Phyllis' Favorites

Virtual Midnight Ride
An Interactive Map of Paul Revere's Ride
http://www.paulreverehouse.org/ride/virtual.shtml

from:

The Midnight Ride
http://www.paulreverehouse.org/ride/
Site also includes:
The Real Story of Revere's Ride
Recreate the Midnight Ride
Revere's Own Words
Longfellow's Poem
Images of Revere's Ride

[NOTE: Home page http://www.paulreverehouse.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

History of Haiku
http://www.big.or.jp/~loupe/links/ehisto/ehisinx.shtml
“You'll find information on haiku
dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries, through the
classic period in the 19th and on into the present day.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Found in:
Tips for Teachers #309- Nursery Rhymes Issue
Date: Sat, 20 May 2006

List of annotated Nursery Rhyme sites
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/early_education/subject_matter/language_arts/nursery/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/7b6mv

Nursery Rhyme Teaching Theme
http://www.teach-nology.com/themes/lang_arts/nurseryrhymes/

American Life In Poetry
http://www.americanlifeinpoetry.org/index.html
From the site:
“American Life in Poetry is a free weekly column for newspapers and online publications featuring a poem by a contemporary American poet and a brief introduction to the poem by Ted Kooser. The sole mission of this project is to promote poetry.”
“…school teachers and college and university instructors and professors are permitted to download and make copies of the current or archive American Life In Poetry columns and the poems reproduced in each column solely for classroom use.”
Register to receive American Life in Poetry via weekly email.

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School Library Impact Studies
http://www.lrs.org/impact.asp
From the site:
“…studies on the impact of school libraries and librarians on academic achievement…”

[NOTE: Home Page: The Library Research Service
http://www.lrs.org/index.asp previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Primary Source Learning
http://www.primarysourcelearning.org/
Primary Source Learning is a professional development program fully funded through the Library of Congress' Teaching with Primary Sources program.

There are 20 Teacher Created LibraryQuests ranging from 3rd grade to 12th grade.
http://www.primarysourcelearning.org/teach/lq/index.shtml
Some of the LibraryQuests are: Maps/Exploration, Colonial America, California Gold Rush, American Indian Experience, The New Nation, American History to 1877, Civil War, Abolition, Civil Rights, The Depression, Harlem Renaissance, Industrialization, Japanese Relocation, The Roaring Twenties, Women's Equality, Cold War, and Advertising and the Consumer Society.

Found in:
History Now: The Civil Rights Movement
Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006

History Now – Issue 8 – June 2006
The Civil Rights Movement
http://www.historynow.org/06_2006/index.html
From the site:
“In this issue, we focus on the modern movement to complete the quest for African American equality: the civil rights movement. The essays in this issue go beyond such familiar milestones as Brown v. Board of Education, and such celebrated figures of the movement as Martin Luther King, Jr., and Rosa Parks. They explore the historical context in which the movement arose and flourished; the social factors that determined its successes and failures; the anonymous activists who sustained the struggle; and the cultural contributions of the movement.”

“Don't miss this issue's interactive feature -- an online jukebox featuring six songs from the civil rights movement along with lyrics and photos.”

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

Sites found in:

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PBS Teacher Previews: October 1-7, 2006
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NOVA
"NOVA scienceNow - Asteroid"
TV> PBSOL>
Middle / High School
Tuesday, October 3, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
Renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, who debuts as the new host in the second season of this innovative science newsmagazine, investigates whether a "doomsday asteroid" the size of the Rose Bowl will hit the earth in 2036 and explores what the consequences could be. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

Have a question about Apophis or another asteroid issue? NASA's Don Yeomans is fielding viewer queries at the companion Web site.

http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3313/01.html

[NOTE: Teaching guide pasted at end. – Phyllis ]

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American Experience: Eyes on the Prize
"Awakenings 1954-1956" and "Fighting Back 1957-1962"
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Monday, October 2, 2006
9 - 11:00 pm
The landmark series about the U.S. civil rights movement returns to PBS! The first episode focuses on what happens when individual acts of courage inspire black Southerners to fight for their rights. In part 2 states' rights loyalists and federal authorities collide in the battle to integrate Little Rock's Central High School and again in James Meredith's challenge to segregation at the University of Mississippi. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

Join us in building an online library of great teaching and learning ideas by sharing your experience and insight. A panel of educational advisors will review the teaching and learning ideas we receive and the best ones will be highlighted on our Web site.

http://www.pbs.org/amex/eyesontheprize

[NOTE: See guide from American Experience pasted below. – Phyllis ]

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BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK

Gallery of Data Visualization
Profdev>
Middle / High School

This site highlights the best and the worst of statistical graphics. Each representation has a description of what it does well or poorly.

http://www.math.yorku.ca/SCS/Gallery/noframes.html

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LEARNING.NOW: PBS' EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY BLOG
The Politics of Plagiarism Detection Services
PBSOL>
Middle / High School

Host Andy Carvin writes about a group of students rebelling
against their school's use of plagiarism detection services
(PDSes) to catch students taking shortcuts in their work.

http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/learning.now/2006/09/the_ethics_of_plagiarism_detec.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/qjrkj


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Copyright 2006 PBS Online.

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---------Forwarded Message--------
Thu, Sep 28, 2006 at 2:26 PM
To: NOVA Teachers

Hello Educators,

Next week's episode of NOVA scienceNOW considers the threat of an
asteroid named Apophis hitting Earth, reports on scientists' efforts
to add to the Periodic Table of the Elements, explores the biology
of obesity, and takes a look at one innovative engineer who is a
roboticist by day and fiction writer by night. All episodes are
available for online viewing the day after broadcast. (Subjects
covered: chemistry, health science, space science)


Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org

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NOVA Presents NOVA scienceNOW
Broadcast: Tuesday, October 3, 2006
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/
(NOVA airs on PBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings as
broadcast dates and times may vary. This program can be used up to
one year after it is recorded off the air.)

Asteroid
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/3313/01.html

The Asteroid That Hit L.A.
Try out three "what if" scenarios with our catastrophe
calculator and discover the likelihood and potential effects of
any of three sizes of asteroids impacting Earth. (Flash plug-in
required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Hunting Meteorites
Join Neil deGrasse Tyson on a trip to the Mojave Desert as he
talks with meteorite hunter Rob Matson to learn all about
meteorites. Running time: 3 minutes 42 seconds. (QuickTime,
RealVideo, or Windows Media plug-in required.)
(Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions about Apophis or other asteroid issues for Don
Yeomans of NASA. (Questions due by Wednesday, October 4;
selected responses will be posted on Tuesday, October 10.)
(Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)


Island of Stability
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/3313/02.html

An Elemental Quiz
Test your knowledge of some chemistry basics in this
eight-question quiz. (Flash plug-in required; printable version
available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions about the search for new elements for chemist
Ken Moody of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
(Questions due by Wednesday, October 4; selected responses will
be posted on Tuesday, October 10.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)


Obesity
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/3313/03.html

Keeping the Weight Off
Learn about the role of genetics in obesity, why it is harder to
keep weight off than to lose it, the role the hormone leptin may
play in keeping lost weight off, and more in this interview with
Dr. Michael Rosenbaum of Columbia University. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions about leptin, obesity, or weight-loss research
for professor Jeffrey Friedman of Rockefeller University in New
York. (Questions due by Wednesday, October 4; selected responses
will be posted on Tuesday, October 10.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)


Profile: Karl Iagnemma
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/3313/04.html

On the Nature of Being Karl Iagnemma
Read about what draws this young MIT researcher to both
engineering and fiction writing, and find out how he balances
his life among science, writing, and family. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions about Karl Iagnemma for Karl Iagnemma.
(Questions due by Wednesday, October 4; selected responses will
be posted on Tuesday, October 10.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12).


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Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 16:16:57 -0400 (EDT)
News from American Experience
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE presents EYES ON THE PRIZE

http://www.pbs.org/amex

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EYES ON THE PRIZE
Mondays, October 2, 9 and 16 at 9-11 p.m. on PBS (check local
listings) An additional eight hours will be available at a later date.

EYES ON THE PRIZE is an award-winning 14-hour television series
produced by Blackside and narrated by Julian Bond. Through
contemporary interviews and historical footage, the series covers
all of the major events of the civil rights movement from
1954-1985. Series topics range from the Montgomery bus boycott in
1954 to the Voting Rights Act in 1965; from community power in
schools to "Black Power" in the streets; from early acts of
individual courage through to the flowering of a mass movement
and its eventual split into factions.

When EYES ON THE PRIZE premiered in 1987, The New York Times
called it "superbly crafted... the nobility of America's
civil-rights struggle comes through with the directness of a
spiritual...." The series went on to win six Emmys and numerous
other awards, including an Academy Award nomination, the George
Foster Peabody Award, and the top duPont-Columbia award for
excellence in broadcast journalism.

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EYES ON THE PRIZE Online

Follow the Movement
http://pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eyesontheprize/story/index.html

EYES ON THE PRIZE presents 25 of the major events of the Civil
Rights Movement, from Emmett Till's murder in 1955 to the
election of Harold Washington as Chicago's first black mayor in
1983. Screen historic footage of these events, listen to freedom
songs, read newspaper headlines, see photo galleries, and more as
you follow the story of America's Civil Rights Movement.

Profiles
http://pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eyesontheprize/profiles/index.html

Read profiles of people and groups who were integral to the Civil
Rights Movement.

Share Your Views
http://pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eyesontheprize/share/index.html

Do you have memories or family stories of the civil rights
movement? Who is your personal hero in the fight for civil
rights? And what do you think are the biggest issues in civil or
human rights today? Read some other individuals' reflections --
and share your own comments here.

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# posted by Phyllis @ 8:58 PM 0 comments

MythHome
http://www.mythome.org/mythhome.htm

[NOTE: Previously posted. (Updated: August 22, 2006) - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
Don's Patch Issue #2006-06-01
from http://www.don-guitar.com/

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The Wild, Wild West
http://members.aol.com/gibson0817/homepage.htm

Gods of Japan: A-To-Z Photo Dictionary
http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/buddhism.shtml
From the site:
“This site is about JAPANESE traditions in Buddhist sculpture and iconography.”

Elementary Theme Pages
http://www.cdli.ca/CITE/
[NOTE: Some themes previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Classical Myth: The Ancient Sources
http://web.uvic.ca/grs/bowman/myth/

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

History Now Looks at the American West
Mon, 18 Sep 2006

History Now, September 2006 – Issue Nine
The American West
http://www.historynow.org/09_2006/index.html

“The issue examines the American West, with essays by some of the most eminent scholars in the field. As always, HISTORY NOW accompanies these scholarly essays with imaginative and accessible supporting material and lesson plans. Don't miss this issue's Interactive Feature -- "A View of the West" -- a photographic tour of the late 19th and early 20th century American West.”

Educators Resource Guide to the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898
http://www.nps.gov/archive/klse/resource_guide.htm
From the site:
“National Park Service. There are nearly 400 units in the National Park Service and they all have web pages that have typical visitor information and, many have education resources that can be used in the classroom.”
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.nps.gov/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
School Libraries in Canada
Media and Education, Volume 25, Issue 4
http://www.schoollibraries.ca/
From the site:
“This issue of School Libraries in Canada is devoted to raising awareness about media-related topics.”

Some of the articles:

Helping Kids Deal with Online Hate
http://www.schoollibraries.ca/articles/200.aspx
From the site:
“The Web site http://www.martinlutherking.org is the kind of site students might bring up in a search for a Black History Month project, for example. Despite its respectable domain name, the site is, in fact, a potent brew of racism, anti-Semitism and Communist conspiracy theories – all in the guise of historical data.”

Cyber bullying: Understanding and Preventing Online Harassment and Bullying
http://www.schoollibraries.ca/articles/201.aspx
From the site:
“Cyber-bullying is on the rise because more kids than ever before are using electronic communications technologies.”

Drink Up: Alcohol Advertisers Recruit Young Drinkers
http://www.schoollibraries.ca/articles/203.aspx
From the site:
“Although alcohol has long been a means for teenagers to flout authority and prove themselves among peers, experts agree that the pervasive messages in advertising and popular culture play a significant role in both the increasing volume of alcohol being consumed by young drinkers, and the decreasing age at which they start.”

--------Forwarded Message--------
US-CERT Cyber Security Tip ST06-005 -- Dealing with Cyberbullies
Date: Wed, 31 May 2006 16:25:13 -0400

Cyber Security Tip ST06-005
Dealing with Cyberbullies

Bullies are now taking advantage of technology to intimidate and
harass their victims. Dealing with cyberbullying can be difficult, but
there are steps you can take.

What is cyberbullying?

Cyberbullying refers to the new, and growing, practice of using
technology to harass, or bully, someone else. Bullies used to be
restricted to methods such as physical intimidation, postal mail, or
the telephone. Now, developments in electronic media offer forums such
as email, instant messaging, web pages, and digital photos to add to
the arsenal. Computers, cell phones, and PDAs are new tools that can
be applied to an old practice.

Forms of cyberbullying can range in severity from cruel or
embarrassing rumors to threats, harassment, or stalking. It can affect
any age group; however, teenagers and young adults are common victims,
and cyberbullying is a growing problem in schools.

Why has cyberbullying become such a problem?

The relative anonymity of the internet is appealing for bullies
because it enhances the intimidation and makes tracing the activity
more difficult. Some bullies also find it easier to be more vicious
because there is no personal contact. Unfortunately, the internet and
email can also increase the visibility of the activity. Information or
pictures posted online or forwarded in mass emails can reach a larger
audience faster than more traditional methods, causing more damage to
the victims. And because of the amount of personal information
available online, bullies may be able to arbitrarily choose their
victims.

Cyberbullying may also indicate a tendency toward more serious
behavior. While bullying has always been an unfortunate reality, most
bullies grow out of it. Cyberbullying has not existed long enough to
have solid research, but there is evidence that it may be an early
warning for more violent behavior.

How can you protect yourself?

* Be careful where you post personal information - By limiting the
number of people who have access to your contact information or
details about your interests, habits, or employment, you reduce
your exposure to bullies that you do not know. This may limit your
risk of becoming a victim and may make it easier to identify the
bully if you are victimized.
* Avoid escalating the situation - Responding with hostility is
likely to provoke a bully and escalate the situation. Depending on
the circumstances, consider ignoring the issue. Often, bullies
thrive on the reaction of their victims. Other options include
subtle actions. For example, if you are receiving unwanted email
messages, consider changing your email address. If the bully does
not have access to the new address, the problem may stop. If you
continue to get messages at your new account, you may have a
stronger case for legal action.
* Document the activity - Keep a record of any online activity
(emails, web pages, instant messages, etc.), including relevant
dates and times. In addition to archiving an electronic version,
consider printing a copy.
* Report cyberbullying to the appropriate authorities - If you are
being harassed or threatened, report the activity to the local
authorities. Law enforcement agencies have different policies, but
your local police department or FBI branch are good starting
points. Unfortunately, there is a distinction between free speech
and punishable offenses, but the legal implications should be
decided by the law enforcement officials and the prosecutors.
Depending on the activity, it may also be appropriate to report it
to school officials who may have separate policies for dealing
with activity that involves students.

Protect your children by teaching them good online habits (see Keeping
Children Safe Online for more information). Keep lines of
communication open with your children so that they feel comfortable
telling you if they are being victimized online. Reduce their risk of
becoming cyberbullies by setting guidelines for and monitoring their
use of the internet and other electronic media (cell phones, PDAs,
etc.).
_________________________________________________________________

Author: Mindi McDowell
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Produced 2006 by US-CERT, a government organization.
This document can also be found at
<http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST06-005.html >

Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
May 26-Jun 1, 2006

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Performing Arts–Encyclopedias
Source: LOC
Library of Congress Launches Performing Arts Encyclopedia Online
Performing Arts Encyclopedia: A guide to the performing arts collections and exhibitions at the Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/performingarts/encyclopedia/
Look for a more detailed look in an upcoming RS post. From the announcement, “A new online Performing Arts Encyclopedia has been developed to serve as a centralized guide for users interested in exploring the performing arts. The encyclopedia focuses on music, motion picture, broadcasting, recorded sound, manuscript, rare book, and other non-book collections. The resources, which are housed in various divisions of the Library, have been brought together to make them available for easier access and more widespread usage.”

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Commencement–Speeches
Source: Humanity.org (The Humanity Initiative)
Commencement Speeches
http://www.humanity.org/voices/commencements/
“Though these myriad departures and arrivals of everyday existence are seldom met with ceremony, words traditionally reserved for momentous occasions may ring true and inspirational at any hour. That’s why we created this unique archive of commencement addresses, selecting an eclectic menu of twenty nine extraordinary speeches from the thousands that we have reviewed since beginning work on this initiative in 1989.”

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Animal Noises–Multilingual
Source: University of Adelaide School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Derek Abbott’s Animal Noise Page
http://www.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/Personal/dabbott/animal.html
“In different languages what do we say to mimic animal sounds? Below is the world’s biggest multilingual list. A guiding principle behind this list is to visualize a comic book, in your language, and imagine what would be written in the text balloon coming from the mouth of an animal. For languages that use a different alphabet, I have tried to transliterate the word into the English alphabet for ease of comparison. A forward slash is used to separate alternative words.” Professor Abbott is Director of the Centre for Biomedical Engineering at the University of Adelaide School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
[NOTE: Scroll down for Animal Commands
In different languages what do we say when we tell an animal to do something?

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Adolescents–Cigarettes
Source: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (CDC)
Use of Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Among Students Aged 13–15 Years — Worldwide, 1999–2005
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5520a2.htm
“This report presents estimates of self-reported cigarette and other tobacco-product use during 1999-2005 in 132 different countries and the Gaza Strip/West Bank. The data are aggregated within each of the six WHO regions. GYTS data indicate that nearly two of every 10 students reported currently using a tobacco product, with no statistically significant difference between the proportion of those reporting cigarette smoking (8.9%) and other tobacco use (11.2%). Use of tobacco by adolescents is a major public health problem in all six WHO regions. Worldwide, more countries need to develop, implement, and evaluate their tobacco-control programs to address the use of all types of tobacco products, especially among girls.”


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C.O.S.T.: Children Opposed to Smoking Tobacco
http://www.costkids.org/
A site designed by students

Tobacco Facts
http://www.costkids.org/tobacco/tobacco/tobaccoframeset.htm

Resources
http://www.costkids.org/resources/resourcesframeset.htm

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Site of the Day for Thursday, June 15, 2006

Magna Carta and Its American Legacy
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured_documents/magna_carta/legacy.html

If the above URL wraps in your e-mail client, enter it all on one line in
your browser or use this TinyURL:

http://tinyurl.com/jwrwj

In honor of this day's 791st anniversary of Magna Carta and with a nod to
the vociferous clutch of rapacious barons who inadvertently laid the
foundation of many civil liberties enjoyed in the English-speaking world,
today's site from the U.S. National Archives, offers an exhibit on the
Great Charter from its "Featured Documents" collection. Gentle Subscribers
will discover the long-reaching influence of Magna Carta.

"...here is a law which is above the King and which even he must not break.
This reaffirmation of a supreme law and its expression in a general charter
is the great work of Magna Carta; and this alone justifies the respect in
which men have held it. -- Winston Churchill, 1956" - from the website

The site provides an overview of the circumstances leading up to the
confrontation of king and nobles at Runnymede where the original "Articles
of the Barons" was secured. After a survey of the evolution of Magna Carta
to its final form of 1225, and a consideration of the seventeenth century
revival of the document's significance, the essay focuses on its impact on
the American colonies and their movement to independence. A translation of
the 1297 version, along with an enlarged image of Magna Carta are also
available.

Canter to the site for a look at this iconic contract between king and
nobles at:

http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured_documents/magna_carta/legacy.html

If the above URL wraps in your e-mail client, enter it all on one line in
your browser or use this TinyURL:

http://tinyurl.com/jwrwj

[NOTE: More Featured Documents at
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured_documents/ - Phyllis ]


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

Gilder Lehrman Institute Traveling Exhibitions
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/institute/public_traveling.html

Since 1997, the Gilder Lehrman Institute has developed traveling panel exhibitions for display at schools, libraries, and historic sites. Composed of interlocking panels with graphic reproductions of rare documents, images, and interpretive text, these exhibitions circulate nationwide, providing an introduction to critical topics in American history for students, teachers, and the public. Traveling exhibitions are free of charge (shipping included).

For more information about any of these exhibitions, please contact Angela Karavas at karavas@gilderlehrman.org, or call (646) 366-9666. You may also download a traveling exhibition application form on this site in either .pdf or in Word format.

Site found in:
Gilder Lehrman Collection of Featured Documents
Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006

Life without Liberty
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive_Scott_Liberty.html
From the site:
“This letter was written by John Morin Scott, founder of the New York Sons of Liberty, to Richard Varick, the future mayor of New York, in November of 1775, as he waited for the American Revolution to reach the city. He welcomed the fight, stating: "Who can prize life without Liberty? - It is a Bauble only fit to be thrown away."

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

The Columbus Navigation Homepage
http://www.columbusnavigation.com/index.shtml
From the site:
“Examining the History, Navigation, and Landfall of Christopher Columbus”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated URL - Phyllis ]

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The History of Columbus Day
http://www.history.com/minisites/columbusday/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Wildopedia - ISSUE #1 - ADAPTATIONS
http://www.seaworld.org/wild-world/wildopedia/index.htm
Click on the paw print to enter and move to next screen

Teacher Guides ( downloadable in .pdf )
http://www.seaworld.org/just-for-teachers/guides/index.htm
From the site:
“Each guide includes goals and objectives, information, vocabulary, a bibliography, and classroom activities. Activities strive to integrate science, mathematics, geography, art, and language.”


[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.seaworld.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]


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Hi! It's Friday, May 26, 2006 and time for a Virtual Field Trip at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Aquatic Safari
http://www.seaworld.org/wild%2Dworld/safari/index.htm

Sea World in Florida sponsors today's website called Aquatic
Safari. When you get to the site you'll see a menu of fun things to
explore at the Sea World website -- but just click on the button
next to the words, "Aquatic Safari - Virtual Aquarium" to get to
today's recommendation.

There is brief text introduction followed by a picture menu of
various sea creatures. Click on the photographs for enlarged views
and detailed information about the creature's habitat, life cycle,
and more. You'll find a wide variety of animals to discover
including coral, clams, starfish, batfish, hogfish and more. There
are also links in the introductory text to whales, dolphins and
penguins. If you can't take a vacation to Sea World -- this may be
the next best thing!

Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2006, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/

Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.

Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.

Leatherback Turtles

An Introduction to the Leatherback
http://www.leatherback.org/ldc/pg/aboutturtles.htm
From the site:
“The first leatherback turtle bones found date back to the Cretacious Period – that's over 100 million years ago! If you are fortunate enough to see a leatherback, you will witness a creature whose ancestors survived the age of dinosaurs. But now this ancient relic hangs on the brink of extinction.”

Leatherback Turtle Biology
http://www.leatherback.org/pages/project/biology.htm
Includes sections on Nesting, Development and Hatching, and The Leatherback at Sea

Surfing the Net with Kids: Sea Turtles
http://www.surfnetkids.com/sea_turtles.htm
From the site:
“…sea turtles are threatened by a black market in sea turtle eggs and meat, long-line fishing, shrimp nets, and beach front development. Learn more at these sites.”

[NOTE: The following sites were previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Site found in:

======== The NSDL Scout Report for the Life Sciences ===
======== February 8, 2002 ===
======== Volume 1, Number 2

Investigate Biodiversity
http://investigate.conservation.org/

A great way to learn about biodiversity is by visiting Conservation
International's Investigate Biodiversity Web site. Visitors can read about
biodiversity hot spots and major threats to the world's species. Of
particular interest is the Expeditions Online section, detailing scientific
field expeditions. Through this section, you can read daily updates and see
photos of teams of scientists conducting biological surveys in remote parts
of the world. After learning about Conservation International's research
projects, students can follow the online guide to developing their own
biodiversity field study. This well designed Web site has plenty to offer to
anyone interested in biodiversity. [AL]

From The NSDL Scout Report for the Life Sciences, Copyright Internet Scout
Project 1994-2002. http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/

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Site found in:

======== The NSDL Scout Report for the Life Sciences ===
======== February 21, 2003 ===
======== Volume 2, Number 4 ======

Biodiversity Counts [.pdf]
http://www.amnh.org/education/resources/biocounts/index.php

This extensive collection of activities from the American Museum of Natural
History offers middle school students "an exciting and creative context for
involving students in the scientific process while introducing them to the
rich diversity and beauty of their local ecosystem." Lesson plans, Web-based
interactive activities, useful Web links, profiles of AMNH scientists and
staff, and other features help students inventory and analyze the plants and
arthropods found in their own neighborhoods. All activities address national
science standards, and have been "field tested" in schools around the
nation. Biodiversity Counts even has students develop their own exhibitions
for their findings -- a great way to build science communication skills.
[RS]


>From The NSDL Scout Report for the Life Sciences, Copyright Internet Scout
Project 1994-2002. http://scout.wisc.edu/

British Library: Turning the Pages
http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/ttp/ttpbooks.html
From the site:
“Leaf through 15 great books and magnify the details”

Features
http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/features/features.html
From the site:
“These feature articles explore ideas and historical events using the British Library’s collections as source material. Some are based on previous exhibitions held at our galleries.”

[NOTE: Some pages from http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/homepage.html previously posted. Updated - Phyllis ]

David Perdue's Charles Dickens Page
http://charlesdickenspage.com/
From the site:
“This Web site is not presented as a scholarly resource or as a critical analysis of Dickens or of English literature. Links to sites of this nature can be found on the Dickens on the Web page of this site. http://charlesdickenspage.com/dickens_web.html David Perdue, author of this site, is not affiliated with any college, university, or professional/academic society or organization. This site is intended solely to enhance the reader's experience, providing background on Dickens, his work, and the times in which he lived.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated URL.- Phyllis ]

Found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Sun, 21 May 2006
http://infomine.ucr.edu/

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AskA+ Locator by Subject
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URL: http://www.vrd.org/locator/subject.shtml
Record Id: 647132
Created: 2006-05-18 15:45:32
Categories: arts,bioag,govpub,liberal,physci

Lists ask-an-expert services on the web by subject.

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English Literature : Early 17th Century (1603-1660)
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URL: http://www.luminarium.org/sevenlit
Record Id: 647122
Created: 2006-05-16 12:37:32
Categories: liberal

This section of the Luminariurm site provides links to online versions
of the works of a number of writers working in the early seventeenth
century. Also provided is access to full-text articles and essays about
the writers.
[NOTE: Home page http://www.luminarium.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Danteworlds
http://danteworlds.laits.utexas.edu/index.html
From the site:
“Welcome to Danteworlds, an integrated multimedia journey--combining artistic images, textual commentary, and audio recordings --through the three realms of the afterlife (Inferno, Purgatory, Paradise) presented in Dante's Divine Comedy. “

Black Holes: Gravity's Relentless Pull
http://hubblesite.org/explore_astronomy/black_holes/
From the site:
"Black Holes: Gravity's Relentless Pull" is an exciting, in-depth exploration of the astronomy and physics of black holes. The site was created in a collaboration between astronomy, education and Web professionals. It offers astronomical images, animations, interactive experiments (some with audio), and an encyclopedia of accurate, up-to-date information.”

Sites found in:
ResourceShelf http://www.resourceshelf.com/June 2-8, 2006
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Federated Searching
So, what is federated searching? Says EDUCAUSE: ( http://www.educause.edu/ )
“Federated Search is a search system that allows you to search for documents from multiple (partner) collections, instead of having to search each one separately. You benefit by performing one search and getting integrated results at once. These search engines can search not only library catalog but also commercial abstracting and indexing databases, web search engines, and a variety of other databases, while often merging and de-duplicating (a.k.a. de-duping) results.”

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Specialty Search SEC Web Site Adds Beta: Full Text Search Two Years of EDGAR Filings
http://www.sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/webusers.htm
SEC EDGAR
http://searchwww.sec.gov/EDGARFSClient/jsp/EDGAR_MainAccess.jsp
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/kehso
New on the web site (via SEC.gov) is the option to full text search two years (only) of EDGAR filings. Most free EDGAR sites only search headers and other portions of the filing.

[NOTE: From: PricewaterhouseCoopers
EdgarScan Database Now Searching Full Text of SEC EDGAR Docs
Yes, a full text EDGAR database for free
http://edgarscan.pwcglobal.com/servlets/edgarscan- Phyllis ]

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Resources: Webliographies: Astronomy
Source: Marcus P. Zillman, M.S., A.M.H.A./VirtualPrivateLibrary.com
Astronomy Resources (PDF; 795 KB)
http://www.zillmancolumns.com/
Scroll down to the June 2006 column
“This June 2006 column Astronomy Resources is a comprehensive list of astronomical resources and sites on the Internet including astronomy resources, astrophysics resources, bioastronomy resources, radio astronomy resources, and roboscopes.”

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Recommended Website:
The Sun - A Multimedia Tour
http://www.michielb.nl/sun/kaft.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Today's site provides a multi-media virtual tour of the sun through the use
of text, photographs, illustrations, animations, and film clips. The entire
tour takes about 20 minutes and includes information about solar wind, sun
spots, solar eclipses, solar flares, and it presents scientific facts about
the closest star to our planet. There is information about the Sun's
influence on Earth, and what the future may hold in store for both of these
celestial bodies. While the text is geared for Junior High ages and up, the
photographs and animations are fascinating for all ages.

Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2006, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/

Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.

Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.

Sites from:
kapili.com
http://www.kapili.com/topiclist.html

Rader's COSMOS4KIDS.COM
http://www.cosmos4kids.com/
Cosmos4Kids.com is a free website that teaches the basics of astronomy and space exploration to all ages. It has sections on the universe, galaxies, systems, the Solar System, space exploration, and missions.

Rader's CHEM4KIDS.COM
http://www.chem4kids.com/
Chem4Kids.com is a free website that teaches the basics of chemistry to all ages. It has sections on atoms, matter, elements, the periodic table, biochemistry, and reactions. This is our first site that has been around since 1997.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Rader's BIOLOGY4KIDS.COM
http://www.biology4kids.com/
Biology4Kids.com is a free website that teaches the basics of biology to all ages. We have sections on cell structure, cell function, the scientific method, classification, microorganisms, invertebrates, plants, vertebrates, and animal systems.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Rader's GEOGRAPHY4KIDS.COM
http://www.geography4kids.com/
Geography4Kids.com is a free website that teaches the basics of geography and earth sciences to all ages. It has sections on earth energy, earth structure, the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the biosphere, climates, and BGC cycles (biogeochemical).
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Rader's NUMBERNUT.COM
http://www.numbernut.com/
NumberNut.com is a free website that teaches the basics of math to all ages. It has sections on artithmetic which includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. There will also be more advanced ideas like fractions, decimals, and percentages as the site grows.

Interesting Clock Timeline – very current
http://home.tiscali.nl/annejan/swf/timeline.swf

from:
http://beeks.eu/Screensaver.htm
Scroll down to see a variety of clocks

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Site of the Day for Thursday, May 18 , 2006

Changing China
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/asia_pacific/2004/china/default.stm

With the increasingly crucial role of the "Middle Kingdom" in the global
economy, today's site, from the BBC, offers an in depth report on the new
China. Gentle Subscribers will find coverage of current issues, as well as
historical background.

"Use this guide to learn more about the country with the world's biggest
population, and one of its most dynamic economies." - from the website

The site explores a wide range of topics, from politics and the Communist
Party to key social concerns, such as health care. The conditions in rural
China are examined and contrasted to the burgeoning wealth of city
dwellers, while feature articles take a look at some of the problems facing
China's future. Highlighted in the section on business are China's global
quest for oil and its high tech revolution. An annotated timeline from 1949
to 2005 provides an historical context for China's emergence as an economic
force. Additional reports document the failure of village democracy and the
critical problem of Taiwan, and how the 1970 "one child" policy and the
cultural predilection for boys could have significant implications in the
near future. An "In Pictures" section offers photos and commentary on a
range of subjects.

March over to the site for a fascinating look at the new China at:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/asia_pacific/2004/china/

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

Immigration: The Changing Face of America
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/features/immig/
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/features/immig/introduction.html

From the site:
“This feature presentation introduces teachers and students to the topic of Immigration. In this section, the introduction, you will find an overview of the feature, a guide to navigation, and credits.”
Scroll through the menu on the left of the screen.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
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PBS Teacher Previews: September 24-30, 2006
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Nature
"Cuba: Wild Island of the Caribbean"
TV> PBSOL>
Elementary / Middle / High School
Sunday, September 24, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
Protected by its isolation, the wildlife of Cuba has remained
naturally preserved, untouched and unexplored. Through a
special arrangement with the Cuban government, unprecedented
access was granted to film the astonishing diversity of life on
the island, much of it virtually unknown until recently. (CC,
Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

Check out our online species guide; discover the island's
unique animals.

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

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NOVA
"Mystery of the Megavolcano"
TV> PBSOL>
Middle / High School
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
A remote lake in Southeast Asia conceals evidence of Earth's
greatest volcanic cataclysm of the last 100,000 years. Miles
beneath its placid surface lies a magma chamber that exploded
so violently during the Ice Age that gases and ash may have
encircled the globe and blotted out the sun for years on end.
Tune in as "NOVA" pieces together the clues about this great
catastrophe. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

Explore our online map of supereruptions around the world.

http://www.pbs.org/nova/megavolcano
[NOTE: See Guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
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Marie Antoinette
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Monday, September 25, 2006
9 - 11:00 pm
Her name has become synonymous with the French monarchy and all
its excesses, but there is more to the story of Marie
Antoinette than the simplistic tale of a frivolous sovereign
whose behavior helped provoke the uprising that became the
French Revolution. This film traces her journey from the
splendors of her childhood to her final hours in a squalid
French prison cell. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)

Download our educator guides designed to involve students in
the origins, drama and outcomes of the French Revolution in a
way that is relevant to their current lives.

http://www.pbs.org/marieantoinette

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BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
Ellis Island Passenger Arrivals
Profdev>
Middle / High School

Explore the Immigrant Experience online through two areas on
this Ellis Island site. The first is a collection of six family
histories of Americans from different backgrounds researching
immigrant ancestry. The second is a timeline of immigration
history and graph showing how many people came from different
areas of the world.

http://www.ellisisland.org/Immexp/index.asp
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Copyright 2006 PBS Online.

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Wed, Sep 20, 2006 at 3:07 PM
To: NOVA Teachers

Hello Educators,

In next week's "Mystery of the Megavolcano," NOVA follows researchers
from Indonesia to Greenland who unearth clues to the greatest
volcanic eruption of the last 100,000 years. (Subjects covered: Earth
science, geology, natural disasters, volcanoes)


Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org

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NOVA Presents "Mystery of the Megavolcano"
Broadcast: Tuesday, September 26, 2006
http://www.pbs.org/nova/megavolcano/
(NOVA airs on PBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings as
broadcast dates and times may vary. This program can be used up to
one year after it is recorded off the air.)

The Next Big One
http://www.pbs.org/nova/megavolcano/bigone.html
Find out what might happen if a supervolcano erupted today.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Why Toba Matters
http://www.pbs.org/nova/megavolcano/shindell.html
Learn from a NASA climatologist how the Toba eruption may have
affected climate almost 75,000 years ago, what effect a
supereruption could have on present-day climate, and what
lessons can be learned from Toba about climate today.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

A Supersized Volcano
http://www.pbs.org/nova/megavolcano/supersized.html
View a slide show portraying the Toba eruption and see how it
dwarfs even the most disastrous "regular-sized" eruptions of our
own era. (Flash plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Blasts from the Past
http://www.pbs.org/nova/megavolcano/blasts.html
Explore a map of 12 supereruptions around the world. (Flash
plug-in required.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/activities/3312_megavolc.html
In this classroom activity, students use volcanic ash data to
determine the source of a possible supervolcanic eruption that
occurred in the western United States. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Program Transcript
http://www.pbs.org/nova/transcripts/3312_megavolc.html
The site includes a complete narration for this program.

Plus Watch a Preview and Links and Books.

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# posted by Phyllis @ 11:39 PM 0 comments

CNN Specials - Blueprint of the Body
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2000/genome/
From the site:
“On the threshold of a brave new world”

Related Sites
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2000/genome/story/related/sites.html

Dragonfly: Home Page
http://www.units.muohio.edu/dragonfly/
From the site:
“Our principle objectives are to involve children in the creative process of science, to help children see how science relates to their lives, to engage minority and at-risk children in science, and to help teachers and parents guide active, experiential learning more confidently.”

Some pages: Family Ties (Genetics); Baseball in Space; Space is the Place; Webs of Life; Past, Present, Future: It's About Time!

Dragonfly Hot Links (several subjects – not only science)
http://www.units.muohio.edu/dragonfly/links.shtml

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Site of the Day for Wednesday, June 7, 2006

Genetic Engineering on the Farm
http://whyfiles.org/241GM_2/

Today's site, from the "Why Files" at the University of Wisconsin, examines
genetically modified foods from two perspectives -- how safe are they for
the environment and how safe are they for people. Gentle Subscribers, with
more questions than answers about genetically engineered foods, may find
this typically lively "Why Files" presentation provides some clarity on the
issue.

"GM food after 10 years: Is this stuff safe to eat? ... With more than 100
million hectares being planted, what do we know about food safety? How is
genetically modified food faring now that organic food sales are
mushrooming? ... This two-part series covers the historic concerns about
genetic engineering in agriculture." - from the website

The exhibit opens with an historical overview of reactions to genetic food
modifications, beginning in the 1970's and then explores the safety
implications for human consumption of herbicide and insect resistant crops.
Raising flags on the dearth of peer reviewed scientific literature
available, the report also considers the possibilities of food allergies
with genetically modified foods. The second part of the presentation
considers the environmental impact of genetically engineered crop
resistance to insects, citing the current benefits of lowered pesticide use
but speculating on the long term effect of insect adaptability, as well as
the possibility of unchecked weed growth through "genetic pollution". As
always in a "Why Files" exhibit, there are informative diagrams, vivid
photos, and additional links germane to the issue.

Dig over to the site for a revealing exploration of genetically engineered
food at:

http://whyfiles.org/241GM_2/

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

Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
June 2, 2006
Volume 12, Number 22


Rocket Science 101 [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/RocketScience101/RocketScience101.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/nwaf7

On occasion, when one is asked to describe a common activity or simple
concept, the other party may exclaim, “Well, it’s not exactly rocket
science.” Well, this website is exactly that: rocket science. To be more
precise, NASA has created this elegant and visually stimulating
demonstration website that allows guests the opportunity to learn how two
different types of rockets (the Delta II and the Atlas V) are constructed.
First-time visitors will most likely want to take advantage of the short
tutorial that explains the basic part of the launch vehicle, how it is
constructed, and how all of these parts effectively help launch a NASA
spacecraft. After looking over this section, visitors will want to get
started on constructing their own rocket. They will have the opportunity to
learn about different parts of each device, and then select each item for
the rocket. At the conclusion, visitors will get to see a demonstration of
how each rocket works during flight. [KMG]

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Frozen Angels [Real Player]
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/frozenangels/index.html

Since the creation of that now celebrated sheep Dolly in Scotland back in
1996, there has been a deluge of talk (and significant scholarly work) about
the possibility of creating scientifically engineered humans. This recent
documentary from the people at the Independent Lens organization takes a
close look at the current research being done in the field of reproductive
technology. On the homepage, visitors can look through sections that offer
profiles of the people featured in the film, ask questions of the
filmmakers, and also read a provocative and thoughtful essay by Professor
Lori Andrews of the Chicago-Kent College of Law about the ethical
ramifications of various reproductive technologies. Visitors will not want
to miss the “Talkback” area, which features some rather heated debate and a
few retorts, which might be expected given the sensitive material covered by
such a program. [KMG]

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

Internet Library of Law and Court Decisions
http://www.phillipsnizer.com/internetlib2.htm
Internet Library - comprehensive and up-to-date collection of summaries of court decisions shaping the law of the Web
From the site:
“We provide a brief synopsis of each court decision, indexed alphabetically by subject matter. If the decision is of interest, click on its case title for a more thorough analysis of the court's decision, and, where available, its full text.”

FindLaw's Family Law Center
http://family.findlaw.com/
From the site:
“This section contains 5 topics, each containing helpful articles and resources:
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, and Marriage.”

From: FindLaw for the Public
http://public.findlaw.com/
From the site:
“This site is here to help you find solutions to your legal issues.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Do you have what it takes to become a citizen?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13442226/

From the site:
“When immigrants want to become Americans, they must take a civics test as part of their naturalization interview before a Citizenship and Immigration Services officer. The questions are usually selected from a list of 100 sample questions (see at http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/services/natz/English.pdf ) that prospective citizens can look at ahead of the interview (though the examiner is not limited to those questions). Some are easy, some are not. We have picked some of the more difficult ones.
Should you be welcomed immediately to the Land of the Free or sent home for some more homework? Find out!

(PLEASE NOTE: These questions are as asked on the official United States Immigration and Naturalization Services Web site. Candidates are not given multiple choices in the naturalization interview, which is conducted orally.)”

The World Almanac E-Newsletter - June 2006
Special Feature: The Miranda Decision
http://www.worldalmanac.com/newsletter/200606WAE-Newsletter.html

[NOTE: The World Almanac E-Newsletter Archives
http://www.worldalmanac.com/wa-newsletter.htm - previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, JUNE 9, 2006

Cold War International History Project
http://www.wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?topic_id=1409&fuseaction=topics.home%20
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/r7kyw
The Wilson Center "disseminates new information and perspectives on the
history of the Cold War, in particular new findings from previously
inaccessible sources on "the other side" -- the former Communist world."
Among the document collections: the Warsaw Pact, the Korean War, the Cuban
Missile Crisis, the end of the cold war, the Soviet invasion of
Afghanistan, and more.

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Mathematical Imagery
http://www.ams.org/mathimagery/
In architecture, engineering, fractals, and such, math and art are
indistinguishable. Here's a guide to works that "explore the visualization
of mathematics--origami, computer-generated landscapes, tessellations,
fractals, anamorphic art, and more." Also includes links to galleries,
museums, and articles.

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

Sites found in:
Thu, 08 Jun 2006
New Teaching Resources at FREE

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

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"Jamestown Journey"
marks the 400th anniversary of the founding of the first
permanent English settlement in America. Lessons examine the
perspectives and struggles of those who made the voyage to
Jamestown and those who witnessed the arrival, and economic
factors that influenced emigration to Jamestown in 1607. (MA)
http://www.JamestownJourney.org/

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"Minuteman Missile National Historic Site: Protecting a Legacy of
the Cold War"
tells the story of one of the most significant strategic
weapons in U.S. history: the Minuteman ICBM (Intercontinental
Ballistic Missile). By 1965 there were 1,000 Minuteman ICBMs
hidden across the Great Plains in six missile fields,
transforming the prairie into a military-technological
frontier and providing a key component in the U.S. Cold War
policy of deterrence. (NPS,TwHP,NRHP)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/128MIMI/

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

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"Spanish Treasure Fleets of 1715 and 1733: Disasters Strike at Sea"
discusses Spain's search for gold and silver in the New World
(1500s-1700s) and its "treasure fleet system," which was
intended to protect its treasure-laden ships from being seized
by England, France, and the Netherlands. In 1715 and 1733,
hurricanes devastated Spain's treasure fleets off the coast of
Florida. Today, two of the sunken ships' remains are
protected as Florida Underwater Archaeological Preserves.
(NPS,TwHP,NRHP)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/129shipwrecks/

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"Lyrical Legacy: 400 Years of American Song and Poetry"
examines 18 historical American songs and poems. Organized by
time periods and considered from historical perspectives,
songs and poems include Bonny Barbara Allan, Yankee Doodle,
John Brown's Body/The Battle Hymn of the Republic, You're a
Grand Old Flag, We Shall Overcome, and others. Sound
recordings and original documents are provided. (LOC)
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/lyrical/

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American Revolution Home Page
http://www.americanrevwar.homestead.com/files/INDEX2.HTM

The American Civil War
http://americanrevwar.homestead.com/files/civwar/index3.html

The Betsy Ross Homepage
http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/
The story of Betsy Ross and the history of the American Flag.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Other pages on this site include Valley Forge, the Revolutionary War, the Liberty Bell and Brandywine Battlefield.
http://www.ushistory.org/links/ushistoryorg.htm

Links to other sites:
http://www.ushistory.org/phillink.html

Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, May 18, 2006
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Ancient & Classical Cultures
Collection of links to websites about ancient cultures around the world. Includes sites about Africa, Asia Minor, Aztecs, Celts, China, Egyptians, Greeks, Hebrews, Incas, India, Inuit, Muslims, Mongolia, Persia, Romans, Viking, and wonders of the ancient world. From the Multnomah County Library, Oregon.
URL: http://www.multcolib.org/homework/anchsthc.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21570
[NOTE: Home page - Homework topics
http://www.multcolib.org/homework/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Chernobyl.info
Information about the social, environmental, and health consequences of the 1986 nuclear accident in Chernobyl. Includes a glossary, news releases, and details about projects and organizations focused on the disaster. From the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, in coordination with other government and United Nations (UN) agencies.
URL: http://www.chernobyl.info/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21575

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Websites You Can Trust!
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Site of the Day for Monday, September 18, 2006

Ethanol.org
http://www.ethanol.org/

Today's site, from the American Coalition for Ethanol, offers its views on
the advantages of ethanol use. Gentle Subscribers, noting the trend of oil
supply uncertainties with increasingly higher costs, may be interested in
taking a closer look at this renewable domestic energy resource.

"Welcome to ethanol.org, the official website of the American Coalition for
Ethanol. ACE is the grassroots voice of the ethanol industry, a
membership-based association dedicated to the use and production of
ethanol." - from the website

Since the site is produced by an ethanol association, it provides all the
positive facts concerning ethanol usage. Some of the most informative
material is presented in pdf format, especially the Frequently Asked
Questions file, covering topics as varied as the capability of regular cars
to use ethanol blended fuel, its use in small engines, using grain for fuel
when hunger is still a world problem and a brief discussion about the major
criticism of ethanol production: that it requires more fuel to make than it
provides. Additional features include a fact sheet on the rising cost of
fuel and a nation-wide look at ethanol facilities and use.

Wheel over to the site for the ethanol industry's presentation on this
renewable energy source at:

http://www.ethanol.org/

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

Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, May 11, 2006
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/43

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Battle Lines: Letters from America's Wars
This exhibit features "correspondence from over 200 years of American conflicts, ranging from the Revolution to the war in Iraq." Features audio and digitized images of the letters, which explore themes such as home, love, enlisting, and combat. Also includes brief information about the authors of the letters. From the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and the Legacy Project.
URL: http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/battlelines/index_good.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21497
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Knights in Central Park
This tour of the arms and armor collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York) includes information about armor from Europe, Japan, North America, and the Middle East. Includes clips from a 1922 film about the collection, sidebars about topics such as jousts and samurai, and interactive games and quizzes for children.
URL: http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/knights/home.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21493
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.metmuseum.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Iowa Corn: Ethanol and Its Co-Products
This site about vehicle fuel made from corn addresses topics such as E85, an alternative fuel produced by blending 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline, production statistics, and "facts and myths" about ethanol (vehicle use, jobs, environment, rural economies). Also find material about distillers' grains, a by-product of ethanol production used for livestock feed. Some material available in Spanish. From the Iowa Corn Promotion Board and Iowa Corn Growers Association.
URL: http://www.iowacorn.org/ethanol/ethanol_1.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21458

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Freud Museum, London
This museum (housed in Freud's home after he fled the Nazis) celebrates the life and work of Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, and his daughter Anna Freud. The site features photos of the museum (including Freud's psychoanalytic couch), historical photos, and essay on topics such as Freud and religion, and the interpretation of dreams. Lists museum events commemorating the 150-year anniversary of his birth in 2006.
URL: http://www.freud.org.uk/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21467

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Karen G. Schneider, kgs@lii.org
LII New This Week Listowner, and
Director, Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index.

Get Energized!
http://www.blm.gov/ak/getenergized/start.html
From the site:
“Get Energized was designed to encourage you to explore energy production, consumption and use, new energies technologies, energy conservation, and energy challenges around the world.”

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

Losing Louisiana: Land Loss on the Coast
http://digitalartwork.net/wetlands/losinglouisiana/index-ie.html
Prior to 2005, Louisiana coast wetlands lost an average of 25 square miles per year. Preliminary USGS estimates show that Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have destroyed an additional 100 square miles. View this audio slideshow and tour the about subsidence, levee history. the wetlands and the lost land.

Sites found in:
TOURBUS Volume 11, Number 56 --- 06 June 2006
http://www.internettourbus.com/


The Times-Picayune's Flash animation
We've all seen images of what happened in New Orleans [see
http://tinyurl.com/p74vj and http://tinyurl.com/o3mbq ], but watching
the Times-Picayune's animation helps you understand what really
happened that morning and how widespread the levee failures were.

http://www.nola.com/katrina/graphics/flashflood.swf

that shows you what flooded and when. The animation has 14 scenes and
you have to click on a special "Next" button to advance to the next
scene. At the end of the 14th scene you have the option of watching
the entire show again as a continuous animation.


=====================[ Tourbus Rider Information ]===================
The Internet Tourbus - U.S. Library of Congress ISSN #1094-2238
Copyright 1995-2006, Rankin & Crispen - All rights reserved

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Site of the Day for Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Yellowstone: America's Sacred Wilderness
http://www.pbs.org/edens/yellowstone/index.html

Today's site, from the U.S. Public Broadcasting System's "The Living Edens"
series offers an endearing portrait of one America's greatest treasures --
Yellowstone National Park. Gentle Subscribers will discover a pertinent and
fascinating presentation on this most iconic of American wilderness areas.

"When Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872, America was
passionately absorbed in the conquest of a continent. At every turn, native
culture and wild nature were being subdued, and natural resources were
exploited and wasted at a phenomenal rate. ... Yellowstone has been one of
the foremost laboratories in the world for learning how to manage not only
wildlife but also wildlife habitat and wilderness landscapes." - from the
website

The exhibit features a range of themes, from reflections on the park by
Professor Paul Schullery to a consideration of the changing perception of
native peoples and their relationship to the Yellowstone wilderness from
the Paleo-Indian period onwards. Additional modules highlight a landscape
"shaped by fire" and the not-to-be-missed "Featured Creatures" examining
the most significant of the park's mammals -- bears, elk, bison and wolves.
A virtual tour, requiring QuickTime is available, along with excellent web
resources. There are even free screen savers of Yellowstone for both Macs
and PC's.

Note: increasing the text size at the site may provide a more enjoyable
experience for some visitors.

Trek to the site for an impressive exhibit on Yellowstone at:

http://www.pbs.org/edens/yellowstone/index.html

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

U.S. Bureau of Land Management – Heritage Education
http://www.blm.gov/heritage/adventures/heritage_ed.html

Virtual Tours
http://www.blm.gov/heritage/adventures/heritage_ed/site_visits.html
From the site:
“Archaeological, historic, and fossil sites are unique portals to the past. Here, we invite you on virtual tours of some of our favorites: sites that are especially rich in evidence of past lives and past cultures.”

Adventures in the Past
http://www.blm.gov/heritage/adventures/heritage_ed/teaching_materials.html
From the site:
“the best of BLM’s educational resources on archaeology, history and paleontology.”

BLM’s Learning Landscapes Teacher Resources
http://www.blm.gov/education/LearningLandscapes/teachers/resources.html
From the site:
“the best of BLM's education resources”

Homework Helpers
http://www.blm.gov/education/LearningLandscapes/students/homework/index.html
From the site:
“We've scoured the BLM's web pages and picked the most interesting and informative ones on these topics.”


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

The science debate behind climate change
http://www.cnn.com/2005/TECH/science/04/08/earth.science/index.html
From the site:
“Is global warming really a threat?”

Sites found in:
Public Agenda Alert
Thu, 14 Sep 2006

* Behind the Headlines:
Arctic Sea Ice Rapidly Shrinking, Says NASA

Arctic sea ice melted from 2004 to 2005 at a rate 10 to 15 times faster
than it has in the 27 years that satellite data has been available,
according to new NASA findings. Researchers point to the rapid melting
as evidence that greenhouse gases created by autos and industry are
warming the Arctic and the globe. Public opinion findings show that
while nearly three-quarters of Americans say they believe in the theory
of global warming and seven in 10 Americans say they're at least
"somewhat" worried about global warming, it is low on their list of
environmental concerns.

Find out more Behind the Headlines: Scroll down to posting from September 14, 2006
http://www.publicagenda.org/headlines/headlines_blog.cfm


Arctic Ice Meltdown Continues With Significantly Reduced Winter Ice Cover
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/news/topstory/2006/seaice_meltdown.html

[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.publicagenda.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
13 May 2006 Earth Science Sites of the Week

Searchable archives of the Earth Science Site of the Week, dating back to 1999, are now available. To access past archives go to the “Earth Science Site of the Week Archives” link at http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi/

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ENVIRONMENTAL INQUIRY, Cornell University, (suggested by Donna Connery Trumansburg, NY), in your search for problem-based science materials, I recommend that you check out Cornell University's inquiry-based science curriculum materials (published through NSTA Press) at their Environmental Inquiry (EI) website. The four EI focus areas are watersheds, toxic risk, invasive species, and decay/renewal. The website also gives opportunity for students to give/receive feedback through an on-line peer review process (they participate both as a peer reviewer and as a contributor).
http://ei.cornell.edu/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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MAPPING THE BIOSPHERE, Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment, the site is dedicated to the dissemination of global and regional environmental data. Downloadable data sets (in raster format) include base files covering water resources (runoff, wetlands, precipitation), ecosystems (soil organic carbon, soil pH, lakes and wetlands), landuse (built up land, croplands, irrigated lands), and human impacts (infant mortality, literacy rate, per capita oil usage). More detailed .jpg maps are also available for world regions like Europe, North America, and Asia but not in any GIS format.
http://www.sage.wisc.edu/atlas/maps.php
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PLANETARY TIMES, Space Explorers, (suggested by Cheryl Dodes, Weber Middle School, Port Washington, NY), the stated mission of this site is to bring the excitement of space exploration into classrooms worldwide. The purpose and benefit of NASA missions are brought to the forefront. This is a wonderful site for justifying the importance of space exploration. Past issues of their online journal, may be accessed at:
http://news.space-explorers.com/
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The Groundwater Story, (suggested by Michelle Mansfield, Groundwater Protection Program Animation Team), “Watch this musical animation while learning about the importance of groundwater to living things -- including people -- and how to help protect this hidden resource. The Groundwater Story is designed for kids and adults who like watching funny cartoons while learning.”
http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/wq/groundwater-animation.htm
[NOTE: If the above link does not work, try http://www.archive.org/details/Groundwater_Animation - Phyllis ]
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Tasa GeoCube, Tasa, (suggested by Eliese M. Edgcomb, Cuba-Rushford Central School, NY), are you geologically challenged? To find out, go to
http://www.TasaGraphicArts.com/activities/TasaGeoCube.html

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Mark Francek
Professor of Geography
Central Michigan University
Resource Page: http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi
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Sites found in:
Weekly Teacher Tip Newsletter
Tips for Teachers #308- Environment Issue
Date: Sat, 13 May 2006
To view this week’s newsletter, visit the following web address:
http://www.teachnology.com/newsletters/308.html

Teaching Theme: Environment
http://www.teach-nology.com/themes/science/enviro/

Scroll down for 49 annotated sites.
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/science/biology/enviro/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/fjw9o

Banned Books Week 2006 (September 23-30)
http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/bannedbooksweek/bannedbooksweek.htm
Banned Books Week Background
http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/bannedbooksweek/backgroundb/background.htm
From the site:
“History of Banned Books Week and why it is important to celebrate your freedom to read.”

Books Into Movies
http://www.teenreads.com/features/books2movies.asp
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.teenreads.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Booklists by Grade
http://www.clpgh.org/kids/booknook/booksbygrade.html
From the site:
“Compiled by the children's librarians of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, each of these lists is targeted to different ages and levels of readers. Whether you're a kid looking for a book to read, or a grownup looking for a book for a kid you know, be sure to take a look at these lists!”

[NOTE: Links to other booklists. Some previously posted. Updated URL - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
Neat New Stuff, June 2, 2006

Chimpanzee Central - the Jane Goodall Institute
http://www.janegoodall.org/chimp_central/default.asp
A whole lot of basic information on chimpanzees, chimpanzee conservation, and the work of Jane Goodall and her institute.
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.janegoodall.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Literature Map
http://www.literature-map.com/
Type in the name of an author and get a conceptual map of authors that people who like that author also read, whether related by topical interests (John McPhee to Aldo Leopold, Rachel Carson, Edward Abbey, etc.) or style or genre (JD Robb to Sara Paretsky, Anne Perry and Nora Roberts).

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

Site found in:
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter #405 6/1/06
http://www.tricksandtrinkets.com/

The Free Information Society
With the motto "Information deserves to be free", this website lives up to
its name. The Free Information Society provides free articles and MP3
downloads of historical sounds, speeches, interviews and other significant
moments in audio history.

Listen to Malcolm X talk about revolt, Mahatma Gandhi talk about peace,
Amelia Earhart talk about aviation, and other significant figures speak on
a host of topics. The site, which is updated regularly with new
recordings, is divided into sections such as "History", "People",
"Mathematics", "Science", "Arts & Entertainment", etc., so it is easy to
find the voice you are looking for.

Home Page: http://www.freeinfosociety.com/
Audio: http://www.freeinfosociety.com/site.php?postnum=460

BiblioCat's Website
http://www.bibliocat.org/
From the site:
“Resources for Librarians, School librarians, Library/Media Specialists,
Teachers, Parents, and Homeschoolers.”

Site found in:
To:
Subject: [Innovative-Teaching] ITN: Top Research Resources
Date: Sun, 10 Sep 2006 19:36:15 +0000

Top Research Resources

As the school year begins, keep this hotlist of excellent online
research resources handy:

http://surfaquarium.com/NEWSLETTER/research2006.htm

presented by
Walter McKenzie
The One and Only Surfaquarium
http://surfaquarium.com
walter@surfaquarium.com

# posted by Phyllis @ 10:39 PM 0 comments

Gumshoe Librarian 2006
http://www.llrx.com/features/gumshoe06.htm

“This site provides links to material for conducting research on
international topics. Includes "business and corporate data,
global news, search engines, guides to international and
comparative law, country profiles and statistics, locating people,
businesses, places and useful services around the world, banking
resources, and data on terrorism and security issues." Most sites
listed are free. Created by law librarians Barbara Fullerton and
Sabrina Pacifici for the Law Library Resource Xchange (LLRX).”

Copyright by Librarians' Internet Index
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated 2006. – Phyllis ]

---------Forwarded Message--------
From: URLwire - News of Useful, Unique and Educational Web Content
Subject: New Web based Game Subpoena Power Lampoons Corruption in Congress
Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 16:21:51 +0000

New Web based Game Subpoena Power Lampoons Corruption in Congress
http://www.subpoenapower.com/

Summary... "Subpoena Power" by NoEvil Productions is a Flash
animation civic action game that has something for computer gamers,
blogosphere activists, and amateur time-wasters alike. Published on
the Internet in time for the 2006 election season, it serves up satire,
and commentary on good government while offering a challenging computer
game entertainment. The site is located at
http://www.subpoenapower.com

Full text... http://www.urlwire.com/news/082306a.html

# posted by Phyllis @ 9:54 PM 0 comments

NY Times 2006 Election Guide
http://www.nytimes.com/ref/washington/2006ELECTIONGUIDE.html
NY Times Ratings
[NOTE: Free registration required. – Phyllis ]

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Election Map 2006
http://www.npr.org/news/specials/election2006/map/
Identifies the states where Senate seats are up for election, which are currently Republican, Democratic or Independent seats, and which are the key races/

Sites found on:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
May 19-25, 2006
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Elections 2006–Interactive Map
Source: Congressional Quarterly (CQ)
CQ 2006 Election Forecast Map
http://www.cqpolitics.com/06map.html
“when you first click on the link above, you see a map of the United States broken down by congressional district. Each district is color-coded by political leaning: Safe Republican, Republican Favored, Leans Republican, No Clear Favorite, Leans Democrat, Democrat Favored, Safe Democrat.”

For complete review:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2006/05/25/cq-2006-election-forecast-map/

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Library and Information Science–Glossary
Source: School of Information Resources & Library Science, the University of Arizona
SIRLS: The Information Professional’s Glossary
http://www.sir.arizona.edu/resources/glossary.html

See Also: OCLC Glossary
http://www.oclc.org/support/documentation/glossary/oclc/

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for even more resources visit
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History of the Supreme Court
http://www.historyofsupremecourt.org/
From the site:
“This site is made possible by New York Life Insurance Company, which will sponsor a public television series on the Court set to air during the 2006-2007 broadcast season.”

A Four-Part PBS Series on The Supreme Court and Its Impact

“This site presents educators and students with new resources and teaching ideas on the history, character, and drama of the U.S. Supreme Court.”


Teacher Resources and Lesson Plans
http://www.historyofsupremecourt.org/resources/overview.htm

Phyllis' Favorites from the Aug/Sept 2006 CJRLC Newsletter, Page 3
http://www.cjrlc.org/Newsletter/newsletter.htm

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Age of Exploration Curriculum Guide
http://www.mariner.org/educationalad/ageofex/index.php

ARTstor
http://www.artstor.org/

Blue Planet Biomes
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/index.htm
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/table_of_contents.htm

The English Server
http://eserver.org/

exZOOberance - Celebrating the Animal Kingdom
http://exzooberance.com/

History Lab Primary Source Links
http://hlab.tielab.org/links/

The Middle Ages
http://www.themiddleages.net/index.html

PBS TeacherSource
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/

Rock Wisdom
http://www.rockwisdom.com/mainpage.htm

The Vietnam Project
http://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/
http://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/teachers/

Virtual Reference Shelf: Selected Web Resources
http://www.loc.gov/rr/askalib/virtualref.html

Wayne’s Word: An On-Line Textbook of Natural History
http://waynesword.palomar.edu/

Winged Sandals
http://www.wingedsandals.com/

The 2006 Holiday Lectures on Science – live webcast
Stem Cells, Cloning, and Regeneration
Lectures 1 & 2 – Nov. 30
Lectures 3 & 4 – Dec. 1
Video on Demand after Dec. 4
From the site:
“This year's Holiday Lectures will explore exciting progress toward the goal of harnessing stem cells to treat diabetes, nerve damage, and heart disease.”
http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/index.html

Register for more information and a Free Poster
http://www.ifcdata.com/lecture2006/

Previous Holiday Lectures on Science (includes on-demand webcasts of the lectures and the student discussion sessions)
From the site:
“Each year in early December, during HHMI's Holiday Lectures on Science, high school and college students and teachers join two pioneers of biomedical science for a guided tour of a scientific frontier.”

http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/lectures/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Diseases, Disorders & Related Topics
http://www.mic.ki.se/Diseases/index.html
From the site:
“The largest amount of biomedical links are collected in the section for Diseases, Disorders & Related Topics. Here are close to 14.000 links to web resources in the English language considering diseases and disorders. The links are categorized according to the subject headings for diseases in the Medical Subject Headings.”

History of Diseases
http://www.mic.ki.se/HistDis.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Site found in:
New Teaching Resources at FREE
Date: Fri, 11 May 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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"Genetic Basics"
looks at how genes work, exceptions to Mendel's rules, how DNA
gets replicated, genes and disease, current research and
recent discoveries, and how applications of genetic research
(biotechnology) are being used in agriculture, health, and
medicine to change our world for the better. (NIH)
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/genetics/

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Past messages: http://listserv.ed.gov/archives/edinfo.html
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Genetic Diseases and Disorders

[NOTE: The following sites were found on another list. I have not checked them. – Phyllis ]

Accelerated Cure Project - http://www.acceleratedcure.org/ - a national nonprofit organization dedicated to curing MS by determining its causes.

All About Multiple Sclerosis - http://www.mult-sclerosis.org/ - "aims to provide accurate and comprehensive medical information about multiple sclerosis (MS) written in plain English by people with the disease." There is an encyclopedia, personal narratives on different aspects of MS, a list of famous people with the disease, and numerous related links.

Alphabetic List of Specific Disease/Disorders - http://www.mic.ki.se/Diseases/alphalist.html - allows you to search for valid sites and articles dealing with specific diseases.

ALS/MND Alliance - http://www.alsmndalliance.org/ - provides "a forum for support and the exchange of information between the worldwide associations" concerned with the disease known as amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis (ALS) or motor neuron disease (MND).

Alzheimer's Association - http://www.alz.org/ - discuses the facts, health care, medical issues and research on this disease.

Aplastic Anemia & Myelodysplastic Syndromes International Foundation, Inc. - http://www.aplastic.org/ - has information on bone marrow failure diseases (including aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH)). It also provides information about clinical trials and research, news, and a FAQ section that includes a glossary of relevant medical terms and links to related sites.

Blazing a Genetic Trail: Research on Mutant Genes and Hereditary Diseases -
http://www.hhmi.org/genetictrail/index.html - contains many articles on different aspects of genetics.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - http://www.cff.org/home/ - offers news, educational material for those seeking information on cystic fibrosis. There are articles on the latest research and clinical trial information.

Down Syndrome - http://www.nas.com/downsyn/ - established in February of 1995 and has been (and still is) compiled from the contributions of members of the Down Syndrome Listserv and others. Includes sections on medical articles, health care guideline, and FAQ's.

Featured Genes - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/SCIENCE96/genelist.cgi - an alphabetical list of genetic diseases. Click on the first column for a description of the disease, and the second to find the chromosome that causes the disease.

Genes and Disease - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/disease/ - click on the gene number to find diseases related.

Genetic Disorders & Birth Defects Information Center - http://geneinfo.medlib.iupui.edu/ - provides links to information about genetic diseases and birth defects. It covers the basics of genetics, including ethics, forensic uses, and career possibilities. Features information about adult genetic risks, resources for genetic testing and counseling.

Genetics Home Reference: A Guide to Understanding Genetic Conditions - http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/ - provides "consumer information about genetic conditions and the genes responsible for those conditions." A searchable and browseable directory includes FAQ's and links to related resources about specific genes and conditions. The site also offers a basic explanation of how genes work; a glossary; and information about genetic testing, gene therapy, and the Human Genome Project.

The Genographic Project - http://www3.nationalgeographic.com/genographic/ - a collaborative effort by the National Geographic Society, IBM, and others to "assemble the world's largest collection of DNA samples to map how humankind populated the planet." The study is being conducted at ten research centers around the world; and "will result in the creation of a global database of human genetic variation and associated anthropological data (language, social customs, etc.)." The site offers an educational Genetics Overview section, and an Interactive Atlas of the Human Journey.

Genomic Revolution - http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/genomics - this online exhibit from the American Museum of Natural History provides this history of the discovery of the genome.

Glossary of Genetic Terms - http://www.genome.gov/glossary.cfm - allows you to search to terms and diseases.

Health Information A to Z - http://www.cdc.gov/health/ - click on the first letter of the disease to find information concerning it.

Health Information Resources: Keyword Listing - http://www.health.gov/nhic/AlphaKeyword.htm - allows you to search by keyword to find a variety of diseases and heath related topics, produced by the National Health Information Center.

Human Genome Organization - http://www.hugo-international.org/ - this site is developed by The Human Genome Organization (HUGO), the international organization of scientists involved in the Human Genome Project (HGP), the global initiative to map and sequence the human genome. The best place to start is the "HUGO Chromosome Homepage," however, you need to know what the specific chromosome number is.

Human Genome Project Information - http://www.ornl.gov/TechResources/Human_Genome/home.html - Explore this site for information about the U.S. and worldwide Human Genome Project. Allows you to do keyword searching for diseases.

Huntington's Disease Information Page - http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/huntington/huntington.htm -
contains fact sheet on this disease, which "results from genetically programmed degeneration of brain cells, called neurons, in certain areas of the brain. This degeneration causes uncontrolled movements, loss of intellectual faculties, and emotional disturbance." Includes links to related publications and organizations.

Jeffrey Modell Foundation - http://www.jmfworld.com/ - a non-profit research foundation devoted to primary immune deficiency. The Foundation is active in four main areas: 1. research, physician and patient education, 3 .patient support, and 4. public awareness of primary immune deficiency.

Mononine - http://hemophiliab.com/about_hemB.asp - this drug for use with hemophilia patients contains information about the disease and links for further information.

Muscular Dystrophy Association - http://www.mdausa.org/ - The Muscular Dystrophy Association is the definitive source for news and information about 40 neuromuscular diseases, MDA research and services available to adults and children with neuromuscular diseases and their families.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases - http://www.niddk.nih.gov/ - contains articles produced by the National Institute of Health, with especially helpful information in the section on "Health Information and Education Programs."

National Institutes of Health - http://www.nih.gov/ - allows you to search their database for articles and press releases of their findings.

The National Parkinson Foundation - http://www.parkinson.org/ - A nonprofit organization dedicated "to find the cause and cure of this disease and other neurological disorders in our lifetime." Links to related sites, current research, and brochures.

NCI's CancerNet Cancer Information - http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/ - "accurate, credible cancer information brought to you by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). CancerNet information is reviewed regularly by oncology experts and is based on the latest research."

NOAH: The National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation - http://www.albinism.org/ - "NOAH is a volunteer organization for persons and families involved with the condition of albinism. It does not diagnose, treat, or provide genetic counseling. It is involved in self-help, while trying to promote research and education." The site provides information bulletins on topics such as ocular albinism and sun protection; information for children with albinism, including vision and education issues; discussion forums; and related links.

OmniMedicalSearch - http://www.omnimedicalsearch.com/ - will search 15 medical search sites to help you find health information.

OncoLink: - http://www.oncolink.com/ - answers questions on specific types of cancer, its causes and prevention, treatment and FAQ's from the Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania.

Sickle Cell Information Center - http://www.SCInfo.org/ - "The mission of this site is to provide sickle cell patient and professional education, news, research updates and world wide sickle cell resources."

The Symphony of Life - http://www.med.umich.edu/genetics/home.htm - provides basic information about genetics and medicine in jargon-free English. Browse through sections devoted to various genetic diseases to obtain a brief overview of each condition, and about ongoing research projects at the University on each particular disease. A glossary and terms section is also available.

Tourette Syndrome Association - http://www.tsa-usa.org/ - includes a definition, myths about TS, famous people with it, and answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

Understanding Genetics - http://www.thetech.org/exhibits/online/ugenetics/ - visitors can peruse the questions posed to geneticists in the "Ask a Geneticist" feature, browse a selection of recent news stories regarding genetics, and take a survey on the ethical questions posed by the issues of stem cell research and genetically modified foods. The feature story is a fine resource as well, as it provides basic, non-jargon-laden answers to such question as "What is a gene?" and "How do genes work?"

Your Genes, Your Health - http://yourgenesyourhealth.org/ - "an ongoing multimedia guide to genetic disorders." Currently includes 15 different disorders.

Ozone
http://www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=jump.jump_ozone

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AIRNow: The Air Quality Index
http://www.airnow.gov/

"The Air Quality Index (AQI) is an index for reporting daily air quality. It
tells you how clean or polluted your outdoor air is, and what associated
health effects might be a concern for you. The AQI focuses on health effects
you may experience within a few hours or days after breathing polluted air.
EPA calculates the AQI for five major air pollutants regulated by the Clean
Air Act: ground-level ozone, particle pollution (also known as particulate
matter), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide."

Sites found in:

InfoBytes - Best Environmental Education Resources Issue
INFOBYTES NEWSLETTER
May 7, 2006
Editor: Karen Franker

***Web-based version of this issue***
http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/news/5_7_06.shtml

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Natural Resources Defense Council – Green Squad
http://www.nrdc.org/greensquad/

Green Squad Fact Sheets
http://www.nrdc.org/greensquad/library/intro.asp
From the site:
“fact sheets are organized according to the part of the environment they affect the most. The categories are Air, Water, Health and Planet.

Refererence / Links
http://www.nrdc.org/reference/default.asp
From the site:
“Useful resources, including summaries of environmental laws and treaties, a glossary of environmental terms, links to our favorite websites, and more.”

Web Picks of the Week
http://www.nrdc.org/reference/picks.asp
Includes Picks Archive or search by topic.

[NOTE: Natural Resources Defense Council
http://www.nrdc.org/ - previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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EcoKids
http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/index.cfm
“This site is full of games and activities about the environment.

Curriculum Directory
http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/parents/index/index.cfm
From the site:
“locate the specific curriculum connections related to various topics of interest on the EcoKids site.”

AlertMap from the The Havaria Emergency and Disaster Information Service
Alerts from around the world -- war, biological disasters, fires, explosions, earthquakes, typhoons, floods, toxic spills and airplane incidents/accidents.

World Map
http://visz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/woalert.php?lang=eng

USA Map
http://visz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/usa_alert.php?lang=eng

Icon descriptions
http://visz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/icons.php?lang=eng

Glide Codes
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/glide_referency.php?lang=eng

Perfect Disaster
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/perfectdisaster/perfectdisaster.html?dcitc=w99-530-ah-0003
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/paw3z
From the site:
“Learn the science behind the super storms that could wreak havoc on cities around the world.”
Site includes Ice Storm, Fire Storm, MegaFlood, Super Typhoon, Solar Storm, and Super Tornatdo.

--------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Monday, May 8, 2006 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Guinness World Records
http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Okay, today's ClickSchooling review may seem like a stretch for a math
site -- but I have to tell you that reading the Guinness Book of World
Records is what inspired my own kids to measure, record, and graph. It also
sparked interest in a variety of subjects they had never previously
considered. Attempting to smash world records in the backyard led to
activities that helped them practice math skills and metric conversions too.
So, I was excited when list member MaryAnna forwarded a link to the Guinness
Book of World Records website with this note:

"Have you ever come across an exciting site that works great for every
subject in the curriculum? Well, this does exactly that! You can learn
history, geography, sociology, health, biology, botany, and more, and of
course you can practice reading while you're at it. You will be very tempted
to try to beat some of the records. (At least until you convert the units to
something manageable, to get a clear understanding of what exactly you're
trying to beat and what will be involved in doing it!) Some feats you may
want to try on a smaller scale to get an idea of just how hard they were to
accomplish."

When you get to the website you will see the current world record features
such as this fascinating gem: "The fastest dive by a bird was recorded in a
series of German experiments, when a peregrine falcon reached a velocity of
270 km/h (168 mph." (You can learn more about it at the website.)

Look at the menu bar at the top of the home page to see the many subject
areas for which there are world records:

*Human Body - From the shortest man to the hairiest family to the oldest
person -- the subject categories include: Age & Youth, Body Parts, Disease,
Medical Marvels, and more.

*Amazing Feats -- Find out who is the world's oldest water skier and check
out record-holders in: Unusual Skills, Tests of Strength, Courage &
Endurance, Teamwork and more.

*Natural World -- This section explores the most dangerous critters,
extraordinary animals and pets, the amazing world of plants, weather
extremes, natural disasters and more.

*Science & Tech -- Learn about record-holding robots, computers, gadgets,
buildings and structures.

*Arts & Media -- Ever wondered what film won the most Oscars? Find out that
and get the record-holding scoop on pop stars, film, music, TV Ads, stunts
and special effects, theater, cartoons, art, toys and more.

*Modern Society - Discover the most expensive burger and learn about: Big
Money, Big Business, the Super Rich, Fashion, Disasters, Wars & Weapons,
Crime, Explosions, Transportation, and much more.

*Sports & Games - See the record-holders in gymnastics, weight-lifting,
martial arts, ball sports, hockey, X-treme sports, water sports, winter
sports, auto sports and more.

Reading this info will undoubtedly inspire your kids to set their own
records. Information is provided at the website on how to make a record
attempt and how to track it -- you'll find it on the menu in the left margin
along with video clips, a special kids page, and more.

NOTE: As ALWAYS, parents should preview the website to determine
suitability of content.

Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2006, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/

Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.

Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.

Sites found in:
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter #402 5/11/06
http://www.tricksandtrinkets.com/
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Car of the Century

When Harley J. Earl introduced a new way to build cars in the 1920's, he
made Henry Ford's antique design methods obsolete. This jump in priority
of 'Design' on the assembly line permanently changed the direction of the
automotive industry worldwide.

Check out the official Harley Earl website to learn more about his role in
the automobile's evolution toward the 'body beautiful'. Visitors will find
heaps of information on the site including vintage schematics, photos, and
essays on the evolution of automobile aesthetic in the 20th Century.

http://www.carofthecentury.com/
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The Book of Clichés

There is rarely a time of hardship that does not call for a good
old-fashioned cliché. This online Book of Cliches has a plethora of
phrases to say in times of trouble and despair.

http://utopia.knoware.nl/~sybev/cliche/index.shtml

Eigen’s Political & Historical Quotations
http://www.politicalquotes.org/
From the site:
“Eigen’s Political & Historical Quotations is the world’s largest collection of quotations about and by historians, politicians and other public figures. There are over 34,000 quotations with citations in the collection and the number grows every day. The quotes are organized in a searchable data base and is available to all on the World Wide Web of the Internet. The collection may be searched by author, idea, subject or actual text. The collection is designed for the use of journalists, teachers, historians, political scientists and the many other people who are interested in politics and political history. It is also a tool for working politicians and their staffs. Heavy use of it is made by students from elementary school through the universities.”

Reading Quotes
http://www.richmond.k12.va.us/readamillion/readingquotes.htm
From the site:
“Enjoy favorite quotes about books and reading.

[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.richmond.k12.va.us/readamillion/readingresources.htm
previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, May 25, 2006
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/45

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Overview of Scrimshaw: The Whalers' Art
This article discusses the traditional shipboard pastime of 19th-century mariners of carving "the hard byproducts of the whale fishery itself -- sperm whale ivory, walrus ivory, baleen (erroneously called whalebone), and skeletal whale bone." Topics include description of materials, scrimshaw precursors, and types of scrimshaw items. Click on the link for additional information and access to "Fakeshaw: A Checklist of Plastic Scrimshaw" to help identify imitations and fakes. From the New Bedford Whaling Museum.
URL: http://www.whalingmuseum.org/kendall/amwhale/am_scrim.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21594
[NOTE: Home page http://www.whalingmuseum.org/previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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The Philo T. Farnsworth Archives
Official site about Philo Farnsworth, credited with inventing television in the 1920s. Find a brief chronology, photos of Farnsworth (who died in 1971) and his wife Pem (who died in 2006), early television tubes, and the controlling patent for television. Includes a list of patents held by Farnsworth and a bibliography. Site created and maintained by the Farnsworth family.
URL: http://philotfarnsworth.com/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21596
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Lonely Island, Hidden Alcatraz
Companion to a public television program about this island in San Francisco Bay that was "a 'super-maximum' security prison for incorrigible and long-term offenders" from 1934 to 1963. The site features a timeline, lesson plans, and interactive material on topics including famous criminals housed there (such as Al Capone and the "Bird Man of Alcatraz"), the occupation by Native Americans, native plants, swimming from Alcatraz to San Francisco, and more. From KQED Public Broadcasting.
URL: http://www.kqed.org/w/alcatraz/flash/movie.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21645

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Early Signs: Reports From a Warming Planet
Collection of articles from 2006 about the effects of climate change and global warming on regions throughout the world. Topics include retreating glaciers on Tanzania's Kilimanjaro and in Ecuador, and rising saltwater along the coast of Bangladesh. A joint project of the U.C. Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, Salon, and NPR's "Living on Earth." Note: for nonsubscribers, a brief advertisement appears before the articles display. Includes links to related programs from National Public Radio (NPR).
URL: http://dir.salon.com/topics/early_signs_reports_from_a_warming_planet/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/g4jkx
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21631

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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.

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BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
50 Most Relevant Works of the Prado
Profdev>
Elementary / Middle / High School

You have probably heard of the Louvre in Paris but how about
the Prado? This art museum is in Madrid, Spain and is the
foremost museum of Spanish artists such as Velazquez, Goya, El
Greco and Murillo. This online tour takes you through many of
the rooms by clicking on a floor map or by selecting to view
the list of artists.

http://museoprado.mcu.es/iver.html

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Sites found in:
Don's Patch Issue #2006-01-15
from http://www.don-guitar.com

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J. Paul Getty Trust
Search Lesson Plans
http://www.getty.edu/education/search/
From the site:
“Explore art making and art history through the Getty's collection. All lessons meet California state visual arts content standards. Includes lessons and curricula for K–12 and adult ESL teachers.”
Select by grade level and subject.
or browse all at:
http://www.getty.edu/education/search/curricula.html

Explore Art
http://www.getty.edu/art/gettyguide/

[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated URL. – Phyllis ]
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International Arts Resources
http://www.artslynx.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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The Atlantic Cable & Undersea Communications
http://www.atlantic-cable.com/
From the site:
“from the first submarine cable of 1850 to the worldwide fiber optic network”

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Internet Tutorials
http://www.internettutorials.net/
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated URL. - Phyllis ]

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Court TV: The Crime Library
http://www.crimelibrary.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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The Manhattan Project
http://www.cfo.doe.gov/me70/manhattan/index.htm
From the site:
“The advent of nuclear weapons, made possible by the Manhattan Project, not only helped bring an end to the Second World War -- it ushered in the atomic age and determined how the next war, the Cold War, would be fought.”

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Drug War Facts
http://www.drugwarfacts.org/
From the site:
“full-length electronic version”

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Embassy World
http://www.embassyworld.com/
From the site:
“Directory & Search Engine Of The World's Embassies & Consulates”

See Also:
Map Search
http://www.embassyworld.com/maps/maps.html

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Explore Evolution
http://explore-evolution.unl.edu/
From the site:
“From rapidly evolving HIV to whales that walked, the public is invited to explore evolution in organisms ranging from the very smallest to the largest.”

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ExplorA-Pond
http://www.uen.org/utahlink/pond/
the pond ecology web site


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Sites found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Sun, 07 May 2006
http://infomine.ucr.edu/

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SDSU Children's Literature Program Book Review Service
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URL: http://childlit.sdsu.edu/reviews/reviews.htm
Record Id: 646826
Created: 2006-05-04 14:03:32
Categories: liberal

Children's book reviews from SDSU children's literature faculty,
graduate students, and reviewers from the Parents' Choice Foundation.
Reviews are indexed by year and author.
Coverage: 2003-present.


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Darwin Digital Library of Evolution
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URL: http://darwinlibrary.amnh.org/
Record Id: 646815
Created: 2006-05-02 03:36:32
Categories: bioag

Collection of evolution texts, examining the predecessors of Darwin's
evolutionary theories, his own works, evolutionary biology after 1859,
and social, philosophical, and religious responses. Bibliography of
sources is also offered.

--------Forwarded Message--------
From: History.com Classroom
Subject: This Week's Educational Programming Update
Date: Fri, 08 Sep 2006 16:40:05 -0400 (EDT)

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Exciting Constitution Day website from The History
Channel, National History Day, and ABC-CLIO!

Stumped for something to do for Constitution Day?
ABC-CLIO, NATIONAL HISTORY DAY, and THE HISTORY
CHANNEL have joined together to bring you a complete
resource for planning and engaging students with
meaningful activities related to the history of the
nation’s founding. Now you can access an
easy-to-navigate website that provides:

To access the Constitutional Convention of 1787
website, please click the link below.
http://constitution.abc-clio.com/


** A complete database from ABC-CLIO on the
Constitutional Convention of 1787, covering all the
personalities, philosophies, debates, and compromises
involved in forging a nation.

** A video clip library from THE HISTORY CHANNEL that
traces the discussion of slavery from the
Constitutional Convention through Benjamin Franklin’s
1790 petition to abolish it

** Recommended classroom activities from NATIONAL
HISTORY DAY that help students analyze and understand
the full story of the Convention, with an in-depth
look at slavery

** Primary source documents including copies of the
Declaration of Independence, the Articles of
Confederation, and the U.S. Constitution and its
amendments

** Biographies of all delegates to the Convention,
along with other key figures involved in forming the
Constitution

** Perspectives from ABC-CLIO scholars on issues of
slavery at the Convention, including one from Junius
P. Rodriguez, editor of the forthcoming Slavery in the
United States encyclopedia and author of numerous
books on slavery in America

We hope this combination of authoritative reference,
engaging videos, critical thinking activities, and
scholarly perspectives will help you create a
challenging and enjoyable event for your students.

To access the Constitutional Convention of 1787
website, please click the link below.
http://constitution.abc-clio.com/

# posted by Phyllis @ 10:18 PM 0 comments

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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Remembers the World Trade Center
Date: Thu, 07 Sep 2006 17:43:36 -0400 (EDT)
News from American Experience
http://www.pbs.org/amex

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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Remembers the World Trade Center
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/newyork/index.html

Five years after the tragedies of September 11, take a look back
at the iconic towers that crowned the skyline of lower Manhattan
for three decades.

Twin Towers Gallery
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/newyork/sfeature/sf_gallery.html

From their construction to their tragic destruction, the Twin
Towers were photographed constantly. Browse this gallery of
images by two accomplished photographers -- Donald Lokuta and
Camilo Jose Vergara.

Construction Footage
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/newyork/sfeature/sf_building.html

The World Trade Center was an incredible feat of engineering that
took nearly five years to complete. How was it built? Watch this
short film, Building the World Trade Center, produced by the Port
Authority of New York and New Jersey in 1983 with original
footage of the towers under construction.

Explore these features and more on the AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Web
site THE CENTER OF THE WORLD.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/newyork/index.html

Sites found in:
EDInfo@LISTSERV.ED.GOV
Subject: Teaching Resources
Date: Fri, 08 Sep 2006 12:12:45 -0400
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
http://www.ed.gov/free

FREE now features a special collection:

September 11: photos, eye-witness accounts, press reactions
from around the world, and more.
http://www.ed.gov/free/past/2006/111.html

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"Smithsonian: Art and Design"
features portraits of famous Americans, African and Asian art,
modern Japanese prints, Latino artists, illustrated
manuscripts of Persian lyrical poetry, paintings by James
Whistler and Gerhard Richter, lighthouse postcards, lunch
containers, Tibetan healing mandalas, famous 20th-century
American women, and the Smithsonian's blog, "Eye Level," which
looks at how art reflects our history and culture. (SI)
http://www.si.edu/art_and_design/
[NOTE: Some pages from this site previously posted. – Phyllis ]

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"Smithsonian: History and Culture"
examines the history of transportation in America, early
history of mail service, the Civil War, West Point, profiles
of U.S. presidents, Lakota "winter counts," Lewis and Clark as
naturalists, Japanese Americans during World War II, Brown v.
Board of Education, athletes who broke social barriers, how
voting systems have evolved, September 11, and America's wars.
(SI)
http://www.si.edu/history_and_culture/
[NOTE: Some pages from this site previously posted. – Phyllis ]

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"Smithsonian: Science and Technology"
explores the Apollo 11 mission to the moon, Arctic wildlife,
migratory birds, stars and black holes, sky watching, the
Galapagos Islands, invasive species, living fossils of the
Bahamian sea floor, views of earth, milestones of flight,
shade grown coffee, species of Indian River Lagoon, the
Chandra X-ray Observatory, polio, and portraits of famous
scientists, inventors, and engineers. (SI)
http://www.si.edu/science_and_technology/
[NOTE: Some pages from this site previously posted. – Phyllis ]

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"Start Smart: Money Management for Teens"
tells how teenagers can save and earn money, decide where to
keep it, spend it wisely, protect against identity theft, be
charitable, and get help about money matters. Take an online
quiz -- find out what you know about managing your money.
(FDIC)
http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/news/cnsum06/index.html

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"Summer Workshops"
provides materials from dozens of teacher presentations on
literacy, math, science, history, and the arts at the U.S.
Department of Education's Teacher-to-Teacher Summer Workshops.
Topics include reading, writing, English language learners,
Chinese language and culture, algebra, computation, data,
geometry, peer teaching, earth systems, cells, physical
science, labs, science mysteries, historical literacy, arts
and reading, and more. (ED)
http://www.t2tweb.us/Workshops/Sessions.asp

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"Teacher's Guide to the Occupational Outlook Handbook"
describes hundreds of jobs. For each job, it tells what
workers do, working conditions, the training and education
needed, earnings, and expected job prospects. Job search
tips, information about the job market in each state, articles
about specific occupations and industries, and additional
career information are included. (BLS)
http://www.bls.gov/oco/teachers_guide.htm

[NOTE: Occupational Outlook Handbook (http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm )
previously posted. – Phyllis ]

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"National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Virtual
Museum"
features the work of a federal agency that has helped keep
U.S. technology at the leading edge. Visit the online
exhibits to learn about the standardization of women's
clothing, weights and measures (crucial to industrialization),
technology development during World War II, the first
government computer with an internal program, the "fall of
parity," OCR machines, weathering of stone, Jacob Rabinow, and
more. (NIST)
http://museum.nist.gov/
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.nist.gov/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]

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Sites found in:
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Nature
"The Reptiles: Lizards"
TV> PBSOL> MARC>
Elementary / Middle / High School
Sunday, September 10, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
"The Reptiles" series concludes with the most extraordinarily
diverse of all reptiles. Lizards can be found on mountain tops,
in the oceans and in deserts and forests. Tune in to meet some
of nature's most spectacular and beautiful varieties, ranging
from giants more than ten feet long to tiny creatures no larger
than a child's finger. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

They look so cool on TV and now you may want to bring one home.
Log on to the companion Web site to find out if lizards make
good pets.

http://www.pbs.org/nature/reptiles/lizards.html
[NOTE: Other episodes from this series:
The Reptiles: Alligators and Crocodiles
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/reptiles/gators.html
The Reptiles: Snakes
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/reptiles/snakes.html
The Reptiles: Turtles and Tortoises
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/reptiles/turtles.html - Phyllis ]

*****

SOCIAL STUDIES
America Rebuilds II: Return To Ground Zero
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Monday, September 11, 2006
9 - 10:00 pm
Airing on the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attack on New
York's World Trade Center, this program is the definitive
record of the efforts to rebuild Ground Zero following the
September 11, 2001 attack. The second program in a planned
trilogy documenting the rescue and recovery, rebuilding and
reopening of the World Trade Center site, it is narrated by
actress Mariska Hargitay. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)

Log on to meet the people profiled in the film; learn about the
challenges ahead; and find out about the design and
construction of the WTC memorial.

http://www.pbs.org/americarebuilds2

[NOTE: The previous show, America Rebuilds: a year at ground zero, aired in 2002.
http://www.pbs.org/americarebuilds/ - Phyllis


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BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
America the Bountiful
Profdev>
Middle / High School

Food is a major facet of civilization and food in America
reflects the many cultures that have met and blended in the
Great Melting Pot. Furthermore, food in America is a reflection
of the great bounty that is seen as a byword for America. Check
out this online exhibit that chronicles the use of 10 classic
American food groups including: beef, chicken, turkey, pork,
potatoes, corn, greens, wheat, beans and apples.

http://old.lib.ucdavis.edu/exhibits/food/index.html


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Play (From the Lawrence Hall of Science)
http://www.lhs.berkeley.edu/kids/
From the site:
“Play online games, download activities to do at home, and more cool stuff.”

---------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Tuesday, May 16, 2006 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Wonderville
http://www.wonderville.ca/

List member Deanna suggested today's website when she wrote, "This is by far
the BEST SCIENCE website we have found in a LONG time. I guarantee you and
your kids will be hooked." This site is definitely worth bookmarking!
Presented by the Science Alberta Foundation of Canada, when you get to the
site be prepared for a multi-media scientific extravaganza that you can
choose to view in regular format or 3D. (You'll need to check their systems
requirements to be sure you have the latest technology to run the programs.
You can download them for free.) Then, regardless of which format you
choose, you are in for a treat as you explore the menu that includes:

*Interactive Activities - You'll find many games that teach as they
entertain. Learn how to read your gas and electric meters, find out about
alternative energy resources, study forest management, find out how fossils
are made, learn about hearing, make a robot, discover wetlands, play with
medieval levers, build a Tipi, and track the phases of the moon!

*Printable Activities - Print out FREE worksheets and activity pages to use
offline that complement and reinforce the lessons in the interactive
activities. These aren't just coloring pages -- they are more like
curriculum extensions.

*Science Works Videos - THE BEST PART OF THE SITE (in my opinion). You'll
find FREE videos you can watch online to learn about: power generation, the
environment, music, mining, entomology, forensics, ornithology, forestry,
space exploration, and even nanotechnology.

*Ever Wonders - This is a cool idea. The premise is to ask, "Did you ever
wonder about (pick a topic)?" Then, this section provides an answer. For
example: Did you every wonder if all birds flap their wings at the same
speed? Go to the site to find the answer. There are only 4 selections in
the archive -- so, bookmark the site and return occasionally to see if they
add more.

Have fun!


Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2006, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/

Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.

Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.

SciencePoles
http://www.sciencepoles.org/
“The SciencePoles website provides an overview of polar science and research findings.”
Site includes several pages of “links and resources about polar science and climate change” that can be viewed by category.


EducaPoles
http://www.educapoles.org/
“EducaPoles seeks to sensitize young people and their teachers to the importance and the fragile nature of the polar environments, and to enable them to approach the phenomenon of climate changes from this angle. To this end EducaPoles offers the educational world a number of tools (teaching dossiers, multimedia animations, comic strips, etc.).”
Site includes a Fun Zone as well as several pages of “links to selected sites providing high quality educational resources on the poles and climate changes.”

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To:
Subject: CIESE: An Art Contest for Children in Grades 2-4
Date: Fri, 01 Sep 2006 09:34:55 -0400


Polar Exploration: Going to Extremes!
An Art Contest for Children in Grades 2-4

Entries are due Nov. 10, 2006

Do you think the North and South poles are boring, lifeless places that have no impact on your life? Think again.

The planet's northern (Arctic) and southern (Antarctic) polar areas are teeming with plants, animals and even people. Polar bears and penguins aside, these icy regions at opposite ends of the globe are important pieces in Earth's climate system.

An art contest for grades 2-4 challenges U.S. students to pick a polar region, explore it and then draw a picture showing what they learned. This is the 11th annual art contest held by the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) in Arlington, VA. The contest supports national science education standards for grades K-4.

The winning artist will receive a $250 savings bond, and his or her artwork will be printed as the 2006 IGES holiday card. Second- and third-place winners receive a $100 and $50 savings bond, respectively. Artwork will be judged by a panel of artists and IGES staff members. All students who submit an entry will receive a certificate of participation.

This year's theme--Polar Exploration: Going to Extremes! -- relates to the upcoming 2007-2008 International Polar Year (IPY), a coordinated effort by the international science community to learn more about the roles of the polar regions in global processes. IPY will also serve as a mechanism to attract and develop a new generation of scientists and engineers with the versatility to tackle complex global issues.

For more information, including contest rules and entry form, fun polar facts, lesson plans and links to national science and geography standards, and a listing of recommended books, movies and Web sites, please visit:

http://www.strategies.org/ArtContest

Theresa Schwerin
Associate Director, Education
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
1600 Wilson Blvd., Suite 901
Arlington, VA 22209
http://www.strategies.org/

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Educational Web Adventures (Eduweb)
http://www.eduweb.com/portfolio/adventure.php
From the site:
“Our broad experience in museum and K-12 education, combined with our deep subject knowledge of art, history and science, fuels our commitment to develop compelling and effective learning experiences. Since 1996, we have produced over 75 immersive, interactive, and in-depth adventures about art, science, history, and technology.”
Select tab for links by subject or by grade.

[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated URL - Phyllis ]

AMEX: Golden Gate Bridge
http://www.pbs.org/amex/goldengate
From the site:
“Golden Gate Bridge offers insights into topics in American history including the growth of urban areas in the Thirties, the development of the West, building projects of the New Deal that provided employment in the Great Depression, the relationship of the environment to big projects, the role of labor and labor unions, the democratic process in funding and approving big projects and more.” [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Bridging the Bay: Bridging the Campus
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/news_events/bridge/index.html
From the site:
“The exhibit includes books, documents, architectural drawings and renderings, blueprints, artifacts, maps, and photographs. The bridges documented include the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, the Carquinez Bridge, the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, the Antioch Bridge, and the Dumbarton Bridge. The exhibit also contains documents detailing Bay Area bridge projects that were seriously considered, but were never built.”

Golden Gate Bridge Research Library
http://goldengatebridge.org/research/
From the site:
“Included in the sub-sections on this portion of the web site are a wide variety of information and a wealth of statistics about the Bridge.” [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Build a Bridge
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bridge/
From the site:
“On this Web site, you can test your engineering skills by trying to match the right bridge to the right location.”
Site also includes additional resource links
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bridge/resources.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Found in:
The Scout Report
May 19, 2006
Volume 12, Number 20
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The Scout Report on the Web:
This issue: http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/2006/scout-060519.php
Current issue: http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/Current/

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National Institutes of Health: Office of Science Education [pdf, Real
Player]
http://science-education.nih.gov/

Created in 1991, the Office of Science Education (OSE) is a division of the
National Institutes of Health that is primarily concerned with both
encouraging science literacy in adults and children as well as attracting
young people to biomedical and behavioral science careers. For educators and
the curious public, the site is truly delightful, as it compiles its primary
resources into topical areas, such as cell biology and bioethics. It also
divides its materials into a list of resource formats, which include lesson
plans, newsletters, and book covers. Additionally, visitors can search
materials by the appropriate educational level, such as elementary or
secondary. Along with this veritable treasure-trove of educational
materials, there is the “Research Results for the Public” area. Here,
visitors can read fact sheets that decipher some of the more complex medical
research from highly technical language into a language that is both lucid
and accessible. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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National Academy of Engineering [pdf, Windows Media Player, Real Player]
http://www.nae.edu/

The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) operates under the aegis of the
National Academy of Sciences, which itself was created in 1863 by President
Lincoln. NAE came into its own in 1964, when it was created to provide
engineering leadership and expertise in service to the United States. First-
time visitors to the site may wish to look through the “News” section, as it
offers a list of recent achievements and outreach efforts that have taken
place under the NAE and its associates. The rest of the materials on the
site are divided into sections that are quite familiar, including those that
list the NAE’s publications and their current initiatives. These are all
fine sections, but the real treat here is the NAE websites listed on the
left-hand side of the homepage. These sites include “Engineer Girl” and
“Technically Speaking”. Engineer Girl is designed to encourage young women
to consider careers in engineering and appropriately enough, there is a
cornucopia of related information on such endeavors. The Technically
Speaking website takes as its premise that it is increasingly important for
persons in the 21st century to be technologically literate and savvy. To
help achieve this goal, the site includes full-text reports that document
the current state of technological literacy and a supplementary set of
resources and links, including classroom activities and some fine general
interest sites that deal with the history of technology and other germane
subjects. [KMG] [NOTE: Some pages from this site previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Economic Statistics Briefing Room [pdf]
http://www.whitehouse.gov/fsbr/money.html

While more than a few curmudgeons have offered their honest opinions about
statistics, we here at the Scout Report like to provide our readers with the
facts and let them decide on their own. Fortunately, there are sites like
the Economic Statistics Briefing Room provided by the White House. Here,
visitors can peruse sections that offer information on income, output,
transportation, and prices. Drawing on the research and statistical
databases of several dozen federal agencies (including the National
Agricultural Statistics Services), visitors can view tables and charts that
offer such timely material as crude oil prices, poverty rates, and household
wealth. Within each section, visitors can view summary statistics, and then
if they wish, they can proceed to the homepage of the agency that provided
each set of information. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.whitehouse.gov/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Center for Black Music Research
http://www.cbmr.org/

Located at Columbia College in Chicago, the Center for Black Music Research
(CBMR) has been in existence since 1983, and is “devoted to collecting
materials about black music the world over.” With this broad and compelling
mission, it is not surprising to learn that they have an extensive library
with over 2900 catalogued books, 11000 sound recordings, and 3300 scores and
pieces of sheet music. Visitors seeking to do research at the CBMR can
search their on-line catalog before making a visit to Chicago, and also read
about their grant and fellowship opportunities. For the more casual visitor,
there is a nice section that offers some brief, yet thorough, definitions of
various musical styles and genres from blues to zydeco. And for those
seeking some reading or research materials, there are a number of good
bibliographies of seminal titles in the field. Finally, there is a special
section dedicated to the famed De Paur Infantry Chorus, which toured the
world presenting African American music from 1944 to 1957. [KMG]

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Hatsheput: From Queen to Pharaoh [Real Player]
http://www.metmuseum.org/special/Hatshepsut/pharaoh_more.asp
http://www.metmuseum.org/special/se_event.asp?OccurrenceId={92C8F718-137B-4AE6-9FAA-C8DA6CCE72CC}
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/nvs8u ]

Rather than mounting an online exhibition to accompany Hatsheput: From Queen
to Pharaoh, the Metropolitan Museum has chosen instead to provide a series
of auxiliary features on its Web site. For example, there is an information
page, which explains that Hatshepsut, who ruled Egypt for 20 years (ca.
1473–1458 B.C.), was the first important female ruler known to history. A
special audio feature narrated by actor Sam Waterston can be listened to as
a podcast, downloadable MP3 file, or 12-minute streaming audio. There is
also a 19-image slide show that includes sculpted portraits of Hatshepsut,
jewelry, vases, as well as chairs and other household items. Finally, there
are links with ordering information for the exhibition catalog and other
exhibition-related items from the Museum store.

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

Found on:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
May 18, 2006
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Oxford African American Studies Center – Free Feature
http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/current/index.jsp
Each month “featured” free content (essays, photos, etc.) will be available.
From the site:
“Each month, the editors of the Oxford African American Studies Center provide insights into black history and culture, showing ways in which the past and present interact by offering socially and historically relevant short articles, picture essays, and links that will guide the reader interested in knowing more. This month the feature explores the contributions of women to American literature, highlighting Toni Morrison's life and work.”

September 2006 Feature of the Month
Women and Literature
From Oxford:
“This month the feature explores the contributions of African American
women to literature, highlighting Toni Morrison’s life and work in a
Featured Essay by scholar Daniel Donaghy, and featuring well-known
female writers like Gwendolyn Brooks, Maya Angelou and Alice Walker as
well as lesser known authors like Frances Ellen Watkins Harper and Dorothy
West in a Photo Essay by Hilary Mac Arnold. As always, full biographies
of these women, other important female writers, and subject entries are also
available in the Featured Articles section.”

Previous Features:
Civil Rights Movement
http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/archive/0506/index.jsp

Emancipation and the Meaning of Juneteenth
http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/archive/0606/index.jsp

African American Artists before the Twentieth Century
http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/archive/0706/index.jsp

Hip Hop's Early Influences
http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/archive/0806/index.jsp

Sign up to mailing list and receive an email alert for the AASC Feature of the Month!
http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/current/index.jsp


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Concept to Classroom
http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/index.html
From the site:
“Concept to Classroom is an online series of FREE, award-winning professional development workshops covering important and timely topics in education. The workshops are intended for teachers, administrators, librarians, or anyone interested in education -- and there's no technical expertise required. They are self-paced, so you can explore them on your own time and go back as often as you like; you can take all of the workshops, or just one.”

Sites found in:
ResourceShelf http://www.resourceshelf.com/May 5-11, 2006

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Ergonomics–Hub
Source: Cornell Human Factors and Ergonomics Research Group (CHFERG)
CUErgo: Cornell University Ergonomics Web
http://ergo.human.cornell.edu/
“CUErgo presents information from research studies and class work by students and faculty in the Cornell Human Factors and Ergonomics Research Group (CHFERG), directed by Professor Alan Hedge, in the Department of Design and Environmental Analysis at Cornell University. CHFERG focuses on ways to enhance usability by improving the ergonomic design of hardware, software, and workplaces, to enhance people’s comfort, performance, and health in an approach we call Ergotecture.” Most of the practical information available here, which you’ll find in the center column of the page, focuses on computer use — for adults, for kids, and for seniors.
Adults
http://ergo.human.cornell.edu/ergoguide.html
Kids
http://ergo.human.cornell.edu/cukkhinfo.htm
Seniors
http://ergo.human.cornell.edu/AHTutorials/cuseniors.htm

[NOTE: For complete posting, see:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2006/05/11/a-look-at-ergonomics-resource-of-the-week/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/r9vfb - Phyllis ]
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Research Guides
National Archives and Records Administration
Source: NARA
Guide to Federal Records in the National Archives of the United States
http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.archives.gov/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Genealogy–United States–Databases
World War II Records–Databases
Source: Prologue
The World War II Army Enlistment Records File and Access to Archival Databases
http://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2006/spring/aad-ww2.html
“World War II Army Enlistment Records provide a rich source of information for genealogists and other researchers at the National Archives and Records Administration interested in Army enlistees in World War II. Since their release through NARA’s Access to Archival Databases (AAD: http://aad.archives.gov/aad/ ) resource in May 2004, they have quickly become the most popular series of electronic records accessible through that resource.” [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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[NOTE: Several of the following sites were previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Constitution Day 2006 Lesson Plans
http://www.annenbergclassroom.org/AssetDetail.aspx?myID=1069

Annenberg Classroom
http://www.annenbergclassroom.org/AssetDetail.aspx?myID=1074


Ben’s Guide to the Government
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/k-2

"Constitution Toolkit"
includes images of newspaper articles (1787), notes Washington
& Jefferson wrote on drafts of the Constitution (1787-88),
Jefferson's chart of state votes (1788), Washington's diaries
(1786-89), Hamilton's speech notes for proposing a plan of
government, a Philadelphia map (1752), the "broadside" Bill of
Rights (1791), & other artifacts. (LOC)
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/community/cc_wethepeople_kit.php

Constitution course- Yale
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1982/3/82.03.03.x.html

National Archives Exhibit Hall: The Charters of Freedom
http://www.archives.gov/national_archives_experience/charters/constitution.html

Constitution Day 2006 Made Easy
http://www.justicelearning.org/ConstitutionDay/index.asp

Constitution Day
http://www.constitutionday.com/

Documents from the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/bdsds/bdsdhome.html

Constitution Resources
http://www.ed.gov/free/constitution/index.html

Constitution Day- Materials & Resources for Teachers-New York Times (2005)
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/issues_in_depth/20050916.html
[NOTE: May require free registration. – Phyllis ]

Constitution Center
http://www.constitutioncenter.org/

Constitution Day Resources
http://www.constitutioncenter.org/constitutionday/display/MainS/Home

Interactive Constitution
http://www.constitutioncenter.org/constitution/

Constitution Timeline
http://www.constitutioncenter.org/timeline/

Teaching History with Technology Newsletter -- Sept. 15, 2005
http://thwt.org/newsletterh10.htm
Special Feature: U.S. Constitution Resources, Lesson Plans, and Activities (Middle School, High School)
In honor of Constitution Day, September 17, 2005, THWT offers an annotated list of helpful teaching resources about the United States Constitution.

Best of History Web Sites: Constitution at
http://www.besthistorysites.net/USHistory_Constitution.shtml

U.S. Constitution Teaching Theme
http://www.teach-nology.com/themes/social/consit/
The Constitution – annotated websites
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/social_studies/us_history/consti/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/jlf5v

Constitution Day -- September 18
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson347.shtml
Lesson plans and “some of the best online resources for teaching
about the U.S. Constitution.”
Last updated 08/09/2006

Celebrating Constitution Day – posted Aug. 4, 2006
http://cqpress.com/incontext/constitution/default.htm

The Bill of Rights Institute
http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/Instructional/Resources/ConstitutionDay/

A Story About the U.S. Constitution
http://www.awesomestories.com/famous_trials/marbury_madison/marbury_madison_ch1.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/nytlh
[Free registration for teachers and librarians]

A National Archives-created game (called "The Constitution Game") which was
designed by NARA to help students experience what it might have been like
to be a delegate in 1787.
http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/constitution-day/game.html

Teaching With Documents: Observing Constitution Day
http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/constitution-day/

We the People: Behind the Scenes with Benjamin Franklin
http://www.cyberbee.com/constitution

We the People: Celebrating Constitution Day (Marco Polo 2005)
http://www.marcopolo-education.org/MarcoGrams/Sep2005.html

The Government Domain
Back to School for Constitution Day
By Peggy Garvin
http://www.llrx.com/columns/govdomain8.htm

For classroom resources on the Constitution visit the
Gilder Lehrman Institute’s teacher module page
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/teachers/module2/index.html

U.S. Constitution Web Portal
An extensive and categorized collection of links and resources for
teachers and students in grades 4-12.
http://faculty.fullerton.edu/tgreen/constitution/teacher.htm

School House Rock – AmericaRock
http://www.school-house-rock.com/AmericaRock.html
The Preamble
http://www.school-house-rock.com/Prea.html
Site has the lyrics and part of the audio in .wav file for the
each of the AmericaRock songs.

Newsweek's education program site (2005)
http://www.newsweekeducation.com/extras/2005_constitution3.php
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Hispanic Heritage Month at Fact Monster
http://www.factmonster.com/spot/hhm1.html
Grade Level: K-12
“Hispanic Heritage Month is coming up in September. Fact Monster is a
great place to begin your planning with biographies of notable
Hispanic Americans, overviews of Latin American countries, tidbits on
the Spanish language, Hispanic Holidays and more.”

Splashes From The River: Educational Links
http://www.splashesfromtheriver.com/links.htm

Web pages for K-5 students with research links reviewed and selected by the
Librarians of the Lexington Public Schools, Lexington, MA
http://lps.lexingtonma.org/Libdept/elem.html

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From: James Lerman
On Behalf Of owner-ciese@list.k12science.org
Subject: CIESE: New Middle School Resource
Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2006 22:28:08 -0400
CIESE - The Center for Innovation in Engineering & Science Education

A message from the CIESE ListServ
ciese@list.k12science.org
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The New Jersey Consortium for Middle Schools at Kean University is
pleased to announce the launch of a special website devoted to topical
links for middle level educators. The result of meticulous research into
web resources that will be of particular value to educators at the
middle level, the Educational Hotlist for Middle School People contains
over 400 selections arranged into 19 categories:

Advisory
Arts
Careers, Guidance, and Counseling
Communities and e-zines for students
ELL/ESL/Bilingual Education
Health, Phys. Ed., and Safety
Homework Help
Information Literacy
Language Arts
Lesson Plans
Mathematics
Middle School Teacher Blogs
Professional Development
Projects and Project-Based Learning
Science
Social Studies
Special Education
Teaming
Technology

The site is located at:
http://131.125.2.61/~njcms/educationalhotlinks/index.php

It is free and open to anyone interested in the resource. This work is
supported by a grant under the Teacher Quality Enhancement program of
the U.S. Department of Education.

James Lerman
Coordinator
NJ Consortium for Middle Schools
Kean University H-447
Union, NJ 07083
908-737-3761

[NOTE: See also Educational Hotlinks for New Teachers
http://131.125.2.61/~njcms/newTeacherResources/index.php - Phyllis ]

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Sites found in:
Poynteronline
Web Tips Newsletter
http://poynter.org/column.asp?id=32&aid=100829
Posted, May. 11, 2006

Times Navigators

New York Times Newsroom Navigator
http://www.nytimes.com/navigator
“an online directory of useful Web sites”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Students’ Navigator
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/general/navigator/students.html
Teachers’ Navigator
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/general/navigator/teachers.html

[NOTE: Free registration may be required. – Phyllis ]

Welcome back!

I hope you all had an opportunity to enjoy this summer.

Postings will resume today.

- Phyllis

Phyllis Anker
anker@hslc.org

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