Phyllis' Favorites

Sites found in:

ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
Dec. 22, 2006 – Jan. 4, 2007

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Interactive Map of Israel
http://www.eyeonisrael.com/
Requires Flash. Includes atlas and local info (accommodations and attractions)

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Wonders of the World: The Buildings of 2006
From the BusinessWeek article:

As we surveyed the year for new edifices that broke records and otherwise amazed us, we also found some that simply represented feats of engineering. The new Wembley Stadium in London will be the largest soccer stadium in the world. The Donghai Bridge, connecting Shanghai and Yangshan, takes the title of longest oversea bridge in the world. So take a walk through our collection of wonders.

Direct to Slideshow
http://images.businessweek.com/ss/06/12/1216_wow/index_01.htm

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Atlas of Plucked Instruments: an encyclopedia of all the world’s plucked instruments of lute, guitar, banjo and mandolin type
http://www.atlasofpluckedinstruments.com/
“Based on a large private collection of plucked stringed musical instruments (plus additional material from books and websites), this ATLAS will give you information about almost all the different plucked instruments you can think of.”
From complete review:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2006/12/30/atlas-of-plucked-instruments-an-encyclopedia-of-all-the-worlds-plucked-instruments-of-lute-guitar-banjo-and-mandolin-type/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yv549m

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Navigating the Arctic Meltdown: Polar Bears (PDF; 484 KB)
Source: Defenders of Wildlife
http://www.defenders.org/globalwarming/meltdown/navigating-the-arctic-meltdown-chapter-1.pdf
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/33mcck
Signs of trouble in the polar bear’s normally frigid home are numerous, varied and compelling. Survival rates for first-year polar bear cubs fell from 0.61 cubs between 1967 and 1989 to only 0.25 cubs per adult female between 1990 and 2006. First-year cubs and adult male polar bears are getting smaller, apparently from food shortages. Smaller, weaker cubs have a tough time surviving harsh arctic conditions.

Posted 28 December 2006 on DocuTicker. For complete review:
http://www.docuticker.com/?p=9690

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Infoplease.com Adds 1894 “New and Enlarged” Edition of
Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable to Web Site
http://www.infoplease.com/dictionary/brewers/

Infoplease recently added Brewer’s 1894 “new and enlarged” edition to its site. This was the last version Brewer himself worked on–he died three years after its publication at age 87.

While the actual title of the 1894 edition was the Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, future versions of the dictionary began incorporating Brewer’s name in the title, in the same way that the title of Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations (first published in 1855) eventually included its original author’s name.

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Best Free Reference Web Sites 2006 Eighth Annual List
http://www.ala.org/ala/rusa/rusaourassoc/rusasections/mars/marspubs/marsbestref2006.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/twh5h
“This is an annual series initiated under the auspices of the Machine-Assisted Reference Section (MARS) of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) of ALA to recognize outstanding reference sites on the World Wide Web.” Detailed annotations.

See also: Best Free Reference Web Sites Combined Index, 1999-2006
http://www.ala.org/ala/rusa/rusaourassoc/rusasections/mars/marspubs/MARSBESTIndex.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/gsxaa

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Media Education: A Kit for Teachers, Students, Parents and Professionals (PDF; 1.62 MB)
http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0014/001492/149278E.pdf

From press release:
http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=23714&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yjgcem
What should Media education be like? Who should provide it? How should it be included in a curriculum? Beyond schools, do families have a say in the matter? Can professionals be involved and how? What strategies can the public adopt to deal with the benefits and the limitations of media?

These are some of the questions addressed by the kit. It proposes a prototype of media education curriculum for the basic qualification of secondary school teachers, but it also extends its modular approach and key concepts (production, language, representation, public) to adults outside the school system, be they parent, media professional or decision-maker. In addition to a teachers’ manual and accompanying students’ handbook, the kit also contains a manual for parents as well as a handbook on ethical relations with professionals and one on internet literacy.

Source: UNESCO

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Site of the Day for Wednesday, January 3, 2007

Interactive Gulf Stream
http://www.guardian.co.uk/flash/0,5860,1656541,00.html

With the recent disquieting news of polar bears heading for the endangered
species list and the huge break-off of part of the Ayles Ice Shelf off
Ellsmere Island, today's site, from the British newspaper, Guardian
Unlimited, offers a brief flash presentation on the Gulf Stream. Gentle
Subscribers will find a graphic model explaining how this famous ocean
current works and how it is changing.

"In this satellite image of the Western Atlantic Ocean, a winding rope of
bright yellow and orange can be seen running up the seaboard of the eastern
United States. This is the Gulf Stream, the current of warm water that
supplies the equivalent of 1 m[illion] power-stations' worth of energy to
Northern Europe. But for how much longer?" - from the website

The presentation consists of a graphic illustration of the gulf current,
showing its movement, path and temperature, accompanied by concise
explanatory notes. Beginning with its present composition and speed, the
role of the Gulf Stream on Europe's climate is outlined. The display
reveals how melting Arctic ice sheets are affecting the current and the
changes in the North Atlantic Drift over the past decade.

Wade over to the site for an informative display on the Gulf Stream at:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/flash/0,5860,1656541,00.html

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

The World Almanac E-Newsletter - January 2007
http://www.worldalmanac.com/newsletter/200701WAE-Newsletter.html
Includes:
Special Feature: United Nations: A Change at the Helm
Sports Feature: Early History of the Football Helmet
Science in the News: Wireless That's Really Wireless

Sites found in:

Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, January 4, 2007
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/79

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The Borgias: The First Crime Family
Background about four members of this prominent Italian Renaissance family that includes these "members [who] in particular are remembered, if only vaguely, as remarkable examples of greed and evil. Two were popes: Calixtus III (Alonso Borgia) and Alexander VI (Rodrigo Borgia). ... Cesare Borgia, was, for a time, a cardinal. ... The fourth member has become a metaphor for feminine evil: Lucrezia Borgia, sister of Cesare." Also includes a bibliography. From CourtTV.
URL: http://www.crimelibrary.com/serial_killers/history/borgias/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23112
[NOTE: Other pages from the Crime Library previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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From the League of Nations to the United Nations
History of the League of Nations, which became official in 1919, welcomed its first assembly in 1920, and ceased to exist in 1946 after the birth of the United Nations. Features an overview, chronology, and details about the collections of the League of Nations archives and museum. From the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG).
URL: http://www.unog.ch/80256EE60057D930/(httpPages)/8C989922E1DBC95980256EF8005048CA?OpenDocument
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2khjex
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23111

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What Has Been Happening to Polar Bears in Recent Decades?
This essay provides an overview of research related to the ecology of polar bears, including population size, movements, changes that alter the period of ice coverage, the effects of human development and climate change, and more. Includes links to other resources on polar bears, climate change, and pollutants. From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Arctic Research Office.
URL: http://www.arctic.noaa.gov/essay_schliebe.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23098
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.arctic.noaa.gov/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Book Burning
This site collects relevant resources and tracks acts of book burning. Features historical examples of book burning (such as those in Nazi Germany and the Harry Potter series challenges), a section on burning of religious works, related links, and a brief bibliography. From the American Library Association (ALA).
URL: http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/bannedbooksweek/bookburning/bookburning.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/23qf2x
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23030

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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index.

Whatsthatbook.com
http://www.whatsthatbook.com/
From the site:
“Are you looking for a book but can't remember the title or author?”
“Founded by former Google Answers Researcher "Juggler,"
Whatsthatbook.com is a FREE service that can help you find your book!”

Sites found in:
ConnectEng, the newsletter of Web English Teacher
December 14, 2006

What's new at Web English Teacher? :

20 Ways of Looking at the Book
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/20ways.html
Looking for a replacement for the traditional book report? Check out these
activities!

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Sites to Check Out:

No Fear Shakespeare
http://nfs.sparknotes.com/

Not sure that the ability to read 16th-century English is an essential
literacy skill? Consider No Fear Shakespeare. Each play is presented with
Shakespeare's words on the left and a contemporary paraphrase on the right.

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The Writing Teacher's Strategy Guide
http://www.ttms.org/PDFs/01%20Writing%20Strategy%20Guide%20v001%20(Full).pdf
OR http://tinyurl.com/yhkpx9

These examples are aimed at upper elementary students, but the strategies
can be used on all levels. Access to this 124-page, professionally developed
document requires Adobe Acrobat Reader or compatible application.
Suggestion: download the entire document; print only those pages you want to
use.

Carla Beard
Web English Teacher
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/
This newsletter is copyright 2006, Web English Teacher.

Tolkien's Middle-earth:
Lesson Plans for Secondary School Educators
http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/features/lordoftheringstrilogy/lessons/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/62a28
From the site:
“Welcome to Tolkien's Middle-earth, a collection of curriculum resources for secondary school educators who want to help students explore the literary phenomenon that is J.R.R. Tolkien.…With a slight change in emphasis, these resources can be adapted to existing courses in fantasy literature, British literature, mythology, and European history.”

Celebrate the 50th birthday of The Cat in the Hat!

Picture Books Through Time
http://www.rif.org/art/timeline.mspx
From the site:
“RIF was very pleased to work with children’s literature expert and historian Leonard S. Marcus on the development of the following picture book timeline. Mr. Marcus selected twenty titles that have made an impact on the history of the picture book. Read Mr. Marcus' narrative as to why each of these titles was selected as an important contribution to children's literature…Use the orange arrows to the right and left to scroll through the timeline.”

Home Page: Reading is Fundamental
http://www.rif.org/
http://www.rif.org/art/educators.mspx

Fibonacci Numbers
http://www.surfnetkids.com/fibonacci.htm
From the site:
“Leonardo Fibonacci, sometimes called Leonardo of Pisa, was a thirteenth-century Italian mathematician. He was instrumental in bringing the Arabic numbering system to Europe to replace the use of Roman numerals. He is also remembered for a series of numbers that now bears his name.”
Site includes 9 links to related sites (5 Annotated, 4 Honorable Mentions)

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Hi! It's Monday, December 11. 2006, and time for Math at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Site:
Moneyopolis!
http://www.moneyopolis.org/new/home.asp
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Age Range: 11 to 13 (Grades 6-8), although many high school students and
adults would also benefit from the very practical information on this site!

In this math game, the robo-alien has made an emergency landing in a city
called Moneyopolis. He wants to return to his home planet, but he needs your
help. His space ship is in need of some expensive parts. You must visit each
building on Main Street and, after reading a short lesson, challenge and
sharpen your math skills with multiplication and division of fractions,
decimals and percents, chart reading, and more! Be careful, though; some of
the word problems are tricky, and logical thought is needed to solve them
correctly. Although a calculator is provided, you will want to have a pencil
and paper handy as well. The more correct answers you get, the more money
you will earn for your alien robot friend!

This game is of immediate interest to middle and high school students
preparing to enter the real adult world. Learn about volunteering (and
calculating the value of your contribution), choosing a career, setting
long- and short-term financial goals, saving for college or vocational
training, choosing the most practical investment plan, calculating gross and
net income, cutting cost, calculating coupon savings, prioritizing in
spending, avoiding the pitfalls of credit cards, calculating various taxes,
making a budget, and more!

Don't miss the parent section, which has free printouts for each topic that
will be encountered in the course of the game, so the student can prepare,
or so that help can be available if needed. There is also a teacher section;
free registration gives access to materials and offline activities for use
with a class in conjunction with this site.


MaryAnna Cashmore
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2005, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/

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

Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.

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Hi! It's Monday, November 20, 2006 and time for Math at
ClickSchooling!

MaryAnna discovered this fun math website and prepared the following
review...

Recommended website:
Math Libs
http://www.mathlibs.com/

Age Range: 8-10 (This targets grades 3-4 and is helpful for anyone
who wants a brush-up on multiplication facts or who needs to
strengthen their fundamental math skills.)

Do you like to giggle? Do you have a kid who likes to giggle? Well,
this website with math lessons and quizzes is sure to elicit plenty
of giggles! The website offers three main options:

I. Math Libs -- These are just like "Mad Libs," the popular language
arts game. You are prompted to type in the names of people, games,
towns, objects and the like, and then silly math word problems are
created using the items you entered, accompanied by silly cartoons.
If you happen to get one of the problems incorrect, you will see the
correct answer together with a brief, visually pleasing explanation
of how to do the problem. For some problems, there's an icon to
click for further explanation if desired.

The only drawback to the 4th grade Math Libs is that you get exactly
the same set of problems each time, except that the names you supply
can be different. (The 3rd grade Math Libs allow you to select the
multiplication tables you wish to practice, so the game can be
varied each time.)

II. Lessons -- Surprise! These math lessons are terrific! They are
some of the best interactive math lessons for this grade level that
I've seen on the web! Although these lessons are for 4th graders, it
covers most math strands including whole numbers, fractions,
decimals, percentages, place value, expanded notation,
multiplication, long division, algebraic thinking, geometry,
probability and more. Older kids will appreciate the quick review
and the opportunity to fill in any gaps in their math foundation.
This is the first time I've ever seen math lessons online that made
me smile. They are truly painless and fun!

Note: Each interactive page can be viewed more than once, so if
something goes by too quickly the first time, it can be viewed
again. Sometimes it can be helpful to have someone reading the text
aloud while the student looks at the math example. (You can also buy
their online lessons on CD with added voiceover and quizzes.)

III. Fun Stuff -- Here you will see four very brief "Explore Math"
interactives and a page of math links for further exploration. (I
did not check out these links, so, as always, parents should preview
the sites to determine suitability.)

As mentioned above, the site offers their math CD for sale in
the "Shop" section of the site along with recommendations for math
books you can purchase via Amazon.com. It is not necessary to
purchase anything to access the free lessons and activities at the
site.

They also have a "Contact" form -- use it to let them know about the
math error in Lesson 1 on page 20. ;)

Have fun!


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

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

Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.

---------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Monday, November 20, 2006 and time for Math at
ClickSchooling!

MaryAnna discovered this fun math website and prepared the following
review...

Recommended website:
Math Libs
http://www.mathlibs.com/

Age Range: 8-10 (This targets grades 3-4 and is helpful for anyone
who wants a brush-up on multiplication facts or who needs to
strengthen their fundamental math skills.)

Do you like to giggle? Do you have a kid who likes to giggle? Well,
this website with math lessons and quizzes is sure to elicit plenty
of giggles! The website offers three main options:

I. Math Libs -- These are just like "Mad Libs," the popular language
arts game. You are prompted to type in the names of people, games,
towns, objects and the like, and then silly math word problems are
created using the items you entered, accompanied by silly cartoons.
If you happen to get one of the problems incorrect, you will see the
correct answer together with a brief, visually pleasing explanation
of how to do the problem. For some problems, there's an icon to
click for further explanation if desired.

The only drawback to the 4th grade Math Libs is that you get exactly
the same set of problems each time, except that the names you supply
can be different. (The 3rd grade Math Libs allow you to select the
multiplication tables you wish to practice, so the game can be
varied each time.)

II. Lessons -- Surprise! These math lessons are terrific! They are
some of the best interactive math lessons for this grade level that
I've seen on the web! Although these lessons are for 4th graders, it
covers most math strands including whole numbers, fractions,
decimals, percentages, place value, expanded notation,
multiplication, long division, algebraic thinking, geometry,
probability and more. Older kids will appreciate the quick review
and the opportunity to fill in any gaps in their math foundation.
This is the first time I've ever seen math lessons online that made
me smile. They are truly painless and fun!

Note: Each interactive page can be viewed more than once, so if
something goes by too quickly the first time, it can be viewed
again. Sometimes it can be helpful to have someone reading the text
aloud while the student looks at the math example. (You can also buy
their online lessons on CD with added voiceover and quizzes.)

III. Fun Stuff -- Here you will see four very brief "Explore Math"
interactives and a page of math links for further exploration. (I
did not check out these links, so, as always, parents should preview
the sites to determine suitability.)

As mentioned above, the site offers their math CD for sale in
the "Shop" section of the site along with recommendations for math
books you can purchase via Amazon.com. It is not necessary to
purchase anything to access the free lessons and activities at the
site.

They also have a "Contact" form -- use it to let them know about the
math error in Lesson 1 on page 20. ;)

Have fun!


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

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

Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.

Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
December 15, 2006
Volume 12, Number 50
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The Scout Report on the Web:
This issue: http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/2006/scout-061215.php
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Teaching Geology [Macromedia Flash Player, Shockwave]
http://www.colorado.edu/GeolSci/Resources/

The study of geology at the University of Colorado has a long and
distinguished history, and in recent years they have also become
increasingly interested in providing online teaching resources in the field.
Educators will be glad to learn about this site's existence, as they can
scroll through a list of interactive demonstrations that can be utilized in
the classroom. Specifically, these demonstrations include a shaded
interactive topographical map of the western United States, a magnetic field
of the Earth, and several animated maps of various National Park sites. The
site comes to a compelling conclusion with the inclusion of the geology
department's slide library, which can be used without a password or
registration. [KMG]

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Introduction to Microbiology
http://www-micro.msb.le.ac.uk/109/index.html

For those persons training to enter a vocational program in any number of
fields, getting caught up with disciplines such as microbiology can present
certain challenges. These parties will be most delighted to learn about the
introductory microbiology tutorials on this website. Created by Leicester
University, the tutorials include visually-stimulating (and well-formatted)
reviews of prokaryote diversity, virology, and microbiology laboratory
procedures. After looking over these materials, visitors can move along to
the "Online Tutorials" area. Here they will find links to demonstrations of
pathogens in action, virus replication, and malaria. The site is rounded out
by the "LabWork" section, which includes a number of demonstration
experiments that students (or instructors) can use in the laboratory. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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The Diaries of John Quincy Adams
http://www.masshist.org/jqadiaries/

Certainly there are many individuals who start journaling at age 12, but how
many of them continue doing so until age 78? John Quincy Adams did just
that, and the talented folks at the Massachusetts Historical Society have
digitized images from his 51-volume diary and placed them online. The
"Getting Started" section is, well, a good place to get started, as visitors
will learn about the scope of this online collection, and how they can
utilize these unique materials. While the site doesn't offer searchable
transcriptions of the diary pages, a detailed timeline does give users
information that will help them search for items of interest, such as Adams'
recollections of the Treaty of Ghent or his time as minister to the
Netherlands. Of course, the "Selected Pages" section affords users the
opportunity to look at entries on the Monroe Doctrine, Napoleon, and his
beloved mother, Abigail Adams. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.masshist.org/ previously posted.
SEE ALSO: http://www.masshist.org/JQA/StudyingJQA/ - Phyllis ]

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The World [Windows Media Player]
http://www.theworld.org/

Any effort to provide high-quality news coverage of events around the world
must include a crack team of international correspondents drawn from some of
the world's most prominent news organizations. Fortunately, Public Radio
International's well-regarded program, The World, draws on correspondents
from the BBC and other respected news agencies. On their well-organized
site, visitors can listen to each program in its entirety, or move through a
number of online-only special reports, which include features on Afghanistan
and ethnic conflicts in Africa. The World's site also offers three different
podcasts and RSS feeds. Another fine feature of the site is the section
where reporters for their program offer journals from their recent
investigative excursions to Israel, Mexico, China, and Northern Ireland.
Overall, the site is a fine way to stay up to date with current events of
importance from Ghana to Goa. [KMG]

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Tools for Understanding
A Resource Guide For Extending Mathematical Understanding in Secondary Schools
http://www2.ups.edu/community/tofu/home.htm

For the past seven years, Professor John Woodward and his colleagues at the
University of Puget Sound have been creating materials for this unique site.
Designed as a way to bring together resources to assist mathematics teachers
at a variety of skill levels, the site is divided into four primary
sections. The first stop for first-time users should definitely be the "Math
Concepts" area. Here, educators can learn about how to introduce
spreadsheets and data tables into the curriculum. Additionally, there are
subsections within this area that provide detail-oriented plans on how to
integrate prime numbers, functions, and fractions into lesson plans. Perhaps
the true gem on this site is the section that discusses how math teachers
can use journaling to get students thinking in different and creative ways
about understanding various aspects of mathematics. [KMG]

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

March Into Women's History Month!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr058.shtml
From the site:
“Planning a March project to celebrate Women's History Month? Join us as we explore some of the best Web sites for and about women.”
Originally published 03/01/2002 [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]Links last updated 01/31/2007

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Celebrate Women's History Month!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_special/women_history.shtml
From the site:
“Each March, Education World -- and the rest of the world -- recognizes Women's History Month. Following are lessons, activities, and resources to involve your students in the study of women's contributions to the world.”
Updated 2/21/2007
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Sites to See: Women's Suffrage
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites024.shtml
In March 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued a presidential message to the American people encouraging the celebration of the week of March 8 as Women's History Week. In 1981, a Joint Congressional Resolution declared the week of March 8, 1981, National Women's History Week. In 1987, a National Women's History Month Resolution was approved. In March 2005, the theme of Women's History Month is "Women Change America." Learn more about some of the women who have inspired change. Included: Sites about and for women of the past, the present, and the future.
Originally published 03/10/2004 [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Links last updated 02/01/2006

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Women's Human Rights.net
http://www.whrnet.org/
From the site:
“The site provides an introduction to women's human rights issues worldwide; an overview of UN/Regional Human Rights Systems; a Research Tool that serves as gateway to the best available online resources relevant to Women's human rights advocacy; and a comprehensive collection of related Links (http://www.whrnet.org/links.html ).”

Women's Studies: Site Directories
http://www.loc.gov/rr/main/alcove9/women/site.html

Women's Studies: History and Politics
http://www.loc.gov/rr/main/alcove9/women/histpol.html

Found in:
Library of Congress: An Annotated List of Reference Websites
http://www.loc.gov/rr/main/alcove9/
From the site:
“The Main Reading Room of the Library of Congress has eight alcoves. This ninth 'virtual alcove' is a collection of websites selected and annotated by Humanities and Social Sciences Division subject specialists. All of these websites have components that are free and available to the public; some might require user registration, or may have links to fee-based services.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]

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Teaching with Historic Places: Women’s History
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/twhp/mar99.htm
From the site:
“To celebrate Women's History, Teaching with Historic Places posted on the web the following complete lesson plans that consider important aspects of women's history. Created by National Park Service interpreters, preservation professionals, and educators, these lessons are free and ready for immediate classroom use by students in history and social studies classes.”
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/twhp/ previously posted. -
Phyllis ]

Facts for Features
Women's History Month: March 2007
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/009383.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2qnbvj
From the site:
“National Women’s History Month’s roots go back to March 8, 1857, when women from New York City factories staged a protest over working conditions. International Women’s Day was first observed in 1909, but it wasn’t until 1981 that Congress established National Women’s History Week during the second week of March. In 1987, Congress expanded the week to a month. Every year since, Congress has passed a resolution for Women’s History Month, and the president has issued a proclamation.”

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Facts for Features
Irish-American Heritage Month (March)
and St. Patrick's Day (March 17) 2007
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/009465.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2asap5
From the site:
“Originally a religious holiday to honor St. Patrick, who introduced Christianity to Ireland in the fifth century, St. Patrick’s Day has evolved into a celebration for all things Irish. The world’s first St. Patrick’s Day parade occurred on March 17, 1762, in New York City, featuring Irish soldiers serving in the English military. President Truman attended the parade in 1948, a proud moment for the many Irish whose ancestors had to fight stereotypes and prejudice to find acceptance in America. Congress proclaimed March as Irish-American Heritage Month in 1995, and the president issues a proclamation each year.”

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ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
Dec. 15-21, 2006

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Podcasting Basics
Webliography, December 2006
http://www.legis.state.wi.us/lrb/pubs/ttp/ttp-12-2006.html
From the site:
“Podcasting is a means of distributing informational content in audio form over the Internet. A version of this bibliography was originally prepared for the October 18-21, 2006, professional development seminar of the Legislative Research Librarians Staff Section, National Conference of State Legislatures.”

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A Guide to the American Revolution, 1763-1783
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/revolution/home.html
From the site:
“The digital collections of the Library of Congress contain a wide variety of material associated with the American Revolution, including manuscripts, broadsides, government documents, books, and maps. This guide compiles links to digital materials related to the American Revolution that are available throughout the Library of Congress Web site. In addition, it provides links to external Web sites focusing on the American Revolution and a bibliography containing selections for both general and younger readers.”

[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/bibguide.html
previously posted.

SEE ALSO: American Women: A Gateway to Library of Congress Resources
for the Study of Women's History and Culture in the United States
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/awhhtml/awtoc.html - previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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The State of the World’s Children 2007.
Empower Women to Help Children
http://www.unicef.org/sowc07/report/report.php
Source: UNICEF
“The State of the World’s Children 2007 examines the discrimination and disempowerment women face throughout their lives – and outlines what must be done to eliminate gender discrimination and empower women and girls… and shows how investment in women’s rights will ultimately produce a double dividend: advancing the rights of both women and children.”

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InfoTree
http://infotree.library.ohiou.edu/
From the site:
“InfoTree is a user-friendly starting point for research. It is a subject-oriented gateway to research tools of various kinds. It is browseable in a subject hierarchy or searchable by keywords. The primary audience for the database is the students, faculty, and staff of Ohio University.” Those items that are only available for Ohio University access only are clearly identified.

Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, DECEMBER 1, 2006

The Butterfly Site
http://www.thebutterflysite.com/
Entomologist and artist Randi Jones aims to provide "the most complete
and current Butterfly information on the Internet." The site provides
information on butterfly-friendly gardening, biology, picture resources,
fun facts, activities for children, and plenty of butterfly supplies and
gifts in Jones' Butterfly & Nature Gift Store.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Diplomacy Monitor
http://www.diplomacymonitor.com/
"The latest communiqués, transcripts and news releases from around the
world." Searchable, and browsable in a variety of ways: by newest
documents, or by issue, region, or nation (as source or topic). You can
also select two countries to examine nation-to-nation relations, and a
nation and an issue to examine how a nation is dealing with that issue.

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Science Quotes and Sayings
http://www.quotegarden.com/science.html
Not only is this a nice collection, but some of the quotes are even
documented (a rarity in internet quote sites).
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.quotegarden.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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

Although you cannot access the contents of The Yale Book of Quotations
http://yalepress.yale.edu/yupbooks/qyd/index.asp , there is a link to
Other Quotation Websites
http://yalepress.yale.edu/yupbooks/qyd/sites.asp

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The Columbia World of Quotations
http://www.bartleby.com/66/
From the site:
“The 65,000 essential quotations by 5,000 authors that constitute this authoritative collection represent the research of 154 experts and are divided into 6,500 subjects.”

[NOTE: Other books from http://www.bartleby.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

OneLook Reverse Dictionary
http://www.onelook.com/reverse-dictionary.shtml
From the site:
“OneLook's reverse dictionary lets you describe a concept and get back a list of words and phrases related to that concept. Your description can be a few words, a sentence, a question, or even just a single word. Just type it into the box above and hit the "Find words" button. (Keep it short to get the best results.) In most cases you'll get back a list of related terms with the best matches shown first.” [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Radical America, 1967-1999
http://dl.lib.brown.edu/radicalamerica/index.html
From the site:
“Radical America was a product of the campus-based New Left of the late 1960s, specifically the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), but the magazine long outlived its seedbed. Its trajectory shows something about the effort to place an intellectual stamp on the radical impulses of the late twentieth century.”

Found in:
The World Almanac E-Newsletter - December 2006
Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2006

Special Feature: Remembering Pearl Harbor
http://www.worldalmanac.com/newsletter/200612WAE-Newsletter.html

From the site:
“Sixty-five years ago - on December 7, 1941 - almost 400 Japanese planes attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, bringing the United States into World War II. Japan's surprise attack, which was one of the most pivotal events in U.S. history, has since been commemorated with many books and films, as well as a memorial over the sunken battleship, the USS Arizona.”

Site found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, NOVEMBER 17, 2006

New Deal Network
http://newdeal.feri.org/
A project of the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute (FERI), this
is "a database of primary source materials — photographs, political
cartoons, and texts (speeches, letters, and other historic documents)—
gathered from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library, the
National Archives and Records Administration, the Library of Congress,
and other sources." Also includes lesson plans, contributed documents
from the site's visitors, and a discussion list for teachers and
historians. [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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

Sites found in:
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PBS Teacher Previews: February 25 - March 10, 2007
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"Sting: Songs From the Labyrinth"
TV> PBSOL>
Middle / High School
Monday, February 26, 2007
10 - 11:00 pm
English composer and court musician John Dowland has captivated performers and listeners alike with his serene and introspective music since the late 16th century. This episode features Sting's yearning tenor accompanied by Bosnian lute player Edin Karamazov to perform Dowland's timeless songs, interspersed with recitations from Dowland's personal correspondence to offer insight into his life and times. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)

Watch for the launch of the Web companion on February 22, 2007.

http://www.pbs.org/gperf/shows/sting

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Nature
"Andes: The Dragon's Back"
TV> PBSOL> MARC>
Middle / High School
Sunday, February 25, 2007
8 - 9:00 pm
When this great spine-like mountain range rose from the sea, it created a new continent and a bridge that joined North and South America, allowing flora and fauna from each to mix and diversify. Today, the Andes continue to grow and evolve and are home to a rich tapestry of environments. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/andes/index.html

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Secrets of the Dead
"D-Day"
TV> PBSOL>
Middle / High School
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
9 - 11:00 pm
In commemoration of D-Day, this two-hour special tells the story of how it all came together: two years of planning, close to 7,000 ships, almost 160,000 soldiers and fighting men from three nations, backed by 17,000 paratroopers and an aerial umbrella of 3,000 planes. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)

Download our lesson plan in which high school and middle school science students design and create their own flotation devices.

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

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Copyright 2007 PBS Online.

The Magic Web: Mythology and Folklore
http://www.johnadcox.com/Mythology_and_Folklore.html
Contents:
Myth and Meaning General Mythology Myth Publications Myth, Literature, and the Arts
Classical Mythology Women in Mythology Non-European World Mythology
Norse and European Myth Celtic Myth and Faery Lore The Arthurian Legends Tales of Robin Hood
The Traveling Peoples Myth and Magic Modern Myth & Divination

OKAPI!: Readability Statistics & CBA Reading Probe Generator
http://www.interventioncentral.org/htmdocs/tools/okapi/okapi.php
From the site:
“Introduction. OKAPI! is a web-based application that allows you to enter a text sample and to format that sample as a set of Examiner and Student Curriculum-Based Assessment (CBA) reading probes. The application also computes a readability index for the sample. OKAPI! can save you hours of work in creating correctly formatted CBA reading probes that include estimates of reading level… you can specify that either the Spache or Dale-Chall Readability Formula be used to compute a passage's readability index.”
“Directions: Type or paste text into the form and submit. In a short time, OKAPI! will return formatted CBA probes or a readability analysis.”

The Basic Elements of English Grammar Guide
http://www.ucalgary.ca/UofC/eduweb/grammar/index.htm
From the site:
Welcome to the grammar tutorials offered by the
English Department at the University of Calgary.
We have divided the tutorials into four major sections: Parts of Speech, Sentence Elements, Punctuation and Word Use. You can reach each section by clicking on its button on the navigation bar.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, DECEMBER 15, 2006


ESL Research Guide
http://www.epcc.edu/nwlibrary/esl_research_guide.htm
A useful guide to books, AV materials, websites, and databases for ESL
instructors and students.

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The Mystery Reader
http://www.themysteryreader.com/
Hundreds of lengthy reviews, with rating, searchable and browsable by
author or genre - Police/Detective, Suspense, Thrillers, Cozy Mysteries,
and Romantic Suspense.

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Vaudeville!
http://xroads.virginia.edu/~ma02/easton/vaudeville/vaudeville.html
Offers a little of everything: the history of vaudeville, audios
of "sketches, songs and recitations," films of "stupendous acts of the
stage," and a bibliography/webliography.

See also the Library of Congress' multimedia exhibit, Vaudeville
and Popular Entertainment, 1870- 1920
<http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/vshtml/vshome.html >, a repository of
playbills and programs, sound recordings, motion pictures, and
playscripts in both English and Yiddish. [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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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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Site of the Day for Thursday, October 19, 2006

Feeding Desire: Design and the Tools of the Table, 1500 - 2005
http://www.cooperhewitt.org/EXHIBITIONS/feeding_desire/site/index.asp

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/ygzdmq

Today's site, a slick presentation from the Cooper-Hewitt National Design
Museum, offers an exhibit devoted to the history of "dining" in western
culture. Gentle Subscribers will discover an informative presentation
tracing the evolution of the common utensils which have become integral to
eating.

"During the past 500 years of dining history ... the basic forms of the
table setting have changed to reflect shifting modes of behavior and
cultural preferences. From the traveling flatware of the Renaissance to the
extravagant silver tableware of America's Gilded Age to the pared-down
elegance of modernism, each of the utensils on view provides a fascinating
glimpse into the culinary culture of its period." - from the website

The site opens with a timeline introduction delineating the history of
those all-important dining implements -- knives, spoons and forks -- from
1500 to 2005. Mousing over the white lines reveals the utensil, with the
initial line offering historical background on each. Subsequent points on
the timeline lead to noted examples of the implement, with additional
commentary available below. The presentation covers a number of themes,
such as Fashionable Foods, Materials and Production, and Ergonomics of the
Table, along with "Biographies" of the three basic dining utensils.
Striking items from the museum's collection illustrate the exhibit.

Munch over to the site for an interesting perspective on dining through the
centuries at:

http://www.cooperhewitt.org/EXHIBITIONS/feeding_desire/site/index.asp

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/ygzdmq

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

[NOTE: See Also: Lesson Plans
http://erc.peoplesdesignaward.org/view_lesson_plans.aspx

Educator Resource Center
http://erc.peoplesdesignaward.org/resources.aspx
Sections include: Resources on the Web, Curriculum Guides, Books & Articles,
Videos from Public Programs, and Videos for Educators.

- Phyllis ]

Site found in:
25 November 2006 Earth Science Sites of the Week

Rube Goldberg car, (suggested by Lisa Meschutt, Oneonta
Middle School, NY)
if you enjoy a good Rube Goldberg model, check out this link.

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/honda.php

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Mark Francek
Professor of Geography
Central Michigan University
http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi/
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Engineers Week 2007, February 18-24,
http://www.eweek.org/index.shtml


SEE ALSO:
Famous Scientists & Engineers
http://www.diracdelta.co.uk/science/source/f/a/famous%20scientists%20&%20engineers/source.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2vj2xq

From:
Science & Engineering Encyclopaedia
http://www.diracdelta.co.uk/
From the site:
“We are a small consultancy formed from a group of people with very different skills in engineering, physics and software engineering. The encyclopedia was created so that we could store and share information that we need on a daily basis. After a number of years of using the database (the cd version that is) we decided that we should see if it was of use to others. This encyclopedia has been built based on what we need and so there are a number of topics missing or not covered in enough depth, however, our local working version gets updated every day with more information and data and we plan to upload this to the website once a month.”

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The Scout Report
December 8, 2006
Volume 12, Number 49
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The Scout Report on the Web:
This issue: http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/2006/scout-061208.php
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An Announcement from The Scout Report
Internet Scout is proud to unveil its new project AMSER at http://amser.org.
AMSER, the Applied Math and Science Education Repository, is funded by the
National Science Foundation and serves up information about applied math and
science resources in an easy-to-use format. Though specifically created for
teachers and students at community and technical colleges, AMSER is free for
anyone to use and is part of NSF's larger National Science Digital Library
initiative. Users can find a wide assortment of materials at AMSER, from
large web sites focusing on an individual applied science or math topic to
Flash animations that demonstrate specific science or math principles in
action. AMSER also offers users a variety of features including rating and
commenting on resources and having new resources recommended to them. We
hope that you, our Scout Report readers, will stop by AMSER, take a look
around, and provide us with any feedback you may have on its features and
resources.

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Cartoon America: A Library of Congress Exhibition
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/cartoonamerica/

For decades, James Arthur Wood Jr. collected original cartoon art, and he
also was an editorial cartoonist as well during his long career. After
amassing a large collection of original drawings by various cartoon artists,
he kindly donated his collection to the Library of Congress. Recently, staff
members at the Library created this very nice online collection that
contains a selection of these materials. The exhibition is divided into six
sections, including “Imaginary Worlds: Illustration” and “Punch Lines: Gag &
Single Panel Cartoons”. Each one of these sections contains a dozen or so
illustrations, complete with an explanatory paragraph and bibliographic
information. Some of the many gems include a very humorous illustration by
Peter Arno depicting a group of middle-aged socialites and a very fine gem
by Bill Maudlin depicting Nikita Kruschhev berating a group of artists.
[KMG]

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Air Quality Movies [Macromedia Flash Player, Windows Media Player]
http://www.airnow.gov/
http://www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=movie.main
The Scout Report has reported on several aspects of the AIRNow website
before, but this is the first time that we’ve noticed that they have a very
fine selection of short movies on their website. These short films are
designed for the general public, and they deal with such topics as air
quality control, how ozone is formed, and a special presentation for
children on ozone. The films range in length from 13 to 21 minutes, and one
can imagine that these multimedia presentations could be used in a variety
of classroom settings as they are quite accessible and jargon-free.
Additionally, the air quality presentation is available in Spanish, and the
rest of their website is definitely worth looking over. [KMG]
[NOTE: Home page http://www.airnow.gov/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Alvin Lustig, Modern American Design Pioneer [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.alvinlustig.org/

Alvin Lustig's designs for office and domestic interiors, furniture, books,
magazines, and textiles have a look - George Jetson's living room - that
anyone who grew up in the US in the 1950s and 60s will instantly recognize
as modern. The Kind Company created this site, a Brooklyn based graphic
design firm, out of their sheer admiration for Lustig’s designs. The web
site currently features more than 425 examples of Lustig's work, which are
simply a lot of fun to look at. For example, browse Lustig's book jacket
designs for modern literary works, from his first, the 1941 edition of Henry
Miller's "Wisdom of the Heart", to his 1944 edition of Gertrude Stein's
"Three Lives", up to his 1953 "Selected Poems" by Garcia Lorca. Be sure to
stop by the “Architecture and Interiors”, to see the low coffee tables,
skinny-legged chairs, and pendant and pole lamps. [DS]

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The Oxford Book of American Essays
http://www.bartleby.com/109/

Many a literary theorist and critic have wondered: “What is American
literature?” Others have gone so far as to wonder whether such a thing can
be defined and this area of academic inquiry has delighted many for several
centuries. Late in the 19th century, one Brander Matthews was called upon to
do just that-create an edited volume for the Oxford Press that would
represent a variety of essays from different Americans of the time. All
told, this volume published in 1914 contained 32 essays, including “John
Bull” by Washington Irving, “Buds and Bird-Voices” by Nathaniel Hawthorne,
and “Dante by the Bowery” by Theodore Roosevelt. Other selections include
inquisitive essays by Edgar Allen Poe, Oliver Wendell Holmes, and Walt
Whitman. Thanks to the folks at bartleby.com, users can read each of these
essays and decide for themselves if American literature can be defined.
[KMG] [NOTE: Other pages from http://www.bartleby.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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A Journey Through Time [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.lifethroughtime.com/
Noted photographer Frans Lanting opens the website dedicated to his most
recent ambitious project with these words: “Seven years ago I stood at the
tide line of an estuary and began a personal journey through time.”
Auspicious words indeed, and this lovely exploration of what he found on
this journey takes visitors on a “lyrical interpretation of life on Earth
from its earliest beginnings to its present diversity.” As visitors click
on the words “Start Journey” they will be taken through eighty six
photographs which document the various physical landforms and processes from
the Hawaiian Islands to the heights of the Himalayas. After clicking on
each photo, visitors will be presented with an interactive timeline that
locates the photo within a timeline of geologic history. Interested parties
can also peruse the “More about LIFE” section to learn more about the
equipment Lanting uses in his work, and how the project came to life. [KMG]

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http://scout.wisc.edu/

Grey Matters : From Molecules to Mind http://www.ucsd.tv/greymatters
From the site:
“Grey Matters is an educational series that seeks to enhance public awareness of recent developments in brain research. Topics include stem cells, brain development, perception, addiction and sleep.The Lecture Series is designed to appeal to anyone who is curious about the brain, how it develops, how it works and diseases of the brain and nervous system. Each lecture can be viewed in its entirety in streaming video. Additional resource materials, which are ideal for high school students and teachers, include shorter video presentations to demonstrate key concepts, background and supplemental reading materials and lesson ideas.” Also available in Spanish.

Sites found in:
9 December 2006 Earth Science Sites of the Week

ALTERED OCEANS, Los Angeles Times, (suggested by Bill Prothero, University of California, Santa Barbara), discover a multimedia rich investigation on the health of the world’s oceans. The conclusions are sobering.
http://www.latimes.com/oceans/

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Virtual Molecules (Amy Pitts, Eaton Middle School), the
Virtual Museum of Minerals and Molecules is a web-based focal point and
resource for 3-D visualizations of molecules and minerals.
The visualizations utilize the Jmol applet in a web browser, which
allows them to be interactively zoomed and rotated
so they can be viewed from all angles, much as with a real molecule.
http://www.soils.wisc.edu/virtual_museum/displays.html

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

Spotlight: A Century of Quake Research
April 2006
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/spotlights/200604-earthquake.cfm
From the site:
“In the early morning hours of April 18, 1906, a violent earthquake shook San Francisco and the surrounding area. A new interactive Flash feature, video and podcast explore the impact this quake has had on current earthquake research.”

Spotlight Archives
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/spotlights/
From the site:
“A series focusing on a variety of JPL topics.”

Sites found in:

ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
Nov.24-30, 2006

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The Forbes Fictional 15
http://www.forbes.com/2006/11/16/forbes-fictional-rich-tech-media-cx_mn_de_06fict15_land.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ydlnlp

“The rich may be different than you and me–but not nearly as different as the characters that comprise the Forbes Fictional 15, our annual listing of fiction’s very wealthiest. This year’s selections includes a duck, a wizard, a Nigerian prince and even a plumber. Aggregate (fictional) net worth? $111 billion.

The biggest change to this year’s list comes at the very top. For the first time in the Fictional 15’s history, Santa Claus has been unseated from the number-one spot, replaced by defense contractor Oliver ‘’Daddy'’ Warbucks.”

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100 Most Influential Americans in History
http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200612/influentials

The Atlantic recently asked ten eminent historians. The result was The Atlantic’s Top 100—and some insight into the nature of influence and the contingency of history.

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Science from the Poles
2007-2008 is the International Polar Year.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/poles/index.html
From the site:
“Click on Climate Change for presentations that focus on global warming and its impact on the environment. Click on South Pole Telescope to watch the progress of scientists constructing the largest telescope ever deployed in a polar region. Click on one of the featured Videos for a close-up look at the polar environment.”

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Top Ten Most Polluted Places in the World, 2006
http://www.blacksmithinstitute.org/ten.php
This Top Ten list was compiled by the Technical Advisory Board of the Blacksmith Institute, an environmental NGO based in New York. The criteria used in ranking the include the size of the affected population, the severity of the toxins involved, and reliable evidence of health problems associated with the pollution.
[NOTE: Click on each location for detailed information on the numbers of Potentially Affected People, Type of Pollutants, Site Description, Cleanup Activity, and links for further information.

Full list of 35 cities with detailed information
http://www.blacksmithinstitute.org/top10/worst35d.html - Phyllis ]

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New EarthTrends Information Guides
http://earthtrends.wri.org/miscell/infoguides.php?theme=0
http://earthtrends.wri.org/updates/node/113

EarthTrends has just released a new set of topical Information Guides, accessible through the ‘Quick Links’ section of the homepage. [NOTE: Home page http://earthtrends.wri.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

EarthTrends Information Guides serve as a great starting point for navigating the main content of EarthTrends, providing users with an easy way to assess the depth and variety of resources available on our site for a particular topic area. Each guide features a brief topic summary, a list of relevant EarthTrends content, and related links.
EarthTrends Information Guides are currently available for the following topic areas:

BIODIVERISTY
CLIMATE CHANGE
CORAL REEFS
DRYLANDS
ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS
FINANCIAL FLOWS
FISHERIES
HIV/AIDS
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
MULTILATERAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS
POPULATION AND DEMOGRAPHICS
POVERTY
PROTECTED AREAS
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
TRANSPORTATION
WATER RESOURCES

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National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) Digital Image Library
http://images.nbii.gov/index.html

From a content standpoint, there are six main image categories:
Animals
Bodies of Water
Environmental Issues
Habitats/Landscapes
Wildlife Management
Plants

From the site:

“You may browse our broad subject categories or search for specific images using the search feature. Each image’s metadata record contains valuable information about the image, i.e. scientific name, description, location, etc.”

[NOTE: Other pages from National Biological Information Infrastructure
http://www.nbii.gov/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

For complete review:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2006/11/30/resource-of-the-week-nbii-digital-image-library/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3agblb

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Pandia Offers a Look at Five Social Bookmarking Services
http://www.pandia.com/sew/327-social-bookmarking.html
The Pandia team offers a great overview along with some thoughts about what to look for in a social bookmarking service. The five services discussed are:

+ Furl
+ Netvous
+ Del.icio.us
+ Ma.gnolia
+ Bluedot

Source: Pandia

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Sites found in:
Don's Patch #60 from http://www.don-guitar.com/
December 15, 2006

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10 Minute Mail
http://10minutemail.com/10MinuteMail/index.html
Here's a way to get a temporary email address for those
occassions when you need one to register for something
but don't wish to permanently surrender your address.

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Rock and Roll Artists Of The '50s, '60s and '70s.
http://www.classicbands.com/
http://www.classicbands.com/bio.htm

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Light music of the 1930s, - mid 1960s, classic U.S. TV themes,
and old-time radio themes.
http://www.classicthemes.com/

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

Piano 300: Celebrating Three Centuries of People and Pianos
http://piano300.si.edu/

Although the exhibition closed in 2001, this web site offers views of the exhibition, a 300-year timeline, and a sampling of various genres in MP3 or WAV files. There is also some biographical information on the artists who participated in the television special, Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration, hosted by Billy Joel.

Sites found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Thu, 09 Nov 2006
http://infomine.ucr.edu/

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Ethnomusicology, Folk Music, and World Music
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URL: http://www.lib.washington.edu/music/world.html
Record Id: 654990
Created: 2006-11-07 12:36:32
Categories: liberal
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
This website provides an extensive collection of links to online
resources for ethnomusicologists organized under the following groups:

Organizations,Institutions, Archives, Research Centers
Bibliography, Periodicals & Online Publications
Recordings
Anglo-American Folksong
Native American Music
Music of Asia
Music of the Middle East
Music of Eastern Europe, Russia
Music of Europe
Music of Africa
Music of the Caribbean, Latin and South America
Music of Oceania
Dance

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LISZEN : Library and Information Science Search Engine
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URL: http://www.liszen.com/
Record Id: 654989
Created: 2006-11-07 00:29:32
Categories: liberal

Search engine for hundreds of blogs in the library and information
sciences. Results may be refined into categories for individual blogs,
special library blogs (law libraries), academic blogs and school library
pages.

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hegel.net
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URL: http://www.hegel.net/
Record Id: 654983
Created: 2006-11-06 11:52:32
Categories: liberal

This site provides information about the life and times of Hegel and
some of his contemporaries, as well as including links to online
versions of his principal works.

[SEE ALSO: Hegel's Biography http://www.hegel.net/en/hegelbio.htm - Phyllis]

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A collated web index of significant Historians and Philosophers
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URL: http://www.scholiast.org/history/histphil.html
Record Id: 654980
Created: 2006-11-06 10:28:32
Categories: liberal

This site provides a collection of links to works by historians and
philosophers divided into these time periods:


Classical Period (Until AD 500)
Medieval & Renaissance Period (501 - 1500)
Early Modern Period (1501 - 1750)
Modern Period, Page 1 (1751 - 1900)
Modern Period, Page 2 (1901 - 1970)
Modern Period, Page 3 (1971 - currently living)

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The Papers of John Jay
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URL: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/digital/jay
Record Id: 654975
Created: 2006-11-02 00:28:32
Categories: govpub,liberal

"The Papers of John Jay is an image database and indexing tool
comprising some 13,000 documents (more than 30,000 page images) scanned
chiefly from photocopies of original documents."
Documents include correspondence, manuscripts, and other papers. Several
background essays link to relevant entries in the database. The database
is searchable by author, recipient, keyword, and date; records contain
abstracts of the content and page images.

Supreme Court Times - Resources
http://www.lawmemo.com/sct/resources/

United States Supreme Court Docket
http://www.lawmemo.com/sct/

Sites found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006
http://infomine.ucr.edu/

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National Criminal Justice Reference Service : In the Spotlight : Club Drugs
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URL: http://www.ncjrs.gov/spotlight/club_drugs/summary.html
Record Id: 655348
Created: 2006-11-28 15:11:32
Categories: bioag,govpub

Resource guide to information on club drugs; Ecstasy, GHB, Rohypnol,
ketamine, methamphetamine, and LSD. Includes links to sources on:
-- facts and figures
-- State and Federal legislation
-- publications
-- programs and initiatives
-- enforcement training and technologies
-- grants and funding

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Encyclopaedia Romana
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URL: http://penelope.uchicago.edu/~grout/encyclopaedia_romana
Record Id: 655341
Created: 2006-11-27 16:22:32
Categories: liberal

Essays on the people, events, architecture and culture of Ancient Rome,
along with supplemental sections on Roman Britain, Spain, and
Anglo-Saxon England. Site has a linked alphabetical index and
bibliography.


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LiveScience
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URL: http://www.livescience.com/
Record Id: 655339
Created: 2006-11-27 14:05:32
Categories: bioag,physci

Frequently updated science, technology, and health news items in more
than 50 categories. Site contains advertising on its homepage and some
interstitial ads.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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nanoZONE
http://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/nanozone/index.htm
From the site:
The nanoZONE…introduces basic nanoscale and state-of-the-art
nanotechnology science to an 8 to 14-year-old audience.

Sites found in:
2 December 2006 Earth Science Sites of the Week

EARTH IMPACT DATABASE, Planetary and Space Science Centre, (suggested
by Bob Riddle, Column Editor, Scope on the Skies), this will allow your
students to see the geographical distribution of impact craters,
references, and in some cases, cross sections related to impacts.

http://www.unb.ca/passc/ImpactDatabase/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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ANIMATIONS:
Cosmotions, Time Lapse Photo Animations of the Real Cosmos, Thad
V'Soske, (suggested by Alicia McGraw, Earth Science teacher,
Oregon), there are two films of particular interest, one is a
lightning storm, where you can see the cumulus clouds uplift, the
anvil shape form, and lightning begin (going from day into
night). The second is called "Distant Rain" (on page five), where
you can see an advancing wedge of showers (how many times do
students actually get to see something like this from this
perspective, except in cartoons?).

http://www.cosmotions.com/index.htm

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

Site found in:
18 November 2006 Earth Science Sites of the Week

ANIMATIONS: When Galaxies Collide, American Museum of Natural
History, (suggested by Eric Cohen, Westhampton Beach High School, NY),
"The Milky Way will collide with its nearest large neighbor, the
Andromeda Galaxy, in three billion years. A simulation of the collision
appears in the video."

http://sciencebulletins.amnh.org/astro/v/collisions.20050909/?src=ccss

[SEE ALSO: Science Bulletins ( http://sciencebulletins.amnh.org/ )
From the site:
“Our Feature stories (includes videos and animations), interactive data visualizations, and weekly Snapshot images bring you recent discoveries and new technologies in astrophysics, Earth science, and biodiversity.”
Educators: A link to the Science Bulletins Educators' Guide is on the bottom of every page.
AstroBulletin ( http://sciencebulletins.amnh.org/astro/ )
EarthBulletin ( http://sciencebulletins.amnh.org/earth/ )
BioBulletin ( http://sciencebulletins.amnh.org/bio/ )

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

New Jersey Model School Nutrition Policy Brochure (.pdf)
http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/divisions/fn/pdf/nutritionbrochure.pdf
“The Model School Nutrition Policy (2005) requires every school’s curriculum to
include nutrition education by September 2007.”
From: Model School Nutrition Policy
http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/divisions/fn/childadult/school_model.html
Scroll down for list of Nutrition Links

Team Nutrition
http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/Default.htm
From the site:
“The Team Nutrition site reaches a broad audience with information on nutrition education, healthy eating and physical activity. Schools are the key focal point.”

Team Nutrition: Educators
http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/educators.html

Resources
http://www.ntis.gov/tn/Index.aspx
From the site:
“Team Nutrition resources are only shipped within the United States. We are pleased to ship them, free of charge, for your use.”

Children's Nutrition Research Center
http://www.kidsnutrition.org/
Official website for the federally funded Children's Nutrition Research Center, which conducts research on the role of maternal, infant and child nutrition in optimal health, development, and growth.

Nutrition Information and Sites Just for Kids
http://www.kidsnutrition.org/resources/kids.html

Hot Topics
http://www.kidsnutrition.org/resources/hottopics.html

General Nutrition Information Resources for Parents
http://www.kidsnutrition.org/resources/general.html

American Council on Exercise: Youth Fitness
http://www.acefitness.org/ofk/
From the site:
“ACE is dedicated to improving youth health and fitness. Research shows that obesity rates have doubled in the last decade, which is one reason ACE provides educational materials to those working to promote youth fitness: educators, fitness professionals, health professionals and parents. Physical education is one of the best ways to promote youth fitness.

ACE Youth Fitness Curriculum
http://www.acefitness.org/ofk/youthFitness/
From the site:
Now available! ACE Youth Fitness Curriculum (a $99.95 value) is provided at no cost to health and fitness educators as a public service of the American Council on Exercise… The FREE ACE Operation FitKids curriculum (a $99.95 value) is designed for educators looking to integrate health and fitness into classroom learning. The seven-lesson module was developed for grades 3rd – 5th.

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Hi! It's Tuesday, November 28, 2006 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Site:
BrainPOP Junior!
http://www.brainpopjr.com/

Age Range: 5,6,7,8,9 (Grades K-3)

Many of you may already be familiar with BrainPOP http://www.brainpop.com/,
which we have featured previously on ClickSchooling. It has many short,
animated movie clips that teach students about science, math, social
studies, language arts, health, and technology. The movies feature the
animated characters, Tim and Moby (the robot), having zany and educational
conversations. Moby's (un)predictably silly behavior has long enchanted
middle and high school kids, who laugh while they learn and always come back
begging for more. The catch is that after the 14-day free trial, in order to
have full access to all the available movie clips, one must pay an annual
subscription fee.

But hang on for the GOOD NEWS about today's site...

BrainPOP has recently launched a companion site called "BrainPOP Junior" for
younger kids. It features an animated character named Annie participating
with Moby in the same zany and educational kinds of conversations covering
subjects such as science, health, writing, reading, social studies and
math -- but at a level more accessible to the younger set. Eventually, this
will be a fee-based site, but for now, while it is still in the
developmental stages, it's completely FREE! And it's lots of fun, too!

When you get to the site you will see a menu of subject choices -- just
click on any one, and a new page opens with a menu of movie titles. Select
one of interest to watch and learn. Back on the homepage, you can also click
to watch the featured "Movie of the Week" -- this week's feature is the
Plant Life Cycle. Don't forget to click on the "Games" icon to access over
25 interactive games that include:

-The Allergies Game
-Bones Game
-Parts of a Clock Game
-Hibernation Game
-Parts of a Plant Game
-Prewriting Poetry Game
-and much more!

One additional feature that many may appreciate: Closed Captions! These are
good for the hearing impaired, and are also great for young ones who like to
practice reading along. The captions are large and clear, and they sometimes
substitute vocabulary that is easier to read.

The site doesn't indicate when it will start charging a subscription fee, so
don't miss the opportunity to enjoy all of these entertaining and
educational videos for free while you still can! :)


MaryAnna Cashmore and
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.

Pete’s PowerPoint Station
http://www.pppst.com/index.html
The full title of this page: FREE PowerPoints for K-12 on just about everything:
Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, Science, and more
Topics and Themes
http://www.pppst.com/themes.html

Site also includes:
Greta’s Game Station
http://www.pppst.com/games.html

Hannah’s Homework Help Station:
Research Skills (Information Literacy)
http://www.pppst.com/resources.html

Tutorials
http://www.pppst.com/tutorials.html

Shakespeare
http://languagearts.pppst.com/shakespeare.html

Fair Use and Plagiarism
http://languagearts.pppst.com/plagiarism.html

Sites found in:
Don's Patch #58 from http://www.don-guitar.com/
November 15, 2006

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The Elephant Information Repository
http://elephant.elehost.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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American Humane Association: Just For Kids
http://www.americanhumane.org/kids/
[NOTE: Home page: http://www.americanhumane.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Before Prohibition:
Images from the preprohibition era when many psychotropic substances
were legally available in America and Europe
http://wings.buffalo.edu/aru/preprohibition.htm
From the site:
“Many of the substances prohibited today were legally available in the past. This small exposition contains samples of the many psychoactive medicines widely available during the late-19th century through the mid-20th century.”

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The Jack London Online Collection
http://london.sonoma.edu/
Some sections of the site: Biography, Resources for Students and Teachers, Links
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated URL - Phyllis ]

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Fun Social Studies: Good for teachers, kids, parents or anyone
who enjoys history, trivia and social studies.
http://funsocialstudies.learninghaven.com/
[NOTE: See Also: http://www.learninghaven.com/index2.htm
http://www.learninghaven.com/sitemap.htm
From the site: “This site provides a child friendly environment for
learning just about anything and everything!” - Phyllis ]

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

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Sites found in:
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PBS Teacher Previews: February 18 - 24, 2007
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Nature
"Raptor Force"
TV> PBSOL>
Elementary / Middle / High School
Sunday, February 18, 2007
8 - 9:00 pm
Armed with powerful beaks and razor-sharp talons, raptors are
nature's elite killing force. Dramatic original footage from
cameras mounted on their wings and ankles shows why falcons,
owls, eagles and hawks are masters of the sky. (CC, Stereo,
DVI, 1 year)

Log on to the companion Web site to share your views; download
wallpaper for your desktop; and learn more about raptors.

http://www.pbs.org/nature/raptorforce
(Available February 14, 2007)

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American Experience
"New York Underground"
TV> PBSOL>
Middle / High School
Monday, February 19, 2007
9 - 10:00 pm
New York needed an underground rail system and in 1894, after
years of political obstacles, a plan was approved. Learn the
story of an unprecedented, dangerous, but ultimately triumphant
project -- the longest, most sophisticated electric subway in
the world. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

Download our teacher's guide in which students choose a
technology invented during the Industrial Revolution and
research how it affected society, the economy and the average
citizen's daily life.

http://www.pbs.org/amex/technology/nyunderground
[NOTE: See Teaching Guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
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Brooklyn Bridge
TV> PBSOL>
Middle / High School
Monday, February 19, 2007
10 - 11:00 pm
Ken Burns' first major documentary examines the great problems
and ingenious solutions that marked the construction of the
Brooklyn Bridge. From conception to construction, the program
traces the bridge's transformation from a spectacular feat of
heroic engineering to an honored symbol in American culture.
(CC, 1 year)

Download our teacher's guide in which students learn about the
construction of the Brooklyn Bridge within the historical and
political context of the late 19th century.

http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/brooklynbridge

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BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
Wild Kids
WWW>
Elementary School

This site lets students explore six Australian habitats and
nearby Antarctica as well as the wildlife found there. Creature
pages include photos, descriptions and interesting facts.

http://www.amonline.net.au/wild_kids/index.cfm

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Copyright 2007 PBS Online.
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: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Visits NEW YORK UNDERGROUND
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:20:46 -0500 (EST)
News from American Experience
http://www.pbs.org/amex

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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Visits NEW YORK UNDERGROUND
Monday, February 19 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings)

Winter weather can snarl a commute. Never was that more apparent
than in March of 1888, when a ferocious blizzard ground New York
City to a halt. Mountains of snow twenty feet high filled the
streets. Horse-drawn streetcars and omnibuses lay abandoned. The
entire city was paralyzed. The snow left no doubt that New York
needed an underground rail system and in 1894, after years of
political obstacles, a plan was approved. Construction began in
1900.

The scale of the subway's construction was unprecedented. At
least 7,700 men constructed the ambitious twenty-one-mile route,
excavating and building the system virtually by hand. Workers had
to tunnel through mountains of earth, ford underground streams
and patches of quicksand, even skirt building foundations.

Finally, on October 27, 1904, the Interborough Rapid Transit --
IRT -- opened to the public. The subway was so successful in
reducing street level traffic and redistributing the population
that just three years later, plans to expand it were begun. Over
the next three decades, construction continued at full pace, and
has never completely stopped.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE reprises NEW YORK UNDERGROUND on Monday,
February 19.

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See NEW YORK UNDERGROUND Online

The Secret Subway
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/technology/nyunderground/secret.html

In February, 1870, Alfred Ely Beach revealed a secret project he
had been working on for years -- a clean, quiet, brightly lit,
and smooth riding subway car that took riders just one block,
between Warren Street and Murray Street. Learn more about Beach's
secret subway.

Death Beneath the Streets
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/technology/nyunderground/death.html

Explore the Malbone Street wreck, an infamous subway accident
that caused the deaths of at least ninety-three people in
November, 1918.

Timeline of Technology
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/telephone/timeline/f_timeline.html

The New York City subway system was a giant step forward in
transportation efficiency. Explore other advances that made life
just a bit easier in this interactive Timeline of Technology.

From: Internet Shakespeare Editions
Shakespeare sites and the Renaissance sites
http://ise.uvic.ca/Annex/links/index.html

Includes:
Shakespeare: Criticism
http://ise.uvic.ca/Annex/links/Shakespeare_Sites/Criticism.html
Collections of articles
Individual articles
Individual plays

[NOTE: Other pages from Internet Shakespeare Editions
http://ise.uvic.ca/index.html previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Shakespeare Quotes: 100 Famous Bardisms
http://www.enotes.com/shakespeare-quotes/
From the site:
“The 100 most famous Bardisms, each with an explanation and context
to help you fully appreciate the magic of Shakespeare's words.”
[NOTE: Most of this site is only available for a fee. – Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
ConnectEng, the newsletter of Web English Teacher
November 12, 2006

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New Pages:

Laurie Halse Anderson
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/lhanderson.html
Teaching resources for Speak and other books

Orson Scott Card
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/card.html
Teaching resources for Ender's Game

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Sites to Check Out:

Grammar Film Festival
http://www.bunkmag.com/grammar
22 short films about grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation for older
students and adult learners. These videos were written with humor and style.
Some might not be appropriate for your classroom - preview before using.

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Graphic Organizers that Support Specific Thinking Skills
http://www.somers.k12.ny.us/intranet/skills/thinkmaps.html

From describing through point of view and problem-solving, these graphic
organizers are organized by purpose.

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National Gallery of Art
http://www.nga.gov/education/classroom/

The U. S. National Gallery of Art offers lesson plans integrating art and
language arts. On this page you can search for lesson plans. Scroll down a
little to the interactive "Ancient Arcade," in which students match
characters from Greek mythology to their symbols.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Carla Beard
Web English Teacher
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/
This newsletter is copyright 2006, Web English Teacher.

Science Fiction: Reading for the Future
Literature Guides and Lessons for students grades 4-12.
http://www.sfhomeworld.org/education/sfmClassroom.asp?categoryID=355&articleID=172
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/32vdr4
Eleven titles include Study Guides and Teachers Guides to Discussion & Questions in .pdf.
[NOTE: Home page previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Lesson Plans
http://www.sfhomeworld.org/education/sfmClassroom.asp?articleID=171&categoryID=354
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2trzk8
From the site:
“Science fiction offers a platform for studying science in the context of culture and society, while promoting reading and literacy. Our lesson plans help promote critical thinking and engage students with their own learning.”
The Hero's Journey. A humanities lesson for grades 5-10.
Introduction to Mars. A science and humanities lesson for grades 4-8.
The War of the Worlds and Fear of Invasion. A humanities lesson for grades 9-12.
Mary Shelley: Her Life and Work. A humanities lesson for grades 9-12.
Science Fiction and Technology. A science and humanities lesson for grades 7-12.

Triangle Factory Fire
http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/trianglefire/
From the site:
“The fire at the Triangle Waist Company in New York City, which claimed the lives of 146 young immigrant workers, is one of the worst disasters since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. This incident has had great significance to this day because it highlights the inhumane working conditions to which industrial workers can be subjected…The site was originally inspired by, and was a response to, a steady flow of requests for information on the Triangle Fire that the Kheel Center was receiving from middle and high school students. It was designed to provide an easily used resource to assist in the writing of class papers.” Last update: 6 Oct 2005. [NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]

Site found in:

Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, December 7, 2006
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/74
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The James Madison Center: Bill of Rights
Background about the Bill of Rights and James Madison's involvement with its passage in 1791. Includes antecedents (such as the Virginia Declaration of Rights), images of notes for and the text of Madison's June 1789 speech to the House of Representatives proposing the Bill of Rights, text and audio of the Bill of Rights, an article about Madison and the separation of church and state, and related material. From James Madison University.
http://www.jmu.edu/madison/center/main_pages/madison_archives/constit_confed/rights/rights.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2vbduh
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22999
[NOTE: Home page http://www.jmu.edu/madison/center/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

[SEE ALSO: U.S. History Curriculum
http://www.jmu.edu/madison/center/main_pages/teacher/curriculum/curriculum.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3xzc43
From the site:
“a book length history of the United States organized by learning objectives.”
- Phyllis ]
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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index.

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Found in:
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Librarians' Index to the Internet
NEW THIS WEEK for November 18, 2004
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First Amendment Schools ------------------------------
http://www.firstamendmentschools.org
This "is a national initiative designed to transform how schools
model and teach the rights and responsibilities of citizenship
that frame civic life in our democracy." It provides FAQs and
summaries of important court cases relating to the "Five
Freedoms": religious liberty, speech, press, assembly, and
petition. Also includes lesson plans, sample school policies,
news, and links to related sites. Searchable.
Copyright 2004 by Librarians' Index to the Internet, LII.

[NOTE: Previously posted. Part of the First Amendment Center
http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org./ - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
Weekly Tips for Teachers #334- Colonial America Issue
Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2006

TeAchnology.com's- Weekly Tips for Teachers Issue #334

This week's teaching theme is Colonial America.
To view this newsletter, visit the following web address:
http://www.teachnology.com/newsletters/334.html

Colonial America Theme
http://www.teach-nology.com/themes/social/colony/

Colonial America
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/social_studies/colony/
Annotated links to 40 sites [NOTE: Previously posted. – Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, October 26, 2006
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/67
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United Mine Workers of America (UMWA): A Brief History of the UMWA
Historical account of this labor union for coal miners founded in 1890. Includes discussion of specific events in UMWA history (such as the Ludlow and Lattimer massacres), profiles of UMWA presidents, and a gallery of portraits of John L. Lewis (UMWA president from 1920-1960). From the national website for the UMWA.
URL: http://www.umwa.org/history/hist1.shtml
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22791

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The Wretched Prison Ships
Article about how "more Americans died in British prison ships in New York Harbor than in all the battles of the Revolutionary War." Describes conditions on "these floating prisons anchored in Wallabout Bay on the East River for most of the war, and [how] they were sinkholes of filth, vermin, infectious disease and despair." From Newsday.
http://www.newsday.com/community/guide/lihistory/ny-history-hs425a,0,6698945.story
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2wea4z
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22787

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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.

Language Tools
http://www.google.com/language_tools
Search for results in specific languages or from specific countries

Before entering your search terms, you can select to search for
Search pages written in: [select language]
Search pages located in: [select country]

Online English Verb Conjugation Trainer
http://www.verbs-online.com/english-verbs/english-verbs.htm
Online exercises with regular and irregular English verbs

Online Verb Conjugation Trainer
http://www.verbs-online.com/index.htm
Improve your skills on verbs in different languages
English French German Italian Portuguese Spanish

Dictionary of English Idioms & Idiomatic Expressions
http://www.usingenglish.com/reference/idioms/
From the site:
“An idiom is a phrase where the words together have a meaning that is different from the dictionary definitions of the individual words, which can make idioms hard for ESL students and learners to understand. Here, we provide a dictionary of 1,950 English idiomatic expressions with definitions.”

English Glossary of Grammar Terms
http://www.usingenglish.com/glossary.html
From the site:
“A fully cross-referenced English glossary of linguistic and grammatical terms. Each grammar definition contains an explanation and cross-references to other relevant grammar terms.”

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

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Site of the Day for Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Valentine's Day: Love and Romance Through the Ages
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Valentin/English/index.php3

Today's site, from the Virtual Museum of Canada, presents a colorful
exhibit on the history of Valentine's Day. Gentle Subscribers will discover
a charming exploration of the celebration of love and the symbols used in
its expression throughout the centuries

"On February 14, tokens of love and affection are exchanged throughout
North America and parts of Europe. ... Valentine's Day celebrates
friendship, romantic love and marriage. The origin of this feast leads us
back to the life of a Christian saint and an ancient Roman festival.
Exploring the meaning of this feast leads us into a landscape of story and
a world of delight in the love and affection human beings have for each
other." - from the website

The site's various modules, including "With Heart and Hand", "Landscape of
Romance and Love" and "Gods, Saints and Trickster" offer images and
commentaries on these themes. The exhibit features pictures of the earliest
Valentine cards, as well as other artifacts, such as plates and statuary.
The underpinnings of the Christian St. Valentine's Day, are explored in
brief look at the Roman pagan celebrations of Lupercalia.

Swan over to the site for an engaging account of Valentine's Day through
the ages at:

http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Valentin/English/index.php3
[NOTE: Other exhibitions from http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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

Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
December 1, 2006
Volume 12, Number 48
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Ask Philosophers
http://www.amherst.edu/askphilosophers/

From time to time, all of us have wondered to ourselves any number of
philosophical questions, ranging from “What is love?” to “How can we know
what is true?” These are both very compelling questions, and most people
probably would like to know a bit more about each one of these queries.
Fortunately, the year 2005 saw the launch of this website, whose dictum is
“You Ask. Philosophers answer.” Visitors can pose a question, and if it
hasn’t been answered in detail already, one of the participating
philosophers will respond in a few days with an answer. Visitors can also
just browse through previously answered questions on the left-hand side of
the homepage, where they will find categories that include animals,
business, children, feminism, and rationality. Visitors can also learn a bit
more about the site’s conception and purpose here, and they will be pleased
to learn that there is a nice list of related sites offered, which includes
links to the radio show, Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy and Philosophy,
complete with archives. [KMG]

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Virtual Labs [Shockwave]
http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/vlabs/index.html

Over the past few years, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s
Biointeractive website has garnered critical acclaim from a number of
international organizations that evaluate various multimedia products that
educate Internet users about science and technology. Most recently, their
Virtual Labs area on the site has been well-received, and they are visually
entrancing and easy to use. Currently, the site contains five full virtual
labs, and they include those that allow students to learn how to identify
various bacteria and another one that casts participants as a young intern
who is learning how to identify heritable diseases of the heart. Each
virtual lab contains resources for instructors, along with an interactive
quiz. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.hhmi.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Snowflakes and Snow Crystals
http://www.its.caltech.edu/~atomic/snowcrystals/

Professor Kenneth Libbrecht at Caltech University is very interested in
crystal growth and pattern formation in ice. So interested in fact, he went
ahead and created this lovely website that documents the very wide, and very
interesting world, of “snowflakes, snow crystals, and other ice phenomena.”
First-time visitors should look over the “Snowflake Physics” section, which
includes a snowflake primer, crystal faceting, and of course, a set of
musings on that much-discussed question: “Is it really true that no two
snowflakes are alike?” The site also contains a section on “Historic
Snowflakes”, which contains the thoughts and insights of Johannes Kepler,
Rene Descartes and Robert Hooke (among others) on mysteries of snowflakes
and snow crystals. The site is rounded out by clutch of snow activities,
snowflake “hot spots”, and a snowflake image for users’ desktops. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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20 voices [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.twentyvoices.com/

Over 85 years have passed since the Armenian Genocide of 1915, but the
families of those that endured this event have not forgotten about this
tremendous tragedy. This website, designed in conjunction with a recent
documentary, tells some of the stories from that time, and it also offers an
overview of Armenian life in the Ottoman Empire before and during 1915.
First-time users will want to start by viewing the 8-minute video that
provides a comprehensive introduction to these events. After viewing this
film, visitors can view an interactive section that talks about Armenian
life in Turkey. Overall, the website is visually engaging, and one can
imagine that it could be well-suited for use in the classroom as part of a
discussion on cultural geography. [KMG]

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

Chinese New Year for Kids
"Gung Hay Fat Choy"
http://www.kathimitchell.com/chinewyr.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.kathimitchell.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Monday, February 12, 2007

Chinese New Year [begins on 2/18/2007]
http://www.educ.uvic.ca/faculty/mroth/438/CHINA/chinese_new_year.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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/zonx

Today's site, from students at the University of Victoria in Canada, offers
information about this special holiday celebrated by millions of people.
Gentle Subscribers will find an overview of the upcoming New Year's
festival and its longstanding traditions and celebrations.

"Chinese New Year starts with the New Moon on the first day of the new year
and ends on the full moon 15 days later. ...The Chinese calendar is based
on a combination of lunar and solar movements. The lunar cycle is about
29.5 days. In order to "catch up" with the solar calendar the Chinese
insert an extra month once every few years (seven years out of a 19-year
cycle). This is the same as adding an extra day on leap year. This is why,
according to the solar calendar, the Chinese New Year falls on a different
date each year." - from the website

The site explains the importance of the New Year's holiday, with a look at
the traditional celebrations spanning fifteen days. Additional sections
cover the foods prepared for the festival and what they symbolize in
Chinese culture, and the significance of the household decorations used in
conjunction with the New Year's festivities. The taboos and superstitions
section reveals some of the ancient associations for good luck and bad,
attached to such activities as cleaning the house, using knives and
scissors and opening all doors and windows at midnight on New Year's Eve.

Parade to the site for an informative exhibit on the Chinese New Year (2007
- the Year of the Pig) at:

http://www.educ.uvic.ca/faculty/mroth/438/CHINA/chinese_new_year.html

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

http://tinyurl.com/zonx
[NOTE: Home Page: http://www.educ.uvic.ca/faculty/mroth/438/CHINA/China.htm]

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

Facts for Features
Black History Month: February 2007
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/007862.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2r4mst
From the site:
“To recall and celebrate the positive contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week. The first celebration occurred on Feb. 12, 1926. For many years, the second week of February was set aside for this celebration to coincide with the birthdays of Black abolitionist/editor Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, as part of the nation’s bicentennial, the week was expanded into Black History Month.”

Career Pages from school sites. Links not checked. Some previously posted.

North Myrtle Beach High School: Career Information Sites
http://hcs.k12.sc.us/high/nmbh/workshops/index_careerlinks_dw.htm
From the site:
“Almost 200 Career Information Sites…This page was last updated on 02/11/2007.”

North Polk High School Media Center
http://hs.n-polk.k12.ia.us/departments/media/career.html
[NOTE: Other pages from this site previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Shambles
http://www.shambles.net/counsellor/
[NOTE: Other pages from this site previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Gananda School Library Career Page
http://www.gananda.org/library/mshslibrary/careers.htm
[NOTE: Other pages from this site previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Creston Middle School Media Center: Exploring Careers
http://www.quia.com/pages/crestoncareers.html

Homer-Center Elementary Library
Websites for Career Research
http://www.homercenter.org/hcelem/libcareer.htm

Career Sites

Occupational Outlook Handbook (2006-2007 ed.)
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

What Do You Like? 2006-2007 ed.
http://www.bls.gov/k12/
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated edition. - Phyllis ]

Dictionary of Occupational Titles
http://www.occupationalinfo.org/

Career Zone
http://www.nycareerzone.org/graphic/index.jsp
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

America's Career InfoNet
http://www.acinet.org/acinet/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Career Voyages
http://www.careervoyages.gov/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Guides for Specific Careers
http://jobstar.org/tools/career/spec-car.php
[NOTE: Salary Info page from this site previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Mathematical Sciences Career Information
http://www.ams.org/careers/

USA Today: Education ONLINE: Career Quest
http://www.usatoday.com/educate/careers/careers.htm

School to Careers
http://www.careers.iptv.org/

My Future: Career Toolbox
http://www.myfuture.com/t2_ctoolbox.html

Job Hunters Bible
What Color Is Your Parachute?
http://www.jobhuntersbible.com/

Wet Feet: Career Profiles
http://www.wetfeet.com/asp/careerlist.asp

CareerShip
http://www.mapping-your-future.org/features/careership/
[NOTE: Home page http://mapping-your-future.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Eye Wonder
http://www.knowitall.org/instantreplay/content/program.cfm?SeriesIDpassed=44
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2znyp3
Short (approx. 10 min.) videos present a view of 44 careers
From the site:
“Eye Wonder explores science and integrates technology, while focusing on varying careers.”
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.knowitall.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
November 24, 2006
Volume 12, Number 47
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Water on the Web: Curricula [pdf]
http://waterontheweb.org/curricula/index.html

Water is the essential element of life, and efforts to understand it and its
use (and abuse) can form part of an essential learning experience in the
natural sciences classroom. Created by the University of Minnesota (in
tandem with a wide range of other organizations), the Water on the Web
curricula website offers instructional materials in two areas: basic science
and water science. In the basic science area, visitors will learn through
study lessons that detail such important topics as solubility, conductivity,
and the basic properties of water. The water science section of the site
contains materials that could be used by instructors who are teaching
students about data collection and management in a water resource management
course. [KMG]
[NOTE: Home page http://waterontheweb.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Chance
http://chance.dartmouth.edu/chancewiki/index.php/Main_Page

Wikis are increasing in popularity, and recently the well-established Chance
mathematical site went just plain “wiki”. The original Chance newsletter was
started in 1992, and was intended to “review current issues in the news that
use probability or statistical concepts.” As one might surmise, the
newsletter was geared primarily towards educators, but since then it has
gained a broad following. Visitors to the site will enjoy reading the
newsletter, as it contains articles that take a critical look at statistics
in the popular media, and also provides a number of helpful learning
exercises and graphics to utilize with students in the classroom. Since the
site is set up as a wiki, visitors can also register to modify various pages
and add to the discussion as they see fit. [KMG]

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Voices on Genocide Prevention [iTunes]
http://www.ushmm.org/conscience/podcasts/

Genocide is a difficult topic, and one that is most deserving of attention
and time from both the media and the general public. Presented by the United
States Holocaust Memorial Museum, this series of podcasts is offered under
the able direction of Jerry Fowler, who is the staff director of the
Committee on Conscience at the Museum. The program was started in 2006, and
since then Fowler has interviewed researchers from the Human Rights Watch
program about violence in Darfur, scholars investigating the elections in
the Democratic Republic of Congo, and other such individuals. Visitors to
the site will enjoy listening to these shows as well as taking a look at the
site’s blog entries. Finally, visitors also have the option of subscribing
to the podcast and contacting the staff members at the Committee on
Conscience. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.ushmm.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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CareerJournal.com [Last reviewed in the Scout Report on August 8, 1997]
http://www.careerjournal.com/

As might be expected, the Wall Street Journal is fairly well-versed in
helping upwardly mobile individuals learn about new jobs and how to obtain
such positions. Over the past few years, their CareerJournal website has
expanded significantly, and they are dispensing some of their sage advice
right here. Starting with the “What’s New” section on the top of their
homepage, visitors can learn about job-counseling resources, the challenges
of dealing with disabilities in the workplace, and how new employees can
learn the unwritten rules that dominate many a workplace. In the “How Can We
Help You?” area, visitors can maneuver through a number of drop-down menus
to get hints on preparing for an interview, writing a resume, and even
learning how to prepare for business school. One of the finishing touches on
the site is a section dedicated to podcasts which deal with topics such as
dealing with a recruiter and the importance of self-confidence. [KMG]

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CBC Archives [Real Player]
http://archives.cbc.ca/index.asp?IDLan=1

Throughout its long history, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) has
documented, through both radio and television, the many facets of life in
the country of Canada and around the world. Recently, they created the CBC
Archives website which brings together hundreds of clips that deal with
everything from the fabled Grey Cup to Brian Mulroney. Given the vast amount
of material here, visitors would do well to start by exploring the Archives
Timeline, where they can browse through such thematic areas as “Politics &
Economy”, “Disasters & Tragedies”, and “Conflict & War”. Visitors can also
browse through the materials by topic, or just by an alphabetical listing of
all the available clips. The staff members have also created an index of
“Great Interviews”, which range from short talks with Errol Flynn about his
time in Cuba during the 1959 revolution to an intriguing interview with
Malcolm X from February 1965. [KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Learning Center: Tutorials
http://www.pt.com/learning.html

One hundred years ago, telephony was a bit simpler. A variety of short
courses, and one could be connecting Doctor Brown to a specialist in a far
away city, such as New York, Boston, or even Green Bay, if the situation
demanded it. In contemporary society, those interested in a viable and
productive career in telephony must stay on top of the emerging technologies
on a regular basis. This website from the Performance Technologies
corporation can help them do just that. The site offers a number of
tutorials on a number of networking and related telecommunications
technologies and programs, including the global system for mobile
communication (GSM), the common channel signaling system (or “SS7”), and the
voice traffic over Internet Protocol (VOIP). [KMG]

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Advancing Women in Leadership Journal
http://www.advancingwomen.com/awl/index.html

More and more women are now located amongst the upper echelons of leadership
in a number of professions, including higher education, business, and the
entertainment business. As a result, there has been an increased interest
in scholarly publications and journals on the subject of women in
leadership. In 1997, a group of scholars convened to electronically publish
the first issue of the Advancing Women in Leadership Journal, and since then
they have worked diligently to maintain the high standards of this online
journal. Published several times a year, the journal has featured articles
on Hispanic female school superintendents, the experiences of black women in
historically black institutions, and gender politics. Visitors should feel
most welcome to peruse the back issues of the journal offered here, or they
may also consult the most recent issue at their leisure. [KMG]

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Celebrating Wildflowers
http://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/

While it may be a bit obvious to some, this website offered by the USDA’s
Forest Service starts off with a list of seven reasons why visitors should
be intrigued by the world of wildflowers. They include aesthetic,
biological, and economic reasons, and after taking a look at the list,
members of the general webbrowsing public will most likely find themselves
considering the entire site for their own purposes. First-time visitors
should start by consulting the regional map of the United States that will
let them move around through the different wildflower recreation areas that
are under the stewardship of the Forest Service. After learning about the
different areas, visitors may want to return to the site’s homepage and look
over the wildflower news updates and learn about the various creatures that
help in the pollinating process. Additionally, the “Special Features”
section includes information on the “Plant of the Week” and it also contains
a number of images that visitors can download to use on their computer as
backgrounds. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.fs.fed.us/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Listen to Your Buds! [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.listentoyourbuds.org/

Hearing loss is possible at any time, and prolonged exposure to certain loud
activities (such as a functional jackhammer or the roar of lions) can create
serious hearing problems. Of course, there is the more common danger of
creating a hearing loss problem through the unsafe usage of personal audio
devices. The site was created by the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association, and is directed both towards educators and young people. The
site’s visual and audio features are quite catchy, and the various
interactive activities offered here include a game that informs listeners
about the various decibel levels that they may encounter during the average
day. The site is rounded out by a short section of videos that demonstrate
both how the ear works and how loud noises can cause hearing loss. [KMG]

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

Sites found in:
Don's Patch #59 from http://www.don-guitar.com/
December 1, 2006

Acronym Dictionary
http://www.aim.com/acronyms.adp?aolp=0
From the site:
“Let's be honest (LBH) - easy (EZ) is better. Get your message across quickly. The AIM acronym dictionary has the most common abbreviations that you (U) might come across while IMing with your friends. Good luck (GL) and have a nice day (HAND).”

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State and Metropolitan Area Data Book: 2006
http://www.census.gov/compendia/smadb/
Scroll down for Selected Features in Excel and .pdf
From the site:
“Information in the State and Metropolitan Area Data Book covers the following topical areas: age, agriculture, births, business establishments, communications, construction, cost of living, crime, deaths, education, elections, employment, energy, finance, government, health, households, housing, immigration, income, manufactures, marriages and divorces, media, natural resources, population, poverty, race and Hispanic origin, residence, retail sales, science and engineering, social services, tourism, transportation, and veterans.”

Online Publication (.pdf)
http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/smadb.htm

[SEE ALSO: 2007 Statistical Abstract (earlier editions previously posted.)
http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/ - Phyllis]

*****
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

Teen Chat Decoder.com
http://www.teenchatdecoder.com/index.html
From the site:
“quickly and easily "decode" the acronyms your teens use in their everyday
slang, in chat rooms, blogs, emails, Instant messages, and on cell phones.”

Welcome to NetLingo The Internet Dictionary
http://www.netlingo.com/index.cfm
From the site:
“We are a resource for new users and industry professionals,
as well as a reference for students and educators.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Internet Resources
http://www.netlingo.com/footer.cfm

The Internet Dictionary [Frames]
http://www.netlingo.com/inframes.cfm
Offered by NetLingo.com, this site is an online dictionary containing
thousands of popular Internet words and definitions that describe the
technology and community of the World Wide Web. This site is easily
navigable, and users can access definitions by clicking on the terms of
their choice. All Internet users, from the novice to the advanced, may find
this site worth exploring. [MG]
From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2006.
http://scout.wisc.edu/

The ABCs of Bullying Prevention: Cyberbullying
By Dr. Kenneth Shore
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/shore/shore078.shtml
From the site:
“Cyberbullying is a new and growing form of bullying that has emerged with the advent of technology. It involves sending offensive, humiliating, or threatening messages or images through a computer or cell phone. It is most often seen with middle- and high-school students, although elementary-school students also have engaged in this high-tech form of bullying or been its victims.”

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Cyberbullying, Flaming and Cyberstalking
http://www.internetsuperheroes.org/cyberbullying/index.html
From the site:
“Most of us are familiar with real life bullies. We remember the big bullies in the school yard, the ones who took your lunch money or made fun of the smaller and less popular kids in the class. They are loud and rude and spend lots of time finding ways to hurt others and to make themselves look bigger and tougher. Cyberbullies do the same kind of thing.”
Home page: http://www.internetsuperheroes.org/

Found on:
Links for Internet Safety for Kids & Teens
http://www.dillon2.k12.sc.us/students/onlinesafetyemailsafety.asp

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The Newest Breed of Bully, the Cyberbully
http://www.pta.org/archive_article_details_1117639656218.html
From the site:
“Cyberbullying, using new communication technology to torment others, is taking humiliation to a frightening level. Hiding behind the anonymity of the Internet, cyberbullies are able to hurl threats, spread rumors, trash reputations, and damage fragile egos, usually without being caught.”

--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Thursday, November 16, 2006

Mapping the Global Future
http://www.dni.gov/nic/NIC_globaltrend2020.html

Today's site, from the U.S. National Intelligence Council, presents a
report detailing an their analysis of possible global directions over the
next fifteen years. Gentle Subscribers, wondering what the experts foresee,
may find this report a fascinating perspective.

"Mapping the Global Future: Report of the National Intelligence Council's
2020 Project is the third unclassified report prepared by the National
Intelligence Council ... in recent years that takes a long-term view of the
future. It offers a fresh look at how key global trends might develop over
the next decade and a half to influence world events. Mindful that there
are many possible "futures," our report offers a range of possibilities and
potential discontinuities, as a way of opening our minds to developments we
might otherwise miss." - from the website

The site's text document begins with an executive summary, an outline of
the global outlook in 2020 under the headings of "Relative Certainties" and
"Key Uncertainties". Points in this outline, such as aging populations in
western countries, energy supplies and the rise of significant economic
powers in Asia, are contrasted to the uncertainties inherent in these
issues. The more than 100 pages of the complete report provides an
extensive examination on specific topics ranging from the "Contradictions
of Globalization" to "Pervasive Insecurity", wrapping up with a section on
the policy implications from an American perspective. A "Special Topics"
section zeros in on issues of particular interest in the report, including
the "Geopolitics of Gas", the "Status of Women", and "Biotechnology:
Panacea and Weapon". Charts and tables are also provided.

Hurtle to the site for an interesting exploration of future

http://www.dni.gov/nic/NIC_globaltrend2020.html

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

United Nations Development Programme.
http://www.undp.org/mdg/
http://www.unmillenniumproject.org/index.htm
“The Millennium Project was commissioned by the United Nations Secretary-General in 2002 to develop a concrete action plan for the world to achieve the Millennium Development Goals and to reverse the grinding poverty, hunger and disease affecting billions of people.”

SEE ALSO:
Human.org
http://www.human.org/

Problems of Poverty:
Hunger, AIDS, Pneumonia, Diarrhea, Tuberculosis, Malaria, and Measles and Other Childhood Diseases.

From the site:
“The deaths you see on this site have one thing in common: they result from extreme poverty. Poverty keeps hungry people from buying enough food to nourish themselves. Poverty keeps sick people from receiving basic medical treatment or taking simple preventative measures. The vast majority of these preventable deaths occur among the poorest people in the poorest countries.”

“The map display above is representational only and does not show the names and faces of real people. The photographs are computer composites of multiple individuals.”

“Quick Summary: Almost all of the deaths from hunger and disease that you see on this site can be stopped. The cost to do this is about $195 billion a year, according to the United Nations. Recently, 22 developed countries listed below pledged to work towards each giving 0.7% (a little less than 1%) of their national income in aid, which would raise the $195 billion.”

Site found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2006
http://infomine.ucr.edu/

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Measuring Worth
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URL: http://www.measuringworth.com/
Record Id: 655238
Created: 2006-11-21 11:16:32
Categories: busecon,govpub

Calculators to determine for the U.S. and U.K. for historical
comparisons of various economic indicators including:

-- annualized growth rates - wages, GDP, population, prices
-- relative vaues
-- purchasing power
-- pound/dollar conversions
-- purchasing power
-- inflation rates
-- price of gold
-- CPI (U.S. only)
-- consumer bundle (U.S. only)

Generally years covered for the U.K. are back to 1830 and back to 1790
for the U.S.

Labels: Economics

Sites found in:
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PBS Teacher Previews: February 11 - 17, 2007
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"Outlook on Money"
Station>
Elementary / Middle / High School

This Web site, part of the "NH Outlook" series, is designed to
help people of all ages and income levels better manage their
finances. This site provides educators, parents and students
with resources and ideas for teaching economic education.

http://www.nhptv.org/kn/outlookonmoney

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NOVA
"The Last Great Ape"
TV> PBSOL>
Middle / High School
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
8 - 9:00 pm
Go on an expedition into the Congo and learn about one of our
closest living relatives, the peace-loving bonobo. (CC, Stereo,
DVI, 1 year)

Explore our online family tree; see and hear where you stand
among the great apes in this audiovisual interactive.

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

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American Experience
"New Orleans"
TV> PBSOL> MARC>
Middle / High School
Monday, February 12, 2007
9 - 11:00 pm
Walled in on almost all sides by water, the crowded streets of
New Orleans have always been a laboratory where the social
forces that characterize American life play out in dramatic
and, at times, disastrous fashion. This film offers a portrait
of New Orleans that explores its unique and distinctive culture
and illuminates its central place on the American landscape.
(CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

Explore our online maps; see how New Orleans has changed since
the first European settlers arrived and how centuries later,
the city is still vulnerable to the power of nature.

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

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Copyright 2007 PBS Online.
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---------Forwarded Message--------
[NOVA Teachers] The Last Great Ape airs Feb. 13
Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2007 12:41:22 -0500 (EST)

Hello Educators,

Tune in next week to NOVA's "The Last Great Ape" to learn about the
little-studied world of the bonobo -- a peaceful species of great ape
that, just as they were starting to be researched, were threatened by
civil war in the Congo. Note: This program contains scenes of sex
among bonobos. Please preview it to determine its appropriateness for
your classroom. (Subjects covered: life science, animals)

For a downloadable PDF of the current season schedule visit

http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/schedule.html

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

* * * * * * * *

NOVA presents "The Last Great Ape"
Broadcast: Tuesday, February 13, 2007
http://www.pbs.org/nova/bonobos/
(NOVA airs on PBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings as
broadcast dates and times may vary. This program can be used up to
one year after it is recorded off the air.)

The Bonobo in All of Us
http://www.pbs.org/nova/bonobos/dewaal.html
Learn how the bonobo shed light on a different side of human
nature, what makes bonobos different from chimps, how the war in
the Congo has affected the species, and more in this interview
with primatologist Frans de Waal. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Read My Lips
http://www.pbs.org/nova/bonobos/read.html
See eight bonobo facial expressions and gestures and learn what
they mean. (Flash plug-in required; printable version available.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Kanzi the Bonobo
http://www.pbs.org/nova/bonobos/kanzi.html
Hear primatologist Sue Savage-Rumbaugh explain what makes Kanzi,
a bonobo who understands about 360 lexigram symbols, so special
in this five-part audio slide show. Total running time: 6 minutes
15 seconds. (Flash plug-in required.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

Our Family Tree
http://www.pbs.org/nova/bonobos/primate.html
Take a look at what sets humans and the four other hominids --
the gorilla, chimpanzee, bonobo, and orangutan -- apart from one
another and hear what each one sounds like. (Flash plug-in
required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Program Transcript
http://www.pbs.org/nova/transcripts/3403_bonobos.html
The site includes a complete narration for this program.

Plus Watch a Preview and Links and Books.

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Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2007 19:22:51 -0500 (EST)
News from American Experience
http://www.pbs.org/amex

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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Visits NEW ORLEANS
Monday, February 12 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings)

On August 29th, 2005, a catastrophic hurricane named Katrina made
landfall on the Gulf Coast of the United States. When the skies
finally cleared, the survival of a major American city hung in
the balance. For more than two hundred years, that city had been
an iconic feature on the national landscape -- a vital port; a
cosmopolitan mecca; a sensual, mysterious refuge. Now, the storm
had laid it waste, raising a stark and previously unthinkable
question: What exactly would America be without New Orleans?

From director Stephen Ives and writer Michelle Ferrari comes NEW
ORLEANS, a fascinating portrait of one of America's most
distinctive and beloved cities: a small French settlement
surrounded by water that ultimately would become the home of
America's biggest party, Mardi Gras, and its most original art
form, jazz; the site of explosive struggles with both integration
and segregation, and a proving ground for national ideas about
race, class and equality; a mirror that reflects both the best
and the worst in America.

Tune in Monday, February 12 at 9 p.m. as AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
premieres NEW ORLEANS on PBS.

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Take a Trip to NEW ORLEANS Online
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/neworleans/index.html

Theme and Variation
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/neworleans/sfeature/music.html

New Orleans was the birthplace of jazz, an original and often
mysterious music. Listen to and learn about New Orleans jazz.

Gumbo as History
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/neworleans/sfeature/food.html

Explore New Orleans history through a traditional gumbo recipe.

Writing New Orleans
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/neworleans/sfeature/literature.html

Test your knowledge on the writers -- from William Faulkner to
Anne Rice -- who have captured the essence of New Orleans in
their work.

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Native American Mascots: An Examination
This 2001 article discusses Native American mascots for sports teams. Topics include what a mascot is, "The Stereotype of the Noble Savage," and "The Stereotype of the Demonic Indian." Also includes links to related sites. From tolerance.org, a project of the Southern Poverty Law Center.
URL: http://www.tolerance.org/news/article_tol.jsp?id=168
[May have to copy & paste link]
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22911
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The Scout Report
November 17, 2006
Volume 12, Number 46
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Stanford Initiative on the Environment and Sustainability [pdf]
http://environment.stanford.edu/

“Sustainability” is a phrase that is bandied about frequently and at times
it is hard to determine if an adequate definition exits. Stanford University
is intimately concerned with this subject, and they recently created the
Initiative of the Environment and Sustainability to deal with questions
raised by this phrase and other such thorny areas of inquiry. On their site,
they pose this query which will give visitors to the site pause: “Can we
adequately meet current human needs while protecting and restoring planetary
life support systems for the welfare of people today and generations to
come?” A good way to start browsing through the site is by clicking on one
of their four primary areas, which are represented by small graphic symbols
that read “Energy & Climate”, “Fresh Water”, “Land Use & Conservation” and
“Oceans & Estuaries”. Perhaps one of the most intriguing sections of the
site is “Sustainability at Stanford” area, where visitors can learn what
initiatives they are working on at their own campus in Palo Alto. [KMG]

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Office of Tribal Justice [pdf]
http://www.usdoj.gov/otj/

Interactions between the United States and various American Indian tribes
have, at times, been quite contentious. For laypeople it can be difficult to
understand some of the various nuances of the legal relationships between
these different groups. Fortunately, the website of the U.S. Department of
Justice Office of Tribal Justice (OTJ) contains answers to some of these
questions. It also provides information about different aspects of law
enforcement on reservations. The site is divided into four primary sections,
including “Issues”, “Press Room”, “Resources”, and “About OTJ” area. The
“Issues” section is a good place to start, as it provides information on
some of the OTJ’s primary interactions with various American Indian tribes,
which include civil rights, gambling, and litigation. The “Resources” area
is worth a look as well, and visitors can also find a helpful FAQ area here
( http://www.usdoj.gov/otj/nafaqs.htm ) that provides brief answers to questions such as “What is the relationship between the United States and the Tribes?” [KMG]

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Water’s Journey: Everglades Currents of Change [Macromedia Flash Player,
pdf]
http://theevergladesstory.org/

Understanding the ecological history and operation of the Everglades is
complicated, and when one considers the role that humans play in its
transformation, things get even more complex. This website, created by Karst
Productions (with substantial support from the Florida Department of
Agriculture and the South Florida Water Management District) does a nice job
of bringing web users a wealth of information about the history and
contemporary situation in and around this massive area. Clicking on the
“Begin Your Journey” link brings up an interactive map of south Florida that
contains conceptual animations of the Everglades water flow before human
impact, the current water flow, and the planned flow after the Comprehensive
Everglades Restoration Plan (CREP) is completed. Visitors should then
proceed to the Everglades Historical Timeline, which tracks the earliest
human interventions into the area all the way up to the present day through
photographs and other primary documents. Finally, a splendid section of
educational resources offers lesson plans, teaching modules, and other such
material. [KMG]

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BioLEARN [pdf]
http://www.wisc.edu/cbe/biolearn/index.html
[Creating education resources for Wisconsin Secondary Science Teachers]

Started in 1999, the BioLEARN initiative was started as a project by the
Center for Biology Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Drawing
on the significant human capital of Wisconsin’s talented science educators,
the BioLEARN program began developing and testing a collection of biology
education materials to place into an online archive. Educators can browse
around the materials, which are organized by disciplines such as botany,
ecology, genetics, and molecular biology. Some of the activities include a
module on familiarizing students with the uses of plants in biological
research and on the process of writing up lab reports. As the site remains
in development, visitors will want to return to the site in the coming
months to see what new materials have been added. [KMG]

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Keeping Score [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.keepingscore.org/

Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas has embarked on a number of intriguing and
worthy projects during his career, including a series of ambitious
recordings with the San Francisco Symphony and a number of well-received
concerts with the late Sarah Vaughan in the 1980s. Most recently, he has
teamed up with PBS (and his colleagues in the San Francisco Symphony) to
create the “Keeping Score: Revolutions in Music” television series. Visitors
to this site can explore the very fine multimedia presentations that are
meant to accompany and enhance the entire educational and aesthetic
experience of the television programs. Currently, there are multimedia
profiles of Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring”, Beethoven’s “Eroica” Symphony and
the development of Copland’s approach to creating an “American” sound. Each
site features a brief introduction by Thomas, and then visitors are invited
into the score to follow along as the piece progresses. In the top left-hand
corner of the score, visitors can watch Thomas as he conducts. Overall, the
experience of this website is stimulating and edifying, without being
visually (or aurally) overwhelming. [KMG]
[From the site: “Learn how to Teach through Music
The Keeping Score education program shows K-12 teachers how music can
become part of their core-subject lessons.”

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Animated Periodic Table of the Elements [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.animatedsoftware.com/elearning/Periodic%20Table/AnimatedPeriodicTable.swf
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yvmvrx

The odds are that most Scout Report readers have never seen such a highly
animated version of the periodic table of the elements as this, well, rather
highly animated table of the elements. Upon entering the site, visitors can
browse through the alkali metals, the alkaline earth metals, and both the
lanthanide and actinide series. As users move their mouse across the table
they can learn each element’s boiling point, its oxidation states, its
atomic weight, and its density. One of the other nice features of the site
is that visitors can also look at each element’s bonding structure. It’s a
very well-designed site, but if visitors find themselves confused, they can
also click on the question mark for help and general assistance. [KMG]

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

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Resources and Info for American Indian Heritage Month (November)
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/aihm1.html

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February is National Heart Month

Cardiac Glossary
http://americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3038599
Alphabetical list of terms, from ablation to Wolff-Parkinson White Syndrome.
Some definitions include multimedia.

Heart and Stroke Encyclopedia
http://americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=10000056

Source: American Heart Association

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[Posted Feb. 8, 2007]
Fast Facts: Valentine’s Day 2007 in the United States
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/007906.html
Shortened URL: http://digbig.com/4rgyg
Another wonderful “Facts For Features” fact sheet from the United States Census containing facts relating to the Valentine’s Day next Wednesday.

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Life and Death in the White House: Assassinations and Mourning
This presentation looks at assassination of U.S. presidents and the role of the U.S. Secret Service in protecting presidents. Discusses assassinations and assassination attempts, including Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Andrew Jackson, and James A. Garfield. Includes a chart listing all of the assassination attempts and outcomes. Part of a larger exhibit on the U.S. presidency by the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History.
URL: http://americanhistory.si.edu/PRESIDENCY/3d.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22894
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The Nuremberg Trials and Their Legacy
This exhibit focuses on the International Military Tribunal trials of World War II war criminals held in Nuremberg, Germany, starting in 1945. Features a photo collection, images of artifacts (such as the tribunal program), audio clips relating to testimony, and associated material. From the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
URL: http://www.ushmm.org/museum/exhibit/focus/warcrimetrials/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22895
[NOTE: Special Focus: http://www.ushmm.org/museum/exhibit/focus/
Some previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Peter Pan: A Selling Exhibition of Memorabilia
This site from a dealer in 20th century entertainment memorabilia is an "exhibition of 'Peter Pan' material, ranging from theatre programmes, posters, books and records to autographs of early performers and even a cigarette lighter." Includes background about "Peter Pan" author J.M. Barrie and the first theatrical production of "Peter Pan" in 1904. Although this site is commercial, it includes noncommercial material and links to related sites. [http://www.c20th.com/ppsitemap.htm ]
URL: http://www.c20th.com/peterpan.htm
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MedlinePlus: Phobias
Collection of links to material about phobias, which are known as anxiety disorders in extreme cases. Topics include treatments and coping, specific conditions (such as social phobia), related issues (such as panic disorders and agoraphobia), and fears and phobias in children and teens. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
URL: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/phobias.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22891
[NOTE: Other pages from MedlinePlus http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
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Famous Native Americans
Selection of historical photos of well-known Native Americans. Includes photos of Rain in the Face, Sitting Bull, Red Cloud, Ouray and Chipeta, Chief Joseph, Geronimo, Ignacio, and American Horse. Part of the photography collection at Denver Public Library. Note: may not display enlarged images.
URL: http://photoswest.org/exhib/faves/famsNAintro.htm
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Civil Rights Litigation Clearinghouse
http://clearinghouse.wustl.edu/
“The Civil Rights Litigation Clearinghouse from Washington University Law School "is a collection of documents and information about civil rights cases in selected case categories across the United States. Currently, the categories include: Child Welfare, Election/Voting Rights, Immigration, Jail Conditions, Juvenile Institution, Mental Health Facility, Mental Retardation Facility, Nursing Home Conditions, Police Non-Profiling, Police Profiling, Prison Conditions, Public Housing, School Desegregation."
[NOTE: Site would not open when I checked it today. – Phyllis ]

Labels: Civil Rights

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Thirteen Ed Online Bulletin -- February 2007
Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2007 16:47:38 EST

FEBRUARY THEME - BLACK HISTORY
http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/
“This month, educators have access to rich resources about African Americans -- their history, culture and contributions. On our Ed Online home page, five excellent sites explore African American roots, history and culture, slavery, segregation, and the great continent of Africa.” [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

BRICK BY BRICK: A CIVIL RIGHTS STORY airs February 9, 9PM.
http://www.brick-by-brick.com/
BRICK BY BRICK: A CIVIL RIGHTS STORY is a one-hour documentary about a contemporary American battle for civil rights. The film follows three families in Yonkers, New York, in the middle of a confrontation about racial discrimination.

INDEPENDENT LENS: "HIP HOP: BEYOND BEATS AND RHYMES" airs February 20, 10PM.
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/hiphop/
INDEPENDENT LENS takes an in-depth look at machismo in rap music and hip-hop culture — where creative genius, poetic beauty and mad beats collide with misogyny, violence, and homophobia.

Labels: Black History Month

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The FRONTLINE Planner - February 2007
Date: Tue, 06 Feb 2007

FROM THE ARCHIVES: BLACK HISTORY MONTH

"A CLASS DIVIDED"
Original airdate Mar. 26, 1985
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/divided/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

This is one of the most requested programs in FRONTLINE's history. It is about an Iowa schoolteacher who, the day after Martin Luther King Jr. was murdered in 1968, gave her third-grade students a first-hand experience in the meaning of discrimination. This is the story of what she taught the children, and the impact that lesson had on their lives.

Watch this 46:00 program here in five consecutive chapters. You'll need Windows Media or RealPlayer to watch.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/divided/etc/view.html

Teacher’s Guide
"A Class Divided" has a featured lesson that recounts Jane Elliot's classic "brown eyes/blue eyes" exercise in discrimination. Students will also explore the historical role of racism in the United States, as well as prejudice and stereotypes in their own lives. Now Available at:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/teach/divided/

Grade Levels: 9-Adult

*****

Labels: Racism

African American History Month
http://www.free.ed.gov/subjects.cfm?subject_id=116
62 resources listed
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]

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Surfing the Net with Kids: Rosa Parks
http://www.surfnetkids.com/rosa_parks.htm
Site includes 9 links to related sites (5 annotated, 4 Honorable Mentions)

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Black History on the Internet
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr056.shtml
From the site:
“Explore the best Black History sites for primary, middle, and high school level students. Activity and lesson ideas included!”
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.educationworld.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Labels: Black History Month

The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/ScholarGarden/
From the site:
“Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is the first full-scale classical Chinese Garden ever constructed outside of China. Prior to its opening, the last new Garden was created in China over 100 years ago. The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is a Ming Dynasty (AD 1368-1644) scholar's garden and is influenced by several such gardens in the city of Suzhou. Gardens played a significant role in the lives of the Chinese gentry from the 1st century BC through the last dynasty.”
Enjoy a walk through the garden with explanations or take the QuickTime tour.
Also: Garden Meanings: Feng Shui & Garden Design, Daoism, Mountain & Water, Symbolism, & Seasons
[NOTE: Other exhibitions from http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Labels: China, Gardens

Resources from Knowledge Network Explorer: Wired Learning
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/wired.html
http://www.kn.att.com/guide.html

Six Paths to China
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/China/index.html

China on the Net: a collection of Internet sites on China
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/China/hotlist.html
From the site:
“The following links should represent a good starting point for people using the Internet to study China.”

Labels: China, Multiple Subjects

The Empire That Was Russia:
The Prokudin-Gorskii Photographic Record Recreated
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/empire/

Chronology
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/empire/chronology.html

Photographer to the Tsar:
Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/empire/gorskii.html
From the site:
“The photographs of Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii (1863-1944) offer a vivid portrait of a lost world--the Russian Empire on the eve of World War I and the coming revolution. His subjects ranged from the medieval churches and monasteries of old Russia, to the railroads and factories of an emerging industrial power, to the daily life and work of Russia's diverse population… his ultimate goal was to educate the schoolchildren of Russia with his "optical color projections" of the vast and diverse history, culture, and modernization of the empire… For this exhibition, the glass plates have been scanned and, through an innovative process known as digichromatography, brilliant color images have been produced.”

Labels: Photography, Russia

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14 October 2006 Earth Science Sites of the Week

MY WONDERFUL WORLD, National Geographic and GLOBE, (suggested by Cheryl Dodes, Weber Middle School, Port Washington, NY), National Geographic and the GLOBE program have teamed up to improve the geographic literacy of young people ages 8-17 by motivating parents and educators to expand geographic learning in school, at home and in their communities. There are suggestions for family activities, links to geography games, online adventures for teens, and classroom materials for educators.

http://www.mywonderfulworld.org/

[NOTE: Pages for educators, teens, and parents
http://www.mywonderfulworld.org/educators_welcome.html
http://www.mywonderfulworld.org/kidsteens_welcome.html
http://www.mywonderfulworld.org/parents_welcome.html - Phyllis

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

Labels: Geography

MathMol (Mathematics and Molecules)
http://www.nyu.edu/pages/mathmol/
From the site:
“MathMol (Mathematics and Molecules) is designed to serve as an introductory starting point for those interested in the field of molecular modeling…to provide K-12 students and teachers with basic concepts in mathematics and their connection to molecular modeling.” [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Partial list contents from the site::

Hypermedia Textbook (Version2) New
http://www.nyu.edu/pages/mathmol/txtbk2/
Introduction to molecular modeling for middle and high school students. This updated version contains java applets, Flash movies and javascript interactive activities.

K-12 Chime Tutorial New
http://www.nyu.edu/pages/mathmol/chime/
A Chime tutorial designed for middle and high school students.

Quick Tour
http://www.nyu.edu/pages/mathmol/quick_tour.html
What is molecular modeling? Why is molecular modeling important? Why the math in MathMol?

More about MathMol
http://www.nyu.edu/pages/mathmol/more.html
Where is MathMol being developed? What are the objectives of MathMol? Why is this site so important to education?

Library of 3-D Molecular Structures
http://www.nyu.edu/pages/mathmol/library/
The MathMol Library of Molecular Structures contains GIF, PDB and 3-D (VRML) files of molecules that are found in most introductory biology and chemistry textbooks (e.g., water and ice, carbon, hydrocarbons, amino acids, nucleotides, lipids, sugars, photosynthetic pigments and drugs).

Water Module
http://www.nyu.edu/pages/mathmol/modules/water/wat_mod.html
This site contains background information on water and ice, MPEG files of computer simulations of water molecules in motion, and water and ice databases.

K-12 Activities
http://www.nyu.edu/pages/mathmol/K12.html
A water module for middle and high school students that allows students to calculate the density of water and ice on-line

Hypermedia Textbook (Version 1)
http://www.nyu.edu/pages/mathmol/textbook/
Experimental versions of two hypermedia textbooks are now on-line. An elementary school version for grades 3-5 and a middle/high school version for grades 6-12.

Labels: Chemistry, Math

MATHICK!
http://www.mathick.com/
http://www.mathick.com/list.php
This site includes a large list of problems for arithmetic, algebra,
pre-calculus, and calculus, and resources to help with each type.

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Hi! It's Monday, October 16, 2006 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Math TV
http://www.actionmath.com/

Grade Range: 6-9 (or for anyone who is learning math typically taught in
middle school or for those who need remedial work)

This website offers about 20 different middle school math tutorials through
an ingenious interactive video system. The math topics covered include
fractions, percentages, ratios, probability, algebra, and geometry.
Students are introduced to a math problem and watch a video that works
through a step-by-step solution. Then, students are asked to solve a similar
math problem using the skills they learned watching the video. There is an
online calculator for students to use, and hints on how to solve the problem
as well.

When you get to the site, double-click on the menu item "Tune In." A new
page opens where you can access the latest episodes of Math TV. There are
currently 2 math problems featured -- just double-click on "Begin" to start
the program. A new screen appears and you must click on "Solve" to watch the
video lesson and solution.

From the main "Tune In" page, you can also double-click on "Roll 'Em to see
the previous episodes that are archived at the site and cover a range of
math topics.

Students are encouraged to submit their own math word problems for possible
inclusion on the Math TV site. For more information double-click "Ask IQ" on
the menu.

Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2006, All Rights Reserved
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Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.

Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.

Sites to See: Cool Math Sites for Kids
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites085.shtml
From the site:
“Students will love the interactive games and activities as these 17 math sites designed to encourage exploration and develop conceptual understanding. You might have trouble tearing yourself away too!”

The Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (EPIC)
http://www.drivingethanol.org/
From the site:
“Our goal is to reach consumers and key influencers across the country and educate them on the performance and environmental benefits of using an ethanol-enriched fuel in their automobiles.”

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Site of the Day for Wednesday, October 4, 2006

Radiation Reassessed
http://whyfiles.org/020radiation/
[NOTE: Other pages from http://whyfiles.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Today's site, from those ever-questioning folks at the Why Files, considers
some of the factors and issues of radiation exposure. Gentle Subscribers
will discover an interesting examination of some of the cross currents of
present scientific thinking on the subject.

"Radiation and health: What do we know? What are the health effects of
low-level radiation? How much cancer results from a small dose increase? If
the hazard is small, are we wasting money on radiation protection?...
'Dirty bomb' attack: How deadly would the released radiation be? ...
Nuclear power: Safe response to global warming and energy shortages? ...
Depleted uranium weapons: Can they cause cancer? ... CT scans and
mammograms: Useful medical tools that detect disease with X-rays, or a
dangerous source of extra radiation exposure?" - from the website

The presentation focuses primarily on the topic of low level radiation,
looking at levels of exposure from naturally occurring substances,
beneficial medical procedures and from pernicious sources. Information
about the incidence of cancers and other diseases attributable to the
atomic bombs detonated at the end of World War II and the Chernobyl
disaster is included, along with an explanation of the linear, no-threshold
theory of radiation exposure and the controversy which surrounds it. Among
the graphics are maps of nuclear facilities and radioactive substances
disposal sites across the U.S. An addendum explaining radiation measurement
terms is also available.

Click over to the site for an interesting perspective on radiation at:

http://whyfiles.org/020radiation/

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

Site found in:
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter #424 10/12/2006
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Nuclear Nightmares: Twenty Years Since Chernobyl

Twenty years ago, in the middle of the night on April 26th, a disaster
occurred in block number 4 of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. The
explosion inside the plant blew the roof off of the building, allowing
large amounts of radioactive material to spill upwards into the Earth's
atmosphere.

Through photography, this powerful website documents the impact the
disaster has had on the people and environments of the closest regions to
the catastrophe (Belarus, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Siberia). While many of
the photographs are disturbing, they are an honest account of the direct
result this disaster has had on thousands and thousands of innocent people,
and a reminder of the dangers inherent to nuclear energy programs.

http://www.pixelpress.org/chernobyl/index.html

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ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
October 6-19, 2006

Nuclear Explosions Database
http://www.ga.gov.au/oracle/nukexp_form.jsp
Geoscience Australia maintains a database of nuclear explosions with the location, time and size of explosions around the world since 1945.
[NOTE: Previously posted. Last update January 23, 2007. – Phyllis ]

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FDA News and Recalls Archive
http://www.asksam.com/FDA/
Source: askSam
Search and analyze the FDA Recalls and News. This database is updated daily with the latest releases direct from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Each day the FDA releases news, press releases, warnings, and more on their website. This information is extremely valuable in a searchable database.

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Péter's Digital Reference Shelf
http://www.gale.com/reference/peter/lista.htm
October 2006
Title: Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA)
Publisher: EBSCO Information Services
URL: http://www.libraryresearch.com
Cost: free
This may be the best gift that library and information professionals ever received from commercial information services. LISTA is an open-access mega indexing/abstracting database on its own.


Péter's Digital Reference Shelf
http://www.gale.com/reference/peter/aardvark.htm
October 2006
Title: Aardvark
Publisher: i-Group, Ltd.
URL: http://www.aardvarknet.info
Cost: free
The most comprehensive and smartest Web portal about the library and information science and technology scene in and about Asia and the Pacific region.


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Phyllis' Favorites from CJRLC Newsletter, Feb. 2007, Pg. 3
http://www.cjrlc.org/Newsletter/newsletter.htm

4Teachers.org
http://www.4teachers.org/
4teachers Sites of the Week Archive
http://www.4teachers.org/archive/

African American World
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/aaworld/

Alsos: Digital Library for Nuclear Issues
http://alsos.wlu.edu/

Annenberg Media
http://www.learner.org/resources/
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/

Bridge: Ocean Sciences Education Center
http://www.vims.edu/bridge/

Dr. Saul's Biology in Motion
http://www.biologyinmotion.com/

The English Renaissance in Context
http://dewey.library.upenn.edu/sceti/furness/eric/teach/index.cfm

Grammar Station
http://www.grammarstation.com/

physics.org
http://www.physics.org/index.asp
Sites of the Month Archive
http://www.physics.org/sitesofmonth/sitesofmonth.asp

Teacher Oz's Kingdom of History
http://www.teacheroz.com/toc.htm

WildFinder
http://www.worldwildlife.org/wildfinder/

The World at War, History of WW 1939-1945
http://www.euronet.nl/users/wilfried/ww2/ww2.htm

World Wide Web Virtual Library: History: U.S.
http://vlib.iue.it/history/USA/

- Phyllis Anker
anker@hslc.org

How common is your surname in America?
http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2001/thesweetestsound/popularityindex.html
From the site:
“Find out by entering your name into a searchable database of
more than 50,000 surnames culled from the Social Security Index.”

Explore the world of names!
http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2001/thesweetestsound/resources.html

Dr. Goodword’s Word Wizard’s Club
http://www.alphadictionary.com/ww/
From the site:
“Dr. Goodword's Word Wizard Club is a fun website for children between the ages of 7 and 13.”

The Reference Shelf
http://www.alphadictionary.com/articles/
From the site:
“the nature of language, correct usage, and other fascinating linguistic tidbits.”

[NOTE: Home page: AlphaDictionary
http://www.alphadictionary.com/index.shtml - previously posted. - Phyllis ]

The Internet Public Library has an extensive trivia page
http://www.ipl.org/div/subject/browse/ref90.00.00/

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Tic Tac Toe Trivia
http://www.animaxinteractive.com/banana/Games/tictactoe.html

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The History of Valentine's Day
http://www.history.com/minisites/valentine
From the site:
“Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday?”

From:
The History of the Holidays
http://www.history.com/historyoftheholidays/
The history and traditions of 20 holidays
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
11 November Earth Science Sites of the Week

VIRTUAL RIVER FLOODING California State University, from the authors
of "Virtual Earthquake, find an exemplary on line exercise `designed to
help you learn about river processes such as discharge, flooding, flood
frequency, erosion, and deposition.`
http://www.sciencecourseware.com/VirtualRiver/Flooding/index.html

[NOTE: Other modules from http://www.sciencecourseware.org/ previously posted.
From the site: “The Virtual Courseware Project produces interactive, online simulations for the life science laboratory or for earth science field studies. The activities are designed to enhance an existing curriculum and include online assessments. They can be used by students ranging from middle school, high school, or college classrooms.”
- Phyllis ]

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Weather Basics, BBC, (suggested by Cheryl Dodes, Weber Middle School,
Port Washington, NY), Britain's BBC provides information about the
atmosphere, climate, Earth and sun, weather systems, hurricanes, etc. in
a user-friendly format. Teachers of students from elementary through
high school can use this website as a source for a webquest assignment.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/weatherwise/factfiles/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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TOX TOWN, U.S. National Library of Medicine (suggested by Val
Blackman, BU MAT Program), the site is an interactive web site that
enables students and teachers to learn about the environmental health
concerns in various neighborhoods: town, city, U.S.- Mexico border, and
farm.

http://www.toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
helping to build a world without hunger
FAOSTATS, FAO, (suggested by Peter Wilder, Fabius-Pompey High School,
Pompey, NY), few students understand the differences between a *web
search* and what a database really is - If they intend to pursue a
career in the sciences - you might want to show them this one, since
it's available for free and is online - It's the UN's FAOSTATS database
- A few of the materials have direct applications in earth science, and
kids can be shown how to import into Excel if you or they are so inclined.

http://faostat.fao.org/
[NOTE: Free limited access (4000 record limit) – Phyllis ]

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Plate Tectonics Animation, Ocean Drilling Stratigraphic Network,
(suggested by Cheryl Dodes, Weber Middle School, Port Washington,
NY) View how the Earth's tectonic plates have moved over the past
150 million years.

http://www.odsn.de/odsn/services/paleomap/animation.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Variety of Astronomy Animations, Shadowandsubstance.com,
(suggested by Steve Kluge, Fox Lane High School, Bedford, NY), view
an excellent collection of astronomy related animations.

http://www.shadowandsubstance.com/

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

Pixar: 20 Years of Animation
http://www.moma.org/visit_moma/audio/flash.html?folder=2005/spec_exhib/Pixar/files
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2bc2lw
Exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, December 14, 2005 – February 6, 2006
View the slide show and listen to the audio program.
From the site:
“These works reveal the intricate, hands-on processes behind Pixar’s computer-generated films—including Toy Story, A Bug’s Life, Toy Story 2, Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars, and numerous shorts.”

Sites found in:
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter #428 11/9/06

The Dynamic Earth

Just over four and a half billion years ago, a small pocket of interstellar
gas and dust collapsed and gave birth to our Solar System. Dynamic Earth,
which comes to us courtesy of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural
History, is an online exhibition about the birth of our Solar System and
the development of our beautiful planet Earth.

The site is divided into four sections, "Gems and Minerals", "Rocks and
Mining", "Plate Tectonics and Volcanoes", and "The Solar System". Browse
through the interactive site to watch a video of the birth of our Sun, view
images taken by the Hubble Telescope, see maps of our ancient continents,
and learn about the hidden stories held within rocks, gems, minerals, and
other geological phenomena.

http://www.mnh.si.edu/earth/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Da Vinci's Animated Illustrations

The sketches and drawings of one of the greatest minds in history come to
life at this fascinating site. An online companion to the Victoria &
Albert Museum's exhibition "Animated Illustrations", the exhibit takes Da
Vinci's original drawings and brings them to life as miniature movies.

Visitors will watch in awe as the famous "Vitruvian Man" comes to life, a
model of the Human Heart begins to beat, and seven other Da Vinci drawings
become animated. Be sure to watch "Anatomy of Bird's Wing", which was one
of the anatomical drawings that furnished the basis for his famed "flying
machine" designs.

http://www.vam.ac.uk/vastatic/microsites/1384_leonardo/animated_illustrations/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yheuoa
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Sites found in:
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PBS Teacher Previews: February 4 - 10, 2007
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Masterpiece Theatre
"The Sally Lockhart Mysteries: The Ruby in the Smoke"
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Sunday, February 4, 2007
9 - 10:30 pm
Scrappy teen Sally Lockhart has a mind for numbers and for
sleuthing. In this vivid adaptation of the first book in
Phillip Pullman's quartet of novels, "The Ruby in the Smoke,"
the orphan Sally Lockhart uncovers the secrets of her father's
death, discovers hidden cursed jewels and faces England's
deadliest villains. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

Learn more about author Philip Pullman at the companion Web
site.

http://www.pbs.org/masterpiece/ruby

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NOVA
"Forgotten Genius"
TV> PBSOL> MARC>
Middle / High School
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
8 - 10:00 pm
This film tells the fascinating and largely unknown story of
scientific triumph and racial inequality. It covers the
extraordinary life journey of Percy Julian, one of the great
chemists of the 20th century. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

Download our lesson plan in which students investigate physical
and chemical changes.

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

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American Experience
"The Living Weapon"
TV> PBSOL>
Elementary / Middle / High School
Monday, February 5, 2007
9 - 10:00 pm
In early 1942, soon after the United States entered World War
II, President Franklin Roosevelt received an alarming report:
Germany and Japan were developing biological weapons. The U.S.
and its allies rushed to develop their own germ warfare
program, enlisting some of America's most promising scientists
in the effort. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

Use our online map to find some of the declassified United
States biological weapons program sites.

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

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The Supreme Court
"A Nation of Liberties"
TV> PBSOL> MARC>
Middle / High School
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
9 - 10:00 pm
The third episode focuses on the court's reaction to state and
federal legislation on Bill of Rights freedoms, with special
attention to the explosion of civil rights cases from the early
1940s to the present. This program highlights the Warren Court
as it confronts the issues of race, gender and religion. (CC,
Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

What direction will the Supreme Court take under the leadership
of its new chief justice, John Roberts? What are some of the
big issues we can expect the Court to tackle in the coming
years and decades? Log on to find out.

http://www.pbs.org/supremecourt
[NOTE: Episodes 1 and 2 previously posted. – Phyllis ]


The Supreme Court
"The Rehnquist Revolution"
TV> PBSOL>
Middle / High School
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
10 - 11:00 pm
The final episode details the extraordinary opportunity
exploited by President Richard Nixon: to name four of the
court's nine judges, effectively wiping out almost half of the
Warren court. The last hour of the series also investigates how
the court rose in importance to become the institution most
responsible for resolving the central questions of American
life. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

Read about four Supreme Court cases that dealt with the balance
of federal and state power and see if you can figure out how
the majority ruled in each of these cases.

http://www.pbs.org/supremecourt
[NOTE: Episodes 1 and 2 previously posted. – Phyllis ]

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BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
Cell Structure
WWW>
High School

This animated tutorial about animal, plant and prokaryotic
cells demonstrates parts of the cells such as cytoplasm,
ribosomes, mitochondria, Golgi Apparatus, vacuoles and other
components. After you learn about each type, try your hand at
constructing your own cell.

http://www.wiley.com/legacy/college/boyer/0470003790/animations/cell_structure/cell_structure.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2b75l2
[NOTE: Home page: Interactive Animations in Biochemistry
http://www.wiley.com/legacy/college/boyer/0470003790/animations/animations.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/7oa6v
- previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Copyright 2007 PBS Online.

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[NOVA Teachers] Forgotten Genius airs Feb. 6
Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:04:06 -0500 (EST)

Hello Educators,

Next week NOVA presents a fascinating and largely unknown story of
scientific triumph and racial inequality. The two-hour special,
"Forgotten Genius," explores the compelling story of 20th-century
chemist Percy Lavon Julian, a world-class scientist and civil rights
pioneer who helped break new ground in the chemistry of plants.
(Subjects covered: chemistry, social studies, U.S. history)


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 "Forgotten Genius"
Broadcast: Tuesday, February 6, 2007
http://www.pbs.org/nova/julian/
(NOVA airs on PBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings as
broadcast dates and times may vary. This program can be used up to
one year after it is recorded off the air.)

Watch Online
http://www.pbs.org/nova/julian/program.html
Watch the entire program online after the program airs. (Grades
6-8, 9-12)

Julian the Trailblazer
http://www.pbs.org/nova/julian/civil.html
Read a summary of Julian's life to discover how he persevered
against all odds to succeed and find out what he did to mentor
other black chemists and further civil rights. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Do We Need Julian Today?
http://www.pbs.org/nova/julian/today.html
Consider to what degree the racism Julian endured still holds
sway in the scientific world, 32 years after his death, in this
article by chemist and racism expert Donna Nelson. (Grades 6-8,
9-12)

The Producer's Story
http://www.pbs.org/nova/julian/producer.html
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the "Forgotten Genius"
producer made a documentary on a scientist about whom little was
known. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Career Milestones
http://www.pbs.org/nova/julian/timeline.html
Discover some of the highlights in Julian's career in this slide
show time line spanning 1929 to the present. (Flash plug-in
required; printable version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Julian Speaks
http://www.pbs.org/nova/julian/speaks.html
Hear Percy Julian himself in these audio excerpts from a 1965
speech. (Flash plug-in required; printable version available.)
(Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

Those Who Knew Him
http://www.pbs.org/nova/julian/knew.html
Listen in as six people who were close to Julian -- including a
former student, his coworkers, and his son -- recount stories of
his life and struggles. (Flash plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8,
9-12)

Nature's Pharmacy
http://www.pbs.org/nova/julian/natural.html
Learn about some plants, animals, bacteria, and fungi that have
been synthesized for human benefit. (Flash plug-in required;
printable version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Build a Steroid
http://www.pbs.org/nova/julian/steroids.html
Follow the steps a chemist takes to synthesize a starter chemical
compound (diosgenin) into a steroid (adrenal hormone cortisone).
(Flash plug-in required; printable version available.) (Grades
9-12)

Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/programs/3402_julian.html
In this classroom activity, students visit stations to
investigate physical and chemical changes and then apply what
they have learned to a story about physical and chemical changes
that occur in everyday life. (Grades 6-8)

Program Transcript
http://www.pbs.org/nova/transcripts/3402_julian.html
Find a complete narration for this program after broadcast.

Plus Watch a Preview and Links and Books.

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---------Forwarded Message--------
Subject: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE uncovers THE LIVING WEAPON
Date: Thu, 01 Feb 2007 18:24:25 -0500 (EST)
News from American Experience
http://www.pbs.org/amex

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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE uncovers THE LIVING WEAPON
Monday, February 5 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings)

You can't see it. You can't hear it. You can't smell it. Yet a
biological weapon could destroy an entire city. In 1942, the
United States government, with President Franklin Roosevelt in
the White House, began a highly classified program to research
and develop bioweapons. It was the first in a series of steps,
each motivated by fear of powerful enemies, that took the United
States down a path to develop a new weapon of mass destruction.

From producer John Rubin, this one-hour AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
documentary offers an unprecedented look at more than two decades
of closed-door meetings, secret test sites, determined
scientists, and human subjects that attempted to turn some of the
world's most potent germs into some of the world's most deadly
weapons. "It was a turning point in the way America was willing
to fight," says producer John Rubin. "Roosevelt's decision
acknowledged the readiness to use a kind of weapon that military
leaders had long shunned as dishonorable."

Learn more Monday night on PBS when AMERICAN EXPERIENCE premieres
THE LIVING WEAPON.

Can't tune in on Monday? Visit AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Online after
Monday's premiere to watch the film online.
http://www.pbs.org/amex/weapon

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Declassified Films
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/weapon/sfeature/foiafilms.html

While researching the U.S. biological weapons program for THE
LIVING WEAPON, producer John Rubin filed numerous requests for
information under the Freedom of Information Act. Through his
diligence, a number of documents and short films were
declassified. Watch the films here.

Diseases as Weapons
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/weapon/sfeature/diseases.html

In 2001, the world saw postal service in Washington, D.C. slow to
a crawl when Anthrax was discovered in the mail. From Anthrax to
Yellow Fever, a host of diseases have the potential to be used as
weapons that can incapacitate or simply destroy a city. Explore
the history of their consideration, development, or actual use as
weapons.

Behind the Scenes
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/weapon/sfeature/behindthescenes.html

"Operation Whitecoat" was a project that employed Seventh-day
Adventists who fulfilled their military obligations by serving as
human subjects in the U.S. biological weapons program. This
experiment on the effects of a range of disease agents on humans
and monkeys was performed at Dugway Proving Grounds in Utah in
1955. Go behind the scenes to see how producer/director John
Rubin and his team recreated "Operation Whitecoat" for the film.

The Rockefellers
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/rockefellers/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Rockefellers Timeline 1839-1985
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/rockefellers/timeline/index.html

Interactive Game: Corner the Market
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/rockefellers/sfeature/sf_2.html

Other sections of the site: Special Features, Maps, People & Events, and a Teacher’s Guide

Site found in:

Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, October 5, 2006
Read This Online
http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/64
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Dow Jones History
Timeline for this company founded in 1882 by Charles Henry Dow, Edward Davis Jones, and Charles Milford Bergstresser "in a small basement office at 15 Wall Street in New York." Significant dates include the 1884 founding of the Dow Jones Indexes (which include the Dow Jones Industrial Average), 1889 when The Wall Street Journal began publication, and 1897 when the "Ticker" was announced. From Dow Jones & Company.
URL: http://www.dowjones.com/TheCompany/History/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22697

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Timeline from 1000-2030
http://www.marketersportal.com/timeline.cfm?action=timeline
Historical and a glimpse of the future. Check out the timeline for the years of 2000s.

Found on:
Marketer’s Portal (from the UK, but includes some US sites)
http://www.marketersportal.com/
Sections: Daily Sites, Useful Sites, Corporate and Brand Sites by Category,
and Media Sites

---------Forwarded Message--------

Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 22:03:25 -0500 (EST)
From: Frank Baker
Subject: Using Super Bowl Ads In The Classroom

Hello, my name is Frank Baker. I am the webmaster for The Media Literacy
Clearinghouse web site.

Sunday's Super Bowl game offers educators another opportunity to use these
popular commercials in the classroom.

I have developed a Super Bowl Ad Web Site that I hope you will forward to
any teacher who teaches the language of advertising and techniques of persuasion.

The site includes background articles, links to previous Super Bowl Ads, and
much more.

The URL is
http://www.frankwbaker.com/super_bowl.htm
Media Literacy Clearinghouse
(http://medialit.med.sc.edu/ )

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