Phyllis' Favorites

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The Scout Report
July 21, 2006
Volume 12, Number 29
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Knowledge Media Laboratory [pdf]
http://www.carnegiefoundation.org/programs/index.asp?key=38

How do students learn in the classroom? How can teachers best utilize new
and emerging technologies in the classroom? What can teachers do to
seamlessly incorporate technology into the learning experience? These are
all questions that are asked by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement
of Teaching’s Knowledge Media Laboratory. On their website, users can learn
about their work with communities of teachers, faculty, programs, and
institutions over the past several years, and also look over some of their
informative case studies. The Gallery of Teaching and Learning is a good
place to start one’s exploration of the site, as it contains a number of
exhibitions that look at how web-based tools can be used in teaching and how
scholarship may change as a result of an increasingly networked milieu. One
seminal resource on the site is the KEEP Toolkit. With the Toolkit, teachers
and others can create engaging knowledge representations on the web for
their own use. For visitors who might feel a bit overwhelmed by this, there
is also a nice tutorial that explains how the Toolkit can be used. [KMG]
[NOTE: KEEP Toolkit previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Algebra: In Simplest Terms
http://www.learner.org/resources/series66.html

The Annenberg Foundation has been an active part of creating educational and
professional development tools and instructional aids for teachers for many
years. To reach the broadest audience possible, their Annenberg Media
website also contains many of their programs in their entirety. Math
educators and aspiring students of algebra will be delighted to learn that
their popular series “Algebra: In Simplest Terms” is one of those programs
found on their site. All told, there are a total of 26 episodes in the
series, and they deal with such topics as linear relations, the ellipse,
rational functions, and geometric sequences. Narrated by Sol Garfunkel, the
series uses practical examples as illustrations of various principles and
axioms. It should be noted that to watch the videos, visitors will need to
fill out a free online registration form. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other videos from http://www.learner.org/resources/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Jonko Auto Repair Online
http://www.jonko.com/index.htm

In the twentieth century, humans began to explore the outer boundaries of
the known university, delving further into the realm of cosmology, string
theory, relativity, and other such heady and uncharted waters. One area of
inquiry remains elusive to many mortals: car repair. Fortunately, there is
Jonko.com, which is a nice way to learn more about auto repair, whether one
is a practicing mechanic or mere curious neophyte. The site is easy to
navigate, and the sections include repair forums, photo galleries of classic
cars, and full-length articles. The “Auto Diagnosis Center” can be used to
answer such basic questions about strange smells emanating from cars or
problems encountered with starting the engine. The site also includes a
number of basic tutorials that can help users change their car’s thermostat
or check their coolant system circulation. [KMG]

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Panda, Inc. [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www7.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0607/feature1/index.html

Pandas have captured the imagination and interest of millions of people in
the United States over the past several decades, and a number of well-
publicized visits to some of the nation’s zoos have helped fuel this
interest. Despite the fact that pandas are tremendously expensive to care
for, many zoos continue to argue that the visits are important in terms of
the cultural exchange opportunities they offer for Chinese and American
scientists to work together. This online feature created by National
Geographic explores the scientific and financial aspects of hosting pandas
in the United States, and includes a photo essay, an essay on the subject,
and an online discussion forum. Accompanying the photo essay are “Field
Notes” written by photographers Fritz Hoffmann and Michael Nichols. These
are a real treat, as they both talk about photographing these shy creatures,
and also about the politics of doing such work in China. Finally, the site
also includes a “Learn More” area which features answers to a number of
questions (such as “Are pandas really bears?”) and a host of related links
and suggested readings. [KMG]

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

Analytical Problems And Puzzles
http://www.folj.com/
Problems and solutions can be printed.

From the site:
4 groups of Lateral Thinking Problems: problems that challenge your preconceptions, problems that are based on fact. problems that require a little imagination to solve, and problems that require you to pay close attention to the exact wording of the problem.

4 groups of Logic Problems: Very Easy - Easy - Difficult - Very Difficult

Science Spot: Science Sites for Educators
http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdesksci.html
From the site:
“a resource for junior high teachers and students”

Science Links for Elementary Educators
http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeskelemsci.html

Kid Zone
http://sciencespot.net/Pages/kidzone.html

[NOTE: Other pages from http://sciencespot.net/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

ESA Kids (European Space Agency)
http://www.esa.int/esaKIDSen/index.html
Sections are: Our Universe, Life in Space, Liftoff, Useful Space, and Earth Science

Blog Readers,

I’ll be in Long Branch for the next few days at the NJASL Annual Conference. Hope to see some of you there.

Postings will probably resume on Tuesday.

- Phyllis

Phyllis Anker
anker@hslc.org

Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, July 20, 2006
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/52
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The Lost Colony: The Roanoke Colonies
Historical essay about "an epic unsolved mystery that still challenges historians and archaeologists. In 1587, over 100 men, women and children journeyed from England to Roanoke Island on North Carolina's coast and established the first English settlement in America. Within three years, they had vanished with scarcely a trace." Includes images. From the website for a play produced by the Roanoke Island Historical Association.
URL: http://www.thelostcolony.org/voyages.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22123

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Roanoke Revisited: Heritage Education Program
Teaching materials on the mystery surrounding the first English colony in America established (in 1587) in what is now the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Includes background on British exploration prior to the establishment of the colony, Native Americans, and the mysterious disappearance of the people of this "Lost Colony." From Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, National Park Service (NPS).
URL: http://www.nps.gov/fora/roanokerev.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22121
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.nps.gov/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Symmetry and Pattern: The Art of Oriental Carpets
This site explores pattern and deviations from a pattern in Oriental carpets. Includes a discussion and examples of asymmetry and symmetry-breaking and grids and tessellations, a rug gallery, and a description of rug knots (Turkish and Persian). Also includes a glossary, bibliographies, activities for students, and related material. From the Textile Museum and the Math Forum at Drexel University.
URL: http://mathforum.org/geometry/rugs/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22125

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Weaving Art Museum: The Wealth of Kings: Masterpiece Persian Carpets
This exhibit "focuses attention on a number of early carpets made during the golden age of Persian Carpet production, circa 1450-1650." Features an illustrated essay about the historic and cultural situation when the rugs were produced, and annotated photos of carpets. From the Weaving Art Museum.
URL: http://www.weavingartmuseum.org/preface.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22129

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REMBRANDT
life, paintings, etchings, drawings & self portraits
http://www.rembrandtpainting.net/

Rembrandt 400: 1606-2006
http://www.rembrandthuis.nl/cms_pages/index_main.html
From the Site:
“In 2006 it will be 400 years ago that Rembrandt van Rijn was born. In honor of the illustrious artist's 400th birthday, The Rembrandt House Museum will organize four major exhibitions and a program of activities focusing on Rembrandt’s life and work.” [NOTE: Previously posted. URL updated. - Phyllis ]

Matisse for Kids!
http://www.artbma.org/education/cone_kids/f_conekids.html
From the site:
“Meet Raoudi (Rowdy), artist Henri Matisse's perky schnauzer, in Matisse for Kids, a delightful on-line exploration of the beloved 20th-century master's bold, bright paintings. Along the way, you'll learn props, patterns, and colors to use in creating your own Matisse-inspired artwork.”

The History of Halloween
http://www.history.com/minisites/halloween/
From the site:
“Each year, on the last night of October, millions of children across the U.S dress-up in costume and take to the streets for a spooky dose of Trick or Treat fun. But how much do you really know about this haunted holiday? Explore this site to find out the true history!”

Space Today Online
Covering Space From Earth to the Edge of the Universe
http://www.spacetoday.org/STO.html
Contents: Space Shuttles, Space Stations, Satellites, Astronauts, History,
Solar System, Deep Space, Rockets, Global Links

Teacher Resources
http://www.spacetoday.org/Teachers/TeachersResources.html

Introduction to Astronomy
http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=ps&id=6
From Astronomy Magazine, site includes sections on The Sun, Astro for Kids, Moon and Planets, Meteors, Comets, The Aurora, and The Starry Sky (constellations).

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NOVA
Wed, Oct 25, 2006 at 12:38 PM
To: NOVA Teachers

Hello Educators,

Find out what scientists know about black holes and discover whether
our galaxy harbors a supermassive black hole in its center, in next
week's "Monster of the Milky Way" on NOVA. (Subjects covered:
space science)

[snip]

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 "Monster of the Milky Way"
Broadcast: Tuesday, October 31, 2006
http://www.pbs.org/nova/blackhole/
(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.)

Watch the Program
http://www.pbs.org/nova/blackhole/program.html
View the entire program online (Nov. 3), divided into chapters.

Inside an Enigma
http://www.pbs.org/nova/blackhole/enigma.html
Find out what a black hole is, what happens when something falls
into it, what the environment around a black hole is like, and
more in this interview with NASA astrophysicist Steven Ritz.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Galactic Explorer
http://www.pbs.org/nova/blackhole/explorer.html
Learn how the galactic center's supermassive black hole was
discovered, why it is currently on a diet, where black holes
exist in the universe, and more in this interview with UCLA
astronomer Andrea Ghez. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Tiny Black Holes
http://www.pbs.org/nova/blackhole/tiny.html
Discover whether tiny black holes exist and what their
implications may be for the number of dimensions in our
universe. (Grades 9-12)

Black Holes Explained
http://www.pbs.org/nova/blackhole/explained.html
Top physicists take on the challenge of explaining what a black
hole is. (Flash plug-in required; text version available.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Birth of a Black Hole
http://www.pbs.org/nova/blackhole/form.html
Follow the birth of a black hole in this slide show that
progresses from a dying star to a newborn black hole. (Flash
plug-in required; printable version available.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Catalogue of the Cosmos
http://www.pbs.org/nova/blackhole/cosmos.html
Find definitions for and images of 20 extraterrestrial wonders,
including a black hole, white dwarf, quasar, and our Milky Way
galaxy. (Flash plug-in required; printable version available.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/programs/3314_blackhol.html
In this classroom activity, students use a balloon and aluminum
foil ball model to explore changes in density vs. volume as a
massive star evolves into a black hole, and then turn to
calculations to discover the implications of increasing density
with decreasing size. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Program Transcript
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/3314_blackhol.html
The site includes a complete narration for this program.

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Subject: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE catches THE GREAT FEVER
Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 16:57:00 -0400 (EDT)
News from American Experience
http://www.pbs.org/amex

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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE catches THE GREAT FEVER
Monday, October 30 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings)

Yellow fever -- for more than two hundred years it terrorized the
United States, killing an estimated 100,000 people in the
nineteenth century alone. In 1878, an epidemic that began in New
Orleans quickly spread from the port to Mississippi, Alabama,
Arkansas, Tennessee and Kentucky. By the time it ended, 120,000
had taken ill and 20,000 had died. The total cost was estimated
at one hundred million dollars, making it the most costly
epidemic the country had ever known.

Jaundice, liver failure, and massive bleeding -- the devastating
symptoms of yellow fever -- heralded certain death. But the cause
of the deadly disease stymied doctors for centuries.

It wasn't until 1900 that Dr. Jesse Lazear, a member of the U.S.
Yellow Fever Board working in Havana, put his life on the line to
prove a radical theory of transmission. His ultimate sacrifice
confirmed that the lowly mosquito was at the center of one of
science's most elusive riddles, and led to mosquito control
measures that eradicated yellow fever in the United States.

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THE GREAT FEVER Online
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/fever/index.html

Which Epidemic?
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/fever/sfeature/quiz.html

From yellow fever to bird flu to measles, do all diseases provoke
similar responses? See what the media and authorities had to say
about epidemics past and present by taking this quiz.

Illustrated Guide to Yellow Fever
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/fever/sfeature/fever.html

It took centuries for doctors to fully understand yellow fever
and how it spread. See what they learned in this illustrated
guide.

American Epidemics
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/fever/map/index.html
Yellow fever devastated city upon city when it swept through the
nation each summer. See where and when it struck in this map.

# posted by Phyllis @ 11:44 PM 0 comments

StudyBuddy: A free search engine built just for homework
http://homework-help.aol.com/
From the site:
“StudyBuddy.com is an education Web site and homework help destination for students in grades K-12. It features an easy-to-use search engine with dependable results, reference tools, fun activities, games and more…In life, a backpack stores the stuff you need to do your homework and makes it easy for you to carry it all with you. The StudyBuddy Backpack does the same thing, just online!...You MUST customize StudyBuddy to get a Backpack.”

You can search and use the results without registering, but you need to register (free) to save your searches and to use the Backpack.

Worldvillage KIDZ Online
http://www.worldvillage.com/kidz/index.html
Games and activities.

See Also:
Kidz Homework Helpers (by subject)
http://www.worldvillage.com/kidz/homework.htm

Marcia’s Lesson Links
http://www.marcias-lesson-links.com/
Scroll down for the Lesson Link Index. Some are:

Art and Literature Links
http://www.marcias-lesson-links.com/artandlit.html

Social Studies and History Links
http://www.marcias-lesson-links.com/socialstudies.html

Science Links
http://www.marcias-lesson-links.com/ScienceInvestigations.html

Math Links
http://www.marcias-lesson-links.com/mathpage.html

Apples 4 the Teacher
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/
A Fun Educational Website for Teachers and Kids
From the site:
“We are here to offer you and your class resources to reinforce the curriculum and to integrate technology into the classroom…Our site includes interactive learning games, quizzes, and worksheet generator tools by subject (creative arts, foreign languages, language arts, math, science, social studies), articles, literacy coloring pages and more.”

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Reading Rockets Home Page
http://www.readingrockets.org/index.php

Video Interviews
With 39 Renowned Children's Book Authors and Illustrators
http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews

A Way to Teach
http://www.awaytoteach.com/drupal/

From the site:
“Welcome to our website. The mission of A Way to Teach is to spread and propagate the text-based teaching of literature. I hope that it can be of some use to you as the ideas and lessons that I have been given over the years have enriched and shaped my own teaching. Feel free to look around, but please take a few moments and register. Lessons and projects soon will only be accessible after you register.”

Sites Found In:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Sun, 02 Jul 2006
http://infomine.ucr.edu/

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Project Bartleby : Verse
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URL: http://www.bartleby.com/verse
Record Id: 647428
Created: 2006-06-29 18:47:32
Categories: liberal

The Verse section of Project Bartleby contains a broad selection of late
eighteenth and early twentieth century poetry in English by British,
American and Irish writers. As well as volumes of poetry published by
individual poets, the site includes anthologies.

[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.bartleby.com/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]

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PHILWEB : Philosophy Resources Off- and On-Line
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URL: http://humanities.uwichill.edu.bb/rlwclarke/philweb
[NOTE: Updated URL: http://www.phillwebb.net/default.htm – Phyllis ]
Record Id: 647423
Created: 2006-06-28 00:04:32
Categories: liberal

Resource guide to philosophy sources on and off the Web. Information is
arranged by topic, chronology, region, and philosopher, and covers
Western, Non-Western, and Feminist schools of thought. Individual pages
list associations, conferences, primary and secondary sources, and
electronic resources.

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Modern British Literature Index
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URL: http://www.accd.edu/sac/english/bailey/britmod.htm
Record Id: 647422
Created: 2006-06-26 19:10:32
Categories: liberal

The Modern British Literature Index provides access to biographies and
bibliographies of writers working in the late nineteenth and early
twentieth centuries with links to online texts and other resources when
available.

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Literature of the Victorian Period
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URL: http://www.accd.edu/sac/english/bailey/victoria.htm
Record Id: 647420
Created: 2006-06-26 12:53:32
Categories: liberal

This site provides brief information about major English authors of the
Victorian literary scene and links to other resources when available.

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Lortel Archives : The Internet Off-Broadway Database
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URL: http://www.lortel.org/lla_archive/index.cfm
Record Id: 647421
Created: 2006-06-26 13:19:32
Categories: arts

Database of more than 4,500 Off-Broadway theatre productions since 1958.
Search show title, people, theatre, awards, company name or date.

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Sites found in:
ConnectEng, the newsletter of Web English Teacher
July 2, 2006

Donald Hall
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/hall.html
In honor of the next US Poet Laureate, a page devoted to his poems and children’s book.

Wilfred Owen
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/owen.html
Lesson plans for "Dulce et Decorum Est," other poems.

Virginia Woolf
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/woolf.html
Teaching resources for Orlando, To the Lighthouse, more.

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Harper Collins Children’s: Teaching Resources
http://www.harpercollinschildrens.com/HarperChildrens/Teachers/TeachingResources.aspx
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/p8o7l
This site has resources for hundreds of children’s books in alphabetical order by title.

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This newsletter is copyright 2006, Web English Teacher.

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See Also:

Poetry Foundation Names Jack Prelutsky First Children’s Poet Laureate
http://www.poetryfoundation.org/foundation/release_092706.html
[NOTE: Home page previously posted.- Phyllis ]

Television News Archive
http://tvnews.vanderbilt.edu/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
The Television News Archive collection at Vanderbilt University is the world's most extensive and complete archive of television news. The collection holds more than 30,000 individual network evening news broadcasts from the major U.S. national broadcast networks: ABC, CBS, NBC, and CNN, and more than 9,000 hours of special news-related programming including ABC's Nightline since 1989.

Gulf of Tonkin - 11/30/2005 and 05/30/2006
http://www.nsa.gov/vietnam/
From the site:
On 30 November 2005, the National Security Agency (NSA) released the first installment of previously classified information regarding the Vietnam era, specifically the Gulf of Tonkin incident. This release includes a variety of articles, chronologies of events, oral history interviews, signals intelligence (SIGINT) reports and translations, and other related memoranda.

On 30 May 2006, NSA released the second and final installment of Gulf of Tonkin materials. This final release includes additional articles, chronologies of events, oral history interviews, and other related memoranda.

The opinions expressed within the documents in both releases are those of the authors and individuals interviewed. They do not necessarily represent the official views of the National Security Agency.

The Gulf of Tonkin incident, like others in our nation's history, has become the center of considerable controversy and debate. It is not NSA's intention to prove or disprove any one set of conclusions, many of which can be drawn from a thorough review of this material. Instead, through these public releases, we intend to make as much information as possible available for the many scholars, historians, academia, and members of the general public who find interest in analyzing the information and forming their own conclusions.”

CIA’s Homepage for Kids (Gr. 6-12)
https://www.cia.gov/cia/ciakids/index.shtml

CIA’s Homepage for Kids (Gr. K-5)
https://www.cia.gov/cia/ciakids/index_2.shtml

[NOTE: The content seems the same for K-5 and 5-12. – Phyllis]

History of Intelligence in America
https://www.cia.gov/cia/ciakids/history/index.shtml
From the site:
“On these pages you can examine the lives of some famous (and a few not so famous) people and the roles they played in American intelligence history.”

Other pages include Who We Are and What We Do, the Canine Corps, Aerial Photography Pigeons, Games, Say No To Drugs, Spy-Fi Archives, and Other Kids' Pages

Site found in:
News from the Institute
Mon, 23 Oct 2006
Featured Document:
GLC03152
Declaration of Concern: The Manhattan Project's Scientists Speak
In the spotlight this week is a declaration written by a group of scientists after the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The declaration emphasizes the need to control atomic weaponry and acknowledge its consequences. See the document and read the transcript here:
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_current.html
[NOTE: This document is available at this link until they issue another featured document. After that, it can be located in the archive of past featured documents (see link below). – Phyllis ]

From the site:
“This declaration of concern, written by scientists after the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, gives us a non-fictional account of the inner workings of The Manhattan Project…[It] emphasizes the need to control atomic weaponry and acknowledge its consequences. Written during the turbulent times following the Second World War, the document warns of the havoc that nuclear weapons could wreak if not handled with extreme care and consideration.”

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

Explore the Bismarck
http://dsc.discovery.com/games/bismarck/interactive/interactive.html
“Interactive structural diagrams allow users to tour the famous WWII battleship and its various defenses and chambers.”

Bismarck: The Final Days
http://dsc.discovery.com/games/bismarck/attack/attack.html
Flash presentation of the final days and sinking of the WWII German battleship.

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Social Psychology Network
http://www.socialpsychology.org/
From the site:
“Social Psychology Network, the largest social psychology database on the Internet. In these pages, you'll find more than 13,000 links related to psychology.”


History of Psychology Web Site
http://elvers.stjoe.udayton.edu/history/welcome.htm
From the site:
“The site provides a gateway for teachers and students to over 1000 World Wide Web resources related to the history of psychology.” Includes:

People in Psychology
http://elvers.stjoe.udayton.edu/history/alphapeople.htm

Sites found in:
Don's Patch #50 from http://www.don-guitar.com/ July 15, 2006

The lyrebird
http://www.devilducky.com/media/46386/
From the site:
“In April 2006, to celebrate naturalist David Attenborough's 80th birthday, the public were asked to vote on their favourite of his television moments. This clip of the lyrebird was voted number one.”

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Encyclopædia Britannica’ Guide to Normandy 1944
http://www.britannica.com/dday
From the site:
“On June 6, 1944, a date known ever since as D-Day, a mighty armada crossed a narrow strip of sea from England to Normandy, France, and cracked the Nazi grip on western Europe. Encyclopædia Britannica tells the story of the Normandy Invasion.”

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Beautiful slideshow of primates. Check out all the slideshows
http://www.stevebloom.com/pages/slide_primates.html
Other slideshows on: Elephants, Spirit of the Wild, Untamed, African Life, Hindu Devotion, A Photographer’s Life, and Exhibitions.

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Prime number research, records and resources
http://primes.utm.edu/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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The islands of Zanzibar
http://home.globalfrontiers.com/Zanzibar/

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Teach kids about the weather.
http://www.weatherwizkids.com/index.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Bird Technology
http://animal.discovery.com/convergence/spyonthewild/birdtech/birdtech.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/gap9x

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

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

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Sites found in:
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Websites you can trust!

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NEW THIS WEEK, June 15, 2006
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/48

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A Guide to World War I Materials
"This guide compiles links to World War I resources throughout the Library of Congress Web site. In addition, this guide provides links to external Web sites focusing on World War I and a bibliography containing selections for both general and younger readers." Resources include photo collections, "Today in History" pages, sheet music, radio broadcasts, and more. Compiled by Kenneth Drexler, Digital Reference Specialist at the Library of Congress.
URL: http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/wwi/wwi.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21794

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Italian Life Under Fascism
This online exhibit presents annotated images of "printed items, ranging from single broadsides to large volumes" from Italy during 1920-1945. Topics include education, Mussolini's foreign adventures, Fascist propaganda, family life, Il Duce, youth organizations, women, and racial issues. From the Fry Collection at University of Wisconsin-Madison Library, Department of Special Collections.
URL: http://www.library.wisc.edu/libraries/dpf/Fascism/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21842

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Letters to Sala: A Young Woman's Life in Nazi Labor Camps
This exhibit features the letters of a Polish Jewish woman who survived five years in seven Nazi forced labor camps during World War II. "She risked her life to preserve the letters, hiding them during line-ups ... even burying them." Includes images of selected letters accompanied by historical photos and essays on topics such as the Nazi postal system and Jewish holidays. From the New York Public Library.
URL: http://www.nypl.org/research/chss/sala/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21838

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The Funny Side of the Street
This exhibit features samples of the "Pepper...and Salt" cartoons that appeared in the Wall Street Journal starting in the 1950s. The cartoons are accompanied by brief essays about the business world and financial conditions of the decades in which they appeared. Also includes a brief history of the cartoon feature, a note on the feature from its founder, and a reading list. From the Baker Library at the Harvard Business School.
URL: http://www.library.hbs.edu/hc/wsj/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21839

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e-Qaeda: A Special Report on How Jihadists Use the Internet and Technology to Spread Their Message
A report detailing how al Qaeda became "the first guerrilla movement in history to migrate from physical space to cyberspace" with its use of the Web as a weapon, the creation of Islamic extremist websites by a Briton, and the use of the Internet and computers by Abu Musab Zarqawi. Also includes video clips and related documents. From the Washington Post. [May require free registration]
URL: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/custom/2005/08/05/CU2005080501141.html?whichDay=1
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/dawm5
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21840

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Debunking Hitler: Marking the Site of the Führer's Bunker
June 2006 news article about the unveiling of an information panel that marks the location of the Berlin bunker where Adolph Hitler killed himself near the end of World War II. Also includes an interactive guide to Hitler's bunker and links to related material about World War II and the Holocaust. In English and German. From the website for the German newspaper Der Spiegel.
URL: http://service.spiegel.de/cache/international/0,1518,420483,00.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21804

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The Samuel Gompers Papers
"Samuel Gompers was the nation's leading trade unionist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and president of the American Federation of Labor from 1886 until his death in 1924." The site features a biography and timeline, quotations, a bibliography, and selected writings. Sponsored by the University of Maryland College Park, the National Historical Publications and Records Commission, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the AFL-CIO.
URL: http://www.history.umd.edu/Gompers/index.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21824

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The Cold War and Red Scare in Washington State
Curriculum project about McCarthyism and the fear of Communism in post-World War II Washington state. The site features essays on topics such as radicalism and anti-radicalism in Washington politics and "Hunting Reds in the Evergreen State," and dozens of related primary source documents. Also includes a timeline, bibliography, and glossary. From the Center for the Study of the Pacific Northwest at the University of Washington.
URL: http://www.washington.edu/uwired/outreach/cspn/Website/Resources/Curriculum/Cold%20War/Cold%20War%20Main.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/jqc6g
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21775
[NOTE: Previously posted. URL updated - Phyllis ]

[NOTE: Although designed for students in Washington State, the Curriculum Packets have useful information for all.
Several other Curriculum Packets (some previously posted) are available at
http://www.washington.edu/uwired/outreach/cspn/Website/Resources/Curriculum/Curriculum%20Main.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/z9785 - Phyllis ]

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The Anatomy of Sarcasm: Researchers Reveal How the Brain Handles This Complex Communication
Summary and full text of a paper that explores "the neurobiology of sarcasm and the cognitive processes underlying it by examining the performance of participants with focal lesions [brain damage] on tasks that required understanding of sarcasm and social cognition." The paper is fairly technical, but does include some introductory material about sarcasm (a form of irony). From Neuropsychology, a journal of the American Psychological Association (APA).
URL: http://www.apa.org/releases/sarcasm.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21669
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.apa.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Lecture Notes, Germany and Europe, 1871-1945
Overview of political history in Germany from the foundation of the German Empire in 1871 through the World Wars. Topics include the road to national unification, the Bismarckian empire, the Weimer Republic and the Treaty of Versailles, the rise of Nazis and Hitler, a comparison between national socialism and fascism in Mussolini's Italy, and more. Includes links to primary source documents. From a history professor at Colby College in Maine.
URL: http://www.colby.edu/personal/r/rmscheck/Contents.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21827

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Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, JULY 14, 2006

Being an American
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13441693/
Numerous print and video features from MSNBC explore what
being an American is all about. Among them: a slide show on
"the most American place," an interactive history of American
immigration, and a chance to see how well you might do on
the citizenship test.

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The National Budget, Debt, and Deficit - MarkTAW.com
http://www.marktaw.com/culture_and_media/TheNationalDebt.html
If you have a hard time making sense of the figures that get
tossed around about the US budget, the deficit, and the
national debt, maybe these visualizations of the data and
the accompanying explanations will be helpful.

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

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Paul Conrad: Drawing Fire
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/paulconrad/
From the site:
“Over the span of his 50-year career, legendary editorial cartoonist Paul Conrad has lampooned 11
presidents, won three Pulitzers, earned a spot on Nixon?s enemies list and tackled every major political issue in America. Meet one of the world’s more extraordinary—and fiercely independent--artists and journalists.”
View a gallery of Conrad's presidential cartoons, read a sample of reader mail from over
the years and get expert opinion on the present and future of political cartooning.

The State of Political Cartooning
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/paulconrad/state.html

Links on Political Cartooning
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/paulconrad/more.html

Found in:
News from the Gilder Lehrman Institute
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006

Featured Document:
A Year of Progress: Kennedy and Civil Rights
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive_RobertKennedy.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/y7v9e2
From the site:
“In this report, submitted to his brother on January 24, 1963, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy details the progress of the civil rights movement and expresses optimism about its future.”

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

Sites found in:
Tips for Teachers #330- Elections and Voting Issue
Date: Sat, 21 Oct 2006

This week's teaching theme is Elections and Voting.
To view this week’s newsletter, visit the following web address:
http://www.teachnology.com/newsletters/330.html

Elections & Voting Teaching Theme
http://www.teach-nology.com/themes/social/voting/

Elections and Voting Links
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/social_studies/elections/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/y8zb6k

Monsters of the Ancient Sea - interactive
http://www7.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0512/feature3/multimedia.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/bfoor

Interactive Map
http://www7.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0512/feature3/zoomify/index.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yk7fun
From the site:
“The smaller version of a map originally published by Olaus Magnus in 1539 was published by French engraver Antony Lafreri in Rome in 1572. The whimsically illustrated map shows a variety of maritime monsters and disasters.”

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Site of the Day for Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Devonian Times
http://www.devoniantimes.org/

Today's site, by Dennis C. Murphy, with the assistance of paleontologist
researchers and funding from the Academy of Natural Sciences of
Philadelphia, provides "all the news that's in the record" in a newspaper
format. Gentle Subscribers will discover a unique presentation of
scientific finds at a significant paleontology site in Pennsylvania.

"This award-winning website explores the evolutionary transition from
fishes to early tetrapods during the Late Devonian (about 360-380 million
years ago). It features Red Hill, an important fossil locality in central
Pennsylvania, USA. ... Devonian Times presents the rich assortment of plant
and animal fossils recovered from Red Hill, reviews recent discoveries of
Late Devonian tetrapods from other parts of the world, and discusses the
evolutionary and ecological developments of the Late Devonian that are
associated with the rise of the tetrapods and their colonization of the
land." - from the website

Created in a newspaper style, with attention-grabbing headlines -- "Recent
Findings Upset the Old Order"; "Opportunity Knocked: Tetrapods Answered" --
and a dateline of Catskill Delta, Euramerica, -361 MYA (Million Years Ago),
the Devonian Times offers a "hot off the press" approach to paleontology
discoveries. The site explains the setting, the paleocontinent Euramerica
and the significance of the Devonian period in terms of the development and
diversification of new plant and fish life. With charts and illustrations,
the newspaper covers vascular plants, such as the first modern tree, along
with tetrapods, armored fishes and spiny-fin fishes. Feature articles
explore topics ranging from "Feeding on the New Bounty" to "Late Devonian
Mass Extinction".

Sweep over to the site for a great presentation on the Devonian period at:

http://www.devoniantimes.org/

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

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Sites found in:
Tips for Teachers #312- Dinosaur Issue
Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2006

To view this week’s newsletter, visit the following web address:
http://www.teachnology.com/newsletters/312.html

Teaching Theme: Dinosaurs
http://www.teachnology.com/themes/science/dinosaurs/

Paleontology
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/science/paleontology/
Scroll down for an annotated list of web sites – [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

The American Museum of Natural History
http://www.amnh.org/education/
[NOTE: previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Resources for Learning is a collection of activities, articles, evidence and
analysis and more, for educators, families, students and anyone interested in
teaching or learning about science.

Anthopology
http://www.amnh.org/education/resources/rfl.php?set=b&topic_id=1&intro=true
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/nkw9b
How did early humans live? How did they develop physically and socially, and why is human culture so diverse?

Astronomy
http://www.amnh.org/education/resources/rfl.php?set=b&topic_id=2&intro=true
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/o9sek
What celestial objects lie beyond Earth's atmosphere? What are they made of, how did they form, and how are they evolving?

Biology
http://www.amnh.org/education/resources/rfl.php?set=b&topic_id=3&intro=true
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/oprxj
The study of life and living things, from microbes to giant redwoods: how do they function, adapt, and interconnect?

Earth Science
http://www.amnh.org/education/resources/rfl.php?set=b&topic_id=4&intro=true
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/mbj38
What processes shape our planet, from molten core to mountaintop? How do oceans and atmosphere interact to create global climate?

Paleontology
http://www.amnh.org/education/resources/rfl.php?set=b&topic_id=5&intro=true
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/qlr4h
What story do the fossil remains of ancient organisms-from trilobites to Tyrannosaurus-tell about how life evolved on Earth?

The Government Domain
Google's New U.S. Government Search
By Peggy Garvin
http://www.llrx.com/columns/govdomain17.htm
From the site:
“In the wide world of the web, nothing gets attention like the word Google. So, when Google announced the release of their new U.S. Government Search (http://www.google.com/ig/usgov) this month, government information researchers began to buzz and to wonder.”
“The new Google U.S. Government Search and the relatively new FirstGov Search are useful search tools. They are part of tool chest, but they are not the only tools.”

CBS News Disaster Links
http://www.cbsnews.com/digitaldan/disaster/disasters.shtml
From the site:
“CBS NEWS DISASTER LINKS contains updated websites for quick reference.”

Sites found in:
Tips for Teachers #315- Cells Issue
Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2006

This week's teaching theme is Plant and Animal Cells.
To view this week’s newsletter, visit the following web address:
http://www.teachnology.com/newsletters/315.html

Cells Teaching Theme
http://www.teach-nology.com/themes/science/cell/
Sites For Background Information
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/science/biology/cells/

Sites found in:
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PBS Teacher Previews: October 22-28, 2006
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NOVA
"Magnetic Storm"
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
Many scientists today are beginning to worry that changes to
the planet's magnetic field could make earth ever more
vulnerable to deadly radiation from space. This film explores
one of the least-known but most serious threats to life on
earth. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

Go online to watch a simulated flip of the Earth's magnetic
field, from the first signs of instability to the final
reversal.

http://www.pbs.org/nova/magnetic

Original PBS Broadcast Date: November 18, 2003
[NOTE: See teaching guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
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Secrets of the Dead
"Catastrophe!"
TV> PBSOL>
Middle / High School
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
Tune in for this exploration of whether a geological or
meteorological event of cataclysmic proportions caused the Dark
Ages. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)

Take a virtual tour of a tree ring lab at the companion Web
site.

http://www.pbs.org/secrets
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/flash/flash.html


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American Experience
"Test Tube Babies"
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Monday, October 23, 2006
9 - 11:00 pm
A boon to couples desperate to have a child, a moral quandary
that led to the debates on stem cell research, the story of the
first test tube babies is one of science, ethics and families.
(CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

Try your hand at being a genetic counselor in our virtual IVF
clinic. You'll meet with couples, review their medical
histories and treatment options and make recommendations on
next steps.

http://www.pbs.org/amex/babies
[NOTE: See teaching Guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]


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BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
Human Rights Issues
Profdev>
Middle / High School

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights based in
Geneva, Switzerland hosts a site about a variety of human
rights issues including religious intolerance, indigenous
populations, children's rights, torture and racism.

http://www.unhchr.ch/html/menu2/hrissues.htm


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Copyright 2006 PBS Online.

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---------Forwarded Message--------
Subject: [NOVA] "Magnetic Storm"
Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2006 14:55:15 -0400 (EDT)

Next on NOVA: "Magnetic Storm"
http://www.pbs.org/nova/magnetic

Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at 8PM ET/PT on PBS
Check your local listings as dates and times may vary.

Like the plot of a sci-fi B movie, something weird is happening deep
underground, where the constant spin of Earth's liquid metallic core
generates an invisible magnetic force field that shields our planet
from harmful radiation in space. Gradually, the field is growing
weaker. Could we be heading for a demagnetized doomsday that will
leave us defenseless against the lethal effects of solar wind and
cosmic rays? "Magnetic Storm" looks into our potentially unsettling
magnetic future.

Here's what you'll find online:

Impact on Animals
Would a dramatic change in the Earth's magnetic field affect
creatures that rely on it during migration?
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/magnetic/animals.html

When Compasses Point South
As this time line shows, our planet's magnetic shield has
reversed its direction hundreds of times.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/magnetic/timeline.html

Gallery of Auroras
Auroras like those displayed here would be visible every night of
the year during a magnetic field reversal.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/magnetic/aurora.html

See a Reversal
Watch a simulated flip of the Earth's magnetic field, from the
first signs of instability to the final reversal.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/magnetic/reversals.html

Also, Links & Books, a NOVA News Minute, the program transcript, and
the teacher's guide.

http://www.pbs.org/nova/magnetic

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---------Forwarded Message--------
Subject: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE delivers TEST TUBE BABIES
Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2006 19:54:20 -0400 (EDT)
News from American Experience
http://www.pbs.org/amex

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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE delivers TEST TUBE BABIES
Monday, October 23 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings)

To some, it signaled hope. To others, heresy. It was called both
a revolution and a slippery slope. But one thing is certain--
when the first "test tube baby" was born in July of 1978, the
world of human reproduction changed forever. Since then, more
than 400,000 babies have been born in America as a result of in
vitro fertilization, and more than two million around the world.

From filmmakers Chana Gazit and Hilary Klotz Steinman, TEST TUBE
BABIES tells the story of doctors, researchers, and hopeful
couples who pushed the limits of science and triggered a
technological revolution in human reproduction. In so doing, they
landed at the center of a controversy whose reverberations
continue to this day. "The battle over in vitro fertilization
drew in scientists, social activists, religious leaders,
lawmakers and everyday Americans," says Gazit. "More than a
scientific debate, it was a philosophical and moral struggle."

"The same pattern is playing out today in the world of stem cell
research," Steinman adds.

Tune in to TEST TUBE BABIES and meet the researchers and families
who were on the frontlines of IVF research.

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TEST TUBE BABIES Online
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/babies/index.html

You be the Counselor
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/babies/sfeature/clinic.html

Think you can help people with IVF? As a counselor in
this virtual IVF clinic, you'll meet with couples, review their
medical histories and treatment options, and make recommendations
on next steps.

Ethical Questions
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/babies/sfeature/ethics.html

In the film, author Robin Marantz-Henig notes that "there was a
cadre of people who thought this is just going beyond what is
appropriate for scientists-- that this is treading on the work
that belongs only to God and nature." What are the ethical
considerations surrounding IVF? See what two bioethicists have to
say.

Five Families' Stories
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/babies/sfeature/stories.html

For the millions of Americans diagnosed as infertile, a world of
difficult choices awaits. Medical procedures that address
infertility are expensive, often painful, sometimes dangerous,
and don't guarantee success. Five families share their
experiences with infertility and in vitro fertilization.

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[NOTE: Site previously posted. Reorganized. – Phyllis ]

Math Forum: Teachers' Place
http://mathforum.org/teachers/
From the site:
“Welcome to the Teachers' Place! Here you'll find what we consider to be the best resources for teaching math at all levels. This space is not only for teachers, but has also been built in part by teachers.”

Quick Reference Sheet
http://mathforum.org/special.html

Forum Internet Mathematics Library
http://mathforum.org/library/
From the site:
“When a generic Web directory falls short of your mathematics needs, visit the Forum Internet Mathematics Library, which covers math and math education Web sites in depth.”

Sites found in:
New Teaching Resources at FREE
Date: Thu, 06 Jul 2006
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
http://www.ed.gov/free

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"Collected Learning Units in Mathematics" (K-12)
provides more than 200 instructional units in arithmetic,
algebra, calculus, data analysis, fractions, geometry, number
theory, pre-algebra, pre-calculus, probability, statistics,
and trigonometry. The units were developed by teachers
attending summer institutes sponsored by the National Security
Agency. (NSA)
http://www.nsa.gov/teachers/teach00006.cfm

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"nanoHUB.org"
features online simulations, learning modules, and interactive
tools for learning about nanotechnology -- the design and
production of structures, devices, and systems one atom or one
molecule at a time. Analyze the electronic properties of
different nano materials and the optical properties of
nanoparticles. Explore molecular conduction, nanofluids, and
nanowires. Create simulations of nanoelectronic and
nanoelectromechanical systems. Registration required. (NSF)
https://www.nanohub.org/home

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Past messages: http://listserv.ed.gov/archives/edinfo.html
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Found in:
NEA Today, October 2006

RUReady
http://ruready.net
“Help Students Prepare for College Math
Many students enter college without realizing the level of preparation required to succeed in math and science. The University of Utah has launched RUReady.net—a learning and self-assessment tool to help pre-college students gauge and improve their readiness to take college introductory math, such as calculus and intermediate algebra. It offers free access to tests and learning tools that analyze responses and provide feedback on error patterns. Any student at any level of ability can use these resources free of charge.”

Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
July 14, 2006
Volume 12, Number 28
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American Sign Language University
http://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/

As more people become interested in learning American Sign Language, there
have been a number of individuals who have begun to create websites that
offer free resources related to this language. Dr. Bill Vicars is one such
individual, and his site contains resources for students, teachers, parents,
and your garden-variety web surfer. In the section designed for students,
visitors can use the online sign language dictionary (complete with
demonstration photographs), fingerspelling lessons, and numbers lessons. The
section for teachers is a real gem, as it includes a number of sample
syllabi, general guidelines for instructors, as well as an online library
that includes subjects such as regional dialects in ASL, Chinese Sign
Language and the National Theater of the Deaf. Finally, the site contains a
special section for parents. Here, they can learn more about communicating
effectively with their child who is deaf. [KMG]
[NOTE: Home page http://www.lifeprint.com/index.htm previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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The Society for Historical Archaeology [pdf]
http://www.sha.org/

Some of you gentle readers may be asking: “What’s historical archaeology?”
Simply put, this field is “the study of the material remains of past
societies that also left behind some other form of historical evidence.”
With a membership base that ranges from newcomers to seasoned professionals,
The Society for Historical Archaeology is a group whose work will be of
general interest to those with a yearning to learn more about history and
archaeology. After delving into their “About” section, visitors should mosey
on over to their “Projects & Research” area. Here a number of organizations
and research teams have submitted websites that document their own recent
excavations, such as those around Harpers Ferry and West Point. Finally, the
site’s “Futures” section contains helpful information on careers in
archaeology and a guide to programs in historical and underwater
archaeology. [KMG]

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Art of the States [Real Player]
http://artofthestates.org/

WGBH in Boston has long been known for its high quality radio and television
programs. Art of the States is a show that has been around since 1993, and
is committed to collecting and disseminating new musical works from around
the United States. In 2002, they created this website to facilitate access
to their programs, and there is some glorious material here. To get a sense
of their offerings, visitors may start by listening to one of their “Current
Features”, which includes collections titled, “Music of Memory” and “Parody
Pieces”. From there, visitors can search the music archive by composer,
performer, instrumentation, time period, or genre. A few highlights on the
site include Edgard Varese’s “Nocturnal” and Colon Nancarrow playing his own
“Studies for Player Piano No. 1 and 36”. [KMG]

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College is Possible [pdf]
http://www.acenet.edu/AM/Template.cfm?Section=CIP1

The pathway to college from high school can be a bit bewildering for some,
particularly if they are the first one in their family to make the
transition to a college or a university. Given this situation, the American
Council on Education (ACE) has created the “College is Possible” program to
motivate and provide assistance to students from underserved communities to
seek a college education. The site offers a number of basic primers on such
subjects as financial aid programs, a glossary of financial aid terms,
courses students should take to prepare for college, and so on. Perhaps the
most helpful section is the “Choosing the Right College” module, which
includes some rudimentary information on how to search for a college, along
with offering a list of recommended websites, books, and brochures. [KMG]

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Success in Mathematics
http://euler.slu.edu/Dept/SuccessinMath.html

Many students arriving at college may find that they have forgotten some of
the basic skills required to learn various mathematical concepts. Some
educational researchers and mathematicians of note have commented that
learning math is more than a bit like learning a new language. Keeping that
in mind, this site provided by the mathematics department at St. Louis
University may be useful for both students and educators alike. The site
provides information on “…. how to study mathematics, how to approach
problem-solving…. and when and how to get help.” The material here is
contained within subsections that address such matters as “Active Study vs.
Passive Study” and “Solving a Problem”. In all honesty, students cannot go
wrong with such a nuts and bolts approach to mathematics, and this site’s
effective message will ring true with educators. [KMG]

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


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Britney's Guide to Semiconductor Physics
http://www.britneyspears.ac/lasers.htm
From the site:
“It is a little known fact, that Ms Spears is an expert in semiconductor physics. Not content with just singing and acting, in the following pages, she will guide you in the fundamentals of the vital laser components that have made it possible to hear her super music in a digital format.”

Alchemy Education
http://www.alchemy-education.com/index.htm
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Astronomy

--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Wednesday, May 10, 2006

Kung Fu Science
http://www.kungfuscience.org/

Today's site, from the American Institute of Physics, offers a fascinating
look at the physics of kung fu. Gentle Subscribers, who have wondered if
those movie martial arts scenes have any relation to reality, will discover
the science behind the deeds.

"The study of martial arts is the study of physics as it relates to the
human body. The various types of martial art evolved as different
approaches to the same problem - what is the most effective way of using
the body to defend and attack? ... [T]he most effective methods of blocking
and striking, perfected over hundreds of years, use the laws of physics to
maximum effect. ... Meet Chris, kung fu expert and general, all-round crazy
person. ... Meet Michelle. She's a physicist working at the Institute of
Physics, but recently she's been learning kung fu. In particular she wants
to learn how to break wood with her bare hands, and find out the physics
behind the feat." - from the website

The site, which is available in both Flash and standard HTML versions,
briefly explains kung fu and examines the physical techniques for breaking
a wooden plank. It then delves into the physics behind those techniques and
their relationship to Newton's Laws, and the Conservation of Energy. After
using scientific analysis and clearly presented calculations, a final test
is conducted to break the wood.

Spring to the website for the physics inside the martial art of kung fu at:

http://www.kungfuscience.org/

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

Virtual Laboratory: Physics Applets
http://jersey.uoregon.edu/vlab/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
“…a large collection of interesting interactive JAVA applets for use in Physics, Astronomy, or Environmental Science Courses.”

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Hi! It's Saturday, July 8, 2006 and time for Music at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Carnegie Hall: Listening Adventures
http://www.carnegiehall.org/article/explore_and_learn/art_online_resources_listening_adventures.html
Shortened URL:http://tinyurl.com/ezgu6
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.carnegiehall.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Today's website offers 3 interactive programs to help kids learn about
music. Designed for kids 6-12 (but fun for the whole family) the activities
introduce instruments of the symphony orchestra, classical music and
concepts such as musical notation.

When you get to the site you will see a menu of the three programs that
include:

*"The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra" by Benjamin Britten -- in this
game you and an animated guide collect instruments on an instrument safari.
(Note: Read the FAQ on this BEFORE you launch the game to better understand
how to play.)

*Carnegie Hall Animated History -- learn all about the symphony hall's
history and some of the renown figures who have performed there.

*Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 -- A clever use of Dvorak's own comments about his
music and life helps kids understand his classic symphony, "From the New
World."


These games take some time to play -- so be sure to visit the site when
you're not rushed. :)


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.

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June 30 – July 6, 2006

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Standardcatalogs.com
http://www.standardcatalogs.com/
From the site,
“Standardcatalogs.com is a free clearinghouse for tools for collection development: “Best” lists, Editors’ picks, hot topics, periodicals lists, best professional books, librarian home pages and blogs, profiles of editors (and others) who shape the Wilson Standard Catalogs, and more.

The site will tap the expertise of librarians nationwide–those on the Wilson staff, special consultants, and librarians offering their input from the field. “Best” Lists will include Libraries’ Best Lists, Readers’ Best Lists, Committees’ Best Lists, Newspapers’ Best Lists, as well as contributions from individuals. An “Editors’ Picks” feature will focus on notable titles from Wilson’s Children’s Catalog, Public Library Catalog, Fiction Catalog, Senior High School Library Catalog, and Middle & Junior High School Library Catalog. Recommended books on hot topics will also be highlighted, focusing on issues in the headlines, including topics suggested by Standardcatalogs.com users.”

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Windows Live Local Begins Offering Free Calls to Businesses
http://local.live.com/
You can now contact, via a free call to your phone (landline or cell) any business listed in the Windows Live Local Business Directory. The service is very easy to use and is named (at least on a pop-up window) “Call for Free (Beta).” The program is U.S. only at this time.

[Phyllis’ NOTE: Place free telephone calls to businesses
I just tried it with a local call to Home Depot and then the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC
and it really works!

go to: http://local.live.com/

Search for a business by name or a category (i.e. pizza)
Enter City & State
Click the magnifying glass to search

If it is listed in the results on the left of the screen, it MAY say “Call for free”

When you see the Call for Free name on a business' entry, you can use Call for Free to make a free telephone call to the business, even long-distance.

To place a free telephone call to a business:

Click Call for Free on the business' entry.

In the Call for Free box, enter the ten-digit telephone number of the telephone you want to use for the call, and then click Call. At present, only U.S. telephone numbers are supported.

After a few moments, your telephone rings, and you are connected with the participating business.

Click Close to close the Call for Free window.

Notes:

To have your computer remember your telephone number for future calls with Call for Free, select the Remember my phone number check box.

Call for Free does not support telephone numbers with extensions.

If you enter your mobile phone number and you're charged a fee to receive an incoming call to your mobile phone, that charge will still apply if you use Call for Free with your mobile phone. ]

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Dave Mattison offers a Look at Classical Music Resources on the Web

Music to Soothe the Savage Searcher Classical Music Databases and Web Resources
As is always the case, Dave Mattison offers a solid and well-written webliography in the new issue of Searcher. This is one to keep.
http://www.infotoday.com/searcher/jul06/Mattison.shtml
For complete review: Permalink:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2006/07/02/dave-mattison-offers-a-look-at-classical-music-resources-on-the-web/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/gpvcb

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Islam: The People, Culture, and Politics
http://www.au.af.mil/au/aul/bibs/Islam06.htm
Extensive bibliography

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May 26, 2006
Volume 12, Number 21

Two on J.S. Bach
Bach Cantatas [pdf]
http://www.bach-cantatas.com/
J.S. Bach: Texts of the Complete Vocal Works with English Translation and
Commentary
http://www.uvm.edu/~classics/faculty/bach/

Deciding which one of J.S. Bach’s vocal works was his greatest compositional
triumph may be impossible, but those seeking high quality online resources
on his remarkable accomplishments need look no further than these two sites.
The first is dedicated to his cantatas, and visitors are presented with a
wealth of material here, ranging from English translations of these works to
a list of upcoming concerts featuring these works. Given the number of those
who are tremendously passionate about these masterpieces, the site also
features discussion boards for select cantatas. Here, visitors can opine
about their favorite recordings, or merely offer pointed criticisms of less-
than-worthy performances. The second site was created and maintained by
Professor Z. Philip Ambrose of the University of Vermont, and it contains
English translations to the vocal works of Bach, along with introductory
information on the sources and on performance history of each work. Visitors
can browse a list of headings on the left-hand side of the homepage which
offers a list of relevant abbreviations, texts for lost works, and a
complete listing of Bach’s various vocal works, organized by composition
type. [KMG]

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Puerto Rico at the Dawn of the Modern Age
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/puertorico/

The process by which Puerto Rico became a modern nation is a complex one,
and visitors interested in learning more about this subject would do well to
examine this website created by the American Memory Project at the Library
of Congress. As with many collections in this series, this particular
archive contains historically important writings from a variety of notable
personages, such as a clutch of well-known Puerto Rican political activists
and historians from the early 19th century to 1929. Visitors who might be a
less familiar with the contours and general historical development of Puerto
Rico would do well to read the extensive essay offered here by Marisabel
Bras, who is a senior analyst at the Department of Defense. The archive also
contains a nice selection of historic maps of the general Caribbean region
and Puerto Rico. Finally, visitors can also search the materials here by
title, author, or subject. [KMG]

[NOTE: Other pages from http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/browse/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Mathematical Imagery
http://www.ams.org/mathimagery/

Artists throughout the millennia have shown a strong affinity for creating
works of art that incorporate patterns derived from areas of mathematical
inquiry such as representations of infinity, symmetry, and tessellations.
Recently, the American Mathematical Society created this website to let the
general public view materials related to the relationship between
mathematics and art, and it is quite a find. The site is divided into a
number of areas, including those that contain articles on the subject
written specifically for the site and links to galleries and museums that
celebrate the connections between these two disciplines. Many of the
articles are quite delightful, and they include pieces on the world of
hyperbolic geometries (which are perhaps best known through the work of M.C.
Escher) and the visualization of geometric principles through geometry.
[KMG]

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

National Geographic’s World Music Supersite
http://worldmusic.nationalgeographic.com/worldmusic/view/page.basic/home
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/qnke3
“a great way to explore other cultures” Search alphabetically for artists, albums, genre or by country.

From the site:
“explore world music instruments, genres and key terms in the National Geographic World Music Glossary.”
http://worldmusic.nationalgeographic.com/worldmusic/view/page.basic/glossary
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/l4zbh

International Monetary Fund – For Students Gr. 5-12
http://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/st/eng/index.htm
From the site:
“Information and online learning activities about the IMF, money, and macroeconomics
Last Updated: October 06, 2006”

Student Interactives and Lessons (downloadable in .pdf)
http://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/center/econed/index.htm
From the site:
“As part of our mission to promote the health of the global economy, the International Monetary Fund supports economics education. We have developed many educational activities and resources to help students understand the history of money, macroeconomics and the importance of international monetary cooperation, and the value of global trade. We invite you to explore these resources.”

Some lessons also available on a Free CD-ROM
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/cat/longres.cfm?sk=18533.0
From the site:
“Thinking Globally: Effective Lessons for Teaching About the Interdependent World Economy”

Sites found on:
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May 12-17, 2006
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Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports
http://italy.usembassy.gov/policy/crs/default.asp
from the U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Italy

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History–Currency Converter
Source: The National Archives, UK
New Database: So, what’s it worth?
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/currency/
“In 1680, employing a craftsman for 13 days would cost you the equivalent of just one hour with a modern plumber. In 1270, for the same amount, you could add five extra days of craftsman work, 14 lbs of wool and a bale of wheat. These are just some
of the many interesting facts you can look up on The National Archives new currency conversion program at http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/currency/”

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Money–History
Source: Library of Congress, Business Reference Services
New, The History of Money
http://www.loc.gov/rr/business/money/history/history.html
“This guide describes selected general sources on the history of money, including online and print resources, and also provides links to relevant subject searches in the Library of Congress online catalog. The guide is not limited to any particular currency or country.

[NOTE: For information on United States money, please see United States Money: a Guide to Information Sources.” http://www.loc.gov/rr/business/money/money_index.html - previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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American Currency Exhibit
http://www.frbsf.org/currency/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

From the site:
“Explore the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco's American Currency Exhibit online and watch history come alive as you step back in time to our nation's beginning. Learn how our country's rich history is closely tied with our currency.”
Site has the following sections:
Tour Showcase of Bills
Tour Exhibits by Era:
Independence
Westward Expansion
Civil War
Industrial Revolution
Metal Standards
National Stability
World Standard
Tour Historical Context
View Artistry and Imagery
View Index of Bills

In Plain English: Making Sense of the Federal Reserve
http://www.stlouisfed.org/publications/pleng/default.html
From the site:
“Need to learn—or teach someone else—about the Federal Reserve? Have no fear! Whether you're a high school history teacher from Helena or a businessperson from Boise, Buck, our friendly tour guide, will show you around the Federal Reserve System.”

Available online (menu on left of screen) or as a .pdf download.

The 18-page print copy can be ordered.
This page offers up to 50 free of charge.
http://www.stlouisfed.org/publications/pleng/default.html

The order form page offers up to 100 free.
http://www.stlouisfed.org/publications/pleng/OrderForm.cfm

A Virtual Tour DVD is available at no charge
“A 14-minute, self-running animated tour of the Federal Reserve System, ideal for classroom use, grades 6-12.”

You can also add your name to their economic education mailing list to receive
“Inside the Vault”, a bi-annual economics newsletter.

Ozone Hole Watch
http://ozonewatch.gsfc.nasa.gov/
From the site:
“What is the Ozone Hole?
Each year for the past few decades during the Southern Hemisphere spring, chemical reactions involving chlorine cause ozone in the southern polar region to be destroyed rapidly and severely. This depletion is known as the “ozone hole”.”

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Hi! It's Thursday, May 25, 2006 and time for Social Sciences at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Clean Sweep U.S.A.
http://www.kab.org/kids/defaultx.htm

Today's website was recommended by list member Karen Hoover who wrote, "I
found a broken mercury thermometer while cleaning
today. I was searching for mercury disposal sites on the Internet when I
came across this fun educational site on waste in the environment called,
"Clean Sweep USA." It is geared for grades 4-8. The lessons have great
information displayed in a fun
and colorful way, with activities, simple games to play, downloadable lesson
plans, links and more."

When you get to the site you will see a menu that includes:

*Garbage Pizza -- Provides an overview in municipal waste management.

*Waste Watchers -- Evaluate waste prevention solutions as the best option
for waste management.

*Compost Office -- Learn about composting as a way to reduce landfill volume
while providing soil supplementation.

*Recycling Rules -- Understand the recycling process and why it's worth the
extra effort.

*Energy To Burn -- Discover how to use trash as a source of energy.

*Landfill Lounge -- Identify the parts of a landfill, their function, and
construct a model of a sanitary landfill.

This is a fun, interactive way to learn about waste control and its impact
on the environment.


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.

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The Scout Report
June 16, 2006
Volume 12, Number 24
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United Nations Environment Programme: Maps and Graphics
http://www.grida.no/

More and more people are beginning to return the sometimes neglected field
of geography to understand the world of environmental change (and
degradation). In the process, the skills of highly trained cartographers and
geographic information specialists are in great demand. Organized as an
official United Nations Environment Programme centre, the GRID-Arendal group
provides public policy officials, researchers, and the curious public access
to hundreds of their detailed maps via this site. As might be expected, the
visual and graphic interface parts of the site are quite user-friendly, and
users can view maps by themes (such as water, climate change, and
biodiversity). For those looking for a random piece of information, there is
the random graphic of the date offered here on the homepage. It’s a fine way
to get the flavor of the site, and may also spark a new interest. One
rather compelling collection is the University of the Arctic Atlas, which
can be viewed in its entirety here. Using zoom features and themes that can
be toggled (such as lakes, cities, protected areas), visitors can learn a
great deal of information about this region of the world. As a teaching aide
or as a way to bring together spatial data for research, this is a very
commendable site. [KMG]

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Journal of Industrial Teacher Education [pdf]
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JITE/

Education in the industrial arts and allied fields has been a common staple
of high school and vocational college programs for well over a century. For
those persons teaching in these types of fields (or for those who study the
field itself), discovering one of the premier journals in this area online
will be a real treat. Access to the journal is provided by the Digital
Library & Archives at the University of Vermont Library, and visitors can
peruse previous issues all the way back to 1994. Visitors will be glad to
know that recent articles run the gamut from topics that include the debates
over whether teaching is an art or a science and how professors can
integrate needs assessment into the technical education curriculum. [KMG]

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Gulag: Soviet Forced Labor Camps and the Struggle for Freedom
http://gulaghistory.org/exhibits/nps/onlineexhibit/

Certain words that reference specific places or locales can have a chilling
effect on their readers. One need only think about those places associated
with the Holocaust to be reminded of this fact (such as Buchenwald or
Dachau). Of course, there is the word “gulag”, which for many brings to mind
these rather well-known labor camps in the Soviet Union. Drawing on an
innovative partnership between the Gulag Museum, the National Park Service,
and the Center for History and New Media at George Mason University, this
exhibit tells the story of these places through both primary documents and
short essays. The exhibit is divided into four parts, including those that
deal with the growth of the gulag under Stalin and the human rights movement
that attempted to redress the grievances of those forced to work and live in
such places. The site is rounded out by an area that allows visitors to
offer their own comments on the online exhibit. [KMG]

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FactCheck.org [pdf, Real Player]
http://www.factcheck.org/

As the late Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan once opined, “Everyone is
entitled to their own opinion, but not their own facts.” True indeed, and
certainly a sentiment that motivates the staff at FactCheck.org, a project
sponsored by the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of
Pennsylvania. The project is designed to monitor the factual accuracy of
what is said by numerous politicos in their speeches, debates, news
releases, and the always important, television advertisements. On their
website, visitors can look through their latest FactCheck reports, which
include rigorous examinations of the use of the term “amnesty” in political
rhetoric and, of course, a host of recent campaign ads. Visitors will also
be glad to know that they can view some of the television campaign ads that
FactCheck reports on. [KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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

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The Scout Report
June 30, 2006
Volume 12, Number 26
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ESL Cyber Listening Lab [Windows Media Player, Real Player]
http://www.esl-lab.com/

Developed by an educator with a series of experiences spent educating
persons in the art of learning English, this website provides a multimedia
experience for those seeking to learn the language. The focus on the site is
most definitely on developing users’ listening skills, and it provides
dozens of helpful audio features that quizzes students on topics such as
renting an apartment, understanding credit cards, and making doctor’s
appointments. Along with these more practical skills, another section of
quizzes deals with subjects that students might encounter in other
situations, such as the TOEFL or more advanced conversations. The multimedia
experience of the site is greatly enhanced through video presentations of
long conversations on topics such as family history, investing, and solar
eclipses. [KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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The Lincoln Institute
http://www.abrahamlincoln.org/

With a long-standing interest and passion for Lincolnania, Lewis Lehrman
created The Lincoln Institute, which is dedicated to providing assistance to
scholars and groups interested in the study of the life of President Abraham
Lincoln. Over the past few years, the website for the Institute has grown to
include a number of very fine online exhibits that explore various aspects
of Mr. Lincoln’s life. With simple and declarative titles, such as “Mr.
Lincoln’s White House”, “Mr. Lincoln and Friends”, and “Mr. Lincoln and New
York”, these online exhibits provide an entry into understanding Lincoln’s
relationships with these places and tropes that dominated his life. The
interactive exhibit exploring Lincoln’s time in New York (and with notable
New Yorkers) is quite a pip, and it includes a section that allows users to
learn about where Lincoln spent his time in this bustling metropolis. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Moving History [Windows Media Player]
http://www.movinghistory.ac.uk/index.html

While it took many decades for some skeptics to realize the importance of
maintaining archives devoted to preserving film and television programs, the
movement has certainly gained a critical mass of interested organizations in
recent years. One particularly nice online resource for such matters is the
Moving History website, which serves as a research guide to the United
Kingdom’s twelve public sector film archives. With support from Britain’s
Arts and Humanities Research Council, the site includes sections that
describe each of the collections, along with a lovely selection of 100 film
clips. The clips can be browsed by theme and host archive, and they include
depictions of British “holiday-making” trips and segments from the popular
British television series, “Steptoe and Son”. The site is rounded out by the
inclusion of a set of links to related organizations, such as the
Association of Moving Image Archivists and the British Pathé Film Archive.
[KMG]

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LABORSTA Internet [pdf]
http://laborsta.ilo.org/

The world of labor is a tremendously important one, and even a cursory
examination of the many statistics associated with the field can be a bit
overwhelming. For the seasoned expert and the casual neophyte, there is the
LABORSTA website. Drawing on data and metadata sets compiled by the
International Labour Office, the site contains information culled from over
200 countries or territories. First-time visitors can view and extract data
relating to employment, unemployment, hours of work, wages, consumer price
indices, occupational injuries, and strikes. If this weren’t enough, the
site also contains access to periodic data, public sector labor data, and
employment by sex for detailed occupational groups. While such a collection
might seem a bit daunting, there is, fortunately, a “Help” section that will
make navigating the site relatively painless. [KMG]

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NativeWeb [Last reviewed in the Scout Report on January 12, 1996]
http://www.nativeweb.org/

A number of websites are dedicated to providing information about various
groups and organizations, and NativeWeb just happens to be one of the best
known sites dedicated “to disseminating information from and about
indigenous nations, peoples, and organizations around the world.” For the
past ten years, the site has grown tremendously, and it functions as a very
nice clearinghouse for materials ranging from ongoing archaeological
excavations to higher education grants for organizations that serve
indigenous peoples. With its relatively clean design, the site is easy to
navigate, and first-time visitors will appreciate their “In the News”
section, which offers selected recent news items that relate to indigenous
and native groups around the world. The real substance of the site can be
found in the tremendous “Resources” section, which contains thematically
organized links to high-quality online materials. Finally, visitors can also
sign up to receive updates when new resources are added to the site. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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S.O.S. Mathematics
http://www.sosmath.com/index.html

With a development team that includes several well-regarded mathematicians
and other such folk, the S.O.S. Mathematics website is a high-quality
resource for persons who might find themselves in need of a bit of refresher
on topics ranging from algebra to differential equations. Started in 1995,
the site currently includes more than 2500 web pages that contain concise
explanations of topics that can sometimes be quite confounding. Visitors
can use the search engine provided on the homepage, or click on one of the
primary sections, which include differential equations, matrix algebra, and
complex variables. Within each of these sections there are many more
subheadings that provide even more information. Of course, in the unlikely
event that one’s question cannot be answered by one of these pages, there is
also the “Cyberboard” feature, which allows users to post their own question
on one of the many message boards. [KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Environmental Health Science Education [pdf, Real Player]
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/science-education/

Developed by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, this
website provides access to quality educational resources that deal with this
timely topic. As one might expect, the site is divided into three primary
sections: students, teachers, and scientists. With this rock-solid
triumvirate, visitors can peruse these sections for specific materials that
will be of use for their own specific purposes. In the students section,
visitors can find links that will assist them with their assignments, and
also learn from a number of interactive activities that deal with topics
such as food safety, public health, and water pollution. Educators will
breathe a sigh of relief when they get to the Teachers section, as it is
easy to navigate, and it contains over sixty separate pieces of curricular
material, all arranged by subject area (such as cancer or assays). [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.niehs.nih.gov/previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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

From Revolution to Reconstruction and what happened afterwards
A Hypertext on American History from the colonial period until Modern Times
http://www.let.rug.nl/usa/
From EDSITEment:
“This Web site, provided by the University of Groningen, contains a range of historical resources devoted to American history from the Revolutionary War to the present day. These resources include biographies, historical essays, primary sources and transcripts of original documents, and analyses of all of the U.S. Presidents.”

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

History of the USA
http://www.usahistory.info/
From the site:
“from Henry William Elson's History of the United States of America
The MacMillan Company, New York, 1904
The following ten chapters from the original book by Henry William Elson were transcribed by Kathy Leigh. Thanks to her efforts they are offered here in e-text form for your enjoyment.”

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Advanced Placement U.S. History Resources
http://www.polytechnic.org/faculty/gfeldmeth/USHistory.html
From the site:
“The purpose of this web site is to assist students and teachers in U.S. history courses. One of the real challenges facing both students and teachers in a survey history course is the overwhelming amount of material that must be covered. For some, understanding of the big picture gets lost in the sheer volume of facts, dates, people, and movements. So this site attempts to clarify, simplify, and synthesize American history without making history overly simplistic.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Some of the pages selected from the menu:

U.S. History Outlines & Charts
http://www.polytechnic.org/faculty/gfeldmeth/lecturesok.html

Helpful Links in American History
http://www.polytechnic.org/faculty/gfeldmeth/links.html
From the site:
“These are sites that I have found helpful in teaching and learning about U.S history.”

U.S. History Practice Quizzes
http://www.polytechnic.org/faculty/gfeldmeth/quizzes.html

Great Quotes from American History
http://www.polytechnic.org/faculty/gfeldmeth/histquotes.html

Review Sheets (Review Packet 1: AP History Study Kit for 2005-2006)
http://www.polytechnic.org/faculty/gfeldmeth/AP1.pdf

Key Terms in American History
http://www.polytechnic.org/faculty/gfeldmeth/terms.html
From the site:
“a list of important events, people, and movements in American history arranged in chronological order.”

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Contemporary Ethical Issues
http://www.polytechnic.org/faculty/gfeldmeth/ethics.html
Select from menu of pages on left. Two of them are:

Course Purpose
http://www.polytechnic.org/faculty/gfeldmeth/purpose.html
From the site:
“The Contemporary Ethical Issues seminar is designed to enable seniors to better answer the following questions...and to come up with new questions of their own. The purpose is not to teach students what to think but rather how to think.”

Lecture Outlines
http://www.polytechnic.org/faculty/gfeldmeth/lecethics.html

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PBS Teacher Previews: October 15-21, 2006
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Nature
"Oceans in Glass: Behind the Scenes at the Monterey Bay Aquarium"
TV> PBSOL>
Elementary / Middle / High School
Sunday, October 15, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
For more than 20 years, the Monterey Bay Aquarium has
entertained, educated and fascinated its nearly two million
annual visitors with pioneering displays of realistic undersea
environments. Now, for the first time, "Nature" reveals to a
national audience the secrets of how the professionals keep the
show running. (CC, Stereo, DVI, presented in HDTV, 1 year)

Larn how your seafood choices affect ocean life at the
companion Web site.

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

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Secrets of the Dead
"Death at Jamestown"
TV> PBSOL>
Middle / High School
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
The first European colony in the New World was the Jamestown
settlement. The men who settled there were looking for wealth
and adventure; within six months, 80 of the original 100 were
dead. Common theory blames malaria or other fatal diseases for
the deaths, but new evidence reveals signs of disease,
starvation, warfare and -- amazingly -- poison. (CC, Stereo, 1
year)

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/case_jamestown/index.html

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Frontline
"The Lost Year in Iraq"
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
9 - 10:00 pm
In the aftermath of the fall of Saddam Hussein, a group of
Americans led by Ambassador L. Paul Bremer III set off to
Baghdad to build a new nation and establish democracy in the
Arab Middle East. Producer Michael Kirk follows the early
efforts and ideals of this group as they tried to seize control
and disband the Iraqi police, army and Baathist government --
and how they became hardened along the way to the realities of
postwar Iraq. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

Read our online analysis of the policy disputes, personality
conflicts, misjudgments and missed opportunities. Plus, log on
to washingtonpost.com/liveonline to chat about the program on
Oct. 18 at 11 am ET.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/
(Available October 17, 2006)
*****
Copyright 2006 PBS Online.

Site found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, JULY 7, 2006

Digital Library of Appalachia
http://www.aca-dla.org/index.php
"archival and historical materials related to the culture of the
southern and central Appalachian region... drawn from special
collections of Appalachian College Association member
libraries." Browse by topic (Daily Life and Customs, Music,
Religion, Visual Arts and Crafts, etc.) or through the individual
library collections. Includes manuscripts, diaries, photos,
recordings of music and spoken word, and more.

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

Not Seen Not Heard: Documentary for Indonesian Recovery
http://www.notseennotheard.com/
Select either high or low bandwidth to enter the site.
From the site:
“This site is a collection of stories from the most remote islands of west Sumatra, Indonesia that were effected by the Dec. 2004 and March 2005 earthquakes. Explore the Storybook to experience first hand accounts of the trials faced by the local communities.”
Chapters: Fear, Rebuilding, Health Care, Education, Hope, and The Experience

Japanese Culture
http://www.japan-zone.com/culture/index.shtml
Sections include the performing arts, contemplative arts, literature,
festivals, costume, and food.

Modern Japan
http://www.japan-zone.com/modern/index.shtml

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Site of the Day for Tuesday, June 20, 2006

How much do you know about the world?
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/roper2006/?fs=www9.nationalgeographic.com%20

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/ledn7

Today's site, from the National Geographic Society, offers the results of a
little quiz from a representative sample of young Americans. Gentle
Subscribers can take the quiz themselves and in so doing discover pertinent
facts about global issues.

"Can you name the world's most spoken primary language? The largest
consumer of oil? The most heavily fortified border on the planet? The
current population of the U.S.? ... We tested the geography knowledge of
18- to 24-year-olds across the U.S. to see how much they know about our
world. How did they do? More know where the TV show CSI is set than can
find Iraq on a map. The survey shows that too many young Americans have a
limited understanding of the world." - from the website

The site's test contains a 20 item multiple-choice questionnaire available
for visitors to test themselves on basic "geographic literacy". For each
question, the provided answer also reveals how the original test takers did
on that particular item, expressed as a percentage. For example, apparently
a significant number of young Americans think the U.S. population ranges
between 1 to 2 billion people. A link to the companion website "My
Wonderful World" offers additional online geographic resources.

Travel to the site for an interesting report on geographic knowledge at:

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/roper2006/?fs=www9.nationalgeographic.com%20

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/ledn7

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

Trademark Checklist
http://www.inta.org/index.php?option=com_trademarkchecklist&func=display&Itemid=0&catid=123&getcontent=1&temid=132
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/puld3
“The Trademark Checklist is intended to serve as a general guide for proper trademark usage. Though the style of a word mark can vary from the style of the logo, word marks are how a trademark should be used in text. Therefore the Trademark Checklist is a listing of word marks, not logos.”

Found in:
Tips for Teachers 307- Stock Market Issue
Date: Sun, 07 May 2006 04:28:00 -0400

To view this week’s newsletter, visit the following web address:
http://www.teachnology.com/newsletters/307.html

Teacher Resource > Subject Matter > Business & Economics > Stock Market
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/business/stocks/
Scroll down for 30 annotated sites

Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
July 7, 2006
Volume 12, Number 27
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MathDL: Digital Classroom Resources [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://mathdl.maa.org/mathDL/3/

With an increased focus on the importance of teaching mathematics throughout
the education system in the United States, the discovery of this fine online
collection of resources is most welcome. Developed by the Mathematical
Association of America (with substantial support from the National Science
Foundation), the site contains hundreds of classroom materials that have
been extensively tested and reviewed by peers in the field. On the site’s
homepage visitors can look through some of their “Featured Items”, which
range from interactive linear algebra exercises to open source components
that can be added to course websites. Visitors who know what they are
looking for should use the search engine to move through the materials by
subject or category. Additionally, users can also submit their own
mathematical teaching tools to the site’s editor for consideration. [KMG]

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Virtual Presentation Assistant
http://www2.ku.edu/~coms/virtual_assistant/vpa/vpa.htm

In these tumultuous times, it seems like more and more people want to win
friends and influence people. Of course, there are enterprising souls who
would attempt to sell you their insights into the art of oratory and such,
but this website gives away such prized material at no cost to you, gentle
browser. Virtual Presentation Assistant is an online tutorial dedicated to
the art and skill of public speaking, and the site is maintained by the
dedicated staff of the communication studies department at the University of
Kansas. Simple in its design, the site covers such topics as selecting an
appropriate theme for a speech, how to research said speech, and supporting
your primary points. If all of this material doesn’t whet one’s appetite,
the site also contains a selection of links to other sites that deal with
the subject at hand. [KMG]

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Historic New England [Real Player, pdf]
http://www.historicnewengland.org/

Whether walking, biking, or driving around New England, one is never more
than a lobster roll’s throw away from some site of historic significance.
One organization that has a strong commitment to the region’s historic sites
is Historic New England. Over the years they have continued to promote
comprehensive plans designed to preserve the area’s various heritage sites.
And for those who happen to come across this site, they will be able to both
learn about their work and delve into their online resources. These
resources include online photo exhibits, listings of their historic
properties (and how to visit them), and of course, access to their in-house
publication, Historic New England Magazine. The online exhibitions are
delightful, and include retrospectives on the work of New England
photographer Verner Reed (complete with audio commentary) and an examination
of furniture making in the town of Newbury. The site is rounded out by a
“Resources for Educators” section,
http://www.historicnewengland.org/educators/ResourceCenter/index.htm
which includes electronic resources and curriculum materials that use these
historic locales as a means to learn more about the social and cultural milieu
that they were a part of. [KMG]

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The Dividing Line: A 2,000-mile Journey Along Our Troubled Border [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.dfw.com/multimedia/dfw/news/archive/DividingLine/

A number of daily newspapers across the United States have expanded their
online offerings to include multimedia exhibits on local restaurants,
divisive urban politics, and other topics of note. Recently Fort Worth
produced this well-done online exhibit that takes on the subject of the
border between Mexico and the United States. The paper is well-placed to
take on this complex topic, and they offer a number of insights that
complement more traditional narrative and analytical newspaper coverage. The
site starts out with a dramatic vista photograph of one section of the
border, and from there, visitors can continue on to an interactive map that
lets them click on cities from Tijuana to the Gulf of Mexico. Along the way,
they join Telegram staffers Jay Root and Tom Pennington as they ride along
with border patrol officers, learn about human smugglers, and even view a
photo essay on the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. The site is a great
find, and one that could be used in journalism or media studies courses.
[KMG]

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Dow Jones Interactive Learning Center [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.djindexes.com/DJIA110/learning-center/

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is considered to be an effective gauge of
the U.S. economy, and overall investor sentiment. For those who keep close
track of the Dow, it is something to be watched ever so closely. This
website serves as a place to learn about the Dow in all its glory, ranging
from pieces of trivia to a nice historical timeline. It’s probably best to
start with the historical timeline. Here users will learn about what
happened to the twelve original companies listed on the Dow when it first
debuted on May 26, 1896. After that, they are free to move through the rest
of the timeline, learning about the technological innovations that the Dow
embraced over time, and also about some of the darkest days it has
encountered. The trivia section is a true treat, as visitors can learn how
much they would have today if their parents had invested $1,000 on the date
of their birth, and then also find out about some of the Dow’s top
performers over the past century or so. [KMG]

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

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Public Agenda Alert -- Oct. 12, 2006
* Behind the Headlines: U.S. Population Set to Hit 300 Million
http://www.publicagenda.org/
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* U.S. Population Set to Hit 300 Million
Sometime next Tuesday, the U.S. population will
surpass 300 million, according to U.S. Census Bureau
estimates. The growing population, fueled largely
by immigrants and their children, has implications
for the economy and the social and political climate.
Immigrants, legal and illegal, account for about 40
percent of population growth.

The public is quite conflicted on the impact of
immigration and many hold positive and negative
attitudes about legal immigration simultaneously.
Six in 10 Americans say immigration is a good thing
for the U.S., and half of Americans say immigrants
contribute to the country rather than cause problems.

Yet, half of the public says there are too many
immigrants in the U.S. Four in 10 Americans say
immigrants improve food, music and the arts in the
U.S., but pluralities say they negatively affect
the economy, taxes and crime. People are also divided
on whether immigrants become productive citizens or
if they cost taxpayers too much by using government services.

But what do immigrants think about life in the United States?
When Public Agenda surveyed immigrants in our "Now That I'm Here" study,
we found an overwhelming majority committed to working hard
and staying off government assistance. Almost nine in 10 say
it's extremely important for immigrants to learn English
and their views on bilingual education are similar to
the general public.

But six in 10 say there is at least some anti-immigrant
discrimination in the U.S. Three in 10 say they have personally
experienced discrimination.

Find out more Behind the Headlines:
http://www.publicagenda.org/headlines/headlines_blog.cfm

Download a copy of "Now That I'm Here: What America's Immigrants
Have to Say About Life in the U.S. Today"
http://publicagenda.org/research/research_reports_details.cfm?list=12%20

Visit our issue guide on Immigration:
http://publicagenda.org/issues/frontdoor.cfm?issue_type=immigration%20
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/s5f8y
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Read the Census Bureau statement:
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/population/007616.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yycfjg

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Site of the Day for Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Controlling E. Coli O157
http://whyfiles.org/246e_coli/
[NOTE: Other pages from http://whyfiles.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Today's site, from the Why Files, casts a gimlet eye on the current
outbreaks of E. Coli O157 in the North American food production chain. From
spinach, to lettuce, to carrot juice, Gentle Subscribers may be concerned
how this triple threat from E. Coli O157 has been caused and what can be
done to prevent future outbreaks.

"Many E. coli strains live in healthy human intestines, but this bug makes
toxins that damage human organs and blood cells. The characteristic
symptoms of "O157" infection are diarrhea, often bloody, and severe
abdominal cramps, but the toxin can also cause hemolytic uremic syndrome
(HUS), which can lead to kidney failure and death. ... E. coli O157:H7
causes about 73,000 illnesses and 61 deaths per year in the United States,
according to a 1999 estimate. ... " - from the website

This presentation gets down and dirty by exploring the origins of E. Coli
O157 in cattle manure. From the discovery of its presence in hamburger back
in 1982, to the current contamination of leafy vegetables, the article
traces the trail of how the bacterium finds its way onto supermarket
shelves. The coverage includes E. Coli O157's characteristics, and most
particularly its survival longevity outside the G.I. tract of cattle. In
addition, the report considers the swirl of conflicting scientific theories
on reducing the bacterium's presence in cattle, even taking issue with a
recent New York Times article, and its too sanguine reading of the
scientific literature.

Jump over to the site for a compelling report on the latest science on E.
Coli O157 at:

http://whyfiles.org/246e_coli/

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 9, 2006
Volume 12, Number 23
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UN Chronicle
http://www.un.org/Pubs/chronicle/

As the United Nations’ scope is quite global, one can expect that the issues
and topics covered in their fine publication, the UN Chronicle, will be
compelling material for persons interested in global policy issues and other
such heady matters. On their rather full homepage, visitors can look up
articles via a search engine, or by theme. For those who would rather look
through the complete issue as a whole, the most recent issues are offered on
the left-hand side of the homepage. Recent subjects covered within their
virtual pages include HIV/AIDS prevention in Sierra Leone, the avian flu
pandemic, and the vexing question of inequality. For those seeking
historical coverage, the online archive dates back to 1997. [KMG]

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Open Learning Initiative at Carnegie Mellon University
http://www.cmu.edu/oli/index.html

After MIT started providing access to a wide range of course materials on
its OpenCourseWare website a few years ago, a number of other universities
and colleges began to follow suit. As a result, users around the world now
have access to a generous supply of such educational tools. One similar
venture is the Open Learning Initiative website at Carnegie Mellon
University, which provides access to a collection of “cognitively informed”
online courses and course materials. Courses currently available online on
the site include biology, calculus, chemistry, economics, and causal
reasoning, along with a handful of others. For each course, visitors should
read the background essay provided, as it will give an overview of what each
course will cover, and how students can proceed. Of course, students are
encouraged to give feedback as well. [KMG]

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State of the Union
http://stateoftheunion.onetwothree.net/

Upon hearing about a site dedicated to State of the Union speeches, the eyes
(and mousse) of some gentle readers may gravitate elsewhere. That would be a
tremendous mistake in the case of this fine site, which presents graphical
representations of how specific words have been used in these speeches over
the years. Created by Brad Borevitz, the site draws on a number of open
resources available on the web, and attempts to “examine changes in the
language of the State of the Union address over the past 200 years.” From
the homepage, visitors can move their mouse over the graph featured
prominently, and in doing so, they can view a visual representation of which
words were featured in each speech. Of course, visitors can also examine the
grade level at which each speech was written. After clicking on a given word
(such as “tobacco”, which appears quite frequently in President Taft’s 1911
address), visitors will learn how many times the word was mentioned and
where it appeared in the address. The entire site provides an interesting
and unique glimpse into one type of content analysis, and one that is
historically informed and quite relevant. [KMG]

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Life After the Holocaust: Stories of Holocaust Survivors After The War
[Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.ushmm.org/museum/exhibit/online/life_after_holocaust/

Perhaps no event in the 20th century (or in recorded history) has been as
well-documented and archived as the Holocaust that took place in Nazi
Germany during the late 1930s and 1940s. Many groups and organizations have
sought to place some of the materials they have collected online, and the
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is one such organization that should
be applauded for their efforts, which include this recent online collection.
This particular collection features interviews with six Holocaust survivors
who came to the United States after their experiences. With a somber
background of harvest-colored leaves on thin branches, the site presents
narratives organized into one of several themes, including “Speaking Out”,
“Faith, Guilt & Responsibility”, and “Arriving in New York”. Each interview
is intercut with narration that helps explain the background of each
survivor’s story, which helps unfamiliar listeners with the context of each
experience. Tremendously powerful, this site could be used in the classroom
with students, or as a learning tool in users’ homes. [KMG]
[NOTE: Some of the other online exhibits from
http://www.ushmm.org/museum/exhibit/online/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Taking the Wheel: Manufacturers’ Catalogs from the First Decade of
American Automobiles
http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/explore/dgexplore.cfm?topic=industry&collection=TakingtheWheelManufa&col_id=153
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/nyr3y
Back in the old days, before the creation of the Interstate Highway System
and guarantee of a smooth roadbed, riding around in a flivver could be a
hazardous proposition. Fortunately, prospective buyers could often consult
any number of well-illustrated (and detailed) car catalogs provided by the
dozens of automobile manufacturers that dotted the American landscape. A
significant number of these catalogs have been digitized and placed online
in the New York Public Library’s Digital Gallery for the general public’s
careful eye. Dating from 1909, these catalogs include some rather gorgeous
color plates and diagrams. Visitors can search the entire collection using
keywords, or just browse the source list, which includes offerings from
Buick, Delaunay, and E.R. Thomas. One that should not be missed is the
Maxwell catalog from 1909, which features cars that are described as
“Perfectly Simple and Simply Perfect”. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Organic Food
Increased interest in ‘going organic’ welcomed by some, raises eyebrows of others

The Green Invasion
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/health/articles/060612/12organic.htm

Organic farming grows industrial edge
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/business/14744188.htm

Mass Natural
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/04/magazine/04wwln_lede.html

Bad food Britain: Why are we scared of real food?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/health/healthmain.html?in_article_id=389321&in_page_id=1774 Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ga4gh

International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements
http://www.ifoam.org/

Local Harvest
http://www.localharvest.org/

The Food of the Gods
http://etext.library.adelaide.edu.au/w/wells/hg/food/

Thirty years or so ago, the organic movement in the United States was
largely confined to a few locales long known for their independent spirit
and open-mindedness, including Berkeley and Madison, Wisconsin. These days,
it would seem that the once small chain retailers, such as Whole Foods, are
popping up amidst both the urban and rural landscape almost like clockwork.
Many commentators have noted that this change seems to be reflective of a
general shift among consumers towards having a more enlightened sense of
knowing what they are consuming, how it is produced, and so on. In recent
weeks, news items have reported that Wal-Mart, a company that attracts
attention at the drop of a hat, will be firmly entering the organic
foodstuffs market. As with most projects Wal-Mart embarks on, they have made
no small plans, and many fervent advocates of organic farming say that this
development does not bode well for such endeavors. As the noted author and
journalist Michael Pollan recently observed, “Wal-Mart will buy its organic
food from whichever producers can produce it most cheaply, and these will
not be the sort of farmers you picture when you hear the word ‘organic’”.
The debate about this subject is certainly not a new one, but it is one that
is worth watching closely. [KMG]

The first link will take users to a piece from this week’s online U.S. News
& World Report that discusses various definitions of what exactly
constitutes “organic” food products. The second link leads to a story from
the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette by Terence Chea that offers some reporting on
how organic agriculture is changing as demand for produce grown under such
requirements has grown exponentially. The third link will take users to a
very insightful piece by Michael Pollan on Wal-Mart’s entry into the organic
food business, and how such a move will affect the future of organic
agriculture. The fourth link leads to piece by Joanna Blythman on the nature
of food production (and the general public’s ignorance of such things) in
Britain, which appeared in this Tuesday’s Daily Mail. The fifth link leads
to the homepage of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture
Movements. Here visitors can learn about the organization’s work throughout
the world and also comb through their materials on organic standards. Those
who are on the lookout for a local farmers’ market will delight in the
offerings on the LocalHarvest website, which is the sixth link offered here.
On their site, visitors can locate organic farms, markets, and also read
their newsletter. The final link leads to a complete online version of H.G.
Wells’ noted novel “The Food of the Gods”, which was one of the first works
to address the possible dangers of what some today like to call
“Frankenfoods”. [KMG]

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

Merriam Webster Medical Dictionary at Intelihealth
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9276/9276.html?k=navx408x9276
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3080
[NOTE: Home page http://www.intelihealth.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Merriam Webster Medical Dictionary at MedlinePlus
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mplusdictionary.html [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Dictionary of Common Medical Terms
http://familydoctor.org/x2671.xml
[NOTE: Home page http://familydoctor.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites to See: Sports and Fitness
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites005.shtml
From the site:
“Sports and Fitness sites provide resources for coaches and physical education teachers, as well as for students, parents, and other adults. The sites include lesson plans, information on health and fitness, tips for playing sports safely, and answers to student questions about health and fitness. Included: Five great resources for anyone interested in physical fitness and sports.
[NOTE: Previously posted. Links last updated 04/06/2006 - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
Don's Patch #49
from http://www.don-guitar.com/ July 1, 2006

Beacon Learning Center: Student Web Lessons
http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/WebLessons/

[NOTE: See Also: Lesson Plans
listed by title, by Learner Level (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12), or by Subject Area
http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/lessons/

Beacon Learning Center Tutorial: Principles of Website Evaluation
http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/WebLessons/WebsiteEvaluation/
From the site:
“But not every educational Website is of the highest quality. Many offer out-of-date information. Some show a clear bias that calls into question the accuracy of their content. For educational Websites to be effectively integrated into classrooms, educators need to develop specific criteria for assessing the quality of Website content and presentation. This tutorial proposes structured guidelines for evaluating educational Websites.” - Phyllis ]

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a poetry archive.
http://www.emule.com/poetry/
[NOTE: Previously posted. – Phyllis ]

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The first 75 years of television.
http://www.tvhistory.tv/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. – Phyllis ]
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World Statistics updated in real time
http://www.worldometers.info/
[NOTE: Includes Population, Government & Economics, Education,
Environment, Food, Water, Energy, and Health. – Phyllis ]

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

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

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Education and Computer Connection
http://www.nvo.com/ecnewletter/door/

Although directed to Texas teachers, the menu on this site has lists sections with useful links for all.
Teacher section includes categories on Literacy, Technology, Hot Links for Educators, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics, Fairy Tales, Legends, and Folk Tales, and Language Arts. Other subjects are covered in the section on Curriculum Areas. There are also sections for Students, Kids, Homeschooling, Holidays, Units, Themes, Lesson Plans, Webquests, Virtual Field Trips, and more.
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated October 9, 2006 - Phyllis ]

Malaspina University-College Web Resources
Online Education Resources by Subject Areas
http://web.mala.bc.ca/education/online.htm
Last Update- September 2006

MrNussbaum.com
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/
Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies - There’s lots on this website that is available without registration. MrNussbaum.com Premium requires free registration.

From the site:
“MrNussbaum.com Premium is a revolutionary system built especially for teachers and parents to use with their students or children. You must check out the new MrNussbaum.com Premium to see all of the new and exciting features, and the increased functionality. Remember, it is totally free!”

The Zoo Matchmaker game
http://www.minnesotazoo.org/education/games/matchmaker/index.html
From the site:
“Studying Genetics???
The Zoo Matchmaker game lets kids in grades 7–12 to apply their knowledge of genetics to the real life choices zoos struggle with in order to keep endangered species alive.”

Teachers' Resources for Zoo Matchmaker Game
http://www.mnzoo.org/education/games/matchmaker/teachers.asp

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Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, June 29, 2006
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Crop Diversity: What is Crop Diversity
This presentation looks at crop diversity and its importance in agriculture and food security. It discusses the conservation of crop diversity (including gene banks), threats to crops, and priority crops such as bananas, maize, sorghum, and cassava. From the Global Crop Diversity Trust, an organization whose mission is "to ensure the conservation and availability of crop diversity for food security worldwide."
From the site:
“Put simply, crop diversity is the biological base of all agriculture.”
URL: http://www.croptrust.org/main/whatis.php
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Websites You Can Trust!
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Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index.

MOLO: Molecular Logic
http://molo.concord.org/database/
From the site:
“The Molecular Logic Database is designed to provide teachers and students with easy access to our model-based activities. The activities are derived largely, but not entirely, from projects of the Concord Consortium sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The models are primarily of interactions of atoms and molecules, or rule-based genetics.”
[NOTE: Stepping Stones page:
http://molo.concord.org/database/browse/stepping-stones/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Awareness Watch Newsletter V4N7 July 2006 Announcement
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2006

“My July 2006 Zillman Column is now available and is titled Biological Informatics Resources. This July 2006 column Biological Informatics Resources is a comprehensive list of biological informatics resources and sites on the Internet including associated and related biological informatics sites. This is one of the fastest and most exciting growing areas for knowledge discovery on the Internet. New discoveries and related biological data mining resources are happening every day!! Download this excellent 23 page free .pdf (589KB) column today and start your journey into the future of mankind!”

July 2006 Zillman Column - Biological Informatics Resources
http://zillman.blogspot.com/2006/06/july-2006-zillman-column-biological.html
http://www.zillmancolumns.com/ - select July 2006

Marcus P. Zillman, M.S., A.M.H.A.

Gliffy
http://www.gliffy.com/

From the site:
“The diagram editor in your web browser. Since Gliffy runs in your web browser, there is no need to download any additional software to use it.”
We currently plan to offer two versions of Gliffy:
Free, ad supported Gliffy with limited feature set.
Subscription version of Gliffy with premium features.

Creates many types of diagrams including flowcharts and floor plans

Son of Citation Machine
http://citationmachine.net/
From the site:
“Citation Machine is an interactive web tool designed to assist high school, college, and university students, their teachers, and independent researchers in their effort to respect other people's intellectual properties.”
The Citation Machine enjoyed major revisions in January, 2004, and again in April of 2006.
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated URL. - Phyllis ]

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A colleague, Cheryl Lederle and I created a wiki for one of our Library
Science graduate courses. It is a professional development piece that will
support teachers and librarians as they implement information literacy
skills in classroom settings. At this time the wiki contains lessons and
resources that can be used when teaching information literacy. Anyone with
a legitimate idea can add to the wiki. Please help us create a site for
discussion and resource sharing.

https://infolit.wikispaces.com/

Thank you.

Tina Laramie
Elmwood Elementary School
Syracuse, NY
tlaramie@scsd.us

From another discussion list:

Library Lesson Plans for 35 Weeks for K-6th Grade
http://dellutri.com/library/lesson.htm

Hello,

I did move my lessons to my personal
website...http://dellutri.com/library/library.htm

They will only be available for a while.... so maybe you
could copy/print or save them.

I should be in this job for years and years.... so if you
need anything, don't hesitate to contact me.

Carl Dellutri

Teacher Stuff
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17451_18670_18793---,00.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ft8hq
Although designed for Michigan teachers, site includes some general resources such as:

First People Resources
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17451_18670_18793-94473--,00.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/jv9pb

Civil War and Slavery
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-17451_18670_18793-52976--,00.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/lypc4
From the site:
“These links to information about the Civil War, the Underground Railroad and quilting provide further resources for your study.” Scroll down for general Civil War, slavery and the Underground Railroad resources.

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Vanished Worlds, Enduring People
http://nac.library.cornell.edu/exhibition/introduction/index.html
From the site:
“Vanished Worlds, Enduring People highlights the great range and depth of Cornell’s Native American Collection, and the university’s commitment to dialogue and learning centered on native cultures. The exhibition features many of the collection’s finest books and manuscripts, as well as photographs, artwork, and related materials covering a period of more than four centuries. Included are published accounts of early encounters with native peoples, stunning illustrated books depicting native communities and leaders, documents that preserve the history of native languages, manuscripts that record the work of early anthropologists and those who fought for native rights, and materials that record the histories of tribal communities.”

Site found in:
News from the Institute
Wed, 24 May 2006
Featured Document

Choosing A Life of Slavery
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive_Texas_Slavery.html
From the site:
“These recently discovered court documents stem from a 1858 Texas state legislature act "to permit Free persons of African Descent, to select their own Master and become Slaves." Research has revealed that coercion was often used to compel free African Americans to choose a master, but the full story that led these three to decide to forfeit their freedom remains untold.”

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

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

Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
June 16-22, 2006
http://www.resourceshelf.com

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New Ways to Dig For Your Roots Online
A Solid Overview of Several Online Genealogy Databases in Today’s Wall Street Journal (June 22, 2006; Page D1).
The article is available for free to non-subscibers.
http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB115093951770087066-38_LHWrmlvXjD29K5ATMb2_9lnk_20070622.html?mod=tff_main_tff_top
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/of8jf

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Internet Detective
http://www.vts.intute.ac.uk/detective/
Internet Detective, a free online tutorial designed to help students develop the critical thinking required for their Internet research, in the RDN Virtual Training Suite at: http://www.vts.intute.ac.uk/detective/

The tutorial offers practical advice on evaluating the quality of websites and highlights the need for care when selecting online information sources to inform university or college work.

See Also: Numerous Internet Research Tutorials (by Subject)
http://www.vts.intute.ac.uk/
See Also: Make Sure to Visit Each of the Subject Gateways
http://www.intute.ac.uk/
From the site:
“Intute is a free online service providing you with access to the very best Web resources for education and research.”

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New Country Profile of Nigeria (PDF; 23 pages)
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/profiles/Nigeria.pdf

See Also: Additional Country Profiles
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/profiles.html [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

[NOTE: See Also: Country Studies http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html
Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Bibliography and Webliography: Space 2006
Comprehensive bibliography — which includes Internet resources, books, documents and reports
http://www.au.af.mil/au/aul/bibs/space06.htm

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Samuel May Anti-Slavery Collection.
The Samuel May Anti-Slavery Collection gathers together over 8,500 of the important pamphlet and leaflets relating to the anti-slavery struggle at the local, regional, and national levels. Sermons, position papers, off-prints, local Anti-Slavery Society newsletters, poetry anthologies, Freedmen’s testimonies, broadsides, and Anti-Slavery Fair keepsakes all document in an intimate manner the social and political implications of the movement.
http://dlxs.library.cornell.edu/m/mayantislavery/
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Witchcraft Collection. Selected scanned works from Cornell Library’s Witchcraft Collection which contains over 3,000 titles documenting the history of the Inquisition and the persecution of witchcraft.
http://historical.library.cornell.edu/witchcraft/

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Sites found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2006
http://infomine.ucr.edu/

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eOneill.com : An Electronic Eugene O'Neill Archive
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URL: http://www.eoneill.com/
Record Id: 647414
Created: 2006-06-22 18:55:32
Categories: ejournal,liberal

The Electronic Eugene O'Neill Archive contains the full text of the
plays of Eugene O'Neill and supporting material for the study of his
works. There are also links to other collections that contain articles,
photographs, reviews, etc. [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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The Bronte Sisters Web
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URL: http://www.lang.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~matsuoka/Bronte.html
Record Id: 647409
Created: 2006-06-20 19:46:32
Categories: liberal

The Bronte Sisters Web site provides access to electronic editions of
the Bronte sisters' writings as well as related material and links to
academic resources relating to them.
[Note: Other pages from http://www.lang.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~matsuoka/
previously posted.
See Also:
The Brontes of Haworth
http://www.thebrontes.com/
From the site:
“The Bronte sisters [Anne, Charlotte and Emily] of Haworth, along with their brother Branwell,
wrote some of the best literature in the English language.” - Phyllis ]
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I will be heard! : Abolitionism in America
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URL: http://rmc.library.cornell.edu/abolitionism
Record Id: 647402
Created: 2006-06-19 13:17:32
Categories: culture,liberal

"Featuring rare books, manuscripts, letters, photographs, and other
materials from Cornell's pre-eminent anti-slavery and Civil War
collections, the exhibition explores the complex history of slavery,
resistance, and abolition from the 1700s through 1865."
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Part of the:
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Samuel J. May Anti-Slavery Collection
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URL: http://dlxs.library.cornell.edu/m/mayantislavery
Record Id: 647401
Created: 2006-06-19 13:16:32
Categories: culture,liberal

Extensive collection of abolitionist writings, sermons, position papers,
speeches, and articles, from the early 1700s through the post Civil War
period. Collection features works from a number of anti-slavery
societies and religious organizations, as well as prominent
abolitionists. Search or browse by title, date, or author.
[NOTE: I’ll send another review of this site in the next email posting. – Phyllis]

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From: Oxford African American Studies Center
October 2006 Feature of the Month
The Negro Leagues
http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/current/index.jsp
“This month, in anticipation of Major League Baseball’s World Series, the editors of the Oxford African American Studies Center remember the Negro Leagues of the Jim Crow era.”

The Feature of the Month is a free and publicly-available feature of the Oxford African American Studies Center

Maps of War
http://www.mapsofwar.com/index.html
From the site:
“Who has controlled the Middle East over the course of history? Pretty much everyone. Egyptians, Turks, Jews, Romans, Arabs, Greeks, Persians, Europeans...the list goes on. See 5,000 years of history in 90 seconds…”
[NOTE: Site contains advertisements. – Phyllis ]

Found in:
The FRONTLINE Planner
OCTOBER 2006
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/taliban/

FRONTLINE reports from
the lawless Pakistani tribal areas along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border
and reveals how the area has fallen under the control of a resurgent
Taliban militia. Despite the presence of 80,000 Pakistani troops, the
Taliban and their supporters continue to use the region as a launching
pad for attacks on U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan. Off limits
to U.S. troops by agreement with Pakistan's president and long suspected
of harboring Osama bin Laden and his deputy Ayman al-Zawahiri, the area
is now considered a failed state. President Pervez Musharraf tells
FRONTLINE reporter Martin Smith that Pakistan's strategy, which includes
cash payments to militants who lay down their arms, has clearly
foundered. In a region little understood because it is closed to most
observers, FRONTLINE investigates a secret front in the war on terror.

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

Questions include: Who are the Taliban? What ties do the Taliban have
to Pakistan? Why is the Pakistani military thought to be part of the
terrorist problem?

"The Return of the Taliban" teacher's guide will be available at the
FRONTLINE Teacher Center (
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/teach/ ) immediately following
the broadcast.

Direct Link:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/teach/taliban/

Additional Resources:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/teach/taliban/resources.html

Sites found in:
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PBS Teacher Previews: October 8-14, 2006
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Secrets of the Dead
"What Happened to the Hindenburg?"
TV> PBSOL>
Middle / High School
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
The explosion of the Hindenburg in 1937 is one of the most
famous disasters of the 20th century. The accident that put an
end to the golden age of airships is widely believed to have
been caused by the ignition of hydrogen gas used for lift. But
Addison Bain, a retired NASA scientist, was not satisfied with
that explanation. He set out on a personal quest to prove that
the Hindenburg's real flaw was only skin deep. (CC, Stereo, 1
year)

Explore our online interactive diagram to learn more about the
design of the Hindenburg.

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/flash/flash.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
Reading Revolutions
Profdev>
Middle / High School

There are many revolutionary ideas presented in this
collection, beginning with Confucious, but the focus on
American culture highlights two seminal works: "What is an
American?" by Crevecoeur, and "Democracy in America" by Alexis
de Tocqueville. Learning activities for secondary school
students are included from this site created by the University
of Maine at Farmington.

http://hua.umf.maine.edu/Reading_Revolutions

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Copyright 2006 PBS Online.

Found in:
[21cif-alumni] Information Fluency Announcement: Full Circle ResourceKit
Date: Wed, 04 Oct 2006

Full Circle ResourceKit
http://21cif.imsa.edu/rkit/index_html
“Nine monthly Kits: Each of the free kits in this series is filled with practical activities and ideas that promote efficient searching, effective evaluation and ethical use. Librarians, media specialists and teachers find these resources immediately applicable at the middle school and high school levels, where instruction in digital searching and evaluation is needed most. [NOTE: Home page http://21cif.imsa.edu/ previously posted. Free registration required. - Phyllis ]

ResourceKit for Sept 2006: Deep Web Searching
http://21cif.imsa.edu/rkit/rkit_1.1

Annotated Links
http://21cif.imsa.edu/resources/links
From the site:
“These pages contain links to web resources that we find useful in bringing 21st Century Information Fluency skills into the classroom.”

Hoax Sites
http://21cif.imsa.edu/resources/links/hoax.html

[NOTE: Some of these sites were previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Searching Tools Page
http://www.dillon2.k12.sc.us/teachers/searchtools.asp
Includes links to Child-Friendly Search Engines, Fake Websites to Use For Student Instruction on Using the Internet, Search Information Guides, and Evaluating Websites.

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More Lists of Fake Sites to use in Web Site Evaluation
http://www.ikeepbookmarks.com/browse.asp?folder=83136
http://www.umich.edu/~engtt516/lifetimes.html
http://www.cimms.ou.edu/~doswell/Conference_papers/SELS96/WoO.html
http://www.genochoice.com/
http://www.buydehydratedwater.com/
http://www.dhmo.org/
http://www.mcwhortle.com/
http://www.malepregnancy.com/
http://www.sandman.com/telco.html
http://www.improb.com/airchives/paperair/volume1/v1i1/barney.htm
[NOTE: If link does not work, copy and paste into your address bar. – Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
June 9-15, 2006
http://www.resourceshelf.com

Resource of the Week: Entrepreneurship Research Portal
http://research.kauffman.org/cwp/appmanager/research/researchDesktop?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=research_home&_nfls=false
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/zgc8b
Entrepreneurship Research Portal “is a unique aggregation of resources, events and data about entrepreneurship.”
Permalink for complete review:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2006/06/15/resource-of-the-week-entrepreneurship-research-portal/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/z7dva

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Proxy Search Tool for Book Reviews
Yahoo-Google proxy search
http://www2.hawaii.edu/~jacso/extra/picks-pans/ALA/booklist-reviews-in-amazon.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ovk5f
The proxy does not have the sophisticated features of the subscription-based Booklist Online, but quickly finds the books at Amazon which apparently have licensed the reviews and offer the full text of thousands of reviews from Booklist (along with reviews from several other review publications). This can be good for those who want quickly to look up reviewed books on a subject like terrorism without wading through hundreds of book records and cannot afford the steep Booklist Online subscription price but want to check the review of Booklist (often along with reviews from Kirkus, Publishers’ Weekly, Library Journal, NY Times Book reviews, etc.)”

From the site:
“My humble Yahoo-Google proxy search to find free Booklist reviews in Amazon by those who don't have access to Booklist Online”

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JFK Library Reference Desk (Speech Transcripts, Bios, Some Recordings, More)
http://www.jfklibrary.org/historical+resources/archives/reference+desk/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/rcs2q

JFK Timeline 1960-1963
http://www.jfklibrary.org/jfkl/modules/timeline/default.aspx

[NOTE: See Also: JFK in History
http://www.jfklibrary.org/Historical+Resources/JFK+in+History/
From the site:
“The early 1960s were tumultuous times for the United States and the world. To gain an understanding of this era, follow the weblinks below to brief discussions of the significant events that occurred during President Kennedy's years in office. These essays are intended to give you an overview of challenges and issues that defined Kennedy's administration.”
Other pages from http://www.jfklibrary.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Found in:
InfoBytes - Creating Awards and Certificates Online
Date: Mon, 22 May 2006
InfoBytes Archives: http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/news/

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FEATURE: Creating Awards and Certificates Online

Certificates 4 Teachers
http://www.certificates4teachers.com/archive.php
This Teachers Network site contains numerous attractive, ready-to-use certificates in PDF or Microsoft Word format.

DLTK’s Printable Awards and Certificates
http://www.sites4teachers.com/links/redirect.php?url=http://www.dltk-cards.com/award/
http://tinyurl.com/mldxe
Follow the easy steps to create your own custom award certificate online, specifying the award title, message, image, and border.

Quick Certificate Printer
http://www.senteacher.org/wk/certificates.php
SEN Teachers Resources presents a quick and easy-to-use online certificate creator, with customizable borders, graphics and text.

Award Maker
http://www.sites4teachers.com/links/redirect.php?url=http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/awardmaker/index.tem
http://tinyurl.com/ro5zs
Lakeshore Learning provides a simple online certificate maker with six message choices and fourteen border choices.

Microsoft Office Templates: Awards
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/CT010872361033.aspx
The Microsoft site contains seventeen downloadable award certificates in Word or Powerpoint format.

Certificates and Memories
http://www.teachnet.com/how-to/endofyear/certificates060399.html
http://tinyurl.com/nl78b
Teachnet.com provides a selection of pre-made, downloadable certificates in PDF format.

Sites to See: Reading
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites039.shtml
From the site:
“These sites offer resources and information on children's books and authors as well as book reviews that discuss themes and characters. Research-based teaching techniques, lesson plans and other information on teaching children to read are available for teachers. Teachers, students and parents will find numerous literacy tools and activities to encourage reading for all students.” [NOTE: Previously posted. Updated 05/31/2006 - Phyllis ]

Site found in:
Surfnetkids Newsletter
[Surfnetkids: 10 May 2006] Limericks

Limericks
http://www.surfnetkids.com/limericks.htm
From the site:
“Limericks are five-line poems that pack a funny punch line or a humorous twist. Because they are short and follow a familiar thirteen-beat rhythm, they can be enjoyed by kids of all ages. The following sites include classic limericks by well-known authors, limericks by authors not yet famous, and tips on how to write your own limericks.”

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Site of the Day for Monday, June 12, 2006

English Mnemonics
http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/English_mnemonics

Today's site, from the Wikiquote compendium, lists dozens of useful
mnemonics to assist the memory-challenged. Gentle Subscribers, who like to
keep their ducks in a row and their planets in order from the sun, will
discover a raft of helpful and sometimes amusing memory aids.

"Jumping a vehicle ... You have two cars, one dead, and each with a battery
with plus and minus signs, and a set of cables. How do you know which sign
goes with the other?" - from the website

From the number of days in each month of the year to the elements of the
periodic table, this web page offers a collection of time-tested rhymes and
simple phrases -- who can forget "Roy G. Biv"? Beginning with a number of
computer terms and moving on to areas such as spelling, the order of sharps
and flats in music notation to the names of the Great Lakes, there are
mnemonics galore. The very last one, "Righty-tighty, lefty loosey" should
be taped to every tool box.

Leap over to the web page for a great mnemonics reference at:

http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/English_mnemonics


A.M. Holm

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

Can I Have a Word?
http://www.barbican.org.uk/canihaveaword/
Animations on Changing Voices, The Elements, The Human Body and The Odyssey.
From the site:
“Giving teachers new ideas and resources to inspire creative writing in the classroom.”
This year’s Webby Award winner in the Education category.

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Hi! It's Thursday, June 22, 2006 and time for Social Sciences at
ClickSchooling!

A list member wrote and asked, "Do you know of a site that teaches teens how
to best use credit cards (or other ways) to build their credit? My
18-year-old is getting info that totally contradicts what I'm telling her
and I'm having a difficult time with it!" It's never too early to start
learning about money skills. Here are some websites designed for teens (and
kids of all ages) that teach money skills including everything you need to
know about credit and credit cards...

Recommended Websites:
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

It All Adds Up
http://www.italladdsup.org/

This interactive website was designed to help high school teachers and teen
students understand responsible personal finance management and the proper
care and use of credit. Lesson plans include:

Module 1: Getting and Using a Credit Card
Module 2: Buying a Car
Module 3: Budget Odyssey
Module 4: Saving and Investing Blitz
Module 5: You're Going to College


Practical Money Skills for Life
http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/english/at_school/teachers/

This VISA-sponsored website is comprehensive and designed for school use and
family use as well. The link I provided takes you directly to the Lesson
Plans page for Young Children (Preschool-Grade 2), Children (Grades 3-6),
Teens (Grades 7-12), and College (Ages 18 and up). The Teen section includes
one lesson devoted to credit, and another lesson all about credit cards.


ING Direct's OrangeKids.com
http://www.orangekids.com/

ING Direct has come up with a clever, interactive way to help kids
understand how money works -- so that instead of spending a lifetime working
for money, they can make the money they earn work for them to gain financial
independence and security. This website was designed to teach financial
literacy to students in grades 4-8, however younger children will enjoy some
of the activities with guidance from mom or dad, and older visitors,
including teens, will enjoy the information, games, and quizzes as well.
Some of the lessons include:

*Moneyland -- Learn about the meaning of value, currency exchange, finding a
job, and earning money.
*South Spending -- Get the 411 on smart spending, budgeting, credit, credit
cards, credit interest, and credit history.
*Republic of Saving -- Find out about saving strategies, inflation,
interest, banks, savings accounts, checking, CDs, and ATMs.
*Investor Islands -- Explore the risks and rewards of investing including
stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and diversification.

All of these activities are delivered through interactive games. You can
test the knowledge you gain at each area by taking a quiz that requires
using math skills. Don't forget to check out:

-Parent's Corner -- A nice introduction to Planet Orange and how you can use
the information to increase your child's financial know-how.

-Teacher's Resource Center -- FREE lesson plans with printable worksheets
that complement the information at the website! You must register (provide
your name, address, school name, etc.) to access the lessons and use the
curriculum planner -- but it's free, and the materials are top-notch.

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.

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Site of the Day for Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Good Stuff? A Behind-the-Scenes Guide to the Things We Buy
http://www.worldwatch.org/pubs/goodstuff/

Today's site, from the Worldwatch Institute, offers information from an
environmental perspective, on a host of consumer products. Gentle
Subscribers who want substantive facts and not just advertising glitz, will
find a range of pertinent data available.

"Have you ever wondered where chocolate comes from, if antibacterial soap
is good for your family, or how to recycle an old computer? If you've had
these or other questions about the environmental and social impacts of the
products you buy and use, Good Stuff is for you. It contains many of the
tips, facts, and links you'll need to start making more informed purchases
that benefit your health and the environment." - from the website

Accessible on the site are the facts behind each product group -- from
appliances to soap -- the background on the product, brief global impact
details, as well as specific "success" achievements from around the world.
For example, the statistics on packaged beverage consumption and less than
stellar recycling efforts are staggering. The "Simple Things You Can Do"
section provides information on ways individuals can make a difference.
Links to additional information about each product are also available.
Although the complete guide is available in a downloadable PDF format, free
registration, including an e-mail address, is required.

March to the site for the background on many consumer items at:

http://www.worldwatch.org/pubs/goodstuff/


A.M. Holm
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Site of the Day for Monday, June 5, 2006

The Dollars & Sense of Hybrids
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/new-cars/high-cost-of-hybrid-vehicles-406/overview/index.htm

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/jjhtq


Today's site, from Consumer Reports, provides facts and figures on hybrid
vehicles. Gentle Subscribers, concerned about the gas consumption of their
cars and rising fuel costs, may find this an interesting resource.

"Gas/electric hybrid vehicles can present a dilemma for car buyers. On one
hand, they are more fuel-efficient and produce lower emissions than
conventional, gasoline-only vehicles. ... But hybrids are typically priced
thousands of dollars higher than similar all-gas models. ... That's why
Consumer Reports investigated all of the major ownership costs and
financial benefits of these models. The study reveals two notable findings
..." - from the website

The site begins with an overview of hybrid vehicles, with particular model
benefits, in terms of gas savings and driving advantages. Additional
sections reveal specific dollar figures, the models achieving the highest
savings, the long term costs and pertinent information on state and federal
hybrid vehicle purchase credits. A brief section on how hybrid cars work,
along with valuable tips on how to lower gas consumption in general, are
also presented.

Cruise over to the site for pertinent information on hybrid vehicles at:

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/new-cars/high-cost-of-hybrid-vehicles-406/overview/index.htm

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/jjhtq
[NOTE: Subscription required However, full text available via EBSCO. – Phyllis ]

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

Peanuts & Crackerjacks: The Economics of Pro Team Sports
http://www.bos.frb.org/peanuts/indexsound.htm
From the site:
“Welcome to Peanuts & Crackerjacks, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston's interactive baseball game that tests your knowledge of economics and pro sports trivia. Not a sports fan? No problem! Sports are the hook, but Peanuts & Crackerjacks is really about using economics to gain a better understanding of everyday life.” Includes a page of “Links to Other Sites”

Phyllis' Favorites from the CJRLC Newsletter, Oct. 2006, Pg. 3
http://www.cjrlc.org/Newsletter/newsletter.htm

American Cultural History by decade
http://kclibrary.nhmccd.edu/decades.html
Research Guides
http://kclibrary.nhmccd.edu/research.htm

The Concise Encyclopedia of Economics
http://www.econlib.org/library/CEE.html

Cornell’s CTC Gateways: Arts &Social Sciences, Education, Math & Science
http://www.tc.cornell.edu/Services/Education/Gateways

Cyberbee: Annotated Web Links
http://www.cyberbee.com/links.html

The Deserts in the American Southwest
http://www.desertusa.com/life.html

EdHeads
http://www.edheads.org/

Einstein Light
http://www.phys.unsw.edu.au/einsteinlight

The Gettysburg PowerPoint Presentation 11/19/1863
http://www.norvig.com/Gettysburg/

Making the Modern World
http://www.makingthemodernworld.org.uk/

17th c. Colonial New England, with special emphasis on
The Salem Witchcraft Trials of 1692
http://www.17thc.us/

Statistical Abstract of the United States
http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/statab.html

Study Sites Search …the best of the web for students
http://www.teachersandfamilies.com/open/studymatrix.html

Teachers’ Domain
http://www.teachersdomain.org/
(free registration required)

- Phyllis Anker
anker@hslc.org

Visual Math Learning
http://www.visualmathlearning.com
From the site:
“Visual Math Learning is a free interactive multimedia on-line tutorial for math students”.
“This program is designed to provide parents and classroom teachers with the means to better employ visual imagery. It is designed as a supplementary resource to help students in their mastery of mathematics.”

Found on:
NobleEd News Webzine
http://www.NobleEdNews.com

Algebasics
http://www.algebasics.com/home.html

“Under the motto, "Show me how, now!" Algebasics is a fine online mathematics instructional resource that takes young and old alike through the basics of algebra. The breadth of the material is divided into sixteen sections, which begin with, well, "the basics", and proceed all the way to a section on applying algebra to real-world situations. Each section asks users to solve a number of problems so that they will gain mastery of each concept. The interface deployed here is quite user-friendly, as each problem is narrated so that users will better understand the process needed to complete each problem successfully. Overall, it's a well-designed introduction to this area of the mathematical universe, and one that is very easy to use.”

Sites found in:
Tips for Teachers #313
Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2006

To view this week’s newsletter, visit the following web address:
http://www.teachnology.com/newsletters/313.html

Subject Matter > Mathematics
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/math/
Includes links to sites on: Algebra, Arithmetic, Calculus, Geometry, Fractals, Lesson Plans, Measurement, Money, Puzzles, Sites To Use With Students, Surveys, Statistics, Trigonometry, and Word Problems

Teaching Theme: Graphing
http://www.teachnology.com/themes/math/graphing/

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Hi! It's Monday, May 15, 2006 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
GoMath.com
http://www.gomath.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Today's featured website offers free virtual math tutoring online in the
subjects of pre-Algebra, Algebra and Geometry. The site says it's for
students in K-12 and their parents. That's interesting since these subjects
are usually delayed until middle school level and up. Perhaps the creators
and contributors to the site (or the "tutors") who have extensive teaching
experience and hold degrees in science or engineering from top universities,
think these subjects can be taught to eager students at any age. I'll leave
it to you and your students to decide...

When you get to the site you will see a menu that features:

*Algebra Solutions -- Here, you can enter a pre-algebra or algebra math
problem and click on “Submit” to receive an automated step-by-step solution.
Also offered are "Mini-Lessons" in everything from negative numbers and
square roots to the Pythagorean Theorem and The Law of Sines. Each
"Mini-Lesson" provides a quick review of the subject along with examples and
illustrations. Within the "Mini Lesson" pages you can click on "Worksheet"
for online practice -- or print out the worksheets for additional practice
off-line.

*Geometry Solutions -- This section offers a fun calculator to determine the
area of geometric figures (everything from triangles and trapezoids to
circles, cubes, & cones) based on the information you enter. As explained at
the website, "...when you type in the angle, side, or the hypotenuse of a
right angle, Geometry Solutions will calculate the perimeter and area based
on the information you entered. The formulas used to calculate the perimeter
and area of each kind of geometric figure is also given." The designers
suggest that using the geometry calculator and formulas together will
strengthen a student's knowledge and abilities in geometry.

Don't miss the "special features" section next to the menu. It includes a
neat automatic graphing tool and some fun online math games.

This site offers user-friendly high tech tools to help teach mathematics
that are common in the fields of science and technology. Because they are
fun to use they may capture the interest of your whole family.


Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
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