Sunday, April 30, 2006
Sun., Apr. 30, 2006 - The Vikings
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Hi! It's Thursday, January 12, 2006 and time for History at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
BBC: Ancient History -- Vikings!
The BBC has done it again -- an amazing multi-media fest on the
history of Vikings. While the majority of the website is suitable
for middle school ages and up -- there is a separate section for
kids ages 7-9. Here are the individual links:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/vikings/
This is the "home" page and it offers articles on every aspect of
Viking history including their reputation, weapons, warfare,
religion, runes, food and more. The articles are enhanced with
photographs of artifacts, illustrations, and maps. The DON'T MISS IT
section is the "Interactive Content" with wonderful online games and
videos that teach as they entertain. I had great fun playing "Viking
Quest" where I learned how to build a ship, chart a course, select a
crew, and loot a monastery -- only to be rebuked by my chieftain for
making poor choices and banished to a cod fish boat! To play the
game go to: http://tinyurl.com/2xt8d Be sure to turn up your sound
for the full Viking experience. :)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/vikings/
This is the section for kids ages 7-9. When you get to the site
you'll see a cartoon picture of a Viking with a selection of topics
to explore that includes: Viking Invasion, Viking Life, Viking
Beliefs, Travel/Trade/&Exploration, and more. Each section offers
interesting text, photos, and illustrations. Then, look at the menu
on the left side of the screen to access:
*Timeline -- explore Viking history from 793-1468 AD
*Activities -- great educational fun that includes a Viking explorer
game, a lesson in how to write messages on Rune stones, an
opportunity to experience a virtual day in the life of a Viking, and
more.
You will also find a glossary, additional resources, and helpful
instructions for teachers and parents.
Have fun!
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2006, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Hi! It's Thursday, January 12, 2006 and time for History at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
BBC: Ancient History -- Vikings!
The BBC has done it again -- an amazing multi-media fest on the
history of Vikings. While the majority of the website is suitable
for middle school ages and up -- there is a separate section for
kids ages 7-9. Here are the individual links:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/vikings/
This is the "home" page and it offers articles on every aspect of
Viking history including their reputation, weapons, warfare,
religion, runes, food and more. The articles are enhanced with
photographs of artifacts, illustrations, and maps. The DON'T MISS IT
section is the "Interactive Content" with wonderful online games and
videos that teach as they entertain. I had great fun playing "Viking
Quest" where I learned how to build a ship, chart a course, select a
crew, and loot a monastery -- only to be rebuked by my chieftain for
making poor choices and banished to a cod fish boat! To play the
game go to: http://tinyurl.com/2xt8d Be sure to turn up your sound
for the full Viking experience. :)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/vikings/
This is the section for kids ages 7-9. When you get to the site
you'll see a cartoon picture of a Viking with a selection of topics
to explore that includes: Viking Invasion, Viking Life, Viking
Beliefs, Travel/Trade/&Exploration, and more. Each section offers
interesting text, photos, and illustrations. Then, look at the menu
on the left side of the screen to access:
*Timeline -- explore Viking history from 793-1468 AD
*Activities -- great educational fun that includes a Viking explorer
game, a lesson in how to write messages on Rune stones, an
opportunity to experience a virtual day in the life of a Viking, and
more.
You will also find a glossary, additional resources, and helpful
instructions for teachers and parents.
Have fun!
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2006, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Sun., Apr. 30, 2006 - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Found in:
Weekly Teacher Tip Newsletter #289- Martin Luther King Jr. Issue
Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2005 00:46:27 -0500
To view this week’s newsletter, visit the following web address:
http://www.teachnology.com/newsletters/289.html
This week's teaching theme is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
http://www.teachnology.com/themes/holidays/mlk/
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/social_studies/us_history/mlk/
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/eu8x8]
An annotated list of 29 web sites
Weekly Teacher Tip Newsletter #289- Martin Luther King Jr. Issue
Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2005 00:46:27 -0500
To view this week’s newsletter, visit the following web address:
http://www.teachnology.com/newsletters/289.html
This week's teaching theme is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
http://www.teachnology.com/themes/holidays/mlk/
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/social_studies/us_history/mlk/
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/eu8x8]
An annotated list of 29 web sites
Sun., Apr. 30, 2006 - Sir Isaac Newton
Site found in:
Date: Wed, 04 Jan 2006 08:00:00 -0500
[Surfnetkids: 4 Jan 2006] Sir Isaac Newton
Surfing the Net with Kids FREE Newsletter
Sir Isaac Newton
http://www.surfnetkids.com/isaac_newton.htm
[NOTE: Some of the sites listed were previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Date: Wed, 04 Jan 2006 08:00:00 -0500
[Surfnetkids: 4 Jan 2006] Sir Isaac Newton
Surfing the Net with Kids FREE Newsletter
Sir Isaac Newton
http://www.surfnetkids.com/isaac_newton.htm
[NOTE: Some of the sites listed were previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Sun., Apr. 30, 2006 - Louis Braille
Site found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, December 22, 2005
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/21
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The Life of Louis Braille
Biography of Louis Braille, the man who "invented 'braille,' a world wide system of embossed type used by blind and partially sighted people for reading and writing." Includes links to related information about braille (some links include commercial content). From the Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB), a UK charity that produces braille and offers support and services for blind and visually impaired people.
URL: http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/publicwebsite/public_braille.hcsp
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/879kn ]
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20017
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Thank you for using Librarians' Internet Index.
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.
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, December 22, 2005
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/21
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The Life of Louis Braille
Biography of Louis Braille, the man who "invented 'braille,' a world wide system of embossed type used by blind and partially sighted people for reading and writing." Includes links to related information about braille (some links include commercial content). From the Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB), a UK charity that produces braille and offers support and services for blind and visually impaired people.
URL: http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/publicwebsite/public_braille.hcsp
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/879kn ]
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20017
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Thank you for using Librarians' Internet Index.
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.
Saturday, April 29, 2006
Sat., Apr. 29, 2006 - Their Circular Life
Site found in:
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter # 383 12/29/05
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Their Circular Life
You will definitely want to visit this website, which is a conceptual
mixture of mindful meditation and Flash design. "Their Circular Life; An
Exploration About Human Behavior" is an extremely cool project that aims to
remind us to slow down our harried lives, to stop, listen, and observe the
daily circle of life.
Choose from one of the five locations (our favorite is Venezia), and
'control your life' at your own pace. Simply drag the triangle around and
watch as the sights and sounds of a 24-hour cycle of everyday urban life
unfold before you, at your own pace. This is an original and fascinating
experience that allows us to pause and look within ourselves for what is
really important in this life.
http://www.theircircularlife.it/
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
A complete archive of previous Cool Tricks can be viewed at
http://www.tricksandtrinkets.com/archives.htm
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter # 383 12/29/05
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Their Circular Life
You will definitely want to visit this website, which is a conceptual
mixture of mindful meditation and Flash design. "Their Circular Life; An
Exploration About Human Behavior" is an extremely cool project that aims to
remind us to slow down our harried lives, to stop, listen, and observe the
daily circle of life.
Choose from one of the five locations (our favorite is Venezia), and
'control your life' at your own pace. Simply drag the triangle around and
watch as the sights and sounds of a 24-hour cycle of everyday urban life
unfold before you, at your own pace. This is an original and fascinating
experience that allows us to pause and look within ourselves for what is
really important in this life.
http://www.theircircularlife.it/
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
A complete archive of previous Cool Tricks can be viewed at
http://www.tricksandtrinkets.com/archives.htm
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Sat., Apr. 29, 2006 - Teaching Literature / Teaching History
The Winter 2006 Teaching History With Technology Newsletter is
available:
http://thwt.org/newsletterh11.htm
Scroll down for newsletter
[NOTE: Other editions of the newsletter previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Contains links to sites with annotations.
****
Teaching Literature & Writing with Technology Newsletter
Winter 2006
http://thwt.org/newsletterE4.htm
[NOTE: Other editions of the newsletter previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Contains links to literature resources and lesson plans.
available:
http://thwt.org/newsletterh11.htm
Scroll down for newsletter
[NOTE: Other editions of the newsletter previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Contains links to sites with annotations.
****
Teaching Literature & Writing with Technology Newsletter
Winter 2006
http://thwt.org/newsletterE4.htm
[NOTE: Other editions of the newsletter previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Contains links to literature resources and lesson plans.
Sat., Apr. 29, 2006 - Creative Writing
Sites found in:
Weekly Teacher Tip Newsletter #290- Creative Writing Issue
Date: Sat, 07 Jan 2006 19:00:17 -0500
Creative Writing Sites
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/literature/writing/creative/
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ejdb3 ]
Creative Writing Theme
http://www.teachnology.com/themes/lang_arts/creative/
©2005 Teachnology, Inc. All rights reserved.
Weekly Teacher Tip Newsletter #290- Creative Writing Issue
Date: Sat, 07 Jan 2006 19:00:17 -0500
Creative Writing Sites
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/literature/writing/creative/
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ejdb3 ]
Creative Writing Theme
http://www.teachnology.com/themes/lang_arts/creative/
©2005 Teachnology, Inc. All rights reserved.
Sat., Apr. 29, 2006 - English-to-American Dictionary
The English-to-American Dictionary
http://english2american.com/
From the site:
“As a Scot who has spent some time in the USA on holiday lately, I have discovered a bewildering array of words which are in common use on our side of the pond and invariably mean nothing at all or something exceedingly rude on the other side. I once noted down about fifteen of them and that afternoon formulated them into this dictionary. Since then the dictionary has thrived (well, lived) on contributions from readers and is steadily growing into a decent reference.”
http://english2american.com/
From the site:
“As a Scot who has spent some time in the USA on holiday lately, I have discovered a bewildering array of words which are in common use on our side of the pond and invariably mean nothing at all or something exceedingly rude on the other side. I once noted down about fifteen of them and that afternoon formulated them into this dictionary. Since then the dictionary has thrived (well, lived) on contributions from readers and is steadily growing into a decent reference.”
Friday, April 28, 2006
Fri., Apr. 28, 2006 - Fashion in Colors / Going Down the Crooked Road
Sites found in:
The Scout Report
January 13, 2006
Volume 12, Number 2
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Fashion in Colors [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://ndm.si.edu/EXHIBITIONS/fashion_in_colors/
Fashion in Colors creates a new way to explore the history of costume - by
color. Historic garments are displayed along with fashions designed by over
a dozen twentieth century designers, including Coco Chanel, Christian Dior,
Emilio Pucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Junya Watanabe. For example, the blue
grouping includes an English brocaded taffeta dress from the mid-18th
century; a late 19th century day dress dyed mauve, the first synthetic
aniline dye color; a Balenciaga cocktail dress from 1959; and a pleated
polyester organdy dress designed by Watanabe/Comme des Garcons in 2000.
Yellow, red, black, multi-color and white all provide similar groupings.
Visitors may also browse by designer, or take a virtual tour of the
galleries by color. [DS]
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Going Down The Crooked Road [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.roanoke.com/multimedia/crooked/franklin.html
The Crooked Road runs through the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in
Virginia and has a storied place in the history of country music and
Appalachian culture. This past summer, Ralph Berrier Jr. and Kyle Green of
The Roanoke Times set out to document the music and musicians of the area,
stopping in such small towns as Floyd, Ferrum, Galax, and Clintwood. Along
the way, they documented their experiences through extensive reportage and
photography, all of which is included on this nice multimedia feature.
Visitors can view videos taken along their journey, learn about how a
bluegrass tune is constructed, and listen to audio vignettes of each stop
they made. The site also includes a fine recipe for a local favorite, Great
Smoky Mountains’ grilled veggies, and number of podcasts for portable
listening enjoyment. [KMG]
---
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2006.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
The Scout Report
January 13, 2006
Volume 12, Number 2
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Fashion in Colors [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://ndm.si.edu/EXHIBITIONS/fashion_in_colors/
Fashion in Colors creates a new way to explore the history of costume - by
color. Historic garments are displayed along with fashions designed by over
a dozen twentieth century designers, including Coco Chanel, Christian Dior,
Emilio Pucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Junya Watanabe. For example, the blue
grouping includes an English brocaded taffeta dress from the mid-18th
century; a late 19th century day dress dyed mauve, the first synthetic
aniline dye color; a Balenciaga cocktail dress from 1959; and a pleated
polyester organdy dress designed by Watanabe/Comme des Garcons in 2000.
Yellow, red, black, multi-color and white all provide similar groupings.
Visitors may also browse by designer, or take a virtual tour of the
galleries by color. [DS]
---
Going Down The Crooked Road [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.roanoke.com/multimedia/crooked/franklin.html
The Crooked Road runs through the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in
Virginia and has a storied place in the history of country music and
Appalachian culture. This past summer, Ralph Berrier Jr. and Kyle Green of
The Roanoke Times set out to document the music and musicians of the area,
stopping in such small towns as Floyd, Ferrum, Galax, and Clintwood. Along
the way, they documented their experiences through extensive reportage and
photography, all of which is included on this nice multimedia feature.
Visitors can view videos taken along their journey, learn about how a
bluegrass tune is constructed, and listen to audio vignettes of each stop
they made. The site also includes a fine recipe for a local favorite, Great
Smoky Mountains’ grilled veggies, and number of podcasts for portable
listening enjoyment. [KMG]
---
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2006.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Fri., Apr. 28, 2006 - Society & Religion / Web Resources: Music
Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
Dec. 30, 2005 – Jan. 5, 2006
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Resource of the Week, Thursday, January 5, 2006
Society and Religion--Resource Round-Up
“The resources listed here are research-worthy and largely without agenda.”
For the complete listing of resources, go to the
Direct LINK to This ResourceShelf Post:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2006/01/resource-of-week-by-shirl-kennedy.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/htw9r ]
+ Divining America: Religion and the National Culture (National Humanities Center):
http://www.nhc.rtp.nc.us:8080/tserve/divam.htm
"Divining America: Religion and the National Culture is designed to help teachers of American history bring their students to a greater understanding of the role religion has played in the development of the United States. It is based on the fact that American history and religion intersect importantly at various points--the Puritan migration to New England, for example, abolition, or the Civil Rights Movement. Divining America will illuminate these intersections, for to understand such events fully, students must acquire some appreciation of their religious dimensions."
+ Encyclopedia of Religion and Society:
http://hirr.hartsem.edu/ency/
"We have tried to assemble entries, both lengthy and brief, that survey as broadly as possible the different theoretical traditions and research styles that have emerged over the century. Although more heavily oriented toward North America, the scope is global, and an effort has been made to address the major traditions of world religious experience. We also have attempted to provide a historical reference tool particularly with regard to the major professional societies in the social scientific study of religion: the Association for the Sociology of Religion, the Religious Research Association, the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, and the Société Internationale de Sociologie des Religions--and as much as possible the Association for the Social Scientific Study of Jewry and Research Committee 22 (sociology of religion) of the International Sociological Association. Entries are also provided for the sections of the major professional organizations, the American Psychological Association and the American Sociological Association. This resource is intended to aid each of these organizations in historical retrieval, and we hope that subsequent editions of this work may increase the detail that can be provided." From the Hartford Institute for Religion Research.
+ Virtual Religion Index:
http://virtualreligion.net/vri/
"This Virtual Religion Index is a tool for students with little time. It analyzes & highlights important content of religion-related websites to speed research. Hyperlinks are provided not only to home pages but to major directories & documents within."
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Web Resources--Music
Source: C&RL News
Web Resources: Music
http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/crlnews/backissues2005/december05/music.htm
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/h3vqf]
A survey of some quality resources compiled by Valery King, a reference and government information librarian at Oregon State University.
*****
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The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
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for even more resources visit
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ResourceShelf
Dec. 30, 2005 – Jan. 5, 2006
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Resource of the Week, Thursday, January 5, 2006
Society and Religion--Resource Round-Up
“The resources listed here are research-worthy and largely without agenda.”
For the complete listing of resources, go to the
Direct LINK to This ResourceShelf Post:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2006/01/resource-of-week-by-shirl-kennedy.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/htw9r ]
+ Divining America: Religion and the National Culture (National Humanities Center):
http://www.nhc.rtp.nc.us:8080/tserve/divam.htm
"Divining America: Religion and the National Culture is designed to help teachers of American history bring their students to a greater understanding of the role religion has played in the development of the United States. It is based on the fact that American history and religion intersect importantly at various points--the Puritan migration to New England, for example, abolition, or the Civil Rights Movement. Divining America will illuminate these intersections, for to understand such events fully, students must acquire some appreciation of their religious dimensions."
+ Encyclopedia of Religion and Society:
http://hirr.hartsem.edu/ency/
"We have tried to assemble entries, both lengthy and brief, that survey as broadly as possible the different theoretical traditions and research styles that have emerged over the century. Although more heavily oriented toward North America, the scope is global, and an effort has been made to address the major traditions of world religious experience. We also have attempted to provide a historical reference tool particularly with regard to the major professional societies in the social scientific study of religion: the Association for the Sociology of Religion, the Religious Research Association, the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, and the Société Internationale de Sociologie des Religions--and as much as possible the Association for the Social Scientific Study of Jewry and Research Committee 22 (sociology of religion) of the International Sociological Association. Entries are also provided for the sections of the major professional organizations, the American Psychological Association and the American Sociological Association. This resource is intended to aid each of these organizations in historical retrieval, and we hope that subsequent editions of this work may increase the detail that can be provided." From the Hartford Institute for Religion Research.
+ Virtual Religion Index:
http://virtualreligion.net/vri/
"This Virtual Religion Index is a tool for students with little time. It analyzes & highlights important content of religion-related websites to speed research. Hyperlinks are provided not only to home pages but to major directories & documents within."
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Web Resources--Music
Source: C&RL News
Web Resources: Music
http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/crlnews/backissues2005/december05/music.htm
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/h3vqf]
A survey of some quality resources compiled by Valery King, a reference and government information librarian at Oregon State University.
*****
Editor, ResourceShelfgary@resourceshelf.com
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
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for even more resources visit
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http://www.docuticker.com/
Fri., Apr. 28, 2006 - Virtual Vaudeville
Virtual Vaudeville
http://www.virtualvaudeville.com/
From the site:
“Virtual Vaudeville transports you back to the nineteenth century on your PC. Watch a 3D simulation of a complete act by legendary vaudeville comedian Frank Bush and observe the reactions of the historical spectators. Take an interactive 3D tour of an extravagant Victorian theater.” From the University of Georgia.
http://www.virtualvaudeville.com/
From the site:
“Virtual Vaudeville transports you back to the nineteenth century on your PC. Watch a 3D simulation of a complete act by legendary vaudeville comedian Frank Bush and observe the reactions of the historical spectators. Take an interactive 3D tour of an extravagant Victorian theater.” From the University of Georgia.
Fri., Apr. 28, 2006 - The Vanishing Lions
Site found in:
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PBS Teacher Previews: April 30-May 6, 2006
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Nature
"The Vanishing Lions"
TV> PBSOL> MARC>
Elementary / Middle / High School
Sunday, April 30, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
As Africa's largest predator, the lion should have nothing to
fear. In fact, the king of the savannah faces an uncertain
future, with numbers down to less than 30,000. Tune in as lion
experts, farmers and Masai herdsmen try to figure out why. (CC,
Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Log on to the companion Web site to find out what could be
endangering the king of beasts.
http://www.pbs.org/nature/
(Available April 27, 2006)
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Copyright 2006 PBS Online.
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PBS Teacher Previews: April 30-May 6, 2006
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Nature
"The Vanishing Lions"
TV> PBSOL> MARC>
Elementary / Middle / High School
Sunday, April 30, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
As Africa's largest predator, the lion should have nothing to
fear. In fact, the king of the savannah faces an uncertain
future, with numbers down to less than 30,000. Tune in as lion
experts, farmers and Masai herdsmen try to figure out why. (CC,
Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Log on to the companion Web site to find out what could be
endangering the king of beasts.
http://www.pbs.org/nature/
(Available April 27, 2006)
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Copyright 2006 PBS Online.
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Wed., Apr. 26, 2006 - Library Instruction Wiki
Oregon Library Instruction Wiki,
http://instructionwiki.org/Main_Page
“Welcome to the Oregon Library Instruction Wiki, a collaboratively developed resource for librarians involved with or interested in instruction. All librarians and others interested in library instruction are welcome and encouraged to contribute.”
http://instructionwiki.org/Main_Page
“Welcome to the Oregon Library Instruction Wiki, a collaboratively developed resource for librarians involved with or interested in instruction. All librarians and others interested in library instruction are welcome and encouraged to contribute.”
Wed., Apr. 26, 2006 - Student ABC: Bibliography Builder
Student ABC: Free Bibliography Builder & Citation Reference
http://www.studentabc.com/
From the site:
“StudentABC delivers a full range of bibliography tools for APA, MLA & Chicago style citations. We aim to be the simplest bibliography tool on the web. We take care of as much data collection and formatting as we can; and equip students, teachers and librarians with the resources needed to write great bibliographies.”
http://www.studentabc.com/
From the site:
“StudentABC delivers a full range of bibliography tools for APA, MLA & Chicago style citations. We aim to be the simplest bibliography tool on the web. We take care of as much data collection and formatting as we can; and equip students, teachers and librarians with the resources needed to write great bibliographies.”
Wed., Apr. 26,2006 - Evaluating Information Found on the Internet
Evaluating Information Found on the Internet
http://www.library.jhu.edu/researchhelp/general/evaluating/
From the site:
“The World Wide Web offers information and data from all over the world. Because so much information is available, and because that information can appear to be fairly “anonymous”, it is necessary to develop skills to evaluate what you find. When you use a research or academic library, the books, journals and other resources have already been evaluated by scholars, publishers and librarians. Every resource you find has been evaluated in one way or another before you ever see it. When you are using the World Wide Web, none of this applies. There are no filters. Because anyone can write a Web page, documents of the widest range of quality, written by authors of the widest range of authority, are available on an even playing field. Excellent resources reside along side the most dubious. The Internet epitomizes the concept of Caveat lector: Let the reader beware. This document discusses the criteria by which scholars in most fields evaluate print information, and shows how the same criteria can be used to assess information found on the Internet.”
http://www.library.jhu.edu/researchhelp/general/evaluating/
From the site:
“The World Wide Web offers information and data from all over the world. Because so much information is available, and because that information can appear to be fairly “anonymous”, it is necessary to develop skills to evaluate what you find. When you use a research or academic library, the books, journals and other resources have already been evaluated by scholars, publishers and librarians. Every resource you find has been evaluated in one way or another before you ever see it. When you are using the World Wide Web, none of this applies. There are no filters. Because anyone can write a Web page, documents of the widest range of quality, written by authors of the widest range of authority, are available on an even playing field. Excellent resources reside along side the most dubious. The Internet epitomizes the concept of Caveat lector: Let the reader beware. This document discusses the criteria by which scholars in most fields evaluate print information, and shows how the same criteria can be used to assess information found on the Internet.”
Wed., Apr. 26, 2006 - Evaluating Whether Site Info is Valid
Found on:
Subject: Internet: Evaluating Whether Site Info Is Valid
Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2006 00:03:24 -0500
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DUMMIES eTIPS: Internet
http://etips.dummies.com/
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TODAY'S eTIP(TM): Evaluating Whether Site Info Is Valid
“Most newspaper articles, at least, are fact-checked by editors,
but any fool can post anything on the Internet and be certain
that somewhere another fool will read and believe it. You owe it
to the people who will make use of research you do on the
Internet to make certain you get the facts straight.
You can start by examining the Web site itself. A sloppy Web site
with grammatical errors and many misspellings is automatically
suspect. Next, consider the motive of the people who constructed
the Web site. Many sites have a commercial motive. Others are
pushing a political agenda.
News about technology and political news, for example, gets stale
quickly. Online articles should be marked with the date of
publication in plain display.. A Web page with a number of dead
links - hyperlinks that lead nowhere - is most
assuredly out of date and doesn't deserve your attention.”
Copyright 2006, Wiley. All Rights Reserved.
Subject: Internet: Evaluating Whether Site Info Is Valid
Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2006 00:03:24 -0500
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DUMMIES eTIPS: Internet
http://etips.dummies.com/
*******************************************************
TODAY'S eTIP(TM): Evaluating Whether Site Info Is Valid
“Most newspaper articles, at least, are fact-checked by editors,
but any fool can post anything on the Internet and be certain
that somewhere another fool will read and believe it. You owe it
to the people who will make use of research you do on the
Internet to make certain you get the facts straight.
You can start by examining the Web site itself. A sloppy Web site
with grammatical errors and many misspellings is automatically
suspect. Next, consider the motive of the people who constructed
the Web site. Many sites have a commercial motive. Others are
pushing a political agenda.
News about technology and political news, for example, gets stale
quickly. Online articles should be marked with the date of
publication in plain display.. A Web page with a number of dead
links - hyperlinks that lead nowhere - is most
assuredly out of date and doesn't deserve your attention.”
Copyright 2006, Wiley. All Rights Reserved.
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Tues., Apr. 25, 2006 - Connexions
Connexions
http://cnx.org/content/
From the site:
“Connexions is an environment for collaboratively developing, freely sharing, and rapidly publishing scholarly content on the Web. Our Content Commons contains educational materials for everyone — from children to college students to professionals — organized in small modules that are easily connected into larger courses. All content is free to use and reuse under the Creative Commons "attribution" license.”
Searchable by Title, Author or Keyword
http://cnx.org/content/
From the site:
“Connexions is an environment for collaboratively developing, freely sharing, and rapidly publishing scholarly content on the Web. Our Content Commons contains educational materials for everyone — from children to college students to professionals — organized in small modules that are easily connected into larger courses. All content is free to use and reuse under the Creative Commons "attribution" license.”
Searchable by Title, Author or Keyword
Tues., Apr. 25, 2006 - Kid Wings (Birds) / Flight Experiments
Kid Wings Home Page:
http://www.kidwings.com/index.htm
From the site:
“This site was designed to teach young and old about the wonders of birds.”
Site includes interactive resources on:
-Owl Pellet Dissection
-Bird Skulls
-Eggs
-Nests
-Feathers
-Beaks
-Feet
-Bird Topography
Flight Experiments
http://www.kidwings.com/teacher/flight/index.htm
[NOTE: The page on Owl Pellet Dissection was previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.kidwings.com/index.htm
From the site:
“This site was designed to teach young and old about the wonders of birds.”
Site includes interactive resources on:
-Owl Pellet Dissection
-Bird Skulls
-Eggs
-Nests
-Feathers
-Beaks
-Feet
-Bird Topography
Flight Experiments
http://www.kidwings.com/teacher/flight/index.htm
[NOTE: The page on Owl Pellet Dissection was previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Tues., Apr. 25, 2006 - The AirShow (Aviation History)
The AirShow
http://www.opencockpit.net/
From the site:
“Most of the information contained here relates to the Golden Age of Aviation. This was the period from the end of World War I to the beginning of World War II. Barnstorming, air racing, flying circuses, and Lindbergh's Atlantic crossing were all part of this exciting period in aviation history.”
Links page
http://www.opencockpit.net/webring.html
http://www.opencockpit.net/
From the site:
“Most of the information contained here relates to the Golden Age of Aviation. This was the period from the end of World War I to the beginning of World War II. Barnstorming, air racing, flying circuses, and Lindbergh's Atlantic crossing were all part of this exciting period in aviation history.”
Links page
http://www.opencockpit.net/webring.html
Tues., Apr. 25, 2006 - Lindbergh Trial
Site found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, January 5, 2006
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/22
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Lindbergh Trial
Background information and articles about the 1932 "kidnapping and murder of the son of world-famous aviator Charles Lindbergh and the subsequent trial." Features a trial timeline, biographies, news articles, photos, a serial cartoon strip that retold the story of the crime, and other information about the Lindbergh case. From the Hunterdon County Democrat, a newspaper covering the county where the Lindbergh trial took place in 1935.
URL: http://www.nj.com/lindbergh/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20230
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Thank you for using Librarians' Internet Index.
Karen G. Schneider, kgs@lii.org
LII New This Week Listowner, and
Director, Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, January 5, 2006
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/22
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Lindbergh Trial
Background information and articles about the 1932 "kidnapping and murder of the son of world-famous aviator Charles Lindbergh and the subsequent trial." Features a trial timeline, biographies, news articles, photos, a serial cartoon strip that retold the story of the crime, and other information about the Lindbergh case. From the Hunterdon County Democrat, a newspaper covering the county where the Lindbergh trial took place in 1935.
URL: http://www.nj.com/lindbergh/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20230
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Thank you for using Librarians' Internet Index.
Karen G. Schneider, kgs@lii.org
LII New This Week Listowner, and
Director, Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Monday, April 24, 2006
Mon., Apr. 24, 2006 - Number2.com (SAT, ACT, GRE Test Prep)
Number2.com
http://number2.com/index.cfm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
“Number2.com's online test preparation courses are totally free! By creating an account you can access a customized course that includes user-friendly tutorials, practice sessions that dynamically adapt to each student's ability level, a vocabulary builder, and more...” Prep for the ACT, SAT and GRE tests. Site also offers a Vocabulary Builder.
http://number2.com/index.cfm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
“Number2.com's online test preparation courses are totally free! By creating an account you can access a customized course that includes user-friendly tutorials, practice sessions that dynamically adapt to each student's ability level, a vocabulary builder, and more...” Prep for the ACT, SAT and GRE tests. Site also offers a Vocabulary Builder.
Mon., Apr. 24, 2006 - Teaching About Money
Sites found in:
Weekly Teacher Tip Newsletter Issue 291- Teaching About Money Issue
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2006 13:43:42 -0500
http://www.teachnology.com/newsletters/291.html
Theme: Teaching About Money
http://www.teach-nology.com/themes/math/money/
Subject Matter > Mathematics > Money
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/math/money/
Scroll down for list of sites
Weekly Teacher Tip Newsletter Issue 291- Teaching About Money Issue
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2006 13:43:42 -0500
http://www.teachnology.com/newsletters/291.html
Theme: Teaching About Money
http://www.teach-nology.com/themes/math/money/
Subject Matter > Mathematics > Money
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/math/money/
Scroll down for list of sites
Mon., Apr. 24, 2006 - MathFactCafe / K-5 Worksheets / Daily Trivia
Math Fact Cafe
http://www.mathfactcafe.com/
From the site:
“Founded in 2000, Math Fact Cafe provides math fact sheets and flashcards for parents and teachers. The focus of our site is on the elementary grades, K-5. Our site allows visitors to access hundreds of pre-generated math sheets or create custom sheets to meet a child's specific needs. In addition, interactive flashcards allow visitors to review flashcard problems with the choice of simple card flipping or mandatory input (visitor must enter answers and is graded on correct answers).”
Daily Trivia
http://www.mathfactcafe.com/games/dailytrivia.aspx
http://www.mathfactcafe.com/
From the site:
“Founded in 2000, Math Fact Cafe provides math fact sheets and flashcards for parents and teachers. The focus of our site is on the elementary grades, K-5. Our site allows visitors to access hundreds of pre-generated math sheets or create custom sheets to meet a child's specific needs. In addition, interactive flashcards allow visitors to review flashcard problems with the choice of simple card flipping or mandatory input (visitor must enter answers and is graded on correct answers).”
Daily Trivia
http://www.mathfactcafe.com/games/dailytrivia.aspx
Mon., Apr. 24, 2006 - Interactive Arithmetic
Free Interactive Arithmetic
http://www.onlinecollegeprep.com/instructarit.html
This course includes the common topics of arithmetic:
Whole Numbers
Fractions
Decimals
Percents
Ratio and Proportion
The instruction is complete with all topics thoroughly explained and numerous examples. Nevertheless, the presentation is for those beyond elementary school age.
http://www.onlinecollegeprep.com/instructarit.html
This course includes the common topics of arithmetic:
Whole Numbers
Fractions
Decimals
Percents
Ratio and Proportion
The instruction is complete with all topics thoroughly explained and numerous examples. Nevertheless, the presentation is for those beyond elementary school age.
Sunday, April 23, 2006
Sun., Apr. 23, 2006 - ArtLex / Knots / Today in History
Sites found in:
Don's Patch Issue #2006-01-15 from
http://www.don-guitar.com
ArtLex Art Dictionary
http://www.artlex.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Real Knots
http://www.realknots.com/knots/
The Art of Tying Knots
http://www.tollesburysc.co.uk/Knots/Knots_gallery.htm
From the site:
“All the knots are animated and hence move by themselves, showing you how they are constructed.”
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A few variations on the theme of events which
transpired on this, or a specified, date.
[NOTE: Sites not checked. Some were previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.ambitweb.com/amday/amday.html
http://www.ambitweb.com/amday/amday.html
http://www.brainyhistory.com/
http://www1.sympatico.ca/cgi-bin/on_this_day
http://today.answers.com/
http://www.scopesys.com/anyday/
http://www.scopesys.com/today/
http://www.nationalpastime.com/
http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/default.stm
http://www.capitolhillblue.com/todayinhistory2.shtml
http://www.boston.com/news/history/
http://www.warmuseum.ca/cwm/tih/tih_e.html
http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeClassic/home.html
http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/TodayInHistory/
http://neic.usgs.gov/neis/history/
http://www.historychannel.com/today/
http://snipurl.com/lkyt
http://www.historyorb.com/today/index.php
http://www.iisg.nl/today/en/
http://www.imdb.com/OnThisDay
http://www.infoplease.com/dayinhistory
http://www.kurdmedia.com/khistory.asp
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/today.html
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/archive.html
http://datadragon.com/day/
http://www.cwu.edu/~warren/today.html
http://www.he.net/cgi-bin/suid/~radtours/today.cgi
http://snipurl.com/lkyw
http://www.rotten.com/today/
http://www.todayinsci.com/
http://search.teach-nology.com/today/today2.pl
http://www.historynet.com/
http://www.on-this-day.com/
http://www.440.com/twtd/today.html
http://www.todayinhistory.com/
http://www.tnl.net/when/today
http://volcano.und.edu/vwdocs/history/EventCalendar.html
http://www.weatherforyou.com/history/
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Archives for this ezine are available online here:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/donspatch/
Don's Patch Issue #2006-01-15 from
http://www.don-guitar.com
ArtLex Art Dictionary
http://www.artlex.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Real Knots
http://www.realknots.com/knots/
The Art of Tying Knots
http://www.tollesburysc.co.uk/Knots/Knots_gallery.htm
From the site:
“All the knots are animated and hence move by themselves, showing you how they are constructed.”
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A few variations on the theme of events which
transpired on this, or a specified, date.
[NOTE: Sites not checked. Some were previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.ambitweb.com/amday/amday.html
http://www.ambitweb.com/amday/amday.html
http://www.brainyhistory.com/
http://www1.sympatico.ca/cgi-bin/on_this_day
http://today.answers.com/
http://www.scopesys.com/anyday/
http://www.scopesys.com/today/
http://www.nationalpastime.com/
http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/default.stm
http://www.capitolhillblue.com/todayinhistory2.shtml
http://www.boston.com/news/history/
http://www.warmuseum.ca/cwm/tih/tih_e.html
http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeClassic/home.html
http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/TodayInHistory/
http://neic.usgs.gov/neis/history/
http://www.historychannel.com/today/
http://snipurl.com/lkyt
http://www.historyorb.com/today/index.php
http://www.iisg.nl/today/en/
http://www.imdb.com/OnThisDay
http://www.infoplease.com/dayinhistory
http://www.kurdmedia.com/khistory.asp
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/today.html
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/archive.html
http://datadragon.com/day/
http://www.cwu.edu/~warren/today.html
http://www.he.net/cgi-bin/suid/~radtours/today.cgi
http://snipurl.com/lkyw
http://www.rotten.com/today/
http://www.todayinsci.com/
http://search.teach-nology.com/today/today2.pl
http://www.historynet.com/
http://www.on-this-day.com/
http://www.440.com/twtd/today.html
http://www.todayinhistory.com/
http://www.tnl.net/when/today
http://volcano.und.edu/vwdocs/history/EventCalendar.html
http://www.weatherforyou.com/history/
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Archives for this ezine are available online here:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/donspatch/
Sun., Apr. 23, 2006 - The Mind of Leonardo
The Mind of Leonardo
http://brunelleschi.imss.fi.it/menteleonardo/
From the site:
“Although Leonardo is commonly known as a “universal genius”, the exhibitions dedicated to him have almost always focused on some specific area of his activity: art, anatomy, technology, studies on water, on flight, and so on.
The Mind of Leonardo offers its visitors a different point of view, inviting them to explore the genius’ very mode of thinking and his unitary conception of knowledge as the effort to assimilate, through bold theoretical syntheses and inventive experiments, the laws that govern all of the wondrous operations of man and nature.
This approach gives rise to a different image, one that helps to dissolve the aura of mystery in which the myth of Leonardo has often been shrouded: a mind tenaciously endeavoring to decipher the rational processes that animate the phenomena of the physical world as well as the “motions of thought”, driven by the desire to achieve a perfect imitation of nature in drawing and painting.”
http://brunelleschi.imss.fi.it/menteleonardo/
From the site:
“Although Leonardo is commonly known as a “universal genius”, the exhibitions dedicated to him have almost always focused on some specific area of his activity: art, anatomy, technology, studies on water, on flight, and so on.
The Mind of Leonardo offers its visitors a different point of view, inviting them to explore the genius’ very mode of thinking and his unitary conception of knowledge as the effort to assimilate, through bold theoretical syntheses and inventive experiments, the laws that govern all of the wondrous operations of man and nature.
This approach gives rise to a different image, one that helps to dissolve the aura of mystery in which the myth of Leonardo has often been shrouded: a mind tenaciously endeavoring to decipher the rational processes that animate the phenomena of the physical world as well as the “motions of thought”, driven by the desire to achieve a perfect imitation of nature in drawing and painting.”
Sun., Apr. 23, 2006 - Himalayas: An Aesthetic Adventure
--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Thursday, January 12, 2006
Himalayas: An Aesthetic Adventure
http://www.asia.si.edu/exhibitions/online/himalayas/default.htm
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/nknkc ]
Teacher’s Guide
http://www.asia.si.edu/education/ConnxsFall03.pdf
Today's site, from the Freer and Sackler Galleries of the Smithsonian
Institute, presents a sampling of objets d'art from a noteworthy exhibition
on the art of the Himalayas. Gentle Subscribers will find a selection of
artistic works representing sacred Buddhist concepts.
The online exhibit features nine significant pieces drawn from the 8th to
the 16th century which formed part the original presentation. Each is
accompanied by an explanatory text of the artwork and its place in Buddhist
religion. A "want to learn more?" notation offers a mouseover focusing on
salient elements of the art, enlarging it and providing additional
information.
Journey to the site to view these highlights of the exhibition at:
http://www.asia.si.edu/exhibitions/online/himalayas/default.htm
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/nknkc ]
Teacher’s Guide
http://www.asia.si.edu/education/ConnxsFall03.pdf
[NOTE: Complete list of Online Exhibitions
http://www.asia.si.edu/exhibitions/online.htm
Some of these exhibitions were previously posted. - Phyllis ]
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Thursday, January 12, 2006
Himalayas: An Aesthetic Adventure
http://www.asia.si.edu/exhibitions/online/himalayas/default.htm
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/nknkc ]
Teacher’s Guide
http://www.asia.si.edu/education/ConnxsFall03.pdf
Today's site, from the Freer and Sackler Galleries of the Smithsonian
Institute, presents a sampling of objets d'art from a noteworthy exhibition
on the art of the Himalayas. Gentle Subscribers will find a selection of
artistic works representing sacred Buddhist concepts.
The online exhibit features nine significant pieces drawn from the 8th to
the 16th century which formed part the original presentation. Each is
accompanied by an explanatory text of the artwork and its place in Buddhist
religion. A "want to learn more?" notation offers a mouseover focusing on
salient elements of the art, enlarging it and providing additional
information.
Journey to the site to view these highlights of the exhibition at:
http://www.asia.si.edu/exhibitions/online/himalayas/default.htm
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/nknkc ]
Teacher’s Guide
http://www.asia.si.edu/education/ConnxsFall03.pdf
[NOTE: Complete list of Online Exhibitions
http://www.asia.si.edu/exhibitions/online.htm
Some of these exhibitions were previously posted. - Phyllis ]
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Sun., Apr. 23, 2006 - What is a Print? / MoMA Online Exhibits
What is a Print?
http://www.moma.org/exhibitions/2001/whatisaprint/flash.html
From the site:
“Artists have used printmaking to create some of their most profound and compelling works of art, yet the basic printmaking techniques remain a mystery to most people. This interactive project provides animated demonstrations of the four main printmaking processes—woodcut, etching, lithography, and screenprint. It also includes images of more than forty prints from the Museum's collection in order to demonstrate the range of effects that are associated with each technique.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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MoMA: Index of Online Exhibits
http://www.moma.org/onlineprojects/index.html
http://www.moma.org/exhibitions/2001/whatisaprint/flash.html
From the site:
“Artists have used printmaking to create some of their most profound and compelling works of art, yet the basic printmaking techniques remain a mystery to most people. This interactive project provides animated demonstrations of the four main printmaking processes—woodcut, etching, lithography, and screenprint. It also includes images of more than forty prints from the Museum's collection in order to demonstrate the range of effects that are associated with each technique.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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MoMA: Index of Online Exhibits
http://www.moma.org/onlineprojects/index.html
Saturday, April 22, 2006
Sat., Apr. 22, 2006 - American Indian Resources
The following sites are Pages 4 & 5 of a 6-page compilation of American Indian Resources, a list of Native American juvenile and teen material and web sites. They are being posted with the generous permission of the compiler, Gerald D. Tieyah, of the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian. If you would like an attachment copy of the complete bibliography, send your request to either Linda Meuse at lmeuse@comcast.net or Phyllis Anker at anker@hslc.org . [Sites not checked – Phyllis ]
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American Indian Resources
Children/Juvenile Library
Cherry Hill Public Library
Compiled by Gerald D. Tieyah
American Indian Awareness Initiative, 2005
American Indian Websites
Education
The Cradleboard Teaching Project turns on the lights in public education about Native American culture - past, present, and most important for the children - the Future. It comes out of Indian country, and reaches far beyond, into the mainstream classroom and into the future of education.
http://www.cradleboard.org/ or http://www.nihewan.org
Oyate is a Native organization working to see that our lives and histories are portrayed honestly, and so that all people will know our stories belong to us.
http://www.oyate.org
(Books to avoid that have a bias or misinformation towards or about American Indians)
http://www.oyate.org/books-to-avoid/index.html
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian is the first national museum dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans. The museum works in collaboration with the Native peoples of the Western Hemisphere to protect and foster their cultures by reaffirming traditions and beliefs, encouraging contemporary artistic expression, and empowering the Indian voice.
http://www.nmai.si.edu
Resources
Native Resources Online: Index of Native American Resources on the Internet
http://www.hanksville.org/NAresources/
Native American Sites / Native Culture Links
http://www.nativeculturelinks.com/indians.html
American Indian Librarians Association (AILA is an affiliate of the American Library Association (ALA))
http://www.nativeculturelinks.com/aila.html
American Indian News Sites
Indianz.Com
http://www.Indianz.com
Indian Country Today
http://www.indiancountry.com
The Native Press
http://www.thenativepress.com
Native American Times
http://www.nativetimes.com
Native American Journalists Association
http://www.naja.com
American Indian Radio
http://www.airos.org/listentoaudio.html
The Native Voice
http://www.native-voice.com
Native American Youth
Native Youth Magazine
http://www.nativeyouthmagazine.com
RezNet News
http://www.reznetnews.org
Rez Riders
http://www.rezriders.org
United National Indian Tribal Youth
http://www.unityinc.org
US and Tribal Government Information
Senate Indian Affairs Committee
http://indian.senate.gov
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior
http://www.doi.gov/bureau-indian-affairs.html
National Congress of American Indians
http://www.ncai.org
Local Native Organizations
Six Directions at the University of Pennsylvania
http://dolphin.upenn.edu/~six-d/
United American Indians of the Delaware Valley
http://www.uaidv.org/
American Indian Awareness Initiative
http://wanderingnative@nativeweb.net
Powhatan Renape of New Jersey Rankokus American Indian Reservation
http://www.powhatan.org/
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American Indian Resources
Children/Juvenile Library
Cherry Hill Public Library
Compiled by Gerald D. Tieyah
American Indian Awareness Initiative, 2005
American Indian Websites
Education
The Cradleboard Teaching Project turns on the lights in public education about Native American culture - past, present, and most important for the children - the Future. It comes out of Indian country, and reaches far beyond, into the mainstream classroom and into the future of education.
http://www.cradleboard.org/ or http://www.nihewan.org
Oyate is a Native organization working to see that our lives and histories are portrayed honestly, and so that all people will know our stories belong to us.
http://www.oyate.org
(Books to avoid that have a bias or misinformation towards or about American Indians)
http://www.oyate.org/books-to-avoid/index.html
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian is the first national museum dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans. The museum works in collaboration with the Native peoples of the Western Hemisphere to protect and foster their cultures by reaffirming traditions and beliefs, encouraging contemporary artistic expression, and empowering the Indian voice.
http://www.nmai.si.edu
Resources
Native Resources Online: Index of Native American Resources on the Internet
http://www.hanksville.org/NAresources/
Native American Sites / Native Culture Links
http://www.nativeculturelinks.com/indians.html
American Indian Librarians Association (AILA is an affiliate of the American Library Association (ALA))
http://www.nativeculturelinks.com/aila.html
American Indian News Sites
Indianz.Com
http://www.Indianz.com
Indian Country Today
http://www.indiancountry.com
The Native Press
http://www.thenativepress.com
Native American Times
http://www.nativetimes.com
Native American Journalists Association
http://www.naja.com
American Indian Radio
http://www.airos.org/listentoaudio.html
The Native Voice
http://www.native-voice.com
Native American Youth
Native Youth Magazine
http://www.nativeyouthmagazine.com
RezNet News
http://www.reznetnews.org
Rez Riders
http://www.rezriders.org
United National Indian Tribal Youth
http://www.unityinc.org
US and Tribal Government Information
Senate Indian Affairs Committee
http://indian.senate.gov
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior
http://www.doi.gov/bureau-indian-affairs.html
National Congress of American Indians
http://www.ncai.org
Local Native Organizations
Six Directions at the University of Pennsylvania
http://dolphin.upenn.edu/~six-d/
United American Indians of the Delaware Valley
http://www.uaidv.org/
American Indian Awareness Initiative
http://wanderingnative@nativeweb.net
Powhatan Renape of New Jersey Rankokus American Indian Reservation
http://www.powhatan.org/
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Sat., Apr. 22, 2006 - Ben Franklin Resources
Ben Franklin Resources
http://ben.clusty.com/
From the site:
“Welcome to the Benjamin Franklin web portal: a comprehensive, one-stop site that includes carefully curated educational resources, Franklin's own writings and proverbs, and tens of thousands of websites scattered throughout cyberspace. Befitting this founding father's leadership in establishing the country's first public library, this free site, in honor of his Tercentenary, is accessible to anyone with an internet connection.”
The portal is divided into four searchable collections: Educator Resources, Proverbs, Writings, and the Web. There is also a Help page with searching shortcuts.
http://ben.clusty.com/
From the site:
“Welcome to the Benjamin Franklin web portal: a comprehensive, one-stop site that includes carefully curated educational resources, Franklin's own writings and proverbs, and tens of thousands of websites scattered throughout cyberspace. Befitting this founding father's leadership in establishing the country's first public library, this free site, in honor of his Tercentenary, is accessible to anyone with an internet connection.”
The portal is divided into four searchable collections: Educator Resources, Proverbs, Writings, and the Web. There is also a Help page with searching shortcuts.
Sat., Apr. 22, 2006 - West Point in the Making of America 1802-1918
West Point in the Making of America:
Engineering, Exploration, and War, 1802–1918,
http://americanhistory.si.edu/westpoint/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
“In the early 1800s, West Point was the country’s finest school of engineering and science. Its graduates helped advance American commerce and industry, and many rose to command on both sides of the Civil War.”
Web Links
http://americanhistory.si.edu/westpoint/res_weblinks.html
Engineering, Exploration, and War, 1802–1918,
http://americanhistory.si.edu/westpoint/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
“In the early 1800s, West Point was the country’s finest school of engineering and science. Its graduates helped advance American commerce and industry, and many rose to command on both sides of the Civil War.”
Web Links
http://americanhistory.si.edu/westpoint/res_weblinks.html
Sat., Apr. 22, 2006 - Holocaust / America 1939-1945 / Biology / Chemistry
Sites found in:
New Teaching Resources
New resources at FREE, the website that makes
teaching resources from federal agencies easier to find:
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
Holocaust Remembrance Day April 25, 2006
Holocaust Resources are featured at
http://www.ed.gov/free
---
"America from the Great Depression to World War II: Color
Photographs from the FSA and OWI (1939-1945)"
offers 1,600 color photos from 1939-1945 -- photos of rural
and small-town life, migrant labor, the Great Depression,
railroads, military training, aircraft manufacturing, and
mobilizing for World War II. A special feature, "Collection
Connections," suggests ideas for studying New Deal work
programs, farm workers, relief programs, military training,
and women in the war effort. (LOC)
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/collections/fsac/history.html
---
"Biology Research Overview"
includes an interactive tour of the cell and discussions
around questions: How do viruses attack cells? How will
technology open new doors in biology? How can the mustard
plant help us understand animals? How can neuroanatomy help
us understand diverse life forms? How are fish and maple
trees connected? What is life? (NSF)
http://www.nsf.gov/news/overviews/biology/index.jsp
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.nsf.gov/news/overviews/ - previously posted. - Phyllis ]
---
"Chemistry and Materials: Research Overview"
looks at the sciences of stuff and some of the greatest
challenges in the field today: understanding "emergence"
(when the whole adds up to much more than the sum of its
parts), creating new materials (high-strength plastics,
superconductors, photovoltaic devices), mimicking products and
processes of nature, and finding green ways to manufacture
products, create chemical reactions, treat waste, and generate
energy. (NSF)
http://www.nsf.gov/news/overviews/chemistry/index.jsp
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New Teaching Resources
New resources at FREE, the website that makes
teaching resources from federal agencies easier to find:
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
Holocaust Remembrance Day April 25, 2006
Holocaust Resources are featured at
http://www.ed.gov/free
---
"America from the Great Depression to World War II: Color
Photographs from the FSA and OWI (1939-1945)"
offers 1,600 color photos from 1939-1945 -- photos of rural
and small-town life, migrant labor, the Great Depression,
railroads, military training, aircraft manufacturing, and
mobilizing for World War II. A special feature, "Collection
Connections," suggests ideas for studying New Deal work
programs, farm workers, relief programs, military training,
and women in the war effort. (LOC)
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/collections/fsac/history.html
---
"Biology Research Overview"
includes an interactive tour of the cell and discussions
around questions: How do viruses attack cells? How will
technology open new doors in biology? How can the mustard
plant help us understand animals? How can neuroanatomy help
us understand diverse life forms? How are fish and maple
trees connected? What is life? (NSF)
http://www.nsf.gov/news/overviews/biology/index.jsp
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.nsf.gov/news/overviews/ - previously posted. - Phyllis ]
---
"Chemistry and Materials: Research Overview"
looks at the sciences of stuff and some of the greatest
challenges in the field today: understanding "emergence"
(when the whole adds up to much more than the sum of its
parts), creating new materials (high-strength plastics,
superconductors, photovoltaic devices), mimicking products and
processes of nature, and finding green ways to manufacture
products, create chemical reactions, treat waste, and generate
energy. (NSF)
http://www.nsf.gov/news/overviews/chemistry/index.jsp
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Friday, April 21, 2006
Fri., Apr. 21, 2006 - Asteroids: Deadly Impace (game)
--------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Tuesday, January 10, 2006, and time for Science at
Clickschooling
Recommended Website:
National Geographic's Asteroids Deadly Impact
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/asteroids/index.html
This website makes the science of asteroids, meteors, comets and
lesser space rocks just too much fun! When you get to the site be
prepared to click on the screen images that pop up until you are
welcomed to the Department of Extraterrestrial Phenomena. You are
asked to enter your code name -- and then the "Mission: Impossible"
style game begins.
You are now an official "Agent" and are promised that a secret film
file of a deadly asteroid impact will be revealed if you can solve
the four assigned cases based on evidence and your knowledge of
asteroids, meteors, comets, and space debris.
The cases are real incidences where it is suspected or known that
one of the hurtling space rocks crashed into Earth. You are given a
case profile with evidence and you determine what kind of a space
rock perpetrated the damage. You may be given a selection of four
items, for example: asteroid, meteorite, comet, or meteor. You solve
the case by choosing the correct answer.
If you are uncertain, you can click on any of the choices before
transmitting your answer, to see a description and verify that it
fits the profile. If you choose and transmit the wrong answer you
are taken to task for bumbling the case and advised to try again.
Once you solve all four cases, you get to see the film clip.
During the course of play, you can click on buttons to get more
information that will take you to a list of links to websites where
you can explore this subject in depth. Additionally, there are
buttons that you click on that will take you to places to order
National Geographic products. This is the only drawback of the game:
the fact that it isn't always clear where individual buttons lead --
so you may have to randomly click on buttons to get to where you
want to go and suffer mild frustration when you pick the wrong one.
As long as you are familiar with the "Back" button on your computer
you can bypass these sidetrips fairly quickly and get back into the
game.
Have fun!
Diane Keith for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2006, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Hi! It's Tuesday, January 10, 2006, and time for Science at
Clickschooling
Recommended Website:
National Geographic's Asteroids Deadly Impact
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/asteroids/index.html
This website makes the science of asteroids, meteors, comets and
lesser space rocks just too much fun! When you get to the site be
prepared to click on the screen images that pop up until you are
welcomed to the Department of Extraterrestrial Phenomena. You are
asked to enter your code name -- and then the "Mission: Impossible"
style game begins.
You are now an official "Agent" and are promised that a secret film
file of a deadly asteroid impact will be revealed if you can solve
the four assigned cases based on evidence and your knowledge of
asteroids, meteors, comets, and space debris.
The cases are real incidences where it is suspected or known that
one of the hurtling space rocks crashed into Earth. You are given a
case profile with evidence and you determine what kind of a space
rock perpetrated the damage. You may be given a selection of four
items, for example: asteroid, meteorite, comet, or meteor. You solve
the case by choosing the correct answer.
If you are uncertain, you can click on any of the choices before
transmitting your answer, to see a description and verify that it
fits the profile. If you choose and transmit the wrong answer you
are taken to task for bumbling the case and advised to try again.
Once you solve all four cases, you get to see the film clip.
During the course of play, you can click on buttons to get more
information that will take you to a list of links to websites where
you can explore this subject in depth. Additionally, there are
buttons that you click on that will take you to places to order
National Geographic products. This is the only drawback of the game:
the fact that it isn't always clear where individual buttons lead --
so you may have to randomly click on buttons to get to where you
want to go and suffer mild frustration when you pick the wrong one.
As long as you are familiar with the "Back" button on your computer
you can bypass these sidetrips fairly quickly and get back into the
game.
Have fun!
Diane Keith for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2006, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Fri., Apr. 21, 2006 - Rain Forest at Night
Rain Forest at Night
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/earthpulse/rainforest/index_flash.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/mww2a ]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.nationalgeographic.com/earthpulse previously posted. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
“Rain forests are home to more than half of all plant and animal species, yet they are being destroyed at a staggering rate.”
Rain forest Resources and Links
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/earthpulse/rainforest/resources-credits.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/p6u8t ]
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/earthpulse/rainforest/index_flash.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/mww2a ]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.nationalgeographic.com/earthpulse previously posted. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
“Rain forests are home to more than half of all plant and animal species, yet they are being destroyed at a staggering rate.”
Rain forest Resources and Links
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/earthpulse/rainforest/resources-credits.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/p6u8t ]
Fri., Apr. 21, 2006 - Public Information Films 1945-2006 / Marine Debris Abatement
Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, January 12, 2006
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/23
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Public Information Films 1945-2006
Use this website from the British National Archives to view public information films. "The first selection of films from 1945 - 1951 features some fascinating events from Britain's [post-World War II history]." Includes a timeline, background about this period that was characterized by austerity and financial instability, and short movies on subjects such as surviving the fuel crisis, using a hankie when sneezing, the Berlin Airlift, and the Festival of Britain.
URL: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/films/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20289
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Marine Debris Abatement
Publications and other resources on marine debris (or litter), which is "defined as any man-made, solid material that enters our waterways directly (e.g., by dumping) or indirectly (e.g., washed out to sea via rivers, streams, storm drains, etc.)." The site contains information about legislation, effects of marine debris (such as harm to marine animals), an educational guide, letters and drawings from children about marine litter, and related material. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
URL: http://www.epa.gov/owow/oceans/debris/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20251
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Thank you for using Librarians' Internet Index!
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, Librarians' Internet Index.
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, January 12, 2006
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/23
----------------------------------------------------------------
Public Information Films 1945-2006
Use this website from the British National Archives to view public information films. "The first selection of films from 1945 - 1951 features some fascinating events from Britain's [post-World War II history]." Includes a timeline, background about this period that was characterized by austerity and financial instability, and short movies on subjects such as surviving the fuel crisis, using a hankie when sneezing, the Berlin Airlift, and the Festival of Britain.
URL: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/films/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20289
----------------------------------------------------------------
Marine Debris Abatement
Publications and other resources on marine debris (or litter), which is "defined as any man-made, solid material that enters our waterways directly (e.g., by dumping) or indirectly (e.g., washed out to sea via rivers, streams, storm drains, etc.)." The site contains information about legislation, effects of marine debris (such as harm to marine animals), an educational guide, letters and drawings from children about marine litter, and related material. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
URL: http://www.epa.gov/owow/oceans/debris/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20251
----------------------------------------------------------------
Thank you for using Librarians' Internet Index!
Karen G. Schneider, kgs@lii.org
LII New This Week Listowner, and
Director, Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
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Copyright 2005, Librarians' Internet Index.
Fri., Apr. 21, 2006 - AMEX: The Alaska Pipeline
Site found in:
******************************************
PBS Teacher Previews: April 23-29, 2006
******************************************
American Experience
"The Alaska Pipeline"
TV> PBSOL> MARC>
High School
Monday, April 24, 2006
9 - 10:00 pm
Bringing Alaskan oil to market required one of the greatest
engineering feats of the 20th century. For more than three
years, workers battled brutal Arctic weather to construct an
800-mile pipeline that would traverse three mountain ranges, 34
rivers and 800 streams and that would withstand earthquakes and
subzero temperatures. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Learn more about this amazing engineering feat at the companion
Web site.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/pipeline/index.html
Copyright 2006 PBS Online.
****
News from American Experience
Subject: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE premieres THE ALASKA PIPELINE
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 17:54:50 -0400 (EDT)
http://www.pbs.org/amex
****
THE ALASKA PIPELINE
Premieres Monday, April 24 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings)
A nation desperate to ease dependence on the Middle East.
Corporations eager to extract billions of dollars worth of oil
from the Arctic. Environmentalists battling to protect America's
last great wilderness. Native Alaskans laying claim to ancestral
lands. The story of the Trans-Alaska pipeline echoes today.
When Atlantic Richfield prospectors struck oil at Prudhoe Bay
early in 1968, they stumbled upon the largest oil field ever
discovered in North America. Getting that oil out of Alaska took
nine years, employed some 78,000 people, cost more than $8
billion, and required threading 800 miles of steel pipe through
America's most pristine wilderness.
This one-hour documentary chronicles the construction of the
pipeline, which pitted America's need for energy against its
desire to protect land and wildlife, sparking one of the most
passionate conservation battles in American history.
****
Visit THE ALASKA PIPELINE Online
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/pipeline/index.html
Online Poll
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/pipeline/sfeature/poll.html
America's appetite for oil is the world's largest -- currently an
average of 20.6 million barrels of oil every day. Do you think
U.S. energy needs justify drilling in wilderness areas? Take our
online poll.
You Do It: Safety
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/pipeline/sfeature/safety.html
If any aspect of the pipeline system fails, oil spills can damage
the Alaska ecosystem. Most recently, in March 2006, a feeder
pipeline in Prudhoe Bay leaked over 250,000 gallons of oil at the
site of a caribou crossing. In this feature, survey a variety of
Alaskan terrain and make the safest construction choices.
Pipelines and Aqueducts
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/pipeline/sfeature/transport.html
Pipeline-like transports are not new. From ancient times,
engineers have designed structures for moving resources to where
they are needed. Roman aqueducts are probably the most famous of
ancient systems. Compare a few notable pipelines and aqueducts.
******************************************
PBS Teacher Previews: April 23-29, 2006
******************************************
American Experience
"The Alaska Pipeline"
TV> PBSOL> MARC>
High School
Monday, April 24, 2006
9 - 10:00 pm
Bringing Alaskan oil to market required one of the greatest
engineering feats of the 20th century. For more than three
years, workers battled brutal Arctic weather to construct an
800-mile pipeline that would traverse three mountain ranges, 34
rivers and 800 streams and that would withstand earthquakes and
subzero temperatures. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Learn more about this amazing engineering feat at the companion
Web site.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/pipeline/index.html
Copyright 2006 PBS Online.
****
News from American Experience
Subject: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE premieres THE ALASKA PIPELINE
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 17:54:50 -0400 (EDT)
http://www.pbs.org/amex
****
THE ALASKA PIPELINE
Premieres Monday, April 24 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings)
A nation desperate to ease dependence on the Middle East.
Corporations eager to extract billions of dollars worth of oil
from the Arctic. Environmentalists battling to protect America's
last great wilderness. Native Alaskans laying claim to ancestral
lands. The story of the Trans-Alaska pipeline echoes today.
When Atlantic Richfield prospectors struck oil at Prudhoe Bay
early in 1968, they stumbled upon the largest oil field ever
discovered in North America. Getting that oil out of Alaska took
nine years, employed some 78,000 people, cost more than $8
billion, and required threading 800 miles of steel pipe through
America's most pristine wilderness.
This one-hour documentary chronicles the construction of the
pipeline, which pitted America's need for energy against its
desire to protect land and wildlife, sparking one of the most
passionate conservation battles in American history.
****
Visit THE ALASKA PIPELINE Online
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/pipeline/index.html
Online Poll
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/pipeline/sfeature/poll.html
America's appetite for oil is the world's largest -- currently an
average of 20.6 million barrels of oil every day. Do you think
U.S. energy needs justify drilling in wilderness areas? Take our
online poll.
You Do It: Safety
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/pipeline/sfeature/safety.html
If any aspect of the pipeline system fails, oil spills can damage
the Alaska ecosystem. Most recently, in March 2006, a feeder
pipeline in Prudhoe Bay leaked over 250,000 gallons of oil at the
site of a caribou crossing. In this feature, survey a variety of
Alaskan terrain and make the safest construction choices.
Pipelines and Aqueducts
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/pipeline/sfeature/transport.html
Pipeline-like transports are not new. From ancient times,
engineers have designed structures for moving resources to where
they are needed. Roman aqueducts are probably the most famous of
ancient systems. Compare a few notable pipelines and aqueducts.
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Thurs., Apr. 20, 2006 - Cosmic Evolution
Cosmic Evolution: From Big Bang to Humankind
http://www.tufts.edu/as/wright_center/cosmic_evolution/docs/splash.html
[Shortened URL = http://tinyurl.com/3tnyq ] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
From the site:”In this Web site, we attempt to develop an appreciation for our rich universal heritage. We seek to decipher the nature and behavior of matter on the grandest scale of all.We try, literally, to put life into a cosmic perspective. And we strive to explain where science now stands in our understanding of the truly big picture and a powerful worldview for the 21st century.”
http://www.tufts.edu/as/wright_center/cosmic_evolution/docs/splash.html
[Shortened URL = http://tinyurl.com/3tnyq ] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
From the site:”In this Web site, we attempt to develop an appreciation for our rich universal heritage. We seek to decipher the nature and behavior of matter on the grandest scale of all.We try, literally, to put life into a cosmic perspective. And we strive to explain where science now stands in our understanding of the truly big picture and a powerful worldview for the 21st century.”
Thurs., Apr. 20, 2006
Sites found in:
New Teaching Resources at FREE
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2005 09:55:43 -0500
New resources at FREE, the website that makes teaching
resources from federal agencies easier to find:
http://www.ed.gov/free
"BEN: BiosciEdNet"
provides access to more than 4,000 reviewed resources covering
76 biological science topics: agriculture, anatomy,
bacteriology, biochemistry, biodiversity, biotechnology,
botany, cardiology, cell biology, ecology, environment,
evolution, genetics, geography, human biology, immunology,
marine biology, microbiology, molecular biology, neurobiology,
pathology, pharmacology, physiology, public health,
respiratory biology, soil biology, virology, zoology, and
others. Free registration required. (NSF)
http://www.biosciednet.org/portal/
---
"Investigating the Climate System: Weather"
helps students learn how to find, interpret, and describe
weather data. Students learn also about drought, flooding,
wind and dust storms, hurricanes, and lightning, as well as
the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite --
the information it provides and why that information is
important. (NASA)
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/ICS_Weather.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/nozqy]
[NOTE: Educator Guides
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/By_Type_Guides_landingpage.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/eax9f]
Other pages from http://www.nasa.gov/home/index.htmlpreviously posted. - Phyllis ]
---
"Jet Propulsion Laboratory Education Gateway"
provides lesson plans on comets, contour mapping, convection,
craters, counting, eclipses, the inverse square law, life in
the universe, micrometeorites, moon phases, robotic
spacecraft, spotting satellites, sunspots, and Venus
topography (Grades 5-12). (NASA)
http://education.jpl.nasa.gov/educators/lp5-12.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/previously posted. – Phyllis ]
---
"Strange Matter"
helps students discover materials science and the secrets of
everyday stuff. Find out what happens when you heat silicon,
iron, or carbon. Learn how materials science helps fight
cancer, make buildings safer, improve equipment and the
environment. Activities in the 60-page teachers guide
challenge students to examine their material world in a
different way -- through the eyes of materials scientists. (NSF)
http://www.strangematterexhibit.com/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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New Teaching Resources at FREE
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2005 09:55:43 -0500
New resources at FREE, the website that makes teaching
resources from federal agencies easier to find:
http://www.ed.gov/free
"BEN: BiosciEdNet"
provides access to more than 4,000 reviewed resources covering
76 biological science topics: agriculture, anatomy,
bacteriology, biochemistry, biodiversity, biotechnology,
botany, cardiology, cell biology, ecology, environment,
evolution, genetics, geography, human biology, immunology,
marine biology, microbiology, molecular biology, neurobiology,
pathology, pharmacology, physiology, public health,
respiratory biology, soil biology, virology, zoology, and
others. Free registration required. (NSF)
http://www.biosciednet.org/portal/
---
"Investigating the Climate System: Weather"
helps students learn how to find, interpret, and describe
weather data. Students learn also about drought, flooding,
wind and dust storms, hurricanes, and lightning, as well as
the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite --
the information it provides and why that information is
important. (NASA)
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/ICS_Weather.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/nozqy]
[NOTE: Educator Guides
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/By_Type_Guides_landingpage.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/eax9f]
Other pages from http://www.nasa.gov/home/index.htmlpreviously posted. - Phyllis ]
---
"Jet Propulsion Laboratory Education Gateway"
provides lesson plans on comets, contour mapping, convection,
craters, counting, eclipses, the inverse square law, life in
the universe, micrometeorites, moon phases, robotic
spacecraft, spotting satellites, sunspots, and Venus
topography (Grades 5-12). (NASA)
http://education.jpl.nasa.gov/educators/lp5-12.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/previously posted. – Phyllis ]
---
"Strange Matter"
helps students discover materials science and the secrets of
everyday stuff. Find out what happens when you heat silicon,
iron, or carbon. Learn how materials science helps fight
cancer, make buildings safer, improve equipment and the
environment. Activities in the 60-page teachers guide
challenge students to examine their material world in a
different way -- through the eyes of materials scientists. (NSF)
http://www.strangematterexhibit.com/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Thurs., Apr. 20, 2006 - Artificial Intelligence Resources
Artificial Intelligence Resources
http://www.airesources.info/
“January 2006 Zillman Column is now available and is titled
Artificial Intelligence Resources. This January 2006 column is a
comprehensive list of artificial intelligence resources and sites on the
Internet.”
Awareness Watch Newsletter, January 2006, v4n1- Artificial Intelligence Resourceshttp://zillman.blogspot.com/2005/12/january-2006-zillman-column-artificial.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/f5bwt ]
http://zillman.blogspot.com/2005/12/v4n1-january-2006-awareness-watch.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/kuxnj ]
http://www.airesources.info/
“January 2006 Zillman Column is now available and is titled
Artificial Intelligence Resources. This January 2006 column is a
comprehensive list of artificial intelligence resources and sites on the
Internet.”
Awareness Watch Newsletter, January 2006, v4n1- Artificial Intelligence Resourceshttp://zillman.blogspot.com/2005/12/january-2006-zillman-column-artificial.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/f5bwt ]
http://zillman.blogspot.com/2005/12/v4n1-january-2006-awareness-watch.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/kuxnj ]
Thurs., Apr. 20, 2006 - Venoms: Striking Beauties
--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Venoms: Striking Beauties
http://www.calacademy.org/exhibits/venoms/
[NOTE: Other exhibits from http://www.calacademy.org/exhibits/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Today's site, from the California Academy of Sciences, offers a dramatic
exhibit on venomous creatures. Gentle Subscribers about to overdose on
holiday cheer may find this presentation a refreshing break.
"Some of the world's loveliest creatures are also the most lethal
creatures. Why? Because they produce and use venom - an injected toxin - to
capture prey and deter predators. Many people think that only snakes and
spiders are venomous, but a variety of animals, both from land and sea, use
venom." - from the website
This well-designed exhibit provides venom basics, a venom quiz and multiple
online resources all on its introductory page, including an explanation of
the scientific difference between the terms poisonous and venomous. From
there it features themes such as "Striking Diversity" -- an illustration of
the range of creatures which subdue their prey through venomous attacks,
such as the Black Widow spider, the Nudibranch, or sea slug, and the Gila
Monster. Additional sections, with striking images, highlight "Deadly
Beauties" and "Toxic Cocktails" -- a look at some of the lethal poisons
produced from creatures as varied as the purple sea urchin and the king
cobra.
Creep over to the site for a splendid presentation on venomous life forms
at:
http://www.calacademy.org/exhibits/venoms/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Venoms: Striking Beauties
http://www.calacademy.org/exhibits/venoms/
[NOTE: Other exhibits from http://www.calacademy.org/exhibits/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Today's site, from the California Academy of Sciences, offers a dramatic
exhibit on venomous creatures. Gentle Subscribers about to overdose on
holiday cheer may find this presentation a refreshing break.
"Some of the world's loveliest creatures are also the most lethal
creatures. Why? Because they produce and use venom - an injected toxin - to
capture prey and deter predators. Many people think that only snakes and
spiders are venomous, but a variety of animals, both from land and sea, use
venom." - from the website
This well-designed exhibit provides venom basics, a venom quiz and multiple
online resources all on its introductory page, including an explanation of
the scientific difference between the terms poisonous and venomous. From
there it features themes such as "Striking Diversity" -- an illustration of
the range of creatures which subdue their prey through venomous attacks,
such as the Black Widow spider, the Nudibranch, or sea slug, and the Gila
Monster. Additional sections, with striking images, highlight "Deadly
Beauties" and "Toxic Cocktails" -- a look at some of the lethal poisons
produced from creatures as varied as the purple sea urchin and the king
cobra.
Creep over to the site for a splendid presentation on venomous life forms
at:
http://www.calacademy.org/exhibits/venoms/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Wed., Apr. 19, 2006 - 1906 San Francisco Earthquake & Fire
---------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Tuesday, April 18, 2006
The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/collections/earthquakeandfire/splash.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/hoqbk ]
Marking today's 100th anniversary of the San Francisco earthquake, the
Bancroft Library at the University of California at Berkeley, in
collaboration with a number of institutions, has created an extensive
exhibit detailing the disaster. Gentle Subscribers will find an engrossing
presentation of this seminal event in American history.
"... [D]ocumentation pertaining to the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and
fire has been collected and preserved ... selected primary source
materials [have been made] accessible in digital format. ... Thousands of
digital images and text files have been prepared for the project. ... This
website serves as the primary point of entry to the project ... to act as a
gateway to understanding the entire historical event ... ." - from the
website
After the flash opening, the Online Exhibit link at the top of the page
leads to the in-depth coverage of the disaster, presented as a series of
theme exhibition rooms. From the thriving city before the earthquake -- its
wealth, population and politics; to scenes of the earthquake -- when
"buildings sank like quicksand", the exhibit provides a remarkable
perspective. Additional sections consider the firestorm which followed --
dynamiting to control the fire and the imposition of martial law; surviving
in the ruined city and the rebuilding efforts of the aftermath. Hundreds of
photos provide a vivid witness of the event. One of the highlights of the
overall exhibit is the panoramic view of the devastated city accessible
through a simple mouseover. Further resources can be found in the
Bibliography section.
Trek to the site for a fascinating presentation on the San Francisco
earthquake at:
http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/collections/earthquakeandfire/splash.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/hoqbk ]
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Tuesday, April 18, 2006
The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/collections/earthquakeandfire/splash.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/hoqbk ]
Marking today's 100th anniversary of the San Francisco earthquake, the
Bancroft Library at the University of California at Berkeley, in
collaboration with a number of institutions, has created an extensive
exhibit detailing the disaster. Gentle Subscribers will find an engrossing
presentation of this seminal event in American history.
"... [D]ocumentation pertaining to the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and
fire has been collected and preserved ... selected primary source
materials [have been made] accessible in digital format. ... Thousands of
digital images and text files have been prepared for the project. ... This
website serves as the primary point of entry to the project ... to act as a
gateway to understanding the entire historical event ... ." - from the
website
After the flash opening, the Online Exhibit link at the top of the page
leads to the in-depth coverage of the disaster, presented as a series of
theme exhibition rooms. From the thriving city before the earthquake -- its
wealth, population and politics; to scenes of the earthquake -- when
"buildings sank like quicksand", the exhibit provides a remarkable
perspective. Additional sections consider the firestorm which followed --
dynamiting to control the fire and the imposition of martial law; surviving
in the ruined city and the rebuilding efforts of the aftermath. Hundreds of
photos provide a vivid witness of the event. One of the highlights of the
overall exhibit is the panoramic view of the devastated city accessible
through a simple mouseover. Further resources can be found in the
Bibliography section.
Trek to the site for a fascinating presentation on the San Francisco
earthquake at:
http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/collections/earthquakeandfire/splash.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/hoqbk ]
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Wed., Apr. 19, 2006
Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
Jan. 6-12, 2006
http://www.resourceshelf.com
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Resource of the Week
By Shirl Kennedy, Deputy Editor
We tend to like FAQs here at ResourceShelf. The format is a good "just-the-facts-ma'am" way of conveying specific information. Every once in awhile, we happen onto an excellent collection of FAQs, like the one we have to share with you this week, which may be of particular interest to teachers and library media specialists.
Natural Science--FAQs
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.usgs.gov/search/faq.html
The one-line description on this simple, uncluttered page says it all: "Our FAQ database contains hundreds of answers to frequently asked questions on a wide range of natural science topics." And so it does. You can browse these by topic -- they're in alphabetical order, from aerial photographs to wildlife -- or do a simple search of everything by typing a keyword or phrase in the text box provided. There are 34 topics in all, several of which pop up regularly as school report assignments, e.g., Endangered Species, Volcanoes.
For complete review: Direct LINK to This ResourceShelf Post
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2006/01/geology-and-related-topics-searchable.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/zpogf ]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.usgs.gov/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Legal Terms--United States--Glossary
Source: USCourts.gov
Updated, Legal Term Glossary
http://www.uscourts.gov/library/glossary.html
Stumped by a legal term? An updated glossary of legal terms encountered in the various federal courts is now included on this web site."
---
Cool! Newsplayer.com Offers Video Access to Over 100 Years of History
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/060110-123128
From the site: “Since video search is all the rage these days, allow me to add another impressive video search tool for historical material. The service is called Newsplayer and it has been around for years. Newsplayer is a fee-based service. However, it's very inexpensive. A one year personal subscription costs only 4 pounds/year. It's possible to pay for your subscription in British Pounds, U.S. Dollars, or Euros. With the conversion rate, my subscription cost $6.50. Registration is very easy.”
Direct Link: http://www.newsplayer.com/index.asp
---
National Science Digital Library
Resources for Educators
MicrobeLibrary
http://www.microbelibrary.org/
"The MicrobeLibrary is an online collection of peer-reviewed teaching resources for undergraduate microbiology education supported by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM)."
---
Word Origins
Source: Answers.com
http://www.answers.com/library/American%20Word%20Origins
Answers.com Adds Collection of American Word Origins Info
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Satellites--Databases
Source: Union of Concerned Scientists
Union of Concerned Scientists' Satellite Database
http://www.ucsusa.org/global_security/space_weapons/satellite_database.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/c2jmm ]
"The database is a free research tool for specialists and non-specialists alike. It contains 21 types of data for each satellite, including: technical information (orbit, mass, power, launch date, expected lifetime); what the satellite is used for; and who owns, operates and built the satellite."
---
Gary Price
Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
--------------------------------------------------------------------
"Post via ResourceShelf"
for even more resources visit
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http://www.docuticker.com
ResourceShelf
Jan. 6-12, 2006
http://www.resourceshelf.com
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Resource of the Week
By Shirl Kennedy, Deputy Editor
We tend to like FAQs here at ResourceShelf. The format is a good "just-the-facts-ma'am" way of conveying specific information. Every once in awhile, we happen onto an excellent collection of FAQs, like the one we have to share with you this week, which may be of particular interest to teachers and library media specialists.
Natural Science--FAQs
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.usgs.gov/search/faq.html
The one-line description on this simple, uncluttered page says it all: "Our FAQ database contains hundreds of answers to frequently asked questions on a wide range of natural science topics." And so it does. You can browse these by topic -- they're in alphabetical order, from aerial photographs to wildlife -- or do a simple search of everything by typing a keyword or phrase in the text box provided. There are 34 topics in all, several of which pop up regularly as school report assignments, e.g., Endangered Species, Volcanoes.
For complete review: Direct LINK to This ResourceShelf Post
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2006/01/geology-and-related-topics-searchable.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/zpogf ]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.usgs.gov/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
---
Legal Terms--United States--Glossary
Source: USCourts.gov
Updated, Legal Term Glossary
http://www.uscourts.gov/library/glossary.html
Stumped by a legal term? An updated glossary of legal terms encountered in the various federal courts is now included on this web site."
---
Cool! Newsplayer.com Offers Video Access to Over 100 Years of History
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/060110-123128
From the site: “Since video search is all the rage these days, allow me to add another impressive video search tool for historical material. The service is called Newsplayer and it has been around for years. Newsplayer is a fee-based service. However, it's very inexpensive. A one year personal subscription costs only 4 pounds/year. It's possible to pay for your subscription in British Pounds, U.S. Dollars, or Euros. With the conversion rate, my subscription cost $6.50. Registration is very easy.”
Direct Link: http://www.newsplayer.com/index.asp
---
National Science Digital Library
Resources for Educators
MicrobeLibrary
http://www.microbelibrary.org/
"The MicrobeLibrary is an online collection of peer-reviewed teaching resources for undergraduate microbiology education supported by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM)."
---
Word Origins
Source: Answers.com
http://www.answers.com/library/American%20Word%20Origins
Answers.com Adds Collection of American Word Origins Info
---
Satellites--Databases
Source: Union of Concerned Scientists
Union of Concerned Scientists' Satellite Database
http://www.ucsusa.org/global_security/space_weapons/satellite_database.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/c2jmm ]
"The database is a free research tool for specialists and non-specialists alike. It contains 21 types of data for each satellite, including: technical information (orbit, mass, power, launch date, expected lifetime); what the satellite is used for; and who owns, operates and built the satellite."
---
Gary Price
Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
--------------------------------------------------------------------
"Post via ResourceShelf"
for even more resources visit
http://www.resourceshelf.com
http://www.docuticker.com
Wed., Apr. 19, 2006 - Healthline
Healthline
http://www.healthline.com/
From the site:
“[W]e search approximately 62,000 (and growing) web sites that we believe represent the top tier of health web sites.”
“Healthline also provides HealthMaps for over 2,700 diseases and conditions. HealthMaps make it very easy to understand a medical concept by presenting them to you visually.” HealthMaps appear on your search results screen.
Free registration required for some features.
Encyclopedias on Healthline
http://www.healthline.com/healthtools.jsp
http://www.healthline.com/
From the site:
“[W]e search approximately 62,000 (and growing) web sites that we believe represent the top tier of health web sites.”
“Healthline also provides HealthMaps for over 2,700 diseases and conditions. HealthMaps make it very easy to understand a medical concept by presenting them to you visually.” HealthMaps appear on your search results screen.
Free registration required for some features.
Encyclopedias on Healthline
http://www.healthline.com/healthtools.jsp
Wed., Apr. 19, 2006
Sites found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2005 18:31:41 -0800 (PST)
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Microbiology Web Sites
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URL: http://science.nhmccd.edu/biol/microbio.html
Record Id: 644853
Created: 2005-12-21 11:31:32
Categories: bioag
Presents a directory of links to sites related to microbes in the fields
of microbiology, molecule biology, and medicine. Links to organizations,
collections, newsgroups, online bulletin boards, tutorials,
publications, databases, and other related sites. Offers access to
mirror sites for the Web page.
http://science.nhmccd.edu/biol/bio1int.htm
[NOTE: See Also: Biology I Reference Sites:
http://science.nhmccd.edu/biol/bio1.html
Anatomy and Physiology I WWW Sites:
http://science.nhmccd.edu/biol/ap1.html
Anatomy & Physiology II WWW Sites:
http://science.nhmccd.edu/biol/ap2.html
Animations/Interactives:
http://science.nhmccd.edu/biol/animatio.htm
previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Smoking and Youth : MedlinePlus Health Topic
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URL: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/smokingandyouth.html
Record Id: 644876
Created: 2005-12-23 16:09:32
Categories: bioag,govpub
The National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
connect to consumer information on the dangers of smoking for youth.
[NOTE: Other pages from MedlinePlus http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
previously posted.
From http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthtopics.html
you can search “over 700 topics on conditions, diseases and wellness.”
Drug Information
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html
Includes “prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements.”
Interactive Tutorials
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html - Phyllis ]
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases : MedlinePlus Health Topic
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URL: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sexuallytransmitteddiseases.html
Record Id: 644852
Created: 2005-12-21 11:01:32
Categories: bioag,govpub
The National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
connect to information on diagnosis and treatment of sexually
transmitted diseases.
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2005 18:31:41 -0800 (PST)
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Microbiology Web Sites
----------------------------------------
URL: http://science.nhmccd.edu/biol/microbio.html
Record Id: 644853
Created: 2005-12-21 11:31:32
Categories: bioag
Presents a directory of links to sites related to microbes in the fields
of microbiology, molecule biology, and medicine. Links to organizations,
collections, newsgroups, online bulletin boards, tutorials,
publications, databases, and other related sites. Offers access to
mirror sites for the Web page.
http://science.nhmccd.edu/biol/bio1int.htm
[NOTE: See Also: Biology I Reference Sites:
http://science.nhmccd.edu/biol/bio1.html
Anatomy and Physiology I WWW Sites:
http://science.nhmccd.edu/biol/ap1.html
Anatomy & Physiology II WWW Sites:
http://science.nhmccd.edu/biol/ap2.html
Animations/Interactives:
http://science.nhmccd.edu/biol/animatio.htm
previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Smoking and Youth : MedlinePlus Health Topic
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URL: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/smokingandyouth.html
Record Id: 644876
Created: 2005-12-23 16:09:32
Categories: bioag,govpub
The National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
connect to consumer information on the dangers of smoking for youth.
[NOTE: Other pages from MedlinePlus http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
previously posted.
From http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthtopics.html
you can search “over 700 topics on conditions, diseases and wellness.”
Drug Information
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html
Includes “prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements.”
Interactive Tutorials
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html - Phyllis ]
----------------------------------------
Sexually Transmitted Diseases : MedlinePlus Health Topic
----------------------------------------
URL: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sexuallytransmitteddiseases.html
Record Id: 644852
Created: 2005-12-21 11:01:32
Categories: bioag,govpub
The National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
connect to information on diagnosis and treatment of sexually
transmitted diseases.
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Tues., Apr. 18, 2006 - Diversity Calendar
Diversity Calendar
http://www3.kumc.edu/diversity/
Ethnic, National, Religious, and other holidays listed by month.
Some with descriptions and links.
http://www3.kumc.edu/diversity/
Ethnic, National, Religious, and other holidays listed by month.
Some with descriptions and links.
Tues., Apr. 18, 2006 - Online Safety Resources
Online Safety Resources
http://www.ktms.isd194.k12.mn.us/onlinesafety.htm
From the site:
“The intent of this list of resources is to assist you as a child, teenager, parent, or teacher to increase your knowledge of online safety and practices.”
http://www.ktms.isd194.k12.mn.us/onlinesafety.htm
From the site:
“The intent of this list of resources is to assist you as a child, teenager, parent, or teacher to increase your knowledge of online safety and practices.”
Tues., Apr. 18, 2006 - Kid's Stuff / CDX ETextbook / U-505 Submarine
Sites found in:
January Busy Educator's Newsletter
Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2006 17:18:19 +0000 (GMT)
http://www.glavac.com/
*********************************************************
KID’S STUFF EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (K-12)
http://ejw.i8.com/kids.html
[NOTE: Web Based Resources (home page) http://ejw.i8.com previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Long time Busy Educator’s Newsletter subscriber and retired librarian Lewis A.
Armstrong has put together this fantastic list of sites. Categories range include:
Multidiscipline Sites, Language Arts, Social Studies, Arts, Mathematics, Science, Federal
Government Sites, Skill Games, Technology, For Parents and Teachers, Miscellaneous
Sites and Filtered Search Engines For Kids.
Thank you Lewis for sharing this wonderful resource.
********************************************************
CDX ETEXTBOOK (Students and Teachers of Automotive Studies)
http://www.cdxetextbook.com/
CDX eTextbook is a combination textbook and encyclopedia for students and instructors.
It is FR-EE for you to use – anyway you want to.
**********************************************************
U-505 Submarine at the Museum of Science & Industry (GR. 5-8)
http://www.msichicago.org/exhibit/U505/index.html
At the height of World War II, the U.S. Navy captured a German U-boat submarine
prowling off the waters of Africa. The American efforts to capture the U-505, and the
German struggle to prevail, illuminate the human experience of duty, courage, and
survival during wartime. Site also include a brief history of World War II, an
interactive timeline, a Virtual Tour of the U-505, and a resource page with links..
http://www.msichicago.org/exhibit/U505/resources/c_links/index.html
January Busy Educator's Newsletter
Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2006 17:18:19 +0000 (GMT)
http://www.glavac.com/
*********************************************************
KID’S STUFF EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (K-12)
http://ejw.i8.com/kids.html
[NOTE: Web Based Resources (home page) http://ejw.i8.com previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Long time Busy Educator’s Newsletter subscriber and retired librarian Lewis A.
Armstrong has put together this fantastic list of sites. Categories range include:
Multidiscipline Sites, Language Arts, Social Studies, Arts, Mathematics, Science, Federal
Government Sites, Skill Games, Technology, For Parents and Teachers, Miscellaneous
Sites and Filtered Search Engines For Kids.
Thank you Lewis for sharing this wonderful resource.
********************************************************
CDX ETEXTBOOK (Students and Teachers of Automotive Studies)
http://www.cdxetextbook.com/
CDX eTextbook is a combination textbook and encyclopedia for students and instructors.
It is FR-EE for you to use – anyway you want to.
**********************************************************
U-505 Submarine at the Museum of Science & Industry (GR. 5-8)
http://www.msichicago.org/exhibit/U505/index.html
At the height of World War II, the U.S. Navy captured a German U-boat submarine
prowling off the waters of Africa. The American efforts to capture the U-505, and the
German struggle to prevail, illuminate the human experience of duty, courage, and
survival during wartime. Site also include a brief history of World War II, an
interactive timeline, a Virtual Tour of the U-505, and a resource page with links..
http://www.msichicago.org/exhibit/U505/resources/c_links/index.html
Tues., Apr. 18, 2006 - KidSites.com
---------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Saturday, December 16, 2005 and time for Electives at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
KidSites.com
http://www.kidsites.com/
This website is an archive of wonderful websites designed just for
kids. Currently they are featuring all kinds of great holiday sites
from Santa coloring pages, to an online Elf School, to a program
that allows you to create your own snowflakes.
When you are through exploring the holiday websites check out the
menu on the left side of the screen. It offers:
*Educational Websites -- including an array of sites about animals,
art, dinosaurs, history, math, music, science, and space. Most of
these sites have been featured on ClickSchooling at one time or
another! :)
*Fun Sites -- explore sites that offer fun activities, coloring,
comics, crafts, girl's interests, online games, sports, story books,
television, and video games.
*Grownups -- choose "parents" to find a list of sites that offer
child-rearing advice and info, or select "teachers" to find all
kinds of lesson plans in every subject area.
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.
Hi! It's Saturday, December 16, 2005 and time for Electives at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
KidSites.com
http://www.kidsites.com/
This website is an archive of wonderful websites designed just for
kids. Currently they are featuring all kinds of great holiday sites
from Santa coloring pages, to an online Elf School, to a program
that allows you to create your own snowflakes.
When you are through exploring the holiday websites check out the
menu on the left side of the screen. It offers:
*Educational Websites -- including an array of sites about animals,
art, dinosaurs, history, math, music, science, and space. Most of
these sites have been featured on ClickSchooling at one time or
another! :)
*Fun Sites -- explore sites that offer fun activities, coloring,
comics, crafts, girl's interests, online games, sports, story books,
television, and video games.
*Grownups -- choose "parents" to find a list of sites that offer
child-rearing advice and info, or select "teachers" to find all
kinds of lesson plans in every subject area.
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.
Monday, April 17, 2006
Mon., Apr. 17, 2006 - Slavery in New York / Student Press Law Center
Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
January 6, 2006
Volume 12, Number 1
Slavery in New York [Macromedia Flash Player, Real Player]
http://www.slaveryinnewyork.org/index.html
The diversity of the city of New York for many seems to be one of the best
examples of America’s “melting pot”, and for many people around the world,
Gotham is the city that first comes to mind when thinking about America’s
great urban metropolises. It is of course no surprise to many informed
members of the public that the city was also at the heart of the slave trade
for close to two hundred years, a fact that seems to stand in stark contrast
with the openness of today’s city. This well-designed online exhibition,
created by the New York Historical Society explores this aspect of the
city’s history through the use of interactive galleries and multimedia
presentations that include interviews from National Public Radio with the
curators of the exhibition. The section titled “Free Blacks in New York’s
Public Life” (contained within Gallery 6) is definitely worth a closer look,
as it looks at how blacks were portrayed in paintings and other rendering
during the Federalist period. [KMG]
Student Press Law Center [pdf] (Last Reviewed on August 30, 1996)
http://www.splc.org/
Since its creation in 1974, the Student Press Law Center has devoted itself
to providing support services to high school and college journalists about
the importance of the First Amendment. Their website is designed to
complement their work, and one section that visitors should examine is their
resource center area. This area contains a FAQ area about the nature of
student press rights at the high school and college level and several
interactive tests on student media law and the First Amendment. Visitors
will also want to peruse the current edition of the Student Press Law Center
Report, which is published three times a year. The Report includes coverage
of ongoing cases involving student publications, and archives dating back to
1996 can be found here as well. The site is rounded out by a number of news
updates offered along the left-hand side of the homepage. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2006.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
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The Scout Report
January 6, 2006
Volume 12, Number 1
Slavery in New York [Macromedia Flash Player, Real Player]
http://www.slaveryinnewyork.org/index.html
The diversity of the city of New York for many seems to be one of the best
examples of America’s “melting pot”, and for many people around the world,
Gotham is the city that first comes to mind when thinking about America’s
great urban metropolises. It is of course no surprise to many informed
members of the public that the city was also at the heart of the slave trade
for close to two hundred years, a fact that seems to stand in stark contrast
with the openness of today’s city. This well-designed online exhibition,
created by the New York Historical Society explores this aspect of the
city’s history through the use of interactive galleries and multimedia
presentations that include interviews from National Public Radio with the
curators of the exhibition. The section titled “Free Blacks in New York’s
Public Life” (contained within Gallery 6) is definitely worth a closer look,
as it looks at how blacks were portrayed in paintings and other rendering
during the Federalist period. [KMG]
Student Press Law Center [pdf] (Last Reviewed on August 30, 1996)
http://www.splc.org/
Since its creation in 1974, the Student Press Law Center has devoted itself
to providing support services to high school and college journalists about
the importance of the First Amendment. Their website is designed to
complement their work, and one section that visitors should examine is their
resource center area. This area contains a FAQ area about the nature of
student press rights at the high school and college level and several
interactive tests on student media law and the First Amendment. Visitors
will also want to peruse the current edition of the Student Press Law Center
Report, which is published three times a year. The Report includes coverage
of ongoing cases involving student publications, and archives dating back to
1996 can be found here as well. The site is rounded out by a number of news
updates offered along the left-hand side of the homepage. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2006.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Mon., Apr. 17, 2006 - National Humanities Center's Toolbox Library
The National Humanities Center's Toolbox Library
http://www.nhc.rtp.nc.us/pds/tblibrary.htm
From the site:
“The National Humanities Center's Toolbox Library provides free access to historical documents, literary texts, works of art, discussion questions, and teaching strategies online. The toolboxes are built around content common to standards across the nation.”
There are four “Toolboxes” available, with six more listed as “Coming Soon.”
Living the Revolution: America, 1789-1820
http://www.nhc.rtp.nc.us/pds/livingrev/livingrev.htm
The Triumph of Nationalism / The House Dividing: America, 1815-1850
http://www.nhc.rtp.nc.us/pds/triumphnationalism/triumphnationalism.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
The Gilded and the Gritty: America, 1870-1912
http://www.nhc.rtp.nc.us/pds/gilded/gilded.htm
The Making of African American Identity: Volume II, 1865-1917
http://www.nhc.rtp.nc.us/pds/africanamer/africanamer.htm
http://www.nhc.rtp.nc.us/pds/tblibrary.htm
From the site:
“The National Humanities Center's Toolbox Library provides free access to historical documents, literary texts, works of art, discussion questions, and teaching strategies online. The toolboxes are built around content common to standards across the nation.”
There are four “Toolboxes” available, with six more listed as “Coming Soon.”
Living the Revolution: America, 1789-1820
http://www.nhc.rtp.nc.us/pds/livingrev/livingrev.htm
The Triumph of Nationalism / The House Dividing: America, 1815-1850
http://www.nhc.rtp.nc.us/pds/triumphnationalism/triumphnationalism.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
The Gilded and the Gritty: America, 1870-1912
http://www.nhc.rtp.nc.us/pds/gilded/gilded.htm
The Making of African American Identity: Volume II, 1865-1917
http://www.nhc.rtp.nc.us/pds/africanamer/africanamer.htm
Mon., Apr. 17, 2006 - Intelligence in the Civil War
Intelligence in the Civil War
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/civilwar/docs/Civil_War.htm
From the site:
“Though much has been written about the Civil War itself, little has been written about the spy war that went on within.
The chronicling of Civil War intelligence activities challenges historians because of the lack of records, the lack of access to records, and the questionable truth of other records.”
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/civilwar/docs/Civil_War.htm
From the site:
“Though much has been written about the Civil War itself, little has been written about the spy war that went on within.
The chronicling of Civil War intelligence activities challenges historians because of the lack of records, the lack of access to records, and the questionable truth of other records.”
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Mon., Apr. 17, 2006 - Valley of the Shadow / Poetic Waves
Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
December 16, 2005
Volume 11, Number 50
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The Valley of the Shadow: Two Communities in the American Civil War
http://valley.vcdh.virginia.edu/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Telling the story of the American Civil War can be a rather fractious and
divisive process, but this website brings together a number of unique
perspectives for general consideration. The Valley of the Shadow site
details life in and around Augusta County, Virginia, and Frankly County,
Pennsylvania from the time of John Brown’s Raid through the era of
Reconstruction. Visitors will find within the site hundreds of relevant and
compelling documents, including church records, maps, personal diaries,
soldiers’ records, and census materials. Some of the documents (such as
census records) can be viewed side-by-side for comparative purposes. The
“Memory of the War” area is particularly moving as it contains first-hand
recollections of the period after the war concluded in 1865. Within this
area, the primary documents offered here are divided into sections that
include reunions, politics, and obituaries. Overall, the site makes a fine
educational resource for both young and old. [KMG]
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Poetic Waves: Angel Island [Macromedia Flash Player, pdf]
http://www.poeticwaves.net/
While many visitors to San Francisco may be familiar with Alcatraz Island,
they may be less familiar with the story of Angel Island, which is also
located nearby. From 1910 to 1940, the island served as immigration station
for newly arrived Asian American immigrants to the United States. While
here, these people began to bond over their shared experiences, and also
started to learn about the difficult time that they would face in this new
land. This multimedia website pays tribute to their experiences through
offering compelling information about this place through audio narration and
music. As the title of the site suggests, visitors can read some of the
poetry the immigrants carved into the barracks where they lived when they
were being processed upon arrival. The website accurately suggests that
“…there is no direct connection between them except for the languages, the
time period, and place.” Of course, visitors may wish to continue their
visit to the site, by taking the online tour of the facility, which includes
the hospital building, the pier, and the barracks. [KMG]
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>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2005.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
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The Scout Report
December 16, 2005
Volume 11, Number 50
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The Valley of the Shadow: Two Communities in the American Civil War
http://valley.vcdh.virginia.edu/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Telling the story of the American Civil War can be a rather fractious and
divisive process, but this website brings together a number of unique
perspectives for general consideration. The Valley of the Shadow site
details life in and around Augusta County, Virginia, and Frankly County,
Pennsylvania from the time of John Brown’s Raid through the era of
Reconstruction. Visitors will find within the site hundreds of relevant and
compelling documents, including church records, maps, personal diaries,
soldiers’ records, and census materials. Some of the documents (such as
census records) can be viewed side-by-side for comparative purposes. The
“Memory of the War” area is particularly moving as it contains first-hand
recollections of the period after the war concluded in 1865. Within this
area, the primary documents offered here are divided into sections that
include reunions, politics, and obituaries. Overall, the site makes a fine
educational resource for both young and old. [KMG]
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Poetic Waves: Angel Island [Macromedia Flash Player, pdf]
http://www.poeticwaves.net/
While many visitors to San Francisco may be familiar with Alcatraz Island,
they may be less familiar with the story of Angel Island, which is also
located nearby. From 1910 to 1940, the island served as immigration station
for newly arrived Asian American immigrants to the United States. While
here, these people began to bond over their shared experiences, and also
started to learn about the difficult time that they would face in this new
land. This multimedia website pays tribute to their experiences through
offering compelling information about this place through audio narration and
music. As the title of the site suggests, visitors can read some of the
poetry the immigrants carved into the barracks where they lived when they
were being processed upon arrival. The website accurately suggests that
“…there is no direct connection between them except for the languages, the
time period, and place.” Of course, visitors may wish to continue their
visit to the site, by taking the online tour of the facility, which includes
the hospital building, the pier, and the barracks. [KMG]
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>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2005.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Sunday, April 16, 2006
Sun., Apr. 16, 2006 - Scripps Institute of Oceanography
Site found in:
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter # 380 12/8/05
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Scripps's Amazing Floating Instrument Platform
Flip, which stands for Floating Instrument Platform, is perhaps the world's
strangest research laboratory. Created over four decades ago by two
scientists at the Scripps Institute of Oceanography, Flip has the unique
ability to remain afloat both horizontally and vertically!!
Up to 16 researchers can live and work on Flip at one time, conducting
experiments on everything from seismic waves to marine animals. Check out
the site's flash animation that demonstrates how Flip works, then watch
interviews with this floating buoy's captain and crew.
http://sio.ucsd.edu/voyager/flip/index.html
[NOTE: Another page from http://www.sio.ucsd.edu/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
A complete archive of previous Cool Tricks can be viewed at
http://www.tricksandtrinkets.com/archives.htm
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter # 380 12/8/05
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Scripps's Amazing Floating Instrument Platform
Flip, which stands for Floating Instrument Platform, is perhaps the world's
strangest research laboratory. Created over four decades ago by two
scientists at the Scripps Institute of Oceanography, Flip has the unique
ability to remain afloat both horizontally and vertically!!
Up to 16 researchers can live and work on Flip at one time, conducting
experiments on everything from seismic waves to marine animals. Check out
the site's flash animation that demonstrates how Flip works, then watch
interviews with this floating buoy's captain and crew.
http://sio.ucsd.edu/voyager/flip/index.html
[NOTE: Another page from http://www.sio.ucsd.edu/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
A complete archive of previous Cool Tricks can be viewed at
http://www.tricksandtrinkets.com/archives.htm
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Sun., Apr. 16, 2006 - Amazing Space / Aquarius / Sounds & Waves
Sites found in:
10 December 2005 Earth Science Sites of the Week
AMAZING SPACE, by the Space Telescope Science Institute (suggested by
Theresa Schwerin, IGES). Learn more about our universe by exploring its
planets, galaxies, comets, black holes, and more. This site is rich with
science content, teaching tools, interactive pages and games for
teachers and students of all ages. Be sure to check out the "Myths vs.
Reality" section
http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/eds/tools/type/myths.php.p=Teaching+tools%40%2Ceds%2Ctools%2C
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ojjpt ]
which addresses misconceptions relating to black holes, comets, stars, and more.
[NOTE: Other pages from http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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AQUARIUS: THE WORLD'S ONLY UNDERWATER LABORATORY, University of
North Carolina at Wilmington, (suggested by Bryan L. Aivazian, the
Digital Water Education Library - DWEL), Find information about the
Aquarius underwater habitat in the Florida Keys. It includes classroom
activities exploring concepts of buoyancy, pressure and light; a series
of classroom activities exploring the biology of corals; and an on-line
book about coral reef biology.
http://www.uncw.edu/aquarius/index.html
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The Doppler Effect and Sonic Booms, Kettering University, (suggested by
Chad Wiekierak, Queensbury High School, NY), There's a very nice
description and set of animations illustrating Doppler Effect and its uses.
http://www.kettering.edu/~drussell/Demos/doppler/doppler.html
[NOTE: For more animations on Sounds and Waves, see home page:
Acoustics and Vibration Animations
http://www.kettering.edu/~drussell/demos.html - Phyllis ]
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Mark Francek
Professor of Geography
Central Michigan University
Resource Page: http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi
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10 December 2005 Earth Science Sites of the Week
AMAZING SPACE, by the Space Telescope Science Institute (suggested by
Theresa Schwerin, IGES). Learn more about our universe by exploring its
planets, galaxies, comets, black holes, and more. This site is rich with
science content, teaching tools, interactive pages and games for
teachers and students of all ages. Be sure to check out the "Myths vs.
Reality" section
http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/eds/tools/type/myths.php.p=Teaching+tools%40%2Ceds%2Ctools%2C
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ojjpt ]
which addresses misconceptions relating to black holes, comets, stars, and more.
[NOTE: Other pages from http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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AQUARIUS: THE WORLD'S ONLY UNDERWATER LABORATORY, University of
North Carolina at Wilmington, (suggested by Bryan L. Aivazian, the
Digital Water Education Library - DWEL), Find information about the
Aquarius underwater habitat in the Florida Keys. It includes classroom
activities exploring concepts of buoyancy, pressure and light; a series
of classroom activities exploring the biology of corals; and an on-line
book about coral reef biology.
http://www.uncw.edu/aquarius/index.html
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The Doppler Effect and Sonic Booms, Kettering University, (suggested by
Chad Wiekierak, Queensbury High School, NY), There's a very nice
description and set of animations illustrating Doppler Effect and its uses.
http://www.kettering.edu/~drussell/Demos/doppler/doppler.html
[NOTE: For more animations on Sounds and Waves, see home page:
Acoustics and Vibration Animations
http://www.kettering.edu/~drussell/demos.html - Phyllis ]
***********************************************
Mark Francek
Professor of Geography
Central Michigan University
Resource Page: http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi
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Sun., Apr. 16, 2006 - Ocean Literacy
What Every Student Ought to Know About the Ocean
A Compilation of Key Concepts
http://oceanworld.tamu.edu/home/key-concepts.html
From the site:
“To provide teachers with better guidance, we have outlined what, in our opinion, every high-school student ought to know about the oceans on graduation.”
[NOTE: Other pages from Ocean World http://oceanworld.tamu.edu/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
A Report on Ocean Literacy
http://www.ngsednet.org/community/resource_uploads/ReportonOceanLiteracy.pdf
From the site:
“The purpose of this report is to give an historic overview of progress to promote ocean literacy in our classrooms.”
Ocean Literacy Network
http://www.coexploration.org/oceanliteracy/
Definition: “Ocean literacy is an understanding of the oceans influence on you and your influence on the ocean.”
National Geographic EdNet: Oceans for Life – Resource Library
http://www.ngsednet.org/community/resources_category.cfm?community_id=128&category_id=405
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/fgjjf ]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.ngsednet.org/ previously posted – Phyllis ]
A Compilation of Key Concepts
http://oceanworld.tamu.edu/home/key-concepts.html
From the site:
“To provide teachers with better guidance, we have outlined what, in our opinion, every high-school student ought to know about the oceans on graduation.”
[NOTE: Other pages from Ocean World http://oceanworld.tamu.edu/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
A Report on Ocean Literacy
http://www.ngsednet.org/community/resource_uploads/ReportonOceanLiteracy.pdf
From the site:
“The purpose of this report is to give an historic overview of progress to promote ocean literacy in our classrooms.”
Ocean Literacy Network
http://www.coexploration.org/oceanliteracy/
Definition: “Ocean literacy is an understanding of the oceans influence on you and your influence on the ocean.”
National Geographic EdNet: Oceans for Life – Resource Library
http://www.ngsednet.org/community/resources_category.cfm?community_id=128&category_id=405
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/fgjjf ]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.ngsednet.org/ previously posted – Phyllis ]
Sun., Apr. 16, 2006 - Earth Science / Marine Science Resources
Earth Science
http://www.eram.k12.ny.us/education/staff/staff.php?sectionid=2149
All Earth Science categories are included as well as animations, activities,
glossary, practice tests, and links
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Marine science resources: Starting points for researchers and students
http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/crlnews/backissues2005/julyaugust05/marinescience.htm
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/bnhq7 ]
From the site:
“By no means comprehensive, this guide serves to provide a starting point for researchers and students using the Internet to study this area. While emphasis has been placed on those sites significant for academic studies, many of these sites may appeal to the general public as well.”
http://www.eram.k12.ny.us/education/staff/staff.php?sectionid=2149
All Earth Science categories are included as well as animations, activities,
glossary, practice tests, and links
****
Marine science resources: Starting points for researchers and students
http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/crlnews/backissues2005/julyaugust05/marinescience.htm
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/bnhq7 ]
From the site:
“By no means comprehensive, this guide serves to provide a starting point for researchers and students using the Internet to study this area. While emphasis has been placed on those sites significant for academic studies, many of these sites may appeal to the general public as well.”
Saturday, April 15, 2006
Sat., Apr. 15, 2006 - Talking About Tolkien.com
Talking About Tolkien.com
http://www.talkingabouttolkien.com/
Includes a biography, maps, an FAQ page, and much more.
You can also download audio files at this site, where J.R.R.
Tolkien discusses "The Hobbit", reads from "Lord of the
Rings", or discusses his works in a BBC interview.
A page of links.
http://www.talkingabouttolkien.com/e_links.html
http://www.talkingabouttolkien.com/
Includes a biography, maps, an FAQ page, and much more.
You can also download audio files at this site, where J.R.R.
Tolkien discusses "The Hobbit", reads from "Lord of the
Rings", or discusses his works in a BBC interview.
A page of links.
http://www.talkingabouttolkien.com/e_links.html
Sat., Apr. 15, 2006 - Wordcraft: Eponyms
Wordcraft Eponyms
http://wordcraft.infopop.cc/eponyms
“Eponym: a person whose name is used as a word (often used to mean the word named after the person)”
http://wordcraft.infopop.cc/eponyms
“Eponym: a person whose name is used as a word (often used to mean the word named after the person)”
Sat., Apr. 15, 2006 - English Idioms & Proverbs / The Poet Speaks of Art
Sites found in:
ConnectEng, the newsletter of Web English Teacher
January 2, 2006
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/
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English Idioms and Proverbs
http://humanities.byu.edu/elc/student/idioms/idiomsmain.html
From the site:
“Idioms are phrases and sentences that do not mean exactly what they say. Even if you know the meaning of every word in the see or hear, you may not understand the idiom because you don't understand the culture behind it. Proverbs are wise sayings that help teach lessons.”
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The Poet Speaks of Art
http://www.english.emory.edu/classes/paintings&poems/titlepage.html
Mirror site:
http://homepage.mac.com/mseffie/assignments/paintings%26poems/titlepage.html
A collection of paintings and the poems they inspired, including several poems by William Carlos Williams. Accessible to all grade levels.
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This newsletter is copyright 2005, Web English Teacher.
ConnectEng, the newsletter of Web English Teacher
January 2, 2006
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/
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English Idioms and Proverbs
http://humanities.byu.edu/elc/student/idioms/idiomsmain.html
From the site:
“Idioms are phrases and sentences that do not mean exactly what they say. Even if you know the meaning of every word in the see or hear, you may not understand the idiom because you don't understand the culture behind it. Proverbs are wise sayings that help teach lessons.”
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The Poet Speaks of Art
http://www.english.emory.edu/classes/paintings&poems/titlepage.html
Mirror site:
http://homepage.mac.com/mseffie/assignments/paintings%26poems/titlepage.html
A collection of paintings and the poems they inspired, including several poems by William Carlos Williams. Accessible to all grade levels.
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This newsletter is copyright 2005, Web English Teacher.
Sat., Apr. 15, 2006 - Robert Frost
Sites found in:
[Surfnetkids: 21 Dec 2005]
Surfing the Net with Kids FREE Newsletter
Robert Frost
http://www.surfnetkids.com/robert_frost.htm
[NOTE: Some of the sites listed were previously posted. - Phyllis ]
[Surfnetkids: 21 Dec 2005]
Surfing the Net with Kids FREE Newsletter
Robert Frost
http://www.surfnetkids.com/robert_frost.htm
[NOTE: Some of the sites listed were previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Friday, April 14, 2006
Fri., Apr. 14, 2006 - Women's Suffrage
Found in:
News from the Gilder Lehrman Institute
Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 11:11:18 -0500
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HISTORY NOW, Issue 7 – Women’s Suffrage
The Institute is pleased to present the seventh issue of HISTORY NOW, an online journal for history teachers and students, now available on the Web at http://www.historynow.org.
The current issue of HISTORY NOW looks at women's suffrage, with essays by some of the most noted scholars in the field of women’s history. As always, HISTORY NOW accompanies these scholarly essays with imaginative and accessible supporting material and lesson plans.
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FEATURED DOCUMENT
In the early twentieth century, women's suffrage groups used broadsides and fliers to target a male audience. This selection of broadsides from the Gilder Lehrman Collection appeals to traditional ideas of female domesticity in an attempt to obtain the vote for women. Examine these four documents on our featured document page:
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive_WomensSuffrage_Broadsides.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/lr22o ]
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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/index.html
[NOTE: Archive of Past Featured Documents
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive.html - previously posted. – Phyllis ]
News from the Gilder Lehrman Institute
Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 11:11:18 -0500
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HISTORY NOW, Issue 7 – Women’s Suffrage
The Institute is pleased to present the seventh issue of HISTORY NOW, an online journal for history teachers and students, now available on the Web at http://www.historynow.org.
The current issue of HISTORY NOW looks at women's suffrage, with essays by some of the most noted scholars in the field of women’s history. As always, HISTORY NOW accompanies these scholarly essays with imaginative and accessible supporting material and lesson plans.
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FEATURED DOCUMENT
In the early twentieth century, women's suffrage groups used broadsides and fliers to target a male audience. This selection of broadsides from the Gilder Lehrman Collection appeals to traditional ideas of female domesticity in an attempt to obtain the vote for women. Examine these four documents on our featured document page:
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive_WomensSuffrage_Broadsides.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/lr22o ]
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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/index.html
[NOTE: Archive of Past Featured Documents
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive.html - previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Fri., Apr. 14, 2006 - Deadly Virus: The Influenza Epidemic of 1918
The Deadly Virus: The Influenza Epidemic of 1918
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/influenza-epidemic/
From the site:
“Exhibiting these documents helps the epidemic take its rightful place as a major disaster in world history.”
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/influenza-epidemic/
From the site:
“Exhibiting these documents helps the epidemic take its rightful place as a major disaster in world history.”
Fri., Apr. 14, 2006 - Virtual Tour of the 1906 Earthquake
A Virtual Tour of the 1906 Earthquake
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/nca/virtualtour/index.php
From the site:
“The Northern California earthquake of April 18, 1906, commonly referred to as the “Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906", is the most damaging earthquake in US history. San Francisco and surrounding cities were violently shaken by seismic waves produced by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake. The remarkable post-earthquake construction and renaissance of the Bay Area are important events in the history of the region. The 1906 earthquake also revealed the existence and significance of the San Andreas fault to earth scientists, who then gave birth to the science of earthquakes. This virtual tour utilizes the geographic interactive software Google Earth to explain the scientific, engineering, and human dimensions of this earthquake, so as to help you visualize and understand the causes and effects of this and future earthquakes.”
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/nca/virtualtour/index.php
From the site:
“The Northern California earthquake of April 18, 1906, commonly referred to as the “Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906", is the most damaging earthquake in US history. San Francisco and surrounding cities were violently shaken by seismic waves produced by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake. The remarkable post-earthquake construction and renaissance of the Bay Area are important events in the history of the region. The 1906 earthquake also revealed the existence and significance of the San Andreas fault to earth scientists, who then gave birth to the science of earthquakes. This virtual tour utilizes the geographic interactive software Google Earth to explain the scientific, engineering, and human dimensions of this earthquake, so as to help you visualize and understand the causes and effects of this and future earthquakes.”
Fri., Apr. 14, 2006 - Dimming Sun / Great San Francisco Earthquake
Sites found in:
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PBS Teacher Previews: April 16-22, 2006
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NOVA
"Dimming Sun"
TV> PBSOL>
Middle / High School
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
New evidence that air pollution has masked the full impact of
global warming suggests the world may soon face a heightened
climate crisis. Tune in as NOVA examines this baffling climate
conundrum and follows the implications of the discovery for our
planet's future (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
From exhaust-eating algae and smokestack filters to wind
turbines and hybrid cars, log on to learn about dozens of ways
to improve air quality and prevent further pollution.
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sun/
[NOTE: Teaching guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
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American Experience
"The Great San Francisco Earthquake"
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Monday, April 17, 2006
9 - 10:00 pm
From Enrico Caruso to the ordinary San Franciscan, those
trapped in the terrifying event of 1906 would never forget the
disaster. Hundreds of square blocks were reduced to rubble;
thousands were killed, tens of thousands left homeless. Then
the heroic struggle to rebuild began. Tune in for this look at
the destruction and rebirth of San Francisco. (CC, Stereo, DVI,
1 year)
Take our online quake quiz; test your knowledge of the 1906 San
Francisco earthquake - from its geology to relief efforts and
reconstruction.
http://www.pbs.org/amex/earthquake
[NOTE: Teaching guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
******************************************
Copyright 2006 PBS Online.
****
--------Forwarded Message--------
NOVA
Wed, Apr 12, 2006 at 3:28 PM
Hello Educators,
In next week's program, "Dimming the Sun," NOVA investigates the
discovery that less sunlight has been reaching Earth and explores
the potential impact that the phenomenon behind this -- known as
global dimming -- may have on climate worldwide. (Subjects: Earth
science, atmosphere, meteorology)
Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org
* * * * * * * *
NOVA Presents "Dimming the Sun"
Broadcast: April 18, 2006
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sun/
(Check your local listings as broadcast dates and times may vary.
This program has one-year off-air taping rights.)
The Contrail Effect
Learn how aircraft contrails form and what effect, if any, these
vapor trails may be having on the climate. (Grades 9-12)
The Producer's Story
Read why British producer David Sington thinks that many people
in the United States, more so than in his native Europe, remain
skeptical about how much global warming is due to human
activities. (This feature will be available April 18.)
(Grades 9-12)
Discoveries in Global Dimming
View a slide show of discoveries that have played a role in how
scientists have come to understand global dimming from the late
1700s to today. (Flash plug-in required; printable version
available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Clean Air Technologies
Discover some of the tools that exist to reduce and prevent air
pollution. (Flash plug-in required; printable version available.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Teacher's Guide
In this classroom activity, students investigate atmospheric
variables that affect evaporation. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Program Transcript
The site includes a complete narration for this program.
Plus Links and Books.
* * * * * * * *
---------Forwarded Message--------
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 06:08:53 -0400 (EDT)
News from American Experience
http://www.pbs.org/amex
****
THE GREAT SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE
Monday, April 17 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings)
On April 18, 1906, an earthquake hit San Francisco with a force
of approximately 12,000 times the power of the atom bomb that
would be dropped on Hiroshima some 40 years later. Buildings
collapsed, fences curved, streets buckled, steel rails bent, and
reservoirs drained. The shock snapped gas mains, damaged
chimneys, and toppled gas lamps and lanterns. Fifty blazes
started simultaneously, creating a huge firestorm that burned for
three days, leveling four-and-a-half square miles of what had
been one of the most vibrant cities in the country.
After the disaster, more than 225,000 newly homeless San
Franciscans fled East by train. But 200,000 residents, together
with many newcomers who arrived from all over the country,
rebuilt the city -- a feat that was accomplished in just three
years.
"As the nation faces tough decisions about New Orleans in the
wake of Hurricane Katrina, it's inspiring to remember the story
of a city that did rise from the ashes, one hundred years ago,"
says AMERICAN EXPERIENCE executive producer Mark Samels. "San
Francisco reminds us of the strength and resilience of the human
spirit."
****
Visit THE GREAT SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE Online
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/earthquake/index.html
Gallery: People in the Rubble
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/earthquake/gallery/index.html
We've seen countless images of refugees of major storms, from the
tsunami in Southeast Asia, to Hurricane Katrina. How do those
images compare to photos of San Franciscans taken after the 1906
quake? Browse this gallery.
Quake Quiz
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/earthquake/sfeature/quiz.html
How much do you know about the 1906 quake? Take this quiz and
test your knowledge of everything from geology to relief efforts
and reconstruction.
Share Your Stories
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/earthquake/sfeature/stories.html
Chances are, you're too young to remember the 1906 San Francisco
earthquake, but if you've lived through a major quake anywhere in
the world, share your story.
******************************************
PBS Teacher Previews: April 16-22, 2006
******************************************
NOVA
"Dimming Sun"
TV> PBSOL>
Middle / High School
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
New evidence that air pollution has masked the full impact of
global warming suggests the world may soon face a heightened
climate crisis. Tune in as NOVA examines this baffling climate
conundrum and follows the implications of the discovery for our
planet's future (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
From exhaust-eating algae and smokestack filters to wind
turbines and hybrid cars, log on to learn about dozens of ways
to improve air quality and prevent further pollution.
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sun/
[NOTE: Teaching guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
---
American Experience
"The Great San Francisco Earthquake"
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Monday, April 17, 2006
9 - 10:00 pm
From Enrico Caruso to the ordinary San Franciscan, those
trapped in the terrifying event of 1906 would never forget the
disaster. Hundreds of square blocks were reduced to rubble;
thousands were killed, tens of thousands left homeless. Then
the heroic struggle to rebuild began. Tune in for this look at
the destruction and rebirth of San Francisco. (CC, Stereo, DVI,
1 year)
Take our online quake quiz; test your knowledge of the 1906 San
Francisco earthquake - from its geology to relief efforts and
reconstruction.
http://www.pbs.org/amex/earthquake
[NOTE: Teaching guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
******************************************
Copyright 2006 PBS Online.
****
--------Forwarded Message--------
NOVA
Wed, Apr 12, 2006 at 3:28 PM
Hello Educators,
In next week's program, "Dimming the Sun," NOVA investigates the
discovery that less sunlight has been reaching Earth and explores
the potential impact that the phenomenon behind this -- known as
global dimming -- may have on climate worldwide. (Subjects: Earth
science, atmosphere, meteorology)
Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org
* * * * * * * *
NOVA Presents "Dimming the Sun"
Broadcast: April 18, 2006
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sun/
(Check your local listings as broadcast dates and times may vary.
This program has one-year off-air taping rights.)
The Contrail Effect
Learn how aircraft contrails form and what effect, if any, these
vapor trails may be having on the climate. (Grades 9-12)
The Producer's Story
Read why British producer David Sington thinks that many people
in the United States, more so than in his native Europe, remain
skeptical about how much global warming is due to human
activities. (This feature will be available April 18.)
(Grades 9-12)
Discoveries in Global Dimming
View a slide show of discoveries that have played a role in how
scientists have come to understand global dimming from the late
1700s to today. (Flash plug-in required; printable version
available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Clean Air Technologies
Discover some of the tools that exist to reduce and prevent air
pollution. (Flash plug-in required; printable version available.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Teacher's Guide
In this classroom activity, students investigate atmospheric
variables that affect evaporation. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Program Transcript
The site includes a complete narration for this program.
Plus Links and Books.
* * * * * * * *
---------Forwarded Message--------
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 06:08:53 -0400 (EDT)
News from American Experience
http://www.pbs.org/amex
****
THE GREAT SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE
Monday, April 17 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings)
On April 18, 1906, an earthquake hit San Francisco with a force
of approximately 12,000 times the power of the atom bomb that
would be dropped on Hiroshima some 40 years later. Buildings
collapsed, fences curved, streets buckled, steel rails bent, and
reservoirs drained. The shock snapped gas mains, damaged
chimneys, and toppled gas lamps and lanterns. Fifty blazes
started simultaneously, creating a huge firestorm that burned for
three days, leveling four-and-a-half square miles of what had
been one of the most vibrant cities in the country.
After the disaster, more than 225,000 newly homeless San
Franciscans fled East by train. But 200,000 residents, together
with many newcomers who arrived from all over the country,
rebuilt the city -- a feat that was accomplished in just three
years.
"As the nation faces tough decisions about New Orleans in the
wake of Hurricane Katrina, it's inspiring to remember the story
of a city that did rise from the ashes, one hundred years ago,"
says AMERICAN EXPERIENCE executive producer Mark Samels. "San
Francisco reminds us of the strength and resilience of the human
spirit."
****
Visit THE GREAT SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE Online
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/earthquake/index.html
Gallery: People in the Rubble
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/earthquake/gallery/index.html
We've seen countless images of refugees of major storms, from the
tsunami in Southeast Asia, to Hurricane Katrina. How do those
images compare to photos of San Franciscans taken after the 1906
quake? Browse this gallery.
Quake Quiz
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/earthquake/sfeature/quiz.html
How much do you know about the 1906 quake? Take this quiz and
test your knowledge of everything from geology to relief efforts
and reconstruction.
Share Your Stories
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/earthquake/sfeature/stories.html
Chances are, you're too young to remember the 1906 San Francisco
earthquake, but if you've lived through a major quake anywhere in
the world, share your story.
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Thurs., Apr. 13, 2006 - BBC's Guide to the Religions of the World
--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Thursday, December 15, 2005
BBC Guide to the Religions of the World
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/index.shtml
If the above URL wraps in your e-mail client, enter it all on one line in
your browser or use this TinyURL:
http://tinyurl.com/d3ge2
[NOTE: previously posted. Updated URL:
- Phyllis]
Today's site, from the BBC World Service, offers an exhibit on the six most
prominent world religions. Gentle Subscribers will discover an enlightening
presentation on the varying spiritual orientations of millions of people
across the globe.
The site considers the six major world religions of Islam, Christianity,
Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism and Sikhism. Each section discusses the
principle tenets of each religion, as well as the number of adherents,
attitude towards converts and the particular branches of some of them. Holy
texts, histories and founders of each are also discussed, along with
pertinent issues currently facing some religions. In addition, a number of
BBC Radio broadcasts are available dealing with contemporary religious
themes, although there are a few broken links among these. Further online
resources are provided for each religion.
Journey to the site for an excellent overview of significant world
religions at:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/index.shtml
If the above URL wraps in your e-mail client, enter it all on one line in
your browser or use this TinyURL:
http://tinyurl.com/d3ge2
[NOTE: previously posted. Updated URL - Phyllis]
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Thursday, December 15, 2005
BBC Guide to the Religions of the World
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/index.shtml
If the above URL wraps in your e-mail client, enter it all on one line in
your browser or use this TinyURL:
http://tinyurl.com/d3ge2
[NOTE: previously posted. Updated URL:
- Phyllis]
Today's site, from the BBC World Service, offers an exhibit on the six most
prominent world religions. Gentle Subscribers will discover an enlightening
presentation on the varying spiritual orientations of millions of people
across the globe.
The site considers the six major world religions of Islam, Christianity,
Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism and Sikhism. Each section discusses the
principle tenets of each religion, as well as the number of adherents,
attitude towards converts and the particular branches of some of them. Holy
texts, histories and founders of each are also discussed, along with
pertinent issues currently facing some religions. In addition, a number of
BBC Radio broadcasts are available dealing with contemporary religious
themes, although there are a few broken links among these. Further online
resources are provided for each religion.
Journey to the site for an excellent overview of significant world
religions at:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/index.shtml
If the above URL wraps in your e-mail client, enter it all on one line in
your browser or use this TinyURL:
http://tinyurl.com/d3ge2
[NOTE: previously posted. Updated URL - Phyllis]
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Thurs., Apr. 13, 2006 - The Megiddo Expedition
---------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006
The Megiddo Exhibition
http://www.tau.ac.il/humanities/archaeology/megiddo/
Today's site, under the auspices of Tel Aviv University, presents a lavish
exhibit on one of the foremost archaeological sites in Israel. Gentle
Subscribers will discover a wealth of material documenting the fascinating
history of this pivotal Middle East location.
"Megiddo is the jewel in the crown of biblical archaeology. Strategically
perched above the most important land route in the ancient Near East, the
city dominated international traffic for over 6,000 years -- from ca. 7,000
B.C.E. through to biblical times. As civilizations came and went,
succeeding settlements at ancient Megiddo were built on the ruins of their
predecessors, creating a multi-layered archaeological legacy that abounds
in unparalleled treasures that include monumental temples, lavish palaces,
mighty fortifications, and remarkably-engineered water systems." - from
the website
The website opens with an enticing collection of facts about this
excavation, from its association with famous historical figures to its
place as a scene of decisive battles. Logically presented with an
introduction and a history of Megiddo, the exhibit abounds in images
detailing the excavation. Specific results of the finds made in the various
areas of the site are provided for the 1994 to 2004 archaeological seasons.
Also available are a number of articles about Megiddo previously published
in academic and science journals, including a controversial paper on the
Israel of kings Solomon and David. An extensive picture gallery offers
dozens of images of the discoveries unearthed at the site.
Dig over to the site to explore an ancient city at:
http://www.tau.ac.il/humanities/archaeology/megiddo/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006
The Megiddo Exhibition
http://www.tau.ac.il/humanities/archaeology/megiddo/
Today's site, under the auspices of Tel Aviv University, presents a lavish
exhibit on one of the foremost archaeological sites in Israel. Gentle
Subscribers will discover a wealth of material documenting the fascinating
history of this pivotal Middle East location.
"Megiddo is the jewel in the crown of biblical archaeology. Strategically
perched above the most important land route in the ancient Near East, the
city dominated international traffic for over 6,000 years -- from ca. 7,000
B.C.E. through to biblical times. As civilizations came and went,
succeeding settlements at ancient Megiddo were built on the ruins of their
predecessors, creating a multi-layered archaeological legacy that abounds
in unparalleled treasures that include monumental temples, lavish palaces,
mighty fortifications, and remarkably-engineered water systems." - from
the website
The website opens with an enticing collection of facts about this
excavation, from its association with famous historical figures to its
place as a scene of decisive battles. Logically presented with an
introduction and a history of Megiddo, the exhibit abounds in images
detailing the excavation. Specific results of the finds made in the various
areas of the site are provided for the 1994 to 2004 archaeological seasons.
Also available are a number of articles about Megiddo previously published
in academic and science journals, including a controversial paper on the
Israel of kings Solomon and David. An extensive picture gallery offers
dozens of images of the discoveries unearthed at the site.
Dig over to the site to explore an ancient city at:
http://www.tau.ac.il/humanities/archaeology/megiddo/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Thurs., Apr. 13, 2006 - From Carbons to Computers
From Carbons to Computers: The Changing American Office
http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/lesson_plans/carbons/start.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/o25bz ]
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated URL.- Phyllis ]
From the site:
“From Carbons to Computers: The Changing American Office explores a contemporary phenomenon that has strong ties to its past. The high-tech American office of today is more similar to than different from its predecessors twenty, fifty, or a hundred years ago. People still sit at desks and need something to write with and a place to store what they have written.”
“Exploring the changing American office, from its beginnings in the 1830s in the railroad industry to its dominance in the American economy of the late twentieth century, shows us a way to study our nation's growth, from the industrial revolution to the postindustrial information age.”
Online Resources
http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/lesson_plans/carbons/resources.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/nom3k ]
Websites that relate to materials covered in this unit.
http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/lesson_plans/carbons/start.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/o25bz ]
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated URL.- Phyllis ]
From the site:
“From Carbons to Computers: The Changing American Office explores a contemporary phenomenon that has strong ties to its past. The high-tech American office of today is more similar to than different from its predecessors twenty, fifty, or a hundred years ago. People still sit at desks and need something to write with and a place to store what they have written.”
“Exploring the changing American office, from its beginnings in the 1830s in the railroad industry to its dominance in the American economy of the late twentieth century, shows us a way to study our nation's growth, from the industrial revolution to the postindustrial information age.”
Online Resources
http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/lesson_plans/carbons/resources.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/nom3k ]
Websites that relate to materials covered in this unit.
Thurs., Apr. 13, 2006
Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, DECEMBER 16, 2005
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Castles of the United States
http://www.dupontcastle.com/castles/
Photos of castles throughout the US, with descriptions and historical information and/or links to maps and other
---
Library, Librarian and Librarianship Quotes
http://informatics.buffalo.edu/faculty/ellison/quotes/libquotesac.html
There's a lot of material for sig files here; you can also submit your own favorite quotes.
---
Mind Your Own Business
http://www.mindyourownbiz.org/default.shtml
This joint project of Junior Achievement and the Small Business Administration walks kids through the "five easy steps of business ownership."
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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2005.
NEAT NEW STUFF, DECEMBER 16, 2005
---
Castles of the United States
http://www.dupontcastle.com/castles/
Photos of castles throughout the US, with descriptions and historical information and/or links to maps and other
---
Library, Librarian and Librarianship Quotes
http://informatics.buffalo.edu/faculty/ellison/quotes/libquotesac.html
There's a lot of material for sig files here; you can also submit your own favorite quotes.
---
Mind Your Own Business
http://www.mindyourownbiz.org/default.shtml
This joint project of Junior Achievement and the Small Business Administration walks kids through the "five easy steps of business ownership."
---
Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2005.
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Tues., Apr. 11, 2006 - Shakespeare in the Sky
Shakespeare in the Sky
http://haydenplanetarium.org/hp/resources/arts/shakespeare.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/rfnde ]
Quotations from Shakespeare on the following subjects:
Stars
Universe
Sun
Planets
Comets
Astronomy
Heavens
Moon & Eclipses
[NOTE: Other pages from http://haydenplanetarium.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://haydenplanetarium.org/hp/resources/arts/shakespeare.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/rfnde ]
Quotations from Shakespeare on the following subjects:
Stars
Universe
Sun
Planets
Comets
Astronomy
Heavens
Moon & Eclipses
[NOTE: Other pages from http://haydenplanetarium.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Tues., Apr. 11, 2006 - A Literary Map of Manhattan
A Literary Map of Manhattan
http://www.nytimes.com/packages/html/books/20050605_BOOKMAP_GRAPHIC/
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/bwtzu ]
From the site:
“Where imaginary New Yorkers lived, worked, played, drank, walked and looked at ducks.”
[NOTE: Free registration may be required. – Phyllis ]
http://www.nytimes.com/packages/html/books/20050605_BOOKMAP_GRAPHIC/
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/bwtzu ]
From the site:
“Where imaginary New Yorkers lived, worked, played, drank, walked and looked at ducks.”
[NOTE: Free registration may be required. – Phyllis ]
Tues., Apr. 11, 2006 - Frankenstein / Monster Movies / John Lennon / Horatio Alger
Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, December 15, 2005
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/20
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Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature
This exhibit "encourages audiences to examine Mary Shelley's novel, 'Frankenstein,' and its influence on science fiction, monsters and their place in history, and man playing God." Features images from the traveling exhibition and additional materials from the exhibit at Eastern Illinois University's Booth Library. Includes chapter-by-chapter podcasts of "an unabridged reading of the 1818 edition of ... 'Frankenstein, or, The Modern Prometheus.'" Produced by the National Library of Medicine in collaboration with the American Library Association.
URL: http://www.library.eiu.edu/exhibits/frankenstein/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20046
Frankenstein Exhibit Home Page:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/frankenstein/frankhome.html
Table of Contents: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/frankenstein/franktable.html
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Godzilla Conquers the Globe: Japanese Monster Movies in International Film Art
This website offers a virtual tour of a 2004 exhibit on the Japanese film genre known as kaijû eiga (monster movies). The exhibit feature movie posters, film programs, lobby cards, and other materials from several countries for Godzilla and other monster movies. Include descriptions of the items and images of related items such as Japanese bestiaries. From the Donald Keene Center of Japanese Culture at Columbia University.
URL: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ealac/dkc/calendar/godzilla/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20045
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John Lennon
Compilation of materials about singer/songwriter John Lennon, who was a member of the British rock group the Beatles and who was killed in December 1980 in New York. Includes a biography, articles, album reviews, photos, and a discography. From Rolling Stone magazine.
URL: http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/710
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20020
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Horatio Alger, Jr. (1832-1899)
Biography and information about the works of Horatio Alger Jr., "best-selling boys' series writer" of dime-store novels such as the "Ragged Dick" series. "His moralistic stories ... inspired many generations of children and taught them the virtues of industry, thrift, and honor." The site provides a list of pseudonyms, selected poems and stories, and images of some Alger letters. From the Horatio Alger Collection of the Northern Illinois University Libraries.
URL: http://www.niulib.niu.edu/rbsc/alger/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20019
----------------------------------------------------------------
Thank you for using Librarians' Internet Index.
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.
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, December 15, 2005
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/20
----------------------------------------------------------------
Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature
This exhibit "encourages audiences to examine Mary Shelley's novel, 'Frankenstein,' and its influence on science fiction, monsters and their place in history, and man playing God." Features images from the traveling exhibition and additional materials from the exhibit at Eastern Illinois University's Booth Library. Includes chapter-by-chapter podcasts of "an unabridged reading of the 1818 edition of ... 'Frankenstein, or, The Modern Prometheus.'" Produced by the National Library of Medicine in collaboration with the American Library Association.
URL: http://www.library.eiu.edu/exhibits/frankenstein/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20046
Frankenstein Exhibit Home Page:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/frankenstein/frankhome.html
Table of Contents: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/frankenstein/franktable.html
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Godzilla Conquers the Globe: Japanese Monster Movies in International Film Art
This website offers a virtual tour of a 2004 exhibit on the Japanese film genre known as kaijû eiga (monster movies). The exhibit feature movie posters, film programs, lobby cards, and other materials from several countries for Godzilla and other monster movies. Include descriptions of the items and images of related items such as Japanese bestiaries. From the Donald Keene Center of Japanese Culture at Columbia University.
URL: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ealac/dkc/calendar/godzilla/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20045
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John Lennon
Compilation of materials about singer/songwriter John Lennon, who was a member of the British rock group the Beatles and who was killed in December 1980 in New York. Includes a biography, articles, album reviews, photos, and a discography. From Rolling Stone magazine.
URL: http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/710
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20020
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Horatio Alger, Jr. (1832-1899)
Biography and information about the works of Horatio Alger Jr., "best-selling boys' series writer" of dime-store novels such as the "Ragged Dick" series. "His moralistic stories ... inspired many generations of children and taught them the virtues of industry, thrift, and honor." The site provides a list of pseudonyms, selected poems and stories, and images of some Alger letters. From the Horatio Alger Collection of the Northern Illinois University Libraries.
URL: http://www.niulib.niu.edu/rbsc/alger/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20019
----------------------------------------------------------------
Thank you for using Librarians' Internet Index.
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.
Tues., Apr. 11, 2006 - The Paris Review
Site found in:
=======
The Scout Report
December 9, 2005
Volume 11, Number 49
The Paris Review
http://www.theparisreview.com/
While George Plimpton may be gone, the Paris Review continues to soldier on,
much the same as it has done for the past fifty years. Over its long
history, this literary periodical has published important works by Philip
Roth, V.S. Naipul, and Samuel Beckett. Their website offers selections from
both current and previous issues, and for various members of the
intelligentsia, this site will merit several visits. One special feature
should be noted straightaway, namely “The DNA of Literature” area accessible
on the homepage. Here, the staff members at The Paris Review have placed
author interviews, including conversations with the likes of Saul Bellow,
Nelson Algren, and James Baldwin. Additionally, visitors should take a look
at the audio section of the site, which includes readings by a variety of
poets and authors, including Billy Collins, Agha Shahid Ali, and Pier Paolo
Pasolini. [KMG]
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2005.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
=======
The Scout Report
December 9, 2005
Volume 11, Number 49
The Paris Review
http://www.theparisreview.com/
While George Plimpton may be gone, the Paris Review continues to soldier on,
much the same as it has done for the past fifty years. Over its long
history, this literary periodical has published important works by Philip
Roth, V.S. Naipul, and Samuel Beckett. Their website offers selections from
both current and previous issues, and for various members of the
intelligentsia, this site will merit several visits. One special feature
should be noted straightaway, namely “The DNA of Literature” area accessible
on the homepage. Here, the staff members at The Paris Review have placed
author interviews, including conversations with the likes of Saul Bellow,
Nelson Algren, and James Baldwin. Additionally, visitors should take a look
at the audio section of the site, which includes readings by a variety of
poets and authors, including Billy Collins, Agha Shahid Ali, and Pier Paolo
Pasolini. [KMG]
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2005.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Monday, April 10, 2006
Mon., Apr. 10, 2006 - Learn Out Loud
Site found in:
ResearchBuzz #358 -- December 5, 2005
http://www.researchbuzz.com/
** LearnOutLoud Launches Directory of Free Educational Content
<http://www.researchbuzz.org/2005/11/learnoutloud_launches_director.shtml >
Earlier this month LearnOutLoud announced a
directory of free educational audio and video
content. The directory, which contains over 500
titles, is available at
http://www.learnoutloud.com/Free-Audio-Video
The directory is set up as a searchable subject
index, with History and Politics seeming to be the
most populated subjects. There are also
subcategories as well as the ability to list
available items by rating, alphabet, and author
name. Listings include a brief description and
most times a thumbnail picture.
Click on the title of an item and you'll get a
detail page which includes more information,
including reviews as well as the author and
publisher. This page also points where to get the
item -- it doesn't appear that LearnOutLoud hosts
this content.
I went to a few different sites and saw that the
material was available in a variety of ways,
including MP3s, Real Audio, and Windows Media.
==========================================================
ResearchBuzz is copyright 2005 Tara Calishain. All rights reserved.
Reproduced with permission of ResearchBuzz ( http://www.researchbuzz.com/ ).
ResearchBuzz #358 -- December 5, 2005
http://www.researchbuzz.com/
** LearnOutLoud Launches Directory of Free Educational Content
<http://www.researchbuzz.org/2005/11/learnoutloud_launches_director.shtml >
Earlier this month LearnOutLoud announced a
directory of free educational audio and video
content. The directory, which contains over 500
titles, is available at
http://www.learnoutloud.com/Free-Audio-Video
The directory is set up as a searchable subject
index, with History and Politics seeming to be the
most populated subjects. There are also
subcategories as well as the ability to list
available items by rating, alphabet, and author
name. Listings include a brief description and
most times a thumbnail picture.
Click on the title of an item and you'll get a
detail page which includes more information,
including reviews as well as the author and
publisher. This page also points where to get the
item -- it doesn't appear that LearnOutLoud hosts
this content.
I went to a few different sites and saw that the
material was available in a variety of ways,
including MP3s, Real Audio, and Windows Media.
==========================================================
ResearchBuzz is copyright 2005 Tara Calishain. All rights reserved.
Reproduced with permission of ResearchBuzz ( http://www.researchbuzz.com/ ).
Mon., Apr. 10, 2006 - Kids' Vid
Kids' Vid
http://kidsvid.altec.org/
From the site:
“Kids' Vid is an instructional web site that gives teachers and students the tools necessary to implement video production in the classroom.”
http://kidsvid.altec.org/
From the site:
“Kids' Vid is an instructional web site that gives teachers and students the tools necessary to implement video production in the classroom.”
Mon., Apr. 10, 2006 - Collaborative Arts Resources for Education
The Collaborative Arts Resources for Education (CARE)
http://www.carearts.org/home.html
From the site:
“The goals of this web site are to provide the educators and students of San Diego, as well as those throughout the country, with quality arts-based lesson plans and resources and to inspire a resurgence of arts education in the K-12 classroom.”
Webography
http://www.carearts.org/resources/webography.html
From the site:
“Web sites for students and teachers.”
http://www.carearts.org/home.html
From the site:
“The goals of this web site are to provide the educators and students of San Diego, as well as those throughout the country, with quality arts-based lesson plans and resources and to inspire a resurgence of arts education in the K-12 classroom.”
Webography
http://www.carearts.org/resources/webography.html
From the site:
“Web sites for students and teachers.”
Mon., Apr. 10, 2006 - Little Red Schoolhouse: Music Room
--------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Wednesday, December 7, 2005 and time for Language Arts at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
The Little Red Schoolhouse: Music Room
http://suzyred.com/music.html
List member, MaryAnna, recommended today's website that offers a
variety of songs to help learn language arts. The songs are from the
book/CD called "Chalkboard Songs" by Suzy Red. All of the songs
feature familiar tunes set to new lyrics that teach concepts such as
parts of speech, grammar, spelling, writing, vocabulary and more.
For example, trying singing this song about adverbs:
***
THE ADVERB SONG by Suzy Red
to the tune of "You Are My Sunshine"
You are my adverb!
You tell about verbs!
You tell folks how, where, and when!
You're easily spotted
By your L-Y, dear.
I'll never write without you again!
***
These songs work on the premise that rote learning and memorization
of facts are easier when set to music.
When you get to the site you will see a menu of song titles for
Language Arts. Click on any one and a new page opens revealing the
tune you should use to sing the lyrics that are printed on the page.
Each page also offers suggestions for furthering learning - things
like quizzes, worksheets and activities.
Once you've explored the Language Arts section, check out the Math,
Science, and Social Studies songs too!
[NOTE: Also: links to “More Music Places” - Phyllis ]
If you prefer, you can buy the "Chalkboard Songs" songbook and
companion CD at the website. A great idea for those who are unsure
of the tunes suggested for each song, or who enjoy singing along
with Suzy Red as she accompanies you on guitar. :)
This is a great resource for those of you who enjoy carschooling
(http://www.Carschooling.com) too!
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.
Hi! It's Wednesday, December 7, 2005 and time for Language Arts at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
The Little Red Schoolhouse: Music Room
http://suzyred.com/music.html
List member, MaryAnna, recommended today's website that offers a
variety of songs to help learn language arts. The songs are from the
book/CD called "Chalkboard Songs" by Suzy Red. All of the songs
feature familiar tunes set to new lyrics that teach concepts such as
parts of speech, grammar, spelling, writing, vocabulary and more.
For example, trying singing this song about adverbs:
***
THE ADVERB SONG by Suzy Red
to the tune of "You Are My Sunshine"
You are my adverb!
You tell about verbs!
You tell folks how, where, and when!
You're easily spotted
By your L-Y, dear.
I'll never write without you again!
***
These songs work on the premise that rote learning and memorization
of facts are easier when set to music.
When you get to the site you will see a menu of song titles for
Language Arts. Click on any one and a new page opens revealing the
tune you should use to sing the lyrics that are printed on the page.
Each page also offers suggestions for furthering learning - things
like quizzes, worksheets and activities.
Once you've explored the Language Arts section, check out the Math,
Science, and Social Studies songs too!
[NOTE: Also: links to “More Music Places” - Phyllis ]
If you prefer, you can buy the "Chalkboard Songs" songbook and
companion CD at the website. A great idea for those who are unsure
of the tunes suggested for each song, or who enjoy singing along
with Suzy Red as she accompanies you on guitar. :)
This is a great resource for those of you who enjoy carschooling
(http://www.Carschooling.com) too!
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.
Sunday, April 09, 2006
Sun., Apr. 9, 2006
Sites found in:
Don's Patch Issue #2005-12-15 from
http://www.don-guitar.com/
----
Literacy Education Online: The Write Catalogue
http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/catalogue.html
Includes Research Papers, Grammar, Punctuation, and lots more.
---
Encyclopædia Britannica's Guide to Black History.
http://www.britannica.com/Blackhistory/home.do
From the site:
“This site presents a vast array of articles, hundreds of images, and a wide assortment of audio clips, film clips, and multimedia presentations. The timeline traces two millennia of black history, and the browse features enable you to pinpoint the central people, places, topics, and events covered in black history. Our image and multimedia galleries provide snapshots of black culture throughout the ages.”
---
The Fun Works: For Careers You Never Knew Existed
http://www.thefunworks.org/
From the site:
“Have you ever wondered what career possibilities exist in fields that interest you? For example, do you enjoy art, music, or science? Would you like to find information about interesting jobs that involve them? Are you curious about what a day on the job might be like, how much money you would make, or what training you would need?
Well you've come to the right place! This site helps young people like you explore ways to link interests to exciting future careers.”
---
Kites:
[NOTE: Sites not checked. Some may have been previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Miniature Kite Plans
http://miniatures.kitingusa.com/mini_plans.htm
The Flying Circus Kite Plan Page
http://www.kite-plans.com/
Christophe Gronier Kite Plans
http://www.geocities.com/Eureka/2826/cerfsvplans.html
Kite Plan – Fantasy Kite
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/1911/plan1.htm
Kite-Making Plans
http://www.inquiry.net/outdoor/spring/kites/
Plans of Japanese Traditional Kites and Modern Kites
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~et3m-tkkw/kiteplan.html
1899 Wright Kite
http://www.first-to-fly.com/Adventure/Workshop/1899_wright_kite.htm
Kite Plans
http://www.planemath.com/activities/flykite/kiteplans.html
Kite Plans
http://www.fsk.enta.net/pages/plan.htm
Anthony’s Kite Workshop
http://www.cit.gu.edu.au/~anthony/kites/
Kitemonger’s Kite Plans
http://www.kitemonger.com/kiteplan/
Kite.com
http://www.kite.com/kite/kitedex.htm
Kite Plans
http://home.sprynet.com/~jmaxworthy/plnindex.htm
Kite Plans and Links
http://www.kitepower.com/plans.html
The Virtual Kite Zoo
http://www.kites.org/zoo/
---
The Seattle General Strike of February 1919
http://faculty.washington.edu/gregoryj/strike/index.htm
From the site:
“This multimedia site explores the history and consequences of the General Strike of 1919. It offers original research reports, a short video, dozens of photographs, cartoons, and document facsimiles, as well as extensive bibliographic guides and related links.”
---
Norse Mythology
http://home4.inet.tele.dk/svava/valkyrie.htm
---
Rube Goldberg
http://www.rube-goldberg.com/default.htm
From the site:
“…synonymous with any maximum effort to achieve minimal results.”
Rube Goldberg Machine Contest
http://www.rube-goldberg.com/html/contest.htm
The National Challenge for 2006 is:
Cut or Shred Into Strips 5 Sheets of 8 1/2" x 11" 20lb Paper Individually
With a Shredder in 20 or More Steps!
For more information email: info@rubegoldberg.com
---
Archives for this ezine are available online here:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/donspatch/
The current issue is available on:.
http://www.don-guitar.com/currentissue.html
Don's Patch Issue #2005-12-15 from
http://www.don-guitar.com/
----
Literacy Education Online: The Write Catalogue
http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/catalogue.html
Includes Research Papers, Grammar, Punctuation, and lots more.
---
Encyclopædia Britannica's Guide to Black History.
http://www.britannica.com/Blackhistory/home.do
From the site:
“This site presents a vast array of articles, hundreds of images, and a wide assortment of audio clips, film clips, and multimedia presentations. The timeline traces two millennia of black history, and the browse features enable you to pinpoint the central people, places, topics, and events covered in black history. Our image and multimedia galleries provide snapshots of black culture throughout the ages.”
---
The Fun Works: For Careers You Never Knew Existed
http://www.thefunworks.org/
From the site:
“Have you ever wondered what career possibilities exist in fields that interest you? For example, do you enjoy art, music, or science? Would you like to find information about interesting jobs that involve them? Are you curious about what a day on the job might be like, how much money you would make, or what training you would need?
Well you've come to the right place! This site helps young people like you explore ways to link interests to exciting future careers.”
---
Kites:
[NOTE: Sites not checked. Some may have been previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Miniature Kite Plans
http://miniatures.kitingusa.com/mini_plans.htm
The Flying Circus Kite Plan Page
http://www.kite-plans.com/
Christophe Gronier Kite Plans
http://www.geocities.com/Eureka/2826/cerfsvplans.html
Kite Plan – Fantasy Kite
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/1911/plan1.htm
Kite-Making Plans
http://www.inquiry.net/outdoor/spring/kites/
Plans of Japanese Traditional Kites and Modern Kites
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~et3m-tkkw/kiteplan.html
1899 Wright Kite
http://www.first-to-fly.com/Adventure/Workshop/1899_wright_kite.htm
Kite Plans
http://www.planemath.com/activities/flykite/kiteplans.html
Kite Plans
http://www.fsk.enta.net/pages/plan.htm
Anthony’s Kite Workshop
http://www.cit.gu.edu.au/~anthony/kites/
Kitemonger’s Kite Plans
http://www.kitemonger.com/kiteplan/
Kite.com
http://www.kite.com/kite/kitedex.htm
Kite Plans
http://home.sprynet.com/~jmaxworthy/plnindex.htm
Kite Plans and Links
http://www.kitepower.com/plans.html
The Virtual Kite Zoo
http://www.kites.org/zoo/
---
The Seattle General Strike of February 1919
http://faculty.washington.edu/gregoryj/strike/index.htm
From the site:
“This multimedia site explores the history and consequences of the General Strike of 1919. It offers original research reports, a short video, dozens of photographs, cartoons, and document facsimiles, as well as extensive bibliographic guides and related links.”
---
Norse Mythology
http://home4.inet.tele.dk/svava/valkyrie.htm
---
Rube Goldberg
http://www.rube-goldberg.com/default.htm
From the site:
“…synonymous with any maximum effort to achieve minimal results.”
Rube Goldberg Machine Contest
http://www.rube-goldberg.com/html/contest.htm
The National Challenge for 2006 is:
Cut or Shred Into Strips 5 Sheets of 8 1/2" x 11" 20lb Paper Individually
With a Shredder in 20 or More Steps!
For more information email: info@rubegoldberg.com
---
Archives for this ezine are available online here:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/donspatch/
The current issue is available on:.
http://www.don-guitar.com/currentissue.html
Sun., Apr. 9, 2006 - Writing a Research Paper / Information Literacy
Steps to Writing a Research Paper
http://www.riosalado.edu/distance_learning/tutorials/study/research.shtml
From the site:
“The purpose of writing a research report is to clearly communicate what you have learned through your research.”
Information Literacy in the Electronic Age
http://www.riosalado.edu/services/student/support/library/infolit_assignment.shtml
From the site:
“As a student, there are several steps you should follow when writing a research paper. Knowing and understanding these steps will help you become "Information Literate", which means that you "recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information." (American Library Association, 1989). We will explore these steps in this tutorial, and then relate them specifically to Internet research.
Because information is so easy to find on the Internet, many students will settle for the first source they find that seems relevant to their topic. However, it is important to remember that anyone with an Internet account (including you!) can be a publisher on the World Wide Web, and that there are no quality control standards in place.”
Tutorial Sections include: Defining and Developing your Research Topic, Search Strategies, Locating Information Using Search Terms, Evaluating Your Information, and Citing Electronic Information.
http://www.riosalado.edu/distance_learning/tutorials/study/research.shtml
From the site:
“The purpose of writing a research report is to clearly communicate what you have learned through your research.”
Information Literacy in the Electronic Age
http://www.riosalado.edu/services/student/support/library/infolit_assignment.shtml
From the site:
“As a student, there are several steps you should follow when writing a research paper. Knowing and understanding these steps will help you become "Information Literate", which means that you "recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information." (American Library Association, 1989). We will explore these steps in this tutorial, and then relate them specifically to Internet research.
Because information is so easy to find on the Internet, many students will settle for the first source they find that seems relevant to their topic. However, it is important to remember that anyone with an Internet account (including you!) can be a publisher on the World Wide Web, and that there are no quality control standards in place.”
Tutorial Sections include: Defining and Developing your Research Topic, Search Strategies, Locating Information Using Search Terms, Evaluating Your Information, and Citing Electronic Information.
Sun., Apr. 9, 2006 - This Dynamic Earth
--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Wednesday, April 5, 2006
This Dynamic Earth: The Story of Plate Tectonics
http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/dynamic/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Today's site, from the U.S. Geological Survey, offers to unearth some of
the underpinnings of plate tectonics theory. Gentle Subscribers old enough
to have missed the exciting world of plate tectonics during their formal
education will find this a readily comprehensible presentation.
"In the early 1960s, the emergence of the theory of plate tectonics started
a revolution in the earth sciences. ... directly or indirectly, plate
tectonics influences nearly all geologic processes, past and present.
Indeed, the notion that the entire Earth's surface is continually shifting
has profoundly changed the way we view our world. ... This [site] gives a
brief introduction to the concept of plate tectonics and ... highlights
some of the people and discoveries that advanced the development of the
theory and traces its progress since its proposal." - from the website
The site provides an easy introduction to the theory of plate tectonics and
swings into a section covering the fascinating historical perspective.
Delving into the theory, the presentation highlights topics such as
magnetic striping and the startling polar reversals, plate motion,
including the rate of movement and types of convergence. Additional
sections discuss hotspots and pressing but still unanswered questions. The
site abounds with helpful diagrams and interesting sidebars.
Burrow over to the site for an excellent source of material on plate
tectonics at:
http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/dynamic/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Wednesday, April 5, 2006
This Dynamic Earth: The Story of Plate Tectonics
http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/dynamic/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Today's site, from the U.S. Geological Survey, offers to unearth some of
the underpinnings of plate tectonics theory. Gentle Subscribers old enough
to have missed the exciting world of plate tectonics during their formal
education will find this a readily comprehensible presentation.
"In the early 1960s, the emergence of the theory of plate tectonics started
a revolution in the earth sciences. ... directly or indirectly, plate
tectonics influences nearly all geologic processes, past and present.
Indeed, the notion that the entire Earth's surface is continually shifting
has profoundly changed the way we view our world. ... This [site] gives a
brief introduction to the concept of plate tectonics and ... highlights
some of the people and discoveries that advanced the development of the
theory and traces its progress since its proposal." - from the website
The site provides an easy introduction to the theory of plate tectonics and
swings into a section covering the fascinating historical perspective.
Delving into the theory, the presentation highlights topics such as
magnetic striping and the startling polar reversals, plate motion,
including the rate of movement and types of convergence. Additional
sections discuss hotspots and pressing but still unanswered questions. The
site abounds with helpful diagrams and interesting sidebars.
Burrow over to the site for an excellent source of material on plate
tectonics at:
http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/dynamic/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Sun., Apr. 9, 2006 - Earth Day 2006
Found in:
Subject: [Innovative-Teaching] ITN: Earth Day 2006
Date: Sat, 08 Apr 2006 15:36:38 +0000
“This is the most comprehensive listing of Earth Day-related
resources I've offered yet. Enjoy!”
Click here for the April 2006 newsletter:
http://surfaquarium.com/NEWSLETTER/earthday06.htm
[NOTE: April 2005 listing previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Subject: [Innovative-Teaching] ITN: Earth Day 2006
Date: Sat, 08 Apr 2006 15:36:38 +0000
“This is the most comprehensive listing of Earth Day-related
resources I've offered yet. Enjoy!”
Click here for the April 2006 newsletter:
http://surfaquarium.com/NEWSLETTER/earthday06.htm
[NOTE: April 2005 listing previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Saturday, April 08, 2006
Sat., Apr. 8, 2006 - Placeopedia
Placeopedia
http://www.placeopedia.com/
From the site:
“Hello, and welcome to Placeopedia, a simple site where you can connect
Wikipedia articles with places, and then make use of our database
either to browse, or syndicate the whole lot.”
http://www.placeopedia.com/
From the site:
“Hello, and welcome to Placeopedia, a simple site where you can connect
Wikipedia articles with places, and then make use of our database
either to browse, or syndicate the whole lot.”
Sat., Apr. 8, 2006 - Votes Database / A Christmas Carol / Historical Maps
Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
Dec. 9-15, 2005
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Votes Database
http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/ (Free registration required)
“I was pleasantly surprised to see that the Washington Post has entered the congressional data fray with their votes database, which ‘lets you browse every vote in the U.S. Congress since 1991.’ For both the House and Senate, one can view many details of Congressional votes. Many features are available.”
See Also: Those of you with a strong interest/need in Congressional Voting Data might also want to take a look at VoteView ( http://voteview.com/ ), a Collection of Downloadable Data compiled by Dr. Keith T. Poole at the University of California, San Diego.
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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
http://www.asksam.com/ebooks/Dickens/Christmas_Carol.asp
Free Searchable Version. Browse and/or search online or offline.
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Historical Map Bibliographies
http://www.au.af.mil/au/aul/maps/histbibmap.htm
"The bibliographies in this series are produced by Air University Library staff to support the need for historical maps pertaining to wars, battles, and famous leaders' actions. Maps cited in these bibliographies may be a combination of internet sites, books, periodicals, or documents, and may contain links to full-text material. Click on a specific topic to view a bibliography." Includes: Desert Storm, Korean War, WW I, WW II.
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Gary Price
Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
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ResourceShelf
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Dec. 9-15, 2005
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Votes Database
http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/ (Free registration required)
“I was pleasantly surprised to see that the Washington Post has entered the congressional data fray with their votes database, which ‘lets you browse every vote in the U.S. Congress since 1991.’ For both the House and Senate, one can view many details of Congressional votes. Many features are available.”
See Also: Those of you with a strong interest/need in Congressional Voting Data might also want to take a look at VoteView ( http://voteview.com/ ), a Collection of Downloadable Data compiled by Dr. Keith T. Poole at the University of California, San Diego.
---
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
http://www.asksam.com/ebooks/Dickens/Christmas_Carol.asp
Free Searchable Version. Browse and/or search online or offline.
---
Historical Map Bibliographies
http://www.au.af.mil/au/aul/maps/histbibmap.htm
"The bibliographies in this series are produced by Air University Library staff to support the need for historical maps pertaining to wars, battles, and famous leaders' actions. Maps cited in these bibliographies may be a combination of internet sites, books, periodicals, or documents, and may contain links to full-text material. Click on a specific topic to view a bibliography." Includes: Desert Storm, Korean War, WW I, WW II.
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Gary Price
Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
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Sat., Apr. 8, 2006 - School Crime & Safety / MelissaData Maps
Sites found in:
ResourceShelf Newsletter
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
Nov. 18-24, 2005
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Crime--United States--Statistics
Source: NCES
Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2005
http://nces.ed.gov/programs/crimeindicators/
From the site: “[T]he report is designed…to make data on national school crime and safety accessible to policymakers, educators, parents, and the general public.”
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New, Three New Lookup Databases via MelissaData (Free)
+ ZIP Code Maps
http://www.melissadata.com/lookups/mapzip.asp
Displays a map with the boundary of a 5-digit ZIP Code
+ City Maps
http://www.melissadata.com/lookups/mapPlace.asp
Displays a city or town boundary map and demographics.
+ Congressional Districts Map
http://www.melissadata.com/lookups/mapCD.asp
Displays boundary maps of a congressional district and information about representative.
[NOTE: Home page http://www.melissadata.com/Lookups/index.htm previously posted. – Phyllis ]
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Gary Price
Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
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Crime--United States--Statistics
Source: NCES
Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2005
http://nces.ed.gov/programs/crimeindicators/
From the site: “[T]he report is designed…to make data on national school crime and safety accessible to policymakers, educators, parents, and the general public.”
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New, Three New Lookup Databases via MelissaData (Free)
+ ZIP Code Maps
http://www.melissadata.com/lookups/mapzip.asp
Displays a map with the boundary of a 5-digit ZIP Code
+ City Maps
http://www.melissadata.com/lookups/mapPlace.asp
Displays a city or town boundary map and demographics.
+ Congressional Districts Map
http://www.melissadata.com/lookups/mapCD.asp
Displays boundary maps of a congressional district and information about representative.
[NOTE: Home page http://www.melissadata.com/Lookups/index.htm previously posted. – Phyllis ]
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Sat., Apr. 8, 2006 - Zoom Into Maps
Zoom Into Maps
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/features/maps/introduction.html
From the site: “Maps help us make sense of our world.”
Sections include: Introduction Hometown Exploration Migration Transportation
Environment Military Pictorial Today Unusual
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/features/maps/introduction.html
From the site: “Maps help us make sense of our world.”
Sections include: Introduction Hometown Exploration Migration Transportation
Environment Military Pictorial Today Unusual
Friday, April 07, 2006
Fri., Apr. 7, 2006 - Vietnam War: Gulf of Tonkin
Site found in:
ResourceShelf Newsletter
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Dec. 2-8, 2005
Vietnam War Gulf of Tonkin - 11/30/2005
http://www.nsa.gov/vietnam/index.cfm
Source: National Security Agency, Central Security Service
"On 30 November 2005, the National Security Agency (NSA) released the first installment of previously classified information regarding the Vietnam era, specifically the Gulf of Tonkin incident. This release includes a variety of articles, chronologies of events, oral history interviews, signals intelligence (SIGINT) reports and translations, and other related memoranda. The Gulf of Tonkin incident, like others in our nation's history, has become the center of considerable controversy and debate. It is not NSA's intention to prove or disprove any one set of conclusions, many of which can be drawn from a thorough review of this material. Instead, through this and subsequent public releases, we intend to make as much information as possible available for the many scholars, historians, academia, and members of the general public who find interest in analyzing the information and forming their own conclusions."
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Vietnam War Gulf of Tonkin - 11/30/2005
http://www.nsa.gov/vietnam/index.cfm
Source: National Security Agency, Central Security Service
"On 30 November 2005, the National Security Agency (NSA) released the first installment of previously classified information regarding the Vietnam era, specifically the Gulf of Tonkin incident. This release includes a variety of articles, chronologies of events, oral history interviews, signals intelligence (SIGINT) reports and translations, and other related memoranda. The Gulf of Tonkin incident, like others in our nation's history, has become the center of considerable controversy and debate. It is not NSA's intention to prove or disprove any one set of conclusions, many of which can be drawn from a thorough review of this material. Instead, through this and subsequent public releases, we intend to make as much information as possible available for the many scholars, historians, academia, and members of the general public who find interest in analyzing the information and forming their own conclusions."
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Fri., Apr. 7, 2006 - Ozone: MedlinePlus Health Topic
Site found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2005 08:06:50 -0800 (PST)
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Ozone : MedlinePlus Health Topic
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URL: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ozone.html
Record Id: 644081
Created: 2005-12-09 12:02:32
Categories: bioag,govpub
The National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
connect to consumer health information on dangers from ozone.
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INFOMINE
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2005 08:06:50 -0800 (PST)
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Ozone : MedlinePlus Health Topic
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URL: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ozone.html
Record Id: 644081
Created: 2005-12-09 12:02:32
Categories: bioag,govpub
The National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
connect to consumer health information on dangers from ozone.
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INFOMINE
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
Fri., Apr. 7, 2006 - Talking With Kids About Tough Issues
Site found in:
The E-Line
Volume 5, No. 9
8 December, 2005
[To view this newsletter on line:
http://www.emck.net/eline/05_12_08.htm]
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Talking With Kids About Tough Issues
http://www.talkingwithkids.org/
Talking With Kids About Tough Issues is a national initiative by Children Now and the Kaiser Family Foundation to encourage parents to talk with their children earlier and more often about tough issues like sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, alcohol, and drug abuse.
Talking with Kids: Resources
http://www.talkingwithkids.org/local.html
Links to sites on issues like sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, alcohol, and drug abuse.
The E-Line
Volume 5, No. 9
8 December, 2005
[To view this newsletter on line:
http://www.emck.net/eline/05_12_08.htm]
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Talking With Kids About Tough Issues
http://www.talkingwithkids.org/
Talking With Kids About Tough Issues is a national initiative by Children Now and the Kaiser Family Foundation to encourage parents to talk with their children earlier and more often about tough issues like sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, alcohol, and drug abuse.
Talking with Kids: Resources
http://www.talkingwithkids.org/local.html
Links to sites on issues like sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, alcohol, and drug abuse.
Fri., Apr. 7, 2006 - Boy in the Bubble / Tank Man / FlyBy Math
Sites found in:
******************************************
PBS Teacher Previews: April 9-15, 2006
******************************************
American Experience
"The Boy in the Bubble"
TV> PBSOL> MARC>
High School
Monday, April 10, 2006
9 - 10:00 pm
The tragic tale of David Vetter's short life pits ambitious
doctors against a bewildered, frightened young couple. It is a
story of unendingly committed caregivers and resourceful
scientists on the cutting edge of medical research. And it
raises some of the most difficult ethical questions of our age.
(CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Use our online teacher's guide to explore topics such as
ethics, society and economics with your students.
http://www.pbs.org/amex/bubble
[NOTE: Teacher’s Guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
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Frontline
"The Tank Man"
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
9 - 10:30 pm
On June 5, 1989, one day after Chinese troops expelled
thousands of demonstrators from Tiananmen Square in Beijing, a
solitary, unarmed protester stood his ground before a column of
tanks. Captured by Western photographers, this extraordinary
confrontation became an icon of the fight for freedom around
the world. Join us as veteran filmmaker Antony Thomas
investigates the mystery of the tank man - his identity, his
fate and his significance for the Chinese leadership. (CC,
Stereo, 1 year)
Log on to read dramatic first-hand accounts and see photos of
what it was like to be in Tiananmen Square June 3-4, 1989
during the bloody final assault by the army.
http://www.pbs.org/frontline/tankman
[NOTE: Teacher’s Guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
*****************************************
BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
FlyBy Math
Profdev>
Middle School
Did you ever think that the people who get you safely from one
place to another on a plane use math and science every day? Air
Traffic Controllers must deal with distance-rate-time problems
all the time on the job. The site is geared to middle school
students and activities are tied to National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards and National Science
Education Standards (NSES). There are six problems with
experiments and six different methods for calculating the
number of seconds for each plane to arrive at the point where
their routes merge or for the trailing plane to catch up with
the leading plane.
http://quest.nasa.gov/projects/smart_skies
[NOTE: Other pages from http://quest.nasa.gov/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
******************************************
Copyright 2006 PBS Online
*****
Found in:
Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2006 20:23:42 -0400 (EDT)
News from American Experience
http://www.pbs.org/amex
****
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Premieres THE BOY IN THE BUBBLE
Monday, April 10 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings)
On February 22, 1984, Carol Ann Vetter touched her 12-year-old
son's hand for the first time. David Vetter had spent his entire
life inside a sterile isolator, with a protective layer of
plastic shielding him from the world around him. Afflicted with a
rare hereditary disease, severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID),
David was defenseless against germs. Now, his doctors were
gambling on an experimental procedure to free him from his
isolation -- but David would live only two weeks in the outside
world before succumbing to infection.
Millions have come to know David simply as "the boy in the
bubble," popularized by Paul Simon's hit song, a feature film,
and television's "Seinfeld." But his story is a tragic tale that
pits ambitious doctors against a frightened young couple; it is a
story of unendingly committed caregivers and resourceful
scientists on the cutting edge of medical research. This AMERICAN
EXPERIENCE raises some of the most difficult ethical questions of
our age.
****
Visit THE BOY IN THE BUBBLE Online
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/bubble/index.html
Send Your Questions to the Online Forum!
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/bubble/sfeature/sf_forum.html
David's mother and his doctors will join filmmakers Barak Goodman
and John Maggio for a week-long online forum following the
broadcast of the film. Submit your questions before or after you
watch the film, and stay tuned for a probing discussion about
David's case.
Footage of David
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/bubble/sfeature/sf_video.html
David Vetter's life was well documented from the day he was born.
Watch video footage of David taking his first steps, celebrating
a birthday, and venturing out of his bubble in a custom-made
space suit.
Bioethics Opinions
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/bubble/sfeature/sf_ethics.html
David's life and medical care raised compelling ethical issues
that are nearly impossible to resolve. Read varying opinions on
David's treatment.
******************
Podcast: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Stories (and Video!) to Go
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/podcasts.html
*******
Taken From:
The FRONTLINE Planner April 2006
NEW TEACHER'S GUIDE FOR "THE TANK MAN" ---------------------
Tuesday, April 11, 90 minutes, 9pm (check local listings)
On June 5, 1989, one day after Chinese troops expelled thousands of
demonstrators from Tiananmen Square in Beijing, a solitary, unarmed
protester stood his ground before a column of tanks advancing down the
Avenue of Eternal Peace. Captured by Western photographers watching
nearby, this extraordinary confrontation became an icon of the fight for
freedom around the world. On April 11, veteran filmmaker Antony Thomas
investigates the mystery of the tank man -- his identity, his fate, and
his significance for the Chinese leadership. The search for the tank man
reveals China's startling social compact -- its embrace of capitalism
while dissent is squashed -- designed to stifle the nationwide unrest of
1989.
An accompanying teacher's guide will feature a lesson to help students
become familiar with: the events of Tiananmen Square; China's social,
economic and political reforms over the past 30 years; and how
government censorship affects what the media reports and what the public
learns.
-------------------------------------
VIEWING QUESTIONS: "THE TANK MAN"
-------------------------------------
Here are some questions you can assign students to answer at home while
they watch "The Tank Man" on April 11.
1) Why were students protesting at Tiananmen Square? 2) Why did the government clash with protestors? 3) Why do you think Google-China's search engine and the Chinese
government restrict access to certain sites pertaining to "equality,"
"democracy" or "dissidents?" 4) What challenges does the Internet pose to censorship?
"The Tank Man" teacher's guide will be available at the
FRONTLINE Teacher Center
( http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/teach/ ) immediately following
the broadcast.
******************************************
PBS Teacher Previews: April 9-15, 2006
******************************************
American Experience
"The Boy in the Bubble"
TV> PBSOL> MARC>
High School
Monday, April 10, 2006
9 - 10:00 pm
The tragic tale of David Vetter's short life pits ambitious
doctors against a bewildered, frightened young couple. It is a
story of unendingly committed caregivers and resourceful
scientists on the cutting edge of medical research. And it
raises some of the most difficult ethical questions of our age.
(CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Use our online teacher's guide to explore topics such as
ethics, society and economics with your students.
http://www.pbs.org/amex/bubble
[NOTE: Teacher’s Guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
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Frontline
"The Tank Man"
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
9 - 10:30 pm
On June 5, 1989, one day after Chinese troops expelled
thousands of demonstrators from Tiananmen Square in Beijing, a
solitary, unarmed protester stood his ground before a column of
tanks. Captured by Western photographers, this extraordinary
confrontation became an icon of the fight for freedom around
the world. Join us as veteran filmmaker Antony Thomas
investigates the mystery of the tank man - his identity, his
fate and his significance for the Chinese leadership. (CC,
Stereo, 1 year)
Log on to read dramatic first-hand accounts and see photos of
what it was like to be in Tiananmen Square June 3-4, 1989
during the bloody final assault by the army.
http://www.pbs.org/frontline/tankman
[NOTE: Teacher’s Guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
*****************************************
BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
FlyBy Math
Profdev>
Middle School
Did you ever think that the people who get you safely from one
place to another on a plane use math and science every day? Air
Traffic Controllers must deal with distance-rate-time problems
all the time on the job. The site is geared to middle school
students and activities are tied to National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards and National Science
Education Standards (NSES). There are six problems with
experiments and six different methods for calculating the
number of seconds for each plane to arrive at the point where
their routes merge or for the trailing plane to catch up with
the leading plane.
http://quest.nasa.gov/projects/smart_skies
[NOTE: Other pages from http://quest.nasa.gov/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
******************************************
Copyright 2006 PBS Online
*****
Found in:
Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2006 20:23:42 -0400 (EDT)
News from American Experience
http://www.pbs.org/amex
****
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Premieres THE BOY IN THE BUBBLE
Monday, April 10 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings)
On February 22, 1984, Carol Ann Vetter touched her 12-year-old
son's hand for the first time. David Vetter had spent his entire
life inside a sterile isolator, with a protective layer of
plastic shielding him from the world around him. Afflicted with a
rare hereditary disease, severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID),
David was defenseless against germs. Now, his doctors were
gambling on an experimental procedure to free him from his
isolation -- but David would live only two weeks in the outside
world before succumbing to infection.
Millions have come to know David simply as "the boy in the
bubble," popularized by Paul Simon's hit song, a feature film,
and television's "Seinfeld." But his story is a tragic tale that
pits ambitious doctors against a frightened young couple; it is a
story of unendingly committed caregivers and resourceful
scientists on the cutting edge of medical research. This AMERICAN
EXPERIENCE raises some of the most difficult ethical questions of
our age.
****
Visit THE BOY IN THE BUBBLE Online
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/bubble/index.html
Send Your Questions to the Online Forum!
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/bubble/sfeature/sf_forum.html
David's mother and his doctors will join filmmakers Barak Goodman
and John Maggio for a week-long online forum following the
broadcast of the film. Submit your questions before or after you
watch the film, and stay tuned for a probing discussion about
David's case.
Footage of David
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/bubble/sfeature/sf_video.html
David Vetter's life was well documented from the day he was born.
Watch video footage of David taking his first steps, celebrating
a birthday, and venturing out of his bubble in a custom-made
space suit.
Bioethics Opinions
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/bubble/sfeature/sf_ethics.html
David's life and medical care raised compelling ethical issues
that are nearly impossible to resolve. Read varying opinions on
David's treatment.
******************
Podcast: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Stories (and Video!) to Go
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/podcasts.html
*******
Taken From:
The FRONTLINE Planner April 2006
NEW TEACHER'S GUIDE FOR "THE TANK MAN" ---------------------
Tuesday, April 11, 90 minutes, 9pm (check local listings)
On June 5, 1989, one day after Chinese troops expelled thousands of
demonstrators from Tiananmen Square in Beijing, a solitary, unarmed
protester stood his ground before a column of tanks advancing down the
Avenue of Eternal Peace. Captured by Western photographers watching
nearby, this extraordinary confrontation became an icon of the fight for
freedom around the world. On April 11, veteran filmmaker Antony Thomas
investigates the mystery of the tank man -- his identity, his fate, and
his significance for the Chinese leadership. The search for the tank man
reveals China's startling social compact -- its embrace of capitalism
while dissent is squashed -- designed to stifle the nationwide unrest of
1989.
An accompanying teacher's guide will feature a lesson to help students
become familiar with: the events of Tiananmen Square; China's social,
economic and political reforms over the past 30 years; and how
government censorship affects what the media reports and what the public
learns.
-------------------------------------
VIEWING QUESTIONS: "THE TANK MAN"
-------------------------------------
Here are some questions you can assign students to answer at home while
they watch "The Tank Man" on April 11.
1) Why were students protesting at Tiananmen Square? 2) Why did the government clash with protestors? 3) Why do you think Google-China's search engine and the Chinese
government restrict access to certain sites pertaining to "equality,"
"democracy" or "dissidents?" 4) What challenges does the Internet pose to censorship?
"The Tank Man" teacher's guide will be available at the
FRONTLINE Teacher Center
( http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/teach/ ) immediately following
the broadcast.
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Thurs., Apr. 6, 2006 - Medieval and Renaissance Europe (4)
Sites found in:
HLN Newsletter: Medieval and Renaissance Europe
Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2005 23:37:37 -0500 (EST)
Newsletter Archives
http://www.homeschoollearning.com/newsletter.shtml
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The Art of Renaissance Science
http://www.mcm.edu/academic/galileo/ars/arshtml/arstoc.html
“Discusses Galileo and how art and architecture were influenced by mathematical concepts, such as perspective.
Renaissance Links on the WWW
http://www.twingroves.district96.k12.il.us/Renaissance/GeneralFiles/RenLinksGen.html
[NOTE: Other pages from Virtual Renaissance
http://www.twingroves.district96.k12.il.us/Renaissance/VirtualRen.htmlpreviously posted. - Phyllis ]
Medieval-Life.net
http://www.medieval-life.net/
From the site:
“Medieval Times-Middle Ages-Dark Ages, many terms have been used to describe this period spanning more than a thousand years...Medieval Europe was very much divided, yet societies during this time were remarkable similar. What was it like to live during this time?”
Medieval.net
http://www.medieval.net/
Sections include: Famous People, Art, Recipes, History Timeline, Holidays, Games, and Songs.
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Copyright Home School Learning Network, 2004. All Rights Reserved.
HLN Newsletter: Medieval and Renaissance Europe
Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2005 23:37:37 -0500 (EST)
Newsletter Archives
http://www.homeschoollearning.com/newsletter.shtml
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The Art of Renaissance Science
http://www.mcm.edu/academic/galileo/ars/arshtml/arstoc.html
“Discusses Galileo and how art and architecture were influenced by mathematical concepts, such as perspective.
Renaissance Links on the WWW
http://www.twingroves.district96.k12.il.us/Renaissance/GeneralFiles/RenLinksGen.html
[NOTE: Other pages from Virtual Renaissance
http://www.twingroves.district96.k12.il.us/Renaissance/VirtualRen.htmlpreviously posted. - Phyllis ]
Medieval-Life.net
http://www.medieval-life.net/
From the site:
“Medieval Times-Middle Ages-Dark Ages, many terms have been used to describe this period spanning more than a thousand years...Medieval Europe was very much divided, yet societies during this time were remarkable similar. What was it like to live during this time?”
Medieval.net
http://www.medieval.net/
Sections include: Famous People, Art, Recipes, History Timeline, Holidays, Games, and Songs.
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Copyright Home School Learning Network, 2004. All Rights Reserved.
Thurs., Apr. 6, 2006 - Surfing with the Bard: Shakespeare Classroom Resource Center
Surfing with the Bard: Shakespeare Classroom Resource Center
http://www.shakespearehigh.com/library/surfbard/index.htm
Shakespeare’s Life Handout
http://www.shakespearehigh.com/students/bio_handout.shtml
With live links…
Shakespeare 101
http://www.shakespearehigh.com/classroom/guide/index.shtml
An On-line Shakespearean Glossary
http://www.shakespearehigh.com/classroom/guide/page3.shtml
From the site:
“Use this glossary to look up unusual words used in Shakespeare's plays. As this is a general glossary, you will want to make sure that the definition fits the context of the line in which the word is used.”
http://www.shakespearehigh.com/library/surfbard/index.htm
Shakespeare’s Life Handout
http://www.shakespearehigh.com/students/bio_handout.shtml
With live links…
Shakespeare 101
http://www.shakespearehigh.com/classroom/guide/index.shtml
An On-line Shakespearean Glossary
http://www.shakespearehigh.com/classroom/guide/page3.shtml
From the site:
“Use this glossary to look up unusual words used in Shakespeare's plays. As this is a general glossary, you will want to make sure that the definition fits the context of the line in which the word is used.”
Thurs., Apr. 6, 2006 - Printed Image in the West: History and Techniques
The Printed Image in the West: History and Techniques
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/prnt/hd_prnt.htm
From the site:
“[P]rior to the fifteenth century, images were not only one-of-a-kind but rare, generally found locked away in palaces, to which few had access, or affixed to the wall of a church. The technology of printmaking, which first fell into place around 1400, suddenly made it possible for hundreds or even thousands of essentially identical images to be produced from a single matrix of carved wood or metal. When this invention was followed in the mid-fifteenth century by the introduction of movable type, so that the first printed books could be produced, the possibilities for the spread of knowledge and ideas expanded in an unprecedented manner.”
[NOTE: The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Timeline of Art History
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/splash.htm- previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/prnt/hd_prnt.htm
From the site:
“[P]rior to the fifteenth century, images were not only one-of-a-kind but rare, generally found locked away in palaces, to which few had access, or affixed to the wall of a church. The technology of printmaking, which first fell into place around 1400, suddenly made it possible for hundreds or even thousands of essentially identical images to be produced from a single matrix of carved wood or metal. When this invention was followed in the mid-fifteenth century by the introduction of movable type, so that the first printed books could be produced, the possibilities for the spread of knowledge and ideas expanded in an unprecedented manner.”
[NOTE: The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Timeline of Art History
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/splash.htm- previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Thurs., Apr. 6, 2006 - From Manuscript to Print: The Evolution of the Medieval Book
From Manuscript to Print: The Evolution of the Medieval Book
http://rmc.library.cornell.edu/medievalbook/
From the site:
“Among the many innovations that transformed Europe in the Middle Ages, perhaps none was more central than the metamorphosis of the written word. The evolution of writing in this period reached a dramatic climax in the 1450s, when Johann Gutenberg invented moveable metal type—and revolutionized human communication. This exhibition traces the history of the medieval book—its appearance, content, audiences, and forms—from the 9th to the 15th centuries.”
http://rmc.library.cornell.edu/medievalbook/
From the site:
“Among the many innovations that transformed Europe in the Middle Ages, perhaps none was more central than the metamorphosis of the written word. The evolution of writing in this period reached a dramatic climax in the 1450s, when Johann Gutenberg invented moveable metal type—and revolutionized human communication. This exhibition traces the history of the medieval book—its appearance, content, audiences, and forms—from the 9th to the 15th centuries.”
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Wed., Apr. 5, 2006 - If These Walls Could Speak...
If These Walls Could Speak... what stories would they tell?
http://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/edu/walls/
Discover these stories and a host of family secrets from within the walls of four historic homes. Uncover pioneer farm life at the Tullie Smith Farm, learn about the emerging black middle class at the Shotgun House, discover suburban Atlanta elegance at the Swan House, and meet generations of rural Georgia potters at the Rolader Cabin.
http://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/edu/walls/
Discover these stories and a host of family secrets from within the walls of four historic homes. Uncover pioneer farm life at the Tullie Smith Farm, learn about the emerging black middle class at the Shotgun House, discover suburban Atlanta elegance at the Swan House, and meet generations of rural Georgia potters at the Rolader Cabin.
Wed., Apr. 5, 2006 - Folk Songs for the Five Points
Folk Songs for the Five Points
http://www.tenement.org/folksongs/
From the site:
“Folk Songs for the Five Points was created in response to the Lower East Side Tenement Museum’s invitation for a project which responded to the request for works that explore contemporary immigrant experiences in New York City.”
[NOTE: Home page http://www.tenement.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.tenement.org/folksongs/
From the site:
“Folk Songs for the Five Points was created in response to the Lower East Side Tenement Museum’s invitation for a project which responded to the request for works that explore contemporary immigrant experiences in New York City.”
[NOTE: Home page http://www.tenement.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Wed., Apr. 5, 2006 - The 1920s
The 1920s
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/state/alhn1920.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
“Probably one of the most dramatic decades in United States history, the 1920s had it all.
Women's rights, political scandals, crimes of the century, and economic upheaval. This was a time where the old and the new clashed, and that clash caused some of the most sensational events in our history.”
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/il/state/alhn1920.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
“Probably one of the most dramatic decades in United States history, the 1920s had it all.
Women's rights, political scandals, crimes of the century, and economic upheaval. This was a time where the old and the new clashed, and that clash caused some of the most sensational events in our history.”
Wed., Apr. 5, 2006 - The Great Gatsby and the 1920s
The Great Gatsby and 1920s Unit
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/more/LASSGG1ProjectDescription912.html
Includes the following Information Pages with links:
An information page on Prohibition
An information page on Famous People of the 1920s
An information page on the Jazz Age
Here's information about the Automobile in the 1920s
Information on the 1920s Trends - Fashion
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/more/LASSGG1ProjectDescription912.html
Includes the following Information Pages with links:
An information page on Prohibition
An information page on Famous People of the 1920s
An information page on the Jazz Age
Here's information about the Automobile in the 1920s
Information on the 1920s Trends - Fashion
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Tues., Apr. 4, 2006 - High School Crop Genetic Engineering
High School Crop Genetic Engineering
http://citnews.unl.edu/hscroptechnology/
This site is specifically for high school studies studying genetically modified foods. The site clearly explains how genes are manipulated. There is a general description of the overall process of genetic engineering. What DNA is and how it relates to genes and chromosomes. How and why DNA is extracted in the genetic engineering process and much more. You may view the site in both html and flash forms.
http://citnews.unl.edu/hscroptechnology/
This site is specifically for high school studies studying genetically modified foods. The site clearly explains how genes are manipulated. There is a general description of the overall process of genetic engineering. What DNA is and how it relates to genes and chromosomes. How and why DNA is extracted in the genetic engineering process and much more. You may view the site in both html and flash forms.
Tues., Apr. 4, 2006 - Engineering Activity Index
Engineering Activity Index
http://www.swe.org/iac/LP/index.html
From the site:
“There are currently 40 lessons introducing the following engineering specialties. Follow the links and learn about Biomedical, Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, General, and Aerospace Engineering! Each lesson contains hands-on or interactive activities as well as explanations of the science and engineering.”
http://www.swe.org/iac/LP/index.html
From the site:
“There are currently 40 lessons introducing the following engineering specialties. Follow the links and learn about Biomedical, Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, General, and Aerospace Engineering! Each lesson contains hands-on or interactive activities as well as explanations of the science and engineering.”
Tues., Apr. 4, 2006 - History of Cars Timeline / Motor City
Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, December 8, 2005
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Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/19
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History of Cars Timeline
A brief timeline of the invention of small engines and cars from 1769 to 1997. Includes information about a steam-powered vehicle built in 1769, the invention of the four-stroke and two-stroke engines in 1876, the formation of the Ford Motor Company in 1903, and the impact of the energy crisis of 1973. Also includes links to other materials about cars and car design. From the Discovery Channel, U.K.
URL: http://discoverychannel.co.uk/cars/timeline/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19969
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Motor City
Companion to an exhibition with a goal of providing "a permanent display which would interpret how cars built Detroit and how Detroit builds cars." The site features brief essays and historical images relating to the first car in Detroit, R.E. Olds (the first automobile manufacturer in Detroit), Henry Ford, mass production, General Motors Company, and more. Also includes video clips presenting historical information. From the Detroit Historical Museums and Society.
URL: http://www.detroithistorical.org/exhibits/index.asp?MID=1&EID=76&ID=76
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19971
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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.
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, December 8, 2005
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Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/19
*****
History of Cars Timeline
A brief timeline of the invention of small engines and cars from 1769 to 1997. Includes information about a steam-powered vehicle built in 1769, the invention of the four-stroke and two-stroke engines in 1876, the formation of the Ford Motor Company in 1903, and the impact of the energy crisis of 1973. Also includes links to other materials about cars and car design. From the Discovery Channel, U.K.
URL: http://discoverychannel.co.uk/cars/timeline/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19969
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Motor City
Companion to an exhibition with a goal of providing "a permanent display which would interpret how cars built Detroit and how Detroit builds cars." The site features brief essays and historical images relating to the first car in Detroit, R.E. Olds (the first automobile manufacturer in Detroit), Henry Ford, mass production, General Motors Company, and more. Also includes video clips presenting historical information. From the Detroit Historical Museums and Society.
URL: http://www.detroithistorical.org/exhibits/index.asp?MID=1&EID=76&ID=76
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19971
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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.
Tues., Apr. 4, 2006 - Chemistry Tutor
Chemistry Tutor: Web pages to help you get through your chemistry homework.
http://library.thinkquest.org/2923/
From the site:
“No bells and whistles here, just straight talk about chemistry, everything chemistry! If you left your chemistry textbook in your locker at school, this is the place you'll want to look. This site offers a basic introduction to chemistry, chemical equations and reactions, and chemistry calculators as well as safety rules to follow when you are in the laboratory. There are several great links, WebElements and periodic table information on the Web, too.”
http://library.thinkquest.org/2923/
From the site:
“No bells and whistles here, just straight talk about chemistry, everything chemistry! If you left your chemistry textbook in your locker at school, this is the place you'll want to look. This site offers a basic introduction to chemistry, chemical equations and reactions, and chemistry calculators as well as safety rules to follow when you are in the laboratory. There are several great links, WebElements and periodic table information on the Web, too.”
Mon., Apr. 3, 2006 - Year-End Lists
Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, DECEMBER 9, 2005
Year-End Lists [Fimoculous]
http://www.fimoculous.com/year-review-2005.cfm
Journalists love to do stories about lists -- best of, worst of, silliest,
etc. -- and especially at the end of the year. Here's a round-up of the lists.
Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2005.
NEAT NEW STUFF, DECEMBER 9, 2005
Year-End Lists [Fimoculous]
http://www.fimoculous.com/year-review-2005.cfm
Journalists love to do stories about lists -- best of, worst of, silliest,
etc. -- and especially at the end of the year. Here's a round-up of the lists.
Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2005.
Mon., Apr. 3, 2006 - Trivia
Trivia
Xrefer’s Weekly Brainteaser
http://www.xrefer.com/news/index.jsp?m=3D23
Sign-up to receive xrefer's Weekly Brainteaser,
Question of the Day
http://www.greatauk.com/index.cgi
or subscribe at http://www.greatauk.com/qodsubscribe.html
From the site:
Subscribe to the Question of the Day and automatically receive a different question every morning. It might be a science question, it might be a history question, or it might be any question about one of the 14,000 topics in the Knowledge Master Library.
Oxford Reference Online’s Fact of the Day
http://oxfordreference.com/pub/views/home.html
Get a FREE Fact of the Day from Oxford Reference Online!
http://oxfordreference.com/pub/views/fact-of-the-day-subscribe.html
From the site:
“Sign up to Oxford Reference Online’s Fact of the Day, and learn more about a huge array of fascinating facts taken from Oxford’s unrivalled reference works covering everything from art and architecture to zoology.
Each day you will receive an email including a link giving you free access to an article in the award-winning Oxford Reference Online. You do not have to be an Oxford Reference Online subscriber to sign up for this FREE service! It’s open to everyone.”
Mental Floss Quiz/Fact Library
http://www.mentalfloss.com/library.htm
From the site:
“We archive our previous Facts-of-the-Day and Quizzes-of-the-Day in this, our mental_floss online library. Here, you can review more than 700 fascinating facts and also test your knowledge with over 3,500 challenging trivia questions. You can also view facts and quizzes sorted by date.”
Worthless Word for the Day
http://home.mn.rr.com/wwftd/
Obscure, abstruse and recondite words. Read wwftd on the site or
subscrube by sending e-mail to: wwftd-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Site also contains other “word-a-day links”
Trivia Café
http://www.triviacafe.com/
Trivia Questions of the Week
http://www.triviacafe.com/weeklytrivia.php
Trivia Question of the Day
http://www.triviacafe.com/dailytrivia.php
Corsinet Trivia Collectionshttp://www.corsinet.com/trivia/
From the site: “Weird facts, unusual information, bits and pieces
of miscellany that we've been accumulating for ever and ever.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Vital Statistics
http://www.vitalstatistics.info/statistics.asp
From the site: “An amazing compendium of factoids, minutiae, and random
bits of wisdom.”
Xrefer’s Weekly Brainteaser
http://www.xrefer.com/news/index.jsp?m=3D23
Sign-up to receive xrefer's Weekly Brainteaser,
Question of the Day
http://www.greatauk.com/index.cgi
or subscribe at http://www.greatauk.com/qodsubscribe.html
From the site:
Subscribe to the Question of the Day and automatically receive a different question every morning. It might be a science question, it might be a history question, or it might be any question about one of the 14,000 topics in the Knowledge Master Library.
Oxford Reference Online’s Fact of the Day
http://oxfordreference.com/pub/views/home.html
Get a FREE Fact of the Day from Oxford Reference Online!
http://oxfordreference.com/pub/views/fact-of-the-day-subscribe.html
From the site:
“Sign up to Oxford Reference Online’s Fact of the Day, and learn more about a huge array of fascinating facts taken from Oxford’s unrivalled reference works covering everything from art and architecture to zoology.
Each day you will receive an email including a link giving you free access to an article in the award-winning Oxford Reference Online. You do not have to be an Oxford Reference Online subscriber to sign up for this FREE service! It’s open to everyone.”
Mental Floss Quiz/Fact Library
http://www.mentalfloss.com/library.htm
From the site:
“We archive our previous Facts-of-the-Day and Quizzes-of-the-Day in this, our mental_floss online library. Here, you can review more than 700 fascinating facts and also test your knowledge with over 3,500 challenging trivia questions. You can also view facts and quizzes sorted by date.”
Worthless Word for the Day
http://home.mn.rr.com/wwftd/
Obscure, abstruse and recondite words. Read wwftd on the site or
subscrube by sending e-mail to: wwftd-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Site also contains other “word-a-day links”
Trivia Café
http://www.triviacafe.com/
Trivia Questions of the Week
http://www.triviacafe.com/weeklytrivia.php
Trivia Question of the Day
http://www.triviacafe.com/dailytrivia.php
Corsinet Trivia Collectionshttp://www.corsinet.com/trivia/
From the site: “Weird facts, unusual information, bits and pieces
of miscellany that we've been accumulating for ever and ever.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Vital Statistics
http://www.vitalstatistics.info/statistics.asp
From the site: “An amazing compendium of factoids, minutiae, and random
bits of wisdom.”
Mon., Apr. 3, 2006 - All About Stuff: Trivia
---------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Friday, November 18, 2005
All About Stuff
http://www.allaboutstuff.com/
Trivia: http://www.allaboutstuff.com/All_Kinds_of_Trivia/
Today's site brings a smorgasbord of engaging articles from this Internet
magazine. With the wide range of topics covered, Gentle Subscribers may
find a number of features both informative and entertaining.
"All About Stuff is a free online magazine continuously striving to grow
and provide you with new topics and articles on a variety of subjects. ...
Our stories and articles are provided by a multitude of sources, assuring
you the reader a fresh and diverse style of writing and commentary." - from
the website
The site's main categories spotlight Critters, Out at Sea, Show Business,
Garden Tips, Financial Education, Kid's Games, Sports Phrases, Trivia and
the all-inclusive General, among others. The Out at Sea section, for
example, includes articles on the invention of the PT boat and how to name
a ship, while a peek at the Trivia archives reveals the "Evolution of the
Broom" and a musing on the phrase "Pass the Buck". Although designed for
children, the "Fun Quiz" in the Kid's Games segment may have adults
blinking in surprise as well.
Swoop over to the site for a light-hearted look at a variety of subjects
at:
http://www.allaboutstuff.com/
Trivia: http://www.allaboutstuff.com/All_Kinds_of_Trivia/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Friday, November 18, 2005
All About Stuff
http://www.allaboutstuff.com/
Trivia: http://www.allaboutstuff.com/All_Kinds_of_Trivia/
Today's site brings a smorgasbord of engaging articles from this Internet
magazine. With the wide range of topics covered, Gentle Subscribers may
find a number of features both informative and entertaining.
"All About Stuff is a free online magazine continuously striving to grow
and provide you with new topics and articles on a variety of subjects. ...
Our stories and articles are provided by a multitude of sources, assuring
you the reader a fresh and diverse style of writing and commentary." - from
the website
The site's main categories spotlight Critters, Out at Sea, Show Business,
Garden Tips, Financial Education, Kid's Games, Sports Phrases, Trivia and
the all-inclusive General, among others. The Out at Sea section, for
example, includes articles on the invention of the PT boat and how to name
a ship, while a peek at the Trivia archives reveals the "Evolution of the
Broom" and a musing on the phrase "Pass the Buck". Although designed for
children, the "Fun Quiz" in the Kid's Games segment may have adults
blinking in surprise as well.
Swoop over to the site for a light-hearted look at a variety of subjects
at:
http://www.allaboutstuff.com/
Trivia: http://www.allaboutstuff.com/All_Kinds_of_Trivia/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Mon., Apr. 3, 2006 - OmniBiography / Biographies of the Presidents
OmniBiography
http://www.omnibiography.com/index.asp
From the site:
“OmniBiography.com is the largest directory of biographies available on the Web containing information on more than 110,000 important people from antiquity to the present time.
It includes biographies from the most important sites on the web in all languages.”
****
History Channel ALMANAC: Biographies of the Presidents.
http://www.historychannel.com/thcsearch/thc_resourcedetail.do?encyc_id=227265
An article from The World Almanac and Book of Facts.
© 2005 World Almanac Education Group. A WRC Media Company. All rights reserved.
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.historychannel.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.omnibiography.com/index.asp
From the site:
“OmniBiography.com is the largest directory of biographies available on the Web containing information on more than 110,000 important people from antiquity to the present time.
It includes biographies from the most important sites on the web in all languages.”
****
History Channel ALMANAC: Biographies of the Presidents.
http://www.historychannel.com/thcsearch/thc_resourcedetail.do?encyc_id=227265
An article from The World Almanac and Book of Facts.
© 2005 World Almanac Education Group. A WRC Media Company. All rights reserved.
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.historychannel.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Sunday, April 02, 2006
Sun., Apr. 2, 2006 - Bank High School Financial Literacy / Escape from Knab
Bank High School: Financial Literacy
http://www.bankhs.com/
From the Teacher’s section: “We believe the information contained here will be very helpful in teaching Financial Literacy.”
There are also sections for Students and Parents.
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Escape from Knab
http://www.escapefromknab.com/index.html
From the site:
“Escape from Knab is an educational simulation which takes participants through a series of financial decision- making experiences in the fun and entertaining setting of the fictitious planet, Knab where visitors discover the results of their actions and decisions.”
http://www.bankhs.com/
From the Teacher’s section: “We believe the information contained here will be very helpful in teaching Financial Literacy.”
There are also sections for Students and Parents.
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Escape from Knab
http://www.escapefromknab.com/index.html
From the site:
“Escape from Knab is an educational simulation which takes participants through a series of financial decision- making experiences in the fun and entertaining setting of the fictitious planet, Knab where visitors discover the results of their actions and decisions.”
Sun., Apr. 2, 2006 - Students.gov: Credit Reports, Consumer Info Page
Students.gov InfoSource - December 2005
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 07:45:00 -0500
Your Student Gateway to the US Government Volume IV, Issue 11 - December 2005
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Get your Credit Report - Under a new law, you can request a free copy of your credit
report every 12 months. Find out how to get yours, from the Federal Trade Commission.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/credit/ycr_free_reports.htm
Check out all the other resources on students.gov's Consumer Info page:
http://www.students.gov/STUGOVWebApp/SG_Ctrl?Topic=1300
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 07:45:00 -0500
Your Student Gateway to the US Government Volume IV, Issue 11 - December 2005
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Get your Credit Report - Under a new law, you can request a free copy of your credit
report every 12 months. Find out how to get yours, from the Federal Trade Commission.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/credit/ycr_free_reports.htm
Check out all the other resources on students.gov's Consumer Info page:
http://www.students.gov/STUGOVWebApp/SG_Ctrl?Topic=1300
Sun., Apr. 2, 2006 - Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy
Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy
http://www.jumpstartcoalition.org/
From the site:
“The Coalition´s direct objective is to encourage curriculum enrichment to ensure that basic personal financial management skills are attained during the K-12 educational experience.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Links to other sites
http://www.jumpstart.org/links.cfm
From the page:
“In this section of our website, we provide links to other sites that may be interesting and helpful to you. These sites are not part of the JumpStart site. We select these sites because we believe they offer information that will be helpful and interesting to our visitors.”
Clearinghouse: Free Materials
http://www.jumpstart.org/mdb/jsresults.cfm?urlsearch=yes
http://www.jumpstartcoalition.org/
From the site:
“The Coalition´s direct objective is to encourage curriculum enrichment to ensure that basic personal financial management skills are attained during the K-12 educational experience.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Links to other sites
http://www.jumpstart.org/links.cfm
From the page:
“In this section of our website, we provide links to other sites that may be interesting and helpful to you. These sites are not part of the JumpStart site. We select these sites because we believe they offer information that will be helpful and interesting to our visitors.”
Clearinghouse: Free Materials
http://www.jumpstart.org/mdb/jsresults.cfm?urlsearch=yes
Sun., Apr. 2, 2006 - Liberty Arcade
Liberty Arcade
http://www.libertyarcade.org/
From the site:
“Liberty Arcade is a collection of interactive games that illustrate fundamental concepts from the social sciences. These games are designed to provide you with a better understanding of the underlying processes at work in modern, complex societies.
Here's where economists and other social scientists can be helpful, because they have devoted their lives to studying impersonal interactions among people in complex societies.
Liberty Arcade is intended to allow you to learn, through first-hand experience, some of the most important lessons social scientists can teach us about market-based interactions.”
http://www.libertyarcade.org/
From the site:
“Liberty Arcade is a collection of interactive games that illustrate fundamental concepts from the social sciences. These games are designed to provide you with a better understanding of the underlying processes at work in modern, complex societies.
Here's where economists and other social scientists can be helpful, because they have devoted their lives to studying impersonal interactions among people in complex societies.
Liberty Arcade is intended to allow you to learn, through first-hand experience, some of the most important lessons social scientists can teach us about market-based interactions.”
Saturday, April 01, 2006
Sat., Apr. 1, 2006 - British Museum: World Cultures / Online Collections
The British Museum: World Cultures
http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/world/world.html
From the site:
“the Museum exists to illuminate the histories of cultures,
for the benefit of present and future generations.”
The British Museum COMPASS – Collections Online
COMPASS currently features around 5000 objects from the huge range of
periods and cultures represented in the Museum.
http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/compass/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Children’s COMPASS
http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/childrenscompass/
Visit Alfred the lion for resources and activities for teachers and children.
http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/world/world.html
From the site:
“the Museum exists to illuminate the histories of cultures,
for the benefit of present and future generations.”
The British Museum COMPASS – Collections Online
COMPASS currently features around 5000 objects from the huge range of
periods and cultures represented in the Museum.
http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/compass/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Children’s COMPASS
http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/childrenscompass/
Visit Alfred the lion for resources and activities for teachers and children.
Sat., Apr. 1, 2006 - The Gunpowder Plot
The Gunpowder Plot: Parliament & Treason 1605
http://www.gunpowderplot.parliament.uk/
From the site:
“Assassination, intrigue, persecution, spying, mass murder and finally a plot to blow up Parliament. Before Guy Fawkes was caught red-handed, a chain of events and influences all over Europe led to the Gunpowder Plot in 1605.
This website traces the background of the Plot using original material from the period held in the archives of the Houses of Parliament and in other archives, museums and libraries. Archivists and historians look back to the Reformation to find clues about those explosive times.”
http://www.gunpowderplot.parliament.uk/
From the site:
“Assassination, intrigue, persecution, spying, mass murder and finally a plot to blow up Parliament. Before Guy Fawkes was caught red-handed, a chain of events and influences all over Europe led to the Gunpowder Plot in 1605.
This website traces the background of the Plot using original material from the period held in the archives of the Houses of Parliament and in other archives, museums and libraries. Archivists and historians look back to the Reformation to find clues about those explosive times.”
Sat., Apr. 1, 2006 - Sherlock Holmes / Victorian England
221bakerstreet.org
http://221bakerstreet.org/
Sherlock Holmes site, currently contains all of the original stories that
are within the public domain
Scroll down for links to information on Victorian England, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle,
and more. [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Sherlock Holmes Audio
http://www.pinkgeekaudio.net/weblog3/index.html
From the site:
“Each day the Geek reads 10 to 20 minutes from a Sherlock Holmes story and posts it as an mp3 audio file. Think of it an old time radio serial in a more modern format.”
http://221bakerstreet.org/
Sherlock Holmes site, currently contains all of the original stories that
are within the public domain
Scroll down for links to information on Victorian England, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle,
and more. [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Sherlock Holmes Audio
http://www.pinkgeekaudio.net/weblog3/index.html
From the site:
“Each day the Geek reads 10 to 20 minutes from a Sherlock Holmes story and posts it as an mp3 audio file. Think of it an old time radio serial in a more modern format.”
Sat., Apr. 1, 2006 - Children of Victorian Britain
Children of Victorian Britain
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/victorians/
From the site:
“The ‘Children in Victorian Britain’ website looks at the lives of children in the age of Queen Victoria.” The site is divided into 3 sections: Children at work, Children at play, and Children at school. There are also sections for Teachers and Parents.
[NOTE: Other subject pages from http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ previously posted.
Ages 18 mos. to 5: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/preschool/
Ages 4-11: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/4_11/
Ages 11-16: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/11_16/
Ages 16+ : http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/16/ - Phyllis ]
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/victorians/
From the site:
“The ‘Children in Victorian Britain’ website looks at the lives of children in the age of Queen Victoria.” The site is divided into 3 sections: Children at work, Children at play, and Children at school. There are also sections for Teachers and Parents.
[NOTE: Other subject pages from http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ previously posted.
Ages 18 mos. to 5: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/preschool/
Ages 4-11: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/4_11/
Ages 11-16: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/11_16/
Ages 16+ : http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/16/ - Phyllis ]
