Phyllis' Favorites

Variations on a Theme: Romanticism from the Canvas to the Printing Press to the Opera House
http://library.thinkquest.org/C0126184/english/home.htm
From Thinkquest Index:
“In an age of sweeping revolution and change, the heart of a continent torn by hysteria and madness ventured out of the darkness of the city to return to the wilds of nature. Individuality, nature, and emotion dominated the minds of restless individuals weary of logic, reason, science, and industry. The spirit of an era awoke, fueled with passion and rebellion, and quickly spread to all aspects of culture to unveil everything contrary to the Enlightenment-- the disturbing, the supernatural, the beautiful, and the wild. Romanticism, intense and rebellious, overthrew all conventions; convention had never been defied in such a manner before, nor would it ever be restored again. This website specifies how far Romanticism pervaded culture and continent; it shows how lasting works of Romantic art, literature, and music representative of the great era are only variations on a theme. Through an online magazine, users can voice their own Romantic opinions and create their own Romantic work. Through a series of informative articles, quizzes, and discussion topics, users can better familiarize themselves and identify with the ground-breaking movement that has led to the way society is today.”

2001 Achievement Award

Web Resources Gallery
http://www.readwritethink.org/resources/index.asp
From the site:
“The Web Resources Gallery offers links to a myriad of useful English language arts resources on the Internet. You may use the drop-down menus above to sort ReadWriteThink's Web Resources by grade band and resource type. See our Resource Definitions for a description of each resource type.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
Larry Ferlazzo's Website Update January, 2008

A monthly newsletter – sign up at:
http://larryferlazzo.com/englishdetails.html
Blog: http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/
Archive: http://larryferlazzo.com/Topten.html

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Physics Life
http://www.physics.org/interact/physics-life/web/physics_life/
From the site:
“Explore the physics all around you with this animated cartoon street.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated URL. - Phyllis ]

Physics Life is just one of the 17 pages from Interact

Interact
A selection of interactive websites and games that show a different side of physics.
http://www.physics.org/interact.asp

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50 Best Sesame Street Moments
http://www.babble.com/content/articles/columns/the-babble-list/sesame-street
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6b4wc3
From the site:
“It's one of the longest-running shows in television history, and one of the best-loved — so perhaps it's not surprising that there are more than 20,000 Sesame Street videos on YouTube alone. Babble combed through countless fan sites and video pages — not to mention our collective memories — to bring you the 50 most memorable moments in Sesame Street history.

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Instructify
http://blogs.learnnc.org/instructify/
Instructify posts about online resources useful to educators.

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Flashback History Movies
http://www.flashones.com/index.php
From the site:
“Go Back In Time with 888 Flash Back Movies of Historical Events
Everyone should know a little about their history, and the stories behind the events that shaped the world that we live in today. That is exactly the reason why Flashones.com has made a collection of informative and interesting short movies to explain some of the important events of the past several centuries. Books and TV programmes can teach you a lot, but a little spice and humour makes learning even more exciting.

“That's where the historical movies on Flashones.com can help. These flash back movies make learning about history fun. 888 Flash Back offers an ever-growing collection of humorous and educational movies each short and easily digestible, which will teach you about important historical events in a fun and entertaining way.

“These free flash movies can be embedded into your own web site or blog, and you can share them with your friends and pass them on through email. Each movie is accompanied by a little text which explains the details surrounding the event in question. Enjoy the movie, enrich your knowledge of the world, and have fun - all for free!”

Sites found in:
EDInfo@listserv.ed.gov
Tue, 18 Dec 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/

NGAkids Still Life
lets kids of all ages compose their own still life paintings
(on the web) using images of fruits, flowers, and other
objects and artistic elements. Experiment with perspective,
size, and spatial arrangements; add textured brushstrokes.
See a slideshow of 38 still life paintings. Identify common
elements; try to guess the artists who painted them.
(National Gallery of Art)
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2005
http://www.nga.gov/kids/zone/stilllife.htm
[NOTE: from The Art Zone, http://www.nga.gov/kids/zone/zone.htm
and NGA Kids http://www.nga.gov/kids/kids.htm previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Teacher Workshops
provides presentations and handouts from summer workshop
sessions on emergent literacy, music, and poetry; improving
visual and verbal literacy; integrating dance and literature;
and designing embedded assessments for the K-12 classroom.
(Department of Education)
http://www.t2tweb.us/Workshops/Sessions.asp?
[NOTE: Subjects include Literacy, Foreign Language, Math, Science, History,
and Arts. Some previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Let's Talk: Runaway Prevention Curriculum
is designed to help educate youth about alternatives to
running away. It is presented in 14 modules offering lessons
to help teachers and community-based organizations lead
discussions with youth. Topics include communication and
listening, adolescent development, personal influences, peers,
families, roles and responsibilities, runaway reality, and
more. (National Runaway Switchboard, Department of Health and
Human Services)
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2011%20
http://www.1800runaway.org/educators/prevent_kit.html

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The Great Pandemic
tells the story of the 1918 outbreak of the Spanish flu, which
killed an estimated 675,000 Americans and 30 to 50 million
people worldwide. Learn about life in the U.S. in 1918, the
nation's health and medical care, and what happened when the
pandemic struck. Find out how people fought it, the legacy it
left, and what happened in your state. See photos,
newspapers, and other primary documents. Read biographies of
key individuals. (Department of Health and Human Services)
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2003
http://1918.pandemicflu.gov/index.htm

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Teaching with Data Simulations
helps students visualize abstract statistical concepts and see
dynamic processes behind the gathering, analysis, and
interpretation of statistics. Each sample activity includes
instructions, teaching tips, assessment ideas, and references.
In one activity, students design a blind taste test of two
sodas. In another, students learn that larger sample sizes
produce better estimates and develop an appreciation for
factors affecting sampling variability. (SERC, National
Science Foundation)
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2007
http://serc.carleton.edu/sp/library/datasim/index.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://serc.carleton.edu/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]

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Pedagogy in Action
documents more than 25 pedagogic techniques for teaching
sciences to undergraduates: case-based learning, game-based
learning, making and testing conjectures, peer review,
quantitative writing, role playing, using spreadsheets, and
others. Find more than 600 learning activities in biology,
environmental science, geography, geoscience, math, and
physics. (SERC, National Science Foundation)
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2006
http://serc.carleton.edu/sp/index.html
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archive of past messages
* http://www.ed.gov/MailingLists/EDInfo/

yPBS’s Blythe Bennett Recommended Site

Textile Museum
http://www.textilemuseum.org/

Taking in Textiles!
View vibrant textiles in this informative site dedicated to the Textile Museum in Washington, DC. Kimonos, tapestries, rugs, molas, and other non-Western textiles are represented.

Exhibitions and Online Exhibitions
http://www.textilemuseum.com/exhibitions/current.htm

Including:

Common Threads: Unraveling the World of Textiles
http://www.textilemuseum.org/commonthreads/
[NOTE: Use Site Map to easily access site sections. ]
From the site:
“The Museum's interactive online learning experience, Common Threads: Unraveling the World of Textiles, features resources for teachers and suggestions for using that site in the classroom.” http://www.textilemuseum.org/commonthreads/classroom.htm

Flowers of Silk and Gold: Four Centuries of Ottoman Embroidery.
http://www.textilemuseum.org/fsg/
From the site:
“The Ottoman Empire spanned seven centuries and preceded modern Turkey. At its height the Empire extended over three continents. Ottoman art, including embroidered textiles, reflects both the abundance and wealth of the Empire. Embroidery was practiced by much of the population. Textiles were an integral part of daily life. Produced for both household functions and as garments these textiles took on luxurious appeal through the unique designs created with shimmering silk and glistening metallic embroidery.

“This website allows The Textile Museum's exhibition Flowers of Silk and Gold: Four Centuries of Ottoman Embroidery, which was at the Museum from February 18 to July 30, 2000, to continue to delight and enrich "virtual" visitors.”
Site includes: Textile Gallery, Ottoman Culture, and Teacher Resources with lesson plans.

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Site of the Day for Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Design of Desire
http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/design/

Today's site, from American RadioWorks, offers a compelling presentation
focusing on the latest scientific findings on various aspects of
consumerism. Gentle Subscribers will find what science has to say about the
forces that cause some to shop till they drop and some who must be dragged
into a store and the techniques used to lure everyone into the mall.

"New research is lending insight into why we want stuff that we don't need.
It also explains why some people are what are called tightwads, while other
people are spendthrifts. This site is about buying and selling. About why
we buy, how designers and marketers influence what we buy, and how
individuals are using market ideas, tricks, and tools to market
themselves." - from the website

The site features a transcript of the radio broadcast which can also be
downloaded or listened to online. Highlights of the exhibit include
sections on how designers create a connection for a specific consumer group
to a particular brand, a Spendthrift-Tightwad survey and an overview of the
new field of neuroeconomics, which explores the relationship of psychology
and economics. Recent research has indicated that a colored picture of a
brain scan is a persuasive tool in convincing people to accept scientific
findings, so there's a brain scan image displaying pain and pleasure
centers of the brain while a test subject is considering a desirable
object, to demonstrate one aspect of neuroeconomic theory.

March over to the site for a riveting and astute perspective on how
consumers can be enticed to spend at:

http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/design/

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

Showing Evidence Tool : Analyzing and Evaluating Information
http://educate.intel.com/en/ThinkingTools/ShowingEvidence/
From the site:
“Anyone can have an opinion, but backing it up with well-articulated evidence requires careful thinking. The Showing Evidence Tool helps students learn how to construct well-reasoned arguments and prove their case with credible evidence. The tool provides a visual framework to make claims, identify evidence, evaluate the quality of that evidence, explain how the evidence supports or weakens claims, and reach conclusions based on the evidence. This thinking tool supports activities where students debate differences, make and defend decisions, and analyze conflicting information.
The tool and related resources are available for free, from any computer that is connected to the Internet. Students may work on their claims and evidence at home or at school, and can be paired with another team to review their ideas.”

Sites found in:
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: June 1-7, 2008
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NOW Classroom
http://www.pbs.org/now/classroom/index.html

SAT Reading Comprehension
Use this lesson plan from NOW to practice the ability to gather
main ideas and comprehend written information.
http://www.pbs.org/now/classroom/lessonplan-06.html

SAT Essay Prep
Using content from NOW programs along with our supplemental
practice activities, students can broaden their knowledge base
and practice the organizational and writing skills necessary to
score well on the essay portion of the exam.
http://www.pbs.org/now/classroom/lessonplan-01.html

SAT Critical Reading Prep
Using content from NOW programs along with our supplemental
practice activities, students can broaden their knowledge base
and practice the reading skills necessary to score well on the
critical reading portion of the SAT exam.
http://www.pbs.org/now/classroom/lessonplan-02.html

[SEE ALSO:

Current Events Awareness
Raising student awareness of global issues is increasingly important as the countries of the world become more interdependent. At the same time, consuming domestic news with a critical eye is vital to enhancing democracy and defeating narrow-mindedness. Students also need an understanding of the world’s economy, politics, social structures and environment in order to make the best decisions about how to live their own lives. More than ever, an appreciation for news and our civic institutions is a key step toward self-empowerment and advancement.
http://www.pbs.org/now/classroom/lessonplan-03.html

Persuasive Writing: Take a Stand
The ability to state ideas clearly and back them up with proof is increasingly important, regardless of one’s profession, age or background. New technologies such as blogs, podcasts, instant messaging, virtual social networks and email make opinionated self-expression easier and more encouraged than ever before. At the same time, learning to distinguish reputable sources of information from inaccurate sources is challenging, yet important when making credible arguments. Learning how to recognize credible sources and use those to form opinions and support them is a skill used by everyone from sports stars and homemakers to business leaders and politicians.
http://www.pbs.org/now/classroom/lessonplan-04.html

News Writing and Reporting
With the evolution of citizen journalism, the barrier between news broadcaster and news consumer is blurred. But this heightens the need for strong news writing and reporting skills to avoid inaccuracy on either the giving or receiving end. Whether or not a student looks to a professional career as a journalist, adopting journalistic techniques will be useful in myriad academic and real world settings.
http://www.pbs.org/now/classroom/lessonplan-05.html

Making Informed Decisions & Critical Thinking
As today's students become ever more involved in using technology as a resource for daily life, it is crucial that we develop students' critical thinking skills to help them decipher the barrage of information available to them and use this information in their opinion-forming and decision-making processes.
http://www.pbs.org/now/classroom/lessonplan-07.html ]

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It's My Life
Cheating
Gr. 3-5 / 6-8
Identify behaviors that count as cheating. Explore cheating
issues, such as copying homework, copying material from the
Internet and sharing answers on a test.
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/parents/resources/cheating.html
[NOTE: Other pages from It's My Life ( http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/ ) previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Affluenza
Gr. 6-8, 9-12
Affluenza examines the high cost of achieving the most extravagant lifestyle the world has ever seen.
Last year, Americans, who make up only five percent of the world's population, used nearly a third of its resources and produced almost half of its hazardous waste. Add overwork, personal stress, the erosion of family and community, skyrocketing debt, and the growing gap between rich and poor, and it's easy to understand why some people say that the American Dream is no bargain.
http://www.pbs.org/kcts/affluenza/show/show.html

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American Experience
Las Vegas: An Unconventional History (Part One)
On-Air & Online
Gr.9-12
June, 2008 (Check local listings)
With its well-heeled mobsters and glamorous showgirls,
fantastical mega-casinos and dazzling displays of neon, Las
Vegas is the world's most famous monument to reckless abandon
and unbridled excess. Trace the often surprising, endlessly
entertaining history of the country's most outrageous
playground (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/lasvegas

[NOTE: See Teaching Guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]

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Copyright 2008 PBS Online

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From: American Experience on PBS american_experience@wgbh.org
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 15:46:08 -0400
Subject: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE takes a gamble on LAS VEGAS

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ON TV MONDAY: LAS VEGAS
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/lasvegas

PART 1: SIN CITY, Monday, June 2, 2008 at 9pm (check local listings)
PART 2: AMERICAN MECCA, Monday, June 9, 2008 at 9pm (check local listings)

Well-heeled mobsters, glamorous showgirls, fantastical mega-casinos, dazzling neon displays -- it's the world's most famous monument to reckless abandon and unbridled excess. From a dusty railroad town in the middle of nowhere, Las Vegas has grown into one of the world's biggest tourist destinations. Once shunned as "Sin City" and considered beyond the pale of respectable society, it is now the epicenter of mainstream leisure. AMERICAN EXPERIENCE steps into the world of bright lights and back-room deals to illuminate what makes Las Vegas perhaps the most American city in the country.

PUTTING VEGAS ON THE MAP
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/lasvegas/maps/index.html

Decades before the city's official founding, prospectors and commercial travelers realized the potential of a marshy area in southeastern Nevada. Since then, enterprising individuals and organizations have expanded and defined the desert outpost. Survey the Las Vegas area and see highlights of its development.

POSTCARDS FROM VEGAS
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/lasvegas/sfeature/sf_postcard.html

Sin City welcomes an astounding 37 million visitors each year! Even if you don't plan to hit the Vegas strip, you can still send an e-postcard.

THE ATOMIC AGE
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/lasvegas/sfeature/sf_atomic.html

Las Vegas has been called many things, including "Atomic City, USA." In the 1950s the American public witnessed above-ground nuclear bomb blasts just 65 miles from Las Vegas during the Cold War. Learn how Vegas turned atomic testing into a tourist attraction, and how the government downplayed the possible
dangers of the tests.

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STORIES TO GO
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/podcasts.html

This week, log on to discover how Sin City managed to turn nuclear testing grounds into a tourist attraction, and learn about Vegas' race relations in the 1960s.

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From: Alan Luxenberg lux@fpri.org
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 16:06:38 -0400
Subject: FPRI Resources for Teachers

Educators,

Before you take off for the summer, we'd like to bring to your attention a rich archive of lesson plans on a wide variety of topics in U.S. and world history. Most of the lessons were prepared by teachers participating in our weekend-long history institutes; some have been prepared by teaching fellows of FPRI's Wachman Center, including a new collection of materials just developed for our project on Teaching the History of Innovation. Also posted are resources we developed in connection with last year's webcast for students on "What Students Need to Know about 9/11 and the War on Terrorism." These will in handy for our next webcast for students on this subject on Sept. 11, 2008.

We list the lesson plans below but you can access them at:
http://www.fpri.org/education/classroomlessons.html
[NOTE: List deleted from this posting. They can be accessed via the link. – Phyllis ]

For information about upcoming history weekends, visit:
http://www.fpri.org/education/historyinstitutes.html

For back issues of Footnotes, the Wachman Center bulletin for teachers, featuring the texts of lectures delivered at FPRI History Institutes and other essays specially designed for teachers and students, visit:
http://www.fpri.org/footnotes/

For audio and video files of lectures given at the history weekends or in our regular public programs, visit:
http://www.fpri.org/multimedia/

NEW THIS WEEK, June 14, 2007
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/102
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Ethnic Resource Centers: Juneteenth
Bibliography and links to resources about Juneteenth (June 19), which "marks the anniversary of the day in 1865, when General Gordon Granger announced the 'Emancipation Proclamation' to the slaves in Texas." Includes reading/website suggestions for adults and children. From the County of Los Angeles Public Library.
URL: http://www.colapublib.org/services/ethnic/juneteenth.php4
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23971

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

PBS’s Blythe Bennett's Recommended Site
PestWorld for Kids
http://www.pestworldforkids.org/home.asp

Why do pests like wasps, mice, ticks, roaches and other creepy
crawlies like our houses so much? Try your hand at being a pest
detective or a pest ranger. Plus, the teacher section has
lesson plans, game cards and coloring pages.

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Site found in:
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The Scout Report
December 14, 2007
Volume 13, Number 48

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-071214.php

National Pesticide Information Center [pdf]
http://npic.orst.edu/

The National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) was created through a cooperative agreement between Oregon State University and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Its primary function is to provide "objective, science-based information about pesticides and pesticide-related topics to enable people to make informed decisions about pesticides and their use." The site contains seven primary sections, including "General Information", "Technical Information", "Pest Control", and "Emergency". Most casual visitors to the site should click on over to the "General Information" area. In this section, they will find fact sheets and posters on pesticide safety, storage and disposal, and case studies. Of course, they shouldn't forget about the other areas of the site, particularly if they are interested in regulatory issues involving pesticides and emergency resources. Finally, the site also contains a search engine for those who know exactly what they need to find. [KMG]
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>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2007.
http://scout.wisc.edu/

First World War: A Multimedia History of WWI
http://www.firstworldwar.com/
From the site:
“The purpose of this website is to provide an overview of the First World War. Necessarily a long-term undertaking - and approaching seven years into the process - much remains to be covered. Whole aspects of the conflict are light on material at present - rest assured, this is not deliberate: in time it should all find its place on the site.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

www.worldwar-1.net
http://www.worldwar-1.net/
From the site:
“The website includes an exhaustive day by day timeline, covering every event that occurred during World War 1, in chronological order from 1914 through to 1919, which gives a fascinating insight into what was arguably the first industrial war in our history.”


www.worldwar-2.net
http://www.worldwar-2.net/
From the site:
“The website includes an exhaustive day by day timeline, covering every event that occurred during World War 2, by military theatre and in chronological order from 1939 through to 1945, which gives a fascinating insight into the most devastating war in our history.”

CAUTION: Site has a link to
http://world-war-papers.com/worldwar_list_00.html
offering: Papers on World War 1 & 2
SAME DAY DELIVERY!! All reports are only 10.95/page+FREE Bibliography!!!

The Avalon Project
http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/avalon.htm
From the site:
“The Avalon Project will mount digital documents relevant to the fields of Law, History, Economics, Politics, Diplomacy and Government. We do not intend to mount only static text but rather to add value to the text by linking to supporting documents expressly referred to in the body of the text.

“The Avalon Project will no doubt contain controversial documents. Their inclusion does not indicate endorsement of their contents nor sympathy with the ideology, doctrines, or means employed by their authors. They are included for the sake of completeness and balance and because in many cases they are by our definition a supporting document.”

Includes documents from Pre-18th Century, 18th Century, 19th Century, 20th Century, and 21st Century.

Major Document Collections Index http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/major.htm

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
December 14, 2007
Volume 13, Number 48

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-071214.php

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The New Jersey Digital Highway [pdf]
http://www.njdigitalhighway.org/

Merging onto any highway can be a real challenge, but getting onto the New
Jersey Digital Highway is a snap. Billed as the place "Where History,
Culture, and Learning Merge", this digital archive brings together history
and culture from the Garden State’s museums, libraries, archives, and
historical societies. First-time visitors may want to perform a quick
search via their search engine, or they can also browse the collections by
time period or county. Visitors should definitely look at the collection
titled "The Changing Face of New Jersey-The Immigration Experience From
Earliest Times to the Present". Here, they can look through materials dating
back to 1741 that include oral histories, photographs, diaries, and
sheepskin deeds. [KMG]

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The Mary McLeod Bethune Council House: African American Women Unite For Change [pdf]
http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/135bethune/135bethune.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yqeqph

During her long life, Mary McLeod Bethune was an educator, social activist,
and prominent leader in the women's rights movement. This latest installment
in the National Park Service's "Teaching with Historic Places Lesson Plans"
centers on her council House in Washington, D.C., and is a fine resource for
history teachers and those with a general interest in American history. The
Council House happens to be where the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) was located for over twenty years, and a number of important discussions regarding the integration of the military took place here. Visitors to the
site will want to take a look at the historical essay on the house before
getting started, and then they will want to look at the readings on Bethune
and the NCNW. The lesson also includes a host of visual images along with
some fine classroom activities and discussion questions. [KMG]

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Digital Durham
http://digitaldurham.duke.edu/

Durham, North Carolina has been the subject of many scholarly works, and its
particular location and context makes it a compelling place for persons
interested in examining urbanization, immigration, industrialization, and
emancipation in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Created by Duke
University and the North Carolina State Library, this digital archive
presents a cornucopia of primary sources, including personal letters,
entries from a prominent general store in the region, maps, and census data.
Visitors should feel free to browse through these documents, or they can
also perform a detailed search. Other features of the site include a brief
geographic overview of the Piedmont region and a glossary of terms used in
the 1880 census. Educators will enjoy looking over the "Teachers’ Corner",
which includes lesson plans that utilize some of the primary documents in
the archive. [KMG]

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Emporis
http://www.emporis.com/

>From Manchester to Dubai, the Emporis website is a real treat for
architects, urbanists, geographers, and anyone with an interest in
buildings. Currently, the site contains detailed information on buildings
and companies in over 50,000 cities, and visitors can enter a city of
interest in the search engine to get started. For the spatially-minded,
there's also a "World Map" area where they may click on the continents to
take a tour of buildings large and small. Each entry contains a selection of
photographs and details about the building's materials, architectural style,
height, and other details. Some buildings also have a "Facts" section which
offers up other relevant tidbits. Overall, it is a well-designed site that
is worth several return visits. [KMG]

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Wine, Worship & Sacrifice [Adobe Flash Player]
http://www.asia.si.edu/exhibitions/online/Gold/default.html

"Wine, Worship and Sacrifice: The Golden Graves of Ancient Vani", organized
by the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and the Institute for the Study of the
Ancient World of New York University, presents an array of objects that
document the ancient culture of Colchis (modern-day Georgia). The objects
presented here include: gold, silver and ceramic vessels; jewelry; bronze
sculpture; Greek and Colchian coins; and Greek glassware. Metal - gold,
silver, iron or bronze - was the main medium of Colchian art and
craftsmanship. Browsing the exhibit highlights reveals a plethora of gold
and precious metal, such as a gold necklace with turtle- shaped pendants,
weighing in at 3 ounces, or a gold bracelet in the shape of a boar's head
that weighs almost one-fourth of a pound. Perhaps the most interesting
portion of the site is the close examination of Grave 24, discovered by
archaeologists in August of 2004. Grave 24 contained "more than 1000 pieces
of gold, hundreds of silver objects and more than 15,000 beads in glass,
faience and various semi-precious stones." The web site shows a selection of
these objects in their original context, and also allows visitors to zoom in
for more information. [DS]
[NOTE: Complete list of online exhibitions
http://www.asia.si.edu/exhibitions/online.htm
Some exhibitions previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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

University Channel
http://uc.princeton.edu/main/
Topics covered are listed in a tag cloud on the home page.

From the site:
“The UChannel (also known as the University Channel) makes videos of academic lectures and events from all over the world available to the public. It is a place where academics can air their ideas and present research in a full-length, uncut format. Contributors with greater video production capabilities can submit original productions.

“The UChannel presents ideas in a way commercial news or public affairs programming cannot. Because it is neither constrained by time nor dependent upon commercial feedback, the UChannel's video content can be broad and flexible enough to cover the full gamut of academic investigation.

“While it has unlimited potential, the UChannel begins with a focus on public and international affairs, because this is an area which lends itself most naturally to a many-sided discussion. Perhaps of greatest advantage to universities who seek to expand their dialog with overseas institutions and international affairs, the UChannel can "go global" and become a truly international forum.

“The UChannel aims to become, literally, a "channel" for important thought, to be heard in its entirety. Television has become so much a part of the fabric of our world that it should be more than an academic interest. It should be an academic tool.

“The UChannel project is an initiative of Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs.”

MyPyramid.gov
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
From the site:
“MyPyramid.gov is your access point for the USDA food guidance system. This section contains the latest news, background information, and resources about the food guidance system. MyPyramid offers personalized eating plans, interactive tools to help you plan and assess your food choices.

“The MyPyramid symbol represents the recommended proportion of foods from each food group and focuses on the importance of making smart food choices in every food group, every day. Physical activity is a new element in the symbol.”

[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated - Phyllis ]

Robert Krampf's Science Education Co.
http://krampf.com/index.html

Experiment Videos
http://krampf.com/experiment_vid.html
From the site:
“I am picking out some of my favorite science experiments, and posting them as videos. I am revising the text versions too, so you can watch the video and print the new text version for your files.”

Experiment of the Week
http://krampf.com/news.html
From the site:
“These are just a few of the simple but amazing Experiment of the Week activities that Robert has been sending out for the past eleven year. When you join his free Experiment of the Week e-mail list, each week you will get an experiment that you can try yourself. Robert looks for experiments that are unusual, safe, dramatic, cheap, and fun. The list includes teachers, parents, homeschoolers, science buffs, and students, so you will get a wide variety of fun things to try.

“The experiments are targeted for a wide range of students. Most are simple enough for very young students, but Robert also tries to include suggestions for continuing the experiment at a higher level. With a bit of work, most of them can be turned into top notch science fair projects. The experiments currently reach over 180,000 households in over 95 countries.”

[NOTE: Experiments #1- 327 are posted on his Yahoo! Group site. You should not have to join Yahoo! Groups to access them.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/krampf/messages/ - Phyllis]

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Site of the Day for Thursday, December 13, 2007

History of Food and Agriculture -- Agropolis Museum
http://museum.agropolis.fr/english/pages/expos/fresque/la_fresque.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Today's site, from the Agropolis Museum in Montpellier, France, presents a
noteworthy exhibit on the development of agriculture during human history.
Gentle Subscribers will find an interesting overview of farming from
pre-agricultural times to the modern "agro-industrial" era

"From his origin, man struggled endlessly to get food. But the forms of
this quest have greatly changed. This exhibition of Agropolis-Museum wants
to show the most significant facts of the agro-food development ... divided
into three periods." - from the website

This French presentation, translated into English, provides a useful
timeline, noting an initial span of more than ten million years. Classified
as the pre-agricultural era, hunting, fishing and gathering provided basic
sustenance; cooked food and the invention of fire-proof dishes in which to
cook it mark the high points of this period. The second section,
"Agricultural Times", covers a ten thousand year period, during which food
production passed from hunter-gatherers to farmers. Among the highlights of
this period are the development of villages and towns, the invention of
tools to increase food production and a global movement of food species. A
final section briefly explores the modern concept of "agro-business" and
how it has changed the world.

Stride to the site for an informative survey of the development of
agriculture at:

http://museum.agropolis.fr/english/pages/expos/fresque/la_fresque.htm

If the above URL wraps in your e-mail client, enter it all on one line in
your browser or use this TinyURL:

http://tinyurl.com/32le6v

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

Site found in:
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Public Agenda Alert -- May 21, 2008
* Teaching in Changing Times:
Diverse Classrooms Challenge New Teachers' Skills
http://www.publicagenda.org/
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* Teaching in Changing Times:
Diverse Classrooms Challenge New Teachers' Skills

The third and final installment of our "Lessons Learned"
reports on new teachers finds two specific areas in which
teacher training may be lacking: preparedness for
the diversity of the contemporary American classroom
and teaching students with special needs.

Most new teachers (76 percent) said teaching an
ethnically diverse student body was covered in their
training, but only 39 percent said that training helps
them "a lot" in the classroom. In terms of effectiveness,
that puts this near the bottom of the list of subjects
the new teachers had studied. The survey covered 12
areas of teacher training ranging from direct instruction
to their study of history, philosophy and policy debates
in public education. No other factor examined in the
Public Agenda research showed nearly as great a gap
between how many received training in a given area
and new teachers’ assessments of its effectiveness.

Many new teachers also reported inadequacies in training
they received for teaching children with special needs.
Most new teachers (82 percent) say their training had
indeed covered this, but far fewer (47 percent) say their
training helped them "a lot."

This is a particularly important area, the report notes,
because nearly every new teacher reported having at least
some children with special needs in their classroom. Only
5 percent reported having no students with special needs.

To download the report, visit:
http://www.publicagenda.org/lessonslearned3/

Lessons Learned is produced by Public Agenda and the National
Comprehensive Center for Teacher Quality.

Original Message:
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From: History.com Classroom thc-class@emailnewsletters.aetv.com
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 09:00:45 -0500
Subject: This Week's Educational Programming Update

From: HISTORY Education Department

The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth
Tuesday, May 27th at 2PM/1c

The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth
http://www.history.com/minisite.do?content_type=Minisite_Generic&content_type_id=57330&display_order=2&mini_id=1074&HPF_rid=350574&HPF_mid=930_T1_Url20
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/598zvh

For 12 days in 1865, John Wilkes Booth was the subject of
one of the biggest manhunts in history, ten thousand federal troops,
detectives and police frantically chased Booth and his co-conspirators
responsible for the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. The
Hunt for John Wilkes Booth retraces the story of this dramatic chase
as it unfolded over ten days, culminating in a fiery showdown between
Booth and federal authorities. In this two hour special presentation,
viewers go along on the hunt for Booth from the balcony in Ford's
Theatre across the 11th Street Bridge, through the Maryland
countryside, across the Potomac River, and finally, to the location
where Booth was gunned down inside a burning tobacco barn in northern
Virginia.

The Hunt for John Wilkes Booth explores the history of
several locations along Booth's 60-mile rout through the use of expert
interviews with historians, period diary entries and evocative
photographs. This program is an insightful window into the tense
post-Civil War era, revealing the ways Booth's conspiracy exemplified
the tumultuous national mood. This is an excellent program for course
units and lectures on the aftermath of the Civil War, and would be a
great starting point for discussing the causes and consequences of
Lincoln's assassination.

Site includes Booth Biography, The Conspiracy, Lincoln's Assassination, Lincoln's Funeral Train, Booth Videos, and Booth Interactive Map/Timeline.

From: The American Civil War website.

Sites found in:
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The First Measured Century
http://www.pbs.org/fmc/index.htm
From the site:
“The First Measured Century project presents a unique look at American History, using data to show us where we've been and where we might be going.”

Fascinating Trends of the Twentieth Century
http://www.pbs.org/fmc/book.htm
From the site:
“Select the Chapters at Left for Fascinating Trends of the Twentieth Century
"The First Measured Century" is a fast paced narrative with unique graphics. It's history as you've never seen it, measured. And dramatic.”

Timeline
http://www.pbs.org/fmc/interact.htm
From the site:
“This timeline provides a big picture view of historically significant people, events and data from ‘The First Measured Century.’ Select the links for more information, video, photos and data.”

Teacher’s Guide
http://www.pbs.org/fmc/teachers.htm
From the site:
“This Teacher's Guide provides lessons, activities and resources that will help teachers integrate social science data, concepts of measurement, social consequences of measurement, and the history of America as told by the numbers from the The First Measured Century.”

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American Experience
Truman: Part One
On-Air & Online
Gr. 9-12
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Two-part biography of President Harry S Truman. This first part
recounts his early failures and his success as an army captain,
which led to his vice presidency. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/presidents/2008/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/presidents/33_truman/
[NOTE: See notice from AMEX pasted below. – Phyllis ]

American Experience
Truman: Part Two
On-Air & Online
Gr. 9-12
Monday, May 26, 2008
Two-part biography of President Harry S Truman. This second
part charts his unlikely rise to the presidency and his
leadership during some of the major crises of the century. (CC,
Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/presidents/2008/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/presidents/33_truman/

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Secrets of the Dead
Herculaneum Uncovered
On-Air & Online
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Just a few miles from fabled Pompeii is Herculaneum, another
city buried and frozen in time by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius
in A.D. 79. Today, geo-archeologists are chipping away at the
soft rock, revealing that this city, unlike Pompeii, was not
suffocated by falling ash. Rather, it was engulfed by
blistering pyroclastic flows that instantly caused muscles to
contract, skin to vaporize and heads to explode. (CC, Stereo)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/next-week/herculaneum-uncovered
Investigating Herculaneum
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/herculaneum-uncovered

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Prince Among Slaves
On-Air & Online
Thursday, May 29, 2008
This special tells the forgotten true story of an African
prince who was enslaved in Mississippi for 40 years before
finally achieving freedom and becoming one of the most famous
men in America. Mos Def narrates. (CC, Stereo, HD)
http://www.pbs.org/princeamongslaves/

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Copyright 2008 PBS Online

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Original Message:
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From: American Experience on PBS american_experience@wgbh.org
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 14:33:36 -0400
To: anker@hslc.org
Subject: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE reprises TRUMAN

News from AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
http://www.pbs.org/americanexperience

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On TV Sunday and Monday: TRUMAN
Sunday and Monday, May 25 and 26, 2008 at 9pm (check local listings)
http://www.pbs.org/presidents/2008

He was a farmer, a haberdasher gone bankrupt, an unknown politician from Missouri who suddenly found himself president. Of all the men who had held office, he was the least prepared. Yet Harry S. Truman would have to end the war with Germany and Japan, decide whether to use the most terrible weapon ever devised, confront the Soviet Union, and wage war in Korea.

Can't wait for May 25, or miss the broadcast? You can watch TRUMAN, in its entirety, as well as full biographies of Presidents Franklin Roosevelt, Lyndon Johnson, Ronald Reagan, and George H.W. Bush on our web site. Later this month, films about Richard Nixon and Jimmy Carter will also be available online.

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STORIES TO GO
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/podcasts.html

In this week's podcast: step into Harry Truman's shoes in spring 1945, as he was thrust into the role of president after FDR's death.

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THE PRESIDENTS
Online. On TV. On the Go.
http://www.pbs.org/presidents/2008

Was Truman right to use the atom bomb to end World War II? Is FDR's New Deal a good example of how the federal government should intervene in times of economic crisis? Should George H.W. Bush have commanded troops to continue on to Baghdad during the first Gulf War? What do you think?

Log on to THE PRESIDENTS Online and connect today's issues with past 20th century presidents. Then, register for free to participate in the online discussion, and read comments from fellow viewers.

Sites found in:
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter # 485 12/13/07

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The Calligraphic World of Mi Fu
http://tech2.npm.gov.tw/mifu/

One of the great calligraphers in the Chinese Sung Dynasty, Mi Fu was known
for his unique style of applying large dots of ink with a flat
paintbrush. This online exhibit, entitled "The Calligraphic World of
MiFu's Art", gives historians, calligraphers, and curious visitors insight
into the signature visual style of this legendary Chinese artist.

Browse through the beautiful website to learn more about the early life,
artistic development, struggles, and stunning work of this extraordinary
11th Century artist. Look through examples of MiFu's work, then check out
the more biographical sections of the site including "The Itinerant
Official" and the wonderfully eccentric "The Mi Boat".

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Excelling at Excel
http://www.studyfinance.com/lessons/excel/index.mv

Microsoft Excel is the most common spreadsheet application out there today,
and probably the most effective as well depending on who you ask. However,
despite its popularity, most people that work with Excel do not have the
skills or knowledge to access the full potential of this powerful program.

Developed by Professor Sharon Garrison of the University of Arizona as part
of StudyFinance.Com , this site serves as a useful Excel tutorial for those
who want to master the many features and analytical tools inherent in the
program. The tutorial feature is divided into eight different sections
that cover a range of topics including instructions on "Working With
Formulas", "Entering and Editing Data", "Formatting the Worksheet", and
"Creating a Chart".

Dickinson Electronic Archives
http://www.emilydickinson.org/
From the site:
“Welcome to the Dickinson Electronic Archives (DEA), a website devoted to the study of Emily Dickinson, her writing practices, writings directly influencing her work, and critical and creative writings generated by her work.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites to See: Charles Dickens
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites050.shtml

From the site:
“Do you dread teaching the work of Charles Dickens? Do your students groan at the mere mention of his name? Explore some of the student-friendly Dickens Web sites we found and hear from some of the teachers and Dickens fans who created them.”

Sites found in:

Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, December 13, 2007
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/128
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Jane Austen's World
Collection of links to material related to early 19th-century novelist Jane Austen and her life and times. Includes links to full text of her novels, material about film adaptations, culture and fashion of the Regency Era, and academic articles. Also includes links to blogs. From an enthusiast.
URL: http://www.freewebs.com/janeaustenworld/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25040

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JFK Video: The Dallas Tapes
This website is "a project to share historic video that aired on Channel 4 [in Dallas] after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The video includes exclusive television coverage -- most from the KRLD-TV/KDFW Collection at the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza." Includes video of Kennedy's arrival in Texas on November 22, 1963, Kennedy's breakfast speech in Fort Worth, Lee Harvey Oswald's death on November 24, and more.
URL: http://media.myfoxdfw.com/JFKvideo
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25052

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The Man Who Invented Christmas: Charles Dickens & "A Christmas Carol"
This exhibit features illustrations from various editions of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," which "was officially published on December 19, 1843, and by Christmas Eve, five days later, it had already sold six thousand copies, at three shillings and sixpence each." Includes images of other Christmas-related publications from Dickens. From the University of South Carolina University Libraries, Rare Books and Special Collections.
URL: http://www.sc.edu/library/zellatest/dickens/dickensintro.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25019

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Social Explorer
This site "provides easy access to demographic information about the United States, from 1940 to 2000," by featuring "thousands of maps and hundreds of reports with thousands of variables." Includes interactive census maps (showing population, age, race, occupation, and other factors) and related reports. Additional features are available for a fee.
URL: http://socialexplorer.com/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25076
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/

Copyright 2007 by Librarians' Internet Index.

Fossil Mysteries
http://www.sdnhm.org/exhibits/mystery/index.html
From the site:
“From dinosaurs to mastodons, discover the rich fossil history of our region. In this major exhibition, created by the Museum, ponder a mystery, examine the strong fossil evidence from the Museum's collection, and use scientific tools to discover answers.”

Geologic Timeline
http://www.sdnhm.org/exhibits/mystery/fg_timeline.html
“This geologic timeline extends from the Hadean Eon through the Holocene Epoch.”

Educational Resources
http://www.sdnhm.org/exhibits/mystery/education.html

The Ozone Resource Page
http://www.nasa.gov/vision/earth/environment/ozone_resource_page.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/62pxcr
From the site:
“Ozone is crucial for life on Earth. Depending on where ozone resides, it can protect or harm life. NASA studies ozone to better understand its relation to air quality and climate.”

Silicon Zoo -
http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/creatures/index.html
From the site:
“This popular gallery features images of cartoon characters and other doodling placed onto computer chips by their designers.


[NOTE: Other pages previously posted from
Molecular Expressions: Exploring the World of Optics and Microscopy
http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/index.html – Phyllis ]

Innovation Orbit
http://www.nasa-inspired.org/orbit/innovation_orbit.html
http://www.nasa-inspired.org/cogs/Cogs_trainers_files/Innovation_Orbit.pdf
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/54psgq
From the site:
“An interactive timeline of scientists linked through conversations across centuries”

JCM Natural History Photography
http://www.jcmnaturalhistory.com/
Photographs of amphibians, reptiles, insects and more.

Humane Society: Youth (Gr. K-6)
http://www.kindnews.org/default.asp
Humane Teen (Gr. 7-12)
http://www.humaneteen.org/
From the site:
“Mission: Humane is a nationwide group of young people working to help animals where they need it most. You can be part of it, too! Do the projects below and get fun rewards for taking action.”

Responsible Pet Care – Gr. K-6
http://www.kindnews.org/teacher_zone/lesson_plans.asp

Source: The Humane Society of the United States

Endangered Species
http://www.surfnetkids.com/endangered_species.htm
From the site:
“Since the Endangered Species Act was enacted in 1973, many species have been saved from extinction, including the bald eagle, the humpback whale, and the American bison. Sometimes, however, despite enormous investments of time and money, efforts to save a species are not successful. Trying to understand all the forces involved in the natural world is never an easy task. Here are some resources to start the learning process.”
Page includes links to 9 related sites (5 annotated, 4 honorable mentions)

Sites found in:
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: May 18-24, 2008
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NOVA
Lord of the Ants
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
A portrait of scientist E.O. Wilson. While studying ants,
Wilson struggled to comprehend the evolutionary forces that led
workers to forage and soldiers to fight; in doing so, he became
the architect of a controversial new discipline: sociobiology.
His appreciation of the natural world has been a driving force
for his worldwide conservation efforts. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/eowilson/
[NOTE: See teaching guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]

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Secrets of the Dead
The Hunt for Nazi Scientists
On-Air & Online
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
This episode explores the silent race between the Allies to
capture Germany's top scientists during the waning days of
World War II. As Hitler's technologically superior empire
crumbled and the Allies marched to victory, each side sent out
secret missions with the sole purpose of tracking down and
securing the cream of Germany's scientific crop and capturing
their secrets. (CC, Stereo)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/?p=66
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Copyright 2008 PBS Online


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[NOVA Teachers] "Lord of the Ants" airs May 20, 2008

Hello Educators,

In next week's airing of "Lord of the Ants," NOVA profiles Edward O.
Wilson, a pioneering biologist whose study of ants led to the advent
of sociobiology, a discipline that seeks to explain the social
behavior of all species through genetics and natural selection.
(Subjects covered: life science, entomology, ecology)

In the coming weeks:

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

* * * * * * * *

NOVA presents "Lord of the Ants"
Broadcast: Tuesday, May 20, 2008
http://www.pbs.org/nova/eowilson
(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/eowilson/program.html
Watch the entire program online after the broadcast date.
(QuickTime or Windows Media required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

A Conversation With E.O. Wilson
http://www.pbs.org/nova/eowilson/biophilia.html
Find out in this interview with Wilson about the study of
biophilia, a concept Wilson defines as humans' innate tendency to
focus on living -- as opposed to inanimate -- things, and see how
it relates to the natural world. (Grades 9-12)

The Boy Naturalist
http://www.pbs.org/nova/eowilson/naturalist.html
Read in this excerpt from Wilson's autobiography about how his
boyhood explorations in the Alabama woods and his fondness of
snakes led to his career as a naturalist. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Man of Ideas
http://www.pbs.org/nova/eowilson/ideas.html
Learn about some of Wilson's most significant contributions in
these brief descriptions of 12 of his books. (Flash plug-in
required; printable version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Amazing Ants Game
http://www.pbs.org/nova/eowilson/game.html
See eight different types of ants and match them to their habits
and abilities in this interactive game. (Flash plug-in required;
printable version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teachers/programs/3509_eowilson.html
In this classroom activity, students compare ant characteristics
and conduct their own local species inventory. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Program transcript
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/3509_eowilson.html
The site includes a complete narration for this program.

Plus Watch a Preview and Links and Books.

Sites found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2007

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Alsos Digital Library for Nuclear Issues
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URL: http://alsos.wlu.edu/
Record Id: 673887
Created: 2007-12-04 16:13:15
Categories: liberal,physci

Annotated bibliography and resource guide to more than 2,000 books,
articles, and websites on nuclear history, warfare, science, and
scientists. Also features historical and scientific overviews of the
atomic age. http://alsos.wlu.edu/default.aspx
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Architectural Styles of America
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URL: http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~twp/architecture
Record Id: 673884
Created: 2007-12-04 13:41:36
Categories: liberal

More than 600 images representing different styles of American
architecture.

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May 2008 Feature of the Month Newsletter
African Americans in World War I
http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/current/index.jsp


The Oxford African American Studies Center’s Feature of the Month has been updated.

This month’s feature spotlights a critical turning point in black American history and discusses the contributions black men and women made to World War I, “the war to end all war.”

More than 200,000 black soldiers served during the Great War (mainly as support troops) alongside French soldiers fighting against German armies. By October 1917 over 600 black servicemen were commissioned as captains, first lieutenants, and second lieutenants.

SONS OF FREEDOM
To many African Americans, enlisting to fight in the Great War offered a chance to show their patriotism that could hopefully improve their opportunities and treatment at home. Yet racism was as endemic in the armed forces as it was in the rest of America at the time. To learn more about the contributions of African Americans in World War I, a Photo Essay is available, providing an in-depth look at notable figures and organizations such as James Reese Europe and the Harlem Hellfighters, Sergeant Henry Johnson, the Red Cross Motor Service, and much more. http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/current/photo_essay.jsp?page=1
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2pphuo

AFRICAN AMERICANS IN WORLD WAR I
To enhance your research on this topic, free subject articles and links to free biographies and primary sources are also available. Learn about Black Women in the Military, the effects the Great War had on the black American community, the Chicago Race Riots of 1919 and more
http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/current/index.jsp?WT.mc_id=AASCFM
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2v5lzf

Emancipation Proclamation
http://www.surfnetkids.com/emancipation_proclamation.htm
From the site:
“On January 1, 1863, after three years of a brutal Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation freeing Confederate slaves. Before the Proclamation, the North was in the war to reunite the states. But after the Proclamation, the war became a fight against slavery. This historic document helped strengthen the North's war effort, and was a critical component of their victory.”
Page includes 9 links to related sites (5 annotated, 4 honorable mentions)

Monticello Classroom
http://classroom.monticello.org/
From the site:
“A new Website for teachers and students offering the best resources on Thomas Jefferson and life at Monticello for use in the classroom or at home.”
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.monticello.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Deep Web Research 2008, by Marcus P. Zillman
http://www.llrx.com/features/deepweb2008.htm
From the site:
“The Deep Web covers somewhere in the vicinity of 900 billion pages of information located through the world wide web in various files and formats that the current search engines on the Internet either cannot find or have difficulty accessing. Search engines currently locate approximately 20 billion pages.”

“This article and guide is designed to give you the resources you need to better understand the history of the deep web research, as well as various classified resources that allow you to search through the currently available web to find those key sources of information nuggets only found by understanding how to search the ‘deep web’.”

Site found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
Dec. 7-13, 2007

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A Librarian's Worst Nightmare
http://www.slate.com/id/2179393
From the site:
“While Answers is a valuable window into how people look for information online, it looks like a complete disaster as a traditional reference tool. It encourages bad research habits, rewards people who post things that aren't true, and frequently labels factual errors as correct information. It's every middle-school teacher's worst nightmare about the Web. …

“For educators fretting that the Internet is creating a generation of "intellectual sluggards," the problem isn't just that Yahoo!'s site helps ninth-graders cheat on their homework. It's that a lot of the time, it doesn't help them cheat all that well.”

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Weekly Teacher Tip Newsletter Teacher Tips #388: Weather Theme Issue
To view this week’s newsletter, visit the following web address:
http://www.teachnology.com/newsletters/388.html

Weather Teaching Theme
http://www.teachnology.com/themes/science/weather/
Site contains links to Hands On Activities, Teacher Resources, Work Sheets, Lesson Plans, Web Quests, Interactive Sites, Background Information, and more. NOTE: Many are free, access to some requires paid membership.

EdPsycCentral.org
http://homepages.luc.edu/~hweiman/
From the site:
“Educational Psychology Resources: Resources in Educational Psychology & Related Areas for Those Interested in Learning & Teaching Across the Lifespan”

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Public Agenda Alert -- May 15, 2008
* Two Reports on Hispanics and Science/Math Education
http://www.publicagenda.org/
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* Two Reports on Hispanics and Science/Math Education

Armed with Public Agenda's analysis on Hispanic parents
and students' attitudes on education, IBM brought together
some of the nation's business, education and community leaders
to explore how to get more Hispanic youth interested in
technology careers.

Two studies by Public Agenda, presented at the "America's
Competitiveness" summit, detail some of the barriers facing
Hispanic students for careers in math and science.

In "A Matter of Trust: Ten Key Insights From Recent Public
Opinion Research on Attitudes About Education Among Hispanic
Parents, Students and Young Adults," we find Hispanic families
share the aspirations and anxieties of many other families
nationwide, yet also describe concerns, ideas, approaches
and relationships with the public school system that
are sometimes distinctive.

In "Out Before the Game Begins: Hispanic Leaders Talk About
What’s Needed to Bring More Hispanic Youngsters Into Science,
Technology and Math Professions," we interviewed 19 key leaders
from vastly different fields and backgrounds. Nearly all of
the interviewees said that when it comes to Hispanic and
Latino students, the education pipeline is all but broken.

Both reports were prepared for IBM as part of Public Agenda's
Education Insights initiative.

Download the full reports at:
http://www.publicagenda.org/ibmstemhispanic/

Sites found in:

INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Sun, 02 Dec 2007
http://infomine.ucr.edu/

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The Internet Bird Collection
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URL: http://www.hbw.com/ibc
Record Id: 673864
Created: 2007-12-01 23:55:50
Categories: bioag

Videos of birds, emphasizing bird behavior. Approximately 50 percent of
bird species are represented. Search options include common and
scientific names, region, and rankings based on video quality and
ornithological interest.

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AskAsia.org
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URL: http://www.askasia.org/
Record Id: 673855
Created: 2007-11-30 12:44:24
Categories: culture,liberal

Resource on Asian studies education for K-12 teachers and students. For
teachers: lesson plans, essays, maps, and over 600 images. For students,
videos and articles on global issues, social studies, language, culture,
and people. [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]


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Classical Net
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URL: http://www.classical.net/
Record Id: 673397
Created: 2007-11-26 21:12:29
Categories: arts,liberal

Guide to classical music, offering information on composers and a basic
repertoire from medieval to modern music. Also provides reviews of books
and CDs, a book list, recommended recordings, and a large categorized
list of music links.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Cite Your Sources : Social Sciences and Humanities
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URL: http://library.ucr.edu/?view=help/citing.html%20
Record Id: 673393
Created: 2007-11-26 15:03:14
Categories: govpub,liberal

University of California Riverside Libraries guide to citation of
sources with sections on MLA, APA, ASA, Chicago, and Turabian formats.
Includes citation examples.

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Citing Government Publications and Websites
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URL: http://lib.ucr.edu/depts/govpub/citation.php
Record Id: 673392
Created: 2007-11-26 14:42:05
Categories: govpub,liberal

University of California Riverside Libraries page connects to guides to
citing print and electronic government publications and to guides to
legal citation.

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Globalization101
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URL: http://www.globalization101.org/
Record Id: 673389
Created: 2007-11-26 12:05:23
Categories: busecon,liberal

Guide to globalization for students and teachers includes issue briefs
(units on topics like trade, technology, health, culture, energy,
development, and human rights), news analyses, video interviews, lesson
plans, and links.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Lyrics Directory
http://www.lyricsdir.com/
Searchable and also alphabetically browseable

Sleepover Planet
http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/schools/4_11/sleepover/
From the site:
“Create, sing, & enjoy: all aspects of staging a school musical.”

Sleepover Planet is a complete online toolkit which takes the teacher and pupils step by step through the process of staging a school musical.

Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
December 7, 2007
Volume 13, Number 47
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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-071207.php

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Beowulf: A New Translation for Oral Delivery [Real Player]
http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/Literature/subcollections/RinglBeowulfAbout.shtml
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/42ygwh
To cite this collection:
http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/Literature.RinglBeowulf
To access this collection:
http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/cgi-bin/Literature/Literature-idx?id=Literature.RinglBeowulf
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4zpkfm

With its use of alliterative verse and rousing subject matter, the epic poem
Beowulf has been adored and analyzed for over a millennium. The poem was
originally composed in Old English, and it has been translated into dozens
of languages over the centuries. Generally, translators have attempted to
reproduce one or more of its features or qualities at the expense of others.
This particular translation offered by Dirk Ringler of the University of
Wisconsin is intended for "oral delivery", that is, to be read or recited
aloud. Visitors to this site can listen to the poem in its entirety or
access different sections at forty-three separate locations within the text.
Additionally, visitors can search for keywords and phrases within the entire
poem. Those with a penchant for this masterful work will likely want to
share this site with like-minded friends and colleagues. [KMG]

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Interactives: Garbage [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.learner.org/interactives/garbage/intro.html

With a heading that includes the phrase "How can my community reduce
waste?", this educational site provided by the Annenberg Media group is one
that's hard to ignore. This resource is one of their "Interactives", and
educators can use these various tools to help students learn "how to improve
next year's environmental record." Educators and students can choose
between one of five topical areas, all of which include various interactive
components and activities. These sections cover solid waste, hazardous
waste, sewage, global efforts to reduce solid waste, and links to related
resources. Along the way, users will get the opportunity to test their
knowledge about hazardous waste in their home, and they can even step up to
try their hand at shrinking a landfill. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Linking Research and Teaching in History: Case Studies
http://www.hca.heacademy.ac.uk/resources/case_Studies/snas/index.php

There are many resources online designed to help educators teach about
various aspects of history, but relatively few on teaching students how to
practice and research history. This fine site from The Higher Education
Academy at the University of Glasgow begins to fill that gap with a number
of case studies and classroom activities. First-time visitors should read
an introductory essay here by Alan Booth that offers some perspective on
research-teaching relationships in history before looking over the other
offerings. Looking through the offerings on the site, they include pieces
titled "Introducing History Students to Research Techniques", "Encouraging
Collaborative Learning and Student Research on a Computing History Module",
and "Teaching Your Research: The Special Subject in History". [KMG]

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National Human Genome Research Institute [pdf, Real Player]
http://www.genome.gov/

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has many accolades to
its credit, not the least being their work on sequencing the human genome.
They have made substantial contributions to every sector of genomic research
since their founding in 1989, and their website is one that will be very
useful to researchers looking for grant opportunities, medical
professionals, and members of the genome-curious public. Visitors who might
be less familiar with the Institute's work should start by browsing through
the "Newsroom" area on the homepage just to get a sense of their mission and
general focus. Moving on, just about everyone will find something of
interest at the "Educational Resources" area. This area of the site is
particularly strong, and it includes an online educational kit for
understanding the human genome project, National DNA Day, a "talking"
interactive glossary of genetic terms, and genetic education modules for
teachers. [KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Baker's Student Encyclopedia of Music
http://www.enotes.com/music-encyclopedia/

Noted country artist Roy Acuff and modern American composer John Adams don’t
often find themselves in close musical company, but in the Baker's Student
Encyclopedia of Music they are only separated by four entries. Offered as
part of the eNotes site, the Encyclopedia is a good resource for both
students and others who wish to brush up on any number of composers, musical
terms, performers, and so on. Visitors can browse on through alphabetically,
and they may wish to read the brief "Foreword" offered as a way of
establishing the focus and intent of this publication. From Sun Ra to the
Sabre Dance, visitors will want to dip into this encyclopedia on multiple
occasions. [KMG]

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Center for Civic Education [pdf]
http://www.civiced.org/

With offices in Calabasas, California and Washington, D.C, the Center for
Civic Education is "dedicated to promoting an enlightened and responsible
citizenry committed to democratic principles." The Center functions as a
nonprofit, nonpartisan educational corporation and the materials offered on
their site for educators and those wishing to brush up on everything from
representative democracy to the Constitution will be pleased to wander
around the site. While the Center does publish some commercial textbooks and
the like, visitors will find a number of free educational materials in the
"Resources" area that are worth considering. Here, visitors can download
lesson plans, view an extensive set of related external links, as well as
additional resources on civic education. The site is rounded out with a nice
"Multimedia" area, complete with podcasts on civics and videos that examine
civil rights. [KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Context Rich Problems Online Archives
http://groups.physics.umn.edu/physed/Research/CRP/on-lineArchive/ola.html

New physics teaching resource sites continue to pop up every day, and this
one from the University of Minnesota's Physics Education Research Group is a
good find. The site is divided into two areas, one covering mechanics
problems, and the other covering electricity and magnetic problems. Within
these two areas, visitors can look through examples of linear kinematics
problems, force problems, conservation problems, and so on. For instructors,
each problem begins with a list of the specific principles necessary to
solve the context-rich problem. Visitors are also welcome to submit their
own problems for potential inclusion on the site. [KMG]

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

Recalls.gov: Your Online Resource for Recalls
http://recalls.gov/
http://recalls.gov/recent.html
From the site:
“…to provide better service in alerting the American people to unsafe, hazardous or defective products, six federal agencies with vastly different jurisdictions have joined together to create http://www.recalls.gov -- a "one stop shop" for U.S. Government recalls.” Includes consumer products, motor vehicles, boats, foods, medicines, cosmetics, and environmental products.

You can search each agency separately:

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls and Product Safety News
Consumer Products
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerel.html

Foods, Medicines, Cosmetics
U.S. Food & Drug Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts Archive
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/archive.html

Food Safety and Inspection Service
Recalls and public health alerts that involve meat, poultry, or processed egg products.
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/index.asp

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental Products: Pesticide Product Recalls
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/recalls.htm
Vehicle emissions correction recalls
http://epa.gov/otaq/recall.htm

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Motor Vehicles and related equipment, Child Safety Seats, Tires – Defects and Recalls
http://recalls.gov/nhtsa.html
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/

USCG Boating Safety Recalls
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) investigates consumer complaints about recreational boats and related equipment. Review safety tips, news, recalls, defects, and laws and regulations
http://www.uscgboating.org/recalls/recalls_database.htm

The Worst Jobs in History
http://www.channel4.com/history/microsites/W/worstjobs/
From the site:
“The history we are taught usually features the lives and times of the great and the good, of the haves but not the have-nots. However, the monarchs, aristocrats and magnates could not have existed without the battalions of minions who performed the tasks that were beneath their masters and mistresses.

“In this website, we take you on a journey through 2,000 years of British history and the worst jobs of each era.”

All of Inflation’s Little Parts
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/05/03/business/20080403_SPENDING_GRAPHIC.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6rr22g
From the site:

“Each month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics gathers 84,000 prices in about 200 categories — like gasoline, bananas, dresses and garbage collection — to form the Consumer Price Index, one measure of inflation.
It’s among the statistics that the Federal Reserve considered when it cut interest rates on Wednesday. The categories are weighted according to an estimate of what the average American spends, as shown below.
An Average Consumer's Spending

“Each shape below represents how much the average American spends in different categories.
Larger shapes make up a larger part of spending.

How Recessions Work
http://money.howstuffworks.com/recession.htm
From the site:
“In this article, we'll find out what recessions are, see why they occur and examine the criteria economists use to identify them. We'll also look at the effects of recession as well as explore some of the ways a country can turn the economy around again.”

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Site of the Day for Tuesday, December 4, 2007

MedlinePlus: Exercise and Physical Fitness
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/exerciseandphysicalfitness.html

Today's site, from the authoritative and trustworthy U.S. National Library
of Medicine, provides an excellent resource for information about
beneficial physical activity. Gentle Subscribers will find the material
they need to embark on a healthy regime tailored to a range of specific
requirements.

"There are 1,440 minutes in every day. Schedule 30 of them for physical
activity! Regular exercise is a critical part of staying healthy. People
who are active live longer and feel better. Exercise can help you maintain
a healthy weight. It can delay or prevent diabetes, some cancers and heart
problems. Most adults need at least 30 minutes of moderate physical
activity at least five days per week." - from the website

The site offers links to the best resources promoting sensible physical
activity for every member of the community. The American Academy of Family
Physicians, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases top the
list of user-friendly sites and programs designed to foster essential
activity levels necessary for healthy living. Additional resources are
available on nutrition, specific conditions, and topics from walking shoes
to cold weather exercise. A selection of tools includes a fitness quiz, a
heart rate calculator and the ever popular "How Many Calories Will this
Activity Burn?"

Dash over to the site for a great resource on exercise programs at:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/exerciseandphysicalfitness.html

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

[NOTE: Other pages from MedlinePlus http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
previously posted. – Phyllis ]

WW2 People's War
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ww2peopleswar/
From the site:
“The BBC asked the public to contribute their memories of World War Two to a website between June 2003 and January 2006. This archive of 47,000 stories and 15,000 images is the result.”

Timeline 1939 - 1945
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ww2peopleswar/timeline/
Historical fact files on 144 key events from 1939-1945, with links to related stories and categories from the archive.
Using the arrows, scroll along the timeline to select key events.

Open Hearts - Closed Doors: The War Orphans Project
http://www.museevirtuel.ca/Exhibitions/orphans/english/
From the site:
“During the horror of the Nazi Holocaust, European Jewish families were torn apart. Childhood became a time of fear and a struggle for survival.

“After the war, a group of young Jewish orphans immigrated to Canada from the devastation of Europe as part of the War Orphans Project. Using their own words and artifacts, this virtual exhibit tells the story of the orphans' courage and resilience and of the tireless efforts of the people who helped them.

“It is as much a story about the present as it is about the past. It is a warning against human indifference and the inaction of the world. Over half of the world's more than 20 million refugees are children.

“This site follows a young orphaned group of Jewish Holocaust survivors through their immigration to Canada after World War II. From the survivors' own words you will capture a snapshot of their lives from the concentration camps to the displaced person camps and their immigration to Canada as refugees. Aided by the Canadian Jewish Congress, many orphans remained in Halifax but many spread across Canada to Montreal, Toronto, Saskatoon and Calgary. This exhibit was produced by the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre.”

Learning Resources
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/orphans/english/themes/resources/page1.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5gbqpl
From the site:
“These resources are designed to enrich the classroom use of Open Hearts, Closed Doors.”

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:

Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, December 6, 2007
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/127

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Auschwitz Through the Lens of the SS: Photos of Nazi Leadership at the Camp
This presentation looks at photographs from an album donated to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2007; the album "almost certainly belonged to and was created by [a German SS officer] ... stationed at Auschwitz from May 1944 until the evacuation of the [World War II Nazi concentration] camp in January 1945." Provides photos from the album, background about the officer, essays, archivist interview, and related material. From the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.
URL: http://www.ushmm.org/research/collections/highlights/auschwitz/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25017

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Sharpbrains: Your Brain Fitness Center
This website features links to articles on topics of brain research and operation such as mental exercise, stress management, improving memory, nutrition, and workforce training and leadership. Also includes a blog, newsletter, and glossary. You can use the "Teasers" puzzles on the site to help keep mentally fit. From a consulting company promoting brain health and fitness.
URL: http://www.sharpbrains.com/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24719

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From The New Yorker to Shrek: The Art of William Steig
Companion to a 2007-2008 exhibit on the centennial of the birth of cartoonist and author William Steig (1907-2003), featuring "a wide selection of original drawings for both his New Yorker cartoons and his children's books such as 'Sylvester and the Magic Pebble' ... and of course 'Shrek!'" Includes an online exhibit with many images of his work, and audio of actor Meryl Streep reading from "Spinky Sulks." From the Jewish Museum, New York.
URL: http://www.thejewishmuseum.org/site/pages/onlinex.php?id=172&live_stat=Steig
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2jps9m
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25006

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Letter From the South Pole
This exhibit tells the story of the "race to the South Pole" in 1911 by explorers Roald Amundsen and Robert Scott through excerpts from their letters and additional text and images. Be sure to turn on your computer's sound for the full effect of this presentation, which includes music digitized from the "Flag of Victory March," recorded in 1905. In Norwegian and English. From the National Library of Norway.
URL: http://www.nb.no/southpole/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24991

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The World of Explosives
"This site was developed for the general public by the Society of Explosives Engineers, Inc. to show the important role explosives have played in the development of our society." Features a timeline of the history of explosives and blasting, a discussion of how explosives work (including dynamite, "the first safe high explosive"), a list of explosives uses (such as avalanche control and construction), description of explosive engineers, and more.
URL: http://www.explosives.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25003

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The Dalai Lama
Background article about the Dalai Lama, who is "the head monk of Tibetan Buddhism and traditionally has been responsible for the governing of Tibet, until the Chinese government took control in 1959." Includes discussion of the traditions associated with the selection process for a new Dalai Lama, a profile of Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, and links to related news and coverage of the Dalai Lama and Tibetan Buddhism. From the British Broadcasting Corporation.
URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/buddhism/people/dalailama_1.shtml
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5kxml4
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25028

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

Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, DECEMBER 7, 2007

Do Something
http://www.dosomething.org/
Site creators believe that "young people have the power to make a
difference." This site gives them tools to do so: ideas, message boards,
info on grants, a zipcode-searchable database of volunteer opportunities,
and more. [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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English Pronouncing Dictionary with Instant Sound
http://www.howjsay.com/
A well-read person knows hundreds, even thousands, of words that they've
never heard anyone pronounce. Search through the 82,576 sound files and
listen while somebody pronounces your mystery word.
[NOTE: There are currently 100766 entries in the dictionary.]

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Oriland - What Origami Can Be
http://www.oriland.com/index.asp
Where you can learn origami, admire entire kingdoms made of paper
fantasies, try out the diagrammed models yourself, and more.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Top 100 Mystery Novels of all time
http://www.mysterywriters.org/pages/resources/Top100.pdf
See if you agree with the members of the Mystery Writers of America.
[NOTE: Links no longer active, but the list is available at
http://www.bestcrimebooks.com/top-100-mysteries-of-all-time-mystery-writers-of-america/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6qedlo

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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2007.

SmartWriters.com
http://www.smartwriters.com/

From the site:
“SmartWriters.com is designed by writers for writers, by educators for educators.

“SmartWriters.com is dedicated to providing professional children's writers information about the business of writing, and providing tools that will help you do your jobs better, including a directory of children's book publishers and paying magazine markets.

“It is our goal as well to give librarians and teachers a great directory of children's authors and illustrators who are available for school visits, book signings, and other public appearances that will enhance these educators' curriculum and make a memorable impression on their students.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Alice in Wonderland: An Interactive Adventure
http://www.ruthannzaroff.com/wonderland/
From the site:
“Welcome to Wonderland! Here you will enjoy activities with Alice and her Wonderland friends!”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
Nov. 30 – Dec. 6, 2007

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Children's Book Council (CBC) Moves Children's Book Week to May
May 12, 2008 - May 18, 2008

For the 89th celebration in 2008, Children's Book Week will move to May from its traditional November date. Going forward, Children's Book Week will be held during one of the first two weeks of May.

http://www.cbcbooks.org/cbweek/poster.html

The Children's Book Council is thrilled to be able to offer the official poster at no charge across the country this year!
Distributed to schools by Scholastic Book Fairs during April and May
Distributed to schools by Scholastic Book Clubs during April and May
Distributed to public libraries by Combined Book Exhibit at the Public Library Association Conference in March
*Postage rates effective until May 11, 2008. USPS rates go up on May 12, 2008.

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Search the The Little Oxford Dictionary of Quotations
4,000 quotations on over 250 subjects.
http://www.askoxford.com/dictionaries/quotation_dict/?view=uk
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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New Online Exhibit: America by Air from the National Air and Space Museum
http://www.nasm.si.edu/americabyair/

+ EXPLORE EXHIBITION +
+ OBJECTS & IMAGES
+ ACTIVITIES STORIES
+ IN THE NEWS
+ Behind the Scene

Source: Smithsonian Institution

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Sites found in:
EDInfo@listserv.ed.gov
Tue, 04 Dec 2007

New resources at FREE, the website that makes
teaching resources from federal agencies easier to find:
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
http://www.free.ed.gov/


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Teacher Workshops: Math
offers presentations and handouts from workshop sessions on
teaching algebra, algorithms, computation, data collection,
cooperative learning, decimals and fractions, density,
geometry, integers, linear equations, multiplication and
division, nature and mathematics, polynomials, problem solving
in a primary classroom, vocabulary in math, word problems in
elementary math, and more. (Department of Education)
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2001
http://www.t2tweb.us/Workshops/Sessions.asp?Content=Math

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Teacher Workshops: Literacy
provides presentations and handouts from workshop sessions on
teaching reading, comprehension, vocabulary and writing in
every classroom, struggling adolescent readers, narrative
writing, expository compositions, persuasive writing, reading
and writing in math and science, reading and writing for
limited English proficient students, literature and the arts,
and more. (Department of Education)
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1999
http://www.t2tweb.us/Workshops/Sessions.asp?Content=Literacy

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Earth in the Universe
presents lessons, video clips, and interactive resources for
learning about the origin and evolution of the universe, the
composition of the universe, earth in the solar system, the
physical composition of the solar system, conditions necessary
for planetary life, satellites and space research, and solar
energy. (Teachers' Domain, Multiple Agencies)
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1981
http://www.teachersdomain.org/sci/ess/eiu/index.html

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Earth System, Structure, and Processes
provides videos and interactives for learning about
biogeochemical cycles, earth's changes and history, earth's
surface and internal processes, energy, natural resources, the
rock cycle, and soil structure and formation. Find lessons on
wind power, earthquakes, environmental change, plate
tectonics, recycling and composting, the scientific process,
seasons, and volcanoes. (Teachers' Domain, Multiple Agencies)
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1982
http://www.teachersdomain.org/sci/ess/earthsys/index.html

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Teacher Workshops: Science
offers presentations and handouts from workshop sessions on
teaching analogical reasoning, electricity (history), motion
and forces, oceans, particle nature of matter, phenotypes v.
genotypes (genetics module), periodic table, scientific
process, science of CSI, solids and liquids (and gases),
thinking like a scientist, and more. (Department of
Education)
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2002
http://www.t2tweb.us/Workshops/Sessions.asp?Content=Science

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Site of the Day for Wednesday, December 5, 2007

The Cryosphere
http://nsidc.org/cryosphere/

Today's site, from the U.S. National Snow and Ice Data Center, provides an
excellent presentation on Earth's icy regions, from data collected in the
field or by satellite. Gentle Subscribers, digging in or digging out from
the recent continent-wide storms, will discover an authoritative source of
information about all things frozen.

"Learn about snow, ice, and the cold regions of Earth ... The Cryosphere
... The portions of the Earth's surface where water is in a solid form,
usually as snow or ice. This includes sea ice, freshwater ice, snow,
glaciers and frozen ground (permafrost). The word cryoshere comes from the
Greek word "kryos" meaning frost or icy cold." - from the website

The site's snow section features material on blizzards, flakes and
crystals, avalanches, and lake-effect snow, skiing and snowboarding, along
with a surprisingly riveting article on the history of snow removal, "Have
Snow Shovel, Will Travel". Further highlights include a nicely done FAQ, a
gallery of striking photos and some engaging trivia. Additional sections of
the presentation delve into glaciers, sea ice, arctic climatology and
antarctic megadunes, and the current state of the cryosphere. A
comprehensive glossary is also available in English and Russian to clarify
the scientific terminology of this discipline.

Slide over to the site for an estimable exhibit on the cryosphere at:

http://nsidc.org/cryosphere/

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

Largest Known Star
http://www.techdo.com/images/largest-know-star.htm
If you see only the Earth wait few seconds for the other images

Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
November 30, 2007
Volume 13, Number 46
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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-071130.php
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Down to Earth Astronomy [pdf]
http://oposite.stsci.edu/edu_nf.html

Created by the Space Telescope Science Institute, this website provides
access to fun and engaging learning activities about astronomy, all of which
live up to the website's name. The Institute also happens to oversee the
grant administration, planning, scheduling, and public outreach activities
for the Hubble Space Telescope, so it makes sense that they would have some
rather nice materials. While the site has a number of useful areas, perhaps
the strongest element of the site is the "Amazing Space" section. Here,
visitors can learn about the inner workings of telescopes, read their in-
house publication "The Star Witness", and take in sights of black holes,
comets, galaxies, and gravity at work. Educators should not overlook the
"Teaching Tools" area of the site, as they will want to look through their
classroom activities, graphic organizers, and reading guides. [KMG]
[NOTE: Some pages from this site previously posted - Phyllis ]

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Algebra & Trigonometry
http://wps.prenhall.com/esm_blitzer_algtrig_2/

>From polynomials to rational expressions, the world of algebra can be a
befuddling place. Of course, trigonometry presents certain challenges as
well, what with its sine graphs and inverse functions. Students and teachers
of these subjects need fear no longer, as this site offers a guide for
smooth sailing through all of these thorny matters. These mathematics
resources were designed to complement a textbook authored by Robert Blitzer,
and they include a number of interactive quizzes and tests. The materials
on the site cover topics like exponents, matrices, and conic sections. Some
of the materials are meant to be used as stand-alone educational materials,
although visitors should note that some require the actual textbook. [KMG]

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Physics Question of the Week
http://www.physics.umd.edu/lecdem/outreach/QOTW/active/questions.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5tz8mm

There's a simple invitation on this site, and it's worth thinking about:
"Ask your friends about these questions, discuss them, try to come to a
conclusion, and see what you can learn about physics." These fun and
compelling physics questions are offered up by the University of Maryland's
Department of Physics, and all told, there are about 300 questions available
on the site. Visitors can scroll through the questions chronologically, or
they can also look through a topically organized list as well. As the
questions involve experimental physics, the answers to each problem are
complemented in many instances with photographs and short videos. Finally,
many of the questions are also available in Chinese, courtesy of
translations from Professor Fu-Kwun Hwang. [KMG]

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

Site found in:
1 December 2007 Earth Science Sites of the Week

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THE PLATES PROJECT, The University of Texas Institute for Geophysics, (submitted by Virginia Malone, consultant, Hondo, TX), scroll down to the movies to download PowerPoint animation slide shows for plate movement. I like “Texas Though Time” the best, but I might be a bit biased. There are other slide shows. The good thing about having this on PowerPoint is you can easily stop and view each slide or use the slides independently. “The PLATES Project is a program of research into plate tectonic and geologic reconstructions. It is supported by a consortium of oil companies.

http://www.ig.utexas.edu/research/projects/plates/index.htm
[NOTE: Some are very large files. – Phyllis ]

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

Seashells.org
http://www.seashells.org
From the site:
“This site is devoted to the answering of all your questions you might have about seashells, beachcombing, cleaning seashells, preserving sealife, identifying your seashells, and more.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Rivers and Coasts
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/riversandcoasts/teachers/overview.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/riversandcoasts/index.shtml

From the site:
“The site provides interactive maps, diagrams, photographs and fact files which can be used to further children’s geographical and enquiry skills as they explore the physical features of Rivers and Coasts, the impact they have on human life and the environmental issues surrounding them.”

Sites found in:
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: May 11-17, 2008
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PBS Teachers Launches PBS VOTE 2008 For Educators and Students
Online
The site provides links to feeds for election-related podcasts
from public television and radio stations and producers as well
as an array of social media tools educators can use to engage
students in the election process.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/vote2008

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Nature
Prince of the Alps
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, May 11, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
High in the Austrian Alps, a female red deer, a leader in her
herd, gives birth to a calf. Her status makes him a prince
among the other calves. But hunters, skiers, hikers and pet
dogs, as well as a harsh and icy winter, threaten their
survival. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/princeofthealps/index.html

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NOVA
A Walk to Beautiful
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
The story of three Ethiopian women, rejected and ostracized
after injuries suffered in childbirth, and their journey to a
special hospital in Addis Ababa, where they find solace and
hope. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/beautiful/
[NOTE: See teaching guide pasted below – Phyllis ]

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American Experience
FDR: The Center of the World/Fear Itself
On-Air & Online
Gr. 9-12
Monday, May 12, 2008
"The Center of the World": Franklin D. Roosevelt's family
background, education, his first run for office and his
courtship and troubled marriage to Eleanor Roosevelt. "Fear
Itself": FDR's bout with polio; Eleanor's developing political
skill; and FDR's ascent to the White House. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/presidents/2008/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/presidents/32_f_roosevelt/index.html
[NOTE: See teaching guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
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Secrets of the Dead
Sinking Atlantis
On-Air & Online
9-12
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Drawing from archaeological records, new revelations about
Minoan language and religion and shocking new geological
discoveries, archeologist Sandy MacGillivray connects fact with
fiction and reveals the truth behind the reign and fall of the
great Minoan civilization. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/?p=60

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Media Infusion
Digital Storytelling
Online
Secondary school educator Joe Fatheree looks at digital
storytelling as a means to create independent learners, promote
collaboration, improve research and writing skills, and educate
the whole child.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/mediainfusion/

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Original Message:
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Date: Thu, 08 May 2008 16:02:51 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [NOVA Teachers] "A Walk to Beautiful" airs May 13, 2008

Hello Educators,

NOVA follows three Ethiopian women on their journey to find a cure
for injuries they sustained during childbirth that have left them
incontinent and shunned by their families and the communities in
which they live. (Subjects covered: health science, anatomy and
physiology, public health)

Note: This program offers a dramatic look at the lives of women in
Ethiopia, with stories told in their own voices. The program contains
sensitive material about teen pregnancy, stillbirths, incontinence,
and sexual coercion that -- while integral to this powerful story --
may be upsetting for some students. Please preview the program to
determine its appropriateness for your students.

In the coming weeks:

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 "A Walk to Beautiful"
Broadcast: Tuesday, May 13, 2008
http://www.pbs.org/nova/beautiful
(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/beautiful/program.html
Watch the entire program online after the broadcast date.
(Quicktime or Windows Media required.) (Grades 9-12)

The Producer's Story
http://www.pbs.org/nova/beautiful/producer.html
Read producer Mary Olive Smith's personal account of how the
documentary film came about, and the hardships, emotions, and
fulfillment that came with the experience. (Grades 9-12)

Second Chances
http://www.pbs.org/nova/beautiful/hamlin.html
Find out in this interview with Catherine Hamlin, co-founder of
Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital, what a fistula is, how it is
treated, what life is like for women who live with fistula, and
what the challenges and rewards have been during Hamlin's
lifelong dedication to treating this condition. (Grades 9-12)

Two Worlds
http://www.pbs.org/nova/beautiful/women.html
Take this interactive quiz to test your knowledge on the
disparities in maternal health for women in rich and poor
countries. (Flash plug-in required; printable version available.)
(Grades 9-12)

Anatomy of Childbirth
http://www.pbs.org/nova/beautiful/birth.html
View diagrams of the three stages of normal labor and delivery
and learn about potential problems that can arise -- as well as
treatments used to respond to them -- in this interactive
activity. (Flash plug-in required; printable version available.)
(Grades 9-12)

Discussion Guide
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/programs/3508_beautifu.html
This discussion guide provides a framework for engaging students
in a discussion of the issues surrounding obstetric fistula.

Program transcript
http://www.pbs.org/nova/transcripts/3508_beautifu.html
The site includes a complete narration for this program.

Plus Watch a Preview and Links and Books.

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From: American Experience on PBS american_experience@wgbh.org
Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 15:55:22 -0400
Subject: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE reprises FDR

Teachers' News from AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
http://www.pbs.org/americanexperience

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On TV Monday: FDR
Mondays, May 12 and 19, at 9pm on PBS (check your local listings)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/presidents/32_f_roosevelt/index.html

Radio broadcasts beamed his voice into living rooms around the country; his picture hung on the wall. His wife was the most admired woman in the country. FDR goes beyond the familiar words and images to offer an incisive, often startling portrait of one of the most extraordinary personalities ever elected to the presidency. One of the nation's most popular presidents, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was elected to four terms -- more than anyone before or since -- and led the country through two great crises of this century: the Great Depression and World War II.

WATCH ONLINE
http://www.pbs.org/presidents

Miss the broadcast on PBS? You can watch FDR, in its entirety, as well as full biographies of Presidents Truman, Johnson, Reagan, and George H.W. Bush on our web site. Later this month, films about Richard Nixon and Jimmy Carter will also be available online.

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THE PRESIDENTS
Online. On TV. On the Go.
http://www.pbs.org/presidents/2008

Is FDR's New Deal a good example of how federal government should intervene in times of economic crisis? Was Truman right to use the atom bomb to end World War II? Should George H.W. Bush have commanded troops to continue on to Baghdad during the first Gulf War? What do you think?

Log on to THE PRESIDENTS Online and connect today's issues with past 20th century presidents. Then, register for free to participate in the online discussion, and read comments from fellow viewers.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/presidents/32_f_roosevelt/index.html

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CLASSROOM RESOURCES
Beginning later this month and until Inauguration Day 2009, download six Presidents programs free of charge for use in your classroom. The downloadable programs will include: FDR, TRUMAN, LBJ, NIXON, JIMMY CARTER, and REAGAN.

TEACHER'S GUIDES
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/presidents/teachers.html

Ranging from Franklin Roosevelt's role in expanding the role of the federal government during the New Deal to George H.W. Bush's role in the final days of the Cold War; from the full-contact leadership style of Lyndon Johnson to the grand thematic leadership of Ronald Reagan, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE's award-winning presidential biographies explore not just big personalities, but big ideas. The guides below provide discussion topics and lesson plans for each film.

FDR
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/presidents/32_f_roosevelt/tguide/index.html
Research New Deal programs, read Franklin Roosevelt's Pearl Harbor speech, and explore oral histories.

TRUMAN
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/presidents/33_truman/tguide/index.html
Investigate containment, the atomic bomb decision, women in the workforce, and early civil rights legislation.

LBJ
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/presidents/36_l_johnson/tguide/index.html
Learn about Congressional leadership, Vietnam policy, and programs of the Great Society.

NIXON
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/presidents/37_nixon/tguide/index.html
Investigate Watergate, other presidential scandals, and Nixon's policies towards China.

JIMMY CARTER
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/carter/tguide/index.html
Explore the political rise of the South, presidential campaigns and elections, energy policy, inflation and unemployment, peace and war in the Middle East, the Iranian hostage crisis, and the role of ex-presidents.

REAGAN
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/presidents/40_reagan/tguide/index.html
Is government the solution to our problems, or is government itself the problem? Examine the philosophy of a popular but contradictory leader.

GEORGE H.W. Bush
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/bush41/tguide/index.html
Look at the nature of modern political campaigns, American involvement in the Persian Gulf, international diplomacy, leadership and popular opinion, and more.

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


Animal Bytes
http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/index.html

Biodiversity 911 on the Web
http://www.biodiversity911.org/default.html

Edward Lear Home Page
http://www.nonsenselit.org/Lear/index.html

Encyclopedia of Life
http://www.eol.org/

Fashion-era
http://www.fashion-era.com/

Forces of Change
http://www.forces.si.edu/

FRONTLINE: A Class Divided
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/divided/

In the Footsteps of Marco Polo
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/Marco/index.html

Internet History Sourcebooks Project
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/

Kenny Felder's Math and Physics Help Home Page
http://www.ncsu.edu/felder-public/kenny/home.html

Leonardo's Studio
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/leonardo/
The Mind of Leonardo
http://brunelleschi.imss.fi.it/menteleonardo/

TheatreHistory.com
http://www.theatrehistory.com/index.html

Women in the Ancient World
http://www.womenintheancientworld.com/

- Phyllis Anker
- anker@hslc.org

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Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:10:02 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Refdesk site-of-the-day] How Chocolate Works

How Chocolate Works
http://home.howstuffworks.com/chocolate.htm

Chocolate is a favorite for kids and adults alike. Chocolate bars, chocolate fudge, chocolate cake, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate ice cream, chocolate milk, chocolate cereal, hot chocolate, chocolate sauce... There is something special about this substance -- so special that the average person in the United States eats 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of chocolate every year! Have you ever wondered where chocolate comes from? This edition of HowStuffWorks helps you understand exactly what you're eating.
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Refdesk Home Page: http://www.refdesk.com

Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, NOVEMBER 30, 2007

Connexions - Sharing Knowledge and Building Communities
http://cnx.org/
"a place to view and share educational material made of small knowledge
chunks called modules that can be organized as courses, books, reports,
etc." Currently houses 4800+ modules covering arts, business, humanities,
math, sci-tech, and social sciences.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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List Universe
http://listverse.com/
"the greatest resource online for top 10 lists and more!" on virtually
any subject you can think of, not to mention some fairly bizarre topics
that wouldn't occur to most of us. I always recommend lists to librarians
as a great starting point for discussions, exhibits, and events, and even
as a community service (see "Top 10 Post-Thanksgiving Recipes").

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NewsTrust.net - Your Guide to Good Journalism
http://www.newstrust.net/
If you lack the time to read multiple news sources, or don't trust any of
them, check out NewsTrust, whose reviewers "evaluate each article against
core journalistic principles such as fairness, evidence, sourcing and
context." Readers can submit stories for review, or submit their own
reviews.

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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2007.

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Hi! It's Thursday, November 29, 2007 and time for History at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Adventure of the American Mind: Online Education Program
http://www.aamonline.org/

Age Range: Maybe 8-17 (In the FAQs at this site, the answer to "what grade
level" are these lessons intended, gets this answer: "Lessons vary in their
complexity and difficulty. While we will provide guidance for you as to the
difficulty of our lessons, we urge you to browse through our catalog to find
lessons that fit well with your students.")

This website from the Library of Congress provides state-of-the-art,
multi-media technology to help educators engage students with FREE history
lessons covering a diverse range of topics such as:

-Tobacco
-Benjamin Franklin
-Culture of Old Salem
-Elections
-Music of the Civil War
-Lewis and Clark
-Pioneer Women
-Presidents of Mount Rushmore
-Thomas Edison
-Trail of Tears
-Wright Brothers
-and much more!

Every topic includes lesson plans, lessons, tutorials, quizzes, tracking
ability, activities and extension ideas. Be sure to turn on your speakers
when you visit the site to get the full impact of this multi-media
educational extravaganza. While it was designed with classroom teachers in
mind, it's a treasure trove for those who enjoy hands-on, interactive,
online educational explorations.

When you get to the site, simply read the welcome message and the
information on "Getting Started." It is extremely helpful in understanding
how to navigate the site for the more effective and easy use.

If you'd like to just browse the lesson catalog before registering go here:
ttp://www.aamonline.org/lessons.htm

Bookmark this site - you'll want to return often.

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:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, November 29, 2007
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/126

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Do Mandrakes Really Scream? Magic and Medicine in Harry Potter
Website accompanying a 2007 exhibition about medicine and magical lore in J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series of books. Articles and images of historical books and drawings explore alchemy, historical figures (such as Nicholas Flamel, a scholar and scribe who died in 1417), unicorns, mandrakes, potion-making, and related themes from the series. From the National Library of Medicine.
URL: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/mandrakes/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24832
[NOTE: Other exhibitions (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/projects/bydate.html ) previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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National Endowment for the Arts: The Big Read
This is "an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts [NEA] designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. ... [It] brings together partners across the country to encourage reading for pleasure and enlightenment." Features details about the application process for program grants, and study guides for books such as "Fahrenheit 451" and "The Joy Luck Club." From the NEA, Institute of Museum and Library Sciences, and Arts Midwest.
URL: http://www.neabigread.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24958

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International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
"The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, 2 December, recalls the date of the adoption, by the General Assembly, of the United Nations Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others ... [in] 1949." This site provides links to resources on topics such as forms of slavery, the slave route, and forced and child labor. From the Dag Hammarskjöld Library, United Nations (UN).
URL: http://www.un.org/depts/dhl/slavery/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24970
[NOTE: Other pages from this library previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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

Math Maven's Mysteries
http://teacher.scholastic.com/maven/index.htm
From the site:
“Calling all math detectives! Mysteries are popping all over town, and our chief sleuth needs your help to crack each case.”

Recommended Website:
Mr. Martini's Classroom
http://www.thegreatmartinicompany.com/
http://www.thegreatmartinicompany.com/Kids-Math/kids-math-home.html

ClickSchooler MaryAnna recommended this site. She wrote:

"My dear son, ever on the lookout for webpages that he can use to avoid
having to do his math for the day on paper :) found this one. Wow! He can
actually do the long division step by step, digit by digit, and check his
work on the page directly! Scrolling the mouse over the check mark shows the
correct solution."

This site really does offer interactive practice for not only long division,
but long addition, subtraction and multiplication as well. You get to set
the number of digits you want to use, and then simply type in the solutions
in each step of the equation - along with the final answer, as each new
problem is generated.

While the interactive, long equation pages are a neat feature of this site,
you'll discover that the focus (on the main page) is on interactive math
flashcards for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Click on
any one to begin, set the specifications you want to use, and random cards
will be generated. Simply type in the answer. If your answer is correct, the
flash card will change color. If it doesn't change color then simply click
on BACKSPACE to erase the answer and try again.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN, it is EXTREMELY HELPFUL to read the "How To Use This Page"
directions that you will find near the bottom of the menu on the left side
of your screen.

You will also find an addition table, times table, quizzes, and interactive
practice pages for fractions, decimals, percentages, exponents, radicals,
square roots, negative numbers and more.

Bookmark this page for easy access to it as a fun online learning resource
for elementary math.


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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Site of the Day for Thursday, November 29, 2007

Dictionary (Bookshelf)
http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/dictionary/dictionaryhome.aspx
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/dfuoq

Today's site, from MSN Encarta, offers a dictionary with possibly the best
audio pronunciation facilities online, from the original database of
Microsoft's 1990's Bookshelf software. Gentle Subscribers, who have used
Bookshelf on either a Mac or Intel machine and have lamented its passing
into the software boneyard, may be delighted to find the dictionary
component alive and well and ready to go as part of the Encarta site.

What separates this particular dictionary from the rest of the pack is its
superb audio database. Anyone in need of a definitive pronunciation to
settle an argument need look no further than the quietly authoritative
tones of this Dictionary speaker and his standard North American accent,
comprehensible and acceptable from Newfoundland, in Canada to Baja,
California. Useful words like angst, chiaroscuro, and palimpsest, which may
be tricky to pronounce even by native English speakers, are readily
available from the easy-to-use audio feature. Definitions are clear and
accompanied by a brief reference to a word's origins. The site also
includes a small group of Words of the Day and lexical articles.

Dash over to the site for an excellent dictionary deserving a bookmark in
every language reference folder at:

http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/dictionary/dictionaryhome.aspx
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/dfuoq

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

Sites found in:

ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
November 23-29, 2007

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When a Rose Isn’t ‘Arose’ Isn’t Arroz: A Student Guide to Footnoting for Informational Clarity and Scholarly Discourse
http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1019891

This short article is a guide for authors, student editors, and research assistants to the major types of footnotes and how to prepare them. First, I introduce the three basic types of text requiring footnote citations – those containing (a) references, (b) facts, and (c) ideas. Footnotes for references are designed to allow your readers to retrace your research and to decide for themselves whether your line of analysis is correct. Footnotes for facts are designed to provide your reader with additional background information about anything you have mentioned that may not be familiar to your readers, including potentially obscure people, places, objects, events. Footnotes for ideas are designed to place your arguments, ideas, and analyses in the broader intellectual context of those scholars who have already considered your subject, and often offers glimpses down the side avenues of discourse that cannot be pursued in the article itself. The article concludes with some guidelines for undertaking research in ways that make it easier to prepare scholarly footnotes efficiently and correctly.

Several options available for retrieval of full text (PDF; 676 KB).

Source: International Journal of Legal Information (via SSRN)

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Food Safety FIRST
http://foodsafetyfirst.org/

Welcome to Food Safety FIRST, an online education program designed to help you and your students gain food safety knowledge, safe food handling practices, and critical thinking skills.

With Food Safety FIRST You Can:

Develop meaningful student projects that meet National Science Standards
Try new ways to practice inquiry-based teaching and learning
Get teaching ideas and engaging support materials like videos, PowerPoint presentations, and activity sheets
Gain laboratory skills for you and your students
Communicate about teaching food safety with peers around the world
Receive university-based professional development
Help prevent foodborne illness
Source: University of Massachusetts Extension Service

See also: Development and Evaluation of an Online, Inquiry-Based Food Safety Education Program for Secondary Teachers and Their Students (Journal of Food Science Education)
http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1541-4329.2007.00035.x?cookieSet=1
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4q5h8k

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Learn Some Basic U.S. Government Internet Research Skills Using Flash Tutorials from USA.gov

USA.gov Releases Government Research Video Tutorials
http://www.usa.gov/About/tutorials/index.shtml

The tutorials are Flash files. HTML versions are also available.

Overview: Finding Government Information and Services

Learn how to find government information and services on the Internet, starting at USA.gov.

Get It Done Online with Government
Instead of standing in line, complete your government tasks online. You’ll be amazed what you can do online.

Shop Government Auctions and Sales
Shop for real estate, cars, gifts, and other items available from government auctions or stores.

Find Government Benefits and Grants
Find government money available through benefits, grants, loans, and financial aid.

Subscribe to USA.gov E-mail Updates
Sign up to receive an e-mail whenever your favorite USA.gov pages are updated with government information.

View Frequently Asked Government Questions (FAQs)
Find quick answers to the questions the public most commonly asks the government.

Especially for Visitors to the United States
Learn more about the U.S., do business with the U.S., or come to the U.S. for work, study, or travel.

Search Government Using USA Search
Learn how to use USA Search to find the government information and services you need.

Locate In-Person Government Services Near You
Find contact information if you need to visit a government office or program.

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Webcast: The Nuts and Bolts of Historical Fiction
http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=4211

Recorded at the Library of Congress on October 24, 2007. The program runs 66 minutes. RealVideo.

The construction of historical fiction requires the attributes of good story telling plus some important additional components. Novelist David L. Robbins discussed the building blocks of historical novels.

Source: LC
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Surfnetkids: Antarctica
http://www.surfnetkids.com/antarctica.htm
From the site:
“Antarctica is a cold, dry, icy, mountainous continent that surrounds the South Pole. Although few animals can survive the extreme conditions in the interior of the continent, the surrounding seas are home to penguins, seals, whales, and many kinds of flying birds. Because of a 1959 international treaty to use Antarctica mainly for scientific research, we are learning much about our planet's past and future from the scientists and teachers that work there.”
Page includes 9 links to related sites (5 annotated, 4 honorable mentions)

LibrarySpot
http://www.libraryspot.com/
From the site:
“LibrarySpot.com, a free virtual library resource center for educators and students, librarians and their patrons, families, businesses and just about anyone exploring the Web for valuable research information. Sites featured on LibrarySpot.com are hand-selected and reviewed by our editorial team for their exceptional quality, content and utility.

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

MapQuest Gas Prices: Find the Lowest Gas Prices Near You
http://gasprices.mapquest.com/index.jsp

This site provides information on gas prices at more than 100,000 stations around the country, as well as the location of stations offering diesel and alternative fuels, gas saving tips and more. Finding gas stations online is one of the many place searches that users can perform with MapQuest's renowned and comprehensive Points of Interest database, which contains more than 15 million places. Utilizing pricing data from Oil Pricing Information Service (OPIS), a leading provider of petroleum spot, rack and retail news and pricing information, which is updated up to seven times per day, the site allows users to easily find fuel stations, get maps and directions and check gas prices all in one place.

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

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Consumer Reports Crash Test Videos
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/safety-recalls/carcrashtest/crashtestvideo.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5yd5cc

Today's site, from Consumer Reports, presents the Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety's eye-opening videos of specific make and model vehicles
undergoing frontal offset crash testing. Even though some Gentle
Subscribers may find these no-punches-pulled videos somewhat disturbing,
they are a crucial element in determining vehicle safety.

"Performance in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's crash tests is
one factor in Consumer Reports' recommendations for new and used vehicles.
Other criteria are CR testing and reliability ratings, plus government
safety test results." - from the website

The most visceral element of this presentation is the visitor's ability to
select his own vehicle -- make, model and year -- and then watch it ram
into the concrete barrier at 40 miles an hour. To drive the images home,
the videos are repeated in slow motion close ups, so that the air bag
deployment, the front end crumpled like a toy and the dummy's head smashing
into the door frame (in some vehicles) are clearly revealed. A commentator
explains the specific damage undergone by each vehicle and driver. Some of
the vehicles in the database also include equally gripping side crash video
impacts.

Wheel over to the site for some riveting video clips of vehicle crash tests
at:

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/safety-recalls/carcrashtest/crashtestvideo.htm
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A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd

Academic Integrity
http://www.ryerson.ca/academicintegrity/tutorial.html
From the site:
“Welcome to Ryerson University's Academic Integrity website. The resources on this site are designed to assist students in their studies and to educate them on how to maintain their academic integrity.”
[NOTE: Although directed to Ryerson University’s students, the tutorials can be viewed by all. Quizzes only accessible to Ryerson students. ]

Present at the Creation
http://www.npr.org/programs/morning/features/patc/archives.html
From the site:
“Exploring icons of American culture throughout 2002 on MORNING EDITION and at NPR.ORG”
[NOTE: Some of the stories previously posted. - Phyllis ]

NOVA: "The Killer's Trail"
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sheppard/

Welcome to the companion Web site to the NOVA program "The Killer's Trail," in which a team of experts investigates the forensic evidence in the 1954 murder of Marilyn Sheppard, one of the most famous unsolved crimes in the U.S. The program was originally broadcast on October 19, 1999. Here's what you'll find online:

Chronology of a Murder
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sheppard/chronology.html
A riveting, step-by-step account of the key events in the Sheppard murder case, assembled by Sheppard's son and attorney-journalist Cynthia Cooper.


Science in the Courtroom
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sheppard/courtroom.html
A prominent Superior Court Judge explains why all judges should take a laboratory class on the fundamentals of DNA research.


Create a DNA Fingerprint (Hot Science)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sheppard/analyze.html
Assemble a DNA fingerprint online and use it to identify the culprit in a hypothetical crime. (Shockwave required)


3-D Mug Shot (QTVR)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sheppard/mugshot.html
Get a glimpse at one of the latest crime-fighting tools -- a laser-imaging technique that creates three-dimensional mug shots and uses ears to identify individuals.


Cleared By DNA
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sheppard/cleared.html
If DNA findings end up exonerating him of his wife's murder, Sam Sheppard would not be alone. Indeed, the sheer number of convicts who have gained their freedom following analysis of DNA collected at crime scenes may surprise you.

Plus Resources.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sheppard/resources.html

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Nature
Superfish
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, May 4, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
They slice through the water's surface with explosive power --
sail, spear and half a ton of muscle flashing in the sun. Their
journeys through the open ocean are epic, their life cycle,
bizarre. They are the billfish -- marlin, sailfish, spearfish
and swordfish -- largest and most highly prized of all
gamefish. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/superfish/index.html

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American Experience
George H.W. Bush
On-Air & Online
9-12
Monday, May 5
The latest in the "American Experience" series of award-winning
and critically acclaimed presidential portraits, this two-part
biography examines the life and career of the often overlooked
41st president. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/presidents/2008/

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American Experience
George H.W. Bush
On-Air & Online
9-12
Tuesday, May 6
Drawing upon Bush's personal diaries and interviews with his
closest advisors and most prominent critics, the film also
explores Bush's role as the patriarch of a political family
whose influence is unequaled in modern American life. Part two
of two. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/presidents/2008/

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Secrets of the Dead
Doping for Gold
On-Air & Online
9-12
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
This program digs deep into the secretive Cold War world of
East German athletes, examining what drugs were used, how they
were distributed and what damage they did to many of the
athletes who were forced to take them. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/?p=42

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100 Most Often Mispronounced Words and Phrases in English
http://www.yourdictionary.com/library/mispron.html
From the site:
“Here are the 100 words most often mispronounced English words ("mispronunciation" among them). There are spelling rules in English even if they are difficult to understand, so pronouncing a word correctly usually does help you spell it correctly. Several common errors are the result of rapid speech, so take your time speaking, correctly enunciating each word. Careful speech and avid reading are the best guides to correct spelling.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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This Week's Educational Programming Update
Date: Thu, 01 May 2008

Time Machine: True Caribbean Pirates
Friday, May 9th at 4PM/3c

Special Website Available:
http://www.history.com/marquees/pirates
Site includes: History of Piracy, Games, Video Gallery, Video Timeline, Image Gallery, and Did You Know (facts)

Romanticized in books, movies and amusement park rides, the true history of pirates is often obscured by fantastic portraits of these fictional outlaws of the ocean. True Caribbean Pirates is a two hour documentary which steps back into the 17th and 18th centuries to retell the actual stories of real life pirates, separating the fictionalized accounts from the true tales of the sea.

With colorful commentary from historians, images of artifacts, and first person insights from journals and diaries, True Caribbean Pirates focuses on the Caribbean's most notorious pirates and the evolution of their dark trade. It examines how, despite the images of invincible and swash-buckling pirates, their lives were full of danger and apprehension as they attempted to seize valuable cargo from the ships they attacked. This documentary features several stories and incidents which explain the tactics pirates used and the people they encountered as they attacked ships across national lines. Students will explore the development of nationalism, the formation of international law, and the real significance of piracy in the Caribbean and beyond.


Curriculum Links:

True Caribbean Pirates would be useful for History, Global Studies, and International Culture courses. It is appropriate for high school students. Note: Due to some mature content and imagery, teachers should view this program in its entirety before screening it to students. This documentary fulfills the following standards as outlined by the National Council for History Education: 1) Civilization, cultural diffusion, and innovation, 2) Human interaction with the environment, 3) Conflict and cooperation, 4) Patterns of social and political interaction.

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24 November 2007 Earth Science Sites of the Week


ASTROGEOLOGY FOR KIDS (suggested by Cher Cunningham, Science
Information and Education Office, USGS), This site for kids and teachers
provides specific information about each of the planets and their
associated bodies as well as classroom activities, USGS astrogeology
research, a fine photo gallery, and space mission updates. Learn about
geology that's "out of this world!"

http://astrogeology.usgs.gov/Kids/

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ANIMATIONS: Learningscience.org "is an organization dedicated to
sharing the newer and emerging "learning tools" of science education.
Tools such as real-time data collection, simulations, inquiry based
lessons, interactive web lessons, micro-worlds, and imaging, among
others, can help make teaching science an exciting and engaging
endeavor. Using the National Science Education Standards (1996, National
Academy of Sciences) as our framework, we highlight only the best of
these "learning tools" for students and teachers. All of the featured
tools go through a review process. Once a "learning tool" is submitted
it is analyzed by an editorial panel of science educators and scientists
for content and design."

http://www.learningscience.org/earthsci.htm
[NOTE: Home page http://www.learningscience.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Mark Francek
Professor of Geography
Central Michigan University
http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi/

Sites found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007
http://infomine.ucr.edu/

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The Pharmaceutical Century : Ten Decades of Drug Discovery
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URL: http://www.pubs.acs.org/journals/pharmcent
Record Id: 673387
Created: 2007-11-21 17:01:51
Categories: bioag,physci

Text examining pharmaceutical developments and technologies in the 20th
century, with a preliminary chapter providing background on the origins
of modern pharmacy from 1800-1919. Also offers a section of
pharmaceutical company histories and government health agencies.

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Luminaries of the Chemical Sciences
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URL: http://www.pubs.acs.org/journals/luminaries
Record Id: 673383
Created: 2007-11-21 12:48:40
Categories: physci

PDF publications with overviews of the lives and scientific achievements
of 20th century chemists.

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PDRhealth
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URL: http://www.pdrhealth.com/
Record Id: 673380
Created: 2007-11-21 00:52:38
Categories: bioag

Consumer web resource of the Physicians' Desk Reference offers
information on drugs (prescription and OTC), dietary supplements,
alternative medicine, diseases, health conditions, treatment options,
and clinical trials.

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Sports-Reference.com
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URL: http://www.sports-reference.com/
Record Id: 673379
Created: 2007-11-20 22:50:51
Categories: liberal

Sports statistics and resources on teams, leagues, players, coaches,
records, and awards. Includes:
-- Baseball-Reference.com
-- Pro-Football-Reference.com
-- Basketball-Reference.com
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]


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IncidentNews
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URL: http://www.incidentnews.gov/
Record Id: 673369
Created: 2007-11-19 10:37:22
Categories: govpub

News, images, and reports on oil spills and other incidents, provided by
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Response
and Restoration. Includes database of more than 1,400 incidents. Also
offers maps pinpointing incidents by year, information on 10 famous
spills, Spill Response 101, glossary, and links to related sites.


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Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics : Digital Video Library
Videos to Enhance Understanding and Teaching of K-12 Learning Goals
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URL: http://www.hsdvl.org/
Record Id: 673367
Created: 2007-11-16 14:41:32
Categories: physci

Digital video library supporting teaching standards in K-12 science and
math education standards. Videos are organized by American Association
for the Advancement of Science benchmarks, National Science Education
Standards, the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, state
standards, and instructional methods. More than 1,000 videos.