Monday, July 30, 2007
Mon., July 30, 2007 - The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy
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Site of the Day for Thursday, April 19, 2007
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy
http://www.bartleby.com/59/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Today's site, from the well-known Bartleby's reference sources, offers the
third edition of this seminal work, covering a hugh range of topics which
constitute cultural literacy in western society. Gentle Subscribers may
find this an excellent spot for browsing as well as a general resource.
"The manifestation of one of the most influential modern educational
theories, the 6,900 entries in this major new reference work form the
touchstone of what it means to be not only just a literate American but an
active citizen in our multicultural democracy. ... [authored by] E. D.
Hirsch, Jr., Joseph F. Kett, James Trefil" - from the website
This compendium of information ranges from biblical references to fine
arts, from world geography to life sciences. In addition to the
introductory explanation of the theory of cultural literacy, each section
begins with notes on the relevancy of the subject and includes basic
definitions of terms and notable names in the various disciplines. The
presentation also includes a user guide and a handy index. One of the most
engaging topics for browsing is the idioms section, where the authors
comment on why a knowledge of the essentials of idiomatic usage is "de
rigueur", and how an easy familiarity will prove to be a "feather in one's
cap".
Sweep over to the site for an excellent reference on basic cultural
literacy at:
http://www.bartleby.com/59/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
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Site of the Day for Thursday, April 19, 2007
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy
http://www.bartleby.com/59/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Today's site, from the well-known Bartleby's reference sources, offers the
third edition of this seminal work, covering a hugh range of topics which
constitute cultural literacy in western society. Gentle Subscribers may
find this an excellent spot for browsing as well as a general resource.
"The manifestation of one of the most influential modern educational
theories, the 6,900 entries in this major new reference work form the
touchstone of what it means to be not only just a literate American but an
active citizen in our multicultural democracy. ... [authored by] E. D.
Hirsch, Jr., Joseph F. Kett, James Trefil" - from the website
This compendium of information ranges from biblical references to fine
arts, from world geography to life sciences. In addition to the
introductory explanation of the theory of cultural literacy, each section
begins with notes on the relevancy of the subject and includes basic
definitions of terms and notable names in the various disciplines. The
presentation also includes a user guide and a handy index. One of the most
engaging topics for browsing is the idioms section, where the authors
comment on why a knowledge of the essentials of idiomatic usage is "de
rigueur", and how an easy familiarity will prove to be a "feather in one's
cap".
Sweep over to the site for an excellent reference on basic cultural
literacy at:
http://www.bartleby.com/59/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Mon., July 30, 2007 - Lightning Bug Writing Resources
Lightning Bug
http://www.lightningbug.com.au/index.htm
From the site:
“Young adults are growing up younger and faster with more expected of them each day. Understanding how to write a good story is an extremely effective way to express a point of view. Young adults writing stories become empowered; they deserve to be and should be heard.”
Site includes Teacher Resources and Writing Resources.
http://www.lightningbug.com.au/index.htm
From the site:
“Young adults are growing up younger and faster with more expected of them each day. Understanding how to write a good story is an extremely effective way to express a point of view. Young adults writing stories become empowered; they deserve to be and should be heard.”
Site includes Teacher Resources and Writing Resources.
Mon., July 30, 2007 - Today's Military
Today’s Military
http://www.todaysmilitary.com/app/tm/
From the site:
“The Today’s Military Web site is brought to you by the United States Department of Defense. The purpose of Todaysmilitary.com is not to advocate recruitment for any particular branch of the Armed Services. Instead, this site seeks to educate parents, teachers, and others about the opportunities and benefits available to young people in the Military today.”
Extraordinary Careers
http://www.todaysmilitary.com/app/tm/get/careers
From the site:
“What kind of career can a young person find in the Military? Just about any kind you can imagine. But it takes special types of people to fill these jobs. People who are passionate, selfless, and want to be part of something bigger.”
Military Careers
http://www.todaysmilitary.com/app/tm/careers;jsessionid=9FE2833B84A42D893A08DA840B82E9C7
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2zceox
From the site:
“Military Careers: Find thousands of job options in the Military…Many of these jobs are similar to those found in the civilian world. That means military servicepeople often enter the private sector as high experienced and sought-after candidates.”
http://www.todaysmilitary.com/app/tm/
From the site:
“The Today’s Military Web site is brought to you by the United States Department of Defense. The purpose of Todaysmilitary.com is not to advocate recruitment for any particular branch of the Armed Services. Instead, this site seeks to educate parents, teachers, and others about the opportunities and benefits available to young people in the Military today.”
Extraordinary Careers
http://www.todaysmilitary.com/app/tm/get/careers
From the site:
“What kind of career can a young person find in the Military? Just about any kind you can imagine. But it takes special types of people to fill these jobs. People who are passionate, selfless, and want to be part of something bigger.”
Military Careers
http://www.todaysmilitary.com/app/tm/careers;jsessionid=9FE2833B84A42D893A08DA840B82E9C7
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2zceox
From the site:
“Military Careers: Find thousands of job options in the Military…Many of these jobs are similar to those found in the civilian world. That means military servicepeople often enter the private sector as high experienced and sought-after candidates.”
Mon., July 30, 2007 - Career Explorer / Developing Career Goals
Career Explorer: Your Career. Your Way.
http://www.careerexplorer.net/
From the site:
“Once you have found the right career, you can request information from as many schools as you'd like that offer your program. It's that simple. Find a program that interests you, request the information, and begin your new direction!”
Site includes job descriptions and free career assessment test.
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Developing Career Goals
http://www.career.cornell.edu/exploration/goals/
From the site:
“Your career goals are likely to change many times throughout your life. Developing an initial focus will help you narrow your options and target appropriate employers or educational paths. Just remember that you may change your mind as you learn more about yourself, jobs, and employers.”
http://www.careerexplorer.net/
From the site:
“Once you have found the right career, you can request information from as many schools as you'd like that offer your program. It's that simple. Find a program that interests you, request the information, and begin your new direction!”
Site includes job descriptions and free career assessment test.
*****
Developing Career Goals
http://www.career.cornell.edu/exploration/goals/
From the site:
“Your career goals are likely to change many times throughout your life. Developing an initial focus will help you narrow your options and target appropriate employers or educational paths. Just remember that you may change your mind as you learn more about yourself, jobs, and employers.”
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Sat., July 28, 2007 - EPIC 2015
EPIC 2015
http://epic.makingithappen.co.uk/
From the site:
“Set in 2014 it charts the history of the Internet, the evolving mediascape and the way news and newspapers were affected by the growth in online news.
It coined the word "Googlezon" from a future merger of Google and Amazon to form the Google grid, and speaks of news wars with the Times becoming a print only paper for the elite culminating in EPIC Evolving Personalised Information Construct
As a flash animation, this film is extraordinary, not just for it's use of technology but for it's fantastic perception looking forward.”
EPIC 2014 is a flash movie released in November 2004 by Robin Sloan and Matt Thompson with original music by Aaron McLeran. It was based on a presentation they gave at the Poynter Institute in the spring of that year. The movie is 8 minutes long and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike-Non Commercial license. ( http://robinsloan.com/epic/2015/ols-master-2015.html )
The movie is presented from the viewpoint of a fictional "Museum of Media History" in the year 2014.
EPIC 2015 is an update to the original movie, released in January 2005. The movie follows the general direction of the original, but also examines the roles of podcasting, GPS and web map services such as Google Maps.
http://epic.makingithappen.co.uk/
From the site:
“Set in 2014 it charts the history of the Internet, the evolving mediascape and the way news and newspapers were affected by the growth in online news.
It coined the word "Googlezon" from a future merger of Google and Amazon to form the Google grid, and speaks of news wars with the Times becoming a print only paper for the elite culminating in EPIC Evolving Personalised Information Construct
As a flash animation, this film is extraordinary, not just for it's use of technology but for it's fantastic perception looking forward.”
EPIC 2014 is a flash movie released in November 2004 by Robin Sloan and Matt Thompson with original music by Aaron McLeran. It was based on a presentation they gave at the Poynter Institute in the spring of that year. The movie is 8 minutes long and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike-Non Commercial license. ( http://robinsloan.com/epic/2015/ols-master-2015.html )
The movie is presented from the viewpoint of a fictional "Museum of Media History" in the year 2014.
EPIC 2015 is an update to the original movie, released in January 2005. The movie follows the general direction of the original, but also examines the roles of podcasting, GPS and web map services such as Google Maps.
Sat., July 28, 2007 - Kurt Vonnegut
Sites found in:
News from The Gilder Lehrman Institute
Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 12:25:03 -0400 (EDT)
FEATURED DOCUMENT
A Poem by Kurt Vonnegut
This poem was included in a letter from Kurt Vonnegut to the students of Marshall E. Bean.
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive/docs_archive_vonnegut.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3bzh3z
Page includes the following links:
New York Times Obituary: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/12/books/12vonnegut.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2rc92o
Times Links of Web sources: http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/k/kurt_vonnegut/index.html?8qa
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2n3v92
AP Story of Authors Reflecting on Vonnegut:
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/04/13/arts/NA-A-E-BKS-US-Vonnegut-Appreciation.php
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3yk8nf
Vonnegut Website: http://www.vonnegutweb.com/
News from The Gilder Lehrman Institute
Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 12:25:03 -0400 (EDT)
FEATURED DOCUMENT
A Poem by Kurt Vonnegut
This poem was included in a letter from Kurt Vonnegut to the students of Marshall E. Bean.
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive/docs_archive_vonnegut.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3bzh3z
Page includes the following links:
New York Times Obituary: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/12/books/12vonnegut.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2rc92o
Times Links of Web sources: http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/k/kurt_vonnegut/index.html?8qa
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2n3v92
AP Story of Authors Reflecting on Vonnegut:
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/04/13/arts/NA-A-E-BKS-US-Vonnegut-Appreciation.php
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3yk8nf
Vonnegut Website: http://www.vonnegutweb.com/
Sat., July 28, 2007 - FTC Report on Marketing Violent Entertainment to Children
Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
April. 13-19, 2007
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FTC Issues Report on Marketing Violent Entertainment to Children
http://www.docuticker.com/?p=12421
“The Federal Trade Commission gave a mixed review of the movie, music, and video-game industries’ self-regulatory programs and their marketing of violent entertainment products to children in its latest report to Congress.”
Link to full report (PDF; 1.44 MB)
http://www.ftc.gov/reports/violence/070412MarketingViolentEChildren.pdf
FTC web site on entertainment ratings
http://www.ftc.gov/ratings/
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FTC Issues Report on Marketing Violent Entertainment to Children
http://www.docuticker.com/?p=12421
“The Federal Trade Commission gave a mixed review of the movie, music, and video-game industries’ self-regulatory programs and their marketing of violent entertainment products to children in its latest report to Congress.”
Link to full report (PDF; 1.44 MB)
http://www.ftc.gov/reports/violence/070412MarketingViolentEChildren.pdf
FTC web site on entertainment ratings
http://www.ftc.gov/ratings/
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Sat., July 28, 2007 - From Librarians' Internet Index NEW THIS WEEK, April 19, 2007
Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, April 19, 2007
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/94
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The Roman Empire in the First Century
Companion website to a documentary series about the Roman Empire, providing "a detailed look at the emperors of the time as well as other important historical figures ... [and] the daily life of ancient Romans." Features transcripts from the series, interviews, a timeline, an Augustan family tree (showing the relationships between Julius Caesar, Claudius, Caligula, Nero, and others), games and activities, video clips, lessons plans, and more. From Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).
URL: http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23647
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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The American Presidency Project
This website contains a searchable database of tens of thousands of documents from U.S. presidents from 1789 to the present. Includes inaugural addresses, press briefings, signing statements, and debates. Also features data on topics such as popularity and number of public appearances, election results back to 1828, and an archive of audio and video clips. A collaboration between John Woolley and Gerhard Peters at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
URL: http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23237
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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The Chernobyl Catastrophe: Consequences on Human Health
This detailed April 2006 report evaluates the current and potential health consequences of the April 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Topics include cancer (thyroid, leukemia, and other cancers), and non-cancer illnesses (immune functions, endocrine status, premature aging, and more). Includes a report summary and many data tables and graphs. Opens directly into a PDF document. From Greenpeace.
URL: http://www.greenpeace.org/raw/content/international/press/reports/chernobylhealthreport.pdf
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2gczvt
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23636
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The United Nations and Chernobyl
This website "is part of an overall UNDP efforts to raise awareness about the many challenges facing the region affected" by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in April 1986. Features "UN official documents on Chernobyl nuclear accident as well as the updates from UN Coordinator of international cooperation on Chernobyl," and links to related sites. Available in several languages. From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
URL: http://chernobyl.undp.org/english/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23634
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Your Child: Television
This article considers the effects of watching TV on children's health and family life. Topics include how TV affects brain development, TV violence, TV's influence on children's attitudes toward themselves and others, and the relationship between watching television and obesity, alcohol use, and smoking. Includes links to related sites. From the University of Michigan Health System.
URL: http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/yourchild/tv.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23633
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In Search of Shakespeare
Companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) four-part series "exploring the life of the world's greatest and most famous writer." The site features a timeline of events during Shakespeare's time, a description of the places and people Shakespeare knew, an overview of the documentary evidence used as the basis for the series, and brief synopses of Shakespeare plays, Also includes lesson plans and other materials for educators, a multimedia database, a game, and more.
URL: http://www.pbs.org/shakespeare/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23664
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Thank you for using Librarians' Internet Index.
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2007 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, April 19, 2007
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/94
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The Roman Empire in the First Century
Companion website to a documentary series about the Roman Empire, providing "a detailed look at the emperors of the time as well as other important historical figures ... [and] the daily life of ancient Romans." Features transcripts from the series, interviews, a timeline, an Augustan family tree (showing the relationships between Julius Caesar, Claudius, Caligula, Nero, and others), games and activities, video clips, lessons plans, and more. From Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).
URL: http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23647
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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The American Presidency Project
This website contains a searchable database of tens of thousands of documents from U.S. presidents from 1789 to the present. Includes inaugural addresses, press briefings, signing statements, and debates. Also features data on topics such as popularity and number of public appearances, election results back to 1828, and an archive of audio and video clips. A collaboration between John Woolley and Gerhard Peters at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
URL: http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23237
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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The Chernobyl Catastrophe: Consequences on Human Health
This detailed April 2006 report evaluates the current and potential health consequences of the April 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Topics include cancer (thyroid, leukemia, and other cancers), and non-cancer illnesses (immune functions, endocrine status, premature aging, and more). Includes a report summary and many data tables and graphs. Opens directly into a PDF document. From Greenpeace.
URL: http://www.greenpeace.org/raw/content/international/press/reports/chernobylhealthreport.pdf
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2gczvt
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23636
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The United Nations and Chernobyl
This website "is part of an overall UNDP efforts to raise awareness about the many challenges facing the region affected" by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in April 1986. Features "UN official documents on Chernobyl nuclear accident as well as the updates from UN Coordinator of international cooperation on Chernobyl," and links to related sites. Available in several languages. From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
URL: http://chernobyl.undp.org/english/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23634
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Your Child: Television
This article considers the effects of watching TV on children's health and family life. Topics include how TV affects brain development, TV violence, TV's influence on children's attitudes toward themselves and others, and the relationship between watching television and obesity, alcohol use, and smoking. Includes links to related sites. From the University of Michigan Health System.
URL: http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/yourchild/tv.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23633
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In Search of Shakespeare
Companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) four-part series "exploring the life of the world's greatest and most famous writer." The site features a timeline of events during Shakespeare's time, a description of the places and people Shakespeare knew, an overview of the documentary evidence used as the basis for the series, and brief synopses of Shakespeare plays, Also includes lesson plans and other materials for educators, a multimedia database, a game, and more.
URL: http://www.pbs.org/shakespeare/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23664
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Friday, July 27, 2007
Fri., July 27, 2007 - Websites for Countries and Multi-Cultural Themes
Websites for Countries and Multi-Cultural Themes
http://home.earthlink.net/~david916/Countries.html
A collection of kid-friendly internet sites (K-4)
http://home.earthlink.net/~david916/Countries.html
A collection of kid-friendly internet sites (K-4)
Fri., July 27, 2007 - Word Search Maker
Word Search Maker
http://tools.atozteacherstuff.com/word-search-maker/wordsearch.php
From the site:
“Create your own custom word search worksheets! A variety of options are available including font size, font style, lowercase or uppercase letters, grid shape, word placement, and more.”
[NOTE: Home page http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://tools.atozteacherstuff.com/word-search-maker/wordsearch.php
From the site:
“Create your own custom word search worksheets! A variety of options are available including font size, font style, lowercase or uppercase letters, grid shape, word placement, and more.”
[NOTE: Home page http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Fri., July 27, 2007 - High School Ace / Teachers Hub / Science Niche / Quiz Hub / chiasmus.com
Sites found in:
Don's Patch #68 from http://www.don-guitar.com/ April 15, 2007
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High School Ace: A website for high school students.
http://highschoolace.com/ace/ace.cfm
From the site:
“The Academic Homepage for High School Students. Subject Guides & College Prep Resources”
[NOTE: Formerly High School Hub.
See Also:
Teachers Hub
http://teachershub.com/teaching/teaching.cfm
The Online K-12 Teaching Resources Center
Science Niche
http://scienceniche.com/science/science.cfm
Educational Resources for Science Teachers & Students. Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics
Quiz Hub
http://quizhub.com/quiz/quizhub.cfm
The Fun K-12 Online Interactive Learning Center
NOTE: Quiz Hub previously posted - requires paid subscription for full access. - Phyllis ]
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chiasmus.com: A Web Site for Word, Language and Quotation Lovers
http://www.chiasmus.com/
From the site:
“Welcome to chiasmus.com, the web site devoted to the literary and rhetorical device known as chiasmus (pronounced ky-AZ-mus). If you aren't sure what chiasmus means, you have a lot of company. Most people--even the most sophisticated and literate people--aren't. Chiasmus occurs when the order of words is reversed in parallel expressions. While you may not be familiar with the word, you're well acquainted with the phenomenon, for it shows up in thousands of famous quotations, like:
"One should eat to live, not live to eat." -- Cicero
"Quitters never win and winners never quit." -- Popular Saying”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Archives for this ezine are available online here:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/donspatch/
Don's Patch #68 from http://www.don-guitar.com/ April 15, 2007
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High School Ace: A website for high school students.
http://highschoolace.com/ace/ace.cfm
From the site:
“The Academic Homepage for High School Students. Subject Guides & College Prep Resources”
[NOTE: Formerly High School Hub.
See Also:
Teachers Hub
http://teachershub.com/teaching/teaching.cfm
The Online K-12 Teaching Resources Center
Science Niche
http://scienceniche.com/science/science.cfm
Educational Resources for Science Teachers & Students. Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics
Quiz Hub
http://quizhub.com/quiz/quizhub.cfm
The Fun K-12 Online Interactive Learning Center
NOTE: Quiz Hub previously posted - requires paid subscription for full access. - Phyllis ]
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chiasmus.com: A Web Site for Word, Language and Quotation Lovers
http://www.chiasmus.com/
From the site:
“Welcome to chiasmus.com, the web site devoted to the literary and rhetorical device known as chiasmus (pronounced ky-AZ-mus). If you aren't sure what chiasmus means, you have a lot of company. Most people--even the most sophisticated and literate people--aren't. Chiasmus occurs when the order of words is reversed in parallel expressions. While you may not be familiar with the word, you're well acquainted with the phenomenon, for it shows up in thousands of famous quotations, like:
"One should eat to live, not live to eat." -- Cicero
"Quitters never win and winners never quit." -- Popular Saying”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Archives for this ezine are available online here:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/donspatch/
Fri., July 27, 2007 - Commonly Confused Words
Commonly Confused Words
http://www.askoxford.com/betterwriting/classicerrors/confused/?view=get
From the site:
“These are some of the pairs of words that are most often confused with each other.”
http://www.askoxford.com/betterwriting/classicerrors/confused/?view=get
From the site:
“These are some of the pairs of words that are most often confused with each other.”
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Thurs., July 26, 2007 - Glossary of Internet Terms
Thurs., July 26, 2007 - Girls and Computers
Sites found in:
InfoBytes Newsletter
April 13, 2007
http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/blog/2007/04/girls-and-computers_03.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/26ohpg
Featured Topic - Girls and Computers
Examining the Gender Gap in Technology
http://sitemaker.umich.edu/356.dovzan/evidence_and_explanations_of_the_gender_gap
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2ao9pk
“This University of Michigan site explores why we should be concerned about the low numbers of women in technology fields, and offers solutions for narrowing the computer gender gap.”
Sections include: Evidence and Explanations of the Gender Gap, Why we should be concerned,
Possible Solutions, and Links
Links
http://sitemaker.umich.edu/356.dovzan/links
From the page:
“This part of the site contains a variety of links that can serve as resources for educators with brief descriptions of each site.”
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Tech-Savvy: Educating Girls in the New Computer Age
http://www.aauw.org/research/girls_education/techsavvy.cfm?makebig
The AAUW reports its findings about challenging gender and technology issues, and offers seven key recommendations for how schools and communities can address them.
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Girls Tech
http://girlstech.douglass.rutgers.edu/index.html
This site from Douglass College presents suggestions for helping young women become interested in computers and technology, and how to evaluate electronic resources and determine their appeal to females.
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Girl Geeks
http://www.girlgeeks.org/
Sponsored by the Bay Area Video Coalition, this site is an online community for women and girls interested in technology and computing. Click on the Education tab and then Links and Resources to view a comprehensive list of online resources, and try the Streaming Video link to view videos of influential women talking about technology.
InfoBytes Newsletter
April 13, 2007
http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/blog/2007/04/girls-and-computers_03.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/26ohpg
Featured Topic - Girls and Computers
Examining the Gender Gap in Technology
http://sitemaker.umich.edu/356.dovzan/evidence_and_explanations_of_the_gender_gap
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2ao9pk
“This University of Michigan site explores why we should be concerned about the low numbers of women in technology fields, and offers solutions for narrowing the computer gender gap.”
Sections include: Evidence and Explanations of the Gender Gap, Why we should be concerned,
Possible Solutions, and Links
Links
http://sitemaker.umich.edu/356.dovzan/links
From the page:
“This part of the site contains a variety of links that can serve as resources for educators with brief descriptions of each site.”
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Tech-Savvy: Educating Girls in the New Computer Age
http://www.aauw.org/research/girls_education/techsavvy.cfm?makebig
The AAUW reports its findings about challenging gender and technology issues, and offers seven key recommendations for how schools and communities can address them.
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Girls Tech
http://girlstech.douglass.rutgers.edu/index.html
This site from Douglass College presents suggestions for helping young women become interested in computers and technology, and how to evaluate electronic resources and determine their appeal to females.
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Girl Geeks
http://www.girlgeeks.org/
Sponsored by the Bay Area Video Coalition, this site is an online community for women and girls interested in technology and computing. Click on the Education tab and then Links and Resources to view a comprehensive list of online resources, and try the Streaming Video link to view videos of influential women talking about technology.
Thurs., July 26, 2007 - The Kings of Africa / Medical Dictionary Terms
Sites found in:
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter # 450 4/12/07
The Kings of Africa
For centuries the continent of Africa was a roughly sewn patchwork of
descendant dynasties ruled over by tribal kings. While Imperialism by
various European nations divided Africa into a conglomeration of individual
countries run by modern governments, there are still many tribal monarchs
that hold both significant spiritual and traditional power in their
respective lands.
Daniel Laine is a photographer who spent the better part of three years
shuffling around diplomatic bureaucracies and cultural boundaries to
compile this amazing collection of images entitled "Kings of Africa". The
project and its official website display Mr. Laine's stunning portraits of
these descendant tribal leaders, as well as information on the history of
many of the dynasties, kingdoms and clans that once ruled throughout Africa.
http://www.tamarin.com/king/kindire1.html
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Medical Dictionary Online
Medical students, nurses and health-care professionals will want to
bookmark this website. Created by Medicine Net, the MedTerms Medical
Dictionary is an online resource that has definitions and explanations for
over 16,000 common medical terms which users can access with a simple click
of the mouse.
Browse the extensive dictionary by either phrase or keyword to find every
medical term from Adenine to Zygote. Additionally, the site also has other
health-related features including the latest news from the world of
medicine, a medical "Word of the Day", and sections on "Medications",
Procedures & Tests", and "Health & Living".
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/hp.asp
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter # 450 4/12/07
The Kings of Africa
For centuries the continent of Africa was a roughly sewn patchwork of
descendant dynasties ruled over by tribal kings. While Imperialism by
various European nations divided Africa into a conglomeration of individual
countries run by modern governments, there are still many tribal monarchs
that hold both significant spiritual and traditional power in their
respective lands.
Daniel Laine is a photographer who spent the better part of three years
shuffling around diplomatic bureaucracies and cultural boundaries to
compile this amazing collection of images entitled "Kings of Africa". The
project and its official website display Mr. Laine's stunning portraits of
these descendant tribal leaders, as well as information on the history of
many of the dynasties, kingdoms and clans that once ruled throughout Africa.
http://www.tamarin.com/king/kindire1.html
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Medical Dictionary Online
Medical students, nurses and health-care professionals will want to
bookmark this website. Created by Medicine Net, the MedTerms Medical
Dictionary is an online resource that has definitions and explanations for
over 16,000 common medical terms which users can access with a simple click
of the mouse.
Browse the extensive dictionary by either phrase or keyword to find every
medical term from Adenine to Zygote. Additionally, the site also has other
health-related features including the latest news from the world of
medicine, a medical "Word of the Day", and sections on "Medications",
Procedures & Tests", and "Health & Living".
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/hp.asp
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Thurs., July 26, 2007 - 20th Century Great American Business Leaders
20th Century Great American Business Leaders
http://www.hbs.edu/leadership/database/
From the site:
“The Great American Business Leaders database was compiled in an effort to identify and chronicle the lives of 20th century men and women whose business leadership shaped the ways that people live, work, and interact.”
Browse by name, industry, birthplace, era, gender, ethnicity, or education. Entries include company, tenure, industry, and brief biographies."
http://www.hbs.edu/leadership/database/
From the site:
“The Great American Business Leaders database was compiled in an effort to identify and chronicle the lives of 20th century men and women whose business leadership shaped the ways that people live, work, and interact.”
Browse by name, industry, birthplace, era, gender, ethnicity, or education. Entries include company, tenure, industry, and brief biographies."
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Wed., July 25, 2007 - Kids' Habitat
San Diego Natural History Museum: Kids’ Habitat
http://www.sdnhm.org/kids/index.html
From: PBS’s Blythe Bennett Recommended Site
Dinosaurs, Sharks, and Canines, Oh My!
Swim among the sharks and run with canines as you learn interesting facts, take a quiz, and engage in puzzles on this science related site about bioluminescence, minerals, the eye and vision, dinosaurs, sharks, and canines.
[NOTE: Pages on Dogs and Sharks previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.sdnhm.org/kids/index.html
From: PBS’s Blythe Bennett Recommended Site
Dinosaurs, Sharks, and Canines, Oh My!
Swim among the sharks and run with canines as you learn interesting facts, take a quiz, and engage in puzzles on this science related site about bioluminescence, minerals, the eye and vision, dinosaurs, sharks, and canines.
[NOTE: Pages on Dogs and Sharks previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Wed., July 25, 2007 - Life Cycle of a Mineral Deposit
Site found in:
14 April 2007 Earth Science Sites of the Week
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The Life Cycle of a Mineral Deposit—A Teacher’s Guide for Hands-On
Mineral Education Activities, (suggested by Cher Cunningham,
Science Information and Education Office, USGS), this General Interest
Product (GIP-17) is a teacher's guide for hands-on mineral education
activities designed to meet National Science Standards. The exercises
educate students on basic geologic concepts; the processes of finding,
identifying, and extracting the resources from a mineral deposit; and
the uses of minerals. Publication is available in PDF format to read
on-line, download, or print and is geared to elementary and middle
school students.
http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/2005/17/
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Mark Francek
Professor of Geography
Central Michigan University
http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi/
14 April 2007 Earth Science Sites of the Week
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The Life Cycle of a Mineral Deposit—A Teacher’s Guide for Hands-On
Mineral Education Activities, (suggested by Cher Cunningham,
Science Information and Education Office, USGS), this General Interest
Product (GIP-17) is a teacher's guide for hands-on mineral education
activities designed to meet National Science Standards. The exercises
educate students on basic geologic concepts; the processes of finding,
identifying, and extracting the resources from a mineral deposit; and
the uses of minerals. Publication is available in PDF format to read
on-line, download, or print and is geared to elementary and middle
school students.
http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/2005/17/
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Mark Francek
Professor of Geography
Central Michigan University
http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi/
Wed., July 25, 2007 - Rube Goldberg Contest
Site found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, April 12, 2007
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/93
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Rube Goldberg Contest at Purdue
Details about this competition inspired by cartoonist Rube Goldberg, in which "college students nationwide compete to design a machine that uses the most complex process to complete a simple task," such as screwing in a light bulb, in 20 or more steps. Provides a FAQ, results of past competitions (back to 1999), photos of some of the machines, and background about Rube Goldberg and the contest. From Purdue University.
URL: http://www.purdue.edu/UNS/rube/rube.index.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23618
[NOTE: Includes announcement of the 2008 competition. – 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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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, April 12, 2007
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/93
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Rube Goldberg Contest at Purdue
Details about this competition inspired by cartoonist Rube Goldberg, in which "college students nationwide compete to design a machine that uses the most complex process to complete a simple task," such as screwing in a light bulb, in 20 or more steps. Provides a FAQ, results of past competitions (back to 1999), photos of some of the machines, and background about Rube Goldberg and the contest. From Purdue University.
URL: http://www.purdue.edu/UNS/rube/rube.index.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23618
[NOTE: Includes announcement of the 2008 competition. – Phyllis ]
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Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2007 by Librarians' Internet Index.
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Wed., July 25, 2007 - Engineering Interact
Engineering Interact
http://www.engineeringinteract.org/
From the site:
“Engineering Interact is a new and exciting free educational resource for school children aged 9 to 11.
The resource provides fully interactive, engaging game environments and high-quality learning material.
Information about real world applications and cutting edge research motivates children and introduces them to the exciting subject of engineering.
This resource has been created by the University of Cambridge Department of Engineering”
Games include:
Light (Alien Attack)
http://www.engineeringinteract.org/resources/alienattack/alienattacklink.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yom5kz
Sound (Ocean Odyssey)
http://www.engineeringinteract.org/resources/oceanodyssey/oceanodysseylink.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/24yluw
Forces & Motion (ParkWorld Plot)
http://www.engineeringinteract.org/resources/parkworldplot/parkworldplotlink.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yb8yhz
Earth & Beyond (Astro Adventure)
http://www.engineeringinteract.org/resources/astroadventure/astroadventurelink.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2xvhsc
Electricity (Silicon Spies)
http://www.engineeringinteract.org/resources/siliconspies/siliconspieslink.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yv2ngh
Discover more about each of these topics:
http://www.engineeringinteract.org/applications.htm
http://www.engineeringinteract.org/
From the site:
“Engineering Interact is a new and exciting free educational resource for school children aged 9 to 11.
The resource provides fully interactive, engaging game environments and high-quality learning material.
Information about real world applications and cutting edge research motivates children and introduces them to the exciting subject of engineering.
This resource has been created by the University of Cambridge Department of Engineering”
Games include:
Light (Alien Attack)
http://www.engineeringinteract.org/resources/alienattack/alienattacklink.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yom5kz
Sound (Ocean Odyssey)
http://www.engineeringinteract.org/resources/oceanodyssey/oceanodysseylink.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/24yluw
Forces & Motion (ParkWorld Plot)
http://www.engineeringinteract.org/resources/parkworldplot/parkworldplotlink.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yb8yhz
Earth & Beyond (Astro Adventure)
http://www.engineeringinteract.org/resources/astroadventure/astroadventurelink.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2xvhsc
Electricity (Silicon Spies)
http://www.engineeringinteract.org/resources/siliconspies/siliconspieslink.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yv2ngh
Discover more about each of these topics:
http://www.engineeringinteract.org/applications.htm
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Tues., July 24, 2007 - Bookwink: Book reviews for Gr. 3-8
Bookwink (Gr. 3-8)
http://www.bookwink.com/
From the site:
“Through podcasting and web video, we hope to connect kids in Grades 3 through 8 with books that will make them excited about reading. The videos are approximately 3 minutes long and are updated monthly. Each video booktalk is about a different topic, and additional read-alikes can be found on the Bookwink website. You can look for books by subject, grade level, author or title… Bookwink was selected by the Association of Library Service to Children (ALSC) to be included on their list of Great Websites for Kids.”
http://www.bookwink.com/
From the site:
“Through podcasting and web video, we hope to connect kids in Grades 3 through 8 with books that will make them excited about reading. The videos are approximately 3 minutes long and are updated monthly. Each video booktalk is about a different topic, and additional read-alikes can be found on the Bookwink website. You can look for books by subject, grade level, author or title… Bookwink was selected by the Association of Library Service to Children (ALSC) to be included on their list of Great Websites for Kids.”
Tues., July 24, 2007 - Ocean County BookFest 2007
--------Forwarded Message--------
From: Walker, Scott swalker@oceancountylibrary.org
Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 11:43:02 -0400
Subject: Bookfest 2007 (Saturday, September 29)
It would be very much appreciated if you could you please run this PSA for
us. Last year we had around 4000 people attend this event. Thank you
BookFest 2007, a New Jersey festival of reading, will celebrate the joys of
cooking and reading by connecting authors and their readers. All are invited
to come and enjoy featured author presentations, local writers, music, book
signings, children's activities and Sparks, the Ocean County Library mascot.
BookFest promotes reading, heightens awareness of literacy challenges and
showcases the rich culture of the written word in New Jersey.
Featured authors include Biker Billy, Delilah Winder, Father Joseph E.
Orsini, Oswald Rivera and many more!
For further information please call 732-349-6200 or go to
<http://www.oceancountylibrary.org/> and click
on the BookFest link.
This program is free and open to the public.
The BookFest link is
<http://oceancountylibrary.org/HUH/bookfest.htm>
http://www.oceancountylibrary.org
The link includes two youtube commercials!
Scott B Walker
Senior Library Assistant
Public Relations Department
Ocean County Library
101 Washington Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
732-349-6200 X5914
From: Walker, Scott swalker@oceancountylibrary.org
Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 11:43:02 -0400
Subject: Bookfest 2007 (Saturday, September 29)
It would be very much appreciated if you could you please run this PSA for
us. Last year we had around 4000 people attend this event. Thank you
BookFest 2007, a New Jersey festival of reading, will celebrate the joys of
cooking and reading by connecting authors and their readers. All are invited
to come and enjoy featured author presentations, local writers, music, book
signings, children's activities and Sparks, the Ocean County Library mascot.
BookFest promotes reading, heightens awareness of literacy challenges and
showcases the rich culture of the written word in New Jersey.
Featured authors include Biker Billy, Delilah Winder, Father Joseph E.
Orsini, Oswald Rivera and many more!
For further information please call 732-349-6200 or go to
<http://www.oceancountylibrary.org/> and click
on the BookFest link.
This program is free and open to the public.
The BookFest link is
<http://oceancountylibrary.org/HUH/bookfest.htm>
http://www.oceancountylibrary.org
The link includes two youtube commercials!
Scott B Walker
Senior Library Assistant
Public Relations Department
Ocean County Library
101 Washington Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
732-349-6200 X5914
Tues., July 24, 2007 - PBS Teachers: Math / Two on Virginia Woolf / The Power of Place: Geography
Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
April 13, 2007
Volume 13, Number 14
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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-070413.php
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PBS Teachers: Math [pdf]
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/math/
PBS has developed a number of websites for educators, and their PBS Teachers
site has received a number of accolades and high praise from diverse
quarters. First-time visitors to the site may wish to first use the drop-
down menus here to select a grade range and a topic that interests them.
After doing so, a set of relevant materials will be offered to them,
organized by topic and intended grade level. Also, visitors who sign up can
customize their searches and sign up for reminders and newsletters. The site
also provides definitions of the general topics, such as applied
mathematics, discrete mathematics, and statistics. If visitors find
themselves a bit overwhelmed, they can also just click on some of the
“Featured Educational Resources” to get a feel for the materials contained
within the site’s archive. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Two on Virginia Woolf
The International Virginia Woolf Society [pdf]
http://www.utoronto.ca/IVWS/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
BBC Four: Virginia Woolf [Real Player]
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/audiointerviews/profilepages/woolfv1.shtml
During her life, Virginia Woolf distinguished herself through her novels and
her excellent essays. She is counted as an important influence by many of
today’s preeminent writers, and there are a plethora of websites dedicated
to her. The first website offered here leads to the homepage of the
International Virginia Woolf Society, which is an allied organization of the
Modern Language Association of America. On their site, visitors can learn
about the events they sponsor, look over their annual bibliography of Woolf
studies, and join up to receive the postings of the Virginia Woolf listserv.
The next site is a real treat, as it leads to a seven minute excerpt of a
radio feature recorded by the BBC in 1937. Here visitors can listen as Woolf
gives “a eulogy to words”. It’s rather delightful, and those with a passion
for Woolf will enjoy both websites. [KMG]
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The Power of Place: Geography for the 21st Century
http://www.learner.org/resources/series180.html
The field of geography is undergoing something of a renaissance, and more
and more schools are including it in their basic curriculum. Educators (and
the generally curious) will be delighted to learn about this informative
series created by the Cambridge Studios in 2003. It has since made its way
online to the Annenberg Media website, and it can be viewed in its entirety
here. The series includes academic commentary from various scholars, maps,
illustrative animations, and it covers a wide range of topics. Some of the
individual episodes include “The Transforming Industrial Heartland”, “Global
Interaction”, and “Ethnic Fragmentation in Canada”. Visitors can watch any
of these twenty-six episodes after completing a free online registration
form, and they can also look at a separate website created just for this
particular program. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other videos from http://www.learner.org/resources/previously
posted. - Phyllis ]
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>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2007.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
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The Scout Report
April 13, 2007
Volume 13, Number 14
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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-070413.php
-----
PBS Teachers: Math [pdf]
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/math/
PBS has developed a number of websites for educators, and their PBS Teachers
site has received a number of accolades and high praise from diverse
quarters. First-time visitors to the site may wish to first use the drop-
down menus here to select a grade range and a topic that interests them.
After doing so, a set of relevant materials will be offered to them,
organized by topic and intended grade level. Also, visitors who sign up can
customize their searches and sign up for reminders and newsletters. The site
also provides definitions of the general topics, such as applied
mathematics, discrete mathematics, and statistics. If visitors find
themselves a bit overwhelmed, they can also just click on some of the
“Featured Educational Resources” to get a feel for the materials contained
within the site’s archive. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Two on Virginia Woolf
The International Virginia Woolf Society [pdf]
http://www.utoronto.ca/IVWS/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
BBC Four: Virginia Woolf [Real Player]
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/audiointerviews/profilepages/woolfv1.shtml
During her life, Virginia Woolf distinguished herself through her novels and
her excellent essays. She is counted as an important influence by many of
today’s preeminent writers, and there are a plethora of websites dedicated
to her. The first website offered here leads to the homepage of the
International Virginia Woolf Society, which is an allied organization of the
Modern Language Association of America. On their site, visitors can learn
about the events they sponsor, look over their annual bibliography of Woolf
studies, and join up to receive the postings of the Virginia Woolf listserv.
The next site is a real treat, as it leads to a seven minute excerpt of a
radio feature recorded by the BBC in 1937. Here visitors can listen as Woolf
gives “a eulogy to words”. It’s rather delightful, and those with a passion
for Woolf will enjoy both websites. [KMG]
----
The Power of Place: Geography for the 21st Century
http://www.learner.org/resources/series180.html
The field of geography is undergoing something of a renaissance, and more
and more schools are including it in their basic curriculum. Educators (and
the generally curious) will be delighted to learn about this informative
series created by the Cambridge Studios in 2003. It has since made its way
online to the Annenberg Media website, and it can be viewed in its entirety
here. The series includes academic commentary from various scholars, maps,
illustrative animations, and it covers a wide range of topics. Some of the
individual episodes include “The Transforming Industrial Heartland”, “Global
Interaction”, and “Ethnic Fragmentation in Canada”. Visitors can watch any
of these twenty-six episodes after completing a free online registration
form, and they can also look at a separate website created just for this
particular program. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other videos from http://www.learner.org/resources/previously
posted. - Phyllis ]
----
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2007.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Tues., July 24, 2007 - Curious George: PBSKids Interactive Learning Tools
New Curious George Web Site from PBSKids Has Interactive Learning
Tools
URL: http://www.pbskids.org/curiousgeorge
The Curious George PBS KIDS web site offers interactive learning tools
and activities for children ages 3 and up. Since its September 2006
launch, the Curious George site at http://pbskids.org/curiousgeorge
ranks as one of the most visited pbskids.org sites. The site debuted
with an average two million visits per month. Statistics also show
that kids who visited the site stayed on average for an impressive one
hour. The Curious George web site-like the TV series-introduces young
kids to key concepts in science, math and engineering in a way that is
fun for them and accessible to parents, caregivers and educators.
From: URLwire
Tools
URL: http://www.pbskids.org/curiousgeorge
The Curious George PBS KIDS web site offers interactive learning tools
and activities for children ages 3 and up. Since its September 2006
launch, the Curious George site at http://pbskids.org/curiousgeorge
ranks as one of the most visited pbskids.org sites. The site debuted
with an average two million visits per month. Statistics also show
that kids who visited the site stayed on average for an impressive one
hour. The Curious George web site-like the TV series-introduces young
kids to key concepts in science, math and engineering in a way that is
fun for them and accessible to parents, caregivers and educators.
From: URLwire
Monday, July 23, 2007
Mon., July 23, 2007 - Who's on First? (Shakespeare, not Abbott & Costello)
Mon., July 23, 2007 - Types of Poetry
Types of Poetry
http://www.surfnetkids.com/types_of_poetry.htm
From the site:
“Poetic form refers to rules followed by different types of poems. The rules may describe the rhythm of the poem, the length of a poem, its rhyming scheme, the use of alliteration, or the poem's shape on a page. Don't know your cento from your cinquain? The following sites explain all.”
Page includes 9 links to sites (5 Annotated, 3 Honorable Mentions)
http://www.surfnetkids.com/types_of_poetry.htm
From the site:
“Poetic form refers to rules followed by different types of poems. The rules may describe the rhythm of the poem, the length of a poem, its rhyming scheme, the use of alliteration, or the poem's shape on a page. Don't know your cento from your cinquain? The following sites explain all.”
Page includes 9 links to sites (5 Annotated, 3 Honorable Mentions)
Mon., July 23, 2007 - From ResourceShelf, April 6-12, 2007
Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
April 6-12, 2007
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Fast Facts: This Day in Legal History
http://today.findlaw.com/
A daily post often with related resource from FindLaw and Justice Talking
Source: FindLaw
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Pixer.us
http://pixer.us/
Cost: Free
Online photo editing. Cool!
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Quotation Websites
http://yalepress.yale.edu/yupbooks/qyd/sites.asp
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Glossary of Poetry Terms & Other National Poetry Month Resources
April 10, 2007 - Permalink
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2007/04/10/glossary-of-poetry-terms-other-national-poetry-month-resources/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2j8o4y
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GlobalIncidentMap.com
http://www.globalincidentmap.com/home.php
This free public service web site gives the public, law enforcement, military, and government individuals a visual tool for studying domestic and international terrorism and security incidents. Shirl’s note: Fascinating map, but accuracy here is hit-and-miss.
Incidents noted on the map include:
+ Airport/Aviation
+ Biological Incidents
+ Chemical Attacks
+ Bombs
+ Dams
+ Shipping/Maritime
+ Bridge/Tunnel
+ Terrorist Arrests
+ Many other categories
+ Browse or Search
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Gary Price
Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
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for even more resources visit
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
http://www.docuticker.com/
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ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
April 6-12, 2007
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Fast Facts: This Day in Legal History
http://today.findlaw.com/
A daily post often with related resource from FindLaw and Justice Talking
Source: FindLaw
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Pixer.us
http://pixer.us/
Cost: Free
Online photo editing. Cool!
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Quotation Websites
http://yalepress.yale.edu/yupbooks/qyd/sites.asp
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Glossary of Poetry Terms & Other National Poetry Month Resources
April 10, 2007 - Permalink
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2007/04/10/glossary-of-poetry-terms-other-national-poetry-month-resources/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2j8o4y
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GlobalIncidentMap.com
http://www.globalincidentmap.com/home.php
This free public service web site gives the public, law enforcement, military, and government individuals a visual tool for studying domestic and international terrorism and security incidents. Shirl’s note: Fascinating map, but accuracy here is hit-and-miss.
Incidents noted on the map include:
+ Airport/Aviation
+ Biological Incidents
+ Chemical Attacks
+ Bombs
+ Dams
+ Shipping/Maritime
+ Bridge/Tunnel
+ Terrorist Arrests
+ Many other categories
+ Browse or Search
----
Gary Price
Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
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"Post via ResourceShelf"
for even more resources visit
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
http://www.docuticker.com/
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Mon., July 23, 2007 - GeoHive: Global Statistics
GeoHive: Global Statistics
http://www.geohive.com/default1.aspx
From the site:
“Welcome to GeoHive, a site with geopolitical data, statistics on the human population, Earth and more. The main kind of data you can find here is population statistics of regions, countries, provinces and cities. Next to that there are some statistics on economic factors like wealth, infrastructure; statistics on natural phenomena; ....... and yet, even more.”
http://www.geohive.com/default1.aspx
From the site:
“Welcome to GeoHive, a site with geopolitical data, statistics on the human population, Earth and more. The main kind of data you can find here is population statistics of regions, countries, provinces and cities. Next to that there are some statistics on economic factors like wealth, infrastructure; statistics on natural phenomena; ....... and yet, even more.”
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Sun., July 22, 2007 - National Geographic: Global Warming: Big Thaw
From: National Geographic Resource Library
Global Melting: Big Thaw
http://www.ngsednet.org/community/resources_view.cfm?community_id=168&resource_id=7521
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2hutue
[NOTE: Some of the other listings from the National Geographic Resource Library previously posted.
http://newsletters.nationalgeographic.com/W3RT02DE4343A6AFF621F301653F30
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2bqfv5
http://www.ngsednet.org/community/resources_category.cfm?community_id=168%20%20%20
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2zr2qf- Phyllis ]
Global Melting: Big Thaw
http://www.ngsednet.org/community/resources_view.cfm?community_id=168&resource_id=7521
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2hutue
[NOTE: Some of the other listings from the National Geographic Resource Library previously posted.
http://newsletters.nationalgeographic.com/W3RT02DE4343A6AFF621F301653F30
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2bqfv5
http://www.ngsednet.org/community/resources_category.cfm?community_id=168%20%20%20
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2zr2qf- Phyllis ]
Sun., July 22, 2007 - Earth: The Living Planet
Earth: The Living Planet
http://www.worldbook.com/wb/Students?content_spotlight/earth
Earth: The Living Planet, is designed to provide students and educators with a wide variety of information about the planet, from geophysical and ecological to geographical and historical….It covers topics like why the Earth is able to support life; how the planet has changed over time; and tangential topics, such as why Earth is considered a planet, while some people do not consider Pluto to be a planet.
In addition to textual information, the site also provides maps, quizzes, and images, as well as links to relevant external sites reviewed by World Book editors, according to the company. World Book also said that the Earth spotlight site "ties to state curriculum standards."
See Spotlight Archive for additional articles on World History and Culture, Aviation and Space Exploration, Plants, Animals, and the Environment, and Natural Disasters
http://www.worldbook.com/wb/Students?content_spotlight&sc=0
http://www.worldbook.com/wb/Students?content_spotlight/earth
Earth: The Living Planet, is designed to provide students and educators with a wide variety of information about the planet, from geophysical and ecological to geographical and historical….It covers topics like why the Earth is able to support life; how the planet has changed over time; and tangential topics, such as why Earth is considered a planet, while some people do not consider Pluto to be a planet.
In addition to textual information, the site also provides maps, quizzes, and images, as well as links to relevant external sites reviewed by World Book editors, according to the company. World Book also said that the Earth spotlight site "ties to state curriculum standards."
See Spotlight Archive for additional articles on World History and Culture, Aviation and Space Exploration, Plants, Animals, and the Environment, and Natural Disasters
http://www.worldbook.com/wb/Students?content_spotlight&sc=0
Sun., July 22, 2007 - Discovery Channel: Planet Earth Guide
Planet Earth Guide
http://dsc.discovery.com/guides/planetearth/planetearth.html
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/planet-earth/guide/guide.html
Featured Habitats: Mountains, Deep Oceans, Deserts, Ice Worlds, Shallow Seas, Great Plains, Jungles, Fresh Water, Forests, and Caves
http://dsc.discovery.com/guides/planetearth/planetearth.html
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/planet-earth/guide/guide.html
Featured Habitats: Mountains, Deep Oceans, Deserts, Ice Worlds, Shallow Seas, Great Plains, Jungles, Fresh Water, Forests, and Caves
Sun., July 22, 2007 - Cosmic Journey: A History of Scientific Cosmology
--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Cosmic Journey: A History of Scientific Cosmology
http://www.aip.org/history/cosmology/
Today's site, from the American Institute of Physics, presents a
fascinating and comprehensive exposition on the scientific development of
astronomy and its related disciplines. Gentle Subscribers will discover an
historical overview of man's view of the heavens.
"From the ancient Greeks to the Hubble Space Telescope - the story of the
colorful individuals, startling ideas and ingenious tools that brought us
knowledge of the vast and strange universe we inhabit. Written by leading
historians of astronomy, richly illustrated." - from the website
The site is organized into two distinct sections, one focusing on the
historical aspects of astronomy, while the other highlights the devices
invented to explore the vastness of space. The development of ideas section
begins with the ancient Greek and medieval astronomers, with interesting
side trips to explore the medieval world view and the concept of circular
motion. Corresponding to this period in the "Tools" section, the exhibit
features information and images of astrolabes, quadrants and armillary
spheres. The exhibit proceeds with the 16th century leap into the age of
science, with such notables as Copernicus and Galileo and the telescopes of
that period, and advances through periods of scientific progress up to the
modern era of the Big Bang versus the Steady State controversy.
Soar to the site for an excellent exhibit on cosmology at:
http://www.aip.org/history/cosmology/
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.aip.org/history/ previously posted. -
Phyllis ]
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Cosmic Journey: A History of Scientific Cosmology
http://www.aip.org/history/cosmology/
Today's site, from the American Institute of Physics, presents a
fascinating and comprehensive exposition on the scientific development of
astronomy and its related disciplines. Gentle Subscribers will discover an
historical overview of man's view of the heavens.
"From the ancient Greeks to the Hubble Space Telescope - the story of the
colorful individuals, startling ideas and ingenious tools that brought us
knowledge of the vast and strange universe we inhabit. Written by leading
historians of astronomy, richly illustrated." - from the website
The site is organized into two distinct sections, one focusing on the
historical aspects of astronomy, while the other highlights the devices
invented to explore the vastness of space. The development of ideas section
begins with the ancient Greek and medieval astronomers, with interesting
side trips to explore the medieval world view and the concept of circular
motion. Corresponding to this period in the "Tools" section, the exhibit
features information and images of astrolabes, quadrants and armillary
spheres. The exhibit proceeds with the 16th century leap into the age of
science, with such notables as Copernicus and Galileo and the telescopes of
that period, and advances through periods of scientific progress up to the
modern era of the Big Bang versus the Steady State controversy.
Soar to the site for an excellent exhibit on cosmology at:
http://www.aip.org/history/cosmology/
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.aip.org/history/ previously posted. -
Phyllis ]
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Sat., July 21, 2007 - Plagiarism Tutorial
Plagiarism Tutorial
http://tutorials.sjlibrary.org/tutorial/plagiarism/selector.htm
created by San Jose State University
Select Flash or non-Flash version of the tutorial.
http://tutorials.sjlibrary.org/tutorial/plagiarism/selector.htm
created by San Jose State University
Select Flash or non-Flash version of the tutorial.
Sat., July 21, 2007 - Elements of Style (Strunk)
Blythe Bennett's Recommended Site of the Week
Elements of Style
http://www.bartleby.com/141/
Browse a Classic!
When should you use a comma? When would you use a semicolon? To find out, link to this classic rule book for usage, composition and style. Browse online by chapter or search the text for answers to common questions.
Elements of Style
http://www.bartleby.com/141/
Browse a Classic!
When should you use a comma? When would you use a semicolon? To find out, link to this classic rule book for usage, composition and style. Browse online by chapter or search the text for answers to common questions.
Sat., July 21, 2007 - Everyday Spelling
---------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Wednesday, March 14, 2007, and time for Language Arts at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Everyday Spelling
http://www.everydayspelling.com/
Age range: 5-13
Scott Foresman, a publishing company, created this site to supplement their
textbooks; children can improve their spelling by means of the online games
and activities here. Even if you are not using the textbooks, you can still
access everything here for FREE. (For those who are interested, this is one
way to find out what kids in the public schools are expected to learn to
spell!)
As everything on this page is keyed to grade level and chapter number (these
refer to the chapters in the textbook, "Everyday Spelling"), you will need
to do a little exploring to find the spelling list appropriate to your
needs.
The FIRST THING you will want to do is select from the menu "Spelling List
Files." A new pages opens with the spelling lists for grades 1-8 (available
to download in three different formats: Word, .rtf, and simple text). You
will need to know what the spelling words are in each grade level in order
to complete some of the activities on this site. Once you have that
information, you can easily explore the rest of the site from the homepage
menu that includes:
A LIST OF GRADE LEVELS FROM 1-8
Click on any grade and a new page opens containing:
*A list of the 25 words most commonly misspelled by children at that grade
level
*Recommended spelling strategies for children at that grade level
*Audiotape Scripts: Text passages which contain spelling words for each
grade level. These audiotapes are included with the textbooks, but if you
don't have the textbook, you can read the passages aloud from this webpage.
Spelling words are highlighted in the passages.
WORKOUT ROOM
http://www.everydayspelling.com/workout/index.html
Click on this link to find:
*Puzzle Place -- Word searches by grade level. Answers are provided in a
link below each puzzle, but the spelling list does come in handy. "Archives"
leads to past puzzles for that grade level.
*Words in the News -- Here you will find several news snippets which contain
the featured spelling word (the same for all levels). Search the archives
(linked at the bottom of the page) for more featured words.
*Writing Prompts -- Select your grade level and have fun writing. Be sure to
use words from the vocabulary list you printed out earlier! New prompts are
added a few times each year, so be sure to look in the archives (the link at
the bottom of the page) for even more ideas.
*Language Facts -- Interesting tidbit about a featured word, along with the
grade level and chapter in which that word can be found. Previous words are
archived, and new suggestions are welcomed.
REFERENCE ROOM
Unique to this page are:
1) Links - Online dictionaries, an online library, information about the
spelling bee, and a humorous cartoon!
2) Research - Learn about the research behind the spelling words chosen by
Scott Foresman for this spelling program.
BUT there's more! If you click "About Everyday Spelling" you can select the
following from the drop-down menu:
*Blest Are We - complete free online Catholic-specific lessons by grade
*California History - Social Sciences
*Estudios Sociales (available in English as well as Spanish from this link)
*Lectura Scott Foresman (Scott Foresman Reading) - available in both
languages from this link
*Mathsurf Texas - Free online math activities by grade level, keyed to Texas
standards
*Mathsurf - for everyone else :)
And much, much more -- far too many great sites to list here!
Happy surfing! :)
Mary Anna 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.
Hi! It's Wednesday, March 14, 2007, and time for Language Arts at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Everyday Spelling
http://www.everydayspelling.com/
Age range: 5-13
Scott Foresman, a publishing company, created this site to supplement their
textbooks; children can improve their spelling by means of the online games
and activities here. Even if you are not using the textbooks, you can still
access everything here for FREE. (For those who are interested, this is one
way to find out what kids in the public schools are expected to learn to
spell!)
As everything on this page is keyed to grade level and chapter number (these
refer to the chapters in the textbook, "Everyday Spelling"), you will need
to do a little exploring to find the spelling list appropriate to your
needs.
The FIRST THING you will want to do is select from the menu "Spelling List
Files." A new pages opens with the spelling lists for grades 1-8 (available
to download in three different formats: Word, .rtf, and simple text). You
will need to know what the spelling words are in each grade level in order
to complete some of the activities on this site. Once you have that
information, you can easily explore the rest of the site from the homepage
menu that includes:
A LIST OF GRADE LEVELS FROM 1-8
Click on any grade and a new page opens containing:
*A list of the 25 words most commonly misspelled by children at that grade
level
*Recommended spelling strategies for children at that grade level
*Audiotape Scripts: Text passages which contain spelling words for each
grade level. These audiotapes are included with the textbooks, but if you
don't have the textbook, you can read the passages aloud from this webpage.
Spelling words are highlighted in the passages.
WORKOUT ROOM
http://www.everydayspelling.com/workout/index.html
Click on this link to find:
*Puzzle Place -- Word searches by grade level. Answers are provided in a
link below each puzzle, but the spelling list does come in handy. "Archives"
leads to past puzzles for that grade level.
*Words in the News -- Here you will find several news snippets which contain
the featured spelling word (the same for all levels). Search the archives
(linked at the bottom of the page) for more featured words.
*Writing Prompts -- Select your grade level and have fun writing. Be sure to
use words from the vocabulary list you printed out earlier! New prompts are
added a few times each year, so be sure to look in the archives (the link at
the bottom of the page) for even more ideas.
*Language Facts -- Interesting tidbit about a featured word, along with the
grade level and chapter in which that word can be found. Previous words are
archived, and new suggestions are welcomed.
REFERENCE ROOM
Unique to this page are:
1) Links - Online dictionaries, an online library, information about the
spelling bee, and a humorous cartoon!
2) Research - Learn about the research behind the spelling words chosen by
Scott Foresman for this spelling program.
BUT there's more! If you click "About Everyday Spelling" you can select the
following from the drop-down menu:
*Blest Are We - complete free online Catholic-specific lessons by grade
*California History - Social Sciences
*Estudios Sociales (available in English as well as Spanish from this link)
*Lectura Scott Foresman (Scott Foresman Reading) - available in both
languages from this link
*Mathsurf Texas - Free online math activities by grade level, keyed to Texas
standards
*Mathsurf - for everyone else :)
And much, much more -- far too many great sites to list here!
Happy surfing! :)
Mary Anna 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.
Sat., July 21, 2007 - PBS NewsHour Extra: Poetry Page
PBS NewsHour Extra Poetry Page
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/poetry
Scroll down for links
[NOTE: Only the Poetry Series Link from this page previously posted. - Phyllis
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/indepth_coverage/entertainment/poetry/index.html ]
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/poetry
Scroll down for links
[NOTE: Only the Poetry Series Link from this page previously posted. - Phyllis
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/indepth_coverage/entertainment/poetry/index.html ]
Friday, July 20, 2007
Fri., July 20, 2007 - Social Explorer: U.S. Demographic Maps
Social Explorer
http://www.socialexplorer.com/pub/home/home.aspx
From the site:
“Social Explorer is dedicated to providing easy access to demographic information about the United States
We have hundreds of interactive data maps of the United States, including historical data back to 1940.
With Social Explorer you can visually analyze and understand the demography of the U.S. Zoom into a neighborhood.
Information includes age, sex, race, Hispanic origin, household relationship, whether residence is owned or rented, place of birth, education, employment status, income, value of housing unit, year structure built as well as other data.”
http://www.socialexplorer.com/pub/home/home.aspx
From the site:
“Social Explorer is dedicated to providing easy access to demographic information about the United States
We have hundreds of interactive data maps of the United States, including historical data back to 1940.
With Social Explorer you can visually analyze and understand the demography of the U.S. Zoom into a neighborhood.
Information includes age, sex, race, Hispanic origin, household relationship, whether residence is owned or rented, place of birth, education, employment status, income, value of housing unit, year structure built as well as other data.”
Fri., July 20, 2007 - Consumer Information Catalog, Summer 2007
Free Consumer Information Catalog
Summer 2007
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/press/nfcsummercat07.htm
From the site:
“…check out the more than 200 free and low-cost publications that the Federal government has available for you.”
Summer 2007
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/press/nfcsummercat07.htm
From the site:
“…check out the more than 200 free and low-cost publications that the Federal government has available for you.”
Fri., July 20, 2007 - Gifted Students
Transitioning from Elementary to Middle School: Tips for Parents of Gifted Students
Volume 7 / Issue 3 / Spring 2007
http://www.dukegiftedletter.com/articles/vol7no3_connex.html
Subscribe to free Duke Gifted Letter in your mailbox (four times per year).
http://www.dukegiftedletter.com/subscribe/index.php
Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY) – Grades 2-6, 7-8
http://cty.jhu.edu/ts/grades26.html
http://cty.jhu.edu/ts/grades78.html
Volume 7 / Issue 3 / Spring 2007
http://www.dukegiftedletter.com/articles/vol7no3_connex.html
Subscribe to free Duke Gifted Letter in your mailbox (four times per year).
http://www.dukegiftedletter.com/subscribe/index.php
Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY) – Grades 2-6, 7-8
http://cty.jhu.edu/ts/grades26.html
http://cty.jhu.edu/ts/grades78.html
Fri., July 20, 2007 - NOVA: ScienceNOW
Site found in:
PBS Teachers Newsletter: July 22-28, 2007
******************************************
NOVA scienceNOW
On-Air & Online
9-12
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
8 - 9:00 pm
It seems the environment in which we live makes small chemical
changes to our DNA without affecting our genes' overall makeup.
NOVA explores this new idea, interviewing top scientists in the
field and following what could be a shift in the way we think
about inheritance and our genes. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3411/02.html
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/watch/comi-070724.html
[NOTE: See guide from NOVA pasted below. – Phyllis ]
Copyright 2007 PBS Online
*******
--------Forwarded Message--------
Subject: [NOVA] NOVA scienceNOW, July 24, 2007
Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:28:28 -0400 (EDT)
_____________________________________________________________________
Next on NOVA: NOVA scienceNOW
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow
Tuesday, July 24 at 8PM ET/PT on PBS
Check your local listings as dates and times may vary.
Learn how our lifestyles can change the way our genes work, examine a
yet-to-be-fully-broken code on a sculpture called Kryptos, see what
appear to be preserved dinosaur blood vessels, and meet cosmologist
Arlie Petters.
T. REX BLOOD?
Preserved soft tissue, including possible blood vessels and red
blood cells, are turning up in dinosaur fossils.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3411/01.html
EPIGENETICS
Our lifestyles and environment can change the way our genes are
expressed, leading even identical twins to become distinct as
they age.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3411/02.html
KRYPTOS
A coded sculpture at CIA headquarters has yet to be fully broken.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3411/03.html
PROFILE: ARLIE PETTERS
A boy from a rural village in Belize grows up to become a
world-class mathematician and cosmologist.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3411/04.html
The journey continues on the NOVA scienceNOW Web site, where you can
watch the entire hour-long episode (starting July 25) and e-mail
scientists from the broadcast with your questions. Also, try your
hand at writing a secret message, hear and see why twins can be so
different, explore various examples of dinosaur tissue, tell us your
story of inspiration, and watch video extras.
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow
PBS Teachers Newsletter: July 22-28, 2007
******************************************
NOVA scienceNOW
On-Air & Online
9-12
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
8 - 9:00 pm
It seems the environment in which we live makes small chemical
changes to our DNA without affecting our genes' overall makeup.
NOVA explores this new idea, interviewing top scientists in the
field and following what could be a shift in the way we think
about inheritance and our genes. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3411/02.html
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/watch/comi-070724.html
[NOTE: See guide from NOVA pasted below. – Phyllis ]
Copyright 2007 PBS Online
*******
--------Forwarded Message--------
Subject: [NOVA] NOVA scienceNOW, July 24, 2007
Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:28:28 -0400 (EDT)
_____________________________________________________________________
Next on NOVA: NOVA scienceNOW
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow
Tuesday, July 24 at 8PM ET/PT on PBS
Check your local listings as dates and times may vary.
Learn how our lifestyles can change the way our genes work, examine a
yet-to-be-fully-broken code on a sculpture called Kryptos, see what
appear to be preserved dinosaur blood vessels, and meet cosmologist
Arlie Petters.
T. REX BLOOD?
Preserved soft tissue, including possible blood vessels and red
blood cells, are turning up in dinosaur fossils.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3411/01.html
EPIGENETICS
Our lifestyles and environment can change the way our genes are
expressed, leading even identical twins to become distinct as
they age.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3411/02.html
KRYPTOS
A coded sculpture at CIA headquarters has yet to be fully broken.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3411/03.html
PROFILE: ARLIE PETTERS
A boy from a rural village in Belize grows up to become a
world-class mathematician and cosmologist.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3411/04.html
The journey continues on the NOVA scienceNOW Web site, where you can
watch the entire hour-long episode (starting July 25) and e-mail
scientists from the broadcast with your questions. Also, try your
hand at writing a secret message, hear and see why twins can be so
different, explore various examples of dinosaur tissue, tell us your
story of inspiration, and watch video extras.
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Thurs., July 19, 2007 - Art and Architecture
---------Forwarded Message--------:
Site of the Day for Thursday, April 5, 2007
Art & Architecture
http://www.artandarchitecture.org.uk/index.html
Today's site, designed by the Courtauld Institute of Art in the UK, offers
a vast compendium of art and architecture related material. Gentle
Subscribers will find an interesting collection of images and discourse
from respected and controversial members of the art community.
"The Art and Architecture web site is designed to be explored. There are
more than 40,000 images here, and a network of over half a million links.
There are amazing and wonderful things to find, and any number of ways of
finding them. ... The power of the web is that we provide the pictures and
make them searchable, [and] overlay them with a network of links ..." -
from the website
The site provides search capabilities of its extensive collection based on
criteria such as subject, artist, style or time period. Images are
presented in mid and full size, while some have a "zoom" capability,
encouraging a detailed look at the image. An interesting array of stories
are featured, including the intriguing, "When is a Titian a Titian; and
does it matter?" and "a parallel between wartime code-making and
code-breaking, and attributions in Florentine art". In addition, there are
quizzes, polls and a discussion form for registered visitors.
Drop over to the site for an enjoyable browse through the collection at:
http://www.artandarchitecture.org.uk/index.html
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Thursday, April 5, 2007
Art & Architecture
http://www.artandarchitecture.org.uk/index.html
Today's site, designed by the Courtauld Institute of Art in the UK, offers
a vast compendium of art and architecture related material. Gentle
Subscribers will find an interesting collection of images and discourse
from respected and controversial members of the art community.
"The Art and Architecture web site is designed to be explored. There are
more than 40,000 images here, and a network of over half a million links.
There are amazing and wonderful things to find, and any number of ways of
finding them. ... The power of the web is that we provide the pictures and
make them searchable, [and] overlay them with a network of links ..." -
from the website
The site provides search capabilities of its extensive collection based on
criteria such as subject, artist, style or time period. Images are
presented in mid and full size, while some have a "zoom" capability,
encouraging a detailed look at the image. An interesting array of stories
are featured, including the intriguing, "When is a Titian a Titian; and
does it matter?" and "a parallel between wartime code-making and
code-breaking, and attributions in Florentine art". In addition, there are
quizzes, polls and a discussion form for registered visitors.
Drop over to the site for an enjoyable browse through the collection at:
http://www.artandarchitecture.org.uk/index.html
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Thurs., July 19, 2007 - American Experience: View Programs Online
--------Forwarded Message--------
Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:18:43 -0400 (EDT)
News from American Experience
http://www.pbs.org/americanexperience
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE is on vacation! Get your history fix
at the AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Web site.
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Watch AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Programs Online
Watch your favorite programs -- or catch the ones you missed --
by tuning in to AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Online! These programs are
now available on the Web:
[NOTE: They have been previously posted. – Phyllis ]
RECONSTRUCTION: THE SECOND CIVIL WAR (3 hours)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/reconstruction/program/index.html
The extraordinary stories of ordinary Americans -- Southern and
Northern, white and black -- as they struggle to shape new lives
for themselves in a world turned upside down.
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TEST TUBE BABIES (1 hour)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/babies/program/index.html
A technological revolution in human reproduction.
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THE LIVING WEAPON (1 hour)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/weapon/program/index.html
Scientific, technical, and moral challenges in the race to
develop biological weapons.
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NEW ORLEANS (2 hours)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/neworleans/program/index.html
The utterly original city at the mouth of the mighty Mississippi
and at the beating heart of the great American experiment.
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SUMMER OF LOVE (1 hour)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/love/program/index.html
1967. San Francisco. A notorious event at the peak of the Sixties
counterculture movement.
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THE MORMONS (4 hours)
http://www.pbs.org/mormons/view/
The history, richness, complexities, and controversies of the
Mormon faith. A special co-production with Frontline.
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ALEXANDER HAMILTON (2 hours)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/hamilton/program/index.html
One of the most controversial men of his age, and the one
Founding Father who had a vision of what America could become.
Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:18:43 -0400 (EDT)
News from American Experience
http://www.pbs.org/americanexperience
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE is on vacation! Get your history fix
at the AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Web site.
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Watch AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Programs Online
Watch your favorite programs -- or catch the ones you missed --
by tuning in to AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Online! These programs are
now available on the Web:
[NOTE: They have been previously posted. – Phyllis ]
RECONSTRUCTION: THE SECOND CIVIL WAR (3 hours)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/reconstruction/program/index.html
The extraordinary stories of ordinary Americans -- Southern and
Northern, white and black -- as they struggle to shape new lives
for themselves in a world turned upside down.
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TEST TUBE BABIES (1 hour)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/babies/program/index.html
A technological revolution in human reproduction.
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THE LIVING WEAPON (1 hour)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/weapon/program/index.html
Scientific, technical, and moral challenges in the race to
develop biological weapons.
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NEW ORLEANS (2 hours)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/neworleans/program/index.html
The utterly original city at the mouth of the mighty Mississippi
and at the beating heart of the great American experiment.
----
SUMMER OF LOVE (1 hour)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/love/program/index.html
1967. San Francisco. A notorious event at the peak of the Sixties
counterculture movement.
----
THE MORMONS (4 hours)
http://www.pbs.org/mormons/view/
The history, richness, complexities, and controversies of the
Mormon faith. A special co-production with Frontline.
----
ALEXANDER HAMILTON (2 hours)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/hamilton/program/index.html
One of the most controversial men of his age, and the one
Founding Father who had a vision of what America could become.
Thurs., July 19, 2007 - If Trees Could Talk (Forest History Society)
If Trees Could Talk
http://www.foresthistory.org/Education/Curriculum/actlist.htm
From the site:
“If trees could talk and we could listen, would we be wiser? The Forest History Society believes that we must understand the history of forests and their people in order to shape the future of people and their forests.
This 9-module, middle school curriculum gives teachers the opportunity to download social studies activities that are based upon archival materials. The centerpiece of each module is a compilation of primary resources--documents, maps, newspaper articles, oral histories or photographs--from which students will be asked to gather, examine, and analyze information, and synthesize insights.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
http://www.foresthistory.org/Education/Curriculum/actlist.htm
From the site:
“If trees could talk and we could listen, would we be wiser? The Forest History Society believes that we must understand the history of forests and their people in order to shape the future of people and their forests.
This 9-module, middle school curriculum gives teachers the opportunity to download social studies activities that are based upon archival materials. The centerpiece of each module is a compilation of primary resources--documents, maps, newspaper articles, oral histories or photographs--from which students will be asked to gather, examine, and analyze information, and synthesize insights.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
Thurs., July 19, 2007 - Portraits of Character
Portraits of Character
http://www.npg.si.edu/educate2/educate11.htm
From the site:
“The Office of Education produces "Portraits of Character" as a newspaper feature in partnership with the Washington Times. This biographical feature includes a portrait from the permanent collection and a related story about the sitter. Portraits of Character can be viewed and printed online or downloaded as PDF files.”
http://www.npg.si.edu/educate2/educate11.htm
From the site:
“The Office of Education produces "Portraits of Character" as a newspaper feature in partnership with the Washington Times. This biographical feature includes a portrait from the permanent collection and a related story about the sitter. Portraits of Character can be viewed and printed online or downloaded as PDF files.”
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Wed., July 18, 2007 - From The Scout Report, April 6, 2007
Sites found in:
=======
The Scout Report
April 6, 2007
Volume 13, Number 13
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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-070406.php
----
New Jersey Environmental Digital Library [pdf]
http://njedl.rutgers.edu/njdlib/index.cfm
Websites that function as clearinghouses of information on a given topic
(i.e. animal husbandry, ecology, and so on) have become much more common in
recent years, and they can be fine resources for finding specific documents
quickly. One such site is the New Jersey Environmental Digital Library
(NJEDL). The site brings together materials on New Jersey’s environment,
most of which is culled from state government agencies, non-profit
organizations, research institutes, and academic departments. First-time
visitors can just go ahead and type in words to the search engine, or they
may want to look at the “News and Features” area for some of the latest
additions. Also, the “Past Spotlights” area includes direct links to reports
on mitigating floods on the Delaware River and “Trout in the Classroom: A
Guide For Teachers”. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
------
Introduction to Genetics [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://genetics.gsk.com/overview.htm
Keeping the world of base pairs straight can be a challenge, but fortunately
this well-developed introduction to the world of genetics will be a boon to
students and those members of the public who are craving a refresher on this
exciting area of science. Created by GlaxoSmithKline, the site includes a
number of interactive animations that illustrate the workings of DNA and
genes. Along with these animations, visitors can read over brief
introductory pieces on mutations and genetic disorders. The site also has a
brief multiple choice quiz that users can take after they make their way
through the different sections here. [KMG]
[NOTE: Kids Genetics [ http://genetics.gsk.com/kids/index_kids.htm ]
previously posted. - Phyllis ]
-----
Kepler’s Three Laws of Planetary Motion
http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Kep3laws.htm
Four hundred years ago, the German astronomer Johannes Kepler described his
concept of the laws of planetary motion in his work, “Astronomia nova”.
These important laws remain important concepts for students of physics, and
those who work with such students will find much of interest on this
particular site. Created by David P. Stern (a retired physicist at the
Goddard Space Flight Center), the site consists of an overview of Kepler’s
laws, with examples, applications, problems and related history. The
material is based on a talk that Stern gave in Maryland, and visitors will
find that this resource is both accessible and very thorough. [KMG]
[NOTE: From the online book: From Stargazers to Starships
http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Smap.htm – previously posted. - Phyllis ]
------
The Office for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education: Resources
http://www.mste.uiuc.edu/resources.php
Located at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, The Office for
Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education is primarily interested in
creating resources for educators working on these topics. First-time
visitors should definitely start by looking through the “Resources” area, as
they will find classroom tested exercises that cover basic topics in
algebra, trigonometry, and a number of related fields in math. Moving along,
the site also features teaching modules that will help educators explain
different concepts in technology, which can be most useful, particularly for
beginning students. Finally, if visitors to the site have questions, there
is a contact form and a place to make suggestions about material that might
be covered in future projects and modules. [KMG]
-----
What Lived With Sue? [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/sue/interactive1/sue-whatlivedV3_content.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yvt4b8
A few years back, a team of intrepid paleontologists came across the bones
of a giant Tyrannosaurus Rex in South Dakota. The dinosaur became known as
“Sue”, and visitors to the Field Museum in Chicago have flocked to see her
remains for the past seven years. This website, created by the Field Museum,
allows visitors to learn about the other species roaming around South Dakota
at the same time as Sue, some sixty-seven million years ago. Using this
interactive exhibit, visitors can explore the dig site where Sue was
discovered, and learn about some of her contemporaries, such as the
Thescelosaurus and Hadrosaur, both ornithopods (bird-footed) dinosaurs.
Overall, the site is a great way to learn about the very interesting world
in which Sue lived, and it is also a visually stimulating and engaging
experience. [KMG]
-----
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2007.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
=======
The Scout Report
April 6, 2007
Volume 13, Number 13
-----
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-070406.php
----
New Jersey Environmental Digital Library [pdf]
http://njedl.rutgers.edu/njdlib/index.cfm
Websites that function as clearinghouses of information on a given topic
(i.e. animal husbandry, ecology, and so on) have become much more common in
recent years, and they can be fine resources for finding specific documents
quickly. One such site is the New Jersey Environmental Digital Library
(NJEDL). The site brings together materials on New Jersey’s environment,
most of which is culled from state government agencies, non-profit
organizations, research institutes, and academic departments. First-time
visitors can just go ahead and type in words to the search engine, or they
may want to look at the “News and Features” area for some of the latest
additions. Also, the “Past Spotlights” area includes direct links to reports
on mitigating floods on the Delaware River and “Trout in the Classroom: A
Guide For Teachers”. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
------
Introduction to Genetics [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://genetics.gsk.com/overview.htm
Keeping the world of base pairs straight can be a challenge, but fortunately
this well-developed introduction to the world of genetics will be a boon to
students and those members of the public who are craving a refresher on this
exciting area of science. Created by GlaxoSmithKline, the site includes a
number of interactive animations that illustrate the workings of DNA and
genes. Along with these animations, visitors can read over brief
introductory pieces on mutations and genetic disorders. The site also has a
brief multiple choice quiz that users can take after they make their way
through the different sections here. [KMG]
[NOTE: Kids Genetics [ http://genetics.gsk.com/kids/index_kids.htm ]
previously posted. - Phyllis ]
-----
Kepler’s Three Laws of Planetary Motion
http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Kep3laws.htm
Four hundred years ago, the German astronomer Johannes Kepler described his
concept of the laws of planetary motion in his work, “Astronomia nova”.
These important laws remain important concepts for students of physics, and
those who work with such students will find much of interest on this
particular site. Created by David P. Stern (a retired physicist at the
Goddard Space Flight Center), the site consists of an overview of Kepler’s
laws, with examples, applications, problems and related history. The
material is based on a talk that Stern gave in Maryland, and visitors will
find that this resource is both accessible and very thorough. [KMG]
[NOTE: From the online book: From Stargazers to Starships
http://www.phy6.org/stargaze/Smap.htm – previously posted. - Phyllis ]
------
The Office for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education: Resources
http://www.mste.uiuc.edu/resources.php
Located at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, The Office for
Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education is primarily interested in
creating resources for educators working on these topics. First-time
visitors should definitely start by looking through the “Resources” area, as
they will find classroom tested exercises that cover basic topics in
algebra, trigonometry, and a number of related fields in math. Moving along,
the site also features teaching modules that will help educators explain
different concepts in technology, which can be most useful, particularly for
beginning students. Finally, if visitors to the site have questions, there
is a contact form and a place to make suggestions about material that might
be covered in future projects and modules. [KMG]
-----
What Lived With Sue? [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/sue/interactive1/sue-whatlivedV3_content.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yvt4b8
A few years back, a team of intrepid paleontologists came across the bones
of a giant Tyrannosaurus Rex in South Dakota. The dinosaur became known as
“Sue”, and visitors to the Field Museum in Chicago have flocked to see her
remains for the past seven years. This website, created by the Field Museum,
allows visitors to learn about the other species roaming around South Dakota
at the same time as Sue, some sixty-seven million years ago. Using this
interactive exhibit, visitors can explore the dig site where Sue was
discovered, and learn about some of her contemporaries, such as the
Thescelosaurus and Hadrosaur, both ornithopods (bird-footed) dinosaurs.
Overall, the site is a great way to learn about the very interesting world
in which Sue lived, and it is also a visually stimulating and engaging
experience. [KMG]
-----
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2007.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Wed., July 18, 2007 - Math Lessons / New Philadelphia
Sites found in:
=======
The Scout Report
March 30, 2007
Volume 13, Number 12
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-070330.php
-----
Math Lessons
http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/
The creator of this site is one Gisele Glosser, who happens to be the “Mrs.
Glosser” referenced throughout the site. She is also an experienced math
teacher who has worked in New York and New Jersey. In an effort to assist
her fellow educators, she has created this delightful collection of math
lessons. Visitors will want to look over the lessons, which are listed in
full here. While some of the materials require a fee, there are a number of
lessons offered completely free of charge. In total, there are thirty free
lessons here, and they cover such topics as probability, symbolic logic,
understanding percent, and number theory. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.mathgoodies.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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New Philadelphia: A Multiracial Town on the Illinois Frontier [pdf]
http://www.nps.gov/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/130newphila/index.htm
Born into slavery, Frank McWorter would become “Free” Frank McWorter when he
purchased his freedom in 1819. While living with his family in Kentucky in
the 1820s, McWorter decided to move to a free state as soon as possible, and
he left for Illinois in 1830. In 1831, he arrived at his new plot of land
about twenty miles east of the Mississippi River. In 1836, the founded New
Philadelphia, and it was the first town platted and registered by an African
American before the Civil War. This particular website is part of the
Teaching With Historic Places Lesson Plans series created by the National
Park Service, and it is concerned with telling the story of New
Philadelphia. On the site, visitors can look over historical documents such
as maps, deeds, and other items that tell the story of the community.
Educators will also appreciate the instructional materials offered here that
will help them craft an interesting lesson for students. Additionally, the
site also contains links to additional lesson plans and a primer on how to
use these materials. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.nps.gov/nr/twhp/index.htm previously posted. - Phyllis ]
----
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2007.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
=======
The Scout Report
March 30, 2007
Volume 13, Number 12
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-070330.php
-----
Math Lessons
http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/
The creator of this site is one Gisele Glosser, who happens to be the “Mrs.
Glosser” referenced throughout the site. She is also an experienced math
teacher who has worked in New York and New Jersey. In an effort to assist
her fellow educators, she has created this delightful collection of math
lessons. Visitors will want to look over the lessons, which are listed in
full here. While some of the materials require a fee, there are a number of
lessons offered completely free of charge. In total, there are thirty free
lessons here, and they cover such topics as probability, symbolic logic,
understanding percent, and number theory. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.mathgoodies.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
-----
New Philadelphia: A Multiracial Town on the Illinois Frontier [pdf]
http://www.nps.gov/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/130newphila/index.htm
Born into slavery, Frank McWorter would become “Free” Frank McWorter when he
purchased his freedom in 1819. While living with his family in Kentucky in
the 1820s, McWorter decided to move to a free state as soon as possible, and
he left for Illinois in 1830. In 1831, he arrived at his new plot of land
about twenty miles east of the Mississippi River. In 1836, the founded New
Philadelphia, and it was the first town platted and registered by an African
American before the Civil War. This particular website is part of the
Teaching With Historic Places Lesson Plans series created by the National
Park Service, and it is concerned with telling the story of New
Philadelphia. On the site, visitors can look over historical documents such
as maps, deeds, and other items that tell the story of the community.
Educators will also appreciate the instructional materials offered here that
will help them craft an interesting lesson for students. Additionally, the
site also contains links to additional lesson plans and a primer on how to
use these materials. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.nps.gov/nr/twhp/index.htm previously posted. - Phyllis ]
----
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2007.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Wed., July 18, 2007 - Johnnie's Math Page (K-8)
Johnnie’s Math Page
http://everyschool.org/u/ohlone/admin/JIMS.html
From the site:
“On this page you will find links to interactive math tools and activities for teaching and learning.
It is intended for students and their teachers grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. “
http://everyschool.org/u/ohlone/admin/JIMS.html
From the site:
“On this page you will find links to interactive math tools and activities for teaching and learning.
It is intended for students and their teachers grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. “
Wed., July 18, 2007 - Aunty Math (K-5)
--------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Monday, March 26, 2007, and time for Math at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Aunty Math (Hosted by the DuPage Children's Museum of Illinois)
http://www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org/aunty/index.html
Age Range: 5 to 11 (Grades K to 5)
On this delightful website, Aunty Math ("Aunt Mathilda Mathews," retired
elementary math teacher and assistant math education professor in Illinois)
poses attractively illustrated math challenges for children couched in fun
stories about her nieces and nephews. Each daily challenge has three levels
(Easy, Regular, Hard). Try the problems and send in your solutions! Past
challenges and their solutions are also available.
Parents and teachers can view hints for solving the day's challenge, get
extension activities and presentation ideas, and see a detailed
correspondence between the challenge and the NCTM math standards! There is
also a section on adapting the challenges for different learners. Challenges
past and present can also be printed for offline and classroom use.
Note: Until recently, children could send in their solutions and receive
personal replies. But it looks like now parents and teachers are being
encouraged to protect the children's privacy by sending in the solutions
that the children come up with, instead of having the children send them in
directly.
Enjoy! :)
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.
Hi! It's Monday, March 26, 2007, and time for Math at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Aunty Math (Hosted by the DuPage Children's Museum of Illinois)
http://www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org/aunty/index.html
Age Range: 5 to 11 (Grades K to 5)
On this delightful website, Aunty Math ("Aunt Mathilda Mathews," retired
elementary math teacher and assistant math education professor in Illinois)
poses attractively illustrated math challenges for children couched in fun
stories about her nieces and nephews. Each daily challenge has three levels
(Easy, Regular, Hard). Try the problems and send in your solutions! Past
challenges and their solutions are also available.
Parents and teachers can view hints for solving the day's challenge, get
extension activities and presentation ideas, and see a detailed
correspondence between the challenge and the NCTM math standards! There is
also a section on adapting the challenges for different learners. Challenges
past and present can also be printed for offline and classroom use.
Note: Until recently, children could send in their solutions and receive
personal replies. But it looks like now parents and teachers are being
encouraged to protect the children's privacy by sending in the solutions
that the children come up with, instead of having the children send them in
directly.
Enjoy! :)
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.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Tues., July 17, 2007 - Diseases & Conditions Index / Population
Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
Mar. 30-Apr. 5, 2007
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Diseases and Conditions Index (DCI)
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/index.html
…the Diseases and Conditions Index (DCI). This new Web health index gives you a quick-and-easy way to get complete and dependable information about heart, lung, and blood diseases and sleep disorders. New topics will be added regularly…The NHLBI developed the DCI for patients and the public. The DCI contains health information, written in plain language, on diseases, conditions, and procedures related to:
+ Heart diseases
+ Lung diseases
+ Blood diseases
+ Sleep disorders
We continue to add new information to the DCI. When complete, the DCI will contain information on over 300 diseases and conditions. Registered users will receive email notices when new information is added.
Search or browse using a list of diseases and conditions or by category.
[NOTE: Heart diseases previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
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UPDATED: Topic Overview: Population: A Lively Introduction
http://www.prb.org/Publications/PopulationBulletins/2007/PopulationALivelyIntroduction.aspx
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3xq7ly ]
Demography, or more generally, population studies, is the study of human populations: their size, composition, and distribution, as well as the causes and consequences of changes in these characteristics. Demography is clearly a discipline because it is a field with its own body of interrelated concepts, techniques, journals, departments, and professional associations. It is also an interdisciplinary field because it draws from many disciplines, including sociology, economics, biology, geography, history, and the health sciences…In the newest edition of “Population: A Lively Introduction,” McFalls introduces the basics of population studies in a way that everyone can understand. He explains how to calculate the total fertility rate (TFR)—the average number of children a woman will have given current birth rates—but also reviews the social and biological factors that affect when women have children and how many they will have. Cultural attitudes—for example, about when young people can engage in sex, whether to use birth control, how long to breastfeed a baby, and when women should or should not have babies—affect the TFR.
Direct to Full Text
http://www.prb.org/pdf07/62.1LivelyIntroduction.pdf
36 pages; PDF
Source: Population Research Bureau
------
Gary Price
Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
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"Post via ResourceShelf"
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Mar. 30-Apr. 5, 2007
-----
Diseases and Conditions Index (DCI)
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/index.html
…the Diseases and Conditions Index (DCI). This new Web health index gives you a quick-and-easy way to get complete and dependable information about heart, lung, and blood diseases and sleep disorders. New topics will be added regularly…The NHLBI developed the DCI for patients and the public. The DCI contains health information, written in plain language, on diseases, conditions, and procedures related to:
+ Heart diseases
+ Lung diseases
+ Blood diseases
+ Sleep disorders
We continue to add new information to the DCI. When complete, the DCI will contain information on over 300 diseases and conditions. Registered users will receive email notices when new information is added.
Search or browse using a list of diseases and conditions or by category.
[NOTE: Heart diseases previously posted. – Phyllis ]
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
-----
UPDATED: Topic Overview: Population: A Lively Introduction
http://www.prb.org/Publications/PopulationBulletins/2007/PopulationALivelyIntroduction.aspx
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3xq7ly ]
Demography, or more generally, population studies, is the study of human populations: their size, composition, and distribution, as well as the causes and consequences of changes in these characteristics. Demography is clearly a discipline because it is a field with its own body of interrelated concepts, techniques, journals, departments, and professional associations. It is also an interdisciplinary field because it draws from many disciplines, including sociology, economics, biology, geography, history, and the health sciences…In the newest edition of “Population: A Lively Introduction,” McFalls introduces the basics of population studies in a way that everyone can understand. He explains how to calculate the total fertility rate (TFR)—the average number of children a woman will have given current birth rates—but also reviews the social and biological factors that affect when women have children and how many they will have. Cultural attitudes—for example, about when young people can engage in sex, whether to use birth control, how long to breastfeed a baby, and when women should or should not have babies—affect the TFR.
Direct to Full Text
http://www.prb.org/pdf07/62.1LivelyIntroduction.pdf
36 pages; PDF
Source: Population Research Bureau
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Gary Price
Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
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Tues., July 17, 2007 - OneWorld.net Kid's Channel
OneWorld.net Kid’s Channel
http://tiki.oneworld.net/penguin/navigate_pop2.html
http://tiki.oneworld.net/front.html
From the site:
“Hi everyone! I'm Tiki the Penguin. My website is specially for kids (but grown-ups can look too if they really want).
I've got loads of stuff for you here. Some is just fun (like jokes) and some is more serious... about things like pollution, climate change, life in danger and food.
I've made a special new feature all about the incredible Galapagos Islands where life is very special indeed.”
http://tiki.oneworld.net/penguin/navigate_pop2.html
http://tiki.oneworld.net/front.html
From the site:
“Hi everyone! I'm Tiki the Penguin. My website is specially for kids (but grown-ups can look too if they really want).
I've got loads of stuff for you here. Some is just fun (like jokes) and some is more serious... about things like pollution, climate change, life in danger and food.
I've made a special new feature all about the incredible Galapagos Islands where life is very special indeed.”
Tues., July 17, 2007 - Legendary Coins and Currency
---------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Thursday, March 22, 2007
Legendary Coins & Currency
http://americanhistory.si.edu/coins/index.shtml
Today's site, from the National Museum of American History's Numismatics
Collection, presents a sampling of some of the most noteworthy coins from
its holdings. Gentle Subscribers will find an informative and visually
striking exhibit of celebrated U.S. currency.
"History, at times, gives some coins or notes special significance, and
this money becomes legendary. Unlike money that changes hands daily,
legendary coins and currency are larger than life. ... This exhibition
explores ... rare and historically significant artifacts ... " - from the
website
The site features exhibits under the categories of legendary firsts and
beauties, unexpected and golden legends and those of the human spirit. Each
section of the exhibition provides historical background information about
specific items in the collection, as well as the facility of enlarging the
images to explore fine details, front and back. A useful search facility
and a helpful timeline will allow visitors to zero in on individual coins.
In addition, an interactive educational game geared to the upper elementary
school age group is available.
Wend over to the site for a splendid and enjoyable exhibit on U.S. currency
at:
http://americanhistory.si.edu/coins/index.shtml
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
[NOTE: Other pages from http://americanhistory.si.edu/ previously posted. -
Phyllis ]
Site of the Day for Thursday, March 22, 2007
Legendary Coins & Currency
http://americanhistory.si.edu/coins/index.shtml
Today's site, from the National Museum of American History's Numismatics
Collection, presents a sampling of some of the most noteworthy coins from
its holdings. Gentle Subscribers will find an informative and visually
striking exhibit of celebrated U.S. currency.
"History, at times, gives some coins or notes special significance, and
this money becomes legendary. Unlike money that changes hands daily,
legendary coins and currency are larger than life. ... This exhibition
explores ... rare and historically significant artifacts ... " - from the
website
The site features exhibits under the categories of legendary firsts and
beauties, unexpected and golden legends and those of the human spirit. Each
section of the exhibition provides historical background information about
specific items in the collection, as well as the facility of enlarging the
images to explore fine details, front and back. A useful search facility
and a helpful timeline will allow visitors to zero in on individual coins.
In addition, an interactive educational game geared to the upper elementary
school age group is available.
Wend over to the site for a splendid and enjoyable exhibit on U.S. currency
at:
http://americanhistory.si.edu/coins/index.shtml
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
[NOTE: Other pages from http://americanhistory.si.edu/ previously posted. -
Phyllis ]
Tues., July 17, 2007 - Tower of London Tour
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Hi! It's Thursday, March 22, 2007 and time for History at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Tower of London Tour
http://www.toweroflondontour.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Age Range: About 9 and up
We featured this site in 2003, but list member Suzanne Sparks reminded me
that it's worth another visit. Here, you can take a virtual tour of the
Tower of London, the oldest palace, fortress, and prison in Europe. As you
take the tour, you will learn about many famous historical people who were
connected with the Tower (in one way or another) including William the
Conqueror, Henry VIII, Sir Thomas Moore, Queen Elizabeth I, and many more.
Turn your speakers on to hear the music when you get to the site, and then
scroll down the page until you see the section labeled, "The Tour." Click
on the button that says, "Begin the Tour" to start, and then just follow the
"continue" arrows to take the entire tour. (Note: There is a button that
says "Kids Tour." However, it results in an error message after about 2
stops on the tour, so stick with the regular tour. :)
The first couple of pages of the tour get off to a slow start, but be
patient -- the tour gets better as you progress through it. The tour is made
up of interesting and brief text, along with illustrations and photographs.
Selected historical music is played to help define each era of the tour.
In addition to history, you will explore galleries with knightly armor,
learn how the Beefeaters received their name, discover the superstition of
keeping Ravens at the Tower, and see the home of the Crown Jewels.
This is a great way to introduce a little European history into your
curriculum.
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.
Hi! It's Thursday, March 22, 2007 and time for History at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Tower of London Tour
http://www.toweroflondontour.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Age Range: About 9 and up
We featured this site in 2003, but list member Suzanne Sparks reminded me
that it's worth another visit. Here, you can take a virtual tour of the
Tower of London, the oldest palace, fortress, and prison in Europe. As you
take the tour, you will learn about many famous historical people who were
connected with the Tower (in one way or another) including William the
Conqueror, Henry VIII, Sir Thomas Moore, Queen Elizabeth I, and many more.
Turn your speakers on to hear the music when you get to the site, and then
scroll down the page until you see the section labeled, "The Tour." Click
on the button that says, "Begin the Tour" to start, and then just follow the
"continue" arrows to take the entire tour. (Note: There is a button that
says "Kids Tour." However, it results in an error message after about 2
stops on the tour, so stick with the regular tour. :)
The first couple of pages of the tour get off to a slow start, but be
patient -- the tour gets better as you progress through it. The tour is made
up of interesting and brief text, along with illustrations and photographs.
Selected historical music is played to help define each era of the tour.
In addition to history, you will explore galleries with knightly armor,
learn how the Beefeaters received their name, discover the superstition of
keeping Ravens at the Tower, and see the home of the Crown Jewels.
This is a great way to introduce a little European history into your
curriculum.
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.
