Monday, September 29, 2008
Mon., Sept. 29, 2008 - Antiquities in Rome / Perseus Digital Library / Journey North / Psychology / U.S. Census Bureau History / Surviving
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The Scout Report
May 2, 2008
Volume 14, Number 17
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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/2008/scout-080502.php
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The Speculum Romanae Magnifcientiae Digital Collection
http://speculum.lib.uchicago.edu/
Antonio Lafreri was a master printmaker and publisher in sixteenth century
Italy, and his Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae offers a number of engravings
of Rome and Roman antiquities. The University of Chicago Library happens to
have a copy of this work which they have recently digitized and placed
online here for the general public. It's a remarkable collection, and all
told visitors can look through 994 prints which depict major monuments and
antiquities in Rome. After reading a brief introduction to the work,
visitors should click on over to the "Itineraries". Here they will find
mini-exhibitions designed by scholars that will allow them to travel through
the collection based on a theme, location, collection, or artist. Among
their number are a tour of the Belvedere Cortile (an outdoor garden space)
and the Castel Sant'Angelo, which is one of the largest buildings in Rome.
The site concludes with a collection of related links and information about
the technical processes used to create the site. [KMG]
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Perseus Digital Library
http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/
Planning for the Perseus Digital Library began in 1985, and they have made a
series of ambitious changes, additions, and transformations over the past
several decades. The Library is best known for their coverage of the
history, literature, and culture of the Greco-Roman world. They recently
unveiled this new website, and it is well worth a look. Along the top of the
homepage, visitors will find sections such as "Collections", "Art & Arch",
and "Publications". In the "Collections" area visitors will find thousands
of primary and secondary sources for the study of ancient Greece and Rome,
along with a number of resources on early modern English literature and life
in the 19th century United States. The "Art & Arch" area contains an
impressive library of art objects that includes over 1500 vases, 1400
sculptures, and approximately 500 coins. Additionally, the "Publications"
area includes work that discusses the process of creating the Perseus
collection and its related databases. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
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JourneyNorth: A Global Study of Wildlife Migration [pdf]
http://www.learner.org/jnorth/
Not many websites bring together whooping cranes, gray whales, and bald
eagles, but this educational resource from Annenberg Media manages to do
just that. The site is designed to help students learn more about the global
study of wildlife migration and seasonal change by drawing on their own
observations. On the homepage, visitors can click on a diverse set of
animals to learn more about their migratory patterns. Moving on down the
site, visitors can also contribute their own recent sightings and take a
look at data that's been submitted by other users. The "Maps" section is a
great way to get a visual overview of the most recent sightings and there's
a great area for teachers that includes
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Introduction to Psychology
http://www.intropsych.com/
Psychology is a vast and complex area of inquiry, and students entering the
field may be confounded by the number of subfields within the discipline.
Professor Russell A. Dewey of Georgia Southern University has created this
fine online introductory textbook that covers everything from states of
consciousness to social psychology. The online text includes sixteen
chapters, and each chapter contains a number of parts that break each topic
into smaller subtopics. The text is well-written and it draws on a number of
examples and well-known experiments that will keep readers engaged. The site
is rounded out by the inclusion of Professor Dewey's contact information and
links to additional resources. [KMG]
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U.S. Census Bureau: History [pdf]
http://www.census.gov/history/
While the U.S. Census Bureau has only been in existence since 1903, the
first population census was taken in 1790, per the requirements stated in
the United States Constitution. This rather engaging website traces the
history of the census through statistics, historic photographs, and other
documents. On the homepage, visitors can browse through the "This Month in
Census History" feature and learn some quick facts in the "Did You Know?"
section. Moving along, the "Census-Then & Now" area should not be missed.
Here visitors can learn about past directors of the census (such as Thomas
Jefferson), read up on relevant legislation, and even look over biographies
of notable census alumni. Next up is the "Geography & Mapping" section which
contains an overview of how the Census maps data, coupled with a few famous
maps from censuses past. One item that shouldn't be missed is the "Centers
of Population" map, which shows the mean center of the population of the
United States following each census. The site is rounded out by a "Through
The Decades" feature, which brings visitors up to speed with the various
changes made for each census. [KMG]
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Surviving: The Body of Evidence [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.museum.upenn.edu/survivingexhibit/index.html
Billed as a "journey of self-discovery", this very fine online exhibit from
the University of Pennsylvania's Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
takes visitors on an interactive tour through the world of evolution. Along
the way, visitors will encounter well-known scientists and revolutionary
thinkers as they discuss their breakthrough theories. The exhibit doesn't
skimp on the particulars of evolution either, as visitors can learn why
"your sister had trouble giving birth", or "why your back may ache". All of
this is discussed and presented in sections that include "We Keep Evolving",
"Our Place in the Natural World", "We Are Not Perfect", and "Finding Our
Human Ancestors". The site is erudite, well-thought out, and suitable for
all ages. Additional resources on the site include links to other relevant
websites, including the University of California Berkeley's Evolutionary
website and articles on evolution from Scientific American. [KMG]
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>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
=======
The Scout Report
May 2, 2008
Volume 14, Number 17
-----
The Scout Report on the Web:
Current issue: http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/Current/
This issue: http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/2008/scout-080502.php
------
The Speculum Romanae Magnifcientiae Digital Collection
http://speculum.lib.uchicago.edu/
Antonio Lafreri was a master printmaker and publisher in sixteenth century
Italy, and his Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae offers a number of engravings
of Rome and Roman antiquities. The University of Chicago Library happens to
have a copy of this work which they have recently digitized and placed
online here for the general public. It's a remarkable collection, and all
told visitors can look through 994 prints which depict major monuments and
antiquities in Rome. After reading a brief introduction to the work,
visitors should click on over to the "Itineraries". Here they will find
mini-exhibitions designed by scholars that will allow them to travel through
the collection based on a theme, location, collection, or artist. Among
their number are a tour of the Belvedere Cortile (an outdoor garden space)
and the Castel Sant'Angelo, which is one of the largest buildings in Rome.
The site concludes with a collection of related links and information about
the technical processes used to create the site. [KMG]
-----
Perseus Digital Library
http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/
Planning for the Perseus Digital Library began in 1985, and they have made a
series of ambitious changes, additions, and transformations over the past
several decades. The Library is best known for their coverage of the
history, literature, and culture of the Greco-Roman world. They recently
unveiled this new website, and it is well worth a look. Along the top of the
homepage, visitors will find sections such as "Collections", "Art & Arch",
and "Publications". In the "Collections" area visitors will find thousands
of primary and secondary sources for the study of ancient Greece and Rome,
along with a number of resources on early modern English literature and life
in the 19th century United States. The "Art & Arch" area contains an
impressive library of art objects that includes over 1500 vases, 1400
sculptures, and approximately 500 coins. Additionally, the "Publications"
area includes work that discusses the process of creating the Perseus
collection and its related databases. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
------
JourneyNorth: A Global Study of Wildlife Migration [pdf]
http://www.learner.org/jnorth/
Not many websites bring together whooping cranes, gray whales, and bald
eagles, but this educational resource from Annenberg Media manages to do
just that. The site is designed to help students learn more about the global
study of wildlife migration and seasonal change by drawing on their own
observations. On the homepage, visitors can click on a diverse set of
animals to learn more about their migratory patterns. Moving on down the
site, visitors can also contribute their own recent sightings and take a
look at data that's been submitted by other users. The "Maps" section is a
great way to get a visual overview of the most recent sightings and there's
a great area for teachers that includes
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
------
Introduction to Psychology
http://www.intropsych.com/
Psychology is a vast and complex area of inquiry, and students entering the
field may be confounded by the number of subfields within the discipline.
Professor Russell A. Dewey of Georgia Southern University has created this
fine online introductory textbook that covers everything from states of
consciousness to social psychology. The online text includes sixteen
chapters, and each chapter contains a number of parts that break each topic
into smaller subtopics. The text is well-written and it draws on a number of
examples and well-known experiments that will keep readers engaged. The site
is rounded out by the inclusion of Professor Dewey's contact information and
links to additional resources. [KMG]
-----
U.S. Census Bureau: History [pdf]
http://www.census.gov/history/
While the U.S. Census Bureau has only been in existence since 1903, the
first population census was taken in 1790, per the requirements stated in
the United States Constitution. This rather engaging website traces the
history of the census through statistics, historic photographs, and other
documents. On the homepage, visitors can browse through the "This Month in
Census History" feature and learn some quick facts in the "Did You Know?"
section. Moving along, the "Census-Then & Now" area should not be missed.
Here visitors can learn about past directors of the census (such as Thomas
Jefferson), read up on relevant legislation, and even look over biographies
of notable census alumni. Next up is the "Geography & Mapping" section which
contains an overview of how the Census maps data, coupled with a few famous
maps from censuses past. One item that shouldn't be missed is the "Centers
of Population" map, which shows the mean center of the population of the
United States following each census. The site is rounded out by a "Through
The Decades" feature, which brings visitors up to speed with the various
changes made for each census. [KMG]
-----
Surviving: The Body of Evidence [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.museum.upenn.edu/survivingexhibit/index.html
Billed as a "journey of self-discovery", this very fine online exhibit from
the University of Pennsylvania's Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
takes visitors on an interactive tour through the world of evolution. Along
the way, visitors will encounter well-known scientists and revolutionary
thinkers as they discuss their breakthrough theories. The exhibit doesn't
skimp on the particulars of evolution either, as visitors can learn why
"your sister had trouble giving birth", or "why your back may ache". All of
this is discussed and presented in sections that include "We Keep Evolving",
"Our Place in the Natural World", "We Are Not Perfect", and "Finding Our
Human Ancestors". The site is erudite, well-thought out, and suitable for
all ages. Additional resources on the site include links to other relevant
websites, including the University of California Berkeley's Evolutionary
website and articles on evolution from Scientific American. [KMG]
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>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
