Phyllis' Favorites

Sites found in:
March 8, 2008 "Earth Science Sites of the Week"

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WATER ON TAP, EPA, a consumer’s guide to the nation’s drinking water
which answers questions like: Where does your drinking water come from? How
do you know if your drinking water is safe? How can you protect it? What can
you do if there’s a problem with your drinking water?

http://www.epa.gov/safewater/wot/index.html

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Interactive Constellation Discovery, Quiet Bay Networks, (suggested
by Mary Rodgers, Watkins Glen High School), Try your hand at picking out key
constellations in a perfectly dark sky.

http://www.quietbay.net/Science/astronomy/nightsky/

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ASTRONOMY AND PHYSICS SIMULATIONS, Rob Scharein, (suggested by David
Dow), included are retrograde motion, Keplers Laws, and cratering

http://hypnagogic.net/sim/

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

Forecast Earth
http://climate.weather.com/science/
News, science and debate advancing sustainable life on a changing planet.
Select Tab: Science
From the drop-down menu, select:
Global Warming
Greenhouse Gases
Urban Legends
Science News\
Climate Data
Global Warming FAQs
Climate Change Glossary

[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.weather.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Site of the Day for Wednesday, March 19, 2008

The Basics of Climate Prediction
http://www.begbroke.ox.ac.uk/climate/interface.html

Today's site, from Oxford University's Begbroke Science Park, offers a
presentation on understanding how scientists arrive at the theories they do
about climate and a look at climate scenarios for the twenty-first century.
Gentle Subscribers will find an informative resource addressing the hot
topic of climate prediction.

"The news is full of debate about what the climate might do in the 21st
century. But what is climate, and how is it predicted? What can we find out
about what might happen over the next 100 years? ... The Basics of Climate
Prediction is an interactive learning tool produced by the Begbroke Science
Park in collaboration with climateprediction.net, the world's largest
climate prediction experiment. It explores the challenge of understanding
how the Earth's climate is changing and sheds light on the science of
climate prediction - what we know and what we don't know about predicting
the weather, the climate and 'global warming'". - from the website

This flash exhibit begins with an easy quiz on some of the facts and myths
about climate and moves on to a discussion of what climate is and the
forces which affect it. By using rabbits as an analogy in stable and
chaotic modeling systems in an interactive display, the exhibit
demonstrates how climate prediction is scientifically challenging,
including the concept of the "Butterfly Effect". Additional sections cover
the probability of what is most likely and most unlikely to happen in the
future. Final sections reveal current predictions about climate in 2050 and
2100 for different regions of the earth and under two scenarios -- one with
a "fossil fuel driven future", based on higher emissions; and one of
sustainable development predicated on lower emissions, with some surprising
predictions for each. The presentation concludes with a tidy summary of the
data and a link to additional information.

Wheel over to the site for a noteworthy exhibit on climate at:

http://www.begbroke.ox.ac.uk/climate/interface.html

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

Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
March 14, 2008
Volume 14, Number 10

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-080314.php

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Educational Materials in Atmospheric Chemistry [ppt, pdf]
http://www-as.harvard.edu/chemistry/trop/education/index.html

Professor Daniel J. Jacob of Harvard University has compiled this very fine set of educational materials that deal with various aspects of atmospheric chemistry. He draws these resources from his own teaching experience, along with offering slides, presentations, and information from his own introductory textbook on the subject. Visitors can click through sections that contain resources such as Power Point presentations on halogen chemistry, aerosols, and global biogeochemical cycles. Professor Jacob has also been kind enough to include several versions of his 1999 textbook titled "Introduction to Atmosphere Chemistry" for general consideration and use. Finally, the site also contains resources on chemical transport models intended for graduate students. [KMG]

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Interactives: The Rock Cycle [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/index.html

How much do you know about rocks? Well, if you are a bit unsure about distinguishing an igneous rock from a sedimentary rock you'll certainly be on solid ground after taking a tour through this feature created by Annenberg Media. Visitors can make their way through graphically-enhanced sections that include "Types of Rocks", "How Rocks Change", and "The Rock Cycle Diagram". In the "Types of Rocks" area visitors will learn about the basic types of rocks and they can even check out a handy chart that will give them some of the finer points of rock identification. The "How Rocks Change" area provides a basic overview of the processes involved with rock creation and transformation through a heady blend of Flash animations and straight-forward prose. Finally, the "Rock Cycle Diagram" provides an illustration of rock transformation over time. This site will be quite useful to educators and anyone who has peered at a rock and wondered: "How did you come to be?" [KMG]
[NOTE: Home page (http://www.learner.org/interactives/ ) previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Science of Music: Exploratorium's Accidental Scientist [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.exploratorium.edu/music/index.html

How do opera singers sustain those high C's in "La Fille Du Régiment"? Is a birdsong music? These are but a few of the many questions explored, and answered, on this delightful site. Visitors can consider these and other queries through interactive exhibits, a "questions" section, and movies offered up by the Accidental Scientist Music site, created by staff members at the Exploratorium in San Francisco. To start, visitors should browse through the "Online Exhibits" area. Here they can join an online drum circle, explore the world of step dancing, and even create their own remixes. The "Questions" area provides multimedia answers to queries that include "Why does some music give me goose bumps?" and "Why does sad music sound sad?" Finally, the "Movies" area contains a selection of short films that cover everything from the tuning of musical instruments to the blues. [KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Antique Spectacles & Other Vision Aids
http://www.antiquespectacles.com/

There are some sites that cover the world of eyeglasses and related ocular devices, and then there is the site maintained by retired ophthalmologist Dr. David Fleishman. On his site, Fleishman brings together spectacle-related material about art, history and collecting all in one place. First-time visitors should stop by the "Introduction & News" area to learn about the overall scope of the site and to find out about the site's layout and organization. The "History & References" section is quite splendid, as visitors can read a developmental history of spectacles here, take in a recommended reading list, and translations of key historical documents related to spectacles, including the Sforza Letter of 1462. Visitors should not miss the "Interesting Topics" section, which includes features on famous religious leaders and their spectacles, representative examples of vision aids, and persons associated with the creation of new ocular devices, such as Benjamin Franklin and Dr. J. William Rosenthal. [KMG]

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

Lucy’s Legacy: The Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia
http://www.lucyexhibition.com/

From the site:
“Ethiopia's rich cultural heritage, is one of the best-kept secrets in the world. “Lucy’s Legacy” introduces you to the incredible five million-year history of this fascinating country, known as the Cradle of Mankind.”

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Hi! It's Friday, March 7, 2008 and time for a Virtual Field Trip at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Destination: Machu Picchu
http://www.peru-machu-picchu.com/index.php

Age Range: 9 and up (non-readers and some younger children may enjoy aspects
of the tour with a little help from mom or dad)

ClickSchooling subscriber Shelby and her 13-year-old son recommended this
website that provides 360-degree panoramic views of the ruins of Machu
Picchu in Peru.

When you get to the website you'll see a picture in the center of your
screen and a welcome message below it. Scroll further down the landing page
to read an overview of this virtual tour. Then, use the menu on the left
side of the screen to see the panoramic view of each area of the tour that
includes:

-Funerary Rock
-Royal Tomb
-Inside the Tomb
-Sacred Plaza
-Sacred Rock
-Central Plaza
-Intiwatana
-Condor Temple
-Animals
-Inca Trail

Click on any one and a new page opens. Wait a second or two for the video to
load and then watch the breathtaking panoramic photo-view. Below the screen,
you can read interesting text that explains what you are seeing.

This is an engaging way to explore a foreign destination without leaving
home.

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

DID YOU MISPLACE A ClickSchooling Review? Do you need to find an educational website - fast! Visit the ClickSchooling archives at:
http://www.homefires.com/clickschool/archive.asp

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.

Two World History programs in Flash:

Early Man: History of Earth
http://wt2.cherokee.k12.ga.us/bill.burton/
Select: World History Classwork

Age of Exploration
http://wt2.cherokee.k12.ga.us/bill.burton/FlashFiles/EuropeanExplorers8.swf
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5tdszd

Bill Burton
World History teacher
Cherokee H.S.
Canton, GA
http://wt2.cherokee.k12.ga.us/bill.burton/

Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
March 21, 2008
Volume 14, Number 11

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-080321.php

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Ethics Updates
http://ethics.sandiego.edu/

Created in 1994 by Professor Lawrence M. Hinman of the University of San Diego, the Ethics Updates site is designed primarily to be used to ethics instructors and their students. However, the site is rather interesting, so members of the general public may find themselves making a few return visits. Visitors can use the drop-down tabs on the top of the homepage to make their way through sections that cover some of the basic theories of ethics and also learn more about applied ethics in relation to such issues as animal rights, torture, and world hunger. Moving on, the "Resources" area includes case studies for discussion, a glossary of terms, classic texts in ethics, and ethics surveys. The site is rounded out by a search engine and a selection of videos that deal with various topics in ethics. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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The Body Explained [Windows Media Player]
http://www.bioedonline.org/body-explained/

BioEdOnline from the Baylor College of Medicine has been producing high-quality educational resources for a number of years, so it's nice to learn about their rather fun and informative "The Body Explained" resource. Narrated and hosted by Cassius Bordelon, PhD, this video production answers a number of common questions about how the body works. The segments are quite brief, and they may just spark a new interest in a curious student. Currently, there are around a dozen or so segments offered on the site, and they cover topics such as why our ears pop, why we sneeze, and what causes hiccups. Interested parties can also download the short segments for use in their classroom. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.bioedonline.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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National Annenberg Survey of Youth [pdf]
http://www.annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org/ProjectDetails.aspx?myId=10
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4oaj9u

First conducted in 2002, the National Annenberg Survey of Youth (NASY) looked into youth attitudes towards gambling, the stigma of mental illness, and uses of media for both entertainment and information. Under the direction of Dr. Dan Romer, the NASY has continued to produce a number of thoughtful reports over the past several years. Visitors can view said reports on this site, and also look at some of their datasets and press releases. At the bottom of the homepage, visitors will find a chronological list of all these materials. Additionally, they can also click on over to the "Recent News" area to find out the latest information from NASY. Finally, visitors can also sign up to receive their RSS feed. [KMG]

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National Geographic: Prehistoric Time Line [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/prehistoric-world/prehistoric-time-line.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5f5epa

Humans haven't roamed the earth for long, and our presence on this planet only dates back around 190,000 years. There are approximately 4.3 billion more years of Earth's history to explore, and this interactive and edifying timeline created by National Geographic helps interested persons explore it. First-time visitors can click around within the timeline to read short descriptions of important events and developments in the Earth's history, complete with visual materials. The events covered here include the initial formation of the Earth all the way up to the recent Ice Ages and the birth of modern humans. Along with this timeline, visitors can also view a photo gallery of the Permian Age and learn more about mass extinctions. [KMG]

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Mostly Medieval: Exploring the Middle Ages
http://www.mostly-medieval.com/explore/

Mostly Medieval accurately describes this webpage, and it's a rather fine potpourri of information related to the Middle Ages. The site was created by Susan Wallace as the result of a research for a novel set in 13th century Scotland. Visitors can make their way through sections such as "Ballads," "Beasties," "Book of Days," "God and War," and "Heradlry." The "Ballads" area is a nice place to start; users can read (and perhaps sing) through such ballads as "Robin Hood and Guy of Gisborne," "Gude Wallace," and "The Battle of Harlaw." After that bit of warm-up, visitors should take a look inside the "Book of Days" section to learn more about holy days and celebrations throughout the months. Finally, visitors can also use the A-Z index to look up specific topics of interest. [KMG]

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ArtsEdge: Articles & Reports [pdf]
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/connect/rpt.cfm

Located at the Kennedy Center, the National Arts and Education Network (known as ArtsEdge) "supports the placement of the arts at the center of the curriculum and advocates creative use of technology." Along with creating online teaching resources, activities, and exhibits, they also have a substantial research initiative. On this site, visitors can browse over 35 different reports and articles that have been created by ArtsEdge or one of its partners. Visitors can scroll through the list of available documents or also perform a quick keyword search. The titles offered cover everything from arts education to educational technology, and they include "Arts, Artists, and Teaching," "Media Paints Arts Education in Fading Light," and "What Are They Teaching Art Students These Days?" [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.artsedge.kennedy-center.org/ previously
posted. - Phyllis ]

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The Infinite Mind [Real Player]
http://lcmedia.com/mindprgm.htm

Broadcast on National Public Radio, The Infinite Mind program takes a close investigative look into the inner workings of the human mind through interviews with various medical professionals, artists, and those coping with mental illness. Guests of the program have included everyone from comedienne Margaret Cho to left-handed boxers, or "southpaws," as they are known in the business. Recent programs have included shows on the nature of altruism, shoplifting, Tourette's syndrome, and internal body clocks. Visitors can listen to the various shows online here, read about the radio stations that broadcast the program, and learn more about the company that produces it, Lichtenstein Creative Media. [KMG]

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Color Chart: Reinventing Color from 1950 to Today [Macromedia Flash Player] http://www.moma.org/exhibitions/2008/colorchart/flashsite/

This fun exhibit from MOMA uses the commercial color chart as its organizing function, which allows visitors to look at art several ways. Browse artists alphabetically from Bas Jan Ader's "Primary Time" video, featuring red, blue and yellow carnations to Christopher Williams' photographs of bright red, yellow and green plates in dishwashers. Select "by Medium" to see work sorted into categories: a few media, 16 photographs, a handful of sculptures and other installations, 8 drawings and prints, and almost four dozen paintings. You can also view the art work on a timeline by year – beginning with Marcel Duchamp's "Tu m'" as the only 1918 entry and moving to Robert Rauschenberg's "Rebus" from 1955 makes 1962 seem a watershed year for color, with several stripe paintings by Frank Stella, a couple of paint-by-number Andy Warhols, as well as five of his Marilyn Monroes in different color schemes. It's also possible to view online videos of four artworks as they are being installed at the Museum. [DS]

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After an absence of seven decades, the Second Amendment appears again in the Supreme Court

U.S. Supreme Court wades into gun-rights debates
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/03/19/america/scotus.php

Nation awaits D.C. handgun ruling
http://www.washingtontimes.com/article/20080317/METRO/510890365/1004
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6rqacp

Statement of Paul Helmke President of the Brady Center on Supreme Court Oral Arguments
http://bradycampaign.org/media/release.php?release=970

Fighting for Our Right to Bear Arms
http://www.cato.org/pub_display.php?pub_id=9285

Guns Out of Control
http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200803u/gun-control

FindLaw: U.S. Constitution: Second Amendment
http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data/constitution/amendment02/

Massachusetts Militia Roots: A Bibliographic Study
http://www.history.army.mil/Reference/mamil/Mamil.htm

This week, the Supreme Court began to address the complex question of the Second Amendment. The Amendment states that a "well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed." The last time the Supreme Court directly addressed the meaning and intent of this amendment was in 1939, when it upheld a law that restricted sawed-off shotguns on the grounds that this type of weapon had no "ordinary military use." The meaning (and wording) of this amendment has been debated at all levels of society and jurisdiction since it came into existence, and if this week's deliberations are any indication, it may take several months before the Supreme Court issues a ruling in this matter. The case came to the Court because a Washington, DC security guard wanted to take his gun home at night, but is currently unable to do so because the city has a handgun ban. The Court's initial discussion on the matter was far-ranging, as justices touched on everything from debates during the writing of the Bill of Rights to an 18th century ordinance in Boston which required individuals to keep gunpowder on the top floors of their homes for safety reasons. Certainly, it's a development that is worth keeping tabs on, as it could have far-reaching ramifications across the country. [KMG]

The first link will take users to an article from this Wednesday's International Herald Tribune which discusses the Supreme Court's recent discussion and debate on the Second Amendment. The second link leads to a news story from this Monday's Washington Times which talks about the potential ramifications for the District of Columbia, which has had a ban on handguns for over thirty years. Moving on, the third link leads to a statement from the president of the Brady Center, Paul Helmke, on the recent arguments heard before the Supreme Court. In the statement, Helmke stated, "Think how much safer we would all be if we made it harder for dangerous people to get dangerous weapons nationwide, not just in a few areas." The fourth link will take users to an editorial on the right to bear arms which appeared in the Boston Globe on Tuesday. The author, Robert A. Levy, comments on how Washington's ban on firearms might coexist with an interpretation of the Second Amendment that secures the right of individuals to own such weapons. The fifth link leads to a "Flashbacks" feature from The Atlantic magazine that contains links to previously published pieces that debate the true intentions behind the Second Amendment. The sixth link contains an annotated version of the Second Amendment, provided courtesy of FindLaw. Finally, the last link leads to an intriguing document authored by Captain Robert K. Wright, Jr. which traces the roots of the Massachusetts Militia all the way back to the late 1620s. [KMG]

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

Math is Fun
http://www.mathsisfun.com/
From the site:
“The main content of the site is aimed at basic math skills. However you will find some more complex stuff, and some easier bits. Hopefully there should be something for everybody.”

The 2008 CIA World Factbook
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
From the site:
“The World Factbook provides national-level information on countries, territories, and dependencies…The World Factbook is in the public domain and may be used freely by anyone at anytime without seeking permission”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - "Country information has been updated as of 24 July 2008.” - Phyllis ]

Stock Market Challengehttp://www.stocks-game.com/
From the site:
“Welcome to Max's Investment World Stock Market Challenge. Our free simulation game will help you learn about investing in the real stock market with no risk while having fun.

Create or join a private competition, which only you and those you invite can play. You can create or join a private competition after you register.

Professors and Teachers:
The private competitions are ideal for teaching your class about stock market investing.”

Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, March 20, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/141

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10 Days to War
This 10-part BBC drama series beginning on March 10, 2008, "marks the fifth anniversary of the invasion [of Iraq]. ... Part thriller, part political drama, each film will take the viewer to worlds the news cameras couldn't reach -- the UN, the Military, the Foreign Office and, of course, Iraq." View these short episodes online and find an episode guide, list of key events, and related news coverage. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/newsnight/10_days_to_war/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25680

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The Women's Museum: An Institute for the Future
Website for this Smithsonian affiliate in Dallas that "makes visible the unique, textured, and diverse stories of American women." Features a description of permanent exhibits, and virtual exhibits such a "Finance Lessons," that "chronicles women and their relationship with money throughout American history," and "Wall of Words," that presents the twelve inspirational quotes by American women that are on a wall in the museum.
URL: http://www.thewomensmuseum.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25624

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CNNMoney.com: Fed Focus
News and analysis about the Federal Reserve. Topics include the credit crunch, interest rate adjustments, the Bear Stearns bailout in March 2008, recession fears, inflation, and the housing crisis. Includes a graph of Federal Reserve interest rates back to 2004, links to material about economic indicators, and related material. From Cable News Network (CNN).
URL: http://money.cnn.com/news/specials/fed/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25707

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The Federal Reserve Board: Frequently Asked Questions: Monetary Policy
Brief questions and answers about "monetary policy [which] refers to the actions undertaken by a central bank, such as the Federal Reserve, to influence the availability and cost of money and credit as a means of helping to promote national economic goals." Includes answers to question about the federal funds rate, the discount rate, and how the Federal Reserve maintains the stability of the U.S. financial system. From the Federal Reserve Board (FRB).
URL: http://www.federalreserve.gov/generalinfo/faq/faqmpo.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25708
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.federalreserve.gov/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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About the New $5 Bill
Details about the new U.S. $5 bills, "which entered circulation on March 13, 2008." Discusses security features of the bills (watermark and embedded security thread), design features (color, symbols of freedom, and changes to President Abraham Lincoln's portrait on the bill), and other features such as easy-to-read numbers for low vision and microprinted words. Includes printable images of the bill. From the U.S. Department of Treasury, Bureau of Printing and Engraving.
URL: http://www.moneyfactory.gov/newmoney/main.cfm/currency/new5
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25694

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Women's Sports Foundation: The Billies
Background about the Billie Awards (named in honor of tennis legend Billie Jean King), which "honor media excellence in the portrayal of girls and women in sports and physical activity." Features details about award categories (such as industry leader and outstanding journalist), announcement of the current year's finalists, photos and videos from previous events, and other background and updates. From the Women's Sports Foundation.
URL: http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/News-And-Events/Events/The-Billies.aspx
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/65shhy
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25590
[NOTE: Home page ( http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/ ) previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Powering the Electrical Revolution: Women and Technology
"Meet the exceptional women who overcame social barriers to make achievements in the fields of math and science and the ordinary women who made contributions to the telegraph, telephone, industrial manufacturing, and computing industries." Features essays on topics such as women and the communications industry, electricity and the housewife, women and computers, and women as engineers. Includes images and video clips. From the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Virtual Museum.
URL: http://www.ieee-virtual-museum.org/exhibit/exhibit.php?id=159251&lid=1
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25571
[NOTE: Other pages from (http://www.ieee-virtual-museum.org/ ) previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Three Mile Island: The Inside Story
Presentation about "America's worst accident at a civilian nuclear power plant [which] occurred on March 28, 1979" on Three Mile Island, near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Diagrams, photos, and essays recount the details of the incident and its aftermath. Companion to a physical exhibit created for the 25th anniversary (in 2004) of the accident, from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
URL: http://americanhistory.si.edu/tmi/index.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25669
[NOTE: Other pages from http://americanhistory.si.edu/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Why Has the Date Changed for Start of Spring?
This article describes that while the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere traditionally has been celebrated as March 21, the vernal equinox has "landed on March 21, only 36 out of 100 years [during the 20th century]. And from 1981 to 2102, Americans will celebrate the first day of spring no later than March 20." Explains reasons why seasonal dates can vary from year to year. From Space.com.
URL: http://www.space.com/spacewatch/050318_equinox.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25683
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.space.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Hi! It's Saturday, March 1, 2008 and time for Art at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Art Junction
http://www.artjunction.org/

This website is meant to provide a place where teachers and students
collaborate to pursue artistic and educational goals through the free
activities, projects, and resources offered.

One of the goals of Art Junction is to foster artistic expression in young
people and broaden their perspectives by encouraging shared learning
experiences through online cultural exchanges and joint creative work.

Whether or not you decide to participate in the community aspects of the
site, there are some terrific articles and activities that are sure to spark
imagination and creativity at home. When you get to the site you'll see
some featured items. For immediate fun click on the menu items under "For
Kids" that includes:

*Make an Artrageous Hat - What fun! Every kid (and kid at heart) will want
to try their hand at making and wearing their own art masterpiece.

*Visual Push-Ups - Flex your creativity with these fun exercises.

*What if... - Play this game in which you ask questions that stretch your
imagination. What if oceans were made of chocolate pudding? What if people
were magnetic?

*That's Artrageous - Learn to think like an artist with this exercise that
makes the familiar strange, and the ordinary extraordinary.

*Seeing Shadows - Play with shadows and learn how to notice things that
artists see but other people often miss.

While the kids are busy with their artistic endeavors, parents will enjoy
reading the articles in the "For Teachers" section with all kinds of ideas
and recommendations for teaching children art.

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.

Smithsonian Images
https://smithsonianimages.si.edu/siphoto/siphoto.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=home
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5s2528

From the site:

Browse or search through selected images from the Collections of the Office of Imaging and Photographic Services. Included are images from current exhibits, Smithsonian events and historic collections.

Categories
https://smithsonianimages.si.edu/siphoto/siphoto.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=more_categories
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6bhjn6

Select and download screen resolution images for personal and educational use.

Create your own portfolio of favorite Smithsonian image

Send e-cards of your favorite images to family and friends.

Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
Mar. 14-20, 2008

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Resource of the Week: Quick Guide to Military Information
http://www.resourceshelf.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/mil_guide.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/36t8q7
By Shirl Kennedy, Senior Editor

I’ve just completed a major update of a resource I’ve been maintaining for several years. Though it is not a glitzy resource by any stretch of the imagination, I thought it would also be helpful to share this Quick Guide to Military Information as a Resource of the Week. Unless you work with military information on a regular basis, it is can often be frustrating to find what you need.

What’s here? Links to resources that provide the type of information I often need. Everything here — at least right now — is freely accessible on the open Web; all of these links were functional from my network at home. <<<>>>

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Fast Facts: Mini-Digest of Education Statistics 2007
March 17th, 2008
Mini-Digest of Education Statistics 2007
http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2008023
This publication is a pocket-sized compilation of statistical information covering the broad field of American education from kindergarten through graduate school. The statistical highlights are excerpts from the Digest of Education of Statistics, 2007.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

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Thomas Jefferson: A Resource Guide
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/presidents/jefferson/
The digital collections of the Library of Congress contain a wide variety of material associated with Thomas Jefferson, including the complete Thomas Jefferson Papers from the Manuscript Division.
[INCLUDES: Links to:
American Memory Resources
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/presidents/jefferson/memory.html
Related Resources
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/presidents/jefferson/related.html
External Web Sites
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/presidents/jefferson/external.html
- Phyllis ]

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Marquis Who’s Who Launches Artists’ Gallery Web Site
http://www.whoswhogallery.com
First appearing in the 2008 print edition of Who’s Who in American Art, the Artists’ Gallery - found online at http://www.whoswhogallery.com - is searchable by artist name and media, and showcases the works of many noteworthy men and women in the visual arts community…Featured earlier this year at the American Library Association conference in Philadelphia, the Artists’ Gallery has already evoked an enthusiastic response. It will continue to be presented at library and research conferences throughout the year. The Artists’ Gallery is available to the public free of charge and plans are underway by Marquis Who’s Who to expand the site by adding many more
artists in 2008.

Source: Marquis

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Library of Congress Experience
http://www.loc.gov/experience/
Preview the new exhibitions and technologies designed to inspire and engage, that will be launched in April in the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building in Washington.

Source: LC

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Congressional Research Tutorials
http://sunsite3.berkeley.edu/wikis/congresearch/

These tutorials show you how to find Congressional materials in the Library and on the Internet.

Find a Bill, Find a Hearing, Find Congressional Debate, How Congress Works. By Jesse Silva, Federal Documents and Political Science Librarian and Karen Munro, E-Learning Librarian

Source: University of California-Berkeley

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Masterpiece Theater
Leo Tolstoy Timeline
Interactive/Online Activity
Gr. 9-12

Examine Leo Tolstoy's life and major works in the context of
major world events. Understand how Tolstoy's work reflects his
world and serves as social commentary, and discover information
about historical events referenced in his novel "Anna Karenina."

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/anna/timeline.html

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NOVA ScienceNOW
On-Air & Online Wednesday , July 30, 2008, 9 - 10:00 pm

NOVA scienceNOW follows the upcoming NASA mission to send a lander to Mars, a mammoth mystery and the recent passing of famed "cancer warrior" Judah Folkman. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/watch/080730.html

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Remembered Earth: New Mexico's High Desert
On-Air & Online Sunday , July 27, 2008, 10:30 - 11:00 pm
Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12

Filmmaker John Grabowska and Indian author N. Scott Momaday present a vision of hope for humankind's relationship to the natural world by interpreting the myth, beauty and power of a scarred but sacred landscape of the American West. (CC, stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/rememberedearth/

[NOTE: Premiered February 13, 2006 - Phyllis ]
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Copyright 2008 PBS Online

The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
For Teachers and Students:
Modules on Major Topics in American History
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/teachers/modules.html

The modules cover more than twenty topics that correspond to the
major periods in American history and take into consideration the
history standards, both required and advanced, to which high school
students are held. Each module includes:

o a succinct historical overview
o learning tools including lesson plans, quizzes, and activities
o recommended documents, films, and historic images

Modules:
o The Revolutionary War
o The Constitution
o The New Nation
o The Jeffersonian Era
o The Jacksonian Era
o Pre-Civil War Reform
o Slavery
o Westward Expansion
o The Coming of the Civil War
o The Civil War
o Reconstruction
o The Gilded Age
o The United States Becomes a World Power
o Progressivism
o Immigration
o World War I
o The 1920s
o The Great Depression
o World War II
o Postwar America
o The Tumultuous 1960s
o The Vietnam War
o America at the End of the 20th Century
o September 11th

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Site found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
Mar. 7-13, 2008

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New Collection of Selected Web Resources from Library of Congress: The New Deal
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/newdeal/
New Deal Programs: Selected Library of Congress Resources was created to serve as a starting point for research using Library of Congress collections of New Deal program materials. While this guide is by no means comprehensive, it provides an overview of special collections held by the Library of Congress and links to digitized materials and selected resources relating to New Deal programs in Library of Congress divisions. The guide also links to major collections of New Deal program materials held at other institutions.

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Interactive Vietnam Veterans Memorial
http://go.footnote.com/

For complete article:
Vietnam Wall goes interactive
http://kstp.com/article/stories/S411133.shtml?cat=10000

“There are 58,000 names on the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. and behind each of those names are dozens of stories.

Decades after the conflict, those personal stories are finally being told using technology that couldn't have even been imagined in the 1970s.

The site http://go.footnote.com/ has taken on the stunning challenge of making the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial interactive. They started by taking more than 6,000 images of the monument and then digitally stitching them togther. This allows users to easily scroll back and forth and zoom in and out to see the different names.

But that's only the start. Each of the 58,000 names on the wall has individually indexed so friends and family of the deceased can add information about that person to the interactive tribute. Information from the National Archives is also being added to each name.” <<<>>>

Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, March 13, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/140

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She Made It: Women Creating Television and Radio
This site "celebrates the achievements and preserves the legacy of great women [television and radio] writers, directors, producers, journalists, sportscasters, and executives." Features a list and brief background about honorees from the 1920s through 2007. Honorees include Fanny Brice, Lucille Ball, Julia Child, Christiane Amanpour, Tina Fey, Gwen Ifill, and Rosie O'Donnell. Also includes video interviews with selected honorees. From the Paley Center for Media.
URL: http://www.shemadeit.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25604

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Elizabeth Bishop, A Growing Legacy
Companion to an exhibit about American poet Elizabeth Bishop (1911-1979), who "during her lifetime ... won nearly every major literary prize in the United States, including a Pulitzer." Features highlights from the physical exhibition, essays, and a link to the Elizabeth Bishop Papers collection (includes a biographical sketch). From Vassar College Libraries, Archives and Special Collections.
URL: http://specialcollections.vassar.edu/exhibits/bishop/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25622

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Women in History: Historical Figures
Profiles of famous American women, such as Louisa May Alcott, Clara Barton, Rachel Carson, Isadora Duncan, Sally Hemings, Dolley Madison, Annie Oakley, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Harriet Tubman, and Laura Ingalls Wilder. Profiles vary in amount of information provided about the individual. A good starting point for ideas for school paper topics, as this listing includes women from a variety of time periods, professions, and fields of accomplishment. From Lakewood Public Library, Ohio.
URL: http://www.lkwdpl.org/wihohio/figures.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25627
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Women Medal Recipients: Military and Civilian
This website provides an unofficial list of U.S. women military medal recipients. Medals include the Medal of Honor (only awarded to one woman during the Civil War), Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Silver Star, Air Medal, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Soldiers Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross ("The first woman to receive the DFC was Amelia Earhart which sparked controversy and later it was changed to exclude civilians."), and Distinguished Service Medal. From an enthusiast.
URL: http://userpages.aug.com/captbarb/medals.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25656
[NOTE: Other pages from http://userpages.aug.com/captbarb/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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The World Awheel: Early Cycling Books at the Lilly Library
This collection of images of cycling-themed books features cycling in fiction and titles about early bicycles, bicycle touring, women and cycling, and cycling music. Accompanied by brief historical essays. From the Lilly Library, Indiana University Bloomington Libraries.
URL: http://www.indiana.edu/~liblilly/awheel/awheel.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25319

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Top 10 Amazing Chemistry Videos
Collection of videos from March 2008 of "fiery explosions, beautiful reactions, and hilarious music ...[which] are great reasons to be excited about chemistry." Includes videos of a gummy bear reacting with potassium chlorate, how to make your own glow sticks, and more. Note: these experiments are meant only for trained professionals in labs. From Wired magazine.
URL: http://blog.wired.com/wiredscience/2008/03/top-10-amazing.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25594

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Camping With the Sioux: Fieldwork Diary of Alice Cunningham Fletcher
Text of fieldwork journals "kept by Alice Fletcher during a six-week venture into Plains Indian territory in 1881." Fletcher's trip "was unprecedented. ... no one but Frank Hamilton Cushing had lived with Native Americans for a scientific purpose." Features illustrated diary entries, a photo gallery, Sioux folk tales recorded by Fletcher, and related readings and links. From the National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
URL: http://www.nmnh.si.edu/naa/fletcher/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25617

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Sites to See: Technology Integration Resources
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites006.shtml
From the site:
“Educators increasingly are looking for help in putting classroom technology to its best use. Many of them are turning to the Internet for that help. A wise choice! A growing number of Web sites offer knowledgeable and useful ideas, suggestions, lesson plans, activities, and resources for integrating technology into the curriculum, and using it to increase student learning. Whether you're a newbie or a technology guru, you'll learn something new at the featured sites below. Included: More than a dozen Web sites to help educators increase and improve technology integration.”

“Increasingly computers are being used to support learning in the classroom. Used effectively, computers can change the way we think and learn. But along with the technology, come issues such as how to best integrate it into the curriculum, Internet safety, access for all, and keeping up with the newest equipment. The following sites will give you some ideas and resources for using the technology efficiently in your classroom.”

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Updated 02/25/2008 - Phyllis ]

Sports Media
http://www.sports-media.org/index.html
From the site:
“Sports Media wants to unite and inspire people who are interested in Sports and Physical Education. We provide a quality platform where athletes, coaches, teachers, students and instructors are able to exchange their bright ideas about PE and Sports. But we do not exclude non-professionals!

“All people can learn from this great database of knowledge, and adjust their own private sporting techniques. Moreover, we ignore traditional hierarchies, and let people talk to people in a simple sporty way. You can even submit your own PE experiences to help others!

“Sports Media is also the virtual meeting point for all organizations, associations and teams who are involved in Sports and PE. As a member of the World-Wide Internet PE & Sports Organization we guarantee a speakers corner for everyone, everywhere. Sports Media is your virtual place to stretch your muscles and find a new challenge.

“And that's not all. We bring you lesson plans, coaching tips and sports from all around the world.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter # 497 3/7/2008

Whale Net

Welcome to "Whale Net", an interactive educational website that focuses on
whales and other marine research. Sponsored by Wheelock College of Boston,
Massachusetts and supported by The National Science Foundation, the site is
a wonderful resource for those who want to learn more about the world's
largest mammals.

The "Whale Net" site is divided into three separate categories (Students,
Teachers, and Public), so visitors can easily navigate their corresponding
section. This educational website is filled with cool features including
"Ask a Scientist", a "Guide to Whales and Marine Mammals", adoption
programs, teacher's resources, and much more.

http://whale.wheelock.edu/Welcome.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Athletic Superstitions

Anyone who has watched baseball players go through their "rituals" knows
that athletes are an intrinsically superstitious bunch. This fun piece
lists the "10 Most Bizarre Athlete Superstitions", including a hockey
player with an odd pre-game ritual, a slap-happy NFL player, and several
bizarre ball players.

http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/12948

United States Olympic Committee
http://teamusa.org/
Lists U.S. sports and athletes
Games of the XXIX Olympiad, Beijing, China, August 8th
From the site:
“The U.S. Olympic Committee is the coordinating body for all Olympic-related athletic activity in the United States. The vision of the USOC is to enable America's athletes to realize their Olympic and Paralympic dreams.

The USOC is recognized by the International Olympic Committee as the sole entity in the United States whose mission involves training, entering and underwriting the full expenses for the U.S. teams.”

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Hi! It's Thursday, February 21, 2008 and time for Social Sciences at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Wheatmania: Educational Materials
http://www.wheatmania.com/general.asp?id=258
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Age Range: 4-17 (Lessons for Grades PreK-12, archived at the featured site
and the secondary site mentioned below.)

ClickSchooler Melanie from Nebraska recommended this website, sponsored by
the Kansas Wheat Commission, that provides all kinds of free downloadable
lessons and activities for learning about wheat and other agricultural
products! While the featured website about wheat has lessons for grades
PreK-5, the site features a link to the Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in
the Classroom that provides lessons for grades K-12.

So, let's start with the featured site. When you arrive on the landing page
you'll see a menu of Educational Materials that include:

*Fields of Gold: Preschool Education Packet - A pdf file that opens to a
36-page teaching guide that includes lessons on proper hand-washing, how to
grow wheat, all kinds of tasty recipes that use wheat, fun things that can
be made with wheat products such as play dough and more.

*Exploring Kansas Crops: Educator's Guide for 3rd-5th Grades - When you
click on this item, it takes you to the Kansas Foundation for Educators
website where you can download materials for:

1) Exploring Kansas Farm Animals for 1st-2nd Grades
2) Exploring Kansas Crops for 3rd-4th Grades (with applications for grades
K-8)

But that's not all! From the "Teacher's Resources" button on the menu bar at
the top of the page you can click on "Teacher Approved Lessons" to get to
this JACKPOT site:

Kansas Foundation For Agriculture in the Classroom: Lesson Plans
http://www.ksagclassroom.org/Lessons.htm

Here, you will find an amazing assortment of lesson plans with activities
for Grades K-12 on the following topics:

-Crops
-Conservation
-General Agriculture
-Horticulture
-Livestock
-Nutrition
-Water and Soil
-and more!

In addition to the lesson plans and activities available at these sites,
take some time to explore the menus. You'll find interactive games to
reinforce learning, fun fact sheets, contests, and other free teacher
resources as well.

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 Monday, February 18, 2008

FlightAware Flight Tracker
http://flightaware.com/

Today's site offers a convenient spot from which to keep tabs on the status
of commercial airline flights in the U.S. and even major airlines in
Canada, despite the disclaimer of the unreliability of Canadian data.
Gentle Subscribers will find an easy-to-use interface providing speedy
results.

"FlightAware is a free flight tracker that will change what you think about
live flight tracking and aviation information. ... FlightAware offers live
flight data, airport information, weather maps and charts, as well as
aviation news to nearly two million users a month. ... FlightAware's
proprietary flight arrival time algorithms combined with FlightAware's
powerful, intuitive, responsive, and reliable web-based interface yield the
most capable and useful flight tracking application and service." - from
the website

This airline tracking site offers an exhaustive selection of material. A
small box on the left of the opening page allows visitors to input the
flight number, to either bring up the specific flight directly or a list of
flights to choose from. When the flight number is unknown, the codes for
the originating and destination airports can be entered to retrieve
information on all the flights meeting those parameters for the previous 24
hours. Airport codes for across the continent are also available. If
pop-ups have been unblocked for the site in the visitor's browser, clicking
on the small map of a selected flight will bring up an enlarged version
showing the specific flight path followed by a particular flight number.
Not to be missed for the sheer wow factor is the map image displaying the
planes, with their flights numbers, in a specific region, either in the
area (in green) or approaching the airport as a destination (in blue).
Featuring a constantly updating map, this inclusion is particularly
noteworthy with respect to small regional airports.

Swoop over to the site for an outstanding resource for tracking airline
flights at:

http://flightaware.com/

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

Paper Modelz
http://www.papermodelz.info/
Free resource of Anime, Games, Robot, Vehicles and Building Paper models or Paper craft downloads

Sites found in:

Librarians' Internet Index
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NEW THIS WEEK, February 14, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/136

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Enterprising Women: 250 Years of American Business
Companion to an exhibit that "brings to life the stories of some 40 intriguing women who helped shape the landscape of American business." Use the timeline to view background about women such as Lydia Pinkham, Madam C.J. Walker, Martha Stewart, and Oprah Winfrey. Also includes mentorship stories, games, and classroom material. Organized by the Schlesinger Library of the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University and the National Heritage Museum in Lexington, Massachusetts.
URL: http://www.radcliffe.edu/schles/exhibits/enterprisingwomen/
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Dr. Edwin H. Land (1909-1991)
Biography of scientist Edwin H. Land, who "was distinguished for his inventions and contributions in the fields of polarized light, photography and colour vision," and who developed the Polaroid instant camera and founded the Polaroid Corporation. Illustrated biography sections discuss Land's early life and his theories and achievements. From the "Biographical Memoirs of Fellows of the Royal Society," reprinted on the website of the Rowland Institute at Harvard, which was founded by Land.
URL: http://www.rowland.harvard.edu/organization/land/index.php
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25449

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Alternative Energy (AE): Human Power
Links to recent news about human energy sources. "Human kinetic energy can be transferred in a number of ways. Human energy is most commonly used to propel bicycles, but can also be used to generate electricity and power hand-crank tools. ... The articles on this page are about human kinetic energy and its many uses." Also includes links to related sites, many about human powered vehicles. From a site about alternative energy sources.
URL: http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/technology/human-powered/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25451

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Deep Space Network (DSN)
The NASA DSN "is an international network of antennas that supports interplanetary spacecraft missions and radio and radar astronomy observations for the exploration of the solar system and the universe." Its site features descriptions of its science and technology, and illustrated history for this project that celebrated its 50th anniversary in February 2008 by beaming the Beatles song "Across the Universe." From the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology.
URL: http://deepspace.jpl.nasa.gov/dsn/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25404

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Mennonite Central Committee: Counter Recruitment
Collection of links to information and resources about activities to prevent military recruitment. Topics include non-governmental organizations, government military recruitment material, and stories on military recruitment and counter recruitment. The 2006 conference materials features video clips. Also includes links to resources on conscientious objection. From the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC).
URL: http://www.mcc.org/us/co/counter/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25405

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Asia: Continent of Contrasts – Teacher Resources
Geographic Lens on Asia Video Series
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geographyaction/teacher_resources.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/59a4nv

Geography Action!'s video series Geographic Lens on Asia
launches on the Web! These free, bite-size videos feature
National Geographic video, photos, and maps to illustrate basic
geography concepts. Useful both in classrooms and workshops,
they are brimming with dynamic footage and practical information.

Titles: Defining Geography
People and Places
Spatial and Ecological Perspectives
National Standards and Geographic Skills
Geographic Questions

From the site:
“Join Dr. Michal LeVasseur, PhD Geographer and Director of the Geography Action! Asia Institute, for a dynamic explanation of the basics of geography and a journey through Asia.”
Page includes lesson plans.

Sites found in:
The March 6, 2008 issue of Classroom Tools & Tips
located at: http://www.eduhound.com/cttarchives/030608ctt.cfm

From the site:
Topic :: PUBLIC SPEAKING
" It is the vice of our public speaking that it has not abandonment. Somewhere, not only every orator but every man should let out all the length of all the reins; should find or make a frank and hearty expression of what force and meaning is in him." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Allyn & Bacon's Public Speaking Website
Contains six modules about the process of public speaking -- Assess, Analyze, Research, Organize, Deliver and Discern.
http://www.abacon.com/pubspeak/

Strategies to Succeed in Public Speaking
Includes goals, success requirements, preparations, resources, and related information.
http://www.school-for-champions.com/speaking.htm

American Rhetoric
An impressive index of thousands of famous speeches.
http://www.americanrhetoric.com/

Advanced Public Speaking Institute
Choose from 20 categories and over 100 articles to help with public speaking.
http://www.public-speaking.org/default.htm

Public Speaking Skills from Mind Tools
Learn to speak and present clearly and effectively. Improve your speaking skills with this Mind Tools guide to speaking effectively in public.
http://www.mindtools.com/CommSkll/PublicSpeaking.htm

Study Guides and Strategies: Public speaking
Features techniques and strategies for speaking in public and presenting presentations.
http://www.studygs.net/speaking.htm

[NOTE: Some of these sites were previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Curriculum Units (various subjects)
Fellows of the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute
1978-2007
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, February 7, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/135

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Blackwell History of Education Museum
Website for this Illinois museum "promoting interest in the history of American education." Features material about one-room schoolhouses, education artifacts (such as slates and magic lanterns), and early reading books (hornbooks and battledores). Also includes journal articles and a link to a historical collection of antique audio-visual equipment dating back to the early 1800s. From Northern Illinois University.
URL: http://www.cedu.niu.edu/blackwell/
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The Trial of Susan B. Anthony, 1873
Material about the trial of Susan B. Anthony for having illegally voted in New York in 1872. Features a brief biography, some of Anthony's writings and a speech about her right to vote, a trial record, her petition to Congress about her conviction, information about the 19th Amendment, suffrage cartoons, and related material. Includes a short bibliography. From a professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas (UMKC) School of Law.
URL: http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/anthony/sbahome.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4s6nb
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25344
[NOTE: Previously posted. Other trials from http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/ftrials.htm also previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Studies in Scarlet: Marriage & Sexuality in the U.S. & U.K., 1815-1914
Images of hundreds of documents involving legal proceedings about divorce, domestic violence, homosexuality, abortion, adultery, and related topics in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Subjects include Oscar Wilde and Henry Ward Beecher. Search, or browse by subject, name, or genre. From the Harvard Law School Library.
URL: http://vc.lib.harvard.edu/vc/deliver/home?_collection=scarlet
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25371
From the site:
“These trials are especially rich sources for the study of the history of women in early modern society.”

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Memory for Justice
Collection of documents about former president of South Africa and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela, including a narrative biography, chronology, bibliography, photo essay, database of speeches, tributes, and more. From the Nelson Mandela Foundation, which (among other projects) collects and curates Mandela's personal archive.
URL: http://www.nelsonmandela.org/index.php/memory/
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Mandela: An Audio History
Website for a "five-part radio series documenting the struggle against apartheid through rare sound recordings, the voice of [anti-apartheid leader] Nelson Mandela himself, as well as those who fought with him, and against him." In addition to audio and transcripts of the series, the site features interview biographies, an audio timeline, and suggestions from educators for using the program in a classroom. From Radio Diaries, a nonprofit radio production company.
URL: http://www.radiodiaries.org/mandela/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25355

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A Computer Is Born
Special report about the creation of ENIAC, or Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer, which was unveiled in February 1946 at the University of Pennsylvania. Topics include the roots of ENIAC during World War II (with the need to predict the trajectory of shells), the use of vacuum tube devices in calculating, and how programming was largely done by women. Includes sound clips and a related report on the politics invention. From CNET.
URL: http://www.news.com/2009-1006_3-6037980.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25348

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Exploring the Nanoworld
"Nano means one billionth. Nanotechnology is the study and design of systems at the nanometer scale -- the scale of atoms and molecules. ... The objective of this website is to introduce you to the tools that let us 'see' atoms, [and] manipulate them." Includes video, lesson plans, and lab manuals on topics such as what is the nanoscale and exploring the nano world with Lego bricks. From the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
URL: http://mrsec.wisc.edu/Edetc/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25390
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How Do You Fix an Undersea Cable?
Audio and text of a January 2007 article about making electrical repairs on the ocean floor. Describes the steps of how the repair takes place: discover location of damage (based on reported phone or Internet service outages or sending light pulses), send a cable repair ship that uses a robot or grapnel to pull the loose ends to the ship, repair by splicing, and lower cable back to the seabed. From Slate.
URL: http://www.slate.com/id/2156987
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25385

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Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index.

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Hi! It's Tuesday, March 4, 2008 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Pea Soup: The Story of Mendel
http://www.sonic.net/~nbs/projects/anthro201/

This very simple website provides the biography of Johann Gregor Mendel,
who, through experimentation with developing new color variations in
flowers discovered hybridization.

When you get to the site, use the menu to read Mendel's biography. Then,
learn about his experiments that led to the birth of genetics.

Next, try the "Interactive Pea Experiment" and breed your own virtual hybrid
pea plants!

This is a short and easy scientific exercise, that provides a great
springboard to further learning and exploration.

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

DID YOU MISPLACE A ClickSchooling Review? Do you need to find an educational website - fast! Visit the ClickSchooling archives at:
http://www.homefires.com/clickschool/archive.asp

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 Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Carboniferous Forest Discovered
http://www.mnh.si.edu/highlight/riola/

Today's site, from the eminent Smithsonian Institute, trumpets the
discovery of a 300 million year old fossil forest in Illinois. Gentle
Subscribers will unearth images and information about this remarkable find
in the eastern part of the state.

"[Scientists] discovered the remains of one of the world's oldest tropical
rainforests, preserved in the ceiling of a coal mine 250 feet below the
surface. ... The rainforest extends over more than four square miles as the
roof of two adjacent underground coal mines in eastern Illinois. This may
be the largest single-time-period fossil forest found in the fossil
record." - from the website

The web page provides an overview of this spectacular paleobotanical
discovery which is allowing researchers to explore and examine a huge
wealth of fossilized plant material from the Paleozoic era. The article
notes some of the details about the fossil forest, including a brief
explanation of how it was preserved and the types of plant life which have
been found within it, along with some striking photos of this underground,
prehistoric forest. Visitors are encouraged to further explore this amazing
find by following the link to the Illinois State Geological survey site,
where more detailed material and images can be found.

Burrow over to the web page for information about this notable prehistoric
botanical discovery at:

http://www.mnh.si.edu/highlight/riola/

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

Sites found in:
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http://www.resourceshelf.com
Feb. 22-28, 2008
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U.S.: Federal Citizen Information Center’s Consumer Action 2008 Handbook
http://www.consumeraction.gov/pdfs/2008_Handbook_Web_Version.pdf
This is a .pdf of the entire 176 page Consumer Action Handbook, including the consumer topics, the directory listings, the sample complaint letter, and the index.

For your convenience we have also created the sectional .pdfs below, which you can use to reduce download time. http://www.consumeraction.gov/viewpdf.shtml

Order free hardcopy: http://www.consumeraction.gov/caw_orderhandbook.shtml

Source: FCIC

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OCEANMOTION, Ocean Motion and NASA, (suggested by M Sara Tweedie),
this website documents humankind's experiences, observations and
investigations of ocean surface currents. In addition to the information
resources posted on the website, there are also investigations that lead
students to explore patterns and relationships through data products
(color-coded images, time series graphs and data tables). These
investigations are done through an interactive browser interface that
provides access to a wealth of data.

http://www.oceanmotion.org/

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CAREERS MICROSITE, NASA, (suggested by John Ristvey, Principal
Consultant, Manager, McREL E/PO), One purpose of this careers site is to
explain many types of careers that go into supporting the work of any NASA
mission. The site contains pertinent information about the variety of career
options available to today's students. Seven of these career clusters are
represented among the people who work on the Dawn mission.

http://dawn.jpl.nasa.gov/people/careers/index.asp

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SONORAN DESERT: FRAGILE LAND OF EXTREMES, (suggested by Liz Colvard,
Science Information and Education, USGS), This 28-minute online film shows
how scientists work to better understand native desert plants and animals
such as desert tortoises, saguaro cacti, and Gila monsters. Much of the
program was shot in and around Saguaro National Park near Tucson, Arizona.

http://online.wr.usgs.gov/outreach/desert

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Pretty Good, by Charles Osgood, CBS NEWS, (suggested by Chad Wiekierak)

There was once a pretty good student,
Who sat in a pretty good class
And was taught by a pretty good teacher,
Who always let pretty good pass.
He wasn't terrific at reading;
He wasn't a whiz-bang at math;
But for him education was leading
Straight down a pretty good path.
He didn't find school too exciting,
But he wanted to do pretty well,
And he did have some trouble with writing,
And nobody had taught him to spell.
When doing arithmetic problems,
Pretty good was regarded as fine;
Five and five needn't always be 10,
A pretty good answer was nine.
The pretty good student was happy
With the standards that were in effect,
And nobody thought it was sappy
If his answers were not quite correct.
The pretty good class that he sat in
Was part of a pretty good school,

And the student was not an exception;
On the contrary, he was the rule.
The pretty good school that he went to
Was right there in a pretty good town.
And nobody there ever noticed
He could not tell a verb from a noun.
The pretty good student, in fact, was
A part of a pretty good mob.
And the first time he knew what he lacked was
When he looked for a pretty good job.
It was then, when he sought a position,
He discovered that life can be tough,
And he soon had a sneaky suspicion
Pretty good might not be good enough.
The pretty good town in our story
Was part of a pretty good state
Which had pretty good aspirations
And prayed for a pretty good fate.
There once was a pretty good nation,
Pretty proud of the greatness it had,
But which learned much too late,
If you want to be great,
Pretty good is, in fact, pretty bad.

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

ide@s
http://www.ideas.wisconsin.edu/
Searchable by grade, subject, and type of resource. Although developed by the University of Wisconsin for use by Wisconsin teachers, it is useful to any PreK-16 teacher.

From the site:
“Selected PK-16 educators from Wisconsin work in teams to identify, evaluate, catalog, and align to the state education standards resources that are already on the internet such as lesson plans and reference materials. These resources are then made available from the ide@s search engine. Now, you don't have to look through dozens of online listings to find the resource you need. The ide@s search engine allows you to tell it specifically what you need to find then it searches the database for you. You can read teacher reviews of the resources and see exactly which state standards they address. ide@s saves you time while focusing instruction and technology on Wisconsin's Model Academic Standards. Plus, you know you're getting a quality resource that other Wisconsin educators have recommended.”

MIT OpenCourseWare: Highlights for High School
http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/hs/home/home/index.htm
From the site:
“Highlights for High School features MIT OpenCourseWare
materials that are most useful for high school students and teachers.”
Includes AP Biology, AP Calculus, and AP Physics.

Introductory MIT Courses
http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/hs/intro-courses/introcourses/index.htm
Biology
Chemistry
Computers and Electronics
Engineering
Foreign Languages
Math
Media, Music and The Arts
Physical Education
Physics
Social Sciences
Writing and Literature

High School Courses Developed by MIT Students
http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/hs/hscourses/hscourses/index.htm
From the site:
“MIT students develop and teach many courses for high school students. Here is a small sample from MIT's Educational Studies Program (ESP)”

Sites found in:
[TechGuru] My SreeTips Newsletter, February 2008
Sites for homework help on the web:
http://www.wnbc.com/technology/15071040/detail.html
VIDEO: http://video.wnbc.com/player/?id=206064

Sree Advice: Homework Help
From the site:
“It seems more and more parents are being asked to help with homework each night - and some are finding they are unable to help out as well as they should. That's where the Internet can come in. Web help has been around for years, but has become a lot more sophisticated recently.”
POSTED: 5:43 am EST January 17, 2008
UPDATED: 5:22 pm EST January 21, 2008
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HomeworkSpot.com:
http://www.homeworkspot.com/
A free homework portal for various ages.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

ChatterbeesHomework.com:
http://chatterbeeshomework.homestead.com/index.html
Lots of free resources

MathGoodies.com:
http://www.mathgoodies.com/
Full of math help, as the name implies
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

NoobsHelp:
http://www.ytudfo.us/NH2/
A free site founded by two Florida high school students

BJPinchbeck.com:
http://www.bjpinchbeck.com/
A free site that's been around for more than 10 years.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
February 29, 2008
Volume 14, Number 8
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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-080229.php

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Critical Thinking Web
http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/

Teaching critical thinking can be difficult, and it is nice to know that
Professors Joe Lau and Jonathan Chan at the University of Hong Kong have
created this site to help both teachers and students in this endeavor.
Working with a grant from the government of Hong Kong's University Grants
Committee, the two have created this website to provide access to over 100
free online tutorials on critical thinking, logic, scientific reasoning, and
creativity. The homepage includes a brief introduction to critical thinking
and access to the main modules, which are divided into thematic areas such
as values and morality, strategic thinking, and basic logic. Visitors can
also view the Chinese version of this site, download class exercises, and
even take on "the hardest logic puzzle in the world." [KMG]

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The Virtual Body [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.medtropolis.com/vbody.asp

Unless one is a medical resident, it can be quite difficult to get a close-
up look at a skeleton, a brain, or even the inner workings of the digestive
tract. Students of the medical sciences and others need worry no more, as
this very fine interactive exhibit offers up dynamic images and cross-
sections of these parts of the anatomy and many more to boot. The site
contains four sections, including "Brain", "Skeleton", "Heart", and
"Digestive Tract". In the "Heart" area, visitors can learn about the
individual parts of the heart, view an animated heart, and also take a
narrated tour of the heart that will "keep your heart beating." Moving on,
the "Skeleton" section features the "Bones Narrated" tour, which will take
visitors on a guided tour of the skeleton and its functions. For those who
like to keep things interactive, there is also the "Build a Skeleton"
feature that will test their knowledge of the human skeleton. Additionally,
the "Digestive Tract" area includes a test of organ organization and a trip
through the duodenum and other parts of the digestive system. It's worth
noting that the entire site is also available in Spanish. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Le Plan de Rome [pdf]
http://www.unicaen.fr/rome/index.php?langue=anglais%20

During his life, Paul Bigot was a professor at the famed Ecole Nationale
Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris and he was also the winner of the Grand
Prize of Rome. Among his many achievements was the construction of large
plaster model of Rome during the rule of the emperor Constantine. Over the
past several years, an interdisciplinary team of scholars has worked to
create a virtual reconstruction of the model for this website. On the site,
visitors can learn about the work that they have done so far, and they can
also learn about how to visit the actual model which resides at the
Universite de Caen. Of course, for those who can make it to Caen, there's
the "Tour" section on this site. Here visitors can take a virtual tour of
Bigot's scale model of the city as it appeared in the 4th century. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Textile Exchange
http://www.teonline.com/

>From crochet machines to the uses of acrylic yarn, the Textile Exchange
website has rather fine comprehensive coverage across the nooks and crannies
of the textile industry. Visitors to the homepage will find a search engine
and a very thorough products directory which includes topical headings like
"Textile Products", "Fibers, Yarns & Threads", and "Textile Chemicals".
After looking over a few of these areas, visitors will definitely want to
peruse the "Knowledge Center". Here they can learn more about fiber and
textile history, and the types of weaves. One section that should not be
missed is the "Textile Personalities" area. For those individuals who've
been pining to learn about giants of the textile industry such as John
Mercer, John Kay (who patented the flying shuttle), and Richard Roberts,
this area will be quite the eye-opener. [KMG]

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Concerned about the education of young people, the Common Core
organization releases the results of a recent survey

Teens losing touch with historical references
http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2008-02-26-teens-history_N.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5exxnw

History Surveys Stumps U.S. Teens [Free registration may be required]
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/26/education/27history.html?_r=1&oref=slogin%20
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6b4qtu

The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy
http://www.bartleby.com/59/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Bill Moyers Journal: Interview with Susan Jacoby
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/02152008/watch2.html

Digital History
http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

19th Century Textbooks
http://digital.library.pitt.edu/nietz/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Debates over what young people should be taught in schools have raged on
since the time of ancient Greece. From the rise of compulsory elementary
education to the creation of the elective system at Harvard in the 19th
century, some critics have maintained that such changes have had a rather
deleterious effect on young minds. A recently released survey from the
Common Core organization adds fire to the already raging conflagration
surrounding such matters. The survey asked 1,200 17-year olds to answer 33
multiple-choice questions about history and literature. The results were not
terribly promising, as about a quarter of the teenagers surveyed could not
correctly identify Adolf Hitler as Germany's chancellor during World War II.
Other findings noted that one-quarter of the respondents thought that
Christopher Columbus sailed to the New World sometime after 1750. Leaders of
the Common Core group also argue that the No Child Left Behind law has
effectively created a desolate landscape throughout America's public school
curriculum, and they suggest that young people would benefit from a more
comprehensive liberal arts and science education. In the introduction to
their final report on the survey, the authors noted, "The nation's education
system has become obsessed with testing and basic skills because of the
requirements of federal law, and that is not healthy." [KMG]

The first link will lead users to a piece by Greg Toppo of USA Today that
offers a bit of background on this thorny issue, complete with an
interesting quiz and a section for comments. The second link will take
readers to a news article from this Tuesday's New York Times which discusses
the findings of this survey conducted by the Common Core organization.
Moving on, the third link leads to the online version of The New Dictionary
of Cultural Literacy which includes 6,900 entries. As the site notes, this
work "forms the touchstone of what it means to be not only just a literate
American but an active citizen in our multicultural democracy." The fourth
link will whisk users away to an interesting interview with Susan Jacoby,
who has recently written a book that examines the current "overarching
crisis of memory and knowledge." The fifth link leads to the very fine
Digital History site, which contains hundreds of resources for history
teachers and students that are both well developed and engaging. Those
persons looking for a bit of the "old-time" education will appreciate the
sixth and final site. Here, visitors can look over 140 19th century
schoolbooks digitized by the staff at the University of Pittsburgh's Digital
Research Library. [KMG]

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>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/ Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6b4qtu

Star-Spangled Banner
http://www.surfnetkids.com/star_spangled_banner.htm
From the site:
"Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light / What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming? / Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight, / O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?" These lyrics, written by Francis Scott Key in 1814, became the opening words to our National Anthem by Congressional resolution on March 3, 1931. Learn what they mean, and how they came to be written at this week's Star-Spangled Banner picks.”
Page has 9 links related sites (5 annotated and 4 Honorable Mentions)

Imperial Washington - January 2007
http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/congress/
From the site:
“Explore the trappings of life in Congress, the pressure to raise campaign dollars and Washington's powerful world of lobbying.”

[NOTE: Other documentaries from http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/
previously posted. For a complete list of documentaries by date or
by categories: America Health History Justice World
http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/documentaries.html - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
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Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, March 6, 2008
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Running for Office: Candidates, Campaigns, & the Cartoons of Clifford Berryman
"The political cartoons in this exhibit, drawn by renowned cartoonist Clifford K. Berryman, illustrate the campaign process from the candidate's decision to run for office to the ultimate outcome of the election." Also features descriptions of Berryman's recurring characters (such as the Democratic Donkey, Republican Elephant, and teddy bear), printable downloads of the cartoons, and desktop background images. Companion to a 2008 physical exhibit at the National Archives, Washington, D.C.
URL: http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/running-for-office/
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WomenWatch
This site "is the central gateway to information and resources on the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women throughout the United Nations system." Features news and links to sites and reports on topics such as gender mainstreaming, statistics and indicators, education and training, health, violence against women, rural women, HIV/AIDS, and more. From the United Nations Inter-Agency Network on Women and Gender Equality (IANWGE).
URL: http://www.un.org/womenwatch/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25438

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PBS Teachers Newsletter: July 20-26, 2008
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Concepts Across the Curriculum
Great American Authors
Offline Activity/Project
Gr.6-8 / 9-12

Explore activities that highlight the careers and writing
styles of American authors Ralph Ellison, Katherine Anne
Porter, Maurice Sendak and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Explore their
literature and review timelines of their lives.

http://www.pbs.org/teachers/thismonth/americanauthors/index1.html

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Nature
The Good, the Bad, and the Grizzly
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, July 20, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
Once on the edge of extinction, grizzlies have made a
remarkable recovery. But this fierce predator is no longer
content to forage in the back country. Today, bears are
everywhere. And everyone has something to say about it. The
return of the grizzly is a conservation success story that
comes with a price. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Watch the full episode online!
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/by-title/overview-5/113/
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-good-the-bad-and-the-grizzly/introduction/113/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6kurbc

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NOVA ScienceNOW
On-Air & Online
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
9 - 10:00 pm
A new view of leeches; SETI -- the search for extraterrestrial
intelligence; stem cells; and a profile of Edie Widder, a
specialist in marine bioluminescence. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]

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Original Message:
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Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:01:13 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [NOVA Teachers] NOVA scienceNOW air July 23, 2008

Hello Educators,

On Wednesday, tune in at 9 p.m. for a brand-new broadcast of NOVA
scienceNOW that explores the world of leeches, considers the search
for intelligent alien life, examines a breakthrough in stem-cell
research, and goes deep-sea diving with marine biologist Edith
Widder. (Subjects covered: Earth science, health science, life
science, space science)

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
Broadcast: Wednesday, July 23, 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.)

Leeches
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0305/01.html

Hunt for the Giant Leech
Explore in this slideshow what the giant Amazonian leech looks
like, where it lives, and how big it grows. (Flash plug-in
required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions about leeches to Mark Siddall, curator at the
American Museum of Natural History. (Questions due by Thursday,
July 24; selected responses will be posted on Tuesday, July 29.)
(Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)


The Search for ET
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0305/02.html

Do Aliens Exist in the Milky Way?
Read up on the arguments in this interactive poll, then cast your
own vote. (Flash plug-in required. Available July 22.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

The Drake Equation
Manipulate the variables in this equation to calculate how many
intelligent, communicating civilizations might be in our galaxy.
(Flash plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in your questions about intelligent alien life to Seth
Shostak, senior astronomer at the SETI Institute. (Questions due
by Thursday, July 24; selected responses will be posted on
Tuesday, July 29.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)


Stem Cells Breakthrough
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0305/03.html

Stem Cells Poll
Cast your vote on whether embryonic stem cells should be created
through cloning. (Grades 9-12)

Related Science News
Read recent stories on stem cell research. (Grades 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions about stem cell research for George Daley of
Harvard Medical School. (Questions due by Thursday, July 24;
selected responses will be posted on Tuesday, July 29.) (Grades
9-12)


Profile: Edith Widder
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0305/04.html

Glowing in the Dark
Take a look at nine images of ocean creatures that use
biolumescence to lure and fool prey, mate, and more. (Flash
plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send your questions about to bioluminescence specialist Edie
Widder of the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution. (Questions
due by Thursday, July 24; selected responses will be posted on
Tuesday, July 29.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Explore Teacher's Guides
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/educators/guides.html
Find classroom materials to bring NOVA scienceNOW's cutting-edge
science topics to life for your students. Search Teacher's Guides by
subject, segment title, or date for current and past materials.

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Farm Teaching Theme
http://www.teachnology.com/themes/science/farm/
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.

Web Sites About Farming
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/science/biology/farming/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5n8jjx
Annotated links to 38 sites about farming.

Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
Feb. 29 – March 6, 2008
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All About Jazz
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=17348
All About Jazz has added its 15,000th musician profile to its database, making it a leading resource for jazz musicians on the web.
[NOTE: Home page http://www.allaboutjazz.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Let’s Go Outside!
http://www.fws.gov/children/
New Web Site from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Let’s Go Outside!
…ideas for parents, care takers, educators, families, etc. on how to help children connect with nature…

News Release
http://www.fws.gov/news/NewsReleases/showNews.cfm?newsId=76A77724-EB62-12D6-19BC4981A8AE6992
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5vjswv

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The Atoms Family

Made possible by the Museum of Science in Miami, this website teaches us
about "the world of the very small", including atoms, molecules and other
tiny particles of matter. Using the characters of the TV Show "The Adams
Family", the site functions as a fun learning tool for middle school and
high-school science students.

Meet the "Atoms Family" by visiting each monster's individual area,
including The Mummy's Tomb, Dracula's Library, Frankenstein's Lightning
Library, etc. More teacher than terror, each monster has a host of
educational games on subjects such as electricity, light, energy
conservation, kinetic and potential energy, atoms, molecules, and much more.

http://www.miamisci.org/af/sln/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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New Medicine

Every day more American nurses and doctors are beginning to embrace the
fact that good health care is the result of a balance of Eastern and
Western treatment plans. The companion website to the PBS program by the
same name, "The New Medicine" explores this hopeful movement that is
happening in hospitals around the United States.

Check out "The New Medicine" website and you will find yourself on a
fascinating journey into the subtle yet powerful connection between the
Human Mind, Body and Spirit. The site is stacked with useful features,
including a personal "Health Planner", a historical timeline of Integrative
Medicine, and an indexed guide of "Health Interests" filled with related
tips, stories, and ideas.

http://www.thenewmedicine.org/

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Living Latin

Although Latin is technically considered to be a "dead language", its
powerful influence lives on in the words and expressions found in most of
the world's languages (as well as Scientific, Legal, and Academic
circles). DailyWritingTips.Com presents this detailed list of common Latin
words, expressions, and phrases to help you learn more about this ancient
Roman language. Carpe Diem!

http://www.dailywritingtips.com/latin-words-and-expressions-all-you-need-to-know/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/27d4hm

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Bird Central

This website is a fun place on the Internet that enthusiastically
"celebrates the study and enjoyment of birds". Birdcentral.Net is filled
to the brim with photographs and information about the natural history of
birds from the continental United States.

Students, Teachers, and Bird lovers can check out this cool site, which is
dedicated to "learning science through the study of birds". Educational
features include a glossary, lesson plans for grades 5-12, pictorial
essays, and detailed information on the over six hundred species of birds
in the lower 48 states of America.

http://birdcentral.net/index.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Backyard Jungle!

"Backyard Jungle" is a completely free, kid-friendly website that enables
users around the world to load photos, drawings, and descriptions about the
natural surroundings where they live. Kids and parents can visit this
PBS-created site to virtually map their "backyard", manage their personal
profile, and share discoveries with other users in the "Jungle".

The Backyard Jungle is filled with Science Games, Environmental Education,
and many other cool features and "discoveries" for kids. Children,
parents, and teachers can explore the "Backyards" of other members, which
are organized around three types of specific information individuals have
directly uploaded to the website.

http://pbskids.org/backyardjungle/

Sites found in:
Larry Ferlazzo's Website Update -- March, 2008
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/
http://www.larryferlazzo.com/english.html

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LyricsMode
http://www.lyricsmode.com/
From the site:
“LyricsMode.com is a comprehensive online music resource which is providing text lyrics for music compositions. At the current moment LyricsMode.com has more than 650,000 lyrics for more than 25,000 artists and this amount grows day-by-day.”

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Language Guide
http://www.languageguide.org/
From the site:
Pictorial Vocabulary Guides
“LanguageGuide.org offers free sound integrated resources for learning languages. Place your cursor over an image and hear the word associated with it pronounced. Because of its visual interface, the Pictorial Vocabulary Guides can be used by anyone in the world, regardless of their native language.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Teacher Book Wizard
http://bookwizard.scholastic.com/tbw/homePage.do
Teacher Book Wizard is an amazing free tool from Scholastic. It provides teachers with the book search tools you have wished for. Search the 50,000 book data base (from all different publishers, not just Scholastic) with several searching options. Search options include: leveled reading (grade level, Lexie Framework, guided reading, or DRA), a quick search when you know what you are looking for, Book Alike to find similar books at the reading level you need. Customize by reading and interest level, subject, genre, and more. The Teacher Book Wizard has quizzes and other resources to use with the books you find. Teachers and librarians can also find booktalks, author info, and download free lesson plans related to specific books.
Take the Teacher Book Wizard Tour.

Sites found in:
The February 21, 2008 issue of Classroom Tools & Tips
located at: http://www.eduhound.com/cttarchives/022108ctt.cfm

From the site:
Topic :: BOOK REPORTS
Use these resources to guide and inspire your students to create wonderful book reports.

Book Report Now!
Five fast and easy steps to finding a book and writing a great book report. Includes information on different types of book reports as well as templates for selected books.
http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/bookreportnow/index.html

abcteach: Book Report Forms
These printable forms guide students through the writing of book reports.
http://www.abcteach.com/directory/basics/writing/book_reports/

Better Book Reports-25 Ideas!
Tired of the same old book report formats? Spice up those old book reports with some new ideas.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson109.shtml

More Ideas Than You'll Ever Use for Book Reports
Features several hundred creative ideas for book reports.
http://www.teachnet.com/lesson/langarts/reading/bookrepts1.html

Book Report Sandwich
Here's a great way to gather all the ingredients you'll need to write a tasty book report.
http://www.scholastic.com/kids/homework/sandwich.asp

Book Report Rubric
Use with any multimedia book review.
http://www.ncsu.edu/midlink/bk.rep.fic.htm

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Hi! It's Wednesday, February 6, 2008 and time for Language Arts at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Technovelgy
http://technovelgy.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Age Range: 10 and up (with constant parental supervision, see note below)

I noticed that Jules Verne's birthday was February 8th, 1828. Verne wrote
science fiction classics such as "20,000 Leagues Under The Sea," and
"Journey To the Center of the Earth." I decided to do a quick search for
Jules Verne, and came across this website - Technovelgy.com. It enables you
to explore the inventions and predictions of science fiction writers that
are coming true in today's world.

The website name is pronounced, "tek-novel-gee," and according to the
website owner:

"Technovelgy" is a combination of the words "technology" and "novel." The
word "novel" can refer to a book; it can also refer to something new or
unique. And aren't science fiction novels filled with fictional ideas and
technologies that are new and unique? So, there you go.

There are over 1,475 different inventions archived at the site that were
first introduced through the imaginations of science fiction writers. When
you get to the site you can explore the featured items on the home page, or
use the menu at the top of the page to search by Glossary, Author, Book, or
Timeline. Once you find a topic that interests you, click on it and a new
page opens. That page may contain some or all of the following:

-A blurb from the novel mentioning the invention or idea.
-Commentary about the idea including comparisons and similarities to other
sci-fi technology mentioned in other novels, television shows, and movies.
-Links to science articles that discuss the current development of these
inventions and ideas in today's world.
-Links to real-world video demonstrations of the inventions.
-Links to websites with further information.

If this doesn't generate interest in reading a sci-fi novel, I don't know
what will. It will also springboard students to want to learn more about
science and technology.

NOTE: I only reviewed a sampling of what's available at this website, so AS
ALWAYS, parents should preview and supervise their children's exploration -
not only to determine the suitability of content on the Technovelgy website,
but because the links take you to other websites that I have not reviewed.

One more piece of advice: Read the FAQs (see link at the bottom of the
homepage), I found them to be helpful and I think you will too. :)


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.

Literary Timelines
http://www.ncteamericancollection.org/timeline/Calendar_January.htm
http://www.auroraweb.com/america/timeline_files/literary_timeline.htm
http://www.socsdteachers.org/tzenglish/literature_timeline.htm
http://www.facstaff.bucknell.edu/rickard/Timeline.html

http://wps.ablongman.com/long_longman_mylitlabdemo_1/24/6276/1606776.cw/index.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5pytbb

Dr. Seuss
http://www.surfnetkids.com/seuss.htm
From the site:
“Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984, as well as three Academy Awards, Theodor Geisel (best known as Dr. Seuss) authored and illustrated forty-four children's books. Since his first children's book in 1936, Dr. Seuss has introduced several generations of kids to the joy of reading.”
Pages has 9 links related sites (5 annotated and 4 Honorable Mentions)

Sites to See
U.S. Presidents
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites019.shtml
From the site:
“Sites to See:
U. S. Presidents
“Web sites about U.S. Presidents provide information, lesson plans, activities, and insights into the office of the presidency as well as the character of the men who have served in that office. Explore online biographies, facts, photos, videos, and sound clips for a picture of those U.S. presidents and the country they served. Included: Eight sites about past and present U.S. presidents.”

Early American History
It’s free and on the Web!
by Allan Kulikoff

http://www.common-place.org/vol-08/no-01/kulikoff/
From the site:
“The Internet contains everything from newspapers and magazines to travel accounts, from maps to sheet music, from woodcuts to oil paintings, from novels to critical essays, from the proceedings of governmental bodies to the intimate details of family life.”

[NOTE: Home page Common-Place
http://www.common-place.org/ - previously posted. - Phyllis ]

March of Democracy
http://www.mapsofwar.com/images/Democracy.swf

“Where has democracy dominated and where has it retreated? This map gives us a visual ballet of democracy's march across history as the most popular form of government. From the first ancient republics to the rise of self-governing nations, see the history of democracy: 4,000 years in 90 seconds...!”

[NOTE: Imperial History of the Middle East
http://www.mapsofwar.com/images/EMPIRE17.swf
From the site:
“Who has controlled the Middle East over the course of history? Pretty much everyone. Egyptians, Turks, Jews, Romans, Arabs, Persians, Europeans...the list goes on. Who will control the Middle East today? That is a much bigger question.”
- Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

For More Maps: Maps of War
http://www.mapsofwar.com/maps.html

Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, FEBRUARY 22, 2008

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Race, Racism and the Law
http://academic.udayton.edu/race/
As has become clear during this election season, race i an issue that continues to confound and confuse Americans. This site "considers race, racism and racial distinctions in the law." Topics addressed, with introductory essays and links to statutes, case law and other key documents, include institutional racism, racial groups, citizenship rights, justice, etc.

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StrangeUSA.com
http://www.strangeusa.com/Default.aspx
"Consolidating the vast amount of 'Strange Stuff' out there into 1 easy to use place. Haunted buildings, places, Urban legends, cemeteries, weird places, cool places, ghost towns, and anything else that is worth your time to visit." Click on a state and then browse by town name or by type of weirdness; you'll get descriptions of the incidents, some with links to news stories.

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A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust
http://fcit.coedu.usf.edu/Holocaust/
"An overview of the people and events of the Holocaust through photographs, documents, art, music, movies, and literature." Includes a timeline (accompanied by photos and documents), a guide to the people involved (victims, perpetrators, resisters, etc.), and suggested educational activities for elementary, middle and high school students.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2008.

[NOTE: Previously posted. URL Updated.
From the site:
“Indexes: by Poet by Title by First Line by Timeline by Keyword Glossary of Poetic Terms Criticism on Poetry Canadian Poetry Introduction”
Also: Calendar (This Day in Poetry) - Phyllis ]

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Hi! It's Wednesday, September 3, 2003 and time for Language Arts at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Representative Poetry Online
[Old URL: http://eir.library.utoronto.ca/rpo/display/index.cfm ]
Updated URL: http://rpo.library.utoronto.ca/

This website offers thousands of representations of various kinds of poetry
spanning a timeline from Old English poetry (449-1066) to Postmodern poetry
(1980 to today). You can search the site by poem title, poet name, and even by
the first line or last line of a poem. The site also contains a timeline of
poetry and a poetry calendar that commemorates the days of the year through the
births and deaths and work of innumerable poets.

One of my favorite menu items at this site is "Random." You can ask the search
engine to produce the work of a random poet, poem, or short poem (less than 30
lines) contained in the archive. Either a poem is displayed with information on
its origins, or a biography of a poet is displayed along with a sample of
his/her work.

This is a text intensive site and is geared for usage by high school students
and up. However, parents could easily help navigate younger students through
the site - or just pick out some interesting poems (either silly or serious)
and read them aloud - or print them out to assemble your own favorite poetry
collection.

Diane Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2003, 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:

NEAT NEW STUFF, FEBRUARY 29, 2008

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Free Writing Courses Online
http://education-portal.com/articles/10_Universities_Offering_Free_Writing_Courses_Online.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3ysc7o
Links to self-study modules offered by 10 universities to teach various kinds of writing: technical, news, essays, fiction, academic prose, and more.

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Murder in the Library
http://blogs.britannica.com/blog/main/2007/03/murder-in-the-library-part-i-a-%E2%80%93-h/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yvxa5c
Those who combine a love of libraries with a love of murder mysteries should enjoy this annotated list of mysteries featuring librarians and libraries.

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Stateline.org
http://www.stateline.org/
I've mentioned this site before as a key resource on state government and policy. It's searchable and browsable by issue or by state. Particularly check out the backgrounders on hot topics, the links to state data resources and graphics, and the links to political and issue blogs for each state.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2008.

[SEE ALSO: Google Lit Trips: Bringing Travel Tales to Life
http://www.edutopia.org/google-lit-trips-virtual-literature - Phyllis ]

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Hi! It's Wednesday, February 27, 2008 and time for Language Arts at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Google Lit Trips
http://www.googlelittrips.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Age Range: 5-17 (Grades K-12)

A teacher came up with the unique idea to take a digital book from
children's literature and plot out the characters' travels with the digital
mapping tools of Google Earth, providing a multidimensional learning
experience. Students can take a virtual field trip in real time to visit the
places mentioned in the book, making it even more relevant and meaningful.

When you get to the website you'll see a welcome message and featured
highlights. Frankly, if this is your first visit, the home page can be
confusing. Your best bet is to click on "Getting Started" on the menu and
listen to the interview with the teacher who developed this concept. Then,
watch the video tutorial that explains how to use Google Earth and how to
use Google Lit Trips. All of the tools you need can be downloaded for FREE
at the site.

Once you understand how to use Google Lit Trips, select the grade range
appropriate for your child. Then get ready to experience the Google Lit
Trips that have been created by various teachers for their favorites
children's books.

Grades K-5 - You'll find "The Yellow Balloon," "Paddle To The Sea," "Make
Way for Ducklings," and "By The Great Horn Spoon."

Grades 6-8 - Includes "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," "The Slave
Dancer," and "My Brother Sam is Dead."

Grades 9-12 - Get the "Aenid" by Virgil, "Candide" by Voltaire, "The Grapes
of Wrath" by John Steinbeck, "Night" by Elie Wiesel, and more.

Click on the title to access the Google Lit Trip complete with the digital
book, text and illustrations, and a virtual journey that will bring it all
to life.

This is a new venture, but as it catches on more and more titles for Google
Lit Trips will be added. The potential is exciting!

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:
ConnectEng
The newsletter of Web English Teacher
March 4, 2008
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Jeff Brown
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/jbrown.html
Flat Stanley gets his own page, with links to lesson plans.

Sharon Flake
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/flake.html
Lesson plans for The Skin I'm In and other books.

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Interactive Folio: Romeo and Juliet
http://www.canadianshakespeares.ca/folio/folio.html
On the left, hyperlinked text of the play. Click on a link, and multimedia
support appears on the right -- definitions, graphics, sometimes a video.
Many thanks to the Canadian Adaptations of Shakespeare for this resource!

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Carla Beard
Web English Teacher
http://www.webenglishteacher.com
This newsletter is copyright 2008, Web English Teacher.

Pi Day (March 14) / Pi Approximation Day (July 22)
http://www.surfnetkids.com/pi_day.htm
From the site:
“Pi is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Regardless of the size of the circle, pi is always the same irrational number: approximately 3.14. Twenty years ago, physicist Larry Shaw created a Pi Day celebration on March 14 at the Exploratorium Museum (see first site review) and it has grown into an international day of wacky mathematical celebrations at schools and universities around the world. July 22 (22/7 in European date format) is often also celebrated as Pi Approximation Day.”
Page includes links to 9 related sites (5 annotated, 4 honorable mentions)

Sites found in:
Weekly Teacher Tip Newsletter
Measurement Skills Teacher Resources: Teacher Tips #396

Measurement Theme
http://www.teachnology.com/themes/math/measure/
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 may require paid membership.

Measurement Background Information
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/math/measurement/
Site includes annotated links to 17 measurement sites.

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Hi! It's Monday, March 3, 2008 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Countdown: Using Quicktime Movies to Develop Math Skills
http://countdown.luc.edu/

Age Range: 6-15 (Designed for Elementary and Junior High School math
students.)

This website is a companion to the COUNTDOWN cable television program in
Chicago that teaches math to students as they watch TV. COUNTDOWN was
developed by Dr. Diane Schiller through Loyola University's School of
Education. As the website explains:

"Each week the program introduces a different math concept through direct
instruction and reinforces lessons with literature, manipulatives,
activities and related computer instruction. Student viewers are encouraged
to call a televised phone number to participate in the show by responding to
challenges presented by the on-air educators."

There have been 300 different COUNTDOWN programs broadcast and many are
archived at this website. Your students can explore math topics from simple
numbers and operations through Algebra, Geometry, and Data Analysis.

When you get to the site read the introduction. Then, click on the "Content
Index" on the horizontal menu bar at the top of your screen to see the "A to
Z" alphabetical index of topics covered from Acute Angles to Zero (as an
exponent). Click on the topic you want to learn about and watch the movie.
It's as easy as that.

The COUNTDOWN videos archived at the site allow students to engage in math
challenges "without the distraction and pressure of fellow classmates but
with the benefit of parental involvement at home." :)

This is a great resource to utilize for math instruction and remediation.

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

DID YOU MISPLACE A ClickSchooling Review? Do you need to find an educational website - fast! Visit the ClickSchooling archives at:
http://www.homefires.com/clickschool/archive.asp

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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The Scout Report
March 7, 2008
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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-080307.php

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NOW Adventures in Democracy: Election 2008 [pdf, Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.pbs.org/now/election-2008/index.html

Democracy is, at times, a type of adventure, so the title of this website is rather appropriate. Created by staffers at PBS's long-running program "NOW", this website serves as a clearinghouse of high-quality news coverage and analysis dealing with the 2008 presidential election campaign. First-time visitors can browse through the recent news headlines on the homepage and then take a look at their recent reports. Recently, these documents have covered everything from private developers' interest in public lands and explorations into the ways candidates use the web to solicit donations. The "Democracy Toolkit" is quite a find, and visitors can use the online resources here to learn about campaign finance reform, voting machines, congressional election reform, and ballot initiatives. [KMG]

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Breathing Earth [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.breathingearth.net/

Visual simulation and representation programs and applications have been popping up online in greater numbers, and this recent find is one that will pique the interest of scientists, policy makers, and others who are concerned about carbon dioxide emission rates across the Earth. The Breathing Earth site was created by David Bleja, and he draws on a number of resources (such as the World Factbook and the United Nations) for the data that is utilized to create this site. Visitors can scroll over different countries to learn about their population, their emissions, and their birth and death rate. This interactive map and educational resource also contains a legend in the right-hand corner which explains the various symbols in use here. [KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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The MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive
http://www-history.mcs.st-andrews.ac.uk/

Created and maintained by John J. O'Connor and Edmund F. Robertson of the University of St. Andrews, this site contains a cornucopia of materials related to the history of mathematics and well-known mathematicians through the ages. Users can start by clicking on the biography index and diving right into short biographies of noted mathematicians arranged alphabetically and chronologically. Moving on, the history topics index provides brief overviews of mathematics in the Indian, Mayan, Arabic, and Babylonian cultures. Additionally, this same area provides access to pieces on the history of algebra, analysis, mathematical physics, and number theory. Visitors should not miss the "Famous Curves" index either, as those who have wondered about Pascal's Limacon, Newton's Trident, or the Witch of Agnesi will wonder no longer after reading up on these notable curves. [KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Biology Animation Library
http://www.dnalc.org/ddnalc/resources/animations.html

The good folks at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provide a number of helpful and well-designed educational materials on their site, and this Biology Animation Library is a real find. Visitors to the site can view one of a dozen animations offered here, and they can also download them for their own use. The animations include a brief overview of cloning, several on DNA, gel electrophoresis, and polymerase chain reaction. One can imagine that utilizing these animations in a genetics classroom would be quite easy, and students could even use these materials as a way to review basic genetic concepts. The site is rounded out by a section on the left-hand side that contains links to other educational resources created by experts at the Dolan DNA Research Center. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.dnalc.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Western Waters Digital Library
http://harvester.lib.utah.edu/wwdl/

From the earliest European explorers to the time of modern engineers and hydrologists, the vast reserves of water within the Western United States have been the cause of both great excitement and concern. This compelling digital library brings together a wide range of documents (including legal transcripts, water project records, and personal papers) that document the Columbia, Colorado, Platte, and Rio Grande river basins. The project was completed with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and twelve university libraries in eight western states. On the homepage, visitors can perform advanced searches, or just elect to browse through the available materials. Browsing is a good option actually, as all of the materials are contained with one of four sections: subject, people, places, and signature collections. The signature collections are a real find, and visitors can look over troves that include "Native American Water Rights in Arizona", "The Platte River Basin in Nebraska", and "Las Vegas: Water in the West". [KMG]

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Arts & Crafts Movement: 1880-1920 in Europe and America
http://collectionsonline.lacma.org/mwebcgi/mweb.exe?request=exhibit;id=7015%20
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6rqzar

Skeptical of the machine age, members of the Arts & Crafts movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries espoused a belief in the work of the individual craftsman and a continual search for that which was authentic and spiritually uplifting. Some of the movement's members included William Morris, Charles Rennie MacKintosh, and Frank Lloyd Wright. This wonderful collection from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art pays homage to their spirit and their work by offering up this digital collection of their various aesthetic creations. Visitors can browse the items by major themes (such as "Art & Industry), country, and even by artists' colonies. Clicking on "Germany", visitors can learn about the elegant dinnerware created by Gebrüder Bauscher and the chairs designed by Richard Riemerschmid. Each section contains high-quality images of each item, along with short narrative pieces which reveal a bit about each region's contributions to this movement. [KMG]

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British Museum: The Americas
http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/online_tours/americas.aspx

Over the past few years, the British Museum has continued to expand their online offerings. In their "Explore" area, they have created a number of online tours that explore Asia, Africa, ancient Greece, Egypt, and Japan. This particular online tour covers the Americas through a number of thematic collections culled from their vast holdings. Visitors might wish to start by looking over the tour that includes images of kayak clothing from Greenland, as it provides some nice images and a number of insights into how kayakers past and present cope with the bone-chilling cold of the Arctic region. Moving on, the site also includes a tour titled "Unknown Amazon". Here, visitors can learn about the people who have inhabited the Amazon River basin over the past several thousand years. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other Online Tours
http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/online_tours.aspx previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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National Archives Experience [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.digitalvaults.org/

After a dynamic introduction, visitors will be more than a bit intrigued by this new site created by the National Archives. Designed to give users the unique ability to create their own cache of historical documents and other ephemera, the site offers sections that include "Collect", "Backtrack", "Pathways", and "Create". The "Collect" section allows users to drag historical documents into their own collection profile and the "Backtrack" area keeps tabs on which items visitors have used so far during their exploration of the site. The "Pathways" area is quite fun, as it offers users a series of clues that reveals relationships between photographs, documents, and other records. Visitors can create their own "pathway" or take a look at the three provided here. With more than 1200 documents contained within the site, visitors will definitely want to plan several return visits. [KMG]

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Diseases of the Mind: Highlights of American Psychiatry through 1900
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/diseases/

The National Library of Medicine's History of Medicine site has plumbed the various corners of American medicine for years, and this latest offering takes a look at the history of early American psychiatry through primary documents including photographs, biographies, and other items. The sections offered on the site cover early psychiatric hospitals and asylums, 19th century psychiatrists of note, and Benjamin Rush, who is known as "the father of American Psychiatry." The section on hospitals and asylums provides a timeline of important dates and activities, including the creation of the first asylum in America by Quakers in 1752. Visitors should also not miss the section on 19th century psychiatric debates as it covers debates about patient restraint and European influences on American psychiatry. [KMG]

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Recipezaar
http://www.recipezaar.com/

There are recipes, there are bazaars, and then there is Recipezaar. Recipezaar is a fun and lively site that brings together thousands of recipes. This means that just about any food or beverage cravings will be covered here, and spending a few minutes on the site can be a good way to find a new arrow to add to one's culinary quiver. First-time visitors can look at the "Recipe of the Day" feature on the homepage, and then browse recipes by ingredient, cuisine, occasion, course, and preparation. The truly adventurous may also wish to browse a number of top categories, which include ground beef, Irish soda bread, Mexican, vegan, and casserole. Finally, visitors with tough culinary questions can submit them to the online forums, where everything from wasabi to Worcestershire sauce can be debated, diced, and discussed. [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 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
NOAA Research
http://www.oar.noaa.gov/k12/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Age Range: 10-14 (Designed for middle school students, but aspects of the
site will appeal to students of all ages.)

ClickSchooling list member Cie recommended this website provided by the U.S.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. The goal of the site is to
provide middle school science students and teachers with research and
investigation experiences using on-line resources. You can also download
FREE Student Activity Books and teaching materials for each of the topics
that include:

*El Niño - Find out about El Niño, how it forms, and its effects on the
weather of the world.

*Storms - Investigate hurricanes, tornadoes, and lightning by tracking their
courses and measuring their strength. Learn how weather is forecast.

*Atmosphere - Investigate the origins and effects of global warming and the
effects solar events have on the Earth.

*Fisheries - Manage various species of fish after learning about what
overfishing and the environment can do to commercial fishing

*Great Lakes - Interpret maps of winds, waves, and temperature. Learn about
zebra mussels and how to control them.

*Oceans - Take real measurements such as temperature and wave height and
graph the changes. Also, find out about ocean currents.


Have fun!

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:
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The Scout Report
December 7, 2007
Volume 13, Number 47
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The Scout Report on the Web:
Current issue: http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/Current/
This issue: http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/2007/scout-071207.php
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Oceanus [Quick Time, Windows Media Player]
http://www.whoi.edu/oceanus/index.do
Impending coral catastrophes, digitally tagged manatees, and natural gas "eating" microbes are but a few of the topics covered between the pages of the magazine "Oceanus". Published by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), this nice publication features the work of researchers at WHOI via the use of photographs, interviews, and feature articles. Along the left-hand side of the homepage, visitors will find sections such as "Research News", "Features", "Interviews & Quotes", and "Students at Work". The "Features" area is a fine place to start, and visitors will no doubt want to look over pieces on "Will the Ocean Circulation Be Unbroken?" and "Fertilizing the Ocean with Iron". Persons looking for specific topics can click through areas that cover ocean chemistry, natural hazards, and twelve other thematic sections. Finally, visitors can sign up to receive email alerts about newly added materials.

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

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Hi! It's Friday, February 29, 2008 and time for a Virtual Field Trip at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Marine Science Institute: Explore The Virtual Bay
http://sfbayvirtualvoyage.com/virtualbay/

This website, sponsored by the Marine Science Institute, provides an
animated virtual exploration of the San Francisco Bay. When you get to the
site turn on your speakers to hear sound effects (fog horn, seagulls, sea
lions, etc.) and then just click on the animated creatures you see on the
screen. A pop-up window opens with a description of the creature,
information about its habitat, and what it likes to eat. You may have to
wait and watch the screen for 10 minutes or so to see *all* of the creatures
here including:

Atlantic Softshell Clam
Bay Mussel
Nudibranch
Red Beard Sponge
Orange Anemone
Spider Crab
Acorn Barnacle
Starry Flounder
Pacific Sardine
Bat Ray
Leathery Sea Squirt
Leopard Shark

After your virtual tour, if you are interested in finding out more about the
San Francisco Bay or the Marine Science Institute and its education programs
for youth visit:
http://www.cmiregistration.com/user/splash.jxp?org=261%09
Don't miss the "Teacher Links" on the right side of the screen - there are
all kinds of resources to extend the learning with online lessons and
activities.

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.

National Sea Grant Library
http://nsgl.gso.uri.edu/libraries/
From the site:

“The NSGL is pleased to offer digital libraries on coastal and marine topics…While a few of these links bring you directly to the Sea Grant program's electronic version (HTML, PDF, etc.) most are being made available (full-text) from the NSGL server in PDF format.”

“This collection encompasses a wide variety of subjects, including oceanography, marine education, aquaculture, fisheries, aquatic nuisance species, coastal hazards, seafood safety, limnology, coastal zone management, marine recreation, and law.

CORAL REEFS (Coming Soon)
COASTAL HAZARDS
DIVING SAFETY
EDUCATION
GLOBAL WARMING/CLIMATE CHANGE
HACCP
HARMFUL ALGAE
MARINE CAREERS
RESPONSIBLE AQUACULTURE
SEA GRANT HISTORY
SEAFOOD SAFETY/FOODBORNE ILLNESSES

“In addition to the digital libraries, you may also find our topical search forms to be of help when researching a particular topic. These forms search the entire Sea Grant database for documents in particular subject areas (using hidden terms). You may use the search term boxes in the form to further refine your search on the topic.”

“For those documents that aren't available electronically (including videos and DVDs), or for those patrons without high-speed internet access, the NSGL will be happy to provide hardcopy loans (worldwide) to aid scientists, teachers, students, fishermen, and others in their research and studies.”

Science-Class.net: Resources for Science Educators
http://www.science-class.net/index.htm
From the site:
“this site is my small contribution to science teachers, students, and parents who might find something of use here.”
Resources also listed by subject.

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Hi! It's Tuesday, February 19, 2008 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
ChemShorts for Kids
http://membership.acs.org/C/Chicago/ChmShort/kidindex.html


ClickSchooler MaryAnna suggested this website, sponsored by the American
Chemical Society, that provides all kinds of chemical experiments for kids.
When you get to the site you'll see an Index of the experiments that have
been loaded to the site since 1992. They provide 10 new experiments each
year and there are over 160 to explore.

When you get to the site just click on an experiment from the menu and a new
page opens with an explanation, a materials list, instructions,
illustrations, photos, reference materials and helpful tips. The selection
includes old favorites and new finds including:

Dancing Raisins
Cola Experiments
Totally Tubular Plants
Homemade Fire Extinguisher
Green Blobs from Steel Wool
Ack - It's Gack
Homemade Ice Cream
Popcorn Science
Ecofoam vs. Styrofoam
The Art of Bleaching
The Fungus Among Us
An Active Volcano
Homemade Lemon-Lime Soda
Dinosaur Science
Epsom Salt Towers
Crayon Chemistry
Icy Explorations
JELL-O: Chemistry in a Box
Stinky Chemistry
A Borax Snowflake
Glow in the Dark Geode
-and many, many more!

There are enough science experiments here to keep you busy for an entire
homeschool year! Have fun!

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:
February 16, 2008 "Earth Science Sites of the Week"

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Cosmic Chemistry: The Sun and Solar Wind, NASA, (suggested by John
Ristvey, Principal Consultant, Manager, McREL E/PO), The goal of this
education module is to help students understand how the development of the
Standard Solar Model has been limited by available analytical
instrumentation and technology. However, refinements of the model have
played crucial roles in the design of more advanced instrumentation and
technology, such as will be used in the Genesis project, which is designed
to help scientists determine how our solar system began and evolved.

http://genesismission.jpl.nasa.gov/educate/scimodule/SunandSolar/index.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6bm7so

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Earth Science Glossary
http://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/glossary.php

[SEE ALSO: Science Basics
http://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/science.html
From the site:
“The Science Basics section provides links to pages that explain different science concepts. Our Education section is geared towards assisting educators.” – Phyllis ]

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

Sites found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2008
http://infomine.ucr.edu/

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SchoolDataDirect
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URL: http://www.schooldatadirect.org/
Record Id: 674895
Created: 2008-02-06 15:00:52
Categories: liberal

Searchable public school statistics: math and reading proficiency tests,
spending, demographics and more. View school, district, state and
national data.


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A Tour of the Cryosphere : the Earth's Frozen Assets
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URL: http://www.nasa.gov/vision/earth/environment/cryosphere.html
Record Id: 674889
Created: 2008-02-01 15:25:36
Categories: govpub

7-minute video animation on earth's cryosphere ("those parts of the
Earth's surface where water is found in solid form, including areas of
snow, sea ice, glaciers, permafrost, ice sheets and icebergs"): "how it
behaves, how it is changing, and what implications those changes have on
the Earth's global systems, including weather and climate."
Posted on the web.

View Video
http://www.gsfc.nasa.gov/mediaviewer/Cryosphere/index.html


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Census Atlas of the United States
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URL: http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/censusatlas
Record Id: 674780
Created: 2008-01-31 11:58:22
Categories: govpub,liberal,maps

The Census Bureau has released a fulltext PDF of "the first
comprehensive atlas of population and housing produced by the Census
Bureau since the 1920s."
More than 800 maps in 300 pages; contents include:
-- Population Distribution
-- Race and Hispanic Origin
-- Age and Sex
-- Living Arrangements
-- Place of Birth and U.S. Citizenship
-- Migration
-- Language
-- Ancestry
-- Education
-- Work
-- Military Service
-- Income and Poverty
-- Housing

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NASA : MESSENGER : Unlocking the Secrets of Mercury
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URL: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/messenger/main
Record Id: 674779
Created: 2008-01-31 10:49:33
Categories: govpub,physci

Homepage for the NASA MESSENGER mission, scheduled to orbit and study
Mercury in 2011. Images from the spacecraft's recent Mercury flybys are
available, as well as mission timeline, information on the spacecraft,
videos, and science overview.

Life size terracotta figures of warriors and horses arranged in battle formations guarding China’s Emperor Qin Shi Huang, (r. 221-207 BC) the first emperor of unified China. to defend him in the afterlife.

Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shaanxi/xian/terra_cotta_army/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/c7pqm

The Terracotta Warriors
http://www.imperialtours.net/terracotta_warriors.htm

Qin Shi Huang Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum
http://www.chinamuseums.com/qinshihuangt.htm

Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
WHTour : visit this site in panographies (360 degree imaging)
http://www.world-heritage-tour.org/asia/china/army-of-terracotta/main-pit/sphere-quicktime.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/626fba

The New 7 Wonders of the World
http://www.panoramas.dk/7-wonders/
From the site:
View them all in 360 degree interactive panoramas from internationally known panorama photographers
The New 7 Wonders of the World were announced at a ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday, July 7, 2007 - 07.07.07.”

[NOTE: Panoramas.dk index page previously posted - Phyllis ]

Catchpenny Mysteries of Ancient Egypt
http://www.catchpenny.org/index.html
A critical and skeptical look at fringe theories of ancient Egypt including the Great Sphinx and the pyramids at Giza.

Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, February 21, 2008
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Big Hair: A Wig History of Consumption in Eighteenth-Century France
This article provides a social, cultural, and economic evaluation of the wig in 18th century France. The article notes that while "it is common to regard the wig of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries as an aristocratic ornament of Old Regime Europe ... the wigs of eighteenth-century Western Europe seem to have tumbled down the social hierarchy." From the American Historical Review, published by the American Historical Association.
URL: http://www.historycooperative.org/journals/ahr/111.3/kwass.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25456

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From Warrior Women to Female Pharaohs: Careers for Women in Ancient Egypt
"Whilst the concept of a career choice for women is a relatively modern phenomenon, the situation in ancient Egypt was rather different." This essay describes how ancient Egyptian women's "ability to exercise varying degrees of power and self-determination was most unusual in the ancient world." Discusses "ladies of leisure," women who held high office, and women priests. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/women_01.shtml
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25432

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Neither Model Nor Muse: Women and Artistic Expression
This website is a companion to two physical exhibits, "Stretching the Canvas: Women Exploring the Arts" and "The Feminist Art Movement, 1970s-1980s." It provides a selection of slides from the two exhibits, and brief descriptions of both exhibits. Includes a link to photos and other material from the accompanying symposium at the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture. From Duke University Libraries.
URL: http://library.duke.edu/exhibits/modelnormuse/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25436

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Trailblazers and Trendsetters: Art of the Stamp
"This exhibition showcases original artwork commissioned by the [U.S.] Postal Service for stamps." Each stamp honors a "person, invention, event, or place in America's history." View annotated images of stamps of individuals and objects associated with sports, arts and entertainment, transportation, history and exploration, and literature. Also includes an artist index. From the Smithsonian National Postal Museum.
URL: http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu/tt/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25264

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America.gov: Telling America's Story
"This site delivers information about current U.S. foreign policy and about American life and culture." Topics include foreign policy (such as U.S. recognition of a sovereign Kosovo in February 2008), U.S. politics (such as about the 2008 presidential election), American life, democracy, and science and health. Includes photos, video, podcasts, and links to publications. Available in several languages. Produced by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Information Programs.
URL: http://www.america.gov/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25501

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Bridge Tracker: Check the Safety of Bridges You Cross
"This map shows the condition and inspection dates for more than 100,000 bridges in the U.S. that are crossed by at least 10,000 vehicles per day. ... The locations were provided by state departments of transportation. Some states are more accurate than others. Inspections through 2006 are included." Enter a route to find information about bridges within .2 miles of the route. Also includes a related news report. From MSNBC.
URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21840954/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25375

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Cuba After Fidel Castro
Collection of news stories and analysis related to Fidel Castro's February 2008 announcement that "he will not accept another term as president [of Cuba], ending the communist revolutionary's 49 years in power." Includes key facts about Cuba, the story of Castro's life in pictures, a profile of Castro's brother Raul Castro, video clips, and related material. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/americas/2007/castro/default.stm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25500

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The Field Museum's Women in Science
Read interviews with 13 women about why they chose careers in the sciences. All women work at the Field natural history museum in Chicago. The interviewees include an anthropologist, geologist, botanists, zoologists, and experts in exhibits and in environment and conservation. Also includes a feature on two past science pioneers, activities, and related resources. From the Field Museum.
URL: http://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibits/exhibit_sites/wis/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25458

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International Women's Day
"Every year, 8 March is celebrated around the world as International Women's Day." This site features background and lesson materials "with a focus on women, peace and politics." Topics includes why Women's Day, vocabulary of inequality, whether women or men live longer, and education. Part of the United Nations Cyberschoolbus.
URL: http://www.un.org/cyberschoolbus/womensday/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25429

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http://lii.org/
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Oxford African American Studies Center
AASC Feature of the Month Newsletter: July 2008

July 2008 Feature of the Month
The Negro Leagues
http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/current/index.jsp

The Oxford African American Studies Center’s Feature of the Month has been updated for the month of July, and with the 2008-2009 Major League Baseball Season in full swing, it is a perfect time to remember the Negro Leagues.

THE PRE-SEASON
Though black players could be found on some baseball teams in the late nineteenth century, they were largely excluded from the sport and so found other ways to play the game. The first officially recorded game was "the championship of colored baseball" between the Brooklyn Uniques and the Philadelphia Excelsiors in 1867. When Octavius Catto's Philadelphia Pythians applied for membership to the NABBP a year later, the justification for refusing their application was that "if colored clubs were admitted there would be in all probability some division of feeling, whereas, by excluding them no injury could result to anyone." By 1889 there were no more black players in the now-white professional leagues. Refusing to be exiled from the most American of sports, African American businessmen (and, in a few cases, women) and black players created the Negro Leagues, which thrilled fans for decades before Jackie Robinson broke the color line in 1947

THE PLAYERS
This month’s feature includes a Featured Essay, (http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/current/essay.jsp ) written by President William McKinley Distinguished Professor of Law Paul Finkelman of Albany Law School, which provides a concise history of the Negro Leagues, focusing specifically on the socioeconomic context of post-Civil War America. In addition to the Featured Essay, a Photo Essay, (http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/current/photo_essay.jsp?page=1 ) visually chronicles the
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2pphuo
development of early-integrated teams, as well as great Negro League powerhouses, like the Chicago American Giants, and key individuals, like Octavius V. Catto and Moses Fleetwood Walker, the first African American to play professional baseball.

BATS, BALLS, and GLOVES
To provide more information about the Negro Leagues, this month’s feature also includes a number of free subject articles taken from the African American Studies Center on topics like “Baseball in the United States” and “Sports and African Americans.” In addition, 9 free biographies about individuals who were associated with and/or contributed to the impact of the Negro Leagues. Tables that chart the Negro League teams and the earlier all-black baseball teams are also included

Sites found in:
News from AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2008
http://www.pbs.org/americanexperience

The summer months are the perfect time to catch up on AMERICAN EXPERIENCE episodes you may have missed. Check your local TV listings to find out what's on in your city, or watch full episodes online at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/watch.html.

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STREAMLINERS: AMERICA'S LOST TRAINS
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/streamliners

On the morning of May 26, 1934, a shimmering silver locomotive pulled out of Denver's Union Station bound for Chicago. The Zephyr was unlike any train seen before. Known as a streamliner for its long, sleek look and powered by a revolutionary compact diesel engine, it would cover 1,015 miles in a record 15 hours. By the 1940s, fleets of streamliners crisscrossed the country, making the U.S. passenger rail system the envy of the world. But within two decades the era of these supertrains was over, dozens of routes were discontinued and the cars sold off to Canada and Japan. The dramatic story of the streamliners is one of remarkable achievements and opportunities lost.

Behind The Scenes
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/streamliners/sfeature/sf_behind.html
Watch an interview with cinematographer Boyd Estus, as he describes filming the Pioneer Zephyr exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.

Ask the Curator
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/streamliners/sfeature/sf_curator.html
Museum curator Mike Sarna describes what makes streamliner trains so special.

Streamliners Timeline
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/streamliners/timeline/index.html

The Legend of Nessie
http://www.nessie.co.uk/
From the site:
Welcome to The Legend of Nessie, the Ultimate and Official Loch Ness Monster site, with up-to-date information and photographs of new and past sightings…You will find that we are one of the most informative Loch Ness Monster sites on the WWW.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: July 13-19, 2008
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Vaudeville
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/database/vaudeville.html
From the site:
“Vaudeville was made of comedians, singers, plate-spinners, ventriloquists, dancers, musicians, acrobats, animal trainers, and anyone who could keep an audience’s interest for more than three minutes. Beginning in the 1880s and through the 1920s, vaudeville was home to more than 25,000 performers, and was the most popular form of entertainment in America.”


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Nature
Encountering Sea Monsters
On-Air & Online
Gr.6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, July 13, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
Science fiction writers have come up with strange depictions of
alien life, but nothing to rival a creature with a beak like a
parrot, no bones in its body, three hearts, blue blood, skin
that can change colors and arms growing out of its lips.
Scientists call them cephalopods. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/encountering-sea-monsters/introduction/558/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5b7ugd

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NOVA ScienceNOW
On-Air & Online
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
9 - 10:00 pm
What the songs of zebra finches can tell us about the evolution
of language; the glorious but mysterious northern lights; a
profile of Yoky Matsuoka, a leader in the emerging field of
neurobotics; and smart bridges. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
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Copyright 2008 PBS Online
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Sites found in:
Subject: [NOVA Teachers] NOVA scienceNOW airs July 16, 2008

On Wednesday, tune in at 9 p.m. for a brand-new broadcast of NOVA
scienceNOW that examines bird brains for clues about the origins of
human language, explores what causes the northern lights, shows how
structural engineers are developing "smart" bridges, and introduces a
neuroboticist who is developing a robotic hand that could one day be
controlled by brain signals. (Subjects covered: Earth science, life
science, physics, technology/engineering)

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

* * * * * * * *

NOVA Presents NOVA scienceNOW
Broadcast: Wednesday, July 16, 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.)

Bird Brains
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0304/01.html

Name That Tune
Listen to eight different songs and calls, match them to their
correct bird counterparts, and find out more about how birds
produce and make use of their tunes. (Flash plug-in required.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions about bird songs and human vocal learning to
City College of New York's associate biology professor Ofer
Tchernichovski. (Questions due by Thursday, July 17; selected
responses will be posted on Tuesday, July 22.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)


Space Storms
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0304/02.html

Northern Lights
See in this slide show a gallery of auroras from Earth as well as
other planets, and hear the sounds that auroras make. (Flash
plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions about the auroras and the magnetosphere to
Vassilis Angelopoulos, team leader of a NASA mission to study
auroras. (Questions due by Thursday, July 17; selected responses
will be posted on Tuesday, July 22.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)


Profile: Yoky Matsuoka
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0304/03.html

Bionic Woman
Learn more about the bionic hand Yoky Matsuoka is working to
create, how she came to embrace her inner scientist, and what
she's doing to encourage young women to pursue scientific
careers. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Yoky Matsuoka answers your questions about her life, neurobotics
(the merger of neuroscience and robotics), and more. (Questions
due by Thursday, July 17; selected responses will be posted on
Tuesday, July 22.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)


Smart Bridges
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0304/04.html

Bridge Doctors
In this audio interview, hear structural engineer Michael Todd
describe the state of bridge monitoring around the world. (Flash
plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Why They Failed
Find out what caused eight infamous bridge collapses and what
engineers learned from each. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Jerome Lynch at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor answers
viewer questions on what the future holds for "smart" bridges.
(Questions due by Thursday, July 17; selected responses will be
posted on Tuesday, July 22.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)


Explore Teacher's Guides
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/educators/guides.html
Find classroom materials to bring NOVA scienceNOW's cutting-edge
science topics to life for your students. Search Teacher's Guides by
subject, segment title, or date for current and past materials.

Updates to History on the Net - http://www.historyonthenet.com/

New timeline added to Chronology section of site Ancient Egypt
http://www.historyonthenet.com/Chronology/timelineegyptian.htm

New page added to Tudors Section - Lady Jane Grey
http://www.historyonthenet.com/Tudors/jane_grey.htm

New page added to Medieval Life section of website - Crime and Punishment. Housing and Clothing pages updated
http://www.historyonthenet.com/Medieval_Life/medievallifemain.htm

Site found in:

The Scout Report for Social Sciences
May 16, 2000
Volume 3, Number 17

Life in Elizabethan England: A Compendium of Common Knowledge,
1558-1603
http://elizabethan.org/compendium/index.html

Compiled by Maggie Pierce Secara, who has for twelve years acted as
the Countess of Southampton at the Renaissance Pleasure Faire, and
designed by Paula Katherine Marmor, this site offers fragments from
the social history of Elizabethan England. The compendium bills
itself as a sort of primer for the tidbits of life that should be
common knowledge to writers or (re-en)actors "who work and play in
the 16th Century on a regular basis." If you order beer at a
Renaissance festival, for example, you might want to know that it
will be made without hops, most likely be flat, and may be flavored
with anything from pepper to ivy. If you keep bees, you should know
that bees love gossip, and it's good luck to tell them all of the
latest news. Just about anyone with an interest in social history
will find some of the "fact bites" here intriguing. The useful
appendices include Maps & Plans, Bibliography, The Tudor Succession,
and a list of Related Sites. The compendium can be browsed or
searched online or downloaded as a .pdf document. [TK]

[NOTE: Previously posted. Site and URL updated. 9th Edition, Spring 2008
SEE ALSO: Renaissance, The Elizabethan World http://elizabethan.org/
- Phyllis ]

From The Scout Report for Social Sciences, Copyright Internet Scout
Project 1994-2000. http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/

From: Gilder Lehrman Institute
Date: Fri, 08 Feb 2008

Audio Podcast: Richard Carwardine
“Lincoln: A Life of Purpose and Power”
April 15, 2004, at Lehman College, City University of New York
Running Time: 33:35
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/wp/?p=26
From the site:
“Richard Carwardine is Rhodes Professor of American History at Oxford University, author of Lincoln: A Life of Purpose and Power, and winner of the 2004 Lincoln Book Prize. In this lecture, he discusses different aspects of Lincoln’s life. Why is Lincoln a mythic figure? How early in his career did he develop his views against slavery? What role did religion play in his life? Professor Carwardine analyzes Lincoln’s greatness as well as his humility.”

“To listen to a lecture on this website, click on the “play” button. If you’d like to save the lecture to your computer and listen to it at another time, right-click on the “download” button and save it either as a link or target.”


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Featured Document:
Allan Pinkerton and the Attempted Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive/docs_archive_pinkerton.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5nslzj
From the site:
“In this extraordinary document, private detective Allan Pinkerton describes his role in thwarting an attempted assassination of President-elect Abraham Lincoln as he traveled by rail to his inauguration in Washington on the evening of February 22, 1861. To see the document, click here.”
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive/docs_archive_pinkerton.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5nslzj

Sites found in:
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Volume 14, Number 6

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-080215.php

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Legacy: Spain and the United States in the Age of Independence 1763-1848
[Macromedia Flash Player]
http://latino.si.edu/SpainLegacy/Archive/index.html

During the eighty-five year period after the 1763 Treaty of Paris, Great
Britain, Spain, France, Native Americans, and the young American republic
engaged in a number of conflicts, alliances, and battles on the North
American continent. Drawing on primary source materials from the
Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery and numerous other organizations,
this delightful exhibit looks at the crucial Spanish contributions to the
American cause during the Revolutionary War and the presence and influence
of Hispanic culture in Florida, Louisiana, California, and the Southwest.
Visitors can begin their exploration through the site by clicking through
the five primary sections, which include "War of Independence" and "Spain in
the American Imagination". Upon arriving at each section, visitors will be
presented with an interactive "wall" of portraits, maps, treaties, and other
items of historical ephemera. Additionally, the site also includes an
interactive catalogue and a map. Needless to say, the site's materials are
also available in Spanish. [KMG]

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Digital Library for Earth System Education [pdf]
http://www.dlese.org/library/

The Digital Library for Earth System Education (DLESE) is a clearinghouse of
high-quality materials for educators, students and scientists "working
together to improve the quality, quantity, and efficiency of teaching and
learning about the Earth system at all levels." First-time visitors will
want to look at the "Getting started with DLESE" section, as it provides a
bit of background information, along with a guide to searching the library.
Visitors can also get a better sense of the site's content by looking at the
"Resource of the Day" featured on the homepage. More advanced users can also
take advantage of the embedded search engine to look for educational
resources by type, grade level, or relevant educational standard. The site
is rounded out by a "News" area, which features items that are of interest
to the Earth science community. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Writing Guidelines for Engineering and Science Students
http://www.writing.engr.psu.edu/

Crafting meaningful and articulate lab presentations and correspondence can
be difficult for anyone, including engineers and other scientists. This
particular set of resources is deigned to teach engineering and science
students about creating and writing materials such as resumes, formal
laboratory reports, presentation slides, and so on. The guidelines are
gathered into several different sections, including "Introduction",
"Presentations", "Correspondence", and "Formal Reports". There is material
for instructors here as well, and the offerings include pieces on the design
of writing assignments, the interactive teaching of writing, and the
evaluation of writing assignments. Finally, the site also contains a number
of writing exercises on grammar, punctuation, and word usage. [KMG]

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Studies in the History of Ethics [pdf]
http://www.historyofethics.org/

Started in 2005, Studies in the History of Ethics is a peer-reviewed
electronic journal and research portal focused on publishing articles and
reviews which deal with the history of ethics. First-time visitors can use
the homepage to look over more recent works, such as a symposium on the
ethics of John Stuart Mill which includes pieces from scholars at the
University of Utah and the National University of Singapore. Further down
the page, users can also read up on the journal's calls for works to be
included in future symposia. Moving on, visitors can click on the "Archives"
section to read past pieces published online and they can also use an
embedded search engine to look for specific works. The site is rounded out
by an RSS feed and contact information for the journal's editors. [KMG]

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Library of Congress: Science Reference Services
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/

As one of the world's premier libraries, the Library of Congress has many
staff members dedicated to helping members of the general public find the
information they need. Along with providing in-person assistance in
Washington, D.C., they also maintain this nifty site designed for persons
looking for science reference material online. There is not much that isn't
included on the site, as visitors can view webcasts on creating a school
garden, look over research guides, and learn about "Everyday Mysteries". The
"Everyday Mysteries" feature provides answers to questions such as "Who
invented electric Christmas lights?" and it can be quite addictive. Visitors
should also click on over to the "Science Reference Guides" area. Here they
can look at comprehensive research bibliographies on chocolate, astronomy,
electric power, and dozens more. With all of this material, visitors may
also want to sign up for their RSS feed. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Art and Literature in Siena, 1250-1600 [Windows Media Player]
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/italian/research/sienalecturesvideo.htm

Located in the hills of Tuscany, the city of Siena was a buzzing hive of
cultural activity from the 13th to 16th century. At the heart of the city
was the University of Siena, founded in 1203, and scholars and others
flocked to hear lectures on law and medicine. Of course, the city also had
its famed Duomo, which is one of the premier examples of Italian Romanesque
architecture. Recently, the University of Leeds placed four lectures online
that deal with the art and literature of Siena, and visitors will be
delighted to listen to them as they see fit. They include "The City as a
Work of Art: Making and Meaning in the Italian Renaissance", "Duccio and the
Flowering of Sienese Art", "Theater in Renaissance Siena", and "Art, Power
and Patronage in Renaissance Siena". [KMG]

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Johnson's Island, Unlocking a Civil War Prison: Interactive Dig
http://www.archaeology.org/interactive/johnsons/index.html

Johnson's Island in Ohio is arguably the state's best known Civil War
landmark. In 1861, the U.S. Army leased 40 cleared acres of the island in
order to create a prisoner of war depot. The depot was in operation from
1862 to 1865, when the site began new life as an agricultural station.
Recently, David Bush and some of his archaeology colleagues began an
excavation on the site in order to locate the barracks that once housed
Confederate POWs. This site, offered by Archaeology Magazine, allows users
to journey along as the team performs their work. Visitors can look over the
field reports filed by the team, read an interview with David Bush, and also
read letters and diary notes from the original prisoners and their guards.
[KMG]

[NOTE: More Digs
http://www.archaeology.org/interactive/digs.html - previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Hoover Institution: Uncommon Knowledge [Real Player, Windows Media
Player]
http://www.hoover.org/multimedia/uk/

The Hoover Institution has placed a wide array of multimedia content online
for over a decade, and recently they created a site for their "Uncommon
Knowledge" program. Hosted by Hoover fellow Peter Robinson, the program
features interviews with political leaders, distinguished scholars, and
leading journalists. First-time visitors to the site can browse the archives
by topic, date, or guest. Currently, the online archive contains programs
from 1997 to 2005, along with webcasts from 2006 to the present. Recent
conversations added to the site include a discussion with Shelby Steele and
a talk with Michael Barone about tax reform and various health-care
proposals. [KMG]

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Rose and Chess: Discover Two Reunited Medieval Manuscripts
http://roseandchess.lib.uchicago.edu/index.html

Bringing together medieval manuscripts is always a good thing, and recently
the University of Chicago brought two fascinating volumes back together. The
first is a courtly romance (Le Roman de la Rose) and the other is a treatise
on medieval society that uses the game of chess as its framework (Le Jeu des
échecs moralisé). The two volumes were bound together, perhaps soon after
they were created (ca. 1365), and stayed together for over 500 years. In
1907, they were divided into two volumes and sent their separate ways. By
bringing them back together, The University of Chicago Library hopes to make
it possible for scholars to study the two manuscripts together to learn
about their shared origin and production history. Visitors to the site can
view each manuscript in its entirety, and they can also look over a brief
essay which gives a bit of context about their history. Additionally,
visitors should not miss the piece titled "A Tale of Two Manuscripts
Reunited", which offers some background on how the two manuscripts were
brought back together in one place. [KMG]

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

Theatre on a Shoestring
http://www.upstagereview.org/

From the site:
“Welcome Theatre Enthusiasts -- Onstage, Backstage, and in the Audience!
This website is a comprehensive resource for anyone desiring to produce quality theatre on a shoestring budget with sections devoted specifically to the various areas of production from directing to acting to designing. It includes production archives from past productions directed by Laurie Swigart to be used for research and sources of inspiration. Also included is an extensive theatre links section for all your production and theatre education needs.”

[NOTE: From the site:
“For our latest mission, we filled a subway car with identical twins, creating a human mirror.”
Human Mirror
http://improveverywhere.com/2008/07/06/human-mirror/
These and other "missions" can be seen on their site:
http://improveverywhere.com/ - Phyllis ]

--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Friday, February 22, 2008

Time Frozen in Grand Central - Improv Everywhere
http://improveverywhere.com/2008/01/31/frozen-grand-central/

Today's site offers a diverting and amusing escapade from those masters of
improvisation folks, "Improv Everywhere". Gentle Subscribers who have not
yet experienced the pleasure of these highly imaginative and off-beat
volunteers may be in for an uncommonly entertaining experience.

"On a cold Saturday in New York City, the world’s largest train station
came to a sudden halt. Over 200 Improv Everywhere Agents froze in place at
the exact same second for five minutes in the Main Concourse of Grand
Central Station. Over 500,000 people rush through Grand Central every day,
but today, things slowed down just a bit as commuters and tourists alike
stopped to notice what was happening around them. Enjoy the video first and
then go behind the scenes with our mission report and photos. ...Improv
Everywhere causes scenes of chaos and joy in public places. Created in
August of 2001 by Charlie Todd, Improv Everywhere has executed over 70
missions involving thousands of undercover agents ... over the past six
years in New York City" - from the website

The site gives details about this particular improv "mission", with
preliminary video of the volunteers receiving instructions, followed by the
actual scene in Grand Central Station in New York City. For those eager for
more Improv Everywhere acts of controlled mayhem, the list on the right
side of the page provides links to some of their more outrageous pranks,
including the famous "Best Buy" mission, the elaborate U2 Rooftop Hoax
under the title "Even Better Than the Real Thing" and the annual "No Pants
Subway ride". Each mission includes extensive notes, lots of still images
and naturally, video of the event.

Thanks to AEA and RAF for this suggestion.

Swoop over to the website for a look at this great improv scene at:

http://improveverywhere.com/2008/01/31/frozen-grand-central/

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

Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
Feb. 15-21, 2008

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OttoBib.com - Instant Bibliographies
http://ottobib.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Enhanced: Library of Congress Performing Arts Encyclopedia
http://www.loc.gov/performingarts/index.html
The Library’s online Performing Arts site now incorporates presentations and resources from the former “LC Presents: Music, Theater and Dance” site into one visually appealing and easy-to-use site.

Source: LoC
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated - Phyllis ]

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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
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[NOTE: Since the forwarded email below was from February, I wrote to Sundance to see if the offer was still valid.
As you can see from their reply today, there are still some cassettes available for only postage charge.
See http://64.23.8.93/docs/freecas.html – Phyllis ]

Original Message:
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From: Sundance Music info@tomchapin.com
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:38:57 -0400
To: anker@hslc.org
Subject: Re: Are Free Cassettes still available for teachers, librarians, etc.?


Hi, Phyllis.

The following titles are currently available:

Mother Earth and Billy The Squid,
and a VERY FEW copies of Zag Zig, In My Hometown, This Pretty Planet.


Claudia Libowitz
Assistant to Tom Chapin

Phone/Fax (914) 674-0247
http://www.tomchapin.com

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

Hi! It's Saturday, February 23, 2008 and time for Music at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website
Tom Chapin
http://www.tomchapin.com/

ClickSchooling list member Stephanie wrote, "Check out Tom Chapin's website
for free cassettes of some of his albums and a nice list of his songs
organized for teaching, with a few activities." FREE MUSIC CASSETTES? YES!

Called "the Pied Piper of children's music" by Parents Magazine, Tom Chapin
has been entertaining families with fun sing-along concerts and recordings
for many years. At his website, you can listen to samples of his music and
read about his musical family's history and humanitarian endeavors as well.


Chapin's music is now sold exclusively on CD - which left him with lots of
leftover cassettes. In an effort to help teachers, therapists, and
librarians bring music to children, he is offering FREE CASSETTES, while
supplies last.

You simply request the cassettes on your school letterhead. You must pay
$3.00 shipping for the first cassette you order, and $0.50 for each
additional cassette. There is a minimum order of $5.00 - or, in other words,
you'll have to order at least 5 cassettes. There are a number of album
titles available. In order to find the complete details on how to order, go
to the website. Scroll below Chapin's photo on the left side of the screen.
Click on the words, "Tom Chapin wants to give you free music!" A new page
opens with all of the details.

While you're at the site, explore the menu to find information about
Chapin's family "Concerts" and some ideas for "Teachers" on how to use his
music to teach various subjects. Not all of the links on the site work, but
that's a minor inconvenience.

Don't miss listening to his song, "It's Not On The Test" - a satirical look
at testing due to public education policies such as "No Child Left Behind."
You can read the lyrics and listen to the song here:
<http://64.23.8.93/docs/mp3.html >


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.

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

Site of the Day, for Thursday, February 14, 2008

Munch Museet
http://www.munch.museum.no/default.aspx?lang=en%20
http://www.munch.museum.no/default.aspx?id=&mid=&lang=en

Today's site, from the Norwegian museum housing the works of native son
Edvard Munch, presents a noteworthy exhibit of his art. Gentle Subscribers
will discover an interesting range of material about this significant
twentieth century artist.

"When Munch died in January 1944, it transpired that he had unconditionally
bequeathed all his remaining works to the City of Oslo. Edvard Munch's art
is the most significant Norwegian contribution to the history of art, and
he is the only Norwegian artist who has exercised a decisive influence on
European art trends, above all as a pioneer of Expressionism in Germany and
the Nordic countries." - from the website

The site provides a biography of the artist, along with a useful timeline
of his life. Highlighting the exhibit are the numerous works of Munch, his
graphics and paintings, accompanied by an informative commentary. His most
famous works, "The Scream" and "The Madonna" are singled out for more
in-depth treatment. Additional material on conservation work on the
paintings, along with a perspective on Munch's artistry are also available.

Travel to the site for a commendable exhibit on Norwegian artist Edvard
Munch at:

http://www.munch.museum.no/default.aspx?lang=en%20
http://www.munch.museum.no/default.aspx?id=&mid=&lang=en

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

Science and the Artist’s Book
http://www.sil.si.edu/Exhibitions/Science-and-the-Artists-Book/
http://www.sil.si.edu/Exhibitions/Science-and-the-Artists-Book/contents.htm
From the site:
“Science and the Artist's Book is an exhibition which explores links between scientific and artistic creativity through the book format.” Artist’s books are art objects in the form of books.

[SEE ALSO: Artists’ Books
http://www.cbbag.ca/BookArtsWeb/ArtistsBooks.html
http://www.sandiegobookarts.com/Gallery.aspx - Phyllis ]

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Hi! It's Saturday, February 9, 2008 and time for Art at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Everyday Art Assignments
http://www.everydayart.org/

Age Range: All (Younger students and non-readers will need help from mom or
dad.)

This website is the result of a project conducted in Pittsburgh, PA that
encouraged people of all ages to rediscover their creative energy through
artistic assignments suggested by real artists. While the actual art project
took place in 2004, the assignments are archived at the website to inspire
artistic endeavors forevermore.

When you get to the site, you must wait for the introduction that is
slow-moving, and then double-click on the final words in the presentation to
get to the menu. Your patience will pay off. From the menu, you can read
about the "EAA" - Everyday Art Assignment project, and review "Successes" -
artistic submissions by people worldwide.

THE BEST PART OF ALL is the "Artist Assignments." Click on this item and a
new page opens featuring the photos of 15 artists who contributed
SUGGESTIONS for art assignments that you can try at home. Click on the
artist's photo, and a new page opens to their art assignment. You'll find
suggestions such as:

*Persephone's Return - Learn about the Greek goddess of Spring through
planting seeds and tracking their growth with a nature journal.

*Everyday Ritual - Create a photo-documentation of an everyday ritual.

*Gained in Translation - Write a 24-line poem and use a recommended website
to translate it into multiple languages.

*Fiber Jambalaya - Use old clothes to create the craziest quilt ever!

*Make A Paper Doll of A Friend!

*Six-Breath SkyWatch - Draw simple lines representing how you feel after
watching the sky for the duration of 6 breaths.

*Use 17 Objects to Create Peace.

Each Art Assignment provides very simple instructions, leaving the rest to
your imagination. Pictures of other people's results are provided to help
you better understand the assignment.

Think of this website as an "art-starter." Even if you don't do the exact
assignment, it will certainly inspire artistic expression in one way or
another. :)

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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The Scout Report
February 22, 2008
Volume 14, Number 7


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-080222.php

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Explore Art [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.getty.edu/art/gettyguide/

The Getty Museum has long been a leader in online exhibitions and
educational resources, and their "Explore Art" feature is one that will
delight anyone with a penchant for the visual arts. On the homepage,
visitors can browse artists by name, or they can also look over the
collection by object type or subject. The "Natural World" theme is well-
worth a look, as it contains hundreds of offerings such as a Roman sculpture
of a bear and a meticulously carved bee that appears on a four-drachma coin
from the 4th century BC. On the right side of the page, visitors can browse
through the "Getty Guide" area. Here they can watch videos of artists at
work, explore the modern outdoor sculpture collection, and learn about the
painting technique of Lucas Cranach, the noted Old Master painter and
printmaker. Finally, visitors can use the Getty Bookmarks feature to collect
and save their favorite artists and works from the collection via their own
customized bookmarks page. [KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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NC State Physics Demonstrations
http://demoroom.physics.ncsu.edu/resources.html

The physics department at North Carolina State University has created this
very fine list of online physics demonstration manuals that will be quite a
boon to physics educators in high schools and colleges. Visitors can search
28 online demonstration manuals simultaneously or they can also choose to
look over a demonstrations bibliography that contains over 7500 references.
Those who just wish to browse around can scroll down the page to look within
each manual separately. Also, visitors may also wish to check out the
public lecture demonstration shows offered on the site, along with a
collection of links to professional organizations, including The American
Association of Physics Teachers. [KMG]

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USDA: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service [pdf]
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/

The watchword of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is "protection". The APHIS is primarily
considered with improving agricultural productivity and also ensuring the
health and care of animals and plants. First-time visitors may wish to click
on the "Hot Issues" section to learn more about some of the most pressing
issues that the APHIS addresses. Here they will find fact sheets and news
updates on avian influenza, the pesky light brown apple moth, and bovine
spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). Moving on, visitors can also browse a list
of subject headings that include animal health, biotechnology, plant health,
and wildlife damage management. Finally, the site also contains an area
where concerned visitors can report a pest infestation or suspected
instances of agricultural smuggling. [KMG]

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Contagion: Historical Views of Disease and Epidemics [pdf]
http://ocp.hul.harvard.edu/contagion/

With this rather remarkable collection, the dedicated staff members at
Harvard University Library's Open Collections Program have brought together
Philadelphia's yellow fever epidemic of 1793, London's Great Plague of 1665,
and six other notable epidemics from world history. The collection provides
general background information on diseases and epidemics worldwide, and as
previously suggested, is organized around significant "episodes" of such
diseases. Visitors to the collection will find historical pamphlets,
serials, books, and manuscripts totaling over 500,000 pages. The "General
Materials" area is worth a look as it provides access to brief overviews of
important concepts such as germ theory, public health, vaccination, medical
geography, and humoral theory. Overall, it's a tremendous set of offerings,
and visitors with a penchant for the history of medicine, public health, or
diseases will find that this site is well worth many visits. Also, visitors
can share resources on the site via Google Bookmarks and Facebook. [KMG]

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Distinctive Voices@ The Beckman Center [iTunes]
http://www.nasonline.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Beckman_main

At the Beckman Center in Irvine, California they certainly leave no
scientific stones unturned. Through their "Distinctive Voices" public events
series they bring in experts to talk about the science of chocolate, the
causes of obesity, and the transposable elements sequences of DNA. While
many visitors may be unable to make it to these events in person, they are
encouraged to listen and watch via the online archive provided here.
Currently, the archive contains several dozen lectures, and they include
such intriguing offerings as "What is the Scientific Method?", "Ghost
Hunters: Can Science Explain the Supernatural?", and "The New Industrial
Revolution". Visitors should also wander over to "The Sounds of Science"
podcast, which is produced by The National Academies. It is quite a delight,
and visitors who get hooked may wish to subscribe here. [KMG]

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

*********

The Newseum: Front Pages
http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/
From the site:
“The Newseum displays these daily newspaper front pages in their original, unedited form. Some front pages may contain material that is objectionable to some visitors. Viewer discretion is advised.”
More than 500 front pages from newspapers around the world.
Archived Front Pages: http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/archive.asp
[NOTE: Other pages from The Newseum previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Surfing the Net with Kids: Current Events
http://www.surfnetkids.com/current_events.htm
From the site:
“This week's crop of news sites includes special editions just for elementary ages, as well as news sites that cater strictly to high school students. Whatever grade level you need, these sites are sure to spark conversations in the classroom and at the dinner table about what's happening in the world today.”
Page includes links to 8 related sites (5 annotated, 3 honorable mentions)

Indigenous Peoples
http://www.un.org/cyberschoolbus/indigenous/index.asp
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day
on August 9! Five teaching units focus on nonviolence, respect for human rights and dignity, social justice and civic responsibility, global awareness, and environmental sustainability.
Suggested Ages: 12-16

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The Briefing Papers for Students
http://www.un.org/cyberschoolbus/briefing/index.asp
A comprehensive summary of information about current world issues and the UN's involvement in them.

There are twenty issues, arranged into an overview, progress already made, focus examples, what needs work, student activities, and resources.

The new Technology Briefing Paper examines where technology is headed and what it is doing for the citizens of the world.

Suggested ages: 12-18

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SEE ALSO: Cyberschoolbus Curriculum Pages
http://www.un.org/cyberschoolbus/cur.html

Indigenous Peoples
The Briefing Papers
Peace Education
Poverty Curriculum
Cities Curriculum
Schools Demining Schools
Rights at Work
Human Rights
Women's Rights
World Hunger
Health Curriculum
School Kits on the UN
Saving Tomorrow's World
Cleaner Oceans
UN in Space
Ethnic Discrimination
Racial Discrimination

Sites found in:
The Scout Report
February 8, 2008
Volume 14, Number 5
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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-080208.php

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Virtual Yeast Cell [Macromedia Flash Player]
View
http://equella.nottingham.ac.uk/uon/items/0cc6fb79-9b43-b3cd-7ae6-88653d5e08b4/1/ViewIMS.jsp
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3gy4se

Download
http://unow.nottingham.ac.uk/resources/terms.aspx?hid=0cc6fb79-9b43-b3cd-7ae6-88653d5e08b4&url=http://equella.nottingham.ac.uk/uon/items/0cc6fb79-9b43-b3cd-7ae6-88653d5e08b4/1/ViewIMS.jsp?viewMethod=download&fle=VirtualYeastCellV2.zip&sname=item_download
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3tbl7r

Learning about the various parts of a cell can be tricky business, but this
virtual yeast cell offered by The University of Nottingham will come in
handy for biology students and science instructors. This learning resource
was created to help students in the brewing science program learn about
yeast cytology, though just about anyone with an interest in cells will
learn something from visiting the site. After entering the interactive cell,
visitors can click on different parts of the cell (such as the cytoplasm or
the nucleus) in order to learn more about the importance of each one.
Visitors should remember that they can also download the virtual yeast cell
and use it in the classroom or just with a group of friends. [KMG]

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Backgrounder: Council on Foreign Relations
http://www.cfr.org/publication/by_type/backgrounder.html

The Council on Foreign Relations provides a number of services for the
general public, and in the past they have offered up public discussions,
forums, and other outreach activities. In addition, they offer the
"Backgrounders" series, which offer succinct explanations of current
political and economic issues. First-time users can visit the "Most Recent"
area to peruse the latest piece, or they can click on the "Daily Analysis"
or "Daily Brief" sections. The profiles cover everything from the role of
delegates in the U.S. presidential nominating process to understanding
Kenya's politics. Also, visitors can click on complementary materials, such
as podcasts, interactive features, and online debates. Finally, visitors can
also search for specific materials via the search engine offered here. [KMG]

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World War One Color Photos
http://www.worldwaronecolorphotos.com/

While color photography was around by the start of World War I, it was not
in widespread use. Interestingly enough, the French Army happened to take
many photographs in color during the last two years of World War I. This
site presents several hundred of these photographs, and visitors can browse
through them at their leisure. Visitors can search the entire archive, or
they may also wish to look through several of the galleries. While complete
bibliographic information is not available for the photos, each photo does
have a brief caption which describes the basic context and setting for each
image. The site is rounded out by a selection of relevant links, including
several online WWI forums and sites that compile military quotations. [KMG]

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Images of the Antislavery Movement in Massachusetts
http://www.masshist.org/online/abolition.cfm

The state of Massachusetts played a major role in the American antislavery
movement, and for a number of decades, the epicenter of this movement was in
Boston. The Massachusetts Historical Society created this website in order
to highlight some of the visual materials from their collection that deal
with this facet of American history. Visitors to the site can look over
digital images of 840 items, which include paintings, sculptures, banners,
and broadsides. Items featured within this archive include formal portraits
of noted lawyer Wendell Phillips, abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison, and
Senator Charles Sumner. Additionally, visitors can also view a ticket to the
1857 Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society speech and a diagram of a plan for
resisting the fugitive slave law. [KMG]

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Statistics: Cast Your Vote!
http://www.learner.org/interactives/statistics/index.html

Before entering the main portion of this interactive introduction to
statistics, visitors will have to answer a few quick questions on polls.
It's actually a bit fun, and it serves as a nice introduction to the site.
Once visitors are in the main site, they will get the opportunity to learn
about statistics through the lens of a mock election. The site contains
areas such as "How Random is Random?", "Being Confident", and "What Can Go
Wrong". Along with concise explanations of each element of statistics,
visitors can also take part in an interactive quiz and some additional
polling activities. The site also includes a number of external links for
visitors who wish to explore additional topics within the field of
statistics. [KMG]
[NOTE: Some of the interactives on the Annenberg Media's site
http://www.learner.org/interactives/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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After Columbus: Four-Hundred Years of Native American Portraiture
http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/explore/?collection=AfterColumbusFourhun&col_id=182%20
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4k3pb3

The New York Public Library's early efforts to collect Native American
portraiture were greatly aided by gifts and purchases made by Dr.
Wilberforce Eames and J.P. Morgan. Morgan was a sponsor of Edward S.
Curtis's massive survey of North American Native Americans and Eames was the
Library's bibliographer. This particular digital collection from the Library
brings together some of these early acquisitions, including George Caitlin's
"North American Indian Portfolio" from 1845 and Frederic Allen Williams'
"Photographs of American Indians". In total, this digital collection
includes 369 prints and drawings. Visitors can browse through each portfolio
at their leisure, or they can also elect to search through the entire
collection by title or keyword. [KMG]

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SPARROW - Sound & Picture ARchives for Research On Women [Adobe Reader,
Windows Media Player]
http://www.sparrowonline.org/

SPARROW is a growing online archive, documenting the work of female
political activists and artists in India. Currently the archive contains
graphics, photos, and moving images - such as an interview with Homai
Vyarawalla, born in 1913, one of the first women photojournalists in India.
There are also ample links to published materials along with perhaps the
most interesting feature at SPARROW - their ongoing documentation agenda.
Additional projects include actively collecting digital video and oral
history, and a media watch that examines images of women in advertising and
documentaries. [DS]

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As the FBI prepares to expand biometric database, civil liberty groups
express concern

FBI wants palm prints, eye scans, tattoo mapping
http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/02/04/fbi.biometrics/

FBI preps award for biometric database
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/products/2008-02-05-1180233199_x.htm

Center for Identification Technology Research [pdf]
http://www.citer.wvu.edu/

CBC Archives: The Long Lens of the Law
http://archives.cbc.ca/IDD-1-75-1299/science_technology/police_cameras_privacy/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/65wkw3
[NOTE: Other pages from http://archives.cbc.ca/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Biometrics.gov [pdf]
http://www.biometrics.gov/

Latent Print Examination
http://onin.com/fp/

Law enforcement officials have drawn on a number of techniques to track and
locate criminals, and interest in new surveillance techniques has grown
exponentially in recent years. While fingerprints remain a popular way of
keeping tabs on criminals and others, emerging identification techniques
include eye scans, palm prints, and other pieces of biometric information.
In the United States, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has
expressed interested in creating a massive computer database by cataloging
people's physical characteristics. The project, which was announced this
week, is designed to better identify criminals and terrorists, but it has
also drawn criticism from the American Civil Liberties Union and other civil
liberties organizations. The FBI already has 55 million sets of fingerprints
on file, and it hopes to combine these prints with various pieces of
biometric information in order to positively identify potential suspects.
Some people are already concerned about the erosion of individual privacy,
including Barry Steinhardt, director of the American Civil Liberties Union's
Technology and Liberty Project. Responding to this recent initiative, he
commented, "This had started out to being a program to track or identify
criminals. Now we're talking about large swaths of the population—workers,
volunteers in youth programs. Eventually, it's going to be everybody." [KMG]

The first link will take users to a recent story from CNN that discusses
this new database. The second link leads to a news story from USA
Today which talks about the companies vying for the contracts that
will be awarded as part of work on this database. Moving on, the third link
leads to the homepage of the Center for Identification Technology Research
at West Virginia University. The fourth link will take users to a
fascinating series of short films from the CBC Archives site that probe the
use of closed-circuit television (CCTV) in various surveillance settings.
The fifth link leads to Biometrics.gov, which is the central online
clearinghouse for information on the biometrics-related activities of the
United States government. The last link will take users to the Latent Print
Examination site, which is a terrific way to learn about the latest news
from the world of fingerprints and fingerprint-related technologies.
Additionally, the site also contains information on palm prints and
footprints in a host of languages. [KMG]

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

Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
February 8-14, 2008

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Best of ResourceShelf:
The MedlinePlus Weekly New Resources Newsletter
http://medlineplus.gov/
Each week the MedlinePlus team adds a wide variety of resources (sites, statistics, guides, etc.) to their site.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/whatsnew.html
Every Thursday, they publish an email newsletter listing each new entry and where it’s located on the site. You can subscribe to the newsletter (free) ( http://www.nlm.nih.gov/cgi/medlineplus/listserv.pl?lang=EN ) by selecting MEDLINEPLUS-NEW. It’s not only interesting but also a superb collection development tool for web-based medical news and information collections.

Source: National Library of Medicine.

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New from NLM: Drug Information Portal
February 13th, 2008
From the announcement:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/news/drug_info_portal08.html
The National Library of Medicine is pleased to announce the release of the NLM Drug Information Portal. The site is at http://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov . The NLM Drug Information Portal gives the public, healthcare professionals, and researchers a gateway to current, accurate and understandable drug information from the National Library of Medicine and other key government agencies.

Source: National Library of Medicine

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Hi! It's Tuesday, February 5, 2008 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Museum of Vision: Educational Resources
http://www.aaofoundation.org/what/heritage/learn.cfm

Age Range: 9-11 (The curriculum was designed for grades 4-6, but aspects
will appeal to older students. Younger children may enjoy portions with a
little help from mom or dad.)

This website is sponsored by the Museum of Vision that has helped educate
people of all ages about the eye, vision, and the history of eye care for 28
years. I received the following message which describes what you'll find at
the site:

"I am the Director of the Museum of Vision, an educational program
affiliated with the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The Museum of Vision
has published on its website 3 curriculum guides which focus on the human
eye, perspective and how the brain processes images like optical illusions
and 3-D."

When you get to the site you'll see the 3 guides that are in pdf files:

1) Eye Openers - Describes the basic concepts of vision, anatomy of the eye,
optical illusions, binocular vision, etc.

2) Art and Vision - Describes how artists create the illusion of
3-dimensions by exploring the basic concepts of vision, size scaling,
overlapping, atmospheric perspective and linear perspective.

3) Animal Eyes - The animal kingdom is full of amazing eyes. Discover eyes
that look like yours, and eyes that are wildly different. Join scientists
on their exciting quest to understand how animals actually see.

Click on any one and the pdf file opens to reveal a well-formatted education
guide with interesting text and colorful photos and illustrations. You can
review it online or print it out to use offline. Every guide provides
interesting discussion points and fun interactive activities.

In addition to the free guides, this website houses online exhibits. From
the menu on the left side of your screen, under "Ophthalmic Heritage &
Museum of Vision," click on "Exhibits." A new page opens. Look for the words
"Online Exhibits" and click. A new page opens with a menu of online exhibits
to explore.


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.

Biographies
http://www.surfnetkids.com/biographies.htm
From the site:
“When researching biographies for school reports, it's important to use a variety of resources.”

Page includes links to 9 related sites (5 annotated, 4 honorable mentions)

Sites found in:
Don's Patch #87, February 1, 2008 from http://www.don-guitar.com
Current issue: http://www.don-guitar.com/currentissue.html
Archives: http://www.freelists.org/archives/donspatch/

Human Body & Mind
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Visual Fractions
http://www.visualfractions.com/
From the site:
“The purpose of Visual Fractions is to picture fractions and the operations on them.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

The "Household Physician", c.1910, online for your
viewing pleasure.
http://householdphysician.com/

D-Day
http://www.6juin1944.com/en_index.html
From the site:
“When the veterans leave, there will remain to us only these places
to recall us what occurred there, on that day in June 1944.”

The Landing on Normandy - D-Day - June 6, 1944
http://www.dday-overlord.com/Debareng.htm

NationMaster
Measure and compare countries on a wide range of
information.
http://www.nationmaster.com/index.php
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

ClassicReader
Classic books, plays, and short stories.
http://www.classicreader.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

NNDB: Noteworthy people, both living and dead.
http://www.nndb.com/

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Hi! It's Tuesday, February 12th and time for Science at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Ron's Pond Scum
http://www.silkentent.com/gus1911/RonPond.htm

Age Range: All (Young children and non-readers will need parental
assistance.)

ClickSchooling member Cassandra Brungardt recommended this website that
provides a virtual exploration of the critters living in pond scum.

When you get to the site, simply click on the links in the text to see
remarkable photographs and learn about protozoan, paramecium, actinopods,
vorticella, anchor worms, fly larvae, amoeba, water mites, algae, and other
single-celled and multi-celled oddities.

All of this comes to you courtesy of a retired Computer Systems Analyst
named Ron DeAngelis who lives with his wife in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. I
contacted Ron and learned that several years ago, he set up an outdoor fish
pond and became interested in micro pond life. He bought a good microscope
and when he discovered he could take excellent pictures with a digital
camera, "Ron's Pond Scum" was born!

Ron told me that he gets emails from students all over the world, as well as
from frustrated parents who confide that without Ron's website, their child
would never have finished his or her science project.

Ron has two grown children. One daughter has a Master's in Bio-Chemistry and
another daughter is graduating in May with a BS in Biology. He wrote, "I
guess some of the pond scum in my genes found its way to theirs." :)

Ron's Pond Scum is a terrific way to explore the life teaming in pond water
without getting wet. It's a great supplement to any science curriculum.

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.

Volcanoes
http://www.surfnetkids.com/volcanoes.htm
From the site:
“A volcano is an opening in the Earth's surface that allows lava, hot gas, rock fragments and ash to explode from below. They are usually located at the edges of tectonic plates, where the plates are either shifting apart from each other, or moving toward each other. To view an active volcano is both exciting and terrifying. But no worries, this volcano tour will be conducted from the safety of your computer chair.”
Site includes links to 9 related sites (5 annotated, 4 honorable mentions).

Site found in:
February 9, 2008 "Earth Science Sites of the Week"

POLAR BEAR RESEARCH, (suggested by Liz Colvard, Science Information and
Education, USGS), Polar bears are one of four marine mammal species managed
by the U.S. Department of Interior. The USGS conducts research on polar
bears to better inform Departmental policy makers regarding conservation of
the species and its habitat. Ongoing studies since 1985 are focused on
population dynamics and habitat use.

http://alaska.usgs.gov/science/biology/polar_bears

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

Sites found in:
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: July 6-12, 2008
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Nature
Cloud: Wild Stallion of the Rockies
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, July 6, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
This is the remarkable story of a wild, white stallion in the
mountains of Montana, whose life has been captured on film,
since the day of his birth, by a filmmaker who has spent years
documenting the lives of nearly 150 wild mustangs. (CC, Stereo,
1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/cloud-wild-stallion-of-the-rockies/introduction/29/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6qw9m3

[SEE ALSO: Nature: interactive multimedia adventures
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/fun.html - Phyllis ]

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NOVA ScienceNOW
On-Air & Online
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
9 - 10:00 pm
Hubble Space Telescope; early primates; a profile of Alfredo
Quiñones-Hinojosa, a former farmworker who is now an assistant
professor at Johns Hopkins; and Iraqi bacteria. (CC, Stereo, 1
year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/watch/080709.html
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
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Copyright 2008 PBS Online

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From: [NOVA Teachers] NOVA scienceNOW airs July 9, 2008

NOVA Presents NOVA scienceNOW
Broadcast: Wednesday, July 9, 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.)

Saving Hubble
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0303/01.html

How It Sees
Walk through the steps it took to assemble the famous image of
the Eagle Nebula from the raw data originally collected by the
Hubble Space Telescope. (Flash plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8,
9-12)

Life of an Astronaut
See in this video clip (4m 10s) astronaut Mike Massimino talk
about some of the challenges of working in space, including what
it's like to wear a space suit and how astronauts train for a
spacewalking mission. (Flash plug-in required.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8,
9-12)

Hands on Hubble
Hear in this podcast (4m 9s) astronomer-astronaut John Grunsfeld
explain some of the risks involved in repairing the Hubble
Telescope, why an astronaut's spacesuit gloves play a key role in
the success of the repair, and why it is not a good idea to hang
on too tightly during a spacewalk mission. (Flash plug-in
required.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions about the mission to repair the Hubble
Telescope to astronauts John Grunsfeld and Mike Massimino, both
of whom will be on the upcoming shuttle mission to fix the
telescope. (Questions due by Thursday, July 10; selected
responses will be posted on Tuesday, July 15.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8,
9-12)


First Primates
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0303/02.html

Meet Your Ancestors
Travel back in time through key stages of your primate heritage
to take a look at your ancestral kin dating all the way back to
when the first primates were thought to have lived more than 55
million years ago. (Flash plug-in required; printable version
available.) (Grades 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions about the first primates to evolutionary
anthropologist Mary Silcox. (Questions due by Thursday, July 10;
selected responses will be posted on Tuesday, July 15.) (Grades
6-8, 9-12)


Profile: Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0303/03.html

Meet Dr. Q
Hear and read in this interview about what inspires this Johns
Hopkins brain surgeon and cancer researcher, how he prepares for
an operation, the advice he has for young people today, and more.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa answers your questions about his life
and work. (Questions due by Thursday, July 10; selected responses
will be posted on Tuesday, July 15.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)


Killer Microbe
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0303/04.html

Arms Race With a Superbug
Learn in this time line how strains of Staphylococcus aureus
bacteria have developed defenses against every antibiotic
developed thus far. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions about Iraqibacter and multidrug-resistant
pathogens to microbiologist Mike Smith. (Questions due by
Thursday, July 10; selected responses will be posted on Tuesday,
July 15.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

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Site of the Day for Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Garden Guides
http://www.gardenguides.com/

Today's site presents a cornucopia of gardening material. Many Gentle
Subscribers, noting the slow approach of winter's half way point in
northern climes, may take heart, set their sights on garden planning to get
through these last weeks of winter and find practical gardening information
at this web site.

"Whether you are new to gardening, or a seasoned gardening pro, Garden
Guides has everything you need. For more than eight years, Garden Guides
has been a leader in online gardening information, providing thousands of
pages of detailed and extensive information on plants, pests, gardening
tips & techniques, gardening recipes, seeds & bulbs, gardening books,
nurseries & landscapers, and much more." - from the website

The site features an extensive plant database which is searchable as well
as browsable under various types, such as herbs, vines, grasses and
flowers, as well as by the Top 100 Plants. Each entry contains a useful
fact sheet on characteristics, growing requirements, propagation
information and links to related plants. Photos, as well as links to
relevant community blog entries and forum discussions may also be
available. In addition, the site offers primers on composting, garden
planning, preparation and maintenance, along with information on water
gardens, weeds and other pests.

Dig over to the site for a useful gardening resource at:

http://www.gardenguides.com/

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

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Site of the Day for Tuesday, January 29, 2008

2008: International Year of the Potato
http://www.potato2008.org/

Today's site, from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization,
provides a bushel of information on that humble tuber -- the potato, and
its year in the sun. Gentle Subscribers will find some surprising and
illuminating facts and figures in the presentation, which they may enjoy
along with that bag of chips they're munching.

"The celebration of the International Year of the Potato will raise
awareness of the importance of the potato ... in addressing issues of
global concern, including hunger, poverty and threats to the environment.
... Over the next two decades, the world's population is expected to grow
on average by more than 100 million people a year.... A key challenge
facing the international community is ... to ensure food security ... while
protecting the natural resource base on which we all depend. The potato
will be an important part of efforts to meet those challenges..." - from
the website

This slickly designed exhibit features a noteworthy four minute video
offering an overview of the potato, past and present, including a recap of
its discovery in the new world, its global spread and its ever-increasing
consumption. Additional print sections cover in detail the potato's
biological elements, including chemical composition, cultivation and
varieties, while a statistical review displays facts on global potato
production and consumption. A series of potato factsheets are available in
PDF format while a children's section highlights a how-to-grow-potatoes
project.

Dip over to the site for an enlightening presentation on potatoes at:

http://www.potato2008.org/

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

From: Docuticker.com
What is a Recession, Who Decides When It Starts, and When Do They Decide?
http://www.docuticker.com/?p=19148
This entry was posted on Friday, February 1st, 2008
From the site:
“A recession is one of several discrete phases in the overall business cycle. The term may often be used loosely to describe an economy that is slowing down or characterized by weakness in at least one major sector like the housing market. When used by economists, “recession” means a significant decline in overall economic activity that lasts more than a few months. The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) business cycle dating committee is the generally recognized arbiter of the dates of the beginnings and ends of recessions. As with all statistics, it takes some time to compile the data, which means they are only available after the events they describe. Moreover, because it takes time to discern changes in trends given the usual month-to-month volatility in economic indicators, and because the data are subject to revision, it takes some time before the dating committee can agree that a recession began at a certain date. It can be a year or more after the fact that the dating committee announces the date of the beginning of a recession.”

Source: Congressional Research Service (via OpenCRS) (PDF; 64 KB)
Full Report: http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RS22793_20080123.pdf

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NEAT NEW STUFF, FEBRUARY 8, 2008

19th Century Schoolbooks
http://digital.library.pitt.edu/n/nietz/
Searchable full texts of 142 American textbooks of the 19th century offer
insights into what 19th century American students were taught about
history, arithmetic, art, geography, and other topics.

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Butterfly Lab
http://www.naturemuseum.org/online/thebutterflylab/index.htm
Lots of information, pictures and diagrams on butterflies and their
anatomy, life cycle, behavior, and interdependence. Browsable by species.
Includes an Ask the Expert feature and suggested activities.

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Government Information Online - Ask a Librarian
http://govtinfo.org/
Sometimes the answers you need are only available in hard-to-find
government publications, so if you don't have a government documents
librarian right at hand, you can use this "free national online
information service supported by nearly thirty public, academic, and
state libraries throughout the United States. Participating librarians
specialize in finding government information sources of all kinds, and
will try to answer your questions through chat or email."

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Top 25 Web 2.0 Search Engines
http://oedb.org/library/features/top-25-web20-search-engines
Engines that use Web 2.0 technologies to improve relevance. "Some offer
functionality that's slowly making its way into traditional search
engines. Others further the attempt to traverse the invisible Web and
index other previously unsearchable research sources."

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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2008.

Extensive list of sites on inventors and inventions

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The Innovative Teaching Newsletter
Volume 10, Issue 6 - February 2008
Topic: Inventors

"A new age demands a new paradigm!" -Walter McKenzie

This month's topic is Inventors. Consider the possibilities
for your students.....

http://surfaquarium.com/NEWSLETTER/inventors2008.htm

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

The Innovative Teaching Newsletter is free to educators everywhere.
Copyright 2008 http://surfaquarium.com/NEWSLETTER/

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Hi! It's Thursday, February 7, 2008 and time for Social Sciences at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Best Online Documentaries
http://www.bodocus.com/

Age Range: 10 and up (with parental supervision, see note below)

ClickSchooling subscriber Fran Wizniewski (who owns the Natural Learner
Yahoo Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/naturallearner/ ) recommended this
website that offers a selection of FREE documentaries that you can watch
online. There are currently 659 videos archived at the website that cover
the following topics:

Anthropology
Biographies
Business
Environment
Foreign
Geo Politics
Health
History
Lifestyle/Society
Mystery
Religion
Science
Technology/Future

When you get to the site, place your cursor over the menu items to see a
drop-down list of the documentary titles included in that subject category.
Then, click on the title you want to watch. A new page opens, and the video
begins. The videos are produced by the BBC and Discovery Channel. Some of
the videos are from You Tube.

NOTE: I only watched a few minutes of a selection of video titles. As you
can see from the menu, the topics are varied and may contain controversial
material. Therefore, AS ALWAYS, parents should preview the documentaries to
determine if the content is appropriate.

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 Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Fireworks!
http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu/CHEMWEEK/fireworks/fireworks.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]


With the Fourth of July celebrations only a few days away, today's
site, from the chemistry lab of Professor Bassam Z. Shakhashiri, of
the University of Wisconsin-Madison, offers a scintillating
presentation on how fireworks produce their magical effects of vivid
images and impressive sounds. Gentle Subscribers will find an
excellent introduction to the world of pyrotechnics.

"Have you ever been to an aerial fireworks show at an amusement park,
baseball game, Fourth of July celebration, or on New Year's Eve and
wondered about how all the impressive colors and sounds are produced?
People everywhere enjoy the fantastic explosions and the brilliant
light displays of fireworks. However, these spectacles are much more
than just a form of entertainment. Each firework launched into the
sky is a precisely formed assembly of chemicals and fuel, carefully
calibrated to produce a particular effect -- a red chrysanthemum
spray accompanied by a powerful explosion, or a blue strobe, for
example. Understanding ... firework[s] ... requires only a simple
understanding of chemical reactions." - from the website

The exhibit covers the three types of energy generated by a fireworks
display and explains how various chemicals, with their different
color characteristics, are used to produce those dazzling effects in
the night sky. A chemical table charts the color properties of the
most commonly used elements for pyrotechnic displays, while further
information explains the chemical reactions of these substances as
they are fired into the air. Additional material provides safety
measures to be taken when making or dealing with fireworks, along
with a brief history of the origins of gunpowder.

Shoot over to the site for a sparkling primer on the chemistry of
fireworks at:

http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu/CHEMWEEK/fireworks/fireworks.htm


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

Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
February 1-7, 2008

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ALSC Announces Exceptional Web Sites for Children - January 29, 2008
http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=News&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=171539
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/26mj2o
From the site:
“The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association, is pleased to announce the Web sites added in 2007 to Great Web Sites for Kids (http://www.ala.org/greatsites), its online resource containing hundreds of links to commendable Web sites for children.”

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Bibliography: Middle East
http://www.au.af.mil/au/aul/bibs/middleeast08.htm
Includes Internet resources, books, and periodical articles. Contents include General Information, Arab Israeli Conflict, Economic Issues, History, and more.
From the site:
“Some articles listed below require access to subscription databases. If you cannot gain access, contact your local library for availability.”

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Resource of the Week:
UN Environmental Programme Maps and Graphics Library
http://maps.grida.no/
“Established to strengthen the United Nations through its Environment Programme (UNEP), our focus is to make credible, science-based knowledge understandable to the public”

For full review:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2008/02/04/resource-of-the-week-un-environmental-programme-maps-and-graphics-library/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6fa78k

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Gary Price
Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
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Site of the Day for Wednesday, February 6, 2008

SOHO - NASA
http://sohowww.nascom.nasa.gov/

Today's site, from NASA's Solar and Heliospheric Observatory, presents its
collection of images and information for this ongoing project. Gentle
Subscribers will find a heady array of photographs as well as scientific
material on the sun.

SOHO, ... is a project of international collaboration between ESA and NASA
to study the Sun from its deep core to the outer corona and the solar wind.
... SOHO was launched on December 2, 1995. The SOHO spacecraft was built
in Europe ... NASA was responsible for the launch and is now responsible
for mission operations." - from the website

Although much of the material at the site is geared more for the scientific
community than the layperson, the Classroom section offers information for
a more general audience, complete with fabulous images and a helpful
glossary. Additional material on the spacecraft, its construction and
launch can be found under the About link. The highlight of the site is the
gallery, with its spectacular selection of movies, arranged in the
categories of comets; sunspots and solar activity; filaments and
prominences; flares and coronal mass ejections (CME's), along with the
amazing Best of SOHO images. Many of these dazzling photographs are
available free for personal use as desktop wallpaper.

Soar over to the site for information on the SOHO project at:

http://sohowww.nascom.nasa.gov/

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

PBS: Blythe Bennett's Recommended Site

Intergovernmental Panel On Climate Change
http://www.ipcc.ch/

Climate and Carbon!

Stimulate your students with slide show presentations and graphics about climate change, carbon cycle, carbon dioxide capture and storage, and more.

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From: WGBH
Teachers' Domain Launches Polar Sciences Special Collection
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2008

http://www.teachersdomain.org/exhibits/ipy07-ex/index.html
[Free registration required]

It's International Polar Year! Teachers' Domain is pleased to
announce our new Polar Sciences Special Collection, which is funded by
the National Science Foundation, and offers 20 new resources about the
Arctic and the Antarctic, plus resources from our existing
collections, a lesson plan, and our newest feature, a student
activity.

From the site:
“The Earth's polar regions may seem remote, but they are an integral
part of the entire Earth system. Pollution from other areas affects
Arctic and Antarctic ecosystems, and changes in the icy landscapes of
the polar regions may influence global ocean circulation patterns and
accelerate climate change.

“The fourth International Polar Year (IPY) is a 2007-2008 international
campaign to advance polar science and better understand global climate
change through an interdisciplinary approach. Learn about the
importance of studying the poles through these media resources.
Explore the polar regions, the changes they are experiencing, and
their connections to the rest of the world. Engage with the
quantitative and qualitative data in the new student activity feature,
"Observations of Climate Change".

Sites found in:
February 2, 2008 "Earth Science Sites of the Week"

NATURAL HAZARDS GATEWAY, USGS, (suggested by Cher Cunningham,
Science Information and Education Office, USGS), The Natural Hazards Gateway
provides a one-stop shop for information related to seven natural disasters
and shows how USGS science helps mitigate disasters and build resilient
communities.

http://www.usgs.gov/hazards/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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THE NATIONAL ATLAS PRINTABLE MAPS, (suggested by Liz Colvard, Science
Information and Education, USGS), Do you need a simple prepared map that you
can print at home, at school, or in the office? The National Atlas has a
large selection of free maps that are already formatted to be viewed,
downloaded, or printed on 8.5" x 11" paper. Topics include Federal Lands and
Indian Reservations, Precipitation, Territorial Acquisitions, and
Presidential Elections. The assorted Reference and Outline maps for the
United States are particularly good for classroom use.

http://www-atlas.usgs.gov/printable.html

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Audio Glossary of Earth Science terms, Pearson, (suggested by
Charles Burrows), Hear pronunciations and descriptions for hundreds of
terms.

http://books.pearsonsuccessnet.com/ph/cd/0-13-125588-6/iText/products/0-13-125586-X/bm/GlossaryFrameset_0.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3kznsx

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