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Resources, Reports, Tools, Lists, and Full Text
Information Literacy
Source: SLJ
New Information Literacy Publication: Educators' Spotlight Digest
http://www.sosspotlight.org/?t=14
From SLJ, "The first issue includes a feature on how kids are using the Web, news about relevant information literacy projects and activities, successful motivational teaching strategies submitted by library media specialists, and resources available through the American Association of School Librarians (AASL). Educators' Spotlight Digest is a collaboration between S.O.S. for Information Literacy, a project of Syracuse University's Center for Digital Literacy, and AASL. It's funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. S.O.S. for Information Literacy is a Web-based multimedia resource for educators."
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Comics--Timelines
Source: Infoplease
New, Comics Timeline: The history of the funnies in America
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/comicstimeline.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.infoplease.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), 2006-07 Edition
http://www.bls.gov/oco/

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Rebels: Painters and Poets of the 1950s
This exhibit explores the innovative works of American painters and poets following the end of World War II. The site features essays about each of these groups, with discussions about painters such as Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, and Mark Rothko; and poets from "four overlapping constellations: the Beat Generation, the San Francisco Renaissance, the Black Mountain poets, and the New York School poets." Also includes selected images. From the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery.
URL: http://www.npg.si.edu/exh/rebels/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20921
[NOTE: Online Exhibitions: http://www.npg.si.edu/oexh/index.htm – some previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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ABC of Diplomacy
This dictionary of diplomacy explains terms such as bilateralism, diplomatic protection, privileges and immunities, protocol, and reciprocity. Include profiles of key agencies, such as the Council of Europe, European Union, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and World Trade Organization. Available in several languages. From the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.
URL: http://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/e/home/publi/diplo.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20973

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The Virtual Chase: People Finder Guide
"This guide will help you find online sources of public records as well as other Web-based people finding tools. When searching public records such as court filings, [or] property records ... understand that you will often find details in the supporting paper documentation, which is not available online." Includes annotated links to site for public records and for telephone directory listings. From a law firm with offices in several U.S. cities.
URL: http://www.virtualchase.com/people/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20967
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.virtualchase.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Competitive Intelligence - A Selective Resource Guide
http://www.llrx.com/features/ciguide.htm
Published November 20, 2005, updated March 15, 2006
People Finders and more

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New Free Database Services For K-12 Schools and Public Libraries
From NewspaperARCHIVE.com
June 28, 2006 at 12:58 am

One service that we’ve mentioned (and continue to mention) on regularly on ResourceShelf is NewspaperARCHIVE.com. In the past few months we’ve posted, on an almost weekly basis, links to subject-focused, full text, full image archives of newspaper pages available free to the general public. Very cool and very useful. Here are a few examples of what we’ve been posting about. The digitization company currently digitizes about 2.5 million newspaper pages per month.

Today, we’ve learned that NewspaperARCHIVE.com is now offering free (to K-12 Schools and public libraries) access to a major portion of their database via IP authorization.

This free version of Access NewspaperARCHIVE will allow users to view, save and print full-page newspapers dating from 1759 to 1977.

To participate, all that K-12 schools and libraries have to do is sign-up. More information about the sign-up process is available at http://access.newspaperarchive.com/ . The complete press release is also available at this URL.
http://access.newspaperarchive.com/HTMLPDFViewer.aspx?pdffile=Access_press_release_061506
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/e637b

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Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006

New resources at FREE, the website that makes
teaching resources from federal agencies easier to find:
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
http://www.ed.gov/free

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"The Structures of Life"
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/structlife/
takes us into the world of "structural biology" -- a branch of
molecular biology that focuses on the shape of nucleic acids
and proteins (the molecules that do most of the work in our
bodies). Learn about the structures and roles of proteins,
tools used to study protein shapes, how proteins are used in
designing new medications (for AIDS and arthritis), and what
structural biology reveals about all life processes. Find out
about careers in biomedical research. (NIH)
[NOTE: Other publications from http://www.nigms.nih.gov/Publications/ScienceEducation.htm
previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Past messages: http://listserv.ed.gov/archives/edinfo.html

NOVA: Into the Abyss
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/abyss/
From the site:
“[T]his expedition had its genesis in 1977. That year, geologists made a series of astonishing discoveries during dives in a submersible to the seabed near the Galapagos Islands. They were looking for hydrothermal vents, cracks in the seafloor where seawater that has seeped into the ocean floor and come into contact with superheated rock rushes back up at scalding temperatures. Before this dive, scientists could only hypothesize that such vents existed, and that they were the place where new planetary crust was formed.

The scientists found the vents, lending support to the notions of seafloor spreading, plate tectonics, and continental drift. But the researchers also stumbled upon something wholly unexpected: life forms living in the pitch dark… Not long after that historic dive, other scientists came upon their first black smoker chimneys. They are called black smokers because they belch particle-laden, superheated water that looks like black smoke.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Science.gov Adds NSDL to Collection
http://www.science.gov/communications/scigovprnsdl.html
From the site:
“More science education than ever at Science.gov “
[NOTE: Home page http://www.science.gov/ previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]

Games and Simulations at Nobelprize.org
http://nobelprize.org/games_simulations.html
From the site:
“You don't have to be a genius to understand the work of the Nobel Prize winners. These games and simulations, based on Prize-winning achievements, will teach and inspire you while you're having FUN!
Students, teachers and non-professionals of all ages will enjoy testing and building their knowledge in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, peace and economics. So, go ahead: Explore and Learn ...”

Literature
http://nobelprize.org/literature/educational/

Peace
http://nobelprize.org/peace/educational/

Economics
http://nobelprize.org/economics/educational/

[NOTE: Education pages for Chemistry, Medicine and Physics from http://nobelprize.org/games_simulations.html and the Home Page
http://nobelprize.org/ previously posted.
- Phyllis ]

BellSouth's Education Gateway
http://k12.bellsouth.com/homepage.jsp
From the site:
“The BellSouth Education Gateway web site is designed to help educators and students make the most of their teaching and learning experiences through technology and the power of the Internet.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]

Online Curriculum Search by Grade Level and by Subject
http://k12.bellsouth.com/servlet/K12Servlet?cmd=search

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Jack London and the Great Earthquake and Firestorms of 1906
Writings and photos by Jack London and his wife from the period following the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. "The journeys on foot, horseback, and automobile of Jack and Charmian London through the blackened, twisted debris of earthquake country ... produced both words and images that help define this country's greatest urban disaster." Features more than 200 photos from his albums, pages from Charmian's diary, and a timeline of London's life. From the California Historical Society.
URL: http://www.californiahistoricalsociety.org/exhibits/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20843

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Series and Sequels
"A listing of fiction books for adults which are part of a series, or are sequels to earlier novels. Can be searched by author, title and series name or characters." Listings include the titles in the series with publishing dates; many include additional brief notes about the setting and themes of the series. Not browsable. From Los Angeles Public Library.
URL: http://www.lapl.org/resources/indexes/sequels.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20896

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Leather Museum
The website for this British museum contains several resources on the history of leather-making and leather goods, including an essay on the history of leather, a gallery of images from the museum (bookbinding, horse saddles, bags and purses, dog equipment, and other leather items) and a bibliography. Includes related links.
URL: http://www.walsall.gov.uk/leathermuseum/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20877

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Fact Monster: Famous Firsts by American Women
Timeline of major milestones achieved by women throughout American history, such as Elizabeth Blackwell (1849), the first woman in the U.S. with a medical degree; Belva Ann Lockwood (1879), the first woman admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court; and Effa Manley (2006), the first woman elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Includes links to additional information for selected women. From Information Please.
URL: http://www.factmonster.com/spot/womensfirsts1.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20920
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.factmonster.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Legends Online: Gordon Parks: Memories Left Behind
Retrospective about Gordon Parks, best known as an American photojournalist and filmmaker but also celebrated for "[doing] it all -- including writing poetry, and composing and performing piano music." Includes a gallery of his photos, excerpts from an interview, a brief biography, and video clips of Parks talking about his 50-year retrospective book from 1997. Parks died in 2006. From Photo District News (PDN), a magazine for professional photographers.
URL: http://www.pdngallery.com/legends/parks/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20880
[NOTE: Other legends from http://pdngallery.com/legends/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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San Francisco Historical Photograph Collection: Great Fire and Earthquake of 1906
"The San Francisco Historical Photograph Collection contains over 1,700 digitized images of the 1906 Earthquake and Fire. These images depict scenes taken both during and after the three-day event, and include neighborhoods, buildings, refugee camps, and the process of reconstruction." Photos are browsable by subject. From the San Francisco Public Library.
URL: http://sfpl.lib.ca.us/librarylocations/sfhistory/equake-browse.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20915

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Web Tips
Posted, Mar. 16, 2006
Updated, Mar. 16, 2006

Wendy's Wonderful Web
Tips from a Web Heroine

By Sree Sreenivasan
http://www.poynter.org/profile/profile.asp?user=1725
Columbia Dean of Students & Poynter Visiting Prof

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A comprehensive list of useful articles by
Boswell would be much too long for this column, but here are some items
you should bookmark immediately:

About.com Web Search (http://websearch.about.com/ ) : This is Boswell's
main job, sharing tips and tricks about Web search with readers worldwide.
Several times a day she posts items about various new search-related items
she has come across.

How to Evaluate Sources on the Web
(http://www.lifehacker.com/software/feature/seek-and-ye-shall-find-how-to-evaluate-sources-on-the-web-137843.php ) : [Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/roqs8 ] As part of a series of articles
for one of my favorite sites, Lifehacker.com (http://www.lifehacker.com/ )
, Boswell explains how you can decide whether or not a site is
trustworthy.

Locate Original Documents on the Web
(http://www.lifehacker.com/software/research/seek-and-ye-shall-find-locate-original-documents-on-the-web-157955.php ) : [Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/z8zbp ] An article on how to locate
thousands (or is it millions?) of original documents, primary sources,
etc., on the Internet.

How to Search the Invisible Web
(http://www.lifehacker.com/software/search-engines/special-seek-and-ye-shall-find-128317.php ) :
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/dpqdy ]
I'll let her explain this (quoting here from the
article; all our communication has been one-way -- me reading her work
online): "The term 'invisible Web' or 'deep Web' refers to the vast
repository of information that search engines and directories don't have
direct access to, like databases at university libraries, sites that
require passwords to view, or sites that for some reason don't want search
engines to crawl them. Unlike pages on the visible Web (that is, the Web
that you can access from search engines and directories), information in
databases is generally inaccessible to the software spiders and crawlers
that create search engine indexes." Boswell then provides some excellent
tips on how to make the inaccessible accessible (including a link to Gary
Price's work).

Top 20 Search Engine Helpers
(http://www.lifehacker.com/software/search-engines/seek-and-ye-shall-find-top-20-search-engine-helpers-131617.php ) : [Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/cwo9k ] Several quick tips on getting better search results.

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Make Tracks
http://virtual.questacon.edu.au/rollercoaster/main.html
From the site:
“Welcome to Make Tracks, Questacon’s virtual roller coaster activity where you can design and then ride your own roller coaster. Physics teacher explanatory notes at http://virtual.questacon.edu.au/other/make_tracks_notes.swf

Kids: Cool Links
http://www.questacon.edu.au/html/cool_links.html

Teens: Study Resources
http://www.questacon.edu.au/html/study_resources.html

Bill Chapman’s Classroom Tools
http://www.classroomtools.com/
From the site:
“It is said that we live in the Information Age. To me this means that we are inundated - TV, radio, movies, CDs, videos, books, magazines, the Web, newspapers, flyers, billboards, pagers, phones, schools, "junk" mail, etc. etc. etc. The question is, "Will we master this information, or be mastered by it?" Will we be washed helplessly to wherever the most recent flood takes us (all the while believing that it is really where we wanted to go in the first place); or will we learn to figure out on our own where we want to go, then use information we thoughtfully choose, evaluate and understand to help get us there?

This site is a work in progress for teachers looking for ways to help their students do the latter.”

Resources Galore! History Internet Sites
http://www.classroomtools.com/history.htm

Resources Galore! Government Internet Sites
http://www.classroomtools.com/govern.htm

Propaganda Resources on the Web
http://www.classroomtools.com/proppage.htm

Lesson Ideas
http://www.classroomtools.com/main.htm

Lesson Ideas on External Web Sites
http://www.classroomtools.com/less_ex.htm

Culture Shock: Flashpoints
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/cultureshock/flashpoints/index.html
From the site:
“Race, politics, sex, gender, religion, violence, or simply the unfamiliar? Here are some samples of works that have crossed a boundary of what was acceptable in their time.”
[NOTE: Home page http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/cultureshock/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Listen to a discussion about the impact of Leni Riefenstahl's film "The Triumph of the Will."
(from PBS Newshour)
http://media.pbs.org/ramgen/newshour/expansion/2003/09/09/leni.rm?altplay=leni.rm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/phlxz

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/cultureshock/provocations/leni/index.html

Teaching Guide: Huck Finn in Context
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/cultureshock/teachers/huck/index.html

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The History Collection
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URL: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/history
Record Id: 646283
Created: 2006-03-17 15:50:32
Categories: liberal

"A collection of primary and secondary historical works digitized from a
variety of formats, including books, manuscripts, sound recordings,
photographs, and maps. Primarily concerned with Europe, but includes
materials on the Crusades, World War I, etc."
[NOTE: Another page from Wisconsin’s digital library previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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American Presidency Project
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URL: http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/
Record Id: 646257
Created: 2006-03-16 15:43:32
Categories: govpub,liberal

The American Presidency Project provides information on the American
presidency. The major divisions on the site are Data, Documents,
Elections, and Media. Included in the data archive are relations with
Congress, popularity, public appearances, growth of the executive branch
and presidential selection. The document archive includes the Public
Papers back to 1929, State of the Union messages, fireside chats,
candidate debates, and political party platforms. The site also provides
election results for every presidential election from 1828 to 2004. The
media archive includes audio and video of selected presidential events.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

EASE History
http://www.easehistory.org/index2.html
From the site:
“EASE History is a rich online environment that supports the learning and teaching of US History. Hundreds of historical videos and photographs are currently available in EASE History.”

AskNumbers
http://www.asknumbers.com/
"The website provides online conversions for different kind of metrics such
as length, weight, temperature, area, volume, speed, frequency, light,
cooking, currency and many more with pictures to allow easy access the menu
items and some explanations."

Carmine’s Introduction to Architecture
http://www.sanford-artedventures.com/play/arch1/index.html

Other pages from http://www.sanford-artedventures.com/ previously posted, including:

Timeline of Art
http://www.sanford-artedventures.com/study/timeline.html

Study Art
http://www.sanford-artedventures.com/study/study.html
Sections include Elements and Principles of Art, Media, Styles and Artists

First American Art
http://www.nmai.si.edu/exhibitions/first_american_art/firstamericanart.html
From the site:
“Every culture has an aesthetic system, a way of looking at and representing the world that influences the way artists express themselves in relation to the surrounding world.”

[NOTE: Home Page Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
http://www.nmai.si.edu/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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PBS Teacher Previews: June 25 - July 1, 2006
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How Art Made The World
"More Human Than Human" (part 1 of 5)
TV> PBSOL> MARC>
Middle / High School
Monday, June 26, 2006
10 - 11:00 pm
In this five-part series, acclaimed Cambridge University
lecturer Nigel Spivey leads viewers on a fascinating journey
through the history of visual imagery and its impact on the
world today. The first episode seeks to explain why our world
is so dominated by unrealistic images of the human body. (CC,
Stereo, 1 year)

Log on to the companion Web site to access lesson plans, series
transcripts and web resources for teachers and students.

http://www.pbs.org/howartmadetheworld
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Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2006
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General Chemistry : Principles and Modern Applications (2002 8th ed.)
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URL: http://cwx.prenhall.com/petrucci/medialib/media_portfolio
Record Id: 646188
Created: 2006-03-09 21:08:32
Categories: bioag,physci

The publisher Prentice-Hall, Inc. provides access to online videos and
images in support of the 8th edition of General Chemistry : Principles
and Modern Applications. Can be used independently from the text.

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World War I Posters: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Online Catalog
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URL: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/pp/wwiposhtml/wwiposabt.html
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/p?pp/ils:@FILREQ(@FIELD(CALL(+POS))@FIELD(COLLID+wwipos))::SortBy=CALL
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/zozcp
Record Id: 645927
Created: 2006-03-06 16:33:32
Categories: arts,govpub,liberal

View, download, or order images of "posters made in America and in
France between 1914 and 1920 to advertise war efforts and issues."
Select [New Search] to search or browse an online catalog of the
posters. [NOTE: Also includes posters from Germany and England. – Phyllis ]

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Don's Patch Issue #2006-03-15 from http://www.don-guitar.com

About The Holocaust
http://www.english.uiuc.edu/maps/holocaust/holocaust.htm
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.english.uiuc.edu/maps/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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USS Monitor Center
http://www.monitorcenter.org/
History and chronology of the Ironclad, USS Monitor.

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Web Generation
http://www.wgeneration.com/
From the site:
“Welcome to Web Generation the online community about American culture.”
Includes fads, styles, music, personalities, and more from the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, & today.

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Archives for this ezine are available online here:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/donspatch/

The current issue is also available on my website.
http://www.don-guitar.com/currentissue.html

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The History of London Bridge
An illustrated history and timeline describing "all the bridges that have been known as London Bridge over the past 2000 years." Includes discussion of Roman bridges to cross the River Thames in London, the effects of the Great Fire of 1666, and of the bridge that was moved and rebuilt in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. From the London Bridge Museum and Educational Trust.
URL: http://www.oldlondonbridge.com/history.shtml
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20826

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Ask.com Image Search
http://pictures.ask.com/
A new picture search service.

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Site of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006

World of Biography
http://www.worldofbiography.com/

Today's site, from the firm Media Matrix, demonstrates their formidable web
design skills in this assemblage of biographies of famous historical and
modern day figures. Gentle Subscribers may find this a convenient source of
information on several hundred notables from around the world.

The site's opening page lists a browsable index, arranged by "career"
categories, from architects to terrorists, although specific biographies
can be accessed through a direct search of the site. Not hinted at by the
pedestrian opening page is the splendid range of layout styles, with each
biography receiving its own graphic design treatment. The range of famous
people is equally impressive, from Pol Pot to Mother Teresa. Each biography
offers a life "at a glance", a detailed account and a chronology, while
many also include a summary of the individual's work and noteworthy
quotations.

Nip over to the site for a convenient and accessible biographical
collection of the worthy and the infamous at:

http://www.worldofbiography.com/

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

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March 10-16, 2006

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Library Technology Guides
http://www.librarytechnology.org/
Library Technology Guides comprises several different databases, including libwebcats (directory of libraries worldwide), library companies (automation vendors), a news release archive (from automation vendors), and the modestly titled bibliography, which is an industrial strength databases that indexes "books, book chapters, and articles relevant to the discipline."
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Challenged Books--United States
Source: ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom
"It's Perfectly Normal" tops ALA's 2005 list of most challenged books
http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=pressreleases&template=/contentmanagement/contentdisplay.cfm&ContentID=119074
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/hopm9

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Information Literacy
Health Research
Source: NLM
New, MedlinePlus Adds Tutorial on Evaluating Internet Health Information
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/webeval/webeval.html
"Evaluating Internet Health Information is a 16-minute narrated slideshow. The tutorial runs automatically, but you can use the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen to go forward, backward, pause, or start over. Using fictional "good" and "bad" Web sites, the tutorial walks the user though a comparison of the two, pointing out features to look for concerning the information provider, funding source, quality, and privacy. The tutorial uses plain language and narration and is appropriate for users at a broad range of reading levels."

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Library Success: A Best Practices Wiki
http://www.libsuccess.org/
From the site:
“This wiki was created to be a one-stop-shop for great ideas and information for all types of librarians. All over the world, librarians are developing successful programs and doing innovative things with technology that no one outside of their library knows about. There are lots of great blogs out there sharing information about the profession, but there is no one place where all of this information is collected and organized.”

The Free Library
http://www.thefreelibrary.com/
Searchable ebooks or select from Author List for biographic information.

Includes Fletcher’s “A History of English Literature”
http://fletcher.thefreelibrary.com/A-History-of-English-Literature

The English Collection
http://www.engelsklenker.com/
Links to resources in audio or video format for British and U.S.
History, Literature, Government, Media, and more

ConnectEng, the newsletter of Web English Teacher
March 5, 2006

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

Pages have been added/updated on:
Pearl S. Buck
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/buck.html

Mem Fox
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/mfox.html

Charlotte Perkins Gilman
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/gilman.html

Ben Jonson
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/jonson.html

Robert Newton Peck
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/rnpeck.html

Phillis Wheatley.
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/wheatley.html

[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.webenglishteacher.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Credible Sources Count! (tutorial)
http://library.acadiau.ca/tutorials/webevaluation/
From the site:
“Credible Sources Count! is an interactive tutorial designed to teach students how to evaluate the information they find on the web…In this age of technology, the amount of information we find can often be overwhelming.
And how can we tell what's credible and what's not?”

Other tutorials:
http://library.acadiau.ca/tutorials/

ILL Skills
http://library.acadiau.ca/tutorials/illskills/
From the site:
“ILL Skills is a tutorial that teaches students how to correctly interpret bibliographic citations that they find in databases, bibliographies, and the free web, how to find out what the library has, and how to make a correct interlibrary loan request for items that the library doesn't have.”

Searching with Success!
http://library.acadiau.ca/tutorials/websearching/
From the site:
“Searching with Success! is an interactive tutorial designed to teach students how to better approach searching the web for information. The tutorial also provides an introduction to the difference between the ‘surface web’ and the ‘deep web’.”

You Quote It, You Note It!
http://library.acadiau.ca/tutorials/plagiarism/
From the site:
“You Quote It, You Note It! is an interactive tutorial designed to teach students the basics of avoiding plagiarism by learning why, when, and how to cite information sources” [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Driving Directions/Maps/International
Windows Live Local / Virtual Earth
http://local.live.com/
http://virtualearth.msn.com/
Virtual Earth combines mapping and local search to put the answers to your search questions in a geographical context. To do this, Virtual Earth combines MSN Search with the latest in mapping to create a new Web application built on Microsoft technology. [NOTE: Select Help for map navigation tips (click and drag pointer to move map, scroll wheel to reduce or enlarge or use slide bar). - Phyllis]

Virtual Stem Cell Laboratory
http://www.childrenshospital.org/research/Site2029/mainpageS2029P23sublevel39.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/kc3ty
From the site:
“This interactive feature gives you the chance to manipulate embryonic stem cell growth and differentiation in your own virtual stem cell laboratory. It presents you with a dynamic, self-replicating "culture" of embryonic stem cells. At your disposal is a choice of factors. Do nothing and the cells will continue to replicate, but all of the new cells will also be embryonic stem cells. By selecting a certain sequence of these factors, however, you should be able to create muscle cells, neurons and other cell types, as well as the intermediary cells that lead to the specialized ones.”

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ANIMATION: What Is Soil? find a simple Flash animation
depicting various soil components.

http://www.school-portal.co.uk/GroupDownloadFile.asp?GroupId=38264&ResourceID=95544
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/p88f9


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

Body Guide (by A.D.A.M.)
http://www.northarundel.com/bodyguide/index.html

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GetBodySmart
http://www.getbodysmart.com/
From the site:
“GetBodySmart represents my attempt to create a fully animated and interactive eBook about human anatomy and physiology… While it is being constructed, I invite all interested teachers and students to use the free tutorials and quizzes in GetBodySmart to help explain the body's complex physiological interactions and illustrate its important anatomical landmarks.
The site is in the very early stages of development, and a lot of content is still missing. Please be patient.”

Sites found in:
ResourceShelf http://www.resourceshelf.com
March 3-9, 2006

Taber’s Medical Encyclopedia
Reviewed by Péter Jacsó, March 2006
Publisher: RxList, Inc. (licensed from Taber)
URL: http://www.rxlist.com/
Tested: February 16-19, 2006
"This free version of Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary is one of the leading sources among the many (partially) open access versions of the most well-known medical dictionaries. Although it does not have the pictures and the tables of the subscription-based online version, its clear definitions make it stand out from its competitors."
http://reviews.gale.com/index.php/digital-reference-shelf/2006/03/tabers-medical-encyclopedia/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ewsxn
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Terrorism
Background Brief: Terrorists and the Internet
http://www.cfr.org/publication/10005/terrorists_and_the_internet.html

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Resources for Educators
Information Research Skills
Source: Library and Archives Canada
New Resources Added Learning Centre, Toolkits
http://www.collectionscanada.ca/education/008-3000-e.html
"The guides offered in the "Toolkit" can help improve research skills. They help teachers and students understand how to use primary sources, conduct Internet searches and many other topics."

[NOTE: See Also: http://www.collectionscanada.ca/education/index-e.html
Other pages from http://www.collectionscanada.ca/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Newspaper Archives
Digitization Projects
United States History
Source: NewspaperARCHIVE.com
http://newspaperarchive.com/DesktopModules/ViewHtml.aspx?htfile=FreeArchives.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/o6d7f
Since January we've been chronicling a steady stream of FREE, full text, full image, searchable/browsable newspaper archives focused on a specific topic from NewspaperARCHIVE.com. The company is part of Heritage Microfilm based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa…Each article is delivered as a pdf file ready for printing or saving. Kudos to Heritage for offering these databases and underlying content at no charge. Also a great way to see local newspaper coverage.

+ FBI Newspaper Archive
http://www.fbiarchive.com/
More than 50,000 full text articles about the FBI, criminals, etc. Love the timeline.
http://www.fbiarchive.com/Timeline.aspx
Newspaper articles about the FBI tell stories of heroism, deceit, greed and justice. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is America's premiere domestic law enforcement agency. FBI agents have been at the forefront…

+ September 11th Archive
More than 15,000 articles. Advanced interfaces are available for both databases.
http://www.september11archive.com/
Newspaper articles about the attacks of September 11, 2001, tell a story of shock, grief, anger and determination. From the moment American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center at 8:36 AM…
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See Also: Links to More Archives from NewspaperARCHIVES.com Including:

+ MartinLutherKingJrArchive
http://www.martinlutherkingjrarchive.com/
Newspaper articles about Martin Luther King, Jr. tell the story of an African-American minister whose strong hope for social change never swerved his belief in nonviolence. During the American civil rights movement in the 1950's…
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

+ Pro Baseball Archive
http://www.probaseballarchive.com/
Newspaper articles about professional baseball tell the story of America's pastime as it happened and provides first-hand accounts of some of the most legendary figures in American sports history. Starting with Abner Doubleday's…

+ College Basketball Archive
http://www.collegebasketballarchive.com/
Newspaper articles about college basketball tell the stories of champions and in some cases, of legendary disappointment. From basketball's invention in 1892 to the madness of March, newspaper articles tell us…

+ Abraham Lincoln Archive
http://www.abrahamlincolnarchive.com/
Newspaper articles about Abraham Lincoln detail one of the most renowned presidents in American history. As the 16th president of the United States, Lincoln led the Union through the Civil War, freed Confederate slaves…

+ AsbestosArchive.com (Asbestos and Asbestos Related Lawsuits)
http://www.asbestosarchive.com/
Newspaper articles about asbestos detail the rise and fall of a mineral widely used for thousands of years. Yet, asbestos was not commercially mined until the late 19th century. The demand for it increased dramatically…

+ RMS Titanic Archive
http://www.titanicarchive.com/
Newspaper articles about the Titanic during April of 1912 reflect the chaos surrounding the tragedy. Initial accounts of the sinking of the RMS Titanic started out positive, such as the headline in the Syracuse Herald…

+ Winter Games Archive
http://www.wintergamesarchive.com/
Newspaper articles about the Winter Olympics tell stories of athletes who have overcome obstacles to reach one of the highest plateaus of their sport. From the Games' debut in Chamonix, France in 1924 to Salt Lake City in 2002…

AIDS
http://www.aidsarchive.com/
Newspaper articles about AIDS present readers with stories of hope, despair, remorse and indignation. From the appearance of what the public called "gay cancer" in the early 1980s to the global AIDS epidemic…

Earthquake
http://www.earthquakearchive.com/
Newspaper articles about earthquakes tell stories of devastation from all over the world. Earthquakes are some of the most destructive and life threatening natural disasters, from which no country in the world…

Global Warming
http://www.globalwarmingarchive.com/
Newspaper articles about global warming tell the story of the Earth's climate and the diverse opinions and scientific discoveries surrounding the theory of global warming. From the Industrial Revolution to the Kyoto treaty…

Holocaust
http://www.holocaustarchive.com/
Newspaper articles about the Holocaust tell dramatic and horrific stories of the Nazi persecution and annihilation of Jews and other groups deemed "inferior" by Nazi Germany such as the disabled, Roma (Gypsies)…

Hurricane
http://www.thehurricanearchive.com/
Newspaper articles about hurricanes tell stories of those affected by some of Mother Nature's most powerful disasters. From the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the deadliest natural disaster in US history, to Hurricane Katrina…

Immigration
http://www.immigrationarchive.com/
Newspaper articles about Immigration tell stories of hope and determination. Yet they also report on the fears surrounding immigration in the US since the mid-19th century. From the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882…

Kennedy Assassination
http://www.kennedyassassinationarchive.com/
Newspaper articles about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy tell the story of a nation that reacted with shock and mourning. From the very minute the President was shot on November 22, 1963, news wires began humming…

Outlaw
http://www.outlawarchive.com/
American history is rife with the legend of the outlaw, men and women who live on the fringes of society and make crime their occupation. Much like the tales of Robin Hood from England, there are scores of figures in the history…

Pearl Harbor
http://www.thepearlharborarchive.com/
Newspaper articles about Pearl Harbor detail the destruction caused during the darkest two hours and 20 minutes in the history of the American Navy. The Japanese sneak attack of December 7, 1941, not only killed over 2,000…

Ronald Reagan
http://www.ronaldreaganarchive.com/
Newspaper articles about Ronald Reagan tell the story of a man who embodied the American dream. Born the son of a shoe salesman in Tampico, Illinois, Ronald Wilson Reagan ascended to the highest plateaus of power and fame…

Space Program
http://www.spaceprogramarchive.com/
Newspaper articles about the space program tell the story of man's attempts at and ultimate journeys to the stars. The heavens have always been the ultimate curiosity for man, for many centuries being an enigma without hope…

Target America
http://www.targetamericaarchive.com/
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 is remembered as a "date that will live in infamy." Yet, few people realize the Pearl Harbor air raid wasn't the only attempted attack made on US holdings during World War II…

Terrorism Archive
http://www.theterrorismarchive.com/
Newspaper articles about terrorism detail events that have shaped the world we live in today. Although terrorism has come to the forefront of American life in recent years, it is in no way a new addition to the concerns…

Tornado
http://www.tornadoarchive.com/
Newspaper articles about tornadoes tell stories of the destruction and devastation wrought from some of the earth's most violent storms. From the first recorded American tornado at Rehobeth, Massachusetts, in 1671…

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Education Podcast Network
http://epnweb.org/
From the site:
“The Education Podcast Network is an effort to bring together into one place, the wide range of podcast programming that may be helpful to teachers looking for content to teach with and about, and to explore issues of teaching and learning in the 21st century.” Search by grade level or by subject.

Teaching with Primary Documents
http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/index.html
Sections:
Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820s)
Expansion and Reform (1801-1868)
Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900)
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Postwar United States (1945 to early 1970s)
Contemporary United States (1968 to the present)

[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.archives.gov/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

History Institute on Teaching 9/11 and the War on Terrorism
http://www.fpri.org/footnotes/111.200603.kuehner.teaching911.html
From the site:
“On October 15-16, 2005, the Foreign Policy Research Institute’s Marvin Wachman Fund for International Education held its 14th History Institute for Teachers, focusing on “Teaching 9/11 and the War on Terrorism.” Specially designed for secondary school teachers and curriculum supervisors, the program featured a series of lectures by leading scholars, including several from FPRI’s Center on Terrorism, Counter-Terrorism, and Homeland Security. Forty-two teachers from 15 states attended the weekend conference. The History Institute is supported by a grant from The Annenberg Foundation. The grant from the Annenberg Foundation enables FPRI to post video files of its history weekends on the web for free access to teachers nationwide.”

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ARTS AND LITERATURE
Great Performances
"Dance in America: Beyond the Steps: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater"
TV> PBSOL> MARC>
Elementary / Middle / High School
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
This program follows the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
during a pivotal period in its history, when the company is
venturing abroad as well as establishing new roots at home.
Join us for this story of what it takes to keep dance modern,
art relevant and a legacy alive. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)

Learn more about the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the
companion Web site.

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/shows/aileyproject
(Available June 14, 2006)

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Frontline
"The Dark Side"
TV> PBSOL> MARC>
High School
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
9 - 10:30 pm
On September 11, 2001, Vice President Dick Cheney was ordering
U.S. fighter planes to shoot down any commercial airliner still
in the air above America. At that moment, CIA Director George
Tenet was meeting with his counter-terrorism team. Both leaders
acted fast, but soon a debate would grow over the goals of the
war on terror and the decision to go to war in Iraq. Tune in
for our investigation of the ensuing conflict. (CC, Stereo,
DVI, 1 year)

Log on to the companion Web site to read extended interviews
with former members of the U.S. intelligence community,
journalists, and White House and Congressional officials
involved in intelligence oversight. Plus, log on to
http://washingtonpost.com/liveonline to talk about the program with
producer, writer and director Michael Kirk on June 21 at 11 am
ET.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/darkside
(Available June 20, 2006)

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Sites found in::
New Teaching Resources at FREE
Mon, 06 Mar 2006

New resources at FREE, the website that makes
teaching resources from federal agencies easier to find:
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
http://www.ed.gov/free

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"Exploring the Environment"
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/
features 25 online modules that put students in problem-based
learning scenarios. In one module, students predict the
impact of increased carbon dioxide on the wheat yield in
Kansas. In another, they predict weather 48 hours in advance.
Topics include coral reefs, climate change, the Everglades,
mountain gorillas, rainforests, volcanoes, water quality, and
ozone depletion. (NASA)
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Other Useful Web Sites
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/teacher/othersites.html

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“Inside the Cell"
takes students on a close-up tour of the processes occurring
in our bodies. Learn about the cell's brain and skeleton,
cellular rush hour, and the death of a cell. Find out about
lysosomes (cell recycling centers and garbage trucks) and
mitochondria (cell power plants). Read about cutting-edge
cell biology research and techniques, which are featured in
the 80-page booklet. (NIH)
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/insidethecell/

Site found in:
Innovative Teaching Neswletter: Inventors 2006
Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2006 13:44:40 +0000

Inventors 2006
http://surfaquarium.com/NEWSLETTER/inventors_2006.htm

From the site:
“…the best online resources on inventors and inventions”
Scroll down for the list of sites

The Innovative Teaching Newsletter is free to educators everywhere.
http://surfaquarium.com/NEWSLETTER/

Site found in:
4 March 2006 Earth Science Sites of the Week

DAVEY JONES' LOCKER TREASURE CHEST OF LINKS, Oregon State University,
(suggested by Dawn Wright, Oregon State University), this site provides
scores of Marine/Coastal GIS and Seafloor Mapping links to assist
specialists, instructors, students, and other interested parties from
all over the world in finding helpful information and data. Davey Jones
Locker is a marine and coastal GIS/seafloor mapping laboratory at Oregon
State University.

http://dawn-drupal.science.oregonstate.edu/

[See Also: Pirate Sites
http://dawn-drupal.science.oregonstate.edu/pirate_sites - Phyllis ]

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Mark Francek
Professor of Geography
Central Michigan University
Resource Page: http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi
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The Information Retriever: Teacher’s Page
http://inforetriever.net/teacher/tindex.html
Select subjects from the drop-down menu.

Site found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Sun, 05 Mar 2006 18:31:57 -0800 (PST)
http://infomine.ucr.edu/

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The University of Michigan Papyrus Collection
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URL: http://www.lib.umich.edu/pap
Record Id: 645853
Created: 2006-02-28 15:28:32
Categories: liberal

This site provides access to the University of Michigan Papyrus
Collection and online exhibits:

Breaking Ancient Seals
Papyrus Making 101
Writing in Graeco-Roman Egypt
From Papyri to King James: The Transmission of the English Bible
Traditions of Magic in Late Antiquity
From Egypt to Ann Arbor

Site found in:
ResourceShelf
Feb. 24-Mar. 2, 2006

International Affairs--Bibliographies
Source: Air University Library
New Bibliographies include Internet resources, books, documents, periodicals, videos.
+ Japan
http://www.au.af.mil/au/aul/bibs/japan06.htm
+ Russia
http://www.au.af.mil/au/aul/bibs/russia06.htm

[NOTE: Other bibliographies
http://www.au.af.mil/au/aul/bib97.htm previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Google digitizes historic video clips
http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showStoryts.cfm?ArticleID=6137
From the article:
“Students and teachers now have free online access to more than 100 historic films, including old World War II newsreels and NASA documentaries, thanks to an agreement between internet search giant Google Inc. and the National Archives.”

Link to videos
http://video.google.com/nara.html

The American Revolution
http://www.nps.gov/revwar/
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.nps.gov/
previously posted. Site recently updated.- Phyllis ]

Topics include:
Explanation of Primary and Secondary Sources
http://www.nps.gov/revwar/educational_resources/01_primary_and_secondary_sources.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/f8qxg

Timeline of Events
http://www.nps.gov/revwar/about_the_revolution/timeline_of_events.html

Links to History
http://www.nps.gov/revwar/about_the_revolution/revolutionary_links.html
From the site:
“Hundreds of Web sites deal with the American Revolution. Here are some of the most useful.”

Just one posting today. - Phyllis

Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, March 2, 2006
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Le Tumulte Noir: Paul Colin's Jazz Age Portfolio
Website companion to a 1997 exhibit of a 1929 "portfolio of vividly colored lithographs titled 'Le Tumulte Noir' ('The Black Craze') which captured the exuberant jazz music and dance that dazzled Paris" when Josephine Baker and her troupe, La Revue Négre, performed in Paris in the mid-1920s. Includes historical background and images of 14 lithographs, which are a "marvelous achievement of Art Deco graphic design." From the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution.
URL: http://www.npg.si.edu/exh/noir/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20672
[NOTE: Includes biographical information on Josephine Baker. – Phyllis]

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Tattoos, Piercings, & Body Markings
Small gallery of photos showing examples of body modification in different cultures, such as facial scarring (Burkina Faso), Maori facial tattoos (New Zealand), Yazuka full-body tattoos (Japan), and Mursi facial markings and lip plates (Ethiopia). Photos are accompanied by brief descriptions. From the National Geographic Society.
URL: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/tattoos/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20768

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Bodies of Cultures: A World Tour of Body Modification
This exhibit shows historical examples of body modification, including tattooing, piercing, and body painting. Features images of paintings and artifacts showing nose rings, Maori facial tattoos, tattoo patterns, body decorations, and more. Includes user-submitted opinions about body modification. From the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
URL: http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/exhibits/online_exhibits/body_modification/bodmodintro.shtml
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/lj69
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20766
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
[See also: Virtual Exhibitions
http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/exhibits/online_exhibits/online_exhibits.shtml
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2c98z - Phyllis ]
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Biography of Agnes de Mille
Short biography of Agnes de Mille, a dancer and choreographer of Broadway hits (such as "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" in 1949 and "Paint Your Wagon" in 1951) and ballets. Covers career highlights, theaters she founded, writings, and more. From the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
URL:
http://www.kennedy-center.org/calendar/index.cfm?fuseaction=showIndividual&entitY_id=3719&source_type=A
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/rtann
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20763

[NOTE: 28th Annual Kennedy Center Honors – December 4, 2005
http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/specialevents/honors/
From the site:
“The Honors are America's equivalent of a knighthood in Britain, or the French
Legion of Honor--the quintessential reward for a lifetime's endeavor.”
Includes biographical information.

Past Honorees (Includes biographical information)
http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/specialevents/honors/history/home.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/b7tum
- Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Klondike Gold Rush Historical Database
"This database contains photographs, newspaper clippings, documents, contemporary Seattle business names and locations, vessel sailing dates and passenger lists related to the 1897-1898 Klondike Gold Rush, which Seattle served as a major gateway for supplies and prospectors." Also includes materials about individuals from this period. Prepared and maintained by the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park in Seattle and hosted by HistoryLink.org.
URL: http://historylink.org/klondike/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20723

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An Gorta Mór: The Great Hunger Archive
Collection of material about the Irish potato famine that began in the 1840s. The site features transcriptions of workhouse minute books, a multimedia presentation about the Killarney workhouse minute books, digitized documents and papers, photographs, a bibliography, and links to related sites. From Quinnipiac University.
URL: http://www.thegreathunger.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20786

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Collecting Insects
Illustrated instructions for creating an insect collection. Discusses where and how to collect live insects, collection equipment (such as jars and nets), killing insects as quickly as possible, preservation methods, pinning and mounting, labeling, and organization. From two University of Nebraska entomology professors.
URL: http://entomology.unl.edu/tmh/ent115/labs/collecting.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20539

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Brooklyn Expedition: Latin America
This site for children explores various facets of Latin American culture and history. Topics include textiles, animals in art, food history, ancient beliefs and rituals, and celebrations (such as Dia de la Raza -- Day of the Races -- on October 12, and Night of the Radishes on December 23). Also includes a bibliography and links to related sites. A joint project of the Brooklyn Children's Museum, Brooklyn Museum of Art, and Brooklyn Public Library.
URL: http://www.brooklynexpedition.org/latin/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20784
[NOTE: Includes lesson plans –K-8
http://www.brooklynexpedition.org/lessonplans.html - Phyllis ]
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The Ethical Researcher: Goals of an Ethics Policy
This site presents academic integrity and plagiarism policies for educational institutions, and a collection of links to material about honor codes. Topics include the principles underlying the policy, what responsibilities are required, and the relationship of various policies. Provides links to policies and related material at U.S. high schools and colleges. From librarian Debbie Abilock.
URL: http://www.noodletools.com/debbie/ethical/policytemplate.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20783
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.noodletools.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Director, Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index.

The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html
From the site:
“The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives (NLVM) is an NSF supported project that began in 1999 to develop a library of uniquely interactive, web-based virtual manipulatives or concept tutorials, mostly in the form of Java applets, for mathematics instruction (K-12 emphasis). The project includes dissemination and extensive internal and external evaluation.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated URL. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
Don's Patch Issue #2006-03-01 from
http://www.don-guitar.com/

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The History of Economic Thought Website
http://cepa.newschool.edu/het/
From the site:
“Welcome to the history of economic thought website! This web site serves as a repository of collected links and information on the history of economic thought, from the ancient times until the modern day. It is designed for students and the general public, who are interested in learning about economics from a historical perspective.”

[NOTE: Select “Alphabetical Index” for a large database of biographies.
Home page previously posted. – Phyllis ]

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A history of evolutionary thought.
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/history/evothought.html

Timeline of Evolutionary Thought
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/history/evotmline.html
From the site:
“To read more on the life and work of notable people who have contributed to evolutionary thought, click on any of the listed individuals.”

[NOTE: Understanding Evolution
http://evolution.berkeley.edu/
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/history/evolution.html
- previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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The Middle Ages
http://www.themiddleages.net/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Treasure Troves for Learning
http://www.biglearning.com/bltreasures.htm
From the site:
“Explore a Big Learning Treasure Trove - you can't help but encounter combinations of science, math, art, history, and language. Each trove contains links to help you as you explore.”

Art for Kids
http://www.biglearning.com/treasureart.htm

Birds
http://www.biglearning.com/treasurebirds.htm

Engineering for Kids
http://www.biglearning.com/treasureengineering.htm

Inventors and Inventions
http://www.biglearning.com/treasureinvent.htm

Music
http://www.biglearning.com/treasure-music.htm

Also Treasure Troves on Gardening, Navigation, Nature, Photography and Woodworking.

The Poetry of War
NPR Reviews Poems Inspired by Past Conflicts
http://www.npr.org/programs/wesun/features/2003/apr/war_poetry/
From the site:
“…poems inspired by past conflicts. Some may seem to romanticize war; others illuminate the horrors of combat. All are worthy of reflection.”
[NOTE: Other features from http://www.npr.org/programs/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:

Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, February 23, 2006
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/29

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Blogossary: The Blogosphere's Dictionary
This informal site includes dozens of definitions for terms used in the blogosphere ("the entirety of the blogging community"), such as troll, pingback, permalink, and link love. Updated at least weekly. From Telian Adlam, a blogger who maintains a variety of blogs.
URL: http://www.blogossary.com/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20719

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Copyright Information & Education: Fair Use
Overview of the fair use doctrine "which allows users of copyrighted works to exercise some rights under certain circumstances without seeking permission or paying royalties." It is "probably the most important exemption to copyright protections for educational settings, allowing many uses of copyrighted works for the purposes of teaching and research." Includes a description of the four fair use factors and tools for evaluating the applicability of the doctrine. From the University of Minnesota Libraries.
URL: http://www.lib.umn.edu/copyright/fairuse.phtml
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20628

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The Scholar & Feminist Online
Archive of issues of a "triannual, multimedia, online-only journal of feminist theories and women's movements." Topics of some of the issues include feminist television studies, Zora Neale Hurston, feminism and violence, the legacy of Margaret Mead, and feminist views of the family. Includes photos, videos of conference proceedings, and other material from the collection of the Barnard Center for Research on Women. From Barnard College.
URL: http://www.barnard.edu/sfonline/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20521

[NOTE: Issue 3.2 Winter 2005
Jumpin' at the Sun: Reassessing the Life and Work of Zora Neale Hurston
http://www.barnard.edu/sfonline/hurston/index.htm - Phyllis ]
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Intelligent Designs on Evolution
This 2006 documentary looks at the concept of intelligent design, "which argues certain aspects of the natural world are so complex they must have been the work of a designer." The companion website features articles on intelligent design in the classroom and religion in schools, interviews, audio and transcript of the program, and related links and readings on evolution and creationism. From American RadioWorks.
URL: http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/inteldesign/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20285
[NOTE: Other documentaries from
http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/documentaries.php previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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LII New This Week Listowner, and
Director, Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index.

Japan Science and Technology Corp.
JST Virtual Science Center
http://jvsc.jst.go.jp/en/index.html

Titles include:

The Mysteries of the Body: What is this “I”
http://jvsc.jst.go.jp/being/watasi_e/index.htm

A New Door to the Future: The Human Genome
http://jvsc.jst.go.jp/being/genome_e/index.htm

The Science of Energy: Transmission in Sports
http://jvsc.jst.go.jp/find/sports_e/index_e.htm

The Physics of Amusement Parks
http://jvsc.jst.go.jp/find/rikigaku/english/index.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated URL - Phyllis ]

How Optical Communications Work
http://jvsc.jst.go.jp/live/rust/index_e.htm

Look Into the World of Rust
http://jvsc.jst.go.jp/live/rust/index_e.htm

Search for ET! Are Humans Alone in the Universe?
http://jvsc.jst.go.jp/universe/et_e/index_e.htm

The African Odyssey Interactive
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/aoi/artsedge.html
From the site:
“The African Odyssey Interactive [AOI] website is an initiative of the Kennedy Center Education Department's ARTSEDGE Program and contains arts and education information and resources for artists, teachers, and students of African arts and culture.” Includes Dance Literary Visual Music Theatre History Lesson plans.

From: FRONTLINE

The Age of AIDS
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/aids/
“On the 25th anniversary of the first diagnosed cases of AIDS, FRONTLINE examines one of the worst pandemics the world has ever known. After a quarter century of political denial and social stigma, of stunning scientific breakthroughs, bitter policy battles and inadequate prevention campaigns, HIV/AIDS continues to spread rapidly throughout much of the world. Through interviews with AIDS researchers, world leaders, activists, and patients, FRONTLINE investigates the science, politics, and human cost of this fateful disease and asks: What are the lessons of the past, and what can be done to stop AIDS?”

FRONTLINE would like your help in assessing how "The Age of AIDS" can be most valuable in the classroom. If you teach HIV/AIDS education at the high school level, please click here:
http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?p=WEB2258H2SAWKE
to tell us more about your experiences and what you feel is needed in HIV/AIDS curricula.

Your input will assist us in shaping a DVD module featuring selected segments of the film, and a teacher's guide that best addresses the needs of educators and students. These classroom toolkits will be available in Fall 2006. Please send your request for a toolkit directly to Outreach_Frontline@wgbh.org .

This teacher's guide will be of particular interest to History, Social Science, Science, Health, American Government, Current Events, and Economics educators.

More information regarding "The Age of AIDS" can be found at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/aids/ .

Includes: Timeline: 25 Years of AIDS
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/aids/cron/crontext.html

Primary Source Set: Women's Suffrage
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/community/cc_herstory_kit.php
From the site:
“This Primary Source Set includes images, sound files, song sheets, political cartoons and maps and charts to help teach about women’s suffrage in America.” See Also: Online Resources and Lesson Plans (scroll down)
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/community/cc_herstory.php

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Primary Source Set: Civil War Music – Music in America
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/community/cc_music_kit.php
From the site:
“This Primary Source Set includes sound files, images, maps and documents to help teach about the Civil War era through music.” See Also: Online Resources and Lesson Plans (scoll down)
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/community/cc_music.php

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Primary Source Set: Jim Crow in America – Civil Rights
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/community/cc_civilrights_kit.php
From the site:
“This Primary Source Set includes images, sound files, song sheets and a political cartoon to help teach about Jim Crow in America.” See Also: Online Resources and Lesson Plans (scroll down)
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/community/cc_civilrights.php

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Primary Source Set: Found Poetry – Literature and Poetry
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/community/cc_literature_kit.php
From the site:
This Primary Source Set includes images, newspaper articles, written drafts, oral history interviews and original play manuscripts to help teach a found poetry activity.” See also Online Resources & Lesson Plans (scroll down)
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/community/cc_literature.php

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Primary Source Set: Thanksgiving – Early America
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/community/cc_earlyamerica_kit.php
From the site:
“This Primary Source Set includes image and documents to help teach about the origins and celebration of Thanksgiving in the United States.” See also Online Resources and Lesson Plans (scroll down)
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/community/cc_earlyamerica.php

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Primary Source Set: Dust Bowl Migration – The Great Depression
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/community/cc_greatdepression_kit.php
From the site:
“This Primary Source Set includes images, sound files and a map to help teach about the ravages of the Dust Bowl.” See also Online Resources and Lesson Plans (scroll down)
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/community/cc_greatdepression.php

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Primary Source Set: Assimilation through Education - The People…Native Americans
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/community/cc_nativeamerican_kit.php
From the site:
“This Primary Source Set includes images, documents, maps, sound files, motion pictures, political cartoons and analysis tools to help teach about attempts to "assimilate" Native Americans by replacing their traditional ways with those sanctioned by the U.S. government.” See also Online Resources and Lesson Plans (scroll down)
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/community/cc_nativeamerican.php
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Constitution Toolkit – We the People
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/community/cc_wethepeople_kit.php
From the site:
“This Primary Source Toolkit includes images, documents, maps, sound files and analysis tools to help teach about the United States Constitution.” See also Online Resources and Lesson Plans (scroll down)
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/community/cc_wethepeople.php
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

History Now, March, 2006: Women’s Suffrage
http://www.historynow.org/03_2006/index.html
http://www.historynow.org/03_2006/historian.html
History Now: Women’s Suffrage – Lesson Plans
http://www.historynow.org/03_2006/teacher.html

[NOTE: Past issues previously posted.
Past Issues: http://www.historynow.org/past.html - Phyllis ]

Found in:
News from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2006 11:50:50 -0500
Gilder Lehrman Collection of Featured Documents

Copy of Proposed Amendment to the Constitution of the United States (pamphlet)
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/search/display_results.php?id=GLC09040
Year: 1861/04/30
From the site:
“Description: Amendment to the Constitution concerning slavery. "...No amendment shall be made to the Constitution which will authorize or give to Congress the power to abolish or interfere, within any State, with the domestic institutions, including that of persons held to labour or service by the laws of said State." Transmitted to the Maryland House of Delegates.”

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

Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/index.html

Sites found in:
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PBS Teacher Previews: June 11-17, 2006
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To be rebroadcast in the Fall, 2006:

American Experience: Eyes on the Prize
"Share Your Teaching and Learning Story"
PBSOL>
Middle / High School

"Eyes on the Prize" returns to PBS in Fall 2006. When the
program premiered in 1987, educators recognized it as a
powerful tool for engaging students in learning about the civil
rights movement. When the series airs again in Fall 2006, a new
generation of teachers and students will be able to experience
this landmark documentary. Join us in building an online
library of great teaching and learning ideas by sharing your
experience and insight. When you send your idea you will become
eligible to win a $100 certificate good for PBS VIDEO products.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eyesontheprize/teachers.html

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BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
Steroid Abuse
Profdev>
Middle / High School

Steroid abuse in athletes is in the news recently. Anabolic
steroids are synthetic variants of testosterone, generally used
to achieve short term building of muscle tissue. There are
several informational brochures posted at the Office of
Diversion Control from the US Department of Justice. The
brochures address steroid use in school age children, law
enforcement personnel and by the general public. The risks to
using steroids are listed in these brochures.

http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubs/brochures/steroids/

[NOTE: See other brochures printable brochures:
http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubs/brochures/index.html - Phyllis]

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Copyright 2006 PBS Online.

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The Scout Report
February 24, 2006
Volume 12, Number 8

National Institute of Justice [pdf]
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/
Beyond the immediacy of crime and criminal acts, there is a concern among
those involved in the justice system with analyzing and investigating all
aspects of criminology and related subjects. The National Institute of
Justice (NIJ) as the research, development, and evaluation agency of the
U.S. Department of Justice is particularly concerned with these issues. On
their website, visitors can learn about the NIJ’s mission, research
priorities and their strategic goals. Scholars and the general public will
appreciate the rather large database that includes the institute’s
publications, annual reports, and speeches. Browsing through the
publications area is quite easy, and visitors will find such recent reports
as “DNA Analysis for ‘Minor’ Crimes: A Major Benefit for Law Enforcement”
and “Predicting a Criminal’s Journey to Crime”. Finally, visitors also can
access the NIJ Journal’s current issue, as well as browse every issue back
to 1995. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Go Ask Alice!
http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/

Some readers may be wondering aloud: “Who is Alice, and why do I want to ask
her anything?” Well, “Alice” is in fact a team of Columbia University health
educators, health care providers, and specialists from health-related
organizations worldwide. “Alice” was created in 1993 at Columbia, and is one
of the longest-running health question and answer websites. As one might
surmise, the site provides intelligent, informed, and lively answers to a
number of pressing health issues, such as drug use, body image, and various
aspects of emotional health. Visitors can search the archive of answered
questions, and also look through topical sections that cover subjects such
as alcohol use and relationships. The site also includes a weekly poll and
an area where visitors can sign up to receive each week’s question (and
response) in their email inbox. [KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Poetry Foundation [Real Player]
http://www.poetryfoundation.org/

The Poetry Foundation, established in 2003, was created through a fund
provided by Ruth Lilly. Since its creation, the Foundation has grown by
leaps and bounds, and one of their best public outreach efforts is this
website. With a well-thought out visual design, their homepage is a great
starting point for learning more about the world of poetry. Sections on the
homepage include “Publishing”, “Features”, “Dispatches”, and “Archive”.
Visitors may wish to go back to the past and examine the archive, which
includes thousands of poems, several lists of “favorite” poets, and a visual
archive that features cartoons that address the subject of poetry. Visitors
looking to delve into some current material will definitely appreciate the
“Cover Story” feature. Here visitors can listen to Paul Giamatti and Alfred
Molina read Browning’s “Fra Lippo Lippi” and “My Last Duchess” respectively,
as well as read a historic piece from Poetry magazine where Carl Sandburg
offers solid praise of Ezra Pound. Overall, the site merits numerous visits
and is quite a gem. [KMG]

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General Sherman’s Memoirs
http://www.sonofthesouth.net/union-generals/sherman/memoirs/general-sherman-memoirs.htm
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/j6bdd ]
… leads to an online version of Sherman’s extensive memoirs,
where he recounts his vast military experiences and expeditions.

[NOTE: The Civil War
http://www.sonofthesouth.net/ - Phyllis ]

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>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2006.
http://scout.wisc.edu/

Microbial Life - Educational Resources
http://serc.carleton.edu/microbelife/index.html
From the site:
“Teaching and learning about the diversity, ecology and evolution of the microbial world; discover the connections between microbial life, the history of the earth and our dependence on micro-organisms.”

Microbial Life: Resources for K-12 Teachers and Students
http://serc.carleton.edu/microbelife/k12/index.html
From the site:
“Explore the amazing world of microbes using our WebQuest guided discovery exercises. For teachers, discover a wealth of related resources, teaching strategies, and activities that have been developed by collaborating projects.”

Sites found in:
25 February 2006 Earth Science Sites of the Week

TREE OF LIFE, Tree of Life Project, (suggested by Mark Helibrunn,
Frank Sinatra High School, Long Island City, NY), "The basic goals of
the Tree of Life project are to provide a uniform and linked framework
in which to publish electronically information about the evolutionary
history and characteristics of all groups of organisms. To present a
modern scientific view of the evolutionary tree that unites all
organisms on Earth. To aid learning about and appreciation of biological
diversity...."

http://tolweb.org/tree/phylogeny.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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HISTORICAL USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS, MapTech, (suggested by Marion O.
Weaver, Educational Consultant, Alfred, NY), this growing online
collection of more than 2000 USGS topographic maps covers states from
Maine to West Virginia, and dates generally from the 1890s to the 1950s.
The maps are catalogued by Quad Index, Town Index, and Image Map. The
maps are useful not only for documentation of population growth and land
use changes, but also for their lack of color washes for woodland and
built-up areas.

http://historical.maptech.com/index.cfm?CFID=13991498&CFTOKEN=15849189
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/lmbog .

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ANIMATION: Norton Earth Science Animations, Norton, (suggested by
Eric Cohen, Westhampton Beach High School, NY), I've stumbled across
yet another fine web site with many ES Flash animations. Got to hand it
to these folks that have the time to produce all of the animations we
find. Make sure they get the credit they deserve.

http://www.wwnorton.com/nrl/geo/earth/animation_list.htm .
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Mark Francek
Professor of Geography
Central Michigan University
Resource Page: http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi
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The Medieval Atlas
http://historymedren.about.com/library/atlas/blatperdex.htm
From the site:
“The Medieval Atlas is a directory of maps, charts, geographic drawings and illustrations, illuminations, and other cartographic representations of the world in general, and the geography of Europe in particular, during the Middle Ages. Both historical maps and period or "antique" maps are included.
The directory links to maps on the web as well as to maps right here at the Medieval History site. Many maps are in the public domain and may be downloaded and used freely; however, please check each individual page for copyright notices and any terms of use for the map it displays.”

A few from the Medieval Atlas:

Cartographic Images Home Page
http://www.henry-davis.com/MAPS/Ren/Ren1/carto.html
Scroll down for links to “other great Web Sites that deal with cartography”

Ancient Maps 6,200 B.C. - 400 A.D.
http://www.henry-davis.com/MAPS/AncientWebPages/Ancient1.html

Early Medieval Maps 400-1300
http://www.henry-davis.com/MAPS/EMwebpages/EM1.html

Late Medieval Maps 1300-1500
http://www.henry-davis.com/MAPS/LMwebpages/LM1.html

Renaissance Maps 1500-1700
http://www.henry-davis.com/MAPS/Ren/Ren1/Ren1.html

Site found in:

NEAT NEW STUFF, FEBRUARY 24, 2006

#1 Song on This Date in History
https://home.comcast.net/%7Ejosh.hosler/NumberOneInHistory/SelectMonth.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ggt6r .
Based on charts Billboard published from 1940 on. Select your month of birth and then the day of the month, and scan down until you come to your year of birth.

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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2006.

Site found in:
======== The Scout Report ==
======== February 16, 2001 ====
======== Volume 7, Number 4

National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center [Flash]
http://www.safeyouth.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]

Sponsored by the White House Council on Youth Violence, the National
Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center is a collaboration between
the Council, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and
other federal agencies. The Resource Center Website is offered as a
portal to federal information on youth violence prevention and
suicide. The heart of the site is a sizable collection of annotated
links, organized alphabetically by topic. The site also explores a
number of "Hot Topics," such as Youth Suicide, After School Programs,
and Intimate Partner and Family Violence, with background and
overviews, publications, and annotated links. Additional content
includes a teens-only section, links to related organizations, and an
internal search engine. [MD]
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2001.
http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/

Includes Fact Sheet on Bullying
http://www.safeyouth.org/scripts/teens/bullying.asp

From the site:
“The National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center offers access to hundreds of brochures, fact sheets, reports, posters, and other print publications about youth violence prevention at no cost…You may order up to 10 items. Multiple copies of the same item count toward this limit.”
http://www.safeyouth.org/scripts/help/order.asp
Free publications are also available from:
http://store.mentalhealth.org/publications/ordering.aspx

Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
February 17-23, 2006

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Pop Culture--Multimedia
InterviewsRus.com
http://interviewsrus.com/home/
Was one of your favorite celebs recently interviewed on U.S. television? This site (searchable) lets you download and view high-quality copies of many of those interviews from a variety of programs. The database is updated regularly. You'll need to register to download content but it's free and easy. At the moment, access to over 430 interviews are available.

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Abraham Lincoln--Historical Cartoons
Source: HarpWeek (Harper's Weekly)
Abraham Lincoln Cartoons
http://www.abrahamlincolncartoons.info/
"This collection of more than 400 Lincoln-related cartoons is derived from HarpWeeks Lincoln and the Civil War.com database of 49 Civil War era periodicals. The cartoons have been scanned at high resolution and come from 21 illustrated journals that varied in type and allegiance. They include the three prominent American weeklies of the period-Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, Harper's Weekly, and New York Illustrated News; campaign newspapers such as The Rail Splitter, Campaign Plain Dealer, and Strong?s Campaign Pictorial; satirical publications such as The Comic Monthly, The Phunny Phellow, and Vanity Fair; and pro-Confederate journals published in the American South-Southern Illustrated News and Southern Punch?and in Britain-Fn and Punch. The vast majority of the cartoons include images of Lincoln, but a few only reference him textually. In all, Abraham Lincoln Cartoons.com spans the period from his presidential campaign in 1860 through the major events of the Civil War to his assassination in 1865."

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From the Smithsonian:

Heritage Months
http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/heritage_month/index.html
“In honor of our nation’s richly diverse cultural heritage, the Smithsonian
celebrates five heritage months each year with hundreds of films,
performances, exhibitions, family programs, and more.”
Includes resources for celebrating Black History (February), Women’s
History (March), Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (May), Hispanic
Heritage ( September 15 - October 15), and American Indian Heritage (November).

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Resources for Teaching American History
http://www.smithsoniansource.org/
“Find teacher-selected resources that allow you to peer over the historian’s
shoulder and share the excitement of discovery.” (primary sources)

Ethnologue: Languages of the World
http://www.ethnologue.com/
From the site:
“An encyclopedic reference work cataloging all of the
world’s 6,912 known living languages.”
Includes country index with maps.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Guide to the Orchestra
http://www.bbc.co.uk/orchestras/guide/
Sections on the woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion, keyboards, and
one on the conductor. Includes audio samples of the orchestra as well
as the individual instruments.

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Site of the Day for Wednesday, February 22, 2006

Dogs: Wolf, Myth, Hero & Friend
http://www.nhm.org/exhibitions/dogs/

Today's site, from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County,
presents an engaging exhibit on canines. Gentle Subscribers will discover
an informative overview of the evolutionary development of dogs and their
special relationship with humans.

"Today, dogs enhance the lives of millions in countless ways, but they are
also some of humans' oldest friends. Ancient clues like cave paintings and
burials reveal that dogs and people have lived together for thousands of
years. But why have humans formed such close relationships with dogs, and
not cows or chickens? DOGS: Wolf, Myth, Hero & Friend sniffs out the facts
on dogs and explores what makes the human/dog relationship so unique." -
from the website

From its ancestors in North America to its travels around the world, dogs
have been the subject of both natural and artificial selection. Beginning
with a section on evolution and diversity, the site traces the phylogeny of
the canine over 40,000,000 years, highlighted by a chart outlining its
development. Additional topics include canine communication through
vocalization and body language, and information on dogs' hearing, sight,
sense of smell and endurance. Information is also provided on research and
conservation, caring for dogs and the role of service dogs.

Pad over to the site for an enlightening look at man's most devoted animal
companion at:

http://www.nhm.org/exhibitions/dogs/

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

Sites found in:
InfoBytes - Teaching with a Global Perspective
Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006

Teaching in a Global Context http://tinyurl.com/kgxtv
“Andrew Smith and Frederick Czarra describe the critical need
for effective teaching about international perspectives and
offer important guiding questions for schools to consider as
they develop and refine their global education curriculum.”
c2006 Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

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“Issues in global education: Global education checklist for teachers,
schools, school systems, and state education agencies”
http://www.globaled.org/fianlcopy.pdf

[NOTE: Previous posting:
Site found in:
======== The Scout Report for Social Sciences ==
======== January 25, 2000 ====
======== Volume 3, Number 9 ======
The American Forum for Global Education
http://www.globaled.org/

The American Forum for Global Education is a private, nonprofit
organization dedicated to "promoting the education of our nation's
youth for responsible citizenship in an increasingly interconnected
and rapidly changing world." The site provides information about its
activities and resource materials relevant to its mission. Educators
here can find out more about programs to improve teaching about China
in New York public schools and to enhance collaboration between
university scholars and teachers in the development of
globally-focused curriculum. They can also participate in "The Global
Exchange" -- an online forum for teachers to share their experiences
on the Internet. The materials section features dozens of planned
units on topics in Area Studies & Culture, Global Connections, Global
Issues, Conflict & Conflict Resolution, Environment, and
International Organizations. Recent examples include units on
Literature and the Chinese Diaspora, Democracy as a Value, and Around
the World in Ten Days, a ten-day whirlwind unit on major trends in
world history. Appropriate grade levels are indicated for each unit,
ranging from K-12, but with an emphasis on junior high and high
school levels. [DC]

From The Scout Report for Social Sciences, Copyright Internet Scout
Project 1994-2000. http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/
- Phyllis ]
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Outreach World
http://www.outreachworld.org/
A comprehensive resource for teaching kids about the world.
Click on the Resources tab to locate a treasure trove of
lesson plans, searchable by country, region, subject, and
grade level. http://www.outreachworld.org/searchresources.asp

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Site of the Day for Tuesday, February 21, 2006

Seven Wonders of the Modern World
http://www.asce.org/history/seven_wonders.cfm

Today's web page, from the American Society of Civil Engineers, presents
its list of the seven most remarkable engineering achievements of the last
century. Gentle Subscribers may discover among these spectacular triumphs
of 20th century engineering, a few that may be unfamiliar.

"As a tribute to modern society's ability to achieve the unachievable,
reach unreachable heights, and scorn the notion of "it can't be done," in
1994 ASCE sought nominations from across the globe for the Seven Wonders of
the Modern World. The chosen projects pay tribute to the greatest civil
engineering achievements of the 20th century." - from the website

Itemized in alphabetical order, the web page provides a summary of each
"wonder", highlighting its salient features to explain why it made the
list, with photos of most of these amazing engineering feats. From the
beloved Golden Gate Bridge to the less well-known Dutch Protection Works,
the list is a testimony to man's quest for surmounting the boundaries of
technology.

Sweep over to the web page to view the Wonders of the Modern World at:

http://www.asce.org/history/seven_wonders.cfm


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

Britannica's Interactive Timelines
http://www.britannica.com/timelines
A chronological review of the history of several subjects
demonstrating changes and developments throughout history.
Chose from Encyclopaedia Britannica or Student Encyclopedia
Subjects from Encyclopaedia Britannica are: Ecology, Exploration, Literature,
Medicine, Music, Religion, Science, Sports, Technology, and Women.
Subjects from Student Encyclopedia are: Architecture, Art, Childhood,
Daily Life, Ecology, Exploration, Literature, Medicine, Music and
Technology.
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.britannica.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Studio-Mozart
http://www.studio-mozart.com/mozart/index.htm
Click the English tab and then select site options:
(Concerts, Compositions, Biography, and Media Library)
Media Library includes paintings of Mozart, sheet music and MP3 audio files.

Connect For Kids Weblinks
http://www.connectforkids.org/weblinks
From the site:
“CFK links to research, reports and analyses from other organizations that are concerned with children’s lives and the issues and policies that affect them…..Use CFK Topics to help you in your search. Select a topic from the top menu. Depending on what you choose the subtopic menu will populate. You can choose from any of the Topics or Subtopics to view related content.”
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.connectforkids.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
February 17, 2006
Volume 12, Number 7
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World War II Military Situation Maps
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/maps/wwii/

Maps have been integral to military conflicts and warfare since time
immemorial, and many of these documents are highly prized by collectors and
military historians. The American Memory Project at the Library of Congress
recently created this fine digital collection of World War II situation maps
from the years 1944 and 1945. Beginning with the D-Day Invasion, the maps
provide information about troop positions throughout Western Europe, along
with important graphical representations of various landmarks within the
military landscape. Visitors can browse through the collection by title,
creator, subject, place, or date. Perhaps the finest part of the site is an
interactive essay that takes users through the Battle of the Bulge with a
series of maps and some brief commentaries. [KMG]

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Inside the Brain: An Interactive Tour
http://www.alz.org/brain/overview.asp

The human brain is in many ways a fantastic and enigmatic part of the body,
and only within the past few decades have scientists begun to understand its
many nooks and crannies. When the brain is beset with any number of
neurological conditions, it changes in a myriad of ways. This website,
provided by the Alzheimer’s Association, provides an interactive tour of the
brain of a person with Alzheimer’s disease. The tour contains sixteen
interactive slides, and each slide contains informative text that provides
background material. The first seven slides contain a bit of background
information about the brain, such as what the brain is composed of and how
it functions. Rounding out the site are a selection of links to sites that
provide additional information on the brain, such as the Harvard University
Whole Brain Atlas site and the BBC’s Interactive Brain Map. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.alz.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2006.
http://scout.wisc.edu/

Sites found in:
18 February 2006 Earth Science Sites of the Week

GLOBAL WARMING: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS, NOAA, (suggested by Cheryl Dodes, Weber Middle School, Port Washington, NY), with recent news about U.S. January temperatures and 2005 being the warmest ever (see “GOOD READS” section below), this is a great site to find questions and answers about global warming from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Questions include: is global warming happening? is sea level rising? definitions of the greenhouse effect, the relationship of El Niño and global warming, and sources for more information.

http://lwf.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/globalwarming.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Global Warming, Leonardo Dicaprio Foundation, (suggested by David Robison, Wilson High School, Wilson, NY), hear Leonardo Dicaprio narrate a well-made online film that addresses climate change. The issues discussed are designed to spur dialog.
http://www.leonardodicaprio.com/
[NOTE: There is a second film available on the same site: Water Planet. – Phyllis ]

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OCEAN CURRENTS, WAVES, U.S. Navy, (suggested by Marion Weaver, Earth Science mentor, S/A BOCES, Alfred, NY), find pithy, well documented descriptions of ocean circulation, currents, and waves. Graphics are useful, especially the tsunami speed versus depth graphic.

http://pao.cnmoc.navy.mil/pao/Educate/OceanTalk2/indexrestless.htm
[NOTE: See Also: Ocean Talk Home Page – available in .html and .pdf
http://pao.cnmoc.navy.mil/pao/Educate/OceanTalk2/indexnew.htm
http://pao.cnmoc.navy.mil/pao/Educate/OCEANTALK.pdf
Other pages from http://pao.cnmoc.navy.mil/pao/Educate.htm previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Astronomy and Physics Animations, H. Tashiri, (suggested by Eric Cohen, Westhampton Beach High School, NY), find some really great and very useful animations for an astronomy unit.
http://www.csulb.edu/~htahsiri/animate/

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Mark Francek
Professor of Geography
Central Michigan University
Resource Page: http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi
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Forbes Best of the Web: Reference
http://www.forbes.com/bow/b2c/category.jhtml?id=73
From the site:
“The billions of pages on the Internet contain almost anything you would wish to know; unfortunately, search engines can only go so far. Our favorites in this category give some order to the chaos, many with helpful search techniques, answers to common research questions and more. The best sites, which make finding that perfect word or fact a breeze, will renew your faith in the power of cyberspace.”
[NOTE: Other pages previously posted from Forbes’ Favorites
http://www.forbes.com/bow/b2c/favorite.jhtml?id=8 - Phyllis ]

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Sites found in:
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PBS Teacher Previews: June 4-10, 2006
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NOVA
"Kaboom!"
TV> PBSOL> MARC>
Elementary / Middle / High School
Tuesday, June 6, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
Tune in for this in-depth, heart-stopping look at the ultimate
chemical reaction -- the explosion. Using high speed
photography and dramatic reconstructions, this episode charts
the tarnished history of explosives. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

Check out the anatomy of a firework and learn more about what
makes this explosive go "boom!"

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

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BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
Current Issues of Immigration, 2006
Profdev>
Middle / High School

The Constitutional Rights Foundation has created free lessons
on immigration issues. Six modules put current controversies
about illegal immigration into historical and political
context. The modules cover immigration from the 1600s to the
present, illegal immigration, federal policy, current proposals
on illegal immigration and options affecting public policy. The
modules contain readings, guided discussion questions and
interactive learning activities.

http://www.crf-usa.org/immigration/issues_of_immigration_2006.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/pumyx

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Copyright 2006 PBS Online.

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Wed, May 31, 2006 at 3:16 PM
To: NOVA Teachers

Next week, join NOVA for the repeat broadcast of "Kaboom!," a
program that explores the science of explosions from fireworks to
building demolitions. (Subject covered: chemistry)

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NOVA Presents "Kaboom!" (R)
Broadcast: June 6, 2006
http://www.pbs.org/nova/kaboom/
(Check your local listings as broadcast dates and times may vary.
This program has one-year off-air taping rights.)

Anatomy of a Firework
Click on a drawing of a firework to learn about its components.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Pyrotechnics: It's Elemental
Find out some of the Periodic Table elements that contribute to
the whiz, bang, pop, and color that make up a firework.
(Grades 3-5, 6-8)

Demolition Woman
Learn about what it's like to be a demolition expert in this
interview with Stacey Loizeaux, a 26-year-old who has worked for
an international explosives engineering firm since the age
of 15. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

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

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Sites found in:
NEW THIS WEEK, February 16, 2006
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/28

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The Renaissance Connection
This educational website for middle school students focuses on art and history of the Renaissance. It features activities that explore aspects of Renaissance art and scientific innovations, art patronage, and the life of an artist. Includes images, maps, a timeline, glossary, lesson plans, and related links. From the Allentown Art Museum, Pennsylvania.
URL: http://www.renaissanceconnection.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20473
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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U.S. Copyright Office: Orphan Works
January 2006 report about "problems related to 'orphan works' -- copyrighted works whose owners may be impossible to identify and locate." Includes the full text of the report, the notice of inquiry, comments, roundtable discussion transcripts, and audio of a roundtable discussion from August 2005.
URL: http://www.copyright.gov/orphan/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20638

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Buginfo: Insects as Pets
Brief descriptions of some insects that would be suitable as pets, including field crickets, praying mantids, ant-lions (also known as doodlebugs), caterpillars, and mealworms. From the Department of Systematic Biology of the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution.
URL: http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/nmnh/buginfo/pets.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20533
[NOTE: Another page from this site previously posted.
See Also: Home Page: Bug Info
http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/nmnh/buginfo/ - Phyllis ]

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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.

Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, FEBRUARY 17, 2006

Deaf Resource Library
http://www.deaflibrary.org/
"an online collection of reference material and links intended to educate and inform people about Deaf cultures in Japan and the United States; as well as deaf and hard of hearing related topics." Includes bibliographies, deaf community resources, organizations, deaf culture resources, schools and universities, scholarship info, and more. Though the absence of a navigational guide means you have to scroll your way through the resources to find what you're looking for, the site is quite useful.

How Products Are Made
http://www.madehow.com/index.html
This is a fun site. For a wide variety of products -- chewing gum, refrigerators, shaving cream, fireworks, frisbees, baby carriers, Braille publications, you name it -- it tells you about the history of the product, the raw materials, and the manufacturing process.

Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2006.

Historic Figures: Franklin Delano Roosevelt,
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/roosevelt_franklin_delano.shtml
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/nva77

Historic Figures: Sir Winston Churchill,
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/churchill_winston.shtml

[NOTE: Other "historic figures" previously posted. See also
Index to Historic Figures
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/index.shtml
- Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
Don's Patch Issue #2006-02-15 from
http://www.don-guitar.com/

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Dictionaries with audio pronunciation
help. Look for the speaker icon.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/
http://www.m-w.com/
http://www.answers.com/
[NOTE: These sites were previously posted. – Phyllis ]

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BurningWell.org
http://www.burningwell.org/gallery2/main.php
From the site:
“BurningWell is a repository for public domain (free for any use) images. You are free to download, copy and use the photos you find here for any purpose.”

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Classic television images and theme music
http://www.melaman2.com/tvshows/
From the site:
“This website will focus on the classics which I was able to find and put together, but most importantly, the theme song in it's actual format (MP3). Though these songs generally take anywhere from 45 seconds to 2 minutes to download, this entire site is FREE for everyone.”

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Early Television Foundation and Museum Website
http://www.earlytelevision.org/index.html

History
http://www.earlytelevision.org/history.html
From the site:
“These links will take you to articles, stories, and other information about the history of early television.”

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Cool experiments with magnets.
http://www.coolmagnetman.com/magindex.htm
From the site:
“This web site is devoted to magnetism and the cool experiments you can do with permanent magnets and electro-magnets. Some of the experiments are very basic - things you've done since second grade. Others are unique; perhaps you hadn't thought of doing some of these before, or had difficulty in trying to set them up. Lists of the materials needed for the demonstrations, directions on how to assemble them, instructions on how to show them, and notes on how they work are all here for you. Also shown are several cool magnetic toys you can buy. Of course, there are also links to useful sites, sources and books on magnets.”

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Early Americas Digital Archive
http://www.mith2.umd.edu/eada/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Introduction to the Archive
http://www.mith2.umd.edu/eada/intro.php
From the site:
“The Early Americas Digital Archive (EADA) is a collection of electronic texts and links to texts originally written in or about the Americas from 1492 to approximately 1820. Open to the public for research and teaching purposes, EADA is published and supported by the Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities (MITH).”

Browse/Search the EADA Database
http://www.mith2.umd.edu/eada/search.php
From the site:
“Use this page to search texts that are a part of the EADA database. These texts have been encoded in Extensible Markup Language using the Text Encoding Initiative Guidelines, which makes it possible to search for specific terms, such as author, title, and subject, within and across the texts. If you cannot find the text you are looking for, try the Gateway (http://www.mith2.umd.edu:8080/eada/gateway/gateway.jsp )”

Early Americas Web Gateway
http://www.mith2.umd.edu:8080/eada/gateway/gateway.jsp
Use this page to search for texts by early American authors available both at EADA and at other sites on the internet.

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Spell check one word or a document up to
20,000 characters.
http://www.spellcheck.net/

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Human Anatomy Online
http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html
From the site:
“Welcome to inner exploration of Human Anatomy. Each topic has animations, 100’s of graphics, and thousands of descriptive links. Study the anatomy of the human body. It’s fun, interactive, and an ideal reference site for students.”

[NOTE: Previously posted. See update in note below for Internet Explorer users. - Phyllis ]

“If using Internet Explorer to use this site...

Microsoft released an automatic update on April 11, 2006 which adversely affects Java applications viewed in Internet Explorer (a good explanation of the issue is posted at http://www.cssbeauty.com/skillshare/comments.php?DiscussionID=482). Since Innerbody uses Java, you may notice that some of the pages load more slowly, and that the "dots" on each body part do not appear unless the image is clicked on first. Please bear with us while we implement a solution to this problem, and in the mean time, remember that you must click on an image before the dots appear. Alternatively, you can view the site with full functionality by using another browser, such as Netscape or Mozilla Firefox.”

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Archives for this ezine are available online here:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/donspatch/

The current issue is also available on my website.
http://www.don-guitar.com/currentissue.html

Give.org: BBB Wise Giving Alliance
http://www.give.org/reports/

"Reports on nationally soliciting charitable organizations that are the subject of donor inquiries. These reports include an evaluation of the subject charity in relation to the 23 provisions of the voluntary CBBB Standards for Charitable Solicitations." Includes a special section on charities involved in relief efforts for the 2004 tsunami in South Asia. Give.org is affiliated with the Council of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB).
Last updated Jan 13, 2005
Copyright © 2005, Librarians' Internet Index, LII. All rights reserved.

Garbl's Writing Center: Long Words
http://home.comcast.net/~garbl/stylemanual/words.htm
A word substitution list. "Consider using these shorter, simpler alternatives to bureaucratic, overstated and pompous words. Note that several simple words may be clearer than a single long word." Also links to wordy phrases and redundancies, with more suggested substitutions. By a "writer, editor, media planner and communications specialist."
Topics: Communications, English Language, Language, Literature & Books, Writing

Copyright © 2005, Librarians' Internet Index, LII. All rights reserved.

[NOTE: Home page previously posted. Updated URL - Phyllis ]

--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Beyond the Reef
http://www.amonline.net.au/exhibitions/beyond/

Today's site, from the Australian Museum, presents an exhibit which details
the marine life around Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Gentle Subscribers
will find concise articles and stunning images of different types of
plankton native to this locale.

"Australians and international tourists alike are well acquainted with the
Great Barrier Reef as one of the world's great natural wonders. What they
are not so familiar with is the importance of the surrounding bluewater
zone to the survival of the Great Barrier Reef. Compared to the colourful
and highly visible reef, these clear blue waters may look empty and barren,
but on closer inspection they are teeming with life: plankton." - from the
website

The site features a number of sub-categories of plankton including the
oxygen-producing phytoplankton, the transparent or blue zooplankton,
holoplankton and meroplankton, with basic information on each. Highlighting
the exhibit are the dazzling photos of representatives of each of these
types of plankton, from the obscure and tiny salps of the holoplankton to
the better-known Portuguese Man-of-War.

Float to the site to explore the world of plankton surrounding the Great
Barrier Reef at:

http://www.amonline.net.au/exhibitions/beyond/


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

Sites found in:

ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
Feb. 10-16, 2006
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Baseball Uniforms--History
Source: National Baseball Hall of Fame
Dressed to the Nines: A History of the Baseball Uniform
http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online_exhibits/dressed_to_the_nines/introduction.htm
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/horn ]
"The first official baseball uniform, adopted in 1849 by the Knickerbocker Base Ball Club of New York City, was a simple outfit consisting of a white flannel shirt, blue wool pants, and a straw hat. Fast-forward over 150 years later, and you'll find the modern-day major leaguer wearing brilliantly colored double-knit uniforms made of synthetic blend fabrics. What happened along the way? What styles came and went (and came again)? Which changes to the uniform were successful and which experiments fell flat? How has the baseball uniform become an integral part of our national pastime?"
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/ previously posted.
See Also: Online Exhibits
http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/exhibits/online_exhibits/index.htm
- Phyllis ]


Maps
Source: NationalAtlas.gov
Printable Maps: Congressional Districts -- 109th Congress
http://nationalatlas.gov/printable/congress.html
Printable Map: North America General Reference Map
http://nationalatlas.gov/printable/reference.html
All maps are available as PDF files.
[NOTE: Home page http://nationalatlas.gov/index.html previously posted.
Site recently updated. See Also: Chapters listed in top toolbar:
Agriculture, Biology, Boundaries, Climate, Environment, Geology, Government,
Mapping, History, People, Transportation, Water - Phyllis ]

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African-American History and Culture--Web Guide
Source: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill News Services
Reliable Web sites on black culture, history, identified in new UNC guide
Black Culture and History: Guide to the Web
http://www.lib.unc.edu/stone/webguide/
"Learning about black culture and history on the World Wide Web is now easier, thanks to a new online guide from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Library. Studying black poets of the Appalachian region? Interested in the black inhabitants of Canada, Cuba, or the Caribbean? Wondering how many African-Americans have been U.S. senators? It's all there, at http://www.lib.unc.edu/stone/webguide/. Raquel Cogell, librarian for UNC's Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History Library, developed the guide to bring quality resources to the attention of students, teachers, librarians, and researchers. It is now the largest such site that she can identify."

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