Phyllis' Favorites

Blog Readers,

Wishing you all a very happy and healthy New Year! Postings will resume next week.

- Phyllis

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language
Fourth Edition
http://www.bartleby.com/61/
From the site:
“Over 90,000 entries feature 10,000 new words and senses, 70,000 audio word pronunciations, 900 full-page color illustrations, language notes and word-root appendixes.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Hi! It's Saturday, September 30, 2006 and time for Music at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
ILearnMusic.com
http://www.ilearnmusic.com/

Grade Range: K-12 and beyond. (Some preschoolers may benefit from content
at this site as well.)


DON'T MISS THIS WEBSITE! What an incredible resource for getting a music
education! Today's website was recommended by list member Tina Tremain who
wrote, "I found this site while looking for music lessons to start with my
kids... I haven't been through the whole site, but it looks like there are
many lesson ideas for all ages here."

That's an understatement. I was stunned by the free content available at
this site for instruction in music theory as well as playing a variety of
instruments. Not only are there text versions of lessons -- but most are
accompanied by some form of media that illustrates the lessons -- from
interactive programs that let you virtually practice playing an instrument
online to YouTube.com instructional videos by professional musicians.

When you get to the site you'll see a brief introduction with three icons
labeled "Students," "Teachers," and "Other." The site is set up in flash, so
you have to navigate by clicking the icons with your mouse. If you click
once on an item and it doesn't open, double-click and that should do the
trick. THERE IS AN EASIER WAY to get around the site, and that is to just
use the menu bar at the top of your screen that includes:

*Lesson Plans -- Designed for classroom teachers, it includes music lessons,
ideas, and activities for grades K-12. Most can be easily tailored for use
at home. (For a better bet for home use see the "Videos" and "Lessons"
sections described below.)

*Resources -- This section is for music educators and includes practice
charts for private studio instruction, ideas for professional development,
and college level resources in music theory, history, orchestration,
conducting, composition, and more.

*Directory -- Use the map to locate music teachers in your area.

*Videos -- This section of the site offers FREE instructional videos in how
to play Electric Bass, Guitar, and Piano -- along with Music Theory. It also
links to music-related short films and performance videos. Don't miss the
"Misc. Videos" in this section to see some amazing, strange, and very funny
clips of musical performances in a variety of genres. You can even follow
instructions here to load your own performance video to the site. :)

*Lessons - Get FREE instruction on how to play piano, guitar, bass,
clarinet, saxophone, snare drum, flute, and trumpet! You can also learn
music theory applicable to every instrument.

*Library - An archive of popular sheet music for public domain and original
compositions contributed by website members. You can become a member too --
it's free to join.

This site is a ClickSchooling Award Winner! New content is added
continuously, so bookmark it 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.

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Hi! It's Saturday, September 9, 2006 and time for Foreign Languages at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Learn Spanish: A Free Tutorial Online
http://www.studyspanish.com/freesite.htm

At this website you will find free Spanish lessons and tutorials. There is
so much available here for free without any sort of obligation -- and even
more if you are willing to become a member of the site by providing your
email address. Of course, if you do that, you may get email promoting the
audio course that is available for a fee. Frankly, I think the occasional
spam is worth the price of admission (your email address) for full access to
the free tutorials offered here. This site uses text, audio, interactive
games and activities and more to help you learn Spanish. When you get to the
site you will see a menu that includes:

-Pronunciation Tutor -- learn how to pronounce vowels, consonants, words,
phrases and more by listening to a native speaker and repeating what they
say.

-Grammar Tutorial -- learn parts of speech and how to conjugate verbs. Learn
the days of the week, numbers, and more. This section is presented through
text lessons, and interactive quizzes.

-Vocabulary Tutorial -- learn a series of words based on a theme -- for
example, restaurants, bathroom, plants, clothing, emergency services, etc.
Lessons are taught through text, oral exercises, online flashcards, match
games, word searches, concentration games, and quizzes!

-Verb Drills -- learn present and past tenses, as well as regular and
irregular verbs through text lessons and interactive quizzes.

-Word-A-Day -- log on to the site each day to learn a new Spanish word.
Access the archives too.

-Travel Helper -- learn important words, phrases and sentences that will
help you when traveling. Themes include airport, hotel, restaurant, beach,
downtown, meeting people, shopping, and medical care. Lessons accomplished
through text, audio tutorial, and interactive games and quizzes.

-Cultural Notes -- learn about Spanish history, art, architecture, food,
dance, customs and more! This is really an incredible social studies
lesson -- you see a photograph, information in Spanish and English, and
links to websites with
more info.

- Other free topics include idiom generators, links to other sites, an
online translator, and a list of full immersion Spanish language schools
throughout the world.

This is one of the BEST SPANISH TUTORIAL sites I have seen on the web. Don't
miss it!


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.

Meet Me at Midnight
http://midnight.si.edu/default_flash.html
From the site:
“Meet Me at Midnight” is an interactive online adventure that takes place in an animated Smithsonian American Art Museum. Intended for children age 8 to 10 years, the site presents a perplexing scenario. An artwork—the dreaded Root Monster—comes alive and wreaks havoc in the galleries overnight.”

OttoBib
http://ottobib.com/

For BOOKS ONLY: Enter the ISBN (with or without dashes) and select MLA, APA, or Chicago/Turabin format, and this site will create a bibliographic citation. Sometimes the result will include an image of the book cover.

Thinking Critically about Internet Sources
http://www.teachablemoment.org/high/internetsources.html
From the site:
“An introduction to some the skills students need to use the internet critically.”
[NOTE: Home page http://www.teachablemoment.org/ previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]

Site found in:

NEAT NEW STUFF, SEPTEMBER 15, 2006

Photos: Pictures That Lie
http://news.com.com/2300-1026_3-6033210-1.html
Information literacy instructors should especially appreciate C-Net's
gallery of photos that have been manipulated, and its commentary on the
alterations.


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

Information Literacy Resources
http://www.ctap4.org/infolit/
Includes downloadable (.pdf) brochures for gr. K-5, 6-8, and 9-12
as well as a Student Information Literacy Poster

Incy Wincy
http://www.incywincy.com/

Incy Wincy is a search engine and directory for Invisible Web sites. It
is based on the Open Directory Project.

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Online Resources for Education and Teaching
http://www.developfaculty.com./online/index.html
“You are invited to review the recently updated online resources posted
at http://www.developfaculty.com. Arranged alphabetically by topic are
links to over 140 valuable teaching, learning and educational management sites.”

Ask the Techies
http://www.ohiou.edu/aac/lab/techies/
From the site:
“Ask the Techies is a how-to technology podcast that focuses on computers and the software that runs on them. Weekly tech video podcast explaining the latest in cool technology from iPods to Photoshop. The instructional video podcast is available in the MP4 iPod Video compatible format & in a higher quality H.264 format for viewing on a computer (requires QuickTime 7 Player installed).”

Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, SEPTEMBER 8, 2006

Chris Creamer's Sports Logos Page
http://sportslogos.net/index.php
"A historical reference guide of sports logos throughout time," including
major, not-so-major, and deceased leagues; even includes lacrosse and
soccer. Checkout the evolution of team logos throughout their history,
check out new of changes in current team logos, or look for logos of no-
longer extant teams like the Michigan Panthers and the Carolina Cougars.


PodcastingTricks.com
http://www.podcastingtricks.com/
This "podcasting how-to site by Bourne Media Group" offers tips,
articles, news, and reviews, a monthly newsletter, and an RSS feed.

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

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Hi! It's Wednesday, September 20, 2006 and time for Language Arts at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
StoryArts.org
http://www.storyarts.org/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Today's website was designed by an award-winning recording artist, Heather
Forest, who has recorded seven albums of storytelling. Her intent with this
website is to encourage student's speaking and listening skills while
enhancing learning in curriculum areas such as Language Arts, Social
Studies, Math, Science, Art, Music, and Drama.

When you get to the site you'll see a menu. Click on "Story Arts Theatre" to
listen to an Aesop's fable or a tale from China or Russia told by Heather
Forest.

Better yet, click on "Story Library" to find an amazing collection of
folktales and fables that you can listen to with the whole family online --
all for free!

Listening to those stories may inspire your children (or the whole family)
to engage in some fun storytelling lessons and activities. There's a broad
selection, developed for classroom use, that can easily be adjusted for
learning at home. You can access them all by clicking on "Lesson Plans And
Activities" on the main menu.

You can also use the menu to find articles about storytelling, tips,
curriculum idea exchanges, and links to other storytelling resources on the
Net.

While you don't have to purchase a thing to access the wealth of free
material at the site, you can purchase Heather Forest's CDs from the
Storytelling Store at the site if desired.

Enjoy!

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.

Internet Resources
Children's literature: Useful sites for teachers, librarians, and students
C&RL News, July/August 2000
Vol. 61 No. 7
Last Revised: February 7, 2006
http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/crlnews/backissues2000/julyaugust3/childrensliterature.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.co.uk/n65k

The Big Myth
http://mythicjourneys.org/bigmyth/index.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
How do people from different cultures view themselves, the world and their origins?
The Big Myth is a new experimental learning module designed for use in European primary school classrooms. It is a sociology textbook for the comparative study of world creation mythology. The myths are told using Flash animation and are accompanied by an overview of the culture, the pantheon of the gods and a series of exercises based on that culture.

Portals For General Information On World Mythology
http://mythicjourneys.org/bigmyth/2_eng_links.htm

Africa
http://mythicjourneys.org/bigmyth/3_eng_links_africa.htm

The Americas
http://mythicjourneys.org/bigmyth/3_eng_links_america.htm

Asia
http://mythicjourneys.org/bigmyth/3_eng_links_asia.htm

Europe and the Middle East
http://mythicjourneys.org/bigmyth/3_eng_links_europe.htm

Oceania
http://mythicjourneys.org/bigmyth/3_eng_links_ocean.htm

Site found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2006
http://infomine.ucr.edu/

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Theoi Project : Guide to Greek Mythology
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URL: http://www.theoi.com/
Record Id: 650340
Created: 2006-09-15 00:39:32
Categories: liberal

Comprehensive guide to Greek mythology complete with classical texts and
images from ancient art.
In addition to the encyclopedia of individual entries for each god,
goddess or monster, site offers:
--- Bestiary
--- Gallery, presented in sections: vase painting, Greek and Roman
sculpture, fresco, and mosaic
--- Family trees: eight charts illustrating the families of the pantheon

--- Maps
--- Library of translated Greek and Roman texts
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Hi! It's Thursday, September 21, 2006 and time for History at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
U.S. Constitution For Kids
http://www.usconstitution.net/constkids.html

Grade Range: K-3, 4-7, and 8-12

List member Maren Cooke suggested today's website that makes information
about the U.S. Constitution more accessible to kids. It breaks down the
information by grade range although the navigation is a bit confusing, so
let me try to explain...

Grades 8-12 -- When you get to the website you will be on the page
designated for grades 8-12. It provides a basic introduction to the
Constitution, its history, and controversial elements about it. Scroll down
the page to the Menu where you can click on links for in-depth information
on everything from the Constitutional Convention to the Bill of Rights, to
the workings of the various branches of government. This is text-intensive
with links to primary source documents and other resources -- great for
those interested in a serious exploration of the U.S. Constitution.

Grades 4-7 -- At the top of the landing page, you will see a link to "The
Constitution for Kids: 4th Through 7th Grade." Click on it and a new page
opens with a general overview of the history of the Constitution along with
pictures and illustrations that makes the information more inviting to
younger students. You could use just this page to provide a general
overview. You can also click on some of the links provided in the text for
more information, or use the menu below the overview for a more in-depth
investigation of the Constitution.

Grades K-3 -- At the top of the landing page, you will see a link to "The
Constitution for Kids: Kindergarten Through 3rd Grade." Click on it and a
new page opens with a very simple overview of the history of the
Constitution along with illustrations to provide a kid-friendly read for
young children. This page is provided as a general overview for youngsters.
Taking into account the typical course of study for kids in this grade range
and ability to comprehend the information, it intentionally does not include
resources for further learning. (Of course, the beauty of homeschooling is
that if you have a child who is curious or eager to learn more you can
explore the other grade levels as desired.)

This is a great reference guide for a wide range of ability levels. You may
want to bookmark it and use it as a resource when needed.

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.

Bullies
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/friends/bullies/index.html
from the Friends pages of
It’s My Life.
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/index.html
From the site:
“It's My Life is organized across six topic "channels": Friends, Family, School, Body, Emotions, and Money.
Here at It's My Life, you can read informative articles, share your stories, play games and activities, take quizzes and polls, watch video clips of other kids talking about their feelings and experiences, get advice from older kids and experts, and contribute your own comments and questions. It's My Life also features interviews with celebrities about stuff they had to go through when they were kids.”

[NOTE: Other pages from It's My Life previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]

Whyville
http://www.whyville.net/smmk/nice
From the site:
“Welcome! Whyville is a virtual world geared for teen and pre-teen girls and boys.
We launched Whyville as a virtual city, which engages young people in constructive educational activities while promoting socially responsible behavior. It is an outgrowth of the company's extensive research and practical experience related to learner-centered, hands-on, inquiry-based education.
Inside Whyville, citizens learn about art history, science, journalism, civics, economics, and really so, so much more. Whyville works directly with the Getty, NASA, the School Nutrition Association, and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (to name just a few) to bring incredible educational content to kids in an incredibly engaging manner.

Joining Whyville is free.”

Site found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, SEPTEMBER 22, 2006

Teen Market Profile
http://www.magazine.org/content/files/teenprofile04.pdf
Offers the kind of hard data on teen demographics and consumer behavior
that will be useful in lobbying for and planning for expanded teen
services in libraries.

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

Flash Earth
http://www.flashearth.com/
Compare 8 different online mapping services with Flash Earth.
Enter a location and get latitude and longitude.
Zoom in and out with your scroll wheel or slider bar.
Move map by moving your mouse (click and hold)

Search Engine Showdown
Geo Search
Dated Nov 5, 2006
“Flash Earth uses Flash to deliver both satellite and aerial imagery from a variety of providers including Google Maps, Microsoft Virtual Earth, Yahoo! Maps, Ask, and NASA. Click the Flash Earth header to get started and then try a search for a specific area. Zoom to an appropriate level, and then simply click the radio buttons in the upper right to compare the imagery. It is not the fastest application, but it certainly makes it easier to compare the various geographic search tools and the type of imagery that each has to offer.”

Surfing the Net with Kids: Space Shuttle
http://www.surfnetkids.com/space_shuttle.htm
There are five annotated web sites listed here and three honorable mentions.

Earth from Space
http://www.earthfromspace.si.edu/
Online Exhibition
http://www.earthfromspace.si.edu/online_exhibition.asp
From the site:
“The earth, our home in space, is a varied and dynamic place. Since the advent of the aerospace age, we have gained new insights into how our planet works. Today dozens of orbiting satellites reveal structures and patterns on the earth’s surface that have never been seen before.”
Sections are: Living Planet, Water & Air, Structure of the Land, The Human Presence, and Satellite Technology.

Virtual International Science Fair Contest Announced For Students
from Kindergarten through College; Teachers, Too!
http://www.prweb.com//releases/2006/9/prweb437397.htm
From the press release:
Details at http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com/science-fair-contest.html
“Entries must be received by e-mail not later than May 31, 2007. A surprise gift will be given to those who send their entries before January 31, 2007.”

Geographic Resources from the Smithsonian
http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/MyWonderfulWorld/index.html
From the site:
“Explore rich online resources created by Smithsonian experts for learning
more about OUR WORLD.”

Site found in:
News from American Experience
http://www.pbs.org/amex

THE HURRICANE OF '38 Online
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/hurricane38/index.html

In September of 1938, a hurricane ripped into the New England
shore with enough fury to set off seismographs in Sitka, Alaska.
When all was said and done, it was recorded as one of the most
devastating storms in North America. Over 600 people were killed.
Another hundred were never found. Over 8,000 homes were
destroyed, and 6,000 boats were wrecked or damaged.

Learn how a hurricane forms, compare record-breaking storms, and
view home videos of New England hurricanes.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/hurricane38/sfeature/index.html

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Site of the Day for Friday, September 15, 2006

Delphion's Gallery of Obscure Patents
http://www.delphion.com/gallery

Today's site, from a commercial enterprise, offers a glimpse into the
sometimes wacky world of inventors and their patents. Gentle Subscribers
may discover they really do need a body squeegee or an anti-eating face
mask.

"Over 200,000 patents are filed each year in the US alone, while the
European Patent Office files around 80,000 patents a year." - from the
website

The site's gallery presents an array of the peculiar and amusing inventions
which have found their way into the United States Patent Office. Included
in the gallery are those indispensable products of modern civilization such
as the motorized ice cream cone and the fly swatter with sound effects.
Some items seem destined to tap into a ready market, like the Graffiti
Prevention Apparatus, which theoretically creates an electromagnetic field
to repel spray paint, while the whole house "cloaking system using
optoelectronically controlled camouflage" sounds like a sure-fire consumer
hit, too.

Saunter to the site for a look at this collection of bizarre patented
inventions at:

http://www.delphion.com/gallery

A.M. Holm

view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
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PBS Teacher Previews: December 24, 2006 - January 6, 2007
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NOVA
"Underwater Dream Machine"
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
8 - 9:00 pm
Peter Robbins has staked everything he owned to build his own
submarine, the "Alicia." Will the "Alicia" be the success he
hoped for? Dive into uncharted waters with NOVA for the maiden
voyage of one man's lifelong dream. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

Download our lesson plan in which students prepare a diving
tank and a submarine and make the submarine neutrally buoyant
in the tank.

http://www.pbs.org/nova/alicia/
[NOTE: See below for Teacher’s Guide from NOVA – Phyllis ]

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Wired Science
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Wednesday, January 3, 2007
8 - 9:00 pm
Tune in for this one-hour program that translates "Wired"
magazine into a fast-paced television show. The pilot episode
takes you into the world of meteorite hunters, where space,
commerce and art intersect. Plus, travel to Yellowstone
National Park to harvest viruses that may hold the key to a
technology revolution. And dive underwater to explore NEEMO,
NASA's extreme astronaut training facility. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)

Learn more at the companion Web site.

http://www.pbs.org/wiredscience
(Available January 1, 2007)

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WFYI -- Indianapolis
"Fire and Ice"
Station>
Middle / High School

This is the companion Web site to the film "Fire and Ice: The
Winter War of Finland and Russia." The site offers interactive
timelines and maps, educational resources and historical
background about the 1939 invasion of Finland by the Soviet
Union.

http://www.wfyi.org/fireandice

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BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
Shots of War: Photojournalism during the Spanish Civil War
WWW>
Middle / High School

The Spanish Civil War was one of the first conflicts to be
captured by photojournalists. It was a new era of warfare and
photographic technological advances allowed photographers to
record the events. Viewers can browse the photos by date, by
location, by people and by news agency.

http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/speccoll/swphotojournalism/

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Copyright 2006 PBS Online.

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Wed, Dec 20, 2006 at 3:54 PM
To: NOVA Teachers

Hello Educators,

In next week's "Underwater Dream Machine," NOVA follows the journey
of Peter Robbins, a man who staked everything he owned to build his
own submarine, with the world's largest acrylic dome. (Subjects
covered: technology/engineering)


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 "Underwater Dream Machine"
Broadcast: Tuesday, December 26, 2006
http://www.pbs.org/nova/alicia/
(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.)

Breakfast With Nemo
http://www.pbs.org/nova/alicia/nemo.html
Join Captain Nemo and Professor Pierre Aronnax at their breakfast
table in this excerpt from Jules Verne's classic science-fiction
epic "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea." (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

A Lifelong Dream
http://www.pbs.org/nova/alicia/dream.html
Find out when Peter Robbins first began dreaming of building a
submarine, what makes his sub unique, what it was like to dive in
the sub, and more in this interview. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Submersibles Through Time
http://www.pbs.org/nova/alicia/submersibles.html
See how deep-sea research vessels have evolved over the decades
in this time line. (Flash plug-in required; printable version
available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

High-Tech Tourism
http://www.pbs.org/nova/alicia/tourism.html
Take a look at seven exotic destinations deep in the ocean and
high in the sky in this slide show -- and find out how much it
would cost you to take the trip. (Flash plug-in required;
printable version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/programs/3319_alicia.html
In this classroom activity, students prepare a diving tank and a
submarine and make the submarine neutrally buoyant in the tank.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Program Transcript
http://www.pbs.org/nova/transcripts/3319_alicia.html
The site includes a complete narration for this program.

Plus Watch a Preview and Links and Books

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Culture Quest World Tour
http://ipl.si.umich.edu/div/kidspace/cquest/
From the site:
“Culture is the customs, beliefs, arts and institutions of a group of people…Join Parsifal and Ophelia as they sample the delicious cuisines, play the games, see the museums full of arts, crafts and history, hear the folktales and learn about the holidays & festivals of many of the world's cultures.”

[NOTE: Other pages from http://ipl.si.umich.edu/div/kidspace/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
The Scout Report
September 8, 2006
Volume 12, Number 36
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ReligionLink
http://www.religionlink.org/

Writing about religion can be a difficult task, and for many novice
journalists it may present a number of quandaries. One helpful resource is
the ReligionLink website, which is designed to help “journalists write
informed stories about the ways religion affects public life”. Edited by
Diane Connolly, who served as the religion editor of the Dallas Morning
News, the site contains weekly updates with a number of story ideas related
to ongoing subjects related to religion. Archives of these updates are
available on the site, and may be browsed by topic, which include such
helpful classifications as ethics, clergy abuse, books, volunteerism, and
several others. Recent areas of coverage include a guide to experts on
religion and pop culture (complete with contact information) and the nature
of the ongoing debate over stem-cells. [KMG]

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Deaf Education Information Center from the Clerc Center
http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/

Gallaudet University is the preeminent school for the deaf in the United
States, so it makes sense that the Laurent Clerc National Education Center
is housed on their campus. The Clerc Center has also been given a mandate
from Congress “to develop, evaluate, and disseminate innovative curricula,
instructional techniques and strategies, and materials” specifically for
deaf and hard of hearing children and youth. From their homepage, visitors
seeking more information about the deaf and hard of hearing will want to
glance over the topical areas here, which include those that provide basic
information about deafness and the development of technologies designed to
assist the deaf and hard of hearing. The section that most visitors will
want to look over is the “Information on Deafness” area, which features fact
sheets and links to external resources that deal with assistive hearing
aids, sign language, the mental health of the deaf, and teachers who work
with the deaf. [KMG]

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Getting the Message Out! National Political Campaign Materials, 1840-
1860 [Real Player]
http://dig.lib.niu.edu/message/

Round about the middle of the 19th century, many politicians relied on the
time-honored practices of broadsheets, barn-sized advertisements, newspaper
endorsements, and other such forms of promotion to get the word out about
their campaigns. This website, created by the Northern Illinois University
Libraries, provides a close examination of this national popular political
culture from 1840 to 1860 through images of the period, along with a few
lively recordings of campaign songs of the day. Visitors will want to start
by reading over some of the campaign histories, which offer brief synopses
of the candidates and the major issues they grappled with at the time.
Additionally, there are brief biographies of each major candidate (such as
James K. Polk and James Gillespie Birney). After getting up to speed,
visitors will want to browse through the different multimedia offerings
here, and they should definitely listen to some of the catchy political
jingles. Some that should not be missed include the ever-popular “A Bumper
Around Now My Hearties!” and “Come to the Contest”. [KMG]

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Slave Narratives [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://moadsf.org/salon/exhibits/slave_narratives/flash.php

With a powerful narration by Dr. Maya Angelou, the opening frames of the
Slave Narratives website pique even the most casual visitors’ interest
immediately. Created by the Museum of the African Diaspora (based in San
Francisco), the site features an innovative interface that allows users to
roll over a series of multicolored dots to learn about the first-hand
perspectives of slaves such as Francis Bok, Mary Prince, Fountain Hughes,
Harriet Jacobs, and Juan Francisco Manzano. As Dr. Angelou’s voice intones
an introduction to each individual’s narrative, visitors can read a
transcript of their story, or just listen along. Visitors who wish to learn
more will want to consult the “Resources” area which includes bibliographic
information for related works that tell of such experiences. [KMG]

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Mayo Clinic: Tradition and Heritage [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.mayoclinic.org/tradition-heritage/

Heeding the words of their father, one Dr. W.W. Mayo, “No one is big enough
to be independent of others”, Dr. William J. Mayo and Dr. Charles H. Mayo
helped create one of the world’s first private integrated group practices of
medicine. Now know as the Mayo Clinic, the story of their work is closely
intertwined with the story of American medical history. As an attempt to
bring this story to the web-browsing public, staff members at the Clinic
recently created this historical timeline that offers some perspective on
their institutional history. With their mouse in hand, visitors can move
across the interactive timeline, which deploys high-quality photographs and
short descriptions in its quest to document the Clinic’s various
achievements, such as the creation of the first heart bypass machine in
1955. Finally, online visitors can get up close and personal to some of the
artifacts that are close to the Mayo Clinic traditions, including a 1904
photograph of some of the medical staff at the Clinic. [KMG]

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Stories on Stage [Real Player, Windows Media Player]
http://www.chicagopublicradio.org/programs/specials/sos/stories.asp

Dramatic readings on the radio were a mainstay of this Marconi-infused mode
of communication for decades, and in recent years, more and more public
radio station have been creating their own live dramatic reading series. One
such vehicle is the Stories on Stage series, which was started in 1993 on
Chicago Public Radio. Essentially, each program finds a single actor reading
three or four stories that share a common theme. Visitors who are seeking
literary and dramatic nourishment will appreciate the fact that this site
contains both current and past performances of the series for their
listening pleasure. Over the years, readings have featured the works of
Raymond Carver, Edith Wharton, and a special episode dedicated to the works
of Tobias Wolff. Certainly, one can see that this site might be put to good
use in a theater arts classroom or one dedicated to the practice of
elocution or performance arts. [KMG]

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

World Flag Database – Full Index
http://www.flags.net/fullindex.htm
Includes some information about the country

Flags of the World
http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Found on:
ResourceShelf http://www.resourceshelf.com/
Sept. 1-7, 2006

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Asian Databases.
http://www.aardvarknet.info/user/subject26/index.cfm?all=All

Take a look at Aardvark’s collection of Asian Databases. It’s not a new collection but almost every time we visit we discover three or four or more useful dbases. Some are fee-based, but many are free. In future posts we’ll begin highlighting some of them. Keyword search and/or browse by subject and country. The Asian Database title is a bit deceiving since it’s full of resources from non-Asian nations.

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New Bibliography From Air University Library: NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization 2006
http://www.au.af.mil/au/aul/bibs/nato2006.htm
Includes web sites

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The Royal Society: Video and audio library
http://www.royalsoc.ac.uk/page.asp?id=1110
“Royal society events are frequently broadcast on the web. You can also view some of the lectures live from the Royal Society. Watch lectures and debates featuring David Attenborough, Bill Bryson, Jared Diamond and many others. To experience videos on this site, you’ll need to have Windows Media Player or Real Media Player.” General topics include: Biology & Climate Science, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, History of Science/Science Literature.

Archive - complete list of webstreams
http://www.royalsoc.ac.uk/page.asp?id=3093
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Violence Against Women
http://www.4woman.gov/violence/
From the site:
“Violence Against Women (VAW), a section of the National Women’s Health Information Center, provides information on a variety of violence issues facing society. From domestic or interpersonal violence against women to bullying children and elder abuse, VAW is an excellent choice for information…A topic menu provides links to other issues, including "Sexual Assault & Abuse," "Stalking," and "Signs of Abuse." "Legislation & Actions" provides a brief history on legislation concerning violence against women. "State Resources" provide links to the organizations that fight domestic abuse in each state. "Bullying for Parents" provides links to additional articles, organizations, and publications. Not sure if your child is a bully? Quizzes are provided to help determine if your child is a bully or is bullied. Usually, links provide basic information on the topic, plus a list of "Publications" and "Organizations."

Violence Against Women: Types of Violence
http://www.4woman.gov/violence/types/
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America’s War Against Terrorism: World Trade Center/Pentagon
Terrorism and the Aftermath
September 11th Attack and Immediate Aftermath
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/usterror.html
As is always the case, Grace York and the Univ. of Michigan Documents Center team have compiled a massive collection of 9/11 resources, reports, timelines, etc. Also includes links to several archives of pages from 9/11.

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9/11 - Five Years Later
Commemorative Online Multimedia Exhibit from The Associated Press
http://www.ap.org/911/index.html
Along with a 10-minute video, the exhibit features photographs taken the day of the attacks, side-by-side with images of the same sites taken in June 2006.

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Ready Reference Freebies: Periodic Table and Unit Converter via Knovel

Both free to access at all times using Knovel technology.

+ Knovel Unit Converter
From acceleration to volume. Over 800 different units.

+ The Periodic Table of the Elements

The Periodic Table of the Elements contains a wealth of data for all known elements, including atomic masses and numbers, electronic configuration, valencies, historical backgrounds, isotopic compositions and basic properties.

Part of: Knovel K-Essentials
14 Free Interactive Engineering
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Forests Forever
http://www.forests-forever.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi

From the site:
“Forests Forever is an investigation of the mysteries and the magic of the forests of the world.”

In the Forest Gallery you will find an overview of 18 major forests around the world. Includes an interactive world map to locate forests. Each forest gallery has photos and information screens. Be patient and let each screen load. Free registration may be required.

Site found in:
9 September 2006 Earth Science Sites of the Week

MAKE A QUAKE, (suggested by Cheryl Dodes, Weber Middle School, Port Washington, NY), the Learning Channel's Earthquakes website has several interactive activities, including "Make a Quake," in which the user attempts to engineer a skyscraper capable of surviving a large earthquake, and "As the World Churns," which shows how the continents have shifted, split up, and changed location over time. "Gallery of Devastation," shows the damage caused by the greatest quakes ever recorded

http://tlc.discovery.com/convergence/quakes/interactives/makeaquake.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/25nwx
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Mark Francek
Resource Page: http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi

Sites found in:
Virtual Teacher Newsletter No. 132 September 9th 2006
http://www.virtualteacher.com.au/

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MSNBC: Pluto: Our New View of the Solar System
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14529757/site/newsweek

In conjunction with Newsweek, MSNBC reports on the new
view of the solar system. Features include an audio interview
with Michael Brown, the Caltech professor who discovered
Xena (a nickname for the dwarf planet 2003 UB313),
a multimedia solar system map, and related articles
(scroll down and look in the right-right column near the
bottom of the page.) When you get to the New World
Order graphic, be sure to click on Detail to enlarge the map.

NASA: New Horizons
http://pluto.jhuapl.edu/
Although NASA hasn't updated this website to reflect
Pluto's demotion, I didn't think any discussion of Pluto
would be complete without including the New Horizons
spacecraft (launched January 19, 2006) on its way to a
2015 date with Pluto. Mouse around in the Education
section to discover printable classroom activities, printable
fact sheets, and introductory lessons about Pluto, Charon
(Pluto's satellite) and the Kuiper Belt (a "swarm of bodies"
beyond Neptune.)

NASA: Solar System Exploration: Pluto
http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/profile.cfm?Object=Pluto
Discovered by American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh
in 1930, Pluto takes 248 years to orbit the Sun. Pluto's most
recent close approach to the Sun was in 1989." This NASA site
is a must visit for anyone writing a school report. It includes
fact and figures, an image gallery, and a Kid's Eye View
section with a scale that calculates how much you would
weight on Pluto. [NOTE: I could not access this site when I tried it. – Phyllis ]

An Inconvenient Truth is a documentary film about climate change, especially global warming, directed by Davis Guggenheim and starring former United States Vice President Al Gore. It is also the title of a companion book by Gore, which reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list.

An Inconvenient Truth Educator's Resource
http://participate.net/educators/node/

From the site:
Thank you for visiting the educator’s section of our An Inconvenient Truth (AIT) website. We’re very happy you’ve chosen to do so.
We realize that teachers are under incredible pressure and severe time constraints. As a result, we’ve made sure that each of our lesson activities is aligned with curriculum standards you are asked to meet in your classroom. AIT in the Classroom is designed for high school science classrooms such as Earth Science, Environmental Science, and Physics, but the materials can also be used in Civics classes, middle school science classes and offer Service Learning opportunities as well.

We’ve also broken up the AIT in the Classroom curriculum into distinct downloadable PDF files to 1) make the downloads smaller and faster and 2) enable you to download only the lessons you want to use. Of course, if you want the entire program in one file, we’ve made that possible, too. Your choice.

An Inconvenient Truth DVD Giveaway for Teachers
http://participate.net/educators/DVD/giveaway
From the site:
“We have 50,000 copies of An Inconvenient Truth to give away to teachers in the United States. The first 50,000 teachers who apply are eligible to win. There is a limit of one DVD per teacher. All entries must be received by January 18, 2007.”

The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
http://www.graveyardoftheatlantic.com/

U-85 ... The first U-boat sunk during World War II
Encounter of the USS Roper and the German U-85
http://www.graveyardoftheatlantic.com/PiracyWarefare/U-85/U-85Introduction.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/y7fc2v

From the site:
“The Ghostship of Diamond Shoals
January 31, 1921, 6:30 a.m. -

Surfman C.P. Brady of the Cape Hatteras Coast Guard Station scans the horizon in the first light of day with his spyglass. As daylight increases he is shocked to spot a five-mast schooner with all sails set riding a sandbar on Diamond Shoals. The sea was rough and the tide was strong. He put out a call for help...

To try your hand at solving one of history's greatest maritime mysteries, click in the spyglass view or go to
http://www.graveyardoftheatlantic.com/Deering/CADeeringHome.html

The Institute on Primary Resources
http://ipr.ues.gseis.ucla.edu/index.html
From the site:
“The purpose of the Institute is to introduce teachers to primary resources and how they can be used in the K-12 classroom.”

What is a Primary Source?
“Primary sources provide firsthand evidence of historical events. They are generally unpublished materials such as manuscripts, photographs, maps, artifacts, audio and video recordings, oral histories, postcards, and posters. In some instances, published materials can also be viewed as primary materials for the period in which they were written. In contrast, secondary sources, such as textbooks, synthesize and interpret primary materials.”

SEE ALSO: Three Lesson Plans on Japanese American Internment (Gr. 4-5, 6-8. & 9-12)
http://ipr.ues.gseis.ucla.edu/classroom/lessons.html

Temperance & Prohibition
http://prohibition.osu.edu/
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated URL. - Phyllis ]

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Hi! It's Thursday, September 7, 2006 and time for History at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
America's Story
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Grade Range: K-12

The Library of Congress presents this frequently updated website for
students of all ages that is about American History. When you get to
the site you will see a menu of 5 choices:

Meet Amazing Americans -- Read the biographies of Americans such as
Jane Addams, Cesar Chavez, Duke Ellington, Buffalo Bill Cody,
Harriet Tubman, Mark Twain, and more. Each one includes photos,
illustrations and fascinating trivia facts.

Jump Back in Time -- Choose an era on a timeline, click on it, and
take a virtual trip back in time to find out about the great events
and people that impacted American history. Text, photos, links to
more info, and fun activities enhance the learning.

Explore the States -- Click on a U.S. state and find out all about
its history and people. Interesting sidebars and activities included.

Join America at Play -- Find out all about Americans' favorite
pastimes, sports and hobbies. Interactive games to enjoy as well!

See, Hear & Sing -- A collection of videos and music that record
America's history - you can listen to children's songs, hear
uncommon instruments and watch animations and video clips.

A description of this site simply cannot do it justice. You must
visit it to appreciate the breadth and scope of information -- all
beautifully organized and presented with the latest media
technology. I have featured this site previously on ClickSchooling
but the information here continues to be updated, making it well
worth second looks. :) Allow plenty of time on your first visit to
take it all in - then bookmark it -- you'll want to return often.

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

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

Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.

Found in:
[Innovative-Teaching] ITN: Charles Dickens
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Volume 9, Issue 4 - December 2006
http://surfaquarium.com/NEWSLETTER/dickens.htm
Charles Dickens
Extensive list of links for information and lesson plans

Internetaleph: Jorge Luis Borges (1899-1986).
Argentine poet, essayist, and short-story writer whose works have become classics of 20th-century world literature
http://www.internetaleph.com/index.asp?langid=en&set=1
From the site:
“This site is thus meant to act both as a thorough and solid introduction to Borges' life and works, and as a central index to everything Borges on the web.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Internet resources
http://www.internetaleph.com/dnav.asp?pageid=14&langid=en
From the site:
“A vast library of Borges-related information in cyberspace “

Scenes of American Life
http://americanart.si.edu/collections/exhibits/t2go/1sa/image-frame.html
From the site:
“Scenes of American Life showcases artworks that capture the drama of the first half of the twentieth century, from the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression to the country's new confidence after World War II. Farms and factories, jazz and street life, and workers and families come to life.”
Each entry is annotated, To enlarge the slide, just click on it.
[NOTE: Some of the other Online Exhibits
http://americanart.si.edu/collections/online.cfm - previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Found on:
ResourceShelf http://www.resourceshelf.com/
Aug. 26-31, 2006

Four Hundred Years of American Life and Culture: A Guide to Subject Searching at the Library of Congress and on the Internet
http://www.loc.gov/rr/genealogy/bib_guid/400years.pdf

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Internet Shakespeare Editions
http://ise.uvic.ca/index.html
From the site:
“In November 2005 we were proud to bring online a newly-designed site with substantial improvements and additional resources.”
[NOTE: Some pages from the earlier site were previously posted. - Phyllis ]

The Library of the Internet Shakespeare Editions (via University of Victoria)
http://ise.uvic.ca/Library/index.html
From the site:
“View and compare facsimiles of the works as originally printed; explore in-depth annotation of the plays as they are edited by our team of scholars.”

Shakespeare’s Life and Times
http://ise.uvic.ca/Library/SLT/intro/introsubj.html

Critical articles on Shakespeare
http://ise.uvic.ca/Library/Criticism/index.html
From the site:
“This section of the site presents articles discussing Shakespeare on stage and on the page.”

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Discovery Guides from CSA
http://www.csa.com/discoveryguides/discoveryguides-main.php
From the site:
“Discovery Guides brief you in the basics of a subject and offer recent insights, while providing the technological tools to enhance your understanding.”

Guides include:

Arts & Humanities
http://www.csa.com/discoveryguides/discoveryguides-arth.php

Natural Sciences
http://www.csa.com/discoveryguides/discoveryguides-nats.php

Social Sciences
http://www.csa.com/discoveryguides/discoveryguides-socs.php

Technology & Science
http://www.csa.com/discoveryguides/discoveryguides-tech.php


Note: Although these guides are of primary use to CSA subscribers we still think they will be of interest and value to those of you who do not have access to CSA databases.

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The 10 Most Expensive Paintings Ever Sold
http://www.infoplease.com/toptens/mostexpensivepaintings.html

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The American Heritage Book of English Usage :
A Practical and Authoritative Guide to Contemporary English
http://www.bartleby.com/64/
From the site:
“With a detailed look at grammar, style, diction, word formation, gender, social groups and scientific forms, this valuable reference work is ideal for students, writers, academicians and anybody concerned about proper writing style.”

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
TeAchnology.com's- Weekly Tips for Teachers Issue #322
Sat, 26 Aug 2006
The latest Teacher Tip Newsletter from Teachnology is on-line.
This week's teaching theme is Grammar.
To view this week’s newsletter, visit the following web address:
http://www.teachnology.com/newsletters/322.html

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Grammar Theme
http://www.teachnology.com/themes/lang_arts/grammar/

Grammar Links
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/literature/grammar/

Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, September 7, 2006
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/60
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Our Mutual Friend: The Scholarly Pages
Website devoted to "Our Mutual Friend" (1864-1865), the last novel completed by Charles Dickens. Contains scholarly articles and bibliographies, and images of the novel's original woodcut illustrations. Also features biographical accounts of Dickens, correspondence from the author, contemporary reviews, essays and photographs concerning life in London during 1865, and a gallery of "advertisements from the original serial parts" of the novel. From the Dickens Project, University of California, Santa Cruz.
URL: http://humwww.ucsc.edu/dickens/OMF/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22450

[NOTE: Home page: The Dickens Project
http://humwww.ucsc.edu/dickens/index.html - previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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About Stingrays
Questions and answers about stingrays, marine species "characterized by their flattened shape and long, spine-bearing tails." Topics include types of stingrays, habitat, the sting (or the venom apparatus, "a spine or modified dermal denticle") of the stingray, and more. Includes photos and links to related articles. From the Mote Marine Laboratory, Florida.
URL: http://www.mote.org/index.php?src=gendocs&link=Stingrays&category=Shark%20Research&submenu=INFO
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/nudvq
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22536

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Websites You Can Trust!
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Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index.

Sites found in:
ConnectEng, the newsletter of Web English Teacher
September 06, 2006

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What’s new at Web English Teacher

The Comedy of Errors
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/ce.html
Resources for Shakespeare’s play

Daniel Keyes
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/keyes.html
Lesson resources for Flowers for Algernon

Lisa Wheeler
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/wheeler.html
Lesson ideas for Sixteen Cows and other children’s books

Mechanics & Writing Conventions
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/conventions.html
Ideas for teaching mechanics/conventions

Sentence Structure
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/sentences.html
Ideas for teaching phrases and clauses

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

This newsletter is copyright 2006, Web English Teacher

“Charlotte's Web” and a Surprise for Students at AwesomeStories
http://www.awesomestories.com/

Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2006
SPECIAL NEWSLETTER
Salutations! (To quote a spider)

Charlotte’s Web: The Story Behind The Movie
http://www.awesomestories.com/movies/charlottes_web/charlottes_web_ch1.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/vqrco

FREE MEMBERSHIP FOR STUDENTS
As our holiday gift to students and their parents, we are waiving the $9.95 annual subscription fee. There will be no “group access” for these memberships, but students (and their parents, if they wish) can receive free individual access to the site by simply requesting it with this form ( https://www.awesomestories.com/signup.php?ua=individual_signup ). We recognize that many students, and their families, cannot afford “extras” like on-line subscription fees. In an effort to encourage children, and others, to read - and to assist them as they use the Internet to research topics and locate primary sources - we are saying "Happy Holidays!" Please feel free to “spread the word” to all.

From the site:
“AwesomeStories is a gathering place of primary-source information. Its purpose - since the site was first launched in 1999 - is to help educators and individuals find original sources, located at national archives, libraries, universities, and government web sites…This educational learning tool also is designed to support state and national standards. Each story on the site links to online primary source materials which are selected and positioned in context to enhance reading comprehension, understanding and enjoyment.”

Awesome Stories Group Member Registration
“We provide free academic memberships to educators, including library media specialists and administrators. Schools, libraries and other academic organizations qualify for free group registration.”

[NOTE: Home page http://www.awesomestories.com/ - previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Site found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!

NEW THIS WEEK, August 31, 2006
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/59

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Experiencing War: War's End
This feature covers two events at the end of World War II in 1945: Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) on May 8, marking the Allied victory in Europe, and Victory in Japan Day (VJ Day) on August 14 (and formalized on September 2), the day that Japan surrendered to the Allies. Features memoirs, videos of oral history interviews, photos, digitized documents, and more. Part of the Library of Congress Veterans History Project.
URL: http://www.loc.gov/vets/stories/ex-war-warsend.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22464

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Sites found in:
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PBS Teacher Previews: December 17 - 23, 2006
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ARTS AND LITERATURE
Masterpiece Theatre
"Carrie's War"
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Sunday, December 17, 2006
9 - 10:30 pm
A sister and brother leave war-torn London to live with a
troubled family in Wales, where they stumble on magical
adventures, in an adaptation of Nina Bawden's beloved
children's classic. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

Learn more about how many London families made the difficult
decision to send their children away in the hope they would
escape German air raids during World War II.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/carrieswar/index.html

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BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
Great American Voices
WWW>
Elementary / Middle / High School

This Web site, from the National Endowment of the Arts,
provides an introduction to opera and musical theater with
samples from "Carmen" and "Barber of Seville" to "South
Pacific."

http://www.arts.gov/national/GAV/index.html

From the site:
“This website includes information about the Great American Voices initiative and links to other online opera resources. Visit this website to learn about the NEA's tour to bring opera and Broadway to military installations nationwide. In addition, you will find resources to learn more about opera through an overview, timeline, glossary of terms, recommended recordings, books, and much more.”

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Copyright 2006 PBS Online.

The History of the Holidays
http://www.history.com/historyoftheholidays/index.jsp
The history and traditions of 20 holidays including;

Hanukkah,
http://www.history.com/minisites/hanukkah
Christmas
http://www.history.com/minisites/christmas/
Kwanzaa
http://www.history.com/minisites/kwanzaa
Ramadan
http://www.history.com/minisites/ramadan

[NOTE: Some holiday sites previously posed. – Phyllis ]

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Site of the Day for Monday, September 4, 2006

The Auto Industry's Family Trees
http://info.detnews.com/history/story/index.cfm?id=176&category=business

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/kzqbx

Today's web page, from The Detroit News, offers an informative look at some
of the memorable names in the history of the American automobile. Gentle
Subscribers, who have idly wondered why Chevrolet is pronounced with a
silent "T", along with other random car musings, will find many of the
answers in this article.

"Of the several thousand auto manufacturers who have operated in the United
States, only three remain. But many nameplates that were once well-known
are in the family trees of those three surviving auto makers." - from the
website

The feature covers the development of the auto industry, from its
beginnings in the late nineteenth century in Detroit. Among the prominent
names discussed are those of Dodge, Buick and Cadillac, along with those
who have passed into history. Not to be missed is the photo gallery of some
dozen pictures where visitors can put a face to some of the most familiar
names in American automotive history as well as viewing some of the
earliest vehicles built, including "Chevrolet" in a Chrysler.

Wheel over to the web page for a brief but illuminating survey of the
origins of the car industry at:

http://info.detnews.com/history/story/index.cfm?id=176&category=business

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/kzqbx

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

TryEngineering.org
http://www.tryengineering.org/home.php
From the site:
TryEngineering.org is a resource for students (ages 8-18), their parents, their teachers and their school counselors. This is a portal about engineering and engineering careers, and we hope it will help young people understand better what engineering means, and how an engineering career can be made part of their future.

Science Museum of London
Online Exhibitions and Interactives
http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/exhibitions.asp
From the site:
“Discover more about science, scientific people and events through our collections of exhibitions and interactives.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

One of the exhibitions:
Life, the Universe and the Electron
http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/on-line/electron/index.asp
From the site:
“An exhibition to celebrate the centenary of the discovery of the electron, supported by the Institute of Physics.”

Exhiblets
http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/collections/exhiblets/index.asp
From the site:
“Exhiblets are digital exhibitions which use the Museum's collections to describe important events, discoveries and personalities in science and technology.”

Sites found in:
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter #417 8/24/06
http://www.tricksandtrinkets.com/
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Dream Anatomy

Human imagination is a remarkable thing, as is human anatomy. Put the two
together and Dream Anatomy emerges, a collection of astonishing anatomical
representations from the collections of the National Library of Medicine,
from 1500 to the present.

The invention of the printing press in the 15th century and resulting print
technologies helped inspire the science of anatomy, as detailed, inspired,
whimsical even surreal anatomical imagery proliferated. In the late 1600s,
anatomists began to collect and exhibit real bodies and body parts that had
been preserved, colored, costumed, and arranged for display. See the
results in sections like Getting Real, Beautiful Ugliness and the Gallery.
At the Learning Station, find lesson plans and activities for educators and
students grades 6-12.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/dreamanatomy/

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Booklist Online

If you can't trust your librarians, then whom can you trust? Published by
the American Library Association, Booklist has been helping public school
librarians decide what books to buy for their schools for over a century.

Booklist Online is updated weekly with loads of content from the Booklist
Journal, as well as other cool Web-only features. You can also subscribe
to the Booklist Database, which contains literally thousands of book
reviews to help librarians make educated choices.

http://www.booklistonline.com/
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The Literary Encyclopedia
http://www.litencyc.com/
From the site:
“The Literary Encyclopedia is an expanding global literary reference work written by over 1400 specialists from universities around the world, and currently provides over 3700 authoritative profiles of authors, works and literary and historical topics. We will publish at least 800 new profiles (1.6m words) in 2007. We also list nearly 19,000 works by date, country and genre, and provide advanced software tools. Membership costs only $17.95 for a full year…If you do not wish to subscribe, free searches for People, Topics and Works can be made using the menu bar and you can read the first 600 words of any entry.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

ArtPromote.com
http://www.artpromote.com/
From the site:
“Release your Imagination - Explore thousands of art galleries, museums and artists sites from around the world. Browse by subject, medium, movement, nationality and more. Click the links below to begin your adventure.”

Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, AUGUST 25, 2006

Beloit College Mindset List for the Class of 2010
http://www.beloit.edu/~pubaff/mindset/
The annual list of the way today's college freshmen understand the world.
From the site:
“Most 18-year-old students entering the class of 2010 this fall were born in 1988…Each August since 1998, as faculty prepare for the academic year, Beloit College in Wisconsin has released the Beloit College Mindset List. A creation of Beloit’s Keefer Professor of the Humanities Tom McBride and Public Affairs Director Ron Nief, it looks at the cultural touchstones that have shaped the lives of today’s first-year students.”
[NOTE: Some of the earlier editions previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Best of Photojournalism 2006 [NPPA]
http://bop.nppa.org/2006/still_photography/winners/
Here are award-winning photos and photo series that capture a moment or
tell an important story in a variety of categories: international news,
natural disasters, environmental, the art of entertainment, individual
and team sports action, and more.
[NOTE: Award-winners from some other years previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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

Sites found in:
Don's Patch #53 from http://www.don-guitar.com/
September 1, 2006

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Good site for teachers
http://www.4teachers.org/
[NOTE: Some pages from this site previously posted. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
“4Teachers.org works to help you integrate technology into your classroom by offering FREE online tools and resources. This site helps teachers locate and create ready-to-use Web lessons, quizzes, rubrics and classroom calendars. There are also tools for student use.”

Sites of the Week
Find previous Sites of the Week:
http://www.4teachers.org/archive/
http://www.4teachers.org/siteOweek/index.shtml
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Includes pages on Content Area Resources:
Social Studies
Math
Science
Art
English

Also:
General Curriculum
Grants and Funding
Parenting & Community
Professional Development
Spanish Resources

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American Folklore
http://www.americanfolklore.net/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Cathay Williams, the only documented female Buffalo Soldier
http://www.buffalosoldier.net/CathayWilliamsFemaleBuffaloSoldierWithDocuments.htm
Shortened URL: http://snipurl.com/7va8
[Scroll down for related links]

[NOTE: Home page Buffalo Soldiers & Indian Wars
http://www.buffalosoldier.net/ - previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Ashes and Snow, an artistic media experience. Stunning.
http://www.ashesandsnow.org/en/index.php?page=/home.php

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Dinosaurs and Fossils
http://www.museum.vic.gov.au/dinosaurs/

Prehistoric Life
http://www.museum.vic.gov.au/prehistoric/

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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All about heraldry
http://www.heraldica.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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The Institute of Physics
http://www.iop.org/

Supporting Physics Teaching (11-14)
http://www.iop.org/activity/education/Teaching_Resources/Support%20for%20Non-Specialists/page_5902.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ym4g94
From the site:
“The Supporting Physics Teaching 11-14 initiative is intended to support non-specialist teachers who teach physics in the early years of secondary education.”

Welcome to Teaching Advanced Physics (TAP)
http://www.iop.org/activity/education/Teaching_Resources/Teaching%20Advanced%20Physics/page_8325.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/y9slaj
From the site:
“This website contains detailed ideas and resources for teaching physics to students aged 16-19.”

Teaching Resources: Online Resources
http://www.iop.org/activity/education/Teaching_Resources/Other%20Resources/Online_Resources/page_5916.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/t7oo4

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Made up words
http://www.unwords.com/

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Big Bands Database Plus
http://nfo.net/
From the site:
“An ongoing project dedicated to Bands; to Jazz and to Swing History, and to the music now known to the world as "American Popular Song". This site is a "work in progress" and we hope that you will enjoy your visit here, and will return often to see what's new. For our part, we shall strive to make "The Big Bands Database Plus" the greatest source of Popular Music information on the World Wide Web.”
[NOTE: Be sure to mouse over their tabs for the Databases, Archives, and Resources – Phyllis ]

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Old time radio
http://www.radiolovers.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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

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


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Sites to See:
Homework Help
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites004.shtml
From the site:
“Do your students often need help completing homework assignments, but don't know where to look or how to narrow down the available resources? Homework Help sites can make the task more manageable. Whether they're looking for information about a specific topic or more general tips for completing assignments, this list of sites will put them on the right track. Included: Five helpful homework sites for students of all ages!”

Sites found in:
Awareness Watch Newsletter V4N9 September 2006 Announcement
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2006

The Awareness Watch Featured Report this month features Research Resources
on the Internet including related online research resources and sites.

September V4N9 Awareness Watch Newsletter
http://zillman.blogspot.com/2006/08/awareness-watch-newsletter-v4n9.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/y8x88v

http://virtualprivatelibrary.blogspot.com/Awareness%20Watch%20V4N9.pdf
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/y2n5wp

Research Resources
http://researchresources.blogspot.com/

[NOTE: Earlier edition previously posted. – Phyllis ]

2006 KIDS COUNT Data Book and Online Database Now Available!
http://www.aecf.org/kidscount/sld/databook.jsp
The 17th annual KIDS COUNT Data Book was released June 27, 2006. The entire report is available online with enhanced interactive features. The 2006 Data Book focuses on "Family, Friend, and Neighbor Care: Strengthening a Critical Resource to Help Young Children Succeed".

Data from the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2006 KIDS COUNT Data Book are now available in our easy-to-use, powerful online database, "State Level Data Online", that allows you to generate custom graphs, maps, ranked lists, and state-by-state profiles; or, download the entire data set as delimited text files. The pull-down menus to the left also allow you to read the book online or view the book in PDF format.
Additionally, you can order a free copy of the Data Book:
http://www.aecf.org/publications/browse.php?filter=15

[NOTE: Earlier editions previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, AUGUST 18, 2006

50 Coolest Web Sites - Time Magazine
http://www.time.com/time/2006/50coolest/index.html
Time's picks for cool sites for entertainment, shopping, news, travel,
staying connected, and wasting time. Also, check out the previous
year's top 50, and 25 Sites We Couldn't Live Without.

The Kids and Family Reading Report
http://www.scholastic.com/aboutscholastic/news/reading_survey_press_call_2.pdf
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/y8f9da
Children's librarians and school librarians take note. There's both
discouraging news (the falloff after age 8 in the number of children who
enjoy reading) and opportunity here (the top reason given for not reading
is being unable to find books that interest them).

Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life
http://pewforum.org/
This nonpartisan organization provides information (news, backgrounders,
polls and surveys), but takes no position on "issues at the intersection
of religion and public affairs," including bioethics, the death penalty,
religion in public schools.

Washington Monthly College Rankings
http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/features/2006/0609.collegechart.html
Ranks colleges on the basis of how much they contribute to the community,
to social mobility, and to the fostering of research. While you're at it,
check out the accompanying articles, particularly "Is Our Students
Learning?"

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

VH-1 Biographies
Browse Artists by Name
http://www.vh1.com/dynamic_templates/artists/artist_browse.jhtml?chars=a
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/y5hdmu
From the site:
“This Site is offered and made available only to users 13 years of age or older who reside in the United States of America, its territories and possessions.”

Beatles
http://www.beatles.com/
http://www.thebeatles.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Enjoy this collection of Beatles history, photos, audio, and video.
Listen to interviews and podcasts, or send a musical e-card.

Internet Resources for Music Educators
http://www.cmeabaysection.org/resources.html
Includes an alphabetical index of topics

Sites found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2006
http://infomine.ucr.edu/

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El Dorado County Library's What's Hot on the Internet This Week
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URL: http://www.eldoradolibrary.org/thisweek.htm
Record Id: 647803
Created: 2006-08-31 13:37:32
Categories: govpub

A weekly annotated list of notable new web sites.

Previous Hot Lists
http://www.eldoradolibrary.org/archive.htm
From the site:
“(NOTE! - The Archive contains links to the past 4 months' worth of pages only!)”

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Stephen Foster's Sketchbook
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URL: http://images.library.pitt.edu/s/sketchbook
Record Id: 647795
Created: 2006-08-30 19:21:32
Categories: liberal

The Stephen Foster's digital sketchbook contains draft texts for
sixty-four different songs including several of his most popular ones
and several unpublished songs.

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Gathering the Jewels : The website for Welsh cultural history
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URL: http://www.gtj.org.uk/index.php?lang=en
Record Id: 647794
Created: 2006-08-30 18:45:32
Categories: liberal

This site contains a collection of images and texts of Welsh life,
illustrating the natural and social history of Wales throughout the
ages. The collections can be searched or browsed and are broadly
categorized under these topics:

Agriculture and Food Production
Arts and Culture
Education
Health, Welfare and Charity
Industry
Law and Order
Neighbourhood and Community
Physical Environment/Landscape
Protest and Politics
Religion and Belief
Sport and Leisure
The Domestic Sphere
This and That
Transport
Wales and the World
War and Rebellion
Working Lives

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Medieval Studies
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URL: http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/medieval/medieval.html
Record Id: 647785
Created: 2006-08-29 13:32:32
Categories: liberal

Research guide for medieval studies featuring print and online sources.
Directory points researchers to source collections, bibliographies,
encyclopedias, indexes, biographical sources, and manuscripts. Digital
texts, images, exhibitions, and other web sites are also presented.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Medieval Studies Web Resources
http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/medieval/webres.html


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Biographies of Historical People
http://www.essortment.com/in/history.people/
From the site:
“Explore the biographies of some of the world's most notable people.”
[NOTE: For Internet Explorer users:
To Search: use the tool bar’s Edit command and select “Find on this Page” (Ctrl+F) ]


essortment Internet Directory
http://www.essortment.com/
[NOTE: Home page previously posted. - Phyllis ]

The Renaissance
http://www.teacheroz.com/renaissance.htm
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.teacheroz.com/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]

The Renaissance: A Pathfinder for 12th grade
http://eaglesnest.dsc.k12.ar.us/Library/Renaissance/index.html
Select: Internet Sites

The Renaissance - Biographies
http://www.gananda.org/library/mshslibrary/renbio.htm

SEE ALSO:
Research Links (select from menu by subject)
http://www.gananda.org/library/mshslibrary/INDEXGCL.HTM

Renaissance
http://www.deweybrowse.org/renaissance.htm

SEE ALSO:
Websites arranged by Dewey Numbers
http://www.deweybrowse.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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6th grade IDS - Renaissance Unit
http://cfbstaff.cfbisd.edu/librarybush/classlinks/classlinks_6-IDSrenaissance.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yfxmb7

SEE ALSO:
Websites arranged by Dewey Numbers
http://cfbstaff.cfbisd.edu/paciottib/deweylinks/index.htm
Click on Dewey Categories or numbers to access pages of links

Site found in:
September Busy Educator's Newsletter
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2006
http://www.glavac.com

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MEDIEVAL TIMES INTERNET SITES FOR GRADE 4
http://www3.sympatico.ca/ferndale/Medieval.htm

Teacher/Librarian Pat Elliott from Ferndale Woods Elementary School
Barrie, Ontario Canada shared these Medieval Times Internet sites for grade 4.

These pages are divided into the following categories: 1. General Information
2. Music / Entertainment 3. Games / Entertainment 4. Clothing/People
5. Medicine / People 6. Religion / People 7. Cathedrals and Architecture Castles and
Medieval Buildings 8. Castles and Medieval Buildings 9. Knights / Armour / Weapons
10. Foods & Feasting / Festivals

Downsized Solar System
http://school.discovery.com/teachers/pluto/
From the site:
“Suddenly Pluto has been demoted from being a true planet to being a dwarf planet. Discover why the solar system just got smaller, how Pluto differs from the "big eight" planets, and what a planet is after all. Look at the solar system in a fresh way as you examine Pluto's new place in it.”

Astronomers: Pluto just a dwarf
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2006-08-24-pluto_x.htm
From the site:
“The New Solar System”

Site found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, August 24, 2006
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/58
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What Makes a Planet?
Brief introduction for the layperson about the definition of what is a planet and about the 2006 controversy about whether Pluto is a planet. This site notes "there are many things that make Pluto quite different from the [other eight] planets," so that it is "very hard to classify Pluto with the rest of the major planets." From a professor in the Department of Astronomy at Cornell University.
URL: http://www.astro.cornell.edu/~jlm/planet.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22372

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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.

Thai Students Online
http://www.thaistudents.com/
From the site:
“Just about every topic about Thailand is covered. From culture to music and from language to books.”

Information Literacy
http://wik.ed.uiuc.edu/index.php/Information_Literacy

Part of:
WikEd
http://wik.ed.uiuc.edu/index.php/Main_Page
From the site:
“This wiki is provided as a service to the education community. WikEd is a community-developed resource. Opinions expressed are those of the contributors,”

Have a look at Special:Allpages to get an idea of what you can find here.
Index to All Pages in this Wiki
http://wik.ed.uiuc.edu/index.php/Special:Allpages

Wired Safety: Helping to Make You Cyber Safe and Information Literate
Evaluating Information
http://www.wiredsafety.org/wiredlearning/Evaluation/index.html
From the site:
“Information Literacy is the ability to locate, evaluate, and use information efficiently and effectively. The Internet has a wide range of information. The quality and purpose of the information spans the spectrum from garbage to top notch and from expert to intentionally misleading.

Being able to evaluate the quality and purpose of information you encounter online can prevent a bad grade, but in the case of information you encounter through contacting people online evaluating the quality of that information can prevent a bad or life threatening experience. The activities contained in this section will help you develop critical evaluation skills in your students that will make them Cyber Safe and Information Literate.”

See Also:

Wired Safety: Helping to Make You Cyber Safe and Information Literate
Activities and Lessons
http://www.wiredsafety.org/wiredlearning/toc.html

Wired Safety: Information for educators and librarians
http://www.wiredsafety.org/educators.html

Wired Safety: Information for kids, tweens and teens
http://www.wiredsafety.org/youth.html

Sites found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Thu, 24 Aug 2006
http://infomine.ucr.edu/

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Asia for Educators
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URL: http://afe.easia.columbia.edu
Record Id: 647770
Created: 2006-08-22 14:15:32
Categories: liberal

Resource guide for high school and undergraduate instruction in East
Asian, Japanese, and Chinese history, culture, art, literature, and
society. Reading units, multimedia modules, exhibits, video, and primary
sources are presented along with recommended websites for each subject
area. Resources can also be selected by material type or time period.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Colonial Williamsburg Journal
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URL: http://history.org/foundation/journal
Record Id: 647768
Created: 2006-08-22 00:58:32
Categories: liberal
Journal published by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation with feature
articles on Williamsburg's history and people. "The online version of
the journal highlights several stories from each issue, offering
additional images, and occasionally audio and video clips."
Coverage: 1992-current

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Colonial Williamsburg : Research
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URL: http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/research
Record Id: 647766
Created: 2006-08-22 00:29:32
Categories: culture,liberal

Articles, reports, bibliographies, and collections on the following
research pursuits at Colonial Williamsburg:
--- archaeological research
--- architectural research
--- historical research
--- architectural collections

This research section also provides a link to the John D. Rockefeller,
Jr. Library of Colonial Williamsburg, with its related online
collections, catalog, and reference sources.

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Principles of Freedom: The Declaration of Independence and the American
Revolution
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URL: http://research.history.org/pf
Record Id: 647767
Created: 2006-08-22 00:30:32
Categories: govpub,liberal

An interactive timeline on the origins of the Declaration of
Independence and American Revolutionary history. Each section includes
primary source document images, presented in a window which allows site
users to examine the documents in closer detail.


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CARRIE : An Electronic Library
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URL: http://vlib.iue.it/carrie
Record Id: 647762
Created: 2006-08-18 09:49:32
Categories: liberal

CARRIE is a full-text electronic library with links to collections of
documents and single titles. The site contains access to:

The Carrie Eurasia Collection (CEC)
Donated e-books under copyright
Reference - Robert Helmerichs: Rob's Norman bibliography Lynn
H.Nelson: World History Syllabus (1998)
Special Collections belonging to the Carrie network: AMDOCS: Documents
for the Study of American History EuroDocs: Primary Historical
Documents From Western Europe Jon J. Crump: Wales and the Marches,
1230 CE: Llywelyn Fawr, Prince of Wales, and the Execution of William de
Braose KanColl - The Kansas Collection LÄpez MartÀn Collection
Medical Front WWI Medieval Tournai The Planctus for William
Longsword The World War I Document Archive
[NOTE: Some sections of this site previously posted. - Phyllis ]


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Advanced Placement Digital Library
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URL: http://apdl.rice.edu
Record Id: 647761
Created: 2006-08-18 01:58:32
Categories: bioag,liberal,physci

The APDL offers resources for teachers and students in Advanced
Placement English, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. Resources are
reviewed (on content, graphics, format, ease of use) and annotated by a
panel of AP teachers and College Board consultants.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

--------Forwarded Message--------
Subject: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE remembers Pearl Harbor
Date: Fri, 08 Dec 2006 18:12:38 -0500 (EST)
News from American Experience
http://www.pbs.org/amex

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE remembers Pearl Harbor

December 7, 1941 -- President Franklin Delano Roosevelt declared
it "a date which will live in infamy." The Japanese launched a
devastating attack on the U.S. Naval fleet at Pearl Harbor,
Hawaii, killing nearly 2,500 Americans and wounding more than
1,000. The following day, FDR would ask Congress to declare war
on Japan, setting off some of the most brutal fighting the world
had seen.

Explore this decisive day in history:

"There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory
and our interests are in grave danger," FDR said to Congress on
December 8, 1941, when he asked that they declare war on Japan.
Read his speech:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/presidents/32_f_roosevelt/psources/ps_pearlharbspeech.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ynhcw3

In her "My Day" syndicated newspaper column, Eleanor Roosevelt
wrote of the attack on Pearl Harbor, "None of us can help but
regret the choice which Japan has made, but having made it, she
has taken on a coalition of enemies she must underestimate ..."
Read the entire column:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eleanor/sfeature/md_ke_03.html

Pearl Harbor was the first stop on American advance across the
Pacific. See the animated map of the strategic moves:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/pacific/maps/maps_02.html

Classical Archives
http://www.classicalarchives.com/

Classics Unveiled
http://www.classicsunveiled.com/

CollectBritain: Collections Overview
http://www.collectbritain.co.uk/collections/

Endangered Species
http://www.endangeredspecie.com/

Extreme Science
http://www.extremescience.com/index.html

The Greatest Places
http://www.greatestplaces.org/

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

Literary Resources on the Net
http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Lit/

Math Playground
http://www.mathplayground.com/

The Monologue Archive
http://www.monologuearchive.com/

National Civil Rights Museum Gallery
http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/gallery/movement.asp

RESGI: Resources for Earth Sciences and Geography Instruction
http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi

Virtual Skies: Aeronautics Tutorial
http://virtualskies.arc.nasa.gov/aeronautics/tutorial/intro.html

Phyllis Anker
anker@hslc.org

Together We Teach
http://togetherweteach.com/
From the site:
“Together We Teach began as a collection of over 1000 favorite sayings, quotes, and expressions from teachers throughout the United States. The "Fountain of Wisdom" collection of sayings expanded the original collection to also include over 6000 favorite sayings of America's attorneys, nurses, counselors, engineers, firefighters, law enforcement officers, members of our military, ministers, sales people, mothers, and even retired people.”

Federal Agencies' Web pages for Kids
http://www.togetherweteach.com/TWTIC/kidfedweb/kidfedweb.htm
From the site:
“These web pages include fun facts, games, project ideas, and career information for elementary through high school students.”

Sites found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006
http://infomine.ucr.edu/

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Stone Age Reference Collection
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URL: http://www.hf.uio.no/iakk/roger/lithic/sarc.html
Record Id: 647754
Created: 2006-08-16 16:21:32
Categories: liberal

The Stone Age Reference Collection provides access to information and
images about the raw materials, weapons, technology, and tools used
during that period of time.. Links to other sites are available, as well
as a bibliography and several publications


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WWW-VL : History - Ancient Egypt
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URL: http://vlib.iue.it/history/chronological/ancient_egypt.html
Record Id: 647751
Created: 2006-08-16 11:50:32
Categories: liberal

The Ancient Egypt site is part of the World Wide Web Virtual Library and
has extensive links with topics organized alphabetically by site title,
era, region, and subject.

[NOTE: See Also: http://vlib.iue.it/history/ for additional history sites.
Other pages from http://vlib.iue.it/history/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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DailyMed : Current Medication Information
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URL: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/about.cfm
Record Id: 647743
Created: 2006-08-14 21:19:32
Categories: bioag,govpub

The National Library of Medicine provides the information from package
inserts and drug labels of FDA approved prescription medications.
Includes description, clinical pharmacology, indications and usage,
contraindications, warnings, precautions, adverse reactions, dosage, and
supplemental material.

Time Magazine, December 4, 2006
The Year In Medicine From A to Z
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1562958,00.html
From the site:
“It was a year of old scourges and new drugs, from the first vaccine that prevents cancer to a bug that spoiled an entire crop of California spinach.”

Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, August 17, 2006
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/57
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DEA: Drug Information
Fast facts and news about illegal drugs and drugs that are abused in the U.S., such as OxyContin, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, LSD, steroids, methamphetamine, ecstasy (MDMA), ketamine, and other "club drugs." From the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
URL: http://www.dea.gov/concern/concern.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22317


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Profile: African-American North Pole Explorer Matthew Henson
Biography of explorer Matthew A. Henson, who "accompanied polar explorer Robert E. Peary on a U.S. expedition to the North Pole on April 6, 1909." Includes a photo gallery and links to related stories on topics such as the 2000 event where Henson was "posthumously awarded the National Geographic Society's highest honor -- the Hubbard Medal." From the National Geographic Society.
URL: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/01/0110_030113_henson.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/54w77
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22306

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Lobster Institute: Education
Educational materials about American lobsters (covering anatomy, diet, life cycle, and habitat) and the lobstering industry. Also features a page for children, teacher resources, and instructions for cooking and eating lobsters. From the Lobster Institute, a group founded by jointly by Maine's lobster industry associations and the University of Maine.
URL: http://www.lobsterinstitute.org/index.php?page=4
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22316

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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.

The Fred Hultstrand History in Pictures Collection
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/award97/ndfahtml/hult_home.html
From the site:
“The subject content of the collection is very diverse, ranging from early sod homes, to farming scenes, to small town life, to social events, and to education on the prairie. Subject strengths include: sod buildings, farming, one-room schools, women, children, and stores & shops in small town America. There are images of plowing, threshing, steam engines, and horses. Weather, always a major concern, includes blizzards, snow, and winter. Other images contain scenes of eating & drinking, hunting, celebrations, and women's organizations. The ethnic diversity of the region is evident with the numerous images of Norwegian Americans, Icelandic Americans, Canadian Americans, British Americans, and others. Through this collection you will witness the transformation of a part of the American frontier in the short span of forty years, from the early 1880s to the 1920s.”

Special Presentations: Schooling, Women, Sod Homes, Immigrants

Sites found in:
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter #415 8/10/2006
http://www.tricksandtrinkets.com/
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Web Gallery of Art

Art lovers, students, and teachers will want to bookmark this cool
site. The Web Gallery of Art is a virtual museum of European painting and
sculpture from between the 12th and 19th Centuries.

Browse this stunning collection of work alphabetically by artist,
nationality, time-line, or stylistic period. Visitors can also choose one
of the guided tours, send a virtual postcard with a Botticelli on it to a
friend, and listen to music from the artistic period they are studying.

http://www.wga.hu/index1.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Crockett Johnson

Welcome to the Crockett Johnson Homepage, a tribute site to one of the 20th
Century's great cartoonists. In addition to being a gifted storyteller,
Johnson was the creator of the legendary "Barnaby" character.

Read about the interesting life of Crockett Johnson, view cool old photos
of the New York author and his wife Ruth Krauss, and brush up on every
character he ever created. While Johnson's body of work spans decades,
highlights include "Who's Upside Down", "Terrible Terrifying Toby", "The
Frowning Prince", and "Gordy and the Pirate".

http://www.k-state.edu/english/nelp/purple/
[NOTE: As well as one of my favorites, Harold and the Purple Crayon! – Phyllis ]
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Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
August 18, 2006
Volume 12, Number 33

Boston African American Project
http://www.bostonafricanamericana.org/

Several years ago, the Boston Athenaeum received a generous grant from the
Institute of Museum and Library Services to create an online digital archive
of materials related to the lives of African Americans in the 18th, 19th,
and early 20th centuries. Drawing on their own holdings, along with those of
The Massachusetts Historical Society and The Bostonian Society, they proved
up to the task, and this lovely website is proof of their substantial
labors. First-time visitors will want to look at the project overview
description to get a sense of the materials that are available here, and
after that, they should dive right into the "Collection at a Glance" area.
Here they can look over abolition-era broadsheets, political cartoons,
illustrations, and some rather evocative portraits of urban life. [KMG]

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The Vincent Van Gogh Gallery
http://www.vggallery.com/

Not many websites can claim a dispensation or official approval from the Van
Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, but this site can claim just that. Created by
David Brooks of Canada, this site contains not just some of Vincent van
Gogh's oeuvre, but all of it. That’s an impressive amount of material, and
it includes 874 letters, 133 letter sketches, and all 10 of his graphic
works. Visitors are most welcome to scroll through the homepage to find
sections that contain all of the aforementioned material organized by
subject matter, date of creation, and a smattering of works inspired by Van
Gogh as well. Brooks has also added a set of brief commentaries on Van
Gogh's paintings and his own "InSites" into such classic pieces as "Orphan
Man with Top Hat" and his 1887 "Self-Portrait". [KMG]

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McKinley Assassination: A Documentary History of William McKinley's
Assassination
http://mckinleydeath.com/about.htm

To some, President William McKinley may disappear into the ranks of those
American presidents whose accomplishments are little-known, if they are
known at all. Drawing on the work of recent scholars (and their own keen
interest in McKinley), the creators of this website seek to provide
information about McKinley (and his assassination, obviously). In this
process, they have transcribed a host of important resources, including
articles, essays, editorials, news columns, sermons, and so on. These
resources serve both as a lens into McKinley's life as well as American
history and culture. With a homepage that features a crisp design, visitors
can look over such sections as "Quotes About", "Documents", and "Resources".
For those uninitiated into the world of McKinley, the "Quotes About" area is
a good place to begin. Here they will find quotes about the man himself, his
assassin Leon Czolgosz, his successor Theodore Roosevelt, and the
assassination. The "Documents" area is a section that is well worth
visiting, as it contains a wide range of materials related to McKinley's
assassination, and a number of pieces of reporting from the time that are
quite valuable. Finally, the site also has a series of indexes, which will
help users structure their time on the site in an efficient manner. [KMG]

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

Found in:
Thirteen Ed Online Bulletin -- December 2006
Date: Wed, 06 Dec 2006


THE SUPREME COURT Discussion Guide
Thirteen's Educational Publishing group has created a Discussion Guide for educators to accompany the SUPREME COURT, a four-part series scheduled for broadcast nationwide in January and February. The Guide, designed for grades 9-12, includes background information, an essay, "Why the Supreme Court Is Important - to You!", and a look at how the Court's decisions have influenced the way young people live. Also included is a DVD with segments from the four programs that relate to the activities. To request copies of the Guide, please contact us at guiderequest@thirteen.org. Tell us how you plan to use the Guide, your school name and class, and your mailing address. Supplies are limited.

NATURE Special Comic Book Offer The new NATURE comic book is still available and is being distributed free of charge to schools, museums and nature centers around the nation. This NATURE comic book is targeted at pre-teens and teenagers. The 12-page comic includes stories related to three new NATURE programs -- Christmas in Yellowstone; Penguins of the Antarctic; and Chimpanzees: An Unnatural History. To order quantities of the comic book, please e-mail guiderequest@thirteen.org. Please tell us your class, school, and how you plan to use them. You may request up to 200 copies. Supplies are limited.

Site found in:

INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Tue, 08 Aug 2006
http://infomine.ucr.edu/

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URL: http://www.loc.gov/rr/record/showmusic
Record Id: 647729
Created: 2006-08-08 01:31:32
Categories: arts,govpub

Database and discography of American musicals, theatre productions and
films and their recordings on cylinders, records, and compact discs.
Entries include recordings from the late 19th through the 21st
centuries, and feature original cast recordings, original soundtracks,
and related commercial releases. Information includes cast, composer,
and producer credits, record label and catalog number, and song
listings.

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Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
Aug. 4-10, 2006

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Icons: A Portrait of England
http://www.icons.org.uk/theicons
Twenty new Icons of England are unveiled in the new list as the ICONS’ Portrait of England. The latest announcement brings the total number of official Icons of England in the ICONS collection to 54 - with themed in-depth features, quizzes, video clips and interviews on the site.

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SearchforVideo
http://www.searchforvideo.com/
Last week we mentioned that video search engine, SearchforVideo (a ResourceShelf fave) had just launched a new “channel” aggregating Spanish language content (http://www.searchforvideo.com/espanol/ ). Well, a week has gone by and this time around SearchforVideo now offers videos in German ( http://www.searchforvideo.com/deutsch/ ) aggregated from across the web. I would bet that more non-English versions are on the way. Since SFV is based in Canada, can a French channel be far off?

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Rollyo
http://www.rollyo.com/
Rollyo is a wonderful tool (perfect for educators) that allows any user to quickly create domain specific search engines by simply entering and as time moves forward by just pointing and clicking to a url. Rollyo’s ease of use is a big plus. The service is so wonderful in fact, that Yahoo came out with something similar yesterday. Again, similar but nowhere as robust as Rollyo. Complete review available at:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2006/08/08/more-on-changes-at-rollyo-getting-better-all-the-time/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yzy87l

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MediaMax
https://www.mediamax.com/Brands/MediaMax/home/signup.aspx
If nothing else, it’s worth getting your feet wet with the free service. Btw, MediaMax allows users to mail/host files of any size.
From the site:
“gives you a private and secure place to upload, store, access, and share your personal videos, photos, movies, music, and files.”

Free: 25 GB of secure online storage.
Download or share 1GB/month

Premium: $4.95/month 100 GB of secure online storage.
Download or share 10 GB/month

This page lists all of the MediaMax pricing plans
https://www.mediamax.com/Brands/MediaMax/home/signup.aspx

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921 years after the hard copy was commissioned, the digital version of the Domesday Book has become available
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/domesday.asp
The National Archives published the Domesday, one of England’s oldest surviving public records, online on 4 August 2006.
It has set up a special website that also contains background information on the document. It was commissioned in 1085 by William I, as part of his campaign to squeeze the Saxon population after the Norman invasion of England.

From the site:
“At Christmas 1085 William the Conqueror commissioned a great survey to discover the resources and taxable values of all the boroughs and manors in England. He wanted to discover who owned what, how much it was worth, and how much was owed to him as King.
There is still some debate about the exact purpose of Domesday Book. One theory suggests that Domesday might be the first written tax document. However there is no question that it was a massive enterprise, and that the record of that survey, Domesday Book, was a remarkable achievement.”

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gary@resourceshelf.com
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Site of the Day for Thursday, August 10, 2006

Caravan Kingdoms: Yemen and the Ancient Incense Trade
http://www.asia.si.edu/exhibitions/online/yemen/default.htm

Today's site, from the Smithsonian Institute's Freer and Sackler Galleries,
presents the online companion to their fascinating exhibition on the
ancient routes which brought much sought after incense to eager buyers.
Gentle Subscribers will discover an exhibit which explores the caravan
kingdoms and the artistic output resulting from the contact of cultures
along the caravan route.

"For over a thousand years, from around 800 B.C.E. to 600 C.E., the
kingdoms of Qataban, Saba (biblical Sheba), and Himyar grew fabulously
wealthy from their control over the caravan routes and ... from the
international trade in frankincense and myrrh. ... Drawn from the
collections of the Republic of Yemen, the American Foundation for the Study
of Man, the British Museum, and Dumbarton Oaks, this exhibition ...
explored the unique cultural traditions of these ancient kingdoms." - from
the website

An excellent orientation point for the exhibit is the map section, which
offers visitors the opportunity to highlight the trade route itself, along
with the specific areas where myrrh and frankincense were grown, as well as
displaying the region of modern day Yemen. Themes of the presentation
consider the desert and mountain kingdoms; temples and gods; writing and
literacy; burials and funerary monuments. Each topic is accompanied by
annotated examples of sculpture or writing carved into stone. A modest
timeline at the bottom of each page relates the periods of various kingdoms
with famous ancient events, such as Alexander's victory over the King of
Persia.

Travel to the site to explore the fabled incense route of ancient days at:

http://www.asia.si.edu/exhibitions/online/yemen/default.htm

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

Sites found in:
Surfing the Net with Kids FREE Newsletter
[Surfnetkids: 09 Aug 2006] Renaissance
http://www.surfnetkids.com/renaissance.htm

Renaissance page includes annotations of 5 sites and 4 Honorable Mentions.

Investigating the Renaissance
http://www.artmuseums.harvard.edu/Renaissance/

Italy Guides: Virtual Travel in the City of the Renaissance: Florence
http://www.italyguides.it/us/florence/florence_italy.htm

The Renaissance Connection
http://www.renaissanceconnection.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Renaissance: What Inspired this Age of Balance and Order?
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/renaissance/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Web Museum: La Renaissance
http://webmuseum.meulie.net/wm/paint/glo/renaissance/

Renaissance: The Elizabethan World
http://elizabethan.org/

Mr. Dowling: The Renaissance
http://www.mrdowling.com/704renaissance.html
[NOTE: Other "electronic passports" previously posted.
http://www.mrdowling.com/index.html - Phyllis ]

The Idea of the Renaissance
http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/REN/IDEA.HTM
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/WORLD.HTM
previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Virtual Renaissance
http://www.twingroves.district96.k12.il.us/Renaissance/VirtualRen.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
Don's Patch Newsletter #52
from http://www.don-guitar.com/
August 15, 2006

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The International Carnivorous Plant Society
http://www.sarracenia.com/faq.html
From the site:
“Here you may learn about the ecology, cultivation, conservation, and taxonomy of carnivorous plants.”

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Archaeology, anthropology, & ancient civilizations. Vast, comprehensive site
http://www.archaeolink.com/index.htm
From the site:
“The Amazing Worlds of Archaeology, Anthropology, & Ancient Civilizations - History, Social Studies and More
This place is designed to provide students and others interested in the fields of archaeology, anthropology, and ancient civilizations a one stop resource for homework help or other projects. While that is still the main theme of the site, it is now expanding into other realms and disciplines ranging from gardening to astronomy and much more. You will find numerous resources (currently over thirty thousand and climbing) divided by topic.”

Lesson Plans
http://www.archaeolink.com/lesson_plans.htm
From the site:
“Americana & American History Lesson Plans - American Civil War Lesson Plans - American Presidents Lesson Plans - Ancient China Lesson Plans - Ancient Civilizations/General Resources Lesson Plans - Ancient Egypt Lesson Plans - Ancient Greece Lesson Plans - Ancient Rome Lesson Plans - Anthropology Lesson Plans - Archaeology Lesson Plans - Australia & Australian History Lesson Plans - Australian Aboriginal People Lesson Plans - Canada & Canadian History Lesson Plans - Medieval Civilization Lesson Plans - Multiculturalism & Tolerance Lesson Plans - Native Americans/First Nations Lesson Plans - World Religions Lesson Plans”

New Jersey: People, History, Social Studies
http://www.archaeolink.com/new_jersey_social_studies.htm

[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]

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Collective Nouns (as in "a pride of lions")
http://rinkworks.com/words/collective.shtml

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Fourmilab Switzerland
https://www.fourmilab.ch/
Some sections: Computing, Astronomy and space, Mathematics, and Physics
[NOTE: Some pages from this site previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Sounds of the World’s Animals
http://www.georgetown.edu/faculty/ballc/animals/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Native American Traditional Storytelling
http://www.hanksville.org/storytellers/traditional.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.hanksville.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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

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

The Drama in Education Site
http://www.michaelcoady.com/drama_education/index.htm
From the site:
“This website is meant to be a useful resource for both teachers and students and "jumping-off" point to interesting theatre and drama sites on the web.”

Some sections of this site:

Drama Links Page
http://www.michaelcoady.com/drama_education/dramlink.htm

Theatre Arts Lesson Plans
http://www.michaelcoady.com/drama_education/dramless.htm

Literature / Language Arts Lesson Plans and Resources
encompassing the study of the play as literary genre
http://www.michaelcoady.com/drama_education/litless.htm

[NOTE: Some links may not be active. Site has not been updated recently. – Phyllis]

Browseable Lesson Plan Index K-12 (by grade and/or subject)
http://www.marcopolo-education.org/teacher/lesson_plan_content_index.aspx
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yjodjc

Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, August 11, 2006

Core Knowledge Foundation
http://www.coreknowledge.org/CK/index.htm
If you were impressed with E.D. Hirsch's book Cultural Literacy,
you'll be interested in his movement to make cultural literacy part
of the curriculum. Includes lesson plans for pre-K-8, guides for
home-schoolers, and a list of schools that are using the curriculum.
http://www.coreknowledge.org/CK/resrcs/lessons/8.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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FlightStats: Worldwide Flight Status Tracker with Historical
Performance Data
http://www.flightstats.com/go/Home/home.do
I suspect that the era of on-time flights that allow you to make your
connecting flights may be over, so the information here will be
increasingly valuable. You can exchange experiences on specific flights
and airlines, compare ontime performance for flights you're considering,
compare fares for specific routes, find info on airports (weather,
security wait times, etc.), airlines, etc. Register for free to benefit
from all the features.

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Library Tourguide to Technology
http://www.librarytourguide.blogspot.com/
A blog from Sandra Stewart, a branch manager at San Jose Public Library,
who says "I keep up with about a dozen technology and library blogs
daily. You, gentle readers, get the condensed, cream of the crop, what
I think applies info."

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Science in Your Backyard [US Geological Survey]
http://www.usgs.gov/state/
Choose a state and find links to real-time information on that state's
water, drought, and earthquake activity, to biological, mineral and
recreation resources, and Geological Survey news releases
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.usgs.gov/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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WorldCat [OCLC]
http://worldcat.org/
At last the full database of the world's largest library network is
freely available! Search many libraries at once for a particular item,
then check to see what nearby libraries hold it. You can also download
a WorldCat toolbar, and add its search box to your own web site.

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

The Solar Guide
http://www.thesolarguide.com/
From the site:
“…website that makes solar energy accessible and understandable to you.”

Sections include: Solar Systems, Solar Power Uses, Wind Power, Micro-Hydro, Geothermal, FAQs, and:

All About Energy,
http://www.thesolarguide.com/energy-intro/
From the site:
“quick tour of some basic concepts”

Solar4Scholars
http://www.thesolarguide.com/solar4scholars/
From the site:
“want to learn about energy, renewable energy and electricity?
Want to know how to make a solar cell at home or learn what micro hydro is?
Welcome to Solar4Scholars, the students' guide to solar and renewable energy.”

How to Make a Good Science Project
http://www.thesolarguide.com/solar4scholars/making-a-good-project.aspx
From the site:
“Here's some straightforward advice on making a good science project”

The Solar Guide's Complete Glossary of Solar and Renewable Energy
http://www.thesolarguide.com/glossary.aspx

Links to Solar Resources
http://www.thesolarguide.com/resources/

Cuba.com
http://www.cuba.com
From the site:
“Cuba.com takes no political stance and will only offer information and links to information that we hope will be useful to everyone.”

Some sections:

Fast Facts about Cuba
http://www.cuba.com/Cuba/index.cfm?objectid=101798A3-C09F-22F2-191F0C0C51AB3938
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/y4fpqh

Western Provinces
http://www.cuba.com/Cuba/index.cfm?objectID=6A687C26-C09F-22F2-19140713C49DF725
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/y3qtl8

Eastern Provinces
http://www.cuba.com/Cuba/index.cfm?objectID=6A73BC27-C09F-22F2-197E36A7C631CA91
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/y2unp7

Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, August 10, 2006
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/56
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Archimedes Palimpsest
A palimpsest is "a manuscript written on a surface from which one or more earlier writings have been erased as completely as possible." The tenth-century Archimedes Palimpsest is a source for two Archimedes Treatises, "The Method" and "Stomachion," and for the Greek text of "On Floating Bodies." Find background on the manuscript and its conservation, scholarship activities of the Walters Art Museum, and related news items. From the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore.
URL: http://www.archimedespalimpsest.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22264

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CongressLink
This site is a resource for teachers of American government and civics that "provides information about the U.S. Congress -- how it works, its members and leaders, and the public policies it produces." It includes "lesson plans and historical materials and up-to-the-minute information about Congress." Also find a glossary, and links to related sites. From the Dirksen Congressional Center.
URL: http://www.congresslink.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22243
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Cuba Documentation Project
Collection of declassified U.S. government documents related to Cuba, covering the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Bay of Pigs invasion, the death of Che Guevara, relations between Fidel Castro and John F. Kennedy, and U.S.-Cuba "baseball diplomacy." Part of the National Security Archive at George Washington University Library.
URL: http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/latin_america/cuba.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22265

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The President Benjamin Harrison Home
Website for the museum in Indiana located in the former home of the "23rd president (serving from 1889-1893), ... [who] was also the centennial president, inaugurated 100 years after George Washington." The site features illustrated essays about his early years, activities during the Civil War, legal career, and presidency. Also includes a virtual tour of the museum and online exhibits on topics such as "Death in the White House" and Ellis Island.
URL: http://www.presidentbenjaminharrison.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22254

Online Exhibits:
Death in the White House: A Nation Mourns
http://www.pbhh.org/Collections/2006/Nation_Mourns.htm

Coming to America: The Opening of Ellis Island
http://www.pbhh.org/Collections/2005/Ellis_Island.htm

Campaigns Though the Centuries: A Collector, Buttons, and the Vote!
http://www.presidentbenjaminharrison.org/Collections/2004/campaign2004.htm

JFK: A Forty-Year Reflection
http://www.presidentbenjaminharrison.org/2003Exhibit/JFK.htm

More Past Exhibits
http://www.presidentbenjaminharrison.org/Collections/curator.htm

Virtual Tour (allow pop-ups)
http://www.venueviews.com/harrison/

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Cuba Maps
Digital maps of Cuba, including country maps, city maps for Havana, and detailed maps of Guantanamo Bay and Santiago de Cuba. Also provides historical maps, and maps showing economic activity, land utilization, population, and sugar industry operations. From the Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection at the University of Texas at Austin.
URL: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/cuba.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22267
[NOTE: Other maps from this collection http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Rethinking School Lunch
Collection of resources for developing school lunch programs "to address the crisis in childhood obesity, provide nutrition education, and teach ecological knowledge." The "Rethinking School Lunch Guide" addresses food policy, curriculum integration, finances, facility design, waste management, and other school lunch topics. Site also includes "A Visual Guide to Integrated School Lunch Curriculum," a model wellness policy guide, and a food policy essay series. From the Center for Ecoliteracy, a grantmaking foundation.
URL: http://www.ecoliteracy.org/programs/rsl.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21780

[NOTE: Home Page for the Center for Ecoliteracy
http://www.ecoliteracy.org/index.html

Sustainability and Schools
http://www.ecoliteracy.org/education/schools.html
From the site:
“CEL has also identified a number of qualities and practices that characterize schools that are most effective in educating for ecological literacy”

Links to resources related to work in education and sustainability.
http://www.ecoliteracy.org/resources/index.html
- Phyllis ]

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Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
August 11, 2006
Volume 12, Number 32
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WebAnatomy.net
http://webanatomy.net/

With a longtime presence on the web, Professor Jim Swan of the University of
New Mexico has created a fine set of online anatomy and physiology resources
that he uses in his courses on a regular basis. Students of the human body
will also want to avail themselves of these materials, which include sets of
pathology images and slides that cover such conditions as coronary artery
thrombosis, atherosclerosis, and so on. One rather handy section includes
weblab modules that introduce acolytes to the world of the heart, the lungs,
and the digestive system through slides and interactive photos. The site is
rounded out by the "Virtual Microscope" area, which includes detailed slides
and explanations of cartilage, bone, blood, and muscular tissue. [KMG]
[NOTE: See Also: Tutorials, Images, and Links Related to Anatomy & Physiology
http://webanatomy.net/anatomy/atopics.htm - Phyllis ]

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Physics Flash Animations [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.upscale.utoronto.ca/GeneralInterest/Harrison/Flash/

How does one exactly illustrate the principle of chaos? Well, fortunately
for budding physicists and other interested parties, a very nice animation
demonstrating chaos (and other such processes and phenomena) are made
available at this website. Created by David M. Harrison of the Department of
Physics at the University of Toronto, the site contains Flash animations
that illustrate principles in such categories as optics, sound waves,
vectors, and relativity. Visitors are welcome to click on each category, or
to scroll down to the specific processes such as the Lorenz Attractor or
such principles from classical mechanics as displacement and distance. It is
worth noting that the animations are also available in Catalan and Spanish.
[KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Center for Public Integrity [pdf]
http://www.publicintegrity.org/

Since the rise of investigative journalism in the 20th century, teams of
journalists have brought the general public some of the most important
stories surrounding the government and its activities. Not surprisingly, a
number of organizations and centers have sprung up in order to support such
efforts on a full-time and sustained basis in the past few decades. One of
the best is The Center for Public Integrity, which is "committed to
transparent and comprehensive reporting both in the United States and around
the world." There is some engaging and helpful material here, especially
when one considers just their "Featured Projects" by themselves. Here
visitors can look at data on state-by-state investigations into legislators'
private financial interests and also look at one of their most recent
reports titled "Power Trips", which looks at which lawmakers take free trips
from private interests and lobbyists. Additionally, users can enter their
"News Room" section to learn about their latest work. [KMG]

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Mapping History
http://www.bl.uk/learning/artimages/maphist/mappinghistory.html

Queen's tantrums? Children's puzzles? Those might not be the first things to
come to mind when thinking about maps, but when one is considering the
British Library’s online Mapping History exhibit, both those curious
subjects and others are definitely present. Given that the Library has
thousands of maps spanning the known world, this collection helps remind
users "there is often more to a map than meets the eye." The collection is
divided into four areas, including "Worlds at war" and "Wealth and poverty".
Each section contains four to seven maps along with a brief essay that
explains the importance of each document. Perhaps the most delightful
section is titled "Deception, lies, and made-up lands". Here visitors can
wander across a Chinese map of the world from 1644 and a map of Wellington
in New Zealand from 1840 that gives the city an orderly appearance that bore
only a partial resemblance to actual conditions on the ground. [KMG]

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John Muir National Historic Site
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/jomu/index.html

John Muir was a man who liked to wander, but with a purpose. His affinity
for the natural world in all of its manifestations was omnipresent in his
writings as well as in his efforts to assure that future generations would
be able to see some of the landscapes that he surveyed in the 19th century.
While Muir spent some of his formative years in Wisconsin, after leaving the
University of Wisconsin, he journeyed west, and for the remainder of his
life he lived with his family in Martinez, California. Muir did not build
the home himself, but he and his family took up residence in 1890, and many
decades after his death, the John Muir Historic Site was created to preserve
this unique place. Recently, the National Park Service created this website
to pay homage to the man and his legacy, and in doing so, they have also
crafted a site that can also be used to educate young and old alike about
Muir's work. Within the various sections, users can learn about Muir's
family through slide shows of historic images, and also about his writings.
[KMG]

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Kheel Center Labor Photos
http://www.laborphotos.cornell.edu/

Cornell University's Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and
Archives holds approximately 350,000 images that document labor and
management history in the 20th century. Pictures from one of the Center's
major collections, the International Ladies Garment Workers Union (ILGWU)
Photographs (1885-1985), are now searchable at the Kheel Center Web site,
with plans for more images to be added on a continual basis. The Garment
Workers collection is particularly rich in images of workers at home, in
garment shops, and at strikes, pickets, and demonstrations. A search on
"sewing" will retrieve about 70 images of workers in garment shops, guiding
fabric through sewing machines, and teaching each other. There are many
depictions of labor leaders, meetings and conventions as well. There is also
a series of 40 or more photographs on the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire,
the tragedy that lead to the formation of the ILGWU. [DS]

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Resources for Writers: George Mason University [pdf]
http://writingcenter.gmu.edu/resources/index.html

Writing centers at colleges and universities have been around for decades,
and most of them have placed some resources for their students online.
George Mason University's writing resource center has had an online presence
for years, and it is one that college students and persons generally
interested in improving their writing will want to look at. The site
includes a number of specialized writing guides dealing with issues of
style, grammar, and writing for specific disciplines, such as psychology,
biology, and management. Their virtual reference library is notable for its
collection of well-organized links to other online sites, such as Webster's
Online Dictionary. The site is less overwhelming than some like-minded
sites, and is a good fit for students looking to get some basic assistance
with writing college-level papers. [KMG]

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Scope: TeacherZone
http://www.csiro.au/scope/resources.htm
From the site:
“Scope this out: Science is everywhere! It's behind the technology we use, the food we eat, the houses we live in, the clothes we wear, the medicine we take, the bridges we cross, the roads we travel, the athletes who become our sporting heroes and the health of the planet we call home.”

So far, there are 53 episodes archived on the site. All episodes are available on video clips and have an accompanying webpage with links to activities and more resources.

Home Page
http://www.csiro.au/scope/index.htm
(Network Ten Australia & CSIRO Australia)

How the U.S. Customs Service Works
http://travel.howstuffworks.com/us-customs-service.htm
From the site:
“In this edition of How Stuff Works, we'll answer these questions and others designed to help you prepare for your next international trip by explaining how customs works. Since customs laws vary so much from one country to the next, we'll focus on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and some of the laws that govern what you can and cannot bring back into the U.S.”

Sites found in:
Tips for Teachers #319- Food and Nutrition Issue
Date: Sat, 05 Aug 2006
TeAchnology.com's- Weekly Tips for Teachers Issue #319
This week's teaching theme is The Food and Nutrition.
To view this newsletter, visit the following web address:
http://www.teachnology.com/newsletters/319.html

Food and Nutrition Teaching Theme
http://www.teach-nology.com/themes/science/food/

Food and Nutrition Links
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/health/nut/

Sites found in:
Subject: Teaching Resources
Date: Tue, 08 Aug 2006
new resources at FREE, the website that makes teaching
resources from federal agencies easier to find:
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
http://www.ed.gov/free

"Congress, Law, and Politics"
presents papers of members of Congress, Supreme Court
justices, and key federal law cases. Learn about the creation
of the U.S. by investigating the papers of our earliest
lawmakers -- Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, and others. See
Calhoun's speech against the Compromise of 1850 and Webster's
notes for his speech in favor of it, General MacArthur's "Old
Soldiers Never Die" address to Congress (April 1951), and
more. (LOC)
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/mcchtml/polihm.html

"ExplorePAhistory.com"
offers stories from Pennsylvania's history, information about
the state's regions, and more than 60 lesson plans. (Many are
keyed to the state's 1,800 historical markers.) Learn about
William Penn, religious communities, the French and Indian
War, the Revolution, the Philadelphia Campaign, agriculture,
crossing the Alleghenies, the Underground Railroad, the
politics of the Civil War, Gettysburg, railroads, mining,
striking oil, baseball, the arts, and jazz. (MA)
http://www.explorepahistory.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

"The Presidency"
offers 40 documents from 23 Presidents -- Washington's first
inaugural address, Adams' description of his reception by King
George III as America's first minister to Great Britain,
Adams' letter ordering the relocation of government offices
from Philadelphia to D.C., Lincoln's instructions to the
commander at Fort Sumter, Roosevelt's letter thanking
Oppenheimer and his colleagues for their ongoing secret atomic
research, and more. (LOC)
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/mcchtml/preshm.html

"Cyberinfrastructure"
examines the convergence of three realities -- the spread of
the Internet, the shrinkage of computers, and the accumulation
of databases -- that has led researchers to envision a planet-
wide grid of computing, information, networking, and sensor
resources. Learn about projects to develop the emerging
cyberinfrastructure. Find out how researchers are beginning
to depend on it. Discover resources for teaching and learning
about information technology. (NSF)
http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/cyber/index.jsp

"Junior Solar Sprint and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Competitions"
focuses on designing and building solar and hydrogen fuel cell
cars. Explore components of solar cars. Conduct experiments
to improve car performance. Find activities for measuring
solar cell output, tips on vehicle construction and
transmission design, and formulas for calculating vehicle
performance. See a list of regional competitions sites. Find
out how to integrate solar vehicle activities into the
curriculum. (DOE)
http://www.nrel.gov/education/jss_hfc.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

"Medicines in My Home"
helps middle school students learn about the safe and
effective use of over-the-counter medicines. It is designed
for use in health education courses. (FDA)
http://www.fda.gov/medsinmyhome/

"U.S. Antarctic Program"
aims to understand the world's coldest, windiest, driest, and
harshest continent -- its ecosystems and its effects on global
processes such as climate. Read breaking news from a
newspaper written in McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Learn about
important discoveries. See articles about a killer crater
found under the ice and the melting of polar ice sheets.
(NSF)
http://www.usap.gov/scienceAndEducation.cfm

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