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Blog Readers,

I will be away until mid-July. Postings will resume when I return.

- Phyllis

GovStandard.com
http://www.govstandard.com/

Information on legal history, including the Code of Hammurabi,
Roman, Greek, and Babylonian law, and the Magna Carta.

GovBenefits.gov
http://www.govbenefits.gov/
From the site:
“GovBenefits.gov is the official benefits website of the U.S. government,
with information on over 1,000 benefit and assistance programs.”
Many ways to search. Available inn English and in Spanish.

Sites found in:

ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
March 23-29, 2007

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Daily Dose of U.S. Political Trivia from CQ
http://www.cqpolitics.com/trivia/
CQ Politics Blog (free).
Interesting, fun, and potentially useful for current events discussions in the classroom.

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Editor, ResourceShelf
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Sites found in:****************************************** PBS Teachers Newsletter: June 24 - 30, 2007 ******************************************

Simon Schama's Power Of Art
Caravaggio
On-Air & Online
9-12
Monday, June 25, 2007
9 - 10:00 pm
Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio's tumultuous life and career
led to his final self-portrait in "David With the Head of
Goliath." (CC, Stereo, 1 year)

Tell us about the "power of art" in your life and win a trip to
Washington, D.C., where Simon Schama will lead a special guided
tour of the National Gallery.

http://www.pbs.org/powerofart

[NOTE: Other shows previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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NOVA
The Great Inca Rebellion
On-Air & Online
9-12
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
8 - 9:00 pm
Using a mix of crime-lab science, archeology, and history,
NOVA, in collaboration with National Geographic Television,
reports on new evidence that is changing what we know about the
final days of the once-mighty Inca Empire. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1
year)

In our online interactive feature, compare Inca and
conquistador soldiers to see how markedly their dress and
weaponry differed.

http://www.pbs.org/nova/inca
(Available June 19, 2007)
[NOTE: See Teacher’s Guide pasted below – Phyllis ]

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Online NewsHour EXTRA
Bald Eagle May Fly off Endangered List
Online
6-8 / 9-12

Once on the brink of extinction, the bald eagle has rebounded
and may soon be removed from the list of endangered species.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/jan-june07/eagle_6-13.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2nd45r
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Copyright 2007 PBS Online

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Subject: [NOVA] The Great Inca Rebellion
Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:33:35 -0400 (EDT)

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

Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at 8 p.m.
Check your local listings as dates and times may vary.

Through a mix of crime-lab science, archeology, and history, this
NOVA/National Geographic special presents new evidence that is
changing what we know about the final days of the once-mighty Inca
Empire. This probing story of archeological discovery begins in a
cemetery crammed with skeletons that offer tantalizing clues about a
fierce 16th-century battle between warriors of the collapsing Inca
Empire and Spanish invaders. Now, the long-accepted account of a
swift Spanish conquest of the Inca -- achieved with guns, steel, and
horses -- is being replaced by a more complete story based on
surprising new evidence, including what may be the first gunshot
wound in the Americas.

Here's what you'll find on the companion Web site:

The Producer's Story
Graham Townsley explains why this project restored his faith in
documentary filmmaking.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/inca/producer.html

Rise of the Inca
How did the Inca Empire become as vast as the Roman in just over
a century?
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/inca/empire.html

Outfitting for Battle
Inca and conquistador soldiers had very different gear -- and
that made all the difference.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/inca/weapons.html

Grave Analysis
Take a close look at an Inca burial thought to be from the Siege
of Lima.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/inca/grave.html

Also, Links & Books, the Teacher's Guide, the program transcript,
and more:

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

Robotics: Sensing, Thinking, Acting
http://www.thetech.org/exhibits/online/robotics/
About the Exhibition:
“Robotics was designed to introduce the science behind the design and operation of robots…

Universal Robots: History and Workings of Robotics
http://www.thetech.org/exhibits/online/robotics/universal/index.html

Machines and Man: Ethics and Robotics in the 21st Century
http://www.thetech.org/exhibits/online/robotics/ethics/index.html

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, APRIL 6, 2007

51 Things We Can Do - The Global Warming Survival Guide - Time
Magazine
http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/environment/
People often feel individually helpless to affect major world problems,
but Time Magazine has some suggestions on how we can reduce our personal
contributions to global warming.

Garden-Based Learning
http://www.hort.cornell.edu/gbl/
Includes activities and projects through which children can learn not
only gardening, but biology, chemistry, cooking, landscaping, marketing,
and the making of practical products as well. Also provides links to
other useful resources and organizations.

UNICEF - Voices of Youth
http://www.unicef.org/voy/
Mission: "To offer all children and adolescents, including the hard-to-
reach, a safe and supportive global cyberspace within which they can
explore, discuss and partner on issues related to human rights and social
change, as well as develop their awareness, leadership, community
building, and critical thinking skills through active and substantive
participation with their peers and with decision makers globally."
Available in English, French and Spanish.

Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2007.

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Site of the Day for Tuesday, April 3, 2007

Mushrooms
http://calpoison.org/public/mushrooms.html

Today's site, from California's Poison Control System, zeros in on one
particular hazard -- mushrooms. Gentle Subscribers, even those not
residents of the state, will find interesting and valuable information
about the fungus in this straightforward fact sheet.

"There are no non-scientific tests or rules that can accurately determine
the safety or toxicity of a mushroom. ... 'poisonous mushroom' means any
mushroom or toadstool that causes an adverse or negative reaction when
eaten. Symptoms can range from 6 hours of vomiting to lethal liver or
kidney failure. ...There is no antidote for mushroom poisoning!" - from the
website

Noting that 5000 varieties of mushrooms can be found in the U.S., the site
points out that a mere 100 of these account for most of the incidents of
poisoning from mushroom ingestion. The fact sheet offers an interesting
series of facts and fallacies surrounding mushroom identification and why
it is extremely difficult for the non-scientist to accurately identify a
specific species. Because of the multitude of mushroom varieties, the
fungus is biologically divided into eight categories, each with its own
list of warning symptoms. The site concludes with precautionary advice on
protecting young children and pets from accidental mushroom ingestion.

Hop over to the site for a sound guide on the dangers of mushrooms in the
wild at:

http://calpoison.org/public/mushrooms.html

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

DNA
http://www.surfnetkids.com/dna.htm
From the site:
“DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is a long, spiraling molecule that carries the genetic codes that enable cells to reproduce. Although DNA was first isolated by Friedrich Miescher in 1869, it's double helix structure wasn't discovered until 1953 by James Watson and Francis Crick. For their groundbreaking work, Watson and Crick shared the 1962 Nobel Prize in Physiology/Medicine with Maurice Wilkins.”
Site includes 9 links to related sites (5 annotated, 4 Honorable Mentions)
[NOTE: Some of these sites were previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Educators' Resources on the WWW; "Only a beginning......."
Version XIX; January '07
http://www.jimmoulton.org/1.html
Sections: Teachers Lesson Plans One Computer Curriculum Projects
Research Skills & Tools Tutorials Publications Parents Searching Web Creation

Student Resources on the WWW
http://www.jimmoulton.org/9.html

Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, April 5, 2007
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/92

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Back to Bataan: A Survivor's Story
Transcript of a 1999 interview with a U.S. World War II soldier who "survived an infamous Bataan Death March" and who "as American troops landed at Leyte to reclaim the Philippine Islands, ... sailed in captivity to Japan in the notorious 'Hell Ships.'" Topics addressed include the 80-mile Bataan Death March in April 1942, prisoner of war camps, liberation, and homecoming. Includes a map of the route of the march.
URL: http://www.bataansurvivor.com/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23396

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The Library History Buff
This site promotes the appreciation, enjoyment, and preservation of library history. It features illustrated commentary and links to related sites in the areas of "librariana" (about collecting library artifacts and memorabilia, with a list of collectible items), library history (such as Carnegie libraries and membership libraries), and postal librariana. From retired librarian Larry T. Nix.
URL: http://www.libraryhistorybuff.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23432

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Central Intelligence Agency: Electronic Reading Room
This site provides "an overview of access to CIA information, including electronic access to previously released documents. Because of CIA's need to comply with the national security laws of the United States, some documents or parts of documents cannot be released to the public." Includes collections in areas such as Vietnam and China, and specific documents such as a report on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction (WMD). From the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
URL: http://www.foia.cia.gov/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23008

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Miss Potter: The Life of Beatrix Potter is the Most Enchanting of All
This travel and tourism site is a companion to the 2006 movie about the life of British children's author, illustrator, and conservationist Beatrix Potter. Features a brief biography (which describes some of her literary characters such as Peter Rabbit and a frog called Jeremy Fisher), details about attractions and locations in the Lake District, and touring itineraries. Includes links to related sites. From England's North Country.
URL: http://www.enjoyenglandsnorthcountry.com/misspotter/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23386

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Sports: Breaking Records, Breaking Barriers
Companion to a traveling exhibit that "portrays athletes, focusing on their participation in significant events and the social contexts that influenced them. ... [T]hese undaunted individuals broke records for themselves and broke barriers for us all." Features images of artifacts and background about athletes in categories such as firsts, Olympians, "More Than Champions," and "Barrier Removers." Also includes a bibliography, filmography, and games. From the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution.
URL: http://americanhistory.si.edu/sports/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23014
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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

Copyright 2007 by Librarians' Internet Index.

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Sites found in:
ConnectEng, the newsletter of Web English Teacher
April 3, 2007

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Leo Tolstoy
http://webenglishteacher.com/tolstoy.html
Lesson ideas for “How Much Land Does a Man Need?” and Anna Karenina

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Guidelines for Teaching about the Holocaust
http://london.iwm.org.uk/upload/pdf/Holocaust_Ex_TeachHbook.pdf
No lesson plans here, just background information and recommendations about how to approach this subject. This 23-page document comes from the Task Force for International Cooperation on Holocaust Education, Remembrance, and Research. Adobe Acrobat Reader or compatible application is required for access.

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

This newsletter is copyright 2007, Web English Teacher.

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[URLwire] TheAmericanStoryteller.com
Free Resource for Learning English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 17:29:22 +0000

TheAmericanStoryteller.com Free Resource for Learning English as a
Second Language (ESL)

http://TheAmericanStoryteller.com/
Over the past few years Nelson Lauver's nationally syndicated radio
feature, The American Storyteller Radio Journal has established a
dedicated US listener base. Fans refer to his stories as unique,
timeless, and great radio - and have likened his style to that of
Charles Kuralt and Mark Twain. As the online companion to the radio
feature, TheAmericanStoryteller.com website, offers hundreds of free
mp3 stories for listening/download. Now these mp3 audio stories have
also become a bonanza for those wishing to learn to speak English. The
site has been inundated by visits from American immigrants as well as
individuals around the globe. In response to this new fan base and to
make this site an even better learning tool, printable text versions
are being added to enable the listener to follow along with each
story. "It was completely unintentional but welcome," said Nelson
Lauver, host and creator of The American Storyteller Radio Journal.
"It has added an even greater sense of importance to our work as we've
come to realize free resources for learning English as a second
language are almost non-existent." Besides the obvious benefit of
aiding in learning English, the stories convey the culture and history
of everyday America and the American dialect.

Young Animals
Description:
http://www.bgfl.org/index.cfm?s=1&m=402&p=141,view_resource&id=132
Activity
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ey/science/young_animals/index.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2fsusb
From the site:
“This activity can be used to explore life processes and living things. Match the animals to their young.”

Animal Homes: Description
http://www.bgfl.org/index.cfm?s=1&m=402&p=141,view_resource&id=170
Activity:
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ey/science/animal_h/index.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2y9gbb
From the site:
“This is a fun activity to help develop pupils' understanding of habitats.”

Body Parts: Description:
http://www.bgfl.org/index.cfm?s=1&m=402&p=141,view_resource&id=242
Activity:
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks1/science/body_parts_p/index.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ysqvhb
From the site:
“This is a simple drag and drop activity which matches words with pictures and is aimed at supporting EAL speakers.”

Baseball Almanac
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/
From the site:
“Baseball Almanac has dedicated itself to preserving the history of our national pastime and has rapidly grown into an interactive baseball encyclopedia filled with more than three-hundred thousand pages of in-depth baseball facts, original baseball research and baseball statistics not found anywhere on the Internet. Repeatedly recognized as THE online source for baseball related information, Baseball Almanac has something for everyone — guaranteed.”

The Official Site of Major League Baseball
http://mlb.mlb.com/index.jsp
In English and Spanish

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

Found in:
World Almanac E-Newsletter April 2007
The World Almanac E-Newsletter can be found online at:
http://www.worldalmanac.com/newsletter/200704WAE-Newsletter.html

Special Feature: Jackie Robinson and the Integration of Baseball

Science in the News: Animal Magnetism: How Pigeons Find Their Way Home

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AASC Feature of the Month: June 2007
OXFORD AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES CENTER
Feature of the Month Email
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June 2007 Feature of the Month
BLACK WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

Dear Feature of the Month Subscriber,

The Oxford African American Studies Center's Feature of the Month has been updated!

This month, the editors of the Oxford AASC celebrate the extraordinary achievements, past and
present, of black women entrepreneurs.

REALLY THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX
This month's featured content is a featured photo essay that honors some of the most innovative and
courageous African American women in our history -women who unchained their energies to create
dressmaking businesses and hair-styling colleges, to run banks and restaurants, and to become
astronauts, producers, and CEOs. Overcoming both racial and gender discrimination, these women truly
embodied the promises of democracy. From Eleanor Eldridge -the daughter of a freed slave-who created
a profitable whitewashing, painting, and wallpapering business to Oprah Winfrey, whose media empire
would have been unimaginable just a few decades ago, this photo essay offers vivid examples of women
who proved that talent, drive, and imagination are more important than skin color or gender.

FEATURED CONTENT: http://www.elabs3.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=ef6,txgb,5j,nb5,gjf4,eh6y,gfib
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2qw6qm ]

PHOTO ESSAY: http://www.elabs3.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=ef6,txgb,5j,k0qt,la4r,eh6y,gfib
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3b75vp ]

GET BUSY
To help you get a deeper sense of the groundbreaking achievements of African American women, the
editors have included a number of subject articles that explore the history of black women
entrepreneurs as it relates to such topics as Hair and Beauty Culture, Music Industry and Women,
Occupations, Economic Life, Urbanization, Black Uplift, Biographies, Primary Documents, and more.
SUBJECT ARTICLES: http://www.elabs3.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=ef6,txgb,5j,nb5,gjf4,eh6y,gfib
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2qw6qm ]

Sites found in:

CPL INTERNET GAZETTE
Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2007
Volume 9, Issue 4
April 2007

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GLOBAL WARMING

The World View of Global Warming Project,
http://www.worldviewofglobalwarming.org/
is "documenting this change through
science photography from the Arctic to Antarctica, from glaciers to the
oceans, and across all climate zones." You can view the photographs, read a
discussion of the Paleoclimate and Ancient Temperatures (to help answer
questions about what caused the Ice Ages or when the tropics became
tropical), and click on the link to the Actions Page to read "10 Myths About
Global Warming" and "15 Very Important Things to Do About Global
Warming...from the individual to the national."
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Global Warming International Center, http://globalwarming.net, is the
international body "disseminating information on global warming science and
policy...and sponsors unbiased research supporting the understanding of
global warming and its mitigation." Its projects include The Global Treeline
Projects, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Benchmark, The Himalayan Reforestation
Project and The Extreme Event Index. It is also the sponsor of the annual
Global Warming International Conference & Expo. This site is an excellent
source for the latest news on, and suggestions for, reducing global warming.

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You can also read up-to-date news on global warming at the Union of
Concerned Scientists (UCS), http://www.ucsusa.org, the "leading
science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer
world." At the top of the homepage you can click on the tabs for global
warming, vehicles, energy, invasives, security and food for overviews or
more in-depth coverage of topics ranging from hybrid cars and sustainable
food choices to nuclear safety and clean energy policies, etc. Sign up for
email newsletters and online action networks.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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A comprehensive government site is Climate Change,
http://www.epa.gov/climatechange, where you can find information on how
climate change affects "communities, individuals, business, states,
localities and governments." Categories are broken down into Basic
Information, Science, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Health & Environmental
Effects, U.S. Climate Policy, What You Can Do and Other Resources. A Quick
Finder at the top of the page provides links to: Climate Change & Waste, 30
Actions to Reduce GHS, Voluntary Programs, and more.

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Other sites for concerned citizens are World Wildlife Fund's Climate
Science, Solutions for Global Warming, http://www.worldwildlife.org/climate,
and StopGlobalWarming, http://www.stopglobalwarming.org, a "non-partisan
effort to bring citizens together to declare that global warming is here now
and that it is time to demand solutions."

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RECYCLING

For detailed recycling information, The Internet Consumer Recycling Guide,
http://www.obviously.com/recycle, has a series of Guides--The World's
Shortest Comprehensive Recycling Guide, Guide to Recycling Common Materials,
Beyond the Curbside, Reducing Unwanted Mail, and Links: EcoWeb handy
recycling factoids and USA Recycling Prices.


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Provided by Hara Cohen from the Commack Public Library.

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Savage Earth:
Companion site to the PBS special. Features articles by writers
Daniel Pendick and Kathy Svitil examining our ever-changing
planet and the forces behind tsunamis, volcanoes, and
earthquakes. Offers numerous animations and QuickTime
video clips to illustrate the destructive power of these
phenomena, including images from an erupting volcano and
a helicopter view of the devastation from the 1989 Loma Prieta
earthquake.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/savageearth/index.html

Sites found in:
24 March 2007 Earth Science Sites of the Week

KARST TOPOGRAPHY TEACHER'S GUIDE AND PAPER MODEL, USGS (suggested by
Cheryl Dodes, Weber Middle School, Port Washington, NY), after a good
introduction into karst processes, the site illustrates, through
computer animations and a paper model, why caves develop in limestone.
By studying the animations and the paper model, students will better
understand the evolution of karst topography. The paper models may be
downloaded in .pdf or Macintosh Hypercard formats.

http://wrgis.wr.usgs.gov/docs/parks/cave/karst.html

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EARTH OBSERVATORY FEATURES, NASA, find first rate, media rich brief
articles of how NASA scientists are trying to "unravel the mysteries of
climate and environmental change."

http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Study/
[NOTE: Site includes: Atmosphere, Oceans, Land, Life on Earth, Heat & Energy,
and Remote Sensing. Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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

Sites found in:
31 March 2007 Earth Science Sites of the Week

ESTUARIES EDUCATION DISCOVERY KIT, National Ocean Services, NOAA,
(suggested by Elizabeth Rogers Joyner, COSEE-SE), "The (Estuary)
Discovery Kit describes the scientific principles underlying the applied
science and activities of NOAA's National Ocean Service. It "contains
interactive tutorials, roadmaps to data resources, and formal lesson
plans." Additional kits are available on Corals, Geodesy, Nonpoint
Source Pollution. Tides & Water Levels.

http://www.oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/kits/estuaries/welcome.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yt9nrh
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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THE LIGHTNING PROCESS: KEEPING IN STEP, NOAA, a succinct explanation
of the processes producing lightening. Students will be surprised that
the most visible stroke is from the ground up to the cloud.

http://www.srh.noaa.gov/jetstream/lightning/lightning_max.htm
[NOTE: Home page previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT BLOG, Mike Ritter, (suggested by Mike
Ritter, University of Wisconsin), this site is a companion web site to
"The Physical Environment" online textbook
( http://www.uwsp.edu/geo/faculty/ritter/geog101/textbook/ ).
"The blog is used to connect current events and research to textbook
content. This linkage provides students with a means of connecting
classroom learning to the world around them. Instructors and students
are free to use the blog or textbook for their courses."

http://tpe-blog.blogspot.com/
[NOTE: Textbook previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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

America's HomePage
http://ahp.gatech.edu/default.html
From the site:
“America's HomePage is an educational resource of American history. Its goal is to consolidate information relating to American history in a form easily usable in the classroom, allowing students and educators to access the information they need without having to search far for it. All content has been researched to insure its accuracy, and suitability for viewing by students.”

Historic Documents of the United States
http://ahp.gatech.edu/hisdocs.html
From the site:
“America's HomePage features the writings and speeches of the men and women who have helped to shape our nation: historic documents that have structured our beliefs in Liberty and the freedom of the individual to pursue his or her potential.”

The Virtual Tour of Washington, D.C.
http://ahp.gatech.edu/dc_map.html
An interactive fieldtrip to our nation's Capital.

Educator’s Resources
http://ahp.gatech.edu/edrecs.html

Lesson Plans
http://ahp.gatech.edu/plans.html

Civil War
http://www.surfnetkids.com/civil_war.htm
From the site:
“More than 600,000 Americans gave their lives for their country in the Civil War (1861-1865), more than any other war in our history. Although the North prevailed over the South, the grief and bitterness caused by such violence healed very slowly. Learn more at these fine sites.”
Page includes 9 links to sites (5 annotated, 4 Honorable Mentions)
[NOTE: Some of the sites listed were previously posted. – Phyllis ]

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Surfing the Net with Kids: Juan Ponce de León.
http://www.surfnetkids.com/juan_ponce_de_leon.htm
From the site:
“Juan Ponce de León (1471 - 1521) was a Spanish explorer that led the first European expedition to Florida in 1513. Popular legend is that Ponce de León was looking for a magical water source called the Fountain of Youth that could restore youth to anyone who drank it. Did he find it? Most historians say Ponce de León was more interested in finding new territory he could govern.”
Site includes 9 links to related sites (5 Annotated, 4 Honorable Mentions)

Old Ironsides: USS Constitution Timeline
http://www.ussconstitution.navy.mil/historyupdat.htm
For detail, click on the Historical Events

Sites found in:
Library of Congress Learning Page Newsletter: April 2, 2007

Collection Connections...
*France in America: http://memory.loc.gov/learn/collections/france/index.html
This bilingual collection contains books, maps, prints, and other documents that illuminate the role France played in exploration and settlement, the French and Indian War, and the American Revolution. Offering teaching strategies for viewing history from different perspectives, this Collection Connection will be useful to both World and American History teachers.

A Civil War Soldier in the Wild Cat Regiment: Selections from the Tilton C. Reynolds Papers: http://memory.loc.gov/learn/collections/reynolds/index.html
The collection documents the Civil War experience of a Union soldier, primarily through letters written between 1861 and 1865. The Collection Connection encourages making personal connections with history by considering the lives of this young Union soldier and his family during the Civil War -- drudgery of life in military camps, details of troop movements, experiences of a prisoner of war, a soldier's view of politics, and feelings of homesickness and familial love.

A NEW LIBRARY of CONGRESS PROJECT:
Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers
A partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities
http://www.loc.gov/chroniclingamerica/
Read the news BEFORE it became history in this rich resource. View newspaper pages from 1900 to 1910 from California, the District of Columbia, Florida, Kentucky, New York, Utah, and Virginia (initial pilot states), and find information about other newspapers published in the United States from 1690 to the present.

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SEE ALSO:
United States Civil War
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/community/cc_civilwar.php
Resources about the United States Civil War from the Library of Congress Web sites.
Using the American Memory Timeline to Learn about Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877 The Gettysburg Address Selected Civil War Photographs Does the Camera Ever Lie?

Site found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
April 5, 2007

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LyricWiki
http://lyricwiki.org/Main_Page

From the site:
“LyricWiki is a free site which is a single source where anyone can go to get reliable lyrics for any song from any artist without being hammered by invasive ads. Music is a large part of many people’s lives, and we feel there should be a place where people can go to just look up the lyrics to songs. No hassles.”

“LyricWiki is the most comprehensive site ever created for lyrics. Through automated scripts, public domain lyrics were found across the internet and reliable results were mined and formatted to provide the base of more than 200,000 songs that started the site off.”

From the review:
“Everybody likes music. We may not all like the same music, and we may prefer different types of music at different times and in different places. It’s always a popular topic of discussion, and music lyrics are a rich source of meaningful quotations. But when you go out onto the Net and look for lyrics, many of the sites that provide them also bombard you with pop-up ads, spyware and other obnoxious web fungus. Which is why we like LyricWiki.”

For complete review:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2007/04/05/resource-of-the-week-hassle-free-song-lyrics/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2cfv3l

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Wonderful World of Baroque Music
http://www.baroquemusic.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Baroque Music Defined
http://www.baroquemusic.org/bardefn.html
From the site:
“What is the essence of baroque music? Baroque music expresses order, the fundamental order of the universe. Yet it is always lively and tuneful. Music reflects the mood of the times, then as now as always. Follow the development of music from the earliest times to the present day, with baroque music in historical context.”

Baroque Composers and Musicians
http://www.baroquemusic.org/barcomp.html

Site also includes Baroque Composers' Portrait Gallery and a Baroque Music Sampler (2 hours)

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites to See
Music
Teaching and learning with music.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites034.shtml
From the site:
“Music sites offer kids information about composers, conductors, and musical instruments, while providing them with opportunities to see, hear, play, and compose their own music. Included: Nearly three-dozen tuneful sites.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Links updated 03/01/2007 - Phyllis ]

Smithsonian Global Sound
http://www.smithsonianglobalsound.org/index.aspx
From the site:
“Smithsonian Global Sound is an international network of music audio archives and an educational resource that delivers the world’s diverse cultural expressions in an informative way via digital media.

The Music in Poetry
http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/publications/siycwinter_06.pdf
From the site:
“The Music in Poetry - Grades K - 12
This issue of Smithsonian in Your Classroom, a publication of the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies, introduces students to English poetic ballads and the poetry of Langston Hughes using music, spoken word, and video found on Global Sound. Full-length streaming tracks to accompany the lesson plans are available here:
http://www.smithsonianglobalsound.org/archives_05.aspx

More Lesson Plans and Activities
http://www.smithsonianglobalsound.org/teaching_activities.aspx

Van Gogh Museum
http://217.170.3.175/vgm/index.jsp?page=98&lang=en&section=sectie_vincent
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/39c9je
Site contains an overview (audio-enhanced slideshow) and Van Gogh’s Life by periods
Language: select Change Drop-down menu

[SEE ALSO: The Vincent van Gogh Gallery
http://www.vggallery.com/ - previously posted. - Phyllis ]

DinoDictionary.com
http://dinodictionary.com/
From the site:
“Dinosaurs from A-Z
DinoDictionary.com is your resource for hunting dinosaurs. With profiles of over 300 known dinosaurs, immerse yourself in a wealth of knowledge about the giants that roamed the earth so long ago!... Listen to the pronunciation of over 300 dinosaur names by simply clicking on the phonetic spelling of the name.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Site found in:
Subject: The FRONTLINE Planner - June 2007
Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:56:40 -0400 (EDT)

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NEW TEACHER'S GUIDE: "THE MORMONS"
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"THE MORMONS"
Original Airdate April 30 & May 1, 2007
[240 Minutes]

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is one of America's fastest growing religions, and its influence circles the globe. The church has more than 12 million members today and over half of them live outside the United States. Yet the birth of Mormonism and its history is one of America's great neglected narratives. This four-hour documentary brings together FRONTLINE and AMERICAN EXPERIENCE in their first co-production to provide a searching portrait of this fascinating but often misunderstood religion.

Teach "The Mormons" by exploring the historical and contemporary aspects of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For classes in Religion, History, Civics, Geography, Current Event, and Language Studies:

PART I of "The Mormons" teacher's guide provides insights into social studies topics including religious movements and their impact on American history, westward migration and the American frontier, the second "Great Awakening," the role of religion in American democracy and more. Access timelines, maps, and special features now available at: http://www.pbs.org/mormons/tguide/

PART II of "The Mormons" teacher's guide asks: Do Americans Vote for or Veto Religion? Students will learn about the constitutionality of religious tests for office and they will consider whether the electorate imposes an "unofficial" religious requirement to hold office. Students will also evaluate their own comfort level about the role of religion in U.S. elections. Now Available: http://www.pbs.org/frontline/teach/mormons/

Sites found in:
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Simon Schama's Power Of Art
Van Gogh
On-Air & Online
9-12
Monday, June 18, 2007
9 - 10:00 pm
Internationally acclaimed scholar and writer Simon Schama tells
the dramatic stories behind eight cutting-edge masterpieces --
eight artist troublemakers in deep trouble, eight stories of
disaster and triumph and eight events that ultimately changed
the way the world looks at art. The first episode looks at how
painting swept Van Gogh to the edge of madness. (CC, Stereo, 1
year)

Learn more about the art and the artists at the companion Web
site.

http://www.pbs.org/powerofart
(Available June 18, 2007)

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Simon Schama's Power Of Art
Picasso
On-Air & Online
9-12
Monday, June 18, 2007
10 - 11:00 pm
The moment for Picasso when art collided with politics and his
choice to defy the fascism of WWII, led to the enduring power
of "Guernica." (CC, Stereo, 1 year)

Learn more about Picasso's "Guernica" at the companion Web site.

http://www.pbs.org/powerofart
(Available June 18, 2007)

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NOVA
Bone Diggers
On-Air & Online
9-12
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
8 - 9:00 pm
NOVA takes you to the stark Australian outback in search of the
elusive bones of one of the world's most bizarre prehistoric
creatures -- a giant predatory marsupial called Thylacoleo.
(CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

Log on to the companion Web site to explore what the marsupial
lion's skeleton reveals about how it lived.

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

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Secrets of the Dead
The Hunt for Nazi Scientists
On-Air & Online
9-12
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
8 - 9:00 pm
This episode explores the silent race between the Allies to
capture Germany's top scientists during the waning days of
World War II. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)

Go beyond the realm of World War II and use our interactive
online timeline to track von Braun's career before and after
the war.

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/case_naziscientists

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Copyright 2007 PBS Online

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Next on NOVA: "Bone Diggers"

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

Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 8 p.m.
Check your local listings as dates and times may vary.

NOVA takes viewers to the stark Australian outback in search of the
elusive bones of one of the world's most bizarre prehistoric
creatures -- a giant predatory marsupial called Thylacoleo.
Australia's leading paleontologists endure extreme weather,
treacherous drops into a deep cavern, and the threat of fossil
poachers as they launch a daring expedition to find the rare
megabeast.

Here's what you'll find on the companion Web site:

Evolution Down Under
How did Australia come to be marsupial heaven?
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bonediggers/evolution.html

The Extinction Enigma
Who or what killed off Australia's biggest creatures 45,000
years ago?
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bonediggers/extinction.html

Anatomy of Thylacoleo
Explore what the marsupial lion's skeleton reveals about how it
lived.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bonediggers/thylacoleo.html

Australia's Vanished Beasts
A 25-foot lizard. A carnivorous kangaroo. See these and other
extinct animals.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bonediggers/vanished.html

Also, Links & Books, the Teacher's Guide, the program transcript,
and more:

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

Lazy Readers' Book Club
http://lazyreaders.com/
From the site:
“My mission is to increase interest in reading by providing cool, short book recommendations for all ages. From interest comes devotion.

As teachers, parents or whatever state we find ourselves in, we often cannot find time to read for fun, and I think it is important that our children see us reading for pleasure. Therefore, each month I provide book recommendations that are quick and easy to read for personal pleasure. I try not to include any books over 250 pages, and I always include books written for a variety of ages (don't be shy about reading kids' books, though; they are my favorites because they generally have shorter chapters, bigger print and colorful pictures).

I hope you find a few moments to enjoy these quick reads in May:

The different reading levels are classified as follows:
Adult Young Adult Children”

Subscribe: Mailing List
http://lazyreaders.com/mailingList?
From the site:
“Once a month, we send an e-mail update to our subscribers, containing our current short book recommendations. There is no advertising, and we never share our mailing list with anyone. Ever.”

Classical Authors Directory
http://authorsdirectory.com/index.shtml
[NOTE: Previously posted. Not recently updated. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
ConnectEng, the newsletter of Web English Teacher
March 18, 2007

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Sites to Check Out:

Dramorama
http://dramorama.com/
This site's owner writes, "The goal is to give away as much practical information as possible."
Whatever your level of participation in drama, there is something here for you.

Google Lit Trips
http://www.googlelittrips.org/
Bring literature to life using Google Earth technology. Follow the wanderings of Odysseus, the journey of Elie Wiesel from his home to the Nazi concentration camps, the travels of Candide, more. Each map is a free download and comes with screen shots and other support materials. You need Google Earth (http://earth.google.com/ ) installed on your computer in order to take advantage of this site.

School Time Games
http://www.schooltimegames.com/Language_Arts.html
The games at this site are designed for elementary students and have lots of value in developing word recognition and fluency. They include word searches and two varieties of Hangman. My favorite is Hangaroo – choose the wrong letter, and the kangaroo develops an attitude!

Teaching the Horror Genre
http://www.jeanloupbenet.com/education.html
Online texts, lesson plans, WebQuests, and suggestions for writing horror. From Goosebumps to Poe and Stephen King – it’s all here.

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Carla Beard
Web English Teacher
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/
This newsletter is copyright 2007, Web English Teacher.

Sites found in:

Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, March 29, 2007
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/91
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The Drachen Foundation
This organization is "devoted to the increase and diffusion of knowledge of kites worldwide." The "About Kites" section of the website features kite basics (types of kites and how and in what winds they fly), discussion of kite building materials, and kite history resources that describe "the Eastern and Western origins of kites, and highlight significant events during kiting's long history." Also includes reports from research projects, description of archive collections, and related material.
URL: http://www.drachen.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23561

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William Faulkner: The First Hundred Years
Companion to a 1997 exhibit about the life and works of this author, who was born in 1897. Features annotated images of photos, movie posters, and books. The "Major Novels" section includes overviews of novels such as "Absalom, Absalom!," "As I Lay Dying," and "The Sound and the Fury." From the Special Collections Library, University of Michigan.
URL: http://www.lib.umich.edu/spec-coll/faulknersite/faulknersite/intro/faulkner.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/28tbdj
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23582

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World History for Us All
This website provides "a comprehensive model curriculum for teaching world history in middle and high schools." Features an overview of the integrative approach to world history, lesson plans arranged by "Big Eras," a glossary, and links to related websites. Some portions in development. A project of San Diego State University in cooperation with the National Center for History in the Schools at the University of California, Los Angeles.
URL: http://worldhistoryforusall.sdsu.edu/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23519

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Political Assassination: The Violent Side of American Political Life
This essay discusses the history and timing of political assassinations and assassination attempts in the U.S. The site notes that nine presidents have been the objects of assassination attempts, as have been one president-elect, three presidential candidates, eight governors, and many other political figures. "No other country with a population of over 50 million has had as high a number of political assassinations or attempted assassinations." From the University of Houston.
URL: http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/historyonline/assassinations.cfm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23490
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2007 by Librarians' Internet Index.

Sites found in:
Library of Congress Learning Page Newsletter: June 6, 2007

Asian Pacific Americans Community Center
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/community/cc_asian-pacific.php
Help your students understand Asian Pacific Heritage through the resources of the Asian Pacific Americans Community Center. Don't miss the Primary Source Set on Japanese American internment during WW II (http://memory.loc.gov/learn/community/cc_asian-pacific_kit.php )
[NOTE: Other pages from Community Center
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/community/index.html- previously posted. -Phyllis ]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (May)
http://www.loc.gov/topics/asianpacific/
The content celebrates nationally observed heritage months, but many teach these topics year-round.
This Library-wide Web portal offers links to video selections, sound files, Library collections, and teaching materials pertaining to Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.

World War I: The Great War
http://www.loc.gov/vets/stories/ex-war-wwi.html
This new presentation from the Veterans History Project offers the experience of World War I through the voices, images, and personal effects of those who were there. Students can examine written accounts (letters, diaries, and memoirs) and photographs that will breathe life into a study of this long-ago event.
[NOTE: Previous releases posted. – Phyllis ]

The Battle of the Bulge - Interactive Essay
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/maps/wwii/essay1.html
This unique presentation uses U.S. Army situation maps to illustrate this famous WWII battle. Your students will enjoy the interactivity and the historical expertise shared by Library of Congress experts.


The Library of Congress Educational Outreach Staff

Sites found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2007
http://infomine.ucr.edu/


[NOTE: All the Internet History Sourcebooks (http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/ )
were previously posted. Most were updated in 2006, and 2007. – Phyllis ]
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Internet Women's History Sourcebook
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URL: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/women/womensbook.html
Record Id: 667011
Created: 2007-03-28 00:44:42
Categories: liberal

Resources in Women's Studies, providing annotated links to primary
sources and other websites related to women and women's history in
various cultures and time periods.


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Internet Jewish History Sourcebook
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URL: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/jewish/jewishsbook.html
Record Id: 667010
Created: 2007-03-27 23:30:42
Categories: liberal

Annotated subject guide to Jewish history resources available online.
Offers links to websites on the peoples of ancient Israel, Judaism, the
Middle Ages, Jewish communities, diaspora, anti-semitism, the Holocaust,
and the modern state of Israel.


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Internet East Asian History Sourcebook
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URL: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/eastasia/eastasiasbook.html
Record Id: 667009
Created: 2007-03-27 23:22:42
Categories: liberal

Guide to East Asian history websites; religious traditions, China,
Japan, Korea, Western influence, World War II, the Vietnam War, and
modern history.


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Internet African History Sourcebook
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URL: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/africa/africasbook.html
Record Id: 667008
Created: 2007-03-27 21:39:42
Categories: liberal

Guide to African history resources online. Topics include human origins,
Egypt, ancient African societies, Greek and Roman Africa, Islam,
Christianity, slavery, European imperialism, and modern Africa.


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Internet Indian History Sourcebook
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URL: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/india/indiasbook.html
Record Id: 667007
Created: 2007-03-27 21:39:42
Categories: liberal

Subject guide to Indian history sources available on the web, with links
to primary documents and electronic resources in chronological and
topical sections.


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NPR : Free Transcripts : NPR's Mideast Coverage
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URL: http://www.npr.org/news/specials/mideast
Record Id: 667006
Created: 2007-03-27 14:16:42
Categories: govpub,liberal

NPR offers a database of reports (transcripts and audio) about the
Middle East. The archive contains relevant programs since May 2002,
which can be browsed by date. Site also features NPR special reports and
perspectives on the modern history of the Middle East.

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Hi! It's Thursday, March 29, 2007 and time for Ancient History at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
AncientWeb.org: The Ancient World's Great Civilizations
http://www.ancientweb.org/

ClickSchooling list member Olena recommended today's website that provides
information about ancient cultures, specifically designed with students and
teachers in mind.

When you get to the site you will see some featured ancient cultures in the
center of the homepage. Click on the links, and you'll find that some open
to pages providing a brief overview of a particular ancient culture, while
others open to new websites containing an array of multi-media content
including interactive maps and flash animations. Use the menu on the left
side of the home page to access all of the ancient cultures featured at this
site including those of:

Arabia
America
Armenia
Australia
Canada
Cambodia
China
Chile
Egypt
Ethiopia
France
Germany
Greece
India
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Mexico
Persia
Peru
Poland
Romania
Scotland
Spain

Again, this site provides a simple overview of some cultures, and more
in-depth info on others. Even the links leading to pages with less content
serve as great introductions that could springboard your child to further
independent investigation. You will also find recommended educational
resources (books, DVDs, etc.) for sale -- but you are not obligated to
purchase a thing.


Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2007, 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.

Regents Exam Prep Center (Gr. 9-12)
http://regentsprep.org/regents.cfm
Site includes Reviews, study guides, online resources and sample tests for
Math A, Math B, Global History, U.S. History, Earth Science
Living Environment, Chemistry and Physics

--------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Tuesday, March 27, 2007, and time for Science at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Particle Adventure
http://particleadventure.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Age Range: 10 and up (approximate)

A big "THANK YOU" goes out to ClickSchooling list member, Mindi Warren for
recommending this website that offers an award-winning interactive tour of
quarks, neutrinos, antimatter, extra dimensions, dark matter, accelerators,
and particle detectors.

Sponsored by the Particle Data Group of Lawrence Berkeley National
Laboratory, it is available in an impressive array of languages including
Spanish, French, Greek, Italian, German, Finnish, Polish, Portuguese, Dutch,
Chinese, Slovenska, and Norsk!

Click the "Start Here" button to begin the adventure. Once you begin, the
menu appears in the left column, and you can jump to any topic of interest.
The best way to make sure you don't miss anything is to proceed sequentially
by using the arrows at the top right of each page.

Lively illustrations and good-natured humor keep you smiling as you learn
fascinating and amazing facts about physics and the microscopic wonders of
the world in which we live, plus a section on unsolved mysteries and several
sections explaining how scientists have learned what we know so far. Learn
what Einstein tried, but failed, to find! Because each page contains only a
short segment of text, this is highly readable and accessible even if you
have no physics background at all.

Make sure pop-ups are enabled on your browser, so you can take advantage of
all the fun little trivia questions and other special tidbits that come up,
including "a particle physicist's idea of a good pun" in the section on
"What Is The World Made Of?"

In the lower part of the main page, you can also find links to more particle
physics exploration for high schoolers, classroom activities (quiz yourself
on what you have learned from this site!), a two-page summary of particles
and their history, and a glossary of relevant terms. Older students can find
some really advanced topics here! Younger children will enjoy the
introductory page of "The Fireworks of Particles." :)

And at the top of the page, "See all the excitement at Quarkdance.org!"
takes you to a cute animation of quarks dancing to some toe-tapping
accordion music. Make sure your speakers are on! There are also links here
for further exploration of this topic, including posters about contemporary
physics (frontier physics).

MaryAnna Cashmore
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2007, 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:
Teaching Resource
EDInfo@listserv.ed.gov
Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2007

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

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Life Sciences
presents activities, animations, and lessons on cells,
diversity of life, ecology, evolution, heredity and genetics,
and the human body. Topics include cell division, embryos,
energy, genes, traits of life, muscles, eyes, optical
illusions, depth perception, mutant fruit flies, frogs,
extremophiles, bacterial terrarium, mold, yeast, and more.
(Exploratorium, National Science Foundation)
http://nsdl.exploratorium.edu/nsdl/search.do?category=Curricular+Area-Life+Sciences
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yu6l55
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1858

[NOTE: Exploratorium: The Learning Resource Collection Digital Library
http://nsdl.exploratorium.edu/nsdl/index.vm - previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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The New Genetics
explains the process by which all living things pass genes to
their offspring. Discover how genes serve as "instruction
books" for making molecules (such as RNA and proteins) that
perform the chemical reactions in our bodies. Learn how genes
influence health and disease. Find out how studies of
evolution drive medical research and how computers are
advancing genetics in the 21st century. (National Institutes
of Health)
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/thenewgenetics/
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1876

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Solar Eclipse
explains what to look for during a solar eclipse, how to
create a pinhole projector (for safely viewing an eclipse),
why eclipses happen, a world map of future eclipses, and
archives of webcasts of past eclipses in Greece (2004), the
U.S. (2002), and more. (Exploratorium, National Aeronautics
and Space Administration)
http://www.exploratorium.edu/eclipse/index.html
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1864%20
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Space Weather Research Explorer
looks at how the sun creates a changing set of conditions in
space. Learn about coronal holes, solar flares, coronal mass
ejections, solar wind, magnetosphere, and auroras. See
photos, graphs, and live data. Make your own space weather
predictions. (Exploratorium, Multiple Agencies)
http://www.exploratorium.edu/spaceweather/index.html
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1863

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Virtual Courseware
demonstrates fundamental concepts related to earthquakes and
global warming. Learn how to find the epicenter of an
earthquake, how to determine richter magnitude, and how rocks
are dated. Interactive tutorials explain the carbon cycle,
water cycle, greenhouse effects, seasons, Milankovitch cycles,
and albedo. Animations, inquiry-based activities, and
assessments are provided. (California State University, Los
Angeles, National Science Foundation)
http://www.sciencecourseware.org/eecindex.php
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1861
[NOTE: Some modules from this site previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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view an archive of past messages
* http://www.ed.gov/MailingLists/EDInfo/
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Sites found in:
ResourceShelf Newsletter
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
March 16-22, 2007

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Copyright resources on the Web: Sites to keep you current
C&RL News, March 2007
Vol. 68, No. 3
http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/crlnews/backissues2007/march07/copyrightresources.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ywan2k

An excellent selection of resources compiled and annotated by David Hodgins, the head of access services at Methodist University.

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Abolition of slavery (UK)
New portal offers insight into slavery 200 years ago
The online exhibition has been created to serve as an informative resource for schoolchildren, budding amateur historians and complete novices interested in the history surrounding the bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act. The Act was passed on 25 March 1807, 26 years before the Emancipation Act (1833) which led to the gradual abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire.

Direct to Web Site
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/slavery/

Source: National Archives, United Kingdom

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Recently Updated Country Profiles from Nuclear Threat Initiative, Center for Nonproliferation Studies
http://www.nti.org/e_research/profiles/index.html
These country profiles provide insight into why countries pursue nuclear, biological and chemical weapons and missile programs, how they develop their programs, and why they may choose to stop developing such weapons.

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Selected Internet Resources --
Astronomy
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/selected-internet/astronomy-selected.html
Includes section on Just for Fun (& Education!)
Source: Science Reference Services, Library of Congress

Selected Internet Resources in Science and Technology
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/resources.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. – Phyllis ]

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Timelines: Iraq Timeline (1920-Present)
by Borgna Brunner and Beth Rowen
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/iraqtimeline1.html
First entry is 1920 (Iraq comes under British mandate after the fall of the Ottoman empire in 1918) and was last updated on Feb. 27, 2007 (U.S. officials say they will participate in high-level talks with Iran and Syria at an upcoming meeting about Iraq). From 2002 through 2007, entries are listed by date. Prior to 2002, entries listed by year.

See Also: Iraq Primer
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/iraqprimer1.html
Source: Infoplease.com
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Site of the Day for Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Analemma
http://www.analemma.com/Pages/framesPage.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Today's site, with a nod to yesterday's event of the vernal equinox -- the
first day spring -- offers an expansive presentation on the concept of the
analemma, from Bob Urschel. Gentle Subscribers, who may not have
encountered this term, will discover a detailed explanation of how and why
the analemma occurs.

"If you could record the position of the sun in the sky at the same time
every day, let's say sometime around noon and subtracting one hour if you
are observing daylight saving time, you would notice that the sun takes a
rather strange path. You might notice that at certain times throughout the
year the sun's position not only varies higher and lower (North and South)
as you would expect with the change of the seasons, but also slightly east
and west. This figure-8 path that the sun makes in the sky is called the
analemma." - from the website

With an abundance of vivid diagrams, charts and animated quicktime movies,
the site explains the analemma in a step-by-step fashion. The presentation
explores the primary factors of the analemma -- the earth's elliptical
orbit and the varying rates of speed during the course of that orbit around
the sun because of the ellipsis; and the significance and effect of the
tilt of the earth's axis. For those with a decided scientific inclination,
the math behind these astronomical conditions has been provided. Additional
material notes the analemmas on other planets in the solar system as well.

Swing over to the site for an in depth exhibit on the analemma at:

http://www.analemma.com/Pages/framesPage.html

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

River to Rail
http://rivertorail.mjcpl.org/index.php
From the site:
“The Rise and Fall of River and Rail Transportation in Madison, Indiana.
From early riverboats to Indiana’s first railroad, Madison was uniquely caught up in the age of steam. She rode the waves and rails of prosperity that steam had brought, then experienced loss at steam’s demise. Join us for the amazing story of Madison in the age of steam.” Explore the effect of steamboats and railroads on the development of the Mid-West.
In addition to the information, there are over 200 historic photos.

Jamestown Rediscovery
http://www.apva.org/jr.html
From the site:
“Jamestown Rediscovery is investigating the remains of 1607-1698 Jamestown”

Jamestown History
http://www.apva.org/history/index.html

A Timeline of Events and References
Leading up to and through the founding of Jamestown
http://www.apva.org/history/timeline.html

SEE ALSO:

Historic Jamestowne
http://www.historicjamestowne.org/index.php

Education
http://www.historicjamestowne.org/learn/
Site includes Lesson Plans, Interactive Exercises, and Historic Briefs.

History
http://www.historicjamestowne.org/history/

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

How Stuff Works: Fireworks
http://people.howstuffworks.com/fireworks.htm
From the site:
“Firecrackers have been around for hundreds of years.”

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A Capitol Fourth (July 4, 2006)
http://www.pbs.org/capitolfourth/
Includes a page on the History of the Fourth, as well as pages on John Philip Sousa and on the National Mall.

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Hi! It's Thursday, July 6, 2006 and time for Social Sciences at
ClickSchooling!

Today is the birthday of the Father of the American Navy, John Paul Jones.
Here are some websites with biographical information about this American
Revolutionary War hero...

Recommended Websites:

Naval Historical Center: John Paul Jones
http://www.history.navy.mil/bios/jones_jp.htm
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.history.navy.mil/ - previously posted. - Phyllis ]

This website offers the most comprehensive biography of Jones' life --
including an interesting biography by James Fenimore Cooper (author of "The
Last of the Mohicans")! There is a timeline of the events in Jones' life
and naval service along with information about his legacy. Did he really
say, "I have not yet begun to fight?" Go to this site and find out.


The American Revolution Home Page: John Paul Jones
http://www.americanrevwar.homestead.com/files/JONES.HTM
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.americanrevwar.homestead.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

This website provides an overview of the life and naval accomplishments of
John Paul Jones -- and more importantly, it contains pictures of paintings,
sculptures, and illustrations that depict John Paul Jones.


The Ships of the American Revolution: The Bonhomme Richard
http://www.cronab.demon.co.uk/br.htm
[NOTE: Could not connect today. – Phyllis]
This website features information on the ship Jones' commanded, The Bonhomme
Richard. You can read a history of the ship and see illustrations of it as
well -- including a diagram and explanation of each section of the ship.
You'll even learn the fascinating origin of the name of the ship.


John Paul Jones Museum
http://www.jpj.demon.co.uk/

This is the website of the John Paul Jones Museum in Scotland. Read his
biography and see pictures of the cottage where Jones was born.


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

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

Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.

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Hi! It's Monday, March 19, 2007, and time for Math at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Mathematical Interactivities: Puzzles, Games, and Other Online Educational
Resources!
http://mathematics.hellam.net/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Age Range: 6-17

David Hellam, Information Technology teacher at Kuwait English School, has
made the mathematics interactivities on this website freely available to
teachers and their students.

There are many games and activities that you can access from the menu on the
home page to hone your basic arithmetic skills the fun way, with magic
squares and triangles, arithmetic practice games, fractions, decimals,
percents, and Roman numerals. There is also an interactive for telling the
time. You'll even find...

*Interactive 100 Square Chart - Select any number and click the color to see
all of its multiples shaded in on the hundreds chart. You can select up to
three colors and base numbers. Great for learning to recognize patterns in
multiplication tables.

For the more advanced students, you can also find interactives for some
algebra, geometry, measurements (be sure to try the puzzles in "Making
Measurements"), probability, card tricks, fractals, estimation of pi, and
more! The games all have descriptions to help you select what will best meet
your current math needs. Don't miss...

*Escher-like Tessellations and Islamic Patterns - Learn what a tessellation
is in Moslem designs and the basic technique for creating one of your own.
Download Logo (the turtle computer language for making geometric designs)
and learn how to use it to create beautiful designs. Code is provided for
some samples, and you can also create some tessellations online by trying
the Flash puzzles. See examples of tessellations that students in Kuwait
have created on their computer. Navigate this site using the menu across the
bottom of each page. (Note: The "Links" page in this section lead to errors
or dead links, but don't let that discourage you from trying the other
activities that do work.)

New activities and pages are being added, so bookmark this site for a return
visit!

MaryAnna Cashmore
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2007, 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.

Fossils
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/earth/fossils/index.html
From the site:
“Studying fossils teaches us about plants and animals of the past, including our human ancestors. Go back in time and discover the stories that fossils can reveal,”

Fossil Folklore
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/earth/fossils/fossil-folklore/
From the site:
“What are fossils? Find out how fossils are formed and discover the truth behind some of the myths that have grown up around them.”

Virtual Wonders
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/virtual-wonders/index.html
From the site:
“Examine our virtual specimens, from fossilised trilobites to the bizarre Anomalocaris that stalked the seas 540 million years ago.” Contents include: Fossil ammonite, Meteorite fragments, Fossil seashell, Microfossil, and Trilobites.

Meteorite Fragments
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/virtual-wonders/index3.html

Meteorites
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/space/meteorites-dust/
From the site:
“The study of meteorites can reveal how the solar system first began, what life is like on other planets and how these planets were formed. Find out how often these messengers from space fall, where they end up and what other secrets they tell us.”

Surfing the Net with Kids: Fossils
http://www.surfnetkids.com/fossils.htm
Page contains links to 5 annotated sites and 4 honorable mentions.
From the site:
“A fossil is a window into the history of our world, providing clues about plants and animals that lived thousands or millions of years ago. Because fossils are fairly easy to find, many kids and grownups enjoy the sleuthing that amateur paleontology (the study of ancient life) offers.”

The first link listed is:

Fossils-Facts-And-Finds
http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com/
From the site:
“[A] fossil is the remains or evidence of any creature or plant that once lived on the Earth…find teaching tips and innovative lesson plans, word puzzles and more about fossils and geologic time.”
Contents:
What Is A Fossil Fossil Collecting How Are Fossils Formed Ammonites Brachiopods Crinoids Megalodon Orthoceras Trilobites Clock of Eras Geologic Time Line Earth Science Lesson Plans Activities For Kids Fossil Lesson Plans Coloring Pages

Sites found in:
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: June 10 - 16, 2007
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NOVA: Dying to be Thin
Online
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/thin/
From the site:
“Welcome to the companion Web site to "Dying to be Thin," originally broadcast on December 12, 2000. The film examines a disturbing increase in the prevalence of debilitating and sometimes life-threatening eating disorders, particularly anorexia and bulimia. Here's what you'll find online:

Watch the Program Here: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/thin/program.html
If you missed "Dying to be Thin" on television, you can watch it in its entirety here.
or view the transcript: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2715thin.html

Also: Ask the Experts, Share Your Story, One Man's Battle, Minority Women: The Untold Story, Body Needs (Hot Science), Help/Resources, Teacher's Guide.

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Nature
Pale Male
On-Air & Online
9-12
Sunday, June 10, 2007
8 - 9:00 pm
This program tells the remarkable story of the bold and daring
red-tailed hawk that took up residence in the heart of
Manhattan in the early 1990s. Defying the odds, he mated and
established a family of hawks whose presence remains one of the
modern-day wonders of the Big Apple. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

Download our screensaver and watch Pale Male swoop across your
desktop.

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

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NOVA
Jewel of the Earth
On-Air & Online
9-12
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
8 - 9:00 pm
Join host David Attenborough for an exploration of the
remarkable time capsule of ancient life preserved in fossilized
tree resin or amber. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

Download our teacher's guide in which students set sticky traps
to collect organisms and then identify and classify the
organisms they find.

http://www.pbs.org/nova/jewel
See teaching guide pasted below.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Secrets of the Dead
Killer Flu
On-Air & Online
9-12
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
8 - 9:00 pm
This program follows scientists, led by Jeffrey Taubenberger,
who have been seeking to learn where the 1918 flu virus came
from and what made it so deadly. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)

Learn the details about the culprit behind the killer flu of
1918 and why it may become a new threat. Explore our
interactive "Caught the Flu?" to find out what a virus is and
how viral infections can be so easily spread.

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

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NOVA scienceNOW
Online
9-12

NOVA would love your feedback. Please take our online survery
and answer a few questions about your work as a science
educator and about the series NOVA scienceNOW.

http://www.zoomerang.com/recipient/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB226GS39VXFK
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2646vy

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America at a Crossroads
Kansas to Kandahar
On-Air & Online
9-12
Monday, June 11, 2007
9 - 10:30 pm
This film explores the experiences and emotions of a Chinook
helicopter unit from suburban Kansas City in their one-year
deployment as they first serve in Pakistan -- providing
humanitarian relief following the devastating 2005 earthquake
-- and then as they travel to the war zone in Afghanistan. (CC,
Stereo, DVI, in perpetuity)

Explore the events that shaped the modern middle-east using our
online interactive timeline map.
http://www.pbs.org/weta/crossroads/about/show_kansas_to_kandahar.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yphjlv

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Media Infusion – June 2007
Mathematical Problem Solving: A Journey toward Meaning
Online
K-2 / 3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12

Elementary school math teacher Cindy Newton offers up numerous
multimedia resources that will help students go beyond simple
memorization and understand the real-world applications of math.

http://www.pbs.org/teachers/mediainfusion

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Learning.now with Andy Carvin
Olivia's Letters
Online
3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12

News coverage about a middle school student victimized by
online and offline bullying has prompted a grassroots
solidarity campaign. She's received over 1,400 letters of
support so far and it's serving as a teachable moment that no
school should ignore.

http://www.pbs.org/teachers/learning.now/2007/06/olivias_letters_1.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3x4d77

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What are Teens and Tweens Doing Online?
Online

Anastasia Goldstein, author of "Totally Wired: What Teens and
Tweens are REALLY Doing Online" is taking your questions on the
online habits of tweens and teens.

http://www.pbs.org/parents/experts/

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Teens and Web 2.0 (in English and Spanish)
http://www.pbs.org/parents/childrenandmedia/article-teensandweb20.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/39hemh
From the site:
“It's very likely that the Web your teen is using is very different from the one you've gotten to know over the last decade. In addition to serving up a seemingly bottomless stream of information, today's Web is more participatory, more social and more flexible than ever before. <<>>

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Subject: [NOVA] Jewel of the Earth
Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 14:13:41 -0400 (EDT)
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Next on NOVA: "Jewel of the Earth"

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

Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at 8 p.m.
Check your local listings as dates and times may vary.

Forty million years ago a diverse community of insects living at the
bottom of a tree in a temperate forest chanced into a sticky pool of
pine resin. Then a mere 67 years ago a young boy named David
Attenborough was given the amber stone containing the entombed bugs.
"Jewel of the Earth" explores the remarkable time capsule of ancient
life preserved in this and countless other samples of fossilized tree
resin, or amber. Sir David Attenborough, now grown up and a
celebrated naturalist and TV personality, hosts the program. As he
makes abundantly clear, he is still entranced with the amber specimen
from his youth and the seemingly magical quality of the material to
serve as a crystal-clear window to an age before humans walked the
Earth.

Here's what you'll find on the companion Web site:

INQUIRY & ARTICLE

Bitten By the Bug
What lies behind fossil-bearing amber's fascination? Hear from
one newly minted aficionado.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/jewel/bug.html

Amber Time Machine
Trace a bee's journey from its brief life 20 million years ago
down through the ages within fossil resin.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/jewel/time.html


SLIDE SHOW & INTERACTIVE

Stories in Amber
View striking photos of long-extinct plants and animals caught
forever in mid-pose.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/jewel/stories.html

Amber Around the World
From the Arctic to the tropics, from Mexico to Myanmar, amber is
cosmopolitan, as this clickable map shows.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/jewel/world.html


PODCAST

Amber Slide Show
Subscribe to our video podcast to download a collection of
dazzling images and hear expert George Poinar reveal the secrets
trapped within ancient amber.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcasting.html

Also, Links & Books, the Teacher's Guide, the program transcript,
and more:

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

# posted by Phyllis @ 9:35 PM 0 comments

Presidential Campaigns
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/oliphant/part3.html
From the site:
“Editorial cartoons, in particular, represent a vital form of political discourse in our democratic society. In the hands of a master they provide insight into universal features of human nature, and make complex social and political issues comprehensible.”

Part of:

Oliphant's Anthem
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/oliphant/overview.html
From the site:
“Oliphant's Anthem: Pat Oliphant at the Library of Congress commemorates the Library of Congress's recent acquisition of sixty cartoon drawings, sketchbooks, and illustrations by one of America's foremost editorial cartoonists.
SECTIONS: 1. First Decades in America - 2. War and Diplomacy - 3. Presidential Campaigns
4. Richard Nixon - 5. Sketchbooks - 6. Domestic Issues - 7. Recent Works
8. Works in Other Media - 9. Socks Album”

Sites found in:
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter #447 3/22/07

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Visual Encyclopedia of Chicago History

The Chicago History Museum, Northwestern University, and The Newberry
Library present this thorough, definitive resource on the history of the
Windy City. "The Visual Encyclopedia of Chicago History", an online
companion to the 2004 tome by the same name, is a free digital re-creation
of the $60 book which you can access with the simple click of a mouse.

Chicagoans and history buffs alike will enjoy browsing the online
encyclopedia, where they can read about a range of topics including the
Haymarket Riots, Al Capone, as well as excerpts from the Tribune and the
Chicago Times and much more. Visitors can easily search the site
alphabetically by topic, and then take some time browsing the incredibly
detailed "Maps" section.

http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Presidential Doodles

Believe it or not, U.S. Presidents are just as prone to whimsical doodling
as we civilians are. This cool website, from the creators of Cabinet
Magazine, is an extensively researched account of two hundred years of
"Scribbles, Scratches, Squiggles, and Scrawls from the Oval Office".

See the random doodles of George Washington, Richard Nixon, Rutherford B.
Hayes, Benjamin Harrison and other former Commanders-in-Chief, and read the
accompanying analysis by the site's editors. There are other cool features
on the site including an online quiz, an e-card of "presidential doodles",
and biographical info about the authors behind this unique and fascinating
project.

http://www.presidentialdoodles.com/index.html
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Math Class for All

It may not have been the most exciting class in school, but the subject of
Mathematics plays a significant role in many areas of our lives. This is a
great site for parents, kids, students, as well as anyone else who wants to
sharpen their math skills.

WebMath.Com has endless amounts of information on the various subjects
within the field of Mathematics, but perhaps its most useful section is the
one entitled "Math for Everyone". Visitors will discover both practical
and fun uses for Math, including counting coins, measuring wind chill
factor and lottery odds, calculating interest payments, and doing simple
unit conversions. Math is fun!!

http://www.webmath.com/index1.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, MARCH 23, 2007

Cities Around the World
http://www.uwm.edu/Libraries/digilib/cities/
"over 6,100 photographic images from the slide collections of the
American Geographical Society Library." Search, or browse by city or
country, by Views, Architecture, City and Town Life, by People, or by the
100 cities with the most photos.


Presidential Recordings Program [Miller Center of Public Affairs]
http://www.millercenter.virginia.edu/academic/presidentialrecordings/
Listen here to history as it happened, and/or read transcripts of the
4,000+ hours of conversations held by presidents Roosevelt, Truman,
Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sci-Tech Today
http://www.sci-tech-today.com/
Browse sci-tech news by broad topics (Health, Space, Environment,
Innovation, etc.) or search through archived stories going back at least
to 2003.

Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2007.

Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
March 23, 2007
Volume 13, Number 11

The Scout Report on the Web:
Current issue: http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/Current/
This issue: http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/2007/scout-070323.php
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Online Resource: Geometry
http://or.amatyc.org/geometry.htm

Along with their substantial instructional resources, the American
Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) has worked to place
valuable mathematical materials online to aid both teachers and students.
This particular site contains links discovered and vetted by George
Alexander, who works on behalf of the AMATYC. Here visitors will find links
to materials that can be used to teach students about the fundamentals of
geometry, including plane motion, polyhedras, symmetry, and tessellations.
In total, there are links to 33 resources here, and suggestions for new
materials are always welcome. [KMG]

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PollingReport.com [Last reviewed in the Scout Report on January 29,
1999]
http://www.pollingreport.com/

Everyone likes polls, even if they don’t always like the results. There are
a number of ways to keep tabs on recent and informative polls, and
PollingReport.com is definitely one of the most comprehensive ways to do so
online. From the homepage, users can look over the site’s primary thematic
areas, which include “Elections”, “National Security”, and “In the News”.
Within each thematic area, visitors can look over the results of recent
polls, read the questions asked of participants, and learn about each poll’s
methodology and sample size. The site doesn’t have a search engine, but it
doesn’t take much time to look through the contents of this useful site. The
site has a number of subscription services as well, though it should be
noted that these are not offered for free. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Writing Resource Center: Empire State College [pdf]
http://www.esc.edu/WritingResources

Effective learning strategies for becoming a better writer are much
appreciated resources on college campuses, and this site presents a
cornucopia of just this type of material. Created by Empire State college
faculty specifically for adult learners and faculty use, the site provides
access to a very fine annotated resource list. The list contains documents
from The Genesee Valley Center Writing Program and is divided into sections
such as “Grammar & Punctuation”, “ESL Resources”, and “Documenting
Resources”. The site contains over 150 specific resources that range from
worksheets for faculty on how to conduct informal writing activities to a
primer on when to write out numbers and when to use numerals in different
types of documents. [KMG]

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SocioSite
http://www.sociosite.net/

Started in 1996, the SocioSite website is a project created by the social
science faculty at the University of Amsterdam. During the past eleven
years, the site has grown extensively, and it serves as a clearinghouse of
important and relevant links to various disciplines within
the social sciences ( http://www.sociosite.net/topics/index.php ). Contained
within a simple template, visitors can look through
sections dedicated to journals, libraries, news groups, search tools,
institutions, associations, and weblogs. For each link, visitors can read a
brief summary of its contents, and they may also wish to suggest links via
the webform on the site. Visitors who have visited the site before may wish
to go directly to the “What’s New” section for the most recent updates. The
site is rounded out by a “Funny Stuff’ section, which features sociological-
related humor and wordplay. [KMG]
[NOTE: More than 175 subjects listed, links annotated. – Phyllis ]

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How The Heart Works
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/hhw/hhw_whatis.html

Figuring out how the heart functions in a metaphorical sense can be an
unending and highly metaphysical process (just ask John Donne), so it’s nice
to find a place online where visitors can learn how the heart functions in a
literal sense. This website was created by the National Heart Lung and Blood
Institute, and begins by answering the basic question: “What is the Heart?”
After reading this short and informative piece of writing, visitors can
meander through sections titled “Anatomy”, “Contraction”, “Circulation”,
“Electrical System”, and “Heart Disease”. Each section provides a brief
summary of each topic, complete with graphic illustrations and several
digital animations. It’s a well-constructed and user-friendly introduction
to this important topic, and one that will be of use to those entering one
of the health care professions, or those who are intrigued with various body
systems. [KMG]

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City Mayors
http://www.citymayors.com/

Drawing on the expertise of a team of editors who reside in Britain,
Germany, Spain, Mexico, France, and a number of other countries, the City
Mayors organization is an “international network of professionals working to
promote strong cities and good local government.” Their website takes on
all of the important urban issues of the day, including governance,
affordable housing, sustainable development, transportation, and a number of
other pressing issues. On their homepage, visitors will find links to recent
news stories from cities around the world and direct links to thematic
sections such as business, finance, environment, and development. One
section that should not be missed is the “City Rankings” area, which
includes helpful lists of the largest cities in the world by land area,
population and density, along with a list of the most expensive cities in
the world. [KMG]

[NOTE: See Also: State and Local Government on the Net
http://www.statelocalgov.net/index.cfm
From the site:
“The State and Local Government Internet directory provides convenient one-stop access to the websites of thousands of state agencies and city and county governments. Use the drop-down menus on the left to view directory pages for: States: State Government Offices - View all the websites in a given state -- from a state's home page or governor's site to the smallest counties or townships. Topics: The websites of state government constitutional officers, state legislatures, state judiciaries and departments across all states. Local Govt.: Local Government Links by County Government.”
Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Nanotechnology and Nanoscience
http://www.nanowerk.com/

The world of nanotechnology and its related applications is growing quickly,
and there are a number of websites that are dedicated to keeping up with the
developments in the field. This site falls into that very category, as it
contains links to recent news stories about the field, coupled with a
database containing nanotechnology-related links to universities, research
labs and institutes, and associations. Those who might be new to the world
of nanotechnology will want to browse on over to the “Nanomaterials
Introduction” section. Here they will find short pieces on the significance
of the nanoscale, nanomaterial science, and its current (and future)
applications. The site also contains a career center, where interested
persons can look over job opportunities in the industry. [KMG]

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Physlets
http://qbx6.ltu.edu/s_schneider/physlets/main/index.shtml

Understanding how various concepts and processes in physics can be an
exasperating experience for students beginning to study the field, so
finding sites like this one can be quite a delight. These Java-based applets
were developed at Davidson University by Wolfgang Christian, and they are a
real delight. First-time visitors may wish to read through the introduction
on using these physlets, and then move on to look through the different
sections on the site. In total, there are over 100 physlets here, and they
include those that illustrate (or animate) such processes as linear
momentum, elastic linear collisions, and the movement of sound waves. [KMG]

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Business Writer’s Free Library
http://www.managementhelp.org/commskls/cmm_writ.htm

Writing letters or memos in the world of business is an acquired skill, and
those beginning to learn about this process will appreciate this site, which
was designed by the Authenticity Counseling Company. The helpful resources
offered here are divided into several sections, including “General Resources
and Advice”, “Basic Writing Skills”, and “Basic Composition Skills”. One
other section is worth noting as well, and this is the section titled “Some
Types of Correspondence”. This is perhaps the section most relevant to
business writing practices, as it includes sample memos, meeting minutes,
and procedures for composing effective business emails. Overall, the site is
quite a find, and visitors will enjoy making multiple visits to make the
most out of the material offered here. [KMG]

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Basic Accounting Lesson Plans
http://www.moneyinstructor.com/accounting.asp

Are balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements keeping you
up at night? Well, beginning accounting students (or others with an interest
in such matters) will appreciate these basic accounting lesson plans,
provided courtesy of the MoneyInstructors.com website. The first section
contains a number of lesson plans (Gr. 7 up) and worksheets that include topics such as
the fundamental concepts of accounting, transaction analysis, accrual
accounting and adjusting entries. Moving on, the site also contains a number
of useful articles on various topics within the field, such as bookkeeping,
ledgers, and profit and loss reports. The site is rounded out by a selection
of helpful accounting textbooks that students may wish to look for as they
continue their journey through the world of accounting. [KMG]
[NOTE: Home page previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2007.
http://scout.wisc.edu/

Sites found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2007
http://infomine.ucr.edu/

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Natural Disasters : Animated Guides
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URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4972366.stm
Record Id: 666861
Created: 2007-03-16 10:18:42
Categories: govpub,physci

BBC News animated guides to the world's most devastating phenomena:
volcanoes, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis.

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Open Access Journals in the Field of Education
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URL: http://aera-cr.asu.edu/ejournals
Record Id: 666856
Created: 2007-03-15 21:56:42
Categories: ejournal,liberal

Directory and links to more than 200 open access electronic journals on
education. Site last updated on May 29, 2007.

NOAA Celebrates 200 Years of Science, Service, and Stewardship
For Kids and Educators
http://celebrating200years.noaa.gov/edufun.html
From the site:
“For the 200th celebration, NOAA has assembled educational resources for kids and educators.

Celebrating a Continued Focus on the Oceans, Coasts, and Skies: Online Resources
http://celebrating200years.noaa.gov/edufun/resources.html
From the site:
The materials within this section have been selected to help teachers, students, and parents learn about our ocean, coasts, and skies. The information is organized into three sections to help you Explore, Understand, and Protect our marine and atmospheric environments.

Discover Your World with NOAA: An Activity Book
http://celebrating200years.noaa.gov/edufun/book/welcome.html
From the site:
“This activity book includes 43 activities designed to help kids learn about our planet and NOAA's role in exploring, understanding, and protecting Earth. The book can be downloaded in full or as individual activities.”

Site found in:
17 March 2007 Earth Science Sites of the Week

CONSORTIUM FOR OCEANOGRAPHIC ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS
(COAST), (suggested by Elizabeth Rogers Joyner, COSEE-SE), "This
material, intended for use by teachers to structuring classroom
activities, is divided into two sections that reflect the different
emphases and requirements of elementary and middle school programs, and
high schools. The elementary and middle school section is developed from
the award winning Operation Pathfinder, Best of the Best, and is an
electronic version of the Resource Guide for Oceanography and Coastal
Processes. The high school section is being developed to reflect the
structure of the COAST Visualization Web Site."

http://www.coast-nopp.org/

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

Secrets of the Dead:
The Sinking of the Andrea Doria
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/case_andreadoria/index.html
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/case_andreadoria/about.html
From the site:
“On the last night of a 4,000-mile voyage across the Atlantic, the Andrea Doria luxury liner was broadsided by the 13,000-ton Stockholm in a freak accident that imperiled more than 1,700 passengers and crew.”
Site includes background information, clues and evidence, and links to related resources.

American Bald Eagle Information
http://www.baldeagleinfo.com/index.html
From the site:
“The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will make a final decision on whether to remove the bald eagle from the federal list of threatened and endangered species no later than June 29, 2007....The bald eagle was chosen June 20, 1782 as the emblem of the United States of American, because of its long life, great strength and majestic looks, and also because it was then believed to exist only on this continent.”
Contents:
• Eagle Description
• Eagle Feathers
• Eagle's Eyesight
• Feeding Habits
• Nesting & Young
• Eagle Migration
• Bald Eagle History
• Future of Bald Eagle
• Our National Emblem
• Bald Eagle Sightings
• The Eagle Lady
• Myths and Legends
• Eagle Poems
• Old Eagle Tree
• Old Abe
• Golden Eagle
• Harpy Eagle
• Essence of Eagles
• Eagles of the World
• Eagle Screen Savers
• Eagle Greeting Cards
• Eagle Related Links
• Eagle Facts Sheet
…and more
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Splung.com: Teaching Physics? Learning Physics? Studying Physics?
http://splung.com/main
From the site:
“Whether you are teaching physics or studying physics, Splung.com is the web site for you. It is designed for students who are studying A-level physics. The material frequently goes beyond what is required in the A-level physics syllabus. There is a mathematical refresher course in the preliminary section which covers basic calculus and the mathematics that students frequently find difficult. Flash animations explain key ideas.”

Best Practices of Technology Integration in Michigan (K-12)
http://www.remc11.k12.mi.us/bstpract/bstpract.html
From the site:
“The lesson plans that you will find here have been written by practicing teachers and have been "kid tested" to work in the classroom. All of these lessons have been aligned with the Michigan Framework Document. We hope you find these lessons helpful. They are examples of how technology can be used as a valuable tool in your classroom. Please feel free to try or adapt any of these lessons in your classroom.”

Subjects: Elementary, Middle School, High School

Fine Arts
Integrated Arts
Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Special Education
Technology
High School also includes Business

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
The Scout Report
March 16, 2007
Volume 13, Number 10

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The Scout Report on the Web:
Current issue: http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/Current/
This issue: http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/2007/scout-070316.php
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/23px8s

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American Women Through Time
http://www.mtsu.edu/~kmiddlet/history/women/wh-timeline.html

There are many resources that detail the contributions of women in American
history, but this particular site does so in an organized and intelligent
fashion. Created by Ken Middleton, a reference librarian at Middle Tennessee
State University, the site is chronologically organized, and visitors can
read through each area to learn about various online resources that deal
with each historical era. The primary timeline covers the world of Native
Americans all the way up to the year 2001. The site also has a “Other
Timelines” section, which includes links to timelines that tell the stories
of notable women in history and topical ones as well, such as those dealing
with feminism, Jewish women, and women in the military. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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National Association of Biology Teachers: Instructional Materials [ppt,
pdf]
http://www.nabt.org/sites/S1/index.php?p=25

For several years, the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) has
created a number of very fine instructional materials designed for use in
the classroom, and even seasoned educators will find new approaches to
teaching bioethics, gene sequences, and other related topics on the site.
The materials are arranged in one simple list, and they include lesson plans
that take on the subject of forensic science and the world of the “hooey
stick”. The “hooey stick” exercise is quite a bit of fun, and along with
being aligned with National Science Education standards, it allows students
to learn about empiricism and logic in science. Overall, there are some very
good resources for educators here, and a few of the resources are so
intriguing that even casual visitors may find themselves making repeat
visits here. [KMG]
[NOTE: Home page http://www.nabt.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Introduction to Accounting
http://www.simplestudies.com/

Accounting can strike fear into the hearts of many, particular around the
ides of April here in the United States. Beginning students of the field and
small business owners will breathe a bit easier after looking over this easy
to use and informative site. As the homepage remarks, this site will help
users learn the basics of accounting and also give them the opportunity to
solve common-place accounting problems. The four primary sections of the
website include “Lessons”, “Problems”, “Solutions”, and “Downloads”. In the
“Lessons” section, visitors can make their way through eight separate
lessons which cover the elements of financial reporting all the way up
through natural resources and depletion. The “Problems” section contains a
basic set of accounting problems keyed to the eight lessons mentioned above,
and the “Solutions” cover all of the problems and their execution in detail.
[KMG]

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Infomat: Fashion Industry Business Information
http://www.infomat.com/

The fashion industry has many facets, and aspiring students who hope to
break into the field may find themselves wondering about such aspects as
marketing, industry trends, and the expansive world of fabrics and textiles.
All of these subjects are covered on the Infomat website, which includes a
“Guides” section, where visitors can learn about accessories, apparel marts,
designer collections, and modeling agencies, among other areas of interest.
Instructors will also appreciate the site’s versatility, as they may be
intrigued by the “News” area, which contains news digests from the areas of
textiles, retail, and apparel. The site is rounded out by a “Community”
area, which features a searchable calendar of events and a “Who’s Who”
section that provides brief biographies of industry leaders like Yves Saint
Laurent and Issey Miyake. [KMG]

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London: A Life in Maps
http://www.bl.uk/londoninmaps

Sometime in the middle of the thirteen century, the monk Matthew Paris
created a diagram using ink and various pigments to illustrate his route
from London to Apulia. In doing so, he created a document which forms part
of the cartographic history of a city that would grow exponentially over the
coming centuries. This document, along with thirty nine others, form part of
the online exhibit, London: A Life in Maps. Created by staff members at the
British Library, visitors can click on an interactive map (rather
appropriately) to locate these various maps which go all the way up to the
21st century. Another fun feature on the site allows users to download a
Google Earth layer that includes a selection of these maps, including one of
Regents Park in 1841 and a plan of the London Docks from 1797. The site is
rounded out by an area where visitors can send electronic cards to friends
and colleagues that incorporate images from these maps. [KMG]

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Alaska and Western Canada Collection
http://content.lib.washington.edu/alaskawcanadaweb/index.html

The University of Washington Libraries Digital Collections continues to
break new and interesting ground with one of their latest offerings, which
happens to focus in on Alaska and the Canadian provinces of Yukon Territory
and British Columbia. With extensive archival holdings in both areas, they
are certainly well poised to do so, and this particular collection includes
visual materials related to the famed Gold Rush of 1898 to 1900, mining
activities, and World War II installations. As with previous collections
from this series, visitors can type keywords into the search engine, or they
can search by category. The Gold Rush section is a real gem, as it includes
225 images in total. They include an illustration of a miner’s working
outfit from 1897, a photograph of a mining town dance from 1900, and a
harrowing photograph of a boat navigating the treacherous Miles Canyon along
the Yukon River. [KMG]

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Identity by Design: Tradition, Change and Celebration in Native Women’s
Dresses [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.nmai.si.edu/exhibitions/identity_by_design/

This web exhibition from the National Museum of the American Indian pairs
historic dresses with commentary and memories from contemporary Native
American women designers, who work in traditional styles. For example, a
painted Sioux dress from 1890 that depicts warrior scenes is accompanied by
comments from Juanita Growing Thunder. She describes a dress made for the
daughter of her mother's adopted brother, beaded with eagle feathers to
recall his service in Vietnam. The dress "meant that he had gone to war and
had fought. It all ties in with the warrior societies of the past." [DS]
[NOTE: Other pages from Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
http://www.nmai.si.edu/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2007.
http://scout.wisc.edu/

Sites found in:
Teaching Resources
EDInfo@listserv.ed.gov
Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2007

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

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Women's History Month -- See more than 30 federal resources
for teaching and learning about women pioneers and writers,
the fight for women's rights, and events and individuals that
shaped the course of women's history in the U.S.
http://www.free.ed.gov/subjects.cfm?subject_id=26

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Picturing France, 1830-1900
explores 19th-century painting in France and the culture it
reflects and that produced it. Organized by region, the site
offers a glimpse of the history and cultural life of Paris,
Auvergne, Normandy, Provence, and other areas. More than 50
works are examined. (National Gallery of Art)
http://www.nga.gov/education/classroom/france/
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1867

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Earth and Space Science
provides activities, animations, and lessons on astronomy, the
solar system, and earth's structure, processes, and history.
Topics include earthquakes, faults, tectonic plates, soil
liquefaction, Antarctica, convection currents in water,
continental drift, extremophiles, auroras, subduction, Curie
point, ozone, climate change, earth's magnetic field, and
seasons. (Exploratorium, National Science Foundation)
http://nsdl.exploratorium.edu/nsdl/search.do?category=Curricular+Area-Earth+and+Space+Science
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/26rkhq
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1857

[NOTE: Exploratorium: The Learning Resource Collection Digital Library
http://nsdl.exploratorium.edu/nsdl/index.vm - previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Global Climate Change
is an introduction to the world of scientific research on
climate change. Learn about physical processes underlying the
earth's climate, data on how the climate is changing and the
role of human activity, and questions and uncertainties that
researchers continue to explore. The site is organized in
four parts: the atmosphere, hydrosphere (oceans and water),
cryosphere (snow and ice), and biosphere (living organisms).
(Exploratorium, National Science Foundation)
http://www.exploratorium.edu/climate/index.html
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1865
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Learning About Fossil Fuels
features lessons on coal, oil, and natural gas. Learn how
coal is formed and used, and about technologies for cleaning
up coal. Find out how oil is squeezed out of the earth and
how natural gas is extracted from the ground and sea.
(Department of Energy)
http://fossil.energy.gov/education/energylessons/index.html
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1862

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Milestones in the History of Energy and Its Uses
features a timeline of energy developments and uses since the
1700s. Learn about biomass, coal, electricity, geothermal,
natural gas, nuclear power, oil, solar power, wind turbines,
and transportation. See biographies of individuals who
contributed to energy and science. Read a history of energy
in the U.S. from 1635-2000. (Department of Energy)
http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/history/timelines/index.html
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1868
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Nature of Science
provides activities and lessons for learning about the
scientific process, science and society, and science as a
career. (Exploratorium, National Science Foundation)
http://nsdl.exploratorium.edu/nsdl/search.do?category=Curricular+Area-The+Nature+of+Science
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2psdge
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1860
[NOTE: Exploratorium: The Learning Resource Collection Digital Library
http://nsdl.exploratorium.edu/nsdl/index.vm - previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Physical Sciences
presents more than 200 activities, visualizations, and lessons
on electricity and magnetism, energy, heat and thermodynamics,
interactions of matter, light and optics, measurement, motion
and forces, matter (its states, structure, and properties),
and vibrations and waves. (Exploratorium, National Science
Foundation)
http://nsdl.exploratorium.edu/nsdl/search.do?category=Curricular+Area-Physical+Sciences
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2tb9rk
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1859

[NOTE: Exploratorium: The Learning Resource Collection Digital Library
http://nsdl.exploratorium.edu/nsdl/index.vm - previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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view an archive of past messages
* http://www.ed.gov/MailingLists/EDInfo/

Women and Social Movements 1600-2000
http://womhist.binghamton.edu/index.html
From the site:
“Organized around 72 document projects with 2100 primary documents, the Women and Social Movements website offers new ways for students, teachers, and scholars to study American History.”
“We are in the process of migrating this site to http://womhist.alexanderstreet.com. We suggest you click to access that site. This set of web pages will disappear in June or July 2007 and will then re-direct users to the new version.”

Related Links
http://womhist.binghamton.edu/links/mainlink.htm

Archives and Webographies in Women's History
http://womhist.binghamton.edu/links/resource.htm

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

Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, March 22, 2007
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/90
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AKA Houdini
This exhibit provides biographical material about Harry Houdini (Ehrich Weiss), covering his childhood ("He told fans that he was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, but his real birthplace was Budapest, Hungary."), his rise to fame as an escape artist, his interest in psychic fraud, and his death at the age of 52. Features photos, video clips, teaching materials, and games and projects. From the Outagamie County Historical Society, Wisconsin.
URL: http://www.akahoudini.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23541
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Houdini
Companion website to a documentary about Harry Houdini (Ehrich Weiss), who has been called "the world's greatest escape artist." Features escape techniques (for ropes, straitjacket, and more), film clips, timeline, a poster gallery, and profiles of people and events. Includes related reading and links (some broken) and a teacher's guide.
URL: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/houdini/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23540
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Primary Sources in the Women's Movement, 1960 to Present: The "Second Wave" and Beyond
This site provides a forum "that brings together feminist thinkers, scholars and activists, to analyze compelling questions about feminist activism and theories, define new directions for historical research on this period, and provide a new venue for publishing traditional articles." It features links to chronologies, oral histories, images of documents, book reviews, bibliographies, and teaching material. Also includes links to related sites. From Alexander Street Press.
URL: http://scholar.alexanderstreet.com/display/WASM/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23546

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Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2007 by Librarians' Internet Index.

African American Studies Center: March Feature of the Month
Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2007

1963 March on Washington
http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/archive/0307/index.jsp

“This month the feature highlights the 1963 March on Washington
and some of the well-known people who were involved in the
landmark event. Included in the update is a featured photo essay that
captures with striking images the freedom fighting spirit of the Civil Rights
heroes that attended the march, including Whitney Young, Roy Wilkins,
James Farmer, and Martin Luther King Jr., who gave his legendary
"I Have a Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during
the rally.”

“For a more in-depth look at the March on Washington, check out Kate
Tuttle’s featured essay, which covers the rally from gestation to
fruition - noting unbelievable details like the fact that funds for
the march were raised primarily through the sale of buttons for 25
cents each. Other articles include a look at the Civil Rights Movement
on the whole, as well as an analysis of Dr. King’s speech, taken
directly from the Concise Oxford Companion to African American Literature,
one of the most substantial guides available on the world of African
American lit.”

--------Forwarded Message--------
Subject: New Issue of History Now: American Cities
Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2007

Issue Eleven, March 2007

The Institute is pleased to present the eleventh issue of HISTORY NOW, a quarterly online journal for history teachers and students, available at http://www.historynow.org

In this issue, our historians focus on the character and history of six American cities: New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, San Antonio, Detroit, and New Orleans. Woven into their unique histories are key elements of our nation’s political, social and economic history. But the stories of these cities do not exhaust the possibilities. It is our belief that students across the country can use the study of their own towns and cities to illuminate important developments in our national past.
Click on the links below for each feature:

Revolutionary Philadelphia
by Ray Raphael
http://www.historynow.org/03_2007/historian.html

Coming to America: Ellis Island and New York City
by Vincent Cannato
http://www.historynow.org/03_2007/historian2.html

Motor City: The Story of Detroit
by Thomas J. Sugrue
http://www.historynow.org/03_2007/historian6.html

Remembering the Alamo
by Char Miller
http://www.historynow.org/03_2007/historian4.html

San Francisco and the Great Earthquake of 1906
by Robert Cherny
http://www.historynow.org/03_2007/historian5.html

New Orleans and the History of Jazz
by Loren Schoenberg
http://www.historynow.org/03_2007/historian3.html

And don't miss our interactive "Map of Urban Expansion:"
http://www.historynow.org/03_2007/interactive.html

The Online NewsHour
Vote 2008 – The Primaries
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/vote2008/

Site includes information on the candidates, states to watch, and lesson plans.

Lesson Plans
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/vote2008/lessonplans.html

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You Decide 2008
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/youdecide2008/index.html

Eyes on the Issues
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/youdecide2008/platforms/index.html
Details on the candidates and their platforms.

Site found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, March 16, 2007
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OpenCongress
http://www.opencongress.org/
"brings together official government data with news and blog coverage to
give you the real story behind each bill." Check out the latest votes,
and search or browse Bills, Senators, Representatives, Committees,
Industries, Issues, or Blog (which is available by RSS).

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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2007.

Site found in:

Don's Patch #66 from http://www.don-guitar.com/
March 15, 2007

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ProCon.org
http://www.procon.org/
From the site:
“ProCon.org is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation that has no government affiliations of any kind.

Our purpose is educational. We do not express opinions on our research projects, but believe that most people care about their community, their state and their country, have common sense and good judgment and can better exercise their actions if the large volume of data and rhetoric on an issue is reduced to a fairly crafted ProCon presentation.

Our goal is to research issues that we feel are complicated and important and work to present them in a balanced, comprehensive, and straight forward pro-con format.”

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

Phyllis' Favorites from CJRLC Newsletter, June-July 2007, Pg. 3 http://www.cjrlc.org/Newsletter/newsletter.htm
Newsletter Archives
http://www.cjrlc.org/Newsletter/Archives/archiveindex.html

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Africa South of the Sahara
http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/africa/guide3.html

BAM! Body and Mind
http://www.bam.gov/

Book Adventure
http://www.bookadventure.com/
http://www.bookadventure.org/

EASE History
http://www.easehistory.org/index2.html

A Great Day in Harlem
http://www.harlem.org/index.html
Explore jazz history: browse artists, instruments, and jazz styles.

Inside the Cell
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/insidethecell/

Junior High Math Interactives
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mejhm/index.html?launch=true

Kidport (K-8)
http://kidport.com/Contents.htm
http://kidport.com/RefLib/Reference/Reference.htm

Political & Historical Quotations
http://www.politicalquotes.org/

Reporting Civil Rights
http://www.reportingcivilrights.org/

Urban Legends Reference Pages
http://www.snopes.com/

Virtual Jamestown
http://www.virtualjamestown.org/page2.html

Vocabulary University
http://www.vocabulary.com/

World Wide Arts Resources
http://wwar.world-arts-resources.com/

Phyllis Anker

Site found in:
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter #446 3/15/07

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1918 Red Sox

Performance-enhancing drugs, overpaid players, and expensive ticket
prices have cast what one can only hope is a temporary shadow over
America's favorite pastime. Sports fans and History buffs are sure
to enjoy this online tribute to the 1918 Boston Red Sox, a virtual
trip back to a time when baseball defined both the struggle and the
glory of our Nation.

Read about the legendary 1918 Red Sox team that won an unprecedented
5th World Series, with the help of a young slugger by the name of
Babe Ruth. Amidst a tumultuous backdrop of a World War, a
devastating Influenza Epidemic, and other Economic hardships, one
team from Boston showed how a simple game called baseball could be a
cultural beacon of hope for America.

http://www.1918redsox.com/

Site found in:

ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
March 13, 2007
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Best Careers 2007
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/biztech/best_careers_2007/
25 Professions listed. Each one includes: Median Pay (Salary Data), Job Market Outlook, Quality of Life,
Attainability, Prestige, Typical Degree Required, and links to sites for additional information.
No fooling, librarians make the list.

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Gary Price
Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
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Hi! It's Thursday, March 15, 2007, and time for Social Studies at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Site:
IMF: Where in the World and What in the World is Money?
http://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/center/students/money/index.htm
http://www.homefires.com/click?wxukietpato6%20
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.imf.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Age Range: 10 and up (5th grade and up)

Note: This site is also available in French and Spanish.

Ride a time machine back several centuries to invest everything you have for
a chance at phenomenal wealth! All you have at the beginning of the game are
chocolate candy, a gold pendant, a few coins, a paper monetary note, and
some song lyrics scribbled onto a napkin. Invest them wisely, and you will
learn about the history of money, what forms it took at various times in
various countries, and how it developed into what we use today. Will your
pocket full of miscellany really increase in value over time? Play this game
to find out! At the end of the game, you will also get a brief explanation
of what the IMF (International Monetary Fund) is, what its role is in
international monetary exchange, and what it means to you when you travel to
a different country.

When you have finished this game, you might like to try all of the other
games available from the main site, http://www.imf.org/external/np/exr/center/econed/index.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ] (http://www.homefires.com/click?econedonline) . (Scroll down the page a little to find them.)

One of these games is called "Trading Around the World" - Decide which
country you are from and trade with people from different countries. Try
your hand at bartering and negotiating prices. Try to achieve various goals
such as becoming very rich or acquiring an assortment of goods. You should
come away from this game with an understanding of the work of the IMF with
regard to trade barriers.

Other games include "Monetary Mania" and "The IMF in Action," as well as an
informative video. Each game or activity includes the recommended grade
range and a description.

You'll also find Lesson Plans and Online Exhibitions. Everything on this
website also comes with a Teacher Guide!

MaryAnna Cashmore
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2007, 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.

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PBS Teachers Newsletter: June 3 - 9, 2007
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Nature
Wisdom of the Wild
On-Air & Online
9-12
Sunday, June 3, 2007
8 - 9:00 pm
From ancient times to modern, human lives have been influenced
by animals. This episode illustrates some of the surprising
ways in which animals help teach, heal and strengthen people in
body, mind and spirit. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)

Log on to the companion Web site to discover dolphin's healing
powers, learn about a planned chimp sanctuary and find out what
animals have to teach us.

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

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NOVA
The Great Escape
On-Air & Online
9-12
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
8 - 9:00 pm
The real Great Escape didn't feature Steve McQueen racing
through the Third Reich on a motorcycle like in the 1963 movie,
but the big breakout was still thrilling in every way. This
program sheds new light on the audacious escape of 76 Allied
airmen from a Nazi POW camp during World War II. (CC, Stereo,
DVI, 1 year)

Download our lesson plan in which students try to invent a way
to deliver a note across a fixed distance.

http://www.pbs.org/nova/greatescape
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
See teaching guide pasted below. - Phyllis
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Copyright 2007 PBS Online

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Subject: [NOVA Teachers] Great Escape airs June 5

Hello Educators,

Next week, relive the story of a group of Allied POWs who attempted
World War II's most daring and technically ingenious prison break, in
the repeat broadcast of NOVA's "Great Escape." (Subjects covered:
social studies, U.S. history, world history, technology/engineering)

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NOVA presents "Great Escape"
Broadcast: Tuesday, June 5, 2007
http://www.pbs.org/nova/greatescape/
(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 Three That Got Away
http://www.pbs.org/nova/greatescape/three.html
Read the remarkable story of the only three (out of the 76 who
originally escaped) who made it all the way to freedom. (Grades
6-8, 9-12)

History's Great Escapes
http://www.pbs.org/nova/greatescape/history.html
Consider some of the most celebrated jailbreaks of all time, from
Mary, Queen of Scots' flight from Lochleven Castle, to slave
Henry "Box" Brown's "escape-by-mail." (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

A Prisoner's Sketchbook
http://www.pbs.org/nova/greatescape/sketchbook.html
View drawings of Stalag Luft III's North Compound, including the
"Harry" tunnel used in the escape, that prisoner-artist Ley
Kenyon made before or after the famous getaway. (Flash plug-in
required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Inside Tunnel "Harry"
http://www.pbs.org/nova/greatescape/harry.html
Learn the measures used at Stalag Luft III to prevent escape and
the inventions created by Allied airmen to overcome them in this
feature that highlights the 300-foot tunnel that 76 men snuck
through during their infamous getaway. (Flash plug-in required;
non-Flash version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/programs/3117_greatesc.html
In this classroom activity, students invent a way to deliver a
note across a fixed distance. (Grades 6-8)

Program Transcript
http://www.pbs.org/nova/transcripts/3117_greatesc.html
The site includes a complete narration for this program.

Plus Links and Books.