Saturday, February 23, 2008
Sat., Feb. 23, 2008 - National Dropout Prevention Center
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
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
Sat., Feb. 23, 2008 - CollegePrep-101
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.”
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.”
Sat., Feb. 23, 2008 - How-To-Study.com
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 ]
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 ]
Sat., Feb. 23, 2008 - Doris Lessing / Crafting the Essay / Instant Word Search
Sites found in:
[connect-eng] ConnectEng, October 29, 2007
The newsletter of Web English Teacher
-----
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.
----
Carla Beard
Web English Teacher
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/
This newsletter is copyright 2007, Web English Teacher.
[connect-eng] ConnectEng, October 29, 2007
The newsletter of Web English Teacher
-----
1. What's new at Web English Teacher?
Doris Lessing
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/lessing.html
Interviews, ideas for teaching "Through the Tunnel"
-----
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.
----
Carla Beard
Web English Teacher
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/
This newsletter is copyright 2007, Web English Teacher.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Fri., Feb. 22, 2008 - Google Guide
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
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
Fri., Feb. 22, 2008 - Oceans for Life / Star Life Cycle
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 ]
----
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 ]
-----
Mark Francek
Professor of Geography
Central Michigan University
http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi/
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 ]
----
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 ]
-----
Mark Francek
Professor of Geography
Central Michigan University
http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi/
Fri., Feb. 22, 2008 - OvationTV People Profiles in Art, Film, Music and Performance
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.
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.
Fri., Feb. 22, 2008 - PBS: NOVA: The Four-Winged Dinosaur / AMEX: Buffalo Bill / Ribbon of Sand / Identity Thru History / Students & Copyright
Sites found in:
******************************************
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/
-----
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/
------
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
------
Copyright 2008 PBS Online
**********
---------Forwarded Message--------
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.
---------Forwarded Message--------
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.”
******************************************
PBS Teachers Newsletter: February 24 - March 1, 2008
******************************************
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 ]
-------
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 ]
--------
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/
-----
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/
------
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
------
Copyright 2008 PBS Online
**********
---------Forwarded Message--------
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.
---------Forwarded Message--------
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.”
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Thurs., Feb. 21, 2008 - Kids-Online.Net: Time Machine
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 ]
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 ]
Thurs., Feb. 21, 2008 - USS Enterprise and the Battles of the Pacific
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
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
Thurs., Feb. 21, 2008 - Encyclopedia of World History: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern
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 ]
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 ]
Thurs., Feb. 21, 2008 - Martin Luther King, Jr.: Words That Changed a Nation
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.
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.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Wed., Feb. 20, 2008 - The Bridges of Budapest
---------Forwarded Message--------
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
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
Wed., Feb. 20, 2008 - My Wonderful World
--------Forwarded Message--------
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.
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.
Wed., Feb. 20, 2008 - Math Center / Teaching Math / Physics Demonstration Videos / Reflecting Antiquity
--------Forwarded Message--------
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.
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.
Wed., Feb. 20, 2008 - Virtual Author Series
--------Forwarded Message--------
[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
[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
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Tues., Feb. 19, 2008 - Nick's Mathematical Puzzles
---------Forwarded Message--------
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.
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.
Tues., Feb. 19, 2008 - Introductory Science, Math, and Geography
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 ]
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 ]
Tues., Feb. 19, 2008 - ASPIRE Lab
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 ]
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 ]
Tues., Feb. 19, 2008 - Scientific Method (3)
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 ]
-------
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.”
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 ]
-------
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.”
-------
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.”
Monday, February 18, 2008
Mon., Feb. 18, 2008 - World Time Engine
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.”
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.”
Mon., Feb. 18, 2008 - Earth at Night: Astronomy Picture of the Day / Educational Links
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.”
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.”
Mon., Feb. 18, 2008 - Salk Polio Vaccine / Doris Lessing / Pablo Picasso / College Navigator
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.
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.
Mon., Feb. 18, 2008 - PBS: Independent Lens: Banished: American Ethnic Cleansing
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.”
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.”
