Phyllis' Favorites

Women in World History
http://www.womeninworldhistory.com/
Sections include Today's Heroes, Biographies, Lessons and Essays
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Women’s Suffrage
http://www.surfnetkids.com/womens_suffrage.htm
From the site:
“Today's tour takes us back to western New York, circa 1848, when the first American women's rights convention was held in Seneca Falls. The participants signed a "Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions" that outlined the main issues and goals for the emerging women's movement — including the demand for women's right to vote.”
Page includes 9 links to related sites (5 annotated, 4 honorable mentions)

Women's History Month
http://www.history.com/minisites/womenhist/

From the site:
“In the early nineteenth century, women were considered second-class citizens whose existence was limited to the interior life of the home and care of the children. Women were considered sub-sets of their husbands, and after marriage they did not have the right to own property, maintain their wages, or sign a contract, much less vote. It was expected that women be obedient wives, never to hold a thought or opinion independent of their husbands. It was considered improper for women to travel alone or to speak in public.

With the belief that intense physical or intellectual activity would be injurious to the delicate female biology and reproductive system, women were taught to refrain from pursuing any serious education. Silently perched in their birdcages, women were considered merely objects of beauty, and were looked upon as intellectually and physically inferior to men. This belief in women's inferiority to men was further reinforced by organized religion which preached strict and well-defined sex roles.”
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Site includes:
The History of Women's Suffrage
Timeline
Firsts In Women's Achievement
Resources

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Women's History Month
http://www.loc.gov/topics/womenshistory/
2008 Theme: Women's Art: Women's Vision
From the site:
“The Library of Congress recognizes the creativity, imagination and vitality of women throughout U.S. history highlighting the 2008 theme: Women's Art: Women's Vision.”

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Hi! It's Monday, October 29, 2007 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
MacTutor History of Math Archive
http://www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Age Range: Varied. (It looks as though the site was designed with educators
and older students (age 11+) in mind, but some of the trivia will appeal to
younger students. Non-readers will need assistance.)

This website archives the biographies of famous and not-so-famous
mathematicians, including a "Mathematician of the Day" feature. It also
maintains an index of the history of mathematics - and not only the history
of various math strands like Numbers, Algebra, and Geometry, but the history
of math in various cultures such as those in Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece,
China, India, America and more.

When you get to the site, simply use the search tool or the menu on the left
of the screen to access:

*Biographies Index - Read the life stories of mathematicians through the
ages. Search for names alphabetically, or search various time periods from
500 AD to the present. You will even find an index of "Female
Mathematicians."

*History Topics Index - Click on links to learn about mathematics in various
cultures from Ancient Babylonia to the Mayan culture to present day America.
You can also learn the history of various mathematical topics such as
Algebra, Analysis, Numbers, Number Theory, Geometry, Topology, Mathematical
Physics, Mathematical Astronomy, and more.

*Famous Curves Index - Learn the history of various math curves such as the
Cartesian Oval, Devil's Curve, Fermat's Spiral, Involute of a Circle,
Newton's Parabolas, Serpentine, Talbot's Curve, Watt's Curve, the Witch of
Agnesi, and more.

*Mathematicians of the Day - Find out which mathematicians were born (and
who died) every day of the year. Bookmark the site, and check it daily. The
entire year is archived here -- look up your birthday and see what
mathematician was born on the same day as you! This section includes
quotations by mathematicians as well.

This site offers a unique way to engage students in the study of
mathematics, and a way to further explore math for those who simply can't
get enough of it. :)


Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2007, All Rights Reserved
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http://www.Carschooling.com/
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Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.

Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.

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Hi! It's Tuesday, October 30, 2007 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
The Science Castle
http://sciencecastle.com/

This ingenious and quirky website offers a virtual castle in which each of
the many rooms contains FREE science experiments, science projects, news,
chats, recommendations for science textbooks, and free science webcasts. The
webcasts allow you to interact directly with the educator-performers during
the LIVE scheduled broadcasts. Webcasts are archived so that you can view
them at any time. (The site also offers science books for sale from their
Amazon affiliated library.) You must register (free) in order to access the
free resources.

When you get to the site, you will see a welcome message. Below it are some
of the archived webcasts that you can watch online (once registered), as
well as links to various resource pages within the site. Above the welcome
message you will see a map. Use it to register, so that you can easily
access the free materials here. To register, click on the word "Admission"
on the right-hand side of the map. Then, use the map to explore the rooms in
the castle that include:

-Biology Lab
-Physics Lab
-Chemistry Wing with Labs
-Music Hall
-Math/Logic Room
-Arts & Culture Gallery
-History Corner
-Geography Corner
-Aristotle's Library
-and much more!

In each room you will find information, experiments and projects. Again, you
must be registered to access them. Once registered, simply click on the
experiment and a new page opens with complete instructions, illustrations,
etc. Registered students can add their own submissions to this site - which
is why I found it a bit quirky. You may find several very logically
presented projects and then find one that seems disorganized or chaotic.
(This may simply be a matter of perspective. :) Anyway, because users can
add content, PARENTS, AS ALWAYS, SHOULD PREVIEW THE CONTENT TO DETERMINE
SUITABILITY. There is lots here, so bookmark the site to fully explore it.

The Science Castle's free resources, and in particular the free webcasts,
introduce you to new topics and information to help further your scientific
knowledge of the world.


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.

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Date Sent: Wed, 31 Oct 2007
Subject: Refdesk [site-of-the-day] How Earthquakes Work

How Earthquakes Work
http://science.howstuffworks.com/earthquake.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

An earthquake is one of the most terrifying phenomena that nature can dish up.
We generally think of the ground we stand on as "rock-solid" and completely
stable. An earthquake can shatter that perception instantly, and often with
extreme violence. There has been enormous progress in the past century:
Scientists have identified the forces that cause earthquakes, and developed
technology that can tell us an earthquake's magnitude and origin. The next
hurdle is to find a way of predicting earthquakes, so they don't catch people
by surprise. This edition of How Stuff Works examines what causes earthquakes
and explores why they can have such a devastating effect on us.

Refdesk Home Page: http://www.refdesk.com/

Sites found in:
EDInfo@listserv.ed.gov
Tue, 30 Oct 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/

Poets and Writers
is a source of information and inspiration for creative
writers. It features Poets & Writers Magazine and includes a
discussion forum, a database of writers, and advice about
publishing and copyright issues. A teachers’ guide offers a
place to discuss essays on writing and teaching. (Poets &
Writers, National Endowment for the Arts)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1979
Direct: http://www.pw.org/

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Computing Life
looks at ways physicists, biologists, and even artists are
harnessing the power of computers to advance our understanding
of biology and human health. Learn how computers are used to
simulate the spread of flu through a school, the movement of
cells in our bodies, and the beating of a heart. Find out how
computers help in the search for gene variations that could
lead to disease. (National Institutes of Health)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1976
Direct: http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/computinglife/

[NOTE: Other publications previously posted

To request free single copies:
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/order/

To request free classroom sets or multiple copies (limit: 30) for educational purposes:
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/order/classroom.html
. - Phyllis ]

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K-12 Energy Lesson Plans and Activities
offers 350 lessons on energy efficiency and renewable energy.
They're organized by grade level and topic -- biomass,
geothermal, fuel cells, ocean energy, solar power,
transportation fuels, wind energy, and energy efficiency and
conservation. Learn about passive solar buildings, advanced
photovoltaics, or basic wind turbines. Take an energy
awareness quiz. Estimate your carbon footprint; find ways to
reduce it. (Department of Energy)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1969
Direct: http://www.eere.energy.gov/education/lessonplans/
[NOTE: Home page http://www1.eere.energy.gov/education/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure Movie
provides photos and video clips from this movie about
creatures that roamed the seas 82 million years ago. Discover
sea monsters of the past and present using the interactive
time line. Excavate fossils on a "virtual dig." See a video
on how to survive a shark attack. (National Geographic,
National Science Foundation)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1970
Direct: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/seamonsters/

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Space Food and Nutrition Educator Guide
looks at the history of preparing and packaging foods that
taste good, provide necessary nutrients, and travel well in
space. The guide includes math and science activities in
which students (K-8) classify space food, ripen fruits and
vegetables using a chemical inhibitive, measure food
packaging, determine the percentage of water reduction by
dehydrating fresh food items, and plan a nutritionally
balanced 5-day menu for astronauts. (National Aeronautics and
Space Administration)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1977
Direct: http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Space_Food_and_Nutrition_Educator_Guide.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ryo57
Other pages from http://www.nasa.gov/home/index.html previously posted. -
Phyllis ]

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Suited for Spacewalking Educator Guide
examines the technology behind space suits. Students learn
about the environment of space, the history of spacewalking,
NASA's current space suit, future space suits, and work that
astronauts do during spacewalks. Students (grades 5-12) are
challenged to design and build a protective garment that will
permit future space travelers to explore the surface of Mars.
(National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1978
Direct: http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Suited_for_Spacewalking_Educator_Guide.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/p22md

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

Adventures in Education (AIE)
http://www.adventuresineducation.org/
From the site:
“From college planning advice to financial aid information to career guidance, AIE has the reliable information students and parents need to make the right decisions for the future. Get FAFSA help and financial aid assistance, learn about college admissions, and search scholarships for free.”
There are sections devoted to middle school, high school, and college students, parents, teachers, librarians, and counselors.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

WorldAtlas.com
http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/world.htm
From the site:
Contents: Facts, flags, and maps of “continents, countries, dependencies, islands, territories, lakes, rivers, seas, oceans, mountains, and the highest, lowest, biggest, smallest, tallest, deepest, oldest, youngest, richest, poorest places on the planet.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, November 1, 2007
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/122

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New England Female Medical College
Historical material about the New England Female Medical College, "established in Boston, Massachusetts, by Dr. Samuel Gregory [in 1848] with the purpose of offering modern medical training in female-related fields, ... [this school] was the first in the world to provide medical training for women." Features a scanned scrapbook with newspaper articles (1847-1865), reports, and a catalog.

URL: http://ocp.hul.harvard.edu/ww/organizations-femalemedcollege.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24753

[Part of the "Women Working, 1800-1930" website from Harvard University.
http://ocp.hul.harvard.edu/ww/ - previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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25 Secrets of the Mona Lisa
This October 2007 article discusses how scans with a multi-spectral imaging camera of Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" peel away "centuries of varnish and other alterations, shedding light on how the artist brought the painted figure to life and how she appeared to da Vinci and his contemporaries." Provides images of her left eye, descriptions of several other revelations, and links to related material about da Vinci and Mona Lisa's smile. From LiveScience. http://www.livescience.com/
URL: http://www.livescience.com/history/071018-mona-lisa.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24791
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.livescience.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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True Colors of the "Mona Lisa" Revealed
This October 2007 press release describes and illustrates how "hidden knowledge of the true colors [of this Leonardo da Vinci painting] was revealed by multispectrally scanning the painting in thirteen channels -- from Ultra Violet to Infra Red." This resulted in "the virtual removal of years of accumulated varnish." Also includes links to citations for recent studies and a presentation. In English and French. From Lumiere Technology, the company that scanned the painting.
URL: http://www.lumiere-technology.com/Pages/News/news3.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24792

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Election 08 Presidential Election
News and analysis about the 2008 presidential election. Features material about candidates (with links to stories, photos, video and audio clips, and related websites), and the "Democratic Candidate Mashup," in which users build their own debate by selecting video clips from different candidates on topics such as Iraq, health care, and education. Also includes fundraising data, and a summary of where each candidate stands on selected issues. From Yahoo News.
URL: http://news.yahoo.com/election/2008
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24444

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An Overview of Medical Examiner/Coroner Systems in the United States
This presentation examines the U.S. medical examiner and coroner system, covering history and development of the system, comparison of coroners and medical examiners (such as that coroners are usually not physicians, but medical examiners almost always are physicians and usually pathologists), current status and issues, and related topics. Opens directly into a PDF file. A presentation for the National Academies by a chief medical examiner and professor of forensic pathology.
URL: http://www7.nationalacademies.org/stl/June%20Forensics%20Hanzlick.pdf
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24773

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Adolph Sax
Biographical material about Adolph Sax, the Belgian-born inventor of the saxophone. Describes his "agitated childhood" (which included many serious accidents), how his father manufactured musical instruments, his move to Paris, his invention of the saxophone, and the importance of the saxophone to jazz music. In English and French. From the city of Dinant, Belgium, birthplace of Sax.
URL: http://www.dinant.be/index.htm?lg=3&m1=28&m2=88&m3=293
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24754

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Bergen-Belsen Memorial
Official website for this memorial located in Bergen-Belsen, Germany, on the site of former Nazi prisoner-of-war (POW) and concentration camps during World War II. Includes details about the exhibition building opened in October 2007, a timeline and maps of Bergen-Belsen, and related information about the history of the camp where diarist Anne Frank died. Available in English, German, and French. Some publications currently only available in German.
URL: http://www.bergenbelsen.de/en/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24790

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How Olympic Torches Work
Background about the Olympic torch and the torch run that ends in the Olympic arena and symbolizes the beginning of the Olympic Games. Covers history, design, science behind the flame, torch construction, the lighting of the torch, the relay, and related topics. From How Stuff Works.
URL: http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/olympic-torch.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24795

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Torch Relay, Beijing 2008
Information about the torch relay for the 2008 Olympics held in Beijing. Provides general information about the relay, which starts in March 2008, and details about the selection process for the torch bearers (criteria and methods, allocation), the torch relay route (including an interactive map of the route), and the torch design. Site available in Chinese, English, and French. From the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad.
URL: http://torchrelay.beijing2008.cn/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24793

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The Conquest of Mexico
This presentation, originally created by a history professor for an entry-level university course, has the goal of providing a "learning environment for students to learn historical thinking skills while studying one of the most important events in world history, the conquest of Mexico" by the Spaniards. It includes material for teachers and students, maps, primary sources documents, and a brief timeline (1492-1521).
URL: http://www.historians.org/Tl/LessonPlans/ca/Fitch/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24767

[NOTE: Part of the American Historical Association's teaching and learning materials collection. http://www.historians.org/Tl/ - previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Oxford Science Walk
This walk "takes you to some of the most important and interesting scientific sites in Oxford [England], from the time of the founding of the University in the 13th century ... to advancements in modern science such as the development of penicillin." Click on the map to learn about the work of such people as Edmond Halley (of Halley's comet) and Stephen Hawking. From the Museum of the History of Science, University of Oxford.
URL: http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/features/walk/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24755

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Volume 9, Issue 11
November, 2007

Electoral Vote Predictor
http://www.electoral-vote.com
You can keep up
with the latest polls and information on several websites. Electoral Vote
Predictor, http://www.electoral-vote.com, tracks state-by-state political
polls for U.S. federal elections. The site uses a lot of graphics and has
loads of information. The homepage displays a colored map showing the state
of the current polls for the presidency. Strongly Democratic states are
shown in blue, strongly Republican in red, etc. Put your mouse on a state
and information pops up about the polls in that particular state. Click on
the state to see a graph of the polls. Polls used include Zogby, Gallup,
Quinnipiac University, and more. The homepage also has links to a Senate map
with polls, polling data, and political news and commentary by the
"votemaster." The site is maintained by a "libertarian Democrat" who vows
that the main page and statistics are strictly nonpartisan; the political
humor page is less so. There is a lot of information here, especially for
those political junkies who want to follow the election day-by-day.

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Guide to House and Senate Members
http://www.memberguide.gpoaccess.gov/
Another useful tool, although not an election site, from the Government
Printing Office is the Guide to House and Senate Members,
http://www.memberguide.gpoaccess.gov/ . From this site you can: access data
about House and Senate members from various publications; search for
individual members by name, district, hometown or groups of members by
state, party affiliation or number of terms; link to individual member's
information in the Biographical Directory, which is maintained by the House
and the Senate.

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Provided by Hara Cohen from the Commack Public Library.

ProProfs.com Academy
http://www.proprofs.com/
From the site:
“ProProfs.com Academy is a free and open online resource for students, professionals and professors on various programs of study. At ProProfs.com, we are committed to furthering education and knowledge through our ‘educational FREEway’, that provides quality study aids.”


Find Or Create A Quiz
http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/
From the site:
“Find Or Create A Quiz: Our free tool to create free educational quizzes and practice exams for students. Quiz school also offers students one of the largest collections of freely available online quizzes, ranging from K-12 education to topics such as technology certification, SAT, GRE and even general trivia.”


Flashcards
http://www.proprofs.com/flashcards/
From the site:
“Flashcards : ProProfs Flashcards is a free, community-oriented service aimed at providing students and educators with an up-to-date, exhaustive library of flashcards over a wide variety of subjects. Browse our vast collection or create your own flashcards.”


WebSchool - Tutorial Directory
http://www.proprofs.com/webschool/
“From the site:
WebSchool - Tutorial Directory: ProProfs Webschool is an online free tutorial directory. Find & share bookmarks & links to free tutorials and educational resources on the web.”

Sites to See
Pre-K-2 Students Play and Learn Online
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech163.shtml
From the site:
“This week, Education World searched the Web for engaging -- and safe -- sites offering learning games for pre-K-2 students. The sites below fill the bill -- whether you're looking for a learning center activity -- or just an activity for yet another indoor recess.

Do you hate online games? Me too! Sure, they're fascinating and kids love them -- and, oh, the things they can do! -- but you just never know what kind of ad is going to pop up on even the most innocent-looking site. You never know what "contest" a kid will be seduced into entering, or what virus a student might download unwittingly. Little ones especially have trouble distinguishing between the ads and the games. And yet …

And yet … the power of the media in those games to engage students, and the interactivity they allow, are such great teaching, tutoring, and practice tools! It's a shame not to make use of them. This week, therefore, Education World searched the Web for engaging, interactive and safe sites that offer learning games for your youngest students. The ten sites below represent some of the best we found. Not all the sites are ad-free -- although most are -- but all the games are. So keep them in mind when you're looking for a learning center activity, a review or practice activity -- or just a fun activity for yet another indoor recess!”

Activities & Information
Supporting Pi Day Celebration
http://mathforum.org/te/exchange/hosted/morehouse/

Celebrate PI Day on March 14th: Joy of Pi:
Pi Pages on the Internet
http://www.joyofpi.com/pilinks.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

[NOTE: From 2007… - Phyllis ]

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Hi! It's Friday, March 16, 2007 and time for a Virtual Field Trip at
ClickSchooling!

Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day! Here are some terrific websites to help
you learn while having fun on this Irish day of fun and celebration!

Recommended Websites:

Watch the St. Patrick's Day Parade Live From Ireland!
http://www.ireland.com/events/st.patricks/2001/saint/

Take A Virtual Field Trip to Ireland!
Eyes On Ireland: IrishPhotos.com
http://www.irishphotos.com/

This website contains the most beautiful photos of Ireland I have
ever seen -- from familiar tourist attractions to the remote and
rugged beauty of lesser known Irish landscapes. By viewing the 3
photo galleries, you can essentially take a virtual field trip to
Ireland -- and learn something about it along the way. Every
breathtaking photograph by Scott MacGregor includes information
about the photo, where it was taken, and the photographer's
impressions. When you get to the website simply click on the menu
buttons titled, "Gallery 1," Gallery 2," and "Gallery 3" to take
your virtual field trip.

Homefires Presents...
St. Patty's Day Activities: Rainbows, Shamrocks and Leprechauns
This is a learning pot-o-gold the whole family will enjoy from homeschool
mom, Fran Wisniewski!
http://www.homefires.com/articles/st_paddys_day.asp

St. Patrick's Day Activities for Wee Ones
from UniversalPreschool.com
http://www.homefires.com/click?stpatricksdaymarch


History Channel: St. Patrick's Day
http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/stpatricksday/main.html

The fabulous History Channel website offers the biography of St.
Patrick, the history of the holiday, lots of interactive information
about Ireland and its people, and even some quizzes to take to test
your knowledge of the Emerald Isle.

Teach-nology.com: St Patrick's Day
http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/misc/stpats/
You say you want worksheets and lesson plans themed around St.
Patrick's Day? This site has all kinds of language arts worksheets
including acrostic poems, adjective worksheets (how many ways can
you describe a head of cabbage), crossword puzzles, cryptogram,
reading comprehension worksheet, vocabulary quiz, word scrambles,
group creative writing lesson, a St. Patrick's Day Maze,
St. Patrick's Day songs and much more!

Lucky Leprechaun Bonus!

A Preschool Potato Curriculum!
http://www.homefires.com/click?apreschoolpotatocu

More St. Pat's Activities For Kids -- games, puzzles, and holiday
decorations:
http://www.billybear4kids.com/holidays/stpatty/fun.htm

Fun With Rainbows!
http://www.homefires.com/click?funwithrainbowsuni

May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you wherever you go! :)

Erin Go Braugh! (Ireland Forever!)

Diane O'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.

Flamingnet: YA books reviewed by YA reviewers
http://flamingnet.com/index.cfm
Your source for reviews and recommendations on past, present, and future preteen, teen,
and young adult books.
From the site:
“Flamingnet.com features student reviews of preteen, teen, and young adult books. Who better to tell you if a book is worth reading than those for whom the book is written?”

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Site of the Day, for Thursday, February 21, 2008

Treasures in Full: Shakespeare in Quarto
http://www.bl.uk/treasures/shakespeare/homepage.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Today's site offers an outstanding resource for students and all
Shakespeare enthusiasts. Gentle Subscribers will find the quarto editions
of a number of Shakespeare's plays presented in a format so as to make the
text clear and easy to read online.

"On this site you will find the British Library's 93 copies of the 21 plays
by Shakespeare printed in quarto before the theatres were closed in 1642.
... 18 of William Shakespeare's plays were printed in quarto before his
death in 1616. ... New to the Quartos? Or want to refresh your knowledge?
We have a Basics section to get you up to speed. ... You can view the
British Library’s copies of Shakespeare quartos separately or you can
compare any two copies." - from the website

This British Library's exhibit provides a succinct timeline of the
playwright's life and times, along with more expansive information in the
basics and background sections. A look at how Shakespeare's plays have
fared during periods such as the Restoration and the early twentieth
century is also available. Clear directions have been provided for using
the side-by-side comparison feature for the quarto editions, which includes
seven of the history plays, Hamlet, the always popular Romeo and Juliet,
Othello and a dozen others.

Tread over to the site for a resource of inestimable value for any
Shakespeare scholar and aficionado at:

http://www.bl.uk/treasures/shakespeare/homepage.html

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

Study Guides
http://www.shakespearenj.org/education/studyguides.htm

[NOTE: Although these guides are provided by The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey for theatergoers,
they can also be of use when studying the plays.]

From the site:
“to assist teachers in preparing students to view the plays and integrating the play into their classroom curricula. Each guide contains a brief synopsis; background information on the author, the play, the production and its themes; pre- and post-show activities to enhance the educational impact of the students' theatregoing experience…”

From the site:
“The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is pleased to assist educators by providing comprehensive study guides for each of our Main Stage and Shakespeare LIVE! productions. These guides are provided free of charge…

Each guide is saved in PDF format. To open, read, and print the guides, you'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which you can download for free from www.adobe.com. To download each guide, click the name of the desired show.

Each guide is the property of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, but may be reproduced freely for educational use only.

Shakespeare LIVE! Educational Touring Productions:
A Midsummer Night's Dream (2008, 1.4 Mb)
Romeo & Juliet (2008, 1.4Mb)
Julius Caesar (2007, 1Mb)
The Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece (2006, 1Mb)

Main Stage Productions:
Henry V (2007, 700Kb)
The Time of Your Life (2007, 780Kb)
Henry VI: Blood and Roses (2007, 1.5Mb)
A Christmas Carol (2007, 936Kb)
Richard III (2006, 1.1MB)
Pride and Prejudice (2006, 830Kb)
Cymbeline (2006, 1.25 MB)

Luminarium Encyclopedia
http://www.luminarium.org/encyclopedia/
From the site:
“Luminarium Encyclopedia is a project begun in 2001 to provide historical contexts
for the people, places, and events featured in Luminarium.”

An Anthology of English Literature
http://www.luminarium.org/lumina.htm
Site includes Medieval, Renaissance, 17th, and 18th Century writers and poets.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Contemporary Women Writers
http://www.luminarium.org/contemporary/
Contents: Margaret Atwood, Amy Tan, Alice Walker, Toni Morrison, and Arundhati Roy.

The National Dropout Prevention Center
http://www.dropoutprevention.org
From the site:
“The National Dropout Prevention Center/Network (NDPC/N) was begun in 1986 to serve as a clearinghouse on issues related to dropout prevention and to offer strategies designed to increase the graduation rate in America's schools.”
Site includes resources and a page of related Internet Links.
http://www.dropoutprevention.org/resource/related_links.htm

CollegePrep-101
http://www.collegeprep101.com/
From the site:
“Although this is a new location for CollegePrep-101, we’ve been helping students prepare for college since 1996. We’ve helped literally hundreds of thousands of high school students and others through the process of applying to, selecting and transitioning to college. Our philosophy is the more information a student has about what to expect when they get to college, the more likely to be successful they’ll be.”

How-To-Study.com
http://www.how-to-study.com/
Study Skills, Language Arts, Math, and Taking Tests
Although this is a commercial site, from the site:
“Please use the free study skills, study strategies, and study tips on this site.
Click on any article below to view or print it.”

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
[connect-eng] ConnectEng, October 29, 2007
The newsletter of Web English Teacher

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1. What's new at Web English Teacher?

Doris Lessing
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/lessing.html
Interviews, ideas for teaching "Through the Tunnel"

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2. Sites to Check Out

Crafting the Essay
http://ctyjhu.org/cdw3/
Writing instruction for secondary students from Johns Hopkins University
Center for Talented Youth. A series of 14 engaging online lessons that
permit students to work at their own pace. It is tempting to use lessons
individually, but avoid skipping any if you can. Each lesson develops skills
needed for a final writing assignment. Be sure to look at "Before you Begin"
for an explanation of the tools.

Instant Word Search
http://www.instantwordsearch.com/
Everyone has words they have trouble spelling, and one of mine is
commitment. I always want to double the t in the middle. When I visited
Instant Word Search, I found out why: commitment is the only variation that
does NOT double the t. Your students may benefit from a similar experience.
They may also be looking for a specific word - "I think it has a zy in it" -
and at this source they can type in letter combinations until they find what
they need. The site can also serve as a rhyming dictionary.

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

Google Guide
http://www.googleguide.com/
From the site:
“Google Guide is an online interactive tutorial and reference for experienced users, novices, and everyone in between. I developed Google Guide because I wanted more information about Google's capabilties, features, and services than I found on Google's website.” --Nancy Blachman
Includes sections for Novices, Experts, and Teens

Sites found in:
27 October 2007 Earth Science Sites of the Week

OCEANS FOR LIFE, National Geographic, (suggested by Marty Mater,
CMU), "The National Geographic Society is working with educators and
many other institutions to find ways to integrate ocean content into
classroom curricula. The purpose of this site is as follows:

* To promote ocean literacy in our classrooms and society
* To provide teachers with tools and resources to instruct students
on the importance of the ocean
* To spotlight collaborations with other agencies and institutions
that also develop ocean literacy programs and resources
* To feature teachers who successfully integrate ocean topics in
their classrooms
* To provide a forum for teachers to learn about cutting edge ocean
science and technology"

http://www.ngsednet.org/community/index.cfm?community_id=128
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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STAR LIFE CYCLE, NASA, a brief, readable description:
http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/teachers/lifecycles/LC_main_p1.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/teachers/ previously posted – Phyllis ]

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

Profiles of People in Art, Film, Music, and Performance.
http://www.ovationtv.com/people/people.aspx?genre_name=people&subgenre_name=all%20people
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2wb6mz

Select Art for All People or by category: Architecture, Fine Art, or Travel.

Select Film for All People

Select Music for All People or by category: Pop, Rock, World, Jazz, Blues, or Classical.

Select Performance for All People or by category: Dance, Theater, or Opera.

Note: Indexes are alphabetized by FIRST NAME.

Sites found in:

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PBS Teachers Newsletter: February 24 - March 1, 2008
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NOVA
The Four Winged Dinosaur
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
NOVA investigates the mysterious feathered dinosaurs that are
challenging old ideas about the origin of bird flight. The
central character in this drama is a strange little dinosaur
with wings on its legs as well as its arms. The pigeon-sized
microraptor is the smallest adult dinosaur ever found, perhaps
the first known tree dweller. But could it really fly? Is it
the key to understanding the origin of flight or merely an
evolutionary dead end unrelated to the ancestry of birds? (CC,
Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/microraptor/
[NOTE: See teacher’s guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]

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American Experience
Buffalo Bill
On Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Monday, February 25, 2008
William "Buffalo Bill" Cody's legendary exploits helped create
the myth of the American West -- one that endures today. This
program draws upon rich archival materials of the period to
explore the man behind the legend, revealing the complexity of
Buffalo Bill's extraordinary life. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/cody/

[NOTE: See teacher’s guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]

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Ribbon of Sand
On-Air & Online
9-12
Monday, February 25, 2008
This film profiles the transitory islands of Cape Lookout, in
the Outer Banks of North Carolina, one of the few remaining
natural barrier islands in the world. Meryl Streep reads
excerpts from Rachel Carson's writings. (CC, Stereo, HD)
http://www.pbs.org/ribbonofsand/

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Media Infusion
February Media Infusion Focuses on Finding Identity through History
Online
9-12
This month's Media Infusion blogger, Carmenita Higginbotham,
writes about how educators can bring the complex question of
identity into the classroom and suggests a number of Web sites
and books that are helpful in teaching African-American
history. Higginbotham also addresses ways to help students
explore their identity by tracing their roots. In conjunction
with the February premiere of "African American Lives 2" and in
celebration of Black History Month, Higginbotham offers up
classroom activity ideas that put the search for identity into
a broader historical context.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/mediainfusion/

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Learning.now with Andy Carvin
Students and Copyright: Discipline and Punish?
Online
3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12

Microsoft has just come out with a new survey on students’
attitudes towards online copyright. The research suggests that
very few students have a strong understanding of the issue.

http://www.pbs.org/teachers/learning.now/2008/02/students_and_copyright_discipl.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2sxamt

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Copyright 2008 PBS Online

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Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:29:26 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [NOVA Teachers] "The Four-Winged Dinosaur" airs Feb. 26

Hello Educators,

In next week's airing of "The Four-Winged Dinosaur," NOVA follows the
fossil discovery and model recreation of the four-winged dinosaur,
Microraptor gui, and investigates competing theories of how birds
evolved. (Subjects covered: life science, evolution, paleontology)

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

* * * * * * * *

NOVA presents "The Four-Winged Dinosaur"
Broadcast: Tuesday, February 26, 2008
http://www.pbs.org/nova/microraptor
(NOVA airs on PBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings as
broadcast dates and times may vary. This program can be used up to
one year after it is recorded off the air.)

Watch the Program
http://www.pbs.org/nova/microraptor/program.html
Watch the entire program online after the broadcast date.
(Quicktime or Windows Media required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

The Producer's Story
http://www.pbs.org/nova/microraptor/producer.html
Read producer Mark Davis's reflection on why the origin of flight
is such a difficult puzzle to solve. (Grades 9-12)

Microraptor's World
http://www.pbs.org/nova/microraptor/fossils.html
Take a close look at fossils from some of the animals and plants
that existed alongside Microraptor about 130 million years ago in
the Liaoning Province of China. (Flash plug-in required;
printable version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Built to Fly
http://www.pbs.org/nova/microraptor/skeletons.html
Compare and contrast the skeletons of Microraptor and its
relatives, Archaeopteryx and Deinonychus. (Flash plug-in
required; printable version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Wind Tunnel Test
http://www.pbs.org/nova/microraptor/liftdrag.html
Conduct your own virtual wind-tunnel experiment to see for
yourself how this pint-sized dinosaur may have glided. (Flash
plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/programs/3505_microrap.html
Explore the time period when the Liaoning fossils were formed,
research the structure and function of feathers, discuss the
evidence for the evolution of flight, and more with these viewing
ideas. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Program transcript
http://www.pbs.org/nova/transcripts/3505_microrap.html
The site includes a complete narration for this program.

Plus Watch a Preview and Links & Books.

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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE explores the myths of the West
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008

On TV Monday 2/25/08: Buffalo Bill
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/cody/

In 1886, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show played to over one million people in New York city. It was one of the most elaborate shows on earth: there were cowboys and Indians, sharp shooters including the famed Annie Oakley, hundreds of horses, buffalo, elk and donkeys, and more than two hundred cast members, all moving about in a sweeping western landscape of mountains and plains. Soon after the show's stunning success in New York, it would go on to dazzle crowds in London, Paris, Rome and Barcelona, cementing the legend of the Wild West in the minds of people around the globe. Behind the extravaganza was one man -- a meager plainsman turned international celebrity and frontier hero, whose meteoric rise to fame was made possible only by his genius, and his hucksterism. His name was William Cody, better known to the world as Buffalo Bill.

American Frontiers
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/west/map/
From the site:
“Explore major events in America's westward expansion.”
“Early European settlers granted themselves expansion into other peoples' lands. They pushed the frontier ever westward, displacing Native Americans, Mexicans, Canadians and others along the way. These pioneers traveled under the banner of Manifest Destiny, the idea that European Americans had a mission to expand the nation's boundaries and democratic institutions to the continent's Western shores.”

Kids-Online.Net
http://www.kids-online.net/kidsframe.html

Time Machine
http://www.kids-online.net/learn/time_mac/top_frame.html
From the site:
“Please select a time period below to initiate time travel.”
Time periods from Pre-History to the Future.

[NOTE: Other pages from Kids-Online.Net previously posted. – Phyllis ]

USS Enterprise and the WWII Battles of the Pacific
http://www.history.com/minisite.do?content_type=Minisite_Generic&content_type_id=57950&display_order=5&mini_id=57954
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3azh74
Target, Task Force, and Objectives of WWII Pacific Battles from the Marshall Islands to Iwo Jima.


From: History Channel’s Battle 360
From the site:
“Battle 360 is the story of the World War II aircraft carrier USS Enterprise.”
10-part series premieres Friday, February 29 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

http://www.history.com/minisites/battle_360

The Encyclopedia of World History
Ancient, Medieval, and Modern
Sixth Edition
http://www.bartleby.com/67/

Renowned historian Peter N. Stearns and thirty prominent historians have combined their expertise over the past ten years to perfect this comprehensive chronology of more than 20,000 entries that span the millennia from prehistoric times to the year 2000.

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Martin Luther King Jr.: Words That Changed a Nation
http://www.cnn.com/specials/2007/king.papers
Special report features handwritten sermons,
statements from jail, photo galleries, a civil rights
timeline, and streaming video discussions
about King’s life with people who knew him.

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Site of the Day for Thursday, October 25, 2007

The Bridges of Budapest
http://www.bridgesofbudapest.com/

Today's site offers a tour of one of Europe's under appreciated cities --
the strikingly beautiful city of Budapest and its dramatic bridges. Gentle
Subscribers will discover a pleasantly designed and informative
presentation, focusing on the remarkable bridges at the city's heart.

"Budapest is the capital city of Hungary, made up of Buda and Pest, with
the Danube River flowing past them, along a stretch of 28 kilometers....
Budapest is often called the "Queen of the Danube". The mighty River Danube
flows 2850 kilometers long through Europe ... It is Europe's second longest
river after the Volga. ... In Vienna, the capital of Austria, the Danube
does not run through the center of the city. In Budapest, however, it cuts
right through the heart of the city, providing a magnificent view." - from
the website

The site explores the background of each of the seven bridges which cross
the Danube River in Budapest, from the earliest permanent construction, the
Chain Bridge, dating back to the mid nineteenth century to the most modern,
the Lagymanyosi Bridge erected in 1995. Details of construction,
interesting historical facts and an excellent selection of striking
photographs accompany each bridge story. Each concludes with a summary of
essential notes on dates, architects, lengths and whether the bridge was
blown up during World War II. Not to be missed is the Satellite section
which features a stunning bird's eye view of the city, with each of the
seven bridges spanning the Danube clearly visible. A simple mouseover
brings up a key bridge fact, while clicking on a bridge links to the
detailed information section.

Journey to the website for an informative exhibit on the bridges of
Budapest at:

http://www.bridgesofbudapest.com/

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

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Hi! It's Thursday, October 25, 2007 and time for Geography at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
My Wonderful World: Games & Cool Stuff
http://www.mywonderfulworld.org/games.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.mywonderfulworld.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Age Range: 6-17 (varies, depending on game/activity)

Did you know that a National Geographic-Roper survey shows half of young
Americans can't locate world powers like Japan and India? Twenty percent
can't even find the Pacific Ocean!

My Wonderful World is the official website of a National Geographic-led
campaign to expand kids' global knowledge about countries, people, cultures,
economics, and environments. It offers resources for parents, educators, and
kids including a free monthly e-newsletter that provides ideas and hands-on
tools to help children learn about the world.

When you get to the site you'll see a variety of online activities that
include learning to read maps, learning about world music, and discover
geocaching (real-life treasure hunts).

There are also science and nature games, geography quizzes, crossword
puzzles, and world trivia challenges. You can even take a virtual trip to
Africa, play children's games from around the world, and learn to speak a
foreign language!

All of the resources are right there - with the click of your mouse!

Don't forget to check out the menu where parents, educators and kids will
find downloadable "Action Kits" to help get you started on learning more
about worldwide geography.

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.

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Hi! It's Thursday, October 25, 2007 and time for Geography at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
My Wonderful World: Games & Cool Stuff
http://www.mywonderfulworld.org/games.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.mywonderfulworld.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Age Range: 6-17 (varies, depending on game/activity)

Did you know that a National Geographic-Roper survey shows half of young
Americans can't locate world powers like Japan and India? Twenty percent
can't even find the Pacific Ocean!

My Wonderful World is the official website of a National Geographic-led
campaign to expand kids' global knowledge about countries, people, cultures,
economics, and environments. It offers resources for parents, educators, and
kids including a free monthly e-newsletter that provides ideas and hands-on
tools to help children learn about the world.

When you get to the site you'll see a variety of online activities that
include learning to read maps, learning about world music, and discover
geocaching (real-life treasure hunts).

There are also science and nature games, geography quizzes, crossword
puzzles, and world trivia challenges. You can even take a virtual trip to
Africa, play children's games from around the world, and learn to speak a
foreign language!

All of the resources are right there - with the click of your mouse!

Don't forget to check out the menu where parents, educators and kids will
find downloadable "Action Kits" to help get you started on learning more
about worldwide geography.

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.

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[NJYAC] Virtual Author Series - kicks off in March with Andrew Clements

Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing to Partner with Ball State
University to Create Virtual Author Series

NEW YORK, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Simon & Schuster Children's
Publishing and Ball State University today have announced an
unprecedented partnership to bring S&S authors and illustrators into
more than 30,000 schools nationwide through live, interactive Web
broadcasts. Too few students today have had the opportunity to engage
with authors and artists on a firsthand level, but Electronic Author Visits
(EAV) utilize the BSU's groundbreaking Electronic Field Trips program
to allow students and teachers to interact directly with authors and
illustrators through live video, discussion forums, and downloadable
learning activities.

"At Simon & Schuster we strongly believe that every student should
have an opportunity to interact with our award-winning authors and
illustrators-regardless of the school's location or budget," said Rick Richter,
President and Publisher of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing. "We
are extremely proud to partner with Ball State University on the MyVisit
virtual classroom to bring this state-of-the-art programming to millions
of children."

S&S has formed an exclusive three-year agreement with Ball State
University and plans to host three EAVs each year. Andrew Clements, the
bestselling author of classroom favorites FRINDLE and NO TALKING, will
kick off the program as the first EAV author on March 18. D. J. MacHale, the
#1 New York Times bestselling author of the Pendragon series and Margaret
Peterson Haddix, national bestselling author of the Shadow Children
series, have signed on to participate as well.

"We at Ball State take great pride in our role as pioneers in the use
of technology to enhance the education of young people," said Ball State
University President Jo Ann M. Gora. "For the last decade, our Teachers
College has partnered with the nation's best museums, historic sites, and
parks to produce Electronic Field Trips for millions of students. We are
excited to join with Simon & Schuster on the Electronic Author Visit
project, which should prove to be just as popular and educational. This
is a wonderful way for students and teachers to interact with some of the
finest children's authors in the country without leaving the classroom."

An Electronic Author Visit is a unique experience that makes the rich
content of S&S's bestselling and award-winning authors accessible to
children and teachers. Each visit is a combination of several components.
First, a website is created specifically for each EAV and serves two
purposes: to provide teachers with background information that can be
used to help students prepare for the author's visit and to offer interactive
material that relates to the subject discussed in the author's or artist's
book. In preparation for the EAV, the program also offers a series of
classroom activities and curriculum binders. Simon & Schuster and BSU
provide the author's books to a select group of teachers who then develop
grade-appropriate activities for other teachers to use before the live
broadcast. Booksource has signed on to be the sponsoring book supplier.
To facilitate preparation for the EAV, Booksource will assist participating
teachers with book orders through a convenient link to their site and
ordering information.

The live Web broadcast is the culmination of the EAV experience. As
a live broadcast, it has the potential to be much more interactive than a
static television program and much more far-reaching than a typical
Webinar. This 45- minute segment includes a presentation from the
author, a reading or excerpt from the book, and a question-and-answer
session in which the author fields questions from the students. Teachers
can sign up for the first EAV with Andrew Clements by visiting the
MyVisit website: http://www.bsu.edu/myvisit/

Related links:
* http://www.simonsays.com
* http://www.booksource.com/
* http://www.bsu.edu/myvisit

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Hi! It's Monday, October 22, 2007 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Nick's Mathematical Puzzles
http://www.qbyte.org/puzzles/
[NOTE: Previously posted.
SEE ALSO: http://www.qbyte.org/ - Phyllis ]

Age Range: About 11 and up (younger students with an aptitude for math, may
enjoy these too)


At this website you'll find a collection of more than 100 math puzzles that
cover algebra, geometry, probability, number theory, trigonometry, calculus,
and logic. They have been selected "for the deceptive simplicity of their
statement, or the elegance of their solution." While they will challenge
your cleverness, the site founder Nick Hobson (who has a math degree and
works in computer software) says, they "usually only require pre-college
math."

When you get to the site you will see an introduction. Above it is a menu
bar that currently provides access to 160 puzzles. (New puzzles are added on
a regular basis.) View the "Index" to see the names of the puzzles archived
here. Click on any one, and a new page opens with the puzzle. You'll see 1-4
stars next to each puzzle title that designates the level of difficulty,
with four being the most difficult.

As mentioned at the website, "Explaining how an answer is arrived at is more
important than the answer itself. To this end, hints, answers, and fully
worked solutions are provided, together with links to related mathematical
topics. Further references are provided with many of the solutions. The
puzzles are intended to be fun, with an educational element."

Enjoy!

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.

Kapili.com
http://www.kapili.com/
http://www.kapili.com/topiclist.html
Site includes links to several of their introductory science sites:
http://www.chem4kids.com/
http://www.biology4kids.com/
http://www.geography4kids.com/
http://www.cosmos4kids.com/
http://www.physics4kids.com/
http://www.numbernut.com/ (Math)

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Title: ASPIRE (University of Utah)
URL: http://sunshine.chpc.utah.edu/
From the site:
“The ASPIRE Lab is now one of the most innovative and interactive science education websites available on the Internet. You will find not only fun interactive labs, but well designed and produced curriculum content, created by teachers for teachers. The powerful combination of inquiry-based content, along with interactive, hands-on labs provides a powerful visualization tool for you and your students to use. Best of all, the ASPIRE Lab is free!”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

An introduction to the steps of the scientific method.
http://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentoring/project_scientific_method.shtml
From the site:
“The scientific method is a way to ask and answer scientific questions by making observations and doing experiments.”
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.sciencebuddies.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Introduction to the Scientific Method
http://teacher.nsrl.rochester.edu/phy_labs/AppendixE/AppendixE.html
An explanation on what the scientific method is and does.
From the site:
“The scientific method is the process by which scientists, collectively and over time, endeavor to construct an accurate (that is, reliable, consistent and non-arbitrary) representation of the world… the scientific method attempts to minimize the influence of bias or prejudice in the experimenter when testing an hypothesis or a theory.”

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MythBusters: Scientific Inquiry
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/myth-busters/
From the site:
“The MythBusters use the scientific method to prove or disprove common beliefs about physical science. Each episode explains a specific concept about the interactions between physical matter and the forces of nature that shape our world.”

The World Time Engine: local time for any place in the world

http://worldtimeengine.com/
From the site:
“The World Time Engine is a service for home users and business professionals to search and compare local world times for any country, city, town, village, zip code, point of interest or geographic coordinates on earth.

The World Time Engine was launched in October 2007 as a free online resource for pinpoint world time information.

Through the development of a truly ground-breaking location resolution system for obtaining local time by place name and/or geo-coordinates we're building up our service to become the most comprehensive time service available anywhere in the world.

Not only do we cover every country, city, town, village, zipcode, point of interest and street on earth - we also provide geo-local time information allowing you to use GPS co-ordinates data to resolve the local time. We've packaged this whole system in to a Google-esque search box for your convenience meaning that local time for any place on earth is never more than one click away.”

Earth at Night
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap001127.html
From the site:
“Explanation: This is what the Earth looks like at night. Can you find your favorite country or city? Surprisingly, city lights make this task quite possible. Human-made lights highlight particularly developed or populated areas of the Earth's surface, including the seaboards of Europe, the eastern United States, and Japan. Many large cities are located near rivers or oceans so that they can exchange goods cheaply by boat. Particularly dark areas include the central parts of South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia.”

Astronomy Picture of the Day's
Educational Links
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/lib/edlinks.html
From the site:
“What follows is a list of resources that excel in astronomy education. Each resource is distinctly different - they have been chosen to highlight a wide range of interests. We believe the list is topologically complete in that there are no publicly advertised astronomy resources on the WWW that cannot be found by following the internal links of these resources. The list is in alphabetical order, and is subject to change as the WWW, and our knowledge of it, matures.”

Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, October 25, 2007
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/121
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The Shot Heard Round the World: Development of the Salk Polio Vaccine
This illustrated timeline presents events surrounding the development of the polio vaccine by Dr. Jonas Salk. Discusses early history of polio, the first major U.S. polio epidemic in 1916, the research of Salk and others to develop a polio vaccine, the March of Dimes polio vaccine fundraising campaign, and the drop in polio incidence since the first widespread use of Salk's vaccine in 1955. From the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy.
URL: http://museum.pharmacy.pitt.edu/salk/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24731

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Doris Lessing: Book by Book Profile
This 2004 article provides background about author Doris Lessing. "One of the most widely regarded 20th-century novelists, Lessing has been called an African writer, a political writer, a space fiction writer, a mystic writer, and a feminist writer." Includes biographical material, details about her publishing hoax in the early 1980s when she published a book under a pseudonym, and brief descriptions and review excerpts for major works. From Bookmarks magazine.
URL: http://www.bookmarksmagazine.com/doris-lessing-book-book-profile/jessica-teisch
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2lvvnt
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24694

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Pablo Picasso: Official Web Site
Charming website for 20th century artist Pablo Picasso, known for his development of cubism, his blue and pink period works, his "Guernica" painting, and more. Features an illustrated timeline, a genealogy (showing his many loves), material about his studios (in France, Spain, and elsewhere), and illustrated essays about selected works. Also includes a list of exhibitions around the world. In English, Spanish, and French.
URL: http://www.picasso.fr/us/picasso_page_index.php
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24703


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College Navigator
This source for college information allows you to search for U.S. colleges by name, location, type of institution, and programs/majors. Provides material about expenses, financial aid, enrollment, admission, athletics, and more. Include multiple institutions on a "favorites" list to see side-by-side comparisons. Also includes links to material about applying for financial aid and careers. From the Institute of Education Science (IES) National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education.
URL: http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24734

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

PBS
Friday, February 22 at 10pm
Independent Lens:
Banished: American Ethnic Cleansing
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/banished/
From the site:
“At least 12 different counties in eight states banished their black population. Banished exposes the hidden history of racial cleansing in America. Descendants return to learn the shocking history of three counties that violently expelled African American families a century ago. From the 1860s to the 1920s, dozens of towns and counties across America violently expelled entire African American communities, forcing thousands of black families to flee their homes. A century later, these towns remain mostly white. BANISHED tells the story of three of these communities and their black descendents, who return to learn shocking histories.”

goodcharacter.com
http://www.goodcharacter.com/index.html
From the site:
“If you work with kids, and you need to implement character education tomorrow, and you want some immediate help, this is where to start. But if your character education program is cruising, and you just want some additional ideas and materials, this is also where to start. This content-rich website is loaded with free resources to help you do the job!”

Includes: High School Teaching Guides, Middle School Teaching Guides,
Elementary School Teaching Guides, and Character in Sports

Web Resources for Teachers
http://www.goodcharacter.com/TeacherResources.html
From the site:
“These carefully selected web pages contain very useful material to assist your efforts in educating for character. There is a lot in this list that you can use as the basis for class discussions, writing assignments and student activities. We have not attempted to sort them according to the virtues they teach because they all teach many virtues.”

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Site of the Day for Wednesday, October 24, 2007

The Inventions of Thomas Edison
http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/bledison.htm

[NOTE: Other pages from this site previously posted.
http://inventors.about.com/library/blindex.htm
http://inventors.about.com/
SEE ALSO: Modern Black Inventors
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1077/is_n12_v53/ai_21225425
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/283wlp - Phyllis ]

Today's site, from About.com, now part of The New York Times Company,
offers a presentation on Thomas Alva Edison, possibly America's best known
inventor. Gentle Subscribers may find some surprising details about
Edison's work and how his inventions owed more to sheer hard work and
management skills than to inspired genius.

"Thomas Edison's greatest challenge was the development of a practical
incandescent, electric light. Contrary to popular belief, he didn't
"invent" the lightbulb, but rather he improved upon a 50-year-old idea." -
from the website

The presentation features a biography and summary timeline, beginning with
Edison's birth in 1847 to his death in 1931. Included in the exhibit are
sections dealing with his most significant inventions, among the most
famous of which were two types of phonographs, a film projector and the
motion picture camera. A list of his more than one thousand patents is also
available, along with information on the "muckers", the teams of bright
young workers who were instrumental in transforming Edison's ideas to
marketable products. In addition, the material considers the significance
of Edison's accomplishments and takes a look at some of his failures as
well.

Stride over to the site for an informative exhibit on Thomas Edison and his
work at:

http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/bledison.htm

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

Invention at Play
http://www.inventionatplay.org/playhouse_main.html
From the site:
“Invention at Play is a highly interactive, engaging and surprising traveling exhibit that focuses on the similarities between the way children and adults play and the creative processes used by innovators in science and technology. It departs from traditional representations of inventors as extraordinary geniuses who are “not like us” to celebrate the creative skills and processes that are familiar and accessible to all people. Visitors of all ages will experience various playful habits of mind that underlie invention.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007
http://infomine.ucr.edu/

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Invention Dimension
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URL: http://web.mit.edu/invent/invent-main.html
Record Id: 673259
Created: 2007-10-24 23:17:18
Categories: busecon

Profiles of inventors and their inventions and a handbook for aspiring
inventors and entrepreneurs, as well as links to related resources.

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Dino Directory
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URL: http://internt.nhm.ac.uk/jdsml/nature-online/dino-directory/
Record Id: 673254
Created: 2007-10-23 22:11:50
Categories: bioag

"This is a guide to 325 of the most well-described dinosaurs, including
1,294 images." Browse dinosaurs by name, timeline, country, or body
shape. [NOTE: Previously posted. – Phyllis ]

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Dinobase
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URL: http://dinobase.gly.bris.ac.uk/
Record Id: 673253
Created: 2007-10-23 21:21:36
Categories: bioag

Taxonomic dinosaur database, paleontological illustrations, news of
recent discoveries, and other information about dinosaurs.
[NOTE: Previously posted. URL updated. – Phyllis ]

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The Atlantic Slave Trade and Slave Life in the Americas : A Visual Record
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URL: http://hitchcock.itc.virginia.edu/slavery
Record Id: 673251
Created: 2007-10-23 01:17:16
Categories: culture,liberal

Illustrations, prints, and early photographs related to African history,
the slave trade, slavery, and related topics. Browse by category or
search. [NOTE: Previously posted. – Phyllis ]

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The Ryhiner Map Collection
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URL: http://www.stub.unibe.ch/stub/ryhiner
Record Id: 673245
Created: 2007-10-22 00:38:13
Categories: maps

Archive of the Ryhiner map collection presents 16,000 digital maps from
the 16th through 18th centuries. Collection includes maps from around
the world (Europe particularly well-represented), castle plans,
topographical views, and thematic maps.

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Connexions - Sharing Knowledge and Building Communities
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URL: http://cnx.rice.edu/
Record Id: 673243
Created: 2007-10-21 11:56:32
Categories: arts,bioag,busecon,liberal,physci

Our Content Commons contains small "knowledge chunks" we call modules
that connect into courses. Thanks to an open license, anyone can take
our materials, adapt them to meet their needs, and contribute them back
to the Commons. And everyone is invited to participate!
[NOTE: Previously posted. – Phyllis ]

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Gallery of Mathematics
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URL: http://info.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ma/gallery
Record Id: 673242
Created: 2007-10-19 00:41:28
Categories: physci

Math gallery with images of fractals, dynamic system simulations,
hyperspace structures, and patterns.
[NOTE: Previously posted. – Phyllis ]

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NYPL Digital Gallery : Africana and Black History
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URL: http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/explore/dgexplore.cfm?col_id=147%20
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2gnsnv
Record Id: 673239
Created: 2007-10-18 12:35:56
Categories: culture,liberal

Images, books, and documents illustrating 400 years of African American
history; Africa before the slave trade, slavery, the abolitionist
movement, black communities and churches, biographies, and the 20th
century.

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NYPL Digital Gallery : Theatre Productions and Players, 1920s-1957 : Vandamm Studio Photographs
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URL: http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/explore/dgexplore.cfm?col_id=205%20
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ys5lhj
Record Id: 673238
Created: 2007-10-18 11:18:39
Categories: arts

Thousands of images documenting thirty years of theatre productions and
performers in New York.

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NYPL Digital Gallery : Uniforms and Regimental Regalia : The Vinkhuijzen Collection of Military Costume Illustration
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URL: http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/explore/dgexplore.cfm?col_id=206%20
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yujteu
Record Id: 673237
Created: 2007-10-18 01:53:01
Categories: liberal

"Nearly 20,000 prints, drawings, watercolors, and printed book and
magazine illustrations of military costume as well as military medals,
regalia, insignia, coats of arms, and regimental flags, from most times
and places except the United States."

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[NOTE: See Also: All Collection Guides (some previously posted)
http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/explore/dgexplore.cfm
From the site: “NYPL Digital Gallery presents groups of images in these Collection Guides for browsing based on collection provenance, bibliographic unit, department, format, and/or topic. Additional images and new presentations will appear regularly.” - Phyllis]


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Site found in:
ResourceShelf
October 19-25, 2007

SPELL IT!
http://www.myspellit.com/
Spell It!—the Scripps National Spelling Bee study site created in cooperation with Merriam-Webster, is now available for viewing online at http://www.myspellit.com. The site focuses on the official list of about 700 study words for 2008, each categorized by language of origin, and each linked to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary with audio pronunciations. But that’s not all! There are loads of additional “challenge” words, fascinating facts, and entertaining exercises—all designed to provide spellers of all ages with a winning edge.

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Site of the Day for Friday, October 19, 2007

Wikiquote's List of Misquotations
http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/List_of_misquotations
[NOTE: Other page from http://en.wikiquote.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Today's site, from Wikiquote, offers a satisfying selection of favorite
quotations of the kind that just miss being the correct version. Gentle
Subscribers may enjoy a browse through this list of quotes and may even
encounter a few surprises.

"This page consists of things that many people think are correct quotes but
are actually incorrect. This does not include quotes that were actually
blunders by the people that said them." - from the website

Among the many misquotes cited are such late twentieth century Hollywood
favorites as "Beam me up, Scotty" and "Do you feel lucky, punk?" The site
explains the factual background of the quotes and briefly delves into how
popular culture altered the originals. From the wrongly attributed to Marie
Antoinette's "Let them eat cake" to the inaccurate Biblical reference
"Money is the root of all evil", the list contains some familiar but faulty
quotes. The collection concludes with a linked list of famous figures, such
as Winston Churchill and and William Shakespeare, who said all the best
things, but who are frequently misquoted.

Stroll over to the web page for an engaging look at some famous misquotes
at:

http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/List_of_misquotations

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

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Taken From:
======== The NSDL Scout Report for the Life Sciences ===
======== October 31, 2003 ===
======== Volume 2, Number 21 ======

Cell Biology Animation [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.johnkyrk.com/

If you can tear your eyes away from the mesmerizing graphics on the main
page, you'll find a very detailed and comprehensive cell biology tutorial
created by graphic artist/biologist John Kyrk. Kyrk's animations demonstrate
all major aspects of cell biology: amino acid structure, DNA replication,
transcription and translation, cellular cycles (Krebs, glycolysis, mitosis),
photosynthesis, and so on. The tutorial's beautiful graphics and cool
animations should make studying cell biology relatively painless for any
student. [RS]


>From The NSDL Scout Report for the Life Sciences, Copyright Internet Scout
Project 1994-2003. http://scout.wisc.edu/

Sites found in:
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: February 17 - 23, 2008
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NOVA
Deadly Shadow of Vesuvius: World's Deadliest Volcanoes
Interactive/Online Activity
6-8 / 9-12

Examine how volcanic eruptions are measured using an eruption
magnitude scale called the Volcanis Explosivity Index and
practice rating a volcanic eruption in this online interactive
activity.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/vesuvius/deadliest.html

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Nature
Arctic Bears
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, February 17, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
Polar bears, the descendents of grizzlies, long-ago evolved to
live and hunt on the frozen ice of the Arctic, but now are
living on borrowed time as their habitat changes and food
sources become scarce. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)

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

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NOVA
Ape Genius
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
The great apes -- which include chimps, orangutans, gorillas
and bonobos -- seem to have rich emotional lives similar to our
own. But just how smart are these animals? A new generation of
investigators is revealing the secret mental lives of great
apes; our evolutionary next of kin are turning out to be far
smarter than most experts ever imagined. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1
year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/apegenius/
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]

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American Experience
Kit Carson
On Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Monday, February 18, 2008
9 - 10:30 pm
His exploits on the American frontier inspired dozens of dime
novels, but the stories told in these wildly popular books
belie the complexities of the real Kit Carson, whose life
embodies the contradictions that are the story of the American
West. Combining archival materials of the period with
re-creations, this program brings Kit Carson, the legendary
trapper, scout and soldier, to vivid life. (CC, Stereo, HD)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/carson/
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
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[NOVA Teachers] Ape Genius airing February 19, 2008

Hello Educators,

In next week's airing of "Ape Genius," NOVA explores evidence for
intelligence and culture among our primate cousins and ponders the
question about what differences exist between humans and other apes.
(Subjects covered: life science, animals)

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

* * * * * * * *

NOVA presents "Ape Genius"
Broadcast: Tuesday, February 19, 2008
http://www.pbs.org/nova/apegenius
(NOVA airs on PBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings as
broadcast dates and times may vary. This program can be used up to
one year after it is recorded off the air.)

Watch the Program
http://www.pbs.org/nova/apegenius/program.html
Watch the entire program online after the broadcast date.
(Quicktime or Windows Media required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

What Makes Us Human
http://www.pbs.org/nova/apegenius/human.html
Find out about unique human talents such as "reading" someone
else's mind, having the ability to control impulses, and
possessing the foundations for teaching that separate us from our
great ape cousins. (Grades 9-12)

The Ape That Teaches
http://www.pbs.org/nova/apegenius/saxe.html
Learn in this interview with cognitive scientist Rebecca Saxe
about humans' ability to transmit information, ideas, and
innovations among each other and across generations, as well as
how this ability differentiates us from the other great apes.
(Grades 9-12)

Kanzi the Bonobo
http://www.pbs.org/nova/apegenius/kanzi.html
Listen to and view in this five-part audio slide show on
primatologist Sue Savage-Rumbaugh's work with Kanzi the bonobo,
and discover Kanzi's abilities to understand language, convey
thoughts and feelings, play games, and more. Total running time:
6 minutes 15 seconds. (Flash plug-in required.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8,
9-12)

Our Family Tree
http://www.pbs.org/nova/apegenius/primate.html
Compare and contrast humans' social grouping, temperament, diet,
and more with the four other great apes, and hear what each one
sounds like. (Flash plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Video Extras
http://www.pbs.org/nova/apegenius/extras.html
Watch experiments that human researchers tested with chimps and a
bonobo in these two short outtakes. (Quicktime or Windows Media
required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/programs/3504_apegeniu.html
Students use a viewing guide while watching a program about the
science of ape intelligence and after watching discuss answers to
questions related to similarities and differences between
intelligence in apes and in humans. (Grades 9-12)

Program transcript
http://www.pbs.org/nova/transcripts/3504_apegeniu.html
The site includes a complete narration for this program.

Plus Watch a Preview and Links & Books.

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Subject: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE : Kit Carson

Kit Carson
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/carson/

Introduction (Biography)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/carson/intro/

The Westernizer
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/west/quiz/
What kind of person would you have been in the American West?
Take this personality quiz to see what you have in common with some famous Western folks.
Choose the answer to each question that describes you best. When you're done, click the submit button to see your results.

Program Transcript
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/carson/program/pt.html
The full program transcript will be posted after broadcast.

Watch Preview (:30 sec)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/carson/promo/

Watch the Program
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/carson/program/
Bookmark this page and return in February 2008 after broadcast to watch the full program online.

Learn More – Website Links and Books
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/carson/more/

Indigenous Geography
http://www.indigenousgeography.si.edu/
http://www.indigenousgeography.si.edu/home.asp?lang=eng
From the site:
“Indigenous Geography is a cross-cultural exploration of indigenous communities throughout the Americas. The educational materials that follow are designed to provide teachers with a ready resource for discussing this Website and issues of cultural diversity. Communities present their perspectives on themes universal to humanity. Two sets of lessons accompany each community profile—one for grades 4-8 and one for grades 9-12.”

Geography at the Movies
http://www.geographyatthemovies.co.uk/
From the site:
GATM .. collates short movies for geography teachers to use for free!

Geography Links
http://www.geographyatthemovies.co.uk/links.html

Lyndsey's Mania
http://www.mccollam.com/fun/
Site includes games as well as geography and math quizzes.

Previously posted. Site found in:

======== The NSDL Scout Report for the Physical Sciences
======== August 23, 2002 ===
======== Volume 1, Number 16 ======

Test Your Geography Knowledge
http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/

Provided by Web site creator Lyndsey Mania and Lizardpoint.com, the Test
Your Geography Knowledge interactive quiz gives students a fun way to learn
geography. Users choose a region of the world; click on the state, country,
ocean, or other feature requested; and are told whether they’re right or
wrong and their total score. A simple yet effective learning tool for kids.
[JAB]

>From The NSDL Scout Report for the Physical Sciences, Copyright Internet
Scout Project 1994-2002. http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/

Sites found in:
Larry Ferlazzo's Website November Newsletter
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/about/websites-of-the-month/

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Everyday Life
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/everydaylife/
From the site:
“The Everyday Life project uses interactive, situation-based lessons to teach functional literacy skills. This new approach to learning allows learners to apply their basic literacy skills to real-world situations so they can gain the confidence and skills to be successful.”

GCFLearnFree.org
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/
Select from drop-down menus for Basic Math and Computer Training

Both sites available in Spanish.

From Larry Ferlazzo:
You have to register for it, but it only takes seconds. If you have trouble getting the cursor to write in the boxes, just use the tab key to move down. That seemed to do the trick. Posted on
http://larryferlazzo.com/englishthemes.html

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ViewAt (Wonderful Panoramas)
http://www.viewat.org/?i=en
It offers extraordinary panoramic photographs from around the world, and lets you use a special application that shows a 360 degree view. These images are great for any Geography class, and are especially good opportunities for English Language Learners to describe them verbally and in writing. Some of the photos might even be from their native countries, which makes it doubling appealing. I’ve placed the link on my Geography page under Sites That Cover Many Areas (http://larryferlazzo.com/geography.html) .

Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
Oct. 12-18, 2007

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Nuclear Information (via Los Alamos Library)
http://library.lanl.gov/infores/nuclear/

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Fast Facts: American Wars
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0873841.html

Wars and Conflicts of the United States Navy (via Naval Historical Center)
http://www.history.navy.mil/wars/index.html

Instances of Use of United States Armed Forces Abroad, 1798-2007 (via Congressional Research Service and Air War College)
http://www.history.navy.mil/wars/foabroad.htm

American Military History (Center for Military History)
http://www.history.army.mil/books/amh/amh-toc.htm

12,000 Year Timeline (via Air War College)
http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/timeline/time0001.htm

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Young Blood: Children of War
http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/01032/
Young Blood: Children of War aims to explain the current situation of child soldiers in the world today. This site breaks its information down into the following categories: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions. There are also country dossiers that provide information about child soldiers in 20 countries.

NOTE: 2007 ThinkQuest International First Place High School Winner

The History Channel's George Washington mini-site
located online at
http://www.history.com/minisites/washington

SEE ALSO: American Presidents
http://www.history.com/presidents
http://www.history.com/genericContent.do?id=53503
[NOTE: Sometimes this connects and sometimes it doesn’t. Keep trying. – Phyllis ]
From the site:
“Find out everything you wanted to know about our nation’s 42 presidents, from Washington to George W Bush. With biography, images, video, and timeline for each leader.”

History Channel Special Presentation: Life After People
Sunday, February 7th at 8 PM/7c
Life After People
http://www.history.com/minisites/life_after_people/
From the site:
“What would happen to planet earth if the human race were to suddenly disappear forever? Would ecosystems thrive? What remnants of our industrialized world would survive? What would crumble fastest?”

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AASC Feature of the Month Email Alert: February 2008 -
Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008

February 2008 Feature of the Month
This month the feature highlights the African American National Biography, the largest collection of African American biographies ever published.
http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/current/index.jsp

IN PICTURES
http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/current/photo_essay.jsp?page=1
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2pphuo
Combining images and text, In-House Editors Ryan Abrecht and Anthony Aiello have composed a Photo Essay that discusses several key people whose lives represent the many facets of black history and culture in America. Some of the individuals include Ira Aldridge, the most highly-esteemed African American actor of the nineteenth century, bicycling sensation Major Taylor, the first black international superstar athlete, and Alberta Hunter, one of the great, yet often overlooked, blues and jazz performers of the twentieth century.
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From:
Thirteen Ed Online Bulletin -- FEBRUARY
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008

THIRTEEN/WNET NEW YORK'S MONTHLY UPDATE FOR EDUCATORS
To see this email on the web, go to http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/bulletin/

FEBRUARY THEME — AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES 2

This month, Ed Online presents two all-new lesson plans to accompany the groundbreaking series AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES 2. In "Gift to the Future," students will learn how to preserve important historical documents and artifacts while creating their own relics for future generations. "Freedom to Fight" will encourage students to explore the challenges and triumphs African Americans faced during the Civil War and the reverberating effects of their enlistment on future generations. Each of these lesson plans enhances the themes and ideas presented in AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES 2.

AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES 2 MULTIMEDIA PACKAGE For high school language arts and social studies classes, we now have an engaging AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES 2 Multimedia Package. The package includes a guide and DVD; the guide is interactive, with information on how to build a family tree, character profiles of the twelve individuals featured in the series, and a list of informative resources. The DVD highlights poignant moments from the series. To request the multimedia package, please email us at: guiderequest@thirteen.org. Subject line: African American Lives Multimedia Package. Please include your name, institution, course(s) the materials will be used in, and your mailing address. Supplies are limited.

Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
October 19, 2007
Volume 14, Number 40

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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-071019.php

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My Money.gov [pdf]
http://www.mymoney.gov/

The world of personal and business finance is an interesting one, and the
U.S. Financial Literary and Education Commission has created this excellent
site to educate the American public about these matters. The site brings
together important information from twenty federal agencies and it covers
everything from 401k investments to just balancing a checkbook. Visitors to
the homepage will find a list of topics that include "Credit", "Paying For
Education", and "Retirement Planning". Also included on the homepage is a
"Tools & Resources" area, which will bring users up to date on financial
education grants and a few calculators that can help with planning a budget
for college or purchasing a home. Many of the materials on the site are also
available in Spanish, and visitors may also wish to sign up to receive
updates when new material is added. [KMG] /
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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ActionBioscience: Identifying Angiosperms [pdf]
http://www.actionbioscience.org/genomic/soltis.html

Resources for teaching botany and taxonomy can be difficult to locate
online, so locating this nice teaching activity and guide was quite a find.
The resource is offered as part of the ActionBioscience website, and it was
written by Pamela Soltis. The guide begins by discussing the importance of
angiosperms, and the site also includes an in-depth interview with Soltis.
Moving on to the activity, the lesson uses visual literacy to reinforce
understanding of the Linnaean classification system. It is designed for use
at the college level, and the guide also includes a host of links to related
sites that will be useful for educators and their botanically-minded
students. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.actionbioscience.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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University College Writing Workshop: Writing Handouts [pdf]
http://www.utoronto.ca/ucwriting/handouts.html

Whether it's an interrogative pronoun or just a dangling modifier, the
University of Toronto's Writing Center can provide visitors with dozens of
helpful writing tips. While certain services are only made available to
current students, these writing handouts can be used by anyone with the
desire to improve their writing. The handouts cover topics like organizing
an essay, the effective and correct use of quotations, and the use of
articles. Each section includes specific advice and guidance, and even the
most effective writers may learn something new from these guides.
Composition instructors may also wish to recommend this site to their
students if they are looking for additional high-quality writing resources.
[KMG]

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How Does This Button Work? [pdf, Quick Time]
http://mathdl.maa.org/mathDL/4/?pa=content&sa=viewDocument&nodeId=1606
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2dyq8p

Just about everyone has wondered: "How does this button work?" They may not
have been thinking of the world of dynamic geometry, but Chris Sangwin of
the University of Birmingham has been thinking about just this subject. He
recently contributed an interactive learning resource to the Journal of
Online Mathematics and its Applications, and his work will no doubt command
the attention of mathematics educators. Along with providing details about
this nuance of dynamic geometry, the article contains several interactive
applets and two short video clips. The article also contains contact
information for Sangwin, so users can contact him with any queries. [KMG]

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Amusement Park Physics
http://www.learner.org/interactives/parkphysics/

It's one thing to learn about physics in a lab, but it can be quite another
thing to make a pilgrimage to an amusement park to take in the laws of
physics. Users will have to supply their own corn dogs and popcorn, but this
rather nice educational resource from Annenberg Media will be quite useful
for budding physicists and their teachers. The resource allows users to
design their own roller coaster, and along the way they will learn a thing
or two about the laws of gravity, pendulums, and kinetic energy. Along with
explanatory essays, this resource contains interactive graphics and a
glossary of terms. Sit back and enjoy the virtual roller coaster ride, as
this site provides a rather novel way of introducing students to physics.
[KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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USGS CoreCast [iTunes]
http://www.usgs.gov/corecast/

Just about everyone seems to be creating a podcast these days, and a number
of government agencies have entered the fray as of late. The United States
Geological Survey recently decided to hang out their own podcast shingle,
and the results of their labors can be explored here. The site states that
their "CoreCast" is "natural science from the inside out", which seems like
an appropriate label. The podcasts range in length from two to fifteen
minutes, and they cover topics such as polar bear research, sex-changing
fish, and climate change. One podcast that shouldn't be overlooked is "This
Episode of CoreCast is Highly Questionable". In a mere three minutes, host
Scott Horvath responds to a number of questions in an engaging fashion.
After listening to an episode or two, visitors will probably want to sign up
to receive email updates about new episodes. [KMG]

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Reporters Without Borders [pdf, Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.rsf.org/

Based in Paris, Reporters Without Borders was started in 1985 and it
continues to fight "for press freedom on a daily basis." Their work has
found them defending journalists who have been imprisoned and also working
to improve the safety of journalists in war zones. From their homepage,
visitors can explore sections that include "Regular Reports", "Our
Campaigns", and "Investigation Reports". Within the "Regular Reports" area,
visitors can avail themselves of their annual Press Freedom Index rankings
and related documents. Moving back to the homepage, visitors will find a
host of news reports from countries around the world, along with a listing
of upcoming events. Finally, visitors can also sign up to receive updates
via a RSS feed and they can also even peek in on the Reporters Without
Borders office on Second Life. [KMG]

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Atomic Platters: Cold War Music [Real Player]
http://www.atomicplatters.com/

Along with ushering in a new age of global unrest and high anxiety, the
emergence of the atomic bomb had a curious and not totally unpredictable
effect on the world of popular (and not-so-popular) music. This site brings
together these various subgenres of "atomic" music in a way that's rather
fun, intriguing, and at times, a bit scary. Visitors can look through such
subgenres as "Atomic", "Cold War", "Flying Saucer", and so on. While most of
the songs are not available in their full form, visitors can read all of the
lyrics and interpretive essays. Of course, visitors can find plenty of audio
joy at the "CONELRAD Audio Archives" area. Herein are contained such gems as
the positively odd "The Complacent Americans" and the equally lovable
novelty album "The Goldwaters Sing Folk Songs to Bug the Liberals". [KMG]

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Decade Volcanoes [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www7.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0709/vesuvius/volcano-map.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2l5dmc
In the 1990s, the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of
the Earth's Interior started the Decade Volcano Project. As part of their
work, they designated sixteen volcanoes particularly worthy of study
"because of their explosive histories and close proximity to human
populations." The group recently teamed up with National Geographic to
create a guide to these volcanoes via this interactive map. Navigating
through the map, visitors can learn about Mount Rainier, Colima, Galeras,
Santorini, and other prominent volcanoes. For each volcano, there's a brief
sketch that gives the date of its last eruption, its elevation, nearby
population centers, and a photograph. Additionally, visitors can learn more
by clicking on the sections titled "Did You Know?" and "Eruption
Interactive". [KMG]

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Index on Censorship
http://www.indexoncensorship.org/

The basic human right of human expression is tremendously important, and
this is not lost on the good and dedicated people at the magazine "Index on
Censorship". Founded in 1972, the magazine has published opinion pieces,
analysis, and reporting by Vaclav Havel, Nadine Gordimer, Noam Chomsky, and
Umberto Eco. Along with their actual magazine, they also keep many of their
feature pieces online here. Visitors are encouraged to read pieces on
censorship in Britain, the rights of journalists, and the suppression of
certain political-minded weblogs. Given the breadth of material offered
here, it's easy to see how this site could also be used in a journalism
classroom. [KMG]

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2010 Census [pdf]
http://www.census.gov/2010census/

Short forms, long forms, Alaska Native, and so on. Anyway you look at it,
the United States Census is a complicated and fascinating event. It happens
ever yen years (as dictated by the U.S. Constitution), and it is a process
that is evaluated almost constantly. Recently, the U.S. Census Bureau
created the 2010 Census site in order to inform the general public about the
next census. Visitors to the page will be delighted to learn that they can
read about census updates and statistical modifications on the homepage. The
site also contains links to previous data from previous censuses, and a fun
"Did You Know?" section. Interested parties can also look at the current
U.S. population, learn about part-time job opportunities with the Census
Bureau, and look over a FAQ area. [KMG]

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

AfriClassical
http://www.AfriClassical.com
From the site:
“a nonprofit educational venture promoting awareness of African Heritage in Classical Music.”
From the Webmaster: “a website on 52 Black Classical Composers & Musicians. Over 100 audio samples are provided.”

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From: Eric Ward - "URLwire - News of Useful, Unique and Educational Web Content"
Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:24:37 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [URLwire] Noted Jazz Author Ted Gioia Launches Jazz.com With 3,000Pages of Unique Jazz Content

Noted Jazz Author Ted Gioia Launches Jazz.com With 3,000 Pages of
Unique Jazz Content.
URL: http://www.jazz.com/

Jazz.com recently announced the launch of its website at www.jazz.com
-- a comprehensive jazz portal with thousands of pages of reviews,
interviews, features, discographies and photos. A team of more than
thirty writers, photographers and artists has been working for almost
two years in preparation for this launch. Under the direction of Ted
Gioia, author of The History of Jazz and West Coast Jazz, this team
has prepared more than 1,000 new reviews, a comprehensive jazz
encyclopedia, and other exciting content of interest to the global
jazz community.

Key features of the site include:

* The largest collection of track reviews - focusing on individual
songs, not entire CDs - available anywhere. This unique resource
provides in-depth assessment, rankings and recording details for a
comprehensive range of tracks, covering the full history of the music
from its New Orleans origins to the present day.

* New reviews published every day. All reviews come with links for
purchase or downloading.

* The Jazz.com Jazz Blog, updated daily and covering the latest and
greatest happenings in the jazz world.

* Interviews with leading figures in the jazz world, including Billy
Taylor, Manfred Eicher, Ron Carter, Maria Schneider, Stefon Harris and
others.

* Visual Jazz galleries featuring the work of the greatest jazz
photographers and artists, including Ray Avery, Herb Snitzer, Michael
Symonds, Jos Knaepen and Suzanne Cerny.

* The Dozens: a regular column in which jazz.com selects twelve must-
have tracks built around a theme. Recent 'Dozens' include "Twelve
Essential Brad Mehldau Performances"; "Twelve Great Moments in Modern
Jazz Drumming"; "Twelve Essential John Coltrane Performances": and
"Twelve Great Tracks from ECM's First Decade."

* Lewis Porter's Encyclopedia of Jazz Musicians with more than 1,400
entries on currently active jazz performers.

* The Song of the Day and A Jazz Classic Re-visited - published five
days a week -- with direct links for downloading. This resource is
the perfect way to keep up-to-date with the best in current jazz, as
well as timeless classics from the music's past.

* Also, jazz.com offers its visitors access to its bulletins boards,
its directory of jazz products and services, and the ability to set up
their own web page at jazz.com. All these services are absolutely
free.

Pooktre Tree Shapers
http://www.pooktre.com/
From the site:
“In 1986 Peter had the idea of growing a chair. Nine years later Peter & Becky became partners. Pooktre was born. Together they have mastered the art they call Pooktre, which is the shaping of trees as they grow in predetermined designs. Some are intended for harvest to be high quality indoor furniture and others will remain living art.”

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The art of training trees into shapes is an ancient one. The bonsai miniaturized trees have been a Chinese and Japanese art form for centuries. http://www.bonsaisite.com/history1.html .

[NOTE: See other pages previously posted.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/SchoolsOnline/index.html
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/kids/index.html - Phyllis ]

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Hi! It's Tuesday, October 16, 2007 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Trees Are Terrific
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/trees1/index.html

Age Range: 5-12 (approximately)

ClickSchooling list member Fran Wisniewski recommended this website that
your elementary grade children are sure to enjoy. The University of Illinois
Extension developed this interactive site that provides a multi-media
tutorial in the life cycle of trees and much more.

When you get to the site, turn on your speakers and then click on the arrows
to watch and listen as your guide, an animated acorn named Pierre, explains:

*The usefulness of trees
*The parts of a tree
*How leaves make food for trees - a scientific look at different kinds of
leaves and their functions. (Includes fun leaf-rubbing activity.)
*How the seasons affect trees.
*The shapes of trees.
*Care and conservation of trees.

This is a great introduction to tree botany and appreciation of nature. If
you enjoy it, your children may also enjoy another video on the site called
"The Secret Life of Trees" that you can view here:
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/trees2/index.html


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.

Life Cycle of a Frog: Frog Metamorphosis
http://www.tooter4kids.com/Frogs/life_cycle_of_frogs.htm

2008 - The Year of the Frog
http://www.amphibianark.org/yearofthefrog.htm
From the site:
“The main goal of this campaign is to generate public awareness and understanding of the amphibian extinction crisis.”

Amphibians as indicators
http://www.amphibianark.org/indicators.htm
From the site:
“Amphibians as indicators of environmental health and their contribution to humanity”

Frogland
http://allaboutfrogs.org/froglnd.shtml

2008 New Jersey Statewide Summer Reading Program
http://www.njsummerreading.org/

Kids: Catch the Reading Bug

Kids : Bug Related Websites
http://www.njsummerreading.org/kids/resources.php?cat=web
[NOTE: Some previously posted. - Phyllis ]


Teens: Metamorphosis

Teen Related Websites
http://www.njsummerreading.org/teens/resources.php?cat=web

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Hi! It's Saturday, October 20, 2007 and time for Art at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Clipart, ETC
http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Age Range: 10 and up (approximately, although younger students may enjoy
using this for projects with a little help from mom or dad)

ClickSchooler MaryAnna suggested this website that provides 34,000 pieces of
FREE clipart designed specifically for use by students and teachers courtesy
of Florida's Eduational Technology Clearinghouse. When you get to the site
simply read the introduction and then search the databse or use the site map
to find the clipart you need. You'll find free clipart for all of these
categories:

-Alphabet
-Animals
-Art
-Business & Industry
-Communication & Media
-Community & Neighborhood
-Countries & Regions
-Designs
-Education
-Flags & Emblems
-Government
-History
-Household Objects/Activities
-Landscapes & Scenery
-Literature
-Math
-Miscellaneous
-People
-Plants
-Science
-Sports & Recreation
-Transportation
-Weather

When you are through exploring the clipart, you may be interested in
checking out "Maps, ETC" that offers over 5,000 maps of continents,
countries, and regions of the world from a variety of time periods. The
direct link is: http://etc.usf.edu/maps/index.htm


Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2007, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/

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

Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.

Sites found in:
20 October 2007 Earth Science Sites of the Week

HISTORIC MAPS, various sources, (suggested by Virginia Malone) If you like maps be sure to use Snow's map of Broad Street and the cholera epidemic. see
http://www.winwaed.com/sci/cholera/john_snow.shtml
This is a real classic.

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Napoleon's "trip" to Moscow
http://www.edwardtufte.com/tufte/minard
This map is most intriguing. The
line width shows the size of the army and its latitude and longitude as
it moved and parts of the army that took side trips. The mustard line
is the movement toward Moscow and the black the return trip, its width
clearly shows not too many returned from this once huge army of men.
The dates and temperatures are also included.
River crossings on the return trip show substantial losses at each
crossing.

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EXPLORE THE MARIANA TRENCH, marianatrench.com/ (suggested by Bonnie
Keller, Cosby High School Chesterfield County, VA), "On this site, you
will find information on the main characteristics of the Mariana Trench,
its exploration, and its ecosystem. The Biology
<http://www.marianatrench.com/mariana_trench-biology_001.htm > section of
the site covers the fish and various (organisms and microorganisms) of
the deep, what makes these creatures unique, and the fascinating ways in
which they live and survive. The Oceanography
<http://www.marianatrench.com/mariana_trench-oceanography.htm >section
explores the data pertaining to the Mariana Trench and other deep sea
formations. The Exploration
<http://www.marianatrench.com/mariana_trench-exploration_001.htm >
section relates some of the events pertaining to the first survey of the
MT, and the history of deep sea exploration.

http://www.marianatrench.com/

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

Sites found in:
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter # 477 10/18/07

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Virtual Congress

With the unpopular war in Iraq and an upcoming presidential election, there
is an increasingly politicized climate in this country. Congress.Org is a
nonpartisan site that allows citizens to keep track of important votes,
bills, and current events from both the House of Representatives and the
Senate.

This website is a useful online tool that members of the public can use to
keep track of what elected members of congress are doing (or not
doing). Citizens can browse through sections about "Officials",
"Legislation", "Issues and Actions", and "Election", and use the site to
write to their local, state, and federal representatives.

http://www.congress.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Here's to you Mr. Robinson

Although he is best known as the first African-American to play in the
Major Leagues, there was much more to Jackie Robinson than his considerable
talent on the baseball diamond. JackieRobinson.Com celebrates all aspects
of his extraordinary life on and off the field, notable achievements,
memorable quotes, photos, statistics, etc.

In addition to breaking baseball's racial barrier, and being one of the
greatest players in the history of the game, Mr. Robinson was also a
community leader, civil rights advocate, and a businessman. Fans can read
about the life of this inspiring athlete, get "Fast Facts", and learn about
the legacy Jackie left behind in the form of Awards, Scholarships, and much
more.

http://jackierobinson.com/

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Medication Guide

Chances are that aspirin, Prozac, and Gingko Biloba is a completely safe
concoction, but we can never be too careful when it comes to our
health. Anyone who takes medication regularly will want to bookmark this
informative site, which makes it easy to check interactions of herbs,
over-the-counter medicine, prescription drugs, vitamins and supplements.

With a virtual database of over 5,000 drugs and herbal remedies,
DrugDigest.org is a one-stop reference center about the mixing of medicines
and potential interactions. The non-commercial website has a ton of
consumer resources and features, including a "Drug Library", recent health
news and research, and important information about conditions, medications,
and treatment options.

http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/Home
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Cool Quiz

Trivia buffs will love the mind-bending world of "Cool Quiz", which proudly
describes itself as "The World's Largest Trivia Site". The website has a
seemingly endless supply of useless info, trivia, weird facts, puzzles, and
quizzes to keep you guessing for hours on end.

There are loads of entertaining features on CoolQuiz.Com including a "Fact
of the Day", topical quizzes, crosswords, jokes, games, and countless other
wonderful distractions. Visitors will also find answers to some of life's
most pressing questions, like "What is Woody Allen's real name?" and "What
is a booger made of?"

http://www.coolquiz.com/

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Human Anatomy
http://www.surfnetkids.com/human_anatomy.htm
From the site:
“Human anatomy is the study of the human body. The word "anatomy" derives from Greek words meaning "to cut up" because early scientists studied anatomy through dissections. On the Internet, however, no knives are needed. Simply sit back, and click.”
List includes 9 links to related sites (5 annotated, 4 honorable mentions)

--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Friday, February 8, 2008

Comic Valentines: A Curious Collection of Valentines
http://www.scrapalbum.com/svcomic/svc_p1.htm

Today's site, from the Scrap Album, offers a little known relic of
Victorian England, the spiteful and cruel Valentine card. Gentle
Subscribers may be astonished to discover that beside the saccharine
phrases of the typical commercial Valentine card associated with the
Victorians, there also existed a malicious version masquerading as humor.

"In mid-Victorian England the custom of sending daintily printed
valentines, overflowing with hearts, cupids and poetical posies was
generally understood to consist of an exchange of missives between special
loving friends. ... Yet beneath the sweet exterior and tender words of
these lace-paper beauties lurked something far more sinister - the comic
valentine !" - from the website

The site displays a dozen pages, each with one or two Valentine's
reproduced from the Victorian era and skewering victims from postmen to
ladies too eager to catch a man. Among the collection, which includes one
from a group created Conan Doyle's mother, are those mocking the appearance
of the recipients, both male and female, their occupations and their
characters. Additional notes provide information for each selection, with
publication details and an historical context.

Swan over to the site for the dark side of Valentine's at:

http://www.scrapalbum.com/svcomic/svc_p1.htm

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

Access the ClickSchooling Archives for free here:

ClickSchooling Archives
http://www.homefires.com/clickschool/archive.asp

“We have been updating and posting the sites that have been featured
on ClickSchooling over the past 8 years...You can search by
subject or topic and age range :)”


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

Hi! It's Saturday, October 13, 2007 and time for Art at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Origami Club
http://www.origami-club.com/en/

Origami is the art of folding paper into fun figures, interesting designs,
and works of art. This site was recommended by ClickSchooling list member
Suzi Megraw who wrote:

"I stumbled on to this site when looking for 'how-to' diagrams on making
origami animals. My 9 year old son is very intrigued by this art form. The
name of the site is "Origami Club" and has a vast array of items for people
to create. It is very well organized and has step by step printable
instructions, as well as animated directions."

This is the best origami site I've seen. It was designed by graphic designer
and artist, Fumiaki Shingu, as a way to share the magic of Japanese origami
with people worldwide.

When you get to the site you'll see a menu of origami possibilities that
include folding paper into:

*Sea Creatures
*Bugs
*Fruits & Vegetables
*Animals & Birds
*Sweets & Food
*Paper Air Planes
*Holiday Decorations
*Alphabet Letters
*Numbers
*Furniture
*Clothes
*Using Newspaper for Origami
*And there is even a section of "Easy Origami" for beginners!

Click on any one and a new screen opens with a selection of designs. Click
on a design of interest, and a new page opens with complete instructions and
animated illustrations that simplify the whole process. Anyone can learn
the art of origami with the use of this website!

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.

Interactives from Annenberg Media
http://www.learner.org/interactives/
From the site:
“"Interactives" provides educators and students with strategies, content, and activities that can enhance and improve students' skills in a variety of curricular areas.”
Find K-12 Interactives here for Math, Science, Language, History, and Arts.

[NOTE: Online K-12 Videos on Demand previously posted from http://www.learner.org/index.html

Free Rice
http://www.freerice.com/
Test your vocabulary knowledge and convert correct answers to rice donations.
From the site:
“Click on the answer that best defines the word.
If you get it right, you get a harder word. If wrong, you get an easier word.
For each word you get right, we donate 20 grains of rice to the United Nations World Food Program.”

UDF SkyWalker V1.0
http://www.aip.de/groups/galaxies/sw/udf/swudfV1.0.html
From the site:
“The Ultra Deep Field obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope is the deepest view into the sky by humankind to date. This image combines 800 frames with a total exposure time of 1 million seconds. The 10.000 galaxies that are visible have distances out to times where the universe was just 800 million years old, one seventeenth of its current age.”

Related sites previously posted.
http://hubblesite.org/
http://www.spacetelescope.org/index.html
http://www.spacetelescope.org/videos/index.html

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Site of the Day for Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Visible Earth
http://visibleearth.nasa.gov/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Today's site offers a gallery of amazing graphics captured by NASA's
technology. Gentle Subscribers will discover a bountiful collection of
photographs highlighting spectacular and informative views of earth.

"A catalog of NASA images and animations of our home planet." - from the
website

The numerous galleries featured at the site, include the Newest and
Favorite collections, along with the comprehensive groupings under the
Global Change Master Directory. These range from photos of the Summer
Harvest in Russia under Agricultural Plant Science to dramatic images of
Mauna Loa in thermal infrared, from the Volcanoes section under the Solid
Earth category, accompanied by explanatory notes. In addition, the images
are searchable by keyword as well as browsable by collection type, country
and U.S. state. The vast majority of these pictures are freely available
for private use.

Soar over to the site for an outstanding exhibit of earth photography at:

http://visibleearth.nasa.gov/

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

Sites found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007

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George Tyler WWI Poster Exhibit : War on the Walls
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URL: http://exhibitions.library.temple.edu/ww1
Record Id: 673235
Created: 2007-10-17 16:54:09
Categories: govpub

Selected posters from a collection of over 1500 World War I Allied
posters in Temple University Libraries' Special Collections.
"Accompanied by primary source material and commentary."
[NOTE: Link to Essays is working, however the link to the Poster Exhibit is not working. It presented a window that said the site is temporarily undergoing maintenance. - Phyllis]

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Separate Lives, Broken Dreams : Saga of Chinese Immigration
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URL: http://www.asianamericanmedia.org/separatelivesbrokendreams
Record Id: 673234
Created: 2007-10-17 13:56:02
Categories: govpub

A site about the Chinese Exclusion Act. Immigration documents,
photographs, speeches, a glossary of terms and links to related
resources.
[NOTE: Previously posted. URL updated. - Phyllis ]

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Google Mars
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URL: http://www.google.com/mars
Record Id: 673230
Created: 2007-10-16 15:18:01
Categories: maps

Mars map offering tools similar to the Google Maps interface, with
geologic features, spacecraft landing sites, and more.

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Science Service Historical Image Collection
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URL: http://scienceservice.si.edu/
Record Id: 673228
Created: 2007-10-16 13:08:19
Categories: physci

Images from 20th century science (through the mid-1960s), focusing on
the subject of electricity. Subject browse, search, and finding aid
provided.

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Minnesota Newspapers Reportage About the Armenian Genocide, 1915-22
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URL: http://www.chgs.umn.edu/histories/armenian/mnnews
Record Id: 673025
Created: 2007-10-12 12:39:32
Categories: liberal

Collection of articles (most from 1915) from 16 different Minnesota
newspapers with coverage of the Armenian Genocide.

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Armenia, Karabagh, and the Armenian Genocide
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URL: http://www.umd.umich.edu/dept/armenian/facts
Record Id: 673024
Created: 2007-10-12 12:13:30
Categories: liberal

Bibliographies, articles, and links to documents on the Armenian
Genocide from the Armenian Research Center at University of
Michigan-Dearborn. A few external links to documents no longer connect;
the majority of links on the site link correctly (as of October, 2007).

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QuickMath
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URL: http://www.quickmath.com/
Record Id: 673023
Created: 2007-10-12 02:30:45
Categories: physci

Program for solving math problems; covers algebra, matrices, calculus,
inequalities, equations, and graphs.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Roman Imperial Coin Portraits
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URL: http://maa.missouri.edu/exhibits/romancoins/rc_coins.html
Record Id: 673021
Created: 2007-10-11 22:32:02
Categories: liberal

A short exhibition of Roman coins, offering "choice examples of Roman
Imperial portraits of the 1st and 2nd centuries after Christ..."

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PhET : Physics Education Technology
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URL: http://phet-web.colorado.edu/
Record Id: 673020
Created: 2007-10-11 21:40:22
Categories: physci

Interactive physics simulations and related activities for K-12 through
undergraduate levels.

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Historical Map Archive : States of the United States of America
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URL: http://alabamamaps.ua.edu/historicalmaps/us_states/states.html
Record Id: 673019
Created: 2007-10-11 12:47:26
Categories: maps

Historical maps of Washington, D.C. and each state of the United
States.

Sites found in:
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: February 10 - 16, 2008
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Masterpiece
The Complete Jane Austen: Pride and Prejudice
On-Air & Online
Gr. 9-12
Sunday, February 10, 2008
9 - 11:00 pm
With five daughters, no sons and an entailed estate, the elder
Bennets are in dire straits as they try to arrange advantageous
marriages. Wedding bells ring three times, but the path to true
love is tortuous indeed. Colin Firth is Mr. Darcy and Jennifer
Ehle is Elizabeth Bennet in the definitive adaptation of the
most-loved of all Austen novels. Part 1 of 3. (CC, Stereo, 1
year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/prideandprejudice/index.html

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Nature
Crash: A Tale of Two Species
On-Air & Online
Gr.6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Witness a story of the interconnection of life, as NATURE
discovers how the plummeting number of horseshoe crabs affects
the red knot, a tiny bird. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/crash/index.html

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NOVA
AstroSpies
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
While NASA astronauts were captivating the world with the
Apollo lunar landings, the U.S. was engaged in a top-secret
military manned space program. Now, investigative author Jim
Bamford probes the untold story of an elite corps of
clandestine astronauts who were never told of the true purpose
of their training program. Bamford travels to Russia to reveal
the secrets of the Soviet response that, if deployed, might
have led to a Cold War showdown in outer space. (CC, Stereo,
HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/astrospies/
[NOTE: See teaching guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]

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Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:16:56 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [NOVA Teachers] Astrospies airing February 12, 2008

Hello Educators,

In next week's airing of "Astrospies," NOVA delves into the untold
story of a secret U.S. Air Force-run program designed to launch
military astronauts on spy missions in space during the Cold War.
(Subjects covered: social studies, world history, space science,
technology/engineering)

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

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NOVA presents "Astrospies"
Broadcast: Tuesday, February 12, 2008
http://www.pbs.org/nova/astrospies
(NOVA airs on PBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings as
broadcast dates and times may vary. This program can be used up to
one year after it is recorded off the air.)

Watch the Program
http://www.pbs.org/nova/astrospies/program.html
Watch the entire program online after the broadcast date.
(Quicktime or Windows Media required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Secret Astronauts
http://www.pbs.org/nova/astrospies/profiles.html
Read short biographies of eight of the 17 Manned Orbiting
Laboratory astronauts, including the first African-American
astronaut. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

The Race Today
http://www.pbs.org/nova/astrospies/racetoday.html
Learn about the today's "space race," the Asian space powers, the
possibility of the militarization of space, and more this
interview with historian Asif Siddiqi. (Grade 9-12)

Space Race Time Line
http://www.pbs.org/nova/astrospies/timeline.html
Examine in this interactive time line turning points in the
competition between the United States and Soviet Union to
dominate space during the Cold War. (Flash plug-in required;
printable version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Spy Photos
http://www.pbs.org/nova/astrospies/photos.html
View surveillance images released between 1962 and 2005 that
display influential political locations within the United States,
Iran, Sudan, North Korea, and other countries. (Flash plug-in
required; printable version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teachers/programs/3503_astrospi.html
Use Google Earth to simulate what satellites "see," create a
space station time line, explore satellite development, and more
with these viewing ideas. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Program transcript
http://www.pbs.org/nova/transcripts/3503_astrospi.html
The site includes a complete narration for this program.

Shop
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teachers/shop-special-0802.html
Limited time offer: All NOVA DVDs are 15 percent off during
February. Discount applied automatically when you enter thru
http://shop.wgbh.org/. Offer valid thru February 29, 2008.

Plus Watch a Preview and Links & Books.

USS Monitor Center
http://www.monitorcenter.org/
From the site:
“The Mariners' Museum and its partners the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration have opened the Nation's Premier Civil War attraction, the USS Monitor Center and are undergoing a major effort to restore the USS Monitor, which was lost at sea during the Civil War.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Online Exhibitions
http://www.mariner.org/exhibitions/onlineexhib/index.php

History Websites
http://www.abookintime.com/links.html
From the site:
“…listings of Interactive Links, Crafts, Timelines, and Maps along with the books…”

A Book in Time: A History Booklist...and more!
http://www.abookintime.com/index.html

Timelines
http://www.abookintime.com/timelines.html

Maps for History Students
http://www.abookintime.com/maps.html

Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, October 18, 2007
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/120

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JFK in History: Cuban Missile Crisis
This presentation looks at the events of the Cuban Missile Crisis, which started when, in "October 1962, a U.S. spy plane secretly photographed nuclear missile sites being built by the Soviet Union on the island of Cuba." Text and recordings provide history of the conflict, which could have resulted in nuclear war, and its resolution and aftermath. Includes a link to a related exhibit. From the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
URL: http://www.jfklibrary.org/Historical+Resources/JFK+in+History/Cuban+Missile+Crisis.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/24m5rf
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24681
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.jfklibrary.org/Historical+Resources/JFK+in+History/
previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Foreign Relations of the United States, 1961-1963: Cuban Missile Crisis and Aftermath
This volume of the federal government publication "Foreign Relations of the United States" contains the text of meeting summaries, briefing records, memoranda, and other material about the 1962-63 Cuban Missile Crisis and aftermath. Most documents are from U.S. agencies; includes some correspondence received from the Soviet Union during this conflict. Provides abbreviations and a list of people involved. From the U.S. Department of State.
URL: http://www.state.gov/www/about_state/history/frusXI/index.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24682

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Reading Wilde, Querying Spaces: An Exhibition Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Trials of Oscar Wilde
Material about British author Oscar Wilde ("novelist, poet, playwright, aesthete, reputed homosexual, enigma"), who was convicted in 1895 of practicing "indecent acts." The exhibit of printed and manuscript works "trace[s] the powerful impact of Oscar Wilde in the aesthetic, political, spiritual, and moral circles of late-Victorian England." Includes discussions of Wilde's epigrammatic theater, Wilde in America, and prison and personal letters. From New York University (NYU) Library.
URL: http://www.nyu.edu/library/bobst/research/fales/exhibits/wilde/00main.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/23mka9
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24659

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The Wall Street Journal: Campaign 2008
News coverage of the 2008 presidential elections, with an emphasis on fundraising and other financial aspects of the campaigns. Features news stories, analysis, video clips, political polls, trends, a campaign contribution database, interactive graphic comparing fundraising of candidates, candidate scorecard, and more. From the Wall Street Journal.
URL: http://online.wsj.com/public/page/election2008.html?mod=2_1309
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24439

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NPR: Election 2008
News coverage of the 2008 presidential election, with profiles of Republican and Democratic candidates and a primary and caucus calendar. Stories cover campaigns in specific states, issues and debates, campaign spending, voting, and related topics. Features a series on candidates' first campaigns for political office. From National Public Radio (NPR).
URL: http://www.npr.org/templates/topics/topic.php?topicId=1102
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24441
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Vote 2008
PBS Online NewsHour's coverage of the 2008 presidential elections features in-depth interviews with candidates (video, audio, and transcripts), a blog with campaign updates, news and analysis, and candidate profiles. Also includes a primary and caucus calendar, lesson plans, and links to other PBS programs covering the election. Also provides podcasts and specific newsfeeds (RSS) for states and candidates.
URL: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/vote2008/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24438
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Vote USA 2008
News coverage of the 2008 U.S. presidential election, from a British perspective. Provides news stories, background about presidential elections, candidate profiles, presidential primary and caucus dates, and analysis of issues that will shape the presidential race, such as the Iraq war, national security, immigration, and health care reform. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/americas/2008/vote_usa_2008/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24440

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Languages of the World
Learn about language families and individual languages and dialects throughout the world. Use the interactive language map to access material about languages on each continent, and browse to find background, educations opportunities, and links to related material for dozens of languages and dialects. From the National Virtual Translation Center (NVTC), a governmental agency founded "for the purpose of providing timely and accurate translations of foreign intelligence for all elements of the Intelligence Community."
URL: http://www.nvtc.gov/lotw/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24559

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

Sites found in:
EDInfo@listserv.ed.gov
Subject: Teaching Resources
Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2008

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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African American History Month
http://www.free.ed.gov/subjects.cfm?subject_id=116
African American History Month features more than 60 resources related to African American history. See photos and historic places from the civil rights movement. Learn about Frederick Douglass, the Harlem Renaissance, the 369th Infantry, Brown v. Board of Education, Martin Luther King, and Jackie Robinson. Find out about Oberlin, New Philadelphia, and more. (Department of Education)
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]

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Let Your Motto Be Resistance: African American Portraits
presents photos of 100 famous and influential African Americans, from with Frederick Douglass and to Wynton Marsalis. Each portrait includes a brief biography. (National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2024
http://www.npg.si.edu/exhibit/motto/index.html

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Picturing America
aims to introduce students to America's art treasures and
promote American history and culture in schools and public
libraries. This initiative invites K-12 schools, home school
consortia, and public libraries to apply for a set of 20
laminated posters and a teachers resource book. Posters
include images of "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere,"
"Washington Crossing the Delaware," and "Looking Down Yosemite
Valley," and works by Audubon, Catlin, Benton, Cole, Homer,
Rockwell, Wyeth, and others. (National Endowment for the
Humanities)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2027
http://picturingamerica.neh.gov/

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History Explorer
is a timeline of stories from exhibits, collections, and
programs of the National Museum of American History.
(National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2026
http://americanhistory.si.edu/explorer/index.cfm
[NOTE: Previously posted. See review below. - Phyllis ]


Site found in:
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The Scout Report
April 29, 2005
Volume 11, Number 17

History Explorer [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://americanhistory.si.edu/explorer/index.cfm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

There are many ways to explore the various facets of history, and some of
the world's leading museums have come up with a host of online multimedia
tools to bring people into this subject that is sometimes erroneously
perceived to be dry and uninteresting. The inventive people at the National
Museum of American History have recently developed the History Explorer
which allows those surfing the Web to browse through an interactive timeline
of American history. The interface is composed of items from the Museum's
various online collections, exhibitions and programs, such as Plymouth Rock
and a world map from 1511. Visitors can zoom in and out through the timeline
and its objects and also elect to toggle on or off various themes, such as
"Arts and Culture", "Peopling America", and "Politics and Reform". Overall,
this is a very well-thought-out tool for learning about American history and
one that will engage a wide range of persons. [KMG]

>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2005.
http://scout.wisc.edu/

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Jamestown, Quebec, Santa Fe: Three North American Beginnings
commemorates the 400th anniversary of these three lasting
settlements founded in North America between 1607-1609. See
rare European and Native American artifacts. Learn about the
settlements -- their economies and labor systems, populations,
spiritual life, trade, diplomacy, and warfare. (National
Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2023
http://americanhistory.si.edu/exhibitions/small_exhibition.cfm?key=1267&exkey=244
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3e57th

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The Star-Spangled Banner
recounts the story of the flag that inspired our national
anthem. Learn about the design of the U.S. flag, how Francis
Scott Key's song changed how Americans viewed the flag, and
the flag code -- protocols for handling and displaying the
U.S. flag. Take a 10-question quiz on the history of the U.S.
flag and the Star-Spangled Banner. (National Museum of
American History, Smithsonian Institution)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=7
http://americanhistory.si.edu/ssb/2_home/fs2.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Museum of Underwater Archaeology
introduces students to the work of underwater archaeologists
and maritime historians. Explore shipwrecks, lost colonies,
and underwater archaeological projects around the world.
Follow the stories of the CSS Alabama, a Confederate ship sunk
in battle, and the Industry, a sloop that went down in 1764
while delivering supplies to British troops in Florida. Learn
about the six steps in conducting an underwater archaeology
project. (Museum of Underwater Archaeology, National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2028
http://www.uri.edu/artsci/his/mua/MUA.htm

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Periodic Table of the Elements
displays the elements by atomic number and describes the
history and sources of each element, as well as its properties
and uses. (Los Alamos National Laboratory, Department of
Energy)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2025
http://periodic.lanl.gov/default.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Teaching Geoscience with Visualizations
features collections of dozens of animations for teaching
geoscience topics -- atmosphere, biosphere, climate, earth's
surface, energy and material cycles, geology, human
dimensions, hydrosphere and cryosphere, hydrology, ocean,
solar system, solid earth, earth history, and more. Learn
what makes an effective visualization and best practices for
using visualizations in the classroom. (Carleton College,
National Science Foundation)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2030
http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/visualization/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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

Phyllis' Favorites from CJRLC Newsletter, February 2008, Pg. 3
http://www.cjrlc.org/Newsletter/newsletter.htm


American FactFinder
http://factfinder.census.gov/home/saff/main.html

Artcyclopedia: The Fine Art Search Engine
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/

The Atlantic Slave Trade and Slave Life in the Americas
http://hitchcock.itc.virginia.edu/Slavery/index.php

The Black Wings Story
http://www.nasm.si.edu/interact/blackwings/

ChemTutor
http://www.chemtutor.com/

InVision Guide to a Healthy Heart
http://www.invisionguide.com/heart/

Journey of Mankind: The Peopling of the World
http://www.bradshawfoundation.com/journey/

Navajo Code Talkers
http://bingaman.senate.gov/features/codetalkers/

Pompeii: Stories from an Eruption
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/pompeii/

RACE: Are We So Different?
http://www.understandingrace.org/home.html

Student's Friend: World History & Geography
http://www.studentsfriend.com/

Study Guides and Strategies
http://www.studygs.net/

The Write Site
http://www.writesite.org/

itcdrbkNetSmartz
http://www.netsmartz.org/
Kids
http://www.netsmartzkids.org/indexFL.htm
Teens
http://www.nsteens.org/

"Some dangers on the Internet can't be prevented by a Microsoft security
upgrade. This site seeks to protect and serve by providing an interactive
resource to teach kids and teens how to stay safer online. It's chock full of
information for teens, http://www.nsteens.org/, including safety tips and real-life video stories about
young adults that faced Internet dangers. Kids can check out the interactive
sub-site, http://www.netsmartzkids.org/, where cartoon characters provide protection
pointers."

From the site:
“The NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational safety resource from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) for children aged 5 to 17, parents, guardians, educators, and law enforcement that uses age-appropriate, 3-D activities to teach children how to stay safer on the Internet.”

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Drug Information
http://www.cesar.umd.edu/cesar/drug_info.asp
From the site:
“…includes twenty-nine in-depth drug profiles… Drug Profiles were originally created designed by CESAR to educate youth about sexual health, alcohol, and other drugs.”

FROM: Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR)
http://www.cesar.umd.edu/

Life Skills: Character
http://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/lifeskills/character.htm
From the site:
“Personal growth and character development are the foundation of a successful and independent lifelong learner. Students will develop personal qualities such as self-esteem, self-discipline, integrity, honesty, responsibility, sociability, and personal wellness for healthy living.”

Character Education Links and Resources
http://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/lifeskills/Char_Ed.htm

Character Education Resources
http://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/lifeskills/char_ed/Character%20Education%20Resources.pdf
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3a2h65

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North Carolina Public Schools - Character Education
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/charactereducation/

Character Education Information Handbook and Guide II for Support and Implementation of the Student Citizen Act of 2001 (Character and Civic Education) in PDF format
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/charactereducation/handbook/

Download: 2nd Edition (2006) (.pdf – 138 pg.)
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/charactereducation/handbook/content2.pdf
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3xafmn
From the site:
“NC Department of Public Instruction is now following up to our first Character
Education Informational Handbook & Guide (2002), with this whole new second edition containing an
even stronger focus on service learning and citizenship through the power of student voice.”


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The Character Education What Works Clearinghouse (WWC)
http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/reports/topic.aspx?tid=12
From the site:
“The Character Education What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) reviews focus on programs designed for use in elementary, middle, or high schools with attention to student outcomes related to positive character development, prosocial behavior, and academic performance.”

Topic Report: Character Education
http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/reports/character_education/topic/
“Character can encompass such moral and ethical values as respect, fairness, and caring—as well as responsibility, trustworthiness, and citizenship. And it can refer to the demonstration of these values in behavior, reasoning, and emotions… To set some bounds on this evolving topic, the WWC identified programs that deliberately attempt to develop students' character by teaching core values”

Abstract
http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/WWC/reports/character_education/abstract.asp

Civic Education
http://exchanges.state.gov/forum/journal/civic.htm
From the site:
“Each chapter of the volume will provide teachers with resources that they can use to create content-based lessons related to civic education, a topic which has great potential for the language classroom because of its relevance to the daily lives of students around the world. Each chapter will highlight one theme related to civic education and will equip teachers with relevant background information, interactive and communicative classroom activities, and a list of related resources that will allow them to extend and expand the lesson further, if so desired.”

From: The Language and Civil Society Journal,
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
U.S. Department of State
Designed for teachers of English as a foreign language

--------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Thursday, October 4, 2007 and time for History at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website
Archiving Early America
http://www.earlyamerica.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

A message from ClickSchooling list member Sharon Jacksack, convinced me to feature this website again. We had previously reviewed it in 2002, and it has been updated substantially since that time. Sharon wrote, "This Website is a new discovery for me. They have free Flash movies of major milestones of the American Revolution that are really quite good. Plus, they have maps, portraits, and documents to really flesh out a study of the American Revolution."

When you get to the landing page, you will see an introduction to this website that uses primary source materials to provide insight into the people and events that shaped early American history. You'll also see a list of the most popular resources archived on the site. Use the menu on the left side of the screen to explore:

*Freedom Documents - The Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

*World Of Early America - Find out how America got its name, meet some of the notable women of the era, and read some obituaries of notable characters of the time.

*Lives of Early Americans - Read the biographies of Benjamin Franklin, Daniel Boone, Paul Revere, and more.

*Maps - See maps of the 13 colonies as well as battlefields and other settlements.

*Milestone Events - Learn about The Whiskey Rebellion, Thomas Paine's "Common Sense," The Louisiana Purchase and other defining events in early American history.

*Portraits - Read about the lives of people who were prominent in early American history including Samuel Adams, Benedict Arnold, King George III, Thomas Jefferson, and more. The pictures here are of engravings made from original paintings.

*Games - Test your knowledge of early American history with quizzes and crossword puzzles.

*Music - Listen to the music and read the lyrics of songs that were popular during The French and Indian War, The Revolutionary War, The War of 1812, and more.

*Movies - Watch a series of films that highlight notable people and historic events including the lives of George Washington and Molly Pitcher.

There is a wealth of material in these archives -- a real treasure trove for those with an interest in early American history.

Diane 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.

The Churchill Centre
http://winstonchurchill.org/
Review from Librarians' Internet Index:
This organization "fosters leadership, statesmanship, vision and
courage among democratic and freedom-loving peoples worldwide,
through the thoughts, words, works and deeds of Winston Spencer
Churchill." The site includes a calendar of events and
conferences, and lists publications and resources. For the user
seeking background information, it offers facts about Churchill, a
selection of quotes (as well as quotes incorrectly attributed to
Churchill), myths and debates, and trivia. Searchable.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Complimentary Biography of Winston Churchill for Libraries
http://www.winstonchurchill.org/i4a/forms/form.cfm?id=10&pageid=906
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/72xa4
From the site:
“The Churchill Centre, Washington, DC, will send a complimentary biography of Churchill to a school or public library.”
Complete and submit the form online.

Vietnam, 30 Years Beyond the War
http://www.mercurynewsphoto.com/story/vietnam30year/Vietnam30year.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3dh622

New Face of Vietnam - Introduction
http://www.mercurynewsphoto.com/story/vietnam30year/vietnam_show/vietnam.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2pyuls
(Click and hold down arrow to scroll through introduction. Cursor over images to see captions.)

War Without End
http://www.mercurynewsphoto.com/story/vietnam30year/landmine_show/landmine.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3xudxt

Photographer’s Journal (Audio)
http://www.mercurynewsphoto.com/story/vietnam30year/vietnam_journal/vietnam_journal.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2k74cu

SEE ALSO: Pain and Grace of Vietnam
An Interview with Photographer, Jim Gensheimer
http://www.adoptvietnam.org/vietnamese/gensheimer.htm

Sites found in:
Don's Patch #80 from http://www.don-guitar.com/ October 15, 2007

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NOVA: Who Killed the Red Baron?
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/redbaron/
From the site:
“NOVA explores the controversial death of the World War I fighter pilot Manfred von Richthofen, known as the Red Baron.”

The following 4 sites were listed on the NOVA page:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/redbaron/resources.html

The Red Baron
http://www.briggsenterprises.com/bluemax/
“View a time line of the Red Baron's aviation exploits during World War I and see a month-by-month graph detailing the Baron's air victories at this Richthofen enthusiast's Web site.”

Who Killed the Red Baron?
http://www.anzacs.net/who-killed-the-Red-Baron.htm
“This extensive Web site is devoted to reconsidering how the Red Baron died. You'll find summaries of many of the possible theories as well as illustrations and diagrams that help support the various accounts.”

The Red Fighter Pilot
http://www.richthofen.com/
“Read an online version of Richthofen's autobiography, Der Rote Kampfflieger (The Red Fighter Pilot), which was first published in 1917, the year before the Baron died in battle. The version here is based on a translation by J. Ellis Barker published in 1918.”

Military Airplanes of World War I
http://www.aviation-central.com/1914-1918/ac000.htm
“Familiarize yourself with some of the legendary aircraft of World War I and see colorful illustrations of the planes in flight.”

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The Aerodrome
http://www.theaerodrome.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Legendary Aviators and Aircraft of World War One
http://www.acepilots.com/wwi/main.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.acepilots.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

World War I Aircraft
http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Bunker/3017/air.html

World War I Modeling Page
http://www.wwi-models.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

WWI Aircraft Reference Library
http://ww1-aircraft.info/

World War One Aviation Links
http://mamacass.ucsd.edu/people/pblanco/ww1_aviation.html

History of Aviation
http://www.century-of-flight.net/

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Fun With Words: Mneumonics
http://www.fun-with-words.com/mnemonics.html
[NOTE: Home page http://www.fun-with-words.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Mnemonic Device.eu
http://www.mnemonic-device.eu/mnemonics/

Mnemonics – A Guide
http://www.eudesign.com/mnems/_mnframe.htm

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

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory: Virtual Field Trip.
http://virtualfieldtrip.jpl.nasa.gov/smmk/top/gates
From the site:
“Welcome to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Learn how JPL explores space and studies Earth.
Just click on a character and join us for a virtual field trip around our lab.”
NOTE: Click on arrows for a greater selection of characters.

Anatomy of a Black Hole
http://www.thinktechnologies.com/portfolio/demos/Blackhole.html
Learn about black holes from this animation.

Sites found in:
13 October 2007 Earth Science Sites of the Week

THE RISE AND DISAPPEARANCE OF SOUTHERN LOUISIANA, New Orleans
Times-Picayune, (suggested by Bryce Hand, Emeritus Professor of Geology
(Syracuse Univ.), An outstanding 7-minute video from New Orleans
Times-Picayune (data mostly from U.S.G.S. and Tulane Univ.) describes
post-Pleistocene evolution of the Mississippi delta. The video shows how
natural and human influences combine to make New Orleans so vulnerable
to events like Katrina.

http://www.nola.com/speced/lastchance/multimedia/flash.ssf?flashlandloss1.swf
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3azrwh

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USGS VIDEOS AND ANIMATIONS (suggested by Cher Cunningham, Science
Information and Education Office, USGS) This database contains a
collection of USGS videos and animations that provides a broad
representation of USGS research available through visual media. With one
exception, all the products in this database are considered public
domain and may be viewed or reproduced free of charge. Contents are
arranged by topic.

http://education.usgs.gov/common/video_animation.htm

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Lunar Phase Simulator, University of Nebraska, (suggested by Dan
Brownstein) find a great flash of lunar phases. You can do A LOT with this.

1. click on show observer and then drag the observer to show where
exactly moon and sunrise are visible (note simultaneous celestial sphere
to right)
2. you can also move the celestial sphere around for different
perspectives (top down, from the east, from the west, etc). this could
be helpful for sun motions as well as lunar....also could simulate star
paths.
3. click on time tickmarks to show the time for the observer.
4. obviously click on phases......you can allow the animation to run on
its own, or you can drag the moon to show the corresponding phase with
position.
5. advancing by hour is also helpful to show how the moon and sun
"appear" to move through the sky as we rotate...AND the moon is orbiting
the earth at the same time!

http://astro.unl.edu/naap/lps/animations/lps.swf

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HUMOR: Geologic Ages and Events, (suggested by Steve Kluge) Check out
the geologic time chart. I like particularly the Creosote and Listerine eras.

http://www.besse.at/sms/tables.html

[NOTE: FROM: Science Made Stupid
http://www.besse.at/sms/smsintro.html
Scroll down to Chapters and explore: The Universe / Matter & Energy / The Earth / Evolution / The Descent of Man / Appendix / Glossary / Tables & Charts / Further Reading ]

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

[NOTE: Blast from the Past is one of several features at
The National Museum of Natural History
Paleobiology Features site
http://paleobiology.si.edu/features/paleoFeatures.html
From the site:
“The Paleobiology Department has developed specialized, interesting, and fun websites on focused topics and useful tools.”
Page has links to all 11 of their feature sites including:

Geologic Time: The Story of a Changing Earth
http://paleobiology.si.edu/geotime/index.htm

Dinosaurs
http://paleobiology.si.edu/dinosaurs/index.html

Life of a Vertebrate Fossil (previously posted )
http://paleobiology.si.edu/LVF/index.htm

- Phyllis ]

--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Thursday, October 11, 2007

Blast from the Past
http://paleobiology.si.edu/blastPast/index.html

Today's site, from the Smithsonian's Museum of Natural History, presents an
overview of the recent discovery of evidence of the fallout from the
asteroid which struck the Yucatan Peninsula at the end of the Cretaceous
period. Gentle Subscribers will find a brief but absorbing account of the
significance of this remarkable find.

"A recently recovered deep-sea core contains convincing new evidence of an
asteroid impact 65 million years ago, when dinosaurs went extinct. A
section of the core is the centerpiece of a multimedia exhibit, "Blast from
the Past," currently on display ... " - from the website

The site explains the hypothesis of the asteroid's effect on climate and
life on the planet, as well as noting that the dust and ash fallout in the
deep-sea core was consistent with a significant asteroid impact. A brief
analysis of the core sample is graphically displayed showing the various
layers corresponding to geological eras, along with the changes in the size
and appearance of a common single-celled oceanic organism before and after
the asteroid struck. Also available are scientific references and an
informative interview with one of the scientists who was a member of the
Ocean Drilling team which recovered the deep-sea core.

Cycle over to the site for a summary of the latest analysis of that
critical asteroid impact at:

http://paleobiology.si.edu/blastPast/index.html

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

The Virtual Microscope: Instructional Video
http://www.udel.edu/biology/ketcham/microscope/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

The Virtual Microscope
http://www.udel.edu/biology/ketcham/microscope/scope.html

Description
“The Virtual Microscope is a full-fledged simulation that allows users to select and position slides, adjust lighting, magnification and focus, and measure specimens. A narrated demonstration is available to guide students through the steps required to bring a specimen into focus. There is also a checklist that indicates which steps have been completed successfully.”

From MERLOT: http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=80030

Sites found in:
From: Walter mrmck@staffnet.com
Sun, 14 Oct 2007
To: Innovative-Teaching@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Innovative-Teaching] ITN October 2007: Drought

The Innovative Teaching Newsletter
Volume 10, Issue 2 - October 2007
Topic: Drought

This month's topic is Drought. Consider the possibilities
for your students.....
http://surfaquarium.com/NEWSLETTER/drought.htm
[Scroll down for list of links]

Walter McKenzie
The One and Only Surfaquarium
http://surfaquarium.com
walter@surfaquarium.com

The Innovative Teaching Newsletter is free to educators everywhere.
Copyright 2007 Newsletter Archive (by topic)
http://surfaquarium.com/NEWSLETTER/

Yahoo! Groups Links

<*> To visit group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Innovative-Teaching/
[NOTE: Other issues of ITN Newsletter previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
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Volume 14, Number 39
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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-071012.php

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Mathematics for Economics: Enhancing Teaching and Learning [pdf, Real
Player]
http://www.metalproject.co.uk/

Working at the University of Nottingham, Dr. Rebecca Taylor and her
colleagues have created this very fine set of resources designed to assist
teachers who seek to utilize mathematics in the service of teaching
economics. Visitors can learn more about their work in the "About the Team"
section, and they can also view a summary of the project's work so far. The
real heart of the site is contained within the "Resource Room", which
contains streaming videos, teaching and learning guides, and a question
bank. Visitors may wish to start with the question bank, which contains
files that can be used in problem sheets, assessment exercises and
tutorials. The exercises include those drawing on algebra, number theory,
and differentiation. Moving on, the site also includes teaching and learning
guides that address linear equations, finance growth, and either other
topics. [KMG]

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Poetry
http://www.poetrymagazine.org/
http://poetryfoundation.org/

Founded by Harriet Monroe in 1912, Poetry magazine continues to flourish in
the 21st century. When the magazine was first published, Monroe remarked
“The Open Door will be the policy of this magazine-may the great poet we are
looking for never find it shut, or half-shut, against his ample genius!”
Strong and meaningful words indeed, and the magazine and its accompanying
website live up to them today. On the site, visitors can look through the
contents of the current issue, and they can also read selected works as
well. On the homepage, visitors can learn about each month’s “Featured
Poets”, and also take a look at the “Featured Prose” piece. Clicking on the
“Featured Stories” link will take users to articles about poetry slams, the
work of the Persian poet Rumi, and “The Poem as Comic Strip”. The site is
quite a delight, and it is worth returning to multiple times. [KMG]

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====== In The News ====

Satellite tagged walruses help scientists answer climate change
questions

Over and out from tagged walruses
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6757295.stm

Thousands of walruses abandon ice for Alaska shore
http://www.usatoday.com/weather/environment/2007-10-05-alaska-walrus_N.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2md9hc

In a Warming Bering Sea, Whither the Walrus?
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5357899

Walruses Prefer Right to Left Flipper
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/afp/20031027/walrus.html

Toothwalkers: Giants of the Arctic Ice
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/toothwalkers/

The Walrus and The Carpenter
http://www.jabberwocky.com/carroll/walrus.html

This past April, scientists attached satellite tags to eight walruses in
West Greenland in an effort to learn more about the effects of climate
change. There is a definite connection between walruses, ice and climate
and scientists hope that by continuing to track walruses via satellite more
can be discovered. While the scientists tagged eight walruses, a few tags
failed almost immediately but a few were sending signals through the summer.
This past month the last working satellite tag stopped signaling. In
addition to learning more about the effects of climate change, scientists
involved in the study hoped to uncover where walruses migrate. Walruses
need thick ice and as temperatures rise in the spring and summer they head
north to colder climates, but the exact location of their summer hideaway
has long been a mystery. The information gleaned from this study could also
impact walrus hunting quotas. Walrus hunting is still allowed in Greenland
and Canada where they are hunted for their ivory and meat. Scientists hope
to gain information about the connection between walrus populations as well
as to better understand what is necessary to maintain a sustainable
population. Despite the early loss of some tags and the difficulties in
tracking walruses, the team was pleased with the results and hopes to run
the tagging experiments over a number of years. Dr. Born, a member of the
team, added "When you look around the world, there are not a whole lot of
walrus researchers, and I think one reason is that walruses are just such a
difficult animal to study." [CMH]

The first link will take users to an article from BBC News which talks about
the last of the satellite tagged walruses and the research accompanying the
project. The second link leads to a piece from the USA Today which discusses
how climate change may be affecting Alaskan walruses. In the third link
users will find Alaska Public Radio's Annie Feidt's fine piece on climate
change in the Bering Sea and its effects on walruses. The fourth link is
from Discovery News and discusses the recent science behind determining
whether walruses (as well as other creatures) are primarily righties or
lefties. Moving on to the fifth link, users will be taken to PBS.org's
complementary website to their Nature program "Toothwalkers: Giants of the
Arctic Ice". Here visitors can watch walrus videos, peruse a plethora of
walrus photos and learn more about their habitat, survival and even walruses
in captivity. Finally, users can click on the last link to read and enjoy
Lewis Carroll's "The Walrus and the Carpenter". [CMH]

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

Six Degrees Could Change the World
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/sixdegrees/

Six Degrees Could Change the World – Interactive Flash
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/sixdegrees/interactive.html?nav=NGC-sixdegrees-splash
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2xq852
[Allow pop-ups]

Six Degrees Could Change the World - videos
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/sixdegrees/videos.html
From the site:
"Six Degrees Could Change the World" explores the potential impacts of global warming degree-by-degree—through six degrees over the next hundred years. Filmed on five continents, the program tracks the world’s top climate researchers and follows ranchers, photographers, and everyday people to uncover climate trends. Watch a video from the program discussing the recession of glaciers in the Himalayas.”

Stopping the Mercury's Rise: view videos of a range of proposed projects
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/sixdegrees/mitigation.html
From the site:
“…some scientists are proposing a range of massive geoengineering projects and other extreme measures.”

PBS: Blythe Bennett's Recommended Site of The Week

Probability Tutorials
http://www.probability.net/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

High School

Delve into complex mathematical concepts with this online
course on measure theory, lebesgue integration and probability.
Access definitions and theorems, test your knowledge with
exercises, read biographies of famous mathematicians and more.

Harcourt Animated Math Glossary (K-6)
http://www.harcourtschool.com/glossary/math/index.html
Select a grade (K-6) and then select a word from the index.
At the bottom of the index for Grades 3-6 is a list of useful tables.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
Oct. 5-11, 2007

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Full Text Article: Plagiarism, Education, and Information Security
http://www.computer.org/portal/site/security/menuitem.6f7b2414551cb84651286b108bcd45f3/index.jsp?&pName=security_level1_article&TheCat=1001&path=security/2007/n5&file=edu.xml&
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3d2xvq
Plagiarism is becoming widespread in schools and workplaces; the Internet makes it easy to accomplish. Yet students tend to interpret the activities in terms of legal technicalities rather than intellectual honesty. This article presents a call to arms to confront the problem.

Source: IEEE Security & Privacy

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Databases for Educators: Math Explorer Activity Database
http://www.exploratorium.edu/math_explorer/search.php

This search tool lets you search for fun, hands-on, math activities. Select activity types and topics in the boxes below. You can search for activities that are online, activities that are in The Math Explorer (a book by the Exploratorium), or both.

Activities include:
+ Crafts
+ Games
+ Outdoor
+ Science
+ Tools
+ Tricks and Puzzles

Topics Include
+ Addition
+ Algebra
+ Estimation
+ Fractions
+ Problem Solving
+ Scale
+ Volume
+ Weight
and MANY more.

You can also see all entries at one time.

Source: Exploratorium (San Francisco, CA)

[NOTE: Several pages from http://www.exploratorium.edu/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
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Sites found in:

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The Scout Report
October 5, 2007
Volume 14, Number 38
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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-071005.php

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Historical Activities for the Calculus Classroom [pdf]
http://mathdl.maa.org/convergence/1/?pa=content&sa=viewDocument&nodeId=1581
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/33bfop

Calculus may seem to be quite dismal to some, but it comes alive through the
fine work of Gabriela R. Sanchis. Sanchis wrote this excellent piece on
teaching calculus by drawing on the historical evolution of some of its key
concepts. With support from the National Science Foundation, she also made
sure to include several interactive Java applets which educators can use in
the classroom. This piece is part of the Convergence math collection,
offered by the Mathematical Association of America. These materials can be
used in conjunction with other activities, and visitors may also use an
embedded link to send the piece to a colleague. [KMG]

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Teaching About Evolution and the Nature of Science
http://www.nap.edu/readingroom/books/evolution98/contents.html

The National Academy Press has crafted hundreds of resources for science
educators, and this online book will be most helpful for those seeking to
incorporate discussions of evolution into their classroom. The book contains
seven complete chapters and five appendices. The chapter titles include "Why
Teach Evolution?", "Evolution and the Nature of Science", and "Major Themes
in Evolution". Chapter Six is definitely worth a look as it includes eight
separate activities designed to be used in the classroom. They include
investigations into natural selection, looking at explanations of fossil
footprints, and examining connections between population growth and
biological evolution. [KMG]

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Pfleger Institute of Environmental Research [pdf]
http://www.pier.org/index.shtml

Established in 1998, the Pfleger Institute of Environmental Research (PIER)
is a non-profit organization "dedicated to education and research of the
marine environment." From their headquarters in Oceanside, California,
their team of scientists continues to work on a variety of studies on
thresher sharks, roosterfish, and the giant sea bass. One rather nice
highlight of the site is the "Field Notes" area. Here visitors can learn
about some of their ongoing research projects, which have included work on
the swimming muscle physiology of the common thresher shark and the fine-
scale movements of roosterfish. Visitors can also click on the
"Publications" section to read the results of some of their scientific
endeavors over the years. [KMG]

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Little Shop of Physics: Online Experiments (Last reviewed in the Scout
Report on January 25, 2002)
http://littleshop.physics.colostate.edu/onlineexperiments.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Not to be confused with a certain Roger Corman movie that has a rather
similar title, this site presents a wide range of very nice physics
experiments, all of which can be done online. Dedicated staff members of the
physics department at Colorado State University created the Little Shop of
Physics site. The site includes the "Amazing Physics" area, which features
experiments that will require common household items. There are a number of
rather fun experiments offered up, and they include the "Two Ball Bounce",
"Straw Flute", and "Vanishing Rods". Moving right along, "Computer Stuff"
offers users a clutch of engaging and potentially mind-blowing experiments
that require only a computer and just a touch of interest in physics.
Teachers can convert physics neophytes with this site, and students who
might be suspect of physics may become passionate converts after just a few
visits. [KMG]

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Whatcom Online Math Center
http://math.whatcom.ctc.edu/

Located in lovely Bellingham, Washington, Whatcom Community College serves a
diverse population from all across the state and beyond. Their math center
has developed this rather nice collection of math links that include helpful
test-taking hints, online exercises, and resources for teachers looking to
find new ways of exploring everything from geometry to measurement. While
the site doesn't have a search engine, visitors can browse through the links
at their leisure. Some of the topics covered within this site include
fractals, developmental math skills, pre-algebra, and applied math. After
looking over these sites, visitors can also go to the "Teaching Math"
section, which is designed specifically for teachers. [KMG]

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Experiencing the War: Stories from the Veterans History Project [Real
Player]
http://www.loc.gov/vets/stories/thewar/

The films of Ken Burns have covered the exuberance of jazz in the United
States, the world of baseball, and most recently, the experiences of
Americans during World War II. Working with the Veterans History Project at
the Library of Congress, Burns and staff members created this companion
website to the film series. The site includes letters, diaries, interviews,
and memoirs that cover the period from the attack on Pearl Harbor to V-E and
V-J Day. Visitors will find seven separate sections here, and will enjoy
looking through the different materials at their leisure. Additionally,
visitors can view stories by theme, and they can also search the Veterans
Database. Finally, there is also a "Field Guide" to the actual film series
which serves as a nice complement to the other materials. [KMG]

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Mobilizing Minds: Teaching Math and Science in the Age of Sputnik
http://americanhistory.si.edu/exhibitions/exhibition.cfm?key=38&exkey=1051
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2sx6no

In October 1957, the Soviet Union successfully launched Sputnik, the first
artificial satellite to successfully orbit the earth. With its distinctive
"beep", it was a very real manifestation of the Soviet Union's growing
influence in the realms of science and technology. In the United States, it
spurred educators and others to create new and compelling ways to get young
people interested and passionate about these fields. This fun and engaging
online exhibit created by the National Museum of American History offers an
overview of some of these new and emerging educational tools, which included
textbooks, diagrams, hands-on activities, and even such seemingly common-
place items as slide rules. These items (and much more) are contained
within sections like "The Cold War and Sputnik", "Excitement", and
"Curricula-Novelty and Diffusion". [KMG]

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Butterflies and Moths of North America
http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/

Drawing on the expertise of lepidopterists and other such experts at Montana
State University's Big Sky Institute and the National Biological Information
Infrastructure program, this site is a database that provides easy-to-use
information about over 2800 species of butterflies and moths. On the site,
visitors will find dynamic distribution maps showing verified species
occurrences, photographs of the adult and caterpillar (when available) and a
cornucopia of species accounts. Users may wish to look over the "Taxonomic
Groups" area if they just wish to browse around, or they can also perform a
map search, or even just browse image thumbnails by family. Those who are
new to the field may wish to look over the online glossary or external
links, and those who are ready to lend assistance should check out the "Get
Involved" area. [KMG]

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Painted with Words: Vincent van Gogh's Letters to Emile Bernard [Adobe
Flash Player]
http://www.themorgan.org/collections/swf/exhibOnline.asp?id=600

Although there have been other Web-based presentations of van Gogh's letters
that are more comprehensive (for example, van Gogh's Letters, Unabridged and
Annotated, mentioned in the Sept. 24, 2004 Scout Report
http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/2004/scout-040924-
geninterest.php#2), this set of seven letters between van Gogh and his young
colleague, Emile Bernard, presented by the Pierpont Morgan Library, is
designed to allow the viewer to get the full visual impact of the letters
themselves. Beginning with a thumbnail view of a handwritten letter, one can
choose to translate the text, and read, for example, van Gogh critiquing
several sonnets his young friend has sent, asking which Albrecht Durer
drawing was a poem's inspiration, and concluding, "But all in all it's not
as good as your painting yet. Never mind. It'll come, and you must certainly
continue doing sonnets." It is also possible to zoom in on the many drawings
that decorate the letters, such as Still life with coffee pot, on the
back of a letter van Gogh sent to Bernard in June of 1888. Zooming in on
another letter from March 18, 1888, decorated with a sketch of people
walking on a footpath near a canal, reveals the color words that van Gogh
has written on the picture, indicating that the water will be green, the
shaded side of a bridge, purple, and the sky, yellow. [DS]

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

Aristotle
http://www.surfnetkids.com/aristotle.htm
From the site:
“Aristotle (384 BCE - 322 BCE) was a Greek philosopher, teacher and scientist. Along with his teacher Plato, he's considered one of the greatest scholars of ancient Greek civilization. Although Aristotle's influence may be difficult to gauge, his methods of inductive reasoning have become the cornerstone of modern science, and modern philosophers also owe much to him.”
Site includes 9 links to related sites (5 annotated, 4 honorable mentions)

Blythe Bennett's Recommended Site

Hiss Hiss, Snakes and Science!
Venoms: Striking Beauties
http://www.calacademy.org/exhibits/venoms/
This web site from the California Academy of Sciences show us the beauty of venomous animals, and how they inject their toxins by stabbing with a tail, chewing with teeth, and biting with fangs.

[NOTE: previously posted. Some of the other exhibits from
http://www.calacademy.org/exhibits/archived_exhibits.php
were also previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:

Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, October 11, 2007
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/119
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In Our Time's Philosophy Resource
Collection of materials about philosophy, expanded from a 2005 vote for the "greatest philosopher." Features a philosopher timeline, a quiz, and audio and text about the nominated philosophers, who include St. Thomas Aquinas, Aristotle, Karl Marx, Friedrich Nietzsche, Plato, Jean-Paul Sartre, Socrates, Ludwig Wittgenstein, and several others. From the website for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) program "In Our Time."
URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/history/inourtime/greatest_philosopher.shtml
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/7977a
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24632

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Milestones of the Italian American Experience
"This timeline [1492-2003] strives to capture the richness of the Italian American experience and to highlight the many valuable contributions this special group has made to the United States. ... 'Milestones' also explores the adversities encountered by Italian Americans." Provides material about topics such as Christopher Columbus and Italian maritime exploration, Frank Sinatra's legendary performances, and Nancy Pelosi becoming House minority leader in 2003. From the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF).
URL: http://www.niaf.org/milestones/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24623

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Uncomfortable Truths: The Shadow of Slave Trading on Art & Design
The year 2007 "marks the bi-centenary of the parliamentary abolition of the slave trade [in the U.K.]." In commemoration, this site from the V&A Museum features material about the works of contemporary artists dealing with the legacies of slavery, and trails through the museum focusing on works related to slavery (such as black servants in British homes). Also includes a reading list. From the Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum in London.
URL: http://www.vam.ac.uk/uncomfortable_truths/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23760
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.vam.ac.uk/ - previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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The History of Fitness
Article on the history of physical fitness from primitive times through the 20th century. Includes discussion of exercise and fitness in ancient China, India, the ancient Near East, Greece and Rome, Europe, and the U.S. The U.S. sections cover President Theodore Roosevelt's physical fitness ideologies, physical education in public schools, fitness pioneer Jack LaLanne, Dr. Kenneth Cooper, and other exercise-related trends and people. Written by exercise science professors.
URL: http://www.unm.edu/~lkravitz/Article%20folder/history.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24589

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Faster Than Sound
Companion website for this Nova program about the breaking of the sound barrier (flying faster than the speed of sound) in 1947 by test pilot Chuck Yeager. Features cover the Bell X-1 aircraft and the team that worked with it, military applications of high-speed flight, the science behind sonic booms, and the fastest airplane, boat, and car (as of 1997). Includes a teacher's guide and program transcript.
URL: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/barrier/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24624

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Kenneth E. Behring Family Hall of Mammals
Companion website for this permanent museum exhibition of mammal specimens and fossils that "takes visitors around the world to see how mammals have adapted to different habitats, from the sweltering desert to the bone-chilling north." Interactive exhibits explore the characteristics of mammals, evolution of mammals, and mammal habitats around the world. Also includes behind-the-scenes material (including a taxidermy demonstration), classroom materials, and related resources. From the Smithsonian Institution.
URL: http://www.mnh.si.edu/mammals/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23979

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German-American Teaching Resources and Units
Collection of links to resources related to the study of German-American history and culture. Topics include German-American dialects, German names and words, German immigration, Germantown, Pennsylvania, Saint Nicholas and Christmas, and more. Sponsored and maintained by Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) University Libraries.
URL: http://www-lib.iupui.edu/kade/teaching.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24625

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Virtual Exhibits of the Max Kade Institute
Collection of online exhibits related to German-American history and culture. Topics for exhibits include bread baking traditions in Wisconsin, German American music, 19th and early 20th century German immigration to America, German-language literature in America (1830-1930), German-American documents (such as letters, an autograph book, and recipes), and a presentation "How German Is American?" From the Max Kade Institute for German-American Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
URL: http://csumc.wisc.edu/mki/virtualex/exhibits.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24627

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International Slavery Museum
Website for this British museum in Liverpool that opened in 2007, the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade in Britain. The museum "explores both the historical and contemporary aspects of slavery." The site provides images of highlights from the collection, a history of the transatlantic slave trade, and an interactive feature that follows four Africans on a sinking slave ship.
URL: http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ism/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23759
[NOTE: Includes: The history of the transatlantic slave trade
http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ism/slavery/ - Phyllis ]

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Nature
Unforgettable Elephants
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Wildlife cameraman Martyn Colbeck has filmed African elephants
for 15 years, learning to anticipate their every move as he
follows them across plains and deserts and into jungles. He
shares his spectacular footage and unique insights about these
unforgettable elephants, including his conviction that they are
just as intelligent as the higher primates. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1
year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/unforgettable/index.html

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American Experience
Grand Central
On-Air & Online
9-12
Monday, February 4, 2008
This program recounts the dramatic story of Grand Central
Station's construction. When Grand Central Terminal opened on
February 12, 1913, the press heralded it as the greatest
railway terminal in the world. By 1947, more than 65 million
people -- the equivalent of 40 percent of the population of the
United States -- had traveled through the station. (CC, Stereo,
1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/grandcentral/

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