Phyllis' Favorites

Life in a Jar: The Irena Sendler Project
http://www.irenasendler.org/
From the site:
“…the powerful story of Irena Sendler, Holocaust heroine, who saved 2,500 children in the Warsaw Ghetto and the Kansas students who re-discovered her.”

See Also:
Irena Sendler: An Unsung Heroine
http://www.auschwitz.dk/Sendler.htm
Home Page: The Holocaust: Crimes, Heroes and Villains
http://www.auschwitz.dk/

In the Name of Their Mothers: The Story of Irena Sendler (film)
http://www.irenasendlerfilm.com/

A Saintly Smuggler
Interview - 10/27/03
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/news/articles/031027/27sendler.peo.htm

Irena Sendlerowa, Poland
http://www.raoulwallenberg.net/Isendler/indexen.htm
Home Page: http://www.raoulwallenberg.net/
Links: http://www.raoulwallenberg.net/?en/links/
Saviors: http://www.raoulwallenberg.net/?en/saviors/
From the site:
“The International Raoul Wallenberg Foundation is a Non Governmental Organization. Its mission is to develop educational programs and public awareness campaigns based on the values of solidarity and civic courage, ethical cornerstones of the Saviors of the Holocaust.

Raoul Wallenberg is the Swedish diplomat missing since January 1945 after saving the lives of tens of thousands of Jews and other persecuted by the Nazism during World War II.”

World War II Commemoration
http://www.grolier.com/wwii/wwii_mainpage.html
From the site:
“World War II ended on September 2, 1945 with the formal surrender of Japan aboard the U.S. battleship Missouri in Tokyo Bay. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the war, we have put together what we believe to be the definitive collection of World War II historical materials on the Web.”

World War II In The Aleutians: A Brief History
http://www.hlswilliwaw.com/aleutians/Aleutians/html/aleutians-wwii.htm
From the site:
“…It was clear to the Allied Forces that the Japanese occupation in the Aleutians provided a continuing threat to America's (and possibly Canada's) security. Any plans for Allied Forces to seize the offensive in the Central Pacific would be difficult to execute while Japan maintained flanking positions in the Aleutians. One should also consider that every day Japan's troops remained on American soil was beneficial to Japanese morale (especially after the losses incurred at the Battle of Midway), while it was deleterious to that of the American's. Perhaps this was the primary reason for what became the total blackout of news relating to events in the Aleutians...to keep the American public from becoming too overly concerned about events in Alaska that were perceived by some higher military and government authorities to be of not much importance considering the scope of WWII. Would the American public panic if they knew that Japan had actually occupied American soil at this time? Because of America's commitments elsewhere, the means of quickly resolving these issues were far from adequate…”
[NOTE: see site for complete article. See also:

The U.S. Army Campaigns of World War II: The Aleutians Islands
http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/brochures/aleut/aleut.htm

United States Navy Combat Narrative
The Aleutians Campaign June 1942--August 1943
http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/USN-CN-Aleutians.html

The Battle for the Aleutians: A Graphic History, 1942-1943
http://www.hlswilliwaw.com/aleutians/Attu/html/battle_for_the_aleutians_format.htm

The Aleutians Operations 1942-1943
http://www.worldwar2database.com/html/aleutians.htm
The World War II Multimedia Database
http://www.worldwar2database.com/

– Phyllis ]

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PBS Teacher Previews: April 2-8, 2006
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Frontline
"The Meth Epidemic"
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Tuesday, April 4, 2006
9 - 10:00 pm
Crystal meth has spread across the U.S. and is now more potent
and destructive than ever. Tune in as "Frontline" investigates
meth in America: its appalling impact on individuals, families
and communities and the difficulty of controlling its essential
ingredient. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)

Log on and learn how the body reacts to meth and the
consequences of long-term abuse.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/meth

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NOVA
"Voyage to the Mystery Moon"
TV> PBSOL> MARC>
Middle / High School
Tuesday, April 4, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
Chronicling a bold voyage of discovery -- the Cassini/Huygens
mission to Saturn and its enigmatic moon Titan -- this program
delivers awe-inspiring images of these fascinating planetary
bodies nearly a billion miles from Earth. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1
year)

Listen online to what the Huygens probe recorded during its
nail-biting descent through Titan's atmosphere and find out how
space sounds differ from those on Earth.

http://www.pbs.org/nova/titan
[NOTE: Teaching guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]

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Jean-Michel Cousteau: Ocean Adventures
"Voyage to Kure"
TV> PBSOL> MARC>
Middle / High School
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
In this pioneering exploration, the Cousteau team sails to the
Northwest Hawaiian Island archipelago, the most remote island
group in the world. There, they discover diverse wildlife
populations above and below the sea and investigate these
species' fight against extinction and the devastating effects
of pollution, mining, fishing and development. (CC, Stereo,
DVI, 1 year)

Download our ecology and earth science classroom activities.

http://www.pbs.org/oceanadventures
(Available March 29, 2006)

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Copyright 2006 PBS Online

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Wed, Mar 29, 2006 at 4:30 PM
To: NOVA Teachers
Hello Educators,

Next week, journey with NOVA to Saturn in "Voyage to the Mystery
Moon," a program that reveals what the Cassini-Huygens mission
learned about the gas giant's rings and its enigmatic moon, Titan,
one of only four solid planets or moons with a significant
atmosphere. (Subjects covered: space science, life science, evolution)

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 "Voyage to the Mystery Moon"
Broadcast: April 4, 2006
http://www.pbs.org/nova/titan/
(Check your local listings as broadcast dates and times may vary.
This program has one-year off-air taping rights.)

Life on a Tiny Moon?
Read the latest on Enceladus, the tiny Saturn moon that appears
to have reservoirs of liquid water beneath its south pole.
(Grades 9-12)

How to Get an Atmosphere
Discover why only four planets or moons with solid bodies --
Earth, Mars, Venus, and Titan--have substantial atmospheres.
(Grades 9-12)

Sounds of Titan
Find out what sound is and how space affects it, listen to what
it sounded like when Huygens approached Titan's surface, hear
what a human voice would sound like on Titan, and more in these
six audio features. (Transcripts of audio available.)
(Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

Anatomy of the Rings
Click on questions to learn more about Saturn's rings, such as
how old the rings are, how they formed, what they are made of,
and how many rings there are. (Flash plug-in required.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Teacher's Guide
Find a program overview and viewing ideas to accompany this
program. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

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

Plus Links and Books.

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Merriam-Webster's Open Dictionary
http://www3.merriam-webster.com/opendictionary/
"Developed to provide a forum for word lovers to share words they haven't
yet seen in the dictionary, the new feature invites visitors to submit their
lexical discoveries with definitions, example sentences, and documentation
of words used in context. Though still in its development stages, the
interactive Open Dictionary is already providing an informative and often
amusing look at the latest words and phrases catching the attention of
Merriam-Webster's online community."

[NOTE: See Also: Word Central
http://www.wordcentral.com/ - previously posted. – Phyllis ]

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Hi! It's Monday, December 5, 2005 and time for Math at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Rainforest Math
http://www.rainforestmaths.com/

This website offers fun, easy-to-use interactive math activities for
grades K-6 -- all presented within a colorful, rainforest theme.
When you get to the website you will see a menu of grade levels,
click on the one that interests you and a new page opens with a menu
of grade-appropriate math activities that teach and/or reinforce
skills in numbers and operations from counting to multiplication to
calculating fractions and percentages, as well as strategies and
processes for algebra, geometry, probability, data analysis and
more.

This is an engaging way to practice math skills, and the addition of
colorful rainforest creatures in the displays may result in your
kids wanting to learn more about the rainforest. If so, try:

Rainforests for Kids
http://www.kathimitchell.com/rainfor.html

This website offers all kinds of FABULOUS working links to websites
that are designed to educate kids and students about the rainforests
of the world. Bookmark it -- as you'll want to return often to check
out all of the amazing websites. :)

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 ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.

Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.

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Surfing the Net with Kids FREE Newsletter
March 29, 2006

Sudoku Tips
http://www.surfnetkids.com/sudoku_tips.htm

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Sudoku Puzzles
http://www.mcall.com/features/puzzles/sudoku/

Poetry Archive
http://www.poetryarchive.org/poetryarchive/home.do
From the site:
“Some actors read poems effectively and poets sometimes read other poets' work with intelligence and sympathy. But writers have a particular right to their own work and we are taken to a deeper level of understanding by hearing how they speak it. To students of poetry and to all lovers of literature, such a reading is a powerful source of insight, understanding and enjoyment.

Using state-of the-art technology, the Poetry Archive restores poetry to its roots. It preserves for future generations uniquely valuable voices which might otherwise be lost. And it will re-energise, enliven and enhance the teaching of poetry at all levels.”

Copyright © 2005 Poetry Archive

The Yellow Pages--Popular Culture
http://xroads.virginia.edu/~YP/yppop.html
From the site:
“The serious, scholarly study of mass or popular culture is a fairly recent phenomenon, although sociologists have long found the materials with which Americans amuse themselves fascinating for what they reflect about the people and the world around them. Popular culture therefore serves as a mirror wherein society can better see itself. This directory is a handbook for study of several major areas of popular culture.”
[NOTE: Other pages from http://xroads.virginia.edu/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Library of Congress
Lists of Images on Popular Topics
http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/list/listguid.html
From the site:
“Prints & Photographs Division staff have selected sets of images on frequently requested topics, focusing on images for which there are no known restrictions.” Includes Architecture, History and Events, People (portrait lists), and Related Resources. [NOTE: Some of these image collections have been previously posted. - Phyllis

Slaves and the Courts, 1740-1860
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/sthtml/
From the site:
"Slaves and the Courts, 1740-1860 contains just over a hundred pamphlets and books (published between 1772 and 1889) concerning the difficult and troubling experiences of African and African-American slaves in the American colonies and the United States. The documents, most from the Law Library and the Rare Book and Special Collections Division of the Library of Congress, comprise an assortment of trials and cases, reports, arguments, accounts, examinations of cases and decisions, proceedings, journals, a letter, and other works of historical importance. Of the cases presented here, most took place in America and a few in Great Britain.”

The World Almanac E-Newsletter
Volume 05, Number 12 — December 2005
Special Feature: Montgomery Bus Boycotts, and Rosa Parks, Remembered
http://www.worldalmanac.com/newsletter/200512WAE-Newsletter.html

© World Almanac Education Group

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The E-Line
Volume 5, No. 8
18 November, 2005
To view this newsletter on line:
http://www.emck.net/eline/05_11_18.htm
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American Indian Social Studies Curricula
http://www.marquette.edu/library/neh/
These curricular resources about Native Americans include reproducible copies of primary source documents, plus lesson plans and activities. They were created by participants in America's First Nations: American Indians in Social Studies Curricula, a summer teacher institute hosted by Marquette University and funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Above the Influence
http://www.abovetheinfluence.com/
Edgy and clever, this informational website is a service of the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign (a program of the Office of National Drug Control Policy). It's aimed at middle and high school students, and besides online streamed versions of the TV ads., offers a handful of activities aimed at students staying "above the influence" of peers and other pressures for drugs, sex, and other problems.

Helping America's Youth -- a Guide for the Community
--http://www.helpingamericasyouth.gov/
From the site:
“Helping America's Youth is a nationwide effort, initiated
by President George W. Bush and led by First Lady Laura
Bush, to benefit children and teenagers by encouraging
action in three key areas: family, school, and community.
The Community Guide to Helping America's Youth helps
communities build partnerships, assess their needs and
resources, and select from program designs that could be
replicated in their community. It walks community groups
through the steps necessary for building strong supports
for youth.”

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HLN Newsletter: Citizenship and Community Service
Week of 12-05-05

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


National & Global Youth Service Day
http://www.ysa.org/nysd/
From the site:
“Millions of youth will participate in National & Global Youth Service Day,
the largest service event in the world, on April 21 - 23, 2006.”

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Kids in the House
http://clerkkids.house.gov/
“The Clerk is an officer in the United States House of Representatives, and Kids in the House is the Office of the Clerk's official Web site for kids, parents, and teachers. On this site you will explore the role the Office of the Clerk plays in the U.S. House of Representatives and learn about the legislative process and its effect on you.”

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How Laws Are Made
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/6-8/lawmaking/
“Laws may be initiated in either chamber of Congress, the House of Representatives or the Senate. For this example, we will track a bill introduced in the House of Representatives.”
[NOTE: Other pages from http://bensguide.gpo.gov/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Copyright Home School Learning Network, 2004. All Rights Reserved.

A Bill in Congress (column by Paul Jenks)
http://www.llrx.com/congress/billincongress.htm
From the site:
“An introduced bill in Congress is highly overrated. Most civics classes will not tell you that…
In the 108th Congress (2002-2004) 8,621 bills were introduced, 498 were enacted into law.”

Sites found in:

ResourceShelf Newsletter
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
Nov. 25-Dec. 1, 2005

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Gardens--Literature--Online Exhibition
Source: The British Library
Online Gallery: The Writer in the Garden
http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/features/gardens/homepage.html
"Enter a world of real and imaginary gardens portrayed by writers through the ages. See how gardens have inspired authors and how authors in their turn have shaped notions of the garden. This website, which is associated with a previous British Library exhibition, looks briefly at some of the ideas associated with the garden, from the middle ages to the present day. Using the work of poets, novelists, essayists, philosophers, designers, and scientists, it explores the interrelationship between writers, writing, and gardens."
[NOTE: Other features from http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/features/features.html
previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Julius Caesar--Database
Source: askSam (William Shakespeare)
Free Searchable Version of Julius Caesar Now Available
http://www.asksam.com/ebooks/Shakespeare/Julius_Caesar.asp

[NOTE: Links to other ebooks from askSam
(some previously posted, some offer on-line access, some must be downloaded)
http://www.asksam.com/ebooks/default.asp - Phyllis ]

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Legal Reference--Open Source
Source: Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute
Wex
http://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/index.php/Main_Page
"Wex is an ambitious effort to construct a collaboratively-created, public-access law dictionary and encyclopedia. It is sponsored and hosted by the Legal Information Institute at the Cornell Law School. Much of the material that appears in Wex was originally developed for the LII's 'Law about...' pages, to which Wex is the successor."

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Blogging--FAQ
Source: Electronic Frontier Foundation
Bloggers' FAQ - Student Blogging
http://www.eff.org/bloggers/lg/faq-students.php
"The Bloggers' FAQ on Student Blogging addresses legal issues arising from student blogging. It focuses on blogging by high school (and middle school) students, but also contains information for college students."
See Also: Legal Guide for Bloggers - http://www.eff.org/bloggers/lg/

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Hate Crimes--United States--Statistics
Source: FBI
Hate Crime Statistics, 2004
http://www.fbi.gov/ucr/hc2004/openpage.htm
"Published annually since 1992, Hate Crime Statistics is the byproduct of the joint effort between the FBI and the law enforcement agencies that identify and report hate crimes. This partnership and, ultimately, this publication serve as the cornerstone in raising the Nation's awareness about the occurrence of bias-motivated offenses. The publication has also become a statistical tool for those involved in the advocacy or the study of persons persecuted because of their inherent traits, such as the color of their skin, or the personal decisions they make, like what church they attend."

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Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2005 03:56:47 -0800 (PST)
INFOMINE Alert Service: update

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PLANTanswers
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URL: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers
Record Id: 643714
Created: 2005-11-24 03:21:32
Categories: bioag

Questions and answers, growing information, videos, crop variety trials
data, and gardening guides for flowers, fruits, house plants,
vegetables, trees, shrubs, and ground cover.

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Wildflowers In Bloom
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URL: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/wildseed
Record Id: 643701
Created: 2005-11-23 05:22:32
Categories: bioag

More than 20 topics related to planting, growing, and caring for
wildflowers, an image database, range maps, suggestions for regional
planting mixes, and links to other resources.

[NOTE: Another page from http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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26 November 2005 Earth Science Sites of the Week
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GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE RESOURCES, Center for Remote Sensing of Ice
Sheets, (suggested by Theresa Schwerin, IGES), Links are organized by
the following categories: Data & Images; Information; Lessons ­
Elementary; and Lessons - Middle School. The entry for each resource
includes a short description, link, and identifies national science,
geography, and math education standards that are supported.

http://www.cresis.ku.edu/EduGlobalWarm.htm

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Mark Francek
Professor of Geography
Central Michigan University
Resource Page: http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi
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Innovative Teaching Newsletter, March 2005
Earth Day - April 22
http://surfaquarium.com/NEWSLETTER/earthday05.htm
[NOTE: Although this newsletter is from 2005, most of the links are still valid. – Phyllis ]
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Debbie's Unit Factory – Elementary Level Theme Units
Special Days: Earth Day
http://www.themeunits.com/April_bk.html
[NOTE: More monthly themes at http://www.themeunits.com/index.html - Phyllis ]

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April 2006
Access Learning
http://www.ciconline.org/AboutCIC/Publications/accesslearning.htm
Archives
http://www.ciconline.org/AboutCIC/Publications/Archives/

Kaboose Kids Domain: Holiday Fun: Celebrate
Earth Day Every Day
http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/earthday
Adopt a virtual rainforest animal and explore
ways to affect the environment in a positive way
through online games, a clip-art gallery, and a
collection of Earth Day activities. This site also
provides teaching guides, lesson plans, and informational
downloads.
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]


The Great Green Web Game
http://go.ucsusa.org/game/game.html
Play a virtual board game, created by the Union
of Concerned Scientists, that tests players’ knowledge
of the effects of consumer behavior on the
environment. Players’ answers to questions and
consumption choices create a score measuring
their impact on air, water, and climate quality, and
online scoring compares their impact to that of
previous players.

Collecting the History of Fuel Cells
http://americanhistory.si.edu/fuelcells/index.htm
From the site:
“Explore the history of fuel cells, especially developments of the past 30 years.”

Tissues of Life
http://www.smm.org/tissues/
From the site:
“Learn about the 4 tissue types that make up the human body!”

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Histology
http://www.histology.to/

From the site:
“Histology is the science concerned with the study of the microanatomy oftissues and their cellular structure.”

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Hi! It's Thursday, December 1, 2005 and time for Social Sciences at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Rocks And Minerals
http://www.rocks-and-minerals.com/

Have you got a rockhound in the family? Do you collect rocks and
minerals? Are you fascinated by rocks? If so, today's website is
sure to please. It offers all kinds of information about rocks and
minerals presented in a really simple Question and Answer format
complete with colorful pictures. This site is geared to novices and
provides a great introduction to the whole subject of geology.

When you get to the site, you'll immediately find out what the
difference is between rocks and minerals and learn how to identify
them. You will also get answers to intriguing questions such as:

What are elements?
What is under the earth's crust?
How do rocks get here from outer space?

To learn more, click on "More about Rocks" and "More about Minerals"
near the bottom of the page.

If you click on "More About Rocks" a new page opens with info on
rocks presented in a Q&A format. Learn about rocks that erupt, rocks
that keep records, rocks that change, and underground rocks.

Click on "More About Minerals" and you'll learn through a Q&A format
what the difference is between a plain mineral and a precious
mineral. Find out how to measure minerals and the medicinal uses for
minerals.

Again, this is a very basic introduction to rocks and minerals that
can easily springboard you to further studies.

If you find your kids want more, then visit the Rocks For Kids
website (recommended by list member MaryAnna) at:
http://www.rocksforkids.com.
It's a Canadian-based website with all kinds of info on rocks. In
fact, you could probably assemble a complete unit study or even a
rock curriculum based on the resources, lesson plans, activities,
and links to further learning about rocks, minerals, and geology
that are housed at the site. Have fun!

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

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3 December 2005 Earth Science Sites of the Week

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SCIENCE POWERPOINTS, CFAT, (suggested by LeMon F. Baker, Director
Math, Science, Business Arkansas Virtual High School ), Find a variety
of PowerPoint presentations for a number of different science topics in
chemistry, earth science, biology, and physics.

Chemistry Powerpoint Presentations
http://sun.menloschool.org/~cfat/powerpoint/chemistry/powerpoint.html

Earth Science Powerpoint Presentations
http://sun.menloschool.org/~cfat/powerpoint/earth_science/powerpoint.html

Physics Powerpoint Presentations
http://its.fvtc.edu/physics/presents.htm

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Mark Francek
Professor of Geography
Central Michigan University
Resource Page: http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi
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INFOBYTES NEWSLETTER
From Online Professional Development
School of Education
University of Wisconsin-Stout
http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/
***Web-based version of InfoBytes***
http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/news/
March 23, 2006
Editor: Karen Franker
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[NOTE: Some of these sites were previously posted. - Phyllis ]

FEATURE: Effective Information Literacy Instruction

Rubric for a Research Project
http://mciu.org/~spjvweb/resrub.html
“Joyce Kasman Valenza provides an effective assessment rubric
for student research projects.”

Why Isn’t Information Literacy Catching On?
http://tinyurl.com/rwwpk
“Debra Lau Whelan explores why information literacy skills
are not effectively understood or assessed in most U.S.
schools.”

Information Literacy: An Overview of Design, Process and
Outcome
http://tinyurl.com/z8h
“Debbie Abilock’s table provides a concise description of
information literacy, and also delineates learning design
characteristics which make for effective information
literacy instruction.”

Information Literacy Primer
http://www.edutopia.org/php/article.php?id=Art_833
“In this solid overview of information skills teaching, Kathy
Schrock states that with information growing exponentially,
the ability to articulate information needs and evaluate
information will become as important a life skill as
balancing a checkbook.”

21st Century Literacies: Information Literacy
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/21stcent/information.html
“The Information Literacies Curriculum presents the process
and essential skills for embedding information literacy
strategies across all areas of the curriculum. Browse
through information literacy lessons topic by topic, or by
grade level.”

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FEATURE: Hot News About E-Learning

For Some Educators, Tagging Is “It
http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStoryts.cfm?ArticleID=6126
“ESchool News reports on a new way of searching the Web which
makes it easier than ever to find, store, and share
information online. This method, known as "tagging," could
have broad implications for guiding students quickly and
easily to the most relevant information.”

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Subject: News from the Institute
Date: Thu, 01 Dec 2005 16:09:51 -0500
Gilder Lehrman Collection of Featured Documents

Mormon Women's Protest 1886
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive_womenprotest.html
From the site:
“On Saturday, March 6, 1886, two thousand Mormon women gathered at the Salt Lake Theatre to protest the "indignities and insults heaped upon them as wives and daughters of Mormons" in Utah district courts.”

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

Women in Broadcasting History
http://www.lib.umd.edu/LAB/exhibits/leadingrole/
From the site:
“The Library of American Broadcasting at the University of Maryland holds an assortment of archival collections pertaining to women's contributions to American radio and television. This exhibit offers a sampling of items drawn from those collections. The exhibit provides a glimpse into the lives and careers of 16 American women who worked in broadcasting during its most crucial years of development and expansion, in the mid-20th century.”

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PBS Teacher Previews:
March 26 - April 1, 2006
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American Experience
"Eugene O'Neill"
TV> PBSOL> MARC>
High School
Monday, March 27, 2006
9 - 11:00 pm
Tune in for this new film from award-winning producer Ric
Burns. The film tells the haunting story of America's greatest
and only Nobel Prize-winning playwright -- set within the
context of the harrowing personal upheavals that shaped him.
(CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

Get ideas on how to use the film to teach your students about
such topics as changes in American culture and society during
the first half of the twentieth century, the history of the
American theater and controversies surrounding artistic
expression.

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

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Nature
"The Venom Cure" TV> PBSOL> Middle / High School
Sunday, March 26, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
Poisons, toxins and venoms are the defense and attack
mechanisms of the natural world. Amazingly, they may also hold
cures to many human diseases. Scientists have discovered that
natural poisons, toxins and venoms contain chemicals that can
be used to create an array of drugs for treating everything
from chronic pain to cancer. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

Log on and learn more about venom research.

http://www.pbs.org/nature/venomcure

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NOVA
"The Great Robot Race"
TV> PBSOL> MARC> Middle / High School
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
Join NOVA for an exclusive backstage pass to the DARPA Grand
Challenge -- a raucous race for robotic, driverless vehicles
sponsored by the Pentagon, which awards a $2 million purse to
the winning team. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

Explore our online slide show and look out through the "eyes"
of computer-driven vehicles.

http://www.pbs.org/nova/darpa
[NOTE: Teaching guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
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Independent Lens
"Taking the Heat: The First Women Firefighters of New York City"
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
10 - 11:00 pm
They faced death threats on the job -- from some of the men
they worked with. With the story of Lt. Brenda Berkman of the
Fire Department of New York at its core, "Taking the Heat"
explores the history of women firefighters in America and the
price these women paid to serve their communities. (CC, Stereo,
1 year)

Log on to learn more about the life of a female firefighter,
including what inspires them, how they stay in shape and what
advice they would offer to young women interested in the
firefighting profession.

http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/takingtheheat

Copyright 2006 PBS Online.


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Subject: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Premieres EUGENE O'NEILL
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 20:41:37 -0500 (EST)

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

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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Premieres EUGENE O'NEILL
Monday, March 27 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings)

"magisterial" -- Vanity Fair

"intensely moving" -- The New Yorker

rated "9 out of 10" -- TV Guide

EUGENE O'NEILL takes viewers on an extraordinary journey into the
turbulent life -- and ultimately redemptive art -- of America's
greatest and only Nobel Prize-winning playwright.

More than a biography of a literary genius, EUGENE O'NEILL is a
moving meditation on loss and redemption, family and memory. It
is also an exploration of the masterpieces O'Neill created only
at the very end of his career -- The Iceman Cometh and Long Day's
Journey Into Night pre-eminent among them -- brought to life in
interviews and scenes performed especially for the production by
some of the most gifted actors working in theater today --
including Al Pacino, Zoe Caldwell, Christopher Plummer, Liam
Neeson and Robert Sean Leonard.

Look for director Ric Burns on the Today Show this coming Monday
morning, talking about the making of the film and his thoughts on
O'Neill.

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Visit EUGENE O'NEILL Online
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/oneill/index.html

A Controversial Play
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/oneill/sfeature/sf_play.html

When O'Neill's "All God's Chillun Got Wings" premiered in 1924,
it caused a stir, depicting a marriage between a white woman and
a black man. Learn more about the play, the controversy, and the
era.

Interview with Ric Burns
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/oneill/sfeature/sf_film.html

Ric Burns is the filmmaker behind the acclaimed documentaries
Ansel Adams, The Donner Party, and New York: A Documentary Film.
Learn more about the making of EUGENE O'NEILL in this interview
with Ric.

Online Poll
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/oneill/sfeature/sf_poll.html

In his masterful plays, O'Neill put his deepest fears and secrets
-- and those of his family -- on stage. Should he have exposed
his family in that way? Take the online poll.

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Wed, Mar 22, 2006 at 3:00 PM
To: NOVA Teachers

Hello Educators,

Next week, join NOVA for an exclusive backstage pass to the DARPA
Grand Challenge -- a race for robotic, driverless vehicles sponsored
by the Pentagon. "The Great Robot Race" follows the competition from
pre-race planning and production to the day the race unfolds along
the punishing 212-kilometer Nevada desert course. Watch as teams of
various sizes and strategies compete to be the first to complete the
course and win the $2 million prize. (Subjects covered:
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 "The Great Robot Race"
Broadcast: March 28, 2006
http://www.pbs.org/nova/darpa/
(Check your local listings as broadcast dates and times may vary.
This program has one-year off-air taping rights.)

Meet the Teams
Watch video clips and learn more about 12 of the teams that
participated in the 2005 DARPA Grand Challenge, including
information about including team sizes, budgets, and key
technologies used. (Quicktime, RealVideo, or Windows Media
plug-in required for video clips.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

Cars That Drive Themselves
Find out about the future of unmanned vehicles in this interview
with Stanford's Sebastian Thrun. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Video Extras
Watch five segments from "The Great Robot Race" that wound up on
the cutting-room floor. (Quicktime, RealVideo, or Windows Media
plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

What Robots See
Discover how robots use a variety of sensors -- cameras, laser
range finders, radar -- to gauge the shape, slope, and
smoothness of the terrain ahead. (Flash plug-in required;
printable version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Watch a Preview
(Running time: 1 minutes 29 seconds)
View a preview of this week's program. (QuickTime or RealVideo
plug-in required.)

Teacher's Guide
In this classroom activity, students design, build, and
test a rubber band-powered car. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

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

Plus Links and Books.

# posted by Phyllis @ 12:55 PM 0 comments

Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
December 2, 2005
Volume 11, Number 48


Bibliotheca Alexandrina
http://www.bibalex.org/English/index.aspx

The ancient library at Alexandria was rightfully one of the Seven Wonders of
the Ancient World and its spirit and commitment to the pursuit of learning
is embodied in the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Egypt. As their mission
statement notes, the library is to be “a center for dialogue between peoples
and civilizations”. This is no easy feat, and the web-browsing public can
learn about their laudable efforts on this website. Visitors may first want
to learn about the remarkable structure that houses the library, along with
a variety of facts about this building’s construction. While visitors who
may be planning a visit to Egypt may wish to learn about tours of the
building and the ways in which they may utilize their research collections,
others may want to peruse the “Initiatives” area. Here they will find links
to some of their digital projects, which include “Eternal Egypt”, which
offers an extremely media-rich site that allows visitors to explore over
5000 years of Egyptian civilization through timelines, objects, and
interactive maps. [KMG]

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Cover Art: The Time Collection at the National Portrait Gallery
[Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.npg.si.edu/time/

The US National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution holds an
impressive collection of portraits from the covers of “Time” magazine.
In 1978, the magazine donated about 800 portraits to the Gallery, and the
collection has since grown to over 2,000. The web version of the collection
features a selection of portraits, accompanied by biographical sketches and
audio where appropriate - for example, listen to a clip of Martin Luther
King's "I have a dream speech" while viewing his February 18, 1957 cover. A
few broad categories have been created for browsing, such as Sports, Civil
Rights, and Technology & Invention. Richard M. Nixon turns out to be the
most featured person on “Time” covers, with 57 appearances. The
Resources section provides the link to search Time Magazine's comprehensive
archive of covers http://www.time.com/time/coversearch . [DS]

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National Tribal Justice Resource Center [pdf]
http://www.tribalresourcecenter.org/
Over the past decades, Native Americans have fought to provide legal
assistance to their number and also to provide adequate support to their
tribal justice systems. In 2000, the National American Indian Court Judges
Association with funds provided by the US Department of Justice established
the National Tribal Justice Resource Center. Since
that time, the Center has provided a wide range of technical services to the
American Indian and Alaska Native justice system. Visitors with an interest
in how the Native American justice system functions will appreciate the
information available here, much of which is contained with sections that
deal with tribal courts, legal research, and their
outreach programs. Interested parties may wish to start by looking through
the Tribal Court Opinion Search Page, which contains over 1800 Tribal Court
opinions, memorandums, and orders. Persons who might be unacquainted with
the history of these courts may also want to read a brief history of these
institutions that is offered here. Visitors will also appreciate the fact
that the homepage also offers links to relevant funding opportunities and an
“In the News” digest that culls together topical news stories that deal with
various tribal suits and related matters. [KMG]

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

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Site of the Day for Thursday, December 1, 2005

Pioneering Modern Painting: Cezanne and Pissarro, 1865-1885
http://www.moma.org/exhibitions/2005/cezannepissarro/index.html

Note: Purists are asked to forgive the omission of the accent aigu in
Cezanne's name in the interests of avoiding peculiar insertions to the
e-mail text.

Today's site, from New York's Museum of Modern Art, presents an exhibition
featuring the works of Cezanne and Pissarro, focusing on the "artistic
dialogue" between these two modern artists. Gentle Subscribers will
discover a fascinating gallery of paintings, highlighting the major
commonalties and modest contrasts of their artistic expressions.

"Paul Cezanne (1839-1906) and Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) met in Paris in
1861 and developed a personal and professional relationship that lasted
almost a quarter of a century. ... [T]his interactive Web site feature[s]
thematic groupings of these artists' works that reveal astounding
similarities and subtle differences between their artistic styles and
motifs. Working in tandem or with each other in mind, Cezanne and Pissarro
formulated a distinctly modern art, simultaneously self-confident and
self-critical." - from the website

The site uses a flash format presentation, spotlighting paired paintings,
themes, and techniques, along with a helpful index of works. In the paired
paintings section, the "detailed overlay" icon at the bottom of the screen
provides additional information about the works as well as the provision to
view the details of paired paintings side by side. The themes section uses
a timeline featuring numerous works from the exhibit, which spring into
view with a simple mouseover, while at the bottom, choosing a specific
theme will highlight relevant works in the timeline. The techniques section
functions in a similar manner, focusing on impasto, parallel brushstrokes,
and palette knife and brushstrokes.

Caution: This site has been designed for Internet Explorer usage; some
functionality will be lost with other browsers.

Tour over to the site for an exhibition of these influential artists of the
early modern movement at:

http://www.moma.org/exhibitions/2005/cezannepissarro/index.html

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/csbsb


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

Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!

NEW THIS WEEK, December 1, 2005
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/18
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The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museums
This library describes itself as "the world's largest private holding of important original manuscripts & documents. The archives include Literature, Science, Religion, History and Art. Among the treasures are ... The original manuscript of 'The Wedding March,' Einstein's description of his 'Theory of Relativity,' The 'Thanksgiving Proclamation' signed by George Washington, ... and over one million more." Includes images of selected items, and visitor information for museum locations throughout the U.S.
URL: http://www.rain.org/~karpeles/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19866

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Zentrum Paul Klee
Official site for the Paul Klee Center in Bern, Switzerland, which opened in 2005 and is dedicated to the work of this 20th century Swiss artist. The site features visitor information and a database of hundreds of images of Klee paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures. Also includes information about the architecture and landscape sculpture of the museum building designed by Renzo Piano, and links to related sites. In English, German, and French.
URL: http://www.paulkleezentrum.ch/ww/en/pub/web_root.cfm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19834

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The Reader's Companion to American History: Monroe Doctrine
An overview of the history of the Monroe Doctrine, as put forth on December 2, 1823, by President James Monroe when he stated, "The American continents ... are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers." Also includes a discussion of the development of the doctrine, such as how Theodore Roosevelt's "'Big Stick' Latin American policy became synonymous with the Monroe Doctrine." From the Houghton Mifflin Company.
URL: http://college.hmco.com/history/readerscomp/rcah/html/ah_060800_monroedoctri.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19847
[NOTE: Other pages from http://college.hmco.com/history/readerscomp/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
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Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite!
Fact sheet about these small insects that "prefer to feed on human blood, although they may bite other warm-blooded animals, including pets. During the day, bedbugs hide in bedclothes, mattresses, springs, bed frames and cracks and crevices near the bed. They use heat-seeking thermoreceptors to find their sleeping victims at night." Includes images and information about habits, prevention, and management. From the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County.
URL: http://lancaster.unl.edu/enviro/pest/factsheets/263-95.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19840

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James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library
Site for this museum and library dedicated to President James Monroe and his wife, Elizabeth. The site features a chronology of the life and times of James Monroe, images of selected personal objects, information about the 1823 Monroe Doctrine, and related material and links. The museum is owned by the Commonwealth of Virginia and administered by the University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Note: Some sections are under construction.
URL: http://www.umw.edu/jamesmonroemuseum/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19849

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Web Sudoku
"The rules of Sudoku are simple. Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3 square." This site features billions of interactive games with easy, medium, hard, and evil levels of difficulty (users can receive hints). The site also supplies puzzles for newspapers, magazines, and other media for a fee.
URL: http://www.websudoku.com/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19823
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Gold Rush Chronicles
History of the California Gold Rush, including a chronology beginning when Swiss-born John Sutter arrived in the California territory and covering the 1848 discovery of gold by James Marshall and California's admission to the United States in 1850. Features information about towns, mines and mining camps, people, the Pony Express, and more. From a company in the gold country that created a website for El Dorado County, California.
URL: http://comspark.com/goldminer-mall/chronicles/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19606
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The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International
The website for this organization "dedicated to the conservation and protection of gorillas and their habitat in Africa" features background information about mountain gorillas, images of gorillas, updates on research and conservation efforts, biographical information about founder Dian Fossey (1932-1985), and activities for children.
URL: http://www.gorillafund.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19851

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Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD)
Information about this museum in San Francisco, which opened in 2005 and which "celebrates how we all, as one world, have changed and influenced the history and cultures of the African Diaspora." The site features online exhibits such as "thousands of images contributed from visitors all over the world" relating to the African Diaspora and "narratives about people of African descent." Also includes images and information about museum exhibits on art, culture, and history.
URL: http://www.moadsf.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19825
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Karen G. Schneider, kgs@lii.org
LII New This Week Listowner, and
Director, Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2005 by Librarians' Internet Index.

Artopia
http://cfmedia.scetv.org/artopia/index.html
From the site:
“Artopia is a comprehensive Web-based arts experience designed for middle school students, covering the visual and performing arts.

MagPortal.com
http://www.magportal.com/
From the site:
“MagPortal.com is a search engine and directory for finding online magazine articles.”

For a list of the categories included, see
http://www.magportal.com/sitemap.html

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Cornell Theory Center Gateways
http://www.tc.cornell.edu/Services/Education/Gateways
From the site:
“CTC is committed to providing a wide range of educational resources to the national community”

Arts and Social Sciences Gateway
http://www.tc.cornell.edu/Services/Education/Gateways/Arts_and_Social/
From the site:
“Welcome to the Cornell Theory Center Arts & Social Sciences Gateway. This Gateway provides links to resources in social sciences and the arts for K-12 educators and students.”

Gateway for Educators
http://www.tc.cornell.edu/Services/Education/Gateways/Educators/
From the site:
“Welcome to the Cornell Theory Center Gateway for Educators. This Gateway provides links to resources of interest to K-12 educators.”

Math and Science Gateway
http://www.tc.cornell.edu/Services/Education/Gateways/Math_and_Science
From the site:
“Welcome to the Math and Science Gateway! This Gateway provides links to resources in mathematics and science for educators and students in grades 9-12, although teachers of other levels may find these materials helpful. The Math & Science Gateway has won numerous awards and hopes to increase our success with input from internet community.”

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Best of the Web Directory
http://botw.org/

Some categories:

Best of the Web - Science
http://botw.org/top/Science/

Best of the Web - Sports
http://botw.org/top/Sports/

Inspiring Teachers
http://www.inspiringteachers.com/
[NOTE: Other pages from this site previously posted. – Phyllis ]

Classroom Links (by subject)
http://www.inspiringteachers.com/links/index.html
From the site:
“Welcome to our Classroom Links! The hyperlinks within each subject area offer CONTENT oriented sites. You should be able to find timelines, historical documents, lesson plans, information, tips, and downloadable materials through these sites.”

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Site of the Day for Friday, September 23, 2005

Click Mazes
http://www.clickmazes.com/

Today's site provides a splendid opportunity to waste time exploring the
addictive world of puzzle-solving, specifically that time-honored challenge
-- the maze. Gentle Subscribers will find dozens of interactive maze type
puzzles which may seem at a cursory glance to be childish simple but turn
out to be fiendishly difficult.

"These are the homepages of Andrea Gilbert, Bill Mitchell and Mildew the
Cat (deceased). Prepare to be amused and confused ... The web-based,
interactive puzzle-maze, or the clickmaze ..." - from the website

The site features various types of puzzles, such as the "No Left Turn" --
more difficult that it appears, "Plank Puzzles" -- maneuvering across a
swamp, and the "Full-house Puzzles" -- deceptively easy-looking. Employing
java applets for interactivity, the puzzles are simple to navigate and each
different type includes specific instructions on how to play.

Hop over to the site for an entertaining collection of interactive puzzles
at:

http://www.clickmazes.com/


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

An Introduction to Printing
http://www.britaininprint.net/introtoprint/intro.htm
Includes The Early History of Printing : Printing in Europe :
The Spread of Print : Type Faces: Paper Manufacture

Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center Online Exhibition
Reflections in a Looking Glass: A Lewis Carroll Centenary Exhibition
http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/exhibitions/online/carroll/

See Also:
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center Online Exhibitions
http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/exhibitions/online/
[NOTE: Some were previously posted, including

Primary Source Education Modules > The Gutenberg Bible
http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/exhibitions/education/modules/gutenberg/
From the site:
“Knowledge about Gutenberg, his invention, and the historical influences and consequences of the first book printed with movable type grows and changes as scholars uncover new information. Based on current understanding of our Gutenberg Bible, two themes, The Invention and Books Before and After Gutenberg, have been developed to tell the story of the invention and the rapid spread of this new technology. Activities for students ranging from K-12 are based on the content provided in the two themes, The Invention and Books Before and After Gutenberg.”

There is also a short biography of Johann Gutenberg and a list of additional web sites
( http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/exhibitions/education/modules/gutenberg/resources/ ) – Phyllis ]

Adventure Lounge: Early Aircraft Design
http://www.adventurelounge.com/aircraft/
From the site:
“Welcome to the museum of early aircraft design. The drawings featured here were found in original U.S. Patent applications. The patent drawings reflect the various design styles of the early 20th Century. You can find more patent drawings at Patent Room.”

Patent Room: The Art of Industrial Design
http://www.patentroom.com/
From the site:
“Patent Room is a collection of early 20th Century industrial design discovered in the U.S. Patent Office archives. This museum of 1920s, 30s, 40s and 50s design is a sampling…” Includes cars, trains, toys, architecture, and underwater habitats.
Can also sort by decade. [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Geometry & Art Through the Ages (Middle School)
http://www.ima-art.org/education/IMA_education/home.asp?levelid=2
From the site:
“For many artists, geometry is a way of seeing the world. From prehistoric cave drawings to modern-day skyscrapers, artists across the globe have used geometry to express important ideas.”

Junior High Math Interactives
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mejhm/index.html?launch=true
From the site:
“The Junior High Math Interactives address specific topics at the grade 7, 8 and 9 levels. Resources are meant to support and enhance the learning already taking place in Alberta. Resources include: Extensive Object Interatives, Video Interactives, Print Activities and Learning Strategies.”


LearnAlberta.ca
http://www.learnalberta.ca/login.aspx
Learning Resources for the Kindergarten to Grade 12 community
“All visitors are welcome to use the unlocked (unlicensed) resources
on LearnAlberta.ca by logging in as a guest.”

Biography.com: Mathematicians
http://www.biography.com/search/
Search keyword: Mathematicians
Site offers biographies of more than 200 famous and influential mathematicians.
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.biography.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

FlashyApps for Arithmetic, Algebra and Trigonometry
http://www.flashyapps.com/frameset/intro/introframeset.htm
From the site:
“Every lesson on the site has a narrative sound track. Be sure to turn on your computer sound before playing each lesson.”

HistoryTeacher.net
http://www.historyteacher.net/index.htm
Sections include American History AP, AP US quizzes, American History & Government, Global Studies, European Civilization, and AP European History.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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A Survey of American History
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072424362/student_view0/
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/o7qs3 ]

Although this site is designed to accompany a textbook, there are many resources that can
be used independently such as the collection of weblinks for each chapter.

The American Revolution – The Complete History 1775-1783
http://www.americanrevolution.com/index.htm

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Background to the American Revolution Lecture Outline (hyperlinked)
http://712educators.about.com/cs/historyarlessons/l/blamrevlecturea.htm
Sections include: I. America's Independent Thinking, II. Britain's Perspective, III. Colonial Response,
IV. King George III Takes Action, V. Further Events Leading to the Declaration of Independence.

Tax History Museum
http://www.tax.org/Museum/default.htm
From the site:
“The Tax History Museum provides a synthetic overview of the history of American taxation. Incorporating both narrative text and multimedia source materials, the museum offers a concise summary of American revenue policy and politics.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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The Boston Tea Party Historical Society
http://www.boston-tea-party.org/
From the site:
“The Boston Tea Party Historical Society is a private, non-profit educational and cultural organization established in 1996 to preserve and share the Boston Tea Party history.”

A Heroine’s Passing
http://www.bet.com/site+management/packages/coretta_scott_king_pkg.htm
Site dedicated to the late Coretta Scott King
offers a timeline, streaming video, and photo
galleries of her life, as well as a memorial of
contribution to the civil rights movement.

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Unseen. Unforgotten.
http://www.al.com/unseen
From the site:
“Discovery in News archives leads to publication of unseen images of civil rights movement in Birmingham.”

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Site of the Day for Friday, November 4, 2005

Bijou Follies
http://www.themave.com/bijou/

Today's site, created by Walt Oleksy, strolls through the era of American
movie magazines from the twenties to the sixties. Gentle Subscribers will
discover a fascinating collection of images of Hollywood stars from
yesteryear and headlines which beckoned with mild innuendo.

"I grew up living within walking distance of twelve neighborhood movie
theatres when it cost 10 cents to see two new movies or 5 cents to see
three older pictures. Needless to say, I saw a lot of movies. At an early
age, I began collecting movie magazines. Now I'd like to share some of them
with you. ... The magazines were about the movies and stars from those
golden ages long gone, never to return. ... Bring your popcorn, take an
aisle seat or there is plenty of room in the balcony." - from the website

The site presents a vast selection of covers of movie magazines, such as
"Photoplay", "Screen Stories" and "Modern Screen" and their enticing
headlines -- "Can the Gable-Lombard Love Last?" Each decade offers a
features section, including "Top of the Bill" which focuses on a print
highlight of the era, such as Humphrey Bogart's 1946 article "In Defense of
My Wife" from "Photoplay". In addition, there are gossip columns, recipes
and original audio recordings of movie dialogue and some of the most famous
songs from musicals of the period.

Swing over to the site for a look at Hollywood's self-made image of the
20's to the 60's at:

http://www.themave.com/bijou/


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

Cool Illusion
http://www.patmedia.net/marklevinson/cool/cool_illusion.html

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Planet Perplex
http://www.planetperplex.com/en/index.html
http://www.planetperplex.com/en/optical_illusions.html
From the site: “…optical illusions and everything that looks like it are my hobby. The purpose of this site is to show every type of image that I find surprising or amazing. There are lots of them so I choose the best ones and show those. Whenever possible I'll include background information.”

Archimedes' Laboratory
http://www.archimedes-lab.org/
From the site:
“We have divided this site into six major categories or indexes: puzzles & tests, optical illusions, custom puzzles, teachers' resource, curiosities, art & language.” Available in Italian and French. [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Site Map
http://www.archimedes-lab.org/sitemap2.html

Best puzzle, math and recreational websites
http://www.archimedes-lab.org/link2b.html
Sites we highly recommend

Sites found in:

Librarians' Internet Index Websites you can trust! NEW THIS WEEK, November 23, 2005
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/17

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The Envelope: Past Winners
Listings of "results for entertainment awards shows. The database features information for more than 100 U.S., Canadian and British shows dating to 1916. ... There are also television ratings and Top 40 singles through the years as well as comparisons of award results by categories." Includes results for major awards (such as the Academy, Emmy, and Golden Globe awards) and smaller awards, competitions, and festivals. From the Los Angeles Times.
URL: http://theenvelope.latimes.com/extras/lostmind/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19785

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AIDS Epidemic Update: Special Report on HIV Prevention
December 2005 report from the United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) that finds "HIV infection rates decreasing in several countries but global number of people living with HIV continues to rise." The full report (also available in French, Russian, and Spanish) includes information about HIV prevention methods and data about HIV/AIDS for specific regions. Also provides related speeches and press releases.
URL: http://www.unaids.org/epi/2005/doc/EPIupdate2005_html_en/epi05_00_en.htm
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ltnno ]
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19812

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The Avalon Project at Yale Law School: The Nuremberg War Crimes Trials
A collection of documents relating to the charges against Nazi organizations and individuals, brought before the International Military Tribunal (IMT) in October 1945, following the end of World War II. Includes documents such as the indictment, testimony of witnesses, the charter of the IMT, the Nuremberg code, documents cited in the record, and reports. From the Lillian Goldman Law Library in Memory of Sol Goldman at Yale Law School.
URL: http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/imt/imt.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19791
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Darwin
The website for a 2005-2006 American Museum of Natural History exhibit about evolutionary biologist Charles Darwin. It features essays about Darwin's life as a naturalist and his theories about evolution and natural selection, images, video and audio clips, and a webcam of the Galapagos tortoise exhibit at the museum. Also includes an educator's guide and links to related websites.
URL: http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/darwin/?src=h_h
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19769

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Laura Hayes and John Howard Wileman Exhibit of Optical Toys
Small exhibit of pre-20th century optical toys and illusionary devices from the collection of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. Includes images and descriptions of the stereoscope, magic lanterns, chromatope, phenakistoscope ("spindle viewer"), peep egg viewer, poly-o-rama panoptique, and other toys.
URL: http://courses.ncssm.edu/gallery/collections/toys/opticaltoys.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19803

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Sudoku for Kids
The object of sudoku "is to fill in the digits from 1 to 9 so that it appears only once in each column, row, and small three by three square." This site for children provides a booklet "How To Do Sudoku Puzzles" (written for children, but also useful for adult beginners), printable sample puzzles in varying levels of difficulty, a weekly (free) email subscription, and related material. Note: Includes some commercial content.
URL: http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/sudoku_for_kids.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19778

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Ancient Maps of Jerusalem
"The site contains maps [and views] of Jerusalem, and basic information concerning the map-makers and the history of cartography in Jerusalem" during the Byzantine, early Islamic, Crusader, and other historical periods. Includes dozens of zoomable maps from the 13th through mid-20th centuries. From the Jewish National and University Library and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Note: detailed views may not be available in all browsers.
URL: http://maps-of-jerusalem.huji.ac.il/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19752

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Linus Pauling and the Race for DNA
This site explores one of the greatest scientific achievements of the twentieth century: the legendary race for the discovery of the structure of deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, the basic foundation of life. Features over 800 scanned manuscripts, letters, communications, photographs, audio clips, video excerpts, and rare documents never previously displayed. Includes a chronological illustrated narrative written from Linus Pauling's perspective. From the Ava Helen and Linus Pauling Papers, Valley Library, Oregon State University.
URL: http://osulibrary.orst.edu/specialcollections/coll/pauling/dna/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/8791

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Radiation, Transport & Waste Safety
Information from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) about the international standards for the handling of and exposure to nuclear material. Topics include decommissioning nuclear facilities and environmental remediation, monitoring discharge, exposure to natural radiation, occupational protection, protection of patients, and transportation safety. Includes links to related documents, such as "Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material."
URL: http://www-ns.iaea.org/home/rtws.asp
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19792

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Websites You Can Trust!
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ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
Nov. 11-17, 2005

Canada--Digital Collections
Source: Library and Archives Canada
Cool Canada
http://www.collectionscanada.ca/cool/index-e.html
"This site highlights lots of cool people, places, inventions, events, and achievements that make Canada cool!"

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UNESCO
Source: Dag Hammarskjold Library, United Nations HQ
Happy 60th Birthday to UNESCO
"Each week for 60 weeks they have a different theme related to UNESCO areas of interest. “Sixty themes were selected to punctuate the sixty weeks between 5 September 2005 and 4 November 2006, anniversary of the coming into force of the International Convention constituting the UNESCO.”
The archive of weekly themes published thus far
http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.php-URL_ID=29196&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/jwrjv ]
Full list and Calendar of 60 themes (36K - PDF format) [NOTE: Dates are in European format – Phyllis ]
http://www.unesco.org/bpi/pdf/60themes60e_simple_en.pdf

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Criminal Justice--United States--Statistics
Source: BJS
Two New Reports from the Bureau of Justice Statistcs

Capital Punishment, 2004
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/cp04.htm
"During 2004, twelve States executed 59 prisoners."
[NOTE: 2003 report previously posted. – Phyllis ]

Hate Crime Reported by Victims and Police
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/hcrvp.htm
"During July 2000 through December 2003, an annual average of 210,000 hate crime victimizations occurred."

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Flags--Dictionary
Source: North American Vexillological Association
Illustrated Dictionary of Vexillology
http://www.nava.org/Flag%20Information/dictionary/index.html
"The Illustrated Dictionary of Vexillology differs from similar publications in two ways. First, it is inclusive instead of exclusive, since the science of vexillology is an inclusive science. Therefore I have included terms from other fields of study that have direct usage in the study, design, and analysis of flags. For example, flag makers are well aware of the damage the sun can do to a fabric; but how many of us are aware of how solar energy is calculated, and how those calculations are used to help develop better fibers? Second, the dictionary is being developed right under the gaze of those who would be most interested in its contents; NAVA members and other flag enthusiasts who visit this site. And because these people are asked to offer their suggestions they become a part of the development process."

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Secrets of the Ice: An Antarctic Expedition
http://www.secretsoftheice.org/
From the site:
“There are many pathways for exploring Antarctica and unlocking the secrets of the ice, from studying the depths of the marine environment to explorations of distant stars and galaxies. We have chosen to focus on the geography of the continent and its importance as a scientific laboratory by bringing you up to date information on current global change research. The information we have gathered is designed to compliment a wide range of topics whether you are studying the world's regions, learning about weather and climate, or just interested in environmental change.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Web Resources
http://www.secretsoftheice.org/learning/links.html
From the site: “There are hundreds of web sites available on the subject of Antarctica. Here are some of the best sites we have found.”

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US International Trans-Antarctic Scientific Expedition
http://www2.umaine.edu/USITASE/
Teacher Resources
http://www2.umaine.edu/USITASE/teachers/index.html
Educational Links
http://www2.umaine.edu/USITASE/teachers/links.html

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PASt Explorers
This Portable Antiquities Scheme [PAS] website "is designed for use in the classroom, museum or at home" and provides teaching and learning resources "aimed at children between the ages of 7-11" and related to the English National Curriculum. It features information and materials about English and Welsh historic periods (prehistoric, Iron Age, Roman, and medieval), a database of objects (such as Roman coins), an introduction to archeology, and more. From the British Museum and other partners.
URL: http://www.pastexplorers.org.uk
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PBS Teacher Previews:
March 19 - 25, 2006
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Exploring Space: The Quest for Life
TV> PBSOL> Middle / High School
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
9 - 11:00 pm
How did life begin? Is there life outside of Earth? Is there a
future for humankind on other planets? Each new discovery
inches us closer to answering these cosmic questions -- linking
life on Earth with the rest of the universe and renewing our
dreams of what lies in the unknown realms of the stars. (CC,
Stereo, 1 year)

Try our online simulated space mission. Play out the life of an
astronaut and find out if you have the right stuff to succeed
and survive.

http://www.pbs.org/exploringspace/

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American Experience"Murder of the Century"TV> PBSOL> MARC>High SchoolMonday, March 20, 20069 - 10:00 pmIn 1906, the murder of New York architect Stanford White byrailroad heir Harry Thaw was reported "to the ends of thecivilized globe." Much of the focus, however, was on EvelynNesbit, the showgirl both men loved. Join us for thissensational story that had everything: money, power, lust andrevenge. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)Browse an online gallery of Stanford White structures inManhattan.http://www.pbs.org/amex/century
[NOTE: See Teaching Guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]

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Date Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 7:28 PM
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News from American Experience
http://www.pbs.org/amex

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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Encores MURDER OF THE CENTURY
Monday, March 20 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings)

It was a sensational murder story that had everything: money,
power, class, love, rage, lust and revenge. In 1906, the murder
of Stanford White, New York architect and man-about-town, by
Harry Thaw, heir to a Pittsburgh railroad fortune, was reported
"to the ends of the civilized globe." But at the center of the
story -- and an ill-fated love triangle -- was Evelyn Nesbit, the
beautiful model and showgirl who won the hearts of two men.

"It is not merely a murder," one of William Randolph Hearst's
sensationalist papers declared at the time. "The flash of that
pistol lighted up an abyss of moral turpitude, revealing hidden
features of powerful, reckless, openly flaunted wealth."

MURDER OF THE CENTURY examines the opulent world of wealthy
New York just after the turn of the century, conflicts over morality
between the rich and middle class and the rise of a tabloid
"yellow" press that encouraged and fed the public's hunger for
more and more sensational stories.

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Visit MURDER OF THE CENTURY Online
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/century/index.html

Stanford White's Manhattan
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/century/gallery/index.html
Over three decades, Stanford White designed some of New York
City's most enduring structures. Ironically, one of them would
serve as the backdrop for the city's most sensational murder --
his own.

Sex, Money and Murder
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/century/sfeature/sf_gill.html
Hear from author Brendan Gill about White's murder and what it
implied about money, sex, entertainment, and the public morals of
the day.

New Look Dailies
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/century/sfeature/sf_tabloid.html
The early twentieth century was a heyday for newspapers, and the
love triangle between White, Nesbit and Thaw -- and its violent
end -- was the story to get. See how New York dailies reported
the gripping saga.

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19 November 2005 Earth Science Sites of the Week

DEEP TIME - THE GEOLOGIC TIME SCALE , SERC, (suggested by John
McDaris, SERC), This new page from the Teaching Quantitative Skills in
the Geosciences site examines the issues involved in teaching students
about the geologic time scale. There are suggestions for tackling
troublesome issues in class as well as activities that can be used to
clarify how geoscientists look at deep time.

http://serc.carleton.edu/quantskills/methods/quantlit/DeepTime.html

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DISCOVER OUR EARTH San Diego Supercomputer Center, (suggested by
Sandra Russel, Starpoint High School, Lockport NY), from Science
NetWatch, "Students have the whole world in their hands--or at least in
their computers--at the tutorial mapping exercises for high school and
lower-division college classes explore plate tectonics, volcanic
eruptions, earthquakes, and other geoscience fundamentals. One chart,
for instance, shows that many of the large quakes in the 1980s shook the
youngest parts of the sea floor, the dynamic areas where new crust is
extruding. Visitors can zip over volcanoes in Hawaii and the Cascade
Range of the western United States and fire up interactive simulations.
One covers the buoyancy of Earth's crust floating on the underlying
mantle, which helps determine elevation."

http://www.discoverourearth.org/

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EARTHTRIP VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS, Paleontological Research Institute,
(suggested by Thomas McGuire, Educator, Author, Cave Creek, AZ Town
Councilman), If budgets limit your ability to take students on field
trips and even purchase appropriate videos, the EarthTrip site at
Cornell University can help you. Find a dozen virtual field trips that
are available to view or download without charge.

http://www.priweb.org/ed/earthtrips/ETripIndex.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.priweb.org/previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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ASTRONOMY EDUCATION REVIEW, National Optical Astronomy Observatory,
(suggested by Cheryl Dodes, Weber Middle School, Port Washington. NY),
Astronomy Education Review is an online journal published twice yearly
by the folks who run the Kitt Peak National Observatory. There are lots
of articles of interest to the earth science community, including
misconceptions about the sun-earth model and how to help students
overcome these misconceptions.

http://aer.noao.edu/

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Mark Francek
Professor of Geography
Central Michigan University
Resource Page: http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi

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Site of the Day for Wednesday, November 23, 2005

Quantum Entanglement
http://www.joot.com/dave/writings/articles/entanglement/

Today's site, from computer programmer Dave Jarvis, offers an intelligent
layperson's guide to the amazing world of quantum entanglement. Even the
arts and humanities crowd, who are barely on nodding terms with photons and
electrons, will find an eminently understandable presentation.

"These pages explain quantum entanglement by way of colourful pictures,
helpful analogies, and absolutely no math. ... To understand quantum
entanglement, several ideas and words must be explained ... But before
delving into the details ..., let's take a look at the world of the very
tiny, beginning with waves and atoms." - from the website

This well-designed site provides great analogies, diagrams and illuminating
procedures to explain such concepts as quantum leaps. Offering an essential
introductory section on waves, atoms and especially photons, replete with
diagrams, the presentation gives an overview of the basic theory and
practice of quantum entanglement. Additional sections include answers to
visitors' questions, and a look at applications for quantum entanglement,
along with a short physics glossary and relevant links. In the true spirit
of accessibility, there are even a couple of downloadable MP3's, including
the "Quantum Entanglement Tango" from Quantum Physics: The Musical.

Many thanks to Subscriber D.F.A. for this site.

Leap over to the site for a practical guide to quantum entanglement at:

http://www.joot.com/dave/writings/articles/entanglement/


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view the List archives on the web at:
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November 11, 2005
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The Chymistry of Isaac Newton
http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/newton/index.jsp

To merely say that Isaac Newton was a good scientist and brilliant thinker
would be a bit like saying that Rachmaninov’s manipulation of the pianoforte
was merely pleasing. Newton’s legacy in the annals of science is the mark of
a genius, and there are literally hundreds of his manuscripts that have not
yet fully been interpreted, described, or annotated. With support from the
National Science Foundation, Indiana University’s Digital Library program
has produced this fine website which will eventually contain a complete
scholarly online edition of Newton’s alchemical manuscripts, along with new
research on Newton’s “chymistry”. This “chymistry” was the term used in 17th
century England to describe the science of alchemy. So far, approximately
250 pages of these laboratory notebooks are available online, with another
1500 scheduled for digitization in the future. The site contains a number of
reference tools, such as a symbol guide, and an introductory essay. [KMG]

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

Organic Chemistry Help
http://www.chemhelper.com/
From the site:
“To provide a free web supplement for organic chemistry students.”

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Date Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 9:32 PM
Subject: Weekly Teacher Tip Newsletter Issue 280

teAchnology
http://www.teachnology.com/


Chemistry Sites
http://www.800mainstreet.com/cl/Sites.html

Subject Matter > Science > Chemistry
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/science/chemistry/
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Common Heraldic Devices
Background information about heraldic devices, which "were originally established in medieval times to allow combatants to identify friend from foe in an age of visored helms." Discusses concepts such as the field (surface of the shield), tinctures, divisions, ordinaries, charges (symbols), animals, plants, mottoes, and blazons (descriptions of coats of arms in heraldic language). From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/your_history/family/heraldry_1.shtml
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Pompeii: Stories From an Eruption
Companion website to a 2005-2006 exhibition at the Field Museum (Chicago) about the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79 that affected Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis, and other areas. Features images of selected items in the exhibition (artifacts, casts, and frescoes), and essays on volcanism and some of the ancient Roman cities near Mount Vesuvius. Also includes a classroom guide.
URL: http://www.fieldmuseum.org/pompeii/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19653

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NEAT NEW STUFF, NOVEMBER 18, 2005

Innovators of Our Time: 35 Who Made a Difference [Smithsonian]
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/issues/2005/november/thirtyfive.php
Brief portraits of innovators in a variety of fields: Yo-Yo Ma, Tim Berners-Lee,
Maya Lin, Steven Spielberg, Annie Leibovitz, etc.

[NOTE: Smithsonian Magazine: Archives of Past Issues
http://www.smithsonianmagazine.com/issues/archives/issues.php

Resurrecting Pompeii
http://www.smithsonianmagazine.com/issues/2006/february/pompeii.php

– Phyllis ]

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Phrase Finder
http://www.phrases.org.uk/
Meanings and origins of over 2,000 English sayings, phrases and idioms. In addition to explaining things like "wet behind the ears" and "baker's dozen," it also allows you to browse through euphemisms, popular but incorrect phrase origins, proverbs, misheard lyrics (known as "mondegreens") and other categories.

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

"Podcast" is the Word of the Year
http://www.oup.com/us/brochure/NOAD_podcast/?view=usa
From the site:
“[T]he editors of the New Oxford American Dictionary have selected 'podcast' as the Word of the Year for 2005.”
Also listed on the site are the runners-up for the 2005 Word of the Year.

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SAT/GRE Vocabulary Prep
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games_vocab_sat.htm
From the site:
“Improve your SAT / GRE vocabulary skills with the 14 SAT Quizzes below. Each Quiz picks 10 questions from a fifty word list and you can hear the word spoken, allowing you to not only learn its definition, but how its pronounced. You should play with each word list until you master it, then move on to the next list.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

MyPlan.com
http://myplan.com/index.php
From the site:
“MyPlan.com is dedicated to providing the most accurate and up-to-date information you can find anywhere about colleges, careers and majors. And, with over 150,000 pages of content, including articles, statistics, images, and videos, MyPlan.com is the most extensive guide to colleges, careers and majors you’ll find anywhere – online or offline!...Accounts are free and provide you with access to dozens of additional features, including a free career assessment test, the CareerMatch system, discussion forums, online communities, and the portfolio manager.”
[NOTE: There is a charge for some services. – Phyllis ]

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TOURBUS Volume 11, Number 21 -- 25 October 2005
Tourbus Home - http://www.TOURBUS.com

The history of computing and the story of how the Internet came to
be are fascinating subjects to me. After doing some reading and
research on early computers and Internet history, I've put together
some excellent links that you can explore to learn more at your
leisure.

See what computers looked like in the 1620s. Peer back through the
lens of cyberhistory and see what the Yahoo home page looked like in
October 1996. Find out why we all owe a debt of gratitude to Vint
Cerf and J.R. Licklider.

http://www.askbobrankin.com/internet_history.html

=====================[ Tourbus Rider Information ]===================
The Internet Tourbus - U.S. Library of Congress ISSN #1094-2238
Copyright 1995-2005, Rankin & Crispen - All rights reserved

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Date Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2005 10:24 PM
Subject: Weekly Teacher Tip Newsletter 283- States of America Edition

view it on-line at:
http://www.teach-nology.com/newsletters/283.html
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States of America Teaching Theme
http://www.teach-nology.com/themes/social/states/

U.S. History > States Of America
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/social_studies/us_history/states/
Scroll down for list of sites (with descriptions)

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Institute for Women’s Policy Research [pdf]
http://www.iwpr.org/

With over ten years of experience, the Institute for Women’s Policy Research
(IWPR) continues to inform the general public and policymakers about the
critical issues that affect women and their families. The IWPR is primarily
focused with addressing questions of poverty and welfare, employment and
earnings, health and safety, and women’s civic and political participation.
>From their homepage, visitors have immediate access to some of their latest
research findings, including papers on the gender wage gap, state strategies
to improve the quality of family child care, and women and Social Security.
Along with basic press releases and basic information about the IWPR’s
mission, one real gem on the site is The States of Women in the States
report. Visitors clicking on the link to this annual report will be able to
read state-by-state reports about women’s economic status and the
provisioning of child care and education as well. Finally, visitors can also
read about upcoming conferences and special events sponsored by the IWPR.
[KMG]

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Teen Content Creator and Consumers [pdf]
http://www.pewinternet.org/pdfs/PIP_Teens_Content_Creation.pdf

With more and more young people using the internet for a wide variety of
purposes, there has been an increased effort to study what exactly they arte
doing online. This latest research report from the Pew Internet & American
Life Project looks at how teenagers create content for the internet (such as
weblogs) and how they choose to download content off the internet. Authored
by Amanda Lenhart and Mary Madden and released in November 2005, this 29-
page report reveals that over half of all the teens surveyed for this report
create content for the internet and that thirty-eight percent of all teens
surveyed read blogs. The report also contains a number of helpful charts and
tables that will be of interest to those with an interest in the changing
nature of internet usage patterns. [KMG]

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Village Voice 50th Anniversary
http://www.villagevoice.com/specials/?page=50th

The history of independent weekly newspapers in the United States is quite
compelling, and it would seem that almost every American city has at least
one of these types of papers. New York has many of these ferociously
independent papers, the best known is most likely the Village Voice. Founded
50 years ago by a group of literary types (including Norman Mailer), the
paper continues to be a vital force in independent journalism, and remains
well-regarded for its erudite book reviews, film critiques, and other forms
of criticism. This site pays homage to their first 50 years, and it includes
an interactive slideshow of some of their most notable covers, along with a
timeline that offers the Voice’s own unique perspective on various
happenings within New York, such as the rise of punk and the career of Lenny
Bruce. The site is rounded out by a selection of book reviews from the pages
of the Voice over the years, including short pieces on Franny and Zooey and
The Confessions of Nat Turner. [KMG]

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National Adoption Information Clearinghouse [pdf]
http://naic.acf.hhs.gov/

The role of government in assisting with the adoption process has increased
substantially over the past several decades, and this website is part of
that commitment. The National Adoption Information Clearinghouse (NAIC) is a
division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and was
established in 1974 to assist professionals and concerned citizens who are
interested in learning about programs, research and legislation designed to
promote the safety and well-being of children and families. Starting with
the homepage, visitors will appreciate the design of this introduction to
their programs. The site is designed for use by both professionals and the
general public, and both groups will want to browse through sections that
deal with the legal issues involved with adoption. They may also want to
look through the publication, Children’s Bureau Express, which covers news,
issues, and trends in child welfare and adoption. It should also be noted
that the site also contains a great deal of information in Spanish as well.
[KMG]

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Alcatraz Island [Real Player, Windows Media Player]
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/alca/overview.html

“The Rock”, the oft-used vernacular phrase used to describe Alcatraz, is
perhaps one of the Bay Area’s most dramatic landscapes, and certainly it’s
best known island. Over the past several hundred years, it has served at
times as a place for protest by Native Americans and a place of
incarceration for some of America’s most hardened (and colorful) criminals.
The National Park Service recently created this rather well-done online
exhibit that allows users to view objects from Alcatraz’s past (such as
escape materials and historic photographs) and also to allow them to take a
virtual tour of the prison and its grounds. Visitors can also listen to a
number of compelling sound clips that discuss the infamous “Battle of
Alcatraz” and the cellhouse rules. The site also features a number of
thematic slide shows, including one that addresses the occupation of the
island by members of the American Indian Movement from 1969 to 1971. [KMG]

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

300 Women that Changed the World
http://www.britannica.com/women
From the site:
Learn about 300 women who changed the world—review their accomplishments, locate their birthplaces, and discover the eras in which they lived. The women's topics portray significant issues and dates. The timeline tells a general story of women's achievements over the course of human history. In profiling 300 women who changed the world, Encyclopedia Britannica has chosen those whose contributions have endured through the ages.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Women in World History
http://chnm.gmu.edu/wwh/
From the site:
“World History teachers face many challenges to incorporating primary sources in their teaching—pressures of coverage in survey courses, lack of available materials, and inadequate training in dealing with unfamiliar sources. These issues are especially challenging for teaching the history of women in the world. Women in World History responds by creating an online curriculum resource center to help high school and college world history teachers and their students locate, analyze, and learn from primary sources dealing with women and gender in world history. These materials will encourage teachers to integrate the latest scholarship in women’s history and world history, as well as engaging primary sources, into their courses. Students will develop a more sophisticated framework for understanding the nature of historical inquiry.

Women in World History reflects three approaches central to current scholarship in world history and the history of women: an emphasis on comparative issues rather than civilizations in isolation; a focus on contacts among different societies; and an attentiveness to “global” forces, such as technology diffusion, migration, or trade routes, that transcend individual societies. Project materials also utilize recent advances in our understanding of how historical learning takes place, including complex interaction with sources, recursive reading, and skills used by historians.”

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Women in World History Curriculum's Website
http://www.womeninworldhistory.com/index.html
From the site:
“This unique site is full of information and resources to help you learn about women’s history in a global, non- U.S., context. Here teachers, students, parents, history buffs, and the interested public can find information.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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The Gerritsen Collection - Women's History Online
http://gerritsen.chadwyck.com/
"In the late 1800s, Dutch physician Aletta Jacobs and her husband C.V. Gerritsen began collecting books and periodicals reflecting the evolution of a feminist consciousness and women's rights. By the time their successors finished their work in 1945, The Gerritsen Collection was the greatest single source for the study of women's history in the world, with materials spanning four centuries and fifteen languages. This online resource delivers two million page images exactly as they appeared in the original printed works. Users can trace the evolution of feminism within a single country, as well as the impact of one country's movement on those of the others. In many cases, it also provides easy access to primary sources otherwise available only in a few rare book rooms. The ASCII text is searchable by keyword and Boolean operators, and records are linked to the corresponding page images, downloadable in Adobe® PDF." Click the more about link. It will lead you to handouts.

Newsmap
http://www.marumushi.com/apps/newsmap/newsmap.cfm
From the site:
“Newsmap is an application that visually reflects the constantly changing landscape of the Google News news aggregator. A treemap visualization algorithm helps display the enormous amount of information gathered by the aggregator. Treemaps are traditionally space-constrained visualizations of information. Newsmap's objective takes that goal a step further and provides a tool to divide information into quickly recognizable bands which, when presented together, reveal underlying patterns in news reporting across cultures and within news segments in constant change around the globe.
Newsmap does not pretend to replace the googlenews aggregator. It's objective is to simply demonstrate visually the relationships between data and the unseen patterns in news media.”

ESLgold.com
http://www.eslgold.com/index.html
From the site:
“ESLgold.com provides over a thousand pages of free information and resources for both teachers and students. All materials are organized by skill and level for quick and easy access.”

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ESL
http://www.bayworld.net/ferlazzo/english.html
“…access the massive amount of free material on the web designed to help people learn to read, write, listen and speak English.”

Harriet, the world's oldest known living resident
http://www.weizmann.ac.il/home/comartin/harriet.html
Harriet was probably hatched in November 1830 somewhere on the Galapagos Islands.

Women's History Month: March 2006
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/006232.html

[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/oegcm ]

In 1981, the U.S. Congress passed a resolution establishing National Women’s History Week. The week was chosen to coincide with International Women’s Day, March 8. In 1987, Congress expanded the week to a month. Every year since, Congress has passed a resolution for Women’s History Month, and the U.S. president has issued a proclamation..

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Irish-American Heritage Month (March)
and St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) 2006
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/006328.html

[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ldyzr ]

Although not an official “federal” holiday in the United States, St. Patrick’s Day has a long history of being celebrated with parades and general goodwill for all things Irish. The day commemorates St. Patrick, believed to have died on March 17, who introduced Christianity to Ireland in the fifth century. Because many Americans celebrate their Irish lineage on St. Patrick’s Day, March was picked as Irish-American Heritage Month. The month was first proclaimed in 1995 by Congress. Each year, the U.S. president also issues an Irish-American Heritage Month proclamation.

Blog readers,

I will be away for the next week. Postings will resume when I return.

- Phyllis

Phyllis Anker
anker@hslc.org

The Boys of Iwo Jima
http://www.snopes.com/military/sixboys.asp

"A Tale of Six Boys"

Each year my video production company is hired to go to Washington, D.C. with the eighth grade class from Clinton, Wisconsin where I grew up, to videotape their trip. I greatly enjoy visiting our nation's capitol, and each year I take some special memories back with me. This fall's trip was especially memorable.

On the last night of our trip, we stopped at the Iwo Jima memorial. This memorial is the largest bronze statue in the world and depicts one of the most famous photographs in history-that of the six brave men raising the American flag at the top of Mount Surabachi on the Island of Iwo Jima, Japan during WW II. Over one hundred students and chaperones piled off the buses and headed towards the memorial. I noticed a solitary figure at the base of the statue, and as I got closer he asked, "What's your name and where are you guys from?

I told him that my name was Michael Powers and that we were from Clinton, Wisconsin.

"Hey, I'm a Cheesehead, too! Come gather around Cheeseheads, and I will tell you a story."

James Bradley just happened to be in Washington, D.C. to speak at the memorial the following day. He was there that night to say good-night to his dad, who had previously passed away, but whose image is part of the statue. He was just about to leave when he saw the buses pull up. I videotaped him as he spoke to us, and received his permission to share what he said from my videotape. It is one thing to tour the incredible monuments filled with history in Washington, D.C. but it is quite another to get the kind of insight we received that night. When all had gathered around he reverently began to speak. Here are his words from that night:

"My name is James Bradley and I'm from Antigo, Wisconsin. My dad is on that statue, and I just wrote a book called Flags of Our Fathers which is #5 on the New York Times Best Seller list right now. It is the story of the six boys you see behind me. Six boys raised the flag. The first guy putting the pole in the ground is Harlon Block. Harlon was an all-state football player. He enlisted in the Marine Corps with all the senior members of his football team. They were off to play another type of game, a game called "War." But it didn't turn out to be a game. Harlon, at the age of twenty-one, died with his intestines in his hands. I don't say that to gross you out; I say that because there are generals who stand in front of this statue and talk about the glory of war. You guys need to know that most of the boys in Iwo Jima were seventeen, eighteen, and nineteen years old.

(He pointed to the statue)

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For complete transcription, see http://www.snopes.com/military/sixboys.asp

Women's History Month web guide
http://www.npl.org/Pages/InternetResources/SubjectGuides/women.html

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Subject: [Surfnetkids Newsletter] Bill of Rights ... Pls Fwd
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 08:00:00 -0500

Bill of Rights Institute
http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/

The Bill of Rights Institute is an educational nonprofit organization
dedicated to helping high school history teachers enhance their students'
understanding of their rights and responsibilities as citizens, as well as
providing an awareness of the historical and intellectual origins of the
U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The Institute provides educational
resources available for classroom use.
[NOTE: Previously posted from The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2002.
http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/ - Updated URL - Phyllis ]
From the site: “The mission of the Bill of Rights Institute is to educate young people about the words and ideas of America's Founders, the liberties guaranteed in our Founding documents, and how our Founding principles affect and shape a free society.”

For additional site reviews and Honorable Mentions
visit Surfnetkids: Bill of Rights
http://www.surfnetkids.com/bill_of_rights.htm

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Public Agenda Alert -- March 2, 2006
Subject: Public Agenda Alert - Facts, Values and the Constitution
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“More Americans can name the characters in The Simpsons or
the judges on American Idol than can name the five rights
covered by the First Amendment, according to a survey
released this week by the McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum.”
Read the McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum survey:
http://www.mccormicktribune.org/mccormickmuseum/indexpc.htm
Select link at top for press releases

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“Based on Public Agenda's research, we're not surprised bythe disappointing results. And of course, people ought to have a bettergrasp of the Constitution. Ironically, the public thinks so,too. When we examined this issue in our "Knowing It By Heart"survey in 2002, we found two-thirds who said it was "absolutelyessential" for ordinary Americans to understand theirconstitutional rights, even though just as many admittedthey were only "generally familiar" with the Constitution.”

Find out more about "Knowing It By Heart: Americans Considerthe Constitution and Its Meaning":http://www.publicagenda.org/research/research_reports_details.cfm?list=16

Literature Web Explorations
http://occawlonline.pearsoned.com/bookbind/pubbooks/kennedycompact_awl/chapter1/deluxe.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/gjeeh ]
Scroll down lists for authors of fiction, drama or poetry, or for an alphabetical list of all authors covered. The entries include lengthy biographies, bibliographies, Web links and critical overviews. This site can be used independently, although it was designed to accompany “Literature, An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama,” Third Compact Edition, by X.J. Kennedy & Dana Gioia,

Sites found in:
ConnectEng, the newsletter of Web English Teacher
November 21, 2005

New Pages @ Web English Teacher:

William Bradford
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/bradford.html

Jan Brett
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/brett.html

Janell Cannon
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/cannon.html

Louise Erdrich
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/erdrich.html

Bill Martin, Jr.
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/martin.html

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Sites to Check Out:

331 Most Common Verbs in English
http://www.acme2k.co.uk/Acme/3star%20verbs.htm
From accept to write, the most common verbs for ESL teachers and
students.

Across Five Aprils
http://www.acrossfiveaprils.com/
This is a site about the American Civil War, not about Irene Hunt's book
by the same name. Teachers and students may find valuable resources
here.

English Grammar
http://members.cox.net/teachro/
This site offers extensive support for sentence diagramming.

Everything ESL
http://www.everythingesl.net/lessons/
Links to 37 content-based ESL lesson plans for beginning through
intermediate students.

Expository Writing
http://www.worksheets4teachers.com/PDF/ExpositoryWriting.pdf
This 72-page handout (no, that's not a typo) guides students through a
variety of skills necessary for a successful paper. Adobe Acrobat Reader or
compatible application needed for access.

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

This newsletter is copyright 2005, Web English Teacher.

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Date Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 8:00 AM
Subject: [Surfnetkids Newsletter] Mark Twain

Mark Twain
http://www.surfnetkids.com/mark_twain.htm

Lists links to five sites with descriptions and four additional links as “Honorable Mentions”

ChildrensPictureBooks.info
http://childrenspicturebooks.info
From the site:
“At ChildrensPictureBooks.Info, we love children's picture books. They are window on the world for youngsters allowing them to explore new ideas, new places, and new things. A favorite picture book will be read and re-read providing emotional satisfaction and rhythm to a child's life. As you explore our pages, you'll find information about children's picture books of all kinds, how to select the perfect picture book for your child or grandchild, and a wealth of suggestions.”

Sites found in:
Subject: HLN Newsletter: Pre-Industrial American History
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 23:41:42 -0500 (EST)

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Mapping the American Revolution and Its Era
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/gmdhtml/armhtml/armessay.html
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/gmdhtml/armhtml/armhome.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
“The American Revolution and Its Era: Maps and Charts of North America and the West Indies, 1750-1789 represents an important historical record of the mapping of North America and the Caribbean.”
Collection Connections
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/collections/revolt/

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Discovery, Exploration, Colonies, & Revolution
http://www.teacheroz.com/colonies.htm
Includes sections on:
Timelines & Maps / Primary Documents, Discovery & Exploration, Native Americans & Columbian Exchange, Early Colonists, Settlements, Daily Life & 13 Colonies, The Puritans & Religion in Early America, French & Indian War / Salem Witch Trials, Labor, Economy & Slavery in Early America, Declaration of Independence, American Revolution, Franklin, Washington, Adams & Jefferson, Articles of Confederation, The Constitution & Federalism, The Early Republic & Misc. Sites.
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.teacheroz.com/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]

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Generations of American History
http://www.timepage.org/time.html
Includes Colonial, Revolutionary, Civil War, World War, and Present Cycles.
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.timepage.org/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]

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Gold Rush Sesquicentennial
http://www.calgoldrush.com/
Compilation of stories and related material to honor the sesquicentennial of the discovery of gold in northern California in 1848. Includes information about how gold was discovered, maps about how miners traveled to California by land and sea, details about life in mining camps, some types of people during the Gold Rush era (such as Latinos, black miners, Chinese workers, and women), the legacy of the Gold Rush, and more. From The Sacramento Bee.
Copyright 2005 by Librarians' Index to the Internet, LII.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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

Copyright Home School Learning Network, 2004. All Rights Reserved.

James River Plantations:
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/jamesriver/index.htm

Colonization of the Virginia Tidewater region
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/jamesriver/colonization.htm

The Gentry
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/jamesriver/gentry.htm

The Architecture
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/jamesriver/architecture.htm

[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Date Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2005 11:44 PM
Subject: HLN Newsletter Week of 11-07-05: Exploring the Explorers

HLN Home > Newsletter Archives >
http://www.homeschoollearning.com/newsletter.shtml

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Marco Polo and Korcula - the birthplace of Marco Polo.
http://www.korcula.net/mpolo/
Marco Polo Homepage. Includes a full-text book on Marco Polo and Korcula.

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Captain Cook Voyages of Discovery
http://www.hunterian.gla.ac.uk/collections/museum/cook/cookBio.shtml
From the site:
“In the latter half of the 18th Century his exploration of the South Pacific resulted in the discovery of a great many places, societies, plants and animals.”

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Lewis and Clark: The Maps of Exploration 1507-1814
http://www.lib.virginia.edu/small/exhibits/lewis_clark/ch4.html
From the site:
“Lewis and Clark: The Maps of Exploration 1507-1814 examines the planning of the Lewis and Clark Expedition” Thomas Jefferson “personally planned the successful expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark from 1804 to 1806.”

To the Western Oceans: Planning the Lewis & Clark Expedition
http://www.lib.virginia.edu/small/exhibits/lewis_clark/planning.html

Lewis and Clark Resources
http://www.lib.virginia.edu/small/exhibits/lewis_clark/resources.html

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Copyright Home School Learning Network, 2004. All Rights Reserved.

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Date Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 8:00 AM
Subject: [Surfnetkids Newsletter] Daniel Boone

Daniel Boone: The Extraordinary Life of a Common Man
http://www.mpcps.org/boone/
Links to Other Boone Sites
http://www.mpcps.org/boone/misc/links.shtml

Margy Miles is a Boone descendant and a "lifelong fan of the Pioneer of Kentucky." She has created a very complete Boone site for the McCreary Pioneers Cemetery Preservation Society of Kentucky that focuses on genealogy, but has plenty of good stuff for school reports. My favorite pages are A Little About Boone, Marriage, and Life Timeline. For those doing further research, her Links page is excellent.

For more sites on Daniel Boone:
http://www.surfnetkids.com/daniel_boone.htm