes andthe Dolan-Davis Scale which rates "Nor’easters". In addition to materialon hurricanes and tornadoes, a section devoted to lightening presents factsand some surprising safety advice.

Wheel over to the site for an excellent information guide on variousextreme weather conditions at:

http://www.nhoem.state.nh.us/mitigation/section_iii.htm

A.M. Holm

---------Forwarded Message--------
Earth Science Sites of the Week -- September 18, 2004

HURRICANE BASICS, NASA, (suggested by Jeanne Suttie, Commack, NY) find a stand alone Flash tutorial explaining, with large graphics, hurricane structure, formation, and movement.http://whyfiles.larc.nasa.gov/kids/Problem_Board/problems/weather/hurricanebasics.swf
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3pmf5 ]

HURRICANE STRIKE, UCAR, (suggested by Paul Rusher, Florida State University), `Hurricane Strike! is a multimedia learning package aimed primarily at middle school students. It integrates disaster safety and preparedness with science instruction and providing an engaging interactive learning environment. It also dovetails with science and safety content in the American Red Cross Masters of Disaster curriculum.`http://meted.ucar.edu/hurrican/strike/index.htm

ANIMATION: Life Cycle of a Glacier, PBS NOVA, a Flash annotated slide show traces the evolution of freshly fallen snow on the surface of a glacier, through firn, and finally to ice. The ice crystal pictured moves through the zone of accumulation, then by the equilibrium line, and finally into the ocean after calving.http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/vinson/glacier.html

GOOD READ: Satellite-Observed Changes in the Arctic, Physics Today, (suggested by Marion O. Weaver Alfred, New York) ` The Arctic has warmed by about 1°C in the past two decades. That time period has seen glaciers retreat, permafrost thaw, snow cover decrease, and ice sheets thin.http://www.physicstoday.org/vol-57/iss-8/p38.html?type=PTALERT#box1[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5lzpp ]

COMPUTER TIP: Want a neat divider to separate sections of a Word document? Type the tilde (shift upper left hand corner) three times and hit return.

WEATHER TRIVIA U.S. Weather Research Center
http://www.wxresearch.com/triv.htm

These sites are archived at RESOURCES FOR EARTH SCIENCE AND GEOGRAPHY INSTRUCTION at http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi
http://personal.cmich.edu/%7Efranc1m/homepage.htm
The links are organized around the sequence of topics typically taught in an introductory earth science or physical geography class. Links are also, available for environmental science, earth science/geography education, career opportunities, and more.

Taken From:
Librarians' Index to the Internet,
More New This Week Nov. 4, 2004

The World Factbook: Field Listing — Suffrage
A list of countries with their voting eligibility requirements.
From The World Factbook, published annually by the Central
Intelligence Agency (CIA).
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/fields/2123.html
Subjects: World politics Suffrage Voting
[NOTE: Many more subjects available in Field Listings
From home page, http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/
select Search The World Factbook. In the Search For box, enter “Fields”
- Phyllis ]
Copyright © 2004, Librarians' Index to the Internet, lii.org. All rights reserved.
http://lii.org/

--------Forwarded Message--------
Date Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 12:20 PM
To: nethappenings
Subject: WGBH, FFFBI, and National Geographic Launch Geography Site
**************************************************************

WGBH, FFFBI, and National Geographic Launch
Geography Site

http://www.fffbi.com/nationalgeographic/

In 2002, the National Geographic-Roper study
on geographic literacy among young adults in
nine countries showed that young people in the
United States lagged seriously behind their
peers in eight other countries. Eighty-three
percent could not find Afghanistan a world map,
86 percent could not locate Israel on a map of
the Middle East and Asia, but more than a third
of those surveyed knew that the island featured
in that season's "Survivor"TV show was in the
South Pacific.

So now, with a grant from National Geographic's
Education Foundation, WGBH's Fin, Fur and
Feather Bureau of Investigation takes kids
ages 8-13 online with geography-themed
interactive stories set in Tokyo, India's
Bollywood and Australia's outback. Kids learn
and then use geography skills to solve
international detective stories.

Eric Ward
Content Announcements and Linking Since 1994
eric@ericward.com - http://www.ericward.com/

# posted by Phyllis @ 10:43 PM 0 comments

Taken From:
*** NEAT NEW STUFF, SEPTEMBER 17, 2004

Geography Olympics http://www.geographyolympics.com/challenge.php
This quiz is an exercise in humility, since placing a country in the right general area of the blank map doesn't count.


Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2004

Taken From:
Date Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 8:00 AM
Surfing the Net with Kids FREE Newsletter
http://www.surfnetkids.com/newsletter.htm


CNN: Panama Canal Handover
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/1999/panama.canal/
As determined by two treaties signed by President Jimmy Carter in 1977, control of the Panama Canal was handed over to Panama on December 31, 1999, after nearly one hundred years of U.S. rule. This CNN Special outlines the history of its construction and politics with news articles, personal narratives and photos. Unique clicks include a live Panama Canal web cam, and seven-question Panama Canal quiz. For a history of the canal starting in 1513 with Spanish explorer Vasco Nunez de Balboa, read "History: Troubled Passageway."

How the Panama Canal Works
http://www.ared.com/kora/java/pcc/javaani.html
"The opening of the waterway to world commerce on August 15, 1914, represented the realization of a heroic dream of over 400 years. The fifty miles across the isthmus were among the hardest ever won by human ingenuity." While not on the same scale as actually building the Panama Canal, this Java animation demonstrating a ship traveling through the canal is pretty clever, and certainly worth more than a thousand words. If you only see an empty box, you will need to enable Java in your browser ( http://www.surfnetkids.com/java.htm ).

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Copyright © 2004 by Surfnetkids.com, Inc.

Taken From:
[LIFE of Florida] Learning is For Everyone, Inc.
General Education > Online Projects and Resources
http://www.lifeofflorida.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=139

Original source documents: Primary Research
Posted: 09-29-2004 11:44 PM
Primary Research
http://www.primaryresearch.org/

About this website

Primary Research is the Internet presence of a number of projects involving high school students and local history. Central to all of these projects is collaboration among research institutions such as historical societies, libraries, archives, and museums. We are based in Beverly, Massachusetts, which serves as a starting point for students learning the process of local history research.

Primaryresearch.org went online in 1999, then funded by a Documentary Heritage Grant from the Massachusetts Historical Records Advisory Board. Originally the website for Project Apprentice to History (PATH), it has grown to include projects such as Primary Research Through the History of Beverly (taught by W. Dean Eastman at Beverly High School), the Nathan Dane Collaborative (an electronic exhibit of documents and research related to Nathan Dane), African Americans in Antebellum Boston, Puritan Gravestone Studies, and more.

The aim of this website is to serve the research community by providing free access to original source documents and databases, as well as to provide a vehicle for the publication of original primary research by high school students. Collections of local history documents such as the Beverly Educational Archives, and Historic Postcards of Beverly are presented on this website free of charge. Student research projects using these documents show a sampling of some of the remarkable results possible from asking thoughtful questions.

The student articles published at primaryresearch.org are the product of research by students of W. Dean Eastman, social studies teacher at Beverly High School. The projects featured on this site originate from ideas conceived by Eastman's Primary Research Through the History of Beverly class, along with the extracurricular Project Apprentice to History (PATH). PATH is taught by Eastman, Kevin McGrath, high school library media specialist at BHS, and Thomas Scully, library director of Beverly Public Library. This website is designed, edited and updated by Kevin McGrath.

We encourage you to explore this website and make full use of the material provided. You can use the menu at the top of the page to access most areas of the site. Our goal is to inspire creative thinking and open possibilities for historical research.

Taken From:
[LIFE of Florida] Learning is For Everyone, Inc.
General Education > Online Projects and Resources
http://www.lifeofflorida.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=139
Online resource: Knowitall.org
Posted: 09-29-2004 11:19 PM

Knowitall.org
http://www.knowitall.org/
[NOTE: Some pages from this site previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Created by South Carolina ETV for K–12 students and teachers,

Knowitall.org is a free, online collection of resources designed
for classroom use. This educational portal contains image
collections, videos, virtual tours, narratives, documents, and
interactive games and stories to support and provide quality
learning experiences for students using the Internet as an
information tool.

From: Knowitall.org
Celebrate Freedom —Tuskegee Airmen 60th Anniversary
http://www.knowitall.org/connections/celebrate/index.html
http://www.knowitall.org/connections/celebrate/content/resources.html
Includes: The Story, Quick Facts, Lesson Plans and Related Links

Taken From:
TechLearning News
http://techlearning.com

TechLearning’s Teachers’ Page
Oct. 14, 2004

America's Attic & Archives
http://techlearning.com/teacher/aaa.jhtml
Collection Guides and Webliographies: Check out these topical lists of electronic resources compiled by the Library of Congress Digital Reference Team. Subjects include African American Sites, Congressional Information, Primary Documents in American History and more.

Collection Guides & Bibliographies
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/bibhome.html

Bibliographies produced by the Digital Reference Team of the Library of Congress

African American Sites in the Digital Collections - Contributions by African Americans to the arts, education, industry, literature, politics and much more as represented in the vast collections of the Library of Congress.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/afam/afam-home.html

Brown v. Board of Education: a chronological listing of related materials from the Library of Congress - March 17, 2004 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the 1955 Supreme Court decision to end segregation in public schools throughout the United States. This presentation explores the question, What historical events led to this decision?
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/afam/afam-brown.html

Congressional Information on the Library of Congress Web Site - Access to Congressional information available on the Library of Congress Web site. The primary focus is to connect the user to full-text Congressional publications.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/congress/

Guide to Poetry & Literature Streaming Video is a resource for locating streaming video of poets, fiction writers, and critics as they read and discuss their own and each other's work.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/poetry/poetry-home.html

Primary Documents in American History - The Library of Congress is home to many of the most important documents in American history. This Web site provides links to materials digitized from the Library's collections that supplement and enhance the study of these crucial documents.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/PrimDocsHome.html

A Guide to World War II Materials - This guide gathers in one place links to the wide and diverse selection of materials relating to World War II from throughout the digital collections of the Library of Congress.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/WW2/WW2bib.html

Researching the Wreck of the RMS Titanic - A guide to the many resources in the Library's collections that relate to the epic maritime disaster.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/titanic/Titanic.html

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TechLearning’s Site of the Day: Sept. 23, 2004

Present at the Creation: Spin
http://www.npr.org/programs/morning/features/patc/spin/index.html

When politics are concerned teaching students the difference between lies, the truth, and spin is not an easy task. The National Public Radio's exploration of American cultural icons focuses on the evolution of "spin," the "deliberate shading of news perception; attempted control of political reaction" that became a part of our vocabulary during the Reagan vs. Mondale election of 1984.

Author/Publisher:
National Public Radio

Website Content:
Audio
Pictures and/or Illustrations

Grade Appropriate:
High School

****************
TechLearning’s Site of the Day: Sept. 27, 2004

Encounter: From Silence to Symphony
http://www.mso.com.au/edu/front.html

From the Melbourne Symphony, this wonderful Web site provides a great interactive way to learn about the symphony orchestra. There are audio and video clips covering instruments, the act of conducting, musical themes, music history, arranging and more. Students will enjoy the "90 Minutes Circling the Earth (Hymn to Freedom)" that was commissioned to aid students and their families in exploring individual instruments. Clicking on a graphic of a symphony orchestra shows the individual instruments and the sound they produce.

Author/Publisher:
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

Grade Appropriate:
High School Middle School Elementary School

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K-5 Social Studies Resources
http://www.gp.k12.mi.us/ci/depts/ss/K5links.htm

6-12 Social Studies Resources
http://www.gp.k12.mi.us/ci/depts/ss/612links.htm
Select additional pages of links from subject list buttons

AMDOCS: Documents for the Study of American History
http://www.ukans.edu/carrie/docs/amdocs_index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Teaching With Documents
http://www.edteck.com/dbq/index.htm
includes: Homefront America in WW II and Work, Culture
and Society in Industrial America

Taken From:
Thursday, September 23, 2004 2:40 AM
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
http://infomine.ucr.edu/

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Utopia: The Search for the Ideal Society in the Western World
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URL: http://utopia.nypl.org
Record Id: 403532
Created: 2004-09-21 11:28:32
Categories: arts,liberal

This is an exhibit documenting the concept of Utopia in the Western world from ancient ideas to modern ones, and from utopias to distopias. There are more than fifty images and some text on-line. The exhibit is organized chronologically and takes the viewer from Adam and Eve to the internet. There are close to 200 items in the bibliography of secondary sources.
Numerous links to online resources relating to the themes of the exhibition.http://utopia.nypl.org/links.html

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Man Ray Trust
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URL: http://www.manraytrust.com
Record Id: 379037
Created: 2004-09-21 10:50:32
Categories: arts

Man Ray Trust has over 1200 items in their archive. The imagebase is searchable by date, title or description, theme, such as fashion or landscapes, and category, such as painting or object. The images are not enlargable. There is a short biography, a timeline of Man Ray's life and a listing of exhibitions that are showing his art.

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African Wildlife Foundation
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URL: http://www.awf.org
Record Id: 403526
Created: 2004-09-20 16:30:32
Categories: bioag

The Site includes a range of information about the African Wildlife Foundation, its services and wildlife conservation efforts. It also includes a wildlife library where people can find information about individual animals.
http://www.awf.org/wildlives/

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The Skyscraper Museum
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URL: http://www.skyscraper.org
Record Id: 294152
Created: 2004-09-20 13:25:32
Categories: arts,liberal

"Founded in 1996, The Skyscraper Museum is a private, not-for-profit, educational corporation devoted to the study of high-rise building, past, present, and future." This site contains eight exhibitions and a core of four databases.

The Bankers Trust has 200 photographs, dating from 1910-11 and the early 1930s, of the demolition and construction of what became the Bankers Trust building. The photos are organized in chronological order and are searchable by date or category, such as excavation. The images can be enlarged and annotation revealed by clicking on the photograph.

There is an exhibit called Manhattan Timeformations. "The project uses computer models and interactive animations to depict the dynamic relationship between Manhattan's skyscrapers and other layers of urban information such as geologic formation, settlement patterns, landfill, transportation and communications infrastructure, zoning laws and real estate cycles."
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Another exhibit The Downtown New York Web Walk "offers four interactive virtual walking tours through Lower Manhattan's skyscraper canyons and more than a century of high-rise construction. In addition, four downloadable versions, featuring text and photographs in Adobe PDF format, are also available for touring on foot."

"Visual Index to the Virtual Archives, an innovative visually-based interface that uses a 3-D computer model of Manhattan as a click-on map, allowing Web visitors to view the city, present and past, and to access the Museum's collections through an on-line, searchable database."

Also available here is a timeline of tallest towers.

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The New York Public Library Digital Gallery
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URL: http://www.nypl.org/digital
Record Id: 293146
Created: 2004-09-20 13:00:32
Categories: arts,liberal

The New York Public Library Digital Gallery is a collection of thirty-seven exhibits including images as well as text. The subject matter ranges from black culture to an introduction to civil engineering. Images can be enlarged by clicking. This site should be significantly expanded in the fall of 2004. "NYPL Digital Gallery will provide free and open online access to more than 400,000 digital images from NYPL collections, including illuminated manuscripts, historical maps, rare prints and photographs, and more."

Some exhibitions:
Black Culture and Experience
http://www.nypl.org/digital/blackculture.htm

History & Literature
http://www.nypl.org/digital/history.htm

Performing Arts
http://www.nypl.org/digital/performingarts.htm

Science & Technology
http://www.nypl.org/digital/sciencetecnology.htm

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Olympus Microscopy Resource Center
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URL: http://www.olympusmicro.com
Record Id: 393700
Created: 2004-09-20 12:39:32
Categories: arts,bioag,physci

The Olympus Microscopy Resource Center is an extensive site "... designed to provide an Internet-based educational forum on all aspects of optical microscopy, photomicrography, and digital imaging." Basic concepts are covered as well as special techniques such as flouresence and confocal microscopy. We find here sixteen image galleries, with about fifty images in each, generally organized by imaging technique and dozens of interactive Java tutorials. We also find a section of web resources which includes K-12 Educational Microscopy & Science Sites and Glossaries of Optical Microscopy Terms among other subjects.

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Internet Public Library: Pathfinders
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URL: http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/48463
Record Id: 304343
Created: 2004-09-20 09:26:32
Categories: arts,liberal

"This guide provides a number of resources to help make decisions about digitizing a collection. There are both print-based and Internet-based resources that provide information about scanning, preservation, copyright, metadata and file formats. This is a rapidly developing area of technology that continues to change every few years." There are six books cited and reviewed, a tutorial, several background papers, a glossary, copyright information and sample sites for starters. More miscellaneous and specialized relevant information is also touched on in this brief, but comprehensive site.

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U.C. Berkeley Library Collections in Latin American Studies
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URL: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/Collections/LatinAm
Record Id: 275405
Created: 2004-09-19 12:47:32
Categories: arts,culture,liberal

U.C. Berkeley Library Collections in Latin American Studies includes a variety of research tools. We find here electronic resources, bibliograqphies and indexes to things Latin American. News, video and film, politics, history, art and literature are all covered. Internet resources as well as reference collections located in libraries are listed.

There are about twenty links to sites with Latin American collections of interest to scholars. These include the Latin America Data Base, an online news and educational service, and Internet Resources for Latin America.

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African Americans in the Visual Arts: A Historical Perspective
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URL: http://www.liunet.edu/cwis/cwp/library/aavaahp.htm
Record Id: 403485
Created: 2004-09-19 11:44:32
Categories: arts,culture

We have at this site an overview of African-American's contribution to the visual arts concentrating on artists active before 1960. Folk artists, printmakers, photographers, painters, sculptors and cartoonists are all covered, from Scipio Moorhead (1773) to Floyd Sapp. Included are twenty-four short biographies There is a list of about 60 important black artists, many contemporary. About 100 articles, books and catalogs, some with links, are cited in reference to the particular artist. There are also about 80 links to other African-American art sites in the internet.

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Lewis Wickes Hine: The Construction of the Empire State Building, 1930-1931
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URL: http://www.nypl.org/research/chss/spe/art/photo/hinex/empire/empire.html
Record Id: 294211
Created: 2004-09-17 12:39:32
Categories: arts,liberal

Lewis Wickes Hine, best known for his photographs of child labor which helped lead to child labor laws, was commissioned to document the construction of the Empire State Building during the 1930s. "... Hine photographed the workers in precarious positions while they secured the iron and steel framework of the structure. In order to obtain the best vantage points, Hine was swung out in a specially designed basket 1,000 feet above Fifth Avenue."

This exhibit consists of twenty-seven photographs of work on the Empire State Building and a short biography of L. W. Hine. There are also some facts about the building itself, which was the tallest building in the world until the first tower of the World Trade Center was completed.

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BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
The Unfortunate Tourist of Helvellyn and his Faithful Dog
WWW>
High School

If you like a good detective story, especially a true one,
explore this site about an unfortunate hiker who died in the
Lake District of England 200 years ago. Charles Gough probably
fell to his death hiking the peaks of Helvellyn and his dog
stayed by his body for three months.

http://www.wordsworth.org.uk/exhibitions/Gough/TheUnfortunateTourist.htm

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Copyright 2004 PBS Online

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Tuesday, December 16, 2003 2:23 AM
From: [sharinglinks] Reindeer

The Facts:
Reindeer Facts
http://www.alittlechristmasmagic.com/Reindeer_Facts.html
http://www.mnh.si.edu/arctic/html/caribou_reindeer.html
http://www.itv.se/boreale/bovts.htm

The Reindeer People
http://www.smithsonianmag.si.edu/smithsonian/issues00/dec00/khanty.html

Taken From:
Date: 13:04 11th Nov 2004
To: nethappenings@freelists.org
Subject: PR New Project Gutenberg eBooks

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THE FIRST PROJECT GUTENBERG CONSORTIUM CENTER IS OPEN!!!
November 4, 2004

http://www.pgcc.net/

Today, on the one-third of a century anniversary date of
Project Gutenberg, it is my pleasure to announce a site
designed for the exchange of entire eBook collections--

The first of the Project Gutenberg Consortia Centers is
located at a site designated by its initials: pgcc.net

The mission of the Project Gutenberg Consortia Centers:
to help people legally exchange eBook collections under
the various new copyright laws.

As you may know, different countries had copyright laws
change drastically over the last few years, and we hear
even more changes are coming at the end of this year.

Therefore, we are making this effort to help those whom
these copyright extensions will effect, to insure their
continued abilities to provide free eBooks within rules
of their new copyright laws; such as many EU countries,
and apparently Australia at the end of this year, along
with various other changes we will try to help everyone
keep up with.

We hope to be making similar announcements next year to
let you know about more such sites under the laws of an
assortment of countries worldwide.


PGCC's current eBook and eDocument Collections holdings:

Alex-Wire Tap Collection 2,036 HTML eBook Files
Black Mask Collection 12,000 HTML eBook Files
DjVu Collection 272 PDF and DJVU eBook Files
eBooks@Adelaide Collection 27,709 eBook Files
Himalayan Academy 3,400 HTML eBook Files
Literal Systems Collection 68 Mp3 eBook Files
Logos Group Collection 34,000 TXT eBook Files
Poet's Corner Poetry Collection 6,700 Poems
Project Gutenberg Collection 14,300 Files
Renaisscance Editions Collection 561 HTML eBook Files
Swami Center Collection 78 HTML eBook Files
Tony Kline Collection 223 HTML eBook Files
Widger Library 2,600 HTML eBook Files
CIA's Electronic Reading Room 2,019 Reference Files

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ConnectEng
November 1, 2004
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New Pages at Web English Teacher

* Chris Van Allsburg http://www.webenglishteacher.com/vanallsburg.html Ideas for teaching Jumanji, Polar Express, Two Bad Ants, and others.
* Victor Hugo http://www.webenglishteacher.com/hugo.html Lesson plans and more for Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables
* Richard Wright http://www.webenglishteacher.com/wright.html Lesson plans for Black Boy, Native Son, and more.

Sites to Check Out

* Digitales - The Art of Telling Digital Stories
http://www.digitales.us/
Traditional storytelling meets the Internet. Lots of classroom
possibilities here!

* Perfect Editing Solutions
http://www.perfectediting.com/editing-services.htm
This site offers proofreading and editing services FREE for
up to 500 words. (Other services are available at a reasonable rate.)

* Repeat After Us
http://www.repeatafterus.com
Created by a high school student, RepeatAfterUs.com is an award-winning
online library with the best collection of copyright-free English texts
and scripted recordings. Free audio clips provide an excellent resource
for students and literature lovers of all ages.

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Carla Beard
Web English Teacher
http://www.webenglishteacher.com

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Date Sent: Friday, September 17, 2004 4:28 PM
Subject: Online Magazines for Kids

***Library Hot Five #241: Online Magazines for Kids***

Many popular print magazines have companion Web sites. Students will love using computers for pleasure reading at school and at home.

How Stuff Works Express
http://www.howstuffworks.com/express-description.htm
This free online magazine is for grades 4 through 8. "The idea behind How Stuff Works Express is to bring the interesting, fun, educational articles and ideas of the How Stuff Works Web site right onto each student's desk. The magazine is full color and 24 pages long, and it has a companion Web site that lets students dig even deeper."

National Geographic for Kids
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngkids/
Features on this online magazine include Amazing Animals, Wild and Wacky, What in the World?, World News, and a daily Fun Fact.

Weekly Reader
http://www.weeklyreader.com/homepage.asp
Express your views, share poems, and check out the articles.

ChickaDEE Magazine
http://www.owlkids.com/chickadee/
For children ages 5-9, these puzzles, games, and activities offer colorful photos and unusual stories about animals and people.

American Girl
http://www.americangirl.com/agmg/index.html
This online magazine for girls has puzzles, games, and quizzes.
Visit School Smarts to read a tip or send a tip.
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Classroom Connect Mailing Lists
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Taken From:
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter # 316 9/16/04
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The Poetry of Henry ReedLovers of literature and poetry will enjoy this complete biography of Henry Reed. Learn about and pay tribute to the life and work of this highly-regarded poet and radio dramatist, who authored the critically-acclaimed "Naming of Parts" and other works. To read his best work, simply click on one of the many Selected Poems by Mr. Reed. In addition to his poetry, the website also includes transcripts of his plays, translations, criticism and an in-depth biography. http://www.solearabiantree.net/namingofparts

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A complete archive of previous Cool Tricks can be viewed at
http://www.tricksandtrinkets.com/archives.htm
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Taken From:

USA Today Web Guide Hot Sites
09/21/2004 - Updated 11:04 AM ET

1911 Encyclopedia
http://1911encyclopedia.org/
A cult centered around an encyclopedia set? Well, the 1911 edition of the Britannica is revered among those who care about such things. Featuring an all-star lineup of writers doing their work at more or less the last moment in human history when we believed that everything could be “known,” the 1911 volumes are pinnacles of Western intellectual achievement – and thanks to the miracle of the copyright-free public domain, you can browse the whole darn thing online. And you know what? You’ll enjoy that. — HSS
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]


Death Mask Gallery
http://thanatos.net/deathmasks/
The notorious Machiavelli had a remarkably kind mouth. John Keats looked a bit like Jude Law. Mary of Scotland was gorgeous. Isaac Newton didn’t look crazy, and we didn’t notice a bump on his head from the apple, either, as we perused this not-exactly morbid online exhibit of death masks of the famous and sort-of-famous. Death masks are, of course, the truest possible representation of how a person “really” looked; you’ll be amazed at how real these masks make history’s figures seem to you. — HSS

Copyright 2004 USA TODAY
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/webguide/front.htm

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Blue Web'n Update: Updates 24 Sept 2004
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Learning Technologies Media Library
http://library.learningtech.net/index.php?PHPSESSID=3Dc421c0b7265d46d52e8c
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4qstv ]

This is a library of multimedia clips created in Windows Media or
Microsoft Producer. Content areas include English-Language Arts,
Mathematics, History-Social Science, Science, Visual and Performing Art,
Foreign Language, Physical Education, and Health. Also searchable by
keyword and target audience. Main page located at
http://www.icoe.k12.ca.us/ICOE/Departments/LT/ . Some media available in
Spanish. Created by the Imperial County Office of Education, Imperial
County, California.

Grade Level: High School, Adult/Professional
Content Area: Education (Counseling), Education (Distance Learning),
Education (Educational Technology), Education (School Management),
Education (Teaching and Learning) [Dewey #370]
Application type: Information Resources

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SBC's Blue Web'n Library located at
http://www.kn.sbc.com/wired/bluewebn/

An archive of all messages is located at
http://www.topica.com/lists/bluewebn/read

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Date Sent: Friday, September 24, 2004 4:29 PM
MarcoGram

ReadWriteThink Printing Press
http://www.readwritethink.org/student_mat/student_material.asp?id=36
The interactive Printing Press is designed to assist students in creating newspapers, brochures, flyers, and booklets. Teachers and students can choose from several templates to publish class newspapers, informational brochures, and flyers announcing class events. The tool allows for multiple pages as appropriate. Text added to the templates can be modified using a simple toolbar, which allows students to choose text features, such as font size and color. Documentation for the Printing Press includes folding and printing instructions, as well as an extensive Guide to using the tool. Customized versions of the tool, which include additional instructions and more focused choices, are included with some lessons.

Visit this interactive tool at: http://interactives.mped.org/ppress110.aspx .
[NOTE: Other pages from ReadWriteThink site previously posted. – Phyllis ]

© 2004 MCI Foundation. All Rights Reserved.

*****
© 2004 by MarcoPolo Education Foundation
http://www.mped.org/

Teach the Children Well
http://www.teachthechildrenwell.com/

From the site:
“Teach the Children Well is a collection of links to sites carefully selected
by a teacher for students as well as their parents and teachers. The site was
designed for elementary grades but many of the sites will also be of
interest to older students.”

Taken From:
ResourceShelf
E-Mail Reminder Week 182
September 23, 2004
http://www.resourceshelf.com


Economics--United States--Databases
Source: Federal Reserve, St. Louis
Say Hello to Fraser
http://fraser.stlouisfed.org/
First there was ERIC. Then EDGAR came along. And FRED. Now there's FRASER, the Federal Reserve Archival System for Economic Research, which provides access to scanned image PDFs of historical economic statistical publications, releases, and documents.

The site currently features material from seven publications:
+ All Bank Statistics 1896-1955 (published 1959)
+ Annual Statistical Digest (issues from 1970-2000)
+ Banking and Monetary Statistics 1914-1941 (published 1943)
+ Banking and Monetary Statistics 1941-1970 (published 1976)
+ Business Statistics Supplement to the Survey of Current
Business (issues from 1932-1965)
+ Concordance of Statistics (issues from 1978-2000)
+ Economic Indicators (issues from 1948-present, some missing)
Plus statistical releases for Productivity and Costs from 1985-2003. Browse access is straightforward.

Search works pretty well, though there isn't an advanced page. It would be helpful if a date limit was added; compare this search for tables of gold reserves with this one, with the year 1930.

Our only real problem with the site is that some of the PDFs are quite large, >5Mb, so non-broadband users will probably experience frustrating load times.

This ROTW annotation was written by ResourceShelf Contributing Editor, Dan Giancaterino.


War--Ethics--Bibliography
Source: Air University Library
Just War Theory
http://www.au.af.mil/au/aul/bibs/just/justwar.htm
New bibliography includes Internet resources, books, documents, periodicals.

Educational Resources--Energy
Source: EIA
New Edition, Energy Education Resources: Kindergarten Through 12th Grade
http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/FTPROOT/other/0546(2004-2005).pdf
"This is the 16th Annual Edition of this publication. It lists public and private organizations that offer free or inexpensive materials dealing with energy matters."

Global Warming--Glossary
Source: Pew Center on Global Climate Change
Global Warming Basics: Glossary
http://www.pewclimate.org/global-warming-basics/full_glossary/
"This glossary is by no means all-inclusive -- it is intended to provide a basic understanding of some of the more commonly used climate change terms."


Reference Books and Databases
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography Will Be Published This Week
A MAJOR reference work, 12 years in the making, will be published this week. According to the publisher Oxford Dictionary of National Biography is the largest reference project ever undertaken in the humanities.
+ 60 Volumes (280 lbs. of books)
+ 50,000 biographies, "...lives of the men and women who shaped all aspects of British history, from the explorer Pytheas of the fourth century BC to modern figures who died before 31 December 2000."
+ 10,000 portrait images
+ Searchable online version

+ Free "Life of the Day" Biography Email!
http://www.oxforddnb.com/oxforddnb/info/online/lotw/

"50,000 biographies of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond, from the earliest times to the year 2000. Site includes remarkable people in any walk of life who were connected with the British Isles—excluding living people. It includes not just the great and good, but people who have left a mark for any reason, good, bad, or bizarre. "
http://www.oxforddnb.com/
[NOTE: Fee for subscription, however there is no charge to view Lives of the Week at
http://www.oxforddnb.com/public/lotw/ - Phyllis ]


ResourceShelf is Compiled and Edited by Gary D. Price, MLIS
Gary Price Library Research and Internet Consulting gary@resourceshelf.com

Contributing Editors
++++++++++++++
+ Shirl Kennedy, MLIS
+ Dan Giancaterino, MLIS
+ Steven Cohen, MLS
++++++++++++++

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*** NEAT NEW STUFF, SEPTEMBER 24, 2004

Plagiarism http://www.web-miner.com/plagiarismA nice set of annotated links to articles, resources for both teachers and students, plagiarism-checker sites, and term-papers-for-sale sites ("included to provide insight into the number, types and mode of operation of some of the sites easily accessible to students").
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated November 21, 2004 - Phyllis ]

Homefront Confidential: How the War on Terrorism Affects Access to Information and the Public's Right to Know http://www.rcfp.org/homefrontconfidential/Downloadable report from the Reporters' Committee on Freedom of the Press.


Neat New Stuff I Found This Weekhttp://marylaine.com/neatnew.html

Taken From:
Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2004 17:35:48 EDT
Subject: Education World Site Reviews Vol. 8 Issue 39
Volume 8, Issue 39
September 28, 2004

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Sites to See: Writing
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites041.shtml
Writing sites offer resources and information for students and teachers on teaching and learning the writing process. Additionally, users will find examples of good writing, and information on writing poetry, research papers, and essays.
Included: Twenty sites that offer students and teachers great resources for writing
[NOTE: Some of these sites have been previously posted. – Phyllis ]

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Investigating the Climate System
OVERALL GRADE: A+
http://spacelink.nasa.gov/products/Investigating.the.Climate.System/
[NOTE: Other pages from spacelink.nasa.gov previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Grade Level: 3-5, 6-8

CONTENT: A+
Investigating the Climate System, part of NASA’s Spacelink materials, provides problem-based lessons for learning about the climate system.

SITE DESIGN: A+
This site has a simple design and is easily navigated. Links to the lesson modules are listed on the main page. Lessons are in .pdf format so Acrobat Reader is required.

REVIEW:
This site offers science teachers a set of five classroom modules: Clouds, Energy, Precipitation, Weather and Wind. Each of the downloadable 20-30 page booklets contains five to six learning activities that include objectives, key terms and concepts, ideas for extensions, assessment rubrics and prerequisite knowledge. The modules begin with a scenario and then students investigate to find answers to the questions. The investigations are correlated to national standards in language arts, geography, mathematics, science and social studies and include diagrams to help students understand the concepts. The modules are geared toward grades 5-12 and although they are written under one title, “Investigating the Climate System,” they can be used as stand alone modules.
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Education World®
http://www.educationworld.com/

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Date Sent: Friday, September 24, 2004 11:38 AM
***Library Hot Five #242: Writing Research Papers***

Students can use these guidelines to master the art of writing research papers.

Indian Prairie School District Style Guide for Research Projects
http://www.ipsd.org/Uploads/DEC_district_style_guide.pdf
Examine this school district's guidelines for student research reports, grades 6 through 12.

Guide to Writing Research Papers
http://cctc.commnet.edu/mla/index.shtml
Based on Modern Language Association (MLA), this is a very comprehensive guide to writing a research paper. Learn to select a topic, gather information, write the drafts, and make proper citations.

Anti-Plagiarism Strategies for Research Papers
http://www.virtualsalt.com/antiplag.htm
This site lists excellent strategies for preventing and detecting plagiarism.
[NOTE: Other pages from www.virtualsalt.com previously posted. - Phyllis ]

OWL Handouts
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/index2.html
Search this site for student handouts on mechanics, usage, the writing process, and research papers. Use this site to individualize student learning or to review your own skills
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Write a Research Paper
http://www.ipl.org/div/aplus/
Use this step-by-step approach that includes Discovering and Choosing a Topic, Looking For and Forming a Focus, and Gathering Information.
[NOTE: Other pages from www.ipl.org previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Classroom Connect Mailing Lists
http://www.classroom.com/community/email/

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Date Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2004 3:42 AM

INFOMINE Alert Service: update
Scholarly Internet Resource Collections
http://infomine.ucr.edu/

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National Child Labor Committee Collection : Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Online Catalog
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URL: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/pp/nclchtml/nclcabt.html
Record Id: 389724
Created: 2004-08-31 12:56:32
Categories: govpub,liberal
"Working as an investigative photographer for the National Child Labor Committee (NCLC), Lewis Hine (1874-1940) documented working and living conditions of children in the United States between 1908 and 1921. The NCLC photos are useful for the study of labor, reform movements, children, working class families, education, public health, urban and rural housing conditions, industrial and agricultural sites, and other aspects of urban and rural life in America in the early twentieth century." View images online or order copies. Select [New Search] to search or browse an online catalog of the collection.

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American Women's History : African-American Women-
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URL: http://www.mtsu.edu/~kmiddlet/history/women/wh-afam.html
[NOTE: Home page previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Record Id: 389719
Created: 2004-08-30 15:52:32
Categories: culture,liberal
Research guide for sources in African American women's history, including bibliographies, biographical sources, encyclopedias, journals, associations, discussion groups, and many sets of primary sources. Guide links to online collections and also provides abstracts and citations of print materials.


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Science Daily
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URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com
Record Id: 389715
Created: 2004-08-30 14:28:32
Categories: bioag,physci
"ScienceDaily -- the Internet's premier science news portal -- brings you the latest discoveries in science, health & medicine, the environment, space, technology, and computers, from the world's leading universities and research institutions. Updated three times a day, Monday to Friday, ScienceDaily also offers free search of its archive of more than 15,000 stories, as well as related links, books, encyclopedia articles, jobs, and more, in hundreds of different topics, including astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, geology, mathematics, physics, and more."


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Norman Matloff's Immigration Forum
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URL: http://heather.cs.ucdavis.edu/pub/Immigration/Index.html
Record Id: 389713
Created: 2004-08-30 13:43:32
Categories: culture,liberal
The site "assembles a collection of articles on various aspects of immigration, written by specialists in the field. The aim is to have a balanced, diverse set of viewpoints on this important topic." In addition to locally hosted articles, the page offers links to other articles and organizations with related immigration topics.


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Ancient East Asia
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URL: http://www.ancienteastasia.org
Record Id: 270418
Created: 2004-08-29 10:51:32
Categories: liberal
This web site is devoted to the archaeology and prehistory of China, Japan and Korea. Here we find reports, news, articles from Korean journals such as Journal of the Honam Archaeological Society and Journal of the Korean Ancient Historical Society. There is a link to The Society for East Asian Archaeology. This site also contains a bibliography with 3,293 references.

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New York, NY, Ellis Island: Immigration, 1900-1920
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URL: http://cmp1.ucr.edu/exhibitions/immigration_id.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Record Id: 298787
Created: 2004-08-27 13:08:32
Categories: arts,liberal
Immigration, Ellis Island consists of twenty-four images of stereoscopic photographs from the early 20th century presented as one dimensional, standard, black and white photographs. These include views of New York and Ellis Island as well as pictures of immigrants and customs inspectors. The photographs are annotated.

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Date Sent: Friday, September 24, 2004 1:23 PM
Subject: U.S. Participation in the United Nations: Financial Contributions
From: STATE.GOV statelists

Fact Sheet
Bureau of Public Affairs
Washington, DC
September 9, 2004

U.S. Participation in the United Nations: Financial Contributions

U.S. Engagement in the United Nations
The United Nations provides the United States with an international forum where
we can enhance national security, advance foreign policy objectives, and
promote American values. The United States seeks to uphold the UN's founding
principles. We share a commitment to foster international peace and security;
to fight poverty through development; to eradicate pandemic diseases; and to
advance freedom, human rights, and democracy.

U.S. leadership in the UN is critical to making the world more secure, more
democratic, and more
prosperous. At the same time, the United States is committed to ensuring good
stewardship of UN resources so these universal goals are met effectively and
efficiently.

U.S. Financial Contributions to the United Nations
The United States is the largest financial contributor to the UN, and has been
every year since its creation in 1945. U.S. contributions to the UN system in
2003 were well over $3 billion. In-kind contributions include items such as
food donations for the World Food Program.

The U.S.-assessed contribution to the UN regular budget in 2003 was $341
million, and to UN specialized agencies was over $400 million. The United
States also contributed $686 million in assessments to the peacekeeping budget;
$57 million for the support of the international war crimes tribunals for
Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia; and $6 million for preparatory work relating
to the Capital Master Plan to renovate the UN Headquarters in New York.
Moreover, each year the United States provides a significant amount in
voluntary contributions to the UN and its affiliated agencies and activities,
largely for humanitarian and development programs.

Benefits to Americans
The United States benefits from membership in the UN and other international
organizations by being part of a multilateral approach to address a wide range
of serious global issues. Through
the UN, the United States can build coalitions and pursue multilateral programs
that advance
U.S. and international interests. U.S. priorities include: countering global
terrorism; preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction;
encouraging nuclear safeguards, arms control, and disarmament; promoting peace
in the Middle East and an end to anguish in other regions such as Africa;
promoting economic growth; treating those with HIV/AIDS and preventing new HIV
infections; and bringing an end to trafficking in persons. The United Nations
provides the forum for the U.S. to address these and other key objectives.

The United States is a generous supporter -- in many cases the largest
supporter -- of key UN programs. In 2003, the U.S. contributed:

* 57% to the budget of the World Food Program to help feed 104 million people
in 81 countries;
* 17% to the budget of the United Nations Children's Fund to feed, vaccinate,
educate, and protect children in 158 countries;
* 14% to the core budget of the United Nations Development Program to
eradicate poverty and encourage democratic governance;
* 33% to the budget of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

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Fact Sheet
Bureau of International Organization Affairs
Washington, DC
August 31, 2004

United Nations
http://www.state.gov/p/io/fs/2004/35829.htm

Profile of the United Nations: Beginnings, Purpose, and Structure

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Subject : [LIFE of Florida] Social studies & cultural geography: Mali, Ancient Crossroads of Africa

Mali, Ancient Crossroads of Africa
http://mali.pwnet.org/index.htm

Developed by Virginia Department of Education Prince William County
Schools

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Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 00:46:25 -0500
Reply-To: EDTECH - Educational Technology
Subject: Re: Internet Resources on 'The Pearl'
From: Thomas Daccord

In reply to:
>I'm looking for Internet resources related to Steinbeck's The Pearl. My
>hope was that other Literature teachers in your school might have
>developed student related resources for the middle school level. Please
>feel free to send these off list.


The SCORE CyberGuide to The Pearl was developed by Linda Taggart-Fregoso.
This unit asks students to consider the following questions:

* Why do good writers use symbolism in their writing?
* Why is point of view an important technique to consider when
writing?
* Who is John Steinbeck?
* What are the important things in life?
* How does the author create an interesting character?

http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/pearl/pearltg.html

"Understanding The Pearl" is an internet lesson plan for 8th graders
developed by Joanie Hedge. Go to the following link to download the lesson
plan:
http://www.ncc.uidaho.edu/projects/teaminternet/sitemap.htm

John Dumicich has developed several techniques for teaching The Pearl. He
is an adjunct Associate Professor at the American Language Institute at
New York University and has done extensive teacher training in language
acquisition.
http://www.njcu.edu/cill/vol1/dumicich.html

Please consult Teaching Literature and Writing with Technology for more
language arts lesson ideas:
http://thwt.org/writingandlit.htm

Tom Daccord
Academic Technology Advocate/History Teacher
Noble & Greenough School (Dedham, MA)

President - Center for Teaching History with Technology
http://thwt.org/

Webmaster - Best of History Web Sites
http://besthistorysites.net

Teaching Literature and Writing with Technology
http://thwt.org/writingandlit.htm

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LII: Librarians' Index to the Internet
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Historic Figures: Leif Erikson -----------------------------------------
This profile of explorer Leif Erikson summarizes the variousaccounts of his journey to North America, and notes theproclamation by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964 of LeifErikson Day (October 9) "in commemoration of the first arrival ofa European on North American soil." Provides related articles andmultimedia features about the Vikings. From the BritishBroadcasting Corporation (BBC).

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/erikson_leif.shtmlhttp://lii.org?recs=023274
Subjects:
* Leiv Eiriksson, d. ca. 1020
* Explorers
* Vikings
* America
* Special days
* People
Created by: je
[NOTE: Other “historic figures” previously posted. See also
Index to Historic Figures
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/index.shtml
- Phyllis ]


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Kimono, Kimono Fabric & Japanese Clothing --------------------------------
This site provides images and information about "Japanese kimono,
Japanese clothing, kimono fabrics, patterns and Japanese yukata
robes. How to tie an obi sash, how to wear yukata robes, make a
kimono, wear hakama pants, types of Japanese shoes including,
zori, geta sandals and tabi socks." Features information about
kimonos for children, wedding kimonos, happi coats, and more.

http://www.japanesekimono.com
http://lii.org?recs=023250
Subjects:
* Kimonos
* Clothing and dress
* Costume
Created by: mcb

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Leif Ericson Viking Ship ----------------------------------------
This nonprofit organization is "dedicated to the study, education
and promotion of the fact that Leif Ericson was the first European
to set foot upon and explore the North American Continent and of
Vikings in general, their times and travels throughout the world."
This site includes brief historical information about Ericson and
the Vikings, and information about Leif Ericson Day (October 9).
An interactive drawing shows elements of a Viking ship.

http://www.vikingship.org
http://lii.org?recs=023272
Subjects:
* Leiv Eiriksson, d. ca. 1020
* Explorers
* Vikings
* Viking ships
* America
* Special days
* People
Created by: je

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Schlage: History of Locks --------------------------------------------------
A brief illustrated history of locks, including information about
knotted ropes, padlocks, treasure chest locks, and key locks. From
the Schlage lock manufacturing company.

http://professional.schlage.com/about_us_historyoflocks.asp
http://lii.org?recs=023243
Subjects:
* Locks and keys
* Locksmithing
Created by: mcb

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Sea Turtle Migration-tracking Education Program ----------------------------
This site explains how satellite telemetry tracks migrating
animals, provides photographs of how transmitters are attached to
sea turtles' shells, and gives details about species projects,
with maps showing the migrations of tagged turtles (species
include loggerhead, hawksbill, and leatherback turtles). From the
Caribbean Conservation Corporation & Sea Turtle Survival League.

http://www.cccturtle.org/sat1.htm
http://lii.org?recs=006135
Subjects:
* Sea turtles
* Endangered species
* LII classic content
Created by: hh
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Treasures in Full: Shakespeare in Quarto --------------------------
"On this site you will find the British Library's 93 copies of the
21 plays by Shakespeare printed in quarto before the theatres were
closed in 1642." The site allows page-by-page comparison of
different quarto editions and copies of the plays and provides a
glossary and background information about Shakespeare, his works,
and Elizabethan theater. From the British Library.
(From the site:
“You will find this site useful if you are interested in:
Elizabethan and Jacobean England
English drama
The history of books and reading
The history of printing and publishing
Theatre history”)

http://www.bl.uk/treasures/shakespeare/homepage.html
http://lii.org?recs=3D023154
Subjects:
* Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
* Theater
Created by: wh

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ResearchBuzz #302 -- September 23, 2004
http://www.researchbuzz.com/

Biographical Database: Who2
http://www.who2.com
I have seen many almanac reference-type biography resources on the Internet. I have never seen one which bothered to assemble a fact list of actors and famous people who have been attacked by lions. This is your introduction to biographical database Who2 ( http://www.who2.com ).Who2 is browsable alphabetically (from A-Rod to Daphne Zuniga) and by city, state, and country, and is searchable. A search for Fred found 40 results (Fred Flintstone and Michigan J. Frog are both in here.) Listings include a brief biography, sometimes extra credit (an extra fact), famous people in the same field/era, vital stats (birth, death, etc.) and "four good links" pulled from various parts of the Web.In addition to these browsable and searchable options, the site also has Who Loops, collections of famous people. Examples include the aforementioned attacked-by-lions example, but also people who have disappeared, actors who have done cartoon animation voice work, celebrity beekeepers, etc. A fun resource.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Big Collection of Roger Ebert Movie Reviews

A giant archive of reviews to go through as the Chicago Sun-Times gives Roger Ebert his very own section with thousands and thousands of reviews:
http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=REVIEWS .

The front page has a bunch of recent reviews but I had fun rooting around in the archives. Use the power search to specify genre, star rating, release date, etc. Searching for movies with zero-
star reviews got 70 results. Search listings provide the title and a brief excerpt; click the title for the whole review. Unfortunately there's a couple of snags somewhere; The Great Dictator has a search result but no review, not even a one-sentence summary.

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Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 06:47:52 -0400
Subject: HIT: Books into Movies
Sender: [LM_NET] School Library Media & Network Communications

Based on the Book
http://www.mcpl.lib.mo.us/readers/movies/year.cfm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

BookReporter.com - Books Made Into Movies
http://www.bookreporter.com/features/books2movies.asp

Books Made into Movies @ Unverse
http://www.unverse.com/Books2Movies.html

Plymouth Library Teen Zone Booklists - Books Made into Movies
http://plymouthlibrary.org/bktovid.htm
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Date Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 11:52 PM
Subject: Cable in the Classroom Subject Alert
http://www.ciconline.org/


Animal PlanetMap of the World Biomes with links to more information.
http://animal.discovery.com/
Click on a region on the map or key to learn more
[NOTE: Other pages from this site previously posted. - Phyllis ]


The Geometry of Quilting
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/cr_quilting_blocks/article/0,,HGTV_3299_1392405,00.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6h88j ]
(From Home and Garden Television )
Site illustrates a real-world application of geometry, with photos and step-by-step instructions on how to create quilted patterns using squares and triangles.

Taken From:
T.H.E. Newsletter for September 29, 2004
http://www.thenewsletter.com/

RainforestHeroes
http://www.RainforestHeroes.com
Rainforest Action Network launched a new Web site created especially for kids. Currently attracting as many as five million hits a month during the school year, RainforestHeroes.com features creative activities designed to empower a new generation to protect the Earth. To help celebrate the launch of RainforestHeroes.com the site is introducing an interactive new feature, “Sappy Says,” in which the animated character will present a rainforest quiz to viewers, challenging them to answer three questions about the importance of caring for rainforests. The first 250 kids to correctly answer Sappy’s three stumping questions and sign up to be a member of the Rainforest Heroes Action Team will receive a free DVD copy of Forests Family Forever! On the site, students and teachers can explore an interactive library with important information about saving Earth’s last remaining endangered rainforests. Also included are creative activities like the Rainforest Heroes art gallery, crafts and recipes, rainforest books, crossword puzzles, e-greetings, games, a coloring book, and wallpaper and screensavers — all designed to help bring endangered rainforests to life in the imaginations of students everywhere. For educators, RainforestHeroes.com features a special Teacher’s Lounge, a resource center which includes lesson plans, resources and worksheets to help bring the biologically rich world of imperiled rainforests into the modern classroom.


Global Issues Gateway
http://www.gig.org
Whether studying global issues or teaching them, an impressive new resource lies at educator’s fingertips. On the Fairleigh Dickinson University’s new Global Issues Gateway Web site, educators can find out the latest facts and figures about the global economy, see what international scholars are saying from different corners of the globe, check out videos of lectures by United Nations ambassadors and discover educational materials on global subjects. The site features original content from the FDU community and articles and reports from a wide range of sources, selected by faculty editors. The editors regularly pull articles and features relating to their fields of expertise and post them, or links to them, on the site. The site also highlights global education for K–12 teachers, and provides content and maintains links to lesson plans and other educational materials related to global affairs for primary and secondary school teachers.

ETC Group LLC

Taken From:
[donspatch] 2004-09-15
http://www.don-guitar.com


Global issues that affect everyone.
http://www.globalissues.org/

From the website:
Trade-Related Issues
Causes of Poverty
Debt
Free Trade
Corporations
Consumption and Consumerism
Sustainable Development
Fair Trade
Geopolitics
Arms Control
Arms Trade
Conflicts in Africa
International Criminal Court
The Middle East
War on Terror
Foreign Policy
Military Expansion
The Need for NATO
NATO and Kosovo
Children, Conflicts and the Military
Crisis in East Timor
Crisis in Chechnya
Human Rights Issues
Human Rights and Justice Issues
Mainstream Media
Racism
Women's Rights
Environmental Issues
Biodiversity
Genetically Engineered Food
Population
Global Warming
Animal and Nature Conservation


Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn: Text, illustrations, and early reviews.
http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/twain/huckfinn.html

History student resource center from Houghton-Mifflin.
http://college.hmco.com/history/resources/students/index.html

TeenHealthFX.com is your online resource for any and all
questions regarding your health, your relationships, your
body and your sexuality. http://www.teenhealthfx.com/

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Date Sent: Friday, September 03, 2004 11:14 AM
Subject: Issue 120, Internet Resources Newsletter
Latest issue: http://www.hw.ac.uk/libwww/irn/irn120/irn120.html
Heriot-Watt University Library
ISSN: 1361-9381

National Archives
http://www.blogger.com/app/post.pyra?blogID=9469022#_top
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