Thursday, November 30, 2006
Thurs., Nov. 30, 2006 - Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles
World Chelonian Trust
http://www.chelonia.org/index.htm
“The Mission of the World Chelonian Trust (WCT) is to promote the conservation and assure the survival of all tortoises and freshwater turtles.”
From the site:
“Because of the huge number of reptile sites on the internet we have attempted to break them down into the following categories. Some sites may qualify for inclusion into two or three different categories.”
We now have Links to 339 related web sites
Organizations, Institutes, Publications and Databases
http://www.chelonia.org/links.htm
Web Portals
http://www.chelonia.org/links2.htm
Private Pages
http://www.chelonia.org/links4.htm
http://www.chelonia.org/index.htm
“The Mission of the World Chelonian Trust (WCT) is to promote the conservation and assure the survival of all tortoises and freshwater turtles.”
From the site:
“Because of the huge number of reptile sites on the internet we have attempted to break them down into the following categories. Some sites may qualify for inclusion into two or three different categories.”
We now have Links to 339 related web sites
Organizations, Institutes, Publications and Databases
http://www.chelonia.org/links.htm
Web Portals
http://www.chelonia.org/links2.htm
Private Pages
http://www.chelonia.org/links4.htm
Thurs., Nov. 30, 2006 - Pearl Harbor
Sites found in:
Surfing the Net with Kids: Pearl Harbor
http://www.surfnetkids.com/pearl_harbor.htm
From the site:
“The Pearl Harbor Naval Station on the Hawaiian island of Oahu is the hub of United States Pacific naval power. Most of the Navy's major commands have headquarters there. Yet even after sixty-five years, its name is still synonymous with the surprise Japanese attack of "December 7, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy." The United States suffered 3,700 casualties, along with damage to twenty-one ships and 300 planes.”
Links to 9 sites about Pearl Harbor:
Eyewitness to History: Attack At Pearl Harbor, 1941
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/pearl.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
MSNBC Interactive: Pearl Harbor
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/pearlharbor/experience/
National Geographic: Remembering Pearl Harbor
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/pearlharbor
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Pearl Harbor Remembered: “The Day”
http://my.execpc.com/~dschaaf/theday.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
“Day of Infamy”, December 7th, 1941
http://www.umkc.edu/lib/spec-col/ww2/PearlHarbor/ph.htm
[NOTE: Home page:
Voices of World War II: Experiences From the Front and at Home
( http://www.umkc.edu/lib/spec-col/ww2/ ) previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Pearl Harbor Links: Honorable Mentions
Home of Heroes: Pearl Harbor
http://www.homeofheroes.com/pearlharbor/
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.homeofheroes.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Today in History: December 7: Air Raid on Pearl Harbor
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/dec07.html
The Attack on Pearl Harbor
http://www.time.com/time/photoessays/pearlharbor/
USS Arizona Memorial: Pearl Harbor
http://www.nps.gov/usar/historyculture/stories.htm
[NOTE: The following sites were previously posted.
See Also:
Pearl Harbor Attack Hearings
http://www.ibiblio.org/pha/pha
"AIR RAID ON PEARL HARBOR. THIS IS NO DRILL."
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/american_originals/fdr.html
USS Arizona -- "that terrible day"
http://www.library.arizona.edu/exhibits/ussarizona/
- Phyllis ]
Surfing the Net with Kids: Pearl Harbor
http://www.surfnetkids.com/pearl_harbor.htm
From the site:
“The Pearl Harbor Naval Station on the Hawaiian island of Oahu is the hub of United States Pacific naval power. Most of the Navy's major commands have headquarters there. Yet even after sixty-five years, its name is still synonymous with the surprise Japanese attack of "December 7, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy." The United States suffered 3,700 casualties, along with damage to twenty-one ships and 300 planes.”
Links to 9 sites about Pearl Harbor:
Eyewitness to History: Attack At Pearl Harbor, 1941
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/pearl.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
MSNBC Interactive: Pearl Harbor
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/pearlharbor/experience/
National Geographic: Remembering Pearl Harbor
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/pearlharbor
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Pearl Harbor Remembered: “The Day”
http://my.execpc.com/~dschaaf/theday.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
“Day of Infamy”, December 7th, 1941
http://www.umkc.edu/lib/spec-col/ww2/PearlHarbor/ph.htm
[NOTE: Home page:
Voices of World War II: Experiences From the Front and at Home
( http://www.umkc.edu/lib/spec-col/ww2/ ) previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Pearl Harbor Links: Honorable Mentions
Home of Heroes: Pearl Harbor
http://www.homeofheroes.com/pearlharbor/
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.homeofheroes.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Today in History: December 7: Air Raid on Pearl Harbor
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/dec07.html
The Attack on Pearl Harbor
http://www.time.com/time/photoessays/pearlharbor/
USS Arizona Memorial: Pearl Harbor
http://www.nps.gov/usar/historyculture/stories.htm
[NOTE: The following sites were previously posted.
See Also:
Pearl Harbor Attack Hearings
http://www.ibiblio.org/pha/pha
"AIR RAID ON PEARL HARBOR. THIS IS NO DRILL."
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/american_originals/fdr.html
USS Arizona -- "that terrible day"
http://www.library.arizona.edu/exhibits/ussarizona/
- Phyllis ]
Thurs., Nov. 30, 2006 - The Internet: Fact or Fiction: Website Evaluation Strategies
The Internet: Fact or Fiction: Website Evaluation Strategies
presented by librarians from the Library of Congress on November 8, 2006.
Streaming audio
http://www.opal-online.org/webeval20061108.htm
Streaming audio, text chat, and webpages visited about web site evaluation strategies (Playback time: 51 minutes)
http://www.opal-online.org/archivelis.htm
Also available as original WMA audiorecording about web site evaluation strategies (7.8 MB file; playback time of 51 minutes) or as a converted MP3 audiorecording about web site evaluation strategies (20.6 MB file; playback time of 51 minutes)
Web Site Evaluation for Research
http://www.opal-online.org/webevalchecklist.htm
From the site:
“Checklist compiled by the Library of Congress of web site evaluation criteria and tools, as well as verification resources.”
Sites for Discussion and Exploration
http://www.opal-online.org/webevalsites2explore.htm
From the site:
“List compiled by the Library of Congress of web sites to explore when practicing how to evaluate web sites.”
presented by librarians from the Library of Congress on November 8, 2006.
Streaming audio
http://www.opal-online.org/webeval20061108.htm
Streaming audio, text chat, and webpages visited about web site evaluation strategies (Playback time: 51 minutes)
http://www.opal-online.org/archivelis.htm
Also available as original WMA audiorecording about web site evaluation strategies (7.8 MB file; playback time of 51 minutes) or as a converted MP3 audiorecording about web site evaluation strategies (20.6 MB file; playback time of 51 minutes)
Web Site Evaluation for Research
http://www.opal-online.org/webevalchecklist.htm
From the site:
“Checklist compiled by the Library of Congress of web site evaluation criteria and tools, as well as verification resources.”
Sites for Discussion and Exploration
http://www.opal-online.org/webevalsites2explore.htm
From the site:
“List compiled by the Library of Congress of web sites to explore when practicing how to evaluate web sites.”
Thurs., Nov. 30, 2006 - Global Warming
Sites found in:
==============================================
Public Agenda Alert -- Nov. 30, 2006
http://www.publicagenda.org
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* Supreme Court Hears Global Warming Case
http://www.publicagenda.org/headlines/headlines2_blog.cfm?headline_day=2006-11-29%2010:37:12.0#10:51%20a.m.
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/y7p8he
The U.S. Supreme Court entered the debate over global
warming for the first time this week as it heard
arguments on whether the EPA has the authority to
regulate carbon dioxide emissions. Carbon dioxide
is considered a greenhouse gas. A coalition of states
and environmental groups say the agency has the
authority to limit carbon dioxide under the Clean
Air Act, but the Bush administration says the gas isn't
covered by the law.
Surveys show most Americans believe in the theory of
global warming. In our Confidence in U.S. Foreign Policy
Index, nearly seven in 10 (68 percent) say they're at least
somewhat worried about global warming, with one-third
saying they worry "a lot." That's about the same number
who say the government can do "a lot" to address the
problem (35 percent). Even larger numbers, 58 percent,
think it's realistic to believe that international
cooperation can prevent global warming.
Yet other surveys show climate change ranks below other
environmental concerns for the public, such as water pollution.
Much of the debate over global warming centers over the
economic cost of cutting emissions, but it's important to
note that the public resists making choices between the
environment and the economy. In surveys, the public doesn't
believe this has to be an either-or situation.
Find out more in our Red Flags on the Environment:
http://www.publicagenda.org/issues/red_flags.cfm?issue_type=environment
Read The New York Times story about the court case:
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/30/washington/30scotus.html
==============================================
Public Agenda Alert -- Nov. 30, 2006
http://www.publicagenda.org
==============================================
* Supreme Court Hears Global Warming Case
http://www.publicagenda.org/headlines/headlines2_blog.cfm?headline_day=2006-11-29%2010:37:12.0#10:51%20a.m.
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/y7p8he
The U.S. Supreme Court entered the debate over global
warming for the first time this week as it heard
arguments on whether the EPA has the authority to
regulate carbon dioxide emissions. Carbon dioxide
is considered a greenhouse gas. A coalition of states
and environmental groups say the agency has the
authority to limit carbon dioxide under the Clean
Air Act, but the Bush administration says the gas isn't
covered by the law.
Surveys show most Americans believe in the theory of
global warming. In our Confidence in U.S. Foreign Policy
Index, nearly seven in 10 (68 percent) say they're at least
somewhat worried about global warming, with one-third
saying they worry "a lot." That's about the same number
who say the government can do "a lot" to address the
problem (35 percent). Even larger numbers, 58 percent,
think it's realistic to believe that international
cooperation can prevent global warming.
Yet other surveys show climate change ranks below other
environmental concerns for the public, such as water pollution.
Much of the debate over global warming centers over the
economic cost of cutting emissions, but it's important to
note that the public resists making choices between the
environment and the economy. In surveys, the public doesn't
believe this has to be an either-or situation.
Find out more in our Red Flags on the Environment:
http://www.publicagenda.org/issues/red_flags.cfm?issue_type=environment
Read The New York Times story about the court case:
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/30/washington/30scotus.html
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Wed., Nov. 29, 2006 - Physical Sciences / General Chemistry / Ancient Writings Revealed!
Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
August 4, 2006
Volume 12, Number 31
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The Physical Sciences Resources Center [pdf] (Last reviewed in the
November 30, 1999 edition of the Scout Report)
http://www.psrc-online.org/
Created as part of a collaborative effort by such organizations as the
National Science Foundation and the American Association of Physics
Teachers, the Physical Sciences Resource Center (PSRC) serves as a
clearinghouse of information and resources for physical sciences education
for grades K-20. Visitors to the site can browse the collection by topic,
object type, or grade level, and may even organize the materials they need
into a personalized electronic "filing cabinet". To utilize such features,
visitors will need to complete a free registration, but they will also gain
the ability to submit materials, personalize searches, and add comments. To
get some basic sense of the materials here, visitors will want to look at
the "Featured Items" on the site's homepage, which in recent times has
featured the Open Source Physics collection and a workshop manual titled
"Teaching About Energy". Finally, visitors can also engage in lively
discussions about the world of physical science education here, courtesy of
their online forums. [KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
----
General Chemistry Online (Last reviewed in the Scout Report on February
18, 1998)
http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/index.shtml
Chemistry, like many of the hard sciences, can be an uphill battle for
students who are making their first foray into the world of ions, gases,
redox reactions, and polymers. Fortunately, there is the General Chemistry
Online site, created by Professor Fred Senese of Frostburg State
University's chemistry department. The site contains companion notes and
guides that will help students as they navigate the world of first semester
chemistry, as well as a toolbox of interactive graphing devices and a
glossary of over 1000 chemical terms, complete with audio pronunciations.
For those who cannot find answers to their queries here, the site has the
"Ask Antoine" section, where they can ask about anything chemistry they so
desire. Visitors can also peruse a list of 400 questions that have already
been answered since the site's inception. And last, but not least, the site
also has an exam survival guide that will be of great comfort to students
who find themselves anxious about such affairs. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
----
Ancient Writings Revealed!
http://www.exploratorium.edu/archimedes/index.html
Sometime in the 3rd century BCE, the noted scholar and scientist Archimedes
composed a series of diagrams and passages of text on a manuscript that was
subsequently written over in the Middle Ages by a monk. Long thought to be
lost forever, the document was given new life in 1906 when a Danish
professor identified this item. Eventually the document found its way to The
Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, and it now appears that scientists and
researchers will be able to uncover Archimedes’ original writings. This
delightful saga will unfold courtesy of this website, created by the
Exploratorium Museum in San Francisco. Working in tandem with researchers at
the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, they will use an intense X-
Ray to reveal the original letters and diagrams. Visitors will be able to
watch all of this happen in real time on a webcast (or take a look on the
archived webcast after the event is over), and learn about the original
document, and how researchers read such ancient texts. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.exploratorium.edu/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
---
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2006.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
======
The Scout Report
August 4, 2006
Volume 12, Number 31
-----
The Physical Sciences Resources Center [pdf] (Last reviewed in the
November 30, 1999 edition of the Scout Report)
http://www.psrc-online.org/
Created as part of a collaborative effort by such organizations as the
National Science Foundation and the American Association of Physics
Teachers, the Physical Sciences Resource Center (PSRC) serves as a
clearinghouse of information and resources for physical sciences education
for grades K-20. Visitors to the site can browse the collection by topic,
object type, or grade level, and may even organize the materials they need
into a personalized electronic "filing cabinet". To utilize such features,
visitors will need to complete a free registration, but they will also gain
the ability to submit materials, personalize searches, and add comments. To
get some basic sense of the materials here, visitors will want to look at
the "Featured Items" on the site's homepage, which in recent times has
featured the Open Source Physics collection and a workshop manual titled
"Teaching About Energy". Finally, visitors can also engage in lively
discussions about the world of physical science education here, courtesy of
their online forums. [KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
----
General Chemistry Online (Last reviewed in the Scout Report on February
18, 1998)
http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/index.shtml
Chemistry, like many of the hard sciences, can be an uphill battle for
students who are making their first foray into the world of ions, gases,
redox reactions, and polymers. Fortunately, there is the General Chemistry
Online site, created by Professor Fred Senese of Frostburg State
University's chemistry department. The site contains companion notes and
guides that will help students as they navigate the world of first semester
chemistry, as well as a toolbox of interactive graphing devices and a
glossary of over 1000 chemical terms, complete with audio pronunciations.
For those who cannot find answers to their queries here, the site has the
"Ask Antoine" section, where they can ask about anything chemistry they so
desire. Visitors can also peruse a list of 400 questions that have already
been answered since the site's inception. And last, but not least, the site
also has an exam survival guide that will be of great comfort to students
who find themselves anxious about such affairs. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
----
Ancient Writings Revealed!
http://www.exploratorium.edu/archimedes/index.html
Sometime in the 3rd century BCE, the noted scholar and scientist Archimedes
composed a series of diagrams and passages of text on a manuscript that was
subsequently written over in the Middle Ages by a monk. Long thought to be
lost forever, the document was given new life in 1906 when a Danish
professor identified this item. Eventually the document found its way to The
Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, and it now appears that scientists and
researchers will be able to uncover Archimedes’ original writings. This
delightful saga will unfold courtesy of this website, created by the
Exploratorium Museum in San Francisco. Working in tandem with researchers at
the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, they will use an intense X-
Ray to reveal the original letters and diagrams. Visitors will be able to
watch all of this happen in real time on a webcast (or take a look on the
archived webcast after the event is over), and learn about the original
document, and how researchers read such ancient texts. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.exploratorium.edu/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
---
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2006.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Wed., Nov. 29, 2006 - Aspects of Transport
Aspects of Transport
http://www.transportobello.com/index.php
Includes sections on Ship, Animal Powered, Human Powered, Rail, and Road Transport
From the site:
“Transport or transportation is the movement of people and goods from one place to another. The term is derived from the Latin trans ("across") and portare ("to carry").” The field of transport has several aspects: loosely they can be divided into a triad of infrastructure, vehicles, and operations. Infrastructure includes the transport networks (roads, railways, airways, waterways, canals, pipelines, etc.) that are used, as well as the nodes or terminals (such as airports, railway stations, bus stations and seaports). The vehicles generally ride on the networks, such as automobiles, bicycles, buses, trains, airplanes. The operations deal with the control of the system, such as traffic signals and ramp meters, railroad switches, air traffic control, etc, as well as policies, such as how to finance the system (for example, the use of tolls or gasoline taxes).”
http://www.transportobello.com/index.php
Includes sections on Ship, Animal Powered, Human Powered, Rail, and Road Transport
From the site:
“Transport or transportation is the movement of people and goods from one place to another. The term is derived from the Latin trans ("across") and portare ("to carry").” The field of transport has several aspects: loosely they can be divided into a triad of infrastructure, vehicles, and operations. Infrastructure includes the transport networks (roads, railways, airways, waterways, canals, pipelines, etc.) that are used, as well as the nodes or terminals (such as airports, railway stations, bus stations and seaports). The vehicles generally ride on the networks, such as automobiles, bicycles, buses, trains, airplanes. The operations deal with the control of the system, such as traffic signals and ramp meters, railroad switches, air traffic control, etc, as well as policies, such as how to finance the system (for example, the use of tolls or gasoline taxes).”
Wed., Nov. 29, 2006 - Showroom of Automotive History
The Showroom of Automotive History
http://www.hfmgv.org/exhibits/showroom/intro.html
From the site:
“The Showroom of Automotive History features significant automobiles of the American experience. Each vehicle has made a substantial contribution to the auto industry in design, production, or engineering.”
[NOTE: Other online exhibits http://www.hfmgv.org/explore/default.asp previously posted. - Phyllis ]
The Henry Ford Museum Collections
http://www.hfmgv.org/collections/default.asp
Collections include: Agriculture & Rural Life, Business & Professional, Clothing & Personal Effects, Library & Archives, Music & Sound, Politics & Society, Toys & Games, Transportation, Buildings & Architecture, Craft & Art, Entertainment & Leisure, Household, Industrial, and Utilities.
[NOTE: Some pages from the collections previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.hfmgv.org/exhibits/showroom/intro.html
From the site:
“The Showroom of Automotive History features significant automobiles of the American experience. Each vehicle has made a substantial contribution to the auto industry in design, production, or engineering.”
[NOTE: Other online exhibits http://www.hfmgv.org/explore/default.asp previously posted. - Phyllis ]
The Henry Ford Museum Collections
http://www.hfmgv.org/collections/default.asp
Collections include: Agriculture & Rural Life, Business & Professional, Clothing & Personal Effects, Library & Archives, Music & Sound, Politics & Society, Toys & Games, Transportation, Buildings & Architecture, Craft & Art, Entertainment & Leisure, Household, Industrial, and Utilities.
[NOTE: Some pages from the collections previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Wed., Nov. 29, 2006 - Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Transportation History
Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Transportation History
http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/nmah/transportation.htm
The history of air, sea, road, and rail transportation.
Part of the Encyclopedia Smithsonian.
http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/
Encyclopedia Smithsonian helps answer frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian with links to resources on subjects from Art to Zoology. [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/nmah/transportation.htm
The history of air, sea, road, and rail transportation.
Part of the Encyclopedia Smithsonian.
http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/
Encyclopedia Smithsonian helps answer frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian with links to resources on subjects from Art to Zoology. [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Tues., Nov. 28, 2006 - Neptune Project
Site found in:
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter # 414 8/3/2006
Current Issue
http://www.tricksandtrinkets.com/index.htm
___________________________________________
Neptune
A joint project between Canadian and American institutions called Neptune
is scheduled for installation in 2007, with the aim of giving scientists,
geologists, engineers, and educators an unprecedented insight into the
ocean's depths. The underwater observatory will be located on the Juan de
Fuca tectonic plate off the coast of Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.
Neptune is a regional cabled ocean observatory unlike any other, a complex
network of instruments, sensors, fiber-optic cables, and robots that will
extend from the surface to the sea floor. Check out the site to learn more
about this amazing ocean observatory, the importance of our planet's
oceans, and much more about the mysteries of Earth's "final frontier".
http://www.neptune.washington.edu/
[NOTE: See also: Education and Public Awareness
http://www.neptune.washington.edu/education/index.jsp?keywords=EDUCTN&title=Education
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/wo4ok
From the site:
“NEPTUNE offers rich educational opportunities for learners of all ages. Because the network's Internet connections will provide real-time data and images from very dynamic earth-ocean systems, NEPTUNE products will be useful and accessible to classrooms, laboratories, and even homes. Programs will include K-12 curricula and activities, exhibits for science museums and aquaria, undergraduate and graduate research, and a real-time web interface for all users.” - Phyllis ]
___________________________________________
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter # 414 8/3/2006
Current Issue
http://www.tricksandtrinkets.com/index.htm
___________________________________________
Neptune
A joint project between Canadian and American institutions called Neptune
is scheduled for installation in 2007, with the aim of giving scientists,
geologists, engineers, and educators an unprecedented insight into the
ocean's depths. The underwater observatory will be located on the Juan de
Fuca tectonic plate off the coast of Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.
Neptune is a regional cabled ocean observatory unlike any other, a complex
network of instruments, sensors, fiber-optic cables, and robots that will
extend from the surface to the sea floor. Check out the site to learn more
about this amazing ocean observatory, the importance of our planet's
oceans, and much more about the mysteries of Earth's "final frontier".
http://www.neptune.washington.edu/
[NOTE: See also: Education and Public Awareness
http://www.neptune.washington.edu/education/index.jsp?keywords=EDUCTN&title=Education
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/wo4ok
From the site:
“NEPTUNE offers rich educational opportunities for learners of all ages. Because the network's Internet connections will provide real-time data and images from very dynamic earth-ocean systems, NEPTUNE products will be useful and accessible to classrooms, laboratories, and even homes. Programs will include K-12 curricula and activities, exhibits for science museums and aquaria, undergraduate and graduate research, and a real-time web interface for all users.” - Phyllis ]
___________________________________________
Tues., Nov. 28, 2006 - eGallery
The eGallery: Fine Art Presentations
http://fineart.elib.com/
From the site:
“In the belief that the appreciation of art enhances the quality of life, we have collected these images from Usenet and other public archives in order to make them available to a wider audience. We hope you enjoy your tour through the galleries here.”
Search or browse by:
Artists
Ethnicity
Collections
Movements
Centuries
http://fineart.elib.com/
From the site:
“In the belief that the appreciation of art enhances the quality of life, we have collected these images from Usenet and other public archives in order to make them available to a wider audience. We hope you enjoy your tour through the galleries here.”
Search or browse by:
Artists
Ethnicity
Collections
Movements
Centuries
Tues., Nov. 28, 2006 - Scanned Images from Old Books
Scanned Images, Engravings and Pictures From Old Books
http://www.fromoldbooks.org/
From the site:
“Over 1490 images scanned from more than 100 different old books.”
http://www.fromoldbooks.org/
From the site:
“Over 1490 images scanned from more than 100 different old books.”
Tues., Nov. 28, 2006 - Face2Face: Portraits from the Past
---------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Saturday, July 29, 2006 and time for Art at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Face2Face: Portraits from the Past
http://www.sanford-artedventures.com/play/portrait2/a1.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.sanford-artedventures.com/previously posted – Phyllis ]
We've featured this site previously, but it's worth another look.
When you get to the site, you will immediately begin to read a story about a character who has activated a time machine that has brought people from famous art portraits to the present. Your job is to help get these people back to their own time. You do that by investigating the painting they came from, and entering information about it (everything from the history of the period to the
artistic medium employed to create the portrait) into a time machine control panel that will appear at the bottom of your screen as you move through the activity.
NOTE: Avoid clicking on the rainbow colored menu bar on the screen as you move through the story -- it takes you to other parts of this immense website - that have nothing to do with this story. (You can always explore the menu bar when you are through with this activity.)
There are 12 famous portraits to choose from as you try to match the people out of time with the correct portrait. You'll discover works by artists such as Piero della Francesca, Marsden Hartley, and Dorothea Lange. You won't believe the detailed information you will learn about the artists, the era, the history, the techniques used to create the work, and much more. Not only that, but a comparison of that work with others is among the strategies available here, providing a remarkable art history learning experience.
While the story is written to appeal to elementary grade children, the detail provided as you investigate the artwork is more suited to middle school aged students and beyond. Parents will need to explore the site with younger children to help them maneuver through the text to play the game and enter facts into the "time machine control panel." Allow about an hour the first time you visit the site -- it provides incredible art content and is a fun and excellent use of the Internet to promote art education.
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
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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.
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Hi! It's Saturday, July 29, 2006 and time for Art at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Face2Face: Portraits from the Past
http://www.sanford-artedventures.com/play/portrait2/a1.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.sanford-artedventures.com/previously posted – Phyllis ]
We've featured this site previously, but it's worth another look.
When you get to the site, you will immediately begin to read a story about a character who has activated a time machine that has brought people from famous art portraits to the present. Your job is to help get these people back to their own time. You do that by investigating the painting they came from, and entering information about it (everything from the history of the period to the
artistic medium employed to create the portrait) into a time machine control panel that will appear at the bottom of your screen as you move through the activity.
NOTE: Avoid clicking on the rainbow colored menu bar on the screen as you move through the story -- it takes you to other parts of this immense website - that have nothing to do with this story. (You can always explore the menu bar when you are through with this activity.)
There are 12 famous portraits to choose from as you try to match the people out of time with the correct portrait. You'll discover works by artists such as Piero della Francesca, Marsden Hartley, and Dorothea Lange. You won't believe the detailed information you will learn about the artists, the era, the history, the techniques used to create the work, and much more. Not only that, but a comparison of that work with others is among the strategies available here, providing a remarkable art history learning experience.
While the story is written to appeal to elementary grade children, the detail provided as you investigate the artwork is more suited to middle school aged students and beyond. Parents will need to explore the site with younger children to help them maneuver through the text to play the game and enter facts into the "time machine control panel." Allow about an hour the first time you visit the site -- it provides incredible art content and is a fun and excellent use of the Internet to promote art education.
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
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Monday, November 27, 2006
Mon., Nov. 27, 2006 - Chekhov / Expressions & Sayings / Ms. Hogue's English Resources
Sites found in:
ConnectEng, the newsletter of Web English Teacher
August 3, 2006
Anton Chekhov
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/chekhov.html
Resources for teaching “The Bet,” The Cherry Orchard, more
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Expressions and Sayings Index
http://users.tinyonline.co.uk/gswithenbank/sayindex.htm
Why do we say something “went by the board” or “down the primrose path”? You’ll find the origins to these and many other English idioms here.
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Ms. Hogue’s Online English Resources
http://mshogue.com/
High school teachers everywhere are in for a treat: Dawn Hogue has decided to post her resources online. Visit this site to see a talented and generous master teacher at work.
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This newsletter is copyright 2006, Web English Teacher.
ConnectEng, the newsletter of Web English Teacher
August 3, 2006
Anton Chekhov
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/chekhov.html
Resources for teaching “The Bet,” The Cherry Orchard, more
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Expressions and Sayings Index
http://users.tinyonline.co.uk/gswithenbank/sayindex.htm
Why do we say something “went by the board” or “down the primrose path”? You’ll find the origins to these and many other English idioms here.
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Ms. Hogue’s Online English Resources
http://mshogue.com/
High school teachers everywhere are in for a treat: Dawn Hogue has decided to post her resources online. Visit this site to see a talented and generous master teacher at work.
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This newsletter is copyright 2006, Web English Teacher.
Mon., Nov. 27, 2006 - The People History
The People History
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/
From the site:
“Find Information from the Year You Were Born"
including cost of living, events, technology and popular culture for each year from 1930 – 2006. Find prices, events
and many more examples from each decade by going to those decades from the 30's to the 90's”
Cost of Living: Each decade includes food, furniture, cars, electrical items and clothing
“The People History is a site dedicated to preserving our memories for future generations. Many of the things we accept as part of our way of life did not exist just 30 years ago, and many of the events that occurred before the coming of the Internet are well documented historically but do not have many memories from the people who lived through those events and changes. As each generation passes more memories will be lost and we hope with this site to create a social history from the last 50 years created by the people who lived through those events and changes.”
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/
From the site:
“Find Information from the Year You Were Born"
including cost of living, events, technology and popular culture for each year from 1930 – 2006. Find prices, events
and many more examples from each decade by going to those decades from the 30's to the 90's”
Cost of Living: Each decade includes food, furniture, cars, electrical items and clothing
“The People History is a site dedicated to preserving our memories for future generations. Many of the things we accept as part of our way of life did not exist just 30 years ago, and many of the events that occurred before the coming of the Internet are well documented historically but do not have many memories from the people who lived through those events and changes. As each generation passes more memories will be lost and we hope with this site to create a social history from the last 50 years created by the people who lived through those events and changes.”
Mon., Nov. 27, 2006 - Consumers Union Guide to Environmental Eco-labels
Site found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, August 4, 2006
Consumers Union Guide to Environmental Eco-labels
http://eco-labels.org/home.cfm
What does it mean when labels certify foods and other products
as "humane," "free-farmed," "residue-free," "fair trade certified,"
produced sustainably, etc.? Consumers Union tells you who is doing
the certifying, what standards they use, and whether they test a
company's compliance. Searchable by label or label category, by
certifying agency, and by product. Includes a glossary.
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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2006.
NEAT NEW STUFF, August 4, 2006
Consumers Union Guide to Environmental Eco-labels
http://eco-labels.org/home.cfm
What does it mean when labels certify foods and other products
as "humane," "free-farmed," "residue-free," "fair trade certified,"
produced sustainably, etc.? Consumers Union tells you who is doing
the certifying, what standards they use, and whether they test a
company's compliance. Searchable by label or label category, by
certifying agency, and by product. Includes a glossary.
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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2006.
Mon., Nov. 27, 2006 - Union Women's Alliance / Multimedia Reporting
Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, August 3, 2006
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/55
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Union Women's Alliance to Gain Equality (1971-1982)
An exhibit of photographs of people and activities of the Union Women's Alliance to Gain Equality (Union WAGE), "an organization of socialist and progressive women from 1971 through 1982. It supported women organizing in the work place and included struggles for democratic rank and file unions." The photographs were taken by Cathy Cade from 1970 through 1975; many include images of workers on strike. From the Institute of Industrial Relations, University of California, Berkeley.
URL: http://www.iir.berkeley.edu/exhibit/cade/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22109
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Five Steps to Multimedia Reporting
"This site is for journalists who want to learn how to do a multimedia story." These stories are defined as a "combination of text, still photographs, video clips, audio, graphics and interactivity presented on a Web site in a nonlinear format." Provides guidelines for completing a story (choosing, storyboarding, fieldwork, editing, assembling). Includes equipment and software tutorials, and tips on voice-over and standup narrations. From the Graduate School of Journalism, University of California, Berkeley.
URL: http://journalism.berkeley.edu/multimedia/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22172
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Karen G. Schneider, kgs@lii.org
LII New This Week Listowner, and
Director, Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, August 3, 2006
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/55
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Union Women's Alliance to Gain Equality (1971-1982)
An exhibit of photographs of people and activities of the Union Women's Alliance to Gain Equality (Union WAGE), "an organization of socialist and progressive women from 1971 through 1982. It supported women organizing in the work place and included struggles for democratic rank and file unions." The photographs were taken by Cathy Cade from 1970 through 1975; many include images of workers on strike. From the Institute of Industrial Relations, University of California, Berkeley.
URL: http://www.iir.berkeley.edu/exhibit/cade/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22109
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Five Steps to Multimedia Reporting
"This site is for journalists who want to learn how to do a multimedia story." These stories are defined as a "combination of text, still photographs, video clips, audio, graphics and interactivity presented on a Web site in a nonlinear format." Provides guidelines for completing a story (choosing, storyboarding, fieldwork, editing, assembling). Includes equipment and software tutorials, and tips on voice-over and standup narrations. From the Graduate School of Journalism, University of California, Berkeley.
URL: http://journalism.berkeley.edu/multimedia/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22172
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Karen G. Schneider, kgs@lii.org
LII New This Week Listowner, and
Director, Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Friday, November 24, 2006
Fri., Nov. 24, 2006 - Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall
The World Almanac E-Newsletter
Volume 06, Number 08 — August 2006
http://www.worldalmanac.com/newsletter/200608WAE-Newsletter.html
Special Feature: The Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall
From the site:
“…one of the most notorious symbols of the Cold War.”
Volume 06, Number 08 — August 2006
http://www.worldalmanac.com/newsletter/200608WAE-Newsletter.html
Special Feature: The Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall
From the site:
“…one of the most notorious symbols of the Cold War.”
Fri., Nov. 24, 2006 - CoolStuffBeingMade
Cool Stuff Being Made
Complete Archive List of Manufacturing Videos on How Things Are Made
http://blog.nam.org/csbmindex.php
From the site:
“Cool Stuff Being Made has over 60 videos of the manufacturing process. We have over 8 hours of virtual plant tours of the manufacturing process. A new video, free to watch, can be found here each week.”
Site includes an index by product and a chronological index by date the video was posted.
http://www.nam.org/hidden/podcast/video.xml
Thanksgiving Entry:
Cool Stuff Being Made: How Parade Balloons Are Made
http://blog.nam.org/archives/coolstuffbeingmadecom_weekend_video/
From the National Association of Manufacturers
Complete Archive List of Manufacturing Videos on How Things Are Made
http://blog.nam.org/csbmindex.php
From the site:
“Cool Stuff Being Made has over 60 videos of the manufacturing process. We have over 8 hours of virtual plant tours of the manufacturing process. A new video, free to watch, can be found here each week.”
Site includes an index by product and a chronological index by date the video was posted.
http://www.nam.org/hidden/podcast/video.xml
Thanksgiving Entry:
Cool Stuff Being Made: How Parade Balloons Are Made
http://blog.nam.org/archives/coolstuffbeingmadecom_weekend_video/
From the National Association of Manufacturers
Fri., Nov. 24, 2006 - From: ResourceShelf,July 27-Aug. 3, 2006
Found in:
Resource Shelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
July 27 – Aug. 3, 2006
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Diane Kovacs has started to report the results of her core reference tools surveys for 2006. First up:
Government Documents - http://kovacs.com/results/govdocscore.html
Print -- Free Web-Sites -- Fee-Based Web-Sites
Currently Available Core Reference Tool Survey Results
http://kovacs.com/results/coreresults.html
Other Core Reference Tool survey results includes:
Genealogical Reference Sources - http://kovacs.com/results/gencore.html
General/Ready Reference - http://kovacs.com/results/readyrefcore.html
Consumer Medical/Health Reference –
http://kovacs.com/results/consmedcore.html
Business Reference - http://kovacs.com/results/busrefcore.html
Biological Sciences - http://kovacs.com/results/bioscicore.html
Social Sciences - http://kovacs.com/results/socscicore.html
Physical Sciences - http://kovacs.com/results/physscicore.html
Professional/Research Medical/Health Reference –
http://kovacs.com/results/profmedcore.html
Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology –
http://kovacs.com/results/engtechcore.html
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One Planet Many People: Atlas of our Changing Environment
Produced by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), One Planet Many People: Atlas of our Changing Environment compares and contrasts spectacular satellite images of the past few decades with contemporary ones, some of which have never been seen before.
The huge growth of greenhouses in southern Spain, the rapid rise of shrimp farming in Asia and Latin America and the emergence of a giant, shadow puppet-shaped peninsula at the mouth of the Yellow River are among a string of curious and surprising changes seen from space.
Highlights
http://www.na.unep.net/OnePlanetManyPeople/press_release.html
Full Text (by chapter)
http://www.na.unep.net/OnePlanetManyPeople/chapters.html
405 PowerPoint Slides
http://www.na.unep.net/OnePlanetManyPeople/powerpoints.html
Source: United Nations Environment Programme
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Resource of the Week: Finding and Using Economic Statistics
July 27, 2006 at 1:00 am · Resource of the Week
By Shirl Kennedy, Deputy Editor
I honestly can’t remember how I happened onto this week’s resource. I do remember that it stopped me in my virtual tracks because of the depth and quality of the content. Economic statistics are often useful and sometimes vital. But we may not understand them as well as we wish we did. And perhaps we’re not quite sure where to obtain this kind of data in the first place…and how to use it once we have it. Well, why not let some experts do the legwork for you?
NABE Links
Source: The National Association for Business Economics (NABE)
http://www.nabe.com/publib/links/index.html
From the site:
“This set of links is a guide to useful and interesting information in the field of business economics. We try to do more than just point you to the home page of many of these large, sprawling web sites — we also try to take you directly to the most relevant pages, for data and analysis.”
[NOTE: From complete review, see
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2006/07/27/resource-of-the-week-finding-and-using-economic-statistics/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/y3usjn - Phyllis ]
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Natural Hazards Gateway
USGS Launches Web Site and Facts Sheets on Earthquakes, Floods, Hurricanes, Landslides, Tsunamis, Volcanoes, and Wildfires
http://www.usgs.gov/hazards
From the announcement:
To help educate the public about the threat of natural hazards, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has launched a new Web site and seven easy-to-understand fact sheets on earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, landslides, tsunamis, volcanoes and wildfires. The hazards Web site highlights resources and information available from the USGS and provides links to the individual hazards Web pages for more detailed information. The Web site and fact sheets can be accessed at http://www.usgs.gov/hazards .
From the site:
“In the United States each year, natural hazards cause hundreds of deaths and cost tens of billions of dollars in disaster aid, disruption of commerce, and destruction of homes and critical infrastructure. This series of sections will educate citizens, emergency managers, and lawmakers on seven natural hazards facing the Nation — earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, landslides, tsunamis, volcanoes, and wildfires — and show how USGS science helps mitigate disasters and build resilient communities.”
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ITVT Glossary from the InteractiveTV Today Newsletter
**Note: There are many different kinds of interactive TV technologies and services. The definitions below will clarify and help you differentiate between such things as "enhanced TV", "individualized TV", "hypervideo", "NetTV", "personal TV", and may other terms.
http://www.itvt.com/glossary.html
[NOTE: For complete review, see
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2006/07/31/interactive-and-iptv-technology-info-pros-should-know-about/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/y2vvep – Phyllis ]
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The Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress has placed online the following historical documents:
+ Investigation of the My Lai Incident
http://www.loc.gov/rr/frd/Military_Law/ML_investigation.html
HEARINGS of the Armed Services Investigating Subcommittee of the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, Ninety-First Congress, 2nd Session, under Authority of H. Res. 105
REPORT (July 15, 1970)
From the site:
“The My Lai Incident Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. F. Edward Hébert, conducted hearings from April 15 to June 22, 1970, to investigate the events of March 16, 1968, in the hamlet My Lai 4, commonly known as My Lai, in Son My Village, Quang Ngai Province, Republic of Vietnam. The hearings include a letter of release, the full testimony of 64 individuals, and an alphabetical name index. Based on the investigation and testimony given at these hearings, the subcommittee released a report of its findings on July 15, 1970. The report includes not only the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the subcommittee, but also provides a background of the military operation, an overview of the allegation and the Army’s investigation, and summary observations. A map of Quang Ngai Province appears as an appendix in both documents.”
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BusinessWeek/Interbrand The World’s Most Valuable Brands, 2006
Complete Package (Stories, Lists, Video, Background, and Graphics)
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/toc/06_32/B399606globalbrands.htm?
Complete Report
http://www.ourfishbowl.com/images/surveys/BGB06Report_072706.pdf
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Firsts in America
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0194050.html
NOTE: “This selection is based on our editorial judgment. Other sources may list different firsts.”
Source: Infoplease.com
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Gary PriceEditor, ResourceShelfgary@resourceshelf.com
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
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"Post via ResourceShelf"
for even more resources visit
http://www.resourceshelf.com
http://www.docuticker.com
Resource Shelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
July 27 – Aug. 3, 2006
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Diane Kovacs has started to report the results of her core reference tools surveys for 2006. First up:
Government Documents - http://kovacs.com/results/govdocscore.html
Print -- Free Web-Sites -- Fee-Based Web-Sites
Currently Available Core Reference Tool Survey Results
http://kovacs.com/results/coreresults.html
Other Core Reference Tool survey results includes:
Genealogical Reference Sources - http://kovacs.com/results/gencore.html
General/Ready Reference - http://kovacs.com/results/readyrefcore.html
Consumer Medical/Health Reference –
http://kovacs.com/results/consmedcore.html
Business Reference - http://kovacs.com/results/busrefcore.html
Biological Sciences - http://kovacs.com/results/bioscicore.html
Social Sciences - http://kovacs.com/results/socscicore.html
Physical Sciences - http://kovacs.com/results/physscicore.html
Professional/Research Medical/Health Reference –
http://kovacs.com/results/profmedcore.html
Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology –
http://kovacs.com/results/engtechcore.html
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One Planet Many People: Atlas of our Changing Environment
Produced by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), One Planet Many People: Atlas of our Changing Environment compares and contrasts spectacular satellite images of the past few decades with contemporary ones, some of which have never been seen before.
The huge growth of greenhouses in southern Spain, the rapid rise of shrimp farming in Asia and Latin America and the emergence of a giant, shadow puppet-shaped peninsula at the mouth of the Yellow River are among a string of curious and surprising changes seen from space.
Highlights
http://www.na.unep.net/OnePlanetManyPeople/press_release.html
Full Text (by chapter)
http://www.na.unep.net/OnePlanetManyPeople/chapters.html
405 PowerPoint Slides
http://www.na.unep.net/OnePlanetManyPeople/powerpoints.html
Source: United Nations Environment Programme
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Resource of the Week: Finding and Using Economic Statistics
July 27, 2006 at 1:00 am · Resource of the Week
By Shirl Kennedy, Deputy Editor
I honestly can’t remember how I happened onto this week’s resource. I do remember that it stopped me in my virtual tracks because of the depth and quality of the content. Economic statistics are often useful and sometimes vital. But we may not understand them as well as we wish we did. And perhaps we’re not quite sure where to obtain this kind of data in the first place…and how to use it once we have it. Well, why not let some experts do the legwork for you?
NABE Links
Source: The National Association for Business Economics (NABE)
http://www.nabe.com/publib/links/index.html
From the site:
“This set of links is a guide to useful and interesting information in the field of business economics. We try to do more than just point you to the home page of many of these large, sprawling web sites — we also try to take you directly to the most relevant pages, for data and analysis.”
[NOTE: From complete review, see
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2006/07/27/resource-of-the-week-finding-and-using-economic-statistics/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/y3usjn - Phyllis ]
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Natural Hazards Gateway
USGS Launches Web Site and Facts Sheets on Earthquakes, Floods, Hurricanes, Landslides, Tsunamis, Volcanoes, and Wildfires
http://www.usgs.gov/hazards
From the announcement:
To help educate the public about the threat of natural hazards, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has launched a new Web site and seven easy-to-understand fact sheets on earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, landslides, tsunamis, volcanoes and wildfires. The hazards Web site highlights resources and information available from the USGS and provides links to the individual hazards Web pages for more detailed information. The Web site and fact sheets can be accessed at http://www.usgs.gov/hazards .
From the site:
“In the United States each year, natural hazards cause hundreds of deaths and cost tens of billions of dollars in disaster aid, disruption of commerce, and destruction of homes and critical infrastructure. This series of sections will educate citizens, emergency managers, and lawmakers on seven natural hazards facing the Nation — earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, landslides, tsunamis, volcanoes, and wildfires — and show how USGS science helps mitigate disasters and build resilient communities.”
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ITVT Glossary from the InteractiveTV Today Newsletter
**Note: There are many different kinds of interactive TV technologies and services. The definitions below will clarify and help you differentiate between such things as "enhanced TV", "individualized TV", "hypervideo", "NetTV", "personal TV", and may other terms.
http://www.itvt.com/glossary.html
[NOTE: For complete review, see
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2006/07/31/interactive-and-iptv-technology-info-pros-should-know-about/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/y2vvep – Phyllis ]
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The Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress has placed online the following historical documents:
+ Investigation of the My Lai Incident
http://www.loc.gov/rr/frd/Military_Law/ML_investigation.html
HEARINGS of the Armed Services Investigating Subcommittee of the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, Ninety-First Congress, 2nd Session, under Authority of H. Res. 105
REPORT (July 15, 1970)
From the site:
“The My Lai Incident Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. F. Edward Hébert, conducted hearings from April 15 to June 22, 1970, to investigate the events of March 16, 1968, in the hamlet My Lai 4, commonly known as My Lai, in Son My Village, Quang Ngai Province, Republic of Vietnam. The hearings include a letter of release, the full testimony of 64 individuals, and an alphabetical name index. Based on the investigation and testimony given at these hearings, the subcommittee released a report of its findings on July 15, 1970. The report includes not only the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the subcommittee, but also provides a background of the military operation, an overview of the allegation and the Army’s investigation, and summary observations. A map of Quang Ngai Province appears as an appendix in both documents.”
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BusinessWeek/Interbrand The World’s Most Valuable Brands, 2006
Complete Package (Stories, Lists, Video, Background, and Graphics)
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/toc/06_32/B399606globalbrands.htm?
Complete Report
http://www.ourfishbowl.com/images/surveys/BGB06Report_072706.pdf
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Firsts in America
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0194050.html
NOTE: “This selection is based on our editorial judgment. Other sources may list different firsts.”
Source: Infoplease.com
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Gary PriceEditor, ResourceShelfgary@resourceshelf.com
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
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"Post via ResourceShelf"
for even more resources visit
http://www.resourceshelf.com
http://www.docuticker.com
Fri., Nov. 24, 2006 - PBS: Under the Greenwood Tree / Bridge on the River Kwai
Sites found in:
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PBS Teacher Previews: November 26 - December 2, 2006
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Masterpiece Theatre
"Under the Greenwood Tree"
TV> PBSOL>
Elementary / Middle / High School
Sunday, November 26, 2006
9 - 10:30 pm
Keeley Hawes stars in this enchanting adaptation of Thomas
Hardy's pastoral romance set in the mid-19th century. Part love
story, part comedy, the tale evokes the richness of village
life tinged with melancholy for a rural world that Hardy saw
fast disappearing. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Learn more about author Thomas Hardy at the companion Web site.
http://www.pbs.org/masterpiece/greenwood
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Secrets of the Dead
"Bridge on the River Kwai"
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
This episode tells the story behind the construction and
destruction of one of the most heralded World War II
engineering feats: the 260-mile River Kwai railway, including
the infamous bridge, in Thailand. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Ride the rails of the Thailand-Burma Railway in our online quiz.
http://www.pbs.org/secrets/case_kwai
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Copyright 2006 PBS Online.
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PBS Teacher Previews: November 26 - December 2, 2006
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Masterpiece Theatre
"Under the Greenwood Tree"
TV> PBSOL>
Elementary / Middle / High School
Sunday, November 26, 2006
9 - 10:30 pm
Keeley Hawes stars in this enchanting adaptation of Thomas
Hardy's pastoral romance set in the mid-19th century. Part love
story, part comedy, the tale evokes the richness of village
life tinged with melancholy for a rural world that Hardy saw
fast disappearing. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Learn more about author Thomas Hardy at the companion Web site.
http://www.pbs.org/masterpiece/greenwood
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Secrets of the Dead
"Bridge on the River Kwai"
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
This episode tells the story behind the construction and
destruction of one of the most heralded World War II
engineering feats: the 260-mile River Kwai railway, including
the infamous bridge, in Thailand. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Ride the rails of the Thailand-Burma Railway in our online quiz.
http://www.pbs.org/secrets/case_kwai
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Copyright 2006 PBS Online.
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Thurs., Nov. 23, 2006 - Virtual Learning Resources Center
Virtual Learning Resources Center
http://virtuallrc.com/
From the site:
“The mission of the Virtual Learning Resources Center is to index thousands of the best academic information websites, selected by teachers and library professionals worldwide, in order to provide to students and teachers current, valid information for school and university academic projects!”
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MagBot Magazine Articles (search or browse)
http://magbot.virtuallrc.com/
From the site:
“MagBot - a carefully selected database of freely accessible online periodical articles corresponding to important topics of interest to high school and community college students and teachers.”
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The Academic Index
http://www.academicindex.net/
From the site:
“The Academic Index is a true meta-search tool that includes results from mega-information databases that index only research-quality reference and information sources selected by professional librarians, educators, and educational and library consortia.”
One of the sources included in the Academic Index:
MeL Internet
http://web.mel.org/index.jsp
From the site:
“MeL Internet is a portal to Internet websites that contains sites evaluated and chosen by librarians for their authority and quality.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated URL. - Phyllis ]
http://virtuallrc.com/
From the site:
“The mission of the Virtual Learning Resources Center is to index thousands of the best academic information websites, selected by teachers and library professionals worldwide, in order to provide to students and teachers current, valid information for school and university academic projects!”
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MagBot Magazine Articles (search or browse)
http://magbot.virtuallrc.com/
From the site:
“MagBot - a carefully selected database of freely accessible online periodical articles corresponding to important topics of interest to high school and community college students and teachers.”
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The Academic Index
http://www.academicindex.net/
From the site:
“The Academic Index is a true meta-search tool that includes results from mega-information databases that index only research-quality reference and information sources selected by professional librarians, educators, and educational and library consortia.”
One of the sources included in the Academic Index:
MeL Internet
http://web.mel.org/index.jsp
From the site:
“MeL Internet is a portal to Internet websites that contains sites evaluated and chosen by librarians for their authority and quality.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated URL. - Phyllis ]
Thurs., Nov. 23, 2006 - EDURegistry
Site found in:
CPL INTERNET GAZETTE
Volume 8, Issue 8
August 2006
EDURegistry, http://www.eduregistry.org, is a useful site for the
student or parent beginning their college search. They offer a clear and
concise overview of the factors you should consider before choosing a
college, or even choosing which colleges you want to visit and apply to,
such as location, environment, size, admission requirements, financial aid,
housing, etc. They also have a College Directory by State that lists 4 year
colleges and universities, 2 year colleges and vocational and technical
colleges. They also have links to free SAT & ACT practice tests.
********************
Provided by Hara Cohen from the Commack Public Library.
**********************************
CPL INTERNET GAZETTE
Volume 8, Issue 8
August 2006
EDURegistry, http://www.eduregistry.org, is a useful site for the
student or parent beginning their college search. They offer a clear and
concise overview of the factors you should consider before choosing a
college, or even choosing which colleges you want to visit and apply to,
such as location, environment, size, admission requirements, financial aid,
housing, etc. They also have a College Directory by State that lists 4 year
colleges and universities, 2 year colleges and vocational and technical
colleges. They also have links to free SAT & ACT practice tests.
********************
Provided by Hara Cohen from the Commack Public Library.
**********************************
Thurs., Nov. 23, 2006 - Archaeology Sites / Leakey Foundation
Sites found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2006
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
----------------------------------------
University of Bradford, Department of Archaeological Sciences :
Links and Resources
----------------------------------------
URL: http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/archsci/resources.php
Record Id: 647718
Created: 2006-07-31 19:51:32
Categories: liberal,maps
The Department of Archaeological Sciences site contains links to
resources in the archaeological sciences divided into these subject
areas:
Archaeology
Archaeological Sciences
Archaeological Prospection
Web-Search and Other Information
Includes a link to:
ArchNet
http://archnet.asu.edu/
the Virtual Library entry for archaeology
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated URL - Phyllis ]
----------------------------------------
Leakey Foundation
----------------------------------------
URL: http://www.leakeyfoundation.org/resources/r3.jsp
Record Id: 647711
Created: 2006-07-28 14:15:32
Categories: liberal
This site presents the Leakey Foundation and its history as well as
membership information, grants information, and FAQ. The site includes
an interactive timeline of discovery and an audio archive of many of
paleoanthropology's great pioneers.
[NOTE: Home page previously posted. - Phyllis ]
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2006
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
----------------------------------------
University of Bradford, Department of Archaeological Sciences :
Links and Resources
----------------------------------------
URL: http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/archsci/resources.php
Record Id: 647718
Created: 2006-07-31 19:51:32
Categories: liberal,maps
The Department of Archaeological Sciences site contains links to
resources in the archaeological sciences divided into these subject
areas:
Archaeology
Archaeological Sciences
Archaeological Prospection
Web-Search and Other Information
Includes a link to:
ArchNet
http://archnet.asu.edu/
the Virtual Library entry for archaeology
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated URL - Phyllis ]
----------------------------------------
Leakey Foundation
----------------------------------------
URL: http://www.leakeyfoundation.org/resources/r3.jsp
Record Id: 647711
Created: 2006-07-28 14:15:32
Categories: liberal
This site presents the Leakey Foundation and its history as well as
membership information, grants information, and FAQ. The site includes
an interactive timeline of discovery and an audio archive of many of
paleoanthropology's great pioneers.
[NOTE: Home page previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Thurs., Nov. 23, 2006 - Invention Dimension
--------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Tuesday, August 1, 2006 and time for Science at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Invention Dimension
http://web.mit.edu/invent/invent-main.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Sponsored by MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) this site
provides fun and interesting ways to learn all about inventors,
inventions, and may just trigger the inventor within you!
When you get to the site you will see a menu that offers:
*Inventor of the Week -- A profile of an inventor from the past or
present is featured weekly. Read the inventor's biography and read
about their invention. You can browse the archives to see previously
featured inventors as well.
*Inventor's Handbook -- Answers all of your questions about
protecting your invention through trademark law, how to apply for
patents, how to get your invention ready for the commercial market
and more.
*Games & Trivia -- Leave it to MIT to come up with really
challenging, interactive games to test your knowledge about
inventors. If you don't score well, the answers to the questions can
be found by searching the inventor archives.
Links & Resources -- Links to featured inventions and inventors as
well as links to other sites that inspire invention in kids!
This site is really geared toward older students (good readers) from
about 6th grade on up. Younger children may enjoy some information
with their parents' assistance (and don't forget to check the links
to resources for other sites just for kids). An entire science
curriculum could be developed from the information at this site.
You'll want to bookmark it and return often.
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2006, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Hi! It's Tuesday, August 1, 2006 and time for Science at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Invention Dimension
http://web.mit.edu/invent/invent-main.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Sponsored by MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) this site
provides fun and interesting ways to learn all about inventors,
inventions, and may just trigger the inventor within you!
When you get to the site you will see a menu that offers:
*Inventor of the Week -- A profile of an inventor from the past or
present is featured weekly. Read the inventor's biography and read
about their invention. You can browse the archives to see previously
featured inventors as well.
*Inventor's Handbook -- Answers all of your questions about
protecting your invention through trademark law, how to apply for
patents, how to get your invention ready for the commercial market
and more.
*Games & Trivia -- Leave it to MIT to come up with really
challenging, interactive games to test your knowledge about
inventors. If you don't score well, the answers to the questions can
be found by searching the inventor archives.
Links & Resources -- Links to featured inventions and inventors as
well as links to other sites that inspire invention in kids!
This site is really geared toward older students (good readers) from
about 6th grade on up. Younger children may enjoy some information
with their parents' assistance (and don't forget to check the links
to resources for other sites just for kids). An entire science
curriculum could be developed from the information at this site.
You'll want to bookmark it and return often.
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.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Tues., Nov. 21, 2006 - 1906 San Francisco Earthquake & Fire
The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/sf-earthquake-and-fire/index.html
From the site:
“The documents selected for this exhibit are primary sources that historians and other researchers study when they write about historical events. They are a selection from the files created or received by Federal agencies in or near San Francisco at the time of the disaster. They contain eyewitness testimony of the damage of the earthquake, the ensuing fires, and the desolation that was left in their wake.”
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/sf-earthquake-and-fire/index.html
From the site:
“The documents selected for this exhibit are primary sources that historians and other researchers study when they write about historical events. They are a selection from the files created or received by Federal agencies in or near San Francisco at the time of the disaster. They contain eyewitness testimony of the damage of the earthquake, the ensuing fires, and the desolation that was left in their wake.”
Tues., Nov. 21, 2006 - Franklin Remixed
Franklin Remixed: Ben: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
http://www.franklinremixed.com/
From the site:
“This online exhibit helps students understand Benjamin Franklin and his influence on the American republic and character.”
“…an inventive educational program using two Franklin-based exhibitions-the Tercentenary’s Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World and the Rosenbach’s Poor Richards: Anatomy of an Almanac.”
The Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary
http://www.benfranklin300.org/
http://www.benfranklin300.org/exhibit.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Rosenbach Museum & Library
http://www.rosenbach.org/
http://www.rosenbach.org/exhibitions/archives/franklin.html
http://www.franklinremixed.com/
From the site:
“This online exhibit helps students understand Benjamin Franklin and his influence on the American republic and character.”
“…an inventive educational program using two Franklin-based exhibitions-the Tercentenary’s Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World and the Rosenbach’s Poor Richards: Anatomy of an Almanac.”
The Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary
http://www.benfranklin300.org/
http://www.benfranklin300.org/exhibit.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Rosenbach Museum & Library
http://www.rosenbach.org/
http://www.rosenbach.org/exhibitions/archives/franklin.html
Tues., Nov. 21, 2006 - Whaling, Gladiators, Mummies, & Polar Explorers
Four web books - each with a related links page.
You Wouldn't Want to Sail on the Whaling Ship Essex
http://www.salariya.com/web_books/whaling/index.html
http://www.salariya.com/web_books/whaling/links/links.html
You Wouldn't Want To Be A Roman Gladiator!
http://www.salariya.com/web_books/gladiator/index.html
http://www.salariya.com/web_books/gladiator/about_glad_links/pages/glad_links.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yxr5cr
You Wouldn't Want To Be An Egyptian Mummy!
http://www.salariya.com/web_books/mummy/index.html
http://www.salariya.com/web_books/mummy/about_web/pages/links.html
You Wouldn't Want to Be a Polar Explorer!
http://www.salariya.com/web_books/explorer/index.html
http://www.salariya.com/web_books/explorer/links/pages/links.html
You Wouldn't Want to Sail on the Whaling Ship Essex
http://www.salariya.com/web_books/whaling/index.html
http://www.salariya.com/web_books/whaling/links/links.html
You Wouldn't Want To Be A Roman Gladiator!
http://www.salariya.com/web_books/gladiator/index.html
http://www.salariya.com/web_books/gladiator/about_glad_links/pages/glad_links.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yxr5cr
You Wouldn't Want To Be An Egyptian Mummy!
http://www.salariya.com/web_books/mummy/index.html
http://www.salariya.com/web_books/mummy/about_web/pages/links.html
You Wouldn't Want to Be a Polar Explorer!
http://www.salariya.com/web_books/explorer/index.html
http://www.salariya.com/web_books/explorer/links/pages/links.html
Tues., Nov. 21, 2006 - Maps of WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War
Special Maps
http://baby.indstate.edu/gga/gga_cart/isucar20.htm
Maps of the Gulf War
Maps of the Vietnam War
Maps of the Korean War
Maps of World War II
http://baby.indstate.edu/gga/gga_cart/isucar20.htm
Maps of the Gulf War
Maps of the Vietnam War
Maps of the Korean War
Maps of World War II
Mon., Nov. 20, 2006 - Count On
---------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Monday, July 31, 2006 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Count On
http://www.counton.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
The University of York in the UK sponsors this incredible website of FREE
interactive math games and activities for all ages and abilities. There is
so much content here that it's hard to know where to begin. As you explore
the site you will have to wait for certain pages to fully download -- but
your patience will pay off. :)
When you get to the site you will see the newest featured games that include
Sudoku puzzles, 3D geometry explorations, a math timeline that tracks
mathematicians through the ages, and more. Use the menu on the left to find:
*Games -- Over 20 interactive games that students of a wide range of
abilities can play to improve arithmetic, math and logic skills.
*Numberland -- Use the magic number square to investigate all kinds of fun
facts, tricks and trivia about every number from 1-100.
*Explorer -- A library of various math explorations that include:
mathemagical tricks to confound your friends, math poems, math patterns,
reviews of books that have something to do with math, origami, fractals,
online math stories, math art, gridwarping and much more!
*Maths MagNet -- You'll find a wide selection of fun activities and online
math coloring pages for younger mathematicians here.
This site also offers additional math resources and links for educators and
students of all ages and grades to explore. Bookmark this one -- you'll want
to return often.
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2006, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Hi! It's Monday, July 31, 2006 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Count On
http://www.counton.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
The University of York in the UK sponsors this incredible website of FREE
interactive math games and activities for all ages and abilities. There is
so much content here that it's hard to know where to begin. As you explore
the site you will have to wait for certain pages to fully download -- but
your patience will pay off. :)
When you get to the site you will see the newest featured games that include
Sudoku puzzles, 3D geometry explorations, a math timeline that tracks
mathematicians through the ages, and more. Use the menu on the left to find:
*Games -- Over 20 interactive games that students of a wide range of
abilities can play to improve arithmetic, math and logic skills.
*Numberland -- Use the magic number square to investigate all kinds of fun
facts, tricks and trivia about every number from 1-100.
*Explorer -- A library of various math explorations that include:
mathemagical tricks to confound your friends, math poems, math patterns,
reviews of books that have something to do with math, origami, fractals,
online math stories, math art, gridwarping and much more!
*Maths MagNet -- You'll find a wide selection of fun activities and online
math coloring pages for younger mathematicians here.
This site also offers additional math resources and links for educators and
students of all ages and grades to explore. Bookmark this one -- you'll want
to return often.
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.
Mon., Nov. 20, 2006 - Archimedes / Floatation
----------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Monday, July 17, 2006 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Archimedes
http://www.math.nyu.edu/~crorres/Archimedes/contents.html
You may know Archimedes as the Greek mathematician who discovered the
solution to a math problem while taking a bath -- and in celebration -- ran
naked through the streets shouting "Eureka!" Archimedes is considered to be
one of the greatest mathematicians of all time, especially in the field of
geometry. He is best-known for his inventions including the lever and
pulley, the catapult, Archimedes' screw, and a mirror system that focused
the sun's rays on an enemy's boat causing it to catch fire. He was
fascinated with the structure of circles, spheres, and especially things
that float. In fact, he invented "Archimedes Principle." a floatation
theory, and is considered to be the Father of Buoyancy.
Today's website is an archive of the life, times, and inventions of
Archimedes. It includes descriptions of his inventions, illustrations,
animations, articles, and there are even Quicktime movies depicting
experiments with floating objects.
While much of the material here is sophisticated and probably better-suited
to middle school students and up -- there are some demonstrations (such as
the bathtub experiment of The Golden Crown) that you can tweak to introduce
students as young as age 5 to the concepts of floatation. In fact, to save
you time, here are some websites where they do just that:
BBC's Digger and the Gang: Nash's Adventures (5-7 years)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/digger/5_7entry/8.shtml
Watch a fun, animated and interactive cartoon that teaches some basics about
why things float. Includes a free printable activity too.
How Does A Boat Float?
http://www.boatsafe.com/kids/021598kidsques.htm
A simple explanation (designed for kids) of "Archimedes Principle" or why a
boat floats.
Why Does An Ice Cube Float in Water?
http://www.nyu.edu/pages/mathmol/modules/water/density_exp.html
This one is probably more for grades 5 and up. You'll find experiments that
help explain why ice cubes float -- but be sure to click on the green boxes
containing text to learn more. There's also a lab experiment to determine
the density of water and ice at the bottom of the page.
It Floats!
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/Science/floats.html
An easy experiment in buoyancy for elementary age students.
Have fun!
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2006, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Hi! It's Monday, July 17, 2006 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Archimedes
http://www.math.nyu.edu/~crorres/Archimedes/contents.html
You may know Archimedes as the Greek mathematician who discovered the
solution to a math problem while taking a bath -- and in celebration -- ran
naked through the streets shouting "Eureka!" Archimedes is considered to be
one of the greatest mathematicians of all time, especially in the field of
geometry. He is best-known for his inventions including the lever and
pulley, the catapult, Archimedes' screw, and a mirror system that focused
the sun's rays on an enemy's boat causing it to catch fire. He was
fascinated with the structure of circles, spheres, and especially things
that float. In fact, he invented "Archimedes Principle." a floatation
theory, and is considered to be the Father of Buoyancy.
Today's website is an archive of the life, times, and inventions of
Archimedes. It includes descriptions of his inventions, illustrations,
animations, articles, and there are even Quicktime movies depicting
experiments with floating objects.
While much of the material here is sophisticated and probably better-suited
to middle school students and up -- there are some demonstrations (such as
the bathtub experiment of The Golden Crown) that you can tweak to introduce
students as young as age 5 to the concepts of floatation. In fact, to save
you time, here are some websites where they do just that:
BBC's Digger and the Gang: Nash's Adventures (5-7 years)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/digger/5_7entry/8.shtml
Watch a fun, animated and interactive cartoon that teaches some basics about
why things float. Includes a free printable activity too.
How Does A Boat Float?
http://www.boatsafe.com/kids/021598kidsques.htm
A simple explanation (designed for kids) of "Archimedes Principle" or why a
boat floats.
Why Does An Ice Cube Float in Water?
http://www.nyu.edu/pages/mathmol/modules/water/density_exp.html
This one is probably more for grades 5 and up. You'll find experiments that
help explain why ice cubes float -- but be sure to click on the green boxes
containing text to learn more. There's also a lab experiment to determine
the density of water and ice at the bottom of the page.
It Floats!
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/Science/floats.html
An easy experiment in buoyancy for elementary age students.
Have fun!
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2006, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Mon., Nov. 20, 2006 - TRAILS: Assessing Information Literacy Skills
TRAILS: Tool for Real-time Assessment of Information Literacy Skills
http://www.trails-9.org/index.php?page=home
From the site:
“TRAILS is a knowledge assessment with multiple-choice questions targeting a variety of information literacy skills…
The Web-based system was developed to provide an easily accessible and flexible tool for library media specialists and teachers to identify strengths and weaknesses in the information-seeking skills of their students… Although the items are based on ninth-grade content standards and guidelines, the assessment has been used for testing students from grade six through post-secondary…[T]here is no cost for library media specialists and teachers to use TRAILS.”
TRAILS is a project of the Institute for Library and Information
Literacy Education (ILILE) at Kent State University and is funded by the
Institute of Museum and Library Services and the U.S. Department of
Education.
http://www.trails-9.org/index.php?page=home
From the site:
“TRAILS is a knowledge assessment with multiple-choice questions targeting a variety of information literacy skills…
The Web-based system was developed to provide an easily accessible and flexible tool for library media specialists and teachers to identify strengths and weaknesses in the information-seeking skills of their students… Although the items are based on ninth-grade content standards and guidelines, the assessment has been used for testing students from grade six through post-secondary…[T]here is no cost for library media specialists and teachers to use TRAILS.”
TRAILS is a project of the Institute for Library and Information
Literacy Education (ILILE) at Kent State University and is funded by the
Institute of Museum and Library Services and the U.S. Department of
Education.
Mon., Nov. 20, 2006 - Women's Studies
From the
Women's Studies Librarian's Website
http://www.library.wisc.edu/libraries/WomensStudies/home.htm
University of Wisconsin System
Women's History Resources
http://www.library.wisc.edu/libraries/WomensStudies/hist.htm
Covers:
1)Megasites
2)Sites Primarily About American Women's History
3)Sites Primarily About History Outside The United States
----
Subject Listing Of Women And Gender Resources
http://www.library.wisc.edu/libraries/WomensStudies/othsubj.htm
Women's Studies Librarian's Website
http://www.library.wisc.edu/libraries/WomensStudies/home.htm
University of Wisconsin System
Women's History Resources
http://www.library.wisc.edu/libraries/WomensStudies/hist.htm
Covers:
1)Megasites
2)Sites Primarily About American Women's History
3)Sites Primarily About History Outside The United States
----
Subject Listing Of Women And Gender Resources
http://www.library.wisc.edu/libraries/WomensStudies/othsubj.htm
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Sun., Nov. 19, 2006 - Top Lesson Plan Resources
Innovative Teaching Newsletter
[Innovative-Teaching] ITN: Lesson Plan Resources
Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2006 21:27:30 +0000
Volume 9, Issue 3 - November 2006
presented by
Walter McKenzie
The One and Only Surfaquarium
Top Lesson Plan Resources
Happy Thanksgiving! Here's a cornucopia of lesson plan sites:
http://surfaquarium.com/NEWSLETTER/Lessons2006.htm
Links to more than 70 sites.
[Innovative-Teaching] ITN: Lesson Plan Resources
Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2006 21:27:30 +0000
Volume 9, Issue 3 - November 2006
presented by
Walter McKenzie
The One and Only Surfaquarium
Top Lesson Plan Resources
Happy Thanksgiving! Here's a cornucopia of lesson plan sites:
http://surfaquarium.com/NEWSLETTER/Lessons2006.htm
Links to more than 70 sites.
Sun., Nov. 19, 2006 - Help Teens Be Savvy Searchers
Help Teens Be Savvy Surfers
SOURCE: Young Adult Library Services Assn. (YALSA)
http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/yalsamemonly/savvysurfers.pdf
From the site:
“We hope this selection of resources will be helpful to you
as you assist teens who use the Internet for research or for leisure.”
Resources include:
Evaluating Websites (links to printable handouts and guides)
Internet Safety
Research Process
Staying Current
SOURCE: Young Adult Library Services Assn. (YALSA)
http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/yalsamemonly/savvysurfers.pdf
From the site:
“We hope this selection of resources will be helpful to you
as you assist teens who use the Internet for research or for leisure.”
Resources include:
Evaluating Websites (links to printable handouts and guides)
Internet Safety
Research Process
Staying Current
Sun., Nov. 19, 2006 - NOVA: Pyramids: The Inside Story
NOVA: "This Old Pyramid"
http://www.pbs.org/nova/pyramid
In "This Old Pyramid," NOVA reveals the ancient secrets of how the
Pyramids were built by actually building one. A noted Egyptologist,
Mark Lehner, and a professional stonemason, Roger Hopkins (This Old
House), join forces in the shadow of the Great Pyramid of Giza to
put clever and sometimes bizarre pyramid construction theories to
the test.
Here's what you'll find on the companion Web site:
Explore the Pyramids
Come inside the Pyramids of Giza, explore the Sphinx and see
them like never before with 180-degree and 360-degree panoramas.
Learn about hieroglyphs, build your own pyramid, get a history of
Egypt's pyramid age, and read interviews with Mark Lehner and
Egyptologist Zawi Hawass.
Follow the Excavation
Read interviews, reports, and dispatches from the 1997
excavation of an ancient Egyptian royal bakery led by Dr. Lehner.
Resources
Maps of the excavation site, a video fly-by of the Giza Plateau,
a teacher's guide, the program transcript, and more
http://www.pbs.org/nova/pyramid
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.pbs.org/nova/pyramid
In "This Old Pyramid," NOVA reveals the ancient secrets of how the
Pyramids were built by actually building one. A noted Egyptologist,
Mark Lehner, and a professional stonemason, Roger Hopkins (This Old
House), join forces in the shadow of the Great Pyramid of Giza to
put clever and sometimes bizarre pyramid construction theories to
the test.
Here's what you'll find on the companion Web site:
Explore the Pyramids
Come inside the Pyramids of Giza, explore the Sphinx and see
them like never before with 180-degree and 360-degree panoramas.
Learn about hieroglyphs, build your own pyramid, get a history of
Egypt's pyramid age, and read interviews with Mark Lehner and
Egyptologist Zawi Hawass.
Follow the Excavation
Read interviews, reports, and dispatches from the 1997
excavation of an ancient Egyptian royal bakery led by Dr. Lehner.
Resources
Maps of the excavation site, a video fly-by of the Giza Plateau,
a teacher's guide, the program transcript, and more
http://www.pbs.org/nova/pyramid
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Sun., Nov. 19, 2006 - From Don's Patch #51, Aug. 1, 2006
Sites found in:
Don's Patch #51 from http://www.don-guitar.com/
August 1, 2006
Calculate postage
USPS rate calculator
http://postcalc.usps.gov/ (for U.S. domestic locations)
http://ircalc.usps.gov/ (if you live elsewhere)
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Mini-feature: Of and pertaining to clichés.
Cliché Finder
http://www.westegg.com/cliche/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Cliché Site
http://www.clichesite.com/index.asp
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
FindCliches.com
http://www.findcliches.com/
The Movie Cliches List
http://www.moviecliches.com/
More Cliches Than You Can Shake a Stick At
http://www.copydesk.org/cliches.htm
----
English-test.net
http://www.english-test.net/
Free English Tests for ESL/EFL :: English Grammar Exercises
Total number of tests: 664
----
The Masai People
http://website.lineone.net/~yamaguchi/culture/kencult.html
History of Kenya
http://website.lineone.net/~yamaguchi/culture/kenhist.html
----
Kid's Online Resources
http://www.kidsolr.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
----
Medieval writing
http://medievalwriting.50megs.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
----
U.S Telegraph-History
http://www.telegraph-history.org/
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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
ªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªª
Don's Patch #51 from http://www.don-guitar.com/
August 1, 2006
Calculate postage
USPS rate calculator
http://postcalc.usps.gov/ (for U.S. domestic locations)
http://ircalc.usps.gov/ (if you live elsewhere)
----
Mini-feature: Of and pertaining to clichés.
Cliché Finder
http://www.westegg.com/cliche/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Cliché Site
http://www.clichesite.com/index.asp
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
FindCliches.com
http://www.findcliches.com/
The Movie Cliches List
http://www.moviecliches.com/
More Cliches Than You Can Shake a Stick At
http://www.copydesk.org/cliches.htm
----
English-test.net
http://www.english-test.net/
Free English Tests for ESL/EFL :: English Grammar Exercises
Total number of tests: 664
----
The Masai People
http://website.lineone.net/~yamaguchi/culture/kencult.html
History of Kenya
http://website.lineone.net/~yamaguchi/culture/kenhist.html
----
Kid's Online Resources
http://www.kidsolr.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
----
Medieval writing
http://medievalwriting.50megs.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
----
U.S Telegraph-History
http://www.telegraph-history.org/
ªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªª
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
ªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªªª
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Sat., Nov. 18, 2006 - Ms. Dewey
Ms. Dewey (a new “search engine”)
http://www.msdewey.com/
Be sure to have your sound turned up. Several different intro screens.
Searching with an attitude…
http://www.msdewey.com/
Be sure to have your sound turned up. Several different intro screens.
Searching with an attitude…
Sat., Nov. 18, 2006 - GuruLib
GuruLib
http://www.gurulib.com
From the site:
“GuruLib is a free web service to organize your home library… GuruLib can access over 530 public libraries around the world to collect cataloging information about hard to find books, movie, music, games and software. If your local library support Z39.50 protocol, GuruLib can search it.”
http://www.gurulib.com
From the site:
“GuruLib is a free web service to organize your home library… GuruLib can access over 530 public libraries around the world to collect cataloging information about hard to find books, movie, music, games and software. If your local library support Z39.50 protocol, GuruLib can search it.”
Sat., Nov. 18, 2006 - The Internet in the Classroom
Sites found in:
Tips for Teachers #318- Internet Theme Issue
Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2006 06:15:25 -0400
===================================================
TeAchnology.com's- Weekly Tips for Teachers Newsletter Issue #318
This week's teaching theme is The Internet.
To view this week’s newsletter, visit the following web address:
http://www.teachnology.com/newsletters/318.html
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Internet Theme
http://www.teach-nology.com/themes/comp/internet/
-----
The Internet in the Classroom
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/educational_technology/internet_in_class/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yhyxun
Sections include links for:
E-mail Pen Pal Networks
Online Projects
Sites That Make Your Life Easier
Sites To Use With Students
----
Tips for Teachers #318- Internet Theme Issue
Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2006 06:15:25 -0400
===================================================
TeAchnology.com's- Weekly Tips for Teachers Newsletter Issue #318
This week's teaching theme is The Internet.
To view this week’s newsletter, visit the following web address:
http://www.teachnology.com/newsletters/318.html
-----
Internet Theme
http://www.teach-nology.com/themes/comp/internet/
-----
The Internet in the Classroom
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/educational_technology/internet_in_class/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yhyxun
Sections include links for:
E-mail Pen Pal Networks
Online Projects
Sites That Make Your Life Easier
Sites To Use With Students
----
Sat., Nov. 18, 2006 - Dale's Cone of Experience
Found in:
The Internet TourBus - A virtual tour of cyberspace
TOURBUS - 27 JUL 2006 - Dale's Cone /
Volume 12, Number 04 --- 27 July 2006
Tourbus Home -- http://www.InternetTourbus.com
“There is a concept in education called "Dale's Cone of Experience" that states that people generally remember:
10% of what they read
20% of what they hear
30% of what they see
50% of what they hear and see
70% of what they say or write
90% of what they do
Often displayed graphically as a cone -- see
http://teacherworld.com/dalescone.gif -- Dale's Cone has had a
profound impact on the way we teach both children and adults.
And it is a complete and total fraud.
No, really. Will Thalheimer at Work-Learning Research delved into
Dale's Cone and discovered that:
1. While Edgar Dale did indeed create a model of the
concreteness of various audio-visual material back in 1946,
the model contained no numbers and no research was conducted
to create the model. Dale's Cone was just a hunch, albeit an
educated hunch, one that Dale warned shouldn't be taken too
literally.
2. The percentages -- 'people generally remember 10% of what they
read' and so on -- were most likely added to Dale's Cone by an
employee of the Mobil Oil company in the late 1960s. These
percentages have since been discredited.
You can see Thalheimer's complete report online at
http://www.work-learning.com/chigraph.htm
It's an eye-opening read, especially if you're an educator, librarian
or trainer.”
People remember 10%, 20%...Oh Really?
http://www.work-learning.com/chigraph.htm
From the site:
“Everyone who uses a citation to make a point (or draw a conclusion) ought to check the citation. That, of course, includes all of us who are consumers of this information.”
=====================[ Tourbus Rider Information ]===================
The Internet Tourbus - U.S. Library of Congress ISSN #1094-2238
Copyright 1995-2006, Rankin & Crispen - All rights reserved
The Internet TourBus - A virtual tour of cyberspace
TOURBUS - 27 JUL 2006 - Dale's Cone /
Volume 12, Number 04 --- 27 July 2006
Tourbus Home -- http://www.InternetTourbus.com
“There is a concept in education called "Dale's Cone of Experience" that states that people generally remember:
10% of what they read
20% of what they hear
30% of what they see
50% of what they hear and see
70% of what they say or write
90% of what they do
Often displayed graphically as a cone -- see
http://teacherworld.com/dalescone.gif -- Dale's Cone has had a
profound impact on the way we teach both children and adults.
And it is a complete and total fraud.
No, really. Will Thalheimer at Work-Learning Research delved into
Dale's Cone and discovered that:
1. While Edgar Dale did indeed create a model of the
concreteness of various audio-visual material back in 1946,
the model contained no numbers and no research was conducted
to create the model. Dale's Cone was just a hunch, albeit an
educated hunch, one that Dale warned shouldn't be taken too
literally.
2. The percentages -- 'people generally remember 10% of what they
read' and so on -- were most likely added to Dale's Cone by an
employee of the Mobil Oil company in the late 1960s. These
percentages have since been discredited.
You can see Thalheimer's complete report online at
http://www.work-learning.com/chigraph.htm
It's an eye-opening read, especially if you're an educator, librarian
or trainer.”
People remember 10%, 20%...Oh Really?
http://www.work-learning.com/chigraph.htm
From the site:
“Everyone who uses a citation to make a point (or draw a conclusion) ought to check the citation. That, of course, includes all of us who are consumers of this information.”
=====================[ Tourbus Rider Information ]===================
The Internet Tourbus - U.S. Library of Congress ISSN #1094-2238
Copyright 1995-2006, Rankin & Crispen - All rights reserved
Friday, November 17, 2006
Fri., Nov. 17, 2006 - Human Genome Project / Ethical, Legal, & Socail Issues
The Human Genome Program of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science
Genomics: Systems Biology for Energy and Environment
http://genomics.energy.gov/
From the site:
“Today, scientists have in hand the complete DNA sequences of genomes for many organisms—from microbes to plants to humans.”
Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/elsi/elsi.shtml
“…studying the ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) surrounding availability of genetic information. This represents the world's largest bioethics program, which has become a model for ELSI programs around the world.”
Human Genome Project Education Resources - Links
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/education/education.shtml
[NOTE: Other pages from the Human Genome Project previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Genomics: Systems Biology for Energy and Environment
http://genomics.energy.gov/
From the site:
“Today, scientists have in hand the complete DNA sequences of genomes for many organisms—from microbes to plants to humans.”
Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/elsi/elsi.shtml
“…studying the ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) surrounding availability of genetic information. This represents the world's largest bioethics program, which has become a model for ELSI programs around the world.”
Human Genome Project Education Resources - Links
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/education/education.shtml
[NOTE: Other pages from the Human Genome Project previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Fri., Nov. 17, 2006 - Moral Sense Test
Moral Sense Test
http://moral.wjh.harvard.edu/
From the site:
“The Moral Sense Test is a Web-based study by Harvard University into the nature of moral intuitions. How do humans, throughout the world, decide what is right and wrong? To answer this question, we have designed a series of moral dilemmas designed to probe the psychological mechanisms underlying our ethical judgments.”
http://moral.wjh.harvard.edu/
From the site:
“The Moral Sense Test is a Web-based study by Harvard University into the nature of moral intuitions. How do humans, throughout the world, decide what is right and wrong? To answer this question, we have designed a series of moral dilemmas designed to probe the psychological mechanisms underlying our ethical judgments.”
Fri., Nov. 17, 2006 - Dartmouth Flood Observatory
Site found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
----------------------------------------
Dartmouth Flood Observatory
----------------------------------------
URL: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~floods
Record Id: 647668
Created: 2006-07-17 12:45:32
Categories: maps,physci
Data and maps for flood events worldwide. Site contains:
--- Active Archive of Large Floods (1985-present), which describes
individual floods
--- World Atlas of Flood Hazard
--- Surface Water Watch
Links to other flood detection tools and websites are provided as well
as a publications list.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
----------------------------------------
Dartmouth Flood Observatory
----------------------------------------
URL: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~floods
Record Id: 647668
Created: 2006-07-17 12:45:32
Categories: maps,physci
Data and maps for flood events worldwide. Site contains:
--- Active Archive of Large Floods (1985-present), which describes
individual floods
--- World Atlas of Flood Hazard
--- Surface Water Watch
Links to other flood detection tools and websites are provided as well
as a publications list.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Fri., Nov. 17, 2006 - From PBS Teacher Previews: Nov. 19 - 25, 2006
Sites found in:
******************************************
PBS Teacher Previews: November 19 - 25, 2006
******************************************
NOVA
"NOVA scienceNOW: Extinction"
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson investigates mass extinction, the
killer 1918 flu virus, high-tech ways to read ancient papyrus
and an MIT roboticist who designs sociable robots. (CC, Stereo,
DVI, 1 year)
If you think the catastrophe that decimated the dinosaurs 65
million years ago was the biggest extinction event in Earth's
history, think again. Watch our online video in which Sam
Bowring of MIT explains why we should know about another, even
greater biotic wipeout.
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow
[NOTE: See teaching guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
----
SOCIAL STUDIES
Independent Lens
"Democracy on Deadline"
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
10:00 pm - 12:00 am
Join us as we follow teams of journalists into some of the most
dangerous and secretive corners of the world to show how they
obtain their stories in the face of suppression, lies,
imprisonment and threat of physical harm. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Continue the investigation online: learn about Internet
journalism and how it's changing the news landscape; meet the
journalists featured in the film; and find out what motivated
the filmmaker to make this documentary.
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/democracyondeadline
----
Walking the Bible
"Go Forth: From Creation to Abraham" (part 1 of 3)
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
In the holy city of Jerusalem, best-selling author Bruce Feiler
begins his epic, 10,000-mile odyssey to explore the greatest
stories ever told -- in the settings where they occurred. (CC,
Stereo, 1 year)
Travel through history by exploring our online timeline.
http://www.pbs.org/walkingthebible
Walking the Bible
"A Coat of Many Colors: The Israelites in Egypt" (part 2 of 3)
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
9 - 10:00 pm
Bruce Feiler continues his journey through the greatest stories
ever told by retracing Joseph's path to Egypt after his
brothers sell him into bondage. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Log on to the companion Web site to find out what motivated
Bruce Feiler to write "Walking the Bible."
http://www.pbs.org/walkingthebible
Walking the Bible
"Toward the Promised Land: Forty Years in the Desert" (part 3 of 3)
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
10 - 11:00 pm
Bruce Feiler experiences the stark reality of the Sinai desert,
where it's a struggle simply to survive. He finds the locations
said to be where God provided water and food for the Israelites
-- and discovers the secret of the tamarisk tree, which
produces a sweet, honey-like substance called "manna." (CC,
Stereo, 1 year)
Log on to the companion Web site to access our online resources
on topics including biblical history and travel.
http://www.pbs.org/walkingthebible
-----
BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
Tox Mystery
WWW>
Elementary School
ToxMystery is an interactive learning site for kids. It
provides a fun, game-like experience which provides an
introduction to some of the potential environmental health
hazards found in one's home.
http://toxmystery.nlm.nih.gov/
******************************************
Copyright 2006 PBS Online.
*******
---------Forwarded Message--------
Subject: [NOVA Teachers] NOVA scienceNOW airs Nov. 21
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 17:33:16 -0500 (EST)
Hello Educators,
Next week's episode of NOVA scienceNOW considers what caused the
Permian extinction, reports on the reconstruction of the 1918 flu
virus, examines 2,000-year-old Egyptian papyri fragments, and
interviews a roboticist who is working to create social robots. All
episodes are available for online viewing the day after broadcast.
(Subjects covered: anthropology/archeology, Earth science, health
science, life science)
For a downloadable PDF of the entire season visit
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/schedule.html
Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org
* * * * * * * *
NOVA Presents "NOVA scienceNOW"
Broadcast: Tuesday, November 21, 2006
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/
(NOVA airs on PBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings as
broadcast dates and times may vary. This program can be used up to
one year after it is recorded off the air.)
Mass Extinction
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3318/01.html
Prime Suspects
Sample leading hypotheses about what caused the Permian
extinction and cast your vote for your favorite. (Flash plug-in
required; printable version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Ask the Expert
Send questions about the Permian or other mass extinctions for
Doug Erwin of the Smithsonian Institution. (Questions due by
Wednesday, November 22; selected responses will be posted on
Monday, November 27.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
1918 Flu
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3318/02.html
Reviving the Virus
The 1918 flu virus genome was published and researchers who used
the genome to recreate the virus also published their results.
Were these moves justified? Explore arguments for and against
these actions, then vote online. (Flash plug-in required;
printable version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Ask the Expert
Send questions about the 1918 flu or its reconstruction for
Terrence Tumpey of the Centers for Disease Control. (Questions
due by Wednesday, November 22; selected responses will be posted
on Monday, November 27.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12).
Profile: Cynthia Breazeal
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3318/03.html
Friendly Robots
Listen to and view this five-segment audio slide show that talks
about the development of social robots. Total running time:
8 minutes. (Flash plug-in required.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Ask the Expert
Send questions about Cynthia Breazeal's career or her sociable
robots for her. (Questions due by Wednesday, November 22;
selected responses will be posted on Monday, November 27.)
(Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Papyrus
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3318/04.html
Ancient Fragments
Learn what papyrus writings have revealed about the ancient
Egyptian city of Oxyrhynchus in this slide show that includes a
selection of the writings. (Flash plug-in required; printable
version available.) (Grades 9-12)
Ask the Expert
Send questions about ancient papyri or multispectral imaging for
Roger Macfarlane of Brigham Young University. (Questions due by
Wednesday, November 22; selected responses will be posted on
Tuesday, November 28.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
******************************************
PBS Teacher Previews: November 19 - 25, 2006
******************************************
NOVA
"NOVA scienceNOW: Extinction"
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson investigates mass extinction, the
killer 1918 flu virus, high-tech ways to read ancient papyrus
and an MIT roboticist who designs sociable robots. (CC, Stereo,
DVI, 1 year)
If you think the catastrophe that decimated the dinosaurs 65
million years ago was the biggest extinction event in Earth's
history, think again. Watch our online video in which Sam
Bowring of MIT explains why we should know about another, even
greater biotic wipeout.
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow
[NOTE: See teaching guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
----
SOCIAL STUDIES
Independent Lens
"Democracy on Deadline"
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
10:00 pm - 12:00 am
Join us as we follow teams of journalists into some of the most
dangerous and secretive corners of the world to show how they
obtain their stories in the face of suppression, lies,
imprisonment and threat of physical harm. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Continue the investigation online: learn about Internet
journalism and how it's changing the news landscape; meet the
journalists featured in the film; and find out what motivated
the filmmaker to make this documentary.
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/democracyondeadline
----
Walking the Bible
"Go Forth: From Creation to Abraham" (part 1 of 3)
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
In the holy city of Jerusalem, best-selling author Bruce Feiler
begins his epic, 10,000-mile odyssey to explore the greatest
stories ever told -- in the settings where they occurred. (CC,
Stereo, 1 year)
Travel through history by exploring our online timeline.
http://www.pbs.org/walkingthebible
Walking the Bible
"A Coat of Many Colors: The Israelites in Egypt" (part 2 of 3)
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
9 - 10:00 pm
Bruce Feiler continues his journey through the greatest stories
ever told by retracing Joseph's path to Egypt after his
brothers sell him into bondage. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Log on to the companion Web site to find out what motivated
Bruce Feiler to write "Walking the Bible."
http://www.pbs.org/walkingthebible
Walking the Bible
"Toward the Promised Land: Forty Years in the Desert" (part 3 of 3)
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
10 - 11:00 pm
Bruce Feiler experiences the stark reality of the Sinai desert,
where it's a struggle simply to survive. He finds the locations
said to be where God provided water and food for the Israelites
-- and discovers the secret of the tamarisk tree, which
produces a sweet, honey-like substance called "manna." (CC,
Stereo, 1 year)
Log on to the companion Web site to access our online resources
on topics including biblical history and travel.
http://www.pbs.org/walkingthebible
-----
BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
Tox Mystery
WWW>
Elementary School
ToxMystery is an interactive learning site for kids. It
provides a fun, game-like experience which provides an
introduction to some of the potential environmental health
hazards found in one's home.
http://toxmystery.nlm.nih.gov/
******************************************
Copyright 2006 PBS Online.
*******
---------Forwarded Message--------
Subject: [NOVA Teachers] NOVA scienceNOW airs Nov. 21
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 17:33:16 -0500 (EST)
Hello Educators,
Next week's episode of NOVA scienceNOW considers what caused the
Permian extinction, reports on the reconstruction of the 1918 flu
virus, examines 2,000-year-old Egyptian papyri fragments, and
interviews a roboticist who is working to create social robots. All
episodes are available for online viewing the day after broadcast.
(Subjects covered: anthropology/archeology, Earth science, health
science, life science)
For a downloadable PDF of the entire season visit
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/schedule.html
Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org
* * * * * * * *
NOVA Presents "NOVA scienceNOW"
Broadcast: Tuesday, November 21, 2006
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/
(NOVA airs on PBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings as
broadcast dates and times may vary. This program can be used up to
one year after it is recorded off the air.)
Mass Extinction
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3318/01.html
Prime Suspects
Sample leading hypotheses about what caused the Permian
extinction and cast your vote for your favorite. (Flash plug-in
required; printable version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Ask the Expert
Send questions about the Permian or other mass extinctions for
Doug Erwin of the Smithsonian Institution. (Questions due by
Wednesday, November 22; selected responses will be posted on
Monday, November 27.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
1918 Flu
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3318/02.html
Reviving the Virus
The 1918 flu virus genome was published and researchers who used
the genome to recreate the virus also published their results.
Were these moves justified? Explore arguments for and against
these actions, then vote online. (Flash plug-in required;
printable version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Ask the Expert
Send questions about the 1918 flu or its reconstruction for
Terrence Tumpey of the Centers for Disease Control. (Questions
due by Wednesday, November 22; selected responses will be posted
on Monday, November 27.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12).
Profile: Cynthia Breazeal
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3318/03.html
Friendly Robots
Listen to and view this five-segment audio slide show that talks
about the development of social robots. Total running time:
8 minutes. (Flash plug-in required.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Ask the Expert
Send questions about Cynthia Breazeal's career or her sociable
robots for her. (Questions due by Wednesday, November 22;
selected responses will be posted on Monday, November 27.)
(Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Papyrus
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3318/04.html
Ancient Fragments
Learn what papyrus writings have revealed about the ancient
Egyptian city of Oxyrhynchus in this slide show that includes a
selection of the writings. (Flash plug-in required; printable
version available.) (Grades 9-12)
Ask the Expert
Send questions about ancient papyri or multispectral imaging for
Roger Macfarlane of Brigham Young University. (Questions due by
Wednesday, November 22; selected responses will be posted on
Tuesday, November 28.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Thur., Nov. 16, 2006 - Native American Public Telecommunications
Native American Public Telecommunications (NAPT)
Empowering, Education, Entertaining
http://www.nativetelecom.org/links.html
Links to Tribal Web Sites, Artists & Musicians, and Native American Organizations and Web Sites
Empowering, Education, Entertaining
http://www.nativetelecom.org/links.html
Links to Tribal Web Sites, Artists & Musicians, and Native American Organizations and Web Sites
Thur., Nov. 16, 2006 - First Americans for Grade Schoolers / Native American Resource
First Americans for Grade Schoolers
http://www.ic.arizona.edu/ic/kmartin/School/index.htm
Site Contents: Tribes, Activities, History, Links, and Teacher Information
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Marilee's Native Americans Resource
http://marilee.us/nativeamericans.html
From the site:
“If you want to learn about Native Americans as they were before the Europeans arrived, it helps to divide the continent into ten culture groups.”
Site includes pages on Tribes, Clothing, Crafts, Famous People, Housing, Legends, Maps, Recipes, and Songs, Dances, & Games.
http://www.ic.arizona.edu/ic/kmartin/School/index.htm
Site Contents: Tribes, Activities, History, Links, and Teacher Information
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Marilee's Native Americans Resource
http://marilee.us/nativeamericans.html
From the site:
“If you want to learn about Native Americans as they were before the Europeans arrived, it helps to divide the continent into ten culture groups.”
Site includes pages on Tribes, Clothing, Crafts, Famous People, Housing, Legends, Maps, Recipes, and Songs, Dances, & Games.
Thur., Nov. 16, 2006 - Listening to Our Ancestors / Online Exhibitions
Listening to our Ancestors: The Art of Native Life Along the North Pacific Coast
http://www.nmai.si.edu/listening/
From the site:
“Listening to Our Ancestors explores how Native people along the coast of Washington State, British Columbia, and Alaska continue time-honored practices in an ever-changing modern world. The exhibition features more than 400 ceremonial and everyday objects, as well as commentary from representatives of eleven contemporary North Pacific Coast Native nations.”
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Online Exhibitions
Site includes links to 26 online exhibitions
http://www.nmai.si.edu/subpage.cfm?subpage=exhibitions&second=online
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[NOTE: Home Page Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
http://www.nmai.si.edu/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.nmai.si.edu/listening/
From the site:
“Listening to Our Ancestors explores how Native people along the coast of Washington State, British Columbia, and Alaska continue time-honored practices in an ever-changing modern world. The exhibition features more than 400 ceremonial and everyday objects, as well as commentary from representatives of eleven contemporary North Pacific Coast Native nations.”
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Online Exhibitions
Site includes links to 26 online exhibitions
http://www.nmai.si.edu/subpage.cfm?subpage=exhibitions&second=online
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[NOTE: Home Page Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
http://www.nmai.si.edu/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Thur., Nov. 16, 2006 - National American Indian Heritage Month
November is National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month
Special Themes Page
http://www.educationworld.com/a_special/native_americans.shtml
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated 11/01/2006 - Phyllis ]
Sites to See: Native Americans
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites010.shtml
From the site:
“Web sites created by and about Native Americans offer resources that help students of all ages learn about the varied histories and cultures of hundreds of American Indian groups, and better understand how those histories and cultures affect their lives today. Included: Twenty online resources on Native American history and culture.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Links last updated 11/01/2006 - Phyllis ]
The Creation of National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month: A Brief History
http://www.ihs.gov/PublicAffairs/Heritage/Heritage_History.cfm
Kids’ Page
http://www.ihs.gov/PublicInfo/Publications/Kids/index.cfm
Special Themes Page
http://www.educationworld.com/a_special/native_americans.shtml
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated 11/01/2006 - Phyllis ]
Sites to See: Native Americans
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites010.shtml
From the site:
“Web sites created by and about Native Americans offer resources that help students of all ages learn about the varied histories and cultures of hundreds of American Indian groups, and better understand how those histories and cultures affect their lives today. Included: Twenty online resources on Native American history and culture.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Links last updated 11/01/2006 - Phyllis ]
The Creation of National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month: A Brief History
http://www.ihs.gov/PublicAffairs/Heritage/Heritage_History.cfm
Kids’ Page
http://www.ihs.gov/PublicInfo/Publications/Kids/index.cfm
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Wed., Nov. 15, 2006 - The Pirate King
The Pirate King
http://www.thepirateking.com/index.htm
“Everything you ever wanted to know about Pirates, Privateers, Explorers, Buccaneers, Sailing, Shipwrecks and Nautical Archaeology.” The site also includes historical documents, timelines, and “Links to Other
Ports of Call” http://www.thepirateking.com/links/index.htm
http://www.thepirateking.com/index.htm
“Everything you ever wanted to know about Pirates, Privateers, Explorers, Buccaneers, Sailing, Shipwrecks and Nautical Archaeology.” The site also includes historical documents, timelines, and “Links to Other
Ports of Call” http://www.thepirateking.com/links/index.htm
Wed., Nov. 15, 2006 - The Illuminated Middle Ages
The Illuminated Middle Ages
http://www.moyenageenlumiere.com/themes/index.cfm?sw=EN
From the site:
“The Illuminated Middle Ages database presents several hundred recently digitized illuminated texts from French national library collections…Only a portion of the full collection has been translated into English for this web site, but visitors may also view the French-language galleries in the site, where a dozen texts from each of the ten themes are presented daily…You are sure to enjoy this collection of breathtaking texts dating from the year 500 through the 1400s.”
Themes:
Time and Space: Images that Contradict Commonly Held Ideas
The Legal Imagination: Imposing Justice in a Violent World
Animals in Medieval Culture
Knowledge and Education: Books, Teaching and Erudition.
Mankind, the Family, and Kinship: Private Life Codified in Images
Showing the Invisible: Toward a Christian Vision of the World
Work and Daily life: Peasants, Merchants, and Artisans
Faces of God
Signs and Forms of Power: Government
A World in the Margins: A Place for Liberty and Transgressions
http://www.moyenageenlumiere.com/themes/index.cfm?sw=EN
From the site:
“The Illuminated Middle Ages database presents several hundred recently digitized illuminated texts from French national library collections…Only a portion of the full collection has been translated into English for this web site, but visitors may also view the French-language galleries in the site, where a dozen texts from each of the ten themes are presented daily…You are sure to enjoy this collection of breathtaking texts dating from the year 500 through the 1400s.”
Themes:
Time and Space: Images that Contradict Commonly Held Ideas
The Legal Imagination: Imposing Justice in a Violent World
Animals in Medieval Culture
Knowledge and Education: Books, Teaching and Erudition.
Mankind, the Family, and Kinship: Private Life Codified in Images
Showing the Invisible: Toward a Christian Vision of the World
Work and Daily life: Peasants, Merchants, and Artisans
Faces of God
Signs and Forms of Power: Government
A World in the Margins: A Place for Liberty and Transgressions
Wed., Nov. 15, 2006 - The Medieval Page
Site found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, June 8, 2006
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/47
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The Medieval Page: Sources for Medieval Studies on the WWW
Collection to links to websites "primarily for Western Medieval subjects, with a few Late Antique and Byzantine sites." Sites are organized by topic such as online journals, religion and philosophy, witchcraft, women, literature, music, and more. From an art history teacher and enthusiast.
URL: http://www.efn.org/~acd/medievalpage.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21695
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Karen G. Schneider, kgs@lii.org
LII New This Week Listowner, and
Director, Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, June 8, 2006
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/47
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The Medieval Page: Sources for Medieval Studies on the WWW
Collection to links to websites "primarily for Western Medieval subjects, with a few Late Antique and Byzantine sites." Sites are organized by topic such as online journals, religion and philosophy, witchcraft, women, literature, music, and more. From an art history teacher and enthusiast.
URL: http://www.efn.org/~acd/medievalpage.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21695
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Karen G. Schneider, kgs@lii.org
LII New This Week Listowner, and
Director, Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Wed., Nov. 15, 2006 - National World War I Museum
National World War I Museum
http://www.libertymemorialmuseum.org/
From the site:
“On December 2, 2006, the National World War I Museum will open the window to an extraordinary emotional and intellectual experience. Envisioned by the people of Kansas City, designed by Ralph Appelbaum, and designated by Congress as the nation’s official WWI Museum, the new state of the art complex at Liberty Memorial uses highly-interactive technology to bring history to life, and to foster timely discussions of ethics, values, decision making and conflict resolution.
http://www.libertymemorialmuseum.org/
From the site:
“On December 2, 2006, the National World War I Museum will open the window to an extraordinary emotional and intellectual experience. Envisioned by the people of Kansas City, designed by Ralph Appelbaum, and designated by Congress as the nation’s official WWI Museum, the new state of the art complex at Liberty Memorial uses highly-interactive technology to bring history to life, and to foster timely discussions of ethics, values, decision making and conflict resolution.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Tues., Nov. 14, 2006 - Stamp Collecting
Stamp Collecting
http://www.surfnetkids.com/stamp_collecting.htm
Several sites for stamp collectors
From the site:
“a great way to combine geography, armchair travel, history, and one’s own personal view of world into a single pastime.”
http://www.surfnetkids.com/stamp_collecting.htm
Several sites for stamp collectors
From the site:
“a great way to combine geography, armchair travel, history, and one’s own personal view of world into a single pastime.”
Tues., Nov. 14, 2006 - blufr (trivia)
blufr
http://www.blufr.com/
From the site:
“blufr is a new trivia-type game that hopefully gets people of all ages addicted to learning obscure facts.”
Sign up to receive a daily blufr via email or by RSS feed.
http://www.blufr.com/
From the site:
“blufr is a new trivia-type game that hopefully gets people of all ages addicted to learning obscure facts.”
Sign up to receive a daily blufr via email or by RSS feed.
Tues., Nov. 14, 2006 - LyricFind
LyricFind
http://www.lyricfind.com/
From the site:
“LyricFind was founded in March, 2000, with a vision of creating a lyrics site that actually worked, and worked well. With that in mind, we created the first functional full text lyrics search engine on the internet…with the advent of digital music, new possibilities bloomed. LyricFind now has licensing agreements to display hundreds of thousands of songs, and the number is constantly growing. Today, LyricFind is one of the oldest, best, and most respected sources for lyrics online.
http://www.lyricfind.com/
From the site:
“LyricFind was founded in March, 2000, with a vision of creating a lyrics site that actually worked, and worked well. With that in mind, we created the first functional full text lyrics search engine on the internet…with the advent of digital music, new possibilities bloomed. LyricFind now has licensing agreements to display hundreds of thousands of songs, and the number is constantly growing. Today, LyricFind is one of the oldest, best, and most respected sources for lyrics online.
Tues., Nov. 14, 2006 - From ResourceShelf 7/14/06 - 7/20/06
Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
July 14-20, 2006
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Online Exhibit: Animation at the National Film Board of Canada
Animation at the NFB
http://www.nfb.ca/animation/objanim/en/index.php
“Explore the NFB’s rich animation heritage, learn about the techniques used in our films and discover some of our key filmmakers.”
+ A little history: The first team
http://www.nfb.ca/animation/objanim/en/history/first-team.php
“Relive the history of a world-renowned institution, from 1941 to today.”
+ Techniques
http://www.nfb.ca/animation/objanim/en/techniques/
“Learn about the many different animation techniques honed by NFB filmmakers over the years.”
+ Key Filmmakers
http://www.nfb.ca/animation/objanim/en/filmmakers/index.php
“Discover the work of some of our internationally acclaimed animators.”
+ Fifty NFB animated shorts
http://www.nfb.ca/animation/objanim/en/films/index.php
“View 50 NFB animated shorts, including several classics of the animated art.”
+ For Students
http://www.nfb.ca/animation/objanim/en/class/students/index.php
“Select a theme and view an animated film or make your own optical game!”
+ For Teachers and Students (Gr. 9-12)
http://www.nfb.ca/animation/objanim/en/class/teachers/index.php
“Explore 43 NFB animated shorts and three optical games in this section designed for 9- to 12-year-olds and their teachers.”
Source: National Film Board of Canada
NFB Kids Home Page
http://www.nfb.ca/jeunesse/?lg=en
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.nfb.ca/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Lists & Rankings: Advertising Age’s Ranking of the Top 200 Megabrands for 2005
http://adage.com/images/random/megabrandcharts06.pdf
Source: Advertising Age
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Driver Alcohol Involvement in Fatal Crashes by Age Group and Vehicle Type
http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/pdf/nrd-30/NCSA/RNotes/2006/810598.pdf
The vehicle types and driver/operator ages were
clustered into the following groups:
• Vehicle Types – passenger cars, SUVs, pickup
trucks, vans, and motorcycles.
• Age Groups – under 20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49,
50-59, and over 59.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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North Korea Special Collection
Center for Nonproliferation Studies
http://cns.miis.edu/research/korea/index.htm
Articles, analyses of issues, background information, fact sheets, maps and other images, and selected links to related resources on nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons in North Korea.
See Also:
+ North Korea Profile-Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, Nuclear (Nuclear Threat Initiative)
http://www.nti.org/e_research/profiles/NK/index.html
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The Gateway to 21st Century Skills
http://www.thegateway.org/
Thousands of lesson plans and other teaching and learning resources at your fingertips!
Search or browse the GEM Catalog
http://www.thegateway.org/teaching-learning/browse
Browse categories include Subject, Type of Resource, Level, and Keywords.
[NOTE: Formerly GEM: The Gateway to Educational Materials - previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Gary PriceEditor, ResourceShelfgary@resourceshelf.com
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
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"Post via ResourceShelf"
for even more resources visit
http://www.resourceshelf.com
http://www.docuticker.com
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
July 14-20, 2006
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Online Exhibit: Animation at the National Film Board of Canada
Animation at the NFB
http://www.nfb.ca/animation/objanim/en/index.php
“Explore the NFB’s rich animation heritage, learn about the techniques used in our films and discover some of our key filmmakers.”
+ A little history: The first team
http://www.nfb.ca/animation/objanim/en/history/first-team.php
“Relive the history of a world-renowned institution, from 1941 to today.”
+ Techniques
http://www.nfb.ca/animation/objanim/en/techniques/
“Learn about the many different animation techniques honed by NFB filmmakers over the years.”
+ Key Filmmakers
http://www.nfb.ca/animation/objanim/en/filmmakers/index.php
“Discover the work of some of our internationally acclaimed animators.”
+ Fifty NFB animated shorts
http://www.nfb.ca/animation/objanim/en/films/index.php
“View 50 NFB animated shorts, including several classics of the animated art.”
+ For Students
http://www.nfb.ca/animation/objanim/en/class/students/index.php
“Select a theme and view an animated film or make your own optical game!”
+ For Teachers and Students (Gr. 9-12)
http://www.nfb.ca/animation/objanim/en/class/teachers/index.php
“Explore 43 NFB animated shorts and three optical games in this section designed for 9- to 12-year-olds and their teachers.”
Source: National Film Board of Canada
NFB Kids Home Page
http://www.nfb.ca/jeunesse/?lg=en
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.nfb.ca/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Lists & Rankings: Advertising Age’s Ranking of the Top 200 Megabrands for 2005
http://adage.com/images/random/megabrandcharts06.pdf
Source: Advertising Age
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Driver Alcohol Involvement in Fatal Crashes by Age Group and Vehicle Type
http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/pdf/nrd-30/NCSA/RNotes/2006/810598.pdf
The vehicle types and driver/operator ages were
clustered into the following groups:
• Vehicle Types – passenger cars, SUVs, pickup
trucks, vans, and motorcycles.
• Age Groups – under 20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49,
50-59, and over 59.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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North Korea Special Collection
Center for Nonproliferation Studies
http://cns.miis.edu/research/korea/index.htm
Articles, analyses of issues, background information, fact sheets, maps and other images, and selected links to related resources on nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons in North Korea.
See Also:
+ North Korea Profile-Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, Nuclear (Nuclear Threat Initiative)
http://www.nti.org/e_research/profiles/NK/index.html
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The Gateway to 21st Century Skills
http://www.thegateway.org/
Thousands of lesson plans and other teaching and learning resources at your fingertips!
Search or browse the GEM Catalog
http://www.thegateway.org/teaching-learning/browse
Browse categories include Subject, Type of Resource, Level, and Keywords.
[NOTE: Formerly GEM: The Gateway to Educational Materials - previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Gary PriceEditor, ResourceShelfgary@resourceshelf.com
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
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"Post via ResourceShelf"
for even more resources visit
http://www.resourceshelf.com
http://www.docuticker.com
Monday, November 13, 2006
Mon., Nov. 13, 2006 - National Geographic's Xpedition Hall
National Geographic’s Xpedition Hall
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/hall/index.html
From the site:
“Welcome to the interactive “museum” that takes you on geography journeys.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
National Geographic’s Xpedition Hall Teachers’ Guide
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/hall/teachersguide.pdf
From the site:
“National Geographic’s Xpedition Hall, a virtual museum filled with interactive exhibits designed to provoke reflection on how human beings shape and are shaped by the world in which we live.”
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/hall/index.html
From the site:
“Welcome to the interactive “museum” that takes you on geography journeys.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
National Geographic’s Xpedition Hall Teachers’ Guide
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/hall/teachersguide.pdf
From the site:
“National Geographic’s Xpedition Hall, a virtual museum filled with interactive exhibits designed to provoke reflection on how human beings shape and are shaped by the world in which we live.”
Mon., Nov. 13, 2006 - Old Pictures
Old Pictures (formerly Picture History)
http://www.old-picture.com/index.htm
From the site:
Collection of some of the “most important photographs of the last 150 years.”
http://www.old-picture.com/index.htm
From the site:
Collection of some of the “most important photographs of the last 150 years.”
Mon., Nov. 13, 2006 - 80 Days that Changed the World
80 Days That Changed The World
http://www.time.com/time/80days/
http://www.time.com/time/80days/231029.html
From the site:
“There are many ways to shape time into meaningful compartments. Photographers talk about the decisive moment. Pop culture tends to think in decades — the Roaring Twenties, the Swinging Sixties. Some historians are satisfied by nothing less than what French thinkers call the longue duree, the centuries-long unfolding of social and even geological change. In a faster-moving world, we find ourselves thinking about days and the way that a single one — think D-day, think 9/11--can have consequences that play out for decades.”
http://www.time.com/time/80days/
http://www.time.com/time/80days/231029.html
From the site:
“There are many ways to shape time into meaningful compartments. Photographers talk about the decisive moment. Pop culture tends to think in decades — the Roaring Twenties, the Swinging Sixties. Some historians are satisfied by nothing less than what French thinkers call the longue duree, the centuries-long unfolding of social and even geological change. In a faster-moving world, we find ourselves thinking about days and the way that a single one — think D-day, think 9/11--can have consequences that play out for decades.”
Mon., Nov. 13, 2006 - Calisphere: A World of Primary Sources
Calisphere: A world of primary sources and more
http://www.calisphere.universityofcalifornia.edu/
From the site:
“Calisphere is the University of California's free public gateway to a world of primary sources. More than 150,000 digitized items — including photographs, documents, newspaper pages, political cartoons, works of art, diaries, transcribed oral histories, advertising, and other unique cultural artifacts.”
Also from the site:
Designed for Classroom Use
A variety of primary sources have been collected into sets that support the California Content Standards in History-Social Sciences, English-Language Arts, and Visual Arts for use in K-12 classrooms. These collections of primary sources make it easy for teachers to find the materials they need quickly:
Themed Collections: Primary sources organized into historical eras with brief overviews that provide historical context.
http://www.calisphere.universityofcalifornia.edu/themed_collections/index.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/g5dya
California Cultures: Images of four ethnic groups — African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanics Americans, and Native Americans.
http://www.calisphere.universityofcalifornia.edu/calcultures/
Japanese American Relocation Digital Archive: Personal and official documents, transcribed oral histories, and works of art bring viewers inside the Japanese-American internment experience during World War II.
http://jarda.cdlib.org/ [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Browse A-Z: This alphabetical list of terms selected from the California Content Standards makes it easy to locate primary sources for classroom use.
http://www.calisphere.universityofcalifornia.edu/browse-a-z.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/f4lne
Especially for Teachers: Information and links about teaching and learning with primary sources, including sample lesson plans, primary source analysis sheets, and more.
Why Use Primary Sources?
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/educators/handouts/prsrc.pdf
http://www.calisphere.universityofcalifornia.edu/
From the site:
“Calisphere is the University of California's free public gateway to a world of primary sources. More than 150,000 digitized items — including photographs, documents, newspaper pages, political cartoons, works of art, diaries, transcribed oral histories, advertising, and other unique cultural artifacts.”
Also from the site:
Designed for Classroom Use
A variety of primary sources have been collected into sets that support the California Content Standards in History-Social Sciences, English-Language Arts, and Visual Arts for use in K-12 classrooms. These collections of primary sources make it easy for teachers to find the materials they need quickly:
Themed Collections: Primary sources organized into historical eras with brief overviews that provide historical context.
http://www.calisphere.universityofcalifornia.edu/themed_collections/index.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/g5dya
California Cultures: Images of four ethnic groups — African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanics Americans, and Native Americans.
http://www.calisphere.universityofcalifornia.edu/calcultures/
Japanese American Relocation Digital Archive: Personal and official documents, transcribed oral histories, and works of art bring viewers inside the Japanese-American internment experience during World War II.
http://jarda.cdlib.org/ [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Browse A-Z: This alphabetical list of terms selected from the California Content Standards makes it easy to locate primary sources for classroom use.
http://www.calisphere.universityofcalifornia.edu/browse-a-z.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/f4lne
Especially for Teachers: Information and links about teaching and learning with primary sources, including sample lesson plans, primary source analysis sheets, and more.
Why Use Primary Sources?
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/educators/handouts/prsrc.pdf
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Sun., Nov. 12, 2006 - The Death Penalty
The World Almanac E-Newsletter
Volume 06, Number 07 — July 2006
Special Feature: The Death Penalty: Thirty Years of Gregg v. Georgia
http://www.worldalmanac.com/newsletter/200607WAE-Newsletter.html
Volume 06, Number 07 — July 2006
Special Feature: The Death Penalty: Thirty Years of Gregg v. Georgia
http://www.worldalmanac.com/newsletter/200607WAE-Newsletter.html
Sun., Nov. 12, 2006 - Documents Relating to the Middle East and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Sites found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
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Documents Relating to the Middle East
URL: http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/meres.htm
Record Id: 647678
Created: 2006-07-24 11:59:32
Categories: govpub,liberal
Links to sources of documents on the history of the Middle East.
Coverage includes treaties, correspondence, news, resolutions, and
resource guides from the pre-WWI era to the present.
See Also:
Documents on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/me.htm
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
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Documents Relating to the Middle East
URL: http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/meres.htm
Record Id: 647678
Created: 2006-07-24 11:59:32
Categories: govpub,liberal
Links to sources of documents on the history of the Middle East.
Coverage includes treaties, correspondence, news, resolutions, and
resource guides from the pre-WWI era to the present.
See Also:
Documents on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/me.htm
Sun., Nov. 12, 2006 - Mysteries of the Ocean
Mysteries of the Ocean
http://aolsvc.kol.aol.com/expeditions_downloads.adp?id=5-399-6653
From the site:
“Join us for a series of underwater adventures where we will explore ancient volcanoes, visit the wreckage of the Titanic and find out more about how dolphins communicate with each other in the vast oceans.”
http://aolsvc.kol.aol.com/expeditions_downloads.adp?id=5-399-6653
From the site:
“Join us for a series of underwater adventures where we will explore ancient volcanoes, visit the wreckage of the Titanic and find out more about how dolphins communicate with each other in the vast oceans.”
Sun., Nov. 12, 2006 - From The Scout Report, July 28, 2006
Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
July 28, 2006
Volume 12, Number 30
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UC Atlas of Global Inequality
http://ucatlas.ucsc.edu/
Researchers attempting to wade through the murky and volatile waters of
globalization can sometimes find the going rough. For the general public,
even grasping the mere tenets of what globalization entails can be equally
confounding. The Center for Global, International and Regional Studies at
the University of California Santa Cruz has stepped in to help with their UC
Atlas of Global Inequality. Drawing on a wide range of data sets, their
online Atlas “explores the interaction between global integration
(globalization) and inequality.” Some of the themes visitors can explore
include economic globalization, health, and income inequality. Along with
these interactive features, visitors also have access to time series maps of
the world that show patterns of inequality and a database that allows tables
and graphs to be generated and downloaded for selected data and countries.
[KMG]
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Center for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence [pdf]
http://www.cosee.net/
The world’s oceans are tremendously complex ecosystems, and to those persons
beginning to learn about these places, the process of getting started can
seem a bit daunting. Fortunately, the Center for Ocean Sciences Education
Excellence (COSEE) has assembled a wide range of educational resources that
address such as online learning exercises dealing with invasive species and
summary fact sheets about each ocean. COSEE maintains different
geographically discrete research centers (such as COSEE Great Lakes, COSEE
Mid-Atlantic, etc.), so visitors looking for educational resources for these
areas should proceed to these respective areas of the site directly.
Students and teachers alike will appreciate the job and career exploration
area of the site titled “OceanCareers”, as it includes specific information
on how to prepare for careers in oceanography and related fields. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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The Blues, Black Vaudeville, and the Silver Screen, 1912-1930s
http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/douglass/
African-American owned enterprises in the South were not unusual phenomena
in the early 20th century, but their records are often scattered and
fragmentary. Keeping that in mind, this website is made all the more
intriguing and useful, both for scholars and the web-browsing public.
Created in cooperation with the Digital Library of Georgia and the Middle
Georgia Archives, this collection consists of selected correspondence,
financial records, contracts, and advertising materials from the Douglass
Theater in Macon, Georgia. Among the documents visitors can look at here are
advertisements for sporting events and vaudeville shows. For perspective,
first time-visitors will want to take a look at a very thorough and well-
researched background essay here that talks about the history of the
Douglass Theater. Visitors should also take advantage of the browsing
features, which will allow them to look at documents by author, date,
subject, or subject. [KMG]
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U.S. South Pole Station [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/livingsouthpole/index.jsp
The National Science Foundation sponsors thousands of research endeavors
every year, and the general public may not be aware of the tremendous
breadth of work they underwrite. In recent years, their website has featured
special reports on some of their work, and this latest presentation on the
U.S. South Pole Station is both visually stimulating and substantive. Some
visitors may not know that the Station sits directly at the Earth’s axis,
and that a third station will be completed in 2007. On this site, visitors
can learn about this new station, and also take a video tour of the current
facilities. Appropriately enough, visitors can also learn about the previous
two stations, which include the Navy outpost constructed during 1956 and
1957. Finally, visitors can also peruse a timeline that tracks the important
dates in South Pole exploration. [KMG]
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Dada [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.moma.org/exhibitions/2006/dada/index_f.html
MoMA presents this web site on the style of art known as Dada to accompany
an in situ exhibition at the museum. One of the main components of the site
is a selection of Dada art from the museum's permanent collection, with
works by artists such as Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray, Kurt
Schwitters, and Jean Arp. There are some interactive features as well -
visitors can make a Dadaist poem, by following Tristan Tzara's recipe: cut
all the words out of a newspaper article, put them in a paper bag, and
shake. Pull the words out one by one and write them down in order to finish
the poem. There is also Fauxtogram, a web near equivalent of Man Ray's
photograms, photographs that were made without a camera, by placing objects
on light sensitive paper. Finally, visitors can travel virtually to see the
Dada exhibition's previous installations at the National Gallery of Art, and
the Musée National d'Art Moderne-Centre Pompidou. [DS]
[NOTE: See also:
http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2006/dada/cities/index.shtm
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
July 28, 2006
Volume 12, Number 30
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UC Atlas of Global Inequality
http://ucatlas.ucsc.edu/
Researchers attempting to wade through the murky and volatile waters of
globalization can sometimes find the going rough. For the general public,
even grasping the mere tenets of what globalization entails can be equally
confounding. The Center for Global, International and Regional Studies at
the University of California Santa Cruz has stepped in to help with their UC
Atlas of Global Inequality. Drawing on a wide range of data sets, their
online Atlas “explores the interaction between global integration
(globalization) and inequality.” Some of the themes visitors can explore
include economic globalization, health, and income inequality. Along with
these interactive features, visitors also have access to time series maps of
the world that show patterns of inequality and a database that allows tables
and graphs to be generated and downloaded for selected data and countries.
[KMG]
----
Center for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence [pdf]
http://www.cosee.net/
The world’s oceans are tremendously complex ecosystems, and to those persons
beginning to learn about these places, the process of getting started can
seem a bit daunting. Fortunately, the Center for Ocean Sciences Education
Excellence (COSEE) has assembled a wide range of educational resources that
address such as online learning exercises dealing with invasive species and
summary fact sheets about each ocean. COSEE maintains different
geographically discrete research centers (such as COSEE Great Lakes, COSEE
Mid-Atlantic, etc.), so visitors looking for educational resources for these
areas should proceed to these respective areas of the site directly.
Students and teachers alike will appreciate the job and career exploration
area of the site titled “OceanCareers”, as it includes specific information
on how to prepare for careers in oceanography and related fields. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
----
The Blues, Black Vaudeville, and the Silver Screen, 1912-1930s
http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/douglass/
African-American owned enterprises in the South were not unusual phenomena
in the early 20th century, but their records are often scattered and
fragmentary. Keeping that in mind, this website is made all the more
intriguing and useful, both for scholars and the web-browsing public.
Created in cooperation with the Digital Library of Georgia and the Middle
Georgia Archives, this collection consists of selected correspondence,
financial records, contracts, and advertising materials from the Douglass
Theater in Macon, Georgia. Among the documents visitors can look at here are
advertisements for sporting events and vaudeville shows. For perspective,
first time-visitors will want to take a look at a very thorough and well-
researched background essay here that talks about the history of the
Douglass Theater. Visitors should also take advantage of the browsing
features, which will allow them to look at documents by author, date,
subject, or subject. [KMG]
----
U.S. South Pole Station [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/livingsouthpole/index.jsp
The National Science Foundation sponsors thousands of research endeavors
every year, and the general public may not be aware of the tremendous
breadth of work they underwrite. In recent years, their website has featured
special reports on some of their work, and this latest presentation on the
U.S. South Pole Station is both visually stimulating and substantive. Some
visitors may not know that the Station sits directly at the Earth’s axis,
and that a third station will be completed in 2007. On this site, visitors
can learn about this new station, and also take a video tour of the current
facilities. Appropriately enough, visitors can also learn about the previous
two stations, which include the Navy outpost constructed during 1956 and
1957. Finally, visitors can also peruse a timeline that tracks the important
dates in South Pole exploration. [KMG]
----
Dada [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.moma.org/exhibitions/2006/dada/index_f.html
MoMA presents this web site on the style of art known as Dada to accompany
an in situ exhibition at the museum. One of the main components of the site
is a selection of Dada art from the museum's permanent collection, with
works by artists such as Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray, Kurt
Schwitters, and Jean Arp. There are some interactive features as well -
visitors can make a Dadaist poem, by following Tristan Tzara's recipe: cut
all the words out of a newspaper article, put them in a paper bag, and
shake. Pull the words out one by one and write them down in order to finish
the poem. There is also Fauxtogram, a web near equivalent of Man Ray's
photograms, photographs that were made without a camera, by placing objects
on light sensitive paper. Finally, visitors can travel virtually to see the
Dada exhibition's previous installations at the National Gallery of Art, and
the Musée National d'Art Moderne-Centre Pompidou. [DS]
[NOTE: See also:
http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2006/dada/cities/index.shtm
previously posted – Phyllis ]
----
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2006.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Sat., Nov. 11, 2006 - Renaissance Materials / McCarthyism & Libraries 1947-1954
Sites found in:
ResourceShelf http://www.resourceshelf.com
July 7-13, 2006
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A Guide to Harlem Renaissance Materials
From The Library of Congress:
Harlem Renaissance Materials
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/harlem/harlem.html
Compiled by Angela McMillian, Digital Reference Specialist. African-American expressions of writing, music, and art during the 1920s and 1930s are well represented in the vast collections of the Library of Congress. This guide presents the Library’s resources as well as links to external Web sites on the Harlem Renaissance and a bibliography
[NOTE: Collection Guides & Bibliographies
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/bibhome.html - previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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McCarthyism and Libraries: Intellectual Freedom Under Fire, 1947-1954
Masters Thesis by Stephen Francoeur, Hunter College, 2006.
+ Text (PDF; 452 KB)
http://francoeur.pbwiki.com/f/Francoeur%20MCCARTHYISM%20AND%20LIBRARIES%20essay.pdf
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yx7owx
+ Bibliography (PDF; 100 KB)
http://francoeur.pbwiki.com/f/Francoeur%20MCCARTHYISM%20AND%20LIBRARIES%20bibliography%20%28final%20draft%29.pdf
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/zyn78
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Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
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for even more resources visit
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http://www.docuticker.com
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July 7-13, 2006
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A Guide to Harlem Renaissance Materials
From The Library of Congress:
Harlem Renaissance Materials
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/harlem/harlem.html
Compiled by Angela McMillian, Digital Reference Specialist. African-American expressions of writing, music, and art during the 1920s and 1930s are well represented in the vast collections of the Library of Congress. This guide presents the Library’s resources as well as links to external Web sites on the Harlem Renaissance and a bibliography
[NOTE: Collection Guides & Bibliographies
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/bibhome.html - previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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McCarthyism and Libraries: Intellectual Freedom Under Fire, 1947-1954
Masters Thesis by Stephen Francoeur, Hunter College, 2006.
+ Text (PDF; 452 KB)
http://francoeur.pbwiki.com/f/Francoeur%20MCCARTHYISM%20AND%20LIBRARIES%20essay.pdf
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yx7owx
+ Bibliography (PDF; 100 KB)
http://francoeur.pbwiki.com/f/Francoeur%20MCCARTHYISM%20AND%20LIBRARIES%20bibliography%20%28final%20draft%29.pdf
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/zyn78
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Gary Price
Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
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for even more resources visit
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Sat., Nov. 11, 2006 - From News from the Gilder Lehrman Institute 10/20/06 & 9/19/06
Sites found in:
News from the Gilder Lehrman Institute
Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2006
STAR BEACON FEATURES ABOLITIONIST FLAG
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/pressroom/news_06.html
‘On July 4, the Star Beacon, a newspaper in Ashtabula, Ohio, ran a story about an abolitionist flag from the Gilder Lehrman Collection. The flag, circa 1859 and hand-sewn by followers of John Brown, has only twenty stars, representing the twenty free states at the time.”
To read the story and see a photograph of the flag, visit:
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/pressroom/news_06.html
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FEATURED DOCUMENT
Earn For Yourselves The Lasting Love of Your Country
In the spotlight this week is the draft of an speech written by General Robert E. Lee to boost the morale of his troops. To see the speech and read the transcript, visit:
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive/docs_archive_Lee_speech.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yybbae
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Site found in:
News from the Gilder Lehrman Institute
Date: Tues., 19 Sept. 2006
Gilder Lehrman Collection of Featured Documents
"Injured Humanity," broadside printed by Samuel Wood, 1805.
Sub-Title: “Being A Representation of what the unhappy Children of Africa endure from those who call themselves Christians.”
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive_slavery_broadside.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yggxkr
“…a broadside, printed in 1805 in New York City, which illustrates the atrocious treatment of slaves.”
From the site:
“Description: Printed broadside on terrible conditions of slavery and the slave trade in the West Indies. Wood, a prolific Quaker-reformist publisher, printed and sold the broadside out of his office at 362 Pearl Street in New York. Describes the sale, horrendous working conditions, and punishments of the slaves. Seven graphic vignettes depict slaves being whipped, sold, and tortured.”
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[NOTE: Archive of Past Featured Documents
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive.html - previously posted. – Phyllis ]
News from the Gilder Lehrman Institute
Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2006
STAR BEACON FEATURES ABOLITIONIST FLAG
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/pressroom/news_06.html
‘On July 4, the Star Beacon, a newspaper in Ashtabula, Ohio, ran a story about an abolitionist flag from the Gilder Lehrman Collection. The flag, circa 1859 and hand-sewn by followers of John Brown, has only twenty stars, representing the twenty free states at the time.”
To read the story and see a photograph of the flag, visit:
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/pressroom/news_06.html
----
FEATURED DOCUMENT
Earn For Yourselves The Lasting Love of Your Country
In the spotlight this week is the draft of an speech written by General Robert E. Lee to boost the morale of his troops. To see the speech and read the transcript, visit:
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive/docs_archive_Lee_speech.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yybbae
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Site found in:
News from the Gilder Lehrman Institute
Date: Tues., 19 Sept. 2006
Gilder Lehrman Collection of Featured Documents
"Injured Humanity," broadside printed by Samuel Wood, 1805.
Sub-Title: “Being A Representation of what the unhappy Children of Africa endure from those who call themselves Christians.”
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive_slavery_broadside.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yggxkr
“…a broadside, printed in 1805 in New York City, which illustrates the atrocious treatment of slaves.”
From the site:
“Description: Printed broadside on terrible conditions of slavery and the slave trade in the West Indies. Wood, a prolific Quaker-reformist publisher, printed and sold the broadside out of his office at 362 Pearl Street in New York. Describes the sale, horrendous working conditions, and punishments of the slaves. Seven graphic vignettes depict slaves being whipped, sold, and tortured.”
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[NOTE: Archive of Past Featured Documents
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive.html - previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Sat., Nov. 11, 2006 - From Librarians' Internet Index NEW THIS WEEK, July 27, 2006
Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, July 27, 2006
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/53
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Lest We Forget: Images From the Civil Rights Movement
Collection of portraits by 20th century artist Robert Templeton of leaders involved in the American Civil Rights movement. Features briefly annotated images of over two dozen individuals such as Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and Whitney Moore Young, Jr. Also includes links to related sites. From the Robert Templeton Estate.
URL: http://www.templeton-interactive.com/lest1a.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22187
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At Home Astronomy: Hands-On Science Experiments for the Whole Family
Collection of illustrated instructions for science experiments related to astronomy. Topics include understanding shadows, verifying the size and location of the sun, building a model lunar settlement, demonstrating the principles of rocketry, and making an astrolabe and model of the solar system. Includes links to related sites. From the Center for Science Education, Space Sciences Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley.
URL: http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/AtHomeAstronomy/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22103
[NOTE: Other pages from http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Lizards & Snakes: Alive!
This exhibit looks at squamates (lizards and snakes), "[an] ancient group, whose scientific name is Latin for 'scaled,' [and which] is more diverse than mammals, as old as dinosaurs." Features photos and diagrams, essays on specific squamates and the relationships among these animals, video and sound clips, a webcam, and classroom materials. From the American Museum of Natural History.
URL: http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/lizards/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22006
NOTE: Other exhibitions from http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/
previously posted. – Phyllis ]
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From Noah Webster to Merriam-Webster: Celebrating 200 Year of Dictionary Making in America
In 2006 "Merriam-Webster celebrates the bicentennial anniversary of America's first dictionary, Noah Webster's A Compendious Dictionary of the English Language, published in 1806." The site features a timeline, a list of words appearing for the first time in Webster's 1806 dictionary, and brief background about Noah Webster's spelling reforms. Also includes listings of associated spelling bee events for children and adults. From Merriam-Webster.
URL: http://www.merriam-webster.com/info/webster-reform.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21843
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Thank you for using Librarians' Internet Index.
Karen G. Schneider, kgs@lii.org
LII New This Week Listowner, and
Director, Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, July 27, 2006
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/53
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Lest We Forget: Images From the Civil Rights Movement
Collection of portraits by 20th century artist Robert Templeton of leaders involved in the American Civil Rights movement. Features briefly annotated images of over two dozen individuals such as Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and Whitney Moore Young, Jr. Also includes links to related sites. From the Robert Templeton Estate.
URL: http://www.templeton-interactive.com/lest1a.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22187
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At Home Astronomy: Hands-On Science Experiments for the Whole Family
Collection of illustrated instructions for science experiments related to astronomy. Topics include understanding shadows, verifying the size and location of the sun, building a model lunar settlement, demonstrating the principles of rocketry, and making an astrolabe and model of the solar system. Includes links to related sites. From the Center for Science Education, Space Sciences Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley.
URL: http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/AtHomeAstronomy/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22103
[NOTE: Other pages from http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Lizards & Snakes: Alive!
This exhibit looks at squamates (lizards and snakes), "[an] ancient group, whose scientific name is Latin for 'scaled,' [and which] is more diverse than mammals, as old as dinosaurs." Features photos and diagrams, essays on specific squamates and the relationships among these animals, video and sound clips, a webcam, and classroom materials. From the American Museum of Natural History.
URL: http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/lizards/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22006
NOTE: Other exhibitions from http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/
previously posted. – Phyllis ]
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From Noah Webster to Merriam-Webster: Celebrating 200 Year of Dictionary Making in America
In 2006 "Merriam-Webster celebrates the bicentennial anniversary of America's first dictionary, Noah Webster's A Compendious Dictionary of the English Language, published in 1806." The site features a timeline, a list of words appearing for the first time in Webster's 1806 dictionary, and brief background about Noah Webster's spelling reforms. Also includes listings of associated spelling bee events for children and adults. From Merriam-Webster.
URL: http://www.merriam-webster.com/info/webster-reform.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21843
----------------------------------------------------------------
Thank you for using Librarians' Internet Index.
Karen G. Schneider, kgs@lii.org
LII New This Week Listowner, and
Director, Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Sat., Nov. 11, 2006 - African American Artists - 20th Century
--------Forwarded Message--------
AASC Feature of the Month: November
Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2006
November 2006 Feature of the Month
African American Artists during the Twentieth Century
[ http://www.elabs3.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=ef6,rkjn,5j,1p3q,fz3g,eh6y,gfib ]
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/y6qt4e
Dear Feature of the Month Subscriber,
This month the Oxford African American Studies Center Feature of the Month highlights African American fine artists active during the 20th century. The history of African American art during the 20th century has largely been a dialogue about how best to deal with issues of race. In a picture essay devoted to this topic, the editors explore how black artists realized that their choices in form, style, material, and theme were all a part of the continuing debate over what it means to be black in the United States.
Visit http://www.oxfordaasc.com/ today to check out the current Feature of the Month and to read about artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Henry Ossawa Tanner, important cultural and artistic movements such as the Great Migration and the Harlem Renaissance, and many other Featured Articles.
SPREAD THE WORD! The Feature of the Month is a free and publicly-available feature of the Oxford African American Studies Center—please forward this message to anyone you who might be interested in learning more about African American art in the twentieth century.
Best Regards,
Paige Casey
Marketing Manager
Oxford University Press
AASC Feature of the Month: November
Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2006
November 2006 Feature of the Month
African American Artists during the Twentieth Century
[ http://www.elabs3.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=ef6,rkjn,5j,1p3q,fz3g,eh6y,gfib ]
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/y6qt4e
Dear Feature of the Month Subscriber,
This month the Oxford African American Studies Center Feature of the Month highlights African American fine artists active during the 20th century. The history of African American art during the 20th century has largely been a dialogue about how best to deal with issues of race. In a picture essay devoted to this topic, the editors explore how black artists realized that their choices in form, style, material, and theme were all a part of the continuing debate over what it means to be black in the United States.
Visit http://www.oxfordaasc.com/ today to check out the current Feature of the Month and to read about artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Henry Ossawa Tanner, important cultural and artistic movements such as the Great Migration and the Harlem Renaissance, and many other Featured Articles.
SPREAD THE WORD! The Feature of the Month is a free and publicly-available feature of the Oxford African American Studies Center—please forward this message to anyone you who might be interested in learning more about African American art in the twentieth century.
Best Regards,
Paige Casey
Marketing Manager
Oxford University Press
Friday, November 10, 2006
Fri., Nov. 10, 2006 - Lexile Framework for Reading
The Lexile Framework for Reading: Educators’ Area
http://www.lexile.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?view=ed&tabindex=0&tabid=1
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/uxmz
From the site:
“The Lexile Framework for Reading is an innovative approach to reading comprehension that can be used by educators, parents and readers of all ages.”
Book Search
http://www.lexile.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?view=ed&tabindex=5&tabid=67
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/8m7zu
From the site:
“The Lexile Book Database contains more than 100,000 English and Spanish fiction and non-fiction titles from more than 450 publishers… Two of the largest periodical database providers, EBSCO and ProQuest, Lexile articles.”
http://www.lexile.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?view=ed&tabindex=0&tabid=1
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/uxmz
From the site:
“The Lexile Framework for Reading is an innovative approach to reading comprehension that can be used by educators, parents and readers of all ages.”
Book Search
http://www.lexile.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?view=ed&tabindex=5&tabid=67
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/8m7zu
From the site:
“The Lexile Book Database contains more than 100,000 English and Spanish fiction and non-fiction titles from more than 450 publishers… Two of the largest periodical database providers, EBSCO and ProQuest, Lexile articles.”
Fri., Nov. 10, 2006 - Test the Readability of a Website
Test the Readability of a Website
http://juicystudio.com/services/readability.php
From the site:
“[Reading level algorithms] can be helpful in determining how readable your content is. Reading level algorithms only provide a rough guide, as they tend to reward short sentences made up of short words. Whilst they're rough guides, they can give a useful indication as to whether you've pitched your content at the right level for your intended audience.
Although designed to test readability when designing a web page, the service can also be used to determine readability of a site before recommending it to a student.
Everything you ever wanted to know about readability tests
http://www.gopdg.com/plainlanguage/readability.html
http://juicystudio.com/services/readability.php
From the site:
“[Reading level algorithms] can be helpful in determining how readable your content is. Reading level algorithms only provide a rough guide, as they tend to reward short sentences made up of short words. Whilst they're rough guides, they can give a useful indication as to whether you've pitched your content at the right level for your intended audience.
Although designed to test readability when designing a web page, the service can also be used to determine readability of a site before recommending it to a student.
Everything you ever wanted to know about readability tests
http://www.gopdg.com/plainlanguage/readability.html
Fri., Nov. 10, 2006 - Join Charlotte's Web Read Aloud
Join Us to Break a World Record
http://www.charlotteswebbarr.com/
December 13, 2006 at 12 noon (EST)
Walden Media, Paramount Pictures, HarperCollins, Nickelodeon Movies, Kerner Entertainment and our partners are teaming up to "Break a World Reading Record With Charlotte’s Web." The record attempt is for MOST PEOPLE READING ALOUD SIMULTANEOUSLY IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS.
On Wednesday, December 13, 2006, at 12 noon (EST), you are invited to join students, educators, librarians and fans of Charlotte’s Web who will gather in schools, hospitals, libraries and community centers to read a passage from E. B. White’s classic tale of friendship, kindness, selfless giving and miracles. It is our hope that “Break a World Reading Record with Charlotte’s Web” will introduce this wonderful story to a new generation and reintroduce the story to fans who haven’t read it since childhood. Please read further to see how you can participate in this exciting event.
Program Details
http://www.charlotteswebbarr.com/program.php
This is the link to the excerpt that is to be read aloud
http://www.charlotteswebbarr.com/pdf/excerpt.pdf
http://www.charlotteswebbarr.com/
December 13, 2006 at 12 noon (EST)
Walden Media, Paramount Pictures, HarperCollins, Nickelodeon Movies, Kerner Entertainment and our partners are teaming up to "Break a World Reading Record With Charlotte’s Web." The record attempt is for MOST PEOPLE READING ALOUD SIMULTANEOUSLY IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS.
On Wednesday, December 13, 2006, at 12 noon (EST), you are invited to join students, educators, librarians and fans of Charlotte’s Web who will gather in schools, hospitals, libraries and community centers to read a passage from E. B. White’s classic tale of friendship, kindness, selfless giving and miracles. It is our hope that “Break a World Reading Record with Charlotte’s Web” will introduce this wonderful story to a new generation and reintroduce the story to fans who haven’t read it since childhood. Please read further to see how you can participate in this exciting event.
Program Details
http://www.charlotteswebbarr.com/program.php
This is the link to the excerpt that is to be read aloud
http://www.charlotteswebbarr.com/pdf/excerpt.pdf
Fri., Nov. 10, 2006 - From PBS Teacher Previews: November 12 - 18, 2006
Sites found in:
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Nature
"Penguins of the Antarctic"
TV> PBSOL> MARC>
Middle / High School
Sunday, November 12, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
The lives of the penguins of the Antarctic have always been a
constant struggle to survive, but their biggest challenge is
yet to come. As the climate changes, long-established
territories are being invaded and nesting colonies are being
disrupted. Tune in to find out how these birds will deal with
the effects of global warming. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Explore the redesigned "Nature" Web site; download our weekly
video podcast, tell us what you think in our online bulletin
boards and watch our online slide shows.
http://www.pbs.org/nature
[NOTE: See Also: The World of Penguins
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/penguins/index.html
Resources
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/penguins/resources.html - Phyllis ]
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NOVA
"Family That Walks on All Fours"
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
An intense scientific debate has ignited around a quiet but
extraordinary family living in rural Turkey -- a family with
five adults who walk on all fours. Such a discovery raises
fascinating questions about genetics, society and the
evolutionary history of our species. Join "NOVA" as it sets out
to unravel this controversy. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Explore our interactive feature; compare the skeletons of
chimpanzees and modern humans to see just a few of the many
physiological alterations that made walking upright possible.
http://www.pbs.org/nova/allfours
[NOTE: See teaching guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
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Secrets of the Dead
"Bombing Nazi Dams"
TV> PBSOL>
Middle / High School
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
In 1941, the world was at war and the Allies were desperate to
slow the tide of Nazi domination. The Germans needed 100
gallons of water to make one ton of steel. Barnes Wallis, a
British aircraft designer, set out to develop a unique weapon
that would detonate dams. This program investigates the urgent
rush to create, test and deploy the new bomb. (CC, Stereo, 1
year)
Try your hand at unearthing the secrets of the dead; examine
the online clues and evidence.
http://www.pbs.org/secrets/case_nazidams
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BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
Our Flag
Profdev>
Middle / High School
This Web site describes a brief history of the flag and sets
forth the practices and observances appropriate to its display.
Topics addressed include early flags, laws and regulations,
rules of display and folding, state and territory flags, the
Great Seal of the United States and other information about the
U.S. flag.
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/misc/ourflag/titlepage.htm
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Copyright 2006 PBS Online.
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---------Forwarded Message--------
To: NOVA Teachers
Hello Educators,
Join NOVA next week when experts explore the mysterious story of
five siblings living in a remote Turkish village in "Family That
Walks on All Fours." Note: This program contains graphic
information about physically and mentally handicapped individuals.
Please preview it to determine its appropriateness for your
classroom. (Subjects covered: life science, evolution, genetics)
Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org
* * * * * * * *
NOVA Presents "Family That Walks on All Fours"
Broadcast: Tuesday, November 14, 2006
http://www.pbs.org/nova/allfours/
(NOVA airs on PBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings as
broadcast dates and times may vary. This program can be used up to
one year after it is recorded off the air.)
The Genetic Factor
http://www.pbs.org/nova/allfours/genetic.html
Learn more about genes and mutations, the commonality of
body-building genes among animals, and what factors may play a
role in why five Turkish siblings are handwalkers in this
interview with University of Wisconsin geneticist Sean Carroll.
(Grades 9-12)
The Family and Me
http://www.pbs.org/nova/allfours/family.html
Find out how working with the family changed forever the life of
Turkish psychologist Defne Aruoba. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Origins of Bipedalism
http://www.pbs.org/nova/allfours/bipedalism.html
Sample leading hypotheses about why humans walk on two legs and
cast your vote for your favorite. (Flash plug-in required;
printable version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Compare the Skeletons
http://www.pbs.org/nova/allfours/skeletons.html
See what made walking upright possible by examining the bone
structures of a chimpanzee, an early human ancestor, and a
modern human. (Flash plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/programs/3317_allfours.html
In this classroom activity, students use a viewing guide while
watching a program about members of a Turkish family who walk on
four limbs and discuss program themes after watching.
(Grades 9-12)
Program Transcript
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/3317_allfours.html
The site includes a complete narration for this program.
Plus Links and Books
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PBS Teacher Previews: November 12 - 18, 2006
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Nature
"Penguins of the Antarctic"
TV> PBSOL> MARC>
Middle / High School
Sunday, November 12, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
The lives of the penguins of the Antarctic have always been a
constant struggle to survive, but their biggest challenge is
yet to come. As the climate changes, long-established
territories are being invaded and nesting colonies are being
disrupted. Tune in to find out how these birds will deal with
the effects of global warming. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Explore the redesigned "Nature" Web site; download our weekly
video podcast, tell us what you think in our online bulletin
boards and watch our online slide shows.
http://www.pbs.org/nature
[NOTE: See Also: The World of Penguins
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/penguins/index.html
Resources
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/penguins/resources.html - Phyllis ]
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NOVA
"Family That Walks on All Fours"
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
An intense scientific debate has ignited around a quiet but
extraordinary family living in rural Turkey -- a family with
five adults who walk on all fours. Such a discovery raises
fascinating questions about genetics, society and the
evolutionary history of our species. Join "NOVA" as it sets out
to unravel this controversy. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Explore our interactive feature; compare the skeletons of
chimpanzees and modern humans to see just a few of the many
physiological alterations that made walking upright possible.
http://www.pbs.org/nova/allfours
[NOTE: See teaching guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
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Secrets of the Dead
"Bombing Nazi Dams"
TV> PBSOL>
Middle / High School
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
In 1941, the world was at war and the Allies were desperate to
slow the tide of Nazi domination. The Germans needed 100
gallons of water to make one ton of steel. Barnes Wallis, a
British aircraft designer, set out to develop a unique weapon
that would detonate dams. This program investigates the urgent
rush to create, test and deploy the new bomb. (CC, Stereo, 1
year)
Try your hand at unearthing the secrets of the dead; examine
the online clues and evidence.
http://www.pbs.org/secrets/case_nazidams
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BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
Our Flag
Profdev>
Middle / High School
This Web site describes a brief history of the flag and sets
forth the practices and observances appropriate to its display.
Topics addressed include early flags, laws and regulations,
rules of display and folding, state and territory flags, the
Great Seal of the United States and other information about the
U.S. flag.
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/misc/ourflag/titlepage.htm
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Copyright 2006 PBS Online.
******************************************
---------Forwarded Message--------
To: NOVA Teachers
Hello Educators,
Join NOVA next week when experts explore the mysterious story of
five siblings living in a remote Turkish village in "Family That
Walks on All Fours." Note: This program contains graphic
information about physically and mentally handicapped individuals.
Please preview it to determine its appropriateness for your
classroom. (Subjects covered: life science, evolution, genetics)
Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org
* * * * * * * *
NOVA Presents "Family That Walks on All Fours"
Broadcast: Tuesday, November 14, 2006
http://www.pbs.org/nova/allfours/
(NOVA airs on PBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings as
broadcast dates and times may vary. This program can be used up to
one year after it is recorded off the air.)
The Genetic Factor
http://www.pbs.org/nova/allfours/genetic.html
Learn more about genes and mutations, the commonality of
body-building genes among animals, and what factors may play a
role in why five Turkish siblings are handwalkers in this
interview with University of Wisconsin geneticist Sean Carroll.
(Grades 9-12)
The Family and Me
http://www.pbs.org/nova/allfours/family.html
Find out how working with the family changed forever the life of
Turkish psychologist Defne Aruoba. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Origins of Bipedalism
http://www.pbs.org/nova/allfours/bipedalism.html
Sample leading hypotheses about why humans walk on two legs and
cast your vote for your favorite. (Flash plug-in required;
printable version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Compare the Skeletons
http://www.pbs.org/nova/allfours/skeletons.html
See what made walking upright possible by examining the bone
structures of a chimpanzee, an early human ancestor, and a
modern human. (Flash plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/programs/3317_allfours.html
In this classroom activity, students use a viewing guide while
watching a program about members of a Turkish family who walk on
four limbs and discuss program themes after watching.
(Grades 9-12)
Program Transcript
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/3317_allfours.html
The site includes a complete narration for this program.
Plus Links and Books
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Thurs., Nov. 9, 2006 - Youth Entomology Resources (PreK-12)
Youth Entomology Resources PreK-12
http://www.uky.edu/Ag/CritterFiles/casefile/bugconnection/bugconnection.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/o7wjr
The Kentucky Bug Collection will be of interest to more than just Kentucky residents.
Sections include: Critter Files, Edible Insects, Entomology Books, Pet Bugs, and Teaching Resources
http://www.uky.edu/Ag/CritterFiles/casefile/bugconnection/bugconnection.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/o7wjr
The Kentucky Bug Collection will be of interest to more than just Kentucky residents.
Sections include: Critter Files, Edible Insects, Entomology Books, Pet Bugs, and Teaching Resources
Thurs., Nov. 9, 2006 - Bugs and Insects
Sites to See: Bugs and Insects
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites026.shtml
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated 5/09/2005 - Phyllis ]
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites026.shtml
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated 5/09/2005 - Phyllis ]
Thurs., Nov. 9, 2006 - Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke
Site found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, July 13, 2006
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/51
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The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke: A Report of the Surgeon General
This scientific report "concludes that there is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke. Nonsmokers exposed to secondhand smoke at home or work increase their risk of developing heart disease by 25 to 30 percent and lung cancer by 20 to 30 percent." Includes the full report, a summary, press releases, and links to related fact sheets and sites. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
URL: http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/secondhandsmoke/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22009
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Karen G. Schneider, kgs@lii.org
LII New This Week Listowner, and
Director, Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, July 13, 2006
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/51
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The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke: A Report of the Surgeon General
This scientific report "concludes that there is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke. Nonsmokers exposed to secondhand smoke at home or work increase their risk of developing heart disease by 25 to 30 percent and lung cancer by 20 to 30 percent." Includes the full report, a summary, press releases, and links to related fact sheets and sites. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
URL: http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/secondhandsmoke/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22009
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Karen G. Schneider, kgs@lii.org
LII New This Week Listowner, and
Director, Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Thurs., Nov. 9, 2006 - From EDInfo Teaching Resources Newsletter
Sites found in:
EDInfo@LISTSERV.ED.GOV
Date: Thu, 09 Nov 2006 8:43:18 EST
Subject: Teaching Resources
* Veterans Day resources:
http://www.ed.gov/free/veterans.html
* National American Indian Heritage Month resources:
http://www.ed.gov/free/past/2005/111.html
National American Indian Heritage Month
features dozens of historic sites, lesson plans, and travel
itineraries for learning about Native American history. Find
out about Haida totem poles, village life in Hidatsa and
Mandan tribes on the plains, sacred ceremonial sites for the
Yoeme (Yaqui) people, daily life of the Pueblo Indians, mounds
of Mississippi and the Ohio River Valley, and more. (NPS)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/feature/indian/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Learning About Renewable Energy
provides basic information about solar, wind, biomass,
hydrogen, and geothermal power. See a video on how solar
panels work. Learn about advanced vehicles, alternative
fuels, energy delivery and storage, and more. (DOE)
http://www.nrel.gov/learning/
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.nrel.gov/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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LifeWorks
explores careers in health and medical sciences. See
interviews with more than 70 professionals -- a chemist,
dentist, dietician, epidemiologist, lab technologist, medical
illustrator, microbiologist, nurse, pharmacist, social worker,
veterinarian, and others. Learn what their typical workday
involves and why they chose their career. Find out which
careers match your interests and skills. (NIH)
http://science.education.nih.gov/LifeWorks
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Online Health Science Curriculum
provides over 300 interdisciplinary activities designed to
help students learn about blood, bones, the brain,
cardiovascular system, diabetes, forces and motion, health
careers, hearing, levers in the body, nutrition, obesity, oral
health, population demographics, the pulmonary system, sleep,
stereotypes, and vision. (NIH)
http://teachhealthk-12.uthscsa.edu/
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Archive of past messages
http://www.ed.gov/MailingLists/EDInfo/
EDInfo@LISTSERV.ED.GOV
Date: Thu, 09 Nov 2006 8:43:18 EST
Subject: Teaching Resources
* Veterans Day resources:
http://www.ed.gov/free/veterans.html
* National American Indian Heritage Month resources:
http://www.ed.gov/free/past/2005/111.html
National American Indian Heritage Month
features dozens of historic sites, lesson plans, and travel
itineraries for learning about Native American history. Find
out about Haida totem poles, village life in Hidatsa and
Mandan tribes on the plains, sacred ceremonial sites for the
Yoeme (Yaqui) people, daily life of the Pueblo Indians, mounds
of Mississippi and the Ohio River Valley, and more. (NPS)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/feature/indian/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Learning About Renewable Energy
provides basic information about solar, wind, biomass,
hydrogen, and geothermal power. See a video on how solar
panels work. Learn about advanced vehicles, alternative
fuels, energy delivery and storage, and more. (DOE)
http://www.nrel.gov/learning/
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.nrel.gov/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
---
LifeWorks
explores careers in health and medical sciences. See
interviews with more than 70 professionals -- a chemist,
dentist, dietician, epidemiologist, lab technologist, medical
illustrator, microbiologist, nurse, pharmacist, social worker,
veterinarian, and others. Learn what their typical workday
involves and why they chose their career. Find out which
careers match your interests and skills. (NIH)
http://science.education.nih.gov/LifeWorks
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Online Health Science Curriculum
provides over 300 interdisciplinary activities designed to
help students learn about blood, bones, the brain,
cardiovascular system, diabetes, forces and motion, health
careers, hearing, levers in the body, nutrition, obesity, oral
health, population demographics, the pulmonary system, sleep,
stereotypes, and vision. (NIH)
http://teachhealthk-12.uthscsa.edu/
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Archive of past messages
http://www.ed.gov/MailingLists/EDInfo/
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Wed., Nov. 8, 2006 - Reference Resources / Biotechnology Resources
Found in:
Awareness Watch Newsletter V4N8 August 2006 Announcement
Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2006
It gives me great pleasure to announce my August 2006 V4N8 Awareness
Watch Newsletter. It is a freely available record breaking 44 page .pdf
document (941KB) from the below URL. The Awareness Watch Featured Report
this month features World Wide Web Reference Resources on the Internet
including related resources and sites. The Awareness Watch Spotters
cover many excellent and newly released annotated current awareness
research sources and tools as well as the latest identified Internet
happenings and resources.
World Wide Web Reference Resources on the Internet
August V4N8 Awareness Watch Newsletter
http://zillman.blogspot.com/2006/07/awareness-watch-newsletter-v4n8-august.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yxtzn9
World Wide Web Referencehttp://www.wwwreference.info/
Awareness Watch Newsletter Blog and Archives
http://www.AwarenessWatch.com/
Also my August 2006 Zillman Column is now available and is titled
Biotechnology Resources. This August 2006 column is a comprehensive list
of biotechnology resources and sites on the Internet including
associated and related biotechnology sites. Download this excellent 11
page free .pdf (420KB) column today and start your journey into the
amazing world of biotechnology!
http://zillman.blogspot.com/2006/07/august-2006-zillman-column_23.html
Marcus P. Zillman, M.S., A.M.H.A.
Awareness Watch Newsletter V4N8 August 2006 Announcement
Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2006
It gives me great pleasure to announce my August 2006 V4N8 Awareness
Watch Newsletter. It is a freely available record breaking 44 page .pdf
document (941KB) from the below URL. The Awareness Watch Featured Report
this month features World Wide Web Reference Resources on the Internet
including related resources and sites. The Awareness Watch Spotters
cover many excellent and newly released annotated current awareness
research sources and tools as well as the latest identified Internet
happenings and resources.
World Wide Web Reference Resources on the Internet
August V4N8 Awareness Watch Newsletter
http://zillman.blogspot.com/2006/07/awareness-watch-newsletter-v4n8-august.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yxtzn9
World Wide Web Referencehttp://www.wwwreference.info/
Awareness Watch Newsletter Blog and Archives
http://www.AwarenessWatch.com/
Also my August 2006 Zillman Column is now available and is titled
Biotechnology Resources. This August 2006 column is a comprehensive list
of biotechnology resources and sites on the Internet including
associated and related biotechnology sites. Download this excellent 11
page free .pdf (420KB) column today and start your journey into the
amazing world of biotechnology!
http://zillman.blogspot.com/2006/07/august-2006-zillman-column_23.html
Marcus P. Zillman, M.S., A.M.H.A.
Wed., Nov. 8, 2006 - Gamequarium (K-6)
Gamequarium (K-6)
http://gamequarium.com/index.htm
From the site:
“Gamequarium is a portal to online, educational, interactive games and learning activities. The term “portal” is synonymous with “doorway.” The purpose of Gamequarium is to provide a doorway to the Internet for teachers, parents, and students who are seeking interactive, instructional online resources.”
“Gamequarium.com can be used by parents, teachers, and students of all ages who are in pursuit of fun, interative learning experiences. The games and activities are arranged by subject to allow for ease of navigation.”
http://gamequarium.com/index.htm
From the site:
“Gamequarium is a portal to online, educational, interactive games and learning activities. The term “portal” is synonymous with “doorway.” The purpose of Gamequarium is to provide a doorway to the Internet for teachers, parents, and students who are seeking interactive, instructional online resources.”
“Gamequarium.com can be used by parents, teachers, and students of all ages who are in pursuit of fun, interative learning experiences. The games and activities are arranged by subject to allow for ease of navigation.”
Wed., Nov. 8, 2006 - Nikola Tesla
Tesla - Master of Lightning
http://www.pbs.org/tesla/index.html
From the site:
“TESLA, Master of Lightning, is a multi-media project that tells the comprehensive story of the life and work of Nikola Tesla… Tesla was a visionary thinker, and in his papers and interviews he anticipated the development of radio and television broadcasting, robotics, computers, faxes, and even the Strategic Defense Initiative.” [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Tesla – Life and Legacy
http://www.pbs.org/tesla/ll/index.html
Lesson Plans
http://www.pbs.org/tesla/tt/index.html
Additional Resources
http://www.pbs.org/tesla/res/index.html
Includes links to articles and patents as well as timelines of electricity and radio.
The Complete Tesla
http://www.frank.germano.com/nikolatesla.htm
From the site:
“Nikola Tesla, an American inventor and engineer, whose mastery of electricity came at a time when electricity was changing American life. Tesla is the unsung creator of the electric age, without whom our radio, auto ignition, telephone, alternating current power generation, alternating current transmission, radio, and television, would all have been impossible.”
The TESLA Foundation of North America
http://www.tesla.org
From the site:
“Dedicated to the preservation of the legacy of Nikola Tesla and his inventions, works & papers.”
http://www.pbs.org/tesla/index.html
From the site:
“TESLA, Master of Lightning, is a multi-media project that tells the comprehensive story of the life and work of Nikola Tesla… Tesla was a visionary thinker, and in his papers and interviews he anticipated the development of radio and television broadcasting, robotics, computers, faxes, and even the Strategic Defense Initiative.” [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Tesla – Life and Legacy
http://www.pbs.org/tesla/ll/index.html
Lesson Plans
http://www.pbs.org/tesla/tt/index.html
Additional Resources
http://www.pbs.org/tesla/res/index.html
Includes links to articles and patents as well as timelines of electricity and radio.
The Complete Tesla
http://www.frank.germano.com/nikolatesla.htm
From the site:
“Nikola Tesla, an American inventor and engineer, whose mastery of electricity came at a time when electricity was changing American life. Tesla is the unsung creator of the electric age, without whom our radio, auto ignition, telephone, alternating current power generation, alternating current transmission, radio, and television, would all have been impossible.”
The TESLA Foundation of North America
http://www.tesla.org
From the site:
“Dedicated to the preservation of the legacy of Nikola Tesla and his inventions, works & papers.”
Wed., Nov. 8, 2006 - Life Without Engineering / 22 K-12 Projects
Life Without Engineering
http://z.cs.utexas.edu/users/s2s/utopia/cogito/utopia.php?a=play&s2scodename=noengineer2
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yas72g
From the site:
"Life Without Engineering would be a life without clean air or water... without PlayStations and DVD's... without lipstick and hair spray. Engineers don't just create software and improve products, they also save lives, help to clean up the environment, and improve society as we know it. Life Without Engineering? It's a life you may not want to live."
Grade Range: 6-10
“Life Without Engineering was designed to raise awareness of how engineering affects daily life. The player chooses a room (bedroom, living/dining room) in a house and tries to select all items, such as appliances and materials, that they think would not exist without engineering. When an item is selected, the game displays information about how the item was created, the kinds of engineers who helped design and build it, and some fun facts. During play, the user may request hints about items. Once the player has selected all items they believe would not exist without engineering, they click on "Done" and any items they missed are highlighted.”
The list of all 22 projects that cover a variety of subjects for grades K-12:
http://z.cs.utexas.edu/users/s2s/utopia/home/allProjects.php
These projects were designed by students in a software engineering course at the University of Texas at Austin.
Some are:
Order in the Library
http://z.cs.utexas.edu/users/s2s/utopia/cogito/utopia.php?a=play&s2scodename=library4
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ym989f
Adventures in Geometry
http://z.cs.utexas.edu/users/s2s/utopia/cogito/utopia.php?a=play&s2scodename=geometry2
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yabbdz
Math Maze
http://z.cs.utexas.edu/users/s2s/utopia/cogito/utopia.php?a=play&s2scodename=facts2a
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/vh2th
http://z.cs.utexas.edu/users/s2s/utopia/cogito/utopia.php?a=play&s2scodename=noengineer2
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yas72g
From the site:
"Life Without Engineering would be a life without clean air or water... without PlayStations and DVD's... without lipstick and hair spray. Engineers don't just create software and improve products, they also save lives, help to clean up the environment, and improve society as we know it. Life Without Engineering? It's a life you may not want to live."
Grade Range: 6-10
“Life Without Engineering was designed to raise awareness of how engineering affects daily life. The player chooses a room (bedroom, living/dining room) in a house and tries to select all items, such as appliances and materials, that they think would not exist without engineering. When an item is selected, the game displays information about how the item was created, the kinds of engineers who helped design and build it, and some fun facts. During play, the user may request hints about items. Once the player has selected all items they believe would not exist without engineering, they click on "Done" and any items they missed are highlighted.”
The list of all 22 projects that cover a variety of subjects for grades K-12:
http://z.cs.utexas.edu/users/s2s/utopia/home/allProjects.php
These projects were designed by students in a software engineering course at the University of Texas at Austin.
Some are:
Order in the Library
http://z.cs.utexas.edu/users/s2s/utopia/cogito/utopia.php?a=play&s2scodename=library4
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ym989f
Adventures in Geometry
http://z.cs.utexas.edu/users/s2s/utopia/cogito/utopia.php?a=play&s2scodename=geometry2
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yabbdz
Math Maze
http://z.cs.utexas.edu/users/s2s/utopia/cogito/utopia.php?a=play&s2scodename=facts2a
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/vh2th
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Tue., Nov. 7, 2006 - Resources for Thanksgiving Theme
Found in:
Date Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2005
Weekly Teacher Tip Newsletter Issue 282- Thanksgiving Edition
view it on-line at:
http://www.teach-nology.com/newsletters/282.html
Teacher Resources Theme of the Week - Thanksgiving
http://www.teach-nology.com/themes/holidays/thanks/
****
Date Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2005
Weekly Teacher Tip Newsletter Issue 282- Thanksgiving Edition
view it on-line at:
http://www.teach-nology.com/newsletters/282.html
Teacher Resources Theme of the Week - Thanksgiving
http://www.teach-nology.com/themes/holidays/thanks/
****
Tue., Nov. 7, 2006 - Thanksgiving Timeline: 1541-2001
---------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Thursday, November 24, 2005
Happy Thanksgiving to all American Subscribers celebrating the holiday.
Thanksgiving Timeline, 1541-2001
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/features/thanksgiving/timeline/1541.html
Today's site, from the U.S. Library of Congress, offers that history
essential -- the timeline -- in this instance dedicated to Thanksgiving
festivals in America. Gentle Subscribers will find this informative feature
stretches over more than four hundred years.
"Spanish explorer, Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, led 1,500 men in a
thanksgiving celebration at the Palo Duro Canyon. Coronado's expedition
traveled north from Mexico City in 1540 in search of gold. The group camped
alongside the canyon, in the modern-day Texas Panhandle, for two weeks in
the spring of 1541. The Texas Society Daughters of the American Colonists
commemorated the event as the "first Thanksgiving" in 1959." - from the
website
The site provides vignettes of Thanksgiving celebrations starting before
America became a nation and concluding at 2001. Beginning in 1541, the
early events in the timeline offer a number of candidates for the "First
Thanksgiving". Most dates provide an image and an overview of the
Thanksgiving festival for the year, often highlighting the inception of
what has become an enduring tradition, such as 1934 -- the initial radio
broadcast of the first National Football League game on Thanksgiving Day.
Slip over to the site for a look at American Thanksgiving through the
centuries at:
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/features/thanksgiving/timeline/1541.html
If the above URL wraps in your e-mail client, enter it all on one line in
your browser or use this TinyURL:
http://tinyurl.com/9wksw
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Thursday, November 24, 2005
Happy Thanksgiving to all American Subscribers celebrating the holiday.
Thanksgiving Timeline, 1541-2001
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/features/thanksgiving/timeline/1541.html
Today's site, from the U.S. Library of Congress, offers that history
essential -- the timeline -- in this instance dedicated to Thanksgiving
festivals in America. Gentle Subscribers will find this informative feature
stretches over more than four hundred years.
"Spanish explorer, Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, led 1,500 men in a
thanksgiving celebration at the Palo Duro Canyon. Coronado's expedition
traveled north from Mexico City in 1540 in search of gold. The group camped
alongside the canyon, in the modern-day Texas Panhandle, for two weeks in
the spring of 1541. The Texas Society Daughters of the American Colonists
commemorated the event as the "first Thanksgiving" in 1959." - from the
website
The site provides vignettes of Thanksgiving celebrations starting before
America became a nation and concluding at 2001. Beginning in 1541, the
early events in the timeline offer a number of candidates for the "First
Thanksgiving". Most dates provide an image and an overview of the
Thanksgiving festival for the year, often highlighting the inception of
what has become an enduring tradition, such as 1934 -- the initial radio
broadcast of the first National Football League game on Thanksgiving Day.
Slip over to the site for a look at American Thanksgiving through the
centuries at:
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/features/thanksgiving/timeline/1541.html
If the above URL wraps in your e-mail client, enter it all on one line in
your browser or use this TinyURL:
http://tinyurl.com/9wksw
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Tue., Nov. 7, 2006 - First Thanksgiving / How Thanksgiving Works
The First Thanksgiving
http://www.csmonitor.com/2002/1127/p13s02-lign.html
From the site:
“Everyone knows about the Pilgrims and the Indians, right? How the two groups gathered peacefully in Plymouth, Mass., to feast on juicy turkeys and colorful pumpkin pies. The trouble is, almost everything we've been taught about the first Thanksgiving in 1621 is a myth. The holiday has two distinct histories - the actual one and a romanticized portrayal.”
*****
How Thanksgiving Works
http://people.howstuffworks.com/thanksgiving.htm
From the site:
“Thanksgiving stands out in the holiday season because it is open to just about everybody. It isn't tied to any specific religion, and you can pretty much celebrate it however you want. The only essential traditions are to enjoy a meal with friends or family and to give thanks for what you have. In the world of holidays, Thanksgiving is about as simple and pure as it gets. The holiday also honors American history, of course. In countless Thanksgiving plays, American children have told the story of the first Thanksgiving when the Pilgrims and the Native Americans celebrated the autumn harvest in cooperation and acceptance. Have you ever wondered where the particulars of this story and the other details of Thanksgiving actually come from? In this article, we'll look at the origins of the many things we associate with this day.”
http://www.csmonitor.com/2002/1127/p13s02-lign.html
From the site:
“Everyone knows about the Pilgrims and the Indians, right? How the two groups gathered peacefully in Plymouth, Mass., to feast on juicy turkeys and colorful pumpkin pies. The trouble is, almost everything we've been taught about the first Thanksgiving in 1621 is a myth. The holiday has two distinct histories - the actual one and a romanticized portrayal.”
*****
How Thanksgiving Works
http://people.howstuffworks.com/thanksgiving.htm
From the site:
“Thanksgiving stands out in the holiday season because it is open to just about everybody. It isn't tied to any specific religion, and you can pretty much celebrate it however you want. The only essential traditions are to enjoy a meal with friends or family and to give thanks for what you have. In the world of holidays, Thanksgiving is about as simple and pure as it gets. The holiday also honors American history, of course. In countless Thanksgiving plays, American children have told the story of the first Thanksgiving when the Pilgrims and the Native Americans celebrated the autumn harvest in cooperation and acceptance. Have you ever wondered where the particulars of this story and the other details of Thanksgiving actually come from? In this article, we'll look at the origins of the many things we associate with this day.”
Tue., Nov. 7, 2006 - Monthly Theme: Thanksgiving
[NOTE: Other pages from Eduplace.com previously posted.
See the other Monthly Themes:
http://www.eduplace.com/monthlytheme/index.html
Include activities and links for Internet Resources - Phyllis ]
---------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Saturday, November 5, 2005 and time for Electives at ClickSchooling!Recommended Website:
Eduplace.com -- Thanksgiving
http://www.eduplace.com/monthlytheme/november/thanksgiving.html
With Thanksgiving just 3 weeks away, I thought it might be fun to offer a website with Thanksgiving crafts and art projects for kids. As I searched the Net, I stumbled upon Eduplace.com's Thanksgiving curriculum for students in preschool through 8th grade. It offers FREE Thanksgiving-themed art projects, coloring pages, and activities that cover several subject categories including Language Arts, Social Studies, History, Art, Music, and even Foreign Languages.
When you get to the site you will see an extensive menu of lesson/activities for each grade level. (When I visited every link was operative.) Click on any one and a new page opens to the activity or lesson.
In the Language Arts category you will find stories (both simple and sophisticated) to read online, poetry, word searches, mazes, puzzles, jokes, riddles and more.
History and Social Studies are covered through links to websites that contain the history of Thanksgiving (some with primary source documents), maps and diagrams of the Mayflower ship and her voyage to Plymouth, and even facts about turkeys!
Incorporate Foreign Languages into your curriculum by learning to say "Thank You" in almost every language of the world.
There are plenty of ingenious ideas for craft projects and free printables of Pilgrims and turkeys for the kids to color. Use them to decorate the house for your family's Thanksgiving celebration.
I was really surprised by the amount of content here -- a great resource for anyone who would like to plan a fun, Thanksgiving-themed unit study.
Diane Flynn Keith for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2005, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com
http://www.Carschooling.com
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should also preview the sites for suitable content, and then review the sites together with their children.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Registered Trademark and may not be used without written permission of Diane Flynn Keith.
Planning a family road trip? For FREE educational car games visit:http://www.Carschooling.com
See the other Monthly Themes:
http://www.eduplace.com/monthlytheme/index.html
Include activities and links for Internet Resources - Phyllis ]
---------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Saturday, November 5, 2005 and time for Electives at ClickSchooling!Recommended Website:
Eduplace.com -- Thanksgiving
http://www.eduplace.com/monthlytheme/november/thanksgiving.html
With Thanksgiving just 3 weeks away, I thought it might be fun to offer a website with Thanksgiving crafts and art projects for kids. As I searched the Net, I stumbled upon Eduplace.com's Thanksgiving curriculum for students in preschool through 8th grade. It offers FREE Thanksgiving-themed art projects, coloring pages, and activities that cover several subject categories including Language Arts, Social Studies, History, Art, Music, and even Foreign Languages.
When you get to the site you will see an extensive menu of lesson/activities for each grade level. (When I visited every link was operative.) Click on any one and a new page opens to the activity or lesson.
In the Language Arts category you will find stories (both simple and sophisticated) to read online, poetry, word searches, mazes, puzzles, jokes, riddles and more.
History and Social Studies are covered through links to websites that contain the history of Thanksgiving (some with primary source documents), maps and diagrams of the Mayflower ship and her voyage to Plymouth, and even facts about turkeys!
Incorporate Foreign Languages into your curriculum by learning to say "Thank You" in almost every language of the world.
There are plenty of ingenious ideas for craft projects and free printables of Pilgrims and turkeys for the kids to color. Use them to decorate the house for your family's Thanksgiving celebration.
I was really surprised by the amount of content here -- a great resource for anyone who would like to plan a fun, Thanksgiving-themed unit study.
Diane Flynn Keith for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2005, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com
http://www.Carschooling.com
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should also preview the sites for suitable content, and then review the sites together with their children.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Registered Trademark and may not be used without written permission of Diane Flynn Keith.
Planning a family road trip? For FREE educational car games visit:http://www.Carschooling.com
Monday, November 06, 2006
Mon., Nov. 6, 2006 - Light-Science
--------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Tuesday, July 25, 2006 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Light-Science.Com
http://www.light-science.com/index.html
I think today's site could easily become one of my all-time favorites.
Light-Science.com delivers biographies of scientists, chemistry and physics
news, information about inventors and their inventions, fun science
projects, and interesting articles punctuated with experiments that improve
knowledge about biology, the human body, technology, animal kingdoms, and
environments. It's all done in a "light" manner -- that is, the material is
written in a way that informs while it entertains. The site has material for
ALL ages. They do offer a special section for kids -- but much of the
material in other sections of the site is fascinating and would interest
kids too. So, I recommend (as always) that parents preview the material to
determine what sections of the site have suitable content for your kids
interests, needs, and abilities.
When you get to the site you will see a brief introduction followed by some
featured science articles. Use the menu on the left to go directly to areas
of interest that include:
*Animals -- Find out if brown recluse spiders have gotten a bad rap and
learn why the hammerhead shark's head is in the shape it's in. Learn about
Prairie Dogs, Bats, Eels, Ring-tail Cats and find out if Polar Bears are in
danger of becoming extinct.
*Biographies -- Learn about the lives and work of physicists,
mathematicians, engineers, inventors and other science-types.
*Biology -- Read some really fascinating and curious articles answering
questions such as: Can green pond scum suffer jet lag? Can scientists make
mice "glow" using a firefly protein? Do tiny bugs inside of mealybugs have
bugs inside of them? Can honey heal wounds?
*Chemistry -- Discover how scientists trap hydrogen gas in ice cages, find
out why it's no coincidence that turning animal skins into hides is called
"tanning," and find links to REALLY COOL chemistry sites that kids of all
ages will enjoy.
*Kids To 12 -- Find terrific articles with fun activities that help kids
understand scientific concepts and principles through topics such as: The
International Space Station, Newton's Laws of Gravity, Light, Sound, Comets,
and even learn about mirages.
*Projects & Experiments -- This is geared for all ages and includes unusual
fare such as the Chinese water torture experiment, making cave stalactites
and stalagmites, creating flash dancers with static electricity, making
cryogenic roses, and links to all kinds of fun science websites with more
projects.
You will find similar fascinating fare on General Science, Physics, Quantum
Physics, Geology and more. There are fun facts and interesting side bars
throughout the site that will boost your knowledge of science and the world.
Bookmark this one as you'll want to return often.
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2006, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Hi! It's Tuesday, July 25, 2006 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Light-Science.Com
http://www.light-science.com/index.html
I think today's site could easily become one of my all-time favorites.
Light-Science.com delivers biographies of scientists, chemistry and physics
news, information about inventors and their inventions, fun science
projects, and interesting articles punctuated with experiments that improve
knowledge about biology, the human body, technology, animal kingdoms, and
environments. It's all done in a "light" manner -- that is, the material is
written in a way that informs while it entertains. The site has material for
ALL ages. They do offer a special section for kids -- but much of the
material in other sections of the site is fascinating and would interest
kids too. So, I recommend (as always) that parents preview the material to
determine what sections of the site have suitable content for your kids
interests, needs, and abilities.
When you get to the site you will see a brief introduction followed by some
featured science articles. Use the menu on the left to go directly to areas
of interest that include:
*Animals -- Find out if brown recluse spiders have gotten a bad rap and
learn why the hammerhead shark's head is in the shape it's in. Learn about
Prairie Dogs, Bats, Eels, Ring-tail Cats and find out if Polar Bears are in
danger of becoming extinct.
*Biographies -- Learn about the lives and work of physicists,
mathematicians, engineers, inventors and other science-types.
*Biology -- Read some really fascinating and curious articles answering
questions such as: Can green pond scum suffer jet lag? Can scientists make
mice "glow" using a firefly protein? Do tiny bugs inside of mealybugs have
bugs inside of them? Can honey heal wounds?
*Chemistry -- Discover how scientists trap hydrogen gas in ice cages, find
out why it's no coincidence that turning animal skins into hides is called
"tanning," and find links to REALLY COOL chemistry sites that kids of all
ages will enjoy.
*Kids To 12 -- Find terrific articles with fun activities that help kids
understand scientific concepts and principles through topics such as: The
International Space Station, Newton's Laws of Gravity, Light, Sound, Comets,
and even learn about mirages.
*Projects & Experiments -- This is geared for all ages and includes unusual
fare such as the Chinese water torture experiment, making cave stalactites
and stalagmites, creating flash dancers with static electricity, making
cryogenic roses, and links to all kinds of fun science websites with more
projects.
You will find similar fascinating fare on General Science, Physics, Quantum
Physics, Geology and more. There are fun facts and interesting side bars
throughout the site that will boost your knowledge of science and the world.
Bookmark this one as you'll want to return often.
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.
Mon., Nov. 6, 2006 - Open Questions
Site found in:
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter # 412 7/20/06
----
Open Questions
http://www.openquestions.com/
Asking questions is at the very heart and soul of the Scientific
Method. This site, entitled OpenQuestions.Com, is part of a large-scale
project to provide a resource to explore the many unanswered questions in
the world of Science.
Browse the "questions" by scientific field, including Physics & Astronomy,
Technology, Life Sciences, Earth & Environmental Sciences, and
Mathematics. Inquiring surfers will learn about everything from quasars
and black holes to Genomics and Evolutionary Psychology. This is a
fascinating online resource for anyone interested in the "stuff" of life.
___________________________________________
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter # 412 7/20/06
----
Open Questions
http://www.openquestions.com/
Asking questions is at the very heart and soul of the Scientific
Method. This site, entitled OpenQuestions.Com, is part of a large-scale
project to provide a resource to explore the many unanswered questions in
the world of Science.
Browse the "questions" by scientific field, including Physics & Astronomy,
Technology, Life Sciences, Earth & Environmental Sciences, and
Mathematics. Inquiring surfers will learn about everything from quasars
and black holes to Genomics and Evolutionary Psychology. This is a
fascinating online resource for anyone interested in the "stuff" of life.
___________________________________________
Mon., Nov. 6, 2006 - Chemical Elements Websites
[NOTE: This group of elements websites was found on another listserv. I have not checked the links/sites. Some were previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Elements Websites
http://atlas.chemistry.uoc.gr/ptoe/
http://chemicalelements.com/
http://chemlab.pc.maricopa.edu/periodic/periodic.html (the pictorial
periodic table)
http://cougar.eduhsd.k12.ca.us/library/subjects/students/science.html
http://education.jlab.org/itselemental
http://education.jlab.org/qa/discover_ele.html
http://environmentalchemistry.com/yogi/periodic/
http://everyschool.org/u/global/tlai/chemical.html
http://fc.lovett.org/~dknott/elemental
http://ie.lbl.gov/education/isotopes.htm (periodic table of the
isotopes)
http://mrsw.info/home/modules.php?name=Web_Links&l_op=viewlink&cid=54%20
http://paul.merton.ox.ac.uk/science/elements.html (Tom Lehrer's
Elements song!)
http://pearl1.lanl.gov/periodic/default.htm
http://periodic.lanl.gov/default.htm
http://shaw.mcsdga.net/Science.htm
http://theodoregray.com/PeriodicTable/ (the wooden periodic table)
http://trackstar.4teachers.org/trackstar/index.jsp (View Track # 265184)
(Use "View in Frames")
http://ull.chemistry.uakron.edu/periodic_table/
http://www.bayerus.com/msms/fun/pages/periodic/i_table.html
http://www.c-f-c.com/charts/periodic.htm
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/elem_intro.html
http://www.chemicalelements.com/
http://www.chemicool.com/
http://www.chemistrycoach.com/periodic_tables.htm
http://www.chemsoc.org/viselements/
http://www.cs.ubc.ca/cgi-bin/nph-pertab
http://www.csrri.iit.edu/periodic-table.html (x-ray properties of the
elements)
http://www.dayah.com/periodic/
http://www.environmentalchemistry.com/yogi/periodic/
http://www.hempfieldarea.k12.pa.us/hslibrary.asp?p=hslinksssci.htm
http://www.ktf-split.hr/periodni/en/
http://www.lenntech.com/espanol/tabla-periodica.htm
http://www.lenntech.com/periodic-chart.htm
http://www.lm.liverpool.k12.ny.us/HyperChart/titlepage.html
http://www.nksd.net/schools/dms/library/curr.htm
http://www.periodic-table.com/
http://www.pkwy.k12.mo.us/southmiddle/ProjectPathways/Chemical%20Elements.htm
http://www.quia.com/jg/3list.html
http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/chemperiodic2.htm
http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/
http://www.scifi.com/scifiction/periodictable.html (science fiction
stories about the elements)
http://www.spartechsoftware.com/reeko/PeriodicTable.htm
http://www.tatescreek.fcps.net/Library/elements.htm
http://www.webelements.com/
http://www-tech.mit.edu/Chemicool
Elements Websites
http://atlas.chemistry.uoc.gr/ptoe/
http://chemicalelements.com/
http://chemlab.pc.maricopa.edu/periodic/periodic.html (the pictorial
periodic table)
http://cougar.eduhsd.k12.ca.us/library/subjects/students/science.html
http://education.jlab.org/itselemental
http://education.jlab.org/qa/discover_ele.html
http://environmentalchemistry.com/yogi/periodic/
http://everyschool.org/u/global/tlai/chemical.html
http://fc.lovett.org/~dknott/elemental
http://ie.lbl.gov/education/isotopes.htm (periodic table of the
isotopes)
http://mrsw.info/home/modules.php?name=Web_Links&l_op=viewlink&cid=54%20
http://paul.merton.ox.ac.uk/science/elements.html (Tom Lehrer's
Elements song!)
http://pearl1.lanl.gov/periodic/default.htm
http://periodic.lanl.gov/default.htm
http://shaw.mcsdga.net/Science.htm
http://theodoregray.com/PeriodicTable/ (the wooden periodic table)
http://trackstar.4teachers.org/trackstar/index.jsp (View Track # 265184)
(Use "View in Frames")
http://ull.chemistry.uakron.edu/periodic_table/
http://www.bayerus.com/msms/fun/pages/periodic/i_table.html
http://www.c-f-c.com/charts/periodic.htm
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/elem_intro.html
http://www.chemicalelements.com/
http://www.chemicool.com/
http://www.chemistrycoach.com/periodic_tables.htm
http://www.chemsoc.org/viselements/
http://www.cs.ubc.ca/cgi-bin/nph-pertab
http://www.csrri.iit.edu/periodic-table.html (x-ray properties of the
elements)
http://www.dayah.com/periodic/
http://www.environmentalchemistry.com/yogi/periodic/
http://www.hempfieldarea.k12.pa.us/hslibrary.asp?p=hslinksssci.htm
http://www.ktf-split.hr/periodni/en/
http://www.lenntech.com/espanol/tabla-periodica.htm
http://www.lenntech.com/periodic-chart.htm
http://www.lm.liverpool.k12.ny.us/HyperChart/titlepage.html
http://www.nksd.net/schools/dms/library/curr.htm
http://www.periodic-table.com/
http://www.pkwy.k12.mo.us/southmiddle/ProjectPathways/Chemical%20Elements.htm
http://www.quia.com/jg/3list.html
http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/chemperiodic2.htm
http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/
http://www.scifi.com/scifiction/periodictable.html (science fiction
stories about the elements)
http://www.spartechsoftware.com/reeko/PeriodicTable.htm
http://www.tatescreek.fcps.net/Library/elements.htm
http://www.webelements.com/
http://www-tech.mit.edu/Chemicool
Mon., Nov. 6, 2006 - Chemical Elements Websites
[NOTE: This group of elements websites was found on another listserv. I have not checked the links/sites. Some were previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Elements Websites
http://atlas.chemistry.uoc.gr/ptoe/
http://chemicalelements.com/
http://chemlab.pc.maricopa.edu/periodic/periodic.html (the pictorial
periodic table)
http://cougar.eduhsd.k12.ca.us/library/subjects/students/science.html
http://education.jlab.org/itselemental
http://education.jlab.org/qa/discover_ele.html
http://environmentalchemistry.com/yogi/periodic/
http://everyschool.org/u/global/tlai/chemical.html
http://fc.lovett.org/~dknott/elemental
http://ie.lbl.gov/education/isotopes.htm (periodic table of the
isotopes)
http://mrsw.info/home/modules.php?name=Web_Links&l_op=viewlink&cid=54
http://paul.merton.ox.ac.uk/science/elements.html (Tom Lehrer's
Elements song!)
http://pearl1.lanl.gov/periodic/default.htm
http://periodic.lanl.gov/default.htm
http://shaw.mcsdga.net/Science.htm
http://theodoregray.com/PeriodicTable/ (the wooden periodic table)
http://trackstar.4teachers.org/trackstar/index.jsp (View Track # 265184)
(Use "View in Frames")
http://ull.chemistry.uakron.edu/periodic_table/
http://www.bayerus.com/msms/fun/pages/periodic/i_table.html
http://www.c-f-c.com/charts/periodic.htm
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/elem_intro.html
http://www.chemicalelements.com/
http://www.chemicool.com/
http://www.chemistrycoach.com/periodic_tables.htm
http://www.chemsoc.org/viselements/
http://www.cs.ubc.ca/cgi-bin/nph-pertab
http://www.csrri.iit.edu/periodic-table.html (x-ray properties of the
elements)
http://www.dayah.com/periodic/
http://www.environmentalchemistry.com/yogi/periodic/
http://www.hempfieldarea.k12.pa.us/hslibrary.asp?p=hslinksssci.htm
http://www.ktf-split.hr/periodni/en/
http://www.lenntech.com/espanol/tabla-periodica.htm
http://www.lenntech.com/periodic-chart.htm
http://www.lm.liverpool.k12.ny.us/HyperChart/titlepage.html
http://www.nksd.net/schools/dms/library/curr.htm
http://www.periodic-table.com/
http://www.pkwy.k12.mo.us/southmiddle/ProjectPathways/Chemical%20Elements.htm
http://www.quia.com/jg/3list.html
http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/chemperiodic2.htm
http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/
http://www.scifi.com/scifiction/periodictable.html (science fiction
stories about the elements)
http://www.spartechsoftware.com/reeko/PeriodicTable.htm
http://www.tatescreek.fcps.net/Library/elements.htm
http://www.webelements.com/
http://www-tech.mit.edu/Chemicool
Elements Websites
http://atlas.chemistry.uoc.gr/ptoe/
http://chemicalelements.com/
http://chemlab.pc.maricopa.edu/periodic/periodic.html (the pictorial
periodic table)
http://cougar.eduhsd.k12.ca.us/library/subjects/students/science.html
http://education.jlab.org/itselemental
http://education.jlab.org/qa/discover_ele.html
http://environmentalchemistry.com/yogi/periodic/
http://everyschool.org/u/global/tlai/chemical.html
http://fc.lovett.org/~dknott/elemental
http://ie.lbl.gov/education/isotopes.htm (periodic table of the
isotopes)
http://mrsw.info/home/modules.php?name=Web_Links&l_op=viewlink&cid=54
http://paul.merton.ox.ac.uk/science/elements.html (Tom Lehrer's
Elements song!)
http://pearl1.lanl.gov/periodic/default.htm
http://periodic.lanl.gov/default.htm
http://shaw.mcsdga.net/Science.htm
http://theodoregray.com/PeriodicTable/ (the wooden periodic table)
http://trackstar.4teachers.org/trackstar/index.jsp (View Track # 265184)
(Use "View in Frames")
http://ull.chemistry.uakron.edu/periodic_table/
http://www.bayerus.com/msms/fun/pages/periodic/i_table.html
http://www.c-f-c.com/charts/periodic.htm
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/elem_intro.html
http://www.chemicalelements.com/
http://www.chemicool.com/
http://www.chemistrycoach.com/periodic_tables.htm
http://www.chemsoc.org/viselements/
http://www.cs.ubc.ca/cgi-bin/nph-pertab
http://www.csrri.iit.edu/periodic-table.html (x-ray properties of the
elements)
http://www.dayah.com/periodic/
http://www.environmentalchemistry.com/yogi/periodic/
http://www.hempfieldarea.k12.pa.us/hslibrary.asp?p=hslinksssci.htm
http://www.ktf-split.hr/periodni/en/
http://www.lenntech.com/espanol/tabla-periodica.htm
http://www.lenntech.com/periodic-chart.htm
http://www.lm.liverpool.k12.ny.us/HyperChart/titlepage.html
http://www.nksd.net/schools/dms/library/curr.htm
http://www.periodic-table.com/
http://www.pkwy.k12.mo.us/southmiddle/ProjectPathways/Chemical%20Elements.htm
http://www.quia.com/jg/3list.html
http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/chemperiodic2.htm
http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/
http://www.scifi.com/scifiction/periodictable.html (science fiction
stories about the elements)
http://www.spartechsoftware.com/reeko/PeriodicTable.htm
http://www.tatescreek.fcps.net/Library/elements.htm
http://www.webelements.com/
http://www-tech.mit.edu/Chemicool
Mon., Nov. 6, 2006 - Interactive Periodic Table / Chemistry Diagrams & Animations
Touchspin's Interactive Periodic Table
http://www.touchspin.com/chem/asppages/index.asp
From the site:
“The highlight of this site is the interactive periodic table... I strongly recommend that you 1st read the how-to FAQ…Though the periodic table is the favorite, there are other diagrams and animations related to chemistry here as well.”
http://www.touchspin.com/chem/asppages/index.asp
From the site:
“The highlight of this site is the interactive periodic table... I strongly recommend that you 1st read the how-to FAQ…Though the periodic table is the favorite, there are other diagrams and animations related to chemistry here as well.”
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Sun., Nov. 5, 2006 - Mummy Mania
Mummy Mania
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/mummies/mummies.html
Site offers articles, galleries, an interactive tour
of an excavation, and a map detailing exhibits
and points of interest around the world.
Sections: Riddle of the Desert Mummies, Face to Face with Mummies, The Accidental Mummies, Find Your Nearest Mummy, Animal Mummies, and Mummies in the Mist.
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/mummies/mummies.html
Site offers articles, galleries, an interactive tour
of an excavation, and a map detailing exhibits
and points of interest around the world.
Sections: Riddle of the Desert Mummies, Face to Face with Mummies, The Accidental Mummies, Find Your Nearest Mummy, Animal Mummies, and Mummies in the Mist.
Sun., Nov. 5, 2006 - Go Ahead with Bowler's Ed
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Hi! It's Thursday, July 13, 2006 and time for History at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Get Ahead with Bowler's Ed
http://bowlersed.com/
List member MaryAnna recommended today's website when she wrote:
Make the most of all those trips to the bowling alley! At this website you
can watch video clips and download quite an extensive bowling-based
curriculum (health, history, language arts, math, science, p.e., etc.) The
history section is really something covering bowling from ancient Egyptian
times to the present day.
In addition, if you click on "Kids" on the menu, you'll find a couple of
simple free, online, bowling-themed math games and some printables. This
site seems to be geared for the elementary grades. (Note: They hope you will
be interested in buying their bowling supplies. But that's not required.)
You can access the curriculum to download or print out after registering.
It's free -- and well worth the slight inconvenience. You'll find an
extensive selection of lessons, printables, games, puzzles, word searches,
and fun activities.
In addition to all of the lessons, this site also has advice for starting
bowling leagues for kids. Have fun!
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Hi! It's Thursday, July 13, 2006 and time for History at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Get Ahead with Bowler's Ed
http://bowlersed.com/
List member MaryAnna recommended today's website when she wrote:
Make the most of all those trips to the bowling alley! At this website you
can watch video clips and download quite an extensive bowling-based
curriculum (health, history, language arts, math, science, p.e., etc.) The
history section is really something covering bowling from ancient Egyptian
times to the present day.
In addition, if you click on "Kids" on the menu, you'll find a couple of
simple free, online, bowling-themed math games and some printables. This
site seems to be geared for the elementary grades. (Note: They hope you will
be interested in buying their bowling supplies. But that's not required.)
You can access the curriculum to download or print out after registering.
It's free -- and well worth the slight inconvenience. You'll find an
extensive selection of lessons, printables, games, puzzles, word searches,
and fun activities.
In addition to all of the lessons, this site also has advice for starting
bowling leagues for kids. Have fun!
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Sun., Nov. 5, 2006 - Enter the Colosseum
Enter the Colosseum
http://dsc.discovery.com/games/colosseum/tour.html
“Interactive Colosseum map allows students to explore this Ancient Roman
structure through clickable sections.”
From the Discovery Channel site:
“One of the largest venues of the pre-modern age, the Colosseum opened
in 80 A.D. to crowds topping 50,000 for a single event.
Take a virtual tour of Rome’s ‘Arena of Death.’”
http://dsc.discovery.com/games/colosseum/tour.html
“Interactive Colosseum map allows students to explore this Ancient Roman
structure through clickable sections.”
From the Discovery Channel site:
“One of the largest venues of the pre-modern age, the Colosseum opened
in 80 A.D. to crowds topping 50,000 for a single event.
Take a virtual tour of Rome’s ‘Arena of Death.’”
Sun., Nov. 5, 2006 - Rome Exposed
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Site of the Day for Thursday, June 8, 2006
Rome Exposed
http://www.classicsunveiled.com/romel/html/index.html
[NOTE: Home page http://www.classicsunveiled.com/index.html previously posted.
Another page from the site Mythnet: http://www.classicsunveiled.com/mythnet/html/index.html
previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Today's site, part of the Classics Unveiled commercial website, provides a
swath of material focusing on Roman social history. Gentle Subscribers,
more interested in Roman housing than Roman emperors, may find this
presentation pleasantly informative.
"Welcome to Rome Exposed, the site geared toward the spreading of
information on Roman Life throughout the Internet. ... Please feel free to
take a look around to learn about how the Romans lived. ... This web site
is based upon student summaries of various chapters of Mary Johnston's
Roman Life. ... To increase interaction between our site and the user, we
have also created a game ... If you have time, we urge you to try your
luck. Who knows, maybe you know more about Roman Life than you think!" -
from the website
This all-text site surveys various aspects of Roman life, including house
design and decor; family life, highlighting marriage legalities and
customs; as well as children and education. Additional topics cover
slavery, clothing, cuisine, entertainment, religion, games, exercise and
even funeral rites. A particularly absorbing section explores the
sophistication of Roman plumbing and bathing.
March over to the site for an enlightening look at Roman social history at:
http://www.classicsunveiled.com/romel/html/index.html
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Thursday, June 8, 2006
Rome Exposed
http://www.classicsunveiled.com/romel/html/index.html
[NOTE: Home page http://www.classicsunveiled.com/index.html previously posted.
Another page from the site Mythnet: http://www.classicsunveiled.com/mythnet/html/index.html
previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Today's site, part of the Classics Unveiled commercial website, provides a
swath of material focusing on Roman social history. Gentle Subscribers,
more interested in Roman housing than Roman emperors, may find this
presentation pleasantly informative.
"Welcome to Rome Exposed, the site geared toward the spreading of
information on Roman Life throughout the Internet. ... Please feel free to
take a look around to learn about how the Romans lived. ... This web site
is based upon student summaries of various chapters of Mary Johnston's
Roman Life. ... To increase interaction between our site and the user, we
have also created a game ... If you have time, we urge you to try your
luck. Who knows, maybe you know more about Roman Life than you think!" -
from the website
This all-text site surveys various aspects of Roman life, including house
design and decor; family life, highlighting marriage legalities and
customs; as well as children and education. Additional topics cover
slavery, clothing, cuisine, entertainment, religion, games, exercise and
even funeral rites. A particularly absorbing section explores the
sophistication of Roman plumbing and bathing.
March over to the site for an enlightening look at Roman social history at:
http://www.classicsunveiled.com/romel/html/index.html
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Saturday, November 04, 2006
Sat., Nov. 4, 2006 - Phyllis' Favorites from CJRLC Newsletter Nov. 2006
Phyllis' Favorites from the CJRLC Newsletter, Nov. 2006, Pg. 3
http://www.cjrlc.org/Newsletter/newsletter.htm
American Rhetoric: Online Speech Bank
http://www.americanrhetoric.com
BioEd Online
http://www.bioedonline.org
Chickscope
http://chickscope.beckman.uiuc.edu/
Chickscope: EggMath
http://chickscope.beckman.uiuc.edu/explore/eggmath/
EDSITEment: The Best of the Humanities on the Web
http://edsitement.neh.gov/
FirstGov
http://www.firstgov.gov/
Guardian’s Egypt
http://www.guardians.net/egypt/
King's List of On-line Math Activities
http://www.k111.k12.il.us/king/math.htm
Music Education
http://datadragon.com/education/
Physical Geography.Net
http://www.physicalgeography.net/home.html
Pilgrim Story
http://www.pilgrimhall.org/museum.htm
Shakespeare: Subject to Change
http://www.ciconline.org/bdp1/
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian Online Exhibitions
http://www.nmai.si.edu/subpage.cfm?subpage=exhibitions&second=online
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/pnumc
Vikings: The North Atlantic Saga
http://www.mnh.si.edu/vikings/
- Phyllis Anker
anker@hslc.org
http://www.cjrlc.org/Newsletter/newsletter.htm
American Rhetoric: Online Speech Bank
http://www.americanrhetoric.com
BioEd Online
http://www.bioedonline.org
Chickscope
http://chickscope.beckman.uiuc.edu/
Chickscope: EggMath
http://chickscope.beckman.uiuc.edu/explore/eggmath/
EDSITEment: The Best of the Humanities on the Web
http://edsitement.neh.gov/
FirstGov
http://www.firstgov.gov/
Guardian’s Egypt
http://www.guardians.net/egypt/
King's List of On-line Math Activities
http://www.k111.k12.il.us/king/math.htm
Music Education
http://datadragon.com/education/
Physical Geography.Net
http://www.physicalgeography.net/home.html
Pilgrim Story
http://www.pilgrimhall.org/museum.htm
Shakespeare: Subject to Change
http://www.ciconline.org/bdp1/
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian Online Exhibitions
http://www.nmai.si.edu/subpage.cfm?subpage=exhibitions&second=online
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/pnumc
Vikings: The North Atlantic Saga
http://www.mnh.si.edu/vikings/
- Phyllis Anker
anker@hslc.org
Sat., Nov. 4, 2006 - Peoples Archive
Peoples Archive
http://www.peoplesarchive.com/
From the site:
“Peoples Archive is a company dedicated to filming for posterity the detailed life stories of the world's greatest thinkers, creators and achievers exactly as they remember it. The people whose stories you watch on this site are leaders of their field, whose work has influenced and changed our world as we know it.” [NOTE: From Great Britain]
http://www.peoplesarchive.com/
From the site:
“Peoples Archive is a company dedicated to filming for posterity the detailed life stories of the world's greatest thinkers, creators and achievers exactly as they remember it. The people whose stories you watch on this site are leaders of their field, whose work has influenced and changed our world as we know it.” [NOTE: From Great Britain]
Sat., Nov. 4, 2006 - StateMaster
StateMaster
http://www.statemaster.com/index.php
From the site:
“StateMaster was developed in order to provide a free educational resource for people looking for updated and essential information about the United States, giving people a greater insight into the study of our country.”
http://www.statemaster.com/index.php
From the site:
“StateMaster was developed in order to provide a free educational resource for people looking for updated and essential information about the United States, giving people a greater insight into the study of our country.”
Sat., Nov. 4, 2006 - The Capitol
The Capitol on C-SPAN
http://www.c-span.org/capitolhistory/
From the site:
“Join C-SPAN for a special series looking into the history, art and architecture of the United States Capitol. Through interviews, tours, and unprecedented access into the building's public and private spaces, C-SPAN presents a groundbreaking look inside the building that both houses and symbolizes American democratic government here and around the world.”
Virtual Tours of the Capitol
http://www.c-span.org/capitolhistory/tours/
From the site:
“Explore and learn about the many different areas of the Capitol.”
http://www.c-span.org/capitolhistory/
From the site:
“Join C-SPAN for a special series looking into the history, art and architecture of the United States Capitol. Through interviews, tours, and unprecedented access into the building's public and private spaces, C-SPAN presents a groundbreaking look inside the building that both houses and symbolizes American democratic government here and around the world.”
Virtual Tours of the Capitol
http://www.c-span.org/capitolhistory/tours/
From the site:
“Explore and learn about the many different areas of the Capitol.”
Sat., Nov. 4, 2006 - Veterans' Day
Veterans’ Day
http://www.history.com/minisites/veteransday
From the site:
“This U.S. holiday stretches back to the end of World War I and commemorates the nation's thousands of combat veterans who fought in the service of their country.”
Contents of site: The History of Veterans’ Day, Timeline of America’s Wars, Did You Know?,Veterans' Experience Videos, Battle Maps, and Resource Links.
http://www.history.com/minisites/veteransday
From the site:
“This U.S. holiday stretches back to the end of World War I and commemorates the nation's thousands of combat veterans who fought in the service of their country.”
Contents of site: The History of Veterans’ Day, Timeline of America’s Wars, Did You Know?,Veterans' Experience Videos, Battle Maps, and Resource Links.
Friday, November 03, 2006
Fri., Nov. 3, 2006 - Amelia Earhart
The Amelia Earhart Papers
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/spcol/aearhart/
From the site:
“documents the personal life, aviation career, and business activities of pilot Amelia Earhart.
Amelia Earhart Biographical Sketch
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/spcol/aearhart/biog.html
Time Line of Amelia Earhart's Life
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/spcol/aearhart/timeline.html
Other Web Sites on Amelia Earhart
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/spcol/aearhart/othersites.html
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/spcol/aearhart/
From the site:
“documents the personal life, aviation career, and business activities of pilot Amelia Earhart.
Amelia Earhart Biographical Sketch
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/spcol/aearhart/biog.html
Time Line of Amelia Earhart's Life
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/spcol/aearhart/timeline.html
Other Web Sites on Amelia Earhart
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/spcol/aearhart/othersites.html
Fri., Nov. 3, 2006 - World War II Multimedia Database
World War II Multimedia Database
http://www.worldwar2database.com/
Prelude to War
From the site:
“The nations of Europe and North America were wary of another war after the millions of dead of the Great War. Each nation entered the 1920’s with different problems and goals. Few people though tthe world would fight an even bloodier war just 21 short years later.”
Some of the other sections include overviews by year (1939-1945), The Holocaust, Occupation and Resistance, Internment of Japanese-Americans, The Post War World, Germany Under the Nazis, World War II Virtual Radio, and World War II Then and Now.
http://www.worldwar2database.com/
Prelude to War
From the site:
“The nations of Europe and North America were wary of another war after the millions of dead of the Great War. Each nation entered the 1920’s with different problems and goals. Few people though tthe world would fight an even bloodier war just 21 short years later.”
Some of the other sections include overviews by year (1939-1945), The Holocaust, Occupation and Resistance, Internment of Japanese-Americans, The Post War World, Germany Under the Nazis, World War II Virtual Radio, and World War II Then and Now.
Fri., Nov. 3, 2006 - Federal Aviation Admin. Educator Resources
Federal Aviation Administration: Educator Resources
http://www.faa.gov/education_research/education/
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated URL - Phyllis ]
Federal Aviation Administration: Curriculum
http://www.faa.gov/education_research/education/educator_resources/curriculum/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yek6g7
From the site:
“Aviation Education Curriculum is: history, geography, language, art, science, and mathematics; it’s learning about our world and how aviation affects us all. K-3, Elementary, Junior High, High School, K-12”
Federal Aviation Administration: Educator’s Corner
http://www.faa.gov/education_research/education/educator_resources/educators_corner/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yk86sy
From the site:
“Educator's Corner is a fun page for all. It includes activities for the classroom, fun experiments and much more.”
http://www.faa.gov/education_research/education/
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated URL - Phyllis ]
Federal Aviation Administration: Curriculum
http://www.faa.gov/education_research/education/educator_resources/curriculum/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yek6g7
From the site:
“Aviation Education Curriculum is: history, geography, language, art, science, and mathematics; it’s learning about our world and how aviation affects us all. K-3, Elementary, Junior High, High School, K-12”
Federal Aviation Administration: Educator’s Corner
http://www.faa.gov/education_research/education/educator_resources/educators_corner/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yk86sy
From the site:
“Educator's Corner is a fun page for all. It includes activities for the classroom, fun experiments and much more.”
Fri., Nov. 3, 2006 - From PBS Teacher Previews: Nov. 5 - 11, 2006
Sites found in:
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PBS Teacher Previews: November 5 - 11, 2006
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Nature
"Chimpanzees: An Unnatural History"
TV> PBSOL> MARC>
Middle / High School
Sunday, November 5, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
An entire population of captive chimpanzees has been left
behind by science, entertainment and the pet trade, their care
neglected, their stories forgotten, their records lost. Tune in
to learn about a few dedicated individuals who are working hard
to give these long-suffering creatures the freedom and
sanctuary they so richly deserve. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Download our lesson plans that encourage students to examine
the issues around animal testing and treatment of chimpanzees.
http://www.pbs.org/nature/chimpanzees
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NOVA
"Wings of Madness"
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Tuesday, November 7, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
On October 19, 1901, the people of Paris turned out by the
thousands to watch a dashing Brazilian-born inventor, Alberto
Santos-Dumont, conquer the skies. His gas-powered balloon made
an astounding half-hour flight over the city and later he
piloted Europe's first-ever airplane flight. NOVA reveals the
daring flights and dramatic life of this neglected genius. (CC,
Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Download our classroom activity guide in which students
experiment with a paper airplane model to determine how various
wing angles affect flight characteristics.
http://www.pbs.org/nova/santos
[NOTE: See teaching guide from NOVA pasted below. – Phyllis ]
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Secrets of the Dead
"Dogfight Over Guadalcanal"
TV> PBSOL>
Middle / High School
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
In the summer of 1942, two ace fighter pilots -- one American
and one Japanese -- faced off during a dramatic dogfight in the
skies over Guadalcanal. This episode examines and re-creates
every anxious second of the showdown, revealing just how evenly
matched the two men were and how they both survived. (CC,
Stereo, 1 year)
Log on to read clues and evidence related to the construction
of the two planes and to why both men survived the battle.
http://www.pbs.org/secrets/case_dogfight
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American Experience
"The Gold Rush"
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Monday, November 6, 2006
9 - 11:00 pm
"Gold! Gold from the American River!" Men from every inhabited
continent arrived in California to try their luck at America's
most popular game: striking it rich. But tolerance between
groups lasted only while the gold was plentiful. Learn more
about how the Gold Rush turned California into a place
synonymous with risk, riches and reinvention. (CC, Stereo, DVI,
1 year)
See if you have what it takes to strike it rich in the gold
rush! Choose a character and try to strike it rich in our
online role-playing game.
http://www.pbs.org/amex/goldrush
[NOTE: See teaching guide from AMEX pasted below. – Phyllis ]
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[NOVA Teachers] Wings of Madness airs Nov. 7
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NOVA Teachers
Wed, Nov 1, 2006 at 1:32 PM
To: NOVA Teachers
Hello Educators,
In next week's "Wings of Madness," NOVA profiles Alberto
Santos-Dumont, a legendary inventor who, at the turn of the 20th
century, inspired a generation of aeronauts to push the limits of
their courage and imagination. (Subjects covered: physics, flight)
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 "Wings of Madness"
Broadcast: Tuesday, November 7, 2006
http://www.pbs.org/nova/santos/
(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.)
My First Balloon Ascent
http://www.pbs.org/nova/santos/balloon.html
Read about Santos's first flight in 1897 in this excerpt from
his memoir, "My Airships." (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Tale of the Damselfly
http://www.pbs.org/nova/santos/hadingham.html
Learn more about Santos's #14 bis, the first powered,
heavier-than-air flying machine to successfully take to the
air. (Grades 9-12)
Tour the Demoiselle
http://www.pbs.org/nova/santos/demoiselle.html
Explore a replica of a 1909 Demoiselle #20 and discover the
unique design features of the world's first ultralight sport
plane. (Flash plug-in required; printable version available.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Radical Designs
http://www.pbs.org/nova/santos/radical.html
View influential planes of Santos's era as well as a few odd
designs that never quite made it in this slide show of 12
aircraft. (Flash plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teachers/programs/3316_santos.html
In this classroom activity, students experiment with a paper
airplane model to determine how various wing angles affect
flight characteristics. (Grades 6-8)
Program Transcript
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/3316_santos.html
The site includes a complete narration for this program.
Plus Links and Books
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Subject: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE joins THE GOLD RUSH
Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2006 17:31:06 -0500 (EST)
News from American Experience
http://www.pbs.org/amex
********
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE joins THE GOLD RUSH
Monday, November 6 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings)
In Madagascar, sapphires are transforming a poor nation. People
are flocking to mines on the island, which sits off the southeast
coast of Africa, to dig for the gems or to make their fortune by
supplying the miners.
Here in the United States, we're wrestling with questions of
immigration. Should we be building fences? Who deserves to be an
American citizen?
It seems not much has changed since 1848, when James Marshall and
Peter Wimmer first glimpsed gold in the rushing waters of the
American River. Their discovery sent a ripple around the world
and set the stage for an event that would forever change a city,
a fledgling state, and a nation.
For some, gold brought tremendous wealth, for others, devastating
financial ruin. But its ramifications went well beyond the
economic sphere -- it also changed the face and shape of America
at breakneck speed. In 1850, California became the thirty-first
state, and the newest destination for thousands of immigrants
from around the world. In 1852 alone, 20,000 Chinese newcomers
passed through the San Francisco Customs House. Chilean and
Mexican miners also descended on the new state and jockeyed with
Anglo Americans for the riches the gold rush promised. But with
the shift in racial balance, came unthinkable acts of racism.
Tune in to THE GOLD RUSH for a look at this seminal event in our
nation's -- and the world's -- history.
****
THE GOLD RUSH Online
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/goldrush/index.html
Strike it Rich!
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/goldrush/sfeature/game.html
Should you start a newspaper? Open a store? Or simply pan for
gold? See if you have what it takes to strike it rich in the gold
rush.
Native Stories
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/goldrush/sfeature/natives.html
Historian James Rawls states in the film, "California entered the
Union shining with gold, but also dripping with blood." The gold
rush was the impetus for some of the most atrocious attacks on
America's native population. Read their stories.
Major Strikes in the California Gold Rush
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/goldrush/map/index.html
In 1852 alone, $80 million worth of gold was pulled from the
ground -- that would be $1.9 billion today! Scout some of the
important mines of the gold rush.
******************
Podcast: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Stories (and video!) to Go
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/podcasts.html
Subscribe and get AMERICAN EXPERIENCE stories to go every week!
Or find these podcasts on iTunes by searching for AMERICAN
EXPERIENCE.
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PBS Teacher Previews: November 5 - 11, 2006
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Nature
"Chimpanzees: An Unnatural History"
TV> PBSOL> MARC>
Middle / High School
Sunday, November 5, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
An entire population of captive chimpanzees has been left
behind by science, entertainment and the pet trade, their care
neglected, their stories forgotten, their records lost. Tune in
to learn about a few dedicated individuals who are working hard
to give these long-suffering creatures the freedom and
sanctuary they so richly deserve. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Download our lesson plans that encourage students to examine
the issues around animal testing and treatment of chimpanzees.
http://www.pbs.org/nature/chimpanzees
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NOVA
"Wings of Madness"
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Tuesday, November 7, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
On October 19, 1901, the people of Paris turned out by the
thousands to watch a dashing Brazilian-born inventor, Alberto
Santos-Dumont, conquer the skies. His gas-powered balloon made
an astounding half-hour flight over the city and later he
piloted Europe's first-ever airplane flight. NOVA reveals the
daring flights and dramatic life of this neglected genius. (CC,
Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Download our classroom activity guide in which students
experiment with a paper airplane model to determine how various
wing angles affect flight characteristics.
http://www.pbs.org/nova/santos
[NOTE: See teaching guide from NOVA pasted below. – Phyllis ]
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Secrets of the Dead
"Dogfight Over Guadalcanal"
TV> PBSOL>
Middle / High School
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
In the summer of 1942, two ace fighter pilots -- one American
and one Japanese -- faced off during a dramatic dogfight in the
skies over Guadalcanal. This episode examines and re-creates
every anxious second of the showdown, revealing just how evenly
matched the two men were and how they both survived. (CC,
Stereo, 1 year)
Log on to read clues and evidence related to the construction
of the two planes and to why both men survived the battle.
http://www.pbs.org/secrets/case_dogfight
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American Experience
"The Gold Rush"
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Monday, November 6, 2006
9 - 11:00 pm
"Gold! Gold from the American River!" Men from every inhabited
continent arrived in California to try their luck at America's
most popular game: striking it rich. But tolerance between
groups lasted only while the gold was plentiful. Learn more
about how the Gold Rush turned California into a place
synonymous with risk, riches and reinvention. (CC, Stereo, DVI,
1 year)
See if you have what it takes to strike it rich in the gold
rush! Choose a character and try to strike it rich in our
online role-playing game.
http://www.pbs.org/amex/goldrush
[NOTE: See teaching guide from AMEX pasted below. – Phyllis ]
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Copyright 2006 PBS Online.
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---------Forwarded Message--------
[NOVA Teachers] Wings of Madness airs Nov. 7
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NOVA Teachers
Wed, Nov 1, 2006 at 1:32 PM
To: NOVA Teachers
Hello Educators,
In next week's "Wings of Madness," NOVA profiles Alberto
Santos-Dumont, a legendary inventor who, at the turn of the 20th
century, inspired a generation of aeronauts to push the limits of
their courage and imagination. (Subjects covered: physics, flight)
Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org
* * * * * * * *
NOVA Presents "Wings of Madness"
Broadcast: Tuesday, November 7, 2006
http://www.pbs.org/nova/santos/
(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.)
My First Balloon Ascent
http://www.pbs.org/nova/santos/balloon.html
Read about Santos's first flight in 1897 in this excerpt from
his memoir, "My Airships." (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Tale of the Damselfly
http://www.pbs.org/nova/santos/hadingham.html
Learn more about Santos's #14 bis, the first powered,
heavier-than-air flying machine to successfully take to the
air. (Grades 9-12)
Tour the Demoiselle
http://www.pbs.org/nova/santos/demoiselle.html
Explore a replica of a 1909 Demoiselle #20 and discover the
unique design features of the world's first ultralight sport
plane. (Flash plug-in required; printable version available.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Radical Designs
http://www.pbs.org/nova/santos/radical.html
View influential planes of Santos's era as well as a few odd
designs that never quite made it in this slide show of 12
aircraft. (Flash plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teachers/programs/3316_santos.html
In this classroom activity, students experiment with a paper
airplane model to determine how various wing angles affect
flight characteristics. (Grades 6-8)
Program Transcript
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/3316_santos.html
The site includes a complete narration for this program.
Plus Links and Books
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---------Forwarded Message--------
Subject: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE joins THE GOLD RUSH
Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2006 17:31:06 -0500 (EST)
News from American Experience
http://www.pbs.org/amex
********
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE joins THE GOLD RUSH
Monday, November 6 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings)
In Madagascar, sapphires are transforming a poor nation. People
are flocking to mines on the island, which sits off the southeast
coast of Africa, to dig for the gems or to make their fortune by
supplying the miners.
Here in the United States, we're wrestling with questions of
immigration. Should we be building fences? Who deserves to be an
American citizen?
It seems not much has changed since 1848, when James Marshall and
Peter Wimmer first glimpsed gold in the rushing waters of the
American River. Their discovery sent a ripple around the world
and set the stage for an event that would forever change a city,
a fledgling state, and a nation.
For some, gold brought tremendous wealth, for others, devastating
financial ruin. But its ramifications went well beyond the
economic sphere -- it also changed the face and shape of America
at breakneck speed. In 1850, California became the thirty-first
state, and the newest destination for thousands of immigrants
from around the world. In 1852 alone, 20,000 Chinese newcomers
passed through the San Francisco Customs House. Chilean and
Mexican miners also descended on the new state and jockeyed with
Anglo Americans for the riches the gold rush promised. But with
the shift in racial balance, came unthinkable acts of racism.
Tune in to THE GOLD RUSH for a look at this seminal event in our
nation's -- and the world's -- history.
****
THE GOLD RUSH Online
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/goldrush/index.html
Strike it Rich!
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/goldrush/sfeature/game.html
Should you start a newspaper? Open a store? Or simply pan for
gold? See if you have what it takes to strike it rich in the gold
rush.
Native Stories
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/goldrush/sfeature/natives.html
Historian James Rawls states in the film, "California entered the
Union shining with gold, but also dripping with blood." The gold
rush was the impetus for some of the most atrocious attacks on
America's native population. Read their stories.
Major Strikes in the California Gold Rush
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/goldrush/map/index.html
In 1852 alone, $80 million worth of gold was pulled from the
ground -- that would be $1.9 billion today! Scout some of the
important mines of the gold rush.
******************
Podcast: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Stories (and video!) to Go
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/podcasts.html
Subscribe and get AMERICAN EXPERIENCE stories to go every week!
Or find these podcasts on iTunes by searching for AMERICAN
EXPERIENCE.
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Thurs., Nov. 2, 2006 - World of Mathematics
Site found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
http://lii.org/
World of Mathematics
http://mathworld.wolfram.com/
Also known as MathWorld , this site is a "comprehensive, and interactive mathematics encyclopedia intended for students, educators, math enthusiasts, and researchers." The subject index includes algebra, applied mathematics, calculus and analysis, discrete mathematics, the foundations and history of mathematics, geometry, number theory, probability and statistics, recreational mathematics, and topology. In addition, there is a complete alphabetical index and a good search engine. Developed in parallel with the CRC Concise Encyclopedia of Mathematics , in print and on CD-ROM.
Topics: Mathematics
Last updated May 12, 2005
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Copyright 2005 by Librarians' Internet Index
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Librarians' Internet Index
http://lii.org/
World of Mathematics
http://mathworld.wolfram.com/
Also known as MathWorld , this site is a "comprehensive, and interactive mathematics encyclopedia intended for students, educators, math enthusiasts, and researchers." The subject index includes algebra, applied mathematics, calculus and analysis, discrete mathematics, the foundations and history of mathematics, geometry, number theory, probability and statistics, recreational mathematics, and topology. In addition, there is a complete alphabetical index and a good search engine. Developed in parallel with the CRC Concise Encyclopedia of Mathematics , in print and on CD-ROM.
Topics: Mathematics
Last updated May 12, 2005
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Copyright 2005 by Librarians' Internet Index
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Thurs., Nov. 2, 2006 - A Maths Dictionary for Kids
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Hi! It's Monday, July 24, 2005 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
A Maths Dictionary for Kids
http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
List member Angela from Pennsylvania recommended today's website that offers
"an animated, interactive math dictionary that explains over 500 common
mathematical terms in simple language." When you get to the site, simply
click on "Enter Here" to access the dictionary. Then, search for terms in
alphabetical order from "Abacus to Zero." Click on any term and you are
provided with a definition, an explanation, and an illustration to help you
understand.
Angela wrote: "This is just educational FUN! I enjoyed playing with the
Chinese abacus. I could play through the math vocabulary all day. The site
author deserves an award! I love it."
I agree that this site is a very useful resource. Bookmark it to return
often.
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 200 6 , All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Hi! It's Monday, July 24, 2005 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
A Maths Dictionary for Kids
http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
List member Angela from Pennsylvania recommended today's website that offers
"an animated, interactive math dictionary that explains over 500 common
mathematical terms in simple language." When you get to the site, simply
click on "Enter Here" to access the dictionary. Then, search for terms in
alphabetical order from "Abacus to Zero." Click on any term and you are
provided with a definition, an explanation, and an illustration to help you
understand.
Angela wrote: "This is just educational FUN! I enjoyed playing with the
Chinese abacus. I could play through the math vocabulary all day. The site
author deserves an award! I love it."
I agree that this site is a very useful resource. Bookmark it to return
often.
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 200 6 , 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.
Thurs., Nov. 2, 2006 - Mudd Math Fun Facts
--------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Monday, June 26, 2006 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Mudd Math Fun Facts
http://www.math.hmc.edu/funfacts/about.shtml
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Today's website was originally designed as a warm-up activity for calculus
courses taught at Harvard. In an effort to help college students see the
interesting stuff that motivates mathematicians to study the subject, a
professor began to tell his students "Fun Facts" -- or daily mathematical
tidbits from all areas of mathematics (not just calculus), meant to arouse
their curiosity and fascination with the subject. The students loved it.
That motivated the professor to archive the "Fun Facts" that he and his
colleagues collected at today's website. Even though this is designed for
college level students, there are ideas and math patterns that will
fascinate and challenge students of many grade levels and abilities.
When you get to the site you will see a brief introduction. Then, use the
combination menu and search engine on the left to get "Fun Facts" about:
-Algebra
-Geometry
-Calculus
-Number Theory
-Probability
-Topology
-and more!
A nice feature is that you can search by difficulty level from "Easy" to
"Advanced" in any of the subject categories. Once you make your selection a
new page appears with a menu of "Fun Facts" to choose from. Click on any
one and a new page opens that explains and illustrates the concept. "Fun
Facts" not only challenges those skilled in mathematics, but it provides a
way to give less skilled students a glimpse of advanced mathematics.
Students will become familiar with math vocabulary and "buzzwords" even if
they don't fully understand what it means. It might just spring-board their
curiosity to do some further research that will enhance their math
education.
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2006, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
*********
Hi! It's Monday, June 26, 2006 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Mudd Math Fun Facts
http://www.math.hmc.edu/funfacts/about.shtml
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Today's website was originally designed as a warm-up activity for calculus
courses taught at Harvard. In an effort to help college students see the
interesting stuff that motivates mathematicians to study the subject, a
professor began to tell his students "Fun Facts" -- or daily mathematical
tidbits from all areas of mathematics (not just calculus), meant to arouse
their curiosity and fascination with the subject. The students loved it.
That motivated the professor to archive the "Fun Facts" that he and his
colleagues collected at today's website. Even though this is designed for
college level students, there are ideas and math patterns that will
fascinate and challenge students of many grade levels and abilities.
When you get to the site you will see a brief introduction. Then, use the
combination menu and search engine on the left to get "Fun Facts" about:
-Algebra
-Geometry
-Calculus
-Number Theory
-Probability
-Topology
-and more!
A nice feature is that you can search by difficulty level from "Easy" to
"Advanced" in any of the subject categories. Once you make your selection a
new page appears with a menu of "Fun Facts" to choose from. Click on any
one and a new page opens that explains and illustrates the concept. "Fun
Facts" not only challenges those skilled in mathematics, but it provides a
way to give less skilled students a glimpse of advanced mathematics.
Students will become familiar with math vocabulary and "buzzwords" even if
they don't fully understand what it means. It might just spring-board their
curiosity to do some further research that will enhance their math
education.
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.
*********
Thurs., Nov. 2, 2006 - Basic Arithmetic
Sites found in:
Tips for Teachers #316- Basic Arithmetic Issue
Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006
To view this week’s newsletter, visit the following web address:
http://www.teachnology.com/newsletters/316.html
Arithmetic Theme
http://www.teach-nology.com/themes/math/arithmetic/
Arithmetic Links
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/math/arithmetic/
Tips for Teachers #316- Basic Arithmetic Issue
Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006
To view this week’s newsletter, visit the following web address:
http://www.teachnology.com/newsletters/316.html
Arithmetic Theme
http://www.teach-nology.com/themes/math/arithmetic/
Arithmetic Links
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/math/arithmetic/
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Wed., Nov. 1, 2006 - Tsunami Teaching Theme and Web Sites
Tips for Teachers #317- Tsunami Issue
Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2006
TeAchnology.com's- Weekly Tips for Teachers Issue #317
This week's teaching theme is Tsunamis.
To view this week’s newsletter, visit the following web address:
http://www.teachnology.com/newsletters/317.html
Tsunami Teaching Theme
http://www.teach-nology.com/themes/science/tsunami/
Tsunami Web Sites
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/science/earth_science/tsunamis/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yaankx
Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2006
TeAchnology.com's- Weekly Tips for Teachers Issue #317
This week's teaching theme is Tsunamis.
To view this week’s newsletter, visit the following web address:
http://www.teachnology.com/newsletters/317.html
Tsunami Teaching Theme
http://www.teach-nology.com/themes/science/tsunami/
Tsunami Web Sites
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/science/earth_science/tsunamis/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yaankx
Wed., Nov. 1, 2006 - Ways of Knowing Trail (African Rain Forest)
Ways of Knowing Trail
http://www.brookfieldzoo.org/pagegen/wok/index_f4.html
From the site:
“Visit a rain forest in the village of Epulu in central Africa to get to know the people and animals who live there. Some local kids will help you learn the secrets of the Ways of Knowing Trail. Click on the red dot in central Africa.”
http://www.brookfieldzoo.org/pagegen/wok/index_f4.html
From the site:
“Visit a rain forest in the village of Epulu in central Africa to get to know the people and animals who live there. Some local kids will help you learn the secrets of the Ways of Knowing Trail. Click on the red dot in central Africa.”
Wed., Nov. 1, 2006 - Volcano World
Site found in:
======== The NSDL Scout Report for the Physical Sciences ===
======== Date June 28, 2002 ===
======== Volume 1, Number 12 ======
Volcano World
http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vw.html
http://volcano.und.edu/
Maintained by the University of North Dakota, the Volcano World Web site
(last mentioned in the December 9, 1998 _Scout Report for Science &
Engineering_ ) has had several additions, including the Teaching and
Learning and Kid's Door Page. Educators will find lesson plans and volcano-
building projects, while kids can explore games, virtual field trips,
adventures with "Rocky" and more. [JAB]
From The NSDL Scout Report for the Physical Sciences, Copyright Internet
Scout Project 1994-2002. http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
======== The NSDL Scout Report for the Physical Sciences ===
======== Date June 28, 2002 ===
======== Volume 1, Number 12 ======
Volcano World
http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vw.html
http://volcano.und.edu/
Maintained by the University of North Dakota, the Volcano World Web site
(last mentioned in the December 9, 1998 _Scout Report for Science &
Engineering_ ) has had several additions, including the Teaching and
Learning and Kid's Door Page. Educators will find lesson plans and volcano-
building projects, while kids can explore games, virtual field trips,
adventures with "Rocky" and more. [JAB]
From The NSDL Scout Report for the Physical Sciences, Copyright Internet
Scout Project 1994-2002. http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Wed., Nov. 1, 2006 - Wildflower Information Lookup
---------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Thursday, May 25 , 2006
Wildflower Information Lookup
http://wildflowerinformation.org/default.asp
Today's site, from American Meadows, Inc., provides an excellent resource
for North American flower information. The "Wildflower" appellation may be
slightly misleading since Gentle Subscribers will find primarily garden
flowers in the database as opposed to non-cultivated, wild species.
"WildflowerInformation.org is a resource for wildflower enthusiasts and
gardeners. With a growing interest in the environment and natural
gardening, our objective is to offer comprehensive information that is easy
to use and accessible for those from the casually interested to the expert.
Our staff and resource consultants include many highly experienced
professionals in the world of wildflowers who have given generously of
their time to make the site complete and accurate. Authors, photographers,
naturalists and many gardeners have contributed to the information and
images." - from the website
The site offers various browse options for exploring the flower database.
These include perusing by common or botanical name, color or height,
growing region or U.S. Department of Agriculture zone, sun, soil or
moisture requirements and perennial or annual. For each plant, information
on growing procedures, soil and shade preferences, bloom time, origin, as
well as its status as an invasive, medicinal, edible or endangered species
is presented. Vivid images accompany most flowers in the database.
Stroll over to the site for a convenient reference for garden flower
information at:
http://wildflowerinformation.org/default.asp
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Thursday, May 25 , 2006
Wildflower Information Lookup
http://wildflowerinformation.org/default.asp
Today's site, from American Meadows, Inc., provides an excellent resource
for North American flower information. The "Wildflower" appellation may be
slightly misleading since Gentle Subscribers will find primarily garden
flowers in the database as opposed to non-cultivated, wild species.
"WildflowerInformation.org is a resource for wildflower enthusiasts and
gardeners. With a growing interest in the environment and natural
gardening, our objective is to offer comprehensive information that is easy
to use and accessible for those from the casually interested to the expert.
Our staff and resource consultants include many highly experienced
professionals in the world of wildflowers who have given generously of
their time to make the site complete and accurate. Authors, photographers,
naturalists and many gardeners have contributed to the information and
images." - from the website
The site offers various browse options for exploring the flower database.
These include perusing by common or botanical name, color or height,
growing region or U.S. Department of Agriculture zone, sun, soil or
moisture requirements and perennial or annual. For each plant, information
on growing procedures, soil and shade preferences, bloom time, origin, as
well as its status as an invasive, medicinal, edible or endangered species
is presented. Vivid images accompany most flowers in the database.
Stroll over to the site for a convenient reference for garden flower
information at:
http://wildflowerinformation.org/default.asp
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
