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The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter # 376 11/10/05
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Cosmic Evolution

Cosmic Evolution is a mind-bending and fascinating field of
scientific study. It focuses on the various changes in energy,
matter and life that have occurred over the infinite evolutionary
course of the Universe.

Created by the Wright Center for Science Education at Tufts
University, the site explores the lifespan of the universe, from the
"Big Bang to Humankind". Read articles and watch movies to learn
more about the many epochs in the history of our mysterious universe.

http://www.tufts.edu/as/wright_center/cosmic_evolution/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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New York Changing

In the 1930's, photographer Bernice Abbott released a landmark work
of 50 photographs entitled "Changing New York". Six decades later,
contemporary photographer Douglas Lever used Abbott's original camera
to capture the same locations at the time of day on the same day of
the year as she did.

Browsing through the "New York Changing" online exhibition is a
fascinating experience, reminding us that the only thing in this
world that is constant is change. The 'Rephotographs' create a start
contrast between Depression-Era New York City and the Manhattan of today.

http://newyorkchanging.com/index.html
http://www.newyorkchanging.com/imagelist.html

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Date Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2005 6:54 PM
Subject: Weekly Teacher Tip Newsletter Issue 281
view it on-line at:
http://www.teach-nology.com/newsletters/281.html

Astronomy
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/science/astronomy/
Scroll down for an annotated list of 32 astronomy web sites

© 2005 Teachnology, Inc. All rights reserved

Rocks and Minerals

Mineral Information Institute
http://www.mii.org
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

U.S. Geological Survey – Educational Resources for Elementary, Secondary, and Undergraduate
http://education.usgs.gov/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Our Book Week focused on rocks and minerals, so you'll find some links here:
http://eatohillss.eq.edu.au/Library/BookWeek/bookweek.htm

Rocks and Minerals
http://dmoz.org/Science/Earth_Sciences/Geology/Rocks_and_Minerals/

Rocks, Minerals, and Mining Theme Page
http://www.cln.org/themes/rocks_minerals.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.cln.org/themes_index.html previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Rocks and Minerals
http://www.hpedsb.on.ca/sg/quinte/rocks_&_minerals.htm

Rocks and Minerals
http://www.lethsd.ab.ca/mmh/grade3/rocks.htm

Rocks and Minerals
http://oswego.org/staff/cchamber/resources/rocks.cfm

Geologynet Online Geology Databases
http://www.geologynet.com/dbases.htm

Geology - Minerals, and Gems
http://www.nearctica.com/geology/mineral/links.htm
Geology and Geophysics - Main Page
http://www.nearctica.com/geology/geology.htm
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.Nearctica.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Amethyst Galleries Mineral Gallery
http://mineral.galleries.com/default.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis]

Athena Mineral Pictureshttp://un2sg4.unige.ch/athena/mineral/images/minpic_frame0.htmlAthena Mineralogyhttp://un2sg4.unige.ch/athena/mineral/min_lists.html

Mineral Sciences Photo Gallery
http://www.minerals.si.edu/images/gallery/gallery.htm
[NOTE: Home page previously posted. URL updated.
The Department of Mineral Sciences http://www.nmnh.si.edu/minsci/ - Phyllis ]

The hardness of minerals and rocks
http://www.rockhounds.com/rockshop/hardness1.html
[NOTE: Another page from this site previously posted.
Mineral Identification Key
http://www.rockhounds.com/rockshop/mineral_id/index.html - Phyllis ]

A wonderful world of minerals
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002744/adlm.html

Geologic Time Table
http://www.uaf.edu/geology/reference/geo_time.html

The Rock Cycle
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/rock.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/modules.html
previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Geologic time
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/geotime.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsys.html
previously posted. - Phyllis ]

RocksForKids
http://www.rocksforkids.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Atlas of igneous and metamorphic rocks, minerals, & textures
http://www.geolab.unc.edu/Petunia/IgMetAtlas/mainmenu.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Rocks and minerals http://www.ivyhall.district96.k12.il.us/4th/kkhp/RocksandMinerals/rocks.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Rocky the Rock Hound
http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow1/oct98/
[NOTE: Previously posted: Rockhounds
http://www.fi.edu/fellows/payton/rocks/ - Phyllis ]

The Rainbow of Gems
http://www.tradeshop.com/gems/rainbow.html

The Surf Report, November 2005
http://www.ecb.org/surf/geology.htm

Kathy Schrock’s Guide For Educators: Earth and Geology Sites
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/sci-tech/scies.html
[NOTE: Home page http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/index.html
previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Mindat.org
http://www.mindat.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Physical Science
http://www.crystalinks.com/physmet.html
Includes pages on Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography,
and more.

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OLogy, the Museum's Web site for kids ages seven through twelve,
http://www.ology.amnh.org/
From the site:
“With age-appropriate content in archaeology, astronomy, biodiversity, genetics, marine biology, paleontology, and physical science, OLogy makes science learning rich and engaging.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Undersea and Oversee
http://www.fi.edu/oceans/index.html
From the site: “The past, present, and future of our oceans”
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.fi.edu/previously posted. - Phyllis ]

All About Sea Ice
http://nsidc.org/seaice/index.html
From the site:
“Sea ice is found in remote polar oceans…Because most of us do not live in the polar regions, we may live for several decades and never see sea ice. Although it may not directly impact us, it is a critical component of our planet because it affects climate, wildlife, and people who live in the Arctic.

‘All About Sea Ice’ offers a glimpse of the characteristics and different forms of sea ice, why it is so important to our environment, and popular scientific methods for studying it.”

[NOTE: Other pages from The National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC)
http://nsidc.org/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]

Sky Diary: Kidstorm
http://skydiary.com/kids/
From the site:
“Click below to get information, see pictures and graphics and find links on
tornadoes, lightning, hurricanes and storm chasing.”

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PBS Teacher Previews: February 26 - March 4, 2006*
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Nature
"Silent Roar: Searching for the Snow Leopard"
TV> PBSOL> Middle / High School
Sunday, February 26, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
Only a privileged few have ever seen a snow leopard -- the
powerful and mysterious predator of the Himalayas. This
remarkable program accomplishes the impossible when a legendary
filmmaker sets out to film a legendary cat. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1
year)

Go behind-the-scenes and meet the filmmaker at the companion
Web site.

http://www.pbs.org/nature/snowleopard
[NOTE: Originally broadcast January 2005. – Phyllis ]

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NOVA
"Arctic Passage"
TV> PBSOL> MARC> Middle / High School
Tuesday, February 28, 20068 - 10:00 pm
Tune in for this special in which NOVA dramatizes two
extraordinary sagas in the quest for the Northwest Passage -- the legendary Arctic sea route between the Atlantic and the Pacific that was the prize objective of merchants and adventurers for centuries. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)Try your hand at building an igloo online; it sounds easier than it is. Learn the basics as perfected by the Inuit. If you ever find yourself needing shelter in the Arctic, you'll be glad you did.

http://www.pbs.org/nova/arctic
(Available February 22, 2006)
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]

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Alan Alda In Scientific American Frontiers "Hidden Motives"
TV> PBSOL> Elementary / Middle / High School
Friday, March 3, 2006
9 - 9:30 pm
If you think you know why you do things, you're probably wrong.
This is an exploration of how our unconscious determines our
behavior -- including why we buy things that are "cool." (CC,
Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

Download our lesson plan in which students construct brain
model using a bathing cap as their canvas.

http://www.pbs.org/saf/1507
[NOTE: Originally broadcast March 2005. – Phyllis ]

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American Experience
"Hijacked!"
TV> PBSOL> Middle / High School
Monday, February 27, 2006
9 - 10:00 pm
For more than 30 years it would be known as "the blackest day
in aviation history." September 6, 1970 gave birth to a new era
of terrorism when members of a militant Palestinian group
hijacked four commercial airplanes. Tune in and learn more
about this historic event. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

Get ideas on how to use the film in your classroom; have your
students explore the question of whether the United States
should have responded to the hijackings with military force
rather than negotiation.

http://www.pbs.org/amex/hijacked
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]

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Copyright 2006 PBS Online

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Wed, Feb 22, 2006 at 3:07 PM
To: NOVA Teachers

Hello Educators,

Next week, join NOVA for the two-hour special "Arctic Passage,"
which recreates two legendary expeditions to discover the Arctic sea
route known as the Northwest Passage. The first hour chronicles the
tragic voyage of Sir John Franklin and his 128-man crew; the second
hour explores the triumphant passage by Roald Amundsen and his
six-man team. (Subjects covered: Earth science, navigation,
forensics, social studies, world history)


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 "Arctic Passage"
Broadcast: February 28, 2006
http://www.pbs.org/nova/arctic/
(Check your local listings as broadcast dates and times may vary.
This program has one-year off-air taping rights.)

Future of the Passage
Will rapid Arctic melting turn the Northwest Passage into a busy
shipping route? Find out here. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Franklin's Provisions
See a list of the supplies brought along to sustain Franklin's
129-man expedition. (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

Norway's Reluctant Hero
Find out from polar historian Roland Huntford what it was about
Amundsen that enabled him to conquer the Northwest Passage, the
North Magnetic Pole, and the South Pole. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

My Life As an Explorer
Read about what inspired Amundsen to be an explorer, how he
pursued that passion, what he encountered during his Northwest
Passage journey, and more in these excerpts from his
autobiography. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Remnants of an Expedition
Listen to and view this five-segment audio slide show that
chronicles Franklin's expedition with photos and period
illustrations. Total running time: 10 minutes 15 seconds.
(Flash plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Tracing the Routes
Follow the Franklin and Amundsen expedition routes -- and learn
why the path taken made all the difference. (Flash plug-in
required; printable version available.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

The Note in the Cairn
Take a look at the only written record ever found of the
disastrous Franklin Northwest Passage expedition. (Flash
plug-in required; printable transcript available.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Igloo 101
See how much you know about igloo building in this
eight-question quiz. (Flash plug-in required; printable version
available.) (Grades 9-12)

Teacher's Guide
In this classroom activity, students plan a survival pack for
severe Antarctic weather. (Grades 6-8)

Program Transcript
The site includes a complete narration for this program.

Plus Links and Books.

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Date Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 4:56 PM
Subject: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Presents HIJACKED

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

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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Presents HIJACKED
Monday, February 27 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings)

For thirty years, it was known as the darkest day in aviation
history. Just moments after lift-off on September 6, 1970,
passengers on TWA Flight 74 from Frankfurt to New York were
startled to hear an announcement over the plane's PA system:
"This is your new captain speaking. This flight has been taken
over by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine."
Minutes later, travelers on another New York-bound plane,
Swissair Flight 100, faced the same chilling reality.

Members of the militant Palestinian group had hijacked four
commercial airplanes. They commandeered a fifth aircraft three
days later. Wanting to attract attention to the Palestinian cause
and secure the release of several of their comrades, the P.F.L.P.
would hold hundreds of hostages at a makeshift Middle Eastern
airstrip, and spectacularly blow up three of the planes in the
Jordanian desert six days later.

From award-winning producer Ilan Ziv, HIJACKED features
first-hand recollections from former hostages, flight crews, and
their captors and recounts the day that a new era in global
terrorism was born.

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Visit HIJACKED Online
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/hijacked/index.html

Hijacked Flights
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/hijacked/maps/index.html

The guerrillas' well-choreographed events had government and
military officials around the globe scrambling to predict their
next move. Track the coordinated hijackings on this interactive
map and find out what happened over the many days of the crisis.

The American Hijacker
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/hijacked/sfeature/sf_american.html

In addition to the hundreds of Americans on board the seized
planes, one of the hijackers was also American. Learn more about
Patrick Arguello and what led him to join the cause of the
P.F.L.P.

Online Poll: Negotiation or Force?
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/hijacked/sfeature/sf_poll.html

When members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine
successfully hijacked aircraft carrying hundreds of Americans,
President Nixon had to decide whether to respond with negotiation
or force. What do you think he should have done?

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FirstGov for Kids
http://www.kids.gov/
From the site:
“Welcome to the U.S. government interagency Kids' Portal. This site was developed and is maintained by the Federal Citizen Information Center. It provides links to Federal kids' sites along with some of the best kids' sites from other organizations all grouped by subject. Explore, learn, have fun and don't forget to add us to your favorites!”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Curriculum Resource Portals
http://www.ncsu.edu/midlink/resource_portals.htm
Sections include Teacher Resource Portals for:
General K-12
Elementary Grades K-6
Middle School Grades 6-8
High School Grades 9-12

Cybrary Man's Educational Web Sites
http://www.angelfire.com/stars3/education/
“Cybrary Man’s Educational Web Sites is an attempt to provide a “one-stop educational links shopping” experience for students, teachers and parents. Originally started as a school library web site it is constantly being revised with up-to-date links for all grade levels, busy educators and parents. This web site endeavors to identify useful or interesting resources.”

Study Guide Zone
http://www.studyguidezone.com/
From the site:
“This site represents the efforts of educators in Minnesota and is made possible by a generous grant from the McNamara Educational Trust. Together we have developed a series of free study guides on a variety of standardized tests commonly utilized for admissions, licensing, and educational assessment…Moreover, we have created numerous study tips under our study resource directory. We hope to help students overcome their fear of math and improve their study techniques.”

Literary Terms
(NOTE: Some of these have been previously posted. – Phyllis ]

http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/lit_terms/index.html
http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/lit_terms/terms
http://web.uvic.ca/wguide/Pages/LiteraryTermsTOC.html
http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/literature/bedlit/glossary_a.htm
http://www.virtualsalt.com/litterms.htm

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ArcaMax Book Club
http://www.arcamax.com/cgi-bin/news/channel/1049
From Site:
Welcome to the newest and largest collection of free classic books by email. We offer the full texts of all of our books and we send chapters to you each day. We'll also keep you posted of the newest selections.

Enjoy, and read at your own leisure -- you can read as far as you want online and update your e-mail subscription accordingly.

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The Scout Report
October 21, 2005
Volume 11, Number 42
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In Cold Blood: A Legacy [Quick Time]
http://www.ljworld.com/specials/incoldblood/

Forty years ago, Truman Capote, author of such novels as "Breakfast at
Tiffany’s” set a new standard of interpretive and investigative journalism
with his investigation into the brutal killings that changed the lives of
the residents of Holcomb, Kansas. In 1965, The New Yorker published his work
in a serial format under the title, “In Cold Blood”. Earlier this year, the
Lawrence Journal-World created this fine online site in order to provide
some perspective on these events and to afford readers the opportunity to
respond to these events. Visitors to the site may wish to start by looking
at a timeline offered here of the events, then learn about the various
participants in these events. Additionally, visitors can read the full-text
articles of the four-part series, including pieces that offer some insight
into the characters in Capote’s work and the way in which he portrayed the
various parties to these events. Finally, the site is rounded out by a
collection of photos that include those of Capote in some of his trademark
hats and the Finney County Courtroom where Perry Smith and Richard Hickock
were convicted of the murder of the Clutter family. [KMG]

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BBC Science & Nature: Prehistoric Life
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/prehistoric_life/

The BBC is well-regarded for their laudable efforts to provide high-quality
online content that complements their fine radio and television offerings.
Devised as part of their general Science and Nature website, this particular
corner of the web offers a number of educational resources on prehistoric
life. The casual visitor may want to take a look through some of the
highlights offered here, which include a section on so-called
“killer”dinosaurs (such as the triceratops) and ancient sea monsters. The
highlights area also includes a fun interactive game that allows visitors to
match fossilized feces (called coprolites) to the animal that is most likely
to have created it. Visitors would also do well to take a close look at the
“Human Beginnings” area of the site, which allows them a number of insights
into the various early achievements of prehistoric man, along with
information about those hominids that are sometimes affectionately referred
to as cavemen. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]

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>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2005.http://scout.wisc.edu/

The Anthropology of Mythology
http://www.nemorensis.net/anthromyth/index.html
From the site:
“What is Myth?
The word ‘mythos’ comes from the Greek meaning to be spoken with the mouth and is humankind's first method of communicating our cosmological vision and understanding of the why and how questions regarding birth, life, death and the rhythms and cataclysms within nature. Symbolically composed and orally shared, myth is our way of speaking to one another about our quests to know God and our longing for communion with the Divine. A detailed explanation of myth can be found at ‘What is Myth?’.” (http://www.nemorensis.net/anthromyth/myth.htm )

Table of Contents
http://www.nemorensis.net/anthromyth/toc.htm

Lords of Creation: The Origins of Sacred Maya Kingship
http://www.lacma.org/lordsofcreation/index.html

Multimedia exhibition

More Online Exhibitions
http://www.lacma.org/art/ExhibOnline.aspx


[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.lacma.org/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]

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Hi! It's Tuesday, October 18, 2005 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!

Today's offering was inspired by list member Deena Ortiz who forwarded a website that she described as, "a cute, animated video about beekeeping." After watching the video, I decided to find some additional sites about bees and honey to share with you today. :)

Recommended Websites:
History of Beekeeping - Animated Video
http://members.optusnet.com.au/~andrewsheidi.50/bee/

This is the site that Deena recommended. Allow about 15-20 minutes to view this animation and read the accompanying text. It tracks the history of bees and beekeeping from evidence provided by ancient amber samples (dating to the time dinosaurs roamed Earth), to cave paintings in Spain and Africa, to the 19th century development of a reusable hive for honey collection that is still in use today. As always, parents should review the video prior to watching it with children to determine suitability.

Honey.com - Just For Kids
http://www.honey.com/kids/index.html
This remarkable website from Honey.com provides all kinds of fun facts about bees and honey that kids will enjoy. It includes wonderful, interactive games that teach bee biology, plant botany, and more.
DON'T MISS the "Materials for Teachers" at this site where you can download for FREE "The Honey Files - A Bee's Life" (pdf file) containing all kinds of lessons and worksheets that include:
*Bee Biology -- Learn the anatomy of a bee!
*Bee Society -- Find out who's in charge in a hive and the role of pheromones in bee communities.
*Bee Hives -- Explore math through polygons in bee hives.
*Pollination -- Dissect a plant to find the source of honey.
*Honey -- Discover its many varieties and uses and find out which of the four taste sensations honey triggers on a map of your own tongue! Indulge in making some great treats with honey recipes.
*Beekeepers -- Find out what beekeepers do and check out their equipment.
*Additional Activities -- Go on a Word Search, take the Honey Bee trivia challenge, do some honey bee math!
Note: The Honey Files pdf is a companion to a comprehensive video about bees available for purchase ($15) at the website. While you don't need the video to utilize the lessons in the free pdf file -- it might be fun for a homeschool support group to purchase the video and screen it for the group, or pass it around to each family for review. The direct link to the teaching materials is: http://www.honey.com/kids/video/index.html

Draper's Bee Cam
http://www.draperbee.com/webcam/beecam.htm
We've featured this website previously on ClickSchooling -- and it's always fun to revisit! Here, a live camera is trained on a working bee hive at Draper's Bee Apiary. See all of the action and try to find the Queen Bee.

Beehoo.com - World Beekeeping Directory
http://www.beehoo.com/f_continent.php?continent=North%20America
This site offers a directory of beekeepers worldwide. The link above is directly for North America. When you get to the site click on the state or province you are interested in to find a directory of beekeepers located in that region. There is a brief description of the beekeeper's services along with contact info. You can call or email and find out if they offer tours. Some beekeepers do. :)

Diane Flynn Keith for ClickSchooling
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Site of the Day for Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Bed Bugs
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/bedbugs/
http://www.uos.harvard.edu/ehs/pes_bedbug.shtml

Today's site, from the Harvard School of Public Health, deals with Cimexlectularius, commonly known as the bed bug. Gentle Subscribers may feel somewhat more comfortable after the reassurance that this is primarily a text presentation with very few images but much information."Bed bugs are increasingly becoming a problem within residences of all kinds, including homes, apartments, hotels, cruise ships, dormitories and shelters. We have drafted this document to provide basic information about the biology and health significance of these pests, and to offer guidance on how to safely and effectively manage an infested residence." - from thewebsite

The site offers a useful question and answer format to address such points as how bed bugs invade a home; what are they; whether they transmit diseases; and what to do about them. A form suitable for inclusion with a specimen of a suspected bed bug for laboratory identification is availablein pdf. format. Information on insecticides is provided, along with a helpful flow chart outlining bed bug management for homeowners, tenants and landlords.

Tiptoe over to the site for useful information and advice about bed bugs at:

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/bedbugs/
http://www.uos.harvard.edu/ehs/pes_bedbug.shtml

A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd

[NOTE: Home page previously posted. Updated URL.
http://education.denniskunkel.com/index.php - Phyllis ]

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Hi! It's Tuesday, October 11, 2005 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website
Dennis Kunkel Microscopy
http://education.denniskunkel.com/MostWantedBugs.php

List member, MaryAnna, suggested today's website that is not only an entomologist's delight -- but a fascinating place to explore for those interested in microscopy and photomicrography (taking science images through a microscope).

When you get to the section of the site we are featuring today, you will see a "Wanted" poster of the most notorious creepy crawlies. Click on the menu that will take you to "Bug Mug Shots" of cockroaches, cat fleas, termites, water striders, fruit flies, mosquitoes, moths, jumping spiders, walking sticks and much more!

Click on any "Bug Mug" for a full "Rap Sheet" explaining the bug's scientific name, habitat, diet, and nuisance factor.

When you are through looking at these amazing images, you can click on the "Home" page button on the menu bar at the top of the screen. There, you will find a picture menu with choices that include:

*Use A Virtual SEM -- Become a Microscopy Student and use a virtual Scanning Electron Microscope online! Way cool!

*Zoom In! -- Remember the Bug Mugs? Well, take a look at each segment of every bug's body as seen through the SEM!

*About Microscopy -- Learn more about this fascinating science!

*Microscopy Links -- Bookmark this page and you can explore microorganisms, microbes, cells and other molecular expressions through other fascinating websites for years to come!

*Image Gallery -- Check out the pictures of arachnids, bacteria, slime, protozoa, viruses and more -- all taken through the lens of a SEM.

This one gets a ClickSchooling Award for excellence as an educational website.

Diane Flynn Keith for
ClickSchooling
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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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Images of Nature - Microscopy Images
http://ion.eas.asu.edu/
Discover what feathers, fish scales, integrated circuits, turquoise, $50 bills, and lots more things look like up close and personal

NeatNew. Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2005.

A Selection of Web Resources for Gender History
http://www.oah.org/pubs/magazine/gender/webresources.html

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Date Sent: Friday, November 11, 2005 1:03 PM
Subject: News from the Institute

Women in the Golden Age of Aviation
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive_WomenAviation.html
From the site:
“Amelia Earhart is the most famous female pilot from the Golden Age of Aviation, though often overlooked is Neta Snook, the woman who taught Earhart how to fly and whose adventurous spirit mirrored Earhart's own. In this letter, Earhart writes to her former instructor remembering their days of flying together.”

[NOTE: Archive of Past Featured Documents
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive.html- previously posted. – Phyllis ]

The Encyclopedia of Educational Technology
http://coe.sdsu.edu/eet/
From the site:
“The Encyclopedia of Educational Technology (EET) is a collection of short multimedia articles on a variety of topics related to the fields of instructional design and education and training.”

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The Icing on the Cake
Online Tools for Classroom Use
http://kathyschrock.net/cooking/

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Library-related Blogs
http://www.pubsub.com/lists/librarian.php

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Date Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2005 1:43 PM
Subject: [STUDENTS-GOV] Students.gov InfoSource - November 2005

STUDENTS.GOV INFOSOURCE
Your Student Gateway to the US Government

Volume IV, Issue 11 – November 2005
http://www.students.gov
From the site:
"Welcome to students.gov, your comprehensive information portal providing answers to your questions on education, career, government and more."

FERPA
U.S. Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act page -
http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html

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Students.gov is always adding great sites. For more, visit
http://www.students.gov

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Date Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2006 11:44 PM
HLN Newsletter: Celebrating Black History Month

Newsletter Archives
http://www.homeschoollearning.com/newsletter.shtml

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Slavery in the United States
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USAslavery.htm

A comprehensive encyclopedia of slavery. Each entry contains a
narrative, illustrations and primary sources. The text within each
entry is hypertexted to other relevant pages in the encyclopedia. In
this way it is possible to research individual people and events in
great detail. The sources are also hypertexted so the student is able
to find out about the writer, artist, newspaper, organization, etc.,
that produced the material. There are sections on: The Slave
System, Slave Life, Slave Narratives, Campaigners Against
Slavery, Events and Issues, and Political Organizations.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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African American History
http://afgen.com/history.html
This site offers historic information concerning Black America and the African Diaspora. There are articles from the Abolitionists to African-American Pioneers. The music section is concentrated on Jazz, Gospel, Blues and a little bit of Soul. The Religion section is currently restricted to African Traditional Religions.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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The Avalon Project : Documents on Slavery
http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/slavery.htm
Includes sections on History and Literature, Federal and State Statutes,
Treaties and Agreements, and other documents.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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The Teacher's Corner: Black History Month
http://www.theteacherscorner.net/seasonal/black-history-month/
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.theteacherscorner.net/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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African American History and Culture
http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/nmah/afroam.htm
From Encyclopedia Smithsonian.
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/start.htm previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Afrocentric Voices
http://www.afrovoices.com/
Web site devoted to focuses on African American performers and composers and their music forms, with an emphasis on opera, art songs and spiritual arrangements.

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Talking History
http://www.talkinghistory.org/
From the site:
“Talking History, based at the University at Albany, State University of New York, is a production, distribution, and instructional center for all forms of "aural" history. Site's mission is to provide teachers, students, researchers and the general public with as broad and outstanding a collection of audio documentaries, speeches, debates, oral histories, conference sessions, commentaries, archival audio sources, and other aural history resources as is available anywhere.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Humanities - January/February 2006
Magazine of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
http://www.neh.gov/news/humanities.html
A bimonthly review of notable humanities projects
This issue includes articles on John Adams, Alexander Hamilton and Ben Franklin.

Humanities - Archives of back issues
http://www.neh.gov/news/humanitiesarchive.html

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World History Connected:
The EJournal of Learning and Teaching
http://worldhistoryconnected.press.uiuc.edu/

World history poses extraordinary demands upon those who teach it, challenging the talent of experienced instructors as well as to those new to the field.

World History Connected is designed for everyone who wants to deepen the engagement and understanding of world history: students, college instructors, high school teachers, leaders of teacher education programs, social studies coordinators, research historians, and librarians.

For all these readers, WHC presents innovative classroom-ready scholarship, keeps readers up to date on the latest research and debates, presents the best in learning and teaching methods and practices, offers readers rich teaching resources, and reports on exemplary teaching.

WHC is free worldwide. It is published by the University of Illinois Press.

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http://worldhistoryconnected.press.uiuc.edu/whcmailform.php
“Please fill in this form if you would like to receive updates when new issues of World History Connected are available online.”

The Surf Report: Black History (February 2006)
http://www.ecb.org/surf/blackhis.htm
From the site:
“For Black History Month in February, here is an updated list of sites relating to African-American history. Use them all year long as you study slavery and resistance, the civil rights movement, African-American art and culture, and more.”