Phyllis' Favorites

Lincoln 200 Years
http://www.c-span.org/lincoln200years/
From the site:
“February 12, 2009 marks the 200th anniversary of
Abraham Lincoln's birth. This year, beginning in April,
we explore the life and times of our 16th president. On the
network's companion website, students can
follow the chronology of the president's life, explore
photos and other images of Lincoln’s
famous face—both bearded and
clean-shaven—in the Gallery, and
hear his speeches or reenactments
of the Lincoln-Douglas debates. The
video archives include discussions
with experts about Lincoln’s political
and personal life and dramatizations
of famous events by actors
including Liam Neeson and Holly
Hunter.”

Video Archive: C-Span's Lincoln 200 Years Programming
http://www.c-span.org/lincoln200years/video/?title=cspan
View Online

Learning About Lincoln
http://www.lincolnbicentennial.gov/learning-about-lincoln/default.aspx
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Additional Resources
http://www.lincolnbicentennial.gov/learning-about-lincoln/additional-resources/default.aspx
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/48r56a

For Teachers
http://www.lincolnbicentennial.gov/learning-about-lincoln/for-teachers/default.aspx?ekmensel=c580fa7b_14_96_btnlink
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/439q6c
From the site:
“many aspects of Abraham Lincoln’s life and legacy provide valuable teaching opportunities”

Web Sites
http://www.lincolnbicentennial.gov/learning-about-lincoln/academic-resources/web-sites/default.aspx
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3j7okj
Educational Web sites and points of reference on Abraham Lincoln:

Research & Images Web sites
http://www.lincolnbicentennial.gov/learning-about-lincoln/academic-resources/research-and-images.aspx
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/52sc85
Some useful links for research or images on Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln 200 Years
http://www.c-span.org/lincoln200years/
From the site:
“February 12, 2009 marks the 200th anniversary of
Abraham Lincoln's birth. This year, beginning in April,
we explore the life and times of our 16th president. On the
network's companion website, students can
follow the chronology of the president's life, explore
photos and other images of Lincoln’s
famous face—both bearded and
clean-shaven—in the Gallery, and
hear his speeches or reenactments
of the Lincoln-Douglas debates. The
video archives include discussions
with experts about Lincoln’s political
and personal life and dramatizations
of famous events by actors
including Liam Neeson and Holly
Hunter.”

Video Archive: C-Span's Lincoln 200 Years Programming
http://www.c-span.org/lincoln200years/video/?title=cspan
View Online

Learning About Lincoln
http://www.lincolnbicentennial.gov/learning-about-lincoln/default.aspx
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Additional Resources
http://www.lincolnbicentennial.gov/learning-about-lincoln/additional-resources/default.aspx
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/48r56a

For Teachers
http://www.lincolnbicentennial.gov/learning-about-lincoln/for-teachers/default.aspx?ekmensel=c580fa7b_14_96_btnlink
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/439q6c
From the site:
“many aspects of Abraham Lincoln’s life and legacy provide valuable teaching opportunities”

Web Sites
http://www.lincolnbicentennial.gov/learning-about-lincoln/academic-resources/web-sites/default.aspx
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3j7okj
Educational Web sites and points of reference on Abraham Lincoln:

Research & Images Web sites
http://www.lincolnbicentennial.gov/learning-about-lincoln/academic-resources/research-and-images.aspx
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/52sc85
Some useful links for research or images on Abraham Lincoln

George Washington
http://www.surfnetkids.com/george_washington.htm
From the site:
“Did George Washington really chop down a cherry tree? And what's this I hear about wooden teeth? Challenge the old myths and learn the truth about the man we call "The Father of our Country."

Page includes 7 links to related sites (5 annotated, 2 honorable mentions)

The Civil Rights Movement, 1954-1963
http://faculty.smu.edu/dsimon/Change-Civ%20Rts.html
This timeline links to King's “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” and John F. Kennedy’s June 11, 1963, speech supporting passage of the Civil Rights Act.

Civil Rights Walk of Fame
http://www.nps.gov/features/malu/feat0002/wof/
Leaders in the Civil Rights Movement.

Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, January 31, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/134
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Presidents as Poets: Poetry Written by United States Presidents
This is "a guide to the poetic endeavors of U.S. presidents. Select a president from the list ... to learn about the context in which his poetry was written and to find samples of his poetry." Some of the presidents include George Washington, James Madison, Abraham Lincoln, and Jimmy Carter. Includes a FAQ and links to other poetry guides. From Peter Armenti, Digital Reference Specialist at the Library of Congress.
URL: http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/prespoetry/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24315

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AFSCME, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Strike
This 2008 feature uses historical and retrospective articles to recall the events starting on February 12, 1968, in which 1,300 sanitation workers (almost all African American) in Memphis, Tennessee, went on strike. During the strike, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. traveled to Memphis to support the striking workers, where he was assassinated, on April 4, 1968. From the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO.
URL: http://www.afscme.org/about/1029.cfm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25315
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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I Am a Man: An Exhibit Honoring the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers' Strike
Images and essays recount the events starting in February 1968, in which "over 1,300 sanitation workers -- nearly all were African American -- went on strike demanding their basic rights to organize a union, to gain a living wage and to receive ... respect and dignity. During the strike Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. came to Memphis to support the workers but was tragically assassinated." Includes a bibliography and related links. From Wayne State University.
URL: http://www.reuther.wayne.edu/man/mantraveling.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25316

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Gallup: Election 2008
Collection of polling results related to the 2008 U.S. presidential election, covering candidates, parties, issues, and voting. Survey results include charts and graphs, and an explanation of survey methods. Also provides video reports for selected polls. From Gallup.
URL: http://www.gallup.com/tag/Election%2b2008.aspx
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25309

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GovGab
This U.S. government blog, started in fall 2007, covers a wide range of topics related to government agencies: elections and voting, finance and investing, consumer topics, holidays, health and safety, and more. Provides links to relevant sources for federal government and other websites. From the Office of Citizen Services and Communications, U.S. General Services Administration.
URL: http://blog.usa.gov/roller/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25289

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The Legacy of George Washington Carver
This presentation celebrates "the legacy of [Iowa State University's] first African American student and faculty member, George Washington Carver [who was] renowned for developing innovative uses for a variety of agricultural crops such as peanuts, soybeans and sweet potatoes." Features a biography, images, bibliography, select correspondence of Carver, peanut uses and recipes from a 1925 publication, and other material about Carver and his agricultural research. From the Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library.
URL: http://www.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/gwc/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25317
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Legends of Tuskegee: American Visionaries
This site highlights the achievements of individuals associated with the Tuskegee Institute, founded by Booker T. Washington as the Tuskegee Normal School for Colored Teachers in the 1880s. Features biographical material, photos, and bibliographies for educator Booker T. Washington, educator and scientist George Washington Carver, and the Tuskegee Airmen, the World War II "Army Air Corps program to train African Americans to fly and maintain combat aircraft." From the National Park Service (NPS).
URL: http://www.nps.gov/history/museum/exhibits/tuskegee/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25327
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Fundamentals of Polling
"This tutorial is intended to offer a simplified glimpse into some of the fundamentals of public opinion polling. Designed for the novice, [it] provides definitions, examples, and explanations that serve to introduce interested students to the field of public opinion research." Topics include sampling, total survey error, and reading tables. Provides a glossary of polling terminology. From the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research, University of Connecticut.
URL: http://www.ropercenter.uconn.edu/education/polling_fundamentals.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/45kqlg
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25311
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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

Copyright 2007 by Librarians' Internet Index.

Visual Geography
http://www.visualgeography.com/
From the site:
“…a new site dedicated to those studying and teaching about the world.”

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Hi! It's Saturday, February 2, 2002 and time for Art at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Norman Rockwell
http://www.normanrockwell.com/index.php

Norman Rockwell, the beloved American illustrator known for Saturday Evening
Post covers that depicted average Americans at work and play was born on
February 3, 1894. This is the official website of the artist, authorized by
his family.

When you get to the site you can read his biography, check out the fast
facts about him, read some quotes and quips that provide remarkable insight
into the man, and then explore the incredible online gallery of his work.

The Gallery of paintings are themed around topics such as:

-Children
-Family
-Patriotic
-Seasons/Holidays
-Pets
-Work
-American Life

Click on any theme and a new page opens displaying thumbnails of the
master's artwork. Click on any one to enlarge the view and enjoy the detail.

Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, 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.

Site found in:
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter #492 1/31/08

Anxiety Disorders

While they are often not openly talked about, Anxiety disorders are the
most common form of mental illness in the United States, affecting
approximately 40 million adults nationwide. The Anxiety Disorders
Association of America (ADAA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to
preventing, treating, and curing these painful and often crippling disorders.

Check out the official website of the ADAA to learn the facts about anxiety
in America, and the many different types of mental and emotional illnesses
that fall under the category of "Anxiety and Panic Disorders". The site
also boasts a ton of helpful info for patients and family members including
"Self Tests", tools for finding therapists, support groups, and other
resources, as well as information on the latest "Clinical Trials".

http://www.adaa.org

Sites found in:

The Scout Report
February 1, 2008
Volume 14, Number 4
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The Scout Report on the Web:
Current issue: http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/Current/
This issue: http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/2008/scout-080201.php

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Rock Cycle Animations [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/visualization/collections/rock_cycle.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3u2pkc

Many people might know about the life cycle of a rock, but it can be a
process that is hard to understand without a handy visual aid. Just such a
series of aids can be found right here, courtesy of Mark Francek of Central
Michigan University. These rock cycle animations display some of the most
common rock-forming processes, including the crystallization of magma to
form igneous rock, rock erosion to create sediment, and several others.
That's not all, as visitors can also examine a comprehensive Flash animation
which contains three separate movies, each of which looks at the formation
of igneous rocks in environments that include a deep magma chamber and rocks
forming from a pyroclastic flow. The site is rounded out by an interactive
igneous rocks classification chart, arranged by texture and chemical
composition. [KMG]
[NOTE: Index of animations previously posted:
http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/visualization/index.html - Phyllis ]

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Physics Education Technology [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://phet-web.colorado.edu/new/index.php

Funded by grants from The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and the
National Science Foundation, the Physics Education Technology (PhET) site
features many well-designed and engaging physics and chemistry simulations
for use in the classroom. Currently, the site offers fifteen simulations,
which cover projectile motion, salts & solubility, wave interference, and
other related areas. Visitors can run the simulations from their computer,
or they can also elect to download them individually. The simulations are
all interactive, full of color, and very engaging. Of course, they have also
provided a "Teachers Ideas & Activities" area. Here visitor can browse
through activities created by educators across the country which are based
on these simulations. Visitor can look over the activities by type or grade
level, and they can also submit their own activities for inclusion. The site
is rounded out by a list of FAQ's and a troubleshooting section. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Essentials of Geology [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/geo/egeo/welcome.htm

>From subduction to the world of hot spot volcanoes, this online resource for
students and teachers of geology will please users with its fun and useful
animations, crossword puzzles, and well-written articles. The site was
designed to complement a textbook created by W.W. Norton, but many of the
materials can be used as stand-alone exercises. Visitors will want to begin
by looking through the visually enticing animations, which cover the Earth's
magnetic field, the spread of the sea floor, and the formation of ocean
crust. All told, there are over sixty animations, and teachers may wish to
recommend them to students. Additionally, visitors should note that they
can also browse through the materials offered on the site by clicking on the
chapter listings located near the top of the screen. It's hard to pass up a
crossword puzzle, and visitors may find themselves spending more time there
than at any other part of the site. [KMG]

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Visual Arts Data Service
http://www.vads.ahds.ac.uk/

Online visual arts collections can be used to enhance an art history
lecture, give students a refresher on various types of architecture, and for
community history projects. The Visual Arts Data Service (VADS) offers up
just those types of collections, and it's one that users will definitely
want to bookmark for future reference. The VADS is based at the Farnham
Campus of The University College for the Creative Arts and currently they
have over 100,000 images available for use. First-time users may wish to get
their feet wet by clicking on the "Search" tab on the left-hand side of the
homepage. From this page, they can take a look at the "Image of the Day",
browse through popular searches, and also browse the materials offered by
theme. Clicking on the "Collections" section gives visitors a sense of the
broad coverage offered on the site, as they will find links to digital
archives of Romanesque sculpture, war posters, a massive photo archive of
East London, and a diverse set of textile collections. Finally, the site
also has a list of case studies and a guide to good practice for those who
might be working on digital projects in art education. [KMG]

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National Education Writers Association
http://www.ewa.org/

Founded in 1947, the National Education Writers Association (EWA) was
created in order to improve education reporting to the public. Currently the
EWA has over 1000 members, and their number includes those who work in a
variety of media, including broadcast news and print publications. Visitors
to their homepage can take a look at their new weblog, "Education Reform",
which reports on what various political candidates are saying about
education on the campaign trail. Also, they should browse through the
"Reporter Stories" area. Here they can find news articles which cover topics
such as school voucher debates, urban school system reform, and developments
within higher education. Moving on, the "Resource Center" includes high-
quality online materials on all aspects of education, including funding and
access, curriculum, school funding, and violence in schools. [KMG]

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University of Michigan Collections
http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/image-idx?page=groups#um-ic
http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/i/image/image-idx?page=groups

The University of Michigan has been developing online digital collections
for well over a decade, and their image collections cover everything from
architecture to zoology. On this site, visitors can browse through the
various collections at their leisure. They are arranged alphabetically, and
first-time users would do well just to look over the "Art/Art History"
section. Here they will find art images that can be used in the college
classroom, tremendous holdings from their textiles collections, and a
special section dedicated to Egyptian amulets. Also included here are
collections from the University of Michigan's Herbarium Fungus Image
Database and field notes. Not every site can say they have "something for
everyone", but just about anyone with an interest in the visual arts,
science, or the humanities in general will find something to pique their
interest. [KMG]

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National Institute of Mental Health: Publications [pdf]
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/

For people who are living with a mental health condition, it can be most
helpful to have access to high-quality and authoritative information. The
National Institute of Mental Health provides such information on the
publications area of their website, and visitors can make their way through
fact sheets, booklets, and Spanish-language versions of these documents
here. First-time users may wish to begin by looking at the drop-down tab
which covers everything from autism to social anxiety disorder. The fact
sheets are quite good, and they include titles such as "Suicide in the U.S.:
Statistics and Prevention" and "Depression: A Treatable Illness". Moving on,
the "Booklets" area includes "Eating Disorders", "Depression", and ten other
offerings. Finally, the right-hand side of the site includes news about
recent research findings from the Institute. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/

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Awareness Watch Newsletter V6N2 February 2008 Announcement

It gives me great pleasure to announce my February 2008 V6N2 Awareness
Watch Newsletter. It is a freely available 52 page .pdf document
(1.34MB) from the below URL. The Awareness Watch Featured Report this
month features Resources for Finding Experts by Using the Internet.
These resources and sites bring you the latest information and
happenings in the area of Finding Expert Resources by using the Internet

February 2008 V6N2 Awareness Watch Newsletter
http://zillman.blogspot.com/2008/01/awareness-watch-newsletter-v6n2.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/43o669
http://awarenesswatch.virtualprivatelibrary.net/V6N2.pdf

Awareness Watch Newsletter Blog and Archives
http://www.AwarenessWatch.com/

Also my February 2008 Zillman Column is now available and is titled
Finding People Resources and Sites. This February 2008 column is a
comprehensive list of resources and sites to find people using the
Internet including associated and related online sites and sources. If
you are looking to find people by using the Internet this is the
resource to keep next to your computer! Download this excellent 19 page
free .pdf (581KB) column today and start your cyber journey into finding
people resources available over the Internet.

February 2008 Zillman Column - Finding People Resources and Sites
http://zillman.blogspot.com/2008/01/february-2008-zillman-column-finding.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/43ngkz
http://columns.virtualprivatelibrary.net/Finding_People_Feb08_Column.pdf
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4gd2h8

Zillman Column Archives
http://www.ZillmanColumns.com/

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Hi! It's Friday, January 25, 2008 and time for a Virtual Field Trip at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Tortoise-Tracks.org: Desert Tortoise Natural Area
http://www.tortoise-tracks.org/dtna/tour.html

Take a virtual field trip to see the Desert Tortoise Natural Area (DTNA) in
Kern County, California. Explore the environment of the Desert Tortoise that
lives in this Mojave desert biome.

When you get to the website simply scroll down the page to follow the "Main
Loop" virtual trail. Read the informative text and see the illustrative
photographs. You can also take side trips along the "Plant Loop" and "Animal
Loop" virtual trails to learn about the flora and fauna that thrive in this
desert habitat home.

When you complete the virtual tour, click on "Tortoise" on the main menu bar
to access information about the life cycle of the Desert Tortoise and read
some interesting facts and trivia about these remarkable creatures. Don't
miss the "Commonly Asked Question" section - it's loaded with great
information that even explains the difference between turtles and tortoises.



Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/


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

Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.

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Hi! It's Friday, January 11, 2008 and time for a Virtual Field Trip at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
SeaWorld: Polar Bears
http://www.homefires.com/click?polarbearsinfobook
http://www.swbg-animals.org/animal-info/info-books/polar-bear/index.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2vpo4m

[NOTE: Previously posted. Also previously posted: http://seaworld.org/
http://www.swbg-animals.org/animal-info/info-books/index.htm
http://www.seaworld.org/wild-world/wildopedia/index.htm - Phyllis ]

Age Range: 5-13 (aspects of this site will appeal to all ages)

ClickSchooling list member Alyssa recommended today's website that we
featured in the year 2000! The site is well worth another visit...

Seaworld, in San Diego, California has a remarkable exhibit all about the
Arctic. One of the highlights is the Polar Bear exhibit - where visitors can
view the massive white bears swimming and playing in their huge and very
cold "pool". Seaworld maintains this website where you can see wonderful
photos of Polar Bears and learn all about their behavior, dietary needs,
reproductive cycle, adaptations for the aquatic environment, and much more.
This site is kid-friendly and includes references for further study - for
those who just can't get enough of these magnificent creatures.

After you learn all about Polar Bears you might want to go to the Wild
Arctic Fun Guide page of this site by clicking on this link:
http://seaworld.org/fun-zone/fun-guides/arctic/index.htm

You will be rewarded with comprehensive information about the Arctic region
of the world, along with mazes, puzzles, word searches, and a number of
hands-on science activities too! To extend the learning, parents/teachers
can print out the Arctic Animals teacher's guides designed for grades K-3
and 4-8.


Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, 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:

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PBS Teachers Newsletter: June 29-July 5, 2008
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American Experience
Murder at Harvard
Gr. 9-12

Research changes in the geography of Boston since the
Parkman-Webster murder trial. Explore our ability to
investigate accuracy of historical events by searching
well-known paintings, films or stories for inaccurate
information.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/murder/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Timeline: A Brief Timeline of Western Medical History
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/murder/timeline/index.html

Primary Sources
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/murder/filmmore/ps.html

Teacher’s Guide
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/murder/tguide/index.html
From the site:
“Murder at Harvard offers insights into American history topics including legal history (in particular, the standard for determining a defendant's guilt), pre-Civil War medical history and education, Massachusetts history, immigration, conflicts between social classes, the rise of detective fiction, evaluating historical evidence, and the difficulties of understanding what happened in the past.”

Transcript
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/murder/filmmore/pt.html

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Nature
The Vanishing Lions
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, June 29, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
As Africa's largest predator, the lion should have nothing to
fear. But in fact, the king of the savannah is facing an
uncertain future. The number of lions is fewer than 30,000.
Lion experts, farmers and Masai herdsmen try to figure out why.
(CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Online content for The Vanishing Lions was originally posted April 2006.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-vanishing-lions/introduction/545/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4n9brz

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NOVA
Fireworks!
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
NOVA explores the science and spectacular art of those who play
with fire for our visual delight. Not surprisingly, there is
more than meets the eye to creating the sequence of vivid
colors and impressive effects that light up the night sky every
Fourth of July. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/fireworks/
[NOTE: Previously posted. See guide pasted below. - Phyllis ]

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NOVA ScienceNOW
On-Air & Online
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
9 - 10:00 pm
The implications of personal genetic profiles; using computers
to authenticate art; carbon sequestration; and a profile of
Harvard professor Pardis Sabeti, a researcher on the genetics
of malaria. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/watch/080702.html
[NOTE: See teaching guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]

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The Return of the Cuyahoga
People and the Environment: Improving the Quality of Life
Offline Activity/Project
Consider the harm human beings have done to the environment,
either intentionally or unwittingly, and chart your daily home
activities for one week to record potentially harmful
practices. Select a way you can become an advocate for the
local environment. Premiered April 18, 2008.

http://www.pbs.org/thereturnofthecuyahoga/

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History Detectives
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Monday, June 30, 2008
9 - 10:00 pm
America's top gumshoes are back for a sixth season to prove
once again that an object found in an attic or backyard might
be anything but ordinary. In the season premiere: the diary of
a WWII pilot; an 1856 book purported to be the memoirs of a New
York woman married to a Mormon elder; an 1853 Napoleon said to
be shot by Annie Oakley. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/opb/historydetectives/

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Wide Angle
Heart of Darfur
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
9 - 10:00 pm
"Wide Angle" season premiere presents an account of what the
U.N. Secretary-General has called "the largest humanitarian
crisis in the world." Aaron Brown hosts. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/episodes/heart-of-darfur/overview/606/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4aqrru
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Online NewsHour EXTRA
Supreme Court Rules Terror Suspects Can Challenge Detention
Online
6-8 / 9-12

The Supreme Court ruled against the Bush administration, saying
detainees held at the U.S. Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba have
the constitutional right to challenge their imprisonment in
U.S. federal courts.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/us/jan-june08/gitmo_6-17.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4z9g67

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[NOVA] "Fireworks!"
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008

Next week NOVA airs a repeat broadcast of "Fireworks!"

http://www.pbs.org/nova/fireworks

Tuesday, July 1 at 8 p.m.
(Check your local listings as dates and times may vary.)

Fireworks are danger held, like a sparkler, at arm's length: close
enough to be beautiful, powerful, and alluring, yet far enough away
to be safe. This explosive NOVA presents the colorful history of
pyrotechnics and reveals the chemical secrets that put the bang in
the rocket and the fizz in the Roman candle. "Fireworks!" introduces
a gallery of firework creators and pyromaniacs, and reveals how
hi-tech firing systems are transforming public displays into a
dazzling, split-second science.

Here's what you'll find on the companion Web site:

Name That Shell
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/fireworks/gallery.html
Watch video clips of fireworks bursting in air and find out how
well you know your chrysanthemums from your peonies, your roman
candles from your palm trees.

Anatomy of a Firework
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/fireworks/anatomy.html
Where you see brilliant light and vivid color, a pyrotechnician
sees a successful lift charge, black powder mix, time-delay fuse,
bursting charge, and other essential ingredients.

Pyrotechnically Speaking
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/fireworks/conkling.html
Dr. John Conkling, adjunct professor of chemistry at Washington
College and former executive director of the American
Pyrotechnics Association, describes what it is about fireworks
that gets him, well, all fired up.

On Fire (Hot Science)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/fireworks/fire.html
This virtual laboratory lets you explore the basics of
combustion, including how a fire ignites, what a flame is made
of, and how burning molecules rearrange themselves.

Also, Resources, the Teacher's Guide, the program transcript,
and more:

http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/overviews/2903_firework.html


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[NOVA Teachers] NOVA scienceNOW air July 2, 2008
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008

Hello Educators,

On Wednesday, tune in at 9 p.m. for a brand new broadcast of NOVA
scienceNOW that explores genetic tests that can help predict your
chances of developing diseases like diabetes and cancer, looks at how
computer scientists are learning how to tell fake art from the real
deal, shows how artificial "trees" could someday help remove excess
carbon from the atmosphere, and introduces Pardis Sabeti, a
geneticist by day and musician by night. (Subjects covered: Earth
science, health science, life science, technology/engineering)

All NOVA scienceNOW episodes are available for online viewing after
the broadcast date.


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 NOVA scienceNOW: Episode 2
Broadcast: Wednesday, July 2, 2008
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow
(NOVA scienceNOW airs on PBS at 9 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.)

Personal DNA Testing
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0302/01.html

Four Tests
Read four hypothetical scenarios of what DNA testing -- including
prenatal testing, gene sequencing, SNP testing, and genome
sequencing -- can reveal, then vote on whether you would choose to
undergo the test and see how others have voted. (Flash plug-in
required.) (Grades 9-12)

Kitchen DNA
Extract your own DNA using this recipe that includes a buffer
solution, drinking glasses, a paper clip, and some spit.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions about how heritable diseases are detected, how
genetic tests work, and more to geneticist Rudy Tanzi. (Questions
due by Thursday, July 3; selected responses will be posted on
Tuesday, July 8.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)


Art Authentication
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0302/02.html

Catching a Copy
Test your own ability to tell a forged van Gogh from the real
deal, hear in this audio interactive how a team of computer
scientists created a computer program to detect fake paintings,
and see how the program goes about doing just that. (Flash
plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions about the digital analysis of paintings to
computer scientist Eric Postma of Holland's Maastricht
University. (Questions due by Thursday, July 3; selected
responses will be posted on Tuesday, July 8.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)


Capturing Carbon
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0302/03.html

Where Do We Put It?
Explore some of the most promising options for storing the carbon
dioxide that threatens to overheat the Earth. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions on carbon capture and storage to geophysicist
Klaus Lackner from Columbia University. (Questions due by
Thursday, July 3; selected responses will be posted on Tuesday,
July 8.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)


Profile: Pardis Sabeti
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0302/04.html

The Musical Geneticist
Find out more about Pardis Sabeti's life, learn about her work on
tracking the evolution of the human genome, and hear some of her
original music. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Pardis Sabeti of the Broad Institute answers viewer questions
about her life, music, and scientific research. (Questions due by
Thursday, July 3; selected responses will be posted on Tuesday,
July 8.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

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Hi! It's Saturday, January 5, 2008 and time for Foreign Languages at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Hello-World
http://www.hello-world.com/

ClickSchooling list member Annette Hall recommended Hello-World.com that has
free online games, songs and activities for children in English, French,
Spanish, German, Russian, and Indonesian. When you get to the site you will
see an icon menu for each language. Click on any one and a new page opens
with a menu that allows you to learn:

-The Alphabet
-Letters
-Numbers
-Colors
-Clothes
-The Calendar
-The Family
-Common Descriptions
-Verbs
-Time
-Weather
-and much more!

Plus, you can learn conversational skills and play games or sing songs to
reinforce and practice learning the language of your choice. There is a
great deal of content at this site. Not every activity is clearly explained,
so expect to spend a little time exploring in order to figure it out. If you
ever have a problem - look at the "English" version for assistance. :)

There is a free "Teachers' Grade Book" available that provides ideas for
instruction, but you must register and then wait up to 7 days or so for
approval and a password. I didn't take the time to do that and therefore
can't comment on the content. :)

Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, 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.

Site found in:
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter # 489 1/10/2008


Virtual Etymology Dictionary
http://www.etymonline.com/index.php

Philologists, lexicographers, and amateur wordsmiths will want to bookmark
the "Online Etymology Dictionary". Not to be confused with a traditional
definition, an etymology is an explanation of the original meaning,
pronunciation, and "true sense" of a word, dating back thousands of years.

Browse alphabetically through this unique online dictionary to discover the
linguistic origins of some of your favorite words. Each entry includes the
Year, Original Spelling, Language, Location, as well as a brief description
of how the word has evolved over time to its current status in the English
language.

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

KIdsWWwrite: The e-zine for young authors and readers
http://www.kalwriters.com/kidswwwrite/index.html
From the site:
“KIdsWWwrite publishes writing by young authors and offers you a chance to share it with the world.”

Issue #70 (June 2008)
http://www.kalwriters.com/kidswwwrite/read.html

Submit your writing
http://www.kalwriters.com/kidswwwrite/write.html
Stories and poetry by Ages 5-8, 9-12, and 13-16

Submit book reviews
http://www.kalwriters.com/kidswwwrite/reviews.html

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Public Agenda Alert -- June 19, 2008
* Are Struggling Students Helped at the Expense of High Achievers?
http://www.publicagenda.org/
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* Are Struggling Students Helped at the Expense of High Achievers?

The lowest-performing American students have
made big achievement gains over the last eight years,
but the performance of the top students has been
"languid," according to a new study by the Thomas
B. Fordham Institute. The study argues this is a
pattern associated with testing and school accountability
systems, including No Child Left Behind.

A survey included as part of the Fordham study
(and conducted by former Public Agenda staffers
Steve Farkas and Ann Duffett) finds most teachers
say struggling students are the priority in their school, with
81 percent saying these pupils are more likely
to get one-on-one attention. "In a time of fierce
international competition, can we afford to let
the strongest languish?" asked Fordham president
Chester Finn.

Public Agenda's own survey research suggests that
parents aren't as concerned about advanced learning
as they are about "the basics." In fact, while educators
and business leaders worry about the U.S. losing its
educational edge, our 2006 Reality Check survey found
most parents think their child's education is already
pretty advanced. Six in 10 say their child is getting a better
education than they did, and that the material their
child is learning is harder than what they learned (65 percent).

A similar dynamic may be at work on parental attitudes
about math and science education specifically. Our
"Important But Not For Me" report suggests that most
parents know advanced math and science education can
pay off economically, but are fairly complacent about
what their children learn. While nine in 10 parents
in the Kansas City area say it is “absolutely essential”
that students learn basic reading, writing and math
skills, only 23 percent of parents and 26 percent of
students believe it is essential to understand higher
level material like calculus and physics.

Overall, our Reality Check surveys also showed continued strong
support for standards and testing, although concern
about low standards in schools has fallen. In our research,
parents see funding (39 percent) and lack of respect for
teachers (34 percent) as bigger problems than low standards
(15 percent).

Find out more about the Fordham report:
http://www.edexcellence.net/detail/news.cfm?news_id=732&id=92%20%20

Get our Reality Check report:
http://www.publicagenda.org/research/research_reports_details.cfm?list=100%20
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3gz9th

Get our "Important, But Not for Me" report:
http://www.publicagenda.org/ImportantButNotforMe/

Sites found in:
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http://www.resourceshelf.com
Jan. 11-17, 2008

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More Free Content From Hoover’s!
http://www.hoovers.com/global/mktg/index.xhtml?pageid=16367
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/66vz9m
This page provides an overview of the new free content and new page design that Hoover’s is offering at no charge. New features include job openings, new navigation, and more. The material is found on pages Hoover’s calls “factsheets.”

Hoover’s
http://www.hoovers.com/free/
Search by either the company name or the Stock Ticker symbol:
Example: MSFT

Source: Hoover’s

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The Hoover’s Index
http://www.hoovers.com/business-information/--pageid__15370--/global-hoov-index.xhtml
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/69htnw

Hoover’s, Inc. announced the latest edition of The Hoover’s Index, a free, proprietary monthly index of the leading public and private companies, non-profits, and associations which represent the brand leaders, up-and-comers and “buzz” creators driving the U.S. and international economies.

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From Docuticker:
Congressional Research Service: Israeli-Arab Negotiations: Background, Conflicts, and U.S. Policy
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/RL33530.pdf
Israeli-Arab Negotiations: Background, Conflicts, and U.S. Policy (PDF; 310 KB)
Source: Congressional Research Service (via Federation of American Scientists)

After the first Gulf war, in 1991, a new peace process consisting of bilateral negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon achieved mixed results. Milestones included the Israeli-Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Declaration of Principles (DOP) of September 13, 1993, providing for Palestinian empowerment and some territorial control, the Israeli-Jordanian peace treaty of October 26, 1994, and the Interim Self-Rule in the West Bank or Oslo II accord of September 28, 1995, which led to the formation of the Palestinian Authority (PA) to govern the West Bank and Gaza Strip. However, Israeli-Syrian negotiations were intermittent and difficult, and postponed indefinitely in 2000. Negotiations with Lebanon also were unsuccessful, leading Israel to withdraw unilaterally from south Lebanon on May 24, 2000. President Clinton held a summit with Israeli and Palestinian leaders at Camp David on final status issues that July, but they did not produce an accord. A Palestinian uprising or intifadah began in September. On February 6, 2001, Ariel Sharon was elected Prime Minister of Israel, and rejected steps taken at Camp David and afterwards.

On April 30, 2003, the United States, the U.N., European Union, and Russia (known as the “Quartet”) presented a “Road Map” to Palestinian statehood. Neither Israel nor the Palestinians have implemented it. Israel unilaterally disengaged (withdrew) from the Gaza Strip and four small settlements in the West Bank in August 2005. On January 9, 2005, Mahmud Abbas was elected to succeed Yasir Arafat as President of the PA. The victory of Hamas, which Israel and the United States consider a terrorist group, in the January 2006 Palestinian parliamentary elections complicated prospects for peace because the United States, Israel, and the Quartet would not deal with a Hamas-led government until it disavowed violence, recognized Israel, and accepted prior Israeli-Palestinian accords. The June 2007 Hamas military takeover of the Gaza Strip and President Abbas’s dissolution of the Hamas-led government resulted in resumed international contacts with the PA. On November 27, President Bush convened an international conference in Annapolis, MD, and read a Joint Understanding reached by Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, in which they agreed to simultaneously resume bilateral negotiations on core issues and implement the Road Map.

Congress is interested in issues related to Middle East peace because of its oversight role in the conduct of U.S. foreign policy, its support for Israel, and keen constituent interest. It is especially concerned about U.S. financial and other commitments to the parties, and the 110th Congress is engaged in these matters. Congress also has endorsed Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel, although U.S. Administrations have consistently maintained that the fate of the city is the subject of final status negotiations. This CRS report will be updated as developments warrant.

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Resource of the Week: Finding People (via The Virtual Chase)
Permalink:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2008/01/15/resource-of-the-week-finding-people-via-the-virtual-chase/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yowsmo
By Shirl Kennedy, Senior Editor

This was a “by request” Resource of the Week. And it is a good suggestion. Something everyone seems to want/need to do at some point is track down a person or certain types of people. There are proprietary databases that make this relatively simple, but these are not cheap, and most people do not have access to the best of them.

So I was going to pull together a list of sites…until I rummaged around in my bookmark list and realized that this had already been done — by an acknowledged expert, who is also a good friend of ResourceShelf. Genie Tyburski’s Virtual Chase website (http://www.virtualchase.com/ ) is, without a doubt, up there among the creme de la creme of Internet resources.

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Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008

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Celebrity Caricature : Selections from the Smithsonian Institution Libraries
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URL: http://www.sil.si.edu/exhibitions/celeb
Record Id: 674776
Created: 2008-01-29 23:41:54
Categories: arts,govpub

A small gallery and exhibition of mid-20th century celebrity
caricature.

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Educators Corner : Entrepreneurship Education Resources
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URL: http://edcorner.stanford.edu/
Record Id: 674772
Created: 2008-01-29 21:42:14
Categories: busecon

Videos, texts, presentations, podcasts, conference listings and other
educational resources for entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship trainers.

Jerry Jazz Musician
http://www.jerryjazzmusician.com/index.cfm
From the site:
“...A website devoted to jazz and American civilization...”

Historic Harlem Tour
http://www.jerryjazzmusician.com/mainHTML.cfm?page=harlem.html
From the site:
“Jerry Jazz Musician presents a variety of key Harlem figures and institutions, their addresses, and sights and sounds from its historic and creative past.

“Although it only encompasses about six square miles, the New York City neighborhood of Harlem has played a central role in the development of American culture. Originally rural farmland, then an affluent suburb, since 1911 Harlem has been predominantly an African American community. Its residents have had a disproportionately large impact on all aspects of American culture, leaving their mark on literature, art, comedy, dance, theater, music, sports, religion and politics.

“The 1920’s would be a golden age -- now celebrated as the Harlem Renaissance -- and although the Depression took its toll, a new generation of African American artists and thinkers would also leave their mark in the decade of the 1930’s.”
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The Scout Report
January 25, 2008
Volume 14, Number 3
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The Scout Report on the Web:
Current issue: http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/Current/
This issue: http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/2008/scout-080125.php

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In the Name of Entrepreneurship? The Logic and Effects of Special
Regulatory Treatment for Small Business [pdf]
http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/2007/RAND_MG663.pdf

Released in December 2007, this 368-page report from the RAND Corporation
looks at the ways that regulation and the legal system can discourage or
encourage the entrepreneurial spirit. Susan Gates, director of the Kauffman-
RAND Institute for Entrepreneurship Public Policy remarked, "Unfortunately,
some regulations place a disproportionate burden on small businesses. At the
same time, exemptions and other special regulatory treatment for small
businesses to ease this burden don't always work." The report contains a
number of interesting findings, including an observation that there is no
evidence that state health-insurance mandates designed to expand access to
health insurance for small businesses have actually increased their ability
to offer benefits or reduced their insurance premiums. Overall, it's a work
that will be of great interest to policy makers, economists, and others who
might be concerned with the future economic prospects of small businesses.
[KMG]

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Student Voices [pdf]
http://www.student-voices.org/

Started in 1999 by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the
University of Pennsylvania, Student Voices is designed "to improve the
dialogue of democracy among our nation's young people and encourage their
civic engagement." Through this website, educators and young people can take
advantage of resources designed especially for both groups. In the "Teachers
Resources" area, visitors can download curriculum and lesson plans, learn
about group project ideas, and take a look at videos produced by students
across the United States. The "Student Resources" area contains links to
high-quality sites that provide a basic overview of the federal government,
state government, senators, and the president. Everyone who visits the site
should chime in with a response to the "Speak Out" area, which asks visitors
to comment on important questions of the day. Finally, visitors can also
find out who their local and federal officials are as well as peruse the
glossary, which covers everything from accountability to zoning. [KMG]

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Interactives: 3D Shapes [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.learner.org/interactives/geometry/index.html

How much liquid can that glass hold? What are the dimensions of that package
that's heading off to a friend overseas? Answers to both of those questions
(and many more) can be found in this lovely interactive feature on 3D shapes
created by experts at the Annenberg Media group. Visitors to this site will
learn about three-dimensional geometric shapes by examining a number of
objects through a number of interactive exercises and games. The materials
are divided into four sections, which include "3D Shapes", "Surface Area &
Volume", and "Platonic Solids". The "Platonic Solids" area is quite a bit of
fun, as visitors will get the opportunity to print out foldable shapes such
as a tetrahedron. A short fifteen question quiz that tests the materials
covered by these various activities rounds out the site. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.learner.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Chemistry PowerPoint Lessons and Instructional Materials [pdf, ppt]
http://www.chalkbored.com/lessons/chemistry-12.htm

Before becoming an author, Jeremy Schneider was a chemistry teacher. Over
the past several years he has placed a number of helpful instructional
resources here on his site. These particular resources cover atomic
structure, quantum mechanics, atomic size, bonding, and several dozen
additional topics. Visitors can browse through these resources at their
leisure and each topic area includes a brief description of what is covered
in each set of materials. Specifically, the resources include labs,
assignments, worksheets, and handouts. Many of the resources draw on
examples from the "Fundamentals of Chemistry" textbook, but the site
suggests that page references from other textbooks can be substituted. [KMG]

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Internet for Geographers
http://www.vts.intute.ac.uk/he/tutorial/geographer

There is plenty of information about geography online, but separating the
wheat from the chaff can be time-consuming and difficult. This helpful
online tutorial written by librarians John Blunden-Ellis and Pete Maggs
leads users through this process, and along the way users will also learn
about evaluating the contents of sites. The entire tutorial should take
users about an hour to complete and they can start with the "Tour" section.
Here they will take a guided tour through geography sites that feature maps,
bibliographic databases of note, and learning and teaching resources. Moving
on, the "Discover" section lets users learn about different Internet search
tools and offers a set of helpful tips on search strategies. Finally, the
site also includes a glossary of terms and a place where users can offer
feedback on the tutorial. [KMG]

[NOTE: Other tutorials from http://www.vts.intute.ac.uk/ - previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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LaFayette: Citizen of Two Worlds [pdf]
http://rmc.library.cornell.edu/lafayette/index.html

In 1824, General Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, marquis de
LaFayette, made his return to the United States. He had given much to the
United States during the Revolutionary War, serving as a general and a
diplomat. Cornell University recently decided to celebrate the 250th
anniversary of his birth by creating an exhibition drawn from its extensive
Lafayette collection. Offered in both French and English, this complementary
online exhibit offers up primary documents that address Lafayette's
contributions to both the United States and France during periods of
significant cultural and political transformation. The exhibit contains nine
sections that offer digitized copies of his military plans, depictions in
the popular press, and a copy of his remarks from when he visited the tomb
of George Washington at Mt. Vernon. It's quite an inspired site, and one
that persons with an interest in American history and international
relations will want to recommend to friends and others. [KMG]

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Parliament and the British Slave Trade, 1600-1807 [Macromedia Flash
Player]
http://slavetrade.parliament.uk/slavetrade/index.html

On March 25, 1807, Britain's Parliament passed an act which abolished the
British slave trade. There was a great deal of public discussion and debate
about the act, and this very nice online exhibit from the Parliamentary
Archives explores some of the issues through primary documents and other
records. The site is divided into six sections, which include "History",
"Your Voice", "Explore", "Timeline", "Learning", and "Glossary". The
"History" section is a great place to start, as it provides background on
Britain's slave trade, the wider world of the international slave trade, and
the economics behind slavery. Visitors must make a stop at the "Explore"
area, where they will find poems by enslaved Africans and abolition
supporters, along with various dramatizations of the slavery debate, and
interactive explorations of objects related to the slave trade.
Additionally, the "Learning" section contains an interactive studio for
teachers who wish to create their own educational resources and a number of
lesson plans and activities. [KMG]

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Ragtime [Real Player]
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/html/ragtime/ragtime-home.html

Ragtime is a uniquely American musical idiom and it is generally
distinguished by its three or four contrasting sections or strains, each one
being 16 or 32 measures in length. Played by itinerant pianists who made
their way across the South and Midwest, the music first began to be formally
published in the mid-1890s, and it soon made its way to Europe and other
parts of the world. The Library of Congress recently created this fun and
interesting site which pays homage to this art form through essays, musical
selections, and digitized sheet music. Visitors can browse through the
offerings at their leisure, though they may wish to start their journey by
reading one of the four explanatory essays which cover topics such as "The
History of Ragtime" and "The 'Classic' Rag". Moving on, visitors can also
read biographies of artists like Scott Joplin and Joseph Lamb and also
listen to noted ragtime performer Bob Milne. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Jamestown, Quebec, Santa Fe: Three North American Beginnings
http://americanhistory.si.edu/exhibitions/small_exhibition.cfm?key=1267&exkey=244%20
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5dkdej

The North American settlements at Jamestown, Quebec, and Santa Fe were all
founded within a three-year time period, and this online exhibition from the
National Museum of American History takes a closer look at some of the
Native and European artifacts that have survived from that compelling moment
in history. The exhibition was created through a partnership that involved
the Virginia Historical Society, the Canadian Museum of Civilization, and a
number of other institutions. The materials are gathered into nine separate
sections which cover labor systems, spiritual life, trade, and the expansion
of these fledgling colonies. Visitors can start by reading short
introductions about each colony and then delve into other areas which
include digitized images of everything from early farm implements to
treaties. [KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/


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WebMD: Dealing with Emergencies
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/Dealing-With-Emergencies-Overview
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3ea6or
From the site:
“Review this topic before you need it. Then, when you are faced with an emergency or injury, you will know where to turn. Your confidence in dealing with both major and minor emergencies will be”

Cost of Smoking
http://health.discovery.com/tools/calculators/smoke/smoke.html
Online calculator analyzes the financial impact
of smoking based on the number of cigarettes
smoked, the cost of a pack, and the timespan of
a week, month, or year.

Open Heart
http://www.cosi.org/files/Flash/openHeart/heart.html
From the site:
“Through hands-on activities, you’ll learn how the heart works, how the heart gets into trouble, what can be done to rescue it, and what you can do to keep your heart healthy. Click on any of the icons above to being a unique and fascinating interactive experience learning about one of the body’s most durable and amazing organs.”

NOVA: Electric Heart
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/eheart/
Welcome to the companion Web site to the NOVA program "Electric Heart," originally broadcast on December 21, 1999. The program tells the story of a handful of brilliant, obsessed surgeons and researchers who have pursued the target of a practical artificial heart for decades. Here's what you'll find online:

Map of the Human Heart
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/eheart/human.html
Put your finger on the pulse of how the human heart works with an automatically changing color graphic of a heart in cross-section.

Amazing Heart Facts
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/eheart/facts.html
Did you know that, on any given day, your heart beats roughly 100,000 times and your blood travels about 12,000 miles as it circulates throughout your body? Find more dazzling details here.

The Artificial Human
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/eheart/manmade.html
Merely a good idea for a TV show a quarter century ago, the $6 Million Man - or woman - could practically exist today, with everything from hips of steel to laboratory-grown skin regularly replacing what nature originally provided. Meet our fake friend.

Pioneering Surgeon: O. H. Frazier
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/eheart/frazier.html
O. H. Frazier has done more heart transplants than anyone else alive, well over 700. He also stands at the forefront of researchers striving to create a viable total artificial heart. Here he talks about his work, his thoughts, and his hopes.

Operation: Heart Transplant (Hot Science)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/eheart/transplant.html
Don your surgical mask and try your hand as a heart-transplant surgeon -- metaphorically speaking -- in this simplified online procedure.

Transcript
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/2617eheart.html

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

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Hi! It's Wednesday, January 30, 2008 and time for Language Arts at
ClickSchooling!

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CLICKSCHOOLING REVIEW:

Recommended Website:
BookBox
http://www.bookbox.com/free_stuff.php?cat=mp3

Age Range: 3-10 (approximately)

This website offers a selection of culturally diverse children's fairy tales
and stories that you can download and listen to for FREE in a variety of
languages! In addition, you can download and print the text of the stories,
coloring pages themed around the stories, and play interactive puzzles and
games based on the stories.

The free audio stories in MP3 format are an adjunct (and a teaser) to the
commercial sale of digital books at the site.

The "for purchase" digital books synchronize text, audio, and visual media
to create an educational and entertaining reading experience for children.
The digital books are based on proven methods of Same Language Subtitling
(SLS) that not only enhance children's basic literacy, but also facilitate
their proficiency in foreign languages. You can preview one digital book,
"Symbiosis," by clicking on "Home" on the menu bar.

Again, the MP3 and PDF files, along with the interactive games are FREE.

When you get to the site you'll see a menu of 13 stories. Select a story and
choose the language you prefer (some stories come in more languages than
others). Wait for the story to download and then listen to it online. If you
want, you can download the free PDF so that you can read along. Then, once
you've listened to the story, you can do the free activities that are themed
around it. (Note: Not all of the stories have accompanying activities.)

This is a terrific resource for encouraging the development of language arts
and foreign language skills that will engage the young and young at heart.
:)

Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, 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.

PBS’s Blythe Bennett’s Recommended Site
Preview, Read & Relax!

Preview books just like you do with the movies! Why settle for reading previews, when you can watch them, just like a movie trailer. Browse through over 45 book selections on this cool digital site!

Digital Book Talk
http://www.digitalbooktalk.com/
From the site:
“Welcome to the UCF Undergraduate Research Showcase Award Winning site.
The conceptual design is based on research into what motivates reluctant and striving readers to select, read, and complete books.”

Summer Reading and Learning for Children:
Recommended Reading for Children and Their Families
http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/alscresources/summerreading/recsummerreading/recommendedreading.cfm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6g7o5a

From the site:
“One key to children's reading success is making their reading experience entertaining, relaxing, and enjoyable. Allow children to choose their own reading materials and be aware of what their reading interests are. Help them find books that pique their interests. Below are information about and links to many reading lists that identify high-quality titles and serve many different audiences and purposes.”

Sites found in:

ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
January 25-31, 2008

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Burns goes interactive
http://www.scotland.org/burns-night/

The Scottish Government has celebrated Burns Night with the launch of an interactive guide to the work of its national poet

It has worked with The Leith Agency, Whitespace Design Agency and Gate Films to create the online guide, which takes users through different sections of the Burns story, painting the poet in a contemporary light.

The site includes samples of Burns’ poetry, unusual facts and recipes.

Culture minister Linda Fabiani said: “Robert Burns is much loved and hugely relevant in a modern Scotland and celebrated all around the world.

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The U.S. Department of State Foreign Press Center offers…
a good list of links about the U.S. elections process.
http://fpc.state.gov/fpc/c21253.htm

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Books & Authors
http://booksandauthors.wiseto.com/bna/
Despite the rise of recommendation engines on every online bookstore site, readers’ advisory services still persist as a basic function of public library reference operations. Since 1991, Gale has published its What Do I Read Next? series in print; since 1997, it has offered a web-based subscription service of the same name. Now, under the management of a new owner, Cengage Learning (http://www.cengage.com/), Gale has replaced the former online service with the launch of a major revision called Books & Authors. The service distinguishes itself from competitors primarily with its integration of author information from other Gale reference publications. An open web version of the service offers curtailed content to anyone and links to libraries that offer the full service.

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Lifelong Literacy: Explore New Worlds Booklist
http://www.loc.gov/literacy/explore/
Books can open windows to new worlds and doors to adventure. As part of its Lifelong Literacy Campaign, which encourages children and young adults to become engaged in reading, the Library of Congress presents a sampling of suggested books that will spark imagination and transport readers to new and exciting places. Look for them at your public library or in your local bookstore.

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Gary Price
Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
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"Post via ResourceShelf"
for even more resources visit
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
http://www.docuticker.com/

PBS: Blythe Bennett’s Recommended Site

Visual Calculus
http://archives.math.utk.edu/visual.calculus/
Tackle Calculus !

Tackle technology and learn how computers can be used to teach calculus. The site includes tutorials, interactive modules, modules containing quizzes and drill problems.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

JustFreeBooks
http://www.justfreebooks.info/
From the site:
“JustFreeBooks search the content of more than 450 web sites, including gutenberg.org, wikibooks.org and archive.org. With JustFreeBooks you can find public domain texts, open books, free audio books, ad-supported books and more.”

Sites found in:
January 5-12 Neat New Stuff

Free Online Math Calculator, Converter
http://easycalculation.com/
Calculators for virtually any math function or conversion - standard
deviation, root mean square, matrix addition, acceleration converter,
etc. Most are accompanied by tutorials explaining the function.

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Most Literate U.S. Cities
http://www.livescience.com/health/071227-literate-cities.html
Though the quality of a city's library was not a direct measure, it's
noteworthy that virtually all these cities have spectacularly good
libraries. Is that cause or effect, do you suppose?

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Sesame Street Video Archive
http://video.sesameworkshop.org/
Not complete, but a good, searchable start [or click on a character icon]for those who want to view a
favorite sketch or song once more.

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Theatre Resources from Artslynx
http://www.artslynx.org/theatre/
Loads of resources here on every topic you can think of and some that
might not have occurred to you, including children's theatre, costume
design, "fight direction and stage combat," make up, props, and lots
more. [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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

Great News! Jon Scieszka added to the afternoon program
On Wednesday, October 22, 2008, the New Jersey Center for the Book will present Showcasing Information Literacies: New Dimensions 2008, at the Newark Public Library. Jon Scieszka, recently appointed by the Librarian of Congress as the Inaugural National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, will be speaking at 2:45. Following his keynote address, you are invited to stay for a gala closing reception.

The event is for teachers, librarians, principals, school superintendents, and parents. Teachers and school library media specialists will receive 5 Professional Development hours for the full day. Reminder: Submit your nomination for the Second Miss Rumphius Award which will be presented on Oct. 22. http://www.njcenterforthebook.org/news_events/rumphius.pdf

Complete program and registration form is available on the NJ Center for the Book website http://www.njcenterforthebook.org/news_events/Oct22Program.pdf
Online Registration: http://www.njcenterforthebook.org/registration/register.php

Science Channel Interactive Library
http://science.discovery.com/interactives/interactives.html

Darwin's Interactive: Now you can play Darwin and try your hand at evolution.
Science Quizzes: Test yourself on everything from the solar system to zombies.
Science Puzzles: See if you can make heads or tails of these!
Computer Map: The inner workings of this computer reveal much more than you think ...
Internet Timeline: Trace the history of the Internet with our timeline. Bill, Steve and Steve Slideshow
Watch the nerdy history unfold before your eyes.
Get Physical with Newton: You don't need an apple to clunk you on the head to understand Newton's core principles.
Solar System Memory Game: How quickly can you match up eight planets, one ex-planet and other celestial objects?
Baseball's Secret Formula: Some players have a scientific edge.
Constellation Interactive: What is NASA's Project Constellation? Find out here!
Explore Expedition Everest: Get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most elaborate rides in theme park history.
Gadget Poll: What's the one invention you can't wait for?
NASA Photo View and Vote: Will it be Saturn's rings or Jupiter's moons?
Hot Rocks: Rocks have a lot to say. Use our map to read the stories they tell.
Mars Exploration Timeline: Learn about the many missions to Mars.
See Hubble Pics: Learn what goes on in the deep recesses of space ...
Cassini Slideshow: The images of Saturn captured by Cassini are stunning scientists with their beauty
Space Shuttle: Witness the triumphant return of NASA's space shuttle program.
Zombie Files: Find out all you need to know about the undead ... to stay alive.
Map of the Deadly: Meet the deadliest creatures in the world - from a safe

NASA's 21st Century Explorer - from Kids Science News Network (KSNN)
http://ksnn.larc.nasa.gov/21Century/indexorig.html
From the site:
“NASA's 21st Century Explorer is a 3rd-5th grade standards-based program that uses the Web, animation, and video to introduce science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and NASA space exploration concepts.”
Also available in Spanish.

[NOTE: NASA Kids Science News Network (KSNN)
http://ksnn.larc.nasa.gov/home.html - previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Hi! It's Tuesday, January 29, 2008 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Eric Weisstein's World of Scientific Biography
http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/biography/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Age Range: 11 and up (approximately)

This website offers over 1,000 encyclopedia-style biographies of scientists
along with illustrations. When you get to the site, use the menu on the left
side of the screen to search for a scientist by:

*Alphabetical Index - An A to Z list of all of the scientists and
mathematicians whose biographies are archived on the website. Click on any
one, and a new page opens with the scientist's picture and bio. References
are provided as well.

*Branch of Science - Search for a scientist by his/her field of study from
Archaeology to Sociology.

*Gender/Minority Status - Women, African Americans, Asian Americans, etc.
(Note: This section is woefully short on scientists of varying races and
ethnicities. Fortunately, the FAQ section on this website tells you how to
submit names for inclusion.)

*Nationality - Find scientists from many nations including the U.S., China,
Egypt, France, Germany, Israel, Japan, Pakistan, and Russia.

*Prize Winners - Read the Bios of Scientists and Mathematicians who have
been awarded prizes (i.e., The Nobel) for their work.

As mentioned previously, there are over 1,000 entries and I only read about
10. Therefore, AS ALWAYS, parents should preview the site to determine
suitability of content.

Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, 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:
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: June 22-28, 2008
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NOVA ScienceNOW
On-Air & Online
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
9 - 10:00 pm
In the season premiere of the fast-paced and provocative
science magazine NOVA scienceNOW, host and renowned
astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explores dark matter;
experiments with memory loss in mice; talks with "digital
detective" Hany Farid; and investigates the "wisdom of the
crowd." (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
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P.O.V.
Traces of the Trade: A Story From the Deep North
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
10 - 11:30 pm
First-time filmmaker Katrina Browne makes a troubling discovery
-- her New England ancestors were the largest slave-trading
family in U.S. history. She and nine fellow descendants set off
to retrace the Triangle Trade: from their old hometown in Rhode
Island to slave forts in Ghana to sugar plantation ruins in
Cuba. Step by step, they uncover the vast extent of northern
complicity in slavery while stumbling through the minefield of
contemporary race relations. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2008/tracesofthetrade/
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Copyright 2008 PBS Online

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--------Forwarded Message--------
FROM: [NOVA Teachers]
Fri, 20 Jun 2008

On Wednesday, tune in at 9 p.m. for a brand new broadcast of NOVA
scienceNOW that examines new findings on the existence of dark
matter, presents research on regaining lost memories, explores the
art and science of digital forensics, and finds out how a crowd can
prove "smarter" than each of its individual members. (Subjects
covered: health science, mathematics, space science,
technology/engineering)

All NOVA scienceNOW episodes are available for online viewing after
the broadcast date.

-----

NOVA Presents NOVA scienceNOW: Episode 1
Broadcast: Wednesday, June 25, 2008
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow
(NOVA scienceNOW airs on PBS at 9 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.)

Dark Matter
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0301/01.html

The Dark Matter Mystery
See in this video clip (4m 16s) how a model of the collision of
The Bullet Cluster galaxies -- two separate clusters of
galaxies -- provides evidence that dark matter exists. (Flash
plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Picturing Atoms
Hear host Neil deGrasse Tyson explain in these two audio segments
how Ernest Rutherford reacted when he discovered that atoms are
mostly empty space, how atoms are often inaccurately portrayed,
and how educators can help students understand actual atomic
structure. Total running time: 4m 9s. (Flash plug-in required.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions about dark matter for astronomer Richard
Massey. (Questions due by Thursday, June 26; selected responses
will be posted on Tuesday, July 1.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

---------------

Of Mice and Memory
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0301/02.html

A Human Habitat
Learn about eight elements provided in an "enriched environment"
for the elderly that may be critical for helping them maintain
mental health. (Flash plug-in required; printable version
available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions about current research on Alzheimer's disease
to MIT's Li-Huei Tsai, who has undertaken pioneering studies with
mice and memory. (Questions due by Thursday, June 26; selected
responses will be posted on Tuesday, July 1.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8,
9-12)

------------------------

Profile: Hany Farid
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0301/03.html

Fake or Real?
Examine nine photographs and guess whether they are fake or real,
then hear digital forensics expert Hany Farid explain why you
were right or wrong. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions about digital image manipulation, photo
fakeries, and more to Dartmouth professor Hany Farid. (Questions
due by Thursday, June 26; selected responses will be posted on
Tuesday, July 1.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

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Wisdom of the Crowds
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0301/04.html

Counting Cabs
Estimate how many registered cabs you think there are in New York
City to test the theory that the more people that answer a
question, the closer the average of the group's guesses will be
to the real answer. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

One-Minute Experiment
Try a simple experiment to test the wisdom-of-the-crowds concept
yourself. (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions on averages, means, medians, and more to
statistician Ed George from the Wharton School. (Questions due by
Thursday, June 26; selected responses will be posted on Tuesday,
July 1.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

------------------

Podcasting and RSS
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/rss
Find out how you can sign up for the NOVA scienceNOW podcast and RSS
feed that will allow you to learn about features and dispatches as
they are posted to the NOVA scienceNOW Web site. (Grades 6-8, 9-12).

Dispatches
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/dispatches/
Read, see, and listen to what the NOVA scienceNOW producers, editors,
and correspondents are thinking about in these multimedia dispatches.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Get Involved
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/involved
Join a research project, find teaching aids for NOVA scienceNOW,
learn how to host a science cafe, pitch a show idea, and more.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Sites found in:
******************************************
PBS Teachers Newsletter: June 22-28, 2008
******************************************

NOVA ScienceNOW
On-Air & Online
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
9 - 10:00 pm
In the season premiere of the fast-paced and provocative
science magazine NOVA scienceNOW, host and renowned
astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explores dark matter;
experiments with memory loss in mice; talks with "digital
detective" Hany Farid; and investigates the "wisdom of the
crowd." (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
-----

P.O.V.
Traces of the Trade: A Story From the Deep North
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
10 - 11:30 pm
First-time filmmaker Katrina Browne makes a troubling discovery
-- her New England ancestors were the largest slave-trading
family in U.S. history. She and nine fellow descendants set off
to retrace the Triangle Trade: from their old hometown in Rhode
Island to slave forts in Ghana to sugar plantation ruins in
Cuba. Step by step, they uncover the vast extent of northern
complicity in slavery while stumbling through the minefield of
contemporary race relations. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2008/tracesofthetrade/
-------

Copyright 2008 PBS Online

********
--------Forwarded Message--------
FROM: [NOVA Teachers]
Fri, 20 Jun 2008

On Wednesday, tune in at 9 p.m. for a brand new broadcast of NOVA
scienceNOW that examines new findings on the existence of dark
matter, presents research on regaining lost memories, explores the
art and science of digital forensics, and finds out how a crowd can
prove "smarter" than each of its individual members. (Subjects
covered: health science, mathematics, space science,
technology/engineering)

All NOVA scienceNOW episodes are available for online viewing after
the broadcast date.

-----

NOVA Presents NOVA scienceNOW: Episode 1
Broadcast: Wednesday, June 25, 2008
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow
(NOVA scienceNOW airs on PBS at 9 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.)

Dark Matter
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0301/01.html

The Dark Matter Mystery
See in this video clip (4m 16s) how a model of the collision of
The Bullet Cluster galaxies -- two separate clusters of
galaxies -- provides evidence that dark matter exists. (Flash
plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Picturing Atoms
Hear host Neil deGrasse Tyson explain in these two audio segments
how Ernest Rutherford reacted when he discovered that atoms are
mostly empty space, how atoms are often inaccurately portrayed,
and how educators can help students understand actual atomic
structure. Total running time: 4m 9s. (Flash plug-in required.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions about dark matter for astronomer Richard
Massey. (Questions due by Thursday, June 26; selected responses
will be posted on Tuesday, July 1.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

---------------

Of Mice and Memory
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0301/02.html

A Human Habitat
Learn about eight elements provided in an "enriched environment"
for the elderly that may be critical for helping them maintain
mental health. (Flash plug-in required; printable version
available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions about current research on Alzheimer's disease
to MIT's Li-Huei Tsai, who has undertaken pioneering studies with
mice and memory. (Questions due by Thursday, June 26; selected
responses will be posted on Tuesday, July 1.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8,
9-12)

------------------------

Profile: Hany Farid
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0301/03.html

Fake or Real?
Examine nine photographs and guess whether they are fake or real,
then hear digital forensics expert Hany Farid explain why you
were right or wrong. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions about digital image manipulation, photo
fakeries, and more to Dartmouth professor Hany Farid. (Questions
due by Thursday, June 26; selected responses will be posted on
Tuesday, July 1.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

-----------------------

Wisdom of the Crowds
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0301/04.html

Counting Cabs
Estimate how many registered cabs you think there are in New York
City to test the theory that the more people that answer a
question, the closer the average of the group's guesses will be
to the real answer. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

One-Minute Experiment
Try a simple experiment to test the wisdom-of-the-crowds concept
yourself. (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions on averages, means, medians, and more to
statistician Ed George from the Wharton School. (Questions due by
Thursday, June 26; selected responses will be posted on Tuesday,
July 1.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

------------------

Podcasting and RSS
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/rss
Find out how you can sign up for the NOVA scienceNOW podcast and RSS
feed that will allow you to learn about features and dispatches as
they are posted to the NOVA scienceNOW Web site. (Grades 6-8, 9-12).

Dispatches
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/dispatches/
Read, see, and listen to what the NOVA scienceNOW producers, editors,
and correspondents are thinking about in these multimedia dispatches.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Get Involved
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/involved
Join a research project, find teaching aids for NOVA scienceNOW,
learn how to host a science cafe, pitch a show idea, and more.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Sites found in:
******************************************
PBS Teachers Newsletter: June 22-28, 2008
******************************************

NOVA ScienceNOW
On-Air & Online
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
9 - 10:00 pm
In the season premiere of the fast-paced and provocative
science magazine NOVA scienceNOW, host and renowned
astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explores dark matter;
experiments with memory loss in mice; talks with "digital
detective" Hany Farid; and investigates the "wisdom of the
crowd." (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
-----

P.O.V.
Traces of the Trade: A Story From the Deep North
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
10 - 11:30 pm
First-time filmmaker Katrina Browne makes a troubling discovery
-- her New England ancestors were the largest slave-trading
family in U.S. history. She and nine fellow descendants set off
to retrace the Triangle Trade: from their old hometown in Rhode
Island to slave forts in Ghana to sugar plantation ruins in
Cuba. Step by step, they uncover the vast extent of northern
complicity in slavery while stumbling through the minefield of
contemporary race relations. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2008/tracesofthetrade/
-------

Copyright 2008 PBS Online

********
--------Forwarded Message--------
FROM: [NOVA Teachers]
Fri, 20 Jun 2008

On Wednesday, tune in at 9 p.m. for a brand new broadcast of NOVA
scienceNOW that examines new findings on the existence of dark
matter, presents research on regaining lost memories, explores the
art and science of digital forensics, and finds out how a crowd can
prove "smarter" than each of its individual members. (Subjects
covered: health science, mathematics, space science,
technology/engineering)

All NOVA scienceNOW episodes are available for online viewing after
the broadcast date.

-----

NOVA Presents NOVA scienceNOW: Episode 1
Broadcast: Wednesday, June 25, 2008
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow
(NOVA scienceNOW airs on PBS at 9 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.)

Dark Matter
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0301/01.html

The Dark Matter Mystery
See in this video clip (4m 16s) how a model of the collision of
The Bullet Cluster galaxies -- two separate clusters of
galaxies -- provides evidence that dark matter exists. (Flash
plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Picturing Atoms
Hear host Neil deGrasse Tyson explain in these two audio segments
how Ernest Rutherford reacted when he discovered that atoms are
mostly empty space, how atoms are often inaccurately portrayed,
and how educators can help students understand actual atomic
structure. Total running time: 4m 9s. (Flash plug-in required.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions about dark matter for astronomer Richard
Massey. (Questions due by Thursday, June 26; selected responses
will be posted on Tuesday, July 1.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

---------------

Of Mice and Memory
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0301/02.html

A Human Habitat
Learn about eight elements provided in an "enriched environment"
for the elderly that may be critical for helping them maintain
mental health. (Flash plug-in required; printable version
available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions about current research on Alzheimer's disease
to MIT's Li-Huei Tsai, who has undertaken pioneering studies with
mice and memory. (Questions due by Thursday, June 26; selected
responses will be posted on Tuesday, July 1.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8,
9-12)

------------------------

Profile: Hany Farid
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0301/03.html

Fake or Real?
Examine nine photographs and guess whether they are fake or real,
then hear digital forensics expert Hany Farid explain why you
were right or wrong. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions about digital image manipulation, photo
fakeries, and more to Dartmouth professor Hany Farid. (Questions
due by Thursday, June 26; selected responses will be posted on
Tuesday, July 1.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

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Wisdom of the Crowds
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0301/04.html

Counting Cabs
Estimate how many registered cabs you think there are in New York
City to test the theory that the more people that answer a
question, the closer the average of the group's guesses will be
to the real answer. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

One-Minute Experiment
Try a simple experiment to test the wisdom-of-the-crowds concept
yourself. (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions on averages, means, medians, and more to
statistician Ed George from the Wharton School. (Questions due by
Thursday, June 26; selected responses will be posted on Tuesday,
July 1.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

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Podcasting and RSS
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/rss
Find out how you can sign up for the NOVA scienceNOW podcast and RSS
feed that will allow you to learn about features and dispatches as
they are posted to the NOVA scienceNOW Web site. (Grades 6-8, 9-12).

Dispatches
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/dispatches/
Read, see, and listen to what the NOVA scienceNOW producers, editors,
and correspondents are thinking about in these multimedia dispatches.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Get Involved
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/involved
Join a research project, find teaching aids for NOVA scienceNOW,
learn how to host a science cafe, pitch a show idea, and more.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

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Site of the Day for Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Superfund365
http://superfund365.org/

Today's site, from Brooke Singer, with funding in part from the New York
Foundation for the Arts, offers a striking presentation on some of the most
toxic land sites in the U.S. Gentle Subscribers will discover a new
hazardous location from the Environmental Protection Agency's "Superfund"
program list for each day of the year since the web exhibit began in the
fall of 2007.

"Superfund365, A Site-A-Day, is an online data visualization application
... Each day for a year, starting on September 1, 2007,
Superfund365 will visit one toxic site currently active in the
Superfund program run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We
begin the journey in the New York City area and work our way across the
country, ending the year in Hawaii. ... In the end, the archive will
consist of 365 visualizations of some of the worst toxic sites in the U.S.,
roughly a quarter of the total number on the Superfund's National
Priorities List. ...[The Superfund is the federal program that investigates
and cleans up the most complex uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste
sites in the country.]" - from the website

This sophisticated flash presentation highlights the most toxic locations
across America. With scientific data from the EPA on each of the featured
sites, the exhibit uses animated graphics to illustrate and inform visitors
on the status of each site. Documenting the specific contaminants present,
and the total area affected by harmful waste, the exhibit includes
hazardous ranking scores, some revealing demographic information, a
timeline and clean-up costs when available. A text description, as well as
photographic images from the sites are also available. Additional material
about the data may be found at the "About" link.

Stride to the site for an excellent presentation on the reclamation efforts
on environmentally hazardous areas at:

http://superfund365.org/

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

Pollution Prevention Toolbox:
http://www.epa.gov/reg5rcra/wptdiv/p2pages/toolbox.htm

From the site:
“The toolbox below contains a series of four page lesson plans on various pollution prevention concepts for schools. Each fact sheet is designed to provide information on how students and teachers can prevent pollution. Fact sheets also have lesson plans and hands-on activities.”
Fact Sheet Topics:
Pollution Prevention
Water Pollution Prevention and Conservation
Pesticides Reduction
Energy Conservation
Household Hazardous Waste Reduction
Pollution Prevention in Schools
EPA Contacts
Sample Academic Standards & Frameworks
Pollution Prevention Resources

TVAKids.com: For Teachers
http://www.tvakids.com/teachers/index.htm

Renewable Energy Curriculum
http://www.tvakids.com/teachers/resources.htm
From the site:
“The Renewable Energy Resources curriculum is a classroom tool developed by TVA’s Public Power Institute. Its purpose is to educate children in the science and ecology of renewable energy.

“Learning about renewable energy resources is appropriate for any grade level. The material has been divided into three levels: elementary (grades 3-5), middle (grades 6-8), and high school (grades 9-12). You can use this material for lesson plans, demonstrations, hands-on and enrichment activities, and science fair projects.

(These are PDF files that require Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing.)

Elementary School (898 kb) (Gr. 3-5) (66 pages)
http://www.tvakids.com/teachers/pdf/renewable_elem.pdf

Middle School (1.06 mb) (Gr. 6-8) (80 pages)
http://www.tvakids.com/teachers/resources.htm

High School (1.10 mb) (gr. 9-12) (60 pages)
http://www.tvakids.com/teachers/pdf/renewable_high.pdf

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Energy Sourcebooks
http://www.tvakids.com/teachers/sourcebooks.htm
From the site:
“The Energy Sourcebooks are teaching guides and energy education activities to help students better understand electricity, energy, and the environment. The lesson plans were developed by TVA energy specialists working in partnership with classroom teachers and university staff. All learning activities were field-tested in schools and coordinated with state departments of education.

“These lesson plans and activities help students explore alternative energy sources and become better aware of ways to protect the environment and our natural resources. Each curriculum – elementary, junior high, and high school – can be downloaded in one large file (Complete Text) or individual chapters (all are PDF files that require Adobe Acrobat Reader ).

“They are also available on three compact discs. If you’d like to receive any or all of the CDs, please send an e-mail to tvainfo@tva.gov (Attn: Catherine Mackey). There is no charge.”

Planet in Peril,
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2008/planet.in.peril/

On CNN's website Planet in Peril, students can view news clips
about the U.S. government’s recent decision to label polar bears
as a “threatened” species amid scientific projections of their
population decline, then compare clips of environmentalists who
criticize the government’s refusal to move further to control gas
emissions that contribute to the loss of sea ice that is threatening
the bears’ habitat. In explorations of similar controversies, the site
mixes relevant news content with a deeper examination of
environmental factors that threaten our planet, from population
growth to deforestation and global warming. Students not only can
learn about current environmental issues, but also can explore the
complex situations from which they arise and how most have their
origins in peoples’ conflicting priorities for how we should use the
Earth. Students can watch streaming video about Siberian tigers
being hunted to near extinction by poachers selling them for
traditional Chinese medicine, or about the new border fence
disrupting jaguar corridors along the U.S. border with Mexico.
The site also offers podcasts, CNN radio, and a For Educators
section with discussion topics, videos, and links to curriculum
guides and additional resources.

100 Milestone Documents
http://www.ourdocuments.gov/content.php?flash=true&page=milestone
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4qaqjn

From the site:
“The following is a list of 100 milestone documents, compiled by the National Archives and Records Administration, and drawn primarily from its nationwide holdings. The documents chronicle United States history from 1776 to 1965.”
Select from the chronological list or “use the thumbnail images at the top of every page to navigate directly to any of the 100 Milestone Documents.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Timelines
http://www.historyonthenet.com/Chronology/timelineexplain.htm

Some timelines listed are: Ancient Egypt, The American West, World War I,
World War II, Twentieth Century, and The Holocaust

[SEE ALSO: A-Z of History http://www.historyonthenet.com/a-z_of_history.htm
and http://www.historyonthenet.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites to See:
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites048.shtml
From the site:
“General history sites offer a wealth of resources for everyone from historical researchers to schoolchildren. Included are graphics, timelines, maps, primary documents, video, audio clips, lesson plans, interactive activities, and more. Included: Seventeen history sites for students and educators.”

[NOTE: Previously posted. Links Updated 01/15/2008 - Phyllis ]

History Gateway at KansasURL: http://www.vlib.us/history/

To find the U.S. History links, scroll down past the Kansas links.
Now at: WWW-VL: History Central Catalogue
http://vlib.iue.it/history/index.html

NOTE: URL updated. URLs previously posted no longer connect:
http://www.ku.edu/history/VL/ and http://www.ukans.edu/history/VL/

Site found in:
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter # 488 1/3/2008

Photos That Changed the World
http://www.neatorama.com/2007/01/02/13-photographs-that-changed-the-world/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yhdjoa

This cool feature, entitled "13 Photographs That Changed the World",
presents an unforgettable list of some of the most powerful images taken
since the invention of the camera. Notable entries include Robert Capas'
1944 photograph of "Omaha Beach, Normandy, France", "Dali Atomicus" by
Philippe Halsman, and Arthur Sasses' legendary shot of "Einstein with his
Tongue Out".

Site found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, January 10, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/131

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Powerful Days in Black and White
"Shocking photos brought the civil-rights struggle to all America. Relive it now through the eyes of photojournalist Charles Moore." Includes photos of leaders such as Martin Luther King, Jr., protests, riots, and related topics. From Kodak.
URL: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/corp/features/moore/mooreIndex.shtml
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25180
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2007 by Librarians' Internet Index.

Site found in:
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter #490 1/17/2008
Smithsonian Photography

With over 13 million images available to the public, it is easy to get lost
while exploring the vast and wonderful collections of photography on this
website. The Smithsonian Photography Initiative (SPI) provides virtual
access to photographs from the approximately 700 collections that comprise
the museum's impressive archive.

The SPI's official site is filled with interesting features, including a
section of current and past "Exhibitions", a variety of "Learning
Resources", and information on the museum's "Conference Series". Visitors
can look for a specific collection, or simply "Enter the Frame" and search
by keyword for images from the 19 different Smithsonian museums.

http://photography.si.edu/

[SEE ALSO: Online Exhibitions
http://photography.si.edu/online.aspx – Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, January 24, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/133
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Black Panther: The Revolutionary Art of Emory Douglas
This exhibition "traces the graphic art made by Emory Douglas while he worked as minister of culture for the Black Panther Party from 1967 until its discontinuation in the early 1980s." View images of the physical exhibit and of the art for posters, pamphlets, and newspapers. Website also includes a gallery guide, audio of a talk with Douglas, and suggestions for further reading. From the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Los Angeles.
URL: http://www.moca-la.org/emorydouglas/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25145

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The Commons: The Library of Congress Pilot Project
Browse photos in this collection that is a collaboration between the Library of Congress and the online photo management and sharing application Flickr. Users are invited to view photos and help describe the photos by adding tags and comments. Free account required to comment or tag photos. Initial photo sets include "1930s-40s in Color" (with photos from the Farm Security Administration and the Office of War Information) and "News in the 1910s."
URL: http://flickr.com/commons/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25282

1930s-40s in Color
http://flickr.com/photos/library_of_congress/sets/72157603671370361/detail/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ysaob9

News in the 1910s
http://flickr.com/photos/library_of_congress/sets/72157603624867509/detail/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ysaob9

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The End of Slavery: The Creation of the 13th Amendment
"Editorials, feature stories, news items, illustrations, cartoons, a poem, and an advertisement" from the pages of Harper's Weekly, "the leading American illustrated newspaper in the second-half of the nineteenth century," about the 13th Amendment and "the nation's transition from slavery to freedom." Features a timeline (1787-1865), commentary, and biographies. Includes a glossary and list of sources. Also includes links to sites about the 14th and 15th Amendments. From HarpWeek.
URL: http://13thamendment.harpweek.com/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25241

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Ida B. Wells, 1862-1931
Background material about black journalist and activist Ida B. Wells-Barnett. Features a brief biography discussing her civil rights and feminist activities, an overview of her anti-lynching pamphlets, the full text of one anti-lynching publication, and video clips of a professor describing Wells' life and activities. Part of the Illinois During the Gilded Age website from the Northern Illinois University Libraries.
URL: http://dig.lib.niu.edu/gildedage/idabwells/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25292

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The Original Harlem Globetrotters: Globetrotters History
Learn about the history of the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team, started in Chicago in 1926 as the Savoy Big Five and renamed the Harlem New York Globetrotters in 1930, "lending emphasis that all players were black." Click on the "History" tab near the top of the page to find a detailed timeline and biographies of important players such as Wilt Chamberlain and Meadowlark Lemon. From the Harlem Globetrotters.
URL: http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/history/globetrotters/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25258

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A Brief History of Animals in Space
This article lists highlights of the history of animals involved in space flight, mostly monkeys, mice, and dogs. Describes early attempts with animals in space flight, the first chimpanzee in space (Ham), the expansion of species in space (such as an Apollo flight that recorded spiders' attempts to spin webs in space), and other notable history. Includes links to related articles. From the NASA History Division.
URL: http://history.nasa.gov/animals.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25270

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MZTV Museum of Television
Website for this Canadian museum started by collector Moses Znaimer (MZ) devoted to the history of television, with an emphasis on television technology before World War II. The site features online exhibits of quotes about television, a timeline with images of artifacts, background about television pioneers (such as John Logie Baird and Philo Farnsworth), discussion of television and the 1939 New York World's Fair, and a 3-D interactive historical television set gallery.
URL: http://www.mztv.com/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25254

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The Jewish Americans
Companion to a 2008 Public Television Service (PBS) "documentary that explores 350 years of Jewish American history. ... [It] is a journey through time, from the first settlement in 1654 to the present." The website features introductions to themes (such as migration, assimilation, pursuit of economic opportunity, anti-Semitism, political activism, and being Jewish in modern America) and related video clips. Also includes lesson plans and links to related sites.
URL: http://www.pbs.org/jewishamericans/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25278

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Jews in America: Our Story
"In September 1654, 23 Jews from Recife, Brazil ... landed in the harbor of New Amsterdam (later to become New York City). ... Two out of the 23 refugees stayed and planted the seeds of what would become the first American Jewish Community. This web site tells the story of how that community grew." Features a timeline and artifact galleries browsable by time period. From the Center for Jewish History.
URL: http://www.jewsinamerica.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25277

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AOL Learning Center: Research & Learn
http://reference.aol.com/
From the site:
“Welcome to the online reference center from Research & Learn. Our online reference center is a research database built for you. Use our reference tools, explore space and planet Earth and research college information easily and quickly. If you are looking for information on genealogy research, history or space, turn to Research & Learn.”

Sites found in:

ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
January 18-24, 2008

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Full Content of Atlantic Monthly Site Now Free to All
January 24th, 2008
http://www.theatlantic.com/
Beginning today, TheAtlantic.com is dropping its subscriber registration requirement and making the site free to all visitors.

Now, in addition to such offerings as blogs, author dispatches, slideshows, interviews, and videos, readers can also browse issues going back to 1995, along with hundreds of articles dating as far back as 1857, the year The Atlantic was founded.

We’re pleased to bring The Atlantic before a broader online audience. We hope that the quality of its writing, the trenchancy of its insights, and the depth and thoughtfulness of its reporting will inspire many of our online readers to join the Atlantic family by becoming print subscribers.

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State of the World's Children 2008
http://www.unicef.org/sowc08/

via UN Pulse
http://unhq-appspub-01.un.org/lib/dhlrefweblog.nsf/dx/18012008092956AMSLKJZS.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4bsavx

UNICEF has launched the 2008 State of the World’s Children. The report provides an assessment of the current state of child survival and primary health care for mothers, newborns and children and examines lessons learned in child health. In addition to the full report (pdf, 4.4 MB), the website has multimedia content, fast facts, and statistical data. The Themes and Profiles section provides alternative ways to read the information from the report.

Source: UNICEF


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From: Power to Learn Educator Newsletter
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2008

Your Public (or School Library) to the Rescue
by Hilda and Henrietta, 11/02/2007
http://www.powertolearn.com/articles/computers_and_homework/article.shtml?ID=62
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3n8gx2

You've Got the Internet. You Don't Need Your Library. Or Do You?
You can forget about your school or public library. Right? You've got the Internet, and you can find anything with it, and it will all be free? Right?

Wrong twice.

Sure, you can find loads of things online, but you've got to admit that finding some things isn't always that easy. You know you've wasted lots of time with searches that turned up just about nothing useful. Also, when you find a site with information that looks like what you want, how do you know if that information is accurate? After all, anyone can post inaccurate content online. You don't really know if a five-year-old or a college professor wrote it. Even if it was a professor, you don't know if he or she happens to be an authority on whatever he or she has posted. Maybe it's just an opinion or a big joke-a joke on you.

Why Librarians Are Internet Angels

Librarians aren't just those people who stand at a desk and tell you that you have an overdue book. If you are looking for a book, they'll help you find it. If you need information on a topic for a report, they can help you find that, too. It's the same when it comes to librarians and the Internet. They can help you find what you want faster than you can find it. -And they know what sites your teachers want you to use. They know where the good stuff is, and they have loads of databases that include just about everything.

Maybe your parents are paying a special service so that you can look up information in an online encyclopedia or in other places on the Internet? Maybe sometimes you come to a site that says you have to pay to get all the information? You may just get a couple of sentences if you don't pay. If you use your public library or school library, you and your parents can save some money. Libraries subscribe to databases packed with information. They are paying for it, so you don't have to. -And because they can subscribe to so much information online, it doesn't matter if you live in a small town or a big city. The same information is available to you.

So, what can you get online from your public or school library? All kinds of information, pictures for reports, audiobooks and print books (eBooks), music, and sometimes even museum passes. You'll probably find even more-like notices about sessions with authors, contests, great books to read....

But You Can't Get to the Library Anytime You Want, Can You?

Okay so you don't have a driver's license and you can't just drive off to the library whenever you want. Well, you don't need to worry. You can go to your public library site online.. You may even be able to go to your school library online, but not all schools provide this service. That's okay, because your public library probably has more goodies for you to use anyway.

Find the Internet address of your local library and check to see if your school library is online. Once you have those addresses in your bookmarks or favorites, they should become your first stop when you are working on a school report or are just looking for information.

Your public or school library online or offline can help you get your reports and papers done faster, and those reports will include content and resources your teachers will appreciate.

So, what's stopping you?

Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
January 11, 2008
Volume 14, Number 1
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The Scout Report on the Web:
Current issue: http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/Current/
This issue: http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/2008/scout-080111.php

Governing.com
http://www.governing.com/

Published by Congressional Quarterly, Governing magazine is billed as "the
resource for states and localities." It is certainly a nice resource, and
public officials, administrators, and anyone with even a passing interest in
the world of governance will want to bookmark this site. For the most recent
news from the world of public affairs, visitors will want to browse on over
to the "Today's News" section on the homepage. The sections offered here
include "In the States", "The Local Scene", and "Politics". Visitors can
also sign up for email updates, if they are so inclined. Along with selected
articles and musings from the print edition, the "Online Specials" area
brings together resources created especially for the site. One indispensable
resource is the "Governing Sourcebook", which contains topical data for
counties, cities and states which covers economic development, management,
public safety, and so on. Finally, the "Daily Digit" feature provides
insights into statistics that deal with everything from the decline in the
death rate from heart disease in Minnesota to the population increase in
Newark in recent years. [KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

[NOTE: See Also: Article in June 2008 issue: Revolution in the Stacks
http://www.governing.com/articles/0806libraries.htm - Phyllis ]
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The 2007 Brown Center Report on American Education: How Well Are
American Students Learning? [pdf]
http://www.brookings.edu/reports/2007/~/media/Files/rc/reports/2007/1211_education_loveless/1211_education_loveless.pdf
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/48ysfs
Published by the Brown Center on American Education at the Brookings
Institution, this report asks the question: "How well are American students
learning?" Released in December 2007, this most recent edition of the report
examines the latest test score data on math and reaching achievement. The
report also offers analyses of enrollment patterns in private and public
schools as well as an international comparison of national math scores. Tom
Loveless, the director of the Brown Center, authored the report and it
covers a great deal of ground and provides in-depth analysis of these
topics. Visitors should also note that the Brookings site also contains a
press release, a presentation by Loveless and video clips from the launch
event for the report. [KMG]

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Arden: World of William Shakespeare
http://swi.indiana.edu/arden/gi_specs.shtml

The immortal Bard knew his fair share of discontented winters, and it would
be interesting to know what he would have thought about this rather
fascinating online interactive game created by the Synthetic Worlds
Initiative at Indiana University. Arden allows users to explore the world of
Shakespeare's many plays in a highly interactive and user-friendly fashion.
With funding from a variety of sources (including the MacArthur Foundation)
Edward Castronova and his colleagues have created this virtual world which
allows users to move around in 17th century clothing and even join guilds.
For anyone interested in virtual worlds, Shakespeare, and any number of
related matters, this website and accompanying game will be a very welcome
find. Users should note that the game will run on computers running Windows
98 and newer. [KMG]

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Vive la difference: The English and French stereotype in satirical
prints, 1720-1815
http://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/gallery/viveladifference/

It is easy to argue that despite the geographical proximity between England
and France they are worlds apart. This was even truer during the 18th
century, when there were both certain similarities and a significant amount
of enmity. The Fitzwilliam Museum has opted to explore this fascinating
period through the world of satirical prints from 1720-1815 that look into
stereotypes that began to be represented visually at the time. Visitors can
read the introductory essay offered on the homepage, and then move along to
selections of prints from both nations that are both intriguing and
delightful. Everything from French fashions to the treatment of prisoners of
war is explored in these prints. Additionally, visitors can learn about the
print-making techniques deployed in these renderings and learn more about
the publishers of these works. [KMG]

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Colorado State University Extension: Agriculture Resources [pdf]
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/menuag.html

The extension programs at public universities throughout the United States
do a great service for budding gardeners, farmers, and others. The Colorado
State University Extension's Agriculture Resources site is offered in that
noble tradition, and visitors will find resources culled from the expertise
of their research staff and extension agents. First-time visitors can start
by looking through the "Topics" area, which covers everything from crops and
soils to sustainable agriculture. Visitors can take a look at dozens of fact
sheets, which include such titles as "Aphids in Alfalfa" and "Clothes Moths:
Identification and Control in the Home". Moving on, the right side of the
homepage includes links to other relevant resources, such as a grape growers
guide and information about foot and mouth disease. [KMG]

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Math in Daily Life [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.learner.org/interactives/dailymath/index.html

Math in the "real world" happens all the time, and it can involve everything
from buying a car to following a simple (or complex) recipe. The "Math in
Daily Life" site offers up a series of interesting ways to get students
thinking about how math works in everyday life. Created by Annenberg Media,
this set of interactive exercises looks at the manifestation of mathematical
principles in areas of life such as home decorating, finances, and of
course, cooking. In each section, users will find hands-on exercises that
complement well-written essays that help introduce visitors to seven
different topical areas. Finally, the site includes a list of relevant
websites, including links to The Math Forum, the U.S. Census Bureau, and The
Metric Conversion Card. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. Other Interactives from Annenberg Media also
previously posted. http://www.learner.org/interactives/ - Phyllis ]

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The Case of a Tropical Disease and Its Treatment: Science, Society, and
Economics
http://www.sciencecases.org/chagas/chagas.asp

The National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science has served as the
repository of many a fine case study, and this recent addition to their site
takes on the world of tropical disease. Created by Cathy Santanello and
Jennifer Rehg of Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, this study is
set in Costa Rica and its narrative introduction will help draw students
into the exploration of this "mysterious ailment". After the introduction,
the case study offers up a few background websites that deal with diseases
in this region of Central America, and then moves on to ask some important
initial questions. The other three parts of the study are similarly
organized, and they include "Quest for a New Treatment" and "The Diagnostic
Dilemma". [KMG]

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Center for the Teaching of Statistics [pdf]
http://cts.stat.ucla.edu/

The Center for the Teaching of Statistics at UCLA is concerned with both
providing a resource for colleagues at their university but also for the
statistics community in general. Along with forming collaborative
partnerships with area institutions, they have also created this site for
statistics educators across the country. Visitors interested in these
materials should start by clicking on the "Lab Manuals and Datasets"
section. Here, they will find information on how to teach Advanced Placement
level statistics and also learn about their interactive aids designed to
help the teaching format in college-level probability and statistics
courses. Additionally, visitors should browse on over to the "Papers"
section, which includes helpful documents written by staff members and
associates at the Center. [KMG]

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>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/

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Hi! It's Saturday, January 12, 2008 and time for Art at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Art Attack
http://www.homefires.com/click?q3dxqwt3uqx9
http://www.hitentertainment.com/artattack/index.html

Age Range: All (There are no age-ranges given, but some of the projects are
simple enough for young children, while others require more skill and
concentration and are therefore more appropriate for older children and
teens. Adults will enjoy some of these projects too.)

Art Attacks is a companion website to a kids' television program that
provides instruction on how to do art projects. There are over 100 art
projects from the TV program that are archived at this website.

When you get to the site you'll see a brief introduction and an alphabetized
menu that you can use to search for various art projects that were featured
on the program by name such as:

-Aluminum Figures
-Balloon Mobile
-Chalk Techniques
-Dishcloth Masterpiece
-Eggshell Mosaic
-Frozen Pictures
-Gargoyles & Garden Gremlins
-Impressionist Painting
-Lollipop Stick Drawing
-Mirror Pictures
-Painted Toast
-Rub Out Pictures
-Salt Dough Sculptures
-T-Rex Pictures
-Underwater Pictures
-Wax Crayon Drawings
-Wild West Wanted Posters
-X-Rays
-Yippee Cards
-Zig-Zag Faces
- and many, many more!

Click on any project, and a new page opens that provides a materials list
and step-by-step instructions, along with clear photographs and
illustrations on how to make each project.

Bookmark this site as a terrific resource for fun and creative art projects
the whole family can enjoy.

Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, 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, January 10, 2008

The Drink That Fuelled a Nation's Art
http://www.tate.org.uk/tateetc/issue5/thedrink.htm
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.tate.org.uk/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Today's site, from a publication of the famous Tate Museum in Britain,
offers a fascinating essay on the relationship of art and a peculiarly
French drink, absinthe. Gentle Subscribers will discover a riveting
presentation of illustrated commentary on the artists of late 19th and
early 20th century France whose fondness for this remarkable 136 proof,
bitter-tasting drink became legendary.

"'What is there in absinthe that makes it a separate cult? Even in ruin and
in degradation it remains a thing apart: its victims wear a ghastly aureole
all their own, and in their peculiar hell yet gloat with a sinister
perversion of pride that they are not as other men' - Aleister Crowley, The
Green Goddess (1918) ... In the second half of the nineteenth century
absinthe became commonly known as "the queen of poisons" and in France was
considered responsible for a range of social changes - from an increase in
numbers incarcerated in asylums, to trade union unrest and even women's
emancipation." - from the website

This article, by Jad Adams, author of "Hideous Absinthe: A History of the
Devil in a Bottle", documents the artists, such as Toulouse-Lautrec,
Gauguin, and van Gogh who drank absinthe or displayed it in their
paintings. Poster advertisements of the period convey the initial product
boost for absinthe and the later grim warnings before it was finally
banned. (Keen gardeners may note that wormwood, from which the absinthe
toxin is obtained, is the common name for their sprightly Artemisia
absinthium.) Among the highlights of the essay are the notes on Degas'
"L'Absinthe", the iconic painting of the period and its hostile reception
at Christie's auction in 1892.

Swan over to the site for a gripping look at a singular era in the history
of French art at:

http://www.tate.org.uk/tateetc/issue5/thedrink.htm

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

BPIB
http://www.bpib.com
From the site:
“A site devoted to illustrative art with biographies of 105 artists, and thousands of images. The list below contains a smattering of some of the most famous illustrators of the last 125 years.”
Search or select “Illustrators” from side menu for alphabetical list.

Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
January 18, 2008
Volume 14, Number 2

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The Scout Report on the Web:
Current issue: http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/Current/
This issue: http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/2008/scout-080118.php

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Biology Browser: Teaching Resources
http://www.biologybrowser.org/bb/Subject/Education/Biology_Teaching_Resources/index.shtml
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4n3syp
Thomson Scientific has created this fine site in order to provide science
educators with a wide array of activities that can be used in the classroom.
Currently, the site features over 190 resources related to various areas of
biology. Visitors can search through the resources by subject, geography,
or organism. These resources include a primer on the antlion (also known as
a doodlebug) and "Bugnet" which is an online forest entomology class.
Visitors can also glance over a glossary of zoology terms and look over news
from the world of taxonomy. [KMG]

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Jazz Old Time Online [Real Player]
http://www.jazz-on-line.com/index.htm

For fans of jazz, the Jazz Old Time site will be a fun way to listen to few
well-known chestnuts from the early days of this musical idiom. Of course,
those who don't know much about jazz will appreciate listening to a few new
artists as well. The site features over 18,000 songs in the public domain,
and visitors can browse through the selections by artists or take a look at
a few sample playlists. As one might suspect, artists like King Oliver,
Meade Lux Lewis, and Louis Armstrong are featured prominently, though early
recordings from later artists, such as Stan Getz, are also available. The
site might also be recommended to students in a music appreciation course.
[KMG]

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Exploring 20th Century London
http://www.20thcenturylondon.org.uk/

>From the expansion of the Underground to the waves of new arrivals from the
British colonies, London was greatly transformed through the 20th century.
Recently, several London institutions, including the Museum of London,
combed through their respective resources to create this interactive exhibit
and archive that would tell visitors a bit about the city's evolution during
those 100 years. The materials can be viewed through three sections:
"Timeline", "Themes", and "Places". In the "Timeline" section, visitors can
browse through featured objects and also learn about major events during the
period. Moving on, the "Themes" area organizes the city's recent past into
topical areas that focus on art and design, the built environment, ethnic
communities, and leisure activities. The "Places" section features a
clickable map of London's boroughs which reveals artifacts from each of
these respective areas. [KMG]


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

True identity of Mona Lisa (re)affirmed

Da Vinci's Lisa revealed
http://www.boston.com/ae/theater_arts/articles/2008/01/16/da_vincis_lisa_revealed/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6zfnh5

Mona Lisa descendant just grins and bears it
http://www.thestar.com/News/article/294443

A closer look at the Mona Lisa [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.louvre.fr/llv/dossiers/detail_oal.jsp?CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673229908&CURRENT_LLV_OAL%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673229908&bmLocale=en%20
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5mkpzq

Mona: Exploratorium Exhibit [Quick Time]
http://www.exploratorium.edu/exhibits/mona/mona.html

Leonardo da Vinci: Master Draftsman [Real Player]
http://www.metmuseum.org/special/Leonardo_Master_Draftsman/draftsman_splash.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/bmgk
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Theft of Mona Lisa
http://www.pbs.org/treasuresoftheworld/a_nav/mona_nav/main_monafrm.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6p76fp

At the center of what is arguably the world's most famous painting is a
woman who has been the source of much controversy over the past five hundred
years. The identity of Mona Lisa has been the source of some consternation,
as generations of scholars have searched for incontrovertible proof of her
identity. Recently, a researcher at the University of Heidelberg found the
necessary evidence in the margins of a book written by a friend of Leonardo
da Vinci. The painting is called La Gioconda in Italian, which led early
observers to comment that it was most likely a portrait of Lisa del
Giocondo, wife of Florentine businessman Francesco del Giocondo. This most
recent discovery effectively ended all potential doubts about the
identification, as the researcher in Germany found notes from da Vinci's
friend that noted the artist was working on her portrait. [KMG]

The first link will take users to an article from this Wednesday's Boston
Globe about this recent discovery. The second link will whisk users away to
a piece in the Toronto Star about some of Mona Lisa's distant relatives.
Moving on, the third link leads to a fascinating online exploration into the
painting offered up by the Louvre Museum. The fourth link leads to a
presentation of "alternate" versions of the Mona Lisa from the Exploratorium
in San Francisco. The genius of da Vinci's drafting abilities is the subject
of the fifth link, which allows visitors to look at some of his work from
the Metropolitan Museum of Art and listen to audio commentaries by scholars
and curators. The final link leads to a site from PBS that explores the
theft of the Mona Lisa on August 21st, 1911. [KMG]

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>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/

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Hi! It's Wednesday, January 23, 2008 and time for Language Arts at
ClickSchooling!

********** MESSAGE FROM LIST OWNER **********

Did you miss yesterday's review? Last week's? Did you think you had
bookmarked a website from ClickSchooling but...oops, where did it go? Not to
worry, you can search for it in the archives that have been carefully
updated by ClickSchooler extraordinaire MaryAnna Cashmore at:
http://www.homefires.com/free.asp

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CLICKSCHOOLING REVIEW

Recommended Website:
Brain Food: Word Puzzles
http://www.rinkworks.com/brainfood/c/word.shtml

Brain Food - Puzzles For the Brain To Gnaw On
http://www.rinkworks.com/brainfood/

Ages: 10 and up (Young readers may be able to do some of these activities
with a little help from mom or dad.)

This website offers a variety of interactive word puzzles and games that
will enhance your Language Arts curriculum. When you get to the site you
will see a menu of word activities that include:

*Word Searches - Find the hidden words themed around topics such as: The
Body, Medieval Times, Varieties of Cheese, Horses, The Bible, Winter,
Palindromes, Aviation, North American Birds, Car Parts, Calendar, Vowels -
and many, many more. Just keep clicking the "next" button at the bottom of
each page to see them all.

*Associated Words - Think of a single word that goes with the word given, to
form a compound word.

*Word Fragments - Using the word fragment provided, think of a word that
contains the fragment -- that is, you must form a word by adding letters to
the beginning and/or the end of the fragment.

*Garbled Proverbs - In each of these puzzles, a proverb is written with
exactly one letter of each word replaced with another. Can you figure out
what the original proverb is?

*Cryptograms - Cryptograms are encoded sayings or quotations where each
letter has been substituted for another. Can you decode them?

*Language Puzzles - Challenging puzzles about words and language. Put your
thinking cap on!

When you are through exploring the "Word Puzzles" portion of the site, you
may want to try the "Word Boxes." Word Boxes are like miniature crossword
puzzles, except that each word is filled in across and down the grid. If you
want to try and solve some, here's the direct link:
http://www.rinkworks.com/brainfood/c/box.shtml

This site has number and logic puzzles too. In fact, there is so much
content here that I was unable to review it all. Therefore, AS ALWAYS,
parents should preview the site to determine suitability for their own
children.


Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, 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:
January 26, 2008 "Earth Science Sites of the Week"

TEACHING ABOUT EARTHQUAKES USGS, (suggested by Cher Cunningham,
Science Information and Education Office, USGS), This interesting teaching
kit uses video simulations of shaking during the 1906 earthquake as a
backdrop for learning about the science of earthquakes and the hazards that
are produced during a real event. The site links to a Living in Earthquake
Country Teaching Box that was prepared collaboratively in 2005 with other
teaching and science organizations for educators.

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/nca/1906/simulations/classroom.php

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KILAUEA VOLCANO - 25 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS ERUPTIONS, (suggested by Liz
Colvard, Science Information and Education, USGS), As of January 3, 2008,
Kilauea Volcano on the island of Hawai'i has been erupting almost
continuously for twenty-five years. During this eruptive period, Kilauea has
produced lava covering 46 square miles - a volume equivalent to the amount
of lava that would cover the District of Columbia to a depth of 62 feet.
Learn more about eruptions, seismicity, and hazards of Kilauea Volcano and
Mauna Loa Volcano at the USGS Hawaiian Volcanoes Observatory (HVO) Web site.

http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov

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ARCTIC SEA ICE, NSIDC, (suggested by Eric Cohen), Here's an
interesting site where you can keep track of the extent of Arctic
Sea Ice: Look through the menus at the top. The Data menu has some nice
imaging data and the Science menu has descriptions of current research
projects. Under Publications you'll find full text reports and research
posters.

http://nsidc.org/news/press/2007_seaiceminimum/20070810_index.html

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Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, CDIAC, (suggested by
Marion Weaver), the Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, has a LOT of
data: Be sure to investigate links on both side-bars.

http://cdiac.esd.ornl.gov/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Sloan Digital Sky Survey, SDSS, (suggested by Mary Stellard), This
website presents data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, a project to make a
map of a large part of the universe. We would like to show you the beauty of
the universe, and share with you our excitement as we build the largest map
in the history of the world.

http://cas.sdss.org/dr6/en/\
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Slide Share, (suggested by Eric Cohen), This is a great site for
searching and downloading PowerPoint presentations. The search field is in
the upper right of the screen. I searched for a variety of earth science
topics and found many presentations. You can either view them on the
website as a Flash movie or download the ppt file(s) to your computer. You
can also upload and share your own ppt files. Accuracy can vary. Be sure
to give attribution to any borrowed material.

http://www.slideshare.net/

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EARTH LEARNING IDEA, (suggested by David Smith), December's Earth
Learning Idea activity is an activity on the internal structure of rocks and
the resulting porosity. I've never seen rocks approached this way before,
but I think I like it and the modeling approach is one that I am predisposed
to think highly of (I've been working lately with some teachers who are
implementing Modeling Physics and Modeling Chemistry, which are truly
exemplary high school science curricula). The activity is linked from the
Earth Learning Ideas blog at:

http://earthlearningidea.blogspot.com/2007/11/modelling-for-rocks-new.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4lqyfh

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

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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American Experience on PBS
Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 12:24 PM

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE reprises ELEANOR ROOSEVELT

PBS:
On TV Monday: Eleanor Roosevelt
June 16, 2008 at 9pm (check local listings)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eleanor/

For more than thirty years, she was the most powerful woman in America. Niece of one president and wife of another, Eleanor Roosevelt was at the center of much of this century's history -- a charismatic woman of charm and of contradictions. Aristocratic in voice and manner, she was also "tough as nails," says historian Geoffrey Ward. "In fact, she was one of the best politicians of the twentieth century."

To admirers, she was a woman with immense moral and physical courage; through her newspaper columns, radio broadcasts, and public appearances, she seemed to be a familiar friend. Her detractors saw her as a dangerous meddler, a dilettante, a traitor to her class. She was criticized for her socialist leanings, her "overreaching" role as first lady, and was seen by many during her husband's administrations as politically naive. Determined to live life on her own terms, Eleanor Roosevelt traveled far from her sheltered beginnings to become one of America's most admired figures.

ELEANOR ROOSEVELT Online
http://www.pbs.org/amex/eleanor

FBI File
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eleanor/sfeature/fbi.html
While the FBI never launched a formal investigation, Eleanor
Roosevelt amassed one of the largest single files in J. Edgar
Hoover's collection -- it comprised more than 3,000 pages. See a
sample of files and memos on the first lady.

Roosevelt Family Tree
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eleanor/sfeature/tree.html
The prominence of the Roosevelt family in American history is
legendary. Eleanor and Franklin were cousins, but how closely
related were they, and how were they related to President
Theodore Roosevelt? Check out this family tree to find out.

My Day
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eleanor/sfeature/myday.html
Eleanor Roosevelt's "My Day" was a syndicated newspaper column
published from 1935 to 1962. The column reached millions of
Americans with her views on social and political issues, current
and historical events, and her private and public life. Read her
columns in this special feature.

Podcasts
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/podcasts.html
This week, listen in as Eleanor Roosevelt makes a compelling speech and unites the party at the 1940 Democratic National Convention. Then, John Jay College historian Blanche Wiesen Cook looks back at Eleanor Roosevelt and discusses the role of the first lady.

# posted by Phyllis @ 10:51 PM 0 comments

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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[NOVA Teachers] "Mystery of the Megavolcano" airs June 17, 2008

Hello Educators,

In next week's repeat airing of "Mystery of the Megavolcano," NOVA
follows researchers from Indonesia to Greenland who unearth clues to
the greatest volcanic eruption of the last 100,000 years. (Subjects
covered: Earth science, geology, natural disasters, volcanoes)


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

* * * * * * * *

NOVA Presents "Mystery of the Megavolcano"
Broadcast: Tuesday, June 17, 2008
http://www.pbs.org/nova/megavolcano
(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.)

The Next Big One
http://www.pbs.org/nova/megavolcano/bigone.html
Find out what might happen if a supervolcano erupted today.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Why Toba Matters
http://www.pbs.org/nova/megavolcano/shindell.html
Learn from a NASA climatologist how the Toba eruption may have
affected climate almost 75,000 years ago, what effect a
supereruption could have on present-day climate, and what lessons
can be learned from Toba about climate today. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

A Supersized Volcano
http://www.pbs.org/nova/megavolcano/supersized.html
View a slide show portraying the Toba eruption and see how it
dwarfs even the most disastrous "regular-sized" eruptions of our
own era. (Flash plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Blasts from the Past
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/megavolcano/blasts.html
Explore a map of 12 supereruptions around the world. (Flash
plug-in required.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/activities/3312_megavolc.html
In this classroom activity, students use volcanic ash data to
determine the source of a possible supervolcanic eruption that
occurred in the western United States. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Program Transcript
http://www.pbs.org/nova/transcripts/3312_megavolc.html
The site includes a complete narration for this program.

Plus Watch a Preview and Links & Books.

Phyllis' Favorites from CJRLC Newsletter, June-July 2008, Pg. 3
http://www.cjrlc.net/Newsletter/Archives/08_06-07.htm


Ad*Access
http://scriptorium.lib.duke.edu/adaccess/
Ad*Access Timeline: 1915-1955
http://library.duke.edu/digitalcollections/adaccess/timeline.html

Advanced Placement Digital Library
http://apdl.rice.edu/

American Revolution.org
http://www.americanrevolution.org/home.html

Ancient Greece
http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Main_Page/

Calisphere: a world of primary sources and more
http://www.calisphere.universityofcalifornia.edu/
http://www.calisphere.universityofcalifornia.edu/themed_collections/

The Electronic Naturalist
http://www.enaturalist.org/

HistoricalVoices.org
http://www.historicalvoices.org/

Human Anatomy Online
http://www.innerbody.com/

InterMath
http://intermath.coe.uga.edu/

The Labyrinth: Resources for Medieval Studies
http://labyrinth.georgetown.edu/

Performing Arts Encyclopedia
http://www.loc.gov/performingarts/encyclopedia/

Teach Engineering: Resources for K-12
http://teachengineering.org/index.php

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Online Exhibitions
http://www.ushmm.org/museum/exhibit/online/


- Phyllis Anker

Site found in:
======== The Scout Report ==
======== December 19, 2003 ====
======== Volume 9, Number 50 ======

Folklore and Mythology Electronic Texts
http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/folktexts.html

Almost every culture throughout the world has a long tradition of folklore
and myths, with some of the tales having dozens of variations and
permutations. Retired professor D.L Ashliman has placed hundreds of these
tales on this well-designed website for the edification of the web-browsing
public. While the site does not have an internal search engine, visitors can
look through the available materials alphabetically. Here visitors can read
the story of Androcles and the Lion, the Bear Trainer and His Cat, and the
Hand of Glory, which includes legends about magic lights made from human
hands. Professor Ashliman has also contributed a number of original thought-
provoking essays on such topic as Censorship in Folklore, Aging and Death in
Folklore, and the topic of changelings. Overall, this is a fine site for
those looking to explore the vast world of folklore and its many
manifestations through a number of varying cultural traditions. [KMG]

[NOTE: Previously posted. Site Revised May 15, 2008.
SEE ALSO: Folklinks: Folk and Fairy-Tale Sites
http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/folklinks.html - Phyllis ]

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>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2003.
http://scout.wisc.edu/

The Best of Legends
http://bestoflegends.org/
From the site:
“For over a thousand years, storytellers have spun tales of King Arthur of Britain, his Queen Guinevere, and the circle of his noble Knights. Why do these stories endure? How does an outlaw in Lincoln green with a taste for disguise and foolery survive for six hundred years to inspire disguised tricksters from Alta California to Revolutionary France to the farthest reaches of the galaxy?

“How have these songs and stories twisted and turned over the centuries, and how have they defined our expectations of heroism, romance, and adventure?

“For ten years, from 1997 to 2007, Legends chronicled my personal journey through the worlds of Robin Hood, King Arthur, D'Artagnan, and other swashbuckling characters of balladry, fiction, and film, from the shores of Avalon to the dungeons of Zenda.

“This archive preserves The Best of Legends - links to primary source material, scholarship, essays, and historical surveys - romance, adventure, and panache.”

Indian Legends
http://www.indianlegend.com/
From the site:
“By keeping Native American culture alive through storytelling, we may learn a thing or two about the world we live in.”

Native American Legends
http://www.thewildwest.org/interface/index.php?action=207
From the site:
“Native American stories that originated in the lodges and camp fires of days long gone still are told today, and without that effort, the past would be lost.”

Cowboys and Legends:
Outlaws and Lawmen of the American West
http://www.thewildwest.org/interface/index.php?action=233
From the site:
“There is much legend surrounding the wild west when it comes to American outlaws and lawmen.”

Legendary Women of the American West
http://www.thewildwest.org/interface/index.php?action=234
From the site:
“Women of the American wild west had to be a resourceful lot to cope with the elements that surrounded them: the harsh conditions, lawlessness and living in an age where there were few amenities.”

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Site of the Day, for Thursday, January 3, 2008

A Century of Chairs
http://www.designmuseum.org/exhibitions/online/a-century-of-chairs

Today's site, from London's Design Museum, offers a noteworthy exhibition
on chairs from its wide ranging collection. Ironically, for an institution
specializing in design, the exhibit's online presentation lacks a user
friendly orientation. Gentle Subscribers, however, will find a surprisingly
interesting exhibit for one devoted exclusively to an object as mundane as
the humble chair.

"Few objects tell the history of modern design as eloquently as the chair.
Aesthetics trends, the emergence of new technologies, ergonomics, social
and cultural developments are all reflected in the evolution of chair
design. This installation of chairs from the Design Museum Collection shows
how the design of the chair has evolved from Michael Thonet's invention of
mass-manufactured furniture in the late 1800s and the early Modern Movement
chairs of the early 1900s to the technologically advanced chairs of today."
- from the website

The significant recognition factor of the chairs assembled for this
exhibit, along with the chronological presentation and accompanying
commentary make this a fascinating site. Each decade begins with an
overview briefly summarizing the influences and design direction of the
period, followed by notes on its most representative pieces. From fabled
European designers of the twenties, such as Marcel Breuer, Mies van der
Rohe and Le Corbusier, to 1950's America and the renowned husband and wife
design team of Charles and Ray Eames, to 80's Memphis from the Milan
designer Ettore Sottsass, the exhibit highlights outstanding chairs from
every decade.

Note: A tabbed browser is the most convenient way to view the exhibit.

Sweep over to the site for an informative presentation on chairs at:

http://www.designmuseum.org/exhibitions/online/a-century-of-chairs

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

AllMusic.com
http://www.allmusic.com/

Is a wonderful, thorough database of musical facts.
You can browse by genre or era, or search by artist,
song, album, label, or style.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

--------Forwarded Message--------
AASC Feature of the Month: June 2008
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008

The Oxford African American Studies Center’s Feature of the Month

This month’s Feature focuses on African American contributions to the Second World War.
http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/current/index.jsp

BATTLES WON AND LOST
As in previous wars, African Americans faced white resistance and segregated conditions both within the military and on the home front. Yet, the war years also witnessed a number of firsts, advancements, and breakthroughs for the black community. While African Americans still made up only a small percentage of combat forces and fought in segregated units, the foundation was laid for the integration of the armed services by order of President Truman in 1948. At home, the war effort fueled the migration of blacks out of the South to the industrial cities of the North. This demographic shift often resulted in racial tension and riots, as in Detroit in 1943. However, it also made possible the inclusion of African Americans into labor organizations such as the United Automobile Workers or the United Steelworkers, and encouraged the growth of a relatively prosperous black middle class. For a more in-depth look at this topic, a Photo Essay is available. http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/current/photo_essay.jsp?page=1
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2pphuo


HEAVY ARTILLARY
The editors have also selected a number of subject articles, biographies, and primary source documents in order to provide greater context in this area. For a full list of these additional sources, http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/current/index.jsp#featured_articles
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/z7nah

Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, January 17, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/132

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"That Laboratory of Abolitionism, Libel, and Treason": Syracuse and the Underground Railroad
This exhibit explores the role of Syracuse, New York, in the Underground Railroad, the system that helped African American slaves escape to freedom. "Syracuse served as an important station along this freedom trail because of its central location on the Erie Canal and its associated waterways and travel routes." Includes digitized historical documents, maps and charts, and images of local abolitionists and reformers. From the Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Library.
URL: http://library.syr.edu/digital/exhibits/u/undergroundrr/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25240

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The Blues, Black Vaudeville, and the Silver Screen, 1912-1930s
This "online collection consists of selected correspondence, financial records, contracts, and advertising materials" relating to the Douglass Theatre in Macon, Georgia, historically "a preeminent entertainment venue for African American Georgians outside of Atlanta" that featured legendary blues performers, vaudeville acts, and silent films. Browse by title, subject, and other factors. Includes an essay on the theater, a related finding aid, suggested readings, and a list of related archival materials. From the Digital Library of Georgia.
URL: http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/douglass/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25236
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My Story: Edmund Hillary & Mt. Everest
Learn about the first known ascent to the summit of Mount Everest, which was accomplished by New Zealand explorer Edmund Hillary and Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay in 1953. Features a description of different legs of the trek, facts about Mt. Everest, a 1996 interview with Hillary, a photo history of Hillary, and profile of Norgay. Also include a lesson plan, glossary, and list of heights and first ascents of other famous mountains. From Scholastic.
URL: http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/hillary/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25247

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On This Day: 29 May 1953: Hillary and Tenzing Conquer Everest
This site describes how "New Zealander Edmund Hillary, and the Nepalese Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, ... [became] the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest on the Nepal-Tibet border. News of the conquest of Mount Everest did not reach the outside world until 2 June [1953]." Features a video of an interview with Hillary from July 1953, articles about other climb participants, and an Everest timeline. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
URL http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/may/29/newsid_2492000/2492683.stm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/26js48
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25248

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Red Room
This website's goal is to create a social network for authors and readers. It features pages for authors including Maya Angelou, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Khaled Hosseini, and Amy Tan, with author biographies, lists of published works, blog entries, and audio and video clips (such as the 1988 San Francisco high school graduation speech by Daniel Handler, aka Lemony Snicket). Browsable by author or genre. Also includes an events listing.
URL: http://www.redroom.com/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25231

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The Shape of Fashion and Its Underpinnings, 1870-1960
See what undergarments helped create the shape of women's fashions in the late-19th through mid-20th centuries. "From a tight corset and layer upon layer of undergarments to a simple brassiere, the transition in women's foundations tells the story of their journey toward liberation." Features images of underwear and corresponding clothing for the bustle period, jazz age, Dior's "New Look," and more. From the Museum of the Rockies, Bozeman, Montana.
URL: http://muse.museum.montana.edu/sof/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25215

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FCIC TV Public Service Ads
Use this site to play the "FCIC TV Public Service Ads of the 70's, 80's, 90's and the 00's. Select a decade, get down with your bad self, and groove with our totally radical video spots" advertising what used to be called the Consumer Information Center, in Pueblo, Colorado. The ads direct users to what is now the USA.gov website. From the Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC) of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).
URL: http://pueblo.gsa.gov/comrcial.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25252

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Black History Month: A Medical Perspective
This small, illustrated exhibit looks at highlights and achievements of African Americans in medicine. It features biographies of black physicians, a timeline of blacks in medical education, and overview of the black hospital movement (1865-1960s), several folk medicine healing concepts and beliefs, and related materials. From the Duke University Medical Center Library.
URL: http://www.mclibrary.duke.edu/hom/exhibits/blkhist/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25235

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The Baton Rouge Bus Boycott of 1953: A Recaptured Past
"This exhibit includes photographs, an historical timeline, and the personal recollections of some of the major figures behind the Baton Rouge [Louisiana] bus boycott," which was "the first successful bus boycott of the 1950s." Includes photos, a chronology of the boycott, background essay, and excerpts from personal recollections of the events. Created by students at McKinley High School in Baton Rouge and Louisiana State University College of Education graduate students.
URL: http://www.lib.lsu.edu/special/exhibits/boycott/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25234
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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2007 by Librarians' Internet Index.

Site found in:
January 19, 2008 "Earth Science Sites of the Week"

Welcome to MOSART
http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/smgphp/mosart/
From the site:
“I’m teaching, but they’re not learning!”
“This is one of the most common laments from educators. Your students may perform well on your assessment instruments, yet say things in class which leave you wondering if they really understand the underlying concepts. Or perhaps you’re at the beginning of a unit and are unsure about what your students already know. Which concepts do they already grasp, and which will you have to address? If any of these doubts and questions sound familiar, then the MOSART project was designed to help you.

“The acronym MOSART stands for:
Misconceptions-Oriented: The project recognizes that students do not come to your class as “blank slates” but rather have their own theories.
Standards-based: The NRC NSES comprise a unifying thread among all MOSART items and tests.
Assessement Resources for Teachers: The project provides educators with multiple-choice tests that can be used to assess their students’ understanding of this content.

“The MOSART tests are available free to all educators; however, since their structure and use differs from many assessment instruments you may be familiar with, we require anyone seeking access to these instruments to complete a tutorial in their correct application. To start your tutorial and gain access to the tests, first create a new user account on the left (user accounts are free). Once you have created your account you can log in using the same email address and password. The site will keep track of your progress through the tutorial, and give you direct access to the tests once the tutorial is complete.”

Complete Test Inventory:

K-4 Physical Science
K-4 Earth Science
K-4 Astronomy/Space Science
5-8 Physical Science
5-8 Earth Science
5-8 Astronomy/Space Science
9-12 Physics
9-12 Earth Science
9-12 Astronomy/Space Science
9-12 Chemistry

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

UN Atlas of the Oceans: Biology
http://www.oceansatlas.org/servlet/CDSServlet?status=ND0xNzc2MSY2PWVuJjMzPSomMzc9a29z
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/aeh44
From the site:
“The unique physical and chemical properties of our oceans render them excellent hosts for an abundance and diversity of life.”

Cosmic Zoom
http://sunshine.chpc.utah.edu/labs/cosmic_zoom/index.htm
From the site:
“Trying to understand the relative size and structure of things within our universe can be really hard to do. Welcome to Cosmic Zoom! Cosmic Zoom is an idea based on the book entitled Powers of Ten by Morrison and Morrison…This visual representation is to help give you an idea of the size and scale of the universe. Each image is 10 times bigger or smaller than the one that comes before it or after it.”

Sites found in:
EDInfo@listserv.ed.gov
Tue, 08 Jan 2008

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

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Zora Neale Hurston Plays
presents manuscripts of 10 plays written by author,
anthropologist, and folklorist Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960).
The plays, unpublished until they were rediscovered in 1997,
reflect Hurston's life experience, travels, research, and
study of folklore in the African-American South. (Library of
Congress)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2020
Direct URL: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/hurston/

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Biology
explores biological molecules, self-assembly, and DNA. Zoom
in on the macromolecules from which living things are made.
Discover how, on the molecular level, things can assemble
themselves. Learn how genetic information stored in DNA is
read by cells and used to build proteins that cells need.
Concord Consortium, National Science Foundation)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2016
Direct URL: http://mw.concord.org/modeler1.3/mirror/biology.html

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Chemistry
presents online simulations of thermodynamics, states of
matter, water, and reactions. See interactive visualizations
of Brownian motion, diffusion and osmosis, ion transport,
distillation, motion of greenhouse gases, liquid-solid
comparisons, intermolecular forces, chemical reactions,
explosion, and more. (Concord Consortium, National Science
Foundation)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2015
Direct URL: http://mw.concord.org/modeler1.3/mirror/chemistry.html

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Case Method of Teaching Science
features case studies for use in teaching anatomy, chemistry,
environment, evolution, medicine and health, microbiology,
molecular biology and genetics, physics and engineering, plant
science, psychology, and other sciences. Cases focus on
dozens of topics, including carbohydrates, cloning, diabetes,
drug dosages, energy drinks, global warming, heart attacks,
irradiation, the nervous system, nuclear power, pesticides,
skin cancer, wetlands, and others. (State University of New
York, National Science Foundation)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2012
Direct URL: http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/projects/cases/case.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Energized Learning
offers lessons to help students use the Home Energy Saver --
an online tool for analyzing energy use and calculating
potential savings in homes and other buildings. (Department
of Energy)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2021
Direct URL: http://energizedlearning.lbl.gov/EnergizedLearning.html

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Microbial Life
focuses on the ecology, diversity, and evolution of micro-
organisms. Learn about marine microbes and extremophile
microbes that live in inhospitable environments. Explore the
Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone and the red tide through case
studies. Find out about microbial observatories and extreme
environments, including Mono Lake (in California's Eastern
Sierra), Octopus Spring (in Yellowstone National Park), and
others. (Science Education Resource Center, National Science
Foundation)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2013
Direct URL: http://serc.carleton.edu/microbelife/index.html
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Nanotechnology
shows animations of molecular crystals, material strength
experiments, shockwaves, interatomic interactions in soft and
hard materials, a microscopic model of friction, atomic motion
across a liquid-solid interface, water molecules moving
through carbon nanotubes, nanobud (a newly discovered
material), nano machinery, nano differential gears, a
molecular sorter, a nano conveyor belt, and more. (Concord
Consortium, National Science Foundation)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2017
Direct URL: http://mw.concord.org/modeler1.3/mirror/nanotech.html

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Physics
provides more than 40 online interactives that demonstrate
concepts in mechanics, fluid mechanics and dynamics,
electromagnetism, and quantum physics. Watch simulations of a
pendulum, suspension bridge, charged particle in a magnetic
chamber, hourglass, Archimedes' Principle of Buoyancy,
electrical fields, gears, light-matter interactions, Newton's
Cradle, pulleys, springs, water flow when a dam collapses, and
more. (Concord Consortium, National Science Foundation)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2014
Direct URL: http://mw.concord.org/modeler1.3/mirror/physics.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. (this week!) - Phyllis ]

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NOAA Discovery Kits
presents tutorials, lessons, and multimedia activities for
learning about corals, estuaries, ocean currents, tides, and
pollution from diffuse sources. Learn about corals and
threats to them; causes of ocean currents and how currents
affect people's lives; estuaries, the waters and habitats
where rivers meet the sea and form some of the world's most
productive ecosystems; and geodesy, the science of measuring
and monitoring the shape of the earth and the location of
points on its surface. (National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2018
Direct URL: http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/welcome.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Tides and Water Levels
examines the complex systems that govern the movement of tides
and water levels. Learn what causes tides, what determines
their frequencies and variations, and how they're monitored
and measured. Find lessons on forces that affect tides and
how lunar cycles affect living organisms. Use the "roadmap"
to find data and predictions regarding water levels and
coastal currents -- information on which maritime activities
throughout the world depend. (National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2019
Direct URL: http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/kits/tides/welcome.html

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

PBS’s Blythe Bennett's Recommended Site

Remembering Pearl Harbor
http://plasma.nationalgeographic.com/pearlharbor/index.html
“This online exhibit about Pearl Harbor includes a multimedia map and timeline where you can see photos and videos and hear eyewitness accounts. Photos, footage, firsthand accounts, and narration bring the attack on Pearl Harbor in Oahu, Hawaii, to life—moment by moment, target by target.”

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Site found in:
The Scout Report
May 18, 2001

Remembering Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941
http://plasma.nationalgeographic.com/pearlharbor/

This new feature-rich site from National Geographic offers a range of facts
and figures on the Japanese attack on Pearl harbor. The main attraction is a
very interactive map/ timeline which relates the story of the attack and
offers numerous opportunities to find out more about specific events and
ships. This section includes a number of excellent photos and rare movie
clips. Also at the site are a bulletin board with user-submitted memories of
Pearl Harbor, fact sheets on ships and planes, Pearl Harbor and WWII
timelines, and a collection of related links. [MD]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2001.
http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/

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Hi! It's Thursday, January 3, 2008 and time for History at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website
U.S. History
http://www.ushistory.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Age Range: 9 and up (younger children and non-readers will need assistance)

ClickSchooling list member Melissa recommended this website sponsored by The
Independence Hall Association (IHA) whose mission is to educate the public
about the Revolutionary and Colonial eras of American history - as well as
Philadelphia history.

Interestingly, we have featured segments of this site -- on Ben Franklin and
Betsy Ross in 2001, and about Philadelphia in 2003 -- but have never
featured the entire site. It's about time we did, as they have added many
new multi-media features that will supplement any study of U.S. history.

The IHA has created what they call a "Congress of Websites" under the
umbrella of USHistory.org. Each of these mini-websites focuses on a
particular topic that includes:

-American Anti-Slavery and Civil Rights Timeline
-Commodore John Barry
-Betsy Ross House
-Declaration of Independence
-Germantown
-Liberty Bell
-Thomas Paine
-Revolutionary War
-7 Tours Thru Historic Philadelphia
-Town Criers
-Valley Forge
-Washington Crossing
-William Penn
-and many other topics!

This site also offers extensive information on Benjamin Franklin - whose
birthday happens to be January 17th! Here's the direct link:
http://www.ushistory.org/franklin/index.htm

When you get to the site you'll see several menus that include, "Featured
Sites, "What's Hot," and the "Congress of Websites." Click on any topic of
interest and a new page opens to an educational adventure in American
history.

Bookmark this one for future reference.

Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, 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.

Abraham Lincoln Online
http://showcase.netins.net/web/creative/lincoln.html
From the site:
“Our intent is to reflect Abraham Lincoln in his historical context, rather than retrofit him to contemporary expectations.”
This website contains everything you will ever want to know about
Abraham Lincoln. Sections include News, Speeches, Books, Places,
Resources, Students, Discussion and Frequently Asked Questions. An
interesting feature is This Week in History that provides information
about Lincoln's life in the week you view the website. There is also
a Lincoln Quote of the Week.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, January 3, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/130
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Journeys & Crossings
This website brings "to life some of the Library [of Congress]'s most exciting and historically significant materials through Webcasts offering the personal insights of the staff who know them best." Some of the Webcast topics include school gardens, Rosie the Riveter, Pearl Harbor oral histories, and May Day. Includes video and transcripts for each session, and links to related material. More online discussions are planned for the future. From the Library of Congress.
URL: http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/journey/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23121

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Facts for Features Special Edition: 2007 Economic Census
Facts and data related to the Economic Census, which takes place every five years in years ending in 2 and 7 and "measures the nation's economic activity, providing key source data for the gross domestic product (GDP) and other indicators of economic performance. Includes statistics about the census (mailed in December 2007 to businesses), and about driving, gas stations, eating and drinking, shopping, utilities, entertainment, sports, and personal business. From the U.S. Census Bureau.
URL http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/011092.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/66k4bl
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25154

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Connected Earth: How Communication Shapes the World
This site "lets you explore communications past, present and future." Features illustrated essays on types of telecommunications (such as telegraph, telephone, radio, and satellite), advertising, uses, and pioneers and personalities. Also includes images of telecommunications artifacts, personal stories, and material for children (games and how the technology works). Don't miss the "gadgets" section where you can "explode" equipment to see what is inside. From British Telecom (BT) and several museum partners in the UK.
URL: http://www.connected-earth.com/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25153

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NewDeal75
Developed for the 75th anniversary of the New Deal in 2008, "the mission of NewDeal75 is to heighten public awareness and appreciation of America's New Deal experience." The site features brief introductions to the "series of social and economic programs enacted during the Great Depression by the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration" and its legacy, and links to related sites. From a group of organizations associated with Franklin D. Roosevelt.
URL: http://www.newdeal75.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25159

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The Soldier's Heart
Companion website to a 2005 PBS Frontline program that "explores the psychological cost of war and investigates whether the military is doing enough to help the many combat veterans coming home with emotional problems." Features video of the full program and additional stories, interviews, readings, and expert options about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in soldiers. Includes 2007 updates on some of the people featured in the program, and a link to a related Frontline report.
URL: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/heart/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23442

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

Illustrated History of the Roman Empire
http://www.roman-empire.net/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
“[T]his site is the biggest resource on the history of the Roman empire!”

Children’s Section
http://www.roman-empire.net/children/index.html

Livius
http://www.livius.org/
From the site:
“Livius is a website on ancient history.”

Ancient Greek Cities
http://www.sikyon.com/index.html
A detailed history of the ancient Greek cities of Athens, Sikyon(Sicyon), Corinth, Sparta, Thebes, Argos, Delphi, Olympia, and Mykenae (Mycenae).

The Ancient Olympics
http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Olympics/
From the site:
“Today, the Olympic Games are the world's largest pageant of athletic skill and competitive spirit. They are also displays of nationalism, commerce and politics. These two opposing elements of the Olympics are not a modern invention. The conflict between the Olympic movement's high ideals and the commercialism or political acts which accompany the Games has been noted since ancient times.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Official Web Site of the Olympic Movement
http://www.olympic.org/uk/index_uk.asp
The Athletes
http://www.olympic.org/uk/athletes/index_uk.asp
From the site:
“The Games have always brought people together in peace to respect universal moral principles. The upcoming Games will feature athletes from all over the world and help promote the Olympic spirit. Acting as a catalyst for collaboration between all members of the Olympic Family, from the National Olympic Committees (NOCs), the International Sports Federations (IFs), the athletes, the Organising Committees for the Olympic Games (OCOGs), to the TOP partners, broadcast partners and agencies from the United Nations, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) shepherds success through a wide range of programmes and projects which bring the Olympic values to life.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Wednesday, January 2, 2008

The Higgs Boson
http://www.exploratorium.edu/origins/cern/ideas/higgs.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Today's site, from the Exploratorium, presents a segment from its exhibit
on CERN, the European Consortium for Nuclear Research. Gentle Subscribers
will discover an informative summary of the latest theories in particle
physics, nicely explained for the nonscientist.

"When you get on the scale in the morning, you may be hoping that it
registers a smaller number than the day before -- you may be hoping that
you've lost weight. It's the quantity of mass in you, plus the force of
gravity, that determines your weight. But what determines your mass? ...
That's one of the most-asked, most-hotly pursued questions in physics
today." - from the website

The web page features clarifying analogies, accompanied by cartoon
illustrations, to explain the scientific theory of the Higgs Mechanism. In
what may be startling news to some, anti-matter has moved from the realm of
science fiction to actual fact, and is now being produced at CERN "at a
rate of more than 10 million particles per second", in the Large Electron
Positron Collider. Additional external links provide up-to-date material on
the completion of the upgrade to CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the
current work being undertaken there and a noteworthy gallery of some
striking photographs.

Careen over to the site for an overview of some very upmarket physics at:

http://www.exploratorium.edu/origins/cern/ideas/higgs.html

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

How stocks and the Stock Market work.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/stock.htm
From the site:
“The stock market appears in the news every day…Obviously, stocks and the stock market are important, but you may find that you know very little about them. What is a stock? What is a stock market? Why do we need a stock market? Where does the stock come from to begin with, and why do people want to buy and sell it? If you have questions like these, then this article will open your eyes to a whole new world!”

Sites found in:
TeAchnology.com's- Tips for Teachers Issue #412
Teacher Tip Newsletter
http://www.teachnology.com/newsletters/412.html

Flag Day Teacher Resources: Teaching Tips #412
Flag Day Teaching Theme
http://www.teachnology.com/themes/social/flagday/
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.

The History Of Flag Day
http://www.usflag.org/history/flagday.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Guide to American Flags
http://www.law.ou.edu/ushistory/flags/index.shtml

Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
Dec. 21, 2007 – Jan. 3, 2008

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From DocuTicker:
Teens and Social Media
http://www.pewinternet.org/PPF/r/230/report_display.asp
Source: Pew Internet & American Life Project
Content creation by teenagers continues to grow, with 64% of online teenagers ages 12 to 17 engaging in at least one type of content creation, up from 57% of online teens in 2004.

Girls continue to dominate most elements of content creation. Some 35% of all teen girls blog, compared with 20% of online boys, and 54% of wired girls post photos online compared with 40% of online boys. Boys, however, do dominate one area - posting of video content online. Online teen boys are nearly twice as likely as online girls (19% vs. 10%) to have posted a video online somewhere where someone else could see it.

+ Full Report (PDF: 462 KB)
http://www.pewinternet.org/pdfs/PIP_Teens_Social_Media_Final.pdf

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Get Smart About Credit Web Site Launched by American Bankers Association Education Foundation
http://www.aba.com/ABAEF/gsac.htm
“The American Bankers Association Education Foundation today launched a new Web site to complement its ongoing Get Smart About Credit program. The new getsmartaboutcredit.com offers consumers a one-stop shop for the resources and tools necessary to effectively manage their use of credit…
“Interactive games, such as Financial Football, Smart Money Quiz Show and Stagecoach Island, a multi-player, online role-playing game that teaches young adults about credit management, all can be found on the new site (http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/english/index.php ). Beyond all the online tools for understanding and managing credit, the “Get Smart About Credit” Web site also has an events calendar and a news section, which will be updated regularly in order to keep visitors informed about the latest financial education efforts of bankers, credit card issuers and the ABAEF.

Students and Young Adults
http://www.aba.com/abaef/studentsya.htm
From the site:
“Are you a student or young adult looking for information on credit cards? Get the help you need from the programs below.”

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Our Flag
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/serialset/cdocuments/sd109-18/sd109-18.pdf

New Document from the US Congress via GPO: Our Flag (U.S.A)
56 pages; PDF.
History, how to display the flag, and more.

Source: Joint Committee on Printing (via GPO) (109th Congress, 2nd Session S.Doc. 109-18)

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Physics provides more than 40 online interactives
http://mw.concord.org/modeler1.3/mirror/physics.html
Physics provides more than 40 online interactives that demonstrate concepts in mechanics, fluid mechanics and dynamics, electromagnetism, and quantum physics. Watch simulations of a pendulum, suspension bridge, charged particle in a magnetic chamber, hourglass, Archimedes’ Principle of Buoyancy, electrical fields, gears, light-matter interactions, Newton’s Cradle, pulleys, springs, water flow when a dam collapses, and more (National Science Foundation via FREE)

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Site found in:
Scout Report for Science & Engineering
Volume 3, Number 17
May 10, 2000

Animal Diversity Web
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/
The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology provides the searchable
Animal Diversity Web database, with species accounts (images and text) of
some of the world's mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, sharks, bony
fishes, mollusks, arthropods and echinoderms. The database is searchable
by common or scientific name. For each species account, information
includes scientific and common name, classification (Phylum through
Genus), and color photographs (many beauties). Some accounts supply
additional information, such as geographic range, physical
characteristics, natural history (food habits, reproduction, behavior,
conservation, and habitat), other comments, and references. Although the
list of species is by no means complete, these simple but effective
accounts are interesting to read and will be helpful as supplemental
resources in a biological diversity/ ecology course. [LXP]

From The Scout Report for Science & Engineering, Copyright Internet Scout
Project 1994-2000. http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Living on the Brink
http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/02242/
Like a window into another world, "Living on the Brink," deeply explores the devastating loss of species. Using an interactive learning format, live video, games, interviews, and more the site reveals the story in a format and style that allows students to see the real world.

Objective:
This website is designed along the lines of a colorful online magazine with the objective of increasing the awareness of the alarming and rising problem of endangered animals around the world.”

ThinkQuest 2007 First Place Winner
Age 12 and Under

Site found in:
The NSDL Scout Report for Life Sciences
January 25, 2002

The Brain Connection [Flash, Shockwave]
http://www.brainconnection.com/
The Scientific Learning Corporation maintains the Brain Connection,
a Web site "dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality information
about how the brain works and how people learn." This extensive site
has descriptions, pictures, animations, puzzles, quizzes and much more
on nearly every aspect of the human brain. Everyone from kids to adults
will find hours of interesting and fun exploration at this
well-constructed Web site. [JAB]
[NOTE: Previously posted – Phyllis]

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

Sites found in:
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: June 8-14, 2008
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NOVA
Newton's Dark Secrets
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
Often hailed as both the first modern scientist and the last of
the ancient magicians, Isaac Newton reduced nature’s chaos to a
single set of mathematical laws. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/newton/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Churchill
Destiny
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
June 13, 2008
10 - 11:00 pm
The first segment recounts Churchill's early life -- his
aristocratic birth, his search for glory on the battlefield,
his rise up the political ladder and his fall from it. By his
55th birthday in 1931, Churchill had fought in five wars,
contested 14 elections and raised a family of five children.
(CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/churchill/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Copyright 2008 PBS Online

Homework Hub
http://www.scholastic.com/kids/homework/index.htm

Homework hub is where students can get help and direction in completing various assignments from doing research, improving skills, and organizing their work. Site includes study aids, test preparation guides, and term paper guides and resources.
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Source: Refdesk: http://www.refdesk.com

Sites found in:
ConnectEng
The newsletter of Web English Teacher
December 29, 2007

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What’s new at Web English Teacher?

Mitch Albom
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/albom.html
Lesson plans for Tuesdays with Morrie.

T. A. Barron
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/barron.html
Lesson plans for The Hero’s Trail

Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/barry.html
Lesson plans for Peter and the Starcatchers

Gail Carson Levine
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/levine.html
Lesson plans for Ella Enchanted, Dave at Night, more

Zilpha Keatley Snyder
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/snyder.html
Lesson plans for The Egypt Game, more.

Rosemary Wells
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/rwells.html
Lesson plans for McDuff, Yoko's World of Kindness

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Site to Check Out:

Free Classic AudioBooks
http://freeclassicaudiobooks.com/
This site has MP3 and M4B files of books that are out of copyright, a great resource for struggling readers! Most titles are for secondary students, including Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn, Picture of Dorian Gray, and Romeo and Juliet (the only Shakespeare title so far). Check back often for new titles.

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Carla Beard
Web English Teacher
http://www.webenglishteacher.com

This newsletter is copyright 2007, Web English Teacher. Permission to forward it is granted as long as this copyright notice is included.

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Site of the Day for Wednesday, December 26, 2007

Seedmagazine
http://www.seedmagazine.com/

Today's site offers an online version of the hard copy subscription,
science-oriented Seedmagazine. Gentle Subscribers may find more than
sufficient interesting content in this edition to make it a regular stop on
their web explorations.

"Seedmagazine.com aims to provide our readers with the most relevant,
insightful and entertaining original science content on the web. Updated 6
days a week, our site includes everything from breaking news and in-depth
features to columns and reviews, including articles from Seed Magazine." -
from the website

The site presents a range of science articles and commentaries of interest
to the well-informed layperson. Featuring a Focus section of original
essays, the online edition of the magazine includes videos, podcasts and
slideshows, while the Zeitgeist section contains daily science news
updates. Among the highlights from recent Zeitgeist entries are links to
the stunning Photographs of the Year chosen by the editors of Astronomy
Picture of the Day. For those needing a bit of science assistance,
downloadable crib sheets on topics ranging from plate tectonics to string
theory are available in both GIF and PDF formats.

Slide over to the site for a nicely done science magazine at:

http://www.seedmagazine.com/

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

Time & Life Pictures
http://www.timelifepictures.com/
From the site:

“Time & Life Pictures is an unparalleled collection of striking imagery, documenting past and present events in politics, culture, celebrities and the arts. The collection includes some of the greatest photographers of the 20th century, such as Alfred Eisenstaedt, Margaret Bourke-White, Andreas Feininger, John Dominis, Nina Leen and Gjon Mili, whose photographs have adorned the pages of Time, Life and other Time Inc. publications.

“When you search the collection, you enter a rich pictorial history of both the obscure and iconic moments of the 20th century, where you will find Alfred Eisenstaedt's sailor kissing nurse in Times Square, Margaret Bourke-White's Chrysler Building gargoyle and Gjon Mili's picture of Pablo Picasso "painting" with light, to name a few. The online collection comprises over 425,000 digital files, representing millions of original prints and negatives archived by the Time Inc. Picture Collection.”

Also browseable by category: News, Sports, or Entertainment

The Universe Adventure
http://www.universeadventure.org/
From the site:
“The Universe Adventure will introduce you to Cosmology and the study of the structure, history, and fate of the universe.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Teachers
http://www.universeadventure.org/index/teachers.htm
From the site:
“The Universe Adventure provides a variety of supplementary resources to bring cosmology into the classroom! Below you will find activities, worksheets, and quizzes.”

Links
http://www.universeadventure.org/index/links.htm

Site found in:
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lii.org: Librarians' Index to the Internet
NEW THIS WEEK for December 4, 2003
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Children of World War 2 (1939-1945)
This site from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
provides a glimpse of what life was like for British
children during World War II. It features annotated images
of a replica of a typical home, a rationing activity, and
evacuees' letters. It also includes resources such as
posters, photographs, letters, documents, an audio clip of
an air raid siren, and materials for teachers.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ww2children/
Subjects: World War, 1939-1945 -- Great Britain...
Created by sf
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Copyright 2003 by Librarians' Index to the Internet, lii.org.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Betsy Ross
http://www.surfnetkids.com/betsy_ross.htm
From the site:
“Many people believe that General George Washington visited seamstress Betsy Ross in June, 1776 to ask her to sew a stars-and-stripes flag that would become the first official flag of the new country. The story continues that Ross convinced Washington to use five-pointed stars, instead of the six-pointed stars that he favored. Historians, however, don't believe any of this, and explain that the Betsy Ross myth began one-hundred years after the Revolutionary War.”
Page includes 9 links to related sites (5 annotated, 4 honorable mentions)

Sites found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2007
http://infomine.ucr.edu/

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Exploring the Early Americas
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URL: http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/earlyamericas/online
Record Id: 674017
Created: 2007-12-14 14:24:50
Categories: govpub,liberal,maps

"Exploring the Early Americas features selections from the more than
3,000 rare maps, documents, paintings, prints, and artifacts that make
up the Jay I. Kislak Collection at the Library of Congress."
This online portion of the exhibition contains three sections:
pre-contact America, explorations and encounters and aftermath, as well
as interactive sections on pre-Columbian artifacts, the Waldseemüller
maps of 1507 and 1516, and buccaneers.

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Keep Your Paws Off Mercury : An Educational Video about Mercury (on DVD)
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URL: http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/mercury/videos.htm
Record Id: 674015
Created: 2007-12-13 11:17:22
Categories: govpub

Brief video that:
---teaches students and school staff about the hidden dangers of mercury

--shows students where mercury can be found in schools and what to do if
they see it

Video is available on the web.
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/mercury/videos.htm

[NOTE:
Download poster (.pdf):
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/mercury/pdf/clancy.pdf
Order free video and poster:
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/pubs/pub-k.htm - Phyllis ]

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Gold Rush Centennial Photographs, 1893-1916 : A Catalog of Selected Gold Rush Views at the Alaska State Library
Alaska Purchase Centennial Collection : A Historical Survey in Pictures
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URL: http://www.library.state.ak.us/hist/cent/home.html
Record Id: 674011
Created: 2007-12-11 17:08:10
Categories: govpub,liberal

Selection of digitized photographs from the Alaska State Library.
Prints of the photographs may be ordered from the Alaska State Library.

Permission & Order Forms for Alaska's Digital Archives Photos in PDF or DOC
http://library.state.ak.us/vilda_rights.html
Low resolution can be downloaded free with permission
http://library.state.ak.us/hist/hist_docs/web_downloads.pdf
High resolution prints can be ordered for a fee
http://library.state.ak.us/hist/hist_docs/high_resolution_orders.pdf

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Alaska's Gold
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URL: http://www.library.state.ak.us/goldrush/home.htm
Record Id: 674008
Created: 2007-12-11 16:35:05
Categories: govpub,liberal

Alaska's Gold tells the story, illustrated with primary source
materials, of the discovery of gold and the Klondike gold rush in
Alaska.
Primary source materials are presented by the Alaska State Library to
assist teachers in using primary source materials in classrooms.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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The Chemistry Collective
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URL: http://ir.chem.cmu.edu/
Record Id: 674004
Created: 2007-12-11 13:15:21
Categories: physci

Chemistry resources for high school and undergraduate students and
instructors. Features teaching activities, problems, virtual lab
simulations and authoring tools, tutorials, and an online stoichiometry
course.

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Site of the Day, for Thursday, December 27, 2007

Florilegium Urbanum
http://www.trytel.com/~tristan/towns/towns.html
http://www.trytel.com/~tristan/towns/florilegium/flor00.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Although not seasonal in the typical sense, today's site, from scholar,
author and museum librarian Stephen Alsford, provides a connection to an
historical tradition, more mythologized than real, which exerts a
compelling influence over holiday festivities. Gentle Subscribers, who are
history buffs or simply curious about medieval urban society, will discover
an excellent collection of primary source materials and extensive
commentary on urban life in the middle ages.

"The aim of Florilegium Urbanum is to provide a considered selection of
primary source texts illustrative of various aspects of medieval urban
life, and to present those texts in modern English. The texts have been
translated from the original Latin or Anglo-Norman French, or converted
from Middle English; the language of the original is indicated in the
header for each document. My underlying purpose is not simply to put online
a set of primary documents, however, but to provide a richer understanding
of medieval English towns and townspeople by presenting extracts from
medieval records in a framework of commentary and explanation ..." - from
the website

The presentation focuses on the development and life in medieval English
towns after the collapse of the Roman Empire. Divided into various themes,
each section begins with an introduction, followed by primary source
documents. The exhibit considers the social life of towns, including its
social institutions and religious attitudes in the Community section, while
Economy delves into commercial activities and the role of the guilds.
Additional sections cover the political elements, including law and order,
with Lifecycle highlighting the individual with a consideration of the aged
and the provisions made for them. Notable in this presentation is the
inclusion of a comprehensive Index, and a useful glossary has also been
provided.

Amble to the site for a comprehensive collection of essays and medieval
primary source documents at:

http://www.trytel.com/~tristan/towns/towns.html
http://www.trytel.com/~tristan/towns/florilegium/flor00.html

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

[NOTE: I’m a bit late in posting this. File it away until Dec. 2008. – Phyllis ]

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Site of the Day for Thursday, December 20, 2007

Newgrange, Ireland
http://www.knowth.com/newgrange.htm

With the winter solstice but a few days away on December 22, today's site
offers information on the extraordinary Megalithic Passage Tomb at
Newgrange. Some Gentle Subscribers may want to avail themselves of the
opportunity to witness the illumination of the Tomb by the winter solstice
sunrise as it happens, while others may be content to explore the site at
their leisure.

"The Megalithic Passage Tomb at Newgrange was built about 3200 BC. ...[and]
covers an area of over one acre. ... A shaft of sunlight shines through the
roof box over the entrance [at sunrise of the Winter Solstice] and
penetrates the passage to light up the chamber. ... For the first time
ever, the 2007 Winter Solstice illumination at Newgrange will be available
live on the internet and by free to air satellite broadcast." - from the
website

The site focuses on one of the several megalithic structures of the County
of Meath, Ireland -- Newgrange, the only one which was designed to capture
the sunrise of the Winter Solstice. Dramatic photographs of the mound
itself, including spectacular aerial views, as well as images of previous
illuminations are available. Articles about the Tomb reveal a number of
fascinating details, including the fact that until the late 1960's, the
relationship between the Megalithic Passage Tomb at Newgrange and the
Winter solstice was unknown.

Cycle over to the site for a noteworthy exhibit on this famous Irish
Megalithic structure and the winter solstice at:

http://www.knowth.com/newgrange.htm

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

“Atlantis” Eruption Twice As Big as Previously Believed, Study Suggests,
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/08/060823-thera-volcano.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/o33nm
From the site:
“A volcanic eruption that may have inspired the myth of Atlantis was up to twice as large as previously believed, according to an international team of scientists.”

The Lost Continent: Atlantis
http://www.unmuseum.org/atlantis.htm
From the site:
“The idea of a lost, but highly advanced civilization has captured the interest of people for centuries. Perhaps the most compelling of these tales is the story of Atlantis. The story appears again and again in books, television shows and movies. Where did the story originate and is any of it true? The story of the lost continent of Atlantis starts in 355 B.C. with the Greek philosopher Plato.”

Encyclopedia Mythica: Atlantis: The Myth,
http://www.pantheon.org/articles/a/atlantis.html
From the site:
“The story of the Isle of Atlantis first occurs in Plato's two dialogues the "Timaeus" and the "Critias."
[NOTE: Encyclopedia Mythica ( http://www.pantheon.org/ ) previously posted. - Phyllis ]

“Atlantis” Eruption Twice As Big as Previously Believed, Study Suggests,
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/08/060823-thera-volcano.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/o33nm
From the site:
“A volcanic eruption that may have inspired the myth of Atlantis was up to twice as large as previously believed, according to an international team of scientists.”

The Lost Continent: Atlantis
http://www.unmuseum.org/atlantis.htm
From the site:
“The idea of a lost, but highly advanced civilization has captured the interest of people for centuries. Perhaps the most compelling of these tales is the story of Atlantis. The story appears again and again in books, television shows and movies. Where did the story originate and is any of it true? The story of the lost continent of Atlantis starts in 355 B.C. with the Greek philosopher Plato.”

Encyclopedia Mythica: Atlantis: The Myth,
http://www.pantheon.org/articles/a/atlantis.html
From the site:
“The story of the Isle of Atlantis first occurs in Plato's two dialogues the "Timaeus" and the "Critias."
[NOTE: Encyclopedia Mythica ( http://www.pantheon.org/ ) previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, December 20, 2007
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/129
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Calendars Through the Ages: Calendars From the Sky
This online exhibit "explore[s] the fascinating history of the human endeavor to organize our lives in accordance with the sun and stars." Includes a timeline of calendar facts, and discussions about calendars in use (such as Chinese, Islamic, and Jewish) and not in use (French Revolutionary, Mayan, and Roman), the change from the Julian to Gregorian calendar, and more. Sponsored by the Institute for Dynamic Educational Advancement and public and private supporters.
URL: http://webexhibits.org/calendars/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25086
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Celebrate Anne of Green Gables: 100 Years, 2008
Website for the 2008 celebration in Prince Edward Island, Canada, of the "100th anniversary of the publication of 'Anne of Green Gables,' Lucy Maud Montgomery's first and most famous novel" and "Canada's best-selling novel of all time." Features details about celebration events, a vacation planner with links to related sites, and background about Montgomery.
URL: http://www.anne2008.com/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25110

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U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Recalls, Market Withdrawals, and Safety Alerts
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides information about "the most significant product actions of the last 60 days, based on the extent of distribution and the degree of health risk. The recalls on the list are mainly Class I [reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to product will cause serious adverse health consequences]." Products include food, drugs, and medical devices. Users may sign up for alerts to stay current.
URL: http://www.fda.gov/opacom/7alerts.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25103

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Lost Bird of Wounded Knee
Companion to a television documentary about Lost Bird, a Lakota infant rescued after the 1890 massacre at Wounded Knee Creek in South Dakota. "Lost Bird -- Zintka, as her adopted mother called her -- ended up the daughter of a very socially and historically prominent white couple." Includes an illustrated summary of Lost Bird's life, interview transcripts, and the full documentary. Also includes a teacher's guide. From South Dakota Public Television.
URL: http://www.sdpb.org/tv/oto/lostbird/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25085
[NOTE: Watch video online:
http://www.sdpb.org/archives/ProgramDetail.asp?ProgID=4326
Click on “Play Media” for the 26-min. video - Phyllis ]

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Mapping the Pacific Coast: Coronado to Lewis and Clark, the Quivira Collection
Companion to an exhibition of "maps, books and illustrations, dated 1544 through 1802, of the west coast of North America." View annotated map images (some with audio clips) on topics such as early explorers, California as an island, secret Russian exploration in the Pacific, Captain James Cook's voyages to the north Pacific, and overland to the Pacific in the late 1700s. From the Sonoma County (California) Museum and a California winery.
URL: http://www.mappingthepacificcoast.com/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25066

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

Copyright 2007 by Librarians' Internet Index.

National Geographic News
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news

Sites includes Daily News, Video of the Day, Photo of the Day, Animal News, Ancient World,
Environment News, Cultures News, Space/Tech News, and Weird News.

[NOTE: Some pages from National Geographic News
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/ previously posted.

Sites found in:

ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
December 14-20, 2007

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Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), 2008-09 Edition
http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm
From the site:
“The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. The Handbook is revised every two years.”
[NOTE: Earlier editions previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Career Guide to Industries (CGI), 2008-09 Edition
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.htm
“The Career Guide to Industries is a companion to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, which provides information on careers from an occupational perspective.”

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The 2008 Statistical Abstract: The National Data Book
What is the Statistical Abstract?
http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/

Statistical Abstract of the United States 2007 & 2008
http://www.census.gov/prod/www/statistical-abstract.html

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Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
December 21, 2007
Volume 13, Number 49
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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-071221.php

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More or Less [Macromedia Flash Player, pdf]
http://www.open2.net/moreorless/

The "More or Less" program created by the BBC and the Open University was
"born of the sense that numbers were the principal language of public
argument." As statistics and data are everywhere from the newspaper to the
grocery aisle, their statement makes a great deal of sense. This program
asks everything from “What is economics?” to the various aspects of
probability in everyday life. First-time visitors will want to start by
looking over the "Essential Guides" area, these guides cover averages,
economics, probability, and statistics through the use of straight-forward
examples and illustrative devices. Moving on, the "Behind the Numbers" area
takes on the notion of chance, media statistics, and the use of tables.
Overall, the site is a great place for those who might be generally curious
about statistics and related matters. [KMG]

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Human Development Report 2007/2008 [pdf]
http://hdr.undp.org/en/media/hdr_20072008_en_complete.pdf

Released biennially by the United Nations Development Programme, the Human
Development Report offers informed commentary and analysis of issues that
affect humans across the world. In past years, the report has dealt with
civil wars, starvation, economic growth, gender inequality, and a wide range
of pressing matters. Released at the end of November 2007, this edition of
the Human Development Report takes on the development impact of climate
change "that could bring unprecedented reversals in poverty reduction,
nutrition, health and education." The 399-page report offers a portrait of
the challenges presented by widespread climate changes by looking at growth
in certain parts of the world, growing carbon footprints, and how developing
and developed nations might mitigate some of these changes. [KMG]

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Teaching Mathematical Thinking Through Origami
http://newmedia.purchase.edu/~Jeanine/origami/

Many people find doing origami relaxing, and others find it can be even a
fine group activity to while away many pleasant hours. This particular
website offers up some ways to use origami to teach mathematical thinking.
Created by Daniel Meyer, Jeanine Meyer, and Aviva Meyer, this site includes
a background essay on this art, a set of teaching strategies for
incorporating origami into the classroom, and some sample models. The
“Teaching Strategies” area is a good place to look after reading the
background essay, and users should also make use of the "Origami Sources"
area, as it features external links to other origami sites. [KMG]

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Sustainability: American Public Media [Real Player]
http://sustainability.publicradio.org/

Sustainability has become a popular buzzword in the past few years, yet it
can be a puzzling term to some who encounter it. In the words of this
American Public Media site, "it’s about meeting the needs of the present
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own
needs." They have decided to contribute to the ongoing public conversation
about sustainability by using this site to showcase stories produced by
their radio programs, which include Marketplace, Speaking of Faith, and
Weekend America. Visitors can dive right in via the "Stories in the Radio"
section, where they will find pieces on electric cars, climate treaty
agreements, and fuel economy standards. Moving on, visitors can also read
their weblog and take in special reports on "greening" Las Vegas and the
nature of the consumer society. It’s a fascinating site, and one that can be
used to spark new conversations among friends, colleagues, and students.
[KMG]

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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives [pdf]
http://www.atf.gov/

While people may have seen individuals with a jacket that reads "ATF Agent",
they may have only a vague understanding of what the Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) does. As a law enforcement agency
within the United States Department of Justice, the ATF is "dedicated to
preventing terrorism, reducing violent crime, and protecting our Nation." On
the homepage, users can read about their latest work and activities through
a variety of press releases divided into sections such as "Violent Crimes"
and "Gangs". The site also has a "Field Divisions" area, where users can
learn about the activities of the field offices from Maine to Los Angeles.
Criminologists and others may want to visit the "Publications" area for some
of their latest findings. Here, visitors can look over reports such as
annual accountability reports and newsletters. [KMG]

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

Sites found in:
15 December 2007 Earth Science Sites of the Week

COASTAL WETLANDS STUDY, (suggested by Cher Cunningham, Science
Information and Education Office, USGS), Use these materials in
developing a comprehensive study of coastal wetlands. The site includes
background information, suggested activities, glossary, references, and
reading list. Activities can be demonstrated by the teacher or performed
by students. Emphasis is on Gulf Coast wetlands.
The Fragile Fringe
http://www.nwrc.usgs.gov/fringe/ff_index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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CLIMATE CHANGE TOWNHALL, AAAS, (suggested by Don Duggan Haas), The
American Association for the Advancement of Science has put together a
website with links to many of their resources on climate change and
teaching climate change. The link goes to the page for the Town Hall
meeting on Climate Change that took place in February. You'll find
Communicating and Learning About Global Climate Change An Abbreviated
Guide for Teaching Climate Change, from Project 2061 at AAAS on that
page as well as video from the meeting. There are other resources found
by following the links on the left side of the page.

http://www.aaas.org/news/press_room/climate_change/mtg_200702/

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Alphabetized Earth Science Animations (AESA)
various sources, browse an alphabetized list of earth science
animations (AESA) for almost 400 earth science concepts.

http://geography.cst.cmich.edu/Franc1M/Animations/animation_list_posted.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/y5ogl5
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Mark Francek
Professor of Geography
Central Michigan University
http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi/