Monday, March 07, 2005
Mon., Mar. 7, 2005 - Order from Chaos
---------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Order From Chaos: Linnaeus Disposes
http://huntbot.andrew.cmu.edu/HIBD/Exhibitions/OrderFromChaos/pages/intro.shtml
Today's site, from Carnegie Mellon University's Hunt Institute, is devoted
to the 18th century Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus. The many Gentle
Subscribers who can rattle off such names as Hydrangea arborescens
'Annabelle' may enjoy discovering how Linnaeus made such a logical naming
system possible.
"Carolus Linnaeus (also Carl von Linne, 1707-1778) was a Swedish
botanist, physician, and zoologist whose work laid the foundations of
modern biological systematics and nomenclature. ... Drawing on the work of
his predecessors and contemporaries, Linnaeus developed a coherent system
for describing, classifying and naming organisms. Linnaeus’ students
traveled the globe to explore and collect information and specimens.
Aspects of the Linnaean system have enabled amateurs and professionals
worldwide to identify, name and describe plants for more than two
centuries." - from the website
The introductory section of the site explores "pre-Linnean" botany, with an
excellent collection of annotated images, under various subject headings
from "Crisis" to "The Rise of the Universities" and "The Birth of Modern
Botany'. The core of the presentation examines how Linnaeus synthesized the
work of others, his scientific accomplishments and the Linnean system "in
action". In addition, there are details on his students as well as a look
at the Linnaean legacy and how it shapes modern botany. Rounding out the
site is a bibliography and links to relevant online resources.
Journey to the site for an excellent exhibit on Linnaeus' contribution to
modern biology classification systems at:
http://huntbot.andrew.cmu.edu/HIBD/Exhibitions/OrderFromChaos/pages/intro.shtml
If the above URL wraps in your e-mail client, enter it all on one line in
your browser or use this TinyURL:
http://tinyurl.com/6hzfz
A.M. Holm
Site of the Day for Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Order From Chaos: Linnaeus Disposes
http://huntbot.andrew.cmu.edu/HIBD/Exhibitions/OrderFromChaos/pages/intro.shtml
Today's site, from Carnegie Mellon University's Hunt Institute, is devoted
to the 18th century Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus. The many Gentle
Subscribers who can rattle off such names as Hydrangea arborescens
'Annabelle' may enjoy discovering how Linnaeus made such a logical naming
system possible.
"Carolus Linnaeus (also Carl von Linne, 1707-1778) was a Swedish
botanist, physician, and zoologist whose work laid the foundations of
modern biological systematics and nomenclature. ... Drawing on the work of
his predecessors and contemporaries, Linnaeus developed a coherent system
for describing, classifying and naming organisms. Linnaeus’ students
traveled the globe to explore and collect information and specimens.
Aspects of the Linnaean system have enabled amateurs and professionals
worldwide to identify, name and describe plants for more than two
centuries." - from the website
The introductory section of the site explores "pre-Linnean" botany, with an
excellent collection of annotated images, under various subject headings
from "Crisis" to "The Rise of the Universities" and "The Birth of Modern
Botany'. The core of the presentation examines how Linnaeus synthesized the
work of others, his scientific accomplishments and the Linnean system "in
action". In addition, there are details on his students as well as a look
at the Linnaean legacy and how it shapes modern botany. Rounding out the
site is a bibliography and links to relevant online resources.
Journey to the site for an excellent exhibit on Linnaeus' contribution to
modern biology classification systems at:
http://huntbot.andrew.cmu.edu/HIBD/Exhibitions/OrderFromChaos/pages/intro.shtml
If the above URL wraps in your e-mail client, enter it all on one line in
your browser or use this TinyURL:
http://tinyurl.com/6hzfz
A.M. Holm
Mon., Mar. 7, 2005 -
Taken From:
======== The NSDL Scout Report for the Life Sciences ===
======== November 26, 2004 ===
======== Volume 3, Number 24 ======
Missouri Botanical Garden-Education Division: Exploring the Tropics
http://www.mobot.org/education/tropics/welcome.html
Developed by the Education Division at the Missouri Botanical Garden, this
self-guided online tour provides students with a good overview of tropical
rain forests. The tour utilizes great illustrations and concise sections to
discuss interesting topics such as plant adaptations, and animal and plant
interactions. Other tutorial topics include rain forest layers, biological
diversity, economic plants of the tropics, effects of elevation on
vegetation, and more. The site also discusses some causes of rainforest
destruction, and suggests simple activities that can help protect rain
forests. [NL]
[NOTE: Other pages from
http://www.mobot.org/education/06naturalhistoryinfo/nhimain.html previously posted. – Phyllis ]
University of California-Berkeley Museum of Paleontology: What Did T.
rex Taste Like?
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/education/explorations/tours/Trex/index.html
>From the University of California-Berkeley Museum of Paleontology (UCMP),
this interactive learning module, developed for students in grades seven
though 12, serves as "an introduction to cladistics, the most commonly used
method of classification today." The module utilizes cool graphics, and a
tour-like format to explore evolutionary relationships, and the diversity of
life. UCMP suggests setting aside three to four class periods for students
to navigate through the entire module. The site includes a helpful Teacher's
Guide with sections addressing technical requirements, module navigation and
trouble-shooting, and related activities and resources. The Guide also
provides a suggested lesson plan for the module, online handouts, and
assessment materials. [NL]
[NOTE: Home page http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/education/explorations/tours/intro/
previously posted. – Phyllis ]
The Garden Helper
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/
This informative online gardening resource was created by longtime gardener
and former nursery owner Bill Beaurain. The website presents information
addressing such topics as Gardening Basics, Creating New Gardens, Fruits and
Vegetables, Annual and Perennial Plants, Shrubs and Trees, Bulbs, and more.
Site visitors can also link to brief growing guidelines for a wide variety
of plants listed by scientific and common name. In addition, the website
includes a beautiful, interactive USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map; and
information about caring for house plants, and dealing with garden pests and
problems. The site offers an online Gardener's Forum, a Garden Encyclopedia,
a Glossary, a Gardening Calendar of monthly tasks, and cookie recipes as
well. [NL]
WWF's Living Planet Report 2004 [pdf]
http://www.panda.org/news_facts/publications/general/livingplanet/lpr04.cfm
The 2004 Living Planet Report is the fifth in a series of global ecological
updates from the WWF. The Report assesses the state of ecosystems around the
world using two primary measures: The Living Planet Index, which is based on
population trends for hundreds of forest, freshwater, and marine species,
and the Ecological Footprint, which is based on human demands on renewable
natural resources. The 44-page report shows, among other things, that as
human consumption has continued to rise beyond sustainable levels, global
animal populations have been declining at a rapid pace. English and
Portuguese versions of the 2004 Report are available in portable document
format, as well as Reports from 2002, 2000, and 1999. In addition, the site
offers a world map animation representing the growth of our ecological
footprint during the past few decades. [NL]
>From The NSDL Scout Report for the Life Sciences, Copyright Internet Scout
Project 1994-2004. http://scout.wisc.edu/
======== The NSDL Scout Report for the Life Sciences ===
======== November 26, 2004 ===
======== Volume 3, Number 24 ======
Missouri Botanical Garden-Education Division: Exploring the Tropics
http://www.mobot.org/education/tropics/welcome.html
Developed by the Education Division at the Missouri Botanical Garden, this
self-guided online tour provides students with a good overview of tropical
rain forests. The tour utilizes great illustrations and concise sections to
discuss interesting topics such as plant adaptations, and animal and plant
interactions. Other tutorial topics include rain forest layers, biological
diversity, economic plants of the tropics, effects of elevation on
vegetation, and more. The site also discusses some causes of rainforest
destruction, and suggests simple activities that can help protect rain
forests. [NL]
[NOTE: Other pages from
http://www.mobot.org/education/06naturalhistoryinfo/nhimain.html previously posted. – Phyllis ]
University of California-Berkeley Museum of Paleontology: What Did T.
rex Taste Like?
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/education/explorations/tours/Trex/index.html
>From the University of California-Berkeley Museum of Paleontology (UCMP),
this interactive learning module, developed for students in grades seven
though 12, serves as "an introduction to cladistics, the most commonly used
method of classification today." The module utilizes cool graphics, and a
tour-like format to explore evolutionary relationships, and the diversity of
life. UCMP suggests setting aside three to four class periods for students
to navigate through the entire module. The site includes a helpful Teacher's
Guide with sections addressing technical requirements, module navigation and
trouble-shooting, and related activities and resources. The Guide also
provides a suggested lesson plan for the module, online handouts, and
assessment materials. [NL]
[NOTE: Home page http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/education/explorations/tours/intro/
previously posted. – Phyllis ]
The Garden Helper
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/
This informative online gardening resource was created by longtime gardener
and former nursery owner Bill Beaurain. The website presents information
addressing such topics as Gardening Basics, Creating New Gardens, Fruits and
Vegetables, Annual and Perennial Plants, Shrubs and Trees, Bulbs, and more.
Site visitors can also link to brief growing guidelines for a wide variety
of plants listed by scientific and common name. In addition, the website
includes a beautiful, interactive USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map; and
information about caring for house plants, and dealing with garden pests and
problems. The site offers an online Gardener's Forum, a Garden Encyclopedia,
a Glossary, a Gardening Calendar of monthly tasks, and cookie recipes as
well. [NL]
WWF's Living Planet Report 2004 [pdf]
http://www.panda.org/news_facts/publications/general/livingplanet/lpr04.cfm
The 2004 Living Planet Report is the fifth in a series of global ecological
updates from the WWF. The Report assesses the state of ecosystems around the
world using two primary measures: The Living Planet Index, which is based on
population trends for hundreds of forest, freshwater, and marine species,
and the Ecological Footprint, which is based on human demands on renewable
natural resources. The 44-page report shows, among other things, that as
human consumption has continued to rise beyond sustainable levels, global
animal populations have been declining at a rapid pace. English and
Portuguese versions of the 2004 Report are available in portable document
format, as well as Reports from 2002, 2000, and 1999. In addition, the site
offers a world map animation representing the growth of our ecological
footprint during the past few decades. [NL]
>From The NSDL Scout Report for the Life Sciences, Copyright Internet Scout
Project 1994-2004. http://scout.wisc.edu/
Mon., Mar. 7, 2005
Taken From:
======== The Scout Report ==
======== November 5, 2004 ====
======== Volume 10, Number 44 ======
Brooklyn Botanic Garden: New York Metropolitan Flora Project [pdf]
http://www.bbg.org/sci/nymf/index.html
Started in 1990, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden began a rather ambitious
project to document the flora in all counties within a 50-mile radius of New
York City, including all of Long Island, southeastern New York State, and
northern New Jersey. Much of the funding for the project comes from the
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the New York Community Trust. As part of the
public outreach component of this project, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden has
created the online metropolitan plant encyclopedia, along with a botanical
key to identifying these plants. Visitors can browse through the
encyclopedia at their leisure, consult a glossary of terms, and learn more
about each species. Additionally, the "What Plants Grow Where" will help
users learn which woody plant species grow in any given county within the
study area. [KMG] [NOTE: Includes Mercer & Monmouth Counties. – Phyllis ]
Crime in the United States: 2003 [Microsoft Excel, pdf]
http://www.fbi.gov/ucr/03cius.htm
Every year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) produces its annual
complete crime report for the United States, and the report for 2003 was
recently made available in a variety of formats on the agency's website.
While the report is a bit overwhelming (it is 516 pages in length), novice
users may want to start by looking at page v, which explains how to read and
understand the numbers contained within the report. Section II contains
details on all offenses reported, including violent crime, property crime,
and hate crime. In brief, the report reveals that violent crime in the
United States dropped three percent last year, and that 62 percent of last
year's murders have been solved to date. It is also worth noting that during
the past 10 years, total violent crime in the U.S. has dropped 25 percent.
A number of separate tables are available in the Excel format, including
"Murder Victims by Age, by Weapon" and "Arrests by State". [KMG]
Japan Society [pdf]
http://www.japansociety.org
The Japan Society was founded in New York City in 1907 by a group of
businesspeople who were intimately interested in promoting relations between
the United States and Japan. While the Society experienced a downturn in
activities during World War II, the postwar period saw the Society come
under the direction of John D. Rockefeller III, who was able to vastly
expand its programs. Currently, the Society offers a number of programs,
including programs for K-12 educators, a language center, a global affairs
lecture and seminar series, and exhibitions in its gallery. One particularly
nice resource is the mini-site, "Journey Through Japan", which may be found
in the education section. This part of the site is designed specifically for
educators, and includes background readings, lesson plans, maps, an
interactive timeline and a photo gallery. Additionally, visitors can sign up
to receive a number of specialized electronic newsletters sent out by the
Society. [KMG]
[NOTE: Journey Through Japan
http://www.japansociety.org/journey/ - Phyllis ]
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention [pdf, RealPlayer]
http://www.afsp.org/index-1.htm
With headquarters in New York, the American Foundation for Suicide
Prevention (AFSP) was established in 1987 in order to create a coherent and
combined effort to fund research that would assist in the prevention of
suicide. During the past 17 years, the organization has created an extensive
network of research grant programs, workshops for those seeking to form
survivor support groups, and a suicide data bank. The AFSP website contains
information on some of its outreach programs, such as the National Survivors
of Suicide Day and also its service announcements. There is a great deal of
pragmatic information here as well, including a FAQ section which provides
answers to pressing questions such as "What is the biggest cause of suicide
among college students?". The site is rounded out by a topically organized
list of important online resources, such as statistics about suicide,
clinical information, and prevention and screening materials. [KMG]
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2004.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
======== The Scout Report ==
======== November 5, 2004 ====
======== Volume 10, Number 44 ======
Brooklyn Botanic Garden: New York Metropolitan Flora Project [pdf]
http://www.bbg.org/sci/nymf/index.html
Started in 1990, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden began a rather ambitious
project to document the flora in all counties within a 50-mile radius of New
York City, including all of Long Island, southeastern New York State, and
northern New Jersey. Much of the funding for the project comes from the
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the New York Community Trust. As part of the
public outreach component of this project, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden has
created the online metropolitan plant encyclopedia, along with a botanical
key to identifying these plants. Visitors can browse through the
encyclopedia at their leisure, consult a glossary of terms, and learn more
about each species. Additionally, the "What Plants Grow Where" will help
users learn which woody plant species grow in any given county within the
study area. [KMG] [NOTE: Includes Mercer & Monmouth Counties. – Phyllis ]
Crime in the United States: 2003 [Microsoft Excel, pdf]
http://www.fbi.gov/ucr/03cius.htm
Every year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) produces its annual
complete crime report for the United States, and the report for 2003 was
recently made available in a variety of formats on the agency's website.
While the report is a bit overwhelming (it is 516 pages in length), novice
users may want to start by looking at page v, which explains how to read and
understand the numbers contained within the report. Section II contains
details on all offenses reported, including violent crime, property crime,
and hate crime. In brief, the report reveals that violent crime in the
United States dropped three percent last year, and that 62 percent of last
year's murders have been solved to date. It is also worth noting that during
the past 10 years, total violent crime in the U.S. has dropped 25 percent.
A number of separate tables are available in the Excel format, including
"Murder Victims by Age, by Weapon" and "Arrests by State". [KMG]
Japan Society [pdf]
http://www.japansociety.org
The Japan Society was founded in New York City in 1907 by a group of
businesspeople who were intimately interested in promoting relations between
the United States and Japan. While the Society experienced a downturn in
activities during World War II, the postwar period saw the Society come
under the direction of John D. Rockefeller III, who was able to vastly
expand its programs. Currently, the Society offers a number of programs,
including programs for K-12 educators, a language center, a global affairs
lecture and seminar series, and exhibitions in its gallery. One particularly
nice resource is the mini-site, "Journey Through Japan", which may be found
in the education section. This part of the site is designed specifically for
educators, and includes background readings, lesson plans, maps, an
interactive timeline and a photo gallery. Additionally, visitors can sign up
to receive a number of specialized electronic newsletters sent out by the
Society. [KMG]
[NOTE: Journey Through Japan
http://www.japansociety.org/journey/ - Phyllis ]
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention [pdf, RealPlayer]
http://www.afsp.org/index-1.htm
With headquarters in New York, the American Foundation for Suicide
Prevention (AFSP) was established in 1987 in order to create a coherent and
combined effort to fund research that would assist in the prevention of
suicide. During the past 17 years, the organization has created an extensive
network of research grant programs, workshops for those seeking to form
survivor support groups, and a suicide data bank. The AFSP website contains
information on some of its outreach programs, such as the National Survivors
of Suicide Day and also its service announcements. There is a great deal of
pragmatic information here as well, including a FAQ section which provides
answers to pressing questions such as "What is the biggest cause of suicide
among college students?". The site is rounded out by a topically organized
list of important online resources, such as statistics about suicide,
clinical information, and prevention and screening materials. [KMG]
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2004.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Mon., Mar. 7, 2005 - Kids' Web Japan
---------Forwarded Message--------
Sent : Wednesday, November 17, 2004 4:33 PM
Subject : [LIFE of Florida] Cultural Geography: Kid’s Web Japan
Kid's Web Japan
http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/
Kids Web Japan is a site that introduces Japan to schoolchildren aged between 10 and 14 who live in other countries. We would be delighted if this site was used as a supplementary source of information for school lessons on Japan or by families to learn about Japan together. Kids Web Japan is sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and operated by a Japanese nongovernmental organization.
************************
Learning is For Everyone, Inc.
http://www.LIFEofFlorida.org
Sent : Wednesday, November 17, 2004 4:33 PM
Subject : [LIFE of Florida] Cultural Geography: Kid’s Web Japan
Kid's Web Japan
http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/
Kids Web Japan is a site that introduces Japan to schoolchildren aged between 10 and 14 who live in other countries. We would be delighted if this site was used as a supplementary source of information for school lessons on Japan or by families to learn about Japan together. Kids Web Japan is sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and operated by a Japanese nongovernmental organization.
************************
Learning is For Everyone, Inc.
http://www.LIFEofFlorida.org
Sunday, March 06, 2005
Sun., Mar 6, 2005 - Braille Instruction Resources
Taken From:
*** NEAT NEW STUFF, NOVEMBER 19, 2004
Braille Instruction Resources
http://www.tsbvi.edu/Education/brl-resources.htm
An annotated guide to web-based resources, courtesy of the New York State School for the Blind Resource Center.
----------------------
Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2004.
*** NEAT NEW STUFF, NOVEMBER 19, 2004
Braille Instruction Resources
http://www.tsbvi.edu/Education/brl-resources.htm
An annotated guide to web-based resources, courtesy of the New York State School for the Blind Resource Center.
----------------------
Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2004.
Sun., Mar 6, 2005 - The Extinction of World Languages
Taken From:
Riverdeep's Classroom Flyer, Tuesday, November 30th, 2004
THE EXTINCTION OF WORLD LANGUAGES:
http://www.riverdeep.net/current/2001/01/012501_vocabulary.jhtml
As our economies and peoples become more globalized, what's at stake? Endangered world languages for one, but what further factors contribute to the extinction of a language? Explore the issues here, and stop by the language chart to see which languages are spoken by the most people in the world; you might be surprised.
Brenda Barron, Editor
classroomflyer@riverdeep.net
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
(c) 2004 Riverdeep. All rights reserved.
Riverdeep's Classroom Flyer, Tuesday, November 30th, 2004
THE EXTINCTION OF WORLD LANGUAGES:
http://www.riverdeep.net/current/2001/01/012501_vocabulary.jhtml
As our economies and peoples become more globalized, what's at stake? Endangered world languages for one, but what further factors contribute to the extinction of a language? Explore the issues here, and stop by the language chart to see which languages are spoken by the most people in the world; you might be surprised.
Brenda Barron, Editor
classroomflyer@riverdeep.net
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
(c) 2004 Riverdeep. All rights reserved.
Sun., Mar 6, 2005
Taken From:
NobleEd News
February 20, 2005
http://www.NobleEdNews.com/newsletter.htm
Mas arriba (©2000-05 by Gary Aitken) A full-colour, interactive workbook of introductory Spanish language exercises, based on the pictorial contextualization of basic vocabulary and language points. There is instant feed-back and vocabulary help. http://www.trentu.ca/spanish/masarriba/
Word Problems for Kids
"This Web Site contains word problems for students and teachers. The problems are classified into grade levels from Grade 5 to Grade 12. THIS IS NOT A TEST, but a set of carefully selected problems which can help you improve your problem solving skills -if you try to carefully think about how you would solve each problem, and once you have found the solution, you make sure that you understand all parts of the solution. You can try any problem you like and if the problem is a little difficult you can get helpful hints by following the hints link."
http://www.stfx.ca/special/mathproblems/welcome.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Brain Bites
Short videos answering questions about life on the SpaceStation.
http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/brainbite/home.html
[NOTE: Home page http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
JazzScience
"JazzScience provides free experiment kits for middle school and high school classrooms, where great theories of physical science are compared with human thought, communications and interactions. The experiment kits include worksheets, data sheets and a teacher's guide. Students learn important scientific concepts and at the same time discover more about people."
http://www.jazzscience.com/
NobleEd News
February 20, 2005
http://www.NobleEdNews.com/newsletter.htm
Mas arriba (©2000-05 by Gary Aitken) A full-colour, interactive workbook of introductory Spanish language exercises, based on the pictorial contextualization of basic vocabulary and language points. There is instant feed-back and vocabulary help. http://www.trentu.ca/spanish/masarriba/
Word Problems for Kids
"This Web Site contains word problems for students and teachers. The problems are classified into grade levels from Grade 5 to Grade 12. THIS IS NOT A TEST, but a set of carefully selected problems which can help you improve your problem solving skills -if you try to carefully think about how you would solve each problem, and once you have found the solution, you make sure that you understand all parts of the solution. You can try any problem you like and if the problem is a little difficult you can get helpful hints by following the hints link."
http://www.stfx.ca/special/mathproblems/welcome.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Brain Bites
Short videos answering questions about life on the SpaceStation.
http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/brainbite/home.html
[NOTE: Home page http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
JazzScience
"JazzScience provides free experiment kits for middle school and high school classrooms, where great theories of physical science are compared with human thought, communications and interactions. The experiment kits include worksheets, data sheets and a teacher's guide. Students learn important scientific concepts and at the same time discover more about people."
http://www.jazzscience.com/
Sun., Mar. 6, 2005 - Esperanto
--------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Saturday, October 16, 2004 and time for Foreign Languages at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Esperanto
http://www.esperanto.ca/kurso/home.htm
I'd like to thank list member, Anna, for recommending today's website. It
offers a free, fun introduction to Esperanto -- a language that was
developed to help worldwide communication. It is not spoken by any
particular country or ethnic group, however, it has similarities to Latin,
Germanic and Slavic words. Esperanto was deliberately designed to be simple
for everyone to learn. It is highly phonetic making it easy to read,
pronounce, and spell. It was introduced at the end of the 19th century to
promote tolerance in worldwide communications as it doesn't favor any
particular people, country, or culture through its use. There are Esperanto
websites, clubs, seminars, books, music and more.
Anna wrote, "Here is a really fun site that's an introduction to Esperanto.
The graphics are engaging, and by the time you've gone through the "course"
you'll already know a few phrases." She's right. When you get to the site,
you'll be greeted by a friendly, animated host named "Zam" who will guide
you through an introduction to Esperanto. This is something that your whole
family may find fascinating. Because you can learn the language quickly --
kids can speak "Esperanto" around the house, as a sort of "secret language."
Anna also wrote, "In fact, I was so intrigued by the ease with which I could
learn Esperanto that I signed up for a free course--with a tutor, even! --
at this site: http://pacujo.net/esperanto/course/." Check it out. :)
Diane Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2004, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com
Hi! It's Saturday, October 16, 2004 and time for Foreign Languages at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Esperanto
http://www.esperanto.ca/kurso/home.htm
I'd like to thank list member, Anna, for recommending today's website. It
offers a free, fun introduction to Esperanto -- a language that was
developed to help worldwide communication. It is not spoken by any
particular country or ethnic group, however, it has similarities to Latin,
Germanic and Slavic words. Esperanto was deliberately designed to be simple
for everyone to learn. It is highly phonetic making it easy to read,
pronounce, and spell. It was introduced at the end of the 19th century to
promote tolerance in worldwide communications as it doesn't favor any
particular people, country, or culture through its use. There are Esperanto
websites, clubs, seminars, books, music and more.
Anna wrote, "Here is a really fun site that's an introduction to Esperanto.
The graphics are engaging, and by the time you've gone through the "course"
you'll already know a few phrases." She's right. When you get to the site,
you'll be greeted by a friendly, animated host named "Zam" who will guide
you through an introduction to Esperanto. This is something that your whole
family may find fascinating. Because you can learn the language quickly --
kids can speak "Esperanto" around the house, as a sort of "secret language."
Anna also wrote, "In fact, I was so intrigued by the ease with which I could
learn Esperanto that I signed up for a free course--with a tutor, even! --
at this site: http://pacujo.net/esperanto/course/." Check it out. :)
Diane Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2004, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com
Saturday, March 05, 2005
Sat., Mar. 5, 2005 - TeacherNet / Roald Dahl
Taken From:
======== The Scout Report ==
======== November 12, 2004 ====
======== Volume 10, Number 45 ======
TeacherNet [pdf]
http://www.teachernet.com/
There are a number of sites out there that cater to the educational resource
needs of K-8 educators, and TeacherNet is certainly one that is worth taking
some time to browse through. Developed by the Highlights educational
products group, the site contains opportunities for educators to join
various discussion lists, classroom resources (such as lesson plans), and
links to the webpages of various classrooms around the United States. One
potentially entertaining (and also therapeutic) feature is the "Laugh Lines"
section, were educators can submit their various humorous classroom
experiences. The bulletin boards are also worth checking out, as they can
offer quick answers to any number of topics, such as handwriting, use of the
Internet in the classroom, and literature. The site is rounded out by a nice
area set aside for discussion and resources specifically designated for
student teachers. [KMG]
Roald Dahl [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.roalddahl.com/
With several trumpet choruses and the appearance of a few of his most
beloved characters, visitors to the official Roald Dahl website are greeted
in a fashion that befits one of the 20th century's most loved authors of
creative and intelligent books for children. Of course, Dahl's career did
not start out that way (as most know), but rather with a harrowing tale of
his experiences in World War II written for the Saturday Evening Post in
1942. It would be several decades before Dahl began to write the modern
children's classics that are synonymous with his name, such as James and the
Giant Peach and Matilda. Created and designed in the same spirit as his
writing for young people, this website contains a host of lovely features,
including a photo gallery of Dahl at various moments throughout his life, a
number of fine interactive features (including several games based on
incidents in his writings), and some great selections from an audio
interview conducted with Dahl in 1988, two years before he passed away. This
site is positively delightful and those who aren't already fans of his work
may find themselves making a trip to their local library to delve into his
books. [KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2004.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
======== The Scout Report ==
======== November 12, 2004 ====
======== Volume 10, Number 45 ======
TeacherNet [pdf]
http://www.teachernet.com/
There are a number of sites out there that cater to the educational resource
needs of K-8 educators, and TeacherNet is certainly one that is worth taking
some time to browse through. Developed by the Highlights educational
products group, the site contains opportunities for educators to join
various discussion lists, classroom resources (such as lesson plans), and
links to the webpages of various classrooms around the United States. One
potentially entertaining (and also therapeutic) feature is the "Laugh Lines"
section, were educators can submit their various humorous classroom
experiences. The bulletin boards are also worth checking out, as they can
offer quick answers to any number of topics, such as handwriting, use of the
Internet in the classroom, and literature. The site is rounded out by a nice
area set aside for discussion and resources specifically designated for
student teachers. [KMG]
Roald Dahl [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.roalddahl.com/
With several trumpet choruses and the appearance of a few of his most
beloved characters, visitors to the official Roald Dahl website are greeted
in a fashion that befits one of the 20th century's most loved authors of
creative and intelligent books for children. Of course, Dahl's career did
not start out that way (as most know), but rather with a harrowing tale of
his experiences in World War II written for the Saturday Evening Post in
1942. It would be several decades before Dahl began to write the modern
children's classics that are synonymous with his name, such as James and the
Giant Peach and Matilda. Created and designed in the same spirit as his
writing for young people, this website contains a host of lovely features,
including a photo gallery of Dahl at various moments throughout his life, a
number of fine interactive features (including several games based on
incidents in his writings), and some great selections from an audio
interview conducted with Dahl in 1988, two years before he passed away. This
site is positively delightful and those who aren't already fans of his work
may find themselves making a trip to their local library to delve into his
books. [KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2004.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Sat., Mar. 5, 2005 - Literary Landscapes
Literary Landscapes
http://www.collectbritain.co.uk/galleries/litlandscapes/
“Introduction
The rise of the English novel during the 18th century coincided with a growing pride in the landscape of Britain.
As novels portrayed society, so maps and topographical views delineated the grandeur of Nature and the man–made elegance of new urban streets and squares.
Town and country often provide the travelling backdrop to novels and poems, sometimes exerting such a strong a presence they almost become players in the plot.”
[NOTE: Home page previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.collectbritain.co.uk/galleries/litlandscapes/
“Introduction
The rise of the English novel during the 18th century coincided with a growing pride in the landscape of Britain.
As novels portrayed society, so maps and topographical views delineated the grandeur of Nature and the man–made elegance of new urban streets and squares.
Town and country often provide the travelling backdrop to novels and poems, sometimes exerting such a strong a presence they almost become players in the plot.”
[NOTE: Home page previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Sat., Mar. 5, 2005 - Virginia Woolf / Ernest Hemingway
Virginia Woolf Web Links
http://orlando.jp.org/VWW/links.html
Scroll down for Woolf Studies on the Web
Ernest Hemingway
http://www.ernest.hemingway.com/
All about the author.
http://orlando.jp.org/VWW/links.html
Scroll down for Woolf Studies on the Web
Ernest Hemingway
http://www.ernest.hemingway.com/
All about the author.
Sat., Mar. 5, 2005
Taken From:
TeachersFirst Update - February 14, 2005
Content Matrix
http://www.teachersfirst.com/matrix.cfm?CFID=97494&CFTOKEN=52365554
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Children's Literature Grades 1 to 8
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/childlit.html
Search through this alphabetical list of children's authors, click on a link, and explore a great collection of resources (organized by book title) including vocabulary lists, activities, and lesson plans - many with an interdisciplinary flair.
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.webenglishteacher.com/ previously posted.
See Also:
Young Adult Literature
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/ya.html - Phyllis ]
Poetry as We See it Grades 3 to 6
http://library.thinkquest.org/J0112392/
This ThinkQuest site explores poetic elements including metaphor, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, and simile. Student can click on poetic terms to discover definitions, samples, and examples created by the ThinkQuest team members. Links to classic poems illustrating each concept are also provided. After exploring each section of the Quest, students can test their understanding with an interactive quiz.
Copyright © 2001 by the Network for Instructional TV, Inc.
All rights reserved.
TeachersFirst Update - February 14, 2005
Content Matrix
http://www.teachersfirst.com/matrix.cfm?CFID=97494&CFTOKEN=52365554
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Children's Literature Grades 1 to 8
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/childlit.html
Search through this alphabetical list of children's authors, click on a link, and explore a great collection of resources (organized by book title) including vocabulary lists, activities, and lesson plans - many with an interdisciplinary flair.
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.webenglishteacher.com/ previously posted.
See Also:
Young Adult Literature
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/ya.html - Phyllis ]
Poetry as We See it Grades 3 to 6
http://library.thinkquest.org/J0112392/
This ThinkQuest site explores poetic elements including metaphor, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, and simile. Student can click on poetic terms to discover definitions, samples, and examples created by the ThinkQuest team members. Links to classic poems illustrating each concept are also provided. After exploring each section of the Quest, students can test their understanding with an interactive quiz.
Copyright © 2001 by the Network for Instructional TV, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Friday, March 04, 2005
Fri., Mar. 4, 2005 - 1906 San Francisco Quake
Taken From:
Date Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 10:11 AM
Subject: New Learning Resources
NEW LEARNING RESOURCES have
been added to FREE. They're described below.
FREE makes finding federal learning resources
easier: http://www.ed.gov/free
"Quake: 1906 San Francisco Quake"
tells why the April 18, 1906, earthquake along the San Andreas
Fault was "one of the most significant earthquakes of all
time." See photos, eyewitness accounts, the 1906 seismogram,
& casualty & damage statistics. Learn about the flurry of
scientific investigation unleashed by the quake & the advances
that followed. (USGS)
http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/info/1906/
[NOTE: Home page http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
"After the Great Earthquake & Fire, 1897-1916"
provides 26 films of San Francisco from before & after the
Great Earthquake & Fire. The earthquake struck on April 18,
1906, along the San Andreas Fault, damaging most central
California cities & killing more than 3,000 people. These
films show Market Street, Chinatown, a parade, San Francisco
viewed from a balloon, & vast devastation from the 8.3
magnitude earthquake & 3-day fire. (LOC)
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/papr/sfhome.html
http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?papr:17:./temp/~ammem_AcVQ::
*********************
Date Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2004 10:11 AM
Subject: New Learning Resources
NEW LEARNING RESOURCES have
been added to FREE. They're described below.
FREE makes finding federal learning resources
easier: http://www.ed.gov/free
"Quake: 1906 San Francisco Quake"
tells why the April 18, 1906, earthquake along the San Andreas
Fault was "one of the most significant earthquakes of all
time." See photos, eyewitness accounts, the 1906 seismogram,
& casualty & damage statistics. Learn about the flurry of
scientific investigation unleashed by the quake & the advances
that followed. (USGS)
http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/info/1906/
[NOTE: Home page http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
"After the Great Earthquake & Fire, 1897-1916"
provides 26 films of San Francisco from before & after the
Great Earthquake & Fire. The earthquake struck on April 18,
1906, along the San Andreas Fault, damaging most central
California cities & killing more than 3,000 people. These
films show Market Street, Chinatown, a parade, San Francisco
viewed from a balloon, & vast devastation from the 8.3
magnitude earthquake & 3-day fire. (LOC)
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/papr/sfhome.html
http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?papr:17:./temp/~ammem_AcVQ::
*********************
Fri., Mar. 4, 2005 - Earth Science Online / AirHead
Taken From:
======== The NSDL Scout Report for the Physical Sciences ===
======== November 26, 2004 ===
======== Volume 3, Number 24 ======
Cerritos College Earth Science On-Line Tutorial Center [Macromedia Flash
Player, jpg]
http://www3.cerritos.edu/earth-science/tutor/tutorial_center.htm
At this website, Cerritos College offers a series of straightforward,
educational lessons covering basic Earth science topics. Users can learn
about clouds through a pictorial tutorial and a review. Students can review
the metric system, units of measurement, scientific notation, and other
fundamental mathematics used in Earth Science. The site offers a virtual
tour of the volcanoes of Hawaii, informative images of various landforms,
quizzes on topographic maps, reviews of plate tectonics, and much more. This
website is great for introductory Earth science students because it offers
preparatory materials for an array of Earth-related topics. [RME]
AirHead
http://www.airhead.org/
The Community Energy Division of the Center for Neighborhood Technology informs the public about air pollution at this website. Users can find primers on air pollution's impacts, sources, laws, and solutions.Individuals can learn how their respiratory and cardiovascular systems are affected by air pollution. The site offers noteworthy case studies on theconsumption of energy and also purchasing products. Users can find an emissions calculator to determine their impact on air pollution. The site also provides a forum where enthusiasts can ask questions, submit comments, and exchange ideas. [RME]
[NOTE: See also pages on Air Pollution and Health
http://www.airhead.org/AirPollution/
http://www.airhead.org/Health/- Phyllis ]
>From The NSDL Scout Report for the Physical Sciences, Copyright InternetScout Project 1994-2004. http://scout.wisc.edu/
======== The NSDL Scout Report for the Physical Sciences ===
======== November 26, 2004 ===
======== Volume 3, Number 24 ======
Cerritos College Earth Science On-Line Tutorial Center [Macromedia Flash
Player, jpg]
http://www3.cerritos.edu/earth-science/tutor/tutorial_center.htm
At this website, Cerritos College offers a series of straightforward,
educational lessons covering basic Earth science topics. Users can learn
about clouds through a pictorial tutorial and a review. Students can review
the metric system, units of measurement, scientific notation, and other
fundamental mathematics used in Earth Science. The site offers a virtual
tour of the volcanoes of Hawaii, informative images of various landforms,
quizzes on topographic maps, reviews of plate tectonics, and much more. This
website is great for introductory Earth science students because it offers
preparatory materials for an array of Earth-related topics. [RME]
AirHead
http://www.airhead.org/
The Community Energy Division of the Center for Neighborhood Technology informs the public about air pollution at this website. Users can find primers on air pollution's impacts, sources, laws, and solutions.Individuals can learn how their respiratory and cardiovascular systems are affected by air pollution. The site offers noteworthy case studies on theconsumption of energy and also purchasing products. Users can find an emissions calculator to determine their impact on air pollution. The site also provides a forum where enthusiasts can ask questions, submit comments, and exchange ideas. [RME]
[NOTE: See also pages on Air Pollution and Health
http://www.airhead.org/AirPollution/
http://www.airhead.org/Health/- Phyllis ]
>From The NSDL Scout Report for the Physical Sciences, Copyright InternetScout Project 1994-2004. http://scout.wisc.edu/
Fri., Mar. 4, 2005
Taken From:
=== The NSDL Scout Report for the Physical Sciences ===
======== January 21, 2005 ======
===== Volume 4 Number 2 ======
Hayden Planetarium's Academic Home
http://www.haydenplanetarium.org/index.html
At this website, Hayden Planetarium brings "the frontier of astrophysics to the public" by offering innumerable links to space science education sites. The Astrophysics Data Portal provides seven databases as well as instructions on how to navigate through them. Students can find links to a series of astronomical news and events and galleries of space images. Users can find lots of enjoyable materials about archaeoastronomy, star myths and constellation lore, and additional information on different cultures' perception of astronomy. The website also offers creative poetry and writings about the starry sky. [RME]
Air Quality [Java, pdf]
http://www.cabq.gov/airquality/index.html
The City of Albuquerque, New Mexico, offers a wide range of information about the factors that affect air quality and ways that people can improve it at this website. Users can find out facts on asbestos, radon, pollen, ozone, and temperature inversion. Visitors can discover the factors that influence ground level ozone development by choosing different weather conditions, emission levels, and populations in the interactive Smog City Simulator. The many requirements for the city presented at the website are a great way for users to learn how they can reduce air pollution. The website also presents data and information about the Tijeras/Roosevelt Middle School Ambient Air Monitoring Project. [RME]
The Wooden Periodic Table [jpeg]
http://www.theodoregray.com/PeriodicTable/index.html
Through this online version of a real wooden periodic table created by Theodore Gray, co-founder of Wolfram Research, Inc., visitors can learn all about 109 elements and 63 minerals. When clicking on the tiles of the table, users can find technical data and view samples of the element. Students can learn about the elements' common states and their stabilities. The elements are also grouped by various categories so that users can more easily compare characteristics. The Reaction Balancing and Molecular Weight Calculation Tool and an elements game are great additions to the website. [RME
[NOTE: Previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Topic In Depth
The Use of Remote Sensing in Meteorology
[NOTE: Sites not checked. Some may have been previously posted.- Phyllis ]
The Water Planet - Meteorological, Oceanographic, and Hydrologic Applications of Remote Sensing
http://rst.gsfc.nasa.gov/Sect14/Sect14_1.html
The Satellite Meteorology Module Library
http://www.eumetcal.org/euromet/english/navig/begins.htm
Satellite Data
http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/satellite.html
Satellite Meteorology and Climatology Division (SMCD) [gif]
http://www.orbit.nesdis.noaa.gov/smcd/index.html
National Weather Service: Satellite [Java, mpg]
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/sat_tab.php
Weather Satellites
http://www.msc.ec.gc.ca/education/teachers_guides/module13_weather_satellites_e.html
Satellite Meteorology for Grades 7 -12 [Java, jpeg]
http://cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/satmet/
Satellite Image Home Page [jpeg]
http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/satellite/
First, NASA provides a tutorial on the use of satellites to observe terrestrial atmosphere and climate change throughout the world (1). After extended introductions of the various meteorological satellites, users can find information on forecasting el Niños, snow events, flooding, and other events. The second website, developed by The Network of European Meteorological Services (EUMETNET), offers a comprehensive tutorial on satellite meteorology (2). Through the eight online chapters, students can learn about radiative transfer, data acquisition, operational applications of satellite imagery, and much more. Next, the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) provides data from the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) and Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellites (POES) to assist in the understanding of "short-term and long-term local, regional and global scale atmospheric, oceanic and land processes" (3). Along with reports of the Earth's climatic state, visitors can find numerous hourly, daily, monthly, and annually meteorological data for the United States and the globe. The fourth website, supplied by the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS), describes the Satellite Meteorology and Climatology Division's (SMCD) "research on the use of satellite data for monitoring meteorological, climatological, and environmental characteristics" (4). The website features the GOES Temperature and Moisture Soundings Fields project and weather data for aviation applications. Next, the National Weather Service offers satellite imagery of the United States in loops of 24, 12, 6, and 3 hours (5). Users can also find images of areas with current severe storms or special events. At the sixth website, Project Atmosphere Canada provides a tutorial addressing the general characteristics of polar orbiting and geostationary satellites and of visible, water vapor, and infrared imagery (6). Educators can find two classroom activities to help students understand complexities in data acquisition and resolution. Next, the University of Wisconsin-Madison allows students to explore satellite meteorology through nine modules equipped with hands-on activities and motivating images (7). Through the Gallery, users can learn about low, medium, and high level clouds as well as precipitation producing clouds and fog. Lastly, the Australian Government's Bureau of Meteorology collects and uses satellite data "to monitor day to day weather conditions and longer term climate change over the entire globe (8)." The website offers the latest infrared and visible light images and animations of Australia's weather. [RME]
>From The NSDL Scout Report for the Physical Sciences, Copyright Internet ScoutProject 1994-2004. http://scout.wisc.edu/
=== The NSDL Scout Report for the Physical Sciences ===
======== January 21, 2005 ======
===== Volume 4 Number 2 ======
Hayden Planetarium's Academic Home
http://www.haydenplanetarium.org/index.html
At this website, Hayden Planetarium brings "the frontier of astrophysics to the public" by offering innumerable links to space science education sites. The Astrophysics Data Portal provides seven databases as well as instructions on how to navigate through them. Students can find links to a series of astronomical news and events and galleries of space images. Users can find lots of enjoyable materials about archaeoastronomy, star myths and constellation lore, and additional information on different cultures' perception of astronomy. The website also offers creative poetry and writings about the starry sky. [RME]
Air Quality [Java, pdf]
http://www.cabq.gov/airquality/index.html
The City of Albuquerque, New Mexico, offers a wide range of information about the factors that affect air quality and ways that people can improve it at this website. Users can find out facts on asbestos, radon, pollen, ozone, and temperature inversion. Visitors can discover the factors that influence ground level ozone development by choosing different weather conditions, emission levels, and populations in the interactive Smog City Simulator. The many requirements for the city presented at the website are a great way for users to learn how they can reduce air pollution. The website also presents data and information about the Tijeras/Roosevelt Middle School Ambient Air Monitoring Project. [RME]
The Wooden Periodic Table [jpeg]
http://www.theodoregray.com/PeriodicTable/index.html
Through this online version of a real wooden periodic table created by Theodore Gray, co-founder of Wolfram Research, Inc., visitors can learn all about 109 elements and 63 minerals. When clicking on the tiles of the table, users can find technical data and view samples of the element. Students can learn about the elements' common states and their stabilities. The elements are also grouped by various categories so that users can more easily compare characteristics. The Reaction Balancing and Molecular Weight Calculation Tool and an elements game are great additions to the website. [RME
[NOTE: Previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Topic In Depth
The Use of Remote Sensing in Meteorology
[NOTE: Sites not checked. Some may have been previously posted.- Phyllis ]
The Water Planet - Meteorological, Oceanographic, and Hydrologic Applications of Remote Sensing
http://rst.gsfc.nasa.gov/Sect14/Sect14_1.html
The Satellite Meteorology Module Library
http://www.eumetcal.org/euromet/english/navig/begins.htm
Satellite Data
http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/satellite.html
Satellite Meteorology and Climatology Division (SMCD) [gif]
http://www.orbit.nesdis.noaa.gov/smcd/index.html
National Weather Service: Satellite [Java, mpg]
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/sat_tab.php
Weather Satellites
http://www.msc.ec.gc.ca/education/teachers_guides/module13_weather_satellites_e.html
Satellite Meteorology for Grades 7 -12 [Java, jpeg]
http://cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/satmet/
Satellite Image Home Page [jpeg]
http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/satellite/
First, NASA provides a tutorial on the use of satellites to observe terrestrial atmosphere and climate change throughout the world (1). After extended introductions of the various meteorological satellites, users can find information on forecasting el Niños, snow events, flooding, and other events. The second website, developed by The Network of European Meteorological Services (EUMETNET), offers a comprehensive tutorial on satellite meteorology (2). Through the eight online chapters, students can learn about radiative transfer, data acquisition, operational applications of satellite imagery, and much more. Next, the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) provides data from the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) and Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellites (POES) to assist in the understanding of "short-term and long-term local, regional and global scale atmospheric, oceanic and land processes" (3). Along with reports of the Earth's climatic state, visitors can find numerous hourly, daily, monthly, and annually meteorological data for the United States and the globe. The fourth website, supplied by the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS), describes the Satellite Meteorology and Climatology Division's (SMCD) "research on the use of satellite data for monitoring meteorological, climatological, and environmental characteristics" (4). The website features the GOES Temperature and Moisture Soundings Fields project and weather data for aviation applications. Next, the National Weather Service offers satellite imagery of the United States in loops of 24, 12, 6, and 3 hours (5). Users can also find images of areas with current severe storms or special events. At the sixth website, Project Atmosphere Canada provides a tutorial addressing the general characteristics of polar orbiting and geostationary satellites and of visible, water vapor, and infrared imagery (6). Educators can find two classroom activities to help students understand complexities in data acquisition and resolution. Next, the University of Wisconsin-Madison allows students to explore satellite meteorology through nine modules equipped with hands-on activities and motivating images (7). Through the Gallery, users can learn about low, medium, and high level clouds as well as precipitation producing clouds and fog. Lastly, the Australian Government's Bureau of Meteorology collects and uses satellite data "to monitor day to day weather conditions and longer term climate change over the entire globe (8)." The website offers the latest infrared and visible light images and animations of Australia's weather. [RME]
>From The NSDL Scout Report for the Physical Sciences, Copyright Internet ScoutProject 1994-2004. http://scout.wisc.edu/
Fri., Mar. 4, 2005 - Indoor Air Quality / Radon
Taken From:
TechLearning News
January 19, 2005 - Vol. 4, Issue 3
Site of the Day Archives
http://www.techlearning.com/webpicks/archive.jhtml
********************
Indoor Air Quality
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/
This informative web site from the EPA defines and explains indoor air pollution in all its forms. Content includes a focus on asthma, molds, secondhand smoke, and radon in public buildings and at home. The content also available in Spanish.
Author/Publisher:
Environmental Protection Agency
Website Content:
Pictures and/or Illustrations
Grade Appropriate:
High School Middle School
***************************
---------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Tuesday, November 2, 2004
A Citizen's Guide to Radon: The Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your
Family From Radon
http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/citguide.html
Today's site from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, provides an
excellent resource for information on radon gas. Gentle Subscribers
concerned about this naturally occurring and potentially hazardous gas will
find comprehensive information at the site.
"You can't see radon. And you can't smell it or taste it. But it may be a
problem in your home. Radon is estimated to cause many thousands of deaths
each year. That's because when you breathe air containing radon, you can
get lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon is the
second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. Only
smoking causes more lung cancer deaths. If you smoke and your home has high
radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high." - from the
website
The site deals with issues such as how radon enters dwellings and other
structures and the risks of living with this gas in higher than acceptable
levels. Detailed information about testing for radon is also available,
including different types of testing, where and what types of testing kits
are available and how to read the results. In addition, further sections
deal with lowering radon levels in houses and some common radon myths. A
PDF version of this guide is also available.
Travel to the site for critical information on this pernicious health risk
at:
http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/citguide.html
A.M. Holm
TechLearning News
January 19, 2005 - Vol. 4, Issue 3
Site of the Day Archives
http://www.techlearning.com/webpicks/archive.jhtml
********************
Indoor Air Quality
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/
This informative web site from the EPA defines and explains indoor air pollution in all its forms. Content includes a focus on asthma, molds, secondhand smoke, and radon in public buildings and at home. The content also available in Spanish.
Author/Publisher:
Environmental Protection Agency
Website Content:
Pictures and/or Illustrations
Grade Appropriate:
High School Middle School
***************************
---------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Tuesday, November 2, 2004
A Citizen's Guide to Radon: The Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your
Family From Radon
http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/citguide.html
Today's site from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, provides an
excellent resource for information on radon gas. Gentle Subscribers
concerned about this naturally occurring and potentially hazardous gas will
find comprehensive information at the site.
"You can't see radon. And you can't smell it or taste it. But it may be a
problem in your home. Radon is estimated to cause many thousands of deaths
each year. That's because when you breathe air containing radon, you can
get lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon is the
second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. Only
smoking causes more lung cancer deaths. If you smoke and your home has high
radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high." - from the
website
The site deals with issues such as how radon enters dwellings and other
structures and the risks of living with this gas in higher than acceptable
levels. Detailed information about testing for radon is also available,
including different types of testing, where and what types of testing kits
are available and how to read the results. In addition, further sections
deal with lowering radon levels in houses and some common radon myths. A
PDF version of this guide is also available.
Travel to the site for critical information on this pernicious health risk
at:
http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/citguide.html
A.M. Holm
Thursday, March 03, 2005
Thurs., Mar. 3, 2005 - College Planning Guide / Guides for the College-Bound Student-Athlete
Taken From:
STUDENTS.GOV INFOSOURCE
Your Student Gateway to the US Government ISSN 1536-559X
Volume IV, Issue 3 - March 2005
InfoSource provides useful tips and info for college students and their
families. Published periodically, students.gov InfoSource is sponsored by the
US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid office.
http://www.students.gov/
College Planning Guide - Building Toward a Better Future (US Department of
Energy) - The Department of Energy's Office of Science has created a helpful
College Planning Guide with useful information and tips on preparing and
applying for college.
http://www.science.doe.gov/feature/WFD/CollegePlanGuide_WEB1.pdf
Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete (National Collegiate Athletics
Association) - This guide from the NCAA will help you understand the rules for
progressing from being a high school athlete to being a student-athlete in college.
Find out more about the NCAA, eligibility rules, and financial aid.
http://www.ncaa.org/library/general/cbsa/2004-05/2004-05_cbsa.pdf
Campus Champs - Campus Champs gives the student-athlete information on
how to find a school, reach out to college coaches, apply for admission, get
student aid, improve your game, and increase your chances to succeed, both
on the field and in the classroom. http://www.campuschamps.com/
A Guide for the College-Bound Athlete (NAIA) -- The National Association
of Intercollegiate Athletics, a collegiate sports organization for smaller
schools, offers great information for student athletes on its website. Learn
eligibility and financial assistance rules and find NAIA schools.
http://www.naia.org/local/collegebound.html
STUDENTS.GOV INFOSOURCE
Your Student Gateway to the US Government ISSN 1536-559X
Volume IV, Issue 3 - March 2005
InfoSource provides useful tips and info for college students and their
families. Published periodically, students.gov InfoSource is sponsored by the
US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid office.
http://www.students.gov/
College Planning Guide - Building Toward a Better Future (US Department of
Energy) - The Department of Energy's Office of Science has created a helpful
College Planning Guide with useful information and tips on preparing and
applying for college.
http://www.science.doe.gov/feature/WFD/CollegePlanGuide_WEB1.pdf
Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete (National Collegiate Athletics
Association) - This guide from the NCAA will help you understand the rules for
progressing from being a high school athlete to being a student-athlete in college.
Find out more about the NCAA, eligibility rules, and financial aid.
http://www.ncaa.org/library/general/cbsa/2004-05/2004-05_cbsa.pdf
Campus Champs - Campus Champs gives the student-athlete information on
how to find a school, reach out to college coaches, apply for admission, get
student aid, improve your game, and increase your chances to succeed, both
on the field and in the classroom. http://www.campuschamps.com/
A Guide for the College-Bound Athlete (NAIA) -- The National Association
of Intercollegiate Athletics, a collegiate sports organization for smaller
schools, offers great information for student athletes on its website. Learn
eligibility and financial assistance rules and find NAIA schools.
http://www.naia.org/local/collegebound.html
Thurs., Mar. 3, 2005 - CareerZone
CareerZone
http://www.nycareerzone.org/graphic/index.jsp
CareerZone is a free, career exploration and planning system.
http://www.nycareerzone.org/graphic/index.jsp
CareerZone is a free, career exploration and planning system.
Thurs., Mar. 3, 2005 History of Education / History of Ideas
Taken From:
Date: Thu Oct 28, 2004 8:10 am
Subject: [Net-Gold] HISTORY: EDUCATION: DIGITAL BOOK - The History of Education
The History of Education
http://www.gutenberg.org/dirs/etext05/7hsed10.txt
The History of Education: Educational Practice and
Progress Considered as a Phase of the Development
and Spread of Western Civilization
By Ellwood Patterson Cubberly
Originally published in 1920
Online Book from the Gutenburg Press
******************
Taken From:
*** NEAT NEW STUFF, NOVEMBER 5, 2004
Dictionary of the History of Ideas http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/DicHist/dict.htmlThis digitized version of the out-of-print reference classic is available through the University of Virginia Library's Electronic Text Center. Searchable and browsable by subject, author, and alpha.
Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2004
Date: Thu Oct 28, 2004 8:10 am
Subject: [Net-Gold] HISTORY: EDUCATION: DIGITAL BOOK - The History of Education
The History of Education
http://www.gutenberg.org/dirs/etext05/7hsed10.txt
The History of Education: Educational Practice and
Progress Considered as a Phase of the Development
and Spread of Western Civilization
By Ellwood Patterson Cubberly
Originally published in 1920
Online Book from the Gutenburg Press
******************
Taken From:
*** NEAT NEW STUFF, NOVEMBER 5, 2004
Dictionary of the History of Ideas http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/DicHist/dict.htmlThis digitized version of the out-of-print reference classic is available through the University of Virginia Library's Electronic Text Center. Searchable and browsable by subject, author, and alpha.
Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2004
Thurs., Mar. 3, 2005 - Women Pioneers in Education
The NJEA Women in Education Committee is pleased to present the
following resources in honor of Women's History Month.
http://www.njea.org/150thAnniversary/WomenInEd_Curriculum.asp
Women Pioneers in Education
http://www.njea.org/pdfs/Book5WomenInEducation1.pdf
Portraits of women pioneers
http://www.njea.org/pdfs/womenportraits.pdf
Educational Milestones for the Women of New Jersey
http://www.njea.org/pdfs/WomenInEdMilestonesTimeline.pdf
following resources in honor of Women's History Month.
http://www.njea.org/150thAnniversary/WomenInEd_Curriculum.asp
Women Pioneers in Education
http://www.njea.org/pdfs/Book5WomenInEducation1.pdf
Portraits of women pioneers
http://www.njea.org/pdfs/womenportraits.pdf
Educational Milestones for the Women of New Jersey
http://www.njea.org/pdfs/WomenInEdMilestonesTimeline.pdf
Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Wed., Mar. 2, 2005
Taken From:
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Librarians' Index to the Internet
NEW THIS WEEK for November 11, 2004
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Chocolate: The Exhibition ------------------------------------------
This companion site to an exhibit at the Field Museum of Natural
History (Chicago) looks at the history of chocolate, the cacao
tree and cacao farming, chocolate processing, eating chocolate,
and related topics. Includes recipes, a bibliography, activities
for children (including a recipe for chocolate modeling clay), and
classroom resources.
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/Chocolate/
http://lii.org?recs=023818
Subjects:
* Chocolate
* Cacao
Created by: je
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.fieldmuseum.org/ previously posted.
See also: The Field Museum On-line Exhibits
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibits/online_exhib.htm - Phyllis ]
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FirstGov for Consumers: Health --------------------------------
This large collection of links to federal health resources
includes information on aging, choosing quality health care and
health insurance, diseases, drugs, health risks, prevention,
medical procedures, nutrition, product recalls, referral services,
smoking and tobacco, travel health, women's health, and more. From
the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
http://www.consumer.gov/health.htm
http://lii.org?recs=023772
Subjects:
* Health
* Government information
* Consumer education
Created by: de
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.consumer.gov/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Google Cheat Sheet -------------------------------------------------------------
A quick reference guide to the most popular special operators for
Google, including Boolean and adjacency operators, definitions,
mathematical calculators, date search, site "info," and more.
http://www.google.com/help/cheatsheet.html
http://lii.org?recs=023767
Subjects:
* Web search engines
* Internet searching
* Google
Created by: kgs
[NOTE: See also: Google Features http://www.google.com/help/features.html – Phyllis ]
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Use of the annotations from this list must be accompanied by:
Copyright 2004 by Librarians' Index to the Internet, LII.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Thank you for using Librarians' Index to the Internet!
Karen G. Schneider, kgs@lii.org
New This Week Listowner, and Director,
Librarians' Index to the Internet
Reliable, librarian-selected Internet resources you can trust! http://lii.org/
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Librarians' Index to the Internet
NEW THIS WEEK for November 11, 2004
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Chocolate: The Exhibition ------------------------------------------
This companion site to an exhibit at the Field Museum of Natural
History (Chicago) looks at the history of chocolate, the cacao
tree and cacao farming, chocolate processing, eating chocolate,
and related topics. Includes recipes, a bibliography, activities
for children (including a recipe for chocolate modeling clay), and
classroom resources.
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/Chocolate/
http://lii.org?recs=023818
Subjects:
* Chocolate
* Cacao
Created by: je
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.fieldmuseum.org/ previously posted.
See also: The Field Museum On-line Exhibits
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibits/online_exhib.htm - Phyllis ]
----------------------------------------------------------------------
FirstGov for Consumers: Health --------------------------------
This large collection of links to federal health resources
includes information on aging, choosing quality health care and
health insurance, diseases, drugs, health risks, prevention,
medical procedures, nutrition, product recalls, referral services,
smoking and tobacco, travel health, women's health, and more. From
the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
http://www.consumer.gov/health.htm
http://lii.org?recs=023772
Subjects:
* Health
* Government information
* Consumer education
Created by: de
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.consumer.gov/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Google Cheat Sheet -------------------------------------------------------------
A quick reference guide to the most popular special operators for
Google, including Boolean and adjacency operators, definitions,
mathematical calculators, date search, site "info," and more.
http://www.google.com/help/cheatsheet.html
http://lii.org?recs=023767
Subjects:
* Web search engines
* Internet searching
Created by: kgs
[NOTE: See also: Google Features http://www.google.com/help/features.html – Phyllis ]
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Use of the annotations from this list must be accompanied by:
Copyright 2004 by Librarians' Index to the Internet, LII.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Thank you for using Librarians' Index to the Internet!
Karen G. Schneider, kgs@lii.org
New This Week Listowner, and Director,
Librarians' Index to the Internet
Reliable, librarian-selected Internet resources you can trust! http://lii.org/
Wed., Mar. 2, 2005 - SearchSystems.net / Profiles of People
Taken From:
Sent : Monday, November 22, 2004 11:35 AM
Subject : [LIFE of Florida] Public Records: Search Systems –
Largest Free Public Records Directory
The Search Systems Free Public Records Directory
http://www.searchsystems.net/
Welcome to the largest directory of links to free public record
databases on the Internet. Find business information, corporate
filings, property records, unclaimed property, professional licenses,
offenders, inmates, criminal and civil court filings, and much more.
Browse the public record links by geographic location
or use the "Public Record Locator" to search for a type of
public record in a specific area.
Now over 23,916 Free Searchable Public Record Databases!
[NOTE: Site updated - previously posted. - Phyllis ]
**********************
LIFE of Florida homepage & Forums: http://www.LIFEofflorida.org
******
Taken From:
Neat Net Tricks Standard Issue 185, November 15, 2004.
ELIYON automatically grows its base of over 21 million profiles of business people by continuously extracting information from millions of various public Web sources and compiling related information into individual professional profiles. Give it a try at http://networking.eliyon.com/
[NOTE: Not only business people. – Phyllis ]
Copyright 2004 by Neat Net Tricks. All rights reserved.
Sent : Monday, November 22, 2004 11:35 AM
Subject : [LIFE of Florida] Public Records: Search Systems –
Largest Free Public Records Directory
The Search Systems Free Public Records Directory
http://www.searchsystems.net/
Welcome to the largest directory of links to free public record
databases on the Internet. Find business information, corporate
filings, property records, unclaimed property, professional licenses,
offenders, inmates, criminal and civil court filings, and much more.
Browse the public record links by geographic location
or use the "Public Record Locator" to search for a type of
public record in a specific area.
Now over 23,916 Free Searchable Public Record Databases!
[NOTE: Site updated - previously posted. - Phyllis ]
**********************
LIFE of Florida homepage & Forums: http://www.LIFEofflorida.org
******
Taken From:
Neat Net Tricks Standard Issue 185, November 15, 2004.
ELIYON automatically grows its base of over 21 million profiles of business people by continuously extracting information from millions of various public Web sources and compiling related information into individual professional profiles. Give it a try at http://networking.eliyon.com/
[NOTE: Not only business people. – Phyllis ]
Copyright 2004 by Neat Net Tricks. All rights reserved.
Wed., Mar. 2, 2005 - Office Template Gallery / Text Messaging from a Computer
Taken From:
USA Today Web Guide Hot Sites
11/02/2004 - Updated 08:31 AM ET
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/webguide/hotsites/2004/2004-11-02-hotsites.htm
Microsoft Office Template Gallery
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/default.aspx
Need to spiff up a document in Word, do something different with an Excel spreadsheet, or just express a bit of creativity on your desktop? The folks at Microsoft are offering over 3,000 templates for calendars, planners, resumes, greeting cards, business plans and more here. The templates are easy to download and customize. Whatever the occasion, you'll have a template that you can use or modify to fit your need perfectly. — FBC
Copyright 2004 USA TODAY
***********
Taken From:
Date Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 11:55 AM
Subject: The Leebow Letter
-- Easy Text Messaging --
http://www.teleflip.com
To send a text message using Teleflip, you don’t need to know the recipient’s
cell phone provider. Just send an e-mail to the cell phone number: xxxxxxxxxx@teleflip.com
(Ex. 1234567890@teleflip.com)
-- Ken's Home on the Net --
http://www.IncredibleInternetGuy.com
USA Today Web Guide Hot Sites
11/02/2004 - Updated 08:31 AM ET
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/webguide/hotsites/2004/2004-11-02-hotsites.htm
Microsoft Office Template Gallery
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/default.aspx
Need to spiff up a document in Word, do something different with an Excel spreadsheet, or just express a bit of creativity on your desktop? The folks at Microsoft are offering over 3,000 templates for calendars, planners, resumes, greeting cards, business plans and more here. The templates are easy to download and customize. Whatever the occasion, you'll have a template that you can use or modify to fit your need perfectly. — FBC
Copyright 2004 USA TODAY
***********
Taken From:
Date Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 11:55 AM
Subject: The Leebow Letter
-- Easy Text Messaging --
http://www.teleflip.com
To send a text message using Teleflip, you don’t need to know the recipient’s
cell phone provider. Just send an e-mail to the cell phone number: xxxxxxxxxx@teleflip.com
(Ex. 1234567890@teleflip.com)
-- Ken's Home on the Net --
http://www.IncredibleInternetGuy.com
Wed., Mar. 2, 2005 - Cyberbullying
Taken From:
Education World Site Reviews Vol. 8 Issue 43
Cyber Bullying
A site that combats online social cruelty among kids.
SITE URL
http://cyberbully.org/
GRADE LEVELS
6-8
9-12
Professional
CONTENT: B+
Cyber Bullying is a site with useful information for parents, teachers, students, and administrators on the use of the Internet or other digital communication devices to be cruel or vicious to others. The site is maintained by the Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use.
SITE DESIGN: B+
This very simply designed site has clearly marked links embedded in the text of the main page. Acrobat Reader is needed to read the downloadable files.
REVIEW:
This Web site focuses on Cyberbullying, the sending or posting of harmful or cruel text or images using the Internet or other digital communication devices. Parents, teachers, and students will find resources and information to help combat this trend. Included is a guide for educators, a needs assessment, and a parents guide with tips and suggestions for prevention, detection, and intervention. Also included are news stories about cyberbullying and related issues and a review of the research. For more information, visitors are invited to join an online discussion group and live chat sessions with Nancy Willard, Director of the Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use, CSRUI.
**********
Education World
http://www.educationworld.com/
===================================
Education World Site Reviews Vol. 8 Issue 43
Cyber Bullying
A site that combats online social cruelty among kids.
SITE URL
http://cyberbully.org/
GRADE LEVELS
6-8
9-12
Professional
CONTENT: B+
Cyber Bullying is a site with useful information for parents, teachers, students, and administrators on the use of the Internet or other digital communication devices to be cruel or vicious to others. The site is maintained by the Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use.
SITE DESIGN: B+
This very simply designed site has clearly marked links embedded in the text of the main page. Acrobat Reader is needed to read the downloadable files.
REVIEW:
This Web site focuses on Cyberbullying, the sending or posting of harmful or cruel text or images using the Internet or other digital communication devices. Parents, teachers, and students will find resources and information to help combat this trend. Included is a guide for educators, a needs assessment, and a parents guide with tips and suggestions for prevention, detection, and intervention. Also included are news stories about cyberbullying and related issues and a review of the research. For more information, visitors are invited to join an online discussion group and live chat sessions with Nancy Willard, Director of the Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use, CSRUI.
**********
Education World
http://www.educationworld.com/
===================================
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
Tues., Mar. 1, 2005
Taken From:
Teacher’s First
New in the Past Two Weeks!
February 28, 2005
http://www.teachersfirst.com/new.cfm
Activities for ESL Students
http://a4esl.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. See also
Links of Interest to Students & Teachers of English as a Second Language
http://iteslj.org/links/ - Phyllis ]
Bembo's Zoo
http://www.bemboszoo.com/Bembo.swf
It seems so simple at first - an animated animal alphabet. But this flashy little site has much more to offer. Early elementary students can use it to learn the alphabet, but creative, techno-loving secondary students will love trying to figure out exactly how this works. Challenge art students to create a work using only basic alphabet shapes. The possibilities are endless!
The Civil War for Fifth Graders
http://www.radford.edu/~sbisset/civilwar.htm
Grades 5 to 7
Radford University
It's not the flashiest Civil War site, but if youre looking for a kid-friendly resource, this one won't disappoint you. You'll find a concise, well-written overview of the pivotal events, people, and places that shaped the War Between the States - perfect for the upper elementary classroom. Older students can use it as a helpful research and review tool.
Clickable Poems Grades 9 to 12
http://www.clickablepoems.com/
Experience poetry as you never have before with this phenomenal site that gives new meaning to creative writing. While some very traditional resources are provided - a high level look at the history of poetry and an overview of selected "dead poets" - the crowning jewel of the site is found in the Hypertext section. Click on the Song link, read through the poem, then follow the directions to watch it grow and morph into a new creation. Follow the Word Train for a literary and visual treat. True techies might want to investigate the JavaScript and HTML tutorials and try creating some original hypertext poetry.
ESL Exercises
Grades 1 to 12
Rideau Street Youth Enterprises
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/literacy/esl/esl.htm
Use these printable worksheets to help your ESL students learn the alphabet, practice word choice, recognize homophones, and more. The "form completion" activities are especially useful for high school students about to enter college or the work force. [NOTE: Other pages from http://collections.ic.gc.ca previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Painless Guide to the Branches of Government: Judicial Branch
Grades 5 to 8
United Learning
http://unitedstreaming.fayar.net/videos/The Judicial Branch/pgr270_300k.asf
This nineteen minute streaming video focuses on the judicial branch, but also gives a brief historical overview of legislative and executive responsibilities. Includes a nice summarizing review and video quiz. Display full screen for projection in the classroom or use with headphones in the computer lab.
Physics Life Grades 4 to 7 Institute of Physics
http://www.physics.org/Physics_Life/Web/physics_life/life.asp
Explore the physics in the world around you with this outstanding interactive stroll through a virtual town. Investigate objects along the street, prowl through buildings and learn about how the principles of physics affect our daily lives. Great introductory activity to address the "Why do we need to know this stuff?" questions!
Pi Day Activities
Grades 8 to 12
Mathematics Educators of Greater St. Louis
http://www.mobot.org/education/megsl/pi.html
Don't let Pi Day slip by without a proper celebration. Search through this site for some ideas on how to make March 14 memorable for your math students.
Science Lab
Grades 4 to 8
iknowthat.com
http://www.iknowthat.com/ScienceIllustrations/ScienceLab.swf
This amazing collection of interactive lab experiments encourages students to discover important scientific concepts while exploring the mysteries housed in the virtual lab. Each topic (volcanoes, weather, gravity, matter, and more) is presented with an interactive illustration and a related activity. Content-specific vocabulary words are labeled as well as spoken.
[NOTE: Home page http://www.iknowthat.com has other curriculum pages. Some areas are for paid subscribers . – Phyllis ]
Scribbling Women
Grades 9 to 12
Public Media Foundation
http://www.scribblingwomen.org/
A study of American literature isn't complete without considering the rich contributions made by female writers. This site provides a wonderful collection of classroom resources for introducing these literary voices to secondary students. Listen to a series of audio plays, based on stories by Zora Neal Hurston, Kate Chopin, and Charlotte Perkins, and complete a free registration to access lesson plans and related materials.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
***********************************************
Copyright © 2001 by the Network for Instructional TV, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Teacher’s First
New in the Past Two Weeks!
February 28, 2005
http://www.teachersfirst.com/new.cfm
Activities for ESL Students
http://a4esl.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. See also
Links of Interest to Students & Teachers of English as a Second Language
http://iteslj.org/links/ - Phyllis ]
Bembo's Zoo
http://www.bemboszoo.com/Bembo.swf
It seems so simple at first - an animated animal alphabet. But this flashy little site has much more to offer. Early elementary students can use it to learn the alphabet, but creative, techno-loving secondary students will love trying to figure out exactly how this works. Challenge art students to create a work using only basic alphabet shapes. The possibilities are endless!
The Civil War for Fifth Graders
http://www.radford.edu/~sbisset/civilwar.htm
Grades 5 to 7
Radford University
It's not the flashiest Civil War site, but if youre looking for a kid-friendly resource, this one won't disappoint you. You'll find a concise, well-written overview of the pivotal events, people, and places that shaped the War Between the States - perfect for the upper elementary classroom. Older students can use it as a helpful research and review tool.
Clickable Poems Grades 9 to 12
http://www.clickablepoems.com/
Experience poetry as you never have before with this phenomenal site that gives new meaning to creative writing. While some very traditional resources are provided - a high level look at the history of poetry and an overview of selected "dead poets" - the crowning jewel of the site is found in the Hypertext section. Click on the Song link, read through the poem, then follow the directions to watch it grow and morph into a new creation. Follow the Word Train for a literary and visual treat. True techies might want to investigate the JavaScript and HTML tutorials and try creating some original hypertext poetry.
ESL Exercises
Grades 1 to 12
Rideau Street Youth Enterprises
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/literacy/esl/esl.htm
Use these printable worksheets to help your ESL students learn the alphabet, practice word choice, recognize homophones, and more. The "form completion" activities are especially useful for high school students about to enter college or the work force. [NOTE: Other pages from http://collections.ic.gc.ca previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Painless Guide to the Branches of Government: Judicial Branch
Grades 5 to 8
United Learning
http://unitedstreaming.fayar.net/videos/The Judicial Branch/pgr270_300k.asf
This nineteen minute streaming video focuses on the judicial branch, but also gives a brief historical overview of legislative and executive responsibilities. Includes a nice summarizing review and video quiz. Display full screen for projection in the classroom or use with headphones in the computer lab.
Physics Life Grades 4 to 7 Institute of Physics
http://www.physics.org/Physics_Life/Web/physics_life/life.asp
Explore the physics in the world around you with this outstanding interactive stroll through a virtual town. Investigate objects along the street, prowl through buildings and learn about how the principles of physics affect our daily lives. Great introductory activity to address the "Why do we need to know this stuff?" questions!
Pi Day Activities
Grades 8 to 12
Mathematics Educators of Greater St. Louis
http://www.mobot.org/education/megsl/pi.html
Don't let Pi Day slip by without a proper celebration. Search through this site for some ideas on how to make March 14 memorable for your math students.
Science Lab
Grades 4 to 8
iknowthat.com
http://www.iknowthat.com/ScienceIllustrations/ScienceLab.swf
This amazing collection of interactive lab experiments encourages students to discover important scientific concepts while exploring the mysteries housed in the virtual lab. Each topic (volcanoes, weather, gravity, matter, and more) is presented with an interactive illustration and a related activity. Content-specific vocabulary words are labeled as well as spoken.
[NOTE: Home page http://www.iknowthat.com has other curriculum pages. Some areas are for paid subscribers . – Phyllis ]
Scribbling Women
Grades 9 to 12
Public Media Foundation
http://www.scribblingwomen.org/
A study of American literature isn't complete without considering the rich contributions made by female writers. This site provides a wonderful collection of classroom resources for introducing these literary voices to secondary students. Listen to a series of audio plays, based on stories by Zora Neal Hurston, Kate Chopin, and Charlotte Perkins, and complete a free registration to access lesson plans and related materials.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
***********************************************
Copyright © 2001 by the Network for Instructional TV, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Tues., Mar. 1, 2005
Taken From:
Date Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 2:25 AM
The Learning Calendar March Newsletter
http://www.thelearningcalendar.com/Newsletter/2005/March2005/March2005.htm
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5ptj5 ]
March 2005
Cool Internet Sites
March 11th - In 1990, Lithuania became the first Soviet Republic to declare its independence from the USSR.
Lithuania has a rich and interesting history! Learn more about it at these sites:
About Lithuania
(Click on the green bar on the left for a variety of information about Lithuania)
http://www2.omnitel.net/ramunas/Lietuva/
Map of Lithuania
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/mapshells/europe/lithuania/lithuania.htm
Click on About Lithuania
http://www.tourism.lt/
The Official Lithuanian Travel Guide
http://www.travel.lt/turizmas/index.jsp
LITHUANIA – the geographical centre of Europe!
http://www.travel.lt/turizmas/selectPage.do?docLocator=ACB50B65AE6711D89C16746164617373
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5grzh ]
Basic Data
http://www.travel.lt/turizmas/selectPage.do?inlanguage=en&pathId=27
Culture
http://www.travel.lt/turizmas/catalog/categories.jsp?catId=8068&inlanguage=en&pathId=100
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4dbvo ]
Lithuanian National Costumes
http://postilla.mch.mii.lt/Paprociai/kostiumai.en.htm
Postilla 400 Home Page
Links to Lithuanian history, art, customs, language and more
http://postilla.mch.mii.lt/index.en.htm
*****************
Biographies of Composers
http://www.kunstderfuge.com/bio.htm
Listen to their music online.
Kunst Der Fuge / On Classical Music Collection
http://www.kunstderfuge.com/
***********************
Alaskan Wildlife
http://www.npca.org/wild_alaska/alaskas_wildlife/default.asp
*****************
Copyright 2005 The Learning Calendar
Date Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 2:25 AM
The Learning Calendar March Newsletter
http://www.thelearningcalendar.com/Newsletter/2005/March2005/March2005.htm
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5ptj5 ]
March 2005
Cool Internet Sites
March 11th - In 1990, Lithuania became the first Soviet Republic to declare its independence from the USSR.
Lithuania has a rich and interesting history! Learn more about it at these sites:
About Lithuania
(Click on the green bar on the left for a variety of information about Lithuania)
http://www2.omnitel.net/ramunas/Lietuva/
Map of Lithuania
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/mapshells/europe/lithuania/lithuania.htm
Click on About Lithuania
http://www.tourism.lt/
The Official Lithuanian Travel Guide
http://www.travel.lt/turizmas/index.jsp
LITHUANIA – the geographical centre of Europe!
http://www.travel.lt/turizmas/selectPage.do?docLocator=ACB50B65AE6711D89C16746164617373
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5grzh ]
Basic Data
http://www.travel.lt/turizmas/selectPage.do?inlanguage=en&pathId=27
Culture
http://www.travel.lt/turizmas/catalog/categories.jsp?catId=8068&inlanguage=en&pathId=100
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4dbvo ]
Lithuanian National Costumes
http://postilla.mch.mii.lt/Paprociai/kostiumai.en.htm
Postilla 400 Home Page
Links to Lithuanian history, art, customs, language and more
http://postilla.mch.mii.lt/index.en.htm
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Biographies of Composers
http://www.kunstderfuge.com/bio.htm
Listen to their music online.
Kunst Der Fuge / On Classical Music Collection
http://www.kunstderfuge.com/
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Alaskan Wildlife
http://www.npca.org/wild_alaska/alaskas_wildlife/default.asp
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Copyright 2005 The Learning Calendar
Tues., Mar. 1, 2005
Taken From:
ResourceShelf
E-Mail Reminder
Week 190
November 18, 2004
http://www.resourceshelf.com
World Maps and Geographic Information
Source: United Nations
United Nations Cartographic Section
http://www.un.org/Depts/Cartographic/english/htmain.htm
"The Cartographic Section is comprised of a small team of experienced mapping and GIS specialists. It is equipped to undertake a range of cartographic services related to the work of the Secretariat, including the preparation of small-scale illustrative, large-scale stand-alone maps and GIS products. To a lesser extent, the section provides advisory geographic/cartographic services on technical and research issues." What's in it for you? Plenty.
A brief FAQ about this site notes that none of the maps is for sale. "Our principle is to share maps and data as much as we can. You can download, print and use our maps for non-profit purposes, free of charge. We ask that the map numbers be retained for reference purposes and that you give attribution to the source."
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Threatened Species
Source: International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
2004 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
http://www.redlist.org/
From press release: "The world's biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate, according to the 2004 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species and a companion study of the data, the Global Species Assessment (GSA)." List is searchable. Includes bibliography, photo gallery, excellent collection of links to information about various species.
[NOTE: Lists from earlier years previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Capital Punishment--United States--Statistics
Source: BJS
Capital Punishment, 2003
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/cp03.htm
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ResourceShelf is Compiled and Edited byGary D. Price, MLIS
Gary Price Library Research and Internet Consulting
gary@resourceshelf.com
Contributing Editors
++++++++++++++
+Shirl Kennedy, MLIS
+ Dan Giancaterino, MLIS
+ Steven Cohen, MLS
++++++++++++++
ResourceShelf
E-Mail Reminder
Week 190
November 18, 2004
http://www.resourceshelf.com
World Maps and Geographic Information
Source: United Nations
United Nations Cartographic Section
http://www.un.org/Depts/Cartographic/english/htmain.htm
"The Cartographic Section is comprised of a small team of experienced mapping and GIS specialists. It is equipped to undertake a range of cartographic services related to the work of the Secretariat, including the preparation of small-scale illustrative, large-scale stand-alone maps and GIS products. To a lesser extent, the section provides advisory geographic/cartographic services on technical and research issues." What's in it for you? Plenty.
A brief FAQ about this site notes that none of the maps is for sale. "Our principle is to share maps and data as much as we can. You can download, print and use our maps for non-profit purposes, free of charge. We ask that the map numbers be retained for reference purposes and that you give attribution to the source."
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Threatened Species
Source: International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
2004 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
http://www.redlist.org/
From press release: "The world's biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate, according to the 2004 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species and a companion study of the data, the Global Species Assessment (GSA)." List is searchable. Includes bibliography, photo gallery, excellent collection of links to information about various species.
[NOTE: Lists from earlier years previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Capital Punishment--United States--Statistics
Source: BJS
Capital Punishment, 2003
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/cp03.htm
--
ResourceShelf is Compiled and Edited byGary D. Price, MLIS
Gary Price Library Research and Internet Consulting
gary@resourceshelf.com
Contributing Editors
++++++++++++++
+Shirl Kennedy, MLIS
+ Dan Giancaterino, MLIS
+ Steven Cohen, MLS
++++++++++++++
Tues., Mar. 1, 2005 - Animal Congregations
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Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2004 07:35:46 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [sharinglinks] Animal Congregations: What do you call a group of..........?
Animal Congregations: What do you call a group of..........?
http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/info/faqs/animals/names.htm
Did ya know that a group of apes is called a shrewdness?
Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2004 07:35:46 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [sharinglinks] Animal Congregations: What do you call a group of..........?
Animal Congregations: What do you call a group of..........?
http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/info/faqs/animals/names.htm
Did ya know that a group of apes is called a shrewdness?
