Sunday, September 30, 2007
Sun., Sept. 30, 2007 - Plant Theme Issue
Site found in:
Weekly Teacher Tip Newsletter Teacher Tips #362: Plant Theme Issue
To view this week’s newsletter, visit the following web address:
http://www.teachnology.com/newsletters/362.html
Plant Life Teaching Theme
http://www.teachnology.com/themes/science/plants/
Site contains links to Hands On Activities, Teacher Resources, Work Sheets, Lesson Plans, Web Quests, Interactive Sites, Background Information, and more. NOTE: Many are free, access to some requires paid membership.
Weekly Teacher Tip Newsletter Teacher Tips #362: Plant Theme Issue
To view this week’s newsletter, visit the following web address:
http://www.teachnology.com/newsletters/362.html
Plant Life Teaching Theme
http://www.teachnology.com/themes/science/plants/
Site contains links to Hands On Activities, Teacher Resources, Work Sheets, Lesson Plans, Web Quests, Interactive Sites, Background Information, and more. NOTE: Many are free, access to some requires paid membership.
Sun., Sept. 30, 2007 - The Mathematical Lives of Plants
The Mathematical Lives of Plants
http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20070505/mathtrek.asp
From the site:
“The seeds of a sunflower, the spines of a cactus, and the bracts of a pine cone all grow in whirling spiral patterns. Remarkable for their complexity and beauty, they also show consistent mathematical patterns that scientists have been striving to understand.
A surprising number of plants have spiral patterns in which each leaf, seed, or other structure follows the next at a particular angle called the golden angle. The golden angle is about 137.5º. Two radii of a circle C form the golden angle if they divide the circle into two areas A and B so that A/B = B/C.
The golden angle is closely related to the golden ratio, which the ancient Greeks studied extensively and some have believed to have divine, aesthetic or mystical properties.” <<>>
[NOTE: Other articles from http://www.sciencenews.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20070505/mathtrek.asp
From the site:
“The seeds of a sunflower, the spines of a cactus, and the bracts of a pine cone all grow in whirling spiral patterns. Remarkable for their complexity and beauty, they also show consistent mathematical patterns that scientists have been striving to understand.
A surprising number of plants have spiral patterns in which each leaf, seed, or other structure follows the next at a particular angle called the golden angle. The golden angle is about 137.5º. Two radii of a circle C form the golden angle if they divide the circle into two areas A and B so that A/B = B/C.
The golden angle is closely related to the golden ratio, which the ancient Greeks studied extensively and some have believed to have divine, aesthetic or mystical properties.” <<
[NOTE: Other articles from http://www.sciencenews.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Sun., Sept. 30, 2007 - The Futures Channel
The Futures Channel
http://www.thefutureschannel.com/index.php
“Real Math, Real Science, Real Careers”
Free short documentary math and science videos and activities online. Also available for purchase.
Topics include animals, art & music, commerce, design, environment, innovation, science & tech, and space.
From the site:
The Futures Channel was founded in 1999 with the goal of using new media technologies to create a channel between the scientists, engineers, explorers and visionaries who are shaping the future, and today’s learners who will one day succeed them.
The Mission of The Futures Channel:
To produce and distribute high quality multimedia content which educators in any setting can use to enliven curriculum, engage students and otherwise enhance the learning experience.
To connect mathematics, science, technology and engineering to the real world of careers and achievement, so that students can envision a context and purpose for what they are learning allowing them to envision their own successful futures.
To provide a channel through which professionals from the sciences, engineering and technology sectors can reach their future workforce prospects and interest them in their fields.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.thefutureschannel.com/index.php
“Real Math, Real Science, Real Careers”
Free short documentary math and science videos and activities online. Also available for purchase.
Topics include animals, art & music, commerce, design, environment, innovation, science & tech, and space.
From the site:
The Futures Channel was founded in 1999 with the goal of using new media technologies to create a channel between the scientists, engineers, explorers and visionaries who are shaping the future, and today’s learners who will one day succeed them.
The Mission of The Futures Channel:
To produce and distribute high quality multimedia content which educators in any setting can use to enliven curriculum, engage students and otherwise enhance the learning experience.
To connect mathematics, science, technology and engineering to the real world of careers and achievement, so that students can envision a context and purpose for what they are learning allowing them to envision their own successful futures.
To provide a channel through which professionals from the sciences, engineering and technology sectors can reach their future workforce prospects and interest them in their fields.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Sun., Sept. 30, 2007 - Telling Time Teaching Theme and Background Information
Sites found in:
Weekly Teacher Tip Newsletter
Teacher Tips #363: Time Issue
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2007 19:08:26 -0400
To view this week’s newsletter, visit the following web address:
http://www.teachnology.com/newsletters/363.html
Telling Time Teaching Theme
http://www.teachnology.com/themes/math/time/
Telling Time Background Information
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/math/time/
Scroll down for 20 annotated links related to time
Weekly Teacher Tip Newsletter
Teacher Tips #363: Time Issue
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2007 19:08:26 -0400
To view this week’s newsletter, visit the following web address:
http://www.teachnology.com/newsletters/363.html
Telling Time Teaching Theme
http://www.teachnology.com/themes/math/time/
Telling Time Background Information
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/math/time/
Scroll down for 20 annotated links related to time
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Sat., Sept. 29, 2007 - Tintin (2) / Third Party Politics (2) / Equal Rights Amendment / Typewriters
Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, June 21, 2007
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/103
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The Adventures of Tintin at Sea / Les Aventures de Tintin en Mer
Set of features and activities that accompanied a 2004 exhibit on the comic book series Tintin created by the Belgian artist Hergé. Explore the artist's studio, see the stages of a comic strip creation, and play games that feature Tintin. From the National Maritime Museum (UK) in association with Fondation Hergé.
URL: http://www.nmm.ac.uk/tintinfun/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24035
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Tintin and I
Companion website to a 2006 documentary about the comic book series featuring intrepid boy reporter Tintin, which was created by Hergé (Georges Remi) in 1929. Provides a feature on Tintin in the U.S., behind-the-scenes articles and interview with filmmaker Anders Østergaard, and interviews on cartooning with comic artists Jessica Abel, Daniel Clowes, Phoebe Gloeckner, Jason Lutes, Seth, and Chris Ware. Also includes classroom materials and related links.
URL: http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2006/tintinandi/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24033
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Third Parties in American Politics: Rich History, Many Roles
This 2004 interview with Professor J. David Gillespie covers the role of third parties in American politics. Topics include constraints on third-party participation, media coverage of third parties, and specific third parties such as the Anti-Masonic Party of the early 1800s, the Progressive Party (Bull Moose Party) from the early 1900s, and the Reform Party, which was founded by Ross Perot in the 1990s. From the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Information Programs.
URL: http://usinfo.state.gov/xarchives/display.html?p=washfile-english&y=2004&m=August&x=20040830165442frllehctim0.307461
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3yndeb
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24004
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What Is the History of "Third Parties" in the United States?
An introduction to the types of third parties in U.S. government and politics. Features a table listing parties, third party presidential candidates, voting percentages, and electoral votes. Parties listed include Free Soil, Populist, Progressive (Bull Moose), American Independent, Reform, and Green. From a company that publishes an online American government and politics textbook.
URL: http://www.thisnation.com/question/042.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24005
[NOTE: Home page previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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The Equal Rights Amendment
Site about the continuing viability of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), "first proposed in 1923 [and] still not part of the U.S. Constitution. The ERA has been ratified by 35 of the necessary 38 states." Features history, a FAQ, discussion of strategy for passage, links to current legislation, and related material. A project of the Alice Paul Institute in collaboration with the ERA Task Force of the National Council of Women's Organizations.
URL: http://www.equalrightsamendment.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24030
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Typing in Tompkins: Origins of a Global Shift
This small exhibit features examples of early typewriter models, such as the Sholes Glidden, the Hall, the Merritt, and the Blickensderfer No. 5. Includes images (with 3-D rotation ability) and short essays about the typewriters, and an overview of typewriter parts. Created by the Cornell University Department of Design and Environmental Analysis to feature items from the collection of the History Center of Tompkins County, New York.
URL: http://ergo.human.cornell.edu/ErgoPROJECTS/DEA4702005/HCTwebsite/index.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yq83l6
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24019
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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, June 21, 2007
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/103
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The Adventures of Tintin at Sea / Les Aventures de Tintin en Mer
Set of features and activities that accompanied a 2004 exhibit on the comic book series Tintin created by the Belgian artist Hergé. Explore the artist's studio, see the stages of a comic strip creation, and play games that feature Tintin. From the National Maritime Museum (UK) in association with Fondation Hergé.
URL: http://www.nmm.ac.uk/tintinfun/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24035
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Tintin and I
Companion website to a 2006 documentary about the comic book series featuring intrepid boy reporter Tintin, which was created by Hergé (Georges Remi) in 1929. Provides a feature on Tintin in the U.S., behind-the-scenes articles and interview with filmmaker Anders Østergaard, and interviews on cartooning with comic artists Jessica Abel, Daniel Clowes, Phoebe Gloeckner, Jason Lutes, Seth, and Chris Ware. Also includes classroom materials and related links.
URL: http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2006/tintinandi/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24033
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Third Parties in American Politics: Rich History, Many Roles
This 2004 interview with Professor J. David Gillespie covers the role of third parties in American politics. Topics include constraints on third-party participation, media coverage of third parties, and specific third parties such as the Anti-Masonic Party of the early 1800s, the Progressive Party (Bull Moose Party) from the early 1900s, and the Reform Party, which was founded by Ross Perot in the 1990s. From the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Information Programs.
URL: http://usinfo.state.gov/xarchives/display.html?p=washfile-english&y=2004&m=August&x=20040830165442frllehctim0.307461
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3yndeb
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24004
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What Is the History of "Third Parties" in the United States?
An introduction to the types of third parties in U.S. government and politics. Features a table listing parties, third party presidential candidates, voting percentages, and electoral votes. Parties listed include Free Soil, Populist, Progressive (Bull Moose), American Independent, Reform, and Green. From a company that publishes an online American government and politics textbook.
URL: http://www.thisnation.com/question/042.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24005
[NOTE: Home page previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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The Equal Rights Amendment
Site about the continuing viability of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), "first proposed in 1923 [and] still not part of the U.S. Constitution. The ERA has been ratified by 35 of the necessary 38 states." Features history, a FAQ, discussion of strategy for passage, links to current legislation, and related material. A project of the Alice Paul Institute in collaboration with the ERA Task Force of the National Council of Women's Organizations.
URL: http://www.equalrightsamendment.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24030
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Typing in Tompkins: Origins of a Global Shift
This small exhibit features examples of early typewriter models, such as the Sholes Glidden, the Hall, the Merritt, and the Blickensderfer No. 5. Includes images (with 3-D rotation ability) and short essays about the typewriters, and an overview of typewriter parts. Created by the Cornell University Department of Design and Environmental Analysis to feature items from the collection of the History Center of Tompkins County, New York.
URL: http://ergo.human.cornell.edu/ErgoPROJECTS/DEA4702005/HCTwebsite/index.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yq83l6
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24019
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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2007 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Sat., Sept. 29, 2007 - Typing Tutors
Typing Tutors
http://www.surfnetkids.com/typing_tutors.htm
From the site:
“Nothing to download, nothing to pay, today's picks offer free online touch typing lessons and typing games. Whether you call it keyboarding or typing, are teaching yourself, or looking for supplemental practice outside the classroom, these sites fit the bill.”
Page includes 8 links to sites (5 annotated, 3 Honorable Mentions)
http://www.surfnetkids.com/typing_tutors.htm
From the site:
“Nothing to download, nothing to pay, today's picks offer free online touch typing lessons and typing games. Whether you call it keyboarding or typing, are teaching yourself, or looking for supplemental practice outside the classroom, these sites fit the bill.”
Page includes 8 links to sites (5 annotated, 3 Honorable Mentions)
Sat., Sept. 29, 2007 - How Stuff Works: Dreams
How Dreams Work
http://science.howstuffworks.com/dream.htm
From the site:
“find out what scientists say is happening in our brains when we dream and why we have trouble remembering these night-time story lines.”
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.howstuffworks.com/ previously posted. -
Phyllis ]
http://science.howstuffworks.com/dream.htm
From the site:
“find out what scientists say is happening in our brains when we dream and why we have trouble remembering these night-time story lines.”
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.howstuffworks.com/ previously posted. -
Phyllis ]
Sat., Sept. 29, 2007 - River of Words: Annual Environmental Poetry and Art Contest
River of Words: Annual Environmental Poetry & Art Contest
http://www.riverofwords.org./
Conducted in affiliation with The Library of Congress Center for the Book
http://www.loc.gov/loc/lcib/0706/cfb.html
From the site:
"River of Words" environmental art and poetry contest for young people in grades K-12. The contest is designed to promote literacy, the arts and environmental awareness.
Students may enter on their own or as part of a group. About 100 poems and artworks from national and international students are selected as finalists each year. In addition to the international prize in either art or poetry, eight grand prize winners are chosen from the U.S. entries (four in poetry and four in art, in four age categories), and a special prize is awarded for a haiku poem.
The deadlines for the 2007–2008 contest are Feb. 15, 2008 (U.S), and March 1, 2008 (international). For further details and a complete list of current and past winners and finalists, visit http://www.riverofwords.org./
http://www.riverofwords.org./
Conducted in affiliation with The Library of Congress Center for the Book
http://www.loc.gov/loc/lcib/0706/cfb.html
From the site:
"River of Words" environmental art and poetry contest for young people in grades K-12. The contest is designed to promote literacy, the arts and environmental awareness.
Students may enter on their own or as part of a group. About 100 poems and artworks from national and international students are selected as finalists each year. In addition to the international prize in either art or poetry, eight grand prize winners are chosen from the U.S. entries (four in poetry and four in art, in four age categories), and a special prize is awarded for a haiku poem.
The deadlines for the 2007–2008 contest are Feb. 15, 2008 (U.S), and March 1, 2008 (international). For further details and a complete list of current and past winners and finalists, visit http://www.riverofwords.org./
Friday, September 28, 2007
Fri., Sept. 28, 2007 - Using Latitude and Longitude
Using Latitude and Longitude
http://www.lakelandsd.com/tutorial/
From the site:
“Imagine a single dot on a ping pong ball. How would you describe its location?
It would be quite difficult.
The same is true of locations on the Earth's surface.
Geographers have solved this problem by creating latitude lines and longitude lines.”
http://www.lakelandsd.com/tutorial/
From the site:
“Imagine a single dot on a ping pong ball. How would you describe its location?
It would be quite difficult.
The same is true of locations on the Earth's surface.
Geographers have solved this problem by creating latitude lines and longitude lines.”
Fri., Sept. 28, 2007 - Sputnik Escalates the Cold War / History and the Headlines
Site found in:
From: History.com Classroom
Subject: This Week's Educational Programming Update
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2007
Announcing an Exciting New Web Resource from ABC-CLIO, The History
Channel, and National History Day entitled History and the Headlines:
Sputnik Escalates the Cold War
History and the Headlines is a free online resource from ABC-CLIO
Schools and leading history organizations designed to provide you with
authoritative and engaging information to help students dissect and
understand important events. ABC-CLIO Schools, The History Channel,
and National History Day, Inc. have teamed up to bring you an in-depth
look at how the Sputnik launch ignited the space race and escalated
the Cold War arms race. Focusing on the impact of the 1957 launch in
the United States and the Soviet Union, this fascinating website
provides primary sources, video clips, expert analysis, and engaging
activities on the conflict that held the world in its grip for nearly
fifty years. Log on to the site at
http://www.historyandtheheadlines.abc-clio.com/ContentPages/EventIndex.aspx?entryId=1129784
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2c34xc to explore this
exciting new classroom resource online descriptions of projects that
teachers around the country have created.
[NOTE: Select from menu: Add me to Your Mailing List and sign up for
ABC-CLIO History and the Headlines, FREE email newsletter with context
and analysis on breaking news around the world. – Phyllis ]
From: History.com Classroom
Subject: This Week's Educational Programming Update
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2007
Announcing an Exciting New Web Resource from ABC-CLIO, The History
Channel, and National History Day entitled History and the Headlines:
Sputnik Escalates the Cold War
History and the Headlines is a free online resource from ABC-CLIO
Schools and leading history organizations designed to provide you with
authoritative and engaging information to help students dissect and
understand important events. ABC-CLIO Schools, The History Channel,
and National History Day, Inc. have teamed up to bring you an in-depth
look at how the Sputnik launch ignited the space race and escalated
the Cold War arms race. Focusing on the impact of the 1957 launch in
the United States and the Soviet Union, this fascinating website
provides primary sources, video clips, expert analysis, and engaging
activities on the conflict that held the world in its grip for nearly
fifty years. Log on to the site at
http://www.historyandtheheadlines.abc-clio.com/ContentPages/EventIndex.aspx?entryId=1129784
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2c34xc to explore this
exciting new classroom resource online descriptions of projects that
teachers around the country have created.
[NOTE: Select from menu: Add me to Your Mailing List and sign up for
ABC-CLIO History and the Headlines, FREE email newsletter with context
and analysis on breaking news around the world. – Phyllis ]
Fri., Sept. 28, 2007 - Civil Right Voices
Sites found in:
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter # 459 6/14/07
Civil Rights Voices
The Civil Rights movement of the 1960's was sparked and led by intrepid
figures such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Malcolm
X. But like any true historic change, it was only made possible with the
help of thousands of other passionate people that are rarely mentioned in
history books.
"Voices of Civil Rights", created by the Library of Congress, is a living
memorial to the individuals and anonymous activists who so tirelessly
marched, walked, struggled, fought, and dreamed in the name of
equality. Visitors can read extraordinary stories of courage by those who
participated, view a Virtual Timeline of the Civil Rights Movement, and
discover how young people and activists today are picking up where the
previous generation has left off to fight for tolerance, equality, and
justice for all.
http://www.voicesofcivilrights.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter # 459 6/14/07
Civil Rights Voices
The Civil Rights movement of the 1960's was sparked and led by intrepid
figures such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Malcolm
X. But like any true historic change, it was only made possible with the
help of thousands of other passionate people that are rarely mentioned in
history books.
"Voices of Civil Rights", created by the Library of Congress, is a living
memorial to the individuals and anonymous activists who so tirelessly
marched, walked, struggled, fought, and dreamed in the name of
equality. Visitors can read extraordinary stories of courage by those who
participated, view a Virtual Timeline of the Civil Rights Movement, and
discover how young people and activists today are picking up where the
previous generation has left off to fight for tolerance, equality, and
justice for all.
http://www.voicesofcivilrights.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Fri., Sept. 28, 2007 - PBS: The War / The Good War and Those Who Refused to Fight It
Sites found in:
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: September 30 - October 6, 2007
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The War
FUBAR
On-Air & Online
Gr. 9-12
Sunday, September 30, 2007
8 - 10:30 pm
On the Western Front, American and British troops massed on the
German border are desperately short of fuel. Over the next
three months, American soldiers are ordered into some of
Germany's most fiercely defended terrain. In movie theaters
back home, Americans cheer the newsreels of General MacArthur's
"return." But months of bloody fighting lie ahead before the
Philippine Islands are liberated. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
Log on to the companion Web site to hear an interview with Ken
Burns and download the viewer's guide.
http://www.pbs.org/thewar/
The War
The Ghost Front
On-Air & Online
Gr. 9-12
Monday, October 1, 2007
8 - 10:03 pm
By December 1944, Americans have become weary of the war. In
the Pacific, American progress has been slow and costly, with
each island more fiercely defended than the last. In Europe, no
one is prepared for the massive counterattack Hitler launches
on December 16 in the Ardennes Forest in Belgium and Luxemburg.
At Yalta, Allied leaders agree on a plan that includes massive
bombing raids aimed at German oil facilities, defense
factories, roads, railways and cities. In March alone, Allied
warplanes drop almost as many bombs as they have dropped in the
preceding three years combined. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
Log on to the companion Web site to hear an interview with Ken
Burns and download the viewer's guide.
http://www.pbs.org/thewar/
The War
A World Without War
On-Air & Online
Gr. 9-12
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
8 - 10:30 pm
In mid-April, Americans are shocked by President Roosevelt's
death; many do not even know the name of their new president,
Harry Truman. Meanwhile, as Allied forces rapidly push across
Germany from the east and west, American and British troops
discover for themselves the true horrors of the Nazi's
industrialized barbarism. Finally, on May 8, with their country
in ruins and their fuehrer dead by his own hand, the Nazis
surrender. As the Americans prepare to move on to Japan itself,
more terrible losses seem inevitable. Allied leaders at Potsdam
set forth the terms under which they will agree to end the war,
but for most of Japan's rulers, unconditional surrender remains
unthinkable. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
Log on to the companion Web site to hear an interview with Ken
Burns and download the viewer's guide.
http://www.pbs.org/thewar/
The War
A Necessary War
On-Air & Online
Gr. 9-12
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
9 - 11:30 pm
A repeat of the first episode of the seven-part documentary
series directed and produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick
explores the history and horror of the Second World War from an
American perspective by following the fortunes of so-called
ordinary men and women who become caught up in one of the
greatest cataclysms in human history. (CC, Stereo HD, 1 year)
Log on to the companion Web site to hear an interview with Ken
Burns and download the viewer's guide.
http://www.pbs.org/thewar/
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The Good War and Those Who Refused to Fight It
On-Air & Online
9-12
Thursday, October 4, 2007
10:00 - 11:00 pm
This program sheds light on an often ignored part of the World
War II saga -- the story of American conscientious objectors
who refused to fight "the good war." It is a story of personal
courage, idealism and nonconformity based on both ethical and
religious beliefs -- about men whose love of country could not
extend to killing. Ed Asner narrates the film by Judith Ehrlich
and Rick Tejada-Flores. (CC, Stereo, 1 Year)
http://www.pbs.org/itvs/thegoodwar/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Copyright 2007 PBS Online
******************************************
PBS Teachers Newsletter: September 30 - October 6, 2007
******************************************
The War
FUBAR
On-Air & Online
Gr. 9-12
Sunday, September 30, 2007
8 - 10:30 pm
On the Western Front, American and British troops massed on the
German border are desperately short of fuel. Over the next
three months, American soldiers are ordered into some of
Germany's most fiercely defended terrain. In movie theaters
back home, Americans cheer the newsreels of General MacArthur's
"return." But months of bloody fighting lie ahead before the
Philippine Islands are liberated. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
Log on to the companion Web site to hear an interview with Ken
Burns and download the viewer's guide.
http://www.pbs.org/thewar/
The War
The Ghost Front
On-Air & Online
Gr. 9-12
Monday, October 1, 2007
8 - 10:03 pm
By December 1944, Americans have become weary of the war. In
the Pacific, American progress has been slow and costly, with
each island more fiercely defended than the last. In Europe, no
one is prepared for the massive counterattack Hitler launches
on December 16 in the Ardennes Forest in Belgium and Luxemburg.
At Yalta, Allied leaders agree on a plan that includes massive
bombing raids aimed at German oil facilities, defense
factories, roads, railways and cities. In March alone, Allied
warplanes drop almost as many bombs as they have dropped in the
preceding three years combined. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
Log on to the companion Web site to hear an interview with Ken
Burns and download the viewer's guide.
http://www.pbs.org/thewar/
The War
A World Without War
On-Air & Online
Gr. 9-12
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
8 - 10:30 pm
In mid-April, Americans are shocked by President Roosevelt's
death; many do not even know the name of their new president,
Harry Truman. Meanwhile, as Allied forces rapidly push across
Germany from the east and west, American and British troops
discover for themselves the true horrors of the Nazi's
industrialized barbarism. Finally, on May 8, with their country
in ruins and their fuehrer dead by his own hand, the Nazis
surrender. As the Americans prepare to move on to Japan itself,
more terrible losses seem inevitable. Allied leaders at Potsdam
set forth the terms under which they will agree to end the war,
but for most of Japan's rulers, unconditional surrender remains
unthinkable. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
Log on to the companion Web site to hear an interview with Ken
Burns and download the viewer's guide.
http://www.pbs.org/thewar/
The War
A Necessary War
On-Air & Online
Gr. 9-12
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
9 - 11:30 pm
A repeat of the first episode of the seven-part documentary
series directed and produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick
explores the history and horror of the Second World War from an
American perspective by following the fortunes of so-called
ordinary men and women who become caught up in one of the
greatest cataclysms in human history. (CC, Stereo HD, 1 year)
Log on to the companion Web site to hear an interview with Ken
Burns and download the viewer's guide.
http://www.pbs.org/thewar/
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The Good War and Those Who Refused to Fight It
On-Air & Online
9-12
Thursday, October 4, 2007
10:00 - 11:00 pm
This program sheds light on an often ignored part of the World
War II saga -- the story of American conscientious objectors
who refused to fight "the good war." It is a story of personal
courage, idealism and nonconformity based on both ethical and
religious beliefs -- about men whose love of country could not
extend to killing. Ed Asner narrates the film by Judith Ehrlich
and Rick Tejada-Flores. (CC, Stereo, 1 Year)
http://www.pbs.org/itvs/thegoodwar/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
*********
Copyright 2007 PBS Online
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Thurs., Sept. 27, 2007 - A Periodic Table of Visualization Methods
A Periodic Table of Visualization Methods
http://www.visual-literacy.org/periodic_table/periodic_table.html
Source: BoingBoing
http://www.boingboing.net/2007/01/09/periodic-table-of-vi.html
“Visual-Literacy.org
is an online introductory tutorial about how data, abstract thoughts, and concepts can be graphically represented to more easily gain useful insights. One of their knowledge map examples is this excellent Periodic Table of Visualization Methods. Rolling your mouse over each form of visualization brings up an example of the technique. It looks like it would very useful if you think a visualization is in order but you're not sure which specific kind to try.”
http://www.visual-literacy.org/periodic_table/periodic_table.html
Source: BoingBoing
http://www.boingboing.net/2007/01/09/periodic-table-of-vi.html
“Visual-Literacy.org
is an online introductory tutorial about how data, abstract thoughts, and concepts can be graphically represented to more easily gain useful insights. One of their knowledge map examples is this excellent Periodic Table of Visualization Methods. Rolling your mouse over each form of visualization brings up an example of the technique. It looks like it would very useful if you think a visualization is in order but you're not sure which specific kind to try.”
Thurs., Sept. 27, 2007 - ChemiPlus Periodic Table
Thurs., Sept. 27, 2007 - Grand Canyon Skywalk
--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Grand Canyon Skywalk
http://www.grandcanyonskywalk.com/
Today's site presents an overview of the recently opened glass bridge, the
Grand Canyon Skywalk. Acrophobic Gentle Subscribers, who know that a
website is as close as they will come to this dizzying structure, will find
information about its construction and some startling facts.
"The Skywalk [is] the first-ever cantilever shaped glass walkway to suspend
more than 4,000 feet above the canyon’s floor and extend 70 feet from the
canyon’s rim." - from the website
The site features a selection of photos illustrating the construction
process of this spectacular glass bridge, along with reassuring details
about its engineering safety specifications. A notable highlight provides a
graphical perspective illustrating a height comparison among some of the
world's most famous soaring structures, such as the Sears, Taipei, and
Petronas Towers, all of which pale in comparison to the breathtaking height
of the Skywalk cantilever above the canyon's floor. Tour information is
included for prospective visitors.
Hike over to the site for a view of this dramatic structure at:
http://www.grandcanyonskywalk.com/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Grand Canyon Skywalk
http://www.grandcanyonskywalk.com/
Today's site presents an overview of the recently opened glass bridge, the
Grand Canyon Skywalk. Acrophobic Gentle Subscribers, who know that a
website is as close as they will come to this dizzying structure, will find
information about its construction and some startling facts.
"The Skywalk [is] the first-ever cantilever shaped glass walkway to suspend
more than 4,000 feet above the canyon’s floor and extend 70 feet from the
canyon’s rim." - from the website
The site features a selection of photos illustrating the construction
process of this spectacular glass bridge, along with reassuring details
about its engineering safety specifications. A notable highlight provides a
graphical perspective illustrating a height comparison among some of the
world's most famous soaring structures, such as the Sears, Taipei, and
Petronas Towers, all of which pale in comparison to the breathtaking height
of the Skywalk cantilever above the canyon's floor. Tour information is
included for prospective visitors.
Hike over to the site for a view of this dramatic structure at:
http://www.grandcanyonskywalk.com/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Thurs., Sept. 27, 2007 - Tips for Successful Student-Created Videos
Sites found in:
InfoBytes Newsletter
May 23, 2007
Editor: Karen Franker
This e-newsletter is brought to you by University of Wisconsin-Stout School of Education.
http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/blog/2007/05/tips-for-successful-student-created.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2u3jgr
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Featured Topic - Tips for Successful Student-Created Videos
Ten Tips for Capturing Great Video
The Apple Computer staff provides a checklist of ten important things to consider when shooting a video.
http://education.apple.com/education/ilife/howto/digitalmovie_tips/
Windows XP: Get Started With Windows Movie Maker
The staff at Microsoft has developed an online “how to” center for using Movie Maker to edit and add titles to digital videos.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/getstarted/default.mspx
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3zcat
iMovie HD Support
The Apple in Education site provides detailed support for how to work with video clips, titles, special effects and audio files in iMovie HD.
http://www.apple.com/support/imovie/
Digital Kids Club
The Adobe Software staff has created a variety of digital video lessons with step-by-step instructions accompanied by screen shots.
http://www.adobe.com/education/digkids/lessons/index.html
Video Project Rubric
An excellent rubric to use when evaluating student video projects.
http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/videorubric.html
InfoBytes Newsletter
May 23, 2007
Editor: Karen Franker
This e-newsletter is brought to you by University of Wisconsin-Stout School of Education.
http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/blog/2007/05/tips-for-successful-student-created.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2u3jgr
--------------------
Featured Topic - Tips for Successful Student-Created Videos
Ten Tips for Capturing Great Video
The Apple Computer staff provides a checklist of ten important things to consider when shooting a video.
http://education.apple.com/education/ilife/howto/digitalmovie_tips/
Windows XP: Get Started With Windows Movie Maker
The staff at Microsoft has developed an online “how to” center for using Movie Maker to edit and add titles to digital videos.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/getstarted/default.mspx
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3zcat
iMovie HD Support
The Apple in Education site provides detailed support for how to work with video clips, titles, special effects and audio files in iMovie HD.
http://www.apple.com/support/imovie/
Digital Kids Club
The Adobe Software staff has created a variety of digital video lessons with step-by-step instructions accompanied by screen shots.
http://www.adobe.com/education/digkids/lessons/index.html
Video Project Rubric
An excellent rubric to use when evaluating student video projects.
http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/videorubric.html
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Wed., Sept. 26, 2007 - A History of Light and Lighting
A History of Light and Lighting
Edition: 2.3 - (2005)
http://www.mts.net/~william5/history/hol.htm
Includes science, history and art.
Edition: 2.3 - (2005)
http://www.mts.net/~william5/history/hol.htm
Includes science, history and art.
Wed., Sept. 26, 2007 - The Office of News and Public Information Webcast Archive / Beyond Discovery: Science Behind Technological & Medical Advances
The National Academies Webcast Archive
http://www.nap.edu/webcast/webcast_list.php
Webcasts are available from 1999 to the present.
From the site:
“The Office of News and Public Information conducts public briefings, news conferences and other meetings live on the World Wide Web. Below is an archive of audio files.”
“The National Academies perform an unparalleled public service by bringing together committees of experts in all areas of scientific and technological endeavor. These experts serve pro bono to address critical national issues and give advice to the federal government and the public.
Four organizations comprise the Academies: the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council.”
SEE ALSO: Beyond Discovery
http://www.beyonddiscovery.org/
From the site:
“Beyond Discovery: The Path from Research to Human Benefit is a series of articles that trace the origins of important recent technological and medical advances. Each story reveals the crucial role played by basic science, the applications of which could not have been anticipated at the time the original research was conducted.”
Many of the articles are also available in Spanish, Chinese and German.
[NOTE: National Academies Press
“Read more than 3,700 books online FREE!”
http://www.nap.edu/ - previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.nap.edu/webcast/webcast_list.php
Webcasts are available from 1999 to the present.
From the site:
“The Office of News and Public Information conducts public briefings, news conferences and other meetings live on the World Wide Web. Below is an archive of audio files.”
“The National Academies perform an unparalleled public service by bringing together committees of experts in all areas of scientific and technological endeavor. These experts serve pro bono to address critical national issues and give advice to the federal government and the public.
Four organizations comprise the Academies: the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council.”
SEE ALSO: Beyond Discovery
http://www.beyonddiscovery.org/
From the site:
“Beyond Discovery: The Path from Research to Human Benefit is a series of articles that trace the origins of important recent technological and medical advances. Each story reveals the crucial role played by basic science, the applications of which could not have been anticipated at the time the original research was conducted.”
Many of the articles are also available in Spanish, Chinese and German.
[NOTE: National Academies Press
“Read more than 3,700 books online FREE!”
http://www.nap.edu/ - previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Wed., Sept. 26, 2007 - Discovery of Global Warming / A Nanotechnology Consumer Products Inventory (2)
Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, June 7, 2007
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/101
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The Discovery of Global Warming
Expansion of a 2003 book that "tells the history of climate change research as a single connected narrative." Topics include influences on climate (such as the greenhouse effect and aerosols), models of climate change, climate modification schemes (such as rainmaking), and social relationships and climate changes. Also includes a timeline through the 1970s and bibliography. From the director of the Center for History of Physics of the American Institute of Physics (AIP).
URL: http://www.aip.org/history/climate/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23938
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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A Nanotechnology Consumer Products Inventory
"While not comprehensive, this inventory gives the public the best available look at the 450+ nanotechnology-based consumer products currently on the market." Search includes options to restrict results by country or categories such as appliances, automotive, or electronics. Site also includes background material about nanotechnology, "the art and science of manipulating matter at the nanoscale ... to create new and unique materials and products." From the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
URL: http://www.nanotechproject.org/index.php?id=44&action=intro%20
http://www.nanotechproject.org/index.php?id=44
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23946
[SEE BELOW for another review – 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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--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Wednesday, June 13, 2007
A Nanotechnology Consumer Products Inventory
http://www.nanotechproject.org/index.php?id=44&action=intro%20
Today's site, from the Woodrow Wilson International Center, provides a list
of the remarkable items produced with nanotechnology features. Gentle
Subscribers, who even 15 years ago, assumed that nanotechnology was simply
the stuff of science fiction, may be surprised by the variety and features
of nano products reaching the marketplace.
"After more than twenty years of basic and applied research,
nanotechnologies are gaining in commercial use. Nanoscale materials now are
in electronic, cosmetics, automotive and medical products. But it has been
difficult to find out how many "nano" consumer products are on the market
and which merchandise could be called "nano." ... While not comprehensive,
this inventory gives the public the best available look at the 450+
nanotechnology-based consumer products currently on the market." - from the
website
The site lists more than 500 hundred products which have already hit the
shelves. From cotton sheets, treated with nano-silver to reduce the
presence of disease-causing microbes, to golf club shafts with a nano
enhancement to make them stronger and lighter weight, the inventory
includes specific details and photos of each product from the
manufacturer's specifications. The list is searchable by country or
category, and visitors can browse through it alphabetically. In addition, a
short and optimistic primer on nanotechnology also offers relevant links to
learn more.
Beam over to the site for an astonishing array of nano products on the
market at:
http://www.nanotechproject.org/index.php?id=44&action=intro%20
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, June 7, 2007
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/101
----------------------------------------------------------------
The Discovery of Global Warming
Expansion of a 2003 book that "tells the history of climate change research as a single connected narrative." Topics include influences on climate (such as the greenhouse effect and aerosols), models of climate change, climate modification schemes (such as rainmaking), and social relationships and climate changes. Also includes a timeline through the 1970s and bibliography. From the director of the Center for History of Physics of the American Institute of Physics (AIP).
URL: http://www.aip.org/history/climate/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23938
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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A Nanotechnology Consumer Products Inventory
"While not comprehensive, this inventory gives the public the best available look at the 450+ nanotechnology-based consumer products currently on the market." Search includes options to restrict results by country or categories such as appliances, automotive, or electronics. Site also includes background material about nanotechnology, "the art and science of manipulating matter at the nanoscale ... to create new and unique materials and products." From the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
URL: http://www.nanotechproject.org/index.php?id=44&action=intro%20
http://www.nanotechproject.org/index.php?id=44
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23946
[SEE BELOW for another review – Phyllis ]
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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2007 by Librarians' Internet Index.
**********************
--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Wednesday, June 13, 2007
A Nanotechnology Consumer Products Inventory
http://www.nanotechproject.org/index.php?id=44&action=intro%20
Today's site, from the Woodrow Wilson International Center, provides a list
of the remarkable items produced with nanotechnology features. Gentle
Subscribers, who even 15 years ago, assumed that nanotechnology was simply
the stuff of science fiction, may be surprised by the variety and features
of nano products reaching the marketplace.
"After more than twenty years of basic and applied research,
nanotechnologies are gaining in commercial use. Nanoscale materials now are
in electronic, cosmetics, automotive and medical products. But it has been
difficult to find out how many "nano" consumer products are on the market
and which merchandise could be called "nano." ... While not comprehensive,
this inventory gives the public the best available look at the 450+
nanotechnology-based consumer products currently on the market." - from the
website
The site lists more than 500 hundred products which have already hit the
shelves. From cotton sheets, treated with nano-silver to reduce the
presence of disease-causing microbes, to golf club shafts with a nano
enhancement to make them stronger and lighter weight, the inventory
includes specific details and photos of each product from the
manufacturer's specifications. The list is searchable by country or
category, and visitors can browse through it alphabetically. In addition, a
short and optimistic primer on nanotechnology also offers relevant links to
learn more.
Beam over to the site for an astonishing array of nano products on the
market at:
http://www.nanotechproject.org/index.php?id=44&action=intro%20
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Wed., Sept. 26, 2007 - Climate Change: A Guide to the Information and Disinformation
Site found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
June 8-14, 2007
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Resource of the Week —
Climate Change: A guide to the information and disinformation
http://www.sej.org/resource/index18.htm
by Shirl Kennedy, Senior Editor
From the review:
“Although its intended audience is journalists, this guide will be of interest to anyone seeking reliable information on what is arguably one of the hottest (no pun intended) and most controversial contemporary issues.
What we have here is basically a nicely organized collection of annotated links to (mostly) online resources, from basic science to government agencies and organizations, to research institutions, environmental groups and more.”
For complete review:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2007/06/14/resource-of-the-week-climate-change-information-and-disinformation/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2c7tze
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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/
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
June 8-14, 2007
------
Resource of the Week —
Climate Change: A guide to the information and disinformation
http://www.sej.org/resource/index18.htm
by Shirl Kennedy, Senior Editor
From the review:
“Although its intended audience is journalists, this guide will be of interest to anyone seeking reliable information on what is arguably one of the hottest (no pun intended) and most controversial contemporary issues.
What we have here is basically a nicely organized collection of annotated links to (mostly) online resources, from basic science to government agencies and organizations, to research institutions, environmental groups and more.”
For complete review:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2007/06/14/resource-of-the-week-climate-change-information-and-disinformation/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2c7tze
----
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/
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Tues., Sept. 25, 2007 - Boeing Multimedia: Video/Virtual Tours
---------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Friday, May 18, 2007, and time for a Virtual Field Trip at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Boeing Multimedia - Videos/Virtual Tours
http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/gallery/video/
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.boeing.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Age Range: All!
Fire up this page, turn on the speakers, gather the kids around, and
be prepared to relinquish the mouse; this website, suggested by list
member Christina Ellyson, is a real winner! (Thank you, Christina!)
There is something here for everyone, from the youngest future
passenger to the die-hard airplane enthusiast.
Note: Every photo says "Choose your bandwidth" at the bottom; just
click the word "download" regardless of your bandwidth. Most of the
downloads are quick; the few that are 10Mb or larger are well worth
the wait.
Whether you need to prepare your little ones for a trip by air this
summer, wish to re-live the memories of past vacations, or just want
to show your children the inside of an airplane without actually
paying for a ticket, the first tour on this page will be handy. The
767-400ER is a large passenger jet, and in addition to economy class
you can peek into the business and first class sections. (Notice the
sleepers!) As with many interactive panoramas of this kind, you can
click the little arrow at the bottom to make "hot spots" visible,
and mouse over the hot spots to see a description of where you will
go if you click them. Move your mouse around to see everything. In
the other tours of this airplane, you can see other parts as well;
take a look at the cockpit! Who do you suppose sits in all those
seats? And take a look at all the controls and dials!
[If this has whet your appetite for control panels, here are a few
more:
http://www.nasm.si.edu/interact/qtvr/uhc/qtvr.htm ]
Further down the page, you can watch some videos of airplanes taking
off and landing. See various planes (commercial, business, and
military) in action from various viewpoints, and even witness the
deployment of an air-to-air missile in slow motion! Watch a plane
roll, take off vertically, and extend its landing gear.
Don't miss the section on Business Jets. If you click on the first
video (WBT, for Worldwide Business Tool), you will be treated to a
view of the interior of the BBJ (Boeing Business Jet). Did you know
that some of these airplanes contain private offices, open
conference areas, and at least one huge bed? There doesn't seem to
be an online virtual tour of the US President's airplane, but the
BBJ should give you some idea of what the interior of a luxury plane
can be! Remember, Air Force One is a Boeing 747-200B. You can see a
photo of it here:
http://www.homefires.com/click?multimediaimagegal
[For comparison, here's the interior of the Hindenberg.
http://www.nlhs.com/interior.htm]
Inquisitive students who are truly excited about airplane
innovations will want to explore the rest of this site as well;
there's an image gallery, information about Boeing's place in the
history of flight, and even some information about weapons/defense
developments.
But there's more! Click on this direct link:
http://newairplane.com/. Now *this* is a virtual tour! Notice the
menu across the bottom of the screen; that's for navigation. Also,
any time you see a little yellow circle on the screen, that's a "hot
spot;" mouse over it to hear and see an explanation of the image.
(If you missed any hot spots, just click on the word "Hot Spots" at
the top left corner of the screen.) This new plane is scheduled to
begin carrying passengers in 2008.
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 Friday, May 18, 2007, and time for a Virtual Field Trip at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Boeing Multimedia - Videos/Virtual Tours
http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/gallery/video/
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.boeing.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Age Range: All!
Fire up this page, turn on the speakers, gather the kids around, and
be prepared to relinquish the mouse; this website, suggested by list
member Christina Ellyson, is a real winner! (Thank you, Christina!)
There is something here for everyone, from the youngest future
passenger to the die-hard airplane enthusiast.
Note: Every photo says "Choose your bandwidth" at the bottom; just
click the word "download" regardless of your bandwidth. Most of the
downloads are quick; the few that are 10Mb or larger are well worth
the wait.
Whether you need to prepare your little ones for a trip by air this
summer, wish to re-live the memories of past vacations, or just want
to show your children the inside of an airplane without actually
paying for a ticket, the first tour on this page will be handy. The
767-400ER is a large passenger jet, and in addition to economy class
you can peek into the business and first class sections. (Notice the
sleepers!) As with many interactive panoramas of this kind, you can
click the little arrow at the bottom to make "hot spots" visible,
and mouse over the hot spots to see a description of where you will
go if you click them. Move your mouse around to see everything. In
the other tours of this airplane, you can see other parts as well;
take a look at the cockpit! Who do you suppose sits in all those
seats? And take a look at all the controls and dials!
[If this has whet your appetite for control panels, here are a few
more:
http://www.nasm.si.edu/interact/qtvr/uhc/qtvr.htm ]
Further down the page, you can watch some videos of airplanes taking
off and landing. See various planes (commercial, business, and
military) in action from various viewpoints, and even witness the
deployment of an air-to-air missile in slow motion! Watch a plane
roll, take off vertically, and extend its landing gear.
Don't miss the section on Business Jets. If you click on the first
video (WBT, for Worldwide Business Tool), you will be treated to a
view of the interior of the BBJ (Boeing Business Jet). Did you know
that some of these airplanes contain private offices, open
conference areas, and at least one huge bed? There doesn't seem to
be an online virtual tour of the US President's airplane, but the
BBJ should give you some idea of what the interior of a luxury plane
can be! Remember, Air Force One is a Boeing 747-200B. You can see a
photo of it here:
http://www.homefires.com/click?multimediaimagegal
[For comparison, here's the interior of the Hindenberg.
http://www.nlhs.com/interior.htm]
Inquisitive students who are truly excited about airplane
innovations will want to explore the rest of this site as well;
there's an image gallery, information about Boeing's place in the
history of flight, and even some information about weapons/defense
developments.
But there's more! Click on this direct link:
http://newairplane.com/. Now *this* is a virtual tour! Notice the
menu across the bottom of the screen; that's for navigation. Also,
any time you see a little yellow circle on the screen, that's a "hot
spot;" mouse over it to hear and see an explanation of the image.
(If you missed any hot spots, just click on the word "Hot Spots" at
the top left corner of the screen.) This new plane is scheduled to
begin carrying passengers in 2008.
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.
Tues., Sept. 25, 2007 - NASA: Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology: Kid's Page
NASA: Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology Kid’s Page
http://www.ueet.nasa.gov/StudentSite/
Page contents: What is Aeronautics? Dynamics of Flight Airplanes Engines History of Flight What is UEET?
Vocabulary Fun and Games Educational Links Lesson Plans
http://www.ueet.nasa.gov/StudentSite/
Page contents: What is Aeronautics? Dynamics of Flight Airplanes Engines History of Flight What is UEET?
Vocabulary Fun and Games Educational Links Lesson Plans
Tues., Sept. 25, 2007 - Data Services and Astronomical Information Center: U.S. Naval Observatory
Source: Astronomical Applications Department of the U.S. Naval Observatory.
Data Services
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/
Sun and Moon rise and set times, Moon phases, eclipses, seasons, positions of solar system objects, and other data
Astronomical Information Center
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/faq/
Background information on common astronomical phenomena, calendars and time, and related topics
This U.S. Naval Observatory resource provides information on many types of astronomical phenomena, including: moon phases, sun and moon positions, eclipses, Day and Night Across the Earth, Time Zones, Holidays, Asteroids, and more.
SEE ALSO: Introduction to Calendars
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/faq/docs/calendars.php
Astronomy Education Resources
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/faq/docs/ed_links.php
[NOTE: Some pages from this site previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Data Services
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/
Sun and Moon rise and set times, Moon phases, eclipses, seasons, positions of solar system objects, and other data
Astronomical Information Center
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/faq/
Background information on common astronomical phenomena, calendars and time, and related topics
This U.S. Naval Observatory resource provides information on many types of astronomical phenomena, including: moon phases, sun and moon positions, eclipses, Day and Night Across the Earth, Time Zones, Holidays, Asteroids, and more.
SEE ALSO: Introduction to Calendars
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/faq/docs/calendars.php
Astronomy Education Resources
http://aa.usno.navy.mil/faq/docs/ed_links.php
[NOTE: Some pages from this site previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Tues., Sept. 25, 2007 - Shipwreck Central
Shipwreck Central
http://www.shipwreckcentral.com/
From the site:
“Eco-Nova dive teams have been traveling the planet searching for and filming shipwreck sites for over a decade. Our goal in all our documentaries has always been to bring you to underwater sites that you might otherwise not see and to tell good factual stories to compliment our amazing underwater visuals. Our Sea Hunters documentaries are our best to date.”
Site includes a shipwreck map, a dive blog and resources for teachers including lesson plans. Click on Help to learn how to use the shipwreck map and videos.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.shipwreckcentral.com/
From the site:
“Eco-Nova dive teams have been traveling the planet searching for and filming shipwreck sites for over a decade. Our goal in all our documentaries has always been to bring you to underwater sites that you might otherwise not see and to tell good factual stories to compliment our amazing underwater visuals. Our Sea Hunters documentaries are our best to date.”
Site includes a shipwreck map, a dive blog and resources for teachers including lesson plans. Click on Help to learn how to use the shipwreck map and videos.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Sun., Sept. 23, 2007 - Virtual Museums
Sites to See
Virtual Museums
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites083.shtml
From the site:
“Discover the Web's best science, art, history, and journalism museums, with highlights of their exhibits, tools, and teaching materials.”
Virtual Museums
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites083.shtml
From the site:
“Discover the Web's best science, art, history, and journalism museums, with highlights of their exhibits, tools, and teaching materials.”
Sun., Sept. 23, 2007 - A Day in the Life of an M.C. Escher Drawing / The St. Nicholas Page at Flying Dreams
Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, June 15, 2007
http://marylaine.com/oldneat.html
A Day in the Life of an M.C. Escher Drawing - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jRmo7iM5vk%20
You'll never look the same way again at that classic staircase drawing.
-----
The St. Nicholas Tribute Page at Flying Dreams
http://flyingdreams.home.mindspring.com/nick.htm
This children's magazine from the 19th and early 20th century featured
work by just about every American author of the period - Twain, Howells,
Alcott, etc. - as well as writing by children (including young Edna St.
Vincent Millay). If you haven't come across it before, enjoy it here.
------
Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2007.
NEAT NEW STUFF, June 15, 2007
http://marylaine.com/oldneat.html
A Day in the Life of an M.C. Escher Drawing - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jRmo7iM5vk%20
You'll never look the same way again at that classic staircase drawing.
-----
The St. Nicholas Tribute Page at Flying Dreams
http://flyingdreams.home.mindspring.com/nick.htm
This children's magazine from the 19th and early 20th century featured
work by just about every American author of the period - Twain, Howells,
Alcott, etc. - as well as writing by children (including young Edna St.
Vincent Millay). If you haven't come across it before, enjoy it here.
------
Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2007.
Sun., Sept. 23, 2007 - Edward Hopper / The Food Timeline
Sites found in:
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter #456 5/24/07
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Edward Hopper
Edward Hopper's paintings and prints are known for depicted the growing
solitude of life in urban 20th Century America, and he is considered to be
one of the great modern artists of our country. This online exhibition,
courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, features a comprehensive
collection of Hopper's work, including his most popular contributions to
American Art.
The exhibit, entitled "Edward Hopper", consists of over fifty oil
paintings, thirty watercolors, and a moving slideshow of iconic images such
as "Automat", "Chop Suey", "Early Sunday Morning", and
"Nighthawk". Visitors are immediately immersed in Hopper's world; the
bittersweet silence, stoic solitude, and pedestrian beauty that endure as
the artist's signature style. Additionally, there is an interactive,
digitized version of one of Hopper's personal sketchbooks, which offers a
unique peek at some of the initial pencil drawings of his most famous
paintings.
http://www.mfa.org/hopper/
[NOTE: Another plus of the sketchbook is the ability to turn the pages online, and zoom in on details.
Site also includes a podcast, which is found on “The Artist” page. – Phyllis ]
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
The Food Timeline
Food lovers and history buffs alike will get a kick out of this culinary
research website. The Food Timeline is a non-profit site that reaches back
over 25,000 years into the long history of food in human society.
Visitors will read about the dietary habits of Vikings, Romans, Mayans, and
other cultures, and discover all sorts of interesting culinary facts (fried
chicken is really older than sushi?). While no Food History timeline is
ever exactly accurate, this is as close as you will come to tracing the
evolution of human food and recipes, from our humble origins of water,
salt, and fish to the recent developments of "tear-free onions" and
"deep-fried Diet Coke."
http://www.foodtimeline.org/
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter #456 5/24/07
-----
Edward Hopper
Edward Hopper's paintings and prints are known for depicted the growing
solitude of life in urban 20th Century America, and he is considered to be
one of the great modern artists of our country. This online exhibition,
courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, features a comprehensive
collection of Hopper's work, including his most popular contributions to
American Art.
The exhibit, entitled "Edward Hopper", consists of over fifty oil
paintings, thirty watercolors, and a moving slideshow of iconic images such
as "Automat", "Chop Suey", "Early Sunday Morning", and
"Nighthawk". Visitors are immediately immersed in Hopper's world; the
bittersweet silence, stoic solitude, and pedestrian beauty that endure as
the artist's signature style. Additionally, there is an interactive,
digitized version of one of Hopper's personal sketchbooks, which offers a
unique peek at some of the initial pencil drawings of his most famous
paintings.
http://www.mfa.org/hopper/
[NOTE: Another plus of the sketchbook is the ability to turn the pages online, and zoom in on details.
Site also includes a podcast, which is found on “The Artist” page. – Phyllis ]
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
The Food Timeline
Food lovers and history buffs alike will get a kick out of this culinary
research website. The Food Timeline is a non-profit site that reaches back
over 25,000 years into the long history of food in human society.
Visitors will read about the dietary habits of Vikings, Romans, Mayans, and
other cultures, and discover all sorts of interesting culinary facts (fried
chicken is really older than sushi?). While no Food History timeline is
ever exactly accurate, this is as close as you will come to tracing the
evolution of human food and recipes, from our humble origins of water,
salt, and fish to the recent developments of "tear-free onions" and
"deep-fried Diet Coke."
http://www.foodtimeline.org/
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Sun., Sept. 23, 2007 - The New Yorker Cartoon Animations
The New Yorker Cartoon Animations
http://www.newyorker.com/humor/cartoons/daily/animations
From the site:
“The New Yorker has partnered with Ring Tales to present these animated versions of classic New Yorker cartoons.”
http://www.newyorker.com/humor/cartoons/daily/animations
From the site:
“The New Yorker has partnered with Ring Tales to present these animated versions of classic New Yorker cartoons.”
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Sat., Sept. 22, 2007 - Silencing Genomes / Napoleonic Period Collection
Sites found in:
=======
The Scout Report
May 11, 2007
Volume 13, Number 18
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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-070511.php
----
Silencing Genomes [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.silencinggenomes.org/
While we may have complete genome sequences for humans and some animals,
scientists are now entering the “post genome” era. The challenges of this
era include determining the physiological functions of the thousands of new
genes “for which little is known beyond their sequences.” The use of RNAi,
along with bioinformatics, can provide scientists with the tools to
determine these functions in living organisms. This interactive and
informative site, created by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, allows visitors
to learn about the ways in which RNAi functions. Visitors can make their way
through the seven interactive features here, which include “Inducing RNAi by
Feeding” and “Creating an RNAi Feeding Strain”. Additionally, the site has a
“Resources” area which contains more materials on RNAi (such as interviews
with scientists and such), along with videos of different strains in action.
[KMG]
----
Napoleonic Period Collection
http://content.lib.washington.edu/napoleonweb/index.html
Napoleon Bonaparte never visited the part of North America that would later
become Washington State, but he probably would have been intrigued by this
online collection created by the good folks at the University of Washington
Libraries Digital Collection project. This latest collection brings together
83 satirical drawings from the Napoleonic period, and there are a number of
real gems amidst this visually arresting collection. As might be expected
they all offer a variety of political commentary on various events during
this period. The site includes information about the Napoleonic Era,
complete with a nice timeline, and a comparison between the French and
English drawings is included in this trove of visual ephemera. Finally, the
site also contains a brief piece on the publishing scene of the late 18th
and early 19th centuries, along with a very nice bibliography of additional
resources. [KMG]
------
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2007.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
=======
The Scout Report
May 11, 2007
Volume 13, Number 18
-----
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-070511.php
----
Silencing Genomes [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.silencinggenomes.org/
While we may have complete genome sequences for humans and some animals,
scientists are now entering the “post genome” era. The challenges of this
era include determining the physiological functions of the thousands of new
genes “for which little is known beyond their sequences.” The use of RNAi,
along with bioinformatics, can provide scientists with the tools to
determine these functions in living organisms. This interactive and
informative site, created by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, allows visitors
to learn about the ways in which RNAi functions. Visitors can make their way
through the seven interactive features here, which include “Inducing RNAi by
Feeding” and “Creating an RNAi Feeding Strain”. Additionally, the site has a
“Resources” area which contains more materials on RNAi (such as interviews
with scientists and such), along with videos of different strains in action.
[KMG]
----
Napoleonic Period Collection
http://content.lib.washington.edu/napoleonweb/index.html
Napoleon Bonaparte never visited the part of North America that would later
become Washington State, but he probably would have been intrigued by this
online collection created by the good folks at the University of Washington
Libraries Digital Collection project. This latest collection brings together
83 satirical drawings from the Napoleonic period, and there are a number of
real gems amidst this visually arresting collection. As might be expected
they all offer a variety of political commentary on various events during
this period. The site includes information about the Napoleonic Era,
complete with a nice timeline, and a comparison between the French and
English drawings is included in this trove of visual ephemera. Finally, the
site also contains a brief piece on the publishing scene of the late 18th
and early 19th centuries, along with a very nice bibliography of additional
resources. [KMG]
------
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2007.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Sat., Sept. 22, 2007 - History Now: The Age of Exploration
--------Forwarded Message--------
From: Gilder Lehrman Institute
New Issue of History Now: The Age of Exploration
Date: Wed, 13 June 2007
The Institute is pleased to present the twelfth issue of HISTORY NOW, a quarterly online journal for history teachers and students, available at http://www.historynow.org/06_2007/index.html .
In this issue, our historians focus on the Age of Exploration. From Magellan's earliest exploration of the Western Hemisphere to the English settlement at Jamestown, which celebrates its 400th anniversary this year, to the struggle between Dutch and British interests for control of New Amsterdam, students and teachers will find a trove of rich materials from this critical but often overlooked period of the nation's history.
Click on the links below for each feature:
Navigating the Age of Exploration
by Ted Widmer
http://www.historynow.org/06_2007/historian.html
The Columbian Exchange
by Alfred Crosby
http://www.historynow.org/06_2007/historian2.html
Native American Discoveries of Europe
by Daniel Richter
http://www.historynow.org/06_2007/historian3.html
Jamestown and the Founding of English America
by James Horn
http://www.historynow.org/06_2007/historian4.html
Magellan: Missing in Action
by Laurence Bergreen
http://www.historynow.org/06_2007/historian5.html
Conflict and Commerce: The Rise and Fall of New Netherland
by Simon Middleton
http://www.historynow.org/06_2007/historian6.html
And don't miss our interactive feature: "Maps from the Age of Exploration"
http://www.historynow.org/06_2007/interactive.html
[NOTE: Past issues previously posted.
Past issues are archived at:
http://www.historynow.org/past.html
- Phyllis ]
From: Gilder Lehrman Institute
New Issue of History Now: The Age of Exploration
Date: Wed, 13 June 2007
The Institute is pleased to present the twelfth issue of HISTORY NOW, a quarterly online journal for history teachers and students, available at http://www.historynow.org/06_2007/index.html .
In this issue, our historians focus on the Age of Exploration. From Magellan's earliest exploration of the Western Hemisphere to the English settlement at Jamestown, which celebrates its 400th anniversary this year, to the struggle between Dutch and British interests for control of New Amsterdam, students and teachers will find a trove of rich materials from this critical but often overlooked period of the nation's history.
Click on the links below for each feature:
Navigating the Age of Exploration
by Ted Widmer
http://www.historynow.org/06_2007/historian.html
The Columbian Exchange
by Alfred Crosby
http://www.historynow.org/06_2007/historian2.html
Native American Discoveries of Europe
by Daniel Richter
http://www.historynow.org/06_2007/historian3.html
Jamestown and the Founding of English America
by James Horn
http://www.historynow.org/06_2007/historian4.html
Magellan: Missing in Action
by Laurence Bergreen
http://www.historynow.org/06_2007/historian5.html
Conflict and Commerce: The Rise and Fall of New Netherland
by Simon Middleton
http://www.historynow.org/06_2007/historian6.html
And don't miss our interactive feature: "Maps from the Age of Exploration"
http://www.historynow.org/06_2007/interactive.html
[NOTE: Past issues previously posted.
Past issues are archived at:
http://www.historynow.org/past.html
- Phyllis ]
Sat., Sept. 22, 2007 - The Constitutional Sources Project
The Constitutional Sources Project
http://www.consource.org/
From the site:
“The Constitutional Sources Project is creating the only free fully-indexed online library of constitutional sources and providing them for the "We the People" at http://www.consource.org/ .
We the Educational Community
http://www.consource.org/index.asp?sid=9&comid=290
“Enter this community if you are a K-12 student, teacher, administrator, provide services or resources to the K-12 educational community, or generally interested in K-12 education. The Constitution and the documents within the collections below can be linked to a Constitutional index specialized for "We the Educational Community."
http://www.consource.org/
From the site:
“The Constitutional Sources Project is creating the only free fully-indexed online library of constitutional sources and providing them for the "We the People" at http://www.consource.org/ .
We the Educational Community
http://www.consource.org/index.asp?sid=9&comid=290
“Enter this community if you are a K-12 student, teacher, administrator, provide services or resources to the K-12 educational community, or generally interested in K-12 education. The Constitution and the documents within the collections below can be linked to a Constitutional index specialized for "We the Educational Community."
Sat., Sept. 22, 2007 - PBS: The War - a Ken Burns film
******************************************
PBS Teachers Newsletter: September 23 - 29, 2007
******************************************
The War
A Necessary War
On-Air & Online
9-12
Sunday, September 23, 2007
8 - 10:30 pm
A new seven-part documentary series directed and produced by
Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, explores the history and horror of
the Second World War from an American perspective by following
the fortunes of so-called ordinary men and women who become
caught up in one of the greatest cataclysms in human history.
(CC, Stereo HD, 1 year)
Log on to the companion Web site to hear an interview with Ken
Burns and download the viewer's guide.
http://www.pbs.org/thewar/
The War
When Things Get Tough
On-Air & Online
9-12
Monday, September 24, 2007
8 - 10:00 pm
By January 1943, Americans have been at war for more than a
year. Across the country, in cities such as Mobile, Alabama,
and Waterbury, Connecticut, nearly all manufacturing is
converted to the war effort. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
Log on to the companion Web site to hear an interview with Ken
Burns and download the viewer's guide.
http://www.pbs.org/thewar/
The War
A Deadly Calling
On-Air & Online
9-12
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
8 - 10:00 pm
Despite American victories in the Solomons and New Guinea, the
Japanese empire still stretches 4,000 miles. African Americans,
serving in the segregated armed forces, demand equal rights;
the military reluctantly agrees to some changes. Meanwhile, the
greatest test for the Allies -- the long-delayed invasion of
France -- is now just days away. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
Log on to the companion Web site to hear an interview with Ken
Burns and download the viewer's guide.
http://www.pbs.org/thewar/
The War
Pride of Our Nation
On-Air & Online
9-12
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
8 - 10:30 pm
By June 1944, there are signs on both sides of the world that
the tide of the war is turning. On June 6, 1944 -- D-Day -- a
million-and-a-half Allied troops embark on the invasion of
France. In the Pacific, the enemy seems increasingly determined
to defend to the death every piece of territory they hold. On
August 25, after four years of Nazi occupation, Paris is
liberated. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Log on to the companion Web site to hear an interview with Ken
Burns and download the viewer's guide.
http://www.pbs.org/thewar/
----
Copyright 2007 PBS Online
PBS Teachers Newsletter: September 23 - 29, 2007
******************************************
The War
A Necessary War
On-Air & Online
9-12
Sunday, September 23, 2007
8 - 10:30 pm
A new seven-part documentary series directed and produced by
Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, explores the history and horror of
the Second World War from an American perspective by following
the fortunes of so-called ordinary men and women who become
caught up in one of the greatest cataclysms in human history.
(CC, Stereo HD, 1 year)
Log on to the companion Web site to hear an interview with Ken
Burns and download the viewer's guide.
http://www.pbs.org/thewar/
The War
When Things Get Tough
On-Air & Online
9-12
Monday, September 24, 2007
8 - 10:00 pm
By January 1943, Americans have been at war for more than a
year. Across the country, in cities such as Mobile, Alabama,
and Waterbury, Connecticut, nearly all manufacturing is
converted to the war effort. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
Log on to the companion Web site to hear an interview with Ken
Burns and download the viewer's guide.
http://www.pbs.org/thewar/
The War
A Deadly Calling
On-Air & Online
9-12
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
8 - 10:00 pm
Despite American victories in the Solomons and New Guinea, the
Japanese empire still stretches 4,000 miles. African Americans,
serving in the segregated armed forces, demand equal rights;
the military reluctantly agrees to some changes. Meanwhile, the
greatest test for the Allies -- the long-delayed invasion of
France -- is now just days away. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
Log on to the companion Web site to hear an interview with Ken
Burns and download the viewer's guide.
http://www.pbs.org/thewar/
The War
Pride of Our Nation
On-Air & Online
9-12
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
8 - 10:30 pm
By June 1944, there are signs on both sides of the world that
the tide of the war is turning. On June 6, 1944 -- D-Day -- a
million-and-a-half Allied troops embark on the invasion of
France. In the Pacific, the enemy seems increasingly determined
to defend to the death every piece of territory they hold. On
August 25, after four years of Nazi occupation, Paris is
liberated. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Log on to the companion Web site to hear an interview with Ken
Burns and download the viewer's guide.
http://www.pbs.org/thewar/
----
Copyright 2007 PBS Online
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Thurs., Sept. 20, 2007 - BookYards
BookYards
http://www.bookyards.com/index.html
From the site:
“Our goal is to be "The Library To The World", in which books, education materials, information, and content will be provided freely to anyone who has an internet connection.
Bookyards has a total of 15,120 books, 38,947 external web links, 4,197 news & blogs links, 384 videos and access to hundreds of online libraries (800,000 eBooks) for your reading pleasure.”
http://www.bookyards.com/index.html
From the site:
“Our goal is to be "The Library To The World", in which books, education materials, information, and content will be provided freely to anyone who has an internet connection.
Bookyards has a total of 15,120 books, 38,947 external web links, 4,197 news & blogs links, 384 videos and access to hundreds of online libraries (800,000 eBooks) for your reading pleasure.”
Thurs., Sept. 20, 2007 - WOWIO: free ebooks
----------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Wednesday, May 30, 2007 and time for Language Arts at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website
WOWIO
http://www.wowio.com/
I spotted today's website, WOWIO, on a homeschool discussion list where a
mom raved about the online book service that allows you to download 5
e-books a day for free. (An e-book is an electronic book that you read on a
computer or electronic mobile device.) The books available at WOWIO include
classics and contemporary titles in all genres, including classic
literature, college textbooks, comic books, popular fiction and non-fiction
titles, and children's books. In fact, the featured book for the month of
May is "The Velveteen Rabbit." Some of the titles I found in the children's
section include:
-A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
-Call of the Wild by Jack London
-The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
And there were many books by Beatrix Potter, along with a series of
Build-It-Yourself books with titles such as:
-Amazing Leonardo da Vinci Inventions You Can Build Yourself by Maxine
Anderson
-Great Ancient Egypt Projects You Can Build Yourself by Carmella Van Vleet
-Great Colonial America Projects You Can Build Yourself by Kris Bordessa
How can WOWIO legally offer copyrighted e-books for free? By compensating
the publishers and authors through commercial sponsorships of the e-books.
So, you'll get targeted advertising messages along with your e-book. Beyond
that, WOWIO has a privacy policy that says it does not sell or distribute
user data.
When you register, WOWIO requires a non-anonymous email address to
authenticate your identity (e.g., email accounts from Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo,
etc., are not allowed). If your only email account is anonymous, you can
choose another authentication method such as submitting any
government-issued or college-issued ID card, or providing a credit card for
user authentication (an explanation of how this works is available at the
site). Then, when you confirm registration, you must fill out a
questionnaire that includes info about your level of education, work,
income, and personal preferences in leisure activities, travel, food,
hobbies, etc. Remember, this info will be used to include advertisements
targeted to your preferences when you open your e-books.
Once you sign up, use the search button to find books by category, author,
title, ISBN, or keyword. You must have Acrobat Reader to open the e-books.
You can download the latest version from Adobe for free here:
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
A broadband connection is not technically necessary, but it will make
downloading the books a whole lot easier. For now, WOWIO is only available
to people living in the United States. If you want to learn more, then click
on "Help" on the menu at the website -- that's where you'll find FAQs.
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, May 30, 2007 and time for Language Arts at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website
WOWIO
http://www.wowio.com/
I spotted today's website, WOWIO, on a homeschool discussion list where a
mom raved about the online book service that allows you to download 5
e-books a day for free. (An e-book is an electronic book that you read on a
computer or electronic mobile device.) The books available at WOWIO include
classics and contemporary titles in all genres, including classic
literature, college textbooks, comic books, popular fiction and non-fiction
titles, and children's books. In fact, the featured book for the month of
May is "The Velveteen Rabbit." Some of the titles I found in the children's
section include:
-A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
-Call of the Wild by Jack London
-The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
And there were many books by Beatrix Potter, along with a series of
Build-It-Yourself books with titles such as:
-Amazing Leonardo da Vinci Inventions You Can Build Yourself by Maxine
Anderson
-Great Ancient Egypt Projects You Can Build Yourself by Carmella Van Vleet
-Great Colonial America Projects You Can Build Yourself by Kris Bordessa
How can WOWIO legally offer copyrighted e-books for free? By compensating
the publishers and authors through commercial sponsorships of the e-books.
So, you'll get targeted advertising messages along with your e-book. Beyond
that, WOWIO has a privacy policy that says it does not sell or distribute
user data.
When you register, WOWIO requires a non-anonymous email address to
authenticate your identity (e.g., email accounts from Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo,
etc., are not allowed). If your only email account is anonymous, you can
choose another authentication method such as submitting any
government-issued or college-issued ID card, or providing a credit card for
user authentication (an explanation of how this works is available at the
site). Then, when you confirm registration, you must fill out a
questionnaire that includes info about your level of education, work,
income, and personal preferences in leisure activities, travel, food,
hobbies, etc. Remember, this info will be used to include advertisements
targeted to your preferences when you open your e-books.
Once you sign up, use the search button to find books by category, author,
title, ISBN, or keyword. You must have Acrobat Reader to open the e-books.
You can download the latest version from Adobe for free here:
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
A broadband connection is not technically necessary, but it will make
downloading the books a whole lot easier. For now, WOWIO is only available
to people living in the United States. If you want to learn more, then click
on "Help" on the menu at the website -- that's where you'll find FAQs.
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.
Thurs., Sept. 20, 2007 - USA Literature in Brief / Outline of American Literature
USA Literature in Brief
http://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/literature-in-brief/
From the site:
“This publication provides a historical overview of American literature, up to the beginning of the 21st Century, as well as short profiles of the major writers -- fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry.
Produced for teachers and students of English and literature and readers with an interest in this subject, this publication, is based on a more extensive overview, the Outline of American Literature.”
Outline of American Literature, revised edition
http://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/oal/oaltoc.htm
A chronological overview of American literature divided into 10 chapters
http://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/literature-in-brief/
From the site:
“This publication provides a historical overview of American literature, up to the beginning of the 21st Century, as well as short profiles of the major writers -- fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry.
Produced for teachers and students of English and literature and readers with an interest in this subject, this publication, is based on a more extensive overview, the Outline of American Literature.”
Outline of American Literature, revised edition
http://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/oal/oaltoc.htm
A chronological overview of American literature divided into 10 chapters
Thurs., Sept. 20, 2007 - Napier's Bones / Math Resources / Jack London / Celebrated Jumping Frogs of Calaveras County
Sites found in:
=======
The Scout Report
May 25, 2007
Volume 13, Number 20
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-070525.php
----
Digital Classroom Resources: Napier’s Bones [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://mathdl.maa.org/mathDL/3/?pa=content&sa=viewDocument&nodeId=1514%20
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2v6jf5
The Mathematical Association of America has teamed up the National Science
Foundation to create an online collection of digital classroom resources.
One of their more recent creations is this multimedia feature that teaches
students about Napier’s Bones. Created by Michael Caulfield and Wayne
Anderson of Gannon University, this feature will introduce students to the
work of John Napier, a 16th century mathematician who created a procedure
for multiplication using sticks or bones. In this presentation, visitors
can watch a step-by-step demonstration of this technique and then also enter
any two factors of up to six digits each in order to create their own
animation of this method. It is a nice way to get students thinking about
this rather intriguing way to multiply, and the site also contains several
links to other sites about John Napier and his bones. [KMG]
[NOTE: Home page http://mathdl.maa.org/mathDL/3/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
----
Mathematics Resources
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/math.html
Good resources for mathematics educators can be difficult to find, but
fortunately Kathy Schrock has brought together a very nice set of links that
will be of interest to those looking for materials on algebra, trigonometry,
probability, and any number of other related fields. The links are
organized alphabetically, and visitors can also use the search engine that
appears in the top right-hand corner of the page. Some of the highlights on
the site include links to Ask Dr. Math, Math Forum, and the National Library
of Virtual Manipulatives for Interactive Mathematics. Visitors may also use
an online form to contact Schrock if they have any questions or comments.
[KMG]
[NOTE: Home page http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
----
The World of Jack London [Windows Media Player]
http://www.jacklondons.net/
Jack London’s life included trips to the Yukon, a front-row seat at the San
Francisco Earthquake of 1906 and many journeys aboard his beloved sailing
vessel, the Snark. During his short life, London found time to write over a
dozen novels, numerous short stories, and hundreds of articles on socialism
and other weighty matters of his day. Later, he would also become the hero
of another literary “Jack”, who happened to enjoy wandering on the road and
in various subterranean locales. Maintained by Dave Hartzell, this site is
a virtual cornucopia of all things Jack London, including full-text version
of his novels, rare articles penned by London, and copious amounts of
information about his family and his ranch in the Sonoma Valley. Visitors
can also look over a number of scholarly works related to London, including
a complete bibliography of his poetry and the first English-language
translation of Dr. Vil Bykov’s two volume biography of London. Finally,
visitors should not depart the site without taking a look at London’s first
published story, “Two Gold Bricks”, which is also available here. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
----
Celebrated jumping frogs of Calaveras County continue to jump, despite
some disagreements
Winning jump almost a record break
http://www.uniondemocrat.com/news/story.cfm?story_no=23518%20
Celebrating, and Quarreling Over, Frogs
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/20/us/20frog.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slogin%20
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2czgjr
Frog jumping world is split in twain over money
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/05/22/wfrog22.xml
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yt3yvt
Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee
http://www.frogtown.org/
California red-legged frog, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
http://www.fws.gov/endangered/features/rl_frog/rlfrog.html
Mark Twain and American Humor
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=327%20
In 1865, Mark Twain was a little known journalist working in the boomtown of
San Francisco. He would soon lose his anonymity upon the publication of his
first short story, “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County”, a tale
that brought together a compulsive gambler and his frog in a literary
endeavor that was equally parts American folklore, satire, and wit. Twain
wouldn’t have been surprised to learn that eighteen years after he passed
away that a group of central Californians would come together to start the
Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee, but he might have been
surprised at all the fracas that has surrounded the event as of late. The
dispute, as with many things of this world, revolves around money, and
involves a disagreement between the Angels Camp Boosters (who have organized
the frog-jumping events since the events began in 1928) and the organizers
of the Calaveras County Fair. Despite these factional disputes, the events
went on as planned this past Sunday and the frog “Lisa Can Do” won big at
this fabled event with a triple-jump of 21 feet, 4 ¼ inches.[KMG]
The first link will take users to a piece from the Union-
Democrat about the results of the Calaveras County frog jumping competition,
peppered with a few quotes from the winning frog-handler, Brent Bloom of
Sacramento. The second link leads to a piece from the New York Times about
the monetary dispute that threatened this year’s competition. Moving on, the
third link whisks users away to an article from the Telegraph about both the
competition and the recent controversy surrounding it. The fourth link leads
to the rather fun website dedicated to the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping
Frog Jubilee…The fifth link leads to a page that provides some details about the
endangered California red-legged frog, which happens to be the frog featured
in Twain’s short story. Needless to say, this tiny frog is strictly
forbidden from being utilized in competitive frog-jumping. Finally, the last
link leads to a great set of curriculum activities offered by EDSITEment for
teachers who wish to engage students in a discussion about Mark Twain and
American humor. There are a number of nice items here, including the
complete version of Twain’s tale of frogs, gambling, and the Old West. [KMG]
-----
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2007.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
=======
The Scout Report
May 25, 2007
Volume 13, Number 20
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-070525.php
----
Digital Classroom Resources: Napier’s Bones [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://mathdl.maa.org/mathDL/3/?pa=content&sa=viewDocument&nodeId=1514%20
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2v6jf5
The Mathematical Association of America has teamed up the National Science
Foundation to create an online collection of digital classroom resources.
One of their more recent creations is this multimedia feature that teaches
students about Napier’s Bones. Created by Michael Caulfield and Wayne
Anderson of Gannon University, this feature will introduce students to the
work of John Napier, a 16th century mathematician who created a procedure
for multiplication using sticks or bones. In this presentation, visitors
can watch a step-by-step demonstration of this technique and then also enter
any two factors of up to six digits each in order to create their own
animation of this method. It is a nice way to get students thinking about
this rather intriguing way to multiply, and the site also contains several
links to other sites about John Napier and his bones. [KMG]
[NOTE: Home page http://mathdl.maa.org/mathDL/3/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
----
Mathematics Resources
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/math.html
Good resources for mathematics educators can be difficult to find, but
fortunately Kathy Schrock has brought together a very nice set of links that
will be of interest to those looking for materials on algebra, trigonometry,
probability, and any number of other related fields. The links are
organized alphabetically, and visitors can also use the search engine that
appears in the top right-hand corner of the page. Some of the highlights on
the site include links to Ask Dr. Math, Math Forum, and the National Library
of Virtual Manipulatives for Interactive Mathematics. Visitors may also use
an online form to contact Schrock if they have any questions or comments.
[KMG]
[NOTE: Home page http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
----
The World of Jack London [Windows Media Player]
http://www.jacklondons.net/
Jack London’s life included trips to the Yukon, a front-row seat at the San
Francisco Earthquake of 1906 and many journeys aboard his beloved sailing
vessel, the Snark. During his short life, London found time to write over a
dozen novels, numerous short stories, and hundreds of articles on socialism
and other weighty matters of his day. Later, he would also become the hero
of another literary “Jack”, who happened to enjoy wandering on the road and
in various subterranean locales. Maintained by Dave Hartzell, this site is
a virtual cornucopia of all things Jack London, including full-text version
of his novels, rare articles penned by London, and copious amounts of
information about his family and his ranch in the Sonoma Valley. Visitors
can also look over a number of scholarly works related to London, including
a complete bibliography of his poetry and the first English-language
translation of Dr. Vil Bykov’s two volume biography of London. Finally,
visitors should not depart the site without taking a look at London’s first
published story, “Two Gold Bricks”, which is also available here. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
----
Celebrated jumping frogs of Calaveras County continue to jump, despite
some disagreements
Winning jump almost a record break
http://www.uniondemocrat.com/news/story.cfm?story_no=23518%20
Celebrating, and Quarreling Over, Frogs
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/20/us/20frog.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slogin%20
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2czgjr
Frog jumping world is split in twain over money
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/05/22/wfrog22.xml
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yt3yvt
Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee
http://www.frogtown.org/
California red-legged frog, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
http://www.fws.gov/endangered/features/rl_frog/rlfrog.html
Mark Twain and American Humor
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=327%20
In 1865, Mark Twain was a little known journalist working in the boomtown of
San Francisco. He would soon lose his anonymity upon the publication of his
first short story, “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County”, a tale
that brought together a compulsive gambler and his frog in a literary
endeavor that was equally parts American folklore, satire, and wit. Twain
wouldn’t have been surprised to learn that eighteen years after he passed
away that a group of central Californians would come together to start the
Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee, but he might have been
surprised at all the fracas that has surrounded the event as of late. The
dispute, as with many things of this world, revolves around money, and
involves a disagreement between the Angels Camp Boosters (who have organized
the frog-jumping events since the events began in 1928) and the organizers
of the Calaveras County Fair. Despite these factional disputes, the events
went on as planned this past Sunday and the frog “Lisa Can Do” won big at
this fabled event with a triple-jump of 21 feet, 4 ¼ inches.[KMG]
The first link will take users to a piece from the Union-
Democrat about the results of the Calaveras County frog jumping competition,
peppered with a few quotes from the winning frog-handler, Brent Bloom of
Sacramento. The second link leads to a piece from the New York Times about
the monetary dispute that threatened this year’s competition. Moving on, the
third link whisks users away to an article from the Telegraph about both the
competition and the recent controversy surrounding it. The fourth link leads
to the rather fun website dedicated to the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping
Frog Jubilee…The fifth link leads to a page that provides some details about the
endangered California red-legged frog, which happens to be the frog featured
in Twain’s short story. Needless to say, this tiny frog is strictly
forbidden from being utilized in competitive frog-jumping. Finally, the last
link leads to a great set of curriculum activities offered by EDSITEment for
teachers who wish to engage students in a discussion about Mark Twain and
American humor. There are a number of nice items here, including the
complete version of Twain’s tale of frogs, gambling, and the Old West. [KMG]
-----
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2007.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Wed., Sept. 19, 2007 - Official Roman Baths in the City of Bath / A Hidden Picasso
Sites found in:
=======
The Scout Report
June 8, 2007
Volume 13, Number 22
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-070608.php
----
The Official Roman Baths Museum Web Site in the City of Bath [Macromedia
Flash Player]
http://www.romanbaths.co.uk/
There are baths all over the world, and then there are the very unique baths
in Bath, England. As the official site for these marvelous edifices
proclaims, they are “the best preserved Roman religious spa from the ancient
world.” For first-time visitors, the best place to start is “The site
today”, which is a section that will take visitors around the different
parts of this World Heritage Site. In the “Curator’s Comments” area,
visitors can read comments from Stephen Clews about the ongoing work being
done at the site. The site also includes helpful sections on planning a
visit and the various collections that are available for use by both the
general public and scholars. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
-----
A Hidden Picasso [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.sfmoma.org/hiddenpicasso/index.html
This short web feature from SFMOMA (the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art)
shows how art conservators discovered a nightclub scene that 19-year-old
Pablo Picasso had painted over completely, transforming the painting into a
street scene. Conservator Will Shank believes that Picasso may have done
this because the artist thought the street scene would be easier to sell. In
a video at the web site, Shank points out that Picasso returned to the
nightclub theme in later paintings, further justifying his obliterating this
early example. The web feature also includes archival photographs and
drawings by the young artist, and views of Paris in 1900. [DS]
----
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2007.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
=======
The Scout Report
June 8, 2007
Volume 13, Number 22
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-070608.php
----
The Official Roman Baths Museum Web Site in the City of Bath [Macromedia
Flash Player]
http://www.romanbaths.co.uk/
There are baths all over the world, and then there are the very unique baths
in Bath, England. As the official site for these marvelous edifices
proclaims, they are “the best preserved Roman religious spa from the ancient
world.” For first-time visitors, the best place to start is “The site
today”, which is a section that will take visitors around the different
parts of this World Heritage Site. In the “Curator’s Comments” area,
visitors can read comments from Stephen Clews about the ongoing work being
done at the site. The site also includes helpful sections on planning a
visit and the various collections that are available for use by both the
general public and scholars. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
-----
A Hidden Picasso [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.sfmoma.org/hiddenpicasso/index.html
This short web feature from SFMOMA (the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art)
shows how art conservators discovered a nightclub scene that 19-year-old
Pablo Picasso had painted over completely, transforming the painting into a
street scene. Conservator Will Shank believes that Picasso may have done
this because the artist thought the street scene would be easier to sell. In
a video at the web site, Shank points out that Picasso returned to the
nightclub theme in later paintings, further justifying his obliterating this
early example. The web feature also includes archival photographs and
drawings by the young artist, and views of Paris in 1900. [DS]
----
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2007.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Wed., Sept. 19, 2007 - Omniglot: Language Guide / Godchecker.com Guide to the Gods / Art of Origami
Sites found in:
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter # 458 6/7/07
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Language Guide
Whether you are majoring in Linguistics or just love learning about other
languages, this site is sure to provide you with hours of educational
entertainment. Omniglot, a hybrid name of the Greek word omni ("All") and
the Latin glot ("tongue"), is an online guide to over 150 different
languages, alphabets, and writing systems.
Delve into the site's A-Z index of written languages to find everything
from Abaza (a difficult Caucasian language spoken by roughly 45,000 people
in the Russian autonomous republics of Karachay-Cherkessia) to Zulu (one of
the official languages of South Africa that is spoken by 9 million people
primarily in Zululand). In addition to the extensive index, language
lovers can find information on ancient alphabets and un-deciphered scripts,
get tips on learning new tongues, and check out the Multi-Lingual bookstore.
http://www.omniglot.com/
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Guide to the Gods
The rise of Religious Extremism, the recent influx of books on Atheism by
scholars such as Christopher Hitchens and Richard Dawkins, and the ongoing
Presidential Debates have once again put Religion on the forefront of the
our cultural consciousness. This recent increase in public discourse about
Faith is nothing new however, for you need only look to history to see that
Religion has played a powerful, constantly evolving, and unfortunately
quite violent role in nearly all human societies.
Godchecker.Com, undoubtedly one of the holier websites on the Internet,
takes a light-hearted and educational approach to teaching people about the
thousands of deities that have been worshipped by humans over the past
millennia. The site's Mythology Encyclopedia has a wealth of theological
information on almost three thousand "Gods" from the ancient pantheons of
Aztec, African, Australian, Finnish, Greek, Incan, Mayan, Roman, Native
American, Chinese, Middle-Eastern, Norse and many other civilizations. In
addition to all of this historical info, check out some of the cool
features such as "Mythmatics - The Mythology of Numbers", and the God Shop,
where visitors can buy mythic mouse pads, "sacred" clothing, hats, magnets,
and much more.
http://www.godchecker.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
The Art of Origami
Origami, as its name literally translates to in Japanese, is the "art of
paper folding". Although technically originated in China, it found its
ultimate home in Japan in the 6th Century when Buddhist Monks brought paper
to the territory. American artist Robert J. Lang has spent more than
thirty years practicing Origami, and is one of the only Westerners ever to
master this unique structural art form.
Mr. Lang is known for his complex and intricate design style, which
combines the traditional Eastern method of "line and form" with the modern
Western approach of mathematical Origami design. Browse through the
gallery of his work, discover the history of Origami, and read about the
artist's role in pioneering Mathematical and Computational Origami. If you
are inspired to do so, you can begin learning this ancient form of
sculpture which so elegantly combines paper, art, math, and science.
http://www.langorigami.com/index.php4
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter # 458 6/7/07
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Language Guide
Whether you are majoring in Linguistics or just love learning about other
languages, this site is sure to provide you with hours of educational
entertainment. Omniglot, a hybrid name of the Greek word omni ("All") and
the Latin glot ("tongue"), is an online guide to over 150 different
languages, alphabets, and writing systems.
Delve into the site's A-Z index of written languages to find everything
from Abaza (a difficult Caucasian language spoken by roughly 45,000 people
in the Russian autonomous republics of Karachay-Cherkessia) to Zulu (one of
the official languages of South Africa that is spoken by 9 million people
primarily in Zululand). In addition to the extensive index, language
lovers can find information on ancient alphabets and un-deciphered scripts,
get tips on learning new tongues, and check out the Multi-Lingual bookstore.
http://www.omniglot.com/
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Guide to the Gods
The rise of Religious Extremism, the recent influx of books on Atheism by
scholars such as Christopher Hitchens and Richard Dawkins, and the ongoing
Presidential Debates have once again put Religion on the forefront of the
our cultural consciousness. This recent increase in public discourse about
Faith is nothing new however, for you need only look to history to see that
Religion has played a powerful, constantly evolving, and unfortunately
quite violent role in nearly all human societies.
Godchecker.Com, undoubtedly one of the holier websites on the Internet,
takes a light-hearted and educational approach to teaching people about the
thousands of deities that have been worshipped by humans over the past
millennia. The site's Mythology Encyclopedia has a wealth of theological
information on almost three thousand "Gods" from the ancient pantheons of
Aztec, African, Australian, Finnish, Greek, Incan, Mayan, Roman, Native
American, Chinese, Middle-Eastern, Norse and many other civilizations. In
addition to all of this historical info, check out some of the cool
features such as "Mythmatics - The Mythology of Numbers", and the God Shop,
where visitors can buy mythic mouse pads, "sacred" clothing, hats, magnets,
and much more.
http://www.godchecker.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
The Art of Origami
Origami, as its name literally translates to in Japanese, is the "art of
paper folding". Although technically originated in China, it found its
ultimate home in Japan in the 6th Century when Buddhist Monks brought paper
to the territory. American artist Robert J. Lang has spent more than
thirty years practicing Origami, and is one of the only Westerners ever to
master this unique structural art form.
Mr. Lang is known for his complex and intricate design style, which
combines the traditional Eastern method of "line and form" with the modern
Western approach of mathematical Origami design. Browse through the
gallery of his work, discover the history of Origami, and read about the
artist's role in pioneering Mathematical and Computational Origami. If you
are inspired to do so, you can begin learning this ancient form of
sculpture which so elegantly combines paper, art, math, and science.
http://www.langorigami.com/index.php4
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Wed., Sept. 19, 2007 - Egyptian Antiquities: Journey to the Afterlife
Egyptian Antiquities from the Louvre
http://www.egyptianantiquities.com.au/Journey/default.cfm
Sections include Introduction, Mythology and Video
Journey to the Afterlife - Video
http://www.egyptianantiquities.com.au/Journey/Sections/VIDEO.cfm
From the site:
“This video provides…the principle themes of Egyptian beliefs.”
Scroll down to the last line to select either the
High Quality version 640x360 screen size (1Mb/s)
or the Medium Quality version (400x225 screen size) (256 Kb/s)
Journey to the Afterlife - High quality 640x360 (1Mb/s)
http://www.egyptianantiquities.com.au/Journey/FLASH/VIDEO/1Mb.cfm
Journey to the Afterlife - Medium quality 400x225 (256Kb/s)
http://www.egyptianantiquities.com.au/Journey/FLASH/VIDEO/512K.cfm
http://www.egyptianantiquities.com.au/Journey/default.cfm
Sections include Introduction, Mythology and Video
Journey to the Afterlife - Video
http://www.egyptianantiquities.com.au/Journey/Sections/VIDEO.cfm
From the site:
“This video provides…the principle themes of Egyptian beliefs.”
Scroll down to the last line to select either the
High Quality version 640x360 screen size (1Mb/s)
or the Medium Quality version (400x225 screen size) (256 Kb/s)
Journey to the Afterlife - High quality 640x360 (1Mb/s)
http://www.egyptianantiquities.com.au/Journey/FLASH/VIDEO/1Mb.cfm
Journey to the Afterlife - Medium quality 400x225 (256Kb/s)
http://www.egyptianantiquities.com.au/Journey/FLASH/VIDEO/512K.cfm
Wed., Sept. 19, 2007 - Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt:
The Story of King Tut
http://www2.fi.edu/tut/about.html
Ancient Egypt Timeline
http://www.thepharaohs.net/Ancient/
Includes pages on the pharaohs, the gods and the pyramids.
Ancient Egypt Online
http://www.ancient-egypt-online.com/
From the site:
“While it would take volumes to write a comprehensive guide to ancient Egypt, we have attempted to provide here a brief introduction to many of the fascinating aspects of daily life in ancient Egypt. In the following pages you will find information about topics most commonly associated with ancient Egypt.”
EgyptologyOnline: discovering ancient Egypt
http://www.egyptologyonline.com/
http://www.egyptologyonline.com/introduction.htm
From the site:
“Throughout these pages, you can discover a wealth of information about life in Ancient Egypt as we know it, discover the hieroglyphs, and the iconic monuments they adorn, the gods that were worshipped and the pharaohs that worshipped them.”
Ancient Egypt
http://www.touregypt.net/ancientegypt/
Includes ancient sites, history, people & kings, religion, mummies, and culture
-----
NOTE: Some of the following sites were previously posted. - Phyllis
NOVA: Mysteries of the Nile
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/egypt/
NOVA: Pharaoh’s Obelisk
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lostempires/obelisk/
Explore Ancient Egypt
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Egypt’s Golden Empire
http://www.pbs.org/empires/egypt/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Ancient History: Egyptians
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Absolute Egyptology
http://www.nemo.nu/ibisportal/0egyptintro/index.htm
[NOTE: Some page from this site previously posted. - Phyllis ]
National Geographic Magazine
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
A search for “Ancient Egypt” brings up over 2000 entries.
National Geographic One-Stop Research: Ancient Egypt
http://onestop.nationalgeographic.com/onestop/results.tmpl?search_query=ancient%20egypt&property=url__title&property=url__name&property=related_categories&search_field=related_words&category_filter=566&category_filter=567&category_filter=569&category_filter=568&category_filter=565&structure=IN_FILE&search_index_rel_filepath=/splat_ng_search/idx/crane_swish_stemming_on.index&or_search_terms=true
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2mafk9
Brings up a list of links for Maps, Photos & Art, Articles & Information, Games & Features,
Audio & Video, and Lesson Plans.
The Story of King Tut
http://www2.fi.edu/tut/about.html
Ancient Egypt Timeline
http://www.thepharaohs.net/Ancient/
Includes pages on the pharaohs, the gods and the pyramids.
Ancient Egypt Online
http://www.ancient-egypt-online.com/
From the site:
“While it would take volumes to write a comprehensive guide to ancient Egypt, we have attempted to provide here a brief introduction to many of the fascinating aspects of daily life in ancient Egypt. In the following pages you will find information about topics most commonly associated with ancient Egypt.”
EgyptologyOnline: discovering ancient Egypt
http://www.egyptologyonline.com/
http://www.egyptologyonline.com/introduction.htm
From the site:
“Throughout these pages, you can discover a wealth of information about life in Ancient Egypt as we know it, discover the hieroglyphs, and the iconic monuments they adorn, the gods that were worshipped and the pharaohs that worshipped them.”
Ancient Egypt
http://www.touregypt.net/ancientegypt/
Includes ancient sites, history, people & kings, religion, mummies, and culture
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NOTE: Some of the following sites were previously posted. - Phyllis
NOVA: Mysteries of the Nile
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/egypt/
NOVA: Pharaoh’s Obelisk
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lostempires/obelisk/
Explore Ancient Egypt
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Egypt’s Golden Empire
http://www.pbs.org/empires/egypt/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Ancient History: Egyptians
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Absolute Egyptology
http://www.nemo.nu/ibisportal/0egyptintro/index.htm
[NOTE: Some page from this site previously posted. - Phyllis ]
National Geographic Magazine
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
A search for “Ancient Egypt” brings up over 2000 entries.
National Geographic One-Stop Research: Ancient Egypt
http://onestop.nationalgeographic.com/onestop/results.tmpl?search_query=ancient%20egypt&property=url__title&property=url__name&property=related_categories&search_field=related_words&category_filter=566&category_filter=567&category_filter=569&category_filter=568&category_filter=565&structure=IN_FILE&search_index_rel_filepath=/splat_ng_search/idx/crane_swish_stemming_on.index&or_search_terms=true
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2mafk9
Brings up a list of links for Maps, Photos & Art, Articles & Information, Games & Features,
Audio & Video, and Lesson Plans.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Tues., Sept. 18, 2007 - Genocide: The Cases of Rwanda and Sudan
GENOCIDE: THE CASES OF RWANDA AND SUDAN
by Alan J. Kuperman
http://www.fpri.org/footnotes/1215.200705.kuperman.genociderwandasudan.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2wv7ou
Footnotes: The Newsletter of FPRI's
Marvin Wachman Fund for International Education
Vol. 12, No. 15
May 2007
Related Presentation (1.4MB Powerpoint file)
http://www.fpri.org/education/livingwithoutfreedom/kuperman.genociderwandasudan.ppt
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2txow7
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Foreign Policy Research Institute
http://www.fpri.org
by Alan J. Kuperman
http://www.fpri.org/footnotes/1215.200705.kuperman.genociderwandasudan.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2wv7ou
Footnotes: The Newsletter of FPRI's
Marvin Wachman Fund for International Education
Vol. 12, No. 15
May 2007
Related Presentation (1.4MB Powerpoint file)
http://www.fpri.org/education/livingwithoutfreedom/kuperman.genociderwandasudan.ppt
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2txow7
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Foreign Policy Research Institute
http://www.fpri.org
Tues., Sept. 18, 2007 - The U.S. "Tianamen Papers" / Earth Guide
Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, May 31, 2007
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/100
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The U.S. "Tiananmen Papers"
Collection of documents from the U.S. government relating to U.S. perceptions of the 1989 political crisis in China. Includes U.S. Embassy in Beijing cables and CIA reports. Part of the National Security Archive at George Washington University Library.
URL: http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB47/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23897
[SEE ALSO: Tiananmen Square, 1989: The Declassified History -
http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB16/
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Earth Guide
This interactive site for children answers questions in eight areas related to the earth: the earth in the Milky Way, how the earth is different from other planets, the difference between the sky and space, sunlight, the water and carbon cycles, substances on earth, types of land areas, and the size of oceans. In English and Japanese. From the Japan Science and Technology Agency.
URL: http://jvsc.jst.go.jp/earth/guide/english/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23912
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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, May 31, 2007
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/100
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The U.S. "Tiananmen Papers"
Collection of documents from the U.S. government relating to U.S. perceptions of the 1989 political crisis in China. Includes U.S. Embassy in Beijing cables and CIA reports. Part of the National Security Archive at George Washington University Library.
URL: http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB47/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23897
[SEE ALSO: Tiananmen Square, 1989: The Declassified History -
http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB16/
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Earth Guide
This interactive site for children answers questions in eight areas related to the earth: the earth in the Milky Way, how the earth is different from other planets, the difference between the sky and space, sunlight, the water and carbon cycles, substances on earth, types of land areas, and the size of oceans. In English and Japanese. From the Japan Science and Technology Agency.
URL: http://jvsc.jst.go.jp/earth/guide/english/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23912
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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2007 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Tues., Sept. 18, 2007 - Japanese American National Museum Kids' Page
--------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Thursday, May 24, 2007, and time for Social Studies at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Site:
Japanese American National Museum,
JANM Kids Bento Box
http://www.janm.org/janmkids/
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.janm.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Age Range: 5-17 (There's something here for everyone!)
A Bento Box is a lunch box, and at this website you'll find a virtual Bento
Box that contains a variety of activities and information designed to help
site visitors gain a better understanding and appreciation for Japanese
culture and the Japanese-American experience.
When you get to the site you will see an illustration of a Bento Box. Click
on the drums at the left to learn about Taiko
drumming. Kids can try their hand at virtual Taiko drumming by playing,
"Strike a Beat!" :)
Click on the green mound in the Bento Box to see just how spicy wasabi might
be. (Ok, wasabi doesn't *really* burst into flames, although for some people
it might feel like it does, but the graphic is neat anyway. :)
Click "What's For Lunch?" for a veritable feast of information about the
various kinds of foods that are packed in a typical Bento box. If you enjoy
Japanese food, this section will make your mouth water. At the bottom of
this section is a link to information about how to make Mochi, and
information about the Japanese New Year. (Note: Each of these pages
concludes with featured items which are available for purchase from the
online museum store.)
The frame in the bottom right corner of the Bento box leads to a Kamishibai
theater. Learn a little about this traditional dramatic art form and enjoy a
bitter-sweet story of an enduring interracial friendship between two young
boys at the time of the Japanese internment. Younger children may need
parental guidance.
Click on the letters in the Bento box to access "Miss Breed's Homework
Help." It is a fantastic resource for further learning for upper elementary
grade and older students. Here you can also find out who Miss Breed was and
how far-reaching the consequences of the humanitarian endeavors of one
individual can be. This section contains recommendations for books, videos,
websites, and other resources as well.
For dessert, click on the little silver toy near the top of the lunch box.
Up he pops and anounces that Kokeshi World is coming soon! Bookmark this
site and check back later to find out what that will be. :)
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 Thursday, May 24, 2007, and time for Social Studies at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Site:
Japanese American National Museum,
JANM Kids Bento Box
http://www.janm.org/janmkids/
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.janm.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Age Range: 5-17 (There's something here for everyone!)
A Bento Box is a lunch box, and at this website you'll find a virtual Bento
Box that contains a variety of activities and information designed to help
site visitors gain a better understanding and appreciation for Japanese
culture and the Japanese-American experience.
When you get to the site you will see an illustration of a Bento Box. Click
on the drums at the left to learn about Taiko
drumming. Kids can try their hand at virtual Taiko drumming by playing,
"Strike a Beat!" :)
Click on the green mound in the Bento Box to see just how spicy wasabi might
be. (Ok, wasabi doesn't *really* burst into flames, although for some people
it might feel like it does, but the graphic is neat anyway. :)
Click "What's For Lunch?" for a veritable feast of information about the
various kinds of foods that are packed in a typical Bento box. If you enjoy
Japanese food, this section will make your mouth water. At the bottom of
this section is a link to information about how to make Mochi, and
information about the Japanese New Year. (Note: Each of these pages
concludes with featured items which are available for purchase from the
online museum store.)
The frame in the bottom right corner of the Bento box leads to a Kamishibai
theater. Learn a little about this traditional dramatic art form and enjoy a
bitter-sweet story of an enduring interracial friendship between two young
boys at the time of the Japanese internment. Younger children may need
parental guidance.
Click on the letters in the Bento box to access "Miss Breed's Homework
Help." It is a fantastic resource for further learning for upper elementary
grade and older students. Here you can also find out who Miss Breed was and
how far-reaching the consequences of the humanitarian endeavors of one
individual can be. This section contains recommendations for books, videos,
websites, and other resources as well.
For dessert, click on the little silver toy near the top of the lunch box.
Up he pops and anounces that Kokeshi World is coming soon! Bookmark this
site and check back later to find out what that will be. :)
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.
Tues., Sept. 18, 2007 - Newseum: Past Online Exhibits
Newseum: Past online exhibits
http://www.newseum.org/exhibits_th/index.aspx?item=exhibits_past&style=c
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3bvub8
Exhibits include: War Stories, Stories of the Century, Holocaust: The Untold Story, The Editorial Cartoons of Joel Pett, The Editorial Cartoons of Ann Telnaes, The Political Cartoons of David Horsey, National Geographic's Women Photographers, Dateline Moon, Polumbaum's Freedom Summer Photos, Berlin Wall, and To Plead Our Own Cause: The 175th Anniversary of the Black Press
[NOTE: Some of these exhibits were previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.newseum.org/exhibits_th/index.aspx?item=exhibits_past&style=c
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3bvub8
Exhibits include: War Stories, Stories of the Century, Holocaust: The Untold Story, The Editorial Cartoons of Joel Pett, The Editorial Cartoons of Ann Telnaes, The Political Cartoons of David Horsey, National Geographic's Women Photographers, Dateline Moon, Polumbaum's Freedom Summer Photos, Berlin Wall, and To Plead Our Own Cause: The 175th Anniversary of the Black Press
[NOTE: Some of these exhibits were previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Monday, September 17, 2007
Mon., Sept. 17, 2007 - American Psychological Society: Teaching Resources / Nuclear Energy / NSTA: Teaching Objects
Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
June 1, 2007
Volume 13, Number 21
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-070601.php
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American Psychological Society: Teaching Resources
http://psych.hanover.edu/APS/teaching.html
Teachers of psychology looking for high-quality resources to augment their
students’ classroom experience need look no further than this collection of
online materials. Compiled by the American Psychological Society, the links
are divided into topical sections that include health psychology,
statistics, clinical psychology, research methods, and a dozen other topics.
Visitors to the site will find links that lead to course materials for an
introductory class on physiological psychology and a set of materials on
educational psychology from Miami University. Finally, the site is rounded
out by a very extensive section on statistics, including links to several
online statistics glossaries and calculators. [KMG]
---
U.S. Department of Energy: Nuclear Energy [pdf]
http://www.ne.doe.gov/
In recent years, there has been a great deal of talk regarding alternate
energy sources in the United States. While not exactly an “alternate” source
of energy, there has definitely been more interest in nuclear energy and
related technologies as of late. For anyone interested in such matters, the
US Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy is definitely worth a
visit. From the homepage, visitors can learn about recent news items
regarding the programs of the Office, take a look at some internship
opportunities, and even make their way to the “Public Information Center.”
This is definitely one of the strongest areas of the site, as visitors have
access to the full-texts of various congressional reports regarding nuclear
energy and a complete glossary of nuclear terms. Most people with a general
interest in this subject will want to read through some of the program fact
sheets, which include “Recycling Spent Nuclear Fuel” and “Building New
Nuclear Plants.” [KMG]
----
NSTA: Teaching Objects [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://learningcenter.nsta.org/products/science_objects.aspx
Learning about science isn’t always easy, and teaching various concepts can
be quite vexing at times, particularly for newer teachers. Stepping in to
provide a bit of assistance, the National Science Teachers Association has
created these helpful science objects that provide a bit of a refresher
course in each area. Created in partnership with organizations like NASA,
NOAA, and the GE Foundation, these interactive features cover Newton’s
First, Second, and Third Laws, the origins of the universe, and the universe
outside our own solar system. Visitors can also search to discover features
that cover coral reef ecosystems, the different kinds of energy, and the
ocean’s affect on weather and climate. [KMG]
[NOTE: May require you to temporarily disable popup-blocker. – Phyllis]
----
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2007.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
=======
The Scout Report
June 1, 2007
Volume 13, Number 21
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-070601.php
----
American Psychological Society: Teaching Resources
http://psych.hanover.edu/APS/teaching.html
Teachers of psychology looking for high-quality resources to augment their
students’ classroom experience need look no further than this collection of
online materials. Compiled by the American Psychological Society, the links
are divided into topical sections that include health psychology,
statistics, clinical psychology, research methods, and a dozen other topics.
Visitors to the site will find links that lead to course materials for an
introductory class on physiological psychology and a set of materials on
educational psychology from Miami University. Finally, the site is rounded
out by a very extensive section on statistics, including links to several
online statistics glossaries and calculators. [KMG]
---
U.S. Department of Energy: Nuclear Energy [pdf]
http://www.ne.doe.gov/
In recent years, there has been a great deal of talk regarding alternate
energy sources in the United States. While not exactly an “alternate” source
of energy, there has definitely been more interest in nuclear energy and
related technologies as of late. For anyone interested in such matters, the
US Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy is definitely worth a
visit. From the homepage, visitors can learn about recent news items
regarding the programs of the Office, take a look at some internship
opportunities, and even make their way to the “Public Information Center.”
This is definitely one of the strongest areas of the site, as visitors have
access to the full-texts of various congressional reports regarding nuclear
energy and a complete glossary of nuclear terms. Most people with a general
interest in this subject will want to read through some of the program fact
sheets, which include “Recycling Spent Nuclear Fuel” and “Building New
Nuclear Plants.” [KMG]
----
NSTA: Teaching Objects [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://learningcenter.nsta.org/products/science_objects.aspx
Learning about science isn’t always easy, and teaching various concepts can
be quite vexing at times, particularly for newer teachers. Stepping in to
provide a bit of assistance, the National Science Teachers Association has
created these helpful science objects that provide a bit of a refresher
course in each area. Created in partnership with organizations like NASA,
NOAA, and the GE Foundation, these interactive features cover Newton’s
First, Second, and Third Laws, the origins of the universe, and the universe
outside our own solar system. Visitors can also search to discover features
that cover coral reef ecosystems, the different kinds of energy, and the
ocean’s affect on weather and climate. [KMG]
[NOTE: May require you to temporarily disable popup-blocker. – Phyllis]
----
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2007.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Mon., Sept. 17, 2007 - Energy Hog!
---------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Tuesday, May 22, and time for Science at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Energy Hog!
http://www.energyhog.org/childrens.htm
Age Range: 5 and up, with accompanying cross-curricular lesson plans
designed for grades 3-8 (in the "Teacher" section)
Thanks to list member Theresa Kempker for recommending today's website. It's
an interactive game for kids that helps them understand the importance of
energy conservation in their home.
Note: You will need to have pop-ups enabled to access some parts of this
site.
When you get to the site, you will be greeted by two animated energy
inspectors. They will help you explore all of the "rooms" in a virtual house
to find energy-wasters through playing five games. Your objective is to
defeat the energy hogs in all of them to earn your official "Energy Hog
Buster" certification! You can navigate by the "Navigation" control in the
upper right corner or by clicking "Floorplan" or "Training Games" just below
the game window. Watch the badge in the bottom left corner of your screen
(it looks like a stack of numbered squares unless you click on it) to keep
track of your progress. The games include:
*Fridge Frenzy - Upgrade to Energy Star refrigerators by finding the old
fridges with matching contents. But hurry! Leaving refrigerator doors open
too long wastes energy.
*Bulb Hunter - Make your way through a dark maze, converting all of the
bulbs to energy-saving compact fluorescent bulbs before time runs out.
*Whack a Hog - Whack 20 energy hogs in the shower before they waste all the
hot water. (Aim carefully; these hogs can be mighty elusive! :)
*Wacky Windows - Caulk all the windows before the energy hog gets in! Hint:
Aim for the window corners, and remember to reload your caulk gun
frequently. It's helpful to have the speakers on for this game, although not
necessary.
*Attic Attack - Get up there and roll out the insulation, whacking the
energy hogs before they can get you! This is another beat-the-clock game,
and it's the final game of the five needed for your certificate.
There is also a bonus game; follow the link below the main games to reach
"Hog and Seek." Undo the energy hog's mischief by following him around
turning off lights and other devices, installing energy-saving appliances,
closing doors, turning down thermostats, and so on. This is fast-paced and
fun. You will want to play it a few times to try to improve your score. :)
And there's more!
*Download the .pdf Scavenger Hunt - with an adult, answer ten of the twelve
questions found here, and see what can be done to make your own home more
energy efficient.
*Check out the .pdf Energy Hog Busting Handbook for pointers to share with
your parents!
*Click "Who is Hog" to get the low-down on several energy hogs you wouldn't
want to meet in your home.
Have fun!
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 Tuesday, May 22, and time for Science at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Energy Hog!
http://www.energyhog.org/childrens.htm
Age Range: 5 and up, with accompanying cross-curricular lesson plans
designed for grades 3-8 (in the "Teacher" section)
Thanks to list member Theresa Kempker for recommending today's website. It's
an interactive game for kids that helps them understand the importance of
energy conservation in their home.
Note: You will need to have pop-ups enabled to access some parts of this
site.
When you get to the site, you will be greeted by two animated energy
inspectors. They will help you explore all of the "rooms" in a virtual house
to find energy-wasters through playing five games. Your objective is to
defeat the energy hogs in all of them to earn your official "Energy Hog
Buster" certification! You can navigate by the "Navigation" control in the
upper right corner or by clicking "Floorplan" or "Training Games" just below
the game window. Watch the badge in the bottom left corner of your screen
(it looks like a stack of numbered squares unless you click on it) to keep
track of your progress. The games include:
*Fridge Frenzy - Upgrade to Energy Star refrigerators by finding the old
fridges with matching contents. But hurry! Leaving refrigerator doors open
too long wastes energy.
*Bulb Hunter - Make your way through a dark maze, converting all of the
bulbs to energy-saving compact fluorescent bulbs before time runs out.
*Whack a Hog - Whack 20 energy hogs in the shower before they waste all the
hot water. (Aim carefully; these hogs can be mighty elusive! :)
*Wacky Windows - Caulk all the windows before the energy hog gets in! Hint:
Aim for the window corners, and remember to reload your caulk gun
frequently. It's helpful to have the speakers on for this game, although not
necessary.
*Attic Attack - Get up there and roll out the insulation, whacking the
energy hogs before they can get you! This is another beat-the-clock game,
and it's the final game of the five needed for your certificate.
There is also a bonus game; follow the link below the main games to reach
"Hog and Seek." Undo the energy hog's mischief by following him around
turning off lights and other devices, installing energy-saving appliances,
closing doors, turning down thermostats, and so on. This is fast-paced and
fun. You will want to play it a few times to try to improve your score. :)
And there's more!
*Download the .pdf Scavenger Hunt - with an adult, answer ten of the twelve
questions found here, and see what can be done to make your own home more
energy efficient.
*Check out the .pdf Energy Hog Busting Handbook for pointers to share with
your parents!
*Click "Who is Hog" to get the low-down on several energy hogs you wouldn't
want to meet in your home.
Have fun!
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.
Mon., Sept. 17, 2007 - Dancing and Dance Bands / Pagebull: A visual search engine
Sites found in:
Don's Patch #71 from http://www.don-guitar.com/ June 3, 2007
Dancing and Dance Bands
http://nfo.net/usa/dance.html
*****
Pagebull: A visual Internet search engine.
http://www.pagebull.com/
From the site:
“What makes Pagebull different from other search engines?
Pagebull's sophisticated search process gives you actual screenshots of the search results. Most search engines simply list the site. You have to click on them to find that the site is not quite what you wanted. With Pagebull, you can see the front page, allowing you to sort out the most helpful pages for you. And Pagebull helps you to avoid harmful content, so you can surf the Internet more secure.”
Don's Patch #71 from http://www.don-guitar.com/ June 3, 2007
Dancing and Dance Bands
http://nfo.net/usa/dance.html
*****
Pagebull: A visual Internet search engine.
http://www.pagebull.com/
From the site:
“What makes Pagebull different from other search engines?
Pagebull's sophisticated search process gives you actual screenshots of the search results. Most search engines simply list the site. You have to click on them to find that the site is not quite what you wanted. With Pagebull, you can see the front page, allowing you to sort out the most helpful pages for you. And Pagebull helps you to avoid harmful content, so you can surf the Internet more secure.”
Mon., Sept. 17, 2007 - BookSearchx3 / Encyclopedia of Life / Green Car Congress / Quintura Search Engine / More Search Engines
Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, June 1, 2007
BookSearchx3 - Search Inside Books with Amazon, Google & MSN Live
http://kokogiak.com/booksearch/
Results from each search engine are displayed side by side, which makes
it possible to compare the databases and results.
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Encyclopedia of Life
http://www.eol.org/home.html
Watch this space. The intent is to make this "an online reference source
and database for every one of the 1.8 million species that are named and
known on this planet, as well as all those later discovered and
described." So far, only demonstration pages are available, but the hope
is that authenticated species pages will begin to be available by mid
2008.
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Green Car Congress
http://www.greencarcongress.com/
News about "energy, technology, issues and policy for sustainable
mobility." Click on Topics to browse by categories like biodiesel,
fleets, plug-in hybrids, carbon capture and storage, emissions, etc. The
Resources page links to organizations, government agencies, websites, and
blogs.
----
Quintura Search Engine
http://www.quintura.com/
A visual search tool. Your search term starts out in the middle of a
cloud of related terms, with links on the right. Simply mousing over a
related term shifts the search results. This could be particularly
effective in getting students past the first ten results, and helping
them understand differing perspectives on their topics.
[NOTE: http://kids.quintura.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2007.
*************
SEE ALSO:
hakia
http://www.hakia.com/
A search engine. “The basic promise is to bring search results by meaning match - similar to the human brain's cognitive skills - rather than by the mere occurrence (or popularity) of search terms.”
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iBoogie
http://iboogie.com/
“IBoogie combines metasearch and clustering to deliver and organize search results from multiple sources into structured content.”
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ChaCha
http://www.chacha.com/
INSTANT SEARCH - Just like all those other search engines... only better.
LIVE GUIDED SEARCH - Instant search not cutting it? One click hooks you up with a live ChaCha Guide. A real person that will ask you questions, understand exactly what you want, and send you results that are dead-on.
[NOTE: On QandANJ.org you know you are connecting to a librarian. ChaCha’s Live Guided Search doesn’t say who their guides are: “Real, live people who are experts at finding the information you need.” BTW, have you seen the QandANJ commercial? http://www.qandanj.org/mtv- Phyllis ]
NEAT NEW STUFF, June 1, 2007
BookSearchx3 - Search Inside Books with Amazon, Google & MSN Live
http://kokogiak.com/booksearch/
Results from each search engine are displayed side by side, which makes
it possible to compare the databases and results.
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Encyclopedia of Life
http://www.eol.org/home.html
Watch this space. The intent is to make this "an online reference source
and database for every one of the 1.8 million species that are named and
known on this planet, as well as all those later discovered and
described." So far, only demonstration pages are available, but the hope
is that authenticated species pages will begin to be available by mid
2008.
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Green Car Congress
http://www.greencarcongress.com/
News about "energy, technology, issues and policy for sustainable
mobility." Click on Topics to browse by categories like biodiesel,
fleets, plug-in hybrids, carbon capture and storage, emissions, etc. The
Resources page links to organizations, government agencies, websites, and
blogs.
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Quintura Search Engine
http://www.quintura.com/
A visual search tool. Your search term starts out in the middle of a
cloud of related terms, with links on the right. Simply mousing over a
related term shifts the search results. This could be particularly
effective in getting students past the first ten results, and helping
them understand differing perspectives on their topics.
[NOTE: http://kids.quintura.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2007.
*************
SEE ALSO:
hakia
http://www.hakia.com/
A search engine. “The basic promise is to bring search results by meaning match - similar to the human brain's cognitive skills - rather than by the mere occurrence (or popularity) of search terms.”
----
iBoogie
http://iboogie.com/
“IBoogie combines metasearch and clustering to deliver and organize search results from multiple sources into structured content.”
----
ChaCha
http://www.chacha.com/
INSTANT SEARCH - Just like all those other search engines... only better.
LIVE GUIDED SEARCH - Instant search not cutting it? One click hooks you up with a live ChaCha Guide. A real person that will ask you questions, understand exactly what you want, and send you results that are dead-on.
[NOTE: On QandANJ.org you know you are connecting to a librarian. ChaCha’s Live Guided Search doesn’t say who their guides are: “Real, live people who are experts at finding the information you need.” BTW, have you seen the QandANJ commercial? http://www.qandanj.org/mtv- Phyllis ]
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Sun., Sept. 16, 2007 - Teacher Tap / TeacherFiles
Teacher Tap
http://eduscapes.com/tap/index.htm
From the site:
“The Teacher Tap is a free, professional development resource that helps educators and librarians address common questions about the use of technology in teaching and learning by providing easy access to practical, online resources and activities.”
SEE ALSO: Internet Resources for Teaching and Learning
http://eduscapes.com/tap/tap2.htm
From the site:
“In this section, you'll find quality Internet resources related to the topics of Educational Resources, Content-Rich Websites, Collaborative Projects, and Cool Student, Educator, and Library Websites.”
[NOTE: Other pages from http://eduscapes.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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TeacherFiles
http://teacherfiles.com/
From the site:
“educational resources for teachers to use in their classrooms. Our pages are full of resources, ideas, clipart, activities and lesson plans. All the resources available here are absolutely free.”
SEE ALSO:
Free School Clipart
http://www.teacherfiles.com/clip_art.htm
Educational Internet Links
http://teacherfiles.com/links.htm
http://eduscapes.com/tap/index.htm
From the site:
“The Teacher Tap is a free, professional development resource that helps educators and librarians address common questions about the use of technology in teaching and learning by providing easy access to practical, online resources and activities.”
SEE ALSO: Internet Resources for Teaching and Learning
http://eduscapes.com/tap/tap2.htm
From the site:
“In this section, you'll find quality Internet resources related to the topics of Educational Resources, Content-Rich Websites, Collaborative Projects, and Cool Student, Educator, and Library Websites.”
[NOTE: Other pages from http://eduscapes.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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TeacherFiles
http://teacherfiles.com/
From the site:
“educational resources for teachers to use in their classrooms. Our pages are full of resources, ideas, clipart, activities and lesson plans. All the resources available here are absolutely free.”
SEE ALSO:
Free School Clipart
http://www.teacherfiles.com/clip_art.htm
Educational Internet Links
http://teacherfiles.com/links.htm
Sun., Sept. 16, 2007 - Kids Know It Educational Network
---------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Free Educational Songs from the
Kids Know It Educational Network
http://www.kidsknowit.com/educational-songs/
Age Range: Everyone in the family will enjoy these songs!
This website gets a ClickSchooling Award for Excellence! It provides a
terrific way to enhance learning through audio and visual technology! There
is so much here to engage learners of all ages. We chose to feature the
"Juke Box" section that contains all kinds of songs to help learn science
and other subjects. When you click on the url, scroll down the landing page
and you will see a yellow "juke box." In the jukebox, select the subject
that is of interest to you including:
Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Concepts (Clocks, Opposites, Rainbows)
Foreign Language
Geography
Geology
History
Language Arts
Life Skills
Math
Physics
Click on any topic and a new page opens. Scroll down a little to see the
list of songs available for that subject. For example, if you click on
"Biology" you can choose songs that explain how "A Cow Makes Milk," "How Do
Seeds Travel," "What Are The Parts of a Flower," and "Why Do Leaves Change
Their Colors," among other titles. Click on the song that interests you and
a new page opens. Wait a sec for the song to load -- and enjoy! Don't miss
the calypso beat of "My Body" that explains what your internal organs do!
:)
Many of the songs here are also available on the artists' websites; a link
is often provided during song play so that you can go see what else is
available by this artist for online listening or purchase.
You can also click the words "Play random songs" to let the juke box provide
a steady background of educational songs, freeing everyone up to work on an
art project or get some exercise while listening.
We would be remiss if we didn't direct you back to Home Page at
http://www.kidsknowit.com/index.php so you can really see what this site has
to offer. Check out the featured websites in the center of the page, and
explore the menu on the left to discover EDUCATIONAL MOVIES -- complete with
a quiz at the end, with a new video added each month! You'll also find
educational funnies (a new one added each week), interactive educational
games, and more.
Explore it all! Have fun! :
MaryAnna Cashmore
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2007, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/
P.S. Please don't keep ClickSchooling a secret! If you like this review,
you may pass it along (in its entirety, including this part) and invite
others to join our free ClickSchooling list by visiting:
http://www.homefires.com/free.asp . Thanks!
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Hi! It's Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Free Educational Songs from the
Kids Know It Educational Network
http://www.kidsknowit.com/educational-songs/
Age Range: Everyone in the family will enjoy these songs!
This website gets a ClickSchooling Award for Excellence! It provides a
terrific way to enhance learning through audio and visual technology! There
is so much here to engage learners of all ages. We chose to feature the
"Juke Box" section that contains all kinds of songs to help learn science
and other subjects. When you click on the url, scroll down the landing page
and you will see a yellow "juke box." In the jukebox, select the subject
that is of interest to you including:
Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Concepts (Clocks, Opposites, Rainbows)
Foreign Language
Geography
Geology
History
Language Arts
Life Skills
Math
Physics
Click on any topic and a new page opens. Scroll down a little to see the
list of songs available for that subject. For example, if you click on
"Biology" you can choose songs that explain how "A Cow Makes Milk," "How Do
Seeds Travel," "What Are The Parts of a Flower," and "Why Do Leaves Change
Their Colors," among other titles. Click on the song that interests you and
a new page opens. Wait a sec for the song to load -- and enjoy! Don't miss
the calypso beat of "My Body" that explains what your internal organs do!
:)
Many of the songs here are also available on the artists' websites; a link
is often provided during song play so that you can go see what else is
available by this artist for online listening or purchase.
You can also click the words "Play random songs" to let the juke box provide
a steady background of educational songs, freeing everyone up to work on an
art project or get some exercise while listening.
We would be remiss if we didn't direct you back to Home Page at
http://www.kidsknowit.com/index.php so you can really see what this site has
to offer. Check out the featured websites in the center of the page, and
explore the menu on the left to discover EDUCATIONAL MOVIES -- complete with
a quiz at the end, with a new video added each month! You'll also find
educational funnies (a new one added each week), interactive educational
games, and more.
Explore it all! Have fun! :
MaryAnna Cashmore
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2007, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/
P.S. Please don't keep ClickSchooling a secret! If you like this review,
you may pass it along (in its entirety, including this part) and invite
others to join our free ClickSchooling list by visiting:
http://www.homefires.com/free.asp . Thanks!
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Sun., Sept. 16, 2007 - Thinkfinity
Thinkfinity
http://thinkfinity.com/home.aspx
Lesson Plan Index
http://thinkfinity.com/teacher/lesson_plan_content_index.aspx?ResourceType=2
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yqx7tv
April 2007
Thinkfinity Still the 'Best Site for Free Lessons'
For the second year in a row, readers of Edutopia rated Verizon Thinkfinity (formerly MarcoPolo), the best site to download free lessons and materials in the magazine's annual readers' survey.
From the site:
“Message from the Foundation President
It is with great pleasure that we announce the creation of Thinkfinity, the Verizon Foundation’s signature digital learning platform designed to improve educational and literacy achievement.
Thinkfinity is built upon the foundation’s flagship education program formerly known as Verizon MarcoPolo…We are fortunate that our Content and Literacy Partners in this endeavor are the premier organizations in seven K-12 academic subjects and in literacy instruction,…”<<>>
http://thinkfinity.com/home.aspx
Lesson Plan Index
http://thinkfinity.com/teacher/lesson_plan_content_index.aspx?ResourceType=2
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yqx7tv
April 2007
Thinkfinity Still the 'Best Site for Free Lessons'
For the second year in a row, readers of Edutopia rated Verizon Thinkfinity (formerly MarcoPolo), the best site to download free lessons and materials in the magazine's annual readers' survey.
From the site:
“Message from the Foundation President
It is with great pleasure that we announce the creation of Thinkfinity, the Verizon Foundation’s signature digital learning platform designed to improve educational and literacy achievement.
Thinkfinity is built upon the foundation’s flagship education program formerly known as Verizon MarcoPolo…We are fortunate that our Content and Literacy Partners in this endeavor are the premier organizations in seven K-12 academic subjects and in literacy instruction,…”<<
Sun., Sept. 16, 2007 - Awesome Stories - Free Membership Offer
Sites found in:
September Highlights at Awesome Stories
Date: Fri, 07 Sep 2007
September 2007 Awesome Stories Newsletter
http://www.awesomestories.com/Newsletters/Sept%202007%20Newsletter.htm
Scroll down for September Highlights
From the site: To sign up for free memberships, scroll down to Fall Reading:
Fall Reading
“We are extending our free individual memberships to give students, library patrons and members of the general public unrestricted access to the site into the fall and through the rest of this year. Follow the link to select an individual membership password. https://www.awesomestories.com/signup.php?ua=group_signup
Free group memberships are always available for educators, schools and libraries.
Click here https://www.awesomestories.com/signup.php?ua=group_signup
to request an academic membership.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
September Highlights at Awesome Stories
Date: Fri, 07 Sep 2007
September 2007 Awesome Stories Newsletter
http://www.awesomestories.com/Newsletters/Sept%202007%20Newsletter.htm
Scroll down for September Highlights
From the site: To sign up for free memberships, scroll down to Fall Reading:
Fall Reading
“We are extending our free individual memberships to give students, library patrons and members of the general public unrestricted access to the site into the fall and through the rest of this year. Follow the link to select an individual membership password. https://www.awesomestories.com/signup.php?ua=group_signup
Free group memberships are always available for educators, schools and libraries.
Click here https://www.awesomestories.com/signup.php?ua=group_signup
to request an academic membership.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Sat., Sept. 15, 2007 - Proofreading Practice (6-8, 9-12)
Glencoe Online: Proofreading Practice
Practice correcting passages online for spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and usage.
Grades 6-8:
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/writerschoice/pp/mslessons/grade6/index.shtml
Grades 9-12:
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/writerschoice/pp/hslessons/grade9/index.shtml
Practice correcting passages online for spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and usage.
Grades 6-8:
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/writerschoice/pp/mslessons/grade6/index.shtml
Grades 9-12:
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/writerschoice/pp/hslessons/grade9/index.shtml
Sat., Sept. 15, 2007 - Grammar Girl / Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation / Dr. Grammar
Grammar Girl's Quick & Dirty Tips for Better Writing
http://grammar.qdnow.com/
http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/default.aspx
Technical writer Mignon Fogarty, aka Grammar Girl, loves helping people
solve their grammar problems in her educational podcast. Scroll down the
home page to find the grammar topic that interests you. You don't need to
have an MP3 player to listen to Grammar Girl; simply turn on your
computer's speakers and click on the play icon. Topics include: "active
voice versus passive voice," "who vs. whom," "how to use 'myself' and
other reflexive pronouns," and the proper use of commas and semi-colons.
You can read the transcript of each podcast on the web site, too.
From the site:
“Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing. Covering the grammar rules and word choice guidelines that can confound even the best writers, Grammar Girl makes complex grammar questions simple with memory tricks to help you recall and apply those troublesome grammar rules. Whether English is your first language or second language, Grammar Girl’s punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer.”
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SEE ALSO:
The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation
http://www.grammarbook.com/
Based on her print publication of the same title, this Web site
"provides commonsense guidance to the grammatically
confused and the punctuation impaired." The grammar and
punctuation sections each offer about a dozen links to
appropriate subjects (for example, pronouns, adjectives,
adverbs, commas, quotation marks) with examples of correct
usage, in addition to practice tests and answers. Easy to use,
with links to other helpful resources for writers. - pr
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Librarians' Internet Index
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2000 by Librarians' Internet Index.
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Dr. Grammar - http://www.drgrammar.org/
"Your Rx for Writing Ills." The doctor answers
questions about grammar, usage, punctuation,
spelling, and general language concerns. Other
features include links to grammar, English as a
second language, word origins, Fun With
Words, and plagiarism resources.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
---
Librarians' Internet Index
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2002 by Librarians' Internet Index.
http://grammar.qdnow.com/
http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/default.aspx
Technical writer Mignon Fogarty, aka Grammar Girl, loves helping people
solve their grammar problems in her educational podcast. Scroll down the
home page to find the grammar topic that interests you. You don't need to
have an MP3 player to listen to Grammar Girl; simply turn on your
computer's speakers and click on the play icon. Topics include: "active
voice versus passive voice," "who vs. whom," "how to use 'myself' and
other reflexive pronouns," and the proper use of commas and semi-colons.
You can read the transcript of each podcast on the web site, too.
From the site:
“Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing. Covering the grammar rules and word choice guidelines that can confound even the best writers, Grammar Girl makes complex grammar questions simple with memory tricks to help you recall and apply those troublesome grammar rules. Whether English is your first language or second language, Grammar Girl’s punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer.”
------
SEE ALSO:
The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation
http://www.grammarbook.com/
Based on her print publication of the same title, this Web site
"provides commonsense guidance to the grammatically
confused and the punctuation impaired." The grammar and
punctuation sections each offer about a dozen links to
appropriate subjects (for example, pronouns, adjectives,
adverbs, commas, quotation marks) with examples of correct
usage, in addition to practice tests and answers. Easy to use,
with links to other helpful resources for writers. - pr
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
---
Librarians' Internet Index
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2000 by Librarians' Internet Index.
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Dr. Grammar - http://www.drgrammar.org/
"Your Rx for Writing Ills." The doctor answers
questions about grammar, usage, punctuation,
spelling, and general language concerns. Other
features include links to grammar, English as a
second language, word origins, Fun With
Words, and plagiarism resources.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
---
Librarians' Internet Index
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2002 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Sat., Sept. 15, 2007 - BibMe / MLA Citation Generator
BibMe
http://bibme.org/
“BibMe is your one-stop source for all your bibliography needs! Don’t remember all the information for the source you cited? No problem! BibMe allows you to search from a database of millions of entries to find your source and autofill in the information. Or, if you the source in front of you, you can enter your entries in manually. BibMe also offers resources to help you cite your work properly in the ‘Citation Guide’ section.”
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MLA Citation Generator:
http://www.palomar.edu/dsps/actc/mla/
Choose the type of MLA source you have from the drop-down menu:
books, multi-author books, reference books, multi-volume sets, magazine
articles, web pages, or song. Does not auto-correct for capitalization.
http://bibme.org/
“BibMe is your one-stop source for all your bibliography needs! Don’t remember all the information for the source you cited? No problem! BibMe allows you to search from a database of millions of entries to find your source and autofill in the information. Or, if you the source in front of you, you can enter your entries in manually. BibMe also offers resources to help you cite your work properly in the ‘Citation Guide’ section.”
--------------------------------
MLA Citation Generator:
http://www.palomar.edu/dsps/actc/mla/
Choose the type of MLA source you have from the drop-down menu:
books, multi-author books, reference books, multi-volume sets, magazine
articles, web pages, or song. Does not auto-correct for capitalization.
Sat., Sept. 15, 2007 - Constitutional Virtual Field Trip: Philadelphia
The Constitutional Virtual Field Trip
http://www.theconstitutional.com/events/getppt.html
From the site:
“For those who cannot travel to Philadelphia, The Constitutional provides free "virtual field trips" through our critically-acclaimed, interactive web site so that you can "walk" in the Founding Fathers' footsteps and learn about the birth of our Nation, including the creation of the U.S. Constitution, by taking The Constitutional's tour online. These field trips include The Constitutional's educational materials such as: narrative on historic sites, photos, illustrations, and written factual accounts.” Registration required to download the Virtual Field Trip in PowerPoint format:.
http://www.theconstitutional.com/events/getppt.html
From the site:
“For those who cannot travel to Philadelphia, The Constitutional provides free "virtual field trips" through our critically-acclaimed, interactive web site so that you can "walk" in the Founding Fathers' footsteps and learn about the birth of our Nation, including the creation of the U.S. Constitution, by taking The Constitutional's tour online. These field trips include The Constitutional's educational materials such as: narrative on historic sites, photos, illustrations, and written factual accounts.” Registration required to download the Virtual Field Trip in PowerPoint format:.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Fri., Sept. 14, 2007 - Author Interviews
Fri., Sept. 14, 2007 - Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott
http://www.surfnetkids.com/louisa_may_alcott.htm
From the site:
“Louisa May Alcott (1832 - 1888) is an American author best known for "Little Women," a semi-autobiographical novel about four sisters growing up in New England during the Civil War. In addition to her books and short stories, Alcott worked for social reform such as suffrage (women's voting rights) and temperance (anti-drinking.)”
Site includes 9 links to related sites (5 Annotated, 4 Honorable Mentions)
http://www.surfnetkids.com/louisa_may_alcott.htm
From the site:
“Louisa May Alcott (1832 - 1888) is an American author best known for "Little Women," a semi-autobiographical novel about four sisters growing up in New England during the Civil War. In addition to her books and short stories, Alcott worked for social reform such as suffrage (women's voting rights) and temperance (anti-drinking.)”
Site includes 9 links to related sites (5 Annotated, 4 Honorable Mentions)
Fri., Sept. 14, 2007 - Jules Verne: Maps from Novels
Jules Verne
The maps from the Voyages Extraordinaires
http://www.phys.uu.nl/~gdevries/maps/maps.cgi
From the site:
“On this page you will find scans of all the maps that were included in the original editions of Jules Verne’s novels.”
The maps from the Voyages Extraordinaires
http://www.phys.uu.nl/~gdevries/maps/maps.cgi
From the site:
“On this page you will find scans of all the maps that were included in the original editions of Jules Verne’s novels.”
Fri., Sept. 14, 2007 - Scifipedia: SciFi.com's Online Encyclopedia
Scifipedia
http://scifipedia.scifi.com
From the site:
“SciFi.com’s free encyclopedia that anyone can add to.”
Site serves as an online encyclopedia that
explains science-fiction terms with entries
created by users themselves. The encyclopedia
covers a wide range of topics, including art,
literature, and paranormal activity.
http://scifipedia.scifi.com
From the site:
“SciFi.com’s free encyclopedia that anyone can add to.”
Site serves as an online encyclopedia that
explains science-fiction terms with entries
created by users themselves. The encyclopedia
covers a wide range of topics, including art,
literature, and paranormal activity.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Thurs., Sept. 13, 2007 - The Marshall Plan
Found in:
World Almanac E-Newletter June 2007 at:
http://www.worldalmanac.com/newsletter/200706WAE-Newsletter.html
Scroll down past the ads to What’s in this Issue?
Select: Special Feature: The Marshall Plan
World Almanac E-Newletter June 2007 at:
http://www.worldalmanac.com/newsletter/200706WAE-Newsletter.html
Scroll down past the ads to What’s in this Issue?
Select: Special Feature: The Marshall Plan
Thurs., Sept. 13, 2007 - American History and Art from New England
---------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Thursday, May 31, 2007, and time for History at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
American History and Art from New England
http://www.memorialhall.mass.edu/activities/index.html
[NOTE: Home page http://memorialhall.mass.edu/home.html - previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Age Range: All!
List member Christina Ellyson recommended this site, part of an online
American History collection by the Memorial Hall Museum of Old Deerfield,
Massachusetts. When you get to the site you will see a menu of interactive
activities that include:
*Dress Up - This one is fun! Select a person and learn all about his or her
clothing. Be sure to scroll the mouse all around the picture to get all of
the details. (In some browsers you may need to click in the blank white area
initially, then wait a few seconds for the picture).
*Guide to African American Historic Sites - A unique glimpse at the houses
along one street. Learn which properties housed slaves and what their lives
and treatment were like (or as much as is known about it). See where
emancipated African-Americans lived on this street. Learn about relevant
church teachings at the time regarding instruction, baptism, and more.
*Now Read This! Can you decipher the handwriting in these documents? Type
what you think they say, then compare your answer with that of the experts.
:)
*Magic Lens - After trying the activity immediately above this one, you'll
appreciate this lens. Scroll it around on the document to see what the
writing says.
*Objects in the Round - Rotate some artifacts for a 3-D view. Wedding
dresses and chairs sure were different in colonial times!
*Video Demonstrations of Early American Tools - This may be your only
opportunity to see a "Niddy Noddy" in action! There are also about a dozen
other tools demonstrated here. Transcripts are provided below the videos.
*Exploring New England Architecture - Take a close look at three different
houses. Learn about their distinguishing features and the reasoning behind
their design. Next time you see homes like these, you can impress your
friends!
*Chronologies - A fun history project might be to visit the main museum
online and collect a number of artifacts, then go to this "Chronologies"
section and put them into a time line.
*Activities from Turns of the Centuries Exhibit - This leads to a huge list
of activities. You will definitely need to bookmark this and return later if
you want to explore it all.
Teachers and parents interested in lesson plans and extensions can find a
very extensive collection of lesson plans, resources, classroom activities,
and other information here:
http://www.memorialhall.mass.edu/classroom/index.html .
Someone obviously put a lot of work into this website.
If there's just too much here and you want to narrow down your options, try
this link to "Tailor Your Visit" :
http://www.memorialhall.mass.edu/about/who.html .
It contains a small number of suggested activities for each age group.
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 Thursday, May 31, 2007, and time for History at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
American History and Art from New England
http://www.memorialhall.mass.edu/activities/index.html
[NOTE: Home page http://memorialhall.mass.edu/home.html - previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Age Range: All!
List member Christina Ellyson recommended this site, part of an online
American History collection by the Memorial Hall Museum of Old Deerfield,
Massachusetts. When you get to the site you will see a menu of interactive
activities that include:
*Dress Up - This one is fun! Select a person and learn all about his or her
clothing. Be sure to scroll the mouse all around the picture to get all of
the details. (In some browsers you may need to click in the blank white area
initially, then wait a few seconds for the picture).
*Guide to African American Historic Sites - A unique glimpse at the houses
along one street. Learn which properties housed slaves and what their lives
and treatment were like (or as much as is known about it). See where
emancipated African-Americans lived on this street. Learn about relevant
church teachings at the time regarding instruction, baptism, and more.
*Now Read This! Can you decipher the handwriting in these documents? Type
what you think they say, then compare your answer with that of the experts.
:)
*Magic Lens - After trying the activity immediately above this one, you'll
appreciate this lens. Scroll it around on the document to see what the
writing says.
*Objects in the Round - Rotate some artifacts for a 3-D view. Wedding
dresses and chairs sure were different in colonial times!
*Video Demonstrations of Early American Tools - This may be your only
opportunity to see a "Niddy Noddy" in action! There are also about a dozen
other tools demonstrated here. Transcripts are provided below the videos.
*Exploring New England Architecture - Take a close look at three different
houses. Learn about their distinguishing features and the reasoning behind
their design. Next time you see homes like these, you can impress your
friends!
*Chronologies - A fun history project might be to visit the main museum
online and collect a number of artifacts, then go to this "Chronologies"
section and put them into a time line.
*Activities from Turns of the Centuries Exhibit - This leads to a huge list
of activities. You will definitely need to bookmark this and return later if
you want to explore it all.
Teachers and parents interested in lesson plans and extensions can find a
very extensive collection of lesson plans, resources, classroom activities,
and other information here:
http://www.memorialhall.mass.edu/classroom/index.html .
Someone obviously put a lot of work into this website.
If there's just too much here and you want to narrow down your options, try
this link to "Tailor Your Visit" :
http://www.memorialhall.mass.edu/about/who.html .
It contains a small number of suggested activities for each age group.
MaryAnna Cashmore
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2007, All Rights Reserved
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Thurs., Sept. 13, 2007 - Independence Day: Primary Documents
Site found in:
EDInfo@listserv.ed.gov
Date: Thu, 31 May 2007
New resources at FREE, the website that makes
teaching resources from federal agencies easier to find:
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
http://www.free.ed.gov/
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Independence Day
looks at the drafting of the Declaration of Independence,
primary documents from the Constitutional Convention, and how
July 4 has been celebrated since the day in 1776 the Second
Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration.
http://free.ed.gov/subjects.cfm?subject_id=257
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Date: Thu, 31 May 2007
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Independence Day
looks at the drafting of the Declaration of Independence,
primary documents from the Constitutional Convention, and how
July 4 has been celebrated since the day in 1776 the Second
Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration.
http://free.ed.gov/subjects.cfm?subject_id=257
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Thurs., Sept. 13, 2007 - History Now, September 2007: The Constitution
--------Forwarded Message--------
From: Gilder Lehrman Institute
New Issue of History Now: The Constitution
Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2007
The Institute is pleased to present the thirteenth issue of History Now, a quarterly online journal for history teachers and students, available at http://www.historynow.org/09_2007/ In this issue, our scholars and teachers examine the philosophical and political traditions that shaped the Constitution. As National Constitution Day projects and lessons begin across the country, these essays should prove an excellent starting point for students and teachers alike. Be sure to explore our newest feature: interactive book reviews, where you can discuss prominent books on the issue's theme: http://www.historynow.org/bookreviews/09_2007/ Click on the links below for each feature: Why We the People? Citizens as Agents of Constitutional Change by Linda R. Monk http://www.historynow.org/09_2007/historian.html James Madison and the Constitution by Jack Rakove http://www.historynow.org/09_2007/historian2.html The Antifederalists: The Other Founders of the American Constitutional Tradition? by Saul Cornell http://www.historynow.org/09_2007/historian6.html George Washington and the Constitution by Theodore J. Crackel http://www.historynow.org/09_2007/historian5.html Ordinary Americans and the Constitution by Gary B. Nash http://www.historynow.org/09_2007/historian4.html Race and the American Constitution: A Struggle towards National Ideals by James O. Horton http://www.historynow.org/09_2007/historian3.html
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Past issues are archived at:
http://www.historynow.org/past.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
From: Gilder Lehrman Institute
New Issue of History Now: The Constitution
Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2007
The Institute is pleased to present the thirteenth issue of History Now, a quarterly online journal for history teachers and students, available at http://www.historynow.org/09_2007/ In this issue, our scholars and teachers examine the philosophical and political traditions that shaped the Constitution. As National Constitution Day projects and lessons begin across the country, these essays should prove an excellent starting point for students and teachers alike. Be sure to explore our newest feature: interactive book reviews, where you can discuss prominent books on the issue's theme: http://www.historynow.org/bookreviews/09_2007/ Click on the links below for each feature: Why We the People? Citizens as Agents of Constitutional Change by Linda R. Monk http://www.historynow.org/09_2007/historian.html James Madison and the Constitution by Jack Rakove http://www.historynow.org/09_2007/historian2.html The Antifederalists: The Other Founders of the American Constitutional Tradition? by Saul Cornell http://www.historynow.org/09_2007/historian6.html George Washington and the Constitution by Theodore J. Crackel http://www.historynow.org/09_2007/historian5.html Ordinary Americans and the Constitution by Gary B. Nash http://www.historynow.org/09_2007/historian4.html Race and the American Constitution: A Struggle towards National Ideals by James O. Horton http://www.historynow.org/09_2007/historian3.html
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Past issues are archived at:
http://www.historynow.org/past.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Wed., Sept. 12, 2007 - EurekAlert!: Science Reporting for Kids
---------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Wednesday, May 16, 2007, and time for Language Arts at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
EurekAlert! Science Reporting for Kids
http://www.eurekalert.org/kidsnews/
[NOTE Other pages from http://www.eurekalert.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Age Range: 8 and up
This website offers kid-friendly news stories submitted by universities and
researchers worldwide. The screened and approved stories cover current
events, science, and other news-worthy stories that interest youth and
teens.
When you get to the site, you'll find the most recent stories at the top, in
the "Especially for Kids" section. Scroll down a bit to find "More Kids
News." (You can also access them from the menu in the left column.)
Did you know that scientists have recently learned something amazing about
the core of Mercury? Can you imagine what the disadvantage might be to a
long-tongued bee with a monopoly on a certain type of flower? To see all of
the over 200 choices, click the little red word "more" just below the first
two articles. Wow! Can you believe there are this many current news stories
written just for kids? Pick a story that catches your interest and... start
reading!
Whether your student wants to be a news reporter someday or just be able to
produce high-quality writing, the best way to become a good writer is to
read, read, read. And if you can have fun and learn something about the
world around you while you're at it, so much the better!
When you're through reading, check out "Links for Kids" and "Featured
Organizations" on the menu. Both lead to other website resources with lots
of suggested activities for kids and families to learn more about science,
government, and current events.
Have fun!
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 Wednesday, May 16, 2007, and time for Language Arts at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
EurekAlert! Science Reporting for Kids
http://www.eurekalert.org/kidsnews/
[NOTE Other pages from http://www.eurekalert.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Age Range: 8 and up
This website offers kid-friendly news stories submitted by universities and
researchers worldwide. The screened and approved stories cover current
events, science, and other news-worthy stories that interest youth and
teens.
When you get to the site, you'll find the most recent stories at the top, in
the "Especially for Kids" section. Scroll down a bit to find "More Kids
News." (You can also access them from the menu in the left column.)
Did you know that scientists have recently learned something amazing about
the core of Mercury? Can you imagine what the disadvantage might be to a
long-tongued bee with a monopoly on a certain type of flower? To see all of
the over 200 choices, click the little red word "more" just below the first
two articles. Wow! Can you believe there are this many current news stories
written just for kids? Pick a story that catches your interest and... start
reading!
Whether your student wants to be a news reporter someday or just be able to
produce high-quality writing, the best way to become a good writer is to
read, read, read. And if you can have fun and learn something about the
world around you while you're at it, so much the better!
When you're through reading, check out "Links for Kids" and "Featured
Organizations" on the menu. Both lead to other website resources with lots
of suggested activities for kids and families to learn more about science,
government, and current events.
Have fun!
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.
Wed., Sept. 12, 2007 - The World's Biomes
---------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Wednesday, May 2, 2007
The World's Biomes
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/index.php
Today's site, from the University of California at Berkeley's Museum of
Paleontology, offers an exhibit on the earth's biomes -- those generally
accepted six distinct ecological environments which comprise the planet.
Gentle Subscribers will discover a well-designed presentation informed by
accurate scientific data.
"Explore our planet's biomes - environmental divisions defined by the
community of organisms adapted to live within them. This includes forest,
desert, tundra and more. ... Biomes are defined as "the world's major
communities, classified according to the predominant vegetation and
characterized by adaptations of organisms to that particular environment"
(Campbell 1996). ... Biomes have changed and moved many times during the
history of life on Earth. More recently, human activities have drastically
altered these communities. Thus, conservation and preservation of biomes
should be a major concern to all." - from the website
The exhibit examines each of the six biomes, briefly delving into their
geological time development, as well as outlining their significance to
earth's overall environment. From the mangrove swamps of the wetlands to
the savannas of the grasslands, the biomes contain a variety of
sub-classifications as well. The characteristics of these smaller,
ecologically specialized areas are explored, while striking photos display
the natural beauty of these regions around the globe. Also noted are
current factors which may present a threat to the continued viability of
some of these ecosystems. Not to be overlooked are the stunning images in
the wetlands photo gallery.
Cycle over to the site for an informative exposition on the earth's biomes
at:
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/index.php
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
[NOTE: Other online exhibits previously posted from:
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/index.php – Phyllis ]
******
Site of the Day for Wednesday, May 2, 2007
The World's Biomes
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/index.php
Today's site, from the University of California at Berkeley's Museum of
Paleontology, offers an exhibit on the earth's biomes -- those generally
accepted six distinct ecological environments which comprise the planet.
Gentle Subscribers will discover a well-designed presentation informed by
accurate scientific data.
"Explore our planet's biomes - environmental divisions defined by the
community of organisms adapted to live within them. This includes forest,
desert, tundra and more. ... Biomes are defined as "the world's major
communities, classified according to the predominant vegetation and
characterized by adaptations of organisms to that particular environment"
(Campbell 1996). ... Biomes have changed and moved many times during the
history of life on Earth. More recently, human activities have drastically
altered these communities. Thus, conservation and preservation of biomes
should be a major concern to all." - from the website
The exhibit examines each of the six biomes, briefly delving into their
geological time development, as well as outlining their significance to
earth's overall environment. From the mangrove swamps of the wetlands to
the savannas of the grasslands, the biomes contain a variety of
sub-classifications as well. The characteristics of these smaller,
ecologically specialized areas are explored, while striking photos display
the natural beauty of these regions around the globe. Also noted are
current factors which may present a threat to the continued viability of
some of these ecosystems. Not to be overlooked are the stunning images in
the wetlands photo gallery.
Cycle over to the site for an informative exposition on the earth's biomes
at:
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/index.php
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
[NOTE: Other online exhibits previously posted from:
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/index.php – Phyllis ]
******
Wed., Sept. 12, 2007 - Ask a Biologist
Found in:
======== The NSDL Scout Report for the Life Sciences ===
======== April 30, 2004 ===
======== Volume 3, Number 9 ======
Arizona State University-Life Sciences Visualization Group:
Ask A Biologist
http://askabiologist.asu.edu/pages/about.html
[NOTE: Other pages from this site previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Teachers: Have you and your students ever come upon a question with no easy,
well-defined answer. If so, then this site from Arizona State University is
for you. Intended for K-12 teachers, users can submit a question and, within
three days, receive an answer. Also helpful are the Experiments and Stuff,
Articles and Profiles, and Web Links sections. The site's guidelines section
stresses that the scientists who answer questions for Ask a Biologist are
volunteers, but most are acting scientists. Due to volume of questions, or
how busy a given scientist is, response time may be a bit slower than the
promised three days. A great resource though for those times when you'd like
an explanation from an expert and you don't have one handy. [JPM]
[NOTE: Previously posted.
>From The NSDL Scout Report for the Life Sciences, Copyright Internet Scout
Project 1994-2003. http://scout.wisc.edu/
SEE ALSO:
What's New
http://askabiologist.asu.edu/pages/news.html
From the site:
“This is the place to find out about new and future features at Ask A Biologist. If you would like to see what is on the horizon, stop by this page.”
The Mysterious World of Dr. Biology...
http://askabiologist.asu.edu/expstuff/drbiocomic/index.html
From the site:
“A comic book adventure that needs you to solve the mystery and maybe save the world!”
Web Links
http://askabiologist.asu.edu/pages/weblinks.html
http://askabiologist.asu.edu/pages/weblinks_everything.html
From the site:
“There many wonderful sites on the Internet. Here are some links we have found to be helpful.”
- Phyllis ]
======== The NSDL Scout Report for the Life Sciences ===
======== April 30, 2004 ===
======== Volume 3, Number 9 ======
Arizona State University-Life Sciences Visualization Group:
Ask A Biologist
http://askabiologist.asu.edu/pages/about.html
[NOTE: Other pages from this site previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Teachers: Have you and your students ever come upon a question with no easy,
well-defined answer. If so, then this site from Arizona State University is
for you. Intended for K-12 teachers, users can submit a question and, within
three days, receive an answer. Also helpful are the Experiments and Stuff,
Articles and Profiles, and Web Links sections. The site's guidelines section
stresses that the scientists who answer questions for Ask a Biologist are
volunteers, but most are acting scientists. Due to volume of questions, or
how busy a given scientist is, response time may be a bit slower than the
promised three days. A great resource though for those times when you'd like
an explanation from an expert and you don't have one handy. [JPM]
[NOTE: Previously posted.
>From The NSDL Scout Report for the Life Sciences, Copyright Internet Scout
Project 1994-2003. http://scout.wisc.edu/
SEE ALSO:
What's New
http://askabiologist.asu.edu/pages/news.html
From the site:
“This is the place to find out about new and future features at Ask A Biologist. If you would like to see what is on the horizon, stop by this page.”
The Mysterious World of Dr. Biology...
http://askabiologist.asu.edu/expstuff/drbiocomic/index.html
From the site:
“A comic book adventure that needs you to solve the mystery and maybe save the world!”
Web Links
http://askabiologist.asu.edu/pages/weblinks.html
http://askabiologist.asu.edu/pages/weblinks_everything.html
From the site:
“There many wonderful sites on the Internet. Here are some links we have found to be helpful.”
- Phyllis ]
Wed., Sept. 12, 2007 - Charles Darwin's Letters / David Rumsey Map Collection
Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
May 18-24, 2007
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New Database: An Online Archive Collects Charles Darwin’s Letters
The Darwin Correspondence Project, run by archivists at the University of Cambridge, makes almost 5,000 of Darwin’s personal letters available online. And the site provides summaries of an additional 9,000 missives — including some that Darwin wrote when he was just 12 years old.
Direct to Database
http://www.darwinproject.ac.uk/
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Browsable Directory Added to David Rumsey Map Collection
http://www.davidrumsey.com/directory/
Thousands of digitized maps organized by letter, by list (What · Where · Who · When), by type, by location, publisher, year, and more.
Source: David Rumsey Map Collection
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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New Database: An Online Archive Collects Charles Darwin’s Letters
The Darwin Correspondence Project, run by archivists at the University of Cambridge, makes almost 5,000 of Darwin’s personal letters available online. And the site provides summaries of an additional 9,000 missives — including some that Darwin wrote when he was just 12 years old.
Direct to Database
http://www.darwinproject.ac.uk/
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Browsable Directory Added to David Rumsey Map Collection
http://www.davidrumsey.com/directory/
Thousands of digitized maps organized by letter, by list (What · Where · Who · When), by type, by location, publisher, year, and more.
Source: David Rumsey Map Collection
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Tues., Sept. 11, 2007 - Harry Potter Currency Converter
Calculators: Harry Potter Currency Converter
http://cgi.money.cnn.com/apps/hpcurrconv
Site features an interactive calculator that
converts U.S. dollars to the currency found in the
Harry Potter books, with an explanation of how
the conversion system works.
http://cgi.money.cnn.com/apps/hpcurrconv
Site features an interactive calculator that
converts U.S. dollars to the currency found in the
Harry Potter books, with an explanation of how
the conversion system works.
Tues., Sept. 11, 2007 - Finance Freak
Finance Freak
http://www.financefreak.com/
From the site:
“Personal finance should really be part of every student's mandatory curriculum for middle and high school.”
Topics include: Banking, the Math of Money, Owing Money, Credit Ratings, Investing, Be Smart & Rich, and Financial Calculators.
http://www.financefreak.com/
From the site:
“Personal finance should really be part of every student's mandatory curriculum for middle and high school.”
Topics include: Banking, the Math of Money, Owing Money, Credit Ratings, Investing, Be Smart & Rich, and Financial Calculators.
Tues., Sept. 11, 2007 - CPI Inflation Calculator
CPI inflation calculator
http://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/cpicalc.pl
From the site:
“The CPI inflation calculator uses the average Consumer Price Index for a given calendar year. This data represents changes in prices of all goods and services purchased for consumption by urban households. This index value has been calculated every year since 1913. For the current year, the latest monthly index value is used.”
[SEE ALSO: What's a Dollar Worth?
http://woodrow.mpls.frb.fed.us/research/data/us/calc/ - previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/cpicalc.pl
From the site:
“The CPI inflation calculator uses the average Consumer Price Index for a given calendar year. This data represents changes in prices of all goods and services purchased for consumption by urban households. This index value has been calculated every year since 1913. For the current year, the latest monthly index value is used.”
[SEE ALSO: What's a Dollar Worth?
http://woodrow.mpls.frb.fed.us/research/data/us/calc/ - previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Tues., Sept. 11, 2007 - Everyday Mysteries / Extra Credit / Afghanistan 2007 / British History Timeline
Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
May 25-31, 2007
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Library of Congress Adds to their Everyday Mysteries: Fun Science Facts Collection
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/
A “must” link for your science bookmark list/ready-reference collection. Recently added to the collection is this page about the northern lights.
Source: Science Reference Services, Library of Congress
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Online Newsletter for Educators
Extra Credit
http://www.frbatlanta.org/publica/pubs_pubrouter.cfm?pub_type=EXTRA%20CREDIT%20
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/34hody
Extra Credit is an online newsletter, produced twice a year, designed to help teachers looking for timely information on economic and personal finance topics, lesson plans, and ideas for use in the classroom. Each issue also includes a calendar of upcoming teacher workshops or other events offered by the Fed or its education partners.
Download free lesson plans and order free DVD titled Katrina's Classroom.
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Afghanistan 2007
http://www.au.af.mil/au/aul/bibs/afghan.htm
Webliography and Bibliography
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+ British History Timeline (Interactive)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/launch_tl_british.shtml
Explore all of British history, from the Neolithic to the present day, with this easy-to-use interactive timeline. Browse hundreds of key events and discover how the past has shaped the world we live in today.
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Library of Congress Adds to their Everyday Mysteries: Fun Science Facts Collection
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/
A “must” link for your science bookmark list/ready-reference collection. Recently added to the collection is this page about the northern lights.
Source: Science Reference Services, Library of Congress
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Online Newsletter for Educators
Extra Credit
http://www.frbatlanta.org/publica/pubs_pubrouter.cfm?pub_type=EXTRA%20CREDIT%20
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/34hody
Extra Credit is an online newsletter, produced twice a year, designed to help teachers looking for timely information on economic and personal finance topics, lesson plans, and ideas for use in the classroom. Each issue also includes a calendar of upcoming teacher workshops or other events offered by the Fed or its education partners.
Download free lesson plans and order free DVD titled Katrina's Classroom.
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Afghanistan 2007
http://www.au.af.mil/au/aul/bibs/afghan.htm
Webliography and Bibliography
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+ British History Timeline (Interactive)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/launch_tl_british.shtml
Explore all of British history, from the Neolithic to the present day, with this easy-to-use interactive timeline. Browse hundreds of key events and discover how the past has shaped the world we live in today.
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gary@resourceshelf.com
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Monday, September 10, 2007
Mon., Sept. 10, 2007 - Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
http://www.surfnetkids.com/thomas_jefferson.htm
From the site:
“Born on April 13, 1743, Thomas Jefferson is best remembered as the author of the Declaration of Independence. But Jefferson's interests and talents covered an amazing range. He was also a two-term president, diplomat, architect, violinist, inventor and a founder of the Democratic Party.”
Page includes 9 links to sites (5 annotated, 4 Honorable Mentions)
http://www.surfnetkids.com/thomas_jefferson.htm
From the site:
“Born on April 13, 1743, Thomas Jefferson is best remembered as the author of the Declaration of Independence. But Jefferson's interests and talents covered an amazing range. He was also a two-term president, diplomat, architect, violinist, inventor and a founder of the Democratic Party.”
Page includes 9 links to sites (5 annotated, 4 Honorable Mentions)
Mon., Sept. 10, 2007 - Black Contributions to the American Revolution
--------Forwarded Message--------
September 2007 Feature of the Month
Black Contributions to the American Revolution
http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/current/index.jsp
Dear Feature of the Month Subscriber,
The Oxford African American Studies Center’s Feature of the Month has been updated!
Acknowledging the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Paris (3 September 1783), this month’s Feature focuses on black contributions to the American Revolution.
A DECLARATION
By 1770, one-fifth of the population of the thirteen colonies was of African ancestry, and almost 95 percent of the African descendants were slaves. Beginning with the Boston Massacre in 1770 and lasting for the duration of the war, African Americans played a major role in the American struggle for independence. As such a large percentage of the American population, both slaves and free blacks were militarily vital to the American and British causes.
THE CAVALRY
In addition to the brave individuals mentioned in this month’s Photo Essay, like Crispus Attucks and Salem Poor for example, black soldiers and sailors such as Austin Dabney, Joseph Ranger, Caesar Tarrant, and Oliver Cromwell proved themselves to be true patriots through their sacrifices in defense of their American homeland. Other blacks, such as Boston King, fought just as bravely on the British side, either out of loyalty or in the hope that a surer path toward liberty and racial equality lay with the British Crown. Indeed, the ideology of freedom that so characterized the American Revolution proved to be a galvanizing message.
VICTORY
To provide further background on contributions by blacks and African Americans to the American Revolution, this month’s feature also includes a number of free subject articles taken from the African American Studies Center on topics like Black Loyalists and Revolutionary War and Women. In addition, more than 20 free biographies about individuals who were associated with and/or contributed to the War effort. As a bonus, primary source documents such as the “Declaration of Independence” and the “Indictment for the Murder of Crispus Attucks” (13 March 1770) are included.
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Art Lowe
Assistant Marketing Manager
Reference Division
Oxford University Press
September 2007 Feature of the Month
Black Contributions to the American Revolution
http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/current/index.jsp
Dear Feature of the Month Subscriber,
The Oxford African American Studies Center’s Feature of the Month has been updated!
Acknowledging the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Paris (3 September 1783), this month’s Feature focuses on black contributions to the American Revolution.
A DECLARATION
By 1770, one-fifth of the population of the thirteen colonies was of African ancestry, and almost 95 percent of the African descendants were slaves. Beginning with the Boston Massacre in 1770 and lasting for the duration of the war, African Americans played a major role in the American struggle for independence. As such a large percentage of the American population, both slaves and free blacks were militarily vital to the American and British causes.
THE CAVALRY
In addition to the brave individuals mentioned in this month’s Photo Essay, like Crispus Attucks and Salem Poor for example, black soldiers and sailors such as Austin Dabney, Joseph Ranger, Caesar Tarrant, and Oliver Cromwell proved themselves to be true patriots through their sacrifices in defense of their American homeland. Other blacks, such as Boston King, fought just as bravely on the British side, either out of loyalty or in the hope that a surer path toward liberty and racial equality lay with the British Crown. Indeed, the ideology of freedom that so characterized the American Revolution proved to be a galvanizing message.
VICTORY
To provide further background on contributions by blacks and African Americans to the American Revolution, this month’s feature also includes a number of free subject articles taken from the African American Studies Center on topics like Black Loyalists and Revolutionary War and Women. In addition, more than 20 free biographies about individuals who were associated with and/or contributed to the War effort. As a bonus, primary source documents such as the “Declaration of Independence” and the “Indictment for the Murder of Crispus Attucks” (13 March 1770) are included.
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Art Lowe
Assistant Marketing Manager
Reference Division
Oxford University Press
Mon., Sept. 10, 2007 - U.S. History Timeline
U.S. History Timeline
http://animatedatlas.com/timeline.html
From the site:
“Use the horizontal scroll bar below to go to different dates from 1780 to 2000.”
[NOTE: Home page http://animatedatlas.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://animatedatlas.com/timeline.html
From the site:
“Use the horizontal scroll bar below to go to different dates from 1780 to 2000.”
[NOTE: Home page http://animatedatlas.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Mon., Sept. 10, 2007 - Alexander Hamilton and the Creation of the United States
Site found in:
News from the Institute
Sun, 13 May 2007
NEW HAMILTON ONLINE EXHIBITION
Alexander Hamilton and the Creation of the United States
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History has created an online exhibition entitled Alexander Hamilton and the Creation of the United States. To view the exhibition, which includes annotated documents from the Gilder Lehrman Collection and other archives, visit:
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/online/hamilton/index.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/online/index.html
previously posted. - Phyllis ]
News from the Institute
Sun, 13 May 2007
NEW HAMILTON ONLINE EXHIBITION
Alexander Hamilton and the Creation of the United States
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History has created an online exhibition entitled Alexander Hamilton and the Creation of the United States. To view the exhibition, which includes annotated documents from the Gilder Lehrman Collection and other archives, visit:
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/online/hamilton/index.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/online/index.html
previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Sun., Sept. 9, 2007 - Climate Change / PENNSound
Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, MAY 25, 2007
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Climate Change: a Guide for the Perplexed
http://environment.newscientist.com/channel/earth/dn11462
New Scientist responds to 26 common questions and misconceptions,
like "It's been far warmer in the past, what's the big deal?" and "Many
leading scientists question climate change."
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PENNSound
http://writing.upenn.edu/pennsound/
Downloadable audio recordings of the works of hundreds of poets.
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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2007.
NEAT NEW STUFF, MAY 25, 2007
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Climate Change: a Guide for the Perplexed
http://environment.newscientist.com/channel/earth/dn11462
New Scientist responds to 26 common questions and misconceptions,
like "It's been far warmer in the past, what's the big deal?" and "Many
leading scientists question climate change."
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PENNSound
http://writing.upenn.edu/pennsound/
Downloadable audio recordings of the works of hundreds of poets.
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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2007.
Sun., Sept. 9, 2007 - Wild West / Walt Whitman / Rachel Carson / UCSB ScienceLine
Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, May 24, 2007
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The Wild West
Collection of historical essays about the frontier-period in the western U.S., covering gunfighters and lawmen, shootouts, American Indian wars, women in the West, the Gold Rush, the Pony Express, and other topics from the time period. Some of the individuals profiled include Wyatt Earp, Billy the Kid, Jesse James, Wild Bill Hickok, Doc Holliday, Annie Oakley, and Chief Seattle. From a publisher of history magazines.
URL: http://www.historynet.com/culture/wild_west
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23835
[NOTE: Previously posted. Home page http://www.historynet.com/ also previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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One Life: Walt Whitman, a Kosmos
This exhibit about the poet Walt Whitman features a timeline of Whitman's life illustrated primarily with portraits of the poet. It also includes an introduction to the poet, an essay, audio excerpts from Whitman's "Leaves of Grass," audio of Whitman reading "America," and profiles of some of "Whitman's heirs" (such as jazz musician Charlie Parker and painter Jackson Pollock). From the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery.
URL: http://www.npg.si.edu/exhibit/whitman/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23865
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Rachel Carson: Pen Against Poison
Illustrated essays about scientist and writer Rachel Carson. "Her 1962 book 'Silent Spring' brought worldwide attention to the harm to human health and the environment wrought by mishandling of a powerful pesticide, fomenting the environmental movement." Includes a photo gallery and links to related websites. Also available in Spanish. From the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Information Programs.
URL: http://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/carson/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23837
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UCSB ScienceLine
"UCSB ScienceLine is an innovative 'Ask a Scientist' program where students and teachers primarily from our local K-12 schools can submit science and engineering questions. ... The scientists usually send their responses back within one week. All questions and answers are posted in our archive." Archives are searchable, or browsable by topic such as astronomy, physics, and geology. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB).
URL: http://www.scienceline.ucsb.edu/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23804
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Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2007 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, May 24, 2007
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The Wild West
Collection of historical essays about the frontier-period in the western U.S., covering gunfighters and lawmen, shootouts, American Indian wars, women in the West, the Gold Rush, the Pony Express, and other topics from the time period. Some of the individuals profiled include Wyatt Earp, Billy the Kid, Jesse James, Wild Bill Hickok, Doc Holliday, Annie Oakley, and Chief Seattle. From a publisher of history magazines.
URL: http://www.historynet.com/culture/wild_west
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23835
[NOTE: Previously posted. Home page http://www.historynet.com/ also previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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One Life: Walt Whitman, a Kosmos
This exhibit about the poet Walt Whitman features a timeline of Whitman's life illustrated primarily with portraits of the poet. It also includes an introduction to the poet, an essay, audio excerpts from Whitman's "Leaves of Grass," audio of Whitman reading "America," and profiles of some of "Whitman's heirs" (such as jazz musician Charlie Parker and painter Jackson Pollock). From the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery.
URL: http://www.npg.si.edu/exhibit/whitman/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23865
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Rachel Carson: Pen Against Poison
Illustrated essays about scientist and writer Rachel Carson. "Her 1962 book 'Silent Spring' brought worldwide attention to the harm to human health and the environment wrought by mishandling of a powerful pesticide, fomenting the environmental movement." Includes a photo gallery and links to related websites. Also available in Spanish. From the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Information Programs.
URL: http://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/carson/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23837
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UCSB ScienceLine
"UCSB ScienceLine is an innovative 'Ask a Scientist' program where students and teachers primarily from our local K-12 schools can submit science and engineering questions. ... The scientists usually send their responses back within one week. All questions and answers are posted in our archive." Archives are searchable, or browsable by topic such as astronomy, physics, and geology. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB).
URL: http://www.scienceline.ucsb.edu/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23804
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Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2007 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Sun., Sept. 9, 2007 - Writing Fun
Writing Fun
http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jeather/writingfun/writingfun.html
“Using text organizers to assist students in the writing process.”
Text types include: Information Report, Procedure, Recount, Explanation, Persuasion (exposition), Discussion, Narrative, Response, Description, and Poetry.
http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jeather/writingfun/writingfun.html
“Using text organizers to assist students in the writing process.”
Text types include: Information Report, Procedure, Recount, Explanation, Persuasion (exposition), Discussion, Narrative, Response, Description, and Poetry.
Sun., Sept. 9, 2007 - Children's Poetry Resources and Writing Guide
Children's Poetry Resources and Writing Guide
http://www.fstguide.com/poetry.htm
Site includes Children's Poetry Resources and a Poetry Writing Guide for Teachers
Common Rhyming Words
http://www.fstguide.com/rhyme.htm
SEE ALSO:
RhymeZone
http://www.rhymezone.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.fstguide.com/poetry.htm
Site includes Children's Poetry Resources and a Poetry Writing Guide for Teachers
Common Rhyming Words
http://www.fstguide.com/rhyme.htm
SEE ALSO:
RhymeZone
http://www.rhymezone.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Saturday, September 08, 2007
Sat., Sept. 8, 2007 - Pirates of the Caribbean in Fact and Fiction
--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Thursday, May 24, 2007
Pirates of the Caribbean, in Fact and Fiction
http://blindkat.hegewisch.net/pirates/pirates.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
Today's site, from librarian and hobbyist W. Tobias Gibson, provides a
treasure chest of information about everyone's favorite historical group,
those flamboyant buccaneers. Gentle Subscribers will discover a
well-written and wide-ranging account of these swashbuckling figures.
"Pirates of the Caribbean offers an historical look at Piracy. It should
not be confused with Disney's theme park attractions or movie. What you
will find is information on piracy based on historical accounts and popular
myths. Pirates of the Caribbean is the longest lived web page devoted to
Piracy existing on the internet, dating back to 1994." - from the website
The site offers a history of piracy from the romanticized figures of the
18th century to the modern day criminals who attack at sea. Among the
highlights of the presentation are the sections covering the pirate's code,
life on board ship, weaponry, rum and pets, as well as a section devoted to
the various types of punishment meted out to crew and prisoners. Additional
information includes articles on pirate medicine, the Jolly Roger, myths
and monsters, and a "Pyrates Who's Who". Over 400 terms can be found in the
Pirate Lexicon section, a specialized glossary of historical seafaring
terms, from "avast" to "Zeerover", while the "Pirate FAQ" explores such
riveting topics as eye patches and peg legs.
Sail over to the site for a trove of information about pirates of legend
and fact at:
http://blindkat.hegewisch.net/pirates/pirates.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Thursday, May 24, 2007
Pirates of the Caribbean, in Fact and Fiction
http://blindkat.hegewisch.net/pirates/pirates.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
Today's site, from librarian and hobbyist W. Tobias Gibson, provides a
treasure chest of information about everyone's favorite historical group,
those flamboyant buccaneers. Gentle Subscribers will discover a
well-written and wide-ranging account of these swashbuckling figures.
"Pirates of the Caribbean offers an historical look at Piracy. It should
not be confused with Disney's theme park attractions or movie. What you
will find is information on piracy based on historical accounts and popular
myths. Pirates of the Caribbean is the longest lived web page devoted to
Piracy existing on the internet, dating back to 1994." - from the website
The site offers a history of piracy from the romanticized figures of the
18th century to the modern day criminals who attack at sea. Among the
highlights of the presentation are the sections covering the pirate's code,
life on board ship, weaponry, rum and pets, as well as a section devoted to
the various types of punishment meted out to crew and prisoners. Additional
information includes articles on pirate medicine, the Jolly Roger, myths
and monsters, and a "Pyrates Who's Who". Over 400 terms can be found in the
Pirate Lexicon section, a specialized glossary of historical seafaring
terms, from "avast" to "Zeerover", while the "Pirate FAQ" explores such
riveting topics as eye patches and peg legs.
Sail over to the site for a trove of information about pirates of legend
and fact at:
http://blindkat.hegewisch.net/pirates/pirates.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Sat., Sept. 8, 2007 - Blackbeard: Terror at Sea
Blackbeard: Terror at Sea
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/blackbeard/interactive.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/zo9ky
National Geographic Channel’s online interactive about Blackbeard includes a section devoted to myth versus reality as well as behind-the-scenes videos, historical information, and a game.
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/blackbeard/interactive.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/zo9ky
National Geographic Channel’s online interactive about Blackbeard includes a section devoted to myth versus reality as well as behind-the-scenes videos, historical information, and a game.
Sat., Sept. 8, 2007 - Talk Like a Pirate Day - September 19
Found in:
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Librarians' Index to the Internet
NEW THIS WEEK for September 15, 2005
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Talk Like A Pirate Day, September 19 --------------------------------------------
"Talking like a pirate is fun. It's really that simple. It adds a
zest, a swagger, to your every day conversation." This humorous
site celebrates a day of pirate talk with pirate lingo (such as
"Arrr!" and "Ahoy!"), a pirate advice column, a newsletter,
puzzles, a "pirate personality profile," Web links, and other
silliness. (Caution: The "Top Ten Pirate Pick-up Lines" are a tad
risque.)
http://talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html
http://www.talklikeapirate.com/
http://lii.org?recs=018958
Subjects:
* Pirates
* Special days
* LII classic content
Created by: jh
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Copyright 2005 by Librarians' Index to the Internet, LII.
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Thank you for using Librarians' Index to the Internet!
Karen G. Schneider, kgs@lii.org
New This Week Listowner, and Director, Librarians' Index to the Internet
Websites you can trust! http://lii.org/
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Copyright 2005, Librarians' Internet Index.
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NEW THIS WEEK for September 15, 2005
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Talk Like A Pirate Day, September 19 --------------------------------------------
"Talking like a pirate is fun. It's really that simple. It adds a
zest, a swagger, to your every day conversation." This humorous
site celebrates a day of pirate talk with pirate lingo (such as
"Arrr!" and "Ahoy!"), a pirate advice column, a newsletter,
puzzles, a "pirate personality profile," Web links, and other
silliness. (Caution: The "Top Ten Pirate Pick-up Lines" are a tad
risque.)
http://talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html
http://www.talklikeapirate.com/
http://lii.org?recs=018958
Subjects:
* Pirates
* Special days
* LII classic content
Created by: jh
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Use of the annotations from this list must be accompanied by:
Copyright 2005 by Librarians' Index to the Internet, LII.
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Thank you for using Librarians' Index to the Internet!
Karen G. Schneider, kgs@lii.org
New This Week Listowner, and Director, Librarians' Index to the Internet
Websites you can trust! http://lii.org/
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Copyright 2005, Librarians' Internet Index.
Sat., Sept. 8, 2007 - Jean Lafitte: Gentleman Pirate of New Orleans
Jean Lafitte: Gentleman Pirate of New Orleans
http://www.crimelibrary.com/americana/lafitte/main.htm
From the site:
“He has been called "The Corsair," "The Buccaneer," "The King of Barataria," "The Terror of the Gulf," "The Hero of New Orleans". At three separate times, U.S. presidents have condemned, exonerated and again condemned his actions. He is known for his piracy in the Gulf of Mexico, and lauded for his heroism in the Battle of New Orleans. Each personae seems to balance the other. He hated being called "pirate," for, as he saw it, he was a "privateer" serving an economic purpose in an economically frugal time in a new country that needed to economize. When he at last sailed away from American shores, he felt betrayed by a country that didn’t understand the difference.
He was Jean Lafitte.”
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.crimelibrary.com/ - previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.crimelibrary.com/americana/lafitte/main.htm
From the site:
“He has been called "The Corsair," "The Buccaneer," "The King of Barataria," "The Terror of the Gulf," "The Hero of New Orleans". At three separate times, U.S. presidents have condemned, exonerated and again condemned his actions. He is known for his piracy in the Gulf of Mexico, and lauded for his heroism in the Battle of New Orleans. Each personae seems to balance the other. He hated being called "pirate," for, as he saw it, he was a "privateer" serving an economic purpose in an economically frugal time in a new country that needed to economize. When he at last sailed away from American shores, he felt betrayed by a country that didn’t understand the difference.
He was Jean Lafitte.”
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.crimelibrary.com/ - previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Friday, September 07, 2007
Fri., Sept. 7, 2007 - Learning Style Inventory
Learning Style Inventory
http://www.personal.psu.edu/bxb11/LSI/LSI.htm
From the site:
“To gain a better understanding of yourself as a learner, you need to evaluate the way you prefer to learn or process information. By doing so, you will be able to develop strategies which will enhance your learning potential.”
The three styles of learning (auditory, visual, and tactile) are described.
http://www.personal.psu.edu/bxb11/LSI/LSI.htm
From the site:
“To gain a better understanding of yourself as a learner, you need to evaluate the way you prefer to learn or process information. By doing so, you will be able to develop strategies which will enhance your learning potential.”
The three styles of learning (auditory, visual, and tactile) are described.
Fri., Sept. 7, 2007 - Abiator's Online Learning Styles Inventory & Descriptions
Abiator's Online Learning Styles Inventory
http://www.berghuis.co.nz/abiator/lsi/lsiframe.html
From the site:
“The Learning Styles tests, Analytical/Global Thinker Test, and the Multiple Intelligences Assessment available on this site are intended to help you come to a better understanding of yourself as a learner by highlighting the ways you prefer to learn or process information.
It is hoped that by doing so you be able to develop strategies which will enhance your learning potential.
The tests/assessments I have designed have no time limits. Just try to answer each question as honestly as you can.
In addition to the tests/assessments, I have also included information about Learning Styles, 3 main perceptual modalities, and Global/Analytical thinking, and I will soon add information relating to Multiple Intelligences.”
There is information available for learners and for teachers. Just check the menu bar on the left of your screen.
http://www.berghuis.co.nz/abiator/lsi/lsiframe.html
From the site:
“The Learning Styles tests, Analytical/Global Thinker Test, and the Multiple Intelligences Assessment available on this site are intended to help you come to a better understanding of yourself as a learner by highlighting the ways you prefer to learn or process information.
It is hoped that by doing so you be able to develop strategies which will enhance your learning potential.
The tests/assessments I have designed have no time limits. Just try to answer each question as honestly as you can.
In addition to the tests/assessments, I have also included information about Learning Styles, 3 main perceptual modalities, and Global/Analytical thinking, and I will soon add information relating to Multiple Intelligences.”
There is information available for learners and for teachers. Just check the menu bar on the left of your screen.
Fri., Sept. 7, 2007 - AMEX: Remember September 11 with AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
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Subject: Remember September 11 with AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
Date: Thu, 06 Sep 2007 20:37:47 -0400 (EDT)
News from American Experience
http://www.pbs.org/americanexperience
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In this issue:
- New York: The Center of the World
***
Next Tuesday will mark the sixth anniversary of the September 11
attacks on the World Trade Center, an event that has forever
changed our nation, and our world. Visit AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
Online for a look back at the rise and fall of the World Trade
Center -- from its conception in the post-World War II economic
boom, through its controversial construction in the 1960s and
1970s, to its tragic demise in the fall of 2001 and extraordinary
response of the city in its aftermath.
Browse a gallery of World Trade Center photographs taken over
decades by Donald Lokuta and Camilo Jose Vergara.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/newyork/sfeature/sf_gallery.html
Interview Outtakes
Historians, journalists, artists, engineers and others talk about
America and the postwar economy, downtown Manhattan, building the
World Trade Center, and more.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/newyork/sfeature/sf_interviews.html
Online Forum
Experts answer your questions about the Trade Center, Manhattan's
urban development, and New York's role at the center of the
postwar economic order. Panelists include historians Niall
Ferguson and Mike Wallace, Skyscraper Museum director Carol
Willis, and filmmaker Ric Burns.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/newyork/sfeature/sf_forum.html
Subject: Remember September 11 with AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
Date: Thu, 06 Sep 2007 20:37:47 -0400 (EDT)
News from American Experience
http://www.pbs.org/americanexperience
****
In this issue:
- New York: The Center of the World
***
Next Tuesday will mark the sixth anniversary of the September 11
attacks on the World Trade Center, an event that has forever
changed our nation, and our world. Visit AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
Online for a look back at the rise and fall of the World Trade
Center -- from its conception in the post-World War II economic
boom, through its controversial construction in the 1960s and
1970s, to its tragic demise in the fall of 2001 and extraordinary
response of the city in its aftermath.
Browse a gallery of World Trade Center photographs taken over
decades by Donald Lokuta and Camilo Jose Vergara.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/newyork/sfeature/sf_gallery.html
Interview Outtakes
Historians, journalists, artists, engineers and others talk about
America and the postwar economy, downtown Manhattan, building the
World Trade Center, and more.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/newyork/sfeature/sf_interviews.html
Online Forum
Experts answer your questions about the Trade Center, Manhattan's
urban development, and New York's role at the center of the
postwar economic order. Panelists include historians Niall
Ferguson and Mike Wallace, Skyscraper Museum director Carol
Willis, and filmmaker Ric Burns.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/newyork/sfeature/sf_forum.html
Fri., Sept. 7, 2007 - PBS: NATURE: Land of the Falling Lakes / NOVA: Building on Ground Zero
Sites found in:
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: September 9 - 15, 2007
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Nature
Land of the Falling Lakes
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, September 9, 2007
8 - 9:00 pm
"Nature" takes viewers to the exotic forest of Plitvice Lakes
National Park and World Heritage Site, the oldest national park
in Europe, situated in the Dinaric Mountains of Croatia. (CC,
Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Discover interactive maps as well as how water turns into stone.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/fallinglakes/
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NOVA
Building on Ground Zero
On-Air & Online
9-12
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
8 - 9:00 pm
NOVA looks back at the events of 9/11 and reviews the major
investigations into the collapse of the World Trade Center.
What has been learned in order to improve the construction and
security of our most important structures, present and future?
How does the U.S. rate compare to other countries? What are the
challenges facing architects, engineers and builders, and the
obstacles preventing the adoption of new building codes? (CC,
Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Download our teachers' guide with classroom activities for this
episode.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/wtc/
[NOTE: Previously posted. See guide pasted below - Phyllis ]
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Subject: [NOVA] "Building on Ground Zero"
Date: Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:35:38 -0400 (EDT)
_____________________________________________________________________
Next on NOVA: BUILDING ON GROUND ZERO
http://www.pbs.org/nova/wtc
Tuesday, September 11 at 8 p.m.
Check your local listings as dates and times may vary.
Following up its Emmy Award-winning documentary, "Why the Towers
Fell," NOVA probes the conclusions of the government's engineering
investigation into the World Trade Center's collapse on 9/11, with
analysis of the devastating attack and how subsequent knowledge
gained will shape skyscrapers of the future. "Building on Ground
Zero" features candid interviews with leading construction and safety
experts, investigators, architects, and engineers -- including Leslie
Robertson, lead structural engineer of the original World Trade
Center and Shanghai's new World Financial Center, and Jake Pauls,
occupants advocate and evacuation specialist. From the hallways of
the newly erected World Trade Center 7 in New York, to China, where
the world's tallest building is midway to completion, NOVA explores
the complex challenges of building tall buildings in the wake of
9/11.
Here's what you'll find online:
Impact to Collapse
Watch an expert-narrated slide show of the Twin Towers' final
minutes.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/wtc/sunder.html
Towers of Innovation
A host of engineering marvels distinguished the World
Trade Center.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/wtc/innovation.html
A Survivor's Story
Hear one man's extraordinary tale of escape from the South Tower.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/wtc/above.html
The Tallest Tower
The engineer describes Shanghai's advanced skyscraper.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/wtc/shanghai.html
Outfitting Firefighters
Equip two firemen with the gear needed for a high-rise response.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/wtc/firefighters.html
The Structure of Metal
In this interactive, explore metal at the atomic level.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/wtc/metal.html
Also, a video preview, a podcast, Links & Books, the program
transcript, and the teacher's guide:
http://www.pbs.org/nova/wtc
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: September 9 - 15, 2007
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Nature
Land of the Falling Lakes
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, September 9, 2007
8 - 9:00 pm
"Nature" takes viewers to the exotic forest of Plitvice Lakes
National Park and World Heritage Site, the oldest national park
in Europe, situated in the Dinaric Mountains of Croatia. (CC,
Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Discover interactive maps as well as how water turns into stone.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/fallinglakes/
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NOVA
Building on Ground Zero
On-Air & Online
9-12
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
8 - 9:00 pm
NOVA looks back at the events of 9/11 and reviews the major
investigations into the collapse of the World Trade Center.
What has been learned in order to improve the construction and
security of our most important structures, present and future?
How does the U.S. rate compare to other countries? What are the
challenges facing architects, engineers and builders, and the
obstacles preventing the adoption of new building codes? (CC,
Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Download our teachers' guide with classroom activities for this
episode.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/wtc/
[NOTE: Previously posted. See guide pasted below - Phyllis ]
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Copyright 2007 PBS Online
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Subject: [NOVA] "Building on Ground Zero"
Date: Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:35:38 -0400 (EDT)
_____________________________________________________________________
Next on NOVA: BUILDING ON GROUND ZERO
http://www.pbs.org/nova/wtc
Tuesday, September 11 at 8 p.m.
Check your local listings as dates and times may vary.
Following up its Emmy Award-winning documentary, "Why the Towers
Fell," NOVA probes the conclusions of the government's engineering
investigation into the World Trade Center's collapse on 9/11, with
analysis of the devastating attack and how subsequent knowledge
gained will shape skyscrapers of the future. "Building on Ground
Zero" features candid interviews with leading construction and safety
experts, investigators, architects, and engineers -- including Leslie
Robertson, lead structural engineer of the original World Trade
Center and Shanghai's new World Financial Center, and Jake Pauls,
occupants advocate and evacuation specialist. From the hallways of
the newly erected World Trade Center 7 in New York, to China, where
the world's tallest building is midway to completion, NOVA explores
the complex challenges of building tall buildings in the wake of
9/11.
Here's what you'll find online:
Impact to Collapse
Watch an expert-narrated slide show of the Twin Towers' final
minutes.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/wtc/sunder.html
Towers of Innovation
A host of engineering marvels distinguished the World
Trade Center.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/wtc/innovation.html
A Survivor's Story
Hear one man's extraordinary tale of escape from the South Tower.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/wtc/above.html
The Tallest Tower
The engineer describes Shanghai's advanced skyscraper.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/wtc/shanghai.html
Outfitting Firefighters
Equip two firemen with the gear needed for a high-rise response.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/wtc/firefighters.html
The Structure of Metal
In this interactive, explore metal at the atomic level.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/wtc/metal.html
Also, a video preview, a podcast, Links & Books, the program
transcript, and the teacher's guide:
http://www.pbs.org/nova/wtc
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Thurs., Sept. 6, 2007 - Sound Junction / We All Use Math Everyday
Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
May 18, 2007
Volume 13, Number 19
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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-070518.php
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Sound Junction [Macromedia Flash Player, Shock Wave]
http://www.soundjunction.org/
It’s hard to learn about music without listening to it closely, and this
multimedia website created by a group of organizations in Britain (including
the Royal Academy of Music), provides a surfeit of music from all genres.
Through interactive games, musical excerpts, interviews, and other such
devices, the SoundJunction site is a great way for anyone to learn about
music. A good place to start is the “What can I do on SoundJunction?”
overview feature, which walks users through the layout of the site. After
that, visitors may wish to look at the left-hand side of the homepage and
click on through such areas as “Explore Music”, “How Music Works”, “Music in
Context”, and “Composing and remixing”. For budding Beethovens, there is the
“Composer Tool”, which allows users to create their own music. Music
educators and those who are just generally curious will find that this site
merits numerous return visits, and it may prove to be quite habit-forming,
in the best possible sense of the phrase. [KMG]
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We All Use Math Everyday [pdf]
http://www.weallusematheveryday.com/tools/waumed/home.htm
Whether we find ourselves counting change at the grocery store or figuring
out how much the price of gas has gone up in the past several weeks, it is
certainly true that we all use math everyday. The National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics, in collaboration with Texas Instruments, has
created this site to bring together a number of resources for mathematics
educators and those with a growing interest in fractions, exponents, and
other such matters. Each activity has a fun title, and while there isn’t a
search engine, visitors will find it interesting to look through the
different activities for something that meets their needs. [KMG]
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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
May 18, 2007
Volume 13, Number 19
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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-070518.php
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Sound Junction [Macromedia Flash Player, Shock Wave]
http://www.soundjunction.org/
It’s hard to learn about music without listening to it closely, and this
multimedia website created by a group of organizations in Britain (including
the Royal Academy of Music), provides a surfeit of music from all genres.
Through interactive games, musical excerpts, interviews, and other such
devices, the SoundJunction site is a great way for anyone to learn about
music. A good place to start is the “What can I do on SoundJunction?”
overview feature, which walks users through the layout of the site. After
that, visitors may wish to look at the left-hand side of the homepage and
click on through such areas as “Explore Music”, “How Music Works”, “Music in
Context”, and “Composing and remixing”. For budding Beethovens, there is the
“Composer Tool”, which allows users to create their own music. Music
educators and those who are just generally curious will find that this site
merits numerous return visits, and it may prove to be quite habit-forming,
in the best possible sense of the phrase. [KMG]
---
We All Use Math Everyday [pdf]
http://www.weallusematheveryday.com/tools/waumed/home.htm
Whether we find ourselves counting change at the grocery store or figuring
out how much the price of gas has gone up in the past several weeks, it is
certainly true that we all use math everyday. The National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics, in collaboration with Texas Instruments, has
created this site to bring together a number of resources for mathematics
educators and those with a growing interest in fractions, exponents, and
other such matters. Each activity has a fun title, and while there isn’t a
search engine, visitors will find it interesting to look through the
different activities for something that meets their needs. [KMG]
----
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2007.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Thurs., Sept. 6, 2007 - Melting Ice, Rising Seas: Is Anybody Ready?
---------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Melting Ice, Rising Seas: Is Anybody Ready?
http://whyfiles.org/259melting_ice/
Today's site, an abbreviated report from the Why Files folks, presents the
latest scientific data on polar ice and its relationship to sea levels.
Gentle Subscribers will find the usual Why Files authoritative
consideration of current scientific research on this pressing topic.
"Ice is nice: Report offers no certainty on sea level rise ... Greenland's
icecap holds enough water to raise sea level by 7 meters. Some studies show
it sliding faster into the sea. Should we worry? New report says "We don't
know." Comforting?" - from the website
The presentation reviews the latest scientific findings on the state of
polar icecaps in both the Arctic and Antarctic regions, coupled with the
inclusion of colorful, clarifying diagrams and photos. A particularly
riveting aspect of the report focuses on the relationship of polar ice
shelves and the glaciers they appear to to bolster. Noting the need for
much more data collection, the article outlines the scientific concern over
the far-reaching consequences of ice melt, including the impact on fresh
water supplies in continental North America. An excellent bibliography
provides additional resources on the topic.
Wade over to the site for an informative exhibit on the current level of
scientific understanding on polar ice melt at:
http://whyfiles.org/259melting_ice/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Melting Ice, Rising Seas: Is Anybody Ready?
http://whyfiles.org/259melting_ice/
Today's site, an abbreviated report from the Why Files folks, presents the
latest scientific data on polar ice and its relationship to sea levels.
Gentle Subscribers will find the usual Why Files authoritative
consideration of current scientific research on this pressing topic.
"Ice is nice: Report offers no certainty on sea level rise ... Greenland's
icecap holds enough water to raise sea level by 7 meters. Some studies show
it sliding faster into the sea. Should we worry? New report says "We don't
know." Comforting?" - from the website
The presentation reviews the latest scientific findings on the state of
polar icecaps in both the Arctic and Antarctic regions, coupled with the
inclusion of colorful, clarifying diagrams and photos. A particularly
riveting aspect of the report focuses on the relationship of polar ice
shelves and the glaciers they appear to to bolster. Noting the need for
much more data collection, the article outlines the scientific concern over
the far-reaching consequences of ice melt, including the impact on fresh
water supplies in continental North America. An excellent bibliography
provides additional resources on the topic.
Wade over to the site for an informative exhibit on the current level of
scientific understanding on polar ice melt at:
http://whyfiles.org/259melting_ice/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Thurs., Sept. 6, 2007 - Gun Laws, Gun Control and Gun Rights
Site found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2007
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
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Gun Laws, Gun Control and Gun Rights : JURIST
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URL: http://www.jurist.law.pitt.edu/gunlaw.htm
Record Id: 667703
Created: 2007-04-23 12:08:42
Categories: govpub
Resources on gun laws and gun control issues; court cases, legislation,
the Second Amendment, case law, and reports. Also offers links to
government agencies, advocacy groups, gun manufacturers, international
law sources, and media coverage.
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated URL - Phyllis ]
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2007
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
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Gun Laws, Gun Control and Gun Rights : JURIST
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URL: http://www.jurist.law.pitt.edu/gunlaw.htm
Record Id: 667703
Created: 2007-04-23 12:08:42
Categories: govpub
Resources on gun laws and gun control issues; court cases, legislation,
the Second Amendment, case law, and reports. Also offers links to
government agencies, advocacy groups, gun manufacturers, international
law sources, and media coverage.
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated URL - Phyllis ]
Thurs., Sept. 6, 2007 - Sites from Librarians' Internet Index NEW THIS WEEK, May 17, 2007
Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, May 17, 2007
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/98
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Digital Roman Forum
Maps and panoramic and detailed views of a digital model of the Roman Forum as it appeared in late antiquity (June 21, 400 A.D). Also includes modern views of the sites, "documentation for the archaeological evidence and theories utilized to create the model" (such as texts from Ovid and Plutarch), and basic information about the individual features. From the Cultural Virtual Reality Laboratory (CVRLab), University of California, Los Angeles.
URL: http://dlib.etc.ucla.edu/projects/Forum/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23800
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History of Nursing Resource Guide
Compilation of links to websites about the history of nursing. Topics include African American nurses, men in nursing, nurse biographies, individuals, nursing organizations, Florence Nightingale, nursing uniforms and caps, and museums. From librarian Jodi Koste of the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Libraries.
URL: http://www.library.vcu.edu/tml/bibs/nsghis.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23757
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Rolling Stone: The Immortals: The First Fifty
Collection of tribute articles "to those who created rock & roll, written by their peers and heirs." Includes articles such as Elvis Costello on the Beatles (number 1), Robbie Robertson on Bob Dylan (number 2), and Bono on Elvis Presley (number 3). Articles include links to related material, such as photos and album reviews. From Rolling Stone magazine.
URL: http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/5939214/the_immortals_the_first_fifty
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/386hkm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23811
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Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG)
This mission of this group over 200 mayors from a majority of U.S. states is "preventing criminals from illegally obtaining guns and preventing those who do get them from using them." The website features a list of members, details about litigation, news, descriptions of coalition events and activities, and updates about federal, state, and local legislation.
URL: http://www.mayorsagainstillegalguns.org/html/home/home.shtml
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23769
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Climate Connections
This yearlong exploration of climate change throughout the world provides news and features about energy, fuel efficiency, carbon emissions, effects of climate change on plants and animals, activism, and other environmental topics. Also includes video clips, podcasts, images, and an interactive map showing coverage and conditions around the globe. From National Public Radio (NPR) and National Geographic.
URL: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9657621
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23773
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.npr.org/ 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, May 17, 2007
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/98
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Digital Roman Forum
Maps and panoramic and detailed views of a digital model of the Roman Forum as it appeared in late antiquity (June 21, 400 A.D). Also includes modern views of the sites, "documentation for the archaeological evidence and theories utilized to create the model" (such as texts from Ovid and Plutarch), and basic information about the individual features. From the Cultural Virtual Reality Laboratory (CVRLab), University of California, Los Angeles.
URL: http://dlib.etc.ucla.edu/projects/Forum/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23800
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History of Nursing Resource Guide
Compilation of links to websites about the history of nursing. Topics include African American nurses, men in nursing, nurse biographies, individuals, nursing organizations, Florence Nightingale, nursing uniforms and caps, and museums. From librarian Jodi Koste of the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Libraries.
URL: http://www.library.vcu.edu/tml/bibs/nsghis.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23757
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Rolling Stone: The Immortals: The First Fifty
Collection of tribute articles "to those who created rock & roll, written by their peers and heirs." Includes articles such as Elvis Costello on the Beatles (number 1), Robbie Robertson on Bob Dylan (number 2), and Bono on Elvis Presley (number 3). Articles include links to related material, such as photos and album reviews. From Rolling Stone magazine.
URL: http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/5939214/the_immortals_the_first_fifty
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/386hkm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23811
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Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG)
This mission of this group over 200 mayors from a majority of U.S. states is "preventing criminals from illegally obtaining guns and preventing those who do get them from using them." The website features a list of members, details about litigation, news, descriptions of coalition events and activities, and updates about federal, state, and local legislation.
URL: http://www.mayorsagainstillegalguns.org/html/home/home.shtml
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23769
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Climate Connections
This yearlong exploration of climate change throughout the world provides news and features about energy, fuel efficiency, carbon emissions, effects of climate change on plants and animals, activism, and other environmental topics. Also includes video clips, podcasts, images, and an interactive map showing coverage and conditions around the globe. From National Public Radio (NPR) and National Geographic.
URL: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9657621
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23773
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.npr.org/ 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.
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Wed., Sept. 5, 2007 - Discovery Atlas: China, Italy, Brazil, Australia
Discovery Channel: Discovery Atlas
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/atlas/atlas.html
http://dsc.discovery.com/beyond/atlas.html
From the site:
“Discovery Channel presents DISCOVERY ATLAS, the global television event that promises to inspire viewers through captivating photography, the highest quality production values, the latest in high-definition technology and compelling stories that strike at the heart of a country and its people.”
Stirring images and music from the cultures of
China, Italy, Brazil, and Australia greet users on Discovery
Channel’s Discovery Atlas website, but the
educational tools the site offers are even better…
Video clips, photos, and games showcase the
culture and geography of China, Italy, Brazil, and Australia.”
A 2007 Webby Award Nominee
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/atlas/atlas.html
http://dsc.discovery.com/beyond/atlas.html
From the site:
“Discovery Channel presents DISCOVERY ATLAS, the global television event that promises to inspire viewers through captivating photography, the highest quality production values, the latest in high-definition technology and compelling stories that strike at the heart of a country and its people.”
Stirring images and music from the cultures of
China, Italy, Brazil, and Australia greet users on Discovery
Channel’s Discovery Atlas website, but the
educational tools the site offers are even better…
Video clips, photos, and games showcase the
culture and geography of China, Italy, Brazil, and Australia.”
A 2007 Webby Award Nominee
Wed., Sept. 5, 2007 - Sports Research / Jamestown / Countryrisk.com / Child Labor Rules / U.S. National Parks
Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
May 11-17, 2007
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New Webliography: Sports Research
http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/crlnews/backissues2007/may07/sportsresearch.cfm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2ajcpa
This article focuses on key Web sites for sports research at national and international levels. As the list of sports is extensive, some sports are not represented. Sports research has become a significant activity at colleges and universities. An examination of baseball and steroids, for example, produces articles published in the Journal of Legal Medicine, Journal of the American Medical Association, Lancet, American Journal of Sports Medicine, Physician & Sports Medicine, Sport in Society, and The Economist. Baseball, in particular, has been a topic of serious research in academe, possibly as a result of the extensive data and information available for the 19th and 20th centuries. Research in other sports has also become serious and rigorous.
Compiled and written by Donald G. Frank a Professor at Portland State University.
Source: C&RL News
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Digitized Documents: Jamestown Settlement 400th anniversary
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/jamestown.asp
Several primary documents are available online at no charge.
13 May 2007 is the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in the Americas. Read about the founding of Jamestown and download key documents free of charge.
Source: National Archives, UK
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Statistics and More: Countryrisk.com
http://countryrisk.com/
Description via globalEDGE
This site contains a collection of links to a wide array of information about country background information, world rankings, data and statistics, research, and more.
Categories include:
+ Country Background Info
+ Country Data and Statistics
+ Country Rankings
+ Country Research and Analysis
+ Country Risk Newsletters
+ Country Risk Ratings
Source: Countryrisk.com
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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Child Labor Rules Advisor
http://www.dol.gov/elaws/esa/flsa/cl/default.htm
From the site:
“The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Child Labor Rules Advisor helps employers, young workers, and their teachers and parents understand federal child labor rules, which govern the employment of youth under 18 years of age.”
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Searchable E-book: U.S. National Parks List
http://www.asksam.com/ebooks/releases.asp?file=national-parks.ask
Search a database of over 400 National Parks from the National Parks Service. The U.S. National Park Service cares for and protects national parks. People from all around the world visit national parks. There are nearly 400 natural, cultural and recreational sites across the nation. This eBook provides name, location, contact information and a short description for over 400 National Parks, monuments, historical sites, and more. The text is extremely useful in a searchable eBook.
Source: askSam
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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/
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
May 11-17, 2007
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New Webliography: Sports Research
http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/crlnews/backissues2007/may07/sportsresearch.cfm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2ajcpa
This article focuses on key Web sites for sports research at national and international levels. As the list of sports is extensive, some sports are not represented. Sports research has become a significant activity at colleges and universities. An examination of baseball and steroids, for example, produces articles published in the Journal of Legal Medicine, Journal of the American Medical Association, Lancet, American Journal of Sports Medicine, Physician & Sports Medicine, Sport in Society, and The Economist. Baseball, in particular, has been a topic of serious research in academe, possibly as a result of the extensive data and information available for the 19th and 20th centuries. Research in other sports has also become serious and rigorous.
Compiled and written by Donald G. Frank a Professor at Portland State University.
Source: C&RL News
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Digitized Documents: Jamestown Settlement 400th anniversary
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/jamestown.asp
Several primary documents are available online at no charge.
13 May 2007 is the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in the Americas. Read about the founding of Jamestown and download key documents free of charge.
Source: National Archives, UK
----
Statistics and More: Countryrisk.com
http://countryrisk.com/
Description via globalEDGE
This site contains a collection of links to a wide array of information about country background information, world rankings, data and statistics, research, and more.
Categories include:
+ Country Background Info
+ Country Data and Statistics
+ Country Rankings
+ Country Research and Analysis
+ Country Risk Newsletters
+ Country Risk Ratings
Source: Countryrisk.com
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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Child Labor Rules Advisor
http://www.dol.gov/elaws/esa/flsa/cl/default.htm
From the site:
“The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Child Labor Rules Advisor helps employers, young workers, and their teachers and parents understand federal child labor rules, which govern the employment of youth under 18 years of age.”
-----
Searchable E-book: U.S. National Parks List
http://www.asksam.com/ebooks/releases.asp?file=national-parks.ask
Search a database of over 400 National Parks from the National Parks Service. The U.S. National Park Service cares for and protects national parks. People from all around the world visit national parks. There are nearly 400 natural, cultural and recreational sites across the nation. This eBook provides name, location, contact information and a short description for over 400 National Parks, monuments, historical sites, and more. The text is extremely useful in a searchable eBook.
Source: askSam
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Gary Price
Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
--------------------------------------------------------------------
"Post via ResourceShelf"
for even more resources visit
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
http://www.docuticker.com/
Wed., Sept. 5, 2007 - Brockport High School Physical Education Curriculum
Brockport High School Physical Education Web Site
http://www.bhspe.org/
Select: Curriculum from menu on the left
From the site:
“Each of the curriculum icons below are linked more in-depth curriculum information.”
Other content includes: Review Sheets, Fitness Tools, Links, and Teacher Resources.
http://www.bhspe.org/
Select: Curriculum from menu on the left
From the site:
“Each of the curriculum icons below are linked more in-depth curriculum information.”
Other content includes: Review Sheets, Fitness Tools, Links, and Teacher Resources.
Wed., Sept. 5, 2007 - Take Your Students By Storm! / Sport Science
Sites found in:
5 May 2007 Earth Science Sites of the Week
Take your students by storm!, SEACOOS, (Suggested by Elizabeth Rogers
Joyner, COSEE-SE), "Take your students by storm by using the SEACOOS
virtual hurricane classroom - featuring an "eye"-catching poster,
hurricane information and activity websites, a hurricane glossary, and
classroom activities."
http://seacoos.org/Community%20and%20Classroom/hurricane-classroom
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2pd9u7
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SPORTS SCIENCE, Exploratorium, the site (suggested by Scientific
American 2005 Web Awards, "offers a series of delightful and beautifully
designed microsites devoted to revealing the science behind our favorite
sports. You'll try your hand at hitting a virtual 90-mph baseball pitch,
calculate the aerodynamic drag necessary to keep you cycling at constant
velocity and even watch a video of professional skateboarders performing
daredevil tricks--with each kickflip and nolie explained by an
Exploratorium staff physicist. Don't miss the Q and A section, which
reveals the answers to such constant queries as "Why do I feel sore the
day after exercising?" and "How high can I jump?"
http://www.exploratorium.edu/sport/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Mark Francek
Professor of Geography
Central Michigan University
http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi/
5 May 2007 Earth Science Sites of the Week
Take your students by storm!, SEACOOS, (Suggested by Elizabeth Rogers
Joyner, COSEE-SE), "Take your students by storm by using the SEACOOS
virtual hurricane classroom - featuring an "eye"-catching poster,
hurricane information and activity websites, a hurricane glossary, and
classroom activities."
http://seacoos.org/Community%20and%20Classroom/hurricane-classroom
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2pd9u7
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SPORTS SCIENCE, Exploratorium, the site (suggested by Scientific
American 2005 Web Awards, "offers a series of delightful and beautifully
designed microsites devoted to revealing the science behind our favorite
sports. You'll try your hand at hitting a virtual 90-mph baseball pitch,
calculate the aerodynamic drag necessary to keep you cycling at constant
velocity and even watch a video of professional skateboarders performing
daredevil tricks--with each kickflip and nolie explained by an
Exploratorium staff physicist. Don't miss the Q and A section, which
reveals the answers to such constant queries as "Why do I feel sore the
day after exercising?" and "How high can I jump?"
http://www.exploratorium.edu/sport/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Mark Francek
Professor of Geography
Central Michigan University
http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi/
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Tues., Sept. 4, 2007 - INFOMINE Email Alert Service, Thu, 03 May 2007
Sites found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Thu, 03 May 2007
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
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18th Century Entertainment Ephemera
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URL: http://www2.odl.ox.ac.uk/gsdl/cgi-bin/library?site=localhost&a=p&amp;p=about&c=bodjjo05&ct=0&l=en&w=iso-8859-1%20
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2kk8jh
Record Id: 667903
Created: 2007-05-03 00:28:42
Categories: arts,liberal
Digital library of ephemera from 18th century English theatres,
circuses, exhibitions and museums. Includes images of such materials as
newscuttings, prints, playbills, tickets, and advertisements.
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Healthy People 2010
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URL: http://www.healthypeople.gov/default.htm
Record Id: 667899
Created: 2007-05-02 11:35:42
Categories: govpub
"Healthy People 2010 provides a framework for prevention for the Nation.
It is a statement of national health objectives designed to identify the
most significant preventable threats to health and to establish national
goals to reduce these threats. " Website connects to health promotion
and disease prevention information as well as information about the
Health People 2010 initiative.
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Consumer Reports WebWatch
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URL: http://www.consumerwebwatch.org/
Record Id: 667894
Created: 2007-05-01 22:06:42
Categories: busecon,liberal
Reports on internet topics of relevance to consumers: online fraud,
credibility of websites, e-commerce, privacy, journalism, online
advertising, and non-profit sites.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Immigration History Research Center
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URL: http://www.ihrc.umn.edu/
Record Id: 667800
Created: 2007-04-30 15:21:42
Categories: culture,liberal
Research center, archival finding aids, family history resources, and
digital image database on migration studies, with a focus on immigration
to the United States. Contents:
-- Research Collections: search archives, books, periodicals (browse by
ethnic group), family history, and web links
-- COLLAGE: immigration and ethnicity database, with images and
documents
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Weed Identification
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URL: http://weedid.aces.uiuc.edu/
Record Id: 667798
Created: 2007-04-30 11:57:42
Categories: bioag
Weed identification tool. Select various characteristics (leaf type,
flower, growth, life cycle) to return a list of matching weeds with
images.
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American Writers
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URL: http://www.americanwriters.org/
Video Archive: 1600-1975 http://www.americanwriters.org/archives/
Record Id: 667795
Created: 2007-04-29 22:12:42
Categories: liberal
Video archive of the American Writers documentary series from C-SPAN.
The series illustrates American history from 1600 through the 1970s by
exploring the works of American writers. Lesson plans and other teaching
resources are provided.
American Writers: Journey Through History (1600-1920s)
http://www.americanwriters.org/index_short_list.asp
American Writers II: The 20th Century
http://www.americanwriters.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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UVa-HSL : Historical Collections : 19th Century Medical Caricature
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URL: http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/library/historical/artifacts/caricatures
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ynjff5
Record Id: 667794
Created: 2007-04-27 12:23:42
Categories: arts,bioag
Nineteenth-century medical caricatures from England and France are
featured in this exhibit. Bibliography and website links also offered.
[SEE ALSO: Home Page: Historical Collections Online Exhibits
http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/library/historical/exhibits.cfm
NOTE: Walter Reed & Typhoid Fever Exhibit previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Drawing Power : Motor City Ad Art in the Age of Muscle and Chrome
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URL: http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/drawingpower
Record Id: 667790
Created: 2007-04-27 01:32:42
Categories: arts
Exhibit featuring examples of automobile advertising and illustration in
Detroit from the pre-WWII period to the early 1980s.
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Global Distribution of Poverty
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URL: http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/povmap
Record Id: 667784
Created: 2007-04-26 11:38:42
Categories: liberal,maps
View more than 300 maps of various countries and poverty indicators, or
download "Where the Poor Are: An Atlas of Poverty" in PDF. Site also
features global, national, and subnational datasets: malnutrition,
infant mortality rates, inequality, basic needs, and food security.
----------------------------------------
Pictorial Americana : Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
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URL: http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/list/picamer/toc.html
Record Id: 667783
Created: 2007-04-26 09:17:42
Categories: govpub,liberal
Images from the selections of 1955 publication "Pictorial Americana: A
Select List of Photographic Negatives in the Prints and Photographs
Division of the Library of Congress" are available on this Library of
Congress website. Includes lithographs, photographs, etchings and
engravings of historical events; topics in American life, society, and
culture; and views. Browse or search by historical event, subject, or
state. Images may be viewed online (JPEG) or downloaded as uncompressed
TIFF files. Digitization is ongoing.
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Biz Info Library
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URL: http://bizinfolibrary.org/
Record Id: 667715
Created: 2007-04-26 00:32:42
Categories: busecon
Library of articles on starting and running a business, featuring topics
such as customer service, financial management, human resources,
international business, marketing, and planning. Free registration is
required to view full-text articles; anyone can browse, search, and view
article abstracts.
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Thu, 03 May 2007
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
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18th Century Entertainment Ephemera
----------------------------------------
URL: http://www2.odl.ox.ac.uk/gsdl/cgi-bin/library?site=localhost&a=p&amp;p=about&c=bodjjo05&ct=0&l=en&w=iso-8859-1%20
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2kk8jh
Record Id: 667903
Created: 2007-05-03 00:28:42
Categories: arts,liberal
Digital library of ephemera from 18th century English theatres,
circuses, exhibitions and museums. Includes images of such materials as
newscuttings, prints, playbills, tickets, and advertisements.
----------------------------------------
Healthy People 2010
----------------------------------------
URL: http://www.healthypeople.gov/default.htm
Record Id: 667899
Created: 2007-05-02 11:35:42
Categories: govpub
"Healthy People 2010 provides a framework for prevention for the Nation.
It is a statement of national health objectives designed to identify the
most significant preventable threats to health and to establish national
goals to reduce these threats. " Website connects to health promotion
and disease prevention information as well as information about the
Health People 2010 initiative.
----------------------------------------
Consumer Reports WebWatch
----------------------------------------
URL: http://www.consumerwebwatch.org/
Record Id: 667894
Created: 2007-05-01 22:06:42
Categories: busecon,liberal
Reports on internet topics of relevance to consumers: online fraud,
credibility of websites, e-commerce, privacy, journalism, online
advertising, and non-profit sites.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Immigration History Research Center
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URL: http://www.ihrc.umn.edu/
Record Id: 667800
Created: 2007-04-30 15:21:42
Categories: culture,liberal
Research center, archival finding aids, family history resources, and
digital image database on migration studies, with a focus on immigration
to the United States. Contents:
-- Research Collections: search archives, books, periodicals (browse by
ethnic group), family history, and web links
-- COLLAGE: immigration and ethnicity database, with images and
documents
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Weed Identification
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URL: http://weedid.aces.uiuc.edu/
Record Id: 667798
Created: 2007-04-30 11:57:42
Categories: bioag
Weed identification tool. Select various characteristics (leaf type,
flower, growth, life cycle) to return a list of matching weeds with
images.
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American Writers
----------------------------------------
URL: http://www.americanwriters.org/
Video Archive: 1600-1975 http://www.americanwriters.org/archives/
Record Id: 667795
Created: 2007-04-29 22:12:42
Categories: liberal
Video archive of the American Writers documentary series from C-SPAN.
The series illustrates American history from 1600 through the 1970s by
exploring the works of American writers. Lesson plans and other teaching
resources are provided.
American Writers: Journey Through History (1600-1920s)
http://www.americanwriters.org/index_short_list.asp
American Writers II: The 20th Century
http://www.americanwriters.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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UVa-HSL : Historical Collections : 19th Century Medical Caricature
----------------------------------------
URL: http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/library/historical/artifacts/caricatures
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ynjff5
Record Id: 667794
Created: 2007-04-27 12:23:42
Categories: arts,bioag
Nineteenth-century medical caricatures from England and France are
featured in this exhibit. Bibliography and website links also offered.
[SEE ALSO: Home Page: Historical Collections Online Exhibits
http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/library/historical/exhibits.cfm
NOTE: Walter Reed & Typhoid Fever Exhibit previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Drawing Power : Motor City Ad Art in the Age of Muscle and Chrome
----------------------------------------
URL: http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/drawingpower
Record Id: 667790
Created: 2007-04-27 01:32:42
Categories: arts
Exhibit featuring examples of automobile advertising and illustration in
Detroit from the pre-WWII period to the early 1980s.
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Global Distribution of Poverty
----------------------------------------
URL: http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/povmap
Record Id: 667784
Created: 2007-04-26 11:38:42
Categories: liberal,maps
View more than 300 maps of various countries and poverty indicators, or
download "Where the Poor Are: An Atlas of Poverty" in PDF. Site also
features global, national, and subnational datasets: malnutrition,
infant mortality rates, inequality, basic needs, and food security.
----------------------------------------
Pictorial Americana : Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
----------------------------------------
URL: http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/list/picamer/toc.html
Record Id: 667783
Created: 2007-04-26 09:17:42
Categories: govpub,liberal
Images from the selections of 1955 publication "Pictorial Americana: A
Select List of Photographic Negatives in the Prints and Photographs
Division of the Library of Congress" are available on this Library of
Congress website. Includes lithographs, photographs, etchings and
engravings of historical events; topics in American life, society, and
culture; and views. Browse or search by historical event, subject, or
state. Images may be viewed online (JPEG) or downloaded as uncompressed
TIFF files. Digitization is ongoing.
----------------------------------------
Biz Info Library
----------------------------------------
URL: http://bizinfolibrary.org/
Record Id: 667715
Created: 2007-04-26 00:32:42
Categories: busecon
Library of articles on starting and running a business, featuring topics
such as customer service, financial management, human resources,
international business, marketing, and planning. Free registration is
required to view full-text articles; anyone can browse, search, and view
article abstracts.
Tues., Sept. 4, 2007 - 2007 Immigration Legislation
Immigration Legislation
http://www.c-span.org/special/immigration.asp
Site provides articles, links, and streaming video
clips detailing the most recent federal legislative
proposals on the issue of immigration.
The Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity and
Immigration Reform Act of 2007 (S. 1639)
http://www.c-span.org/special/immigration.asp
Site provides articles, links, and streaming video
clips detailing the most recent federal legislative
proposals on the issue of immigration.
The Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity and
Immigration Reform Act of 2007 (S. 1639)
Tues., Sept. 4, 2007 - Dreams in the Golden Country: American Immigration Unit
Dreams in the Golden Country
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/2476/
From the site:
“Unit Overview:
This unit for grades 3–5 (adaptable for higher or lower grades) introduces students to American immigration, touching on various immigration paths and time periods, but primarily centered around Ellis Island and the major immigration waves of the late 19th to early 20th century. The lessons teach about what it means to pick up one’s entire life and come to a new, foreign home; how immigrants brought many cultures, religions, languages, foods, and rituals that have added to American life; what kind of important artistic, scientific, and social contributions immigrants have made to America; what life was like in a tenement building on New York City’s Lower East Side; and how photography played a vital part in capturing the immigrant experience.”
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/2476/
From the site:
“Unit Overview:
This unit for grades 3–5 (adaptable for higher or lower grades) introduces students to American immigration, touching on various immigration paths and time periods, but primarily centered around Ellis Island and the major immigration waves of the late 19th to early 20th century. The lessons teach about what it means to pick up one’s entire life and come to a new, foreign home; how immigrants brought many cultures, religions, languages, foods, and rituals that have added to American life; what kind of important artistic, scientific, and social contributions immigrants have made to America; what life was like in a tenement building on New York City’s Lower East Side; and how photography played a vital part in capturing the immigrant experience.”
Tues., Sept. 4, 2007 - Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage!
Sept. 15 - Oct. 15
http://www.biography.com/hispanic-heritage
Site features biographies, a photo gallery, and
streaming video clips of influential Hispanic
figures and events, as well as an interactive
trivia game.
SEE ALSO: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
http://www.galegroup.com/free_resources/chh/ - previously posted. - Phyllis
Sept. 15 - Oct. 15
http://www.biography.com/hispanic-heritage
Site features biographies, a photo gallery, and
streaming video clips of influential Hispanic
figures and events, as well as an interactive
trivia game.
SEE ALSO: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
http://www.galegroup.com/free_resources/chh/ - previously posted. - Phyllis
Monday, September 03, 2007
Mon., Sept. 3, 2007 - September 11th Remembered / Remembering 9/11: Five Years Later
Site found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, August 31, 2006
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/59
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September 11th Remembered
Dozens of cartoonists are represented in this poignant "collection of the best cartoons drawn in the aftermath of the attacks" on September 11, 2001. From Daryl Cagle's Professional Cartoon Index.
URL: http://cagle.msnbc.com/news/9-11Anniversary2003/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/6689
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Karen G. Schneider, kgs@lii.org
LII New This Week Listowner, and
Director, Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index.
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Remembering 9-11: Five Years Later
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/nation/911/
Photos
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2006/09/11/GA2006091100623_index_frames.htm?startat=undefined
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/y96fxp
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, August 31, 2006
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/59
----------------------------------------------------------------
September 11th Remembered
Dozens of cartoonists are represented in this poignant "collection of the best cartoons drawn in the aftermath of the attacks" on September 11, 2001. From Daryl Cagle's Professional Cartoon Index.
URL: http://cagle.msnbc.com/news/9-11Anniversary2003/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/6689
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Karen G. Schneider, kgs@lii.org
LII New This Week Listowner, and
Director, Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index.
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Remembering 9-11: Five Years Later
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/nation/911/
Photos
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2006/09/11/GA2006091100623_index_frames.htm?startat=undefined
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/y96fxp
Mon., Sept. 3, 2007 - Raising Our Kids: Patriot's Day: Remembering Sept. 11, 2001
Raising Our Kids:
Patriot’s Day: Remembering September 11, 2001
http://www.raisingourkids.com/hol/patriot.shtml
Includes lesson plans, talking to children about terrorism, and other 9-11 links.
Patriot’s Day: Remembering September 11, 2001
http://www.raisingourkids.com/hol/patriot.shtml
Includes lesson plans, talking to children about terrorism, and other 9-11 links.
Mon., Sept. 3, 2007 - Background Materials on Teaching 9/11
---------Forwarded Message--------
From: Alan Luxenberg lux@fpri.org
Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:40:05 -0400
Subject: Background Materials on Teaching 9/11
Educators,
In conjunction with our upcoming webcasts on "What Students Need to Know about 9/11 and the War on Terrorism," we have assembled background materials for your use in the classroom, including a guide to key terms and key resources, a chronology of terrorist attacks, a map of attacks, and reports, essays, and videos from our earlier conferences on
related subjects. You can access these at:
http://www.fpri.org/education/911webcast/
On this web page, if you click on the items listed under "Past events on related subjects," you will find links to essays, videos, and lesson plans from our previous history institutes.
This web page also includes information on how to register for the webcasts, which are designed specifically for your classes and will allow for students to ask questions online in real time. If you are already registered for the webcast, then the registration page will give you directions for viewing the webcast.
Even if your class cannot view the webcast, we will be happy to take questions by email from your students.
In preparation for these webcasts, we appreciated the feedback and suggestions we received from teachers across the country, and we hope you find both the webcasts and the associated materials useful. And please do let us know how your classroom sessions on this subject work out.
Alan Luxenberg
Director, Marvin Wachman Fund for International Education
A project of the Foreign Policy Research Institute
1528 Walnut Street, Suite 610
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Tel. 215 732 3774, ext. 105
Fax 215 732 4401
Email al@fpri.org
On the Web: www.fpri.org
"To defend a country, you need an army; to defend a free society,
you need schools." -- Jonathan Sacks
From: Alan Luxenberg lux@fpri.org
Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:40:05 -0400
Subject: Background Materials on Teaching 9/11
Educators,
In conjunction with our upcoming webcasts on "What Students Need to Know about 9/11 and the War on Terrorism," we have assembled background materials for your use in the classroom, including a guide to key terms and key resources, a chronology of terrorist attacks, a map of attacks, and reports, essays, and videos from our earlier conferences on
related subjects. You can access these at:
http://www.fpri.org/education/911webcast/
On this web page, if you click on the items listed under "Past events on related subjects," you will find links to essays, videos, and lesson plans from our previous history institutes.
This web page also includes information on how to register for the webcasts, which are designed specifically for your classes and will allow for students to ask questions online in real time. If you are already registered for the webcast, then the registration page will give you directions for viewing the webcast.
Even if your class cannot view the webcast, we will be happy to take questions by email from your students.
In preparation for these webcasts, we appreciated the feedback and suggestions we received from teachers across the country, and we hope you find both the webcasts and the associated materials useful. And please do let us know how your classroom sessions on this subject work out.
Alan Luxenberg
Director, Marvin Wachman Fund for International Education
A project of the Foreign Policy Research Institute
1528 Walnut Street, Suite 610
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Tel. 215 732 3774, ext. 105
Fax 215 732 4401
Email al@fpri.org
On the Web: www.fpri.org
"To defend a country, you need an army; to defend a free society,
you need schools." -- Jonathan Sacks
Mon., Sept. 3, 2007 - Sonic Memorial 9/11
Site found in:
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter #442 2/15/07
The Sonic Memorial
The horrific events of September 11th, 2001 ensured that the public’s
collective memory of the World Trade Center will always be associated with
heartache and tragedy. The Sonic Memorial Project is a non-profit online
archive and audio installation that aims to not just honor the fallen of
9/11, but also to pay tribute to the rich history of these two beautiful
buildings that were known simply as the Twin Towers.
Browse the growing “cross-media collaboration” of audio recordings provided
by hundreds of artists, producers, historians, and archivists that solemnly
honors the conception, history, evolution, and unspeakable destruction of
the World Trade Center. Visitors will hear the “audio traces” of the Twin
Towers, a truly amazing collection of sounds from a variety of sources
including an interview with the piano player from Windows on the World,
weddings held atop the Towers over the years, voicemail messages from
former Trade Center employees, and much more. Don’t skip the “Stories”
section, which contains hundreds of testimonies and personal stories
relating to World Trade Center, from people all around the world.
http://www.sonicmemorial.org/sonic/public/index.html
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter #442 2/15/07
The Sonic Memorial
The horrific events of September 11th, 2001 ensured that the public’s
collective memory of the World Trade Center will always be associated with
heartache and tragedy. The Sonic Memorial Project is a non-profit online
archive and audio installation that aims to not just honor the fallen of
9/11, but also to pay tribute to the rich history of these two beautiful
buildings that were known simply as the Twin Towers.
Browse the growing “cross-media collaboration” of audio recordings provided
by hundreds of artists, producers, historians, and archivists that solemnly
honors the conception, history, evolution, and unspeakable destruction of
the World Trade Center. Visitors will hear the “audio traces” of the Twin
Towers, a truly amazing collection of sounds from a variety of sources
including an interview with the piano player from Windows on the World,
weddings held atop the Towers over the years, voicemail messages from
former Trade Center employees, and much more. Don’t skip the “Stories”
section, which contains hundreds of testimonies and personal stories
relating to World Trade Center, from people all around the world.
http://www.sonicmemorial.org/sonic/public/index.html
Saturday, September 01, 2007
Sat., Sept. 1, 2007 - Film School
Film School
http://www3.ifctv.com/filmschool/index.htm
From the site:
“Welcome to IFC's Film School Curriculum, a FREE public service initiative that uses the excitement of filmmaking to engage high school students in their English classes. Developed to meet the standards of the National Council of Teachers of English, the International Reading Association, as well as the National Education Technology Standards from ISTE, IFC's Film School Curriculum provides the tools to get students energized about classroom activities while simultaneously accomplishing core educational goals.” Free registration required.
http://www3.ifctv.com/filmschool/index.htm
From the site:
“Welcome to IFC's Film School Curriculum, a FREE public service initiative that uses the excitement of filmmaking to engage high school students in their English classes. Developed to meet the standards of the National Council of Teachers of English, the International Reading Association, as well as the National Education Technology Standards from ISTE, IFC's Film School Curriculum provides the tools to get students energized about classroom activities while simultaneously accomplishing core educational goals.” Free registration required.
Sat., Sept. 1, 2007 - Digital Storytelling
Educational Uses for Digital Storytelling
http://www.coe.uh.edu/digital-storytelling/
From the site:
“Digital Storytelling is a fantastic way to engage students, teachers and just about anyone else who has ever wanted to be the next Ken Burns or Steven Spielberg. There are many different definitions of "digital storytelling," but in general, all of them revolve around the idea of combining the longstanding art of telling stories with any of a variety of available multimedia tools, including graphics, audio, video animation, and Web publishing.”
SEE ALSO two sites that I previously posted:
The Elements of Digital Storytelling
http://www.inms.umn.edu/elements/
Center for Digital Storytelling
http://www.storycenter.org/
http://www.coe.uh.edu/digital-storytelling/
From the site:
“Digital Storytelling is a fantastic way to engage students, teachers and just about anyone else who has ever wanted to be the next Ken Burns or Steven Spielberg. There are many different definitions of "digital storytelling," but in general, all of them revolve around the idea of combining the longstanding art of telling stories with any of a variety of available multimedia tools, including graphics, audio, video animation, and Web publishing.”
SEE ALSO two sites that I previously posted:
The Elements of Digital Storytelling
http://www.inms.umn.edu/elements/
Center for Digital Storytelling
http://www.storycenter.org/
Sat., Sept. 1, 2007 - Random House's Mini-Sites for Kids
---------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Wednesday, May 2, 2007, and time for Language Arts at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Random House's Mini-sites for Kids!
http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/home.pperl
Age Range: All!
When you reach this site, you will see photos representing about a dozen top
children's collections, including Magic Tree House, Dr. Seuss, Golden Books,
Junie B., Disney, and more. (If you don't see your favorite, scroll down for
more choices.) Click on any photo, and you will reach a mini site especially
for children who enjoy these books. These sites include information about
the books and author(s), fun activities, and more!
Near the top of the page, "contests and games" takes you to a page where you
can play games related to your favorite books. For example, you can get a
"passport" and keep track of your progress through the wildly popular Magic
Tree House series. Or you can choose a writing competition to enter!
You can find out about new releases, learn about your favorite author, and
see which books have recently won awards. This site also features
recommended reading lists by theme.
If you look across the top of the page, you can find special sections for
teens, teachers and librarians.
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 Wednesday, May 2, 2007, and time for Language Arts at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Random House's Mini-sites for Kids!
http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/home.pperl
Age Range: All!
When you reach this site, you will see photos representing about a dozen top
children's collections, including Magic Tree House, Dr. Seuss, Golden Books,
Junie B., Disney, and more. (If you don't see your favorite, scroll down for
more choices.) Click on any photo, and you will reach a mini site especially
for children who enjoy these books. These sites include information about
the books and author(s), fun activities, and more!
Near the top of the page, "contests and games" takes you to a page where you
can play games related to your favorite books. For example, you can get a
"passport" and keep track of your progress through the wildly popular Magic
Tree House series. Or you can choose a writing competition to enter!
You can find out about new releases, learn about your favorite author, and
see which books have recently won awards. This site also features
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Sat., Sept. 1, 2007 - LOCUS Online (SciFi, Fantasy, Horror) / Bestseller Lists 1900-1995
Sites found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Thu, 10 May 2007
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
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LOCUS Online : News, Reviews, Resources, and Perspectives of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror
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URL: http://www.locusmag.com/
Record Id: 667910
Created: 2007-05-04 00:21:42
Categories: liberal
LOCUS Online offers fantasy, science fiction, and horror genre
resources: feature articles, new book releases, event listings, awards,
website links, publishing news, interviews, indexes, and directories, as
well as tables of contents and brief excerpts from the print version of
LOCUS Magazine.
[SEE ALSO: Links and Portals
http://www.locusmag.com/Links/Portal.html - Phyllis ]
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Bestseller Lists 1900-1995
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URL: http://www.caderbooks.com/bestintro.html
Record Id: 667909
Created: 2007-05-03 23:58:42
Categories: liberal
Annual lists of bestselling fiction and nonfiction books of the 20th
century from Publishers Weekly.
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Thu, 10 May 2007
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
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LOCUS Online : News, Reviews, Resources, and Perspectives of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror
----------------------------------------
URL: http://www.locusmag.com/
Record Id: 667910
Created: 2007-05-04 00:21:42
Categories: liberal
LOCUS Online offers fantasy, science fiction, and horror genre
resources: feature articles, new book releases, event listings, awards,
website links, publishing news, interviews, indexes, and directories, as
well as tables of contents and brief excerpts from the print version of
LOCUS Magazine.
[SEE ALSO: Links and Portals
http://www.locusmag.com/Links/Portal.html - Phyllis ]
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Bestseller Lists 1900-1995
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URL: http://www.caderbooks.com/bestintro.html
Record Id: 667909
Created: 2007-05-03 23:58:42
Categories: liberal
Annual lists of bestselling fiction and nonfiction books of the 20th
century from Publishers Weekly.
Sat., Sept. 1, 2007 - Phyllis' Favorites from CJRLC Newsletter, Aug.-Sept. 2007
Phyllis' Favorites from CJRLC Newsletter, Aug.-Sept. 2007, Pg. 3 http://www.cjrlc.org/Newsletter/newsletter.htm
Newsletter Archives
http://www.cjrlc.org/Newsletter/Archives/archiveindex.html
Algebasics
http://www.algebasics.com/home.html
The Children's Music Web
http://www.childrensmusic.org/
Cool Stuff Being Made
http://blog.nam.org/csbmindex.php
Cornell University's Political Americana Collection
[NOTE: May need to disable pop-up blocker]
http://cidc.library.cornell.edu/political/
Dictionary of Victorian London
http://www.victorianlondon.org/
EarthTrends: Environmental Information
http://earthtrends.wri.org/
Enchanted Learning and Zoom School
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/
http://www.zoomschool.com/
Eternal Egypt
http://www.eternalegypt.org/EternalEgyptWebsiteWeb/HomeServlet
Federal Register
http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/index.html
What is the Electoral College?
http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/electoral-college/history.html
M.C. Escher
http://www.mcescher.com/
One World: Nations Online
http://www.nationsonline.org/
Slavery in America
http://www.slaveryinamerica.org/history/overview.htm
Strange Science: The Rocky Road to Modern Paleontology and Biology
http://www.strangescience.net/
Newsletter Archives
http://www.cjrlc.org/Newsletter/Archives/archiveindex.html
Algebasics
http://www.algebasics.com/home.html
The Children's Music Web
http://www.childrensmusic.org/
Cool Stuff Being Made
http://blog.nam.org/csbmindex.php
Cornell University's Political Americana Collection
[NOTE: May need to disable pop-up blocker]
http://cidc.library.cornell.edu/political/
Dictionary of Victorian London
http://www.victorianlondon.org/
EarthTrends: Environmental Information
http://earthtrends.wri.org/
Enchanted Learning and Zoom School
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/
http://www.zoomschool.com/
Eternal Egypt
http://www.eternalegypt.org/EternalEgyptWebsiteWeb/HomeServlet
Federal Register
http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/index.html
What is the Electoral College?
http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/electoral-college/history.html
M.C. Escher
http://www.mcescher.com/
One World: Nations Online
http://www.nationsonline.org/
Slavery in America
http://www.slaveryinamerica.org/history/overview.htm
Strange Science: The Rocky Road to Modern Paleontology and Biology
http://www.strangescience.net/
