Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Tues., Jan. 31, 2006 - National Gallery of Art Online Tours
National Gallery of Art: Online Tours
http://www.nga.gov/onlinetours/index.shtm
From the site: “Explore an artist, work of art, or theme in these specially designed features, which are listed alphabetically.”
National Gallery of Art: Virtual Exhibition Tourshttp://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/webtours.shtm
“As you "walk" through these QuickTime VR tours of NGA exhibitions, you can select specific works of art for larger image views, close-up details, streaming audio commentary, and information about the object.”
There are also four virtual exhibition tours available: Van Gogh, Alexander Calder, Sculpture of Angkor and Ancient Cambodia, and Crown Point Press.
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.nga.gov/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
http://www.nga.gov/onlinetours/index.shtm
From the site: “Explore an artist, work of art, or theme in these specially designed features, which are listed alphabetically.”
National Gallery of Art: Virtual Exhibition Tourshttp://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/webtours.shtm
“As you "walk" through these QuickTime VR tours of NGA exhibitions, you can select specific works of art for larger image views, close-up details, streaming audio commentary, and information about the object.”
There are also four virtual exhibition tours available: Van Gogh, Alexander Calder, Sculpture of Angkor and Ancient Cambodia, and Crown Point Press.
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.nga.gov/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Tues., Jan. 31, 2006 - San Diego Museum of Art
San Diego Museum of Art Online Exhibitions
http://www.sdmart.org/exhibition-online.html
The Dragon Robes of China's Last Dynasty
http://www.sdmart.org/dragonrobes/textindex.html
The Silk Industry
http://www.sdmart.org/dragonrobes/silk.html
Alexander Calder (1898-1976)
http://www.sdmart.org/pix/education/Calder.pdf
http://www.sdmart.org/exhibition-online.html
The Dragon Robes of China's Last Dynasty
http://www.sdmart.org/dragonrobes/textindex.html
The Silk Industry
http://www.sdmart.org/dragonrobes/silk.html
Alexander Calder (1898-1976)
http://www.sdmart.org/pix/education/Calder.pdf
Tues., Jan. 31, 2006 - Marco Polo / The Silk Road
Marco Polo (1254-1324)
http://www.silk-road.com/artl/marcopolo.shtml
Silk Road Foundation - http://www.silk-road.com/toc/index.html
The Silk Road Foundation Web site offers a fascinating
introduction to the history and culture of the people and
places along the ancient Silk Road which includes Inner and
Central Asia.
Copyright 2005 by Librarians' Index to the Internet, LII.
[NOTE: Previously posted. – Phyllis ]
http://www.silk-road.com/artl/marcopolo.shtml
Silk Road Foundation - http://www.silk-road.com/toc/index.html
The Silk Road Foundation Web site offers a fascinating
introduction to the history and culture of the people and
places along the ancient Silk Road which includes Inner and
Central Asia.
Copyright 2005 by Librarians' Index to the Internet, LII.
[NOTE: Previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Tues., Jan. 31, 2006 - From Stargazers to Starships
From Stargazers to Starships
http://www-spof.gsfc.nasa.gov/stargaze/Sintro.htm
A book-on-the-web containing science overviews on astronomy, physics, spaceflight and the Earth's magnetism
Site Map (Contents)
http://www-spof.gsfc.nasa.gov/stargaze/Smap.htm
Timeline
http://www-spof.gsfc.nasa.gov/stargaze/Stimelin.htm
The Round Earth and Christopher Columbus
http://www-spof.gsfc.nasa.gov/stargaze/Scolumb.htm
Math Refresher
http://www-spof.gsfc.nasa.gov/stargaze/Smath.htm
http://www-spof.gsfc.nasa.gov/stargaze/Sintro.htm
A book-on-the-web containing science overviews on astronomy, physics, spaceflight and the Earth's magnetism
Site Map (Contents)
http://www-spof.gsfc.nasa.gov/stargaze/Smap.htm
Timeline
http://www-spof.gsfc.nasa.gov/stargaze/Stimelin.htm
The Round Earth and Christopher Columbus
http://www-spof.gsfc.nasa.gov/stargaze/Scolumb.htm
Math Refresher
http://www-spof.gsfc.nasa.gov/stargaze/Smath.htm
Monday, January 30, 2006
Mon., Jan. 30, 2006 - Sea Turtles and Sharks
SeaTurtle.org
http://www.seaturtle.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Sea Turtle, Inc.
http://www.seaturtleinc.com/turtles.html
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Zoom Sharks
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/sharks/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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ReefQuest: Shark Links
http://www.reefquest.com/links.html
From the site: “There are 100's of websites dedicated to the subject of sharks. In terms of quality of content, these sites range from poor (which we will not identify) to excellent. Below are brief descriptions and hotlinks to some of our favorite sharky websites. The sites listed here are mostly those that we deem to have scientifically accurate and up-to-date content.”
[NOTE: Home page http://www.reefquest.com/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
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Shark School
http://www.sdnhm.org/kids/sharks/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Fiona's Shark Mania
http://www.oceanstar.com/shark/
From the site: “This site has lots of pictures, and is a good jumping-off point for exploring shark pages on the Web.”
Fiona's Shark Links Galore
http://www.postmodern.com/~fi/sharklinks/links.htm
http://www.seaturtle.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Sea Turtle, Inc.
http://www.seaturtleinc.com/turtles.html
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Zoom Sharks
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/sharks/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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ReefQuest: Shark Links
http://www.reefquest.com/links.html
From the site: “There are 100's of websites dedicated to the subject of sharks. In terms of quality of content, these sites range from poor (which we will not identify) to excellent. Below are brief descriptions and hotlinks to some of our favorite sharky websites. The sites listed here are mostly those that we deem to have scientifically accurate and up-to-date content.”
[NOTE: Home page http://www.reefquest.com/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
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Shark School
http://www.sdnhm.org/kids/sharks/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Fiona's Shark Mania
http://www.oceanstar.com/shark/
From the site: “This site has lots of pictures, and is a good jumping-off point for exploring shark pages on the Web.”
Fiona's Shark Links Galore
http://www.postmodern.com/~fi/sharklinks/links.htm
Mon., Jan. 30, 2006 - Dolphins and Whales
Wild Animal Watch: Dolphins
http://teacher.scholastic.com/dolphin/
From the site: “learn about dolphins, their behavior, and their habitats.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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National Geographic: Bottlenose Dolphins
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/creature_feature/0108/dolphins.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/ previously posted.
See Also: Creature Feature Archives
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/creature_feature/archive/ - Phyllis ]
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Dolphin Research Center
http://www.dolphins.org/
Select from side menu: Learning About Marine Mammals
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Dolphin Research Institute: Bottlenose Dolphins
http://www.dolphinresearch.org.au/
Dolphin Research Institute: Cetaceans
http://www.dolphinresearch.org.au/education_cateceans.htm
[NOTE: Home page previously posted. – Phyllis ]
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The Oceania Project: Caring for Whales, Dolphins & the Oceans
http://www.oceania.org.au/index.html
The Never ending Journey: The Cyclic Migration of the Southern Humpback Whales
http://www.oceania.org.au/whales/education/migration/title.html
Whale and Dolphin Information on the World-Wide-Web
http://www.oceania.org.au/wwwlinks/wwwlinks.html
From the site: “The WWW offers a rapidly expanding library of information about Cetacea, to assist you in finding what you want, we have assembled a listing of recommended Sites.”
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Zoom Whales
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/whales/
Dolphins
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/whales/species/Bottledolphin.shtml
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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NATURE: Humpback Whales
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/humpback/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Whales: Internet Resources
http://www.richmond.edu/~kjoyce/Whales/Contents.HTML
http://teacher.scholastic.com/dolphin/
From the site: “learn about dolphins, their behavior, and their habitats.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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National Geographic: Bottlenose Dolphins
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/creature_feature/0108/dolphins.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/ previously posted.
See Also: Creature Feature Archives
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/creature_feature/archive/ - Phyllis ]
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Dolphin Research Center
http://www.dolphins.org/
Select from side menu: Learning About Marine Mammals
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Dolphin Research Institute: Bottlenose Dolphins
http://www.dolphinresearch.org.au/
Dolphin Research Institute: Cetaceans
http://www.dolphinresearch.org.au/education_cateceans.htm
[NOTE: Home page previously posted. – Phyllis ]
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The Oceania Project: Caring for Whales, Dolphins & the Oceans
http://www.oceania.org.au/index.html
The Never ending Journey: The Cyclic Migration of the Southern Humpback Whales
http://www.oceania.org.au/whales/education/migration/title.html
Whale and Dolphin Information on the World-Wide-Web
http://www.oceania.org.au/wwwlinks/wwwlinks.html
From the site: “The WWW offers a rapidly expanding library of information about Cetacea, to assist you in finding what you want, we have assembled a listing of recommended Sites.”
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Zoom Whales
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/whales/
Dolphins
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/whales/species/Bottledolphin.shtml
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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NATURE: Humpback Whales
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/humpback/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Whales: Internet Resources
http://www.richmond.edu/~kjoyce/Whales/Contents.HTML
Mon., Jan. 30, 2006 - Marine Mammals
Introduction to Marine Mammals
The Marine Mammal Center
http://www.tmmc.org/learning/education/mammalinfo/mammals.asp
From the site:
“Marine mammals have the same characteristics as all other mammals, but they have adapted or adjusted to life in the ocean.”
NOAA Fisheries: Office of Protected Resources
Cetaceans: Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/mammals/cetaceans/
Marine Turtles
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/turtles/
[NOTE: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/ previously posted - Phyllis ]
Monterey Bay Aquarium Online Field Guide: Marine Mammals
http://www.mbayaq.org/efc/living_species/default.asp?hOri=1&group=5
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.mbayaq.org/efc/ previously posted – Phyllis ]
Secrets of the Ocean Realm
http://www.pbs.org/oceanrealm/
From the site: “explore the fascinating mysteries of the ocean depths…reveals never-before-seen behaviors of sharks, whales, dolphins and other more unusual marine dwellers.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
The Marine Mammal Center
http://www.tmmc.org/learning/education/mammalinfo/mammals.asp
From the site:
“Marine mammals have the same characteristics as all other mammals, but they have adapted or adjusted to life in the ocean.”
NOAA Fisheries: Office of Protected Resources
Cetaceans: Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/mammals/cetaceans/
Marine Turtles
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/turtles/
[NOTE: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/ previously posted - Phyllis ]
Monterey Bay Aquarium Online Field Guide: Marine Mammals
http://www.mbayaq.org/efc/living_species/default.asp?hOri=1&group=5
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.mbayaq.org/efc/ previously posted – Phyllis ]
Secrets of the Ocean Realm
http://www.pbs.org/oceanrealm/
From the site: “explore the fascinating mysteries of the ocean depths…reveals never-before-seen behaviors of sharks, whales, dolphins and other more unusual marine dwellers.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Mon., Jan. 30, 2006 - Shedd Aquarium Educational Adventures / Build-a-Fish
Shedd Educational Adventures
http://www.sheddaquarium.org/sea/index.cfm
From the site: “Shedd Educational Adventures (SEA) contains a treasure trove of aquatic science resources for K-12 teachers and students.” [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Build-a-Fish (Gr. 3-6)
http://www.sheddaquarium.org/sea/interactive_module.cfm?id=7
From the site:
“Build a Fish by choosing a body, mouth, and color/pattern, then release it into the reef! You can drive your fish around the reef in search of food and to evade predators. Can your fish find enough food without being eaten?”
http://www.sheddaquarium.org/sea/index.cfm
From the site: “Shedd Educational Adventures (SEA) contains a treasure trove of aquatic science resources for K-12 teachers and students.” [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Build-a-Fish (Gr. 3-6)
http://www.sheddaquarium.org/sea/interactive_module.cfm?id=7
From the site:
“Build a Fish by choosing a body, mouth, and color/pattern, then release it into the reef! You can drive your fish around the reef in search of food and to evade predators. Can your fish find enough food without being eaten?”
Sunday, January 29, 2006
Sun., Jan. 29, 2006 - Teachnet: Power to Learn Grant
--------Forwarded Message--------
Date Sent: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 11:49:20 -0500 (EST)
Power to Learn Grant
Are you using the Internet as a teaching tool?
We want to hear from you! And you could win $500
Apply now for the Teachnet Power to Learn Grant
Who: K-12 educators teaching in schools in these locales in New Jersey: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and Warren Counties.
What: Teachnet Power to Learn Grants support student use of the Internet as an integral tool to curriculum delivery. The grants are geared toward teachers who are using the Internet as a teaching tool.
When: Application deadline, February 27, 2006
Where: Visit http://www.powertolearn.com/ and select “Teachnet Power to Learn Grant”
Winners receive a $500 cash prize, their learning unit is published at http://www.teachersnetwork.org and http://www.powertolearn.com/ and award winners are provided with significant recognition and support in order to further develop, package, and disseminate their programs to other teachers in their schools, across the Metropolitan region, and throughout the country.
Apply now at http://www.powertolearn.com
Select “For Teachers” and then “Teachnet Power to Learn Grant”
Date Sent: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 11:49:20 -0500 (EST)
Power to Learn Grant
Are you using the Internet as a teaching tool?
We want to hear from you! And you could win $500
Apply now for the Teachnet Power to Learn Grant
Who: K-12 educators teaching in schools in these locales in New Jersey: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and Warren Counties.
What: Teachnet Power to Learn Grants support student use of the Internet as an integral tool to curriculum delivery. The grants are geared toward teachers who are using the Internet as a teaching tool.
When: Application deadline, February 27, 2006
Where: Visit http://www.powertolearn.com/ and select “Teachnet Power to Learn Grant”
Winners receive a $500 cash prize, their learning unit is published at http://www.teachersnetwork.org and http://www.powertolearn.com/ and award winners are provided with significant recognition and support in order to further develop, package, and disseminate their programs to other teachers in their schools, across the Metropolitan region, and throughout the country.
Apply now at http://www.powertolearn.com
Select “For Teachers” and then “Teachnet Power to Learn Grant”
Sun., Jan. 29, 2006 - Truth About Groundhog Day
The Truth about Groundhog Day
http://www.nwf.org/nationalwildlife/article.cfm?issueID=73&articleID=1043
From the site:
“IT ALL STARTED on February 2, 1886, when Clymer Freas, editor of the Punxsutawney Spirit in western Pennsylvania, ran a news item reporting that the groundhog had not seen his shadow that day, signaling an early spring. Freas was inspired to start promoting his town as “the weather capital of the world” and the local groundhog as the planet’s most reliable weatherman. One hundred and nineteen years later, Groundhog Day still garners headlines all across the country.”
http://www.nwf.org/nationalwildlife/article.cfm?issueID=73&articleID=1043
From the site:
“IT ALL STARTED on February 2, 1886, when Clymer Freas, editor of the Punxsutawney Spirit in western Pennsylvania, ran a news item reporting that the groundhog had not seen his shadow that day, signaling an early spring. Freas was inspired to start promoting his town as “the weather capital of the world” and the local groundhog as the planet’s most reliable weatherman. One hundred and nineteen years later, Groundhog Day still garners headlines all across the country.”
Sun., Jan. 29, 2006 - Escape from Nazi Europe
---------Forwarded Message--------
Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 22:32:31 -0500
From: "DiGregorio, David"
Subject: [NJASL] ESCAPE FROM NAZI EUROPE
Now available on-demand:
ESCAPE FROM NAZI EUROPE
http://www.librarymedia.net/leiser
Jack Leiser, a retired Tenafly student manager and teacher, gave a talk
on how he and his family escaped the Holocaust during WWII. Complete
with photographs, documents, and maps, this was a compelling and moving
presentation that makes the past vivid, meaningful and relevant for
every individual in attendance. At the high school this was an
assembly for seniors, who study WWII. For you, this talk has been made
available as an ON DEMAND RESOURCE at this link:
http://www.librarymedia.net/leiser
We hope you will "click in". Mr. Leiser is quite a speaker!
DAVID DI GREGORIO
ddigregorio@tenafly.k12.nj.us
LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST
TENAFLY HIGH SCHOOL
WWW.LIBRARYMEDIA.NET <http://www.LIBRARYMEDIA.NET>
Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 22:32:31 -0500
From: "DiGregorio, David"
Subject: [NJASL] ESCAPE FROM NAZI EUROPE
Now available on-demand:
ESCAPE FROM NAZI EUROPE
http://www.librarymedia.net/leiser
Jack Leiser, a retired Tenafly student manager and teacher, gave a talk
on how he and his family escaped the Holocaust during WWII. Complete
with photographs, documents, and maps, this was a compelling and moving
presentation that makes the past vivid, meaningful and relevant for
every individual in attendance. At the high school this was an
assembly for seniors, who study WWII. For you, this talk has been made
available as an ON DEMAND RESOURCE at this link:
http://www.librarymedia.net/leiser
We hope you will "click in". Mr. Leiser is quite a speaker!
DAVID DI GREGORIO
ddigregorio@tenafly.k12.nj.us
LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST
TENAFLY HIGH SCHOOL
WWW.LIBRARYMEDIA.NET <http://www.LIBRARYMEDIA.NET>
Sun., Jan. 29, 2006 - Rosa Parks / Madam C.J. Walker
Found in:
New York Times - October 25, 2005
Rosa Parks, 92, Founding Symbol of Civil Rights Movement, Dies
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/25/national/25parks.html?ex=1145851200&en=4b6bd4603f35dfef&ei=5087&excamp=GGGNrosaparks (free registration required)
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/dwh2h ]
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Madam C. J. Walker
http://www.madamcjwalker.com/
Scroll down for biography.
See Also: FAQs: http://www.madamcjwalker.com/faqs.html
New York Times - October 25, 2005
Rosa Parks, 92, Founding Symbol of Civil Rights Movement, Dies
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/25/national/25parks.html?ex=1145851200&en=4b6bd4603f35dfef&ei=5087&excamp=GGGNrosaparks (free registration required)
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/dwh2h ]
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Madam C. J. Walker
http://www.madamcjwalker.com/
Scroll down for biography.
See Also: FAQs: http://www.madamcjwalker.com/faqs.html
Saturday, January 28, 2006
Sat., Jan. 28, 2006 - Wolves (4)
Wolves
International Wolf Center – Just For Kids
http://www.wolf.org/wolves/learn/justkids/kids.asp
From the site:
“…teaching about its life, its associations with other species, and its dynamic relationships to humans”
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National Geographic Geoguide: Wolves
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngo/education/geoguide/wolves/
From the site:
“Survival of these controversial predators hinges on both natural and human forces. Explore these forces and see how they touch wolves, elk, cattle, and coyotes.”
Web Links
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngo/education/geoguide/wolves/ideaset.html?resources
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/7mplx ]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
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NOVA: Wild Wolves
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/wolves/
From the site:
“[F]ind out how wolves are making a comeback, and discover the ancient connection between dogs and wolves at this Web site.”
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The Wolf Education and Research Center
http://www.wolfcenter.org/
From the site:
“Wolf Wisdom, an informational site on wolves. Here you will learn the basics about wolves, with special emphasis on the gray wolf.”
International Wolf Center – Just For Kids
http://www.wolf.org/wolves/learn/justkids/kids.asp
From the site:
“…teaching about its life, its associations with other species, and its dynamic relationships to humans”
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National Geographic Geoguide: Wolves
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngo/education/geoguide/wolves/
From the site:
“Survival of these controversial predators hinges on both natural and human forces. Explore these forces and see how they touch wolves, elk, cattle, and coyotes.”
Web Links
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngo/education/geoguide/wolves/ideaset.html?resources
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/7mplx ]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
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NOVA: Wild Wolves
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/wolves/
From the site:
“[F]ind out how wolves are making a comeback, and discover the ancient connection between dogs and wolves at this Web site.”
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The Wolf Education and Research Center
http://www.wolfcenter.org/
From the site:
“Wolf Wisdom, an informational site on wolves. Here you will learn the basics about wolves, with special emphasis on the gray wolf.”
Sat., Jan. 28, 2006 - ActDEN / WritingDEN
[NOTE: Although this is a site for teaching writing, the feature topic is Wolves.
Home page: http://www.actden.com/ There are also areas for Math, Graphics, Information Skills, TOEFL test prep, and free software tutorials. Some areas require free registration. Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
--------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Wednesday, October 19, 2005 and time for Language Arts at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
WritingDEN
http://www2.actden.com/writ_den/
This Canadian website presents a set of activities to help students improve their writing skills while expanding their vocabularies and knowledge through exploration of various topics including history, nature, science, and lifestyle -- everything from Chinese Immigration to Wolves to the Origins of Valentine's Day. It is divided into three main categories:
*Words -- Students can increase vocabulary by learning new words that are presented in pictures, photos, diagrams, maps, and time lines themed around a particular topic that is of interest to them. The "key words" are accompanied by correct English pronunciations heard through RealAudio. Take the "Words Quiz" to see what you've learned.
*Sentences -- Learn English grammar rules and sentence construction by expanding on topics introduced in the "Words" section. Information is presented in pictures and photos accompanied by narrated sentences that can be heard using RealAudio. Then, take the "Sentences Quiz" to test your understanding of grammar and sentence construction.
*Paragraphs -- Designed for students who are learning to write paragraphs and essays, this section explains how to organize and edit writing using specific topics. The essay examples build on information presented in the "Words" and "Sentences" sections. Then, take the "Paragraphs Quiz" to demonstrate how to use notes to organize a paragraph or essay, and test your proofreading and editing skills.
When you get to the site you will see a "Feature Topic" and a menu. My suggestion is to read the "About" section on the menu first, so that you understand how this site was designed for use (it can be a little confusing). Then explore the rest of the menu that includes:
*More Topics -- A directory of the many topics offered to springboard interest in the writing activities.
*Tips-O-Matic -- This is sort of a grammar and writing textbook online. Under the main categories of sentences, paragraphs, and essays you'll find lessons in grammar, parts of speech, punctuation, sentence structure and more.
*Word of the Day -- Sign up to receive a free daily email that presents a new vocabulary word along with its definition.
WritingDEN aims to help kids improve their communication skills by making it fun to learn to write. By exposing kids to a variety of interesting topics, easy to follow writing activities and interactive quizzes -- all backed up with lessons in correct English language usage -- they hope to effectively prepare students to express themselves well through writing.
My thanks to list member, MaryAnna, who recommended the WritingDEN website. :)
Diane Flynn Keith for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2005, All Rights Reserved
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Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should also preview the sites for suitable content, and then review the sites together with their children.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Registered Trademark and may not be used without written permission of Diane Flynn Keith.
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http://www.Carschooling.com
Home page: http://www.actden.com/ There are also areas for Math, Graphics, Information Skills, TOEFL test prep, and free software tutorials. Some areas require free registration. Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
--------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Wednesday, October 19, 2005 and time for Language Arts at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
WritingDEN
http://www2.actden.com/writ_den/
This Canadian website presents a set of activities to help students improve their writing skills while expanding their vocabularies and knowledge through exploration of various topics including history, nature, science, and lifestyle -- everything from Chinese Immigration to Wolves to the Origins of Valentine's Day. It is divided into three main categories:
*Words -- Students can increase vocabulary by learning new words that are presented in pictures, photos, diagrams, maps, and time lines themed around a particular topic that is of interest to them. The "key words" are accompanied by correct English pronunciations heard through RealAudio. Take the "Words Quiz" to see what you've learned.
*Sentences -- Learn English grammar rules and sentence construction by expanding on topics introduced in the "Words" section. Information is presented in pictures and photos accompanied by narrated sentences that can be heard using RealAudio. Then, take the "Sentences Quiz" to test your understanding of grammar and sentence construction.
*Paragraphs -- Designed for students who are learning to write paragraphs and essays, this section explains how to organize and edit writing using specific topics. The essay examples build on information presented in the "Words" and "Sentences" sections. Then, take the "Paragraphs Quiz" to demonstrate how to use notes to organize a paragraph or essay, and test your proofreading and editing skills.
When you get to the site you will see a "Feature Topic" and a menu. My suggestion is to read the "About" section on the menu first, so that you understand how this site was designed for use (it can be a little confusing). Then explore the rest of the menu that includes:
*More Topics -- A directory of the many topics offered to springboard interest in the writing activities.
*Tips-O-Matic -- This is sort of a grammar and writing textbook online. Under the main categories of sentences, paragraphs, and essays you'll find lessons in grammar, parts of speech, punctuation, sentence structure and more.
*Word of the Day -- Sign up to receive a free daily email that presents a new vocabulary word along with its definition.
WritingDEN aims to help kids improve their communication skills by making it fun to learn to write. By exposing kids to a variety of interesting topics, easy to follow writing activities and interactive quizzes -- all backed up with lessons in correct English language usage -- they hope to effectively prepare students to express themselves well through writing.
My thanks to list member, MaryAnna, who recommended the WritingDEN website. :)
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Sat., Jan. 28, 2006 - Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest 2005 Results
----------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Friday, October 21, 2005
Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest 2005 Results
http://www.bulwer-lytton.com/
Today's site is one of the annual pleasures of the web -- the publication
of the winners of the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest. Gentle Subscribers may
complacently observe that their own literary efforts have never sunk to the
nadir of this competition's submissions, and snicker at the entries
themselves.
"Since 1982 the English Department at San Jose State University has
sponsored the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest, a whimsical literary
competition that challenges entrants to compose the opening sentence to the
worst of all possible novels. The contest ... was the brainchild (or
Rosemary's baby) of Professor Scott Rice, whose graduate school excavations
unearthed the source of the line "It was a dark and stormy night."
Sentenced to write a seminar paper on a minor Victorian novelist, he chose
the man with the funny hyphenated name, Edward George Bulwer-Lytton, who
was best known for perpetrating The Last Days of Pompeii, Eugene Aram,
Rienzi, The Caxtons, The Coming Race, and -- not least -- Paul Clifford,
whose famous opener has been plagiarized repeatedly by the cartoon beagle
Snoopy." - from the website
The site presents the stirring words of all the winners, runners-up and
"dishonorable mentions" in various categories, such as Adventure,
Detective, Fantasy, Historical, Romance and the always popular "Purple
Prose". Among the additional offerings at the site is the worthy "Sticks
and Stones" section, which invites readers to peruse and submit examples of
bad published writing for which good trees should never have been
sacrificed.
Hotfoot it to the site for a romp through some thoroughly atrocious, yet
amusing writing at:
http://www.bulwer-lytton.com/
[NOTE: Other annual winners previously posted. – Phyllis ]
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Friday, October 21, 2005
Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest 2005 Results
http://www.bulwer-lytton.com/
Today's site is one of the annual pleasures of the web -- the publication
of the winners of the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest. Gentle Subscribers may
complacently observe that their own literary efforts have never sunk to the
nadir of this competition's submissions, and snicker at the entries
themselves.
"Since 1982 the English Department at San Jose State University has
sponsored the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest, a whimsical literary
competition that challenges entrants to compose the opening sentence to the
worst of all possible novels. The contest ... was the brainchild (or
Rosemary's baby) of Professor Scott Rice, whose graduate school excavations
unearthed the source of the line "It was a dark and stormy night."
Sentenced to write a seminar paper on a minor Victorian novelist, he chose
the man with the funny hyphenated name, Edward George Bulwer-Lytton, who
was best known for perpetrating The Last Days of Pompeii, Eugene Aram,
Rienzi, The Caxtons, The Coming Race, and -- not least -- Paul Clifford,
whose famous opener has been plagiarized repeatedly by the cartoon beagle
Snoopy." - from the website
The site presents the stirring words of all the winners, runners-up and
"dishonorable mentions" in various categories, such as Adventure,
Detective, Fantasy, Historical, Romance and the always popular "Purple
Prose". Among the additional offerings at the site is the worthy "Sticks
and Stones" section, which invites readers to peruse and submit examples of
bad published writing for which good trees should never have been
sacrificed.
Hotfoot it to the site for a romp through some thoroughly atrocious, yet
amusing writing at:
http://www.bulwer-lytton.com/
[NOTE: Other annual winners previously posted. – Phyllis ]
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Sat., Jan. 28, 2006 - Information Literacy Skills / Center for Applied Linguistics
“Teaching Information Literacy Skills in the Age of Search, Click, Copy and
Paste” by Phyllis DiBianco, Scarsdale High School Library Media Specialist
Information Searcher, Vol. 14, no. 4
http://infosearcher.typepad.com/infosearcher/articles/info_literacy2.pdf
****
Center for Applied Linguistics
http://www.cal.org/
From the site:
“CAL is a private, non-profit organization: a group of scholars and educators who use the findings of linguistics and related sciences in identifying and addressing language-related problems.”
“Given current high levels of immigration to the United States, immigrants and the children of immigrants represent a rising share of the nation's student population. Over 90% of recent immigrants come from non-English speaking countries. Therefore, schools are increasingly receiving students who do not speak English at home and who have little or no proficiency in English.”
Among the topics covered: Adult ESL, PreK-12 ESL, Literacy, Public Policy Issues,
and Two-Way Immersion Education.
Online Resources
http://www.cal.org/resources/index.html
http://www.cal.org/links/index.html
Paste” by Phyllis DiBianco, Scarsdale High School Library Media Specialist
Information Searcher, Vol. 14, no. 4
http://infosearcher.typepad.com/infosearcher/articles/info_literacy2.pdf
****
Center for Applied Linguistics
http://www.cal.org/
From the site:
“CAL is a private, non-profit organization: a group of scholars and educators who use the findings of linguistics and related sciences in identifying and addressing language-related problems.”
“Given current high levels of immigration to the United States, immigrants and the children of immigrants represent a rising share of the nation's student population. Over 90% of recent immigrants come from non-English speaking countries. Therefore, schools are increasingly receiving students who do not speak English at home and who have little or no proficiency in English.”
Among the topics covered: Adult ESL, PreK-12 ESL, Literacy, Public Policy Issues,
and Two-Way Immersion Education.
Online Resources
http://www.cal.org/resources/index.html
http://www.cal.org/links/index.html
Friday, January 27, 2006
Fri., Jan. 27, 2006 - Tiffany
--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Thursday, October 13, 2005
Tiffany
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/Tiffany/index.html
Today's site, from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, presents an
exhibit of an American artist whose name became a household word in
association with his brilliant lighting fixtures -- Louis C. Tiffany.
Gentle Subscribers will find not only images of these but an array of his
striking designs.
"... [T]he Deedee Wigmore galleries in The American Wing is devoted to the
arts of Louis C. Tiffany, one of the most versatile and talented American
artists working in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The
collection highlights the Museum's preeminent collections and features
Tiffany's windows, lamps, furniture, mosaics, blown Favrile glass vases,
pottery, enamelwork, and jewelry." - from the website
The site's exhibit provides a biography of Tiffany, along with numerous
examples of his art. Included in the display are representative items from
the various categories in which he worked, accompanied by informative
commentaries. The images are enlargeable, with spectacular close-ups to
highlight the design elements. A bibliography of print references is also
available.
Swoop over to the site for a tour of Tiffany's outstanding artwork at:
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/Tiffany/index.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.metmuseum.org/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Thursday, October 13, 2005
Tiffany
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/Tiffany/index.html
Today's site, from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, presents an
exhibit of an American artist whose name became a household word in
association with his brilliant lighting fixtures -- Louis C. Tiffany.
Gentle Subscribers will find not only images of these but an array of his
striking designs.
"... [T]he Deedee Wigmore galleries in The American Wing is devoted to the
arts of Louis C. Tiffany, one of the most versatile and talented American
artists working in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The
collection highlights the Museum's preeminent collections and features
Tiffany's windows, lamps, furniture, mosaics, blown Favrile glass vases,
pottery, enamelwork, and jewelry." - from the website
The site's exhibit provides a biography of Tiffany, along with numerous
examples of his art. Included in the display are representative items from
the various categories in which he worked, accompanied by informative
commentaries. The images are enlargeable, with spectacular close-ups to
highlight the design elements. A bibliography of print references is also
available.
Swoop over to the site for a tour of Tiffany's outstanding artwork at:
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/Tiffany/index.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.metmuseum.org/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Fri., Jan. 27, 2006 - Art in Technological Times
010101: Art in Technological Times
http://010101.sfmoma.org/start.html
From the site:
“SFMOMA [San Francisco Museum of Modern Art] commissioned five artists to create new Web sites. These artists delve into, below, and beyond the screen where code, structure, timing, sequence, and new forms of interactive movement drive or even create the works of art.”
“[S]crolling is achieved by rolling over the top or bottom area of the text field. To scroll faster, click and hold down.”
http://010101.sfmoma.org/start.html
From the site:
“SFMOMA [San Francisco Museum of Modern Art] commissioned five artists to create new Web sites. These artists delve into, below, and beyond the screen where code, structure, timing, sequence, and new forms of interactive movement drive or even create the works of art.”
“[S]crolling is achieved by rolling over the top or bottom area of the text field. To scroll faster, click and hold down.”
Fri., Jan. 27, 2006 - Art of Set Design / Educational Theatre Assn.
The Art of Set Design: "The Light in the Piazza"
http://www.nytimes.com/packages/khtml/2005/05/31/multimedia/20050531_PIAZZA_SLIDESHOW.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/9ovqy ]
From the site:
“Michael Yeargan, the set designer for “The Light in the Piazza,” describes how he
was inspired by a trip to Italy.” Tony award-winning musical.
[NOTE: Free registration to NY Times may be required. – Phyllis ]
******
Educational Theatre Association: Resource and Reference Links
http://www.edta.org/connections/resource_links.asp
From the site:
“Here is a collection of World Wide Web resources and reference sites that we believe are useful for theatre students, teachers, artists, and fans. Links are separated into categories.”
Site also includes:
EdTA how-to:
The audition:
Tips for preparation, picking the right material, and presenting yourself well
The tech portfolio:
Tips for a tech résumé and portfolio, plus how to choose a tech theatre program
Acting:
Seven articles on how an actor can turn words on a page into a living, breathing character by Jon Jory
Part one: What’s going on here?
Part two: Working on the engine
Part three: Raising the stakes
Part four: Tactics
Part five: The superobjective
Part six: The stages of rehearsal
Part seven: The actor’s toolbox
Design and production:
Five articles on shop and backstage how-tos
The stagehand’s pocket: essential tools for the running crew
Making and hanging a muslin drop
Go faux it: how to turn anything into good-looking wood
Buy a lamp, borrow a chair: propping the play
Basic bags: three costume purse designs you can make out of sow’s ears
Directing:
Two articles for the first-time director on the process of getting a play on its feet by Bruce Miller
Part one: What you need to know your first time
Part two: The brain behind the hidden hand
College:
Valuable info for the prospective theatre major
Choices
Choosing between a BFA or BA in college undergraduate theatre programs
Dramatics College Directory (order information)
Special issue of Dramatics magazine with profiles of 200+ undergraduate theatre programs
College links
List of colleges listed in the Dramatics College Theatre Directory
Financial aid
List of resources for college scholarships and student aid
Thespian scholarships
Financial aid for college-bound members of the Thespian Society
http://www.nytimes.com/packages/khtml/2005/05/31/multimedia/20050531_PIAZZA_SLIDESHOW.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/9ovqy ]
From the site:
“Michael Yeargan, the set designer for “The Light in the Piazza,” describes how he
was inspired by a trip to Italy.” Tony award-winning musical.
[NOTE: Free registration to NY Times may be required. – Phyllis ]
******
Educational Theatre Association: Resource and Reference Links
http://www.edta.org/connections/resource_links.asp
From the site:
“Here is a collection of World Wide Web resources and reference sites that we believe are useful for theatre students, teachers, artists, and fans. Links are separated into categories.”
Site also includes:
EdTA how-to:
The audition:
Tips for preparation, picking the right material, and presenting yourself well
The tech portfolio:
Tips for a tech résumé and portfolio, plus how to choose a tech theatre program
Acting:
Seven articles on how an actor can turn words on a page into a living, breathing character by Jon Jory
Part one: What’s going on here?
Part two: Working on the engine
Part three: Raising the stakes
Part four: Tactics
Part five: The superobjective
Part six: The stages of rehearsal
Part seven: The actor’s toolbox
Design and production:
Five articles on shop and backstage how-tos
The stagehand’s pocket: essential tools for the running crew
Making and hanging a muslin drop
Go faux it: how to turn anything into good-looking wood
Buy a lamp, borrow a chair: propping the play
Basic bags: three costume purse designs you can make out of sow’s ears
Directing:
Two articles for the first-time director on the process of getting a play on its feet by Bruce Miller
Part one: What you need to know your first time
Part two: The brain behind the hidden hand
College:
Valuable info for the prospective theatre major
Choices
Choosing between a BFA or BA in college undergraduate theatre programs
Dramatics College Directory (order information)
Special issue of Dramatics magazine with profiles of 200+ undergraduate theatre programs
College links
List of colleges listed in the Dramatics College Theatre Directory
Financial aid
List of resources for college scholarships and student aid
Thespian scholarships
Financial aid for college-bound members of the Thespian Society
Fri., Jan. 27, 2006
Found in:
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PBS Teacher Previews: January 29 - February 4, 2006
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Nature
"Underdogs"
TV> PBSOL> Middle / High School
Sunday, January 29, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
Tune in as we reveal extreme doggie makeovers, shot as "reality
style" television. Two pure-bred dogs are selected from animal
shelters and adoption centers. With the help of trainers, they
will each be taught to hone their skills as working dogs, then
tested, to judge their success. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Learn more about bloodhounds and their tracking abilities at
the companion Web site.
http://www.pbs.org/nature/underdogs
(Available January 26, 2006)
[NOTE: See Also: Critter Guide
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/critter.html
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Secrets Of Lost Empires, A "Nova" Special Presentation
"Roman Bath"
TV> PBSOL> Middle / High School
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
Tune in as an international crew of archeologists, engineers
and historians designs, builds and tests a functioning Roman
bath in the Turkish countryside, complete with hot tubs and
underfloor heating. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Play our online game "Construct an Aqueduct." The Emperor has
appointed you Chief Water Engineer on an aqueduct-building
project.
http://www.pbs.org/nova/lostempires/roman
[NOTE: Home page http://www.pbs.org/nova/lostempires/ previously posted.
See Teacher’s Guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
***
Alan Alda In Scientific American Frontiers "Going Deep"
TV> PBSOL> Elementary / Middle / High School
Friday, February 3, 2006
9 - 9:30 pm
This episode takes a look back at the decades of effort that
culminated in the deep sub Alvin reaching the ocean floor and a
look forward to what's next now that Alvin's retiring. (CC,
Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Download a lesson plan in which elementary school students
explore the chemistry of light sticks.
http://www.pbs.org/saf/1503
[Originally broadcast February 2005.]
****
SOCIAL STUDIES
The Six Wives of Henry VIII "Catherine of Aragon" (part 1 of 4)
TV> PBSOL> Middle / High School
Sunday, January 29 , 2006
10 - 11:00 pm
Documentaries and books about 16th-century England have often
depicted Henry VIII's six wives from the king's point of view,
as victims of a tyrannical ruler or as pawns in an elaborate
political scheme. This series takes a new look at the
tumultuous personal relationships that have come to define the
monarch's 38-year reign, presenting each wife's story from her
perspective. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Get your students involved in Tudor History! With our online
lesson plans and activities your students will discover the
real Henry VIII.
http://www.pbs.org/sixwives
[Originally broadcast July 2003.]
American Experience
"The Nuremberg Trials"
TV> PBSOL> Middle / High School
Monday, January 30, 2006
9 - 10:00 pm
Join us for this dramatic story of the tribunal that pitted
U.S. Chief Prosecutor and Supreme Court Judge Robert Jackson
against Hermann Goering, former head of the Nazi air force, and
twenty-one other Nazi defendants. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Try our online suggestions for active learning; students
explore the similarities and the differences between Saddam
Hussein's trial and the Nuremberg Trials.
http://www.pbs.org/amex/nuremberg
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African American Lives"Listening to Our Past" and "The Promise of Freedom"TV> PBSOL> MARC> Middle / High SchoolWednesday, February 1, 20069 - 11:00 pmUsing genealogy and DNA science, renowned scholar Dr. HenryLouis Gates Jr., tells the personal stories of eightaccomplished African Americans -- a neurosurgeon, a TVpioneer/philanthropist, an astronaut, a music entrepreneur, asociologist, a movie star, a minister and a comedian -- tracingtheir roots through American history and back to Africa. (CC,Stereo, 1 year)Download our lesson plan in which students learn how to examineartifacts and primary source documents.http://www.pbs.org/aalives
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BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
Winslow Homer
Profdev>
Elementary / Middle School
Explore this online Winslow Homer exhibit from the National
Gallery of Art. The site includes examples of Homer's oil
paintings, watercolors, drawings and wood engravings. Images
range from Civil War soldiers to hunting and fishing to daily
chores.
http://www.nga.gov/feature/homer
[NOTE: Other exhibitions from http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions
previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Found in:
Wed, Jan 25, 2006 at 3:33 PM
To: NOVA Teachers
Hello Educators,
Next week, join us for the repeat broadcast of "Secrets of Lost
Empires: Roman Bath," in which NOVA follows a team of engineers,
historians, archeologists, and local craftspeople as they set out to
recreate a working Roman bath, complete with hot tubs, cold plunges,
and underfloor heating. (Subjects covered: anthropology/archeology,
physics, gravity and forces, structures, social studies, world
history, technology/engineering)
Many of ancient Rome's engineering secrets originated in one of its
most important institutions: the Roman bath. A vital focus for
leisure and social interaction, the public bathhouse incorporated
intricate systems for plumbing and heating, sophisticated vaulted
ceilings, and a revolutionary new building material we now call
concrete. These buildings represented a new concept of luxury and
sophistication in an age more often marked by violence and squalor.
In Sart, Turkey, NOVA sets out to recreate a working Roman bath,
complete with hot tubs, cold plunges, and underfloor heating, all
designed with a meticulous eye for authenticity. As well as academic
experts, the team will rely on local Turkish artisans proficient in
the ancient techniques of terra cotta tilemaking and metal working.
As with any complex building project, the team encounters glitches
and tempers fray. Will the final product pass muster as an
authentic Roman bath?
Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org
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NOVA Presents "Secrets of Lost Empires: Roman Bath" (R)
Broadcast: January 31, 2006
http://www.pbs.org/nova/lostempires/roman/
(Check your local listings as broadcast dates and times may vary.
This program has one-year off-air taping rights.)
A Day at the Baths
Click on this illustration to take a virtual stroll around one
of the most magnificent baths ever built: The Baths of
Caracalla. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Watering Ancient Rome
Learn about the Romans' sophisticated water distribution system,
including its elegant aqueducts, in this interview with aqueduct
expert Peter Aicher. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
NOVA Builds a Bath
Step through this series of photographs to learn about how a
group of engineers, archeologists, and historians came together
to design and build an authentic Roman bath.
(Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Real Roman Recipes
Get a taste for some of the food the Romans ate -- from Lucanian
sausages and boiled eggs in pine nut sauce to pear patina and
sweet cheesecake -- in a set of ancient recipes with modern
interpretations. (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Construct an Aqueduct (Hot Science)
In this online activity, become the Chief Water Engineer and
build an aqueduct that will supply a Roman city with clean
water. (Java or Shockwave plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8)
Teacher's Guide
In this classroom activity, students construct a cookie arch to
discover that an arch can support itself without mortar.
(Grades 6-8)
Program Transcript
The site includes a complete narration for this program.
Plus Links and Books.
http://www.pbs.org/nova/lostempires/roman
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Found in:
Date Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 10:37 PM
From: american_experience@wgbh.org (American Experience)
News from American Experience
http://www.pbs.org/amex
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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE presents THE NUREMBERG TRIALS
Sentencing evil.
Monday, January 30 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings)
When Robert Jackson, a United States Supreme Court justice from
New York, appeared before the Nuremberg tribunal on November 20,
1945, he was the chief prosecutor in the first-ever trial to put
an entire national government in the dock. While governments and
armies had been waging wars for centuries -- an action not
punishable according to international law -- the actions of the
Nazi party during World War II were regarded as so abhorrent that
the Allied victors chose to prosecute the Nazi regime as a
carefully planned and brutally implemented conspiracy.
THE NUREMBERG TRIALS tells the dramatic story of the tribunal
that pitted Jackson against Hermann Goering, former head of the
Nazi air force, and twenty-one other Nazi defendants. For the
American prosecutor, this trial would make a statement that
crimes against humanity would never again go unpunished.
****
Visit THE NUREMBERG TRIALS Online
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/nuremberg/index.html
Defendant Goering
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/nuremberg/sfeature/sf_video.html
Hermann Goering surrendered to Allied troops on May 6, 1945. See
footage of the Allies' prize prisoner after his surrender.
We Were There
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/nuremberg/sfeature/sf_interview.html
During the Nuremberg trials, the rubble-filled city became home
to hundreds of Americans. A prison guard and an Army photographer
share their memories of life in postwar Nuremberg.
Gallery: Post-War Berlin
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/nuremberg/gallery/index.html
An Army photographer working at the Nuremberg trials visited
Berlin, the former epicenter of the Nazi empire, and documented
post-war hardships. Explore divided Berlin before the Wall was
erected.
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PBS Teacher Previews: January 29 - February 4, 2006
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Nature
"Underdogs"
TV> PBSOL> Middle / High School
Sunday, January 29, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
Tune in as we reveal extreme doggie makeovers, shot as "reality
style" television. Two pure-bred dogs are selected from animal
shelters and adoption centers. With the help of trainers, they
will each be taught to hone their skills as working dogs, then
tested, to judge their success. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Learn more about bloodhounds and their tracking abilities at
the companion Web site.
http://www.pbs.org/nature/underdogs
(Available January 26, 2006)
[NOTE: See Also: Critter Guide
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/critter.html
---
Secrets Of Lost Empires, A "Nova" Special Presentation
"Roman Bath"
TV> PBSOL> Middle / High School
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
Tune in as an international crew of archeologists, engineers
and historians designs, builds and tests a functioning Roman
bath in the Turkish countryside, complete with hot tubs and
underfloor heating. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Play our online game "Construct an Aqueduct." The Emperor has
appointed you Chief Water Engineer on an aqueduct-building
project.
http://www.pbs.org/nova/lostempires/roman
[NOTE: Home page http://www.pbs.org/nova/lostempires/ previously posted.
See Teacher’s Guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
***
Alan Alda In Scientific American Frontiers "Going Deep"
TV> PBSOL> Elementary / Middle / High School
Friday, February 3, 2006
9 - 9:30 pm
This episode takes a look back at the decades of effort that
culminated in the deep sub Alvin reaching the ocean floor and a
look forward to what's next now that Alvin's retiring. (CC,
Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Download a lesson plan in which elementary school students
explore the chemistry of light sticks.
http://www.pbs.org/saf/1503
[Originally broadcast February 2005.]
****
SOCIAL STUDIES
The Six Wives of Henry VIII "Catherine of Aragon" (part 1 of 4)
TV> PBSOL> Middle / High School
Sunday, January 29 , 2006
10 - 11:00 pm
Documentaries and books about 16th-century England have often
depicted Henry VIII's six wives from the king's point of view,
as victims of a tyrannical ruler or as pawns in an elaborate
political scheme. This series takes a new look at the
tumultuous personal relationships that have come to define the
monarch's 38-year reign, presenting each wife's story from her
perspective. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Get your students involved in Tudor History! With our online
lesson plans and activities your students will discover the
real Henry VIII.
http://www.pbs.org/sixwives
[Originally broadcast July 2003.]
American Experience
"The Nuremberg Trials"
TV> PBSOL> Middle / High School
Monday, January 30, 2006
9 - 10:00 pm
Join us for this dramatic story of the tribunal that pitted
U.S. Chief Prosecutor and Supreme Court Judge Robert Jackson
against Hermann Goering, former head of the Nazi air force, and
twenty-one other Nazi defendants. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Try our online suggestions for active learning; students
explore the similarities and the differences between Saddam
Hussein's trial and the Nuremberg Trials.
http://www.pbs.org/amex/nuremberg
*******
African American Lives"Listening to Our Past" and "The Promise of Freedom"TV> PBSOL> MARC> Middle / High SchoolWednesday, February 1, 20069 - 11:00 pmUsing genealogy and DNA science, renowned scholar Dr. HenryLouis Gates Jr., tells the personal stories of eightaccomplished African Americans -- a neurosurgeon, a TVpioneer/philanthropist, an astronaut, a music entrepreneur, asociologist, a movie star, a minister and a comedian -- tracingtheir roots through American history and back to Africa. (CC,Stereo, 1 year)Download our lesson plan in which students learn how to examineartifacts and primary source documents.http://www.pbs.org/aalives
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BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
Winslow Homer
Profdev>
Elementary / Middle School
Explore this online Winslow Homer exhibit from the National
Gallery of Art. The site includes examples of Homer's oil
paintings, watercolors, drawings and wood engravings. Images
range from Civil War soldiers to hunting and fishing to daily
chores.
http://www.nga.gov/feature/homer
[NOTE: Other exhibitions from http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions
previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Wed, Jan 25, 2006 at 3:33 PM
To: NOVA Teachers
Hello Educators,
Next week, join us for the repeat broadcast of "Secrets of Lost
Empires: Roman Bath," in which NOVA follows a team of engineers,
historians, archeologists, and local craftspeople as they set out to
recreate a working Roman bath, complete with hot tubs, cold plunges,
and underfloor heating. (Subjects covered: anthropology/archeology,
physics, gravity and forces, structures, social studies, world
history, technology/engineering)
Many of ancient Rome's engineering secrets originated in one of its
most important institutions: the Roman bath. A vital focus for
leisure and social interaction, the public bathhouse incorporated
intricate systems for plumbing and heating, sophisticated vaulted
ceilings, and a revolutionary new building material we now call
concrete. These buildings represented a new concept of luxury and
sophistication in an age more often marked by violence and squalor.
In Sart, Turkey, NOVA sets out to recreate a working Roman bath,
complete with hot tubs, cold plunges, and underfloor heating, all
designed with a meticulous eye for authenticity. As well as academic
experts, the team will rely on local Turkish artisans proficient in
the ancient techniques of terra cotta tilemaking and metal working.
As with any complex building project, the team encounters glitches
and tempers fray. Will the final product pass muster as an
authentic Roman bath?
Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org
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NOVA Presents "Secrets of Lost Empires: Roman Bath" (R)
Broadcast: January 31, 2006
http://www.pbs.org/nova/lostempires/roman/
(Check your local listings as broadcast dates and times may vary.
This program has one-year off-air taping rights.)
A Day at the Baths
Click on this illustration to take a virtual stroll around one
of the most magnificent baths ever built: The Baths of
Caracalla. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Watering Ancient Rome
Learn about the Romans' sophisticated water distribution system,
including its elegant aqueducts, in this interview with aqueduct
expert Peter Aicher. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
NOVA Builds a Bath
Step through this series of photographs to learn about how a
group of engineers, archeologists, and historians came together
to design and build an authentic Roman bath.
(Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Real Roman Recipes
Get a taste for some of the food the Romans ate -- from Lucanian
sausages and boiled eggs in pine nut sauce to pear patina and
sweet cheesecake -- in a set of ancient recipes with modern
interpretations. (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Construct an Aqueduct (Hot Science)
In this online activity, become the Chief Water Engineer and
build an aqueduct that will supply a Roman city with clean
water. (Java or Shockwave plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8)
Teacher's Guide
In this classroom activity, students construct a cookie arch to
discover that an arch can support itself without mortar.
(Grades 6-8)
Program Transcript
The site includes a complete narration for this program.
Plus Links and Books.
http://www.pbs.org/nova/lostempires/roman
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Date Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 10:37 PM
From: american_experience@wgbh.org (American Experience)
News from American Experience
http://www.pbs.org/amex
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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE presents THE NUREMBERG TRIALS
Sentencing evil.
Monday, January 30 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings)
When Robert Jackson, a United States Supreme Court justice from
New York, appeared before the Nuremberg tribunal on November 20,
1945, he was the chief prosecutor in the first-ever trial to put
an entire national government in the dock. While governments and
armies had been waging wars for centuries -- an action not
punishable according to international law -- the actions of the
Nazi party during World War II were regarded as so abhorrent that
the Allied victors chose to prosecute the Nazi regime as a
carefully planned and brutally implemented conspiracy.
THE NUREMBERG TRIALS tells the dramatic story of the tribunal
that pitted Jackson against Hermann Goering, former head of the
Nazi air force, and twenty-one other Nazi defendants. For the
American prosecutor, this trial would make a statement that
crimes against humanity would never again go unpunished.
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Visit THE NUREMBERG TRIALS Online
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/nuremberg/index.html
Defendant Goering
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/nuremberg/sfeature/sf_video.html
Hermann Goering surrendered to Allied troops on May 6, 1945. See
footage of the Allies' prize prisoner after his surrender.
We Were There
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/nuremberg/sfeature/sf_interview.html
During the Nuremberg trials, the rubble-filled city became home
to hundreds of Americans. A prison guard and an Army photographer
share their memories of life in postwar Nuremberg.
Gallery: Post-War Berlin
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/nuremberg/gallery/index.html
An Army photographer working at the Nuremberg trials visited
Berlin, the former epicenter of the Nazi empire, and documented
post-war hardships. Explore divided Berlin before the Wall was
erected.
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Thursday, January 26, 2006
Thurs., Jan. 26, 2006 - Virtual Tours of England / Explore London
Virtual Tours of England
http://www.britishtours.com/360/
Virtual tours of some of the historic attractions in England
***
Explore London
http://www.explore-london.co.uk/index.html
“BY MAP
*Select an area you want to explore in the London map.
*Then select a place to look at in the detail map.
*run the mouse pointer over the image, when the pointer changes to a hand, click to explore a new connected image.
BY USING THE INDEX
*select the place that interests you in the alphabetical or places index.
Some images can also be viewed in QTVR format. To see these you will need a Quicktime plug-in.”
http://www.britishtours.com/360/
Virtual tours of some of the historic attractions in England
***
Explore London
http://www.explore-london.co.uk/index.html
“BY MAP
*Select an area you want to explore in the London map.
*Then select a place to look at in the detail map.
*run the mouse pointer over the image, when the pointer changes to a hand, click to explore a new connected image.
BY USING THE INDEX
*select the place that interests you in the alphabetical or places index.
Some images can also be viewed in QTVR format. To see these you will need a Quicktime plug-in.”
Thurs., Jan. 26, 2006 - Greek Art from Prehistoric to Classical
Greek Art from Prehistoric to Classical
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/publications/greek.htm
This 256-p. publication can be viewed or downloaded by chapter or in its entirety.
From the site:
“…a general grounding in ancient Greek culture, from the prehistoric period to the end of the Classical age. Its range of resources gives educators great flexibility in engaging students of any age with the art of ancient Greece. Included are a brief history of Athens from the 6th to the 4th century B.C.; a look at key aspects of 5th-century Greek life (including myths and religion, philosophy and science, music, poetry, sports, the symposium, and warfare); discussions of Greek art, artists, materials, and the influence of Greek subjects in the art of other eras; suggested activities and lesson plans; a map of the ancient Greek world; a timeline; and a bibliography.”
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.metmuseum.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/publications/greek.htm
This 256-p. publication can be viewed or downloaded by chapter or in its entirety.
From the site:
“…a general grounding in ancient Greek culture, from the prehistoric period to the end of the Classical age. Its range of resources gives educators great flexibility in engaging students of any age with the art of ancient Greece. Included are a brief history of Athens from the 6th to the 4th century B.C.; a look at key aspects of 5th-century Greek life (including myths and religion, philosophy and science, music, poetry, sports, the symposium, and warfare); discussions of Greek art, artists, materials, and the influence of Greek subjects in the art of other eras; suggested activities and lesson plans; a map of the ancient Greek world; a timeline; and a bibliography.”
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.metmuseum.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
THurs., Jan. 26, 2006 - Interactive Nolli Map Web Site
The Interactive Nolli Web Site
http://nolli.uoregon.edu/
Launch Map
http://nolli.uoregon.edu/map/index.html
Preface
http://nolli.uoregon.edu/preface.html
“The 1748 Map of Rome, by Giambattista Nolli is widely regarded by scholars as one of the most important historical documents of the city ever created. This project is a collaborative exploration of the exquisite Nolli engraving, through its historic significance and contemporary application. The Nolli Map Web Site introduces students to Rome and the structure of its urban form; it illustrates the evolution of the city over time; and it reveals diverse factors that determined its development. Above all the Nolli Web Site is intended to provide a vehicle for students and teachers around the world to explore and facilitate creative thought.”
http://nolli.uoregon.edu/
Launch Map
http://nolli.uoregon.edu/map/index.html
Preface
http://nolli.uoregon.edu/preface.html
“The 1748 Map of Rome, by Giambattista Nolli is widely regarded by scholars as one of the most important historical documents of the city ever created. This project is a collaborative exploration of the exquisite Nolli engraving, through its historic significance and contemporary application. The Nolli Map Web Site introduces students to Rome and the structure of its urban form; it illustrates the evolution of the city over time; and it reveals diverse factors that determined its development. Above all the Nolli Web Site is intended to provide a vehicle for students and teachers around the world to explore and facilitate creative thought.”
Thurs., Jan. 26, 2006 - Roman Art & Architecture
Virtual Rome
http://www.compart-multimedia.com/virtuale/us/roma/rome_italy_travel.htm
[NOTE: ItalyGuides.it
http://www.compart-multimedia.com/virtuale/us/italy_travel.htm
In addition to Rome, there are virtual tours of Venice, Florence, Pisa, Siena, and Naples. – Phyllis ]
The Christian Catacombs of Rome
http://www.catacombe.roma.it/
Teacher Oz- Ancient Rome
http://www.teacheroz.com/romans.htm#art
Forty centuries of architecture
http://www.thais.it/architettura/default_uk.htm
[NOTE: Home page in English http://www.thais.it/default_uk.htm previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Roman Architecture
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/romans/architecture/romarch.htm
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.historyforkids.org/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Tour of Paul Bigot's Scale Model of Rome
representing the city in the fourth century A.D.
http://www.unicaen.fr/rome/visite3.php?langue=anglais
Forum Romanum
http://www.vroma.org/~forum/forum.html
Other Resources on the WWW
http://www.vroma.org/~forum/bkmrks.html
Links to Other Relevant Sites
http://www.vroma.org/vromalinks.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.vroma.org/
http://www.vroma.org/~lnoles/eamus/eamus.html previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Ancient Rome: Images and Pictures
http://catholic-resources.org/AncientRome/index.html
See Also: Scroll down for Other Websites with Materials and Images of Ancient Rome and Italy
Photos of Roman Art and Architecture
http://harpy.uccs.edu/roman/html/roman.html
http://www.compart-multimedia.com/virtuale/us/roma/rome_italy_travel.htm
[NOTE: ItalyGuides.it
http://www.compart-multimedia.com/virtuale/us/italy_travel.htm
In addition to Rome, there are virtual tours of Venice, Florence, Pisa, Siena, and Naples. – Phyllis ]
The Christian Catacombs of Rome
http://www.catacombe.roma.it/
Teacher Oz- Ancient Rome
http://www.teacheroz.com/romans.htm#art
Forty centuries of architecture
http://www.thais.it/architettura/default_uk.htm
[NOTE: Home page in English http://www.thais.it/default_uk.htm previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Roman Architecture
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/romans/architecture/romarch.htm
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.historyforkids.org/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Tour of Paul Bigot's Scale Model of Rome
representing the city in the fourth century A.D.
http://www.unicaen.fr/rome/visite3.php?langue=anglais
Forum Romanum
http://www.vroma.org/~forum/forum.html
Other Resources on the WWW
http://www.vroma.org/~forum/bkmrks.html
Links to Other Relevant Sites
http://www.vroma.org/vromalinks.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.vroma.org/
http://www.vroma.org/~lnoles/eamus/eamus.html previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Ancient Rome: Images and Pictures
http://catholic-resources.org/AncientRome/index.html
See Also: Scroll down for Other Websites with Materials and Images of Ancient Rome and Italy
Photos of Roman Art and Architecture
http://harpy.uccs.edu/roman/html/roman.html
Thurs., Jan. 26, 2006 - CORRECTION
CORRECTION:
I received the following from a list member:
I would like to submit a little correction. Yom Hashoah is celebrated on the 27th day of Nisan in the Jewish calendar which falls end April early May, a week after Passover. The date was selected by the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) on April 12, 1951. It is the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.
Holocaust Remembrance Day is an international Holiday established in 2005 by the UN general assembly to commemorate the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camp.
http://www1.yadvashem.org/education/lessonplan/english/january2006.html
www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Judaism/yomhashoah.html
http://www.ushmm.org/museum/exhibit/focus/ihrd/
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I apologize for the confusion. - Phyllis
Phyllis Anker
anker@hslc.org
I received the following from a list member:
I would like to submit a little correction. Yom Hashoah is celebrated on the 27th day of Nisan in the Jewish calendar which falls end April early May, a week after Passover. The date was selected by the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) on April 12, 1951. It is the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.
Holocaust Remembrance Day is an international Holiday established in 2005 by the UN general assembly to commemorate the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camp.
http://www1.yadvashem.org/education/lessonplan/english/january2006.html
www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Judaism/yomhashoah.html
http://www.ushmm.org/museum/exhibit/focus/ihrd/
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
I apologize for the confusion. - Phyllis
Phyllis Anker
anker@hslc.org
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Wed., Jan 25. 2006 - Time For Kids: Black History Resources / Homework Helpers / Specials
TIME for Kids: Black History Month
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/specials/bhm/0,8805,97217,00.html
Homework Helpers
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/hh
TIME for Kids: Specials
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/specials
Other specials include Harry Potter, The Supreme Court, Biographies, Congress, the President’s Cabinet, Map Mania, and a photo essay on Child Labor,
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/specials/bhm/0,8805,97217,00.html
Homework Helpers
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/hh
TIME for Kids: Specials
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/specials
Other specials include Harry Potter, The Supreme Court, Biographies, Congress, the President’s Cabinet, Map Mania, and a photo essay on Child Labor,
Wed., Jan. 25, 2006 - Black History Resources / African American Journey
Reading Rockets Celebrates Black History Month
http://www.readingrockets.org/calendar/blackhistory
Resources include: African American writers and illustrators, children's
books, people and events, and guides to black history.
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The African American Journey (World Book)
http://www.worldbook.com/wc/popup?path=features/aajourney_new&page=intro.shtml
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/d378s]
“World Book editors have assembled a comprehensive look at the history of African Americans and their struggle for freedom. The articles in this feature were taken from the World Book . There are also numerous links to World Wide Web sites concerning important figures and events in black history, as well as issues surrounding current events.”
Sections include: From Africa to America, From Slavery to Freedom, First Years of Freedom, Modern Civil Rights, and Black History Month.
http://www.readingrockets.org/calendar/blackhistory
Resources include: African American writers and illustrators, children's
books, people and events, and guides to black history.
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The African American Journey (World Book)
http://www.worldbook.com/wc/popup?path=features/aajourney_new&page=intro.shtml
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/d378s]
“World Book editors have assembled a comprehensive look at the history of African Americans and their struggle for freedom. The articles in this feature were taken from the World Book . There are also numerous links to World Wide Web sites concerning important figures and events in black history, as well as issues surrounding current events.”
Sections include: From Africa to America, From Slavery to Freedom, First Years of Freedom, Modern Civil Rights, and Black History Month.
Wed., Jan. 25, 2006
Found on:
ResourceShelf http://www.resourceshelf.com
January 15, 2006
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.--Databases
Source: NewspaperARCHIVE.com
New, MartinLutherKingJrArchive.com
http://martinlutherkingjrarchive.com/
"In honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday and upcoming Black History month, a free newspaper archive of 50,000 newspaper pages about Dr. King has been released on MartinLutherKingJrArchive.com...The website is a free service of NewspaperARCHIVE.com and contains original stories about the Montgomery bus boycott, the 'I Have A Dream' speech, details about King's assassination on April 4, 1968, along with thousands of other headlines detailing Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and work."
Gary PriceEditor, ResourceShelfgary@resourceshelf.com
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Access Learning
http://www.ciconline.org/AboutCIC/Publications/Archives/
Living Civil Rights
“Multimedia sites that bring the legacy and lessons of the civil rights movement to life for students.”
http://www.ciconline.org/NR/rdonlyres/eyoiuvpttiq4v3kisshc2iu326hffjsriympko4rkkcvhdivnbkxhnvjphnuevrjrg7ypwl7mmqpgh/AL0106BBTools.pdf
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/a82w9 ]
Tech Tools for Learning
“Innovative, interactive technologies provide new potential for learning—in and out of classrooms.”
Includes descriptions and resources for Weblogs, RSS, Podcasts, Webcams and Streaming Video
http://www.ciconline.org/NR/rdonlyres/etjj6zguieq37l7pumod52bcmyqjmqszwq7e3xulm3vhefqz7rhlrkj6p6ebm7un7fqxnaxmzm6z2b/AL0106TechTools.pdf
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/csnhd ]
© 2005 Cable in the Classroom
ResourceShelf http://www.resourceshelf.com
January 15, 2006
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.--Databases
Source: NewspaperARCHIVE.com
New, MartinLutherKingJrArchive.com
http://martinlutherkingjrarchive.com/
"In honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday and upcoming Black History month, a free newspaper archive of 50,000 newspaper pages about Dr. King has been released on MartinLutherKingJrArchive.com...The website is a free service of NewspaperARCHIVE.com and contains original stories about the Montgomery bus boycott, the 'I Have A Dream' speech, details about King's assassination on April 4, 1968, along with thousands of other headlines detailing Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and work."
Gary PriceEditor, ResourceShelfgary@resourceshelf.com
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Access Learning
http://www.ciconline.org/AboutCIC/Publications/Archives/
Living Civil Rights
“Multimedia sites that bring the legacy and lessons of the civil rights movement to life for students.”
http://www.ciconline.org/NR/rdonlyres/eyoiuvpttiq4v3kisshc2iu326hffjsriympko4rkkcvhdivnbkxhnvjphnuevrjrg7ypwl7mmqpgh/AL0106BBTools.pdf
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/a82w9 ]
Tech Tools for Learning
“Innovative, interactive technologies provide new potential for learning—in and out of classrooms.”
Includes descriptions and resources for Weblogs, RSS, Podcasts, Webcams and Streaming Video
http://www.ciconline.org/NR/rdonlyres/etjj6zguieq37l7pumod52bcmyqjmqszwq7e3xulm3vhefqz7rhlrkj6p6ebm7un7fqxnaxmzm6z2b/AL0106TechTools.pdf
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/csnhd ]
© 2005 Cable in the Classroom
Wed., Jan. 25, 2006 - Safe Haven for 982 refugees from World War II
Safe Haven
http://www.oswegohaven.org
From the site:
“The Safe Haven Museum and Education Center is dedicated to keeping alive the stories of the 982 refugees from World War II who were allowed into the United States as "guests" of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. These refugees were housed at Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York, from August 1944 until February 1946.”
http://www.oswegohaven.org
From the site:
“The Safe Haven Museum and Education Center is dedicated to keeping alive the stories of the 982 refugees from World War II who were allowed into the United States as "guests" of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. These refugees were housed at Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York, from August 1944 until February 1946.”
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Tues., Jan. 24, 2006 - The U.N. at 60
Found in:
The World Almanac E-Newsletter
Volume 05, Number 10 — October 2005
http://www.worldalmanac.com/newsletter/200510WAE-Newsletter.html
Select: Special Feature: The U.N. at 60
© World Almanac Education Group
The World Almanac E-Newsletter
Volume 05, Number 10 — October 2005
http://www.worldalmanac.com/newsletter/200510WAE-Newsletter.html
Select: Special Feature: The U.N. at 60
© World Almanac Education Group
Tues., Jan. 24, 2006 - A-Bomb WWW Museum
Title: A-Bomb WWW Museum
URL: http://www.csi.ad.jp/ABOMB/index.html
Description: Presents documentation of the effects of the atomic bomb dropped in Hiroshima, including photographs, statistics, and texts. Some information is also presented about the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. Includes letters from the mayors of both cities as well as contributions from survivors, residents, and readers.
[NOTE: Scroll down for Table of Contents. – previously posted. – Phyllis ]
URL: http://www.csi.ad.jp/ABOMB/index.html
Description: Presents documentation of the effects of the atomic bomb dropped in Hiroshima, including photographs, statistics, and texts. Some information is also presented about the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. Includes letters from the mayors of both cities as well as contributions from survivors, residents, and readers.
[NOTE: Scroll down for Table of Contents. – previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Tues., Jan. 24, 2006 - Guide for Anne Frank & Second World War
Guide for Anne Frank and Second World War
http://www.annefrankguide.net/en-GB/default.asp?resetculture=1
From the site:
"Anne Frank is one of the 1.5 million jewish children who were murdered
during the Second World War. In the Anne Frank Guide you will not only find
information about her life, you can also see what happened in the United
Kingdom during the Second World War.
The Anne Frank Web Guide is a joint project between the Anne Frank House, in
Amsterdam, and Berlin's Anne Frank Center.
Designed for children ranging from those in upper elementary school to
younger high school students, the site details Anne Frank's experience, as
told through her diary and family artifacts, as well as the events taking
place on the world stage at the same time."
http://www.annefrankguide.net/en-GB/default.asp?resetculture=1
From the site:
"Anne Frank is one of the 1.5 million jewish children who were murdered
during the Second World War. In the Anne Frank Guide you will not only find
information about her life, you can also see what happened in the United
Kingdom during the Second World War.
The Anne Frank Web Guide is a joint project between the Anne Frank House, in
Amsterdam, and Berlin's Anne Frank Center.
Designed for children ranging from those in upper elementary school to
younger high school students, the site details Anne Frank's experience, as
told through her diary and family artifacts, as well as the events taking
place on the world stage at the same time."
Tues., Jan. 24, 2006 - Holocaust Remembrance Day - Jan. 27, 2006
The following sites were suggested by a list member:
Holocaust Remembrance Day January 27, 2006 (Yom Hashoah)
Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, is a day to remember
and learn about the horrors of the Holocaust.
The following museums have been previously posted.
They are just four of the museums listed in the
Global Directory of Holocaust Museums
http://www.science.co.il/Holocaust-Museums.asp
Florida Holocaust Museum
http://www.flholocaustmuseum.org/
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
http://www.ushmm.org/
Yad Vashem Museum
http://www.yadvashem.org/
http://www1.yadvashem.org/education/lessonplan/english/january2006.html
Virginia Holocaust museum
http://www.va-holocaust.com/
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Holocaust Remembrance Project
Essay Contest for High School Seniors
http://holocaust.hklaw.com/2006/index.asp
All entries must be RECEIVED by 5:00 p.m. (EST) on Monday, May 1, 2006.
Holocaust Remembrance Day January 27, 2006 (Yom Hashoah)
Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, is a day to remember
and learn about the horrors of the Holocaust.
The following museums have been previously posted.
They are just four of the museums listed in the
Global Directory of Holocaust Museums
http://www.science.co.il/Holocaust-Museums.asp
Florida Holocaust Museum
http://www.flholocaustmuseum.org/
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
http://www.ushmm.org/
Yad Vashem Museum
http://www.yadvashem.org/
http://www1.yadvashem.org/education/lessonplan/english/january2006.html
Virginia Holocaust museum
http://www.va-holocaust.com/
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Holocaust Remembrance Project
Essay Contest for High School Seniors
http://holocaust.hklaw.com/2006/index.asp
All entries must be RECEIVED by 5:00 p.m. (EST) on Monday, May 1, 2006.
Monday, January 23, 2006
Mon., Jan. 23, 2006 - Da Vinci / SciFi / Interactive Math / Nuclear Physics
Found in:
Cable in the Classroom: Access Learning, February 2006
Current Issue
http://www.ciconline.org/AboutCIC/Publications/accesslearning.htm
Archives
http://www.ciconline.org/AboutCIC/Publications/Archives/
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Leonardo Da Vinci
http://www.historychannel.com/davinci/theman.html
http://www.historychannel.com/davinci/theman_facts.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.historychannel.com previously posted. – Phyllis ]
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SCI FI in the Classroom.
http://www.scifi.com/cableintheclassroom/
Curriculum guides available for: Legend of Earthsea, Battlestar Galactica, Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune, Steven Spielberg presents Taken, and The Twilight Zone
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Interactive Mathematics
http://www.intmath.com/
From the site:
“Topics range from basic algebra through to Fourier series and Laplace transform.”
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Nuclear Physics: Past, Present and Future
http://library.thinkquest.org/3471/
From the site:
“Understanding the atom was exclusively a pursuit of scientists for a long time. There was a time when the workings of these tiny particles were of no consequence to ordinary people. That time ended over fifty years ago, when scientists irrefutably demonstrated the power of the atom to the world, yet there are many who still fail to comprehend the physics behind this awesome technology. Addressing a general audience, we explain the physics behind this technology, connecting it to popular history, current issues and prospects for the future.”
****
© 2006 Cable in the Classroom
Cable in the Classroom: Access Learning, February 2006
Current Issue
http://www.ciconline.org/AboutCIC/Publications/accesslearning.htm
Archives
http://www.ciconline.org/AboutCIC/Publications/Archives/
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Leonardo Da Vinci
http://www.historychannel.com/davinci/theman.html
http://www.historychannel.com/davinci/theman_facts.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.historychannel.com previously posted. – Phyllis ]
---
SCI FI in the Classroom.
http://www.scifi.com/cableintheclassroom/
Curriculum guides available for: Legend of Earthsea, Battlestar Galactica, Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune, Steven Spielberg presents Taken, and The Twilight Zone
---
Interactive Mathematics
http://www.intmath.com/
From the site:
“Topics range from basic algebra through to Fourier series and Laplace transform.”
---
Nuclear Physics: Past, Present and Future
http://library.thinkquest.org/3471/
From the site:
“Understanding the atom was exclusively a pursuit of scientists for a long time. There was a time when the workings of these tiny particles were of no consequence to ordinary people. That time ended over fifty years ago, when scientists irrefutably demonstrated the power of the atom to the world, yet there are many who still fail to comprehend the physics behind this awesome technology. Addressing a general audience, we explain the physics behind this technology, connecting it to popular history, current issues and prospects for the future.”
****
© 2006 Cable in the Classroom
Mon., Jan. 23, 2006 - Norman Conquest & the Bayeaux Tapestry
Found on:
EduHound Weekly for October 13, 2005
BBC History - The Norman Conquest
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/war/normans/
“The story behind the Battle of Hastings, and the leaders who fought it out in 1066.”
[NOTE: Other pages from Wars and Conflicts
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/war/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Invasion of England, 1066
The history of the invasion with images from the Bayeaux Tapestry.
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/bayeux.htm
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/eyindx.htm previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Britain's Bayeux Tapestry
Read the story told by the Bayeux Tapestry, scene by scene.
http://www.bayeuxtapestry.org.uk
Conquest Anglo-Norman Society
A History of the Normans: 820 - 1215AD
From Home Page, select: History
http://www.angevin.org
Copyright 1998-2005 EduHound.com. All rights reserved
EduHound Weekly for October 13, 2005
BBC History - The Norman Conquest
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/war/normans/
“The story behind the Battle of Hastings, and the leaders who fought it out in 1066.”
[NOTE: Other pages from Wars and Conflicts
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/war/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Invasion of England, 1066
The history of the invasion with images from the Bayeaux Tapestry.
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/bayeux.htm
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/eyindx.htm previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Britain's Bayeux Tapestry
Read the story told by the Bayeux Tapestry, scene by scene.
http://www.bayeuxtapestry.org.uk
Conquest Anglo-Norman Society
A History of the Normans: 820 - 1215AD
From Home Page, select: History
http://www.angevin.org
Copyright 1998-2005 EduHound.com. All rights reserved
Mon., Jan. 23, 2006 - Online Exhibitions & Guides for Teachers / Caliphs & Kings
Smithsonian Institution, Freer/Sackler Gallery
Complete list of online exhibitions
http://www.asia.si.edu/exhibitions/online.htm
[NOTE: Some exhibitions previously posted. – Phyllis ]
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Online Guides for Teachers
http://www.asia.si.edu/education/onlineguides.htm
Some of the guides:
Buddhism: Learn about the history of Buddhism.
Arts of Japan
Arts of Islam
The Art and Archaeology of Ancient China
Imperial Costumes from Ottoman Turkey
Puja: Explore Hindu worship.
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Site of the Day for Thursday, October 6, 2005
Caliphs & Kings
http://www.asia.si.edu/exhibitions/online/caliphs/caliphsDefault.htm
Today's site, from the Smithsonian's Freer & Sackler Galleries, subtitled
"The Art and Influence of Islamic Spain", presents an online exhibit
featuring significant cultural artefacts from eighth to sixteenth century
Spain. Gentle Subscribers will discover a rich tapestry of artwork of the
period, revealing the sophisticated craftsmanship of the designs.
"This exhibition celebrates the art and legacy of al-Andalus in Spain and
in the Mediterranean. ... [exploring] the unique cultural traditions of
these ancient kingdoms. It [gives] special emphasis to the rich artistic
interaction that resulted from overland and maritime contacts linking the
southern Arabian peninsula with the eastern Mediterranean, northeastern
Africa, and south and southwest Asia. ... The prestige of Islamic arts in
Spain until the end of the fifteenth century is attested here by surviving
royal and noble commissions." - from the website
This splendidly designed exhibition highlights a number of artefacts from
the collection with informative commentary and stunning images. Included in
the selection are examples demonstrating designs of intricate carving in
wood and ivory, an eighth century minted gold coin, and spectacular
textiles. Not to be missed is the 1526 map of the known world by Amerigo
Vespucci's nephew, a Florentine cartographer. All images are available in
scaled "full image" view.
Journey to the site for a remarkable collection of artistic works spanning
more than 600 years at:
http://www.asia.si.edu/exhibitions/online/caliphs/caliphsDefault.htm
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/7afht
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Complete list of online exhibitions
http://www.asia.si.edu/exhibitions/online.htm
[NOTE: Some exhibitions previously posted. – Phyllis ]
----
Online Guides for Teachers
http://www.asia.si.edu/education/onlineguides.htm
Some of the guides:
Buddhism: Learn about the history of Buddhism.
Arts of Japan
Arts of Islam
The Art and Archaeology of Ancient China
Imperial Costumes from Ottoman Turkey
Puja: Explore Hindu worship.
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Site of the Day for Thursday, October 6, 2005
Caliphs & Kings
http://www.asia.si.edu/exhibitions/online/caliphs/caliphsDefault.htm
Today's site, from the Smithsonian's Freer & Sackler Galleries, subtitled
"The Art and Influence of Islamic Spain", presents an online exhibit
featuring significant cultural artefacts from eighth to sixteenth century
Spain. Gentle Subscribers will discover a rich tapestry of artwork of the
period, revealing the sophisticated craftsmanship of the designs.
"This exhibition celebrates the art and legacy of al-Andalus in Spain and
in the Mediterranean. ... [exploring] the unique cultural traditions of
these ancient kingdoms. It [gives] special emphasis to the rich artistic
interaction that resulted from overland and maritime contacts linking the
southern Arabian peninsula with the eastern Mediterranean, northeastern
Africa, and south and southwest Asia. ... The prestige of Islamic arts in
Spain until the end of the fifteenth century is attested here by surviving
royal and noble commissions." - from the website
This splendidly designed exhibition highlights a number of artefacts from
the collection with informative commentary and stunning images. Included in
the selection are examples demonstrating designs of intricate carving in
wood and ivory, an eighth century minted gold coin, and spectacular
textiles. Not to be missed is the 1526 map of the known world by Amerigo
Vespucci's nephew, a Florentine cartographer. All images are available in
scaled "full image" view.
Journey to the site for a remarkable collection of artistic works spanning
more than 600 years at:
http://www.asia.si.edu/exhibitions/online/caliphs/caliphsDefault.htm
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/7afht
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Mon., Jan. 23, 2006 - Art History
Art History
http://www.arthistory.net/index.html
Search by Artist, Civilization, or Historical Eras
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Art History Resources: (Artists, Art Movements, Biographies, Artwork)
http://www.wwar.com/artists/
From the site:
“The art history index of famous artists leads to imagery and indepth information such as biographies to over 22,000 artists. Over 200,000 images from museums are directly accessible via this wealth of art historical information database. Direct links to images in museum collections, links to indepth art news, general links as well as the best collection of search engine results have been compiled for over 22,000 artists. Simply select a letter from below to start your research. Select all artists with biographies, or select by century - (12th Century - 20th Century) or select by nationality (Algerian - Welsh).”
[NOTE: Home page http://www.wwar.com/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
http://www.arthistory.net/index.html
Search by Artist, Civilization, or Historical Eras
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Art History Resources: (Artists, Art Movements, Biographies, Artwork)
http://www.wwar.com/artists/
From the site:
“The art history index of famous artists leads to imagery and indepth information such as biographies to over 22,000 artists. Over 200,000 images from museums are directly accessible via this wealth of art historical information database. Direct links to images in museum collections, links to indepth art news, general links as well as the best collection of search engine results have been compiled for over 22,000 artists. Simply select a letter from below to start your research. Select all artists with biographies, or select by century - (12th Century - 20th Century) or select by nationality (Algerian - Welsh).”
[NOTE: Home page http://www.wwar.com/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Sunday, January 22, 2006
Sun., Jan. 22, 2006
Found on:
Don's Patch Issue #2005-10-15 from
http://www.don-guitar.com
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A dictionary of all-vowel words (or sounds).
http://www.blueray.com/dictionary/vowel/
A few more interesting dictionaries.
http://blueray.com/dictionary/
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The Ancient City of Athens (Greece)
http://www.stoa.org/athens/index.html
From the site: “a photographic archive of the archaeological and architectural remains of ancient Athens (Greece). It is intended primarily as a resource for students and teachers of classical art & archaeology, civilization, languages, and history as a supplement to their class…”
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Legends of America
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/index.html
From the site: “Travel, History, Old West, Route 66, Ghost Towns, Treasures & More!”
American History: The West
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/LA-AmericanHistory.html
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Leon's Almanac of Political History
http://perspicuity.net/cgi/hypercal.cgi/
From the site: “Select any day to see that day's historical events.”
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Archives for this ezine are available online here:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/donspatch/
Don's Patch Issue #2005-10-15 from
http://www.don-guitar.com
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A dictionary of all-vowel words (or sounds).
http://www.blueray.com/dictionary/vowel/
A few more interesting dictionaries.
http://blueray.com/dictionary/
---
The Ancient City of Athens (Greece)
http://www.stoa.org/athens/index.html
From the site: “a photographic archive of the archaeological and architectural remains of ancient Athens (Greece). It is intended primarily as a resource for students and teachers of classical art & archaeology, civilization, languages, and history as a supplement to their class…”
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Legends of America
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/index.html
From the site: “Travel, History, Old West, Route 66, Ghost Towns, Treasures & More!”
American History: The West
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/LA-AmericanHistory.html
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Leon's Almanac of Political History
http://perspicuity.net/cgi/hypercal.cgi/
From the site: “Select any day to see that day's historical events.”
*****
Archives for this ezine are available online here:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/donspatch/
Sun., Jan. 22, 2006 - Isidore of Seville
Found in:
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The Scout Report
October 14, 2005
Volume 11, Number 41
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Isidore of Seville
http://www.isidore-of-seville.com/
Edited and maintained since 1996, Tim Spalding’s Isidore of Seville website
is a real find. It contains a number of online exhibits and collections
that explore a wide range of themes, ranging from perceptions of Mona Lisa
over time to the use of dragons in art. One of the most helpful collections
is dedicated to the Oracle of Delphi and other ancient oracles. Here
visitors can view a photographic collection of images and read a variety of
academic interpretations about oracles throughout history. Those with a
penchant for the ancient world will also want to look at one of his most
recent additions, the Wiki Classical Dictionary. Devoted to the history,
literature, as well as the mythology of the ancient world the dictionary
currently contains 564 articles, all of which may be searched in their
entirety. [KMG]
[NOTE: Some pages from this site previously posted. Sections include:
Ancient and Medieval Civilization Religion Travel Great Art
Middle Eastern and African Civilization American History Modern History
Mythical Beasts Animals
– Phyllis ]
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2005.http://scout.wisc.edu/
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The Scout Report
October 14, 2005
Volume 11, Number 41
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Isidore of Seville
http://www.isidore-of-seville.com/
Edited and maintained since 1996, Tim Spalding’s Isidore of Seville website
is a real find. It contains a number of online exhibits and collections
that explore a wide range of themes, ranging from perceptions of Mona Lisa
over time to the use of dragons in art. One of the most helpful collections
is dedicated to the Oracle of Delphi and other ancient oracles. Here
visitors can view a photographic collection of images and read a variety of
academic interpretations about oracles throughout history. Those with a
penchant for the ancient world will also want to look at one of his most
recent additions, the Wiki Classical Dictionary. Devoted to the history,
literature, as well as the mythology of the ancient world the dictionary
currently contains 564 articles, all of which may be searched in their
entirety. [KMG]
[NOTE: Some pages from this site previously posted. Sections include:
Ancient and Medieval Civilization Religion Travel Great Art
Middle Eastern and African Civilization American History Modern History
Mythical Beasts Animals
– Phyllis ]
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2005.http://scout.wisc.edu/
Sun., Jan. 22, 2006 - Women in the Ancient World
Women in the Ancient World
http://www.womenintheancientworld.com/index.htm
From the site:
“The status, role and daily life of women in the ancient civilizations”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
http://www.womenintheancientworld.com/index.htm
From the site:
“The status, role and daily life of women in the ancient civilizations”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
Sun., Jan. 22, 2006 - Ancient Civilizations
Ancient and Lost Civilizations
http://www.crystalinks.com/ancient.html
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Ancient Greece
http://www.ancientgreece.com/
Pages on: Art & Architecture, Geography, History, Mythology, Olympics, People,
Wars, and Other Resources
[NOTE: Previously posted. – Phyllis ]
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Ancient Egypt
http://www.teacheroz.com/egypt.htm
From the site:
“Includes info on many different topics relating to Ancient Egypt”
http://www.crystalinks.com/ancient.html
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Ancient Greece
http://www.ancientgreece.com/
Pages on: Art & Architecture, Geography, History, Mythology, Olympics, People,
Wars, and Other Resources
[NOTE: Previously posted. – Phyllis ]
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Ancient Egypt
http://www.teacheroz.com/egypt.htm
From the site:
“Includes info on many different topics relating to Ancient Egypt”
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Sat., Jan. 21, 2006 - America's Rain Forests
America’s Rain Forests
http://rainforests.pwnet.org/
Rain forests provide a haven for the largest diversity of plants and animals on Earth. Join US Forest Service experts, scientists, researchers, and students and explore the tropical rain forest in the Caribbean National Forest in Puerto Rico and the temperate rain forest in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
North America is home to multiple kinds of forests, including the tropical rain forest in the CARIBBEAN NATIONAL FOREST and the temperate rain forest found in the TONGASS, CHUGACH, and OLYMPIC national forests.
Also available in Spanish.
http://rainforests.pwnet.org/
Rain forests provide a haven for the largest diversity of plants and animals on Earth. Join US Forest Service experts, scientists, researchers, and students and explore the tropical rain forest in the Caribbean National Forest in Puerto Rico and the temperate rain forest in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
North America is home to multiple kinds of forests, including the tropical rain forest in the CARIBBEAN NATIONAL FOREST and the temperate rain forest found in the TONGASS, CHUGACH, and OLYMPIC national forests.
Also available in Spanish.
Sat., Jan. 21, 2006 - USGS & Science Education
The USGS and Science Education
http://education.usgs.gov/index.html
A complete compendium of information about earthquakes, geology, and natural history.
“The U.S. Geological Survey provides scientific information intended to help educate the public about natural resources, natural hazards, geospatial data, and issues that affect our quality of life. Discover selected online resources, including lessons, data, maps, and more, to support teaching, learning, education (K-12), and college inquiry and research.”
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.usgs.gov/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
http://education.usgs.gov/index.html
A complete compendium of information about earthquakes, geology, and natural history.
“The U.S. Geological Survey provides scientific information intended to help educate the public about natural resources, natural hazards, geospatial data, and issues that affect our quality of life. Discover selected online resources, including lessons, data, maps, and more, to support teaching, learning, education (K-12), and college inquiry and research.”
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.usgs.gov/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Sat., Jan. 21, 2006 - Weather / Volcanoes / Science / Endangered Species
Found in:
15 October 2005 Earth Science Sites of the Week
GRAPHICAL FORECASTS, National Weather Service, (suggested by Eric Cohen, Westhampton Beach High School), Find a series of (experimental) weather forecasting maps in digital/graphical formats. These maps can show the almost seamless movement of weather systems across the country over a period of several hours. In the "Daily View" (tab) you can "mouse over" the forecasted weather that spans the coming 9 hours, move ahead by 12 hours, and look over the weather from 12 hours ago. The "mouse over" feature gives these forecasts a sort of "animated" look which allows the viewer to see paths of and patterns in the coming weather. The "Weekly View" tab provides a day by day look at the weather for the week ahead and you can "Expand" this view to get a more detailed look. The "Loops" tab takes all this information and puts it into a seamless, continuous Java-Script loop. The really nice thing about these graphical forecasts, other than the great colorization, is the ability of the viewer to "hone in" on specific weather elements for closer study.
http://www.weather.gov/forecasts/graphical/sectors/
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VOLCANOES OF THE WORLD, Jürg Alean, Roberto Carniel and Marco Fulle, (suggested by Sandra Russell, Starpoint High School, Lockport NY), See glowing chunks of lava tumble down the slopes of the Italian volcano Stromboli during a 2003 eruption. Located between Sicily and the Italian mainland, the restive mountain is one of the world's most active volcanoes, spurting debris several times an hour. Take a virtual hike up to the peak and excavate its geology and history at Stromboli Online, hosted by Italian researchers Roberto Carniel and Marco Fulle and Swiss teacher Jürg Alean. A primer traces Stromboli's formation from the time it pushed above the sea some 160,000 years ago. The volcano has been shooting off continually for about 2000 years, and spectacular photos and video record some of its recent blasts. Visitors can also probe the physics of eruptions with a simulator that calculates the trajectories of Stromboli's "bombs," partly molten lava globs. Once you've scaled Stromboli, venture to other volcanoes around the world with the site's many multimedia tours. You can peer into Ethiopia's Erta Ale, which cradles a seething lava lake, and tour the Caribbean island of Montserrat, which the Soufrière Hills volcano devastated in 1995.
http://www.swisseduc.ch/stromboli
[NOTE: For volcanoes of Alaska, see: The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO)
http://www.avo.alaska.edu/index.php - Phyllis ]
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NATURE OF SCIENCE LESSONS, Evolution & the Nature of Science Institutes, (suggested by Virginia Malone, educational consultant, Hondo, TX), The site provides over 15 lessons on those difficult to assess standards on the nature of science. One lesson called CONPTT identifies six basic easily understandable criteria for determining if something is an emerging science, a non-science, or a pseudoscience. The activity allows students to analyze a collection of paragraphs for themselves. Another activity, FLAT EARTH challenges students to provide evidence that the earth is spherical. There are some discrepant events and black box challenges. The idea that more than one answer is possible is investigated in CRIME SCENE. The lessons are easy to follow for both the teacher and the student.
http://www.indiana.edu/~ensiweb/natsc.fs.html
[NOTE: See Also: INDEX TO USEFUL WEB LINKS
http://www.indiana.edu/~ensiweb/resou.fs.html - Phyllis ]
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ENDANGERED SPECIES PROGRAM, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, (Scout Report, University of Wisconsin), “Created as a result of the Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966, the Endangered Species Program is responsible for promulgating information about the various international agreements that protect species, maintain the listing program of threatened and endangered species, and also disseminate publications and fact sheets. As one might expect, a primary feature of the site is the actual list of threatened and endangered species. Visitors can generate and print out this list, and also peruse a list of general statistics, along with looking at species list by classification, such as clams, snails, and lichens. The site’s homepage also contains direct links to recent publications, such as “Working Together: Tools for Helping Imperiled Wildlife on Private Lands”. Visitors can also look at management plans adopted by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and learn about the various invasive species which are also of concern to the agency. Finally, visitors can also peruse the online archive of the Endangered Species Bulletin all the way back to 1995” >From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2005.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
http://www.fws.gov/endangered/
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Mark Francek
Professor of Geography
Central Michigan University
Resource Page: http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi
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15 October 2005 Earth Science Sites of the Week
GRAPHICAL FORECASTS, National Weather Service, (suggested by Eric Cohen, Westhampton Beach High School), Find a series of (experimental) weather forecasting maps in digital/graphical formats. These maps can show the almost seamless movement of weather systems across the country over a period of several hours. In the "Daily View" (tab) you can "mouse over" the forecasted weather that spans the coming 9 hours, move ahead by 12 hours, and look over the weather from 12 hours ago. The "mouse over" feature gives these forecasts a sort of "animated" look which allows the viewer to see paths of and patterns in the coming weather. The "Weekly View" tab provides a day by day look at the weather for the week ahead and you can "Expand" this view to get a more detailed look. The "Loops" tab takes all this information and puts it into a seamless, continuous Java-Script loop. The really nice thing about these graphical forecasts, other than the great colorization, is the ability of the viewer to "hone in" on specific weather elements for closer study.
http://www.weather.gov/forecasts/graphical/sectors/
---
VOLCANOES OF THE WORLD, Jürg Alean, Roberto Carniel and Marco Fulle, (suggested by Sandra Russell, Starpoint High School, Lockport NY), See glowing chunks of lava tumble down the slopes of the Italian volcano Stromboli during a 2003 eruption. Located between Sicily and the Italian mainland, the restive mountain is one of the world's most active volcanoes, spurting debris several times an hour. Take a virtual hike up to the peak and excavate its geology and history at Stromboli Online, hosted by Italian researchers Roberto Carniel and Marco Fulle and Swiss teacher Jürg Alean. A primer traces Stromboli's formation from the time it pushed above the sea some 160,000 years ago. The volcano has been shooting off continually for about 2000 years, and spectacular photos and video record some of its recent blasts. Visitors can also probe the physics of eruptions with a simulator that calculates the trajectories of Stromboli's "bombs," partly molten lava globs. Once you've scaled Stromboli, venture to other volcanoes around the world with the site's many multimedia tours. You can peer into Ethiopia's Erta Ale, which cradles a seething lava lake, and tour the Caribbean island of Montserrat, which the Soufrière Hills volcano devastated in 1995.
http://www.swisseduc.ch/stromboli
[NOTE: For volcanoes of Alaska, see: The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO)
http://www.avo.alaska.edu/index.php - Phyllis ]
---
NATURE OF SCIENCE LESSONS, Evolution & the Nature of Science Institutes, (suggested by Virginia Malone, educational consultant, Hondo, TX), The site provides over 15 lessons on those difficult to assess standards on the nature of science. One lesson called CONPTT identifies six basic easily understandable criteria for determining if something is an emerging science, a non-science, or a pseudoscience. The activity allows students to analyze a collection of paragraphs for themselves. Another activity, FLAT EARTH challenges students to provide evidence that the earth is spherical. There are some discrepant events and black box challenges. The idea that more than one answer is possible is investigated in CRIME SCENE. The lessons are easy to follow for both the teacher and the student.
http://www.indiana.edu/~ensiweb/natsc.fs.html
[NOTE: See Also: INDEX TO USEFUL WEB LINKS
http://www.indiana.edu/~ensiweb/resou.fs.html - Phyllis ]
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ENDANGERED SPECIES PROGRAM, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, (Scout Report, University of Wisconsin), “Created as a result of the Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966, the Endangered Species Program is responsible for promulgating information about the various international agreements that protect species, maintain the listing program of threatened and endangered species, and also disseminate publications and fact sheets. As one might expect, a primary feature of the site is the actual list of threatened and endangered species. Visitors can generate and print out this list, and also peruse a list of general statistics, along with looking at species list by classification, such as clams, snails, and lichens. The site’s homepage also contains direct links to recent publications, such as “Working Together: Tools for Helping Imperiled Wildlife on Private Lands”. Visitors can also look at management plans adopted by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and learn about the various invasive species which are also of concern to the agency. Finally, visitors can also peruse the online archive of the Endangered Species Bulletin all the way back to 1995” >From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2005.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
http://www.fws.gov/endangered/
***********************************************
Mark Francek
Professor of Geography
Central Michigan University
Resource Page: http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi
***********************************************
Sat., Jan. 21, 2006 - Weather Resources
Found in:
Date: Sunday, October 02, 2005 7:08 AM
Weekly Teacher Tip Newsletter Issue 277
http://www.teachnology.com/
Weather Links
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/science/earth_science/weather/
Scroll down for a list of 18 weather resources.
[NOTE: Other lists from http://www.teachnology.com/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Date: Sunday, October 02, 2005 7:08 AM
Weekly Teacher Tip Newsletter Issue 277
http://www.teachnology.com/
Weather Links
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/science/earth_science/weather/
Scroll down for a list of 18 weather resources.
[NOTE: Other lists from http://www.teachnology.com/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Friday, January 20, 2006
Fri., Jan. 20, 2006 - Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
[NOTE: This page is part of the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
http://www.crowcanyon.org/LearningCenter/library.html
http://www.crowcanyon.org/EducationProducts/resourceguide/Intro2.htm
See Also: Pueblo Indian History
http://www.crowcanyon.org/LearningCenter/puebloindian_history.html - Phyllis]
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Hi! It's Friday, January 6, 2006 and time for a Virtual Field Trip at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Castle Rock Pueblo Field Trips
http://www.crowcanyon.org/EducationProducts/ElecFieldTrip_CRP/Index.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/c9cc6 ]
Today's site offers a tour of the pueblos and cliff dwellings of Native Americans in the Southwest including the Anasazi, Puebloans, and those who lived in the Mesa Verde region.
When you get to the site, there is a brief introduction. Use the menu to explore 3 different field trips of the Castle Rock Pueblo region located at the Crow Canyon archaeological site that focuses on three different historical time periods: 1200's, 1800's, and 1990's.
On each trip you collect clues to solve a mystery as you read the detailed history and look at photographs, maps, sketches and paintings of the adobe and stone pueblo dwellings, ancient artifacts, and petroglyphs. As you read the account of the region and the people who lived there, you may come across words that are unfamiliar (i.e., kiva, Hopi, Zuni, adobe, etc.). These words are highlighted in the text -- if you click on them a definition from the Glossary pops up. You will also learn much about methods used by archaeologists when they excavate sites of historical significance.
This is a well-presented and carefully crafted educational site -- don't miss it!
Diane Flynn Keith for
ClickSchooling
Copyright 2006, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Planning a family road trip? For FREE educational car games visit:
http://www.Carschooling.com
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http://www.crowcanyon.org/LearningCenter/library.html
http://www.crowcanyon.org/EducationProducts/resourceguide/Intro2.htm
See Also: Pueblo Indian History
http://www.crowcanyon.org/LearningCenter/puebloindian_history.html - Phyllis]
--------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Friday, January 6, 2006 and time for a Virtual Field Trip at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Castle Rock Pueblo Field Trips
http://www.crowcanyon.org/EducationProducts/ElecFieldTrip_CRP/Index.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/c9cc6 ]
Today's site offers a tour of the pueblos and cliff dwellings of Native Americans in the Southwest including the Anasazi, Puebloans, and those who lived in the Mesa Verde region.
When you get to the site, there is a brief introduction. Use the menu to explore 3 different field trips of the Castle Rock Pueblo region located at the Crow Canyon archaeological site that focuses on three different historical time periods: 1200's, 1800's, and 1990's.
On each trip you collect clues to solve a mystery as you read the detailed history and look at photographs, maps, sketches and paintings of the adobe and stone pueblo dwellings, ancient artifacts, and petroglyphs. As you read the account of the region and the people who lived there, you may come across words that are unfamiliar (i.e., kiva, Hopi, Zuni, adobe, etc.). These words are highlighted in the text -- if you click on them a definition from the Glossary pops up. You will also learn much about methods used by archaeologists when they excavate sites of historical significance.
This is a well-presented and carefully crafted educational site -- don't miss it!
Diane Flynn Keith for
ClickSchooling
Copyright 2006, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Planning a family road trip? For FREE educational car games visit:
http://www.Carschooling.com
----
Fri., Jan. 20, 2006 - Alaska Native Cultures
The Alaska Native Heritage Center
Information About Alaska Native Cultures
http://www.alaskanative.net/2.asp
Links to related resources
http://www.alaskanative.net/25.asp
Scroll down for links about Alaska Natives and Alaska Native Arts and Cultures.
Information About Alaska Native Cultures
http://www.alaskanative.net/2.asp
Links to related resources
http://www.alaskanative.net/25.asp
Scroll down for links about Alaska Natives and Alaska Native Arts and Cultures.
Fri., Jan. 20, 2006 - Rural Free Delivery
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Found in:
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PBS Teacher Previews: September 25 - October 1, 2005
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Vermont Public Television (VPT)
"Rural Free Delivery"
Station> Middle / High School
This Web site, produced by PBS member station VPT, celebrates
rural life, past and present. Log on to browse an extensive
archive of all the topics covered in the 50 programs from rug
hooking to cheesemaking.
http://www.vpt.org/programs/rfd.html
http://www.vpt.org/programs/rfd_index.html
****
Copyright 2005 PBS Online.
Found in:
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PBS Teacher Previews: September 25 - October 1, 2005
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Vermont Public Television (VPT)
"Rural Free Delivery"
Station> Middle / High School
This Web site, produced by PBS member station VPT, celebrates
rural life, past and present. Log on to browse an extensive
archive of all the topics covered in the 50 programs from rug
hooking to cheesemaking.
http://www.vpt.org/programs/rfd.html
http://www.vpt.org/programs/rfd_index.html
****
Copyright 2005 PBS Online.
Fri., Jan. 20, 2006
Found in:
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PBS Teacher Previews: January 22-28, 2006
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Masterpiece Theatre "Bleak House" (part 1 of 6)
TV> PBSOL> Middle / High School
Sunday, January 22 , 2006
9 - 11:00 pm
Don't miss the first episode of Charles Dickens' complex tale
of young love, murder and the quest for a mystery-man's
identity. "Bleak House" features some of the most famous plot
twists in literary history, including a case of human
spontaneous combustion and an infamous inheritance dispute
that's tied up for generations in the dysfunctional English
courts. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Log on to find out how writing saved Dickens, both financially
and emotionally.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/
---
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Nature
"Oceans in Glass: Behind the Scenes at the Monterey Bay Aquarium"
TV> PBSOL> Middle / High School
Sunday, January 22, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
For more than 20 years, the Monterey Bay Aquarium has
entertained, educated and fascinated its nearly two million
annual visitors with pioneering displays of realistic undersea
environments. Join us as we reveal the secrets of how the
professionals keep the show running. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Log on to go behind-the-scenes of the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
http://www.pbs.org/nature/
(Available January 19, 2006)
****
Secrets Of Lost Empires, A "Nova" Special Presentation"Medieval Siege"TV> PBSOL> Middle / High SchoolTuesday, January 24, 20068 - 9:00 pmThis episode examines the trebuchet, a fearsome,gravity-powered catapult that flung stone missiles with greatspeed, accuracy and destructive power. Two teams of timberframers, engineers and historians attempt to build replicas ofthis 13th-century deterrent. Join us as we recapture thesuspense, violence and ingenuity that characterized themedieval siege. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)Build your own virtual trebuchet and fire giant sandstone ballsat a castle wall.http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lostempires/trebuchet/
[NOTE: Previously posted. See guide pasted below. - Phyllis ]
---
SOCIAL STUDIES
African American Lives
PBSOL> Elementary / Middle / High School
Get ready for this unprecedented four-part PBS series
premiering on February 1 and 8, 2006. Using genealogy, oral
history, family stories and DNA analysis to trace lineage
through American history and back to Africa, the series
provides a life-changing journey for a diverse group of highly
accomplished African Americans.
Log on to the companion Web site to get tips on preserving your
own family heritage.
http://www.pbs.org/aalives
---
American Experience
"John and Abigail Adams"
TV> PBSOL> MARC> Middle / High School
Monday, January 23, 2006
9 - 11:00 pm
He was brilliant, argumentative and sometimes irascible. She
was a savvy observer of the tumultuous political scene,
unafraid to speak her mind in an age when women were excluded
from politics. They endured long separations and painful
defeats, but John and Abigail Adams formed one of the greatest
political partnerships in American history. Join us for this
profile of John and Abigail Adams -- the original power couple.
(CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Use our teacher's guide (pasted below) to lead your students in a discussion
about John Adams' proposal to prevent government from abusing
its power.
http://www.pbs.org/amex/adams
---
The War That Made America
"Turning the Tide" and "Unintended Consequences" (part 2 of 2)
TV> PBSOL> MARC> High School
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
9 - 11:00 pm
After three years of defeats, the tide turns and the British
start to tighten the noose on the outnumbered French forces. In
the second hour, British troops push north into Canada and lay
siege to the impregnable hilltop fort at Quebec. (CC, Stereo, 1
year)
Explore our online timeline of the French and Indian War.
http://www.pbs.org/thewarthatmadeamerica/
******************************************
BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
Jim Crow History
WWW>
Elementary / Middle School
Explore the African American experience of segregation from the
1870s through the 1950s. There are many lesson plans related to
history, literature and geography. Plus, the site includes
historical simulations, cognitive organizers, mini quizzes,
essay questions, primary source analysis and prediction centers.
http://www.jimcrowhistory.org/home.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
******************************************
Copyright 2006 PBS Online.
*****
--------Forwarded Message--------
Wed, Jan 18, 2006 at 3:01 PM
To: NOVA Teachers
Hello Educators,
Next week, join NOVA for the repeat broadcast of "Secrets of Lost
Empires: Medieval Siege," which explores how the English built the
trebuchet, a gravity-powered, missile-throwing siege machine.
(Subjects covered: anthropology/archeology, physics, gravity and
forces, structures, social studies, world history,
technology/engineering)
Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org
* * * * * * * *
NOVA Presents "Secrets of Lost Empires: Medieval Siege"
Broadcast: January 24, 2006
http://www.pbs.org/nova/lostempires/trebuchet/
(Check your local listings as broadcast dates and times may vary.
This program has one-year off-air taping rights.)
Medieval Arms Race
Discover some of the major weapons and strategies used during a
medieval siege. (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
NOVA Builds a Trebuchet
Step through a series of photographs to learn how NOVA and an
international team of master builders reconstructed a giant
trebuchet. (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Life in a Castle
Read this interview with British military historian Richard
Holmes to find out what it would be like to live in a castle.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Destroy the Castle (Hot Science)
Build your own online trebuchet -- taking into consideration such
factors as missile weight, sling length, and counterweight
design -- and see if your invention can crush a castle wall.
(Shockwave plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Teacher's Guide
In this classroom activity, students design and build a working
model of a trebuchet to demonstrate the power of a Class 1
lever. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Program Transcript
The site includes a complete narration for this program.
Plus Links and Books.
* * * * * * * *
--------Forwarded Message--------
Date Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 7:37 PM
Subject: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE premieres JOHN & ABIGAIL ADAMS
News from American Experience
http://www.pbs.org/amex
****
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE premieres JOHN & ABIGAIL ADAMS
Meet the original power couple.
Monday, January 23 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings)
John Adams was brilliant, argumentative, sometimes irascible.
Abigail was a savvy observer of the tumultuous political scene,
not afraid to speak her mind in an age when women were excluded
from politics. Together they forged one of the greatest
partnerships in American history.
In this latest program in the AMERICAN EXPERIENCE presidential
series, two formidable actors -- Simon Russell Beale (John
Adams), recipient of the 2003 Laurence Olivier Theatre Best Actor
Award for his performance in "Uncle Vanya," and Linda Emond, an
accomplished stage actress who previously portrayed Abigail in
the Broadway rendition of "1776" -- bring the couple to life.
Historians, including David McCullough, author of the bestselling
John Adams and the recent 1776, Joanne Freeman, and Joseph Ellis,
provide insight on the couple and their legacy.
****
Visit JOHN & ABIGAIL ADAMS Online
http://www.pbs.org/amex/adams
Sites of Liberty
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/adams/maps/index.html
Adams found himself at the center of the action in Boston,
Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. Visit these sites of liberty
and learn from Adams and others about the extraordinary events
that took place at the birth of the nation.
Dearest Friend
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/adams/sfeature/sf_letters.html
John and Abigail wrote more than 1,000 letters to each other
during the course of their long relationship. They talk of love,
liberty and revolution. Hear excerpts from the letters they
exchanged during their long separations.
Adams Unbound
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/adams/sfeature/sf_book.html
John Adams loved to read, and he loved annotating his books. His
comments and arguments jotted in the margins offer insight into
one of the greatest political minds in American history. Take a
look at some of Adams' original notes in this special feature.
******************
Podcast: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Stories (and Video!) to Go
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/podcasts.html
******************************************
PBS Teacher Previews: January 22-28, 2006
******************************************
Masterpiece Theatre "Bleak House" (part 1 of 6)
TV> PBSOL> Middle / High School
Sunday, January 22 , 2006
9 - 11:00 pm
Don't miss the first episode of Charles Dickens' complex tale
of young love, murder and the quest for a mystery-man's
identity. "Bleak House" features some of the most famous plot
twists in literary history, including a case of human
spontaneous combustion and an infamous inheritance dispute
that's tied up for generations in the dysfunctional English
courts. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Log on to find out how writing saved Dickens, both financially
and emotionally.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/
---
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Nature
"Oceans in Glass: Behind the Scenes at the Monterey Bay Aquarium"
TV> PBSOL> Middle / High School
Sunday, January 22, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
For more than 20 years, the Monterey Bay Aquarium has
entertained, educated and fascinated its nearly two million
annual visitors with pioneering displays of realistic undersea
environments. Join us as we reveal the secrets of how the
professionals keep the show running. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Log on to go behind-the-scenes of the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
http://www.pbs.org/nature/
(Available January 19, 2006)
****
Secrets Of Lost Empires, A "Nova" Special Presentation"Medieval Siege"TV> PBSOL> Middle / High SchoolTuesday, January 24, 20068 - 9:00 pmThis episode examines the trebuchet, a fearsome,gravity-powered catapult that flung stone missiles with greatspeed, accuracy and destructive power. Two teams of timberframers, engineers and historians attempt to build replicas ofthis 13th-century deterrent. Join us as we recapture thesuspense, violence and ingenuity that characterized themedieval siege. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)Build your own virtual trebuchet and fire giant sandstone ballsat a castle wall.http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lostempires/trebuchet/
[NOTE: Previously posted. See guide pasted below. - Phyllis ]
---
SOCIAL STUDIES
African American Lives
PBSOL> Elementary / Middle / High School
Get ready for this unprecedented four-part PBS series
premiering on February 1 and 8, 2006. Using genealogy, oral
history, family stories and DNA analysis to trace lineage
through American history and back to Africa, the series
provides a life-changing journey for a diverse group of highly
accomplished African Americans.
Log on to the companion Web site to get tips on preserving your
own family heritage.
http://www.pbs.org/aalives
---
American Experience
"John and Abigail Adams"
TV> PBSOL> MARC> Middle / High School
Monday, January 23, 2006
9 - 11:00 pm
He was brilliant, argumentative and sometimes irascible. She
was a savvy observer of the tumultuous political scene,
unafraid to speak her mind in an age when women were excluded
from politics. They endured long separations and painful
defeats, but John and Abigail Adams formed one of the greatest
political partnerships in American history. Join us for this
profile of John and Abigail Adams -- the original power couple.
(CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Use our teacher's guide (pasted below) to lead your students in a discussion
about John Adams' proposal to prevent government from abusing
its power.
http://www.pbs.org/amex/adams
---
The War That Made America
"Turning the Tide" and "Unintended Consequences" (part 2 of 2)
TV> PBSOL> MARC> High School
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
9 - 11:00 pm
After three years of defeats, the tide turns and the British
start to tighten the noose on the outnumbered French forces. In
the second hour, British troops push north into Canada and lay
siege to the impregnable hilltop fort at Quebec. (CC, Stereo, 1
year)
Explore our online timeline of the French and Indian War.
http://www.pbs.org/thewarthatmadeamerica/
******************************************
BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
Jim Crow History
WWW>
Elementary / Middle School
Explore the African American experience of segregation from the
1870s through the 1950s. There are many lesson plans related to
history, literature and geography. Plus, the site includes
historical simulations, cognitive organizers, mini quizzes,
essay questions, primary source analysis and prediction centers.
http://www.jimcrowhistory.org/home.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
******************************************
Copyright 2006 PBS Online.
*****
--------Forwarded Message--------
Wed, Jan 18, 2006 at 3:01 PM
To: NOVA Teachers
Hello Educators,
Next week, join NOVA for the repeat broadcast of "Secrets of Lost
Empires: Medieval Siege," which explores how the English built the
trebuchet, a gravity-powered, missile-throwing siege machine.
(Subjects covered: anthropology/archeology, physics, gravity and
forces, structures, social studies, world history,
technology/engineering)
Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org
* * * * * * * *
NOVA Presents "Secrets of Lost Empires: Medieval Siege"
Broadcast: January 24, 2006
http://www.pbs.org/nova/lostempires/trebuchet/
(Check your local listings as broadcast dates and times may vary.
This program has one-year off-air taping rights.)
Medieval Arms Race
Discover some of the major weapons and strategies used during a
medieval siege. (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
NOVA Builds a Trebuchet
Step through a series of photographs to learn how NOVA and an
international team of master builders reconstructed a giant
trebuchet. (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Life in a Castle
Read this interview with British military historian Richard
Holmes to find out what it would be like to live in a castle.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Destroy the Castle (Hot Science)
Build your own online trebuchet -- taking into consideration such
factors as missile weight, sling length, and counterweight
design -- and see if your invention can crush a castle wall.
(Shockwave plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Teacher's Guide
In this classroom activity, students design and build a working
model of a trebuchet to demonstrate the power of a Class 1
lever. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Program Transcript
The site includes a complete narration for this program.
Plus Links and Books.
* * * * * * * *
--------Forwarded Message--------
Date Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 7:37 PM
Subject: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE premieres JOHN & ABIGAIL ADAMS
News from American Experience
http://www.pbs.org/amex
****
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE premieres JOHN & ABIGAIL ADAMS
Meet the original power couple.
Monday, January 23 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings)
John Adams was brilliant, argumentative, sometimes irascible.
Abigail was a savvy observer of the tumultuous political scene,
not afraid to speak her mind in an age when women were excluded
from politics. Together they forged one of the greatest
partnerships in American history.
In this latest program in the AMERICAN EXPERIENCE presidential
series, two formidable actors -- Simon Russell Beale (John
Adams), recipient of the 2003 Laurence Olivier Theatre Best Actor
Award for his performance in "Uncle Vanya," and Linda Emond, an
accomplished stage actress who previously portrayed Abigail in
the Broadway rendition of "1776" -- bring the couple to life.
Historians, including David McCullough, author of the bestselling
John Adams and the recent 1776, Joanne Freeman, and Joseph Ellis,
provide insight on the couple and their legacy.
****
Visit JOHN & ABIGAIL ADAMS Online
http://www.pbs.org/amex/adams
Sites of Liberty
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/adams/maps/index.html
Adams found himself at the center of the action in Boston,
Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. Visit these sites of liberty
and learn from Adams and others about the extraordinary events
that took place at the birth of the nation.
Dearest Friend
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/adams/sfeature/sf_letters.html
John and Abigail wrote more than 1,000 letters to each other
during the course of their long relationship. They talk of love,
liberty and revolution. Hear excerpts from the letters they
exchanged during their long separations.
Adams Unbound
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/adams/sfeature/sf_book.html
John Adams loved to read, and he loved annotating his books. His
comments and arguments jotted in the margins offer insight into
one of the greatest political minds in American history. Take a
look at some of Adams' original notes in this special feature.
******************
Podcast: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Stories (and Video!) to Go
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/podcasts.html
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Thurs., Jan. 19, 2006
Found in:
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The Scout Report
October 7, 2005
Volume 11, Number 40
----
Tate Collection: Carousel
http://www.tate.org.uk/collection/carousel/
The Tate Gallery in London is perhaps one of the world’s finest museums of
modern art, and is well-regarded for its creative online collections and
galleries. Most recently they developed a rather novel way to browse through
approximately 2000 of their artworks online. They are calling it “Carousel”
and this website will allow the curious user to weave their way through this
large collection. As their site notes, “It’s like a random walk with a
subtle guiding hand”. The works are randomly generated on the site, and
visitors can highlight images by clicking on them as they appear and also
add them to their favorites list. No doubt this site will prove most
efficacious for art educators, artists, and those interested in engaging in
a bit of a peripatetic online artistic journey. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.tate.org.uk/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
---
American Radio Works: No Place for a Woman [Real Player]
http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/ironrange/
Many great things have come out of Minnesota, and the fine radio documentary
programs developed by American Radio Works fall squarely into that category,
in no small part due to their fine investigative journalism and curiosity
about the world. Their latest documentary explores the experience of women
who came to work in the iron mines of northern Minnesota. The documentary is
divided into three segments, and on this website visitors can listen to the
entire program, if they so desire. The program begins by exploring the
changing context of job opportunities for women in the 1970s, and continues
on to tell the stories of women like Pat Kosmach, who was an activist in the
Steelworkers union during this turbulent time. The site also contains a
number of fine additional features, including a section that tells about the
experience of women who were called to work in the region during World War
II. The site is rounded out by several reflection pieces by Catherine Winter
and Stephanie Hemphill, who were responsible for researching and creating
this documentary. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other documentaries from http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/
previously posted.
Neuschwanstein Castle: Germany
http://www.neuschwanstein.de/english/index.htm
In 1864, Ludwig II, King of Bavaria wrote to the composer Richard Wagner
stating his intention to rebuild the old castle of his ancestors. Speaking
of the location he wrote that it was, “one of the most beautiful to be
found.” The castle, opened to the public seven weeks after the death of King
Ludwig II in 1886, is one of the most popular of all the palaces and castles
in Europe. Every year 1.3 million people visit “the castle of the fairy-tale
king.” On the castle’s official website (provided in both English and
German) visitors follow links to discover the history of King Ludwig II, the
building process, the surrounding area, and the challenges the castle faces
today. Anyone with an interest in castles, Bavaria, or Germany will find
this site useful and informative. The site also provides a plentitude of
photos of the castle and the surrounding area, complete with detailed
descriptions. In addition, the site provides quick links to other national
historic sites within Germany including other castles of King Ludwig
II.[CMH]
LibraryThing
http://www.librarything.com/
With the advent of the Internet, users could share thoughts, ideas, and
rants almost instantaneously across oceans, mountain ranges, or even just
across a mere ZIP code boundary. With this latest device created by Tim
Spalding, those who are so inclined can share information about their own
personal libraries across great distances. Currently users can catalog up to
200 books at no charge and also create tags for each record as they do so.
Overall, this is a rather fun little tool, and it may become quite addictive
over time. Library Thing is compatible with all operating systems.[KMG]
---
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2005.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
=======
The Scout Report
October 7, 2005
Volume 11, Number 40
----
Tate Collection: Carousel
http://www.tate.org.uk/collection/carousel/
The Tate Gallery in London is perhaps one of the world’s finest museums of
modern art, and is well-regarded for its creative online collections and
galleries. Most recently they developed a rather novel way to browse through
approximately 2000 of their artworks online. They are calling it “Carousel”
and this website will allow the curious user to weave their way through this
large collection. As their site notes, “It’s like a random walk with a
subtle guiding hand”. The works are randomly generated on the site, and
visitors can highlight images by clicking on them as they appear and also
add them to their favorites list. No doubt this site will prove most
efficacious for art educators, artists, and those interested in engaging in
a bit of a peripatetic online artistic journey. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.tate.org.uk/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
---
American Radio Works: No Place for a Woman [Real Player]
http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/ironrange/
Many great things have come out of Minnesota, and the fine radio documentary
programs developed by American Radio Works fall squarely into that category,
in no small part due to their fine investigative journalism and curiosity
about the world. Their latest documentary explores the experience of women
who came to work in the iron mines of northern Minnesota. The documentary is
divided into three segments, and on this website visitors can listen to the
entire program, if they so desire. The program begins by exploring the
changing context of job opportunities for women in the 1970s, and continues
on to tell the stories of women like Pat Kosmach, who was an activist in the
Steelworkers union during this turbulent time. The site also contains a
number of fine additional features, including a section that tells about the
experience of women who were called to work in the region during World War
II. The site is rounded out by several reflection pieces by Catherine Winter
and Stephanie Hemphill, who were responsible for researching and creating
this documentary. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other documentaries from http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/
previously posted.
Neuschwanstein Castle: Germany
http://www.neuschwanstein.de/english/index.htm
In 1864, Ludwig II, King of Bavaria wrote to the composer Richard Wagner
stating his intention to rebuild the old castle of his ancestors. Speaking
of the location he wrote that it was, “one of the most beautiful to be
found.” The castle, opened to the public seven weeks after the death of King
Ludwig II in 1886, is one of the most popular of all the palaces and castles
in Europe. Every year 1.3 million people visit “the castle of the fairy-tale
king.” On the castle’s official website (provided in both English and
German) visitors follow links to discover the history of King Ludwig II, the
building process, the surrounding area, and the challenges the castle faces
today. Anyone with an interest in castles, Bavaria, or Germany will find
this site useful and informative. The site also provides a plentitude of
photos of the castle and the surrounding area, complete with detailed
descriptions. In addition, the site provides quick links to other national
historic sites within Germany including other castles of King Ludwig
II.[CMH]
LibraryThing
http://www.librarything.com/
With the advent of the Internet, users could share thoughts, ideas, and
rants almost instantaneously across oceans, mountain ranges, or even just
across a mere ZIP code boundary. With this latest device created by Tim
Spalding, those who are so inclined can share information about their own
personal libraries across great distances. Currently users can catalog up to
200 books at no charge and also create tags for each record as they do so.
Overall, this is a rather fun little tool, and it may become quite addictive
over time. Library Thing is compatible with all operating systems.[KMG]
---
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2005.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Thurs., Jan. 19, 2006
Found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
Sept. 30 – Oct. 6, 2005
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Leonardo Da Vinci--Database
Source: askSam
Leonardo Da Vinci's Notebooks: Free Searchable Version
http://www.asksam.com/ebooks/Davinci/
"Search and analyze the Leonardo Da Vinci's Notebooks. Da Vinci's Notebooks contain thoughts, ideas, and tips from this amazing thinker. The Notebooks are over 1,500 pages filled with all sorts of information. It's not a page-turning novel, but a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of history's great figures. The text is extremely useful in a searchable format."
(Free registration required.)
---
Hamlet--Database
Source: askSam
Hamlet by William Shakespeare -- Free Searchable Version
http://www.asksam.com/ebooks/Shakespeare/Hamlet.asp
"Using the askSam Web Publisher, we've put the entire text of Hamlet on-line in a searchable database. You can search and browse through the information from your Web browser." You can also download the search text along with an askSam viewer. (Free registration required.)
[NOTE: Links to other ebooks from askSam
(some offer on-line access, some must be downloaded)
http://www.asksam.com/ebooks/default.asp - Phyllis ]
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Women Suffrage--United States
United States--History--Digitization Projects
Source: Library of Congress/American Memory Project
Miller NAWSA Suffrage Scrapbooks, 1897-1911: From the collection of Elizabeth Smith Miller and Anne Fitzhugh Miller
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/suffrage/millerscrapbooks/
"Between 1897 and 1911 Elizabeth Smith Miller and her daughter, Anne Fitzhugh Miller, filled seven large scrapbooks with ephemera and memorabilia related to their work with women's suffrage. The Elizabeth Smith Miller and Anne Fitzhugh Miller scrapbooks are a part of the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) Collection in the Rare Book and Special Collections Division of the Library of Congress. These scrapbooks document the activities of the Geneva Political Equality Club, which the Millers founded in 1897, as well as efforts at the state, national, and international levels to win the vote for women. They offer a unique look at the political and social atmosphere of the time, as well as chronicle the efforts of two women who were major participants in the suffrage movement."
---
Digital Libraries
Source: Human-Computer Interaction Lab, University of Maryland
New Research Paper: How do I Find Blue Books About Dogs? The Errors and Frustrations of Young Digital Library Users
ftp://ftp.cs.umd.edu/pub/hcil/Reports-Abstracts-Bibliography/2005-27html/2005-27.htm
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/7hwg3 ]
"Children are among the fastest growing groups of users of the Internet, so it is important to design searching and browsing interfaces, such as those found in digital libraries, to support them. However, many interfaces geared toward elementary-age children suffer from at least one of two common problems. First, many assume that young users can spell, type, read, navigate, compose queries, and/or select small objects. Second, many assume that children search for books using the same criteria as adults. In fact, children have difficulty using and understanding traditional interface tools, and often employ different searching and browsing strategies from adults. A number of researchers have created digital libraries that better support young children. Our lab has also focused on this goal, most recently with the International Children's Digital Library (ICDL) project. This paper elaborates on the reasons why children require different searching and browsing tools and how interfaces that fail to recognize this lead to frustrating experiences. It describes how the ICDL addresses these issues and a study designed to investigate them further."
---
Film Music--Lists & Rankings
Source: American Film Institute
New, Top 25 Film Scores of All-Time
http://www.afi.com/tvevents/100years/scores.aspx
Also available is a list of the 250 nominated scores
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ResourceShelf
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Sept. 30 – Oct. 6, 2005
---
Leonardo Da Vinci--Database
Source: askSam
Leonardo Da Vinci's Notebooks: Free Searchable Version
http://www.asksam.com/ebooks/Davinci/
"Search and analyze the Leonardo Da Vinci's Notebooks. Da Vinci's Notebooks contain thoughts, ideas, and tips from this amazing thinker. The Notebooks are over 1,500 pages filled with all sorts of information. It's not a page-turning novel, but a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of history's great figures. The text is extremely useful in a searchable format."
(Free registration required.)
---
Hamlet--Database
Source: askSam
Hamlet by William Shakespeare -- Free Searchable Version
http://www.asksam.com/ebooks/Shakespeare/Hamlet.asp
"Using the askSam Web Publisher, we've put the entire text of Hamlet on-line in a searchable database. You can search and browse through the information from your Web browser." You can also download the search text along with an askSam viewer. (Free registration required.)
[NOTE: Links to other ebooks from askSam
(some offer on-line access, some must be downloaded)
http://www.asksam.com/ebooks/default.asp - Phyllis ]
---
Women Suffrage--United States
United States--History--Digitization Projects
Source: Library of Congress/American Memory Project
Miller NAWSA Suffrage Scrapbooks, 1897-1911: From the collection of Elizabeth Smith Miller and Anne Fitzhugh Miller
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/suffrage/millerscrapbooks/
"Between 1897 and 1911 Elizabeth Smith Miller and her daughter, Anne Fitzhugh Miller, filled seven large scrapbooks with ephemera and memorabilia related to their work with women's suffrage. The Elizabeth Smith Miller and Anne Fitzhugh Miller scrapbooks are a part of the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) Collection in the Rare Book and Special Collections Division of the Library of Congress. These scrapbooks document the activities of the Geneva Political Equality Club, which the Millers founded in 1897, as well as efforts at the state, national, and international levels to win the vote for women. They offer a unique look at the political and social atmosphere of the time, as well as chronicle the efforts of two women who were major participants in the suffrage movement."
---
Digital Libraries
Source: Human-Computer Interaction Lab, University of Maryland
New Research Paper: How do I Find Blue Books About Dogs? The Errors and Frustrations of Young Digital Library Users
ftp://ftp.cs.umd.edu/pub/hcil/Reports-Abstracts-Bibliography/2005-27html/2005-27.htm
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/7hwg3 ]
"Children are among the fastest growing groups of users of the Internet, so it is important to design searching and browsing interfaces, such as those found in digital libraries, to support them. However, many interfaces geared toward elementary-age children suffer from at least one of two common problems. First, many assume that young users can spell, type, read, navigate, compose queries, and/or select small objects. Second, many assume that children search for books using the same criteria as adults. In fact, children have difficulty using and understanding traditional interface tools, and often employ different searching and browsing strategies from adults. A number of researchers have created digital libraries that better support young children. Our lab has also focused on this goal, most recently with the International Children's Digital Library (ICDL) project. This paper elaborates on the reasons why children require different searching and browsing tools and how interfaces that fail to recognize this lead to frustrating experiences. It describes how the ICDL addresses these issues and a study designed to investigate them further."
---
Film Music--Lists & Rankings
Source: American Film Institute
New, Top 25 Film Scores of All-Time
http://www.afi.com/tvevents/100years/scores.aspx
Also available is a list of the 250 nominated scores
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Thurs., Jan. 19, 2006 - Girls are I.T. / Tech Timeline / Careers
Girls are I.T.
http://www.girlsareit.org/default.asp
From the site: This is “a program that will inspire girls (ages 11-14) to see information technology as an exciting career opportunity.
It’s About Time: Tech Timeline
http://www.girlsareit.org/01timeline.asp
Work it, Girl: Careers in I.T.
http://www.girlsareit.org/02workit.asp
Techno Divas: a few of the female stars in information technology
http://www.girlsareit.org/02workit_divas.asp
Imagine It: The Future
http://www.girlsareit.org/ImagineIT/index.asp
10 Predictions that Never Came True
http://www.girlsareit.org/ImagineIT/history.asp
http://www.girlsareit.org/default.asp
From the site: This is “a program that will inspire girls (ages 11-14) to see information technology as an exciting career opportunity.
It’s About Time: Tech Timeline
http://www.girlsareit.org/01timeline.asp
Work it, Girl: Careers in I.T.
http://www.girlsareit.org/02workit.asp
Techno Divas: a few of the female stars in information technology
http://www.girlsareit.org/02workit_divas.asp
Imagine It: The Future
http://www.girlsareit.org/ImagineIT/index.asp
10 Predictions that Never Came True
http://www.girlsareit.org/ImagineIT/history.asp
Thurs., Jan. 19, 2006 - No Job for a Woman: The Effect of War
Found in:
=======
The Scout Report
September 23, 2005
Volume 11, Number 38
No job for a woman: The effects of war on women’s lives during the
20th and 21st century
http://www.iwm.org.uk/upload/package/30/women/index.htm
Throughout the 20th and 21st century, women have played a variety of roles
during various military conflicts, both on the homefront and on the front
lines of battle. This online exhibit from the Imperial War Museum in Britain
explores some of the complexities faced by women during these conflicts. The
site is divided into four primary sections, including those that deal with
both World Wars. Within each section, visitors can look at some of the
activities that draw on the extensive visual documentation offered within.
Some of the more fascinating activities here include “War babes:
Stereotypes, Pin-ups and Prejudice” and “A woman’s place is in the home”.
Even the most casual visitors will enjoy the wide range of digitized
photographs offered here, such as shots of female air mechanics working on
the fuselage of an Avro Biplane and an anti-nuclear demonstration in front
of the Imperial War Museum from the 1980s. [KMG]
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2005.http://scout.wisc.edu/
=======
The Scout Report
September 23, 2005
Volume 11, Number 38
No job for a woman: The effects of war on women’s lives during the
20th and 21st century
http://www.iwm.org.uk/upload/package/30/women/index.htm
Throughout the 20th and 21st century, women have played a variety of roles
during various military conflicts, both on the homefront and on the front
lines of battle. This online exhibit from the Imperial War Museum in Britain
explores some of the complexities faced by women during these conflicts. The
site is divided into four primary sections, including those that deal with
both World Wars. Within each section, visitors can look at some of the
activities that draw on the extensive visual documentation offered within.
Some of the more fascinating activities here include “War babes:
Stereotypes, Pin-ups and Prejudice” and “A woman’s place is in the home”.
Even the most casual visitors will enjoy the wide range of digitized
photographs offered here, such as shots of female air mechanics working on
the fuselage of an Avro Biplane and an anti-nuclear demonstration in front
of the Imperial War Museum from the 1980s. [KMG]
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2005.http://scout.wisc.edu/
Wed., Jan. 18, 2006 - Data Mining: An Overview
Data Mining: An overview
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/intel/RL31798.pdf
A CRS Report for Congress, introduces the concept of
data mining and explains its uses.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/intel/RL31798.pdf
A CRS Report for Congress, introduces the concept of
data mining and explains its uses.
Wed., Jan. 18, 2006 - eSnips Online File Storage
eSnips
http://www.esnips.com/
“eSnips is the easy FREE way to snip, store online and easily share anything you want: things you find online, and your own files, photos and movies.” 1 GB free storage
http://www.esnips.com/
“eSnips is the easy FREE way to snip, store online and easily share anything you want: things you find online, and your own files, photos and movies.” 1 GB free storage
Wed., Jan. 18, 2006 - SiteJot Bookmark Manager
sitejot.com!
http://sitejot.com/
From the site:
“SiteJot is a free online bookmark manager. It allows you to store all
your bookmarks/favorites in one online location, making them easy to
access and manage from anywhere. Your bookmarks (organized by
category) are displayed on a simple, well laid out page. SiteJot will
even integrate with your web browser, allowing you to bookmark any
site you are currently visiting with a click of your mouse.”
http://sitejot.com/
From the site:
“SiteJot is a free online bookmark manager. It allows you to store all
your bookmarks/favorites in one online location, making them easy to
access and manage from anywhere. Your bookmarks (organized by
category) are displayed on a simple, well laid out page. SiteJot will
even integrate with your web browser, allowing you to bookmark any
site you are currently visiting with a click of your mouse.”
Wed., Jan. 18, 2006 - Information Literacy: Search Strategies
Information Literacy: Search Strategies
Choose the Best Search for Your Information Need
http://www.noodletools.com/debbie/literacies/information/5locate/adviceengine.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated - Phyllis ]
A Searching Tutorial
http://www.noodletools.com/debbie/literacies/information/5locate/news.viewlet/news.swf
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/7hhph ]
Choose the Best Search for Your Information Need
http://www.noodletools.com/debbie/literacies/information/5locate/adviceengine.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated - Phyllis ]
A Searching Tutorial
http://www.noodletools.com/debbie/literacies/information/5locate/news.viewlet/news.swf
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/7hhph ]
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Tue., Jan. 17, 2006 - Lucretia Mott: Antislavery & Women's Rights Leader
Lucretia Mott (1793 – 1880)
http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/96jan/mott.html
Antislavery and Women's Rights Leader
etexts of some of her speeches
http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/96jan/mott.html#etext
[NOTE: Other pages from Lucidcafe’s Categorical Index previously posted.
http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/categoryindex.html - Phyllis ]
Lucretia Mott
http://web.archive.org/web/19980623081115/http://www.oll.temple.edu/ih/IH52/Enlightenment/Mott/MottSet.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ddbjb ]
Also: Links on left to Lucretia Mott's Social and Cultural Context and a Vocabulary list.
http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/96jan/mott.html
Antislavery and Women's Rights Leader
etexts of some of her speeches
http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/96jan/mott.html#etext
[NOTE: Other pages from Lucidcafe’s Categorical Index previously posted.
http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/categoryindex.html - Phyllis ]
Lucretia Mott
http://web.archive.org/web/19980623081115/http://www.oll.temple.edu/ih/IH52/Enlightenment/Mott/MottSet.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ddbjb ]
Also: Links on left to Lucretia Mott's Social and Cultural Context and a Vocabulary list.
Tue., Jan. 17, 2006 - Auschwitz / Genocide Under the Nazis
On This Day: January 27, 1945: Auschwitz death camp liberated
http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/january/27/newsid_3520000/3520986.stm
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6775c ]
Genocide Under the Nazis 1933 - 1945
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/war/genocide/
[NOTE: Other pages from Wars and Conflicts
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/war/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/january/27/newsid_3520000/3520986.stm
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6775c ]
Genocide Under the Nazis 1933 - 1945
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/war/genocide/
[NOTE: Other pages from Wars and Conflicts
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/war/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Tue., Jan. 17, 2006 - Economic Statistics Briefing Room
Economic Statistics Briefing Room
http://www.whitehouse.gov/fsbr/esbr.html
From the site:
“The purpose of this service is to provide easy access to current Federal economic indicators. It provides links to information produced by a number of Federal agencies. All of the information included in the Economic Statistics Briefing Room is maintained and updated by the statistical units of those agencies. All the estimates for the indicators presented in the Federal Statistics Briefing Rooms are the most currently available values” for: Employment, Income, International, Money, Output, Prices, Production, and Transportation.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.whitehouse.gov/fsbr/esbr.html
From the site:
“The purpose of this service is to provide easy access to current Federal economic indicators. It provides links to information produced by a number of Federal agencies. All of the information included in the Economic Statistics Briefing Room is maintained and updated by the statistical units of those agencies. All the estimates for the indicators presented in the Federal Statistics Briefing Rooms are the most currently available values” for: Employment, Income, International, Money, Output, Prices, Production, and Transportation.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Tue., Jan. 17, 2006
Found on:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
October 7-13, 2005
Social Psychology--Database
Source: Scott Plous, Department of Psychology, Wesleyan University (CT)
Social Psychology Network (SPN)
http://www.socialpsychology.org/psylinks.htm
The centerpiece of this attractively designed site is a searchable database of more than 11,000 annotated Web links related to psychology.
For complete review: Direct LINK to This ResourceShelf Post
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2005/10/resources-social-psychology-network.html
Dewey Browser--Databases
Source: OCLC Research
Updated: DeweyBrowser deployed over two new collections
http://www.oclc.org/research/announcements/2005-10-06.htm
More than worth a look and some searches! IMHO, this is very exciting stuff!!!
"The DeweyBrowser has been deployed over two new collections of resources.
In addition to ebooks, the following collections are now accessible:
+ wcat -- 2.2 million of the most widely held WorldCat records
+ abr14 -- selected data from the Abridged Edition 14 of the Dewey Decimal Classification
See Also: Learn More About the Dewey Browser
http://www.oclc.org/research/announcements/2005-07-29.htm
---
Films--Internet Resources
Source: C&RL News
Internet Resources: Film resources on the Web
http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/crlnews/backissues2005/september05/filmresources.htm
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/8yz9q ]
A new collection of resources compiled by Julie Flanders, head of technical services at College of Mount St. Joseph.
NOTE: In an effort to make the great ACRL Internet Resources column known to more people, Gary has posted an intro to them on the SEW Blog today. http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/051012-175411
[NOTE: Some Internet Resources columns previously posted.
http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/crlnews/internetresourcestopic.htm – Phyllis ]
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United States Congress-Directories
Source: GPO
Congressional Pictorial Directory: 109th Congress
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/pictorial/109th/index.html
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Dictionaries
Source: Merriam-Webster
A Sampling of New Words and Senses from the New 2005 Copyright of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition
http://www.m-w.com/info/new_words.htm
Bikini wax, brain freeze, metadata (yes, metadata) and several other words are now in the M-W Collegiate dictionary.
[NOTE: Word list for 2004 copyright previously posted. – Phyllis]
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Reference--Reviews
The October 2005 Edition of Peter's Digital Reference Shelf is Now Online
Dr. Jacso reviews:
Corruption Perceptions Index
http://reviews.gale.com/index.php/digital-reference-shelf/2005/10/corruption-perceptions-index/
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/9nson ]
"Impressively sourced, well-documented composite index of corruption perceptions of nearly 150 countries, and an excellent collection of open access country reports and research papers about the social pandemonium of corruption without borders. It would be very interesting to see how the 50 states and Washington, D.C. would line up in such a list at the national level."
http://ww1.transparency.org/index.html
--
glbtq -- an encyclopedia of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer culture
http://reviews.gale.com/index.php/digital-reference-shelf/2005/10/glbtq-an-encyclopedia-of-gay-lesbian-bisexual-transgender-and-queer-culture/ [Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/7guz4 ]
"Excellent, comprehensive and authoritative open-access content on gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues and persons created by highly competent contributors, consultants and editors, matched by software that facilitates the exploration of this ready-reference treasure and could bring even more out of it."
http://www.glbtq.com/
---
Politicians--Genealogy
Source: William Addams Reitwiesner Genealogical Services
Ancestry of US Presidents and Vice-Presidents
http://www.wargs.com/political/
Includes Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Dan Quayle, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Dick Cheney; also cabinet members John Ashcroft, James Baker, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, Donald Rumsfeld.
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October 7-13, 2005
Social Psychology--Database
Source: Scott Plous, Department of Psychology, Wesleyan University (CT)
Social Psychology Network (SPN)
http://www.socialpsychology.org/psylinks.htm
The centerpiece of this attractively designed site is a searchable database of more than 11,000 annotated Web links related to psychology.
For complete review: Direct LINK to This ResourceShelf Post
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2005/10/resources-social-psychology-network.html
Dewey Browser--Databases
Source: OCLC Research
Updated: DeweyBrowser deployed over two new collections
http://www.oclc.org/research/announcements/2005-10-06.htm
More than worth a look and some searches! IMHO, this is very exciting stuff!!!
"The DeweyBrowser has been deployed over two new collections of resources.
In addition to ebooks, the following collections are now accessible:
+ wcat -- 2.2 million of the most widely held WorldCat records
+ abr14 -- selected data from the Abridged Edition 14 of the Dewey Decimal Classification
See Also: Learn More About the Dewey Browser
http://www.oclc.org/research/announcements/2005-07-29.htm
---
Films--Internet Resources
Source: C&RL News
Internet Resources: Film resources on the Web
http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/crlnews/backissues2005/september05/filmresources.htm
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/8yz9q ]
A new collection of resources compiled by Julie Flanders, head of technical services at College of Mount St. Joseph.
NOTE: In an effort to make the great ACRL Internet Resources column known to more people, Gary has posted an intro to them on the SEW Blog today. http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/051012-175411
[NOTE: Some Internet Resources columns previously posted.
http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/crlnews/internetresourcestopic.htm – Phyllis ]
---
United States Congress-Directories
Source: GPO
Congressional Pictorial Directory: 109th Congress
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/pictorial/109th/index.html
---
Dictionaries
Source: Merriam-Webster
A Sampling of New Words and Senses from the New 2005 Copyright of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition
http://www.m-w.com/info/new_words.htm
Bikini wax, brain freeze, metadata (yes, metadata) and several other words are now in the M-W Collegiate dictionary.
[NOTE: Word list for 2004 copyright previously posted. – Phyllis]
---
Reference--Reviews
The October 2005 Edition of Peter's Digital Reference Shelf is Now Online
Dr. Jacso reviews:
Corruption Perceptions Index
http://reviews.gale.com/index.php/digital-reference-shelf/2005/10/corruption-perceptions-index/
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/9nson ]
"Impressively sourced, well-documented composite index of corruption perceptions of nearly 150 countries, and an excellent collection of open access country reports and research papers about the social pandemonium of corruption without borders. It would be very interesting to see how the 50 states and Washington, D.C. would line up in such a list at the national level."
http://ww1.transparency.org/index.html
--
glbtq -- an encyclopedia of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer culture
http://reviews.gale.com/index.php/digital-reference-shelf/2005/10/glbtq-an-encyclopedia-of-gay-lesbian-bisexual-transgender-and-queer-culture/ [Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/7guz4 ]
"Excellent, comprehensive and authoritative open-access content on gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues and persons created by highly competent contributors, consultants and editors, matched by software that facilitates the exploration of this ready-reference treasure and could bring even more out of it."
http://www.glbtq.com/
---
Politicians--Genealogy
Source: William Addams Reitwiesner Genealogical Services
Ancestry of US Presidents and Vice-Presidents
http://www.wargs.com/political/
Includes Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Dan Quayle, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Dick Cheney; also cabinet members John Ashcroft, James Baker, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, Donald Rumsfeld.
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Monday, January 16, 2006
Mon., Jan. 16, 2006 - OneWorld
[NOTE: The pages on Antarctica are from the Focus section of OneWorld Magazine
http://www.oneworldmagazine.org/toc.html
Other pages in the Focus section: Deserts of our World: A Literary Adventure and
Ethiopia: Land of Plenty. Other sections: Seek & Explore, Hammer & Tongs,
Myths & Tales, and World Gallery, and include:
The Crocodile Files (from Myths & Tales)
http://www.oneworldmagazine.org/tales/crocs/index.html
The Potters of Mata Ortiz (from World Gallery)
http://www.oneworldmagazine.org/gallery/matao/index.html
From the site: “OneWorld Magazine is a free electronic publication on the Internet,
that focuses on environmental, cultural, and exploration issues around the world.”
- Phyllis ]
---------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Tuesday, October 4, 2005
Antarctica: Terra Australis Incognita
http://www.oneworldmagazine.org/focus/southpole/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Today's site, from OneWorld Magazine, offers a wide-ranging presentation on
Antarctica, complete with visually stunning images. Gentle Subscribers will
discover a thoughtful selection of themes exploring a number of facets of
this still largely "unknown southern land" - a rough translation of the
Latin title.
"Antarctica has 70% of the world's fresh water supplies and is the vital
engine which drives much of our global climate. ... Antarctica as it is
today reflects the on going clash of a wilderness continent with a
conquering introduced species - human beings. What matters now is to ensure
a sound future for the Antarctic wilderness, so that the heart of
Antarctica - the intrinsic values that make it special - remain unchanged,
forever." - from the website
The site examines Antarctica through the themes of its explorers, from 1519
onwards to the late twentieth century; the continent, from its origins to
the consequences of human effects; and the treaty efforts to protect this
fragile wilderness. Liberally adorned with dazzling photos, the
well-written essays from a number of contributors, provide an informative
perspective on this harsh but globally vital environment. One of the
highlights of the site is the "Adventure" narrative by Australian
photographer Wade Fairley, whose remarkable kayaking voyage reveals the
dangerous treachery of the Antarctic pack ice.
Glide to the website for a cool look at this remote continent at:
http://www.oneworldmagazine.org/focus/southpole/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
http://www.oneworldmagazine.org/toc.html
Other pages in the Focus section: Deserts of our World: A Literary Adventure and
Ethiopia: Land of Plenty. Other sections: Seek & Explore, Hammer & Tongs,
Myths & Tales, and World Gallery, and include:
The Crocodile Files (from Myths & Tales)
http://www.oneworldmagazine.org/tales/crocs/index.html
The Potters of Mata Ortiz (from World Gallery)
http://www.oneworldmagazine.org/gallery/matao/index.html
From the site: “OneWorld Magazine is a free electronic publication on the Internet,
that focuses on environmental, cultural, and exploration issues around the world.”
- Phyllis ]
---------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Tuesday, October 4, 2005
Antarctica: Terra Australis Incognita
http://www.oneworldmagazine.org/focus/southpole/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Today's site, from OneWorld Magazine, offers a wide-ranging presentation on
Antarctica, complete with visually stunning images. Gentle Subscribers will
discover a thoughtful selection of themes exploring a number of facets of
this still largely "unknown southern land" - a rough translation of the
Latin title.
"Antarctica has 70% of the world's fresh water supplies and is the vital
engine which drives much of our global climate. ... Antarctica as it is
today reflects the on going clash of a wilderness continent with a
conquering introduced species - human beings. What matters now is to ensure
a sound future for the Antarctic wilderness, so that the heart of
Antarctica - the intrinsic values that make it special - remain unchanged,
forever." - from the website
The site examines Antarctica through the themes of its explorers, from 1519
onwards to the late twentieth century; the continent, from its origins to
the consequences of human effects; and the treaty efforts to protect this
fragile wilderness. Liberally adorned with dazzling photos, the
well-written essays from a number of contributors, provide an informative
perspective on this harsh but globally vital environment. One of the
highlights of the site is the "Adventure" narrative by Australian
photographer Wade Fairley, whose remarkable kayaking voyage reveals the
dangerous treachery of the Antarctic pack ice.
Glide to the website for a cool look at this remote continent at:
http://www.oneworldmagazine.org/focus/southpole/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Mon., Jan. 16, 2006
Found in:
*** NEAT NEW STUFF, October 14, 2005
African Music Encyclopedia
http://www.africanmusic.org/
Brief entries on African musicians and some movements, searchable, and browsable by artist's name and by country; no music is available from the site. The links section provides a guide to general sources, festivals, stores, recording labels, periodicals, and lists. Very useful as far as it goes, though many planned entries are not filled in as yet.
Governing 2005 Sourcebook Online Supplement
http://www.governing.com/source.htm
One-stop shopping for links to home pages of states, legislatures, major cities and counties, government-related national associations and research organizations. Especially handy is the arrangement by subject areas like Development/Land Use, Environment/Waste Management, Technology/e-Government, etc.
[NOTE: Earlier edition previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Little Oxford Dictionary of Quotations
http://www.askoxford.com/dictionaries/quotation_dict/?view=uk
Searchable version of the 2nd edition, containing more than 4,000 quotations on over 250 subjects. It tells you both the authors of the quotes and the works those quotes appeared in.
[NOTE: See Also: Concise Dictionary of First Names
http://www.askoxford.com/dictionaries/name_dict/
Compact Oxford English Dictionary
http://www.askoxford.com/dictionaries/compact_oed/?view=uk - Phyllis ]
US English Foundation: Many Languages, One America
http://www.usefoundation.org/foundation/research/lia/
Extensive data and data mapping on what languages are spoken where and by how many in the US.
---
Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2005
*** NEAT NEW STUFF, October 14, 2005
African Music Encyclopedia
http://www.africanmusic.org/
Brief entries on African musicians and some movements, searchable, and browsable by artist's name and by country; no music is available from the site. The links section provides a guide to general sources, festivals, stores, recording labels, periodicals, and lists. Very useful as far as it goes, though many planned entries are not filled in as yet.
Governing 2005 Sourcebook Online Supplement
http://www.governing.com/source.htm
One-stop shopping for links to home pages of states, legislatures, major cities and counties, government-related national associations and research organizations. Especially handy is the arrangement by subject areas like Development/Land Use, Environment/Waste Management, Technology/e-Government, etc.
[NOTE: Earlier edition previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Little Oxford Dictionary of Quotations
http://www.askoxford.com/dictionaries/quotation_dict/?view=uk
Searchable version of the 2nd edition, containing more than 4,000 quotations on over 250 subjects. It tells you both the authors of the quotes and the works those quotes appeared in.
[NOTE: See Also: Concise Dictionary of First Names
http://www.askoxford.com/dictionaries/name_dict/
Compact Oxford English Dictionary
http://www.askoxford.com/dictionaries/compact_oed/?view=uk - Phyllis ]
US English Foundation: Many Languages, One America
http://www.usefoundation.org/foundation/research/lia/
Extensive data and data mapping on what languages are spoken where and by how many in the US.
---
Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2005
Mon., Jan. 16, 2006 - African-American/Black Art & History
---------Forwarded Message--------
Date Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 9:58 AM
To: "URLwire - News of Useful, Unique and Educational Web Content"
Subject: African American Art History Site is Launched
African American Art History Site is Launched
http://www.african-american-art-history.com
“Summary: February is African American/Black History month. A new site,
http://www.african-american-art-history.com, has been launched to
celebrate the achievements of African Americans in the fields of art,
dance, literature and music. Articles featuring the history, culture
and people who created the legacy of African Americans in the arts are
the focus of this site. The site provides links to museums and
historical societies in the United States and Canada which feature
African American art, artifacts, and historical documents.”
More at http://www.urlwire.com/news/011606.html
African American/Black Art and History
http://www.african-american-art-history.com/
From the site:
“African-American-Art History.com provides information on the history of African American/Black art and history of African Americans from slavery to the present in the visual arts, literature, performing arts and music.”
Date Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 9:58 AM
To: "URLwire - News of Useful, Unique and Educational Web Content"
Subject: African American Art History Site is Launched
African American Art History Site is Launched
http://www.african-american-art-history.com
“Summary: February is African American/Black History month. A new site,
http://www.african-american-art-history.com, has been launched to
celebrate the achievements of African Americans in the fields of art,
dance, literature and music. Articles featuring the history, culture
and people who created the legacy of African Americans in the arts are
the focus of this site. The site provides links to museums and
historical societies in the United States and Canada which feature
African American art, artifacts, and historical documents.”
More at http://www.urlwire.com/news/011606.html
African American/Black Art and History
http://www.african-american-art-history.com/
From the site:
“African-American-Art History.com provides information on the history of African American/Black art and history of African Americans from slavery to the present in the visual arts, literature, performing arts and music.”
Mon., Jan. 16, 2006 - Black History Month Resources
Recommended by a list member:
Black History Month Internet Resources
US Info.gov
http://usinfo.state.gov/scv/history_geography_and_population/population_and_diversity/african_americans/African_American_History_Month.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/dphkw ]
The following sites for Black History Month were previously posted:
Afro-American Almanac
http://www.toptags.com/aama/
Black History Hotlist
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/BHM/bh_hotlist.html
Education World’s Black History Month
http://www.educationworld.com/a_special/black_history.shtml
Gale’s Free Resources (scroll down and use the list on the left or scroll below the free calendar offer)
http://www.gale.com/free_resources/bhm/
InfoPlease Black History
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/bhm1.html
---
Two more sites with extensive listings, both previously posted.
The Librarians’ Internet Index for Black History Month
http://lii.org/pub/topic/bhmonth
and
Newark Public Library webguide for sites of African American interest
http://www.npl.org/Pages/InternetResources/SubjectGuides/africanamerican.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5c3e7 ]
The 2006 Black History Theme as announced by The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (http://www.asalh.org/ ) is Celebrating Community: A Tribute to Black Fraternal, Social and Civic Institutions
Black History Month Internet Resources
US Info.gov
http://usinfo.state.gov/scv/history_geography_and_population/population_and_diversity/african_americans/African_American_History_Month.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/dphkw ]
The following sites for Black History Month were previously posted:
Afro-American Almanac
http://www.toptags.com/aama/
Black History Hotlist
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/BHM/bh_hotlist.html
Education World’s Black History Month
http://www.educationworld.com/a_special/black_history.shtml
Gale’s Free Resources (scroll down and use the list on the left or scroll below the free calendar offer)
http://www.gale.com/free_resources/bhm/
InfoPlease Black History
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/bhm1.html
---
Two more sites with extensive listings, both previously posted.
The Librarians’ Internet Index for Black History Month
http://lii.org/pub/topic/bhmonth
and
Newark Public Library webguide for sites of African American interest
http://www.npl.org/Pages/InternetResources/SubjectGuides/africanamerican.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5c3e7 ]
The 2006 Black History Theme as announced by The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (http://www.asalh.org/ ) is Celebrating Community: A Tribute to Black Fraternal, Social and Civic Institutions
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Sun., Jan. 15, 2006
Found in:
Date Sent: Monday, October 03, 2005 1:22 PM
From: Guy Dobson
This Week's Useful-URLs
The Print and The Book: A look at the relation between prints and books over four centuries.
@ http://wt.mit.edu/~subway/Prints/index.html
"This exhibition chronicles the relationship between prints and books as displayed in four books, spanning four centuries, from the late 15th to the late 19th century. Together they show the many ways in which prints and images can be integrated with text and type."
Showcases - Landmarks in Printing :: Kelmscott Chaucer@ http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/themes/landmarks/kelmscottchaucer.html
This online exhibit from the British Library doesn't include many images of the book in question but it does answer these questions: Who was William Morris?, How did the Kelmscott Press come about?, How was the Kelmscott Press different?, Who was Chaucer?, What’s special about the Kelmscott Chaucer?, and How was the book made? Look over on the right side of the page for an opportunity to view other, older, editions of "The Canterbury Tales."
For more about William Morris visit...
The William Morris Society
@ http://www.morrissociety.org/
"This site is devoted to William Morris (1834-96), the British craftsman, designer, writer, typographer, and Socialist. It aims to present news of Morris-related events and publications; information about the worldwide William Morris Society; materials relating to the life and work of Morris, his friends, and followers; and links to other places of interest on the Internet."
For more about Geoffrey Chaucer visit...
Chaucer MetaPage
@ http://www.unc.edu/depts/chaucer/
"This project was initiated at the 33rd International Congress of Medieval Studies by a group of medievalists interested in promoting Chaucer studies on the WWW. Its aims are: to organize and provide navigation aides for Chaucer resources on the WWW; to work towards enhancing and extending those resources; and to encourage Chaucer studies, including those undertaken via 'distance learning,' at all levels of education."
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
This and previous issues of This Week's Useful-URLs can be found
@ http://www.bccls.org/reference/Useful-URLs.shtml
Date Sent: Monday, October 03, 2005 1:22 PM
From: Guy Dobson
This Week's Useful-URLs
The Print and The Book: A look at the relation between prints and books over four centuries.
@ http://wt.mit.edu/~subway/Prints/index.html
"This exhibition chronicles the relationship between prints and books as displayed in four books, spanning four centuries, from the late 15th to the late 19th century. Together they show the many ways in which prints and images can be integrated with text and type."
Showcases - Landmarks in Printing :: Kelmscott Chaucer@ http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/themes/landmarks/kelmscottchaucer.html
This online exhibit from the British Library doesn't include many images of the book in question but it does answer these questions: Who was William Morris?, How did the Kelmscott Press come about?, How was the Kelmscott Press different?, Who was Chaucer?, What’s special about the Kelmscott Chaucer?, and How was the book made? Look over on the right side of the page for an opportunity to view other, older, editions of "The Canterbury Tales."
For more about William Morris visit...
The William Morris Society
@ http://www.morrissociety.org/
"This site is devoted to William Morris (1834-96), the British craftsman, designer, writer, typographer, and Socialist. It aims to present news of Morris-related events and publications; information about the worldwide William Morris Society; materials relating to the life and work of Morris, his friends, and followers; and links to other places of interest on the Internet."
For more about Geoffrey Chaucer visit...
Chaucer MetaPage
@ http://www.unc.edu/depts/chaucer/
"This project was initiated at the 33rd International Congress of Medieval Studies by a group of medievalists interested in promoting Chaucer studies on the WWW. Its aims are: to organize and provide navigation aides for Chaucer resources on the WWW; to work towards enhancing and extending those resources; and to encourage Chaucer studies, including those undertaken via 'distance learning,' at all levels of education."
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
This and previous issues of This Week's Useful-URLs can be found
@ http://www.bccls.org/reference/Useful-URLs.shtml
Sun., Jan. 15, 2006 - Robert Frost / Poets & Poetry
Robert Frost Out Loud
http://robertfrostoutloud.com/
Audio Recordings and Texts of Robert Frost Poetry
Robert Frost: America's Poet
http://www.ketzle.com/frost/
The Robert Frost Tutorial
http://www.frostfriends.org/tutorial.html
“The Robert Frost Tutorial is for students who would like help with school assignments.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
The Frost Free Library
http://www.frostfriends.org/library.html
“The Frost Free Library contains critical works on Frost's poetry that can be read on line or downloaded to your computer.”
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Town Hall Robert Frost
http://town.hall.org/radio/HarperAudio/012294_harp_ITH.html
“These readings were recorded in 1956 at Frost's home.”
HarperAudio!
http://town.hall.org/radio/HarperAudio/
See list of available recordings of other poets and authors. “HarperCollins is the copyright owner of the recordings on HarperAudio! and has consented to a limited distribution of HarperAudio! as an 8 kHz computer sound file on Internet Town Hall.”
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American Poems
http://www.americanpoems.com/poets
Includes biographies of poets and many of their poems.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
FindPoetry.com
http://www.findpoetry.com/
Poem Hunter
http://www.poemhunter.com/
http://robertfrostoutloud.com/
Audio Recordings and Texts of Robert Frost Poetry
Robert Frost: America's Poet
http://www.ketzle.com/frost/
The Robert Frost Tutorial
http://www.frostfriends.org/tutorial.html
“The Robert Frost Tutorial is for students who would like help with school assignments.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
The Frost Free Library
http://www.frostfriends.org/library.html
“The Frost Free Library contains critical works on Frost's poetry that can be read on line or downloaded to your computer.”
---
Town Hall Robert Frost
http://town.hall.org/radio/HarperAudio/012294_harp_ITH.html
“These readings were recorded in 1956 at Frost's home.”
HarperAudio!
http://town.hall.org/radio/HarperAudio/
See list of available recordings of other poets and authors. “HarperCollins is the copyright owner of the recordings on HarperAudio! and has consented to a limited distribution of HarperAudio! as an 8 kHz computer sound file on Internet Town Hall.”
---
American Poems
http://www.americanpoems.com/poets
Includes biographies of poets and many of their poems.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
FindPoetry.com
http://www.findpoetry.com/
Poem Hunter
http://www.poemhunter.com/
Sun., Jan. 15, 2006 - Tales of Wonder / Folklore
Tales of Wonder: Folk and Fairy Tales from Around the World
http://www.darsie.net/talesofwonder/
from the site:
“Welcome to my archive of folk and fairy tales. The stories in this collection represent a small sampling of the rich storytelling art that is the common heritage of humanity. Stories from many parts of the world are included here.”
*****
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
---------Forwarded Message--------
K 12 Resources to Integrate Folklore, Folk Music, & Traditional Culture
Posted: 10-10-2005 04:45 PM
Hi,
K 12 Resources to Integrate Folklore, Folk Music, & Traditional Culture
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Teachers/folk.html
High School Curriculum for Traditional Music Learn about Folk Music history
and the Origins of Nursery Rhymes How do you turn children into American citizens?
FOLK MUSIC SONG LYRICS, story telling and folk tales.
FOLK MUSIC
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Music/folkmusic.html
started before there was a music industry when the role of music was about your life - about the life and times that most of us don't experience anymore and originally folk music was sung because it helped the people get through life and tell stories about their life and work.
best,
Karen Ellis
Educational CyberPlayGround
<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>
The Educational CyberPlayGround
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/
National Children's Folksong Repository
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/NCFR/
http://www.darsie.net/talesofwonder/
from the site:
“Welcome to my archive of folk and fairy tales. The stories in this collection represent a small sampling of the rich storytelling art that is the common heritage of humanity. Stories from many parts of the world are included here.”
*****
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
---------Forwarded Message--------
K 12 Resources to Integrate Folklore, Folk Music, & Traditional Culture
Posted: 10-10-2005 04:45 PM
Hi,
K 12 Resources to Integrate Folklore, Folk Music, & Traditional Culture
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Teachers/folk.html
High School Curriculum for Traditional Music Learn about Folk Music history
and the Origins of Nursery Rhymes How do you turn children into American citizens?
FOLK MUSIC SONG LYRICS, story telling and folk tales.
FOLK MUSIC
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Music/folkmusic.html
started before there was a music industry when the role of music was about your life - about the life and times that most of us don't experience anymore and originally folk music was sung because it helped the people get through life and tell stories about their life and work.
best,
Karen Ellis
Educational CyberPlayGround
<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>
The Educational CyberPlayGround
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/
National Children's Folksong Repository
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/NCFR/
Sun., Jan. 15, 2006
Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology
http://www.ancientlibrary.com/smith-bio/
From the site:
“Smith's Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology is a 3,700-page compendium of 19th century classical scholarship.” “This edition was scanned by the University of Michigan's project The Making of America. The text on this site underwent a separate OCR process.”
Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities
http://www.ancientlibrary.com/smith-dgra/
From the site:
“Smith's Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities is a 1,300-page compendium of information on the classical world.” “[T]his volume covers everything that isn't a person or place—architecture, social, military and political structures, military, laws, festivals, articles of clothing, furniture, art and much else.”
Seyffert's Dictionary of Classical Antiquities
http://www.ancientlibrary.com/seyffert/
From the site:
Seyffert's Dictionary of Classical Antiquities: There is an “avoidance of all historical and geogaphical entries. Neither Alexander the Great or Augustus rate articles, and Julius Caesar only makes the cut for his literary activities. In other fields, however, the Dictionary of Classical Antiquities is surprisingly rich, with full coverage of ancient authors (including the historians), mythology, religion, literature, art, society and physical culture.”
The Bookshelf
http://www.ancientlibrary.com/bookshelf.php
See the bookshelf for other scanned works
http://www.ancientlibrary.com/smith-bio/
From the site:
“Smith's Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology is a 3,700-page compendium of 19th century classical scholarship.” “This edition was scanned by the University of Michigan's project The Making of America. The text on this site underwent a separate OCR process.”
Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities
http://www.ancientlibrary.com/smith-dgra/
From the site:
“Smith's Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities is a 1,300-page compendium of information on the classical world.” “[T]his volume covers everything that isn't a person or place—architecture, social, military and political structures, military, laws, festivals, articles of clothing, furniture, art and much else.”
Seyffert's Dictionary of Classical Antiquities
http://www.ancientlibrary.com/seyffert/
From the site:
Seyffert's Dictionary of Classical Antiquities: There is an “avoidance of all historical and geogaphical entries. Neither Alexander the Great or Augustus rate articles, and Julius Caesar only makes the cut for his literary activities. In other fields, however, the Dictionary of Classical Antiquities is surprisingly rich, with full coverage of ancient authors (including the historians), mythology, religion, literature, art, society and physical culture.”
The Bookshelf
http://www.ancientlibrary.com/bookshelf.php
See the bookshelf for other scanned works
Sat., Jan. 14, 2006 - 101Languages.net
Sat., Jan. 14, 2006 - Don't Gross Out the World
Don't Gross Out the World!
http://www.fekids.com/img/kln/flash/DontGrossOutTheWorld.swf
International Dining Etiquette Quiz
http://www.fekids.com/img/kln/flash/DontGrossOutTheWorld.swf
International Dining Etiquette Quiz
Sat., Jan. 14, 2006 - Globalization101.org
Globalization101.org: A Student’s Guide to Globalization
http://www.globalization101.org
From the site:
“Globalization101.org is an Internet site dedicated to providing students information and learning opportunities on globalization. The site, managed by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), hopes to serve as an informative and engaging space for those interested in learning more about changes in the international economy.”
The site includes Issue Briefs covering “fundamental issues and current controversies related to globalization.”
Some of the topics covered are culture, migration, environment, health, and women & globalization.
Useful Links
http://www.globalization101.org/useful/
“This page contains links to websites from governments, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, businesses, media, and other groups from around the world to help you research further the complex phenomenon of globalization.”
http://www.globalization101.org
From the site:
“Globalization101.org is an Internet site dedicated to providing students information and learning opportunities on globalization. The site, managed by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), hopes to serve as an informative and engaging space for those interested in learning more about changes in the international economy.”
The site includes Issue Briefs covering “fundamental issues and current controversies related to globalization.”
Some of the topics covered are culture, migration, environment, health, and women & globalization.
Useful Links
http://www.globalization101.org/useful/
“This page contains links to websites from governments, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, businesses, media, and other groups from around the world to help you research further the complex phenomenon of globalization.”
Sat., Jan. 14, 2006 - Multicultural Education
Found in:
======== The NSDL Scout Report for Math, Engineering, and Technology ==
======== August 13, 2004 ===
======== Volume 3, Number 17 ======
The Multicultural Pavilion: EdTech & Digital Divide
http://www.edchange.org/multicultural/net/net.html
The Multicultural Pavilion is part of EdChange, a website is founded and
maintained by Paul C. Gorski, Ph.D., which provides "resources and dialogue
for equity in education." This section on Ed Tech & Digital Divide offers
online resources and articles on the digital divide and multicultural e-
learning. Gorksi has also posted a 28-page report that combines various
conference presentations, articles, and research he has done over the past
three years on Multicultural Education and the Internet: Tools, Resources,
and Commentary. Other sections of the Multicultural Pavilion offer
listservs, historical documents, news updates, awareness activities, a
poetry journal, movie reviews, songs for initiating multicultural dialogue,
a working definition of multicultural education, and other resources on
multicultural education and teacher action research. [VF]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
>From The NSDL Scout Report for Math, Engineering, and Technology, Copyright
Internet Scout Project 1994-2003. http://scout.wisc.edu/
Other links from this site:
Home Page: Multicultural Education Pavilion
http://www.edchange.org/multicultural/index.html
From the site: “strive to provide resources for educators, students, and
activists to explore and discuss multicultural education.”
Multicultural Teaching Toolbox
http://www.edchange.org/multicultural/teachers.html
Multicultural Song Index
http://www.edchange.org/multicultural/arts/songs.html
Songs about Social Class and Poverty
http://www.edchange.org/multicultural/arts/class_songs.html
Multicultural Education: Other Sites
http://www.edchange.org/multicultural/sites/education.html
======== The NSDL Scout Report for Math, Engineering, and Technology ==
======== August 13, 2004 ===
======== Volume 3, Number 17 ======
The Multicultural Pavilion: EdTech & Digital Divide
http://www.edchange.org/multicultural/net/net.html
The Multicultural Pavilion is part of EdChange, a website is founded and
maintained by Paul C. Gorski, Ph.D., which provides "resources and dialogue
for equity in education." This section on Ed Tech & Digital Divide offers
online resources and articles on the digital divide and multicultural e-
learning. Gorksi has also posted a 28-page report that combines various
conference presentations, articles, and research he has done over the past
three years on Multicultural Education and the Internet: Tools, Resources,
and Commentary. Other sections of the Multicultural Pavilion offer
listservs, historical documents, news updates, awareness activities, a
poetry journal, movie reviews, songs for initiating multicultural dialogue,
a working definition of multicultural education, and other resources on
multicultural education and teacher action research. [VF]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
>From The NSDL Scout Report for Math, Engineering, and Technology, Copyright
Internet Scout Project 1994-2003. http://scout.wisc.edu/
Other links from this site:
Home Page: Multicultural Education Pavilion
http://www.edchange.org/multicultural/index.html
From the site: “strive to provide resources for educators, students, and
activists to explore and discuss multicultural education.”
Multicultural Teaching Toolbox
http://www.edchange.org/multicultural/teachers.html
Multicultural Song Index
http://www.edchange.org/multicultural/arts/songs.html
Songs about Social Class and Poverty
http://www.edchange.org/multicultural/arts/class_songs.html
Multicultural Education: Other Sites
http://www.edchange.org/multicultural/sites/education.html
Friday, January 13, 2006
Fri., Jan. 13, 2006 - The Basking Spot
Found on:
ResearchBuzz #351 -- September 29 2005
http://www.researchbuzz.com/
** Herpetology News and Links at The Basking Spot
<http://www.researchbuzz.org/2005/09/herpetology_news_and_links_at.shtml>
I hate the design (I'm sorry, I'm too old for bright green text on black) but I love the amount of information you can find at The Basking Spot ( http://www.baskingspot.com/ ), links and news for herpetology fans.
Lemme turn the colors off on the page -- that's better. The right side of the page is a list of links to news stories about herps. On the left side of the page top, there's a list of the latest links in the link directory. On the left bottom is a list of categories in the link directory -- there are just over 400 links available at the moment. And at the very bottom of the page is a link to a comic strip starring a turtle.
Links are divided up into major categories (reptiles, amphibians, Internet resources) and subcategories (snakes, skinks, classified ads, pet stores). Unfortunately there's no annotation, just lists of resources.
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ResearchBuzz is copyright 2005 Tara Calishain. All rights reserved.
Reproduced with permission of ResearchBuzz ( http://www.researchbuzz.com/ ).
ResearchBuzz #351 -- September 29 2005
http://www.researchbuzz.com/
** Herpetology News and Links at The Basking Spot
<http://www.researchbuzz.org/2005/09/herpetology_news_and_links_at.shtml>
I hate the design (I'm sorry, I'm too old for bright green text on black) but I love the amount of information you can find at The Basking Spot ( http://www.baskingspot.com/ ), links and news for herpetology fans.
Lemme turn the colors off on the page -- that's better. The right side of the page is a list of links to news stories about herps. On the left side of the page top, there's a list of the latest links in the link directory. On the left bottom is a list of categories in the link directory -- there are just over 400 links available at the moment. And at the very bottom of the page is a link to a comic strip starring a turtle.
Links are divided up into major categories (reptiles, amphibians, Internet resources) and subcategories (snakes, skinks, classified ads, pet stores). Unfortunately there's no annotation, just lists of resources.
==========================================================
ResearchBuzz is copyright 2005 Tara Calishain. All rights reserved.
Reproduced with permission of ResearchBuzz ( http://www.researchbuzz.com/ ).
Fri., Jan. 13, 2006 - Tasty Insect Recipes
--------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Tuesday, September 20, 2005 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!
Note: I have very limited computer access this week. For that reason, this post is a day late. I apologize for any inconvenience.
Recommended Website:
Iowa State University's Tasty Insect Recipes
http://www.ent.iastate.edu/misc/insectsasfood.html
Ooooooooh, gross! Your kids will squeal with delight and horror when they see this. Bugs are edible and the Entomology Department of Iowa State University brings you this website of recipes that includes Banana Worm Bread, Mealworm Fried Rice, and Chocolate-Covered Grasshoppers. Sounds good, huh? Just in case you can't find the ingredients at your local grocery store, this site provides links to resources where you can shop for every insect on your grocery list. You will also find nutritional information - bugs are surprisingly high in protein, calcium and iron and low in fat! When you are finished with the website menu click on the words "Entomology Department" at the top of the screen. You can look at a photo gallery of insects, and learn about Iowa State's Insect Zoo.
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2005, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com
http://www.Carschooling.com
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com
P.S. The above website review is part of the Best Of ClickSchooling Series that is archived for free at: http://www.homefires.com/best_of_clickschooling.html.
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should also preview the sites for suitable content, and then review the sites together with their children.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Registered Trademark and may not be used without written permission of Diane Flynn Keith.
Planning a family road trip? For FREE educational car games visit:
http://www.Carschooling.com
Hi! It's Tuesday, September 20, 2005 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!
Note: I have very limited computer access this week. For that reason, this post is a day late. I apologize for any inconvenience.
Recommended Website:
Iowa State University's Tasty Insect Recipes
http://www.ent.iastate.edu/misc/insectsasfood.html
Ooooooooh, gross! Your kids will squeal with delight and horror when they see this. Bugs are edible and the Entomology Department of Iowa State University brings you this website of recipes that includes Banana Worm Bread, Mealworm Fried Rice, and Chocolate-Covered Grasshoppers. Sounds good, huh? Just in case you can't find the ingredients at your local grocery store, this site provides links to resources where you can shop for every insect on your grocery list. You will also find nutritional information - bugs are surprisingly high in protein, calcium and iron and low in fat! When you are finished with the website menu click on the words "Entomology Department" at the top of the screen. You can look at a photo gallery of insects, and learn about Iowa State's Insect Zoo.
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2005, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com
http://www.Carschooling.com
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com
P.S. The above website review is part of the Best Of ClickSchooling Series that is archived for free at: http://www.homefires.com/best_of_clickschooling.html.
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should also preview the sites for suitable content, and then review the sites together with their children.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Registered Trademark and may not be used without written permission of Diane Flynn Keith.
Planning a family road trip? For FREE educational car games visit:
http://www.Carschooling.com
Fri., Jan. 13, 2006 - Bugscope / Crocodiles & Alligators
Bugscope
http://bugscope.beckman.uiuc.edu/
From the site:
“The Bugscope project is an educational outreach program for K-12 classrooms. The project provides a resource to classrooms so that they may remotely operate a scanning electron microscope to image "bugs" at high magnification. The microscope is remotely controlled in real time from a classroom computer over the Internet using a web browser.
Bugscope provides a state-of-the-art microscope resource for teachers that can be readily integrated into classroom activities. The classroom has ownership of the project - they design their own experiment and provide their own bugs to be imaged in the microscope. The Bugscope project is primarily oriented towards K-12 classrooms and there is no cost to participate in the project.” [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
*****
Crocodiles and Alligators Overview
http://www.fpl.com/environment/endangered/contents/crocodiles_and_alligators_overview.shtml
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/cdzx ]
From the site: “During the 100 million years of the age of reptiles, crocodilians ruled the earth. Today, only 23 crocodilian species remain, many of which are in danger of extinction due to conflicts with humans.”
American Alligators
http://www.fpl.com/environment/endangered/contents/american_alligators.shtml
American Crocodiles
http://www.fpl.com/environment/endangered/contents/american_crocodiles.shtml
http://bugscope.beckman.uiuc.edu/
From the site:
“The Bugscope project is an educational outreach program for K-12 classrooms. The project provides a resource to classrooms so that they may remotely operate a scanning electron microscope to image "bugs" at high magnification. The microscope is remotely controlled in real time from a classroom computer over the Internet using a web browser.
Bugscope provides a state-of-the-art microscope resource for teachers that can be readily integrated into classroom activities. The classroom has ownership of the project - they design their own experiment and provide their own bugs to be imaged in the microscope. The Bugscope project is primarily oriented towards K-12 classrooms and there is no cost to participate in the project.” [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
*****
Crocodiles and Alligators Overview
http://www.fpl.com/environment/endangered/contents/crocodiles_and_alligators_overview.shtml
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/cdzx ]
From the site: “During the 100 million years of the age of reptiles, crocodilians ruled the earth. Today, only 23 crocodilian species remain, many of which are in danger of extinction due to conflicts with humans.”
American Alligators
http://www.fpl.com/environment/endangered/contents/american_alligators.shtml
American Crocodiles
http://www.fpl.com/environment/endangered/contents/american_crocodiles.shtml
Fri., Jan. 13, 2006
Found in:
******************************************
PBS Teacher Previews: January 15-21, 2006
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Masterpiece Theatre "Henry VIII" (part 2 of 2)
TV> PBSOL> Middle / High School
Sunday, January 15, 20069 - 10:30 pm
Tune in for the conclusion of this tale of Henry VIII,16th-century England's cruel and colorful monarch, who marriedsix times, founded a new church and presided over a bloodbath-- all in pursuit of a male heir. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Log on to find out why Helena Bonham Carter loved being a partof the production.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/henryviii
[NOTE: Part I posted last week. – Phyllis ]
*****
Nature
"The Polar Bears of Churchill with Ewan McGregor"
TV> PBSOL> Middle / High School
Sunday, January 15, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
Travel with Ewan McGregor to the remote town of Churchill in
northern Canada, the polar bear capital of the world, to get a
close look at the world's largest land carnivore. (CC, Stereo,
DVI, 1 year)
Download a lesson plan in which students compare and contrast
the issues surrounding polar bears in Churchill with bears in
Yosemite National Park.
http://www.pbs.org/nature/mcgregor
****
American Experience
"Eleanor Roosevelt"
TV> PBSOL> MARC> Middle / High School
Monday, January 16, 2006
9 - 11:30 pm
She was the nation's conscience, a tireless advocate for the
disadvantaged, a woman who influenced American social policies
for decades and pushed through the first international charter
on human rights. Eleanor Roosevelt survived a painful childhood
and a difficult marriage to become one of the most admired
women in America. Tune in for this intimate biography that
explores the surprising private life of a controversial
American figure. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Download a lesson plan in which students discuss how Eleanor
Roosevelt treated the office of the first lady.
http://www.pbs.org/amex/eleanor
[NOTE: See guide pasted below.- Phyllis ]
******************************************
BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
PestWorld for Kids
Profdev>
Elementary / Middle School
Why do pests like wasps, mice, ticks, roaches and other creepycrawlies like our houses so much? Try your hand at being a pestdetective or a pest ranger. Plus, the teacher section haslesson plans, game cards and coloring pages.
http://www.pestworldforkids.org
*****
Copyright 2006 PBS Online.
Date Sent: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 0:23:14 +0000
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE reprises ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
Monday, January 16 on PBS (check local listings)
"an elegant and aching documentary"
--The Los Angeles Times
"If there's ever been a better television biography of a public
personality, I haven't seen it or heard about it."
--The Boston Globe
For more than thirty years, she was the most powerful woman in
America. Niece of one president and wife of another, Eleanor
Roosevelt was at the center of much of this century's history --
a charismatic woman of charm and of contradictions. Aristocratic
in voice and manner, she was also "tough as nails," says
historian Geoffrey Ward. "In fact, she was one of the best
politicians of the twentieth century."
To admirers, she was a woman with immense moral and physical
courage; through her newspaper columns, radio broadcasts, and
public appearances, she seemed to be a familiar friend. Her
detractors saw her as a dangerous meddler, a dilettante, a
traitor to her class. She was criticized for her socialist
leanings, her "overreaching" role as first lady, and was seen by
many during her husband's administrations as a political na=EFf.
Determined to live life on her own terms, Eleanor Roosevelt
traveled far from her sheltered beginnings to become one of
America's most admired figures.
****
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT Online
http://www.pbs.org/amex/eleanor
FBI File
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eleanor/sfeature/fbi.html
While the FBI never launched a formal investigation, Eleanor
Roosevelt amassed one of the largest single files in J. Edgar
Hoover's collection -- it comprised more than 3,000 pages. See a
sample of files and memos on the first lady.
Roosevelt Family Tree
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eleanor/sfeature/tree.html
The prominence of the Roosevelt family in American history is
legendary. Eleanor and Franklin were cousins, but how closely
related were they, and how were they related to President
Theodore Roosevelt? Check out this family tree to find out.
My Day
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eleanor/sfeature/myday.html
Eleanor Roosevelt's "My Day" was a syndicated newspaper column
published from 1935 to 1962. The column reached millions of
Americans with her views on social and political issues, current
and historical events, and her private and public life. Read her
columns in this special feature.
***********************
******************************************
PBS Teacher Previews: January 15-21, 2006
******************************************
Masterpiece Theatre "Henry VIII" (part 2 of 2)
TV> PBSOL> Middle / High School
Sunday, January 15, 20069 - 10:30 pm
Tune in for the conclusion of this tale of Henry VIII,16th-century England's cruel and colorful monarch, who marriedsix times, founded a new church and presided over a bloodbath-- all in pursuit of a male heir. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Log on to find out why Helena Bonham Carter loved being a partof the production.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/henryviii
[NOTE: Part I posted last week. – Phyllis ]
*****
Nature
"The Polar Bears of Churchill with Ewan McGregor"
TV> PBSOL> Middle / High School
Sunday, January 15, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
Travel with Ewan McGregor to the remote town of Churchill in
northern Canada, the polar bear capital of the world, to get a
close look at the world's largest land carnivore. (CC, Stereo,
DVI, 1 year)
Download a lesson plan in which students compare and contrast
the issues surrounding polar bears in Churchill with bears in
Yosemite National Park.
http://www.pbs.org/nature/mcgregor
****
American Experience
"Eleanor Roosevelt"
TV> PBSOL> MARC> Middle / High School
Monday, January 16, 2006
9 - 11:30 pm
She was the nation's conscience, a tireless advocate for the
disadvantaged, a woman who influenced American social policies
for decades and pushed through the first international charter
on human rights. Eleanor Roosevelt survived a painful childhood
and a difficult marriage to become one of the most admired
women in America. Tune in for this intimate biography that
explores the surprising private life of a controversial
American figure. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Download a lesson plan in which students discuss how Eleanor
Roosevelt treated the office of the first lady.
http://www.pbs.org/amex/eleanor
[NOTE: See guide pasted below.- Phyllis ]
******************************************
BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
PestWorld for Kids
Profdev>
Elementary / Middle School
Why do pests like wasps, mice, ticks, roaches and other creepycrawlies like our houses so much? Try your hand at being a pestdetective or a pest ranger. Plus, the teacher section haslesson plans, game cards and coloring pages.
http://www.pestworldforkids.org
*****
Copyright 2006 PBS Online.
Date Sent: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 0:23:14 +0000
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE reprises ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
Monday, January 16 on PBS (check local listings)
"an elegant and aching documentary"
--The Los Angeles Times
"If there's ever been a better television biography of a public
personality, I haven't seen it or heard about it."
--The Boston Globe
For more than thirty years, she was the most powerful woman in
America. Niece of one president and wife of another, Eleanor
Roosevelt was at the center of much of this century's history --
a charismatic woman of charm and of contradictions. Aristocratic
in voice and manner, she was also "tough as nails," says
historian Geoffrey Ward. "In fact, she was one of the best
politicians of the twentieth century."
To admirers, she was a woman with immense moral and physical
courage; through her newspaper columns, radio broadcasts, and
public appearances, she seemed to be a familiar friend. Her
detractors saw her as a dangerous meddler, a dilettante, a
traitor to her class. She was criticized for her socialist
leanings, her "overreaching" role as first lady, and was seen by
many during her husband's administrations as a political na=EFf.
Determined to live life on her own terms, Eleanor Roosevelt
traveled far from her sheltered beginnings to become one of
America's most admired figures.
****
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT Online
http://www.pbs.org/amex/eleanor
FBI File
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eleanor/sfeature/fbi.html
While the FBI never launched a formal investigation, Eleanor
Roosevelt amassed one of the largest single files in J. Edgar
Hoover's collection -- it comprised more than 3,000 pages. See a
sample of files and memos on the first lady.
Roosevelt Family Tree
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eleanor/sfeature/tree.html
The prominence of the Roosevelt family in American history is
legendary. Eleanor and Franklin were cousins, but how closely
related were they, and how were they related to President
Theodore Roosevelt? Check out this family tree to find out.
My Day
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eleanor/sfeature/myday.html
Eleanor Roosevelt's "My Day" was a syndicated newspaper column
published from 1935 to 1962. The column reached millions of
Americans with her views on social and political issues, current
and historical events, and her private and public life. Read her
columns in this special feature.
***********************
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Thurs., Jan. 12, 2006
Found in:
Date Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 8:48 AM
Subject: New Teaching Resources at FREE
New resources at FREE, the website that makes
teaching resources from federal agencies easier to find:
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
http://www.ed.gov/free
---
"Alexander Calder"
looks at the works, working methods, & the life of a man who
revolutionized sculpture by introducing movement as a key
component. Take a virtual tour of the "mobiles" (a form of
sculpture he invented) & "stabiles" that use untraditional
materials & that, at the time, challenged the prevailing
notion of sculpture as a composition of masses & volumes.
Learn how this mechanical engineering student ended up
creating a new type of public sculpture. (NGA)
http://www.nga.gov/collection/calderinfo.htm
[NOTE: Other online tours from http://www.nga.gov/onlinetours/index.shtm
- previously posted/ - Phyllis ]
---
"Civil War Treasures from the New York Historical Society"
offers materials for teaching about the Civil War. It
includes recruitment posters, sketches, photos, a prison camp
newspaper, & letters Walt Whitman wrote to wounded servicemen.
Special sections examine the 1860 election, secession, war,
African Americans in the Civil War, & recruitment &
conscription. (LOC)
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/collections/treasures/
Collection Connections Index
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/collections/index.html
----
"Activity-Based Physics"
presents "thinking problems" for physics topics: vectors,
kinematics, momentum, circular motion, universal gravitation,
sound, energy, temperature, & circuits. Problems include
designing a roller coaster, riding a bicycle efficiently,
tailgating, tuning a radio, electrical safety, & how bats &
dolphins "see" with sound (echolocation). (NSF)
http://www.physics.umd.edu/rgroups/ripe/perg/abp/
---
"Center for Innovation in Engineering & Science Education"
provides inquiry-based activities & collaborative projects in
science & math. Topics include real-time weather & climate
data, air pollution, remote sensing data, the Gulf Stream,
water use & testing around the world, boiling water, plants &
animals in your schoolyard, measuring the circumference of
earth, population growth, & tracking a real airplane in flight
to see how vectors & trigonometry are used for navigation.
(ED)
http://www.ciese.org/currichome.html
---
"Current Science & Technology Center"
looks at science & technology in the news, including leading
edge research & exploration. Learn about the fats of life,
ritalin, garlic, carbon nanotubes, stem cells, diabetes,
experiments in near zero gravity, visualizing influenza,
growing heart cells, regenerative medicine, amorphous metals
(metallic glasses), & nanotechnology. (NIH)
http://www.mos.org/cst/index.html
---
"Minerals Management Service Kids' Pages"
offers activities for learning about tidepools, energy, sea
water, ocean sand & gravel, drilling for oil in the ocean, &
historic shipwrecks of the Gulf of Mexico. (DOI)
http://www.mms.gov/mmskids/
[NOTE: One of the pages from this site previously posted. – Phyllis ]
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Past messages: http://listserv.ed.gov/archives/edinfo.html
================================================
Date Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 8:48 AM
Subject: New Teaching Resources at FREE
New resources at FREE, the website that makes
teaching resources from federal agencies easier to find:
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
http://www.ed.gov/free
---
"Alexander Calder"
looks at the works, working methods, & the life of a man who
revolutionized sculpture by introducing movement as a key
component. Take a virtual tour of the "mobiles" (a form of
sculpture he invented) & "stabiles" that use untraditional
materials & that, at the time, challenged the prevailing
notion of sculpture as a composition of masses & volumes.
Learn how this mechanical engineering student ended up
creating a new type of public sculpture. (NGA)
http://www.nga.gov/collection/calderinfo.htm
[NOTE: Other online tours from http://www.nga.gov/onlinetours/index.shtm
- previously posted/ - Phyllis ]
---
"Civil War Treasures from the New York Historical Society"
offers materials for teaching about the Civil War. It
includes recruitment posters, sketches, photos, a prison camp
newspaper, & letters Walt Whitman wrote to wounded servicemen.
Special sections examine the 1860 election, secession, war,
African Americans in the Civil War, & recruitment &
conscription. (LOC)
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/collections/treasures/
Collection Connections Index
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/collections/index.html
----
"Activity-Based Physics"
presents "thinking problems" for physics topics: vectors,
kinematics, momentum, circular motion, universal gravitation,
sound, energy, temperature, & circuits. Problems include
designing a roller coaster, riding a bicycle efficiently,
tailgating, tuning a radio, electrical safety, & how bats &
dolphins "see" with sound (echolocation). (NSF)
http://www.physics.umd.edu/rgroups/ripe/perg/abp/
---
"Center for Innovation in Engineering & Science Education"
provides inquiry-based activities & collaborative projects in
science & math. Topics include real-time weather & climate
data, air pollution, remote sensing data, the Gulf Stream,
water use & testing around the world, boiling water, plants &
animals in your schoolyard, measuring the circumference of
earth, population growth, & tracking a real airplane in flight
to see how vectors & trigonometry are used for navigation.
(ED)
http://www.ciese.org/currichome.html
---
"Current Science & Technology Center"
looks at science & technology in the news, including leading
edge research & exploration. Learn about the fats of life,
ritalin, garlic, carbon nanotubes, stem cells, diabetes,
experiments in near zero gravity, visualizing influenza,
growing heart cells, regenerative medicine, amorphous metals
(metallic glasses), & nanotechnology. (NIH)
http://www.mos.org/cst/index.html
---
"Minerals Management Service Kids' Pages"
offers activities for learning about tidepools, energy, sea
water, ocean sand & gravel, drilling for oil in the ocean, &
historic shipwrecks of the Gulf of Mexico. (DOI)
http://www.mms.gov/mmskids/
[NOTE: One of the pages from this site previously posted. – Phyllis ]
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Past messages: http://listserv.ed.gov/archives/edinfo.html
================================================
Thurs., Jan. 12, 2006 - Exploratorium Learning Resource Center / Molecularium / LabLit
Exploratorium: The Learning Resource Collection Digital Library
http://nsdl.exploratorium.edu/nsdl/index.vm
Browse by Curricular Area
http://nsdl.exploratorium.edu/nsdl/browseCategory.do
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.exploratorium.edu/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
----
Found on:
Exploratorium - Ten Cool Sites for December 2005/January 2006:
Molecularium: Kid Site
http://www.molecularium.com/kidsite.html
- What lives in the nano world? You'll find out here through interactive activities, a gallery, and more! By Rensselaer’s Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center for Directed Assembly of Nanostructures. You'll need the free Flash Player.
Cool Site: December 2005/January 2006
Lablit.com
http://www.lablit.com/
- A forum for all topics related to the culture of science in fiction and fact.
The site is a magazine with essays, reviews, profiles, and interviews about
science/literature/art/media.
The Lab Lit List
http://www.lablit.com/article/12
Novels, films, plays and TV programs in the Lab Lit fiction genre.
© Exploratorium
******
http://nsdl.exploratorium.edu/nsdl/index.vm
Browse by Curricular Area
http://nsdl.exploratorium.edu/nsdl/browseCategory.do
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.exploratorium.edu/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
----
Found on:
Exploratorium - Ten Cool Sites for December 2005/January 2006:
Molecularium: Kid Site
http://www.molecularium.com/kidsite.html
- What lives in the nano world? You'll find out here through interactive activities, a gallery, and more! By Rensselaer’s Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center for Directed Assembly of Nanostructures. You'll need the free Flash Player.
Cool Site: December 2005/January 2006
Lablit.com
http://www.lablit.com/
- A forum for all topics related to the culture of science in fiction and fact.
The site is a magazine with essays, reviews, profiles, and interviews about
science/literature/art/media.
The Lab Lit List
http://www.lablit.com/article/12
Novels, films, plays and TV programs in the Lab Lit fiction genre.
© Exploratorium
******
Thurs., Jan. 12, 2006 - CalorieLab
--------Forwarded Message--------
Monday, April 26, 2004 12:56 AM
Subject: [Sharinglinks] CalorieLab A search engine for the calorie content of foods
CalorieLab A search engine for the calorie content of foods
http://calorielab.com
Monday, April 26, 2004 12:56 AM
Subject: [Sharinglinks] CalorieLab A search engine for the calorie content of foods
CalorieLab A search engine for the calorie content of foods
http://calorielab.com
Thurs., Jan. 12, 2006
Found in:
24 September 2005 Earth Science Sites of the Week
EARTH SCIENCE ANIMATIONS, Variety of Authors, Find an organized list of over 200 earth science animations alphabetized by topic ranging from atmosphere to weathering. Each animation is referenced and has a short description. Animations are in various formats including Flash, .Mpg, Quicktime, and Real Player. These animations were organized as part of my fall, 2004 sabbatical at the SERC, Carleton College. To access the animations:
http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi and then click on the Earth Science Animations link.
VIRTUAL COURSEWARE: WELCOME TO GLOBAL WARMING, Virtual Courseware, (suggested by Holly Devaul, DLESE), A recent addition to the Virtual Courseware suite of on-line modules is one on Global Warming. The activities illustrate the principles of global warming and climate change due to natural and human-caused factors. They include a set of activities on the Earth's energy budget and future climate change. The energy budget model uses Mono Lake, California as an example. The future climate change activity uses the Special Report on Emissions Scenarios (SRES) from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Data for six scenarios can be examined and comparisons can be observed by selecting a change or stabilization in emissions. The tools in the activity can generate data that examine predicted changes in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations, global and regional temperatures, sea level, and flooding. There are also tutorials on a variety of topics, such as Milankovitch Cycles, Earth's seasons, the Carbon cycle, and others. An assessment tool is included so that instructors can determine how well learning objectives are being met.
http://sciencecourseware.com/eec/GlobalWarming/
Index to all modules: http://sciencecourseware.com/eecindex.php
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VISUALIZING CARBON PATHWAYS, SERC, (suggested by John McDaris, SERC), this Earth Exploration Toolbook chapter introduces users to visualization capabilities available through NASA's Earth Observatory. Users build several animations of satellite data that illustrate carbon pathways through the Earth system. For instance, users build animations of fire images that indicate carbon is being released into the atmosphere and also make animations of plant productivity images that indicate carbon is being removed from the atmosphere and locked into the biosphere.
http://serc.carleton.edu/eet/carbon/index.html
[NOTE: Earth Exploration Toolbook Chapters
http://serc.carleton.edu/eet/chapters.html
“The Earth Exploration Toolbook (EET) provides step-by-step instructions for using Earth science datasets and scientific tools in educational settings…Chapters are designed for use by K-12 teachers, undergraduate faculty, and their students.”
- Phyllis ]
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THE SCIENCE OF COOKING, Exploratorium, (suggested by Claudia M. Toback, Science Consultant/Mentor, Staten Is, NY), Discover how a pinch of curiosity can improve your cooking! Explore recipes, activities, and Webcasts that will enhance your understanding of the science behind food and cooking.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/index.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.exploratorium.edu/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
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Mark Francek
Professor of Geography
Central Michigan University
Resource Page: http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi
24 September 2005 Earth Science Sites of the Week
EARTH SCIENCE ANIMATIONS, Variety of Authors, Find an organized list of over 200 earth science animations alphabetized by topic ranging from atmosphere to weathering. Each animation is referenced and has a short description. Animations are in various formats including Flash, .Mpg, Quicktime, and Real Player. These animations were organized as part of my fall, 2004 sabbatical at the SERC, Carleton College. To access the animations:
http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi and then click on the Earth Science Animations link.
VIRTUAL COURSEWARE: WELCOME TO GLOBAL WARMING, Virtual Courseware, (suggested by Holly Devaul, DLESE), A recent addition to the Virtual Courseware suite of on-line modules is one on Global Warming. The activities illustrate the principles of global warming and climate change due to natural and human-caused factors. They include a set of activities on the Earth's energy budget and future climate change. The energy budget model uses Mono Lake, California as an example. The future climate change activity uses the Special Report on Emissions Scenarios (SRES) from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Data for six scenarios can be examined and comparisons can be observed by selecting a change or stabilization in emissions. The tools in the activity can generate data that examine predicted changes in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations, global and regional temperatures, sea level, and flooding. There are also tutorials on a variety of topics, such as Milankovitch Cycles, Earth's seasons, the Carbon cycle, and others. An assessment tool is included so that instructors can determine how well learning objectives are being met.
http://sciencecourseware.com/eec/GlobalWarming/
Index to all modules: http://sciencecourseware.com/eecindex.php
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VISUALIZING CARBON PATHWAYS, SERC, (suggested by John McDaris, SERC), this Earth Exploration Toolbook chapter introduces users to visualization capabilities available through NASA's Earth Observatory. Users build several animations of satellite data that illustrate carbon pathways through the Earth system. For instance, users build animations of fire images that indicate carbon is being released into the atmosphere and also make animations of plant productivity images that indicate carbon is being removed from the atmosphere and locked into the biosphere.
http://serc.carleton.edu/eet/carbon/index.html
[NOTE: Earth Exploration Toolbook Chapters
http://serc.carleton.edu/eet/chapters.html
“The Earth Exploration Toolbook (EET) provides step-by-step instructions for using Earth science datasets and scientific tools in educational settings…Chapters are designed for use by K-12 teachers, undergraduate faculty, and their students.”
- Phyllis ]
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THE SCIENCE OF COOKING, Exploratorium, (suggested by Claudia M. Toback, Science Consultant/Mentor, Staten Is, NY), Discover how a pinch of curiosity can improve your cooking! Explore recipes, activities, and Webcasts that will enhance your understanding of the science behind food and cooking.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/index.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.exploratorium.edu/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
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Mark Francek
Professor of Geography
Central Michigan University
Resource Page: http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Wed., Jan 11, 2006 - Earth Systems / "Follow the Drinking Gourd"
Found in:
8 October 2005 Earth Science Sites of the Week
EARTH SYSTEMS CONNECTION, NASA (suggested by Theresa Schwerin, IGES), Earth Systems Connections (ESC) is an elementary science, mathematics and technology curriculum that consists of multifaceted lessons organized into learning modules (Maps & Images, Plants & Soils, Migrations & Changes, Landscape Changes, Global Visions, Seasonal Changes, Earth Systems & Humans). Over 100 activities are contained within the ESC lessons. Each activity has been designed to develop in students a rich sense of how the Earth operates as one interconnected system. Lessons are organized into
three categories: Entry (K-2), Intermediate (grades 2-4) and Extended (grades 4-5). Includes PowerPoint presentations.
http://www.ias.sdsmt.edu/esc
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EDUCATOR'S GUIDE TO "FOLLOW THE DRINKING GOURD” Madison, Wisconsin School District, (suggested by Cheryl Dodes, Weber Middle School, Port Washington. NY), The site provides an Educator's Guide to the song "Follow the Drinking Gourd." During the era of slavery in the United States, many slaves fled to freedom in the North using the Big Dipper (drinking gourd) as a guide to which way to travel. The words from the song "When the sun comes back" teaches us that slaves knew how to use the sun as a calendar. During winter and spring the sun's altitude (angle above the horizon) is getting higher and higher each day at noon until the first day of summer. In summer and fall it gets lower each day. So, "When the sun comes back" refers to when the sun starts coming back up higher in the sky each day.
http://www.madison.k12.wi.us/planetarium/ftdg1.htm
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Mark Francek
Professor of Geography
Central Michigan University
Resource Page: http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi
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8 October 2005 Earth Science Sites of the Week
EARTH SYSTEMS CONNECTION, NASA (suggested by Theresa Schwerin, IGES), Earth Systems Connections (ESC) is an elementary science, mathematics and technology curriculum that consists of multifaceted lessons organized into learning modules (Maps & Images, Plants & Soils, Migrations & Changes, Landscape Changes, Global Visions, Seasonal Changes, Earth Systems & Humans). Over 100 activities are contained within the ESC lessons. Each activity has been designed to develop in students a rich sense of how the Earth operates as one interconnected system. Lessons are organized into
three categories: Entry (K-2), Intermediate (grades 2-4) and Extended (grades 4-5). Includes PowerPoint presentations.
http://www.ias.sdsmt.edu/esc
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EDUCATOR'S GUIDE TO "FOLLOW THE DRINKING GOURD” Madison, Wisconsin School District, (suggested by Cheryl Dodes, Weber Middle School, Port Washington. NY), The site provides an Educator's Guide to the song "Follow the Drinking Gourd." During the era of slavery in the United States, many slaves fled to freedom in the North using the Big Dipper (drinking gourd) as a guide to which way to travel. The words from the song "When the sun comes back" teaches us that slaves knew how to use the sun as a calendar. During winter and spring the sun's altitude (angle above the horizon) is getting higher and higher each day at noon until the first day of summer. In summer and fall it gets lower each day. So, "When the sun comes back" refers to when the sun starts coming back up higher in the sky each day.
http://www.madison.k12.wi.us/planetarium/ftdg1.htm
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Mark Francek
Professor of Geography
Central Michigan University
Resource Page: http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi
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Wed., Jan. 11, 2006 - African-American History
Found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, OCTOBER 7, 2005
African-American Genealogy on the Web [Princeton Public Library] http://www.princeton.lib.nj.us/robeson/genealogylinks.html
A thorough collection of links to beginners' guides, death records, federal records, state guides, family histories, military services records, and more.
[NOTE: Other pages from this site previously posted.
See Also: African-American History Links
http://www.princeton.lib.nj.us/robeson/afri-history.html - Phyllis ]
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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2005.
NEAT NEW STUFF, OCTOBER 7, 2005
African-American Genealogy on the Web [Princeton Public Library] http://www.princeton.lib.nj.us/robeson/genealogylinks.html
A thorough collection of links to beginners' guides, death records, federal records, state guides, family histories, military services records, and more.
[NOTE: Other pages from this site previously posted.
See Also: African-American History Links
http://www.princeton.lib.nj.us/robeson/afri-history.html - Phyllis ]
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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2005.
Wed., Jan. 11, 2006 - Western Sanitary Commission, 1863
Found in:
Friday, September 30, 2005 12:07 PM
Gilder Lehrman Collection of Featured Documents
The Western Sanitary Commission
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive_wsc.html
“In 1863, members of the WSC traveled to the Mississippi Valley and witnessed mass suffering among the newly liberated slaves there. Commission officers wrote to President Lincoln seeking a role for private charities in a relief effort.”
[NOTE: Archive of Past Featured Documents
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive.html - previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Friday, September 30, 2005 12:07 PM
Gilder Lehrman Collection of Featured Documents
The Western Sanitary Commission
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive_wsc.html
“In 1863, members of the WSC traveled to the Mississippi Valley and witnessed mass suffering among the newly liberated slaves there. Commission officers wrote to President Lincoln seeking a role for private charities in a relief effort.”
[NOTE: Archive of Past Featured Documents
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive.html - previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Wed., Jan. 11, 2006 - Shadows in the Range of Light
Taken From:
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Librarians' Index to the Internet
NEW THIS WEEK for September 29, 2005
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Shadows in the Range of Light: Buffalo Soldiers in the Sierra Nevada ----------------
"African American soldiers of the 24th Infantry and 9th Cavalry
protected the National Parks of California at the turn of the last
century." An unusual, mesmerizing presentation about these
pioneers, who are also known as "Yosemite's Buffalo Soldiers."
http://shadowsoldier.wilderness.net/
http://lii.org?recs=011723
Subjects:
* United States. Army
* African American soldiers
* Yosemite National Park (Calif.)
* Black History Month
* LII classic content
Created by: kgs
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Copyright 2005 by Librarians' Index to the Internet, LII.
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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
Websites you can trust! http://lii.org/
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Librarians' Index to the Internet
NEW THIS WEEK for September 29, 2005
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Shadows in the Range of Light: Buffalo Soldiers in the Sierra Nevada ----------------
"African American soldiers of the 24th Infantry and 9th Cavalry
protected the National Parks of California at the turn of the last
century." An unusual, mesmerizing presentation about these
pioneers, who are also known as "Yosemite's Buffalo Soldiers."
http://shadowsoldier.wilderness.net/
http://lii.org?recs=011723
Subjects:
* United States. Army
* African American soldiers
* Yosemite National Park (Calif.)
* Black History Month
* LII classic content
Created by: kgs
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Copyright 2005 by Librarians' Index to the Internet, LII.
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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
Websites you can trust! http://lii.org/
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Tues., Jan 10, 2006 - Folkstream.net / CastleGarden.org
Found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust
[NOTE: Name changed from Librarians' Index to the Internet ]
NEW THIS WEEK, October 6, 2005
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Folkstreams.net
Find rare films by independent filmmakers on diverse topics such as music (blues, roots, klezmer, gospel, playground songs, and more), outsider art, folk crafts (such as quilting and basketmaking), folk dance, religious experience, storytelling, and more. The site also includes transcripts, essays, and background information for many of the films. This not-for-profit venture is funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
URL: http://www.folkstreams.net
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19229
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CastleGarden.org: America's First Immigration Center
This website offers a "database of information on 10 million immigrants from 1830 through 1892, the year Ellis Island opened." Search results include name, occupation (if known), age, arrival date, country of origin, and ship. The site also includes a timeline (1804-1999). "Castle Garden, today known as Castle Clinton National Monument, is the major landmark within The Battery, ... at the tip of Manhattan. ... [The] Castle was America's first official immigration center." Note: The comparative data section is under construction.
URL: http://www.castlegarden.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19241
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Copyright 2005 by Librarians' Internet Index, LII.
http://lii.org/
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust
[NOTE: Name changed from Librarians' Index to the Internet ]
NEW THIS WEEK, October 6, 2005
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Folkstreams.net
Find rare films by independent filmmakers on diverse topics such as music (blues, roots, klezmer, gospel, playground songs, and more), outsider art, folk crafts (such as quilting and basketmaking), folk dance, religious experience, storytelling, and more. The site also includes transcripts, essays, and background information for many of the films. This not-for-profit venture is funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
URL: http://www.folkstreams.net
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19229
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CastleGarden.org: America's First Immigration Center
This website offers a "database of information on 10 million immigrants from 1830 through 1892, the year Ellis Island opened." Search results include name, occupation (if known), age, arrival date, country of origin, and ship. The site also includes a timeline (1804-1999). "Castle Garden, today known as Castle Clinton National Monument, is the major landmark within The Battery, ... at the tip of Manhattan. ... [The] Castle was America's first official immigration center." Note: The comparative data section is under construction.
URL: http://www.castlegarden.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19241
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Copyright 2005 by Librarians' Internet Index, LII.
http://lii.org/
Tues., Jan. 10, 2006 - "We Didn't Start the Fire"
“We Didn’t Start the Fire”
http://home.uchicago.edu/~yli5/Flash/Fire.html
with images from 1949 through the eighties
Click on “Lyrics?” to identify images. Can also “Pause” the Flash presentation.
Lyrics to "We Didn't Start the Fire"
Copyrighted Maritime Music (1989)
Sung by Billy Joel
http://home.uchicago.edu/~yli5/Flash/Fire.html
with images from 1949 through the eighties
Click on “Lyrics?” to identify images. Can also “Pause” the Flash presentation.
Lyrics to "We Didn't Start the Fire"
Copyrighted Maritime Music (1989)
Sung by Billy Joel
Tues., Jan. 10, 2006 - Encyclopedia of Disney Animated Shorts
The Encyclopedia of Disney Animated Shorts
http://disneyshorts.toonzone.net/index.html
A complete guide to Disney short subjects made from 1922 to the present.
http://disneyshorts.toonzone.net/index.html
A complete guide to Disney short subjects made from 1922 to the present.
Tues., Jan. 10, 2006 - Archiving Early America: Movies
---------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Thursday, October 6, 2005 and time for History at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Archiving Early America: Movies
http://earlyamerica.com/series.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://earlyamerica.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Don't miss this!
List member MaryAnna provided the referral to today's website that archives Early American History. When you get to the site you can watch -- for FREE -- well-produced, short films of noteworthy events in early American history. Each of the 8 films highlights a true story of historical significance using images from primary source documents such as engravings, woodcuts, portraits, and drawings to create the scenes. The movies include:
-The Ben Franklin Story
-The Life of George Washington
-Declaring Independence
-Paul Revere, Messenger of the Revolution
-The Shot Heard Around The World
-The Treason of Benedict Arnold
-The Real Face of George Washington
-Molly Pitcher, An American Heroine
All of the films provide students with a better understanding of the people, places and events of this era. While you can watch the films at the website, you can also download them for a small fee. But that's not all!
When you are through watching the films, explore the menu. You will find primary source documents, biographies of notable women in early American history, maps, music of the era, milestone events recounted through primary source documents, famous obituaries, biographies of famous early Americans, and a wonderful gallery of portraits of early Americans including John Adams, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine and much more.
This terrific site gets a ClickSchooling Award for combining modern technology with historical documents to create a multi-media website resource that will enhance the study of Early American History for students of all ages.
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2005, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com
http://www.Carschooling.com
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should also preview the sites for suitable content, and then review the sites together with their children.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Registered Trademark and may not be used without written permission of Diane Flynn Keith.
Planning a family road trip? For FREE educational car games visit:
http://www.Carschooling.com
Hi! It's Thursday, October 6, 2005 and time for History at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Archiving Early America: Movies
http://earlyamerica.com/series.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://earlyamerica.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Don't miss this!
List member MaryAnna provided the referral to today's website that archives Early American History. When you get to the site you can watch -- for FREE -- well-produced, short films of noteworthy events in early American history. Each of the 8 films highlights a true story of historical significance using images from primary source documents such as engravings, woodcuts, portraits, and drawings to create the scenes. The movies include:
-The Ben Franklin Story
-The Life of George Washington
-Declaring Independence
-Paul Revere, Messenger of the Revolution
-The Shot Heard Around The World
-The Treason of Benedict Arnold
-The Real Face of George Washington
-Molly Pitcher, An American Heroine
All of the films provide students with a better understanding of the people, places and events of this era. While you can watch the films at the website, you can also download them for a small fee. But that's not all!
When you are through watching the films, explore the menu. You will find primary source documents, biographies of notable women in early American history, maps, music of the era, milestone events recounted through primary source documents, famous obituaries, biographies of famous early Americans, and a wonderful gallery of portraits of early Americans including John Adams, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine and much more.
This terrific site gets a ClickSchooling Award for combining modern technology with historical documents to create a multi-media website resource that will enhance the study of Early American History for students of all ages.
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2005, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com
http://www.Carschooling.com
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should also preview the sites for suitable content, and then review the sites together with their children.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Registered Trademark and may not be used without written permission of Diane Flynn Keith.
Planning a family road trip? For FREE educational car games visit:
http://www.Carschooling.com
Tues., Jan. 10, 2006 - Correction
The other day I posted a site called ImageHit.com, royalty-free stock photos.
One of our list members pointed out that:
“These may be royalty free but they are not cost free. They are quite
expensive.”
My apologies. I guess I did not drill down.
- Phyllis
One of our list members pointed out that:
“These may be royalty free but they are not cost free. They are quite
expensive.”
My apologies. I guess I did not drill down.
- Phyllis
Monday, January 09, 2006
Mon., Jan. 9, 2006 - Misunderstood Minds
Misunderstood Minds
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds/intro.html
“This site is a companion to the PBS special Misunderstood Minds, and profiles a variety of learning problems and expert opinions. It is designed to give parents and teachers a better understanding of learning processes, insights into difficulties, and strategies for responding. This award winning site has some of the best information on the web for special educators and students to use.”
There are individual pages for attention, reading, writing, and mathematics.
See Also: Resources (including websites)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds/resources.html
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--------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Wednesday, October 5, 2005 and time for Language Arts at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
PBS: Misunderstood Minds - Writing
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds/writing.html
This remarkable website was recommended by list member, Mary Burns. She wrote, "The site explains difficulties children may find in reading, writing or math, helps a parent identify the difficulty, and gives strategies for addressing them. I've found it very helpful already."
I wasn't sure what to expect when I visited the site, but I was very impressed with what I found! This is a companion website to a PBS presentation that profiles a variety of learning problems and the latest theories and remedies for them. It is designed to give parents a better understanding of learning processes, insights into difficulties, and strategies for responding. That may sound clinical -- but it isn't at all. This site uses technology to allow parents to VIRTUALLY EXPERIENCE what it's like when a kid struggles to trace letters or put thoughts on paper. You'll find explanations based on the latest brain research, and good suggestions for how to help kids who struggle with writing.
Not only that, this website also provides similar interactive explanations and solutions for understanding kids who struggle with reading and mathematics, and also those who have difficulty paying attention and focusing. The fact that the website provides virtual activities that allow you to "walk in their shoes" and get an idea of what kids with difficulties experience -- goes a long way to help promote empathy and understanding. Highly recommended!
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2005, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com
http://www.Carschooling.com
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should also preview the sites for suitable content, and then review the sites together with their children.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Registered Trademark and may not be used without written permission of Diane Flynn Keith.
Planning a family road trip? For FREE educational car games visit:
http://www.Carschooling.com
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds/intro.html
“This site is a companion to the PBS special Misunderstood Minds, and profiles a variety of learning problems and expert opinions. It is designed to give parents and teachers a better understanding of learning processes, insights into difficulties, and strategies for responding. This award winning site has some of the best information on the web for special educators and students to use.”
There are individual pages for attention, reading, writing, and mathematics.
See Also: Resources (including websites)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds/resources.html
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--------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Wednesday, October 5, 2005 and time for Language Arts at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
PBS: Misunderstood Minds - Writing
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds/writing.html
This remarkable website was recommended by list member, Mary Burns. She wrote, "The site explains difficulties children may find in reading, writing or math, helps a parent identify the difficulty, and gives strategies for addressing them. I've found it very helpful already."
I wasn't sure what to expect when I visited the site, but I was very impressed with what I found! This is a companion website to a PBS presentation that profiles a variety of learning problems and the latest theories and remedies for them. It is designed to give parents a better understanding of learning processes, insights into difficulties, and strategies for responding. That may sound clinical -- but it isn't at all. This site uses technology to allow parents to VIRTUALLY EXPERIENCE what it's like when a kid struggles to trace letters or put thoughts on paper. You'll find explanations based on the latest brain research, and good suggestions for how to help kids who struggle with writing.
Not only that, this website also provides similar interactive explanations and solutions for understanding kids who struggle with reading and mathematics, and also those who have difficulty paying attention and focusing. The fact that the website provides virtual activities that allow you to "walk in their shoes" and get an idea of what kids with difficulties experience -- goes a long way to help promote empathy and understanding. Highly recommended!
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2005, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com
http://www.Carschooling.com
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should also preview the sites for suitable content, and then review the sites together with their children.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Registered Trademark and may not be used without written permission of Diane Flynn Keith.
Planning a family road trip? For FREE educational car games visit:
http://www.Carschooling.com
Mon., Jan. 9, 2006 - Stop Bullying Now
Stop Bullying Now
http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/
"Take a stand. Lend a hand. Stop bullying now!" SBN (a production of the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration). Includes twelve animated webisodes: "Watch how bullying affects different characters, and how they learn to deal with it. Maybe they can help you too!" Also has interactive games and downloadable PDF guides for teachers, parents and organizations. Adult section also available in Spanish.
What Adults Can Do: Using this site
http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/indexAdult.asp?Area=usingsite
What Adults Can Do: All About Bullying
http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/indexAdult.asp?Area=allaboutbullying
http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/
"Take a stand. Lend a hand. Stop bullying now!" SBN (a production of the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration). Includes twelve animated webisodes: "Watch how bullying affects different characters, and how they learn to deal with it. Maybe they can help you too!" Also has interactive games and downloadable PDF guides for teachers, parents and organizations. Adult section also available in Spanish.
What Adults Can Do: Using this site
http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/indexAdult.asp?Area=usingsite
What Adults Can Do: All About Bullying
http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/indexAdult.asp?Area=allaboutbullying
Mon., Jan. 9, 2006 - Calendars for Educators
Calendars for Educators
http://www.theteacherscorner.net/calendars/january.htm
http://www.theteacherscorner.net/calendars/february.htm
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.theteacherscorner.net/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
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http://www.theteacherscorner.net/calendars/january.htm
http://www.theteacherscorner.net/calendars/february.htm
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.theteacherscorner.net/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
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Mon., Jan. 9, 2006 - Best 361 College Rankings
Complete List of the Best 361 Colleges
http://www.princetonreview.com/college/research/rankings/rankingsBest.asp
Only top five schools in each category are shown. Free registration required
to see entire “Top 20” lists.
[NOTE: Site previously posted. Updated for this year. – Phyllis ]
http://www.princetonreview.com/college/research/rankings/rankingsBest.asp
Only top five schools in each category are shown. Free registration required
to see entire “Top 20” lists.
[NOTE: Site previously posted. Updated for this year. – Phyllis ]
Sunday, January 08, 2006
Sun., Jan. 8, 2006 - The MegaPenny Project
---------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Monday, September 19, 2005 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
The MegaPenny Project
http://www.kokogiak.com/megapenny/default.asp
We hear BIG numbers mentioned all of the time - government budgets
require trillions of dollars, computers have billions of bytes, and a
space probe travels millions of miles. Most recently, the news is
filled with stories of the billions of dollars in damage caused by
Hurricane Katrina. Talking about these gigantic numbers is one thing
-- visualizing them can be very difficult. How much is a billion or a
trillion or a quintillion? Well, at today's website you can find out.
The MegaPenny Project takes one small U.S. penny and shows you what a
billion (or a trillion or more) pennies would look like. You'll even
find out how many pennies it would take to fill the Empire State
Building. Not only will you SEE what that many pennies would look
like, you'll discover things such as the value of the pennies, size of
the pile, weight, and the area they would cover (if laid flat).
Computer images make visualization of these gigantic numbers and facts
a snap.
When you get to the site you will see a brief introduction and a menu.
For the best effect, ignore the menu and follow the progressive "tour"
from start to finish by clicking on the words "Enter The MegaPenny
Project." You and your kids will be amazed to discover what BIG
numbers really look like and you will also find out some fascinating
information along the way, such as the answer to this question:
Would you rather be paid one million dollars today - or - would you
rather be paid one penny today (1¢), twice that tomorrow (2¢), twice
that the next (4¢), etc. for 30 days?
Go to today's site to find the answer. When you finish exploring the
MegaPenny Project -- don't miss the MegaMoo project. (Same idea, only
using Holstein cows!)
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2005, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com
http://www.Carschooling.com
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should also preview the sites for suitable content, and then review the sites together with their children.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Registered Trademark and may not be used without written permission of Diane Flynn Keith.
Planning a family road trip? For FREE educational car games visit:
http://www.Carschooling.com
Hi! It's Monday, September 19, 2005 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
The MegaPenny Project
http://www.kokogiak.com/megapenny/default.asp
We hear BIG numbers mentioned all of the time - government budgets
require trillions of dollars, computers have billions of bytes, and a
space probe travels millions of miles. Most recently, the news is
filled with stories of the billions of dollars in damage caused by
Hurricane Katrina. Talking about these gigantic numbers is one thing
-- visualizing them can be very difficult. How much is a billion or a
trillion or a quintillion? Well, at today's website you can find out.
The MegaPenny Project takes one small U.S. penny and shows you what a
billion (or a trillion or more) pennies would look like. You'll even
find out how many pennies it would take to fill the Empire State
Building. Not only will you SEE what that many pennies would look
like, you'll discover things such as the value of the pennies, size of
the pile, weight, and the area they would cover (if laid flat).
Computer images make visualization of these gigantic numbers and facts
a snap.
When you get to the site you will see a brief introduction and a menu.
For the best effect, ignore the menu and follow the progressive "tour"
from start to finish by clicking on the words "Enter The MegaPenny
Project." You and your kids will be amazed to discover what BIG
numbers really look like and you will also find out some fascinating
information along the way, such as the answer to this question:
Would you rather be paid one million dollars today - or - would you
rather be paid one penny today (1¢), twice that tomorrow (2¢), twice
that the next (4¢), etc. for 30 days?
Go to today's site to find the answer. When you finish exploring the
MegaPenny Project -- don't miss the MegaMoo project. (Same idea, only
using Holstein cows!)
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2005, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com
http://www.Carschooling.com
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should also preview the sites for suitable content, and then review the sites together with their children.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Registered Trademark and may not be used without written permission of Diane Flynn Keith.
Planning a family road trip? For FREE educational car games visit:
http://www.Carschooling.com
Sun., Jan. 8, 2006 - ImplosionWorld.com
Implosionworld.com
http://www.implosionworld.com/index.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
The "explosive demolition industry's worldwide source for
news and information on building implosions, blowdowns
and all other types of structural blasting projects." You'll
find plenty of pictures of exploding buildings, a history of
how such projects are done, some personal insights from
various authors' experiences, reports from journal articles
and industry findings, world records, and much more. An
exciting and dynamic site.
[NOTE: See Also: "A History of Structural Demolition in America",
http://www.implosionworld.com/industryhistory.htm
Copyright 2002 by Librarians' Index to the Internet, http://lii.org/ .
http://www.implosionworld.com/index.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
The "explosive demolition industry's worldwide source for
news and information on building implosions, blowdowns
and all other types of structural blasting projects." You'll
find plenty of pictures of exploding buildings, a history of
how such projects are done, some personal insights from
various authors' experiences, reports from journal articles
and industry findings, world records, and much more. An
exciting and dynamic site.
[NOTE: See Also: "A History of Structural Demolition in America",
http://www.implosionworld.com/industryhistory.htm
Copyright 2002 by Librarians' Index to the Internet, http://lii.org/ .
Sun., Jan. 8, 2006 - Royalty-free Stock Photos
Royalty-free stock photos
ImageHit.com
http://www.imagehit.com/
– browse through the categories
http://www.imagehit.com/category.php
ImageHit.com
http://www.imagehit.com/
– browse through the categories
http://www.imagehit.com/category.php
Sun., Jan. 8, 2006 - Wondering with and about Images
Found in:
From Now On
The Educational Technology Journal
Vol 15No 1October2005
by Jamie McKenize
Wondering with and about Images
http://fno.org/oct05/images.html
From the article:
“Because images and imagery are used by powerful people to influence our thinking and our actions, schools must acquaint young ones with the ways that images can stir us or agitate us. Students must learn to view images critically as well as appreciatively. They must also learn to communicate with images.”
From Now On
The Educational Technology Journal
Vol 15No 1October2005
by Jamie McKenize
Wondering with and about Images
http://fno.org/oct05/images.html
From the article:
“Because images and imagery are used by powerful people to influence our thinking and our actions, schools must acquaint young ones with the ways that images can stir us or agitate us. Students must learn to view images critically as well as appreciatively. They must also learn to communicate with images.”
Saturday, January 07, 2006
Sat., Jan. 7, 2006
Found in:
Don's Patch Issue #2005-10-01
from http://www.don-guitar.com
Ancient Astronomy
http://www.astronomy.pomona.edu/archeo/
From the site:
“People from around the world study of the heavens to define themselves and to unify their cultures. The study of ancient astronomy allows us to glimpse into a time when the forces of the universe were mysterious and dangerous. Often cultures relied on shamans or priests to mediate between the people and the heavens, and so the relation between religion and astronomy in ancient times is very close. In this resource center we hope to present an overview of the world's ancient cultures, and their relationship with the skies.”
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Today's date on several calendars and a list of events that occurred on this date.
http://www.copi.org/craig/events/today.html
Calendar Information
http://www.copi.org/craig/events/calendar.html
From the site:
“This is not meant to be a long discourse on the various calendars but instead to give you some flavor of the different calendars.”
---
Farmers' Almanac. http://www.farmersalmanac.com/
Old Farmer's Almanac. http://www.almanac.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
---
FindSounds: Search the Web for Sounds
http://www.findsounds.com/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
---
The Invisible Web: What it is, why it exists, how to find it.
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/InvisibleWeb.html
[NOTE: Other pages from “Finding Information on the Internet: A Tutorial”
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/FindInfo.html
previously posted. - Phyllis
---
Almanac of Policy Issues
http://www.policyalmanac.org/
Background information, archived documents, and links on major
U.S. public policy issues. [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
----
Archives for this ezine are available online here:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/donspatch/
Don's Patch Issue #2005-10-01
from http://www.don-guitar.com
Ancient Astronomy
http://www.astronomy.pomona.edu/archeo/
From the site:
“People from around the world study of the heavens to define themselves and to unify their cultures. The study of ancient astronomy allows us to glimpse into a time when the forces of the universe were mysterious and dangerous. Often cultures relied on shamans or priests to mediate between the people and the heavens, and so the relation between religion and astronomy in ancient times is very close. In this resource center we hope to present an overview of the world's ancient cultures, and their relationship with the skies.”
---
Today's date on several calendars and a list of events that occurred on this date.
http://www.copi.org/craig/events/today.html
Calendar Information
http://www.copi.org/craig/events/calendar.html
From the site:
“This is not meant to be a long discourse on the various calendars but instead to give you some flavor of the different calendars.”
---
Farmers' Almanac. http://www.farmersalmanac.com/
Old Farmer's Almanac. http://www.almanac.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
---
FindSounds: Search the Web for Sounds
http://www.findsounds.com/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
---
The Invisible Web: What it is, why it exists, how to find it.
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/InvisibleWeb.html
[NOTE: Other pages from “Finding Information on the Internet: A Tutorial”
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/FindInfo.html
previously posted. - Phyllis
---
Almanac of Policy Issues
http://www.policyalmanac.org/
Background information, archived documents, and links on major
U.S. public policy issues. [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
----
Archives for this ezine are available online here:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/donspatch/
Sat., Jan. 7, 2006 - U.S. Supreme Court Cases, 1791-2005
U.S. Supreme Court Cases 1791-2005
http://www.justia.us/index.html
Searchable by name or phrase, browseable by year or volume.
http://www.justia.us/index.html
Searchable by name or phrase, browseable by year or volume.
Sat., Jan. 7, 2006 - History Wired
Found in:
======== The Scout Report ==
======== August 10, 2001 ====
======== Volume 7, Number 29 ======
HistoryWired: a few of our favorite things -- NMAH [RealPlayer, Mac OS
Runtime for Java]
http://historywired.si.edu/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
This new site from the National Museum of American History (NMAH) showcases
hundreds of items from the museum's collection, many currently not on
display. What makes this site particularly notable is its organization,
which eschews the standard division into categories and subcategories (where
users "drill down" to reach items) for a front page from which all items are
accessible with a click. The interface here is quite nifty. NMAH aimed to
replicate the serendipitous experience of wandering through a museum and
encountering unexpected and interesting items. When users log on to
HistoryWired, they will find a grid grouped into broad categories such as
Sciences, Home, and Print/ Communications. Running the mouse over a square
in the grid brings up a thumbnail and brief description of an item. More
information and a larger image are available by clicking on the square.
Boxes/ items can be highlighted by date using the slider bar at the top of
the screen or by category using the buttons. Or, for the more focused
visitor, there is a search box at the bottom of the screen. Mac users may
need to download Mac OS Runtime for Java to use all of the features at the
site (see the Technical Requirements section of the site for a hyperlink).
[TK]
From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2001.
http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/
======== The Scout Report ==
======== August 10, 2001 ====
======== Volume 7, Number 29 ======
HistoryWired: a few of our favorite things -- NMAH [RealPlayer, Mac OS
Runtime for Java]
http://historywired.si.edu/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
This new site from the National Museum of American History (NMAH) showcases
hundreds of items from the museum's collection, many currently not on
display. What makes this site particularly notable is its organization,
which eschews the standard division into categories and subcategories (where
users "drill down" to reach items) for a front page from which all items are
accessible with a click. The interface here is quite nifty. NMAH aimed to
replicate the serendipitous experience of wandering through a museum and
encountering unexpected and interesting items. When users log on to
HistoryWired, they will find a grid grouped into broad categories such as
Sciences, Home, and Print/ Communications. Running the mouse over a square
in the grid brings up a thumbnail and brief description of an item. More
information and a larger image are available by clicking on the square.
Boxes/ items can be highlighted by date using the slider bar at the top of
the screen or by category using the buttons. Or, for the more focused
visitor, there is a search box at the bottom of the screen. Mac users may
need to download Mac OS Runtime for Java to use all of the features at the
site (see the Technical Requirements section of the site for a hyperlink).
[TK]
From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2001.
http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/
Sat., Jan. 7, 2006
Found in:
*** Neat New Stuff, September 23, 2005
American Ethnic Geography
http://www.valpo.edu/geomet/geo/courses/geo200/HomePage.html
Mapping is a great way to make raw data meaningful, and this collection of maps illustrates how ethnic groups, religions and denominations, languages, political participation and beliefs, and socio-economic status are distributed across the US.
Free Lookups
http://www.melissadata.com/Lookups/index.htm
This commercial data solutions vendor lets you, free of charge, "search up to 30 databases for the [US] information you want" including climate averages by zip code, income tax info by zip code, labor statistics by zip code, business counts by SIC, etc.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Government Podcasts
http://freegovinfo.info/node/174
Some federal and state governments are staring to use podcasts, and this site tells you which are currently online. Check out its parent site, Free Government Information, while you're at it.
Free Government Information
“Because government information needs to be free”
http://freegovinfo.info/
Librarians Resource Center [American Psychological Association]
http://www.apa.org/librarians/
"a gateway to information about APA publications and databases" including PsychInfo user guides and search tips, a students' corner, copyright information, and a Library Toolkit of search guides on topics such as consumer psychology and psychopharmacology. [NOTE: Other pages from http://www.apa.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2005.
*** Neat New Stuff, September 23, 2005
American Ethnic Geography
http://www.valpo.edu/geomet/geo/courses/geo200/HomePage.html
Mapping is a great way to make raw data meaningful, and this collection of maps illustrates how ethnic groups, religions and denominations, languages, political participation and beliefs, and socio-economic status are distributed across the US.
Free Lookups
http://www.melissadata.com/Lookups/index.htm
This commercial data solutions vendor lets you, free of charge, "search up to 30 databases for the [US] information you want" including climate averages by zip code, income tax info by zip code, labor statistics by zip code, business counts by SIC, etc.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Government Podcasts
http://freegovinfo.info/node/174
Some federal and state governments are staring to use podcasts, and this site tells you which are currently online. Check out its parent site, Free Government Information, while you're at it.
Free Government Information
“Because government information needs to be free”
http://freegovinfo.info/
Librarians Resource Center [American Psychological Association]
http://www.apa.org/librarians/
"a gateway to information about APA publications and databases" including PsychInfo user guides and search tips, a students' corner, copyright information, and a Library Toolkit of search guides on topics such as consumer psychology and psychopharmacology. [NOTE: Other pages from http://www.apa.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2005.
Friday, January 06, 2006
Fri., Jan. 6, 2006 - Newton's Castle
Newton's Castle
http://www.tqnyc.org/NYC051308/index.htm
From the site:
“Explore Newton's Castle to learn about his discoveries and secret life.
Learn about color, optical illusions, observations from nature and
fascinating facts about how cars roll up hill and why dogs chase cars.”
http://www.tqnyc.org/NYC051308/index.htm
From the site:
“Explore Newton's Castle to learn about his discoveries and secret life.
Learn about color, optical illusions, observations from nature and
fascinating facts about how cars roll up hill and why dogs chase cars.”
Fri., Jan. 6, 2006 - Electronic Environmental Resource Library
The Electronic Environmental Resources Library (eERL)
http://www.eerl.org/
From the site:
“…online collection of environmental and sustainability resources for educators and for their students.”
“eERL serves to link research on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) resources tied to environmental science and technology content and make it available to high school and middle school as well to its niche of community college education. eERL is working with the Gender Diversity and Technology Institute to make its resources available to middle school students with a focus on engaging girls in STEM education.”
http://www.eerl.org/
From the site:
“…online collection of environmental and sustainability resources for educators and for their students.”
“eERL serves to link research on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) resources tied to environmental science and technology content and make it available to high school and middle school as well to its niche of community college education. eERL is working with the Gender Diversity and Technology Institute to make its resources available to middle school students with a focus on engaging girls in STEM education.”
Fri., Jan. 6, 2006 - SciPeeps.com: Scientists & Science Careers
SciPeeps.com
http://www.scipeeps.com/
From the site:
“Thank you for visiting SciPeeps.com, your one-stop shop for information on sciences' most prominent people. Here, you will find information about astronomers, biologists, chemists, engineers, inventors, physicists, and radiologists. Listed below are summaries of the job specifications for each science field. You can also navigate directly to an individual by clicking on their name on the left-hand side of the page. Thank you and we hope you find the information you were searching for!”
http://www.scipeeps.com/
From the site:
“Thank you for visiting SciPeeps.com, your one-stop shop for information on sciences' most prominent people. Here, you will find information about astronomers, biologists, chemists, engineers, inventors, physicists, and radiologists. Listed below are summaries of the job specifications for each science field. You can also navigate directly to an individual by clicking on their name on the left-hand side of the page. Thank you and we hope you find the information you were searching for!”
Fri., Jan. 6, 2006
--------Forwarded Message--------
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PBS Teacher Previews: January 8-14, 2006
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Masterpiece Theatre "Henry VIII" (part 1 of 2)
TV> PBSOL> Middle / High School
Sunday, January 8, 20069 - 10:30 pm
Ray Winstone stars as Henry VIII, 16th-century England's crueland colorful monarch, who married six times, founded a newchurch and presided over a bloodbath -- all in pursuit of amale heir. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)Four weddings and a funeral? Log on to learn frivolous bitsabout the production including the fact that the programincludes four weddings, three births, six executions, fivenatural deaths and one funeral.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/henryviii
[Aired previously November 2004]
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Nature
"Life in Death Valley"
TV> PBSOL> Middle / High School
Sunday, January 8, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
Tune in and discover Death Valley. It is a visual wonderland,
where imposing mountains rise almost two miles above sprawling
salt flats and canyons are painted in strokes of blue, pink,
violet and green from sunrise to sunset. This is Death Valley
-- one of the most inhospitable places on the planet. (CC,
Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Learn more about Death Valley at the companion Web site.
http://www.pbs.org/nature/deathvalley
(Available January 5, 2006)
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NOVA scienceNOW
TV> PBSOL> Middle / High School
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
Join us for this special year-end edition produced in
collaboration with "Discover" magazine. The program provides a
fast-paced round-up of the year's most groundbreaking and
curious science stories, including the risk posed by a flu
pandemic, the inspiring comeback story of the ivory-billed
woodpecker and evidence that the threat from powerful
hurricanes is growing worse. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Learn more about the top science stories of 2005 at the
companion Web site.
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
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Alan Alda In Scientific American Frontiers "Robot Pals"
TV> PBSOL> Elementary / Middle / High School
Friday, January 13, 2006
9 - 9:30 pm
To be really useful, robots need to behave as cooperativepartners rather than mindless machines. Tune in and meet threerobots -- including a future member of an astronaut team --that are trying to better understand us. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1year)
Download our lesson plan in which students construct modelfaces that communicate using facial features.
http://www.pbs.org/saf/1510
[Aired previously April 2005]
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Country Boys
A Frontline Presentation (part 1 of 3) TV> PBSOL> High School
Monday, January 9, 2006
9 - 11:00 pm
David Sutherland, acclaimed producer of "The Farmer's Wife,"
returns to rural America with "Country Boys," an epic tale of
two boys coming of age in eastern Kentucky's Appalachian hills.
Tune in for the next three nights for this series that
traverses the emotional terrain of two boys who are about to
become men, documenting their struggles to overcome hardship
and poverty and find meaning in their lives. (CC, Stereo, 1
year)
Log on and find out the story behind "Country Boys;" filmmaker
David Sutherland writes about what initially brought him to
Appalachia.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/countryboys
Country Boys
A Frontline Presentation (part 2 of 3) TV> PBSOL> High School
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
9 - 11:00 pm
In the second part of this series a friendship begins to
develop between Cody and Chris as the boys work to start a
school choir. Organizing the choir was Chris' idea and its
success boosts his self-confidence; but at his moment of
triumph, his mother moves out. Cody, meanwhile, is grappling
with the complicated reality of his extended family. (CC,
Stereo, 1 year)
Log on to washingtonpost.com/liveonline to talk about the
program on Jan. 11.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/countryboys
Country Boys
A Frontline Presentation (part 3 of 3) TV> PBSOL> High School
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
9 - 11:00 pm
As Chris and Cody enter their senior year, their lives and
hopes for the future take dramatically different directions.
Chris has moved out of his father's home. Burdened with
expenses, he drops out of school entirely. Cody, meanwhile,
continues to do well in his studies. He and Jessica are talking
about marriage and plan to attend college together. (CC,
Stereo, 1 year)
Download our Discussion Guide to get ideas on how to use this
powerful film as a springboard for a community conversation.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/countryboys
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Manor House "Making the Grade"
TV> PBSOL> Middle / High School
Friday, January 13, 2006
10 - 11:00 pm
Join us for this fascinating look at the rigid social hierarchy
of Edwardian Britain. This six-part cultural-reality series
documents the experiences of real-life, modern people living in
an authentically re-created bygone era. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Log on and find out whom you might have been if you'd been born
in Britain 100 years ago.
http://www.pbs.org/manorhouse/
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BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
Science of Fat
Profdev>
High School
A Howard Hughes Medical Institute lecture on obesity discusses
how the body regulates weight by carefully controlling the
storage and burning of fat. The metabolic systems of the body
that relate to fat storage and expenditure are demonstrated
through nine animations with audio narrations. Watch a Webcast
of the presentation.
http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/obesity
[NOTE: The 2005 Holiday Lectures
Evolution: Constant Change and Common Threads
as well as all the Past Holiday Lectures Archives are available at:
http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/lectures/index.html - Phyllis ]
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Copyright 2006 PBS Online.
---------Forwarded Message--------
Wed, Jan 4, 2006 at 3:05 PM
To: NOVA Teachers
Hello Educators,
Next week, tune into NOVA scienceNOW's review of some of the top
stories of the year, which will feature stories on the ivory-billed
woodpecker, pandemic flu, the 10th planet, a profile of one
researcher who nearly lost years of research in Hurricane Katrina,
and more. Watch the segments online beginning January 11.
(QuickTime, RealVideo, or Windows Media plug-in required.)
(Subjects covered: Earth science, health science, life science,
space science, technology/engineering)
Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org
* * * * * * * *
NOVA Presents "NOVA scienceNOW"
Broadcast: January 10, 2006
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/
(Check your local listings as broadcast dates and times may vary.
This program has one-year off-air taping rights.)
Ivory-Billed Woodpecker
Ask the Expert
Send questions about the ivory-billed woodpecker to
ornithologist John Fitzpatrick of Cornell University.
(Questions due by Friday, January 13; selected responses will be
posted the week of January 16.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Pandemic Flu
Ask the Expert
Send questions about pandemic flu to Dr. Kanta Subbarao of the
National Institutes of Health. (Questions due by Friday,
January 13; selected responses will be posted the week of
January 16.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
10th Planet
Ask the Expert
Send questions about the 10th planet to astronomer Michael
Brown. (Questions due by Friday, January 13; selected responses
will be posted the week of January 16.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Planet Theory
Hear what two experts with differing opinions have to say about
whether the word "planet" has any useful meaning in this
three-minute video clip. (QuickTime, RealVideo, or Windows Media
plug-in required.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Found It!
Listen to this one-minute video clip to find out how astronomer
Michael Brown knew immediately that the object he discovered in
2005 was a planet and that it was larger than Pluto. (QuickTime,
RealVideo, or Windows Media plug-in required.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Profile: Tyler Curiel
Ask the Expert
Send questions about surviving Katrina and salvaging his life's
work to cancer researcher Tyler Curiel. (Questions due by Friday,
January 13; selected responses will be posted the week of
January 16.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Stem Cell Update
Controversy-Free Science?
Find out where United States is now in terms of stem cell
research, whether an ethical alternative exists, and more this
interview with stem cell scientist George Daley.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
April 2005 story
Watch the 15-minute original broadcast segment on balancing
respect for life with hope for cures, and see accompanying Web
features. (QuickTime, RealVideo, or Windows Media plug-in
required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Related Science News
Find recent stories on stem cell research. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
More Stories
Explore video segments and more information about the twin prime
conjecture, stronger hurricanes, and lab meat.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Podcasts
Find out how you can sign up for the NOVA scienceNOW podcast.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
RSS
Learn about features and dispatches as they are posted to the NOVA
scienceNOW Web site by signing up for Really Simple Syndication
(RSS), a format that allows you to easily read the latest news from
a number of Web sites. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Dispatches
Read what the NOVA scienceNOW producers, editors, and correspondents
are thinking about. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Get Involved
Find ways to get involved in science, from attending science
lectures to joining real science projects. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
For Educators
Discover the many ways you can integrate NOVA scienceNOW into your
classroom, including teacher's guides, links to science news
stories, and more. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
For Scientists
Obtain advice on how you can get your research news out to others.
Science News
Keep current with the most important stories by reading the top
science news articles from the mainstream media. Check back daily
for the top stories. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
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PBS Teacher Previews: January 8-14, 2006
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Masterpiece Theatre "Henry VIII" (part 1 of 2)
TV> PBSOL> Middle / High School
Sunday, January 8, 20069 - 10:30 pm
Ray Winstone stars as Henry VIII, 16th-century England's crueland colorful monarch, who married six times, founded a newchurch and presided over a bloodbath -- all in pursuit of amale heir. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)Four weddings and a funeral? Log on to learn frivolous bitsabout the production including the fact that the programincludes four weddings, three births, six executions, fivenatural deaths and one funeral.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/henryviii
[Aired previously November 2004]
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Nature
"Life in Death Valley"
TV> PBSOL> Middle / High School
Sunday, January 8, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
Tune in and discover Death Valley. It is a visual wonderland,
where imposing mountains rise almost two miles above sprawling
salt flats and canyons are painted in strokes of blue, pink,
violet and green from sunrise to sunset. This is Death Valley
-- one of the most inhospitable places on the planet. (CC,
Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Learn more about Death Valley at the companion Web site.
http://www.pbs.org/nature/deathvalley
(Available January 5, 2006)
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NOVA scienceNOW
TV> PBSOL> Middle / High School
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
Join us for this special year-end edition produced in
collaboration with "Discover" magazine. The program provides a
fast-paced round-up of the year's most groundbreaking and
curious science stories, including the risk posed by a flu
pandemic, the inspiring comeback story of the ivory-billed
woodpecker and evidence that the threat from powerful
hurricanes is growing worse. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Learn more about the top science stories of 2005 at the
companion Web site.
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
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Alan Alda In Scientific American Frontiers "Robot Pals"
TV> PBSOL> Elementary / Middle / High School
Friday, January 13, 2006
9 - 9:30 pm
To be really useful, robots need to behave as cooperativepartners rather than mindless machines. Tune in and meet threerobots -- including a future member of an astronaut team --that are trying to better understand us. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1year)
Download our lesson plan in which students construct modelfaces that communicate using facial features.
http://www.pbs.org/saf/1510
[Aired previously April 2005]
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Country Boys
A Frontline Presentation (part 1 of 3) TV> PBSOL> High School
Monday, January 9, 2006
9 - 11:00 pm
David Sutherland, acclaimed producer of "The Farmer's Wife,"
returns to rural America with "Country Boys," an epic tale of
two boys coming of age in eastern Kentucky's Appalachian hills.
Tune in for the next three nights for this series that
traverses the emotional terrain of two boys who are about to
become men, documenting their struggles to overcome hardship
and poverty and find meaning in their lives. (CC, Stereo, 1
year)
Log on and find out the story behind "Country Boys;" filmmaker
David Sutherland writes about what initially brought him to
Appalachia.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/countryboys
Country Boys
A Frontline Presentation (part 2 of 3) TV> PBSOL> High School
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
9 - 11:00 pm
In the second part of this series a friendship begins to
develop between Cody and Chris as the boys work to start a
school choir. Organizing the choir was Chris' idea and its
success boosts his self-confidence; but at his moment of
triumph, his mother moves out. Cody, meanwhile, is grappling
with the complicated reality of his extended family. (CC,
Stereo, 1 year)
Log on to washingtonpost.com/liveonline to talk about the
program on Jan. 11.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/countryboys
Country Boys
A Frontline Presentation (part 3 of 3) TV> PBSOL> High School
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
9 - 11:00 pm
As Chris and Cody enter their senior year, their lives and
hopes for the future take dramatically different directions.
Chris has moved out of his father's home. Burdened with
expenses, he drops out of school entirely. Cody, meanwhile,
continues to do well in his studies. He and Jessica are talking
about marriage and plan to attend college together. (CC,
Stereo, 1 year)
Download our Discussion Guide to get ideas on how to use this
powerful film as a springboard for a community conversation.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/countryboys
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Manor House "Making the Grade"
TV> PBSOL> Middle / High School
Friday, January 13, 2006
10 - 11:00 pm
Join us for this fascinating look at the rigid social hierarchy
of Edwardian Britain. This six-part cultural-reality series
documents the experiences of real-life, modern people living in
an authentically re-created bygone era. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Log on and find out whom you might have been if you'd been born
in Britain 100 years ago.
http://www.pbs.org/manorhouse/
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BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
Science of Fat
Profdev>
High School
A Howard Hughes Medical Institute lecture on obesity discusses
how the body regulates weight by carefully controlling the
storage and burning of fat. The metabolic systems of the body
that relate to fat storage and expenditure are demonstrated
through nine animations with audio narrations. Watch a Webcast
of the presentation.
http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/obesity
[NOTE: The 2005 Holiday Lectures
Evolution: Constant Change and Common Threads
as well as all the Past Holiday Lectures Archives are available at:
http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/lectures/index.html - Phyllis ]
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Copyright 2006 PBS Online.
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Wed, Jan 4, 2006 at 3:05 PM
To: NOVA Teachers
Hello Educators,
Next week, tune into NOVA scienceNOW's review of some of the top
stories of the year, which will feature stories on the ivory-billed
woodpecker, pandemic flu, the 10th planet, a profile of one
researcher who nearly lost years of research in Hurricane Katrina,
and more. Watch the segments online beginning January 11.
(QuickTime, RealVideo, or Windows Media plug-in required.)
(Subjects covered: Earth science, health science, life science,
space science, technology/engineering)
Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org
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NOVA Presents "NOVA scienceNOW"
Broadcast: January 10, 2006
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/
(Check your local listings as broadcast dates and times may vary.
This program has one-year off-air taping rights.)
Ivory-Billed Woodpecker
Ask the Expert
Send questions about the ivory-billed woodpecker to
ornithologist John Fitzpatrick of Cornell University.
(Questions due by Friday, January 13; selected responses will be
posted the week of January 16.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Pandemic Flu
Ask the Expert
Send questions about pandemic flu to Dr. Kanta Subbarao of the
National Institutes of Health. (Questions due by Friday,
January 13; selected responses will be posted the week of
January 16.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
10th Planet
Ask the Expert
Send questions about the 10th planet to astronomer Michael
Brown. (Questions due by Friday, January 13; selected responses
will be posted the week of January 16.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Planet Theory
Hear what two experts with differing opinions have to say about
whether the word "planet" has any useful meaning in this
three-minute video clip. (QuickTime, RealVideo, or Windows Media
plug-in required.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Found It!
Listen to this one-minute video clip to find out how astronomer
Michael Brown knew immediately that the object he discovered in
2005 was a planet and that it was larger than Pluto. (QuickTime,
RealVideo, or Windows Media plug-in required.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Profile: Tyler Curiel
Ask the Expert
Send questions about surviving Katrina and salvaging his life's
work to cancer researcher Tyler Curiel. (Questions due by Friday,
January 13; selected responses will be posted the week of
January 16.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Stem Cell Update
Controversy-Free Science?
Find out where United States is now in terms of stem cell
research, whether an ethical alternative exists, and more this
interview with stem cell scientist George Daley.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
April 2005 story
Watch the 15-minute original broadcast segment on balancing
respect for life with hope for cures, and see accompanying Web
features. (QuickTime, RealVideo, or Windows Media plug-in
required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Related Science News
Find recent stories on stem cell research. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
More Stories
Explore video segments and more information about the twin prime
conjecture, stronger hurricanes, and lab meat.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Podcasts
Find out how you can sign up for the NOVA scienceNOW podcast.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
RSS
Learn about features and dispatches as they are posted to the NOVA
scienceNOW Web site by signing up for Really Simple Syndication
(RSS), a format that allows you to easily read the latest news from
a number of Web sites. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Dispatches
Read what the NOVA scienceNOW producers, editors, and correspondents
are thinking about. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Get Involved
Find ways to get involved in science, from attending science
lectures to joining real science projects. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
For Educators
Discover the many ways you can integrate NOVA scienceNOW into your
classroom, including teacher's guides, links to science news
stories, and more. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
For Scientists
Obtain advice on how you can get your research news out to others.
Science News
Keep current with the most important stories by reading the top
science news articles from the mainstream media. Check back daily
for the top stories. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
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Thursday, January 05, 2006
Thurs., Jan. 5, 2006
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Found on:
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Resources of the Week
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by Shirl Kennedy, Deputy Editor
+ Urban Legends Reference Pages
http://www.snopes.com/
Always check here first, since this is the motherlode...and it's nicely organized, for browsing and searching. Links on the front page will take you to the newest and 25 hottest urban legends. Both pages have their own RSS feeds. For each tale, you'll learn where it came from (if possible) whether it is true, false, or undetermined/ambiguous. References and links to related information are often included.
+ CIAC Hoax Pages (Hoaxbusters)
http://hoaxbusters.ciac.org/
This website is part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Computer Incident Advisory Capability. However, the site maintainers tell us, "At CIAC, we find that we spend much more time de-bunking hoaxes than handling real virus and Trojan incidents. These pages describe some of the warnings, offers, and pleas for help that are filling our mailboxes, clogging our mailservers, and that generally do not have any basis in fact." You can browse by category (including fake virus/malicious code warnings) or search the archive. There's also a Full Hoax Index that allows you to see, on a single page, the contents of all the other pages on the site. Also included is a comprehensive list of links to other hoax sites, as well as scam/fraud information and reporting sites.
+ About.com Urban Legends and Folklore
http://urbanlegends.about.com/
You can search and browse here as well, but as is typical for About.com sites, the cluttered interface can be distracting. Below the title of each entry, on the right, you'll see information about the origin of the rumor/hoax, its status and a link to a brief analysis. Clicking on Hoax Central on the lefthand nav bar takes you to a collection of stuff that is currently floating around, including Bogus Websites (remember the Bonsai Kitten?) and Faux Photos (always amusing). There's a top 25 list here as well, and an image quiz (real or fake?).
+ TruthOrFiction.com
http://www.truthorfiction.com/
While not as content-rich as the three sites mentioned above, there's a particularly good section on religious/spiritual rumors, including prayer requests, etc. Search or browse. Paid subscriptions are offered here for those who want to be promptly alerted to "the latest stories, eRumors, and hoaxes."
+ purportal.com ("The Bunk Stops Here")
http://purportal.com/
Keyword search five different hoax sites from a single page -- the first three sites mentioned here, plus the CERT Computer Security Database and the Symantec (Real) Virus Encyclopedia. Well worth a bookmark. Purportal was a ResourceShelf "Resource of the Week" in 2004.
[NOTE: All of the above Hoax detection sites were previously posted. – Phyllis ]
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Joseph Stalin--Databases
Source: Univeristy of Pittsburgh Digital Libraries
New, Stalinka: Digital Library of Staliniana
http://images.library.pitt.edu/cgi-bin/i/image/image-idx?c=stalinka
"The Digital Research Library released an image collection visually documenting the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. The website, Stalinka: Digital Library of Staliniana, is the result of a two-year effort between the DRL and Prof. Helena Goscilo (Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures), Susan Corbesero (Department of History), and Petre Petrov (graduate student). The collection comprises 368 visual materials and artifacts relating to Stalin: photographs, posters, paintings, banners, sculptures, chinaware, pins, etc." [NOTE: Site can be browsed by Images with Captions, Images with Descriptive Info, or Captions Only. – Phyllis ]
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Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Weapons--Maps
Source: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Deadly Maps
http://www.carnegieendowment.org/static/npp/deadlymaps.cfm
"The complete collection of maps from Deadly Arsenals: Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Threats by Joseph Cirincione, Jon B. Wolfsthal, and Miriam Rajkumar is now available online. Included in the collection are maps that reflect the worldwide proliferation of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons and their missile delivery systems. Additionally, country maps show the major nuclear installations, both civilian and military, in each country."
---
Interactive Voice Response Systems
Source: Intuit QuickBase
Find-A-Human -- IVR Phone System Shortcuts (USA)
http://paulenglish.com/ivr/
"Instructions for bypassing IVR systems to get to a human as quickly as you can."
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MacBeth--Database
Source: askSam
The Tragedy of MacBeth by William Shakespeare -- Free Searchable Version
http://www.asksam.com/ebooks/Shakespeare/MacBeth.asp
"Using the askSam Web Publisher, we've put the entire text of MacBeth on-line in a searchable database. You can search and browse through the information from your Web browser." You can also download the database along with an askSam viewer. (Free registration required.)
---
MSN Search Offers Free Full Text Access to Encarta Encyclopedia
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/050923-160103
“Researchers might be interested to learn that MSN Search is offering a free access to the full text (not just blurbs) of Microsoft's Encarta encyclopedia. This page offers details about how to get a free pass. No, registration is required.
Basically, when you click on a link to Encarta found on MSN Search results pages or in an MSN "direct answer," you're given a two hour free pass (set via a cookie) to the full text of the entire encyclopedia. Once your pass is activated, you can search and access the full text using Encarta search box. OK, your two hour pass has expired and you still want more. No problem! Simply return to MSN Search and click another Encarta link and your free pass is renewed.
* Exceptions: The Encarta free pass does not include access to homework tools, literature guides, and sidebars. Also, with your free pass, you can view thumbnails of MSN Encarta illustrations, photographs, audio, and video but not full-size images.”
Posted by Gary Price on Sep. 23, 2005
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Wealth--United States--Lists & Rankings
Source: Forbes
Forbes 400 (2005)
http://www.forbes.com/home/lists/2005/09/19/400-richest-americans-2005-list_05rich400_land.html
[Shortened URL: http://digbig.com/4ftfc ]
"The 400 Richest Americans." Sort list by rank, name, net worth, age, and residence. Numerous special features are included in the online package.
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The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
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ResourceShelf http://www.resourceshelf.com/Sept. 23-29, 2005
---
Resources of the Week
------------------------------
by Shirl Kennedy, Deputy Editor
+ Urban Legends Reference Pages
http://www.snopes.com/
Always check here first, since this is the motherlode...and it's nicely organized, for browsing and searching. Links on the front page will take you to the newest and 25 hottest urban legends. Both pages have their own RSS feeds. For each tale, you'll learn where it came from (if possible) whether it is true, false, or undetermined/ambiguous. References and links to related information are often included.
+ CIAC Hoax Pages (Hoaxbusters)
http://hoaxbusters.ciac.org/
This website is part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Computer Incident Advisory Capability. However, the site maintainers tell us, "At CIAC, we find that we spend much more time de-bunking hoaxes than handling real virus and Trojan incidents. These pages describe some of the warnings, offers, and pleas for help that are filling our mailboxes, clogging our mailservers, and that generally do not have any basis in fact." You can browse by category (including fake virus/malicious code warnings) or search the archive. There's also a Full Hoax Index that allows you to see, on a single page, the contents of all the other pages on the site. Also included is a comprehensive list of links to other hoax sites, as well as scam/fraud information and reporting sites.
+ About.com Urban Legends and Folklore
http://urbanlegends.about.com/
You can search and browse here as well, but as is typical for About.com sites, the cluttered interface can be distracting. Below the title of each entry, on the right, you'll see information about the origin of the rumor/hoax, its status and a link to a brief analysis. Clicking on Hoax Central on the lefthand nav bar takes you to a collection of stuff that is currently floating around, including Bogus Websites (remember the Bonsai Kitten?) and Faux Photos (always amusing). There's a top 25 list here as well, and an image quiz (real or fake?).
+ TruthOrFiction.com
http://www.truthorfiction.com/
While not as content-rich as the three sites mentioned above, there's a particularly good section on religious/spiritual rumors, including prayer requests, etc. Search or browse. Paid subscriptions are offered here for those who want to be promptly alerted to "the latest stories, eRumors, and hoaxes."
+ purportal.com ("The Bunk Stops Here")
http://purportal.com/
Keyword search five different hoax sites from a single page -- the first three sites mentioned here, plus the CERT Computer Security Database and the Symantec (Real) Virus Encyclopedia. Well worth a bookmark. Purportal was a ResourceShelf "Resource of the Week" in 2004.
[NOTE: All of the above Hoax detection sites were previously posted. – Phyllis ]
---
Joseph Stalin--Databases
Source: Univeristy of Pittsburgh Digital Libraries
New, Stalinka: Digital Library of Staliniana
http://images.library.pitt.edu/cgi-bin/i/image/image-idx?c=stalinka
"The Digital Research Library released an image collection visually documenting the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. The website, Stalinka: Digital Library of Staliniana, is the result of a two-year effort between the DRL and Prof. Helena Goscilo (Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures), Susan Corbesero (Department of History), and Petre Petrov (graduate student). The collection comprises 368 visual materials and artifacts relating to Stalin: photographs, posters, paintings, banners, sculptures, chinaware, pins, etc." [NOTE: Site can be browsed by Images with Captions, Images with Descriptive Info, or Captions Only. – Phyllis ]
---
Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Weapons--Maps
Source: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Deadly Maps
http://www.carnegieendowment.org/static/npp/deadlymaps.cfm
"The complete collection of maps from Deadly Arsenals: Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Threats by Joseph Cirincione, Jon B. Wolfsthal, and Miriam Rajkumar is now available online. Included in the collection are maps that reflect the worldwide proliferation of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons and their missile delivery systems. Additionally, country maps show the major nuclear installations, both civilian and military, in each country."
---
Interactive Voice Response Systems
Source: Intuit QuickBase
Find-A-Human -- IVR Phone System Shortcuts (USA)
http://paulenglish.com/ivr/
"Instructions for bypassing IVR systems to get to a human as quickly as you can."
---
MacBeth--Database
Source: askSam
The Tragedy of MacBeth by William Shakespeare -- Free Searchable Version
http://www.asksam.com/ebooks/Shakespeare/MacBeth.asp
"Using the askSam Web Publisher, we've put the entire text of MacBeth on-line in a searchable database. You can search and browse through the information from your Web browser." You can also download the database along with an askSam viewer. (Free registration required.)
---
MSN Search Offers Free Full Text Access to Encarta Encyclopedia
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/050923-160103
“Researchers might be interested to learn that MSN Search is offering a free access to the full text (not just blurbs) of Microsoft's Encarta encyclopedia. This page offers details about how to get a free pass. No, registration is required.
Basically, when you click on a link to Encarta found on MSN Search results pages or in an MSN "direct answer," you're given a two hour free pass (set via a cookie) to the full text of the entire encyclopedia. Once your pass is activated, you can search and access the full text using Encarta search box. OK, your two hour pass has expired and you still want more. No problem! Simply return to MSN Search and click another Encarta link and your free pass is renewed.
* Exceptions: The Encarta free pass does not include access to homework tools, literature guides, and sidebars. Also, with your free pass, you can view thumbnails of MSN Encarta illustrations, photographs, audio, and video but not full-size images.”
Posted by Gary Price on Sep. 23, 2005
---
Wealth--United States--Lists & Rankings
Source: Forbes
Forbes 400 (2005)
http://www.forbes.com/home/lists/2005/09/19/400-richest-americans-2005-list_05rich400_land.html
[Shortened URL: http://digbig.com/4ftfc ]
"The 400 Richest Americans." Sort list by rank, name, net worth, age, and residence. Numerous special features are included in the online package.
---
Gary PriceEditor, ResourceShelfgary@resourceshelf.com
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
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Thurs., Jan. 5, 2006 - Smithsonian's Bicycle Collection / Lech Walesa
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America on the Move: From the Smithsonian's Bicycle Collection ---
Exhibit on the history of bicycles, mostly based on the 1974 book
"Wheels and Wheeling: The Smithsonian Cycle Collection." Features
essays on the history of bicycling and images of vintage bicycles
and other bicycle-related materials from the Smithsonian
Institution collections. Many of the images link to detailed
descriptions of the bicycles (from 1818 to 1965). From the
Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
http://americanhistory.si.edu/onthemove/themes/story_69_1.html
http://lii.org?recs=027206
Subjects:
* Bicycles
* Cycling
Created by: je
[NOTE: Other pages from http://americanhistory.si.edu/onthemove/
previously posted. – Phyllis ]
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Lech Walesa: Founder of Poland's Solidarity Trade Union ------------------------
A profile of the electrical engineer who led Solidarity, the first
trade union in Eastern Europe independent of Communist rule.
Walesa was later elected president of Poland. From CNN.
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cold.war/kbank/profiles/walesa/
http://lii.org?recs=027252
Subjects:
* Walesa, Lech, 1943-
* Presidents
* Poland
* People
Created by: wh
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cold.war/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
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Thurs., Jan. 5, 2006 - Telephone Exchange Project
---------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Thursday, September 1, 2005
The Telephone Exchange Project
http://ourwebhome.com/TENP/TENproject.html
Today's site, from Robert Crowe and Mark Cuccia, offers both history and
nostalgia on that almost forgotten relic of telecommunications, the named
telephone exchange. Gentle Subscribers who have moved into the world of ten
digit dialing to phone the neighbor across the street may sigh regretfully
over the passing of the far more simple way of remembering phone numbers by
using a descriptive name to designate the exchange numbers -- PEnnsylvania
6-5000, anyone?
"Telephone numbers used to begin with two letters, which were an
abbreviation for a word... This project is an attempt to assemble
information about exchange names from a lot of widely spread original
sources. ... Why do we care? Partly just perverse curiosity. Partly because
we want to resist the increasing trend towards digitizing our lives.
Exchange names helped foster a sense of place, and community, in the same
way that cities do. They're also a link to our more analog past which is
fast slipping away. ... It can also be a resource for people who wish to
give their phone number using an exchange name." - from the website
The site provides a searchable and browsable database of exchange names, an
explanation of how the old exchange name system worked, and the mapping
between exchange names and the central telephone office. Links are provided
to most print articles about the project and there's a delightful
collection of historical background anecdotes.
Dial over to the site for a fascinating look at the way phone numbers used
to be named at:
http://ourwebhome.com/TENP/TENproject.html
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Thursday, September 1, 2005
The Telephone Exchange Project
http://ourwebhome.com/TENP/TENproject.html
Today's site, from Robert Crowe and Mark Cuccia, offers both history and
nostalgia on that almost forgotten relic of telecommunications, the named
telephone exchange. Gentle Subscribers who have moved into the world of ten
digit dialing to phone the neighbor across the street may sigh regretfully
over the passing of the far more simple way of remembering phone numbers by
using a descriptive name to designate the exchange numbers -- PEnnsylvania
6-5000, anyone?
"Telephone numbers used to begin with two letters, which were an
abbreviation for a word... This project is an attempt to assemble
information about exchange names from a lot of widely spread original
sources. ... Why do we care? Partly just perverse curiosity. Partly because
we want to resist the increasing trend towards digitizing our lives.
Exchange names helped foster a sense of place, and community, in the same
way that cities do. They're also a link to our more analog past which is
fast slipping away. ... It can also be a resource for people who wish to
give their phone number using an exchange name." - from the website
The site provides a searchable and browsable database of exchange names, an
explanation of how the old exchange name system worked, and the mapping
between exchange names and the central telephone office. Links are provided
to most print articles about the project and there's a delightful
collection of historical background anecdotes.
Dial over to the site for a fascinating look at the way phone numbers used
to be named at:
http://ourwebhome.com/TENP/TENproject.html
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Thurs., Jan. 5, 2006 - Pretrieve.com
Free Public Record Search
http://www.pretrieve.com/
Pretrieve is a public record search engine that makes Internet based research for finding
public records relevant to a person, business, or address, free, faster and easier for everyone.
http://www.pretrieve.com/
Pretrieve is a public record search engine that makes Internet based research for finding
public records relevant to a person, business, or address, free, faster and easier for everyone.
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Wed., Jan. 4, 2006
Found in:
=======
The Scout Report
September 30, 2005
Volume 11, Number 39
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Medicine in the Americas, 1619-1914 [pdf]
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/americas/americashome.html
The History of Medicine division of The National Library of Medicine has
been responsible for a number of fine online digital collections, and this
latest one is no exception. The Medicine in the Americas website provides
access to a number of key primary historical documents that deal with a
number of areas, such as women’s health, public health, and clinical works
of enduring historical value. Currently, there are a total of eight works in
the archive, and they include Clara Barton’s “The Red Cross of the Geneva
Convention” from 1878 and L. Emmett Holt’s 1894 work “The Care and Feeding
of Children: A Catechism for the Use of Mothers and Children’s Nurses”. For
many of the generally curious and those with a penchant for the world of
medical and scientific history, this website will be quite a find. [KMG]
Renewable Energy Policy Project [pdf]
http://www.crest.org/
Established in 1995 with funding from the Energy Foundation and the
Department of Energy, the Renewable Energy Policy Project (REPP) has spent
the past decade educating the general public about renewable energies. This
is accomplished by providing competent and rigorous policy analysis about
the myriad of issues surrounding the viability and sustainability of such
energy sources. Visitors to the site’s homepage will find clickable icons
(such as those depicting wind, solar, and hydrogen), and they can discover
the variety of resources associated with each type of renewable energy
source. These resources generally include a brief description of the REPP’s
work in each field, along with links to some of their more recent working
papers and policy briefs. For persons who hope to join the discussion about
some of these timely topics, the site also maintains a number of relevant
listservs, such as those dealing with bioconversion and strawbale
conversion. [KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
Ancient Architects of the Mississippi
http://www.cr.nps.gov/archeology/feature/feature.htm
Several thousands of years ago in the lower Mississippi River Delta, Native
Americans began constructing mounds to bury the dead. For the next fifteen
centuries, these various groups would build what may be called the first
dense urban settlements in what would later become the United States. Today
some of these former settlements and earthworks are overseen by the National
Park Service, which has seen fit to create this website to provide
information to the general public. Here visitors can review information
about these settlements, view a timeline of related events, and learn about
the complex nature of trade within and among these communities. The site
also has a “Delta Voices” section, which contains some brief quotations from
early explorers who traversed the area, along with comments from Native
Americans and perspectives from contemporary archaeologists and scholars.
[KMG]
Louisiana State Museum Jazz Collection [Real Player]
http://louisdl.louislibraries.org/JAZ/Pages/home.html
Over the past several years, the Louisiana Digital Library has assembled a
number of online collections that draw on the many archives and institutions
from around the state. One such noteworthy collection is the Louisiana State
Museum Jazz Collection, which has been assembled here with the kind
assistance of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Drawing on the
rich musical and cultural heritage of traditional New Orleans jazz, the
collection contains close to 700 photographs taken over the past nine
decades. Some of the photographic highlights include early portraits of
noted trumpeter Al Hirt and a rare photograph of Louis Armstrong’s childhood
bedroom. Visitors will want to use the basic keyword search to find
specific materials, or they may also elect to browse the images by title.
Perhaps the real highlights of the site are the 386 audio files that contain
some of the very important (and very obscure) recordings from this golden
age of jazz. Visitors will be delighted to listen to the 1919 Rag as
performed by Kid Ory and the “hot” version of Alexander’s Ragtime Band, as
rendered by Bessie Smith, accompanied by Fletcher Henderson’s Hot 6. [KMG]
A Heavenly Craft: The Woodcut in Early Printed Bookshttp://www.loc.gov/exhibits/heavenlycraft/In the century after Johannes Gutenberg invented movable type, books andother printed materials began to flourish, and in doing so, many artisansbegan to decorate such items with marvelous woodcuts. Three centuries aftertheir publication, Lessing J. Rosenwald (the retired chairman of Sears,Roebuck, and Company) acquired many of these masterworks at a sale sponsoredby their then owner, C.W. Dyson Perrins. Eventually, Rosenwald willed theseworks to the Library of Congress, and they have just recently created thisonline exhibit to complement a current exhibit in Washington, DC. In theintroduction to the exhibit, visitors can read about Rosenwald and Perrins,and also learn a bit about how a woodcut is created. The exhibit itself isdivided into one section that deals with works from the 15th century, andanother that deals with the 16th century. Some of the highlights featuredhere include images from a 1506 commentary on the Passion of Christ asexecuted by the Swiss artist, Urs Graf. Another set of gems are the lovelywoodcuts from Jacob Wolff’s 1501 edition of Aesop’s life and fables. [KMG]
Western Trails: An Online Journey
http://www.cdpheritage.org/exhibit/westernTrails/index.cfm
Based on a collaboration of very diverse institutions (including the
University of Wyoming and the Omaha Public Library), the Western Trails
digital database provides access to thousands of primary documents
associated with various aspects of Western US history. Visitors to the
website may want to dive right in and view some of the “trail” themed
collections, such as the Native American Trails or the Railroad Trails.
Within each of these sections, visitors will be able to read a brief essay
about each theme, complete with accompanying maps, images, and other primary
sources. Next to each essay are links to some of the discrete exhibits
created by participating institutions, such as those on the emigrant trails
of Wyoming or the Mormon trails in the San Luis Valley. What is perhaps most
impressive about the site is the very well-thought out search engine which
allows users to search each independently created database by creator,
title, keyword, or through a host of advanced options. The site is rounded
out by a selection of resources for educators to use in conjunction with the
digitized materials presented here. [KMG]
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2005.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
=======
The Scout Report
September 30, 2005
Volume 11, Number 39
-----
Medicine in the Americas, 1619-1914 [pdf]
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/americas/americashome.html
The History of Medicine division of The National Library of Medicine has
been responsible for a number of fine online digital collections, and this
latest one is no exception. The Medicine in the Americas website provides
access to a number of key primary historical documents that deal with a
number of areas, such as women’s health, public health, and clinical works
of enduring historical value. Currently, there are a total of eight works in
the archive, and they include Clara Barton’s “The Red Cross of the Geneva
Convention” from 1878 and L. Emmett Holt’s 1894 work “The Care and Feeding
of Children: A Catechism for the Use of Mothers and Children’s Nurses”. For
many of the generally curious and those with a penchant for the world of
medical and scientific history, this website will be quite a find. [KMG]
Renewable Energy Policy Project [pdf]
http://www.crest.org/
Established in 1995 with funding from the Energy Foundation and the
Department of Energy, the Renewable Energy Policy Project (REPP) has spent
the past decade educating the general public about renewable energies. This
is accomplished by providing competent and rigorous policy analysis about
the myriad of issues surrounding the viability and sustainability of such
energy sources. Visitors to the site’s homepage will find clickable icons
(such as those depicting wind, solar, and hydrogen), and they can discover
the variety of resources associated with each type of renewable energy
source. These resources generally include a brief description of the REPP’s
work in each field, along with links to some of their more recent working
papers and policy briefs. For persons who hope to join the discussion about
some of these timely topics, the site also maintains a number of relevant
listservs, such as those dealing with bioconversion and strawbale
conversion. [KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
Ancient Architects of the Mississippi
http://www.cr.nps.gov/archeology/feature/feature.htm
Several thousands of years ago in the lower Mississippi River Delta, Native
Americans began constructing mounds to bury the dead. For the next fifteen
centuries, these various groups would build what may be called the first
dense urban settlements in what would later become the United States. Today
some of these former settlements and earthworks are overseen by the National
Park Service, which has seen fit to create this website to provide
information to the general public. Here visitors can review information
about these settlements, view a timeline of related events, and learn about
the complex nature of trade within and among these communities. The site
also has a “Delta Voices” section, which contains some brief quotations from
early explorers who traversed the area, along with comments from Native
Americans and perspectives from contemporary archaeologists and scholars.
[KMG]
Louisiana State Museum Jazz Collection [Real Player]
http://louisdl.louislibraries.org/JAZ/Pages/home.html
Over the past several years, the Louisiana Digital Library has assembled a
number of online collections that draw on the many archives and institutions
from around the state. One such noteworthy collection is the Louisiana State
Museum Jazz Collection, which has been assembled here with the kind
assistance of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Drawing on the
rich musical and cultural heritage of traditional New Orleans jazz, the
collection contains close to 700 photographs taken over the past nine
decades. Some of the photographic highlights include early portraits of
noted trumpeter Al Hirt and a rare photograph of Louis Armstrong’s childhood
bedroom. Visitors will want to use the basic keyword search to find
specific materials, or they may also elect to browse the images by title.
Perhaps the real highlights of the site are the 386 audio files that contain
some of the very important (and very obscure) recordings from this golden
age of jazz. Visitors will be delighted to listen to the 1919 Rag as
performed by Kid Ory and the “hot” version of Alexander’s Ragtime Band, as
rendered by Bessie Smith, accompanied by Fletcher Henderson’s Hot 6. [KMG]
A Heavenly Craft: The Woodcut in Early Printed Bookshttp://www.loc.gov/exhibits/heavenlycraft/In the century after Johannes Gutenberg invented movable type, books andother printed materials began to flourish, and in doing so, many artisansbegan to decorate such items with marvelous woodcuts. Three centuries aftertheir publication, Lessing J. Rosenwald (the retired chairman of Sears,Roebuck, and Company) acquired many of these masterworks at a sale sponsoredby their then owner, C.W. Dyson Perrins. Eventually, Rosenwald willed theseworks to the Library of Congress, and they have just recently created thisonline exhibit to complement a current exhibit in Washington, DC. In theintroduction to the exhibit, visitors can read about Rosenwald and Perrins,and also learn a bit about how a woodcut is created. The exhibit itself isdivided into one section that deals with works from the 15th century, andanother that deals with the 16th century. Some of the highlights featuredhere include images from a 1506 commentary on the Passion of Christ asexecuted by the Swiss artist, Urs Graf. Another set of gems are the lovelywoodcuts from Jacob Wolff’s 1501 edition of Aesop’s life and fables. [KMG]
Western Trails: An Online Journey
http://www.cdpheritage.org/exhibit/westernTrails/index.cfm
Based on a collaboration of very diverse institutions (including the
University of Wyoming and the Omaha Public Library), the Western Trails
digital database provides access to thousands of primary documents
associated with various aspects of Western US history. Visitors to the
website may want to dive right in and view some of the “trail” themed
collections, such as the Native American Trails or the Railroad Trails.
Within each of these sections, visitors will be able to read a brief essay
about each theme, complete with accompanying maps, images, and other primary
sources. Next to each essay are links to some of the discrete exhibits
created by participating institutions, such as those on the emigrant trails
of Wyoming or the Mormon trails in the San Luis Valley. What is perhaps most
impressive about the site is the very well-thought out search engine which
allows users to search each independently created database by creator,
title, keyword, or through a host of advanced options. The site is rounded
out by a selection of resources for educators to use in conjunction with the
digitized materials presented here. [KMG]
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2005.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Wed., Jan. 4, 2006 - Journey of Mankind: The Peopling of the World
Journey of Mankind: The Peopling of the World
http://www.bradshawfoundation.com/journey/
From the site:
“Who were our ancestors? From where did we originate? …Now finally this interactive map reveals an exciting journey of opportunity and survival, confirmed by genetic science and documented by ancient rock art… The Bradshaw Foundation, in association with Stephen Oppenheimer, presents a virtual global journey of modern man over the last 160,000 years. The map will show for the first time the interaction of migration and climate over this period.
Migration and Rock Art Links
http://www.bradshawfoundation.com/migration.html
http://www.bradshawfoundation.com/journey/
From the site:
“Who were our ancestors? From where did we originate? …Now finally this interactive map reveals an exciting journey of opportunity and survival, confirmed by genetic science and documented by ancient rock art… The Bradshaw Foundation, in association with Stephen Oppenheimer, presents a virtual global journey of modern man over the last 160,000 years. The map will show for the first time the interaction of migration and climate over this period.
Migration and Rock Art Links
http://www.bradshawfoundation.com/migration.html
Wed., Jan. 4, 2006 - The Homestead Act of 1862
The Homestead Act of 1862
http://www.nps.gov/home/home.html
From the site: “The Homestead Act of 1862 was one of the most significant and enduring events in the westward expansion of the United States. By granting 160 acres of free land to claimants, it allowed nearly any man or woman a chance to live the American dream.”
Tour the Virtual Museum
http://www.nps.gov/home/virtual_museum.html
Take a Virtual Tour of the Schoolhouse [QuickTime VR]
http://www.nps.gov/home/movies/school.mov
“These panoramas will allow you to look around as if you were really at the school.”
Scroll around or click for a closer view. Clicking on doorways takes you into the room.
Homesteading: The Free Land Idea [pdf]
An Activity Guide for Teachers Grades 4 through 6 (114 pages)
http://www.nps.gov/home/pdf/activity_guide.pdf
Homestead Legacies - biographies
http://www.nps.gov/home/legacies.html
Sixteen “well-known figures in American history that have or had personal connections to the Homestead Act...identified thus far include: Willa Cather (author); George Washington Carver (inventor, educator); Virgil Earp (frontier lawman); Jeannette Rankin (first woman elected to congress); Laura Ingalls Wilder (author); and Lawrence Welk (entertainer).
Laura Ingalls Wilder
http://www.nps.gov/home/wilder.html
Willa Cather
http://www.nps.gov/home/cather.html
Map of Homesteading States
http://www.nps.gov/home/Homesteading%20Map.htm
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.nps.gov/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
http://www.nps.gov/home/home.html
From the site: “The Homestead Act of 1862 was one of the most significant and enduring events in the westward expansion of the United States. By granting 160 acres of free land to claimants, it allowed nearly any man or woman a chance to live the American dream.”
Tour the Virtual Museum
http://www.nps.gov/home/virtual_museum.html
Take a Virtual Tour of the Schoolhouse [QuickTime VR]
http://www.nps.gov/home/movies/school.mov
“These panoramas will allow you to look around as if you were really at the school.”
Scroll around or click for a closer view. Clicking on doorways takes you into the room.
Homesteading: The Free Land Idea [pdf]
An Activity Guide for Teachers Grades 4 through 6 (114 pages)
http://www.nps.gov/home/pdf/activity_guide.pdf
Homestead Legacies - biographies
http://www.nps.gov/home/legacies.html
Sixteen “well-known figures in American history that have or had personal connections to the Homestead Act...identified thus far include: Willa Cather (author); George Washington Carver (inventor, educator); Virgil Earp (frontier lawman); Jeannette Rankin (first woman elected to congress); Laura Ingalls Wilder (author); and Lawrence Welk (entertainer).
Laura Ingalls Wilder
http://www.nps.gov/home/wilder.html
Willa Cather
http://www.nps.gov/home/cather.html
Map of Homesteading States
http://www.nps.gov/home/Homesteading%20Map.htm
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.nps.gov/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Wed., Jan. 4, 2006 - Colonial America
Found in:
Date Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 5:48 AM
Weekly Teacher Tip Newsletter Issue 276
teAchnology
http://www.teachnology.com
Home > Teacher Resource > Subject Matter > Social Studies > Colonial America
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/social_studies/colony/
Scroll down for a list of 40 annotated sites.
©2005 Teachnology, Inc. All rights reserved.
[NOTE: Other lists of sites from http://www.teachnology.com/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Date Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 5:48 AM
Weekly Teacher Tip Newsletter Issue 276
teAchnology
http://www.teachnology.com
Home > Teacher Resource > Subject Matter > Social Studies > Colonial America
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/social_studies/colony/
Scroll down for a list of 40 annotated sites.
©2005 Teachnology, Inc. All rights reserved.
[NOTE: Other lists of sites from http://www.teachnology.com/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Tues., Jan. 3, 2006 - Africa / Jungle
Found in:
National Geographic's Education Newsletter
September 2005
SPECIAL: Africa Classroom Companion
To make it as easy as possible for you to teach about African culture, history, peoples, animals, issues, and of course, geography, we've compiled a list of every available online National Geographic resource, from lesson plans to maps to photos. Download the Classroom Companion for a printable version of the list.
http://ng.chtah.com/a/tBDFxd$ASJ4TXAYNV-pAGE2gp9E/ngs11
http://www.ngsednet.org/community/resources_view.cfm?community_id=168&resource_id=4131
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/al38r ]
© 2005 National Geographic Society.
****
Jungle Photos: Amazon Rainforest, Galapagos Islands & Africa
http://www.junglephotos.com/portalpage.shtml
From the site: …”an educational website with a wide range of images and
information on the Galapagos Islands and Africa, as well as the Amazon rainforest.”
National Geographic's Education Newsletter
September 2005
SPECIAL: Africa Classroom Companion
To make it as easy as possible for you to teach about African culture, history, peoples, animals, issues, and of course, geography, we've compiled a list of every available online National Geographic resource, from lesson plans to maps to photos. Download the Classroom Companion for a printable version of the list.
http://ng.chtah.com/a/tBDFxd$ASJ4TXAYNV-pAGE2gp9E/ngs11
http://www.ngsednet.org/community/resources_view.cfm?community_id=168&resource_id=4131
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/al38r ]
© 2005 National Geographic Society.
****
Jungle Photos: Amazon Rainforest, Galapagos Islands & Africa
http://www.junglephotos.com/portalpage.shtml
From the site: …”an educational website with a wide range of images and
information on the Galapagos Islands and Africa, as well as the Amazon rainforest.”
Tues., Jan. 3, 2006 - Go Places / Country Guides
Time for Kids Go Places
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/hh/goplaces
Visit the 23 countries listed. Most include famous sites, fact file,
history timeline, and audio of some native phrases.
************
Found on:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
Sept. 19-22,2005
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Baker Library Research Guides
http://www.library.hbs.edu/guides/index.html
“Baker Library Research Guides focus on topical resources to help in your research. Research Guides cover general business topics, specific industries, and countries. There are also Guides that step you through the research process.”
Country Guides tab in column on left.
[NOTE: Some of the Country Guides link to:
Tradeport
http://www.tradeport.org/countries/index.html
“Through an exclusive arrangement with World Trade Press,
TradePort offers data on 175 countries, free of charge.”
The World Bank: Countries and Regions
http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/COUNTRIES/0,,pagePK:180619~theSitePK:136917,00.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3gk8p ]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
NationMaster Nations of the World
http://www.nationmaster.com/country/
NationMaster.com is a “compilation of data from such sources as the CIA World Factbook, United Nations, World Health Organization, World Bank, World Resources Institute, UNESCO, UNICEF and OECD. Using the form above, you can generate maps and graphs on all kinds of statistics with ease.” You can search by country name or compare statistics from a drop-down list of categories [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
CIA World Factbook
http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. – “Country information has been updated as of 1 November, 2005.” - Phyllis ]
Library of Congress: Country Studies
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]]
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Gary Price
Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
--------------------------------------------------------------------
"Post via ResourceShelf"
for even more resources visit
http://www.resourceshelf.com
http://www.docuticker.com
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/hh/goplaces
Visit the 23 countries listed. Most include famous sites, fact file,
history timeline, and audio of some native phrases.
************
Found on:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
Sept. 19-22,2005
---
Baker Library Research Guides
http://www.library.hbs.edu/guides/index.html
“Baker Library Research Guides focus on topical resources to help in your research. Research Guides cover general business topics, specific industries, and countries. There are also Guides that step you through the research process.”
Country Guides tab in column on left.
[NOTE: Some of the Country Guides link to:
Tradeport
http://www.tradeport.org/countries/index.html
“Through an exclusive arrangement with World Trade Press,
TradePort offers data on 175 countries, free of charge.”
The World Bank: Countries and Regions
http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/COUNTRIES/0,,pagePK:180619~theSitePK:136917,00.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3gk8p ]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
NationMaster Nations of the World
http://www.nationmaster.com/country/
NationMaster.com is a “compilation of data from such sources as the CIA World Factbook, United Nations, World Health Organization, World Bank, World Resources Institute, UNESCO, UNICEF and OECD. Using the form above, you can generate maps and graphs on all kinds of statistics with ease.” You can search by country name or compare statistics from a drop-down list of categories [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
CIA World Factbook
http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. – “Country information has been updated as of 1 November, 2005.” - Phyllis ]
Library of Congress: Country Studies
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]]
---
Gary Price
Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
--------------------------------------------------------------------
"Post via ResourceShelf"
for even more resources visit
http://www.resourceshelf.com
http://www.docuticker.com
Tues., Jan. 3, 2006 - Canada / Scotland / China
Get 2 Know Canadahttp://www.get2knowcanada.ca/
“Get 2 Know Canada
Welcomes students and teachers researching Canada.”
Canadian-American Center
Teaching Canada For a Global Perspective
Curriculum Resources and Professional Development for K-12 Educators
http://www.umaine.edu/canam/teachingcanada.htm
---
****
Scottish History
http://www.scottishhistory.com/
“These pages contain links and information on all (or most) things Scottish - everything from history to politics.”
Condensed China
http://condensedchina.com/
“Chinese History for Beginners
Condensed China is an introduction to Chinese history. It exists to inform, enlighten, and attract netizens interested in China. It is not a complete history of China…This is more like ''Chinese History: the Cliff Notes version.”
“Get 2 Know Canada
Welcomes students and teachers researching Canada.”
Canadian-American Center
Teaching Canada For a Global Perspective
Curriculum Resources and Professional Development for K-12 Educators
http://www.umaine.edu/canam/teachingcanada.htm
---
****
Scottish History
http://www.scottishhistory.com/
“These pages contain links and information on all (or most) things Scottish - everything from history to politics.”
Condensed China
http://condensedchina.com/
“Chinese History for Beginners
Condensed China is an introduction to Chinese history. It exists to inform, enlighten, and attract netizens interested in China. It is not a complete history of China…This is more like ''Chinese History: the Cliff Notes version.”
Tues., Jan. 3, 2006 - Mexico
Mexico for Kids
http://www.elbalero.gob.mx/index_kids.html
Web site available in English, Spanish, Italian and French. There are sections about Mexico,
history, government, exploration, biodiversity, games, and news. Available in Spanish, Italian, French, and English.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Mexico: From Empire to Revolution
http://www.getty.edu/research/conducting_research/digitized_collections/mexico/html/index.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/bd9j8 ]
This site draws upon the collection of the Getty Research Institute. “The work of some thirty known photographers is shown, alongside that of many others who remain anonymous. Together they provide a chronicle of Mexico from approximately 1857 to 1923, a chronicle explored in the History and Chronology sections of the resource. The terrain across which this history played out may be explored in the Maps section. The animated introduction gives a sampling of the events and lives documented by the photographs included in this Web site, including images of the railways, bridges, roads, buildings and monuments that became the fabric of the country, and portraits of Mexico’s leaders and ordinary people, all of whom played a part in the unfolding story.”
http://www.elbalero.gob.mx/index_kids.html
Web site available in English, Spanish, Italian and French. There are sections about Mexico,
history, government, exploration, biodiversity, games, and news. Available in Spanish, Italian, French, and English.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Mexico: From Empire to Revolution
http://www.getty.edu/research/conducting_research/digitized_collections/mexico/html/index.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/bd9j8 ]
This site draws upon the collection of the Getty Research Institute. “The work of some thirty known photographers is shown, alongside that of many others who remain anonymous. Together they provide a chronicle of Mexico from approximately 1857 to 1923, a chronicle explored in the History and Chronology sections of the resource. The terrain across which this history played out may be explored in the Maps section. The animated introduction gives a sampling of the events and lives documented by the photographs included in this Web site, including images of the railways, bridges, roads, buildings and monuments that became the fabric of the country, and portraits of Mexico’s leaders and ordinary people, all of whom played a part in the unfolding story.”
Monday, January 02, 2006
Mon., Jan 2, 2006 - Dreams of Space: Science Fiction
Dreams of Space
http://sun3.lib.uci.edu/~jsisson/john.htm
From the site:
“With the discoveries by Robert Goddard and Hermann Oberth of liquid-fueled rockets in the 1930's and the use of V-2 rockets in the 1940's, rocket travel went from science fiction to science fact in the public's mind. In post-World War II America anything seemed possible, even going to the Moon! There appeared in 1949, a book, The Conquest of Space, which led to a new trend in children's books. These books outlined the future the children of the "baby boom" would grow up in, the world of space (example). The illustrations in these books show facts (as they were known) mixed in with the fantasy of space flight and led many of the readers of these books to "dream of space".”
http://sun3.lib.uci.edu/~jsisson/john.htm
From the site:
“With the discoveries by Robert Goddard and Hermann Oberth of liquid-fueled rockets in the 1930's and the use of V-2 rockets in the 1940's, rocket travel went from science fiction to science fact in the public's mind. In post-World War II America anything seemed possible, even going to the Moon! There appeared in 1949, a book, The Conquest of Space, which led to a new trend in children's books. These books outlined the future the children of the "baby boom" would grow up in, the world of space (example). The illustrations in these books show facts (as they were known) mixed in with the fantasy of space flight and led many of the readers of these books to "dream of space".”
Mon., Jan 2, 2006 - Google Moon / Astronomy Resources
Welcome to Google Moon
http://moon.google.com/
From the site: “In honor of the first manned Moon landing, which took place on July 20, 1969, we’ve added some NASA imagery to the Google Maps interface to help you pay your own visit to our celestial neighbor. Happy lunar surfing.”
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Astronomy Resources
http://www.astronomyresources.info/
“The Awareness Watch Featured Report features a comprehensive listing of Astronomy Resources on the Internet including astronomy, astrophysics, bioastronomy, radio astronomy, roboscopes and related sources on the Internet.”
http://moon.google.com/
From the site: “In honor of the first manned Moon landing, which took place on July 20, 1969, we’ve added some NASA imagery to the Google Maps interface to help you pay your own visit to our celestial neighbor. Happy lunar surfing.”
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Astronomy Resources
http://www.astronomyresources.info/
“The Awareness Watch Featured Report features a comprehensive listing of Astronomy Resources on the Internet including astronomy, astrophysics, bioastronomy, radio astronomy, roboscopes and related sources on the Internet.”
Mon., Jan 2, 2006 - The Universe / Boston Museum of Science Virtual Exhibits
Welcome to the Universe
http://www.mos.org/sln/wtu/
From the site:
“this collection of web sites offers an introduction to the history, methods and fundamental ideas behind the science of astronomy.”
[NOTE: Other exhibits from Science Learning Network
http://www.mos.org/sln/ - previously posted. – Phyllis ]
See Also: Virtual Exhibits at the Boston Museum of Science
http://www.mos.org/doc/1016
http://www.mos.org/sln/wtu/
From the site:
“this collection of web sites offers an introduction to the history, methods and fundamental ideas behind the science of astronomy.”
[NOTE: Other exhibits from Science Learning Network
http://www.mos.org/sln/ - previously posted. – Phyllis ]
See Also: Virtual Exhibits at the Boston Museum of Science
http://www.mos.org/doc/1016
Mon., Jan 2, 2006 - Eyes on the Sky, Feet on the Ground / Astronomy for Kids
Eyes on the Sky, Feet on the Ground:
Hands On Astronomy Activities for Kids
http://hea-www.harvard.edu/ECT/the_book/index.html
From the site:
“The six Chapters of this electronic book are organized into several Topics”
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Astronomy for Kids
http://library.thinkquest.org/3645/page2.html
“This site is about outer space. You will learn about black holes, comets, constellations, eclipses, observation equipment, phases of the Moon, the planets, the stars and the Sun, and last but not least the Universe.”
Hands On Astronomy Activities for Kids
http://hea-www.harvard.edu/ECT/the_book/index.html
From the site:
“The six Chapters of this electronic book are organized into several Topics”
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Astronomy for Kids
http://library.thinkquest.org/3645/page2.html
“This site is about outer space. You will learn about black holes, comets, constellations, eclipses, observation equipment, phases of the Moon, the planets, the stars and the Sun, and last but not least the Universe.”
