Phyllis' Favorites

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

Peace Corps Challenge - Peace Corps - Grades 4 to 12
“This site helps students make the global connections that we are all human and must help each other.”

Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=291

DIRECT: http://www.peacecorps.gov/kids/
http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/educators/enrichment/wanzuzu/

Teen sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases
http://www.iwannaknow.org/

From the site:

“Answers to your questions about teen sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases.”

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

The Cool Spot
http://www.thecoolspot.gov/
From the site:
“The Cool Spot was created for kids 11-13 years old…to give young teens a clearer picture about alcohol use among their peers,...[to] help kids learn skills to resist pressure to drink and to give them reasons not to drink.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
The May 15, 2008 issue of Classroom Tools & Tips is located at:
http://www.1105newsletters.com/t.do?id=1194415:298987

From the site:

Topic :: VIOLENCE PREVENTION

National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
A Federal resource for professionals, parents and youth working to prevent violence committed by and against young people.
http://www.safeyouth.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]


Stop Bullying Now!
Practical research-based strategies to reduce bullying in schools.
http://www.stopbullyingnow.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]


Kidscape: Dealing with Bullies
Helping to prevent bullying and child abuse.
http://www.kidscape.org.uk/


NEA: National Bullying Awareness Campaign (NBAC)
It's goal is to reduce, and eventually eradicate, bullying in America's public schools.
http://www.nea.org/schoolsafety/bullying.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]


Maine Project Against Bullying
A survey of bullying behavior among Maine third graders.
http://lincoln.midcoast.com/~wps/against/bullying.html


STOP cyberbullying
Information about cyberbullying, how it works, and how to deal with cyberbullies.
http://www.stopcyberbullying.org
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Hurstwic
http://www.hurstwic.org/history/text/history.htm
From the site:
“to educate the public on topics related to the Viking Age”

Site includes:
Daily Living in the Viking Age
Martial Arts, Shipbuilding, and other Manufacturing in the Viking Age
Language, Literature, and the Arts in the Viking Age
Myths and Religion in the Viking Age

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Egyptian Hieroglyphs
http://www.greatscott.com/hiero/index.html
"Learn the basics of Egyptian hieroglyphic writing and numbering with these
online lessons."
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Parthenon
http://www.surfnetkids.com/parthenon.htm
From the site:
“Constructed entirely of white marble in less than nine years, the Parthenon is widely regarded as the epitome of ancient Greek architecture. Built on a hill in the middle of Athens, known as the Acropolis, the Parthenon was dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena. Travel there with me, on a virtual field trip.”

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

Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
May 2, 2008
Volume 14, Number 17
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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-080502.php

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The Speculum Romanae Magnifcientiae Digital Collection
http://speculum.lib.uchicago.edu/

Antonio Lafreri was a master printmaker and publisher in sixteenth century
Italy, and his Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae offers a number of engravings
of Rome and Roman antiquities. The University of Chicago Library happens to
have a copy of this work which they have recently digitized and placed
online here for the general public. It's a remarkable collection, and all
told visitors can look through 994 prints which depict major monuments and
antiquities in Rome. After reading a brief introduction to the work,
visitors should click on over to the "Itineraries". Here they will find
mini-exhibitions designed by scholars that will allow them to travel through
the collection based on a theme, location, collection, or artist. Among
their number are a tour of the Belvedere Cortile (an outdoor garden space)
and the Castel Sant'Angelo, which is one of the largest buildings in Rome.
The site concludes with a collection of related links and information about
the technical processes used to create the site. [KMG]

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Perseus Digital Library
http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/

Planning for the Perseus Digital Library began in 1985, and they have made a
series of ambitious changes, additions, and transformations over the past
several decades. The Library is best known for their coverage of the
history, literature, and culture of the Greco-Roman world. They recently
unveiled this new website, and it is well worth a look. Along the top of the
homepage, visitors will find sections such as "Collections", "Art & Arch",
and "Publications". In the "Collections" area visitors will find thousands
of primary and secondary sources for the study of ancient Greece and Rome,
along with a number of resources on early modern English literature and life
in the 19th century United States. The "Art & Arch" area contains an
impressive library of art objects that includes over 1500 vases, 1400
sculptures, and approximately 500 coins. Additionally, the "Publications"
area includes work that discusses the process of creating the Perseus
collection and its related databases. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]

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JourneyNorth: A Global Study of Wildlife Migration [pdf]
http://www.learner.org/jnorth/

Not many websites bring together whooping cranes, gray whales, and bald
eagles, but this educational resource from Annenberg Media manages to do
just that. The site is designed to help students learn more about the global
study of wildlife migration and seasonal change by drawing on their own
observations. On the homepage, visitors can click on a diverse set of
animals to learn more about their migratory patterns. Moving on down the
site, visitors can also contribute their own recent sightings and take a
look at data that's been submitted by other users. The "Maps" section is a
great way to get a visual overview of the most recent sightings and there's
a great area for teachers that includes
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Introduction to Psychology
http://www.intropsych.com/

Psychology is a vast and complex area of inquiry, and students entering the
field may be confounded by the number of subfields within the discipline.
Professor Russell A. Dewey of Georgia Southern University has created this
fine online introductory textbook that covers everything from states of
consciousness to social psychology. The online text includes sixteen
chapters, and each chapter contains a number of parts that break each topic
into smaller subtopics. The text is well-written and it draws on a number of
examples and well-known experiments that will keep readers engaged. The site
is rounded out by the inclusion of Professor Dewey's contact information and
links to additional resources. [KMG]

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U.S. Census Bureau: History [pdf]
http://www.census.gov/history/

While the U.S. Census Bureau has only been in existence since 1903, the
first population census was taken in 1790, per the requirements stated in
the United States Constitution. This rather engaging website traces the
history of the census through statistics, historic photographs, and other
documents. On the homepage, visitors can browse through the "This Month in
Census History" feature and learn some quick facts in the "Did You Know?"
section. Moving along, the "Census-Then & Now" area should not be missed.
Here visitors can learn about past directors of the census (such as Thomas
Jefferson), read up on relevant legislation, and even look over biographies
of notable census alumni. Next up is the "Geography & Mapping" section which
contains an overview of how the Census maps data, coupled with a few famous
maps from censuses past. One item that shouldn't be missed is the "Centers
of Population" map, which shows the mean center of the population of the
United States following each census. The site is rounded out by a "Through
The Decades" feature, which brings visitors up to speed with the various
changes made for each census. [KMG]

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Surviving: The Body of Evidence [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.museum.upenn.edu/survivingexhibit/index.html

Billed as a "journey of self-discovery", this very fine online exhibit from
the University of Pennsylvania's Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
takes visitors on an interactive tour through the world of evolution. Along
the way, visitors will encounter well-known scientists and revolutionary
thinkers as they discuss their breakthrough theories. The exhibit doesn't
skimp on the particulars of evolution either, as visitors can learn why
"your sister had trouble giving birth", or "why your back may ache". All of
this is discussed and presented in sections that include "We Keep Evolving",
"Our Place in the Natural World", "We Are Not Perfect", and "Finding Our
Human Ancestors". The site is erudite, well-thought out, and suitable for
all ages. Additional resources on the site include links to other relevant
websites, including the University of California Berkeley's Evolutionary
website and articles on evolution from Scientific American. [KMG]

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

Science Explorations
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/explorations/index.htm
From the site:
“Dig deep into top science topics with online activities and expert input from the American Museum of Natural History”
The topics are:
Animals, Adaptation, and the Galapagos Islands: Discover with Darwin
Classify Insects: Zoom in on True Bugs
Journey Into Space: Gravity, Orbits and Collisions
Investigate the Giant Squid: Mysterious Cephalopod of the Sea
Soar With Bats: Night Fliers of the Skies
[NOTE: Some activities previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
May 23, 2008
Volume 14, Number 20
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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-080523.php

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The Endangered Species Program: Introduction to Bats
http://www.fws.gov/endangered/bats/bats.htm

Bats tend to get a bad rap, in no small part due to their bizarre depictions
in everything from cartoons to horror movies. They are, of course,
tremendously helpful to humans as they consume tremendous numbers of insects
and they also have remarkable echolocation abilities. This introduction to
the real life and world of bats was created by the Fish and Wildlife Service
and it dispels a number of myths and misconceptions, along with providing
high-quality information about bat biology, hibernation and migration, and
the reasons for their decline. From the homepage, visitors can click on the
"Common Myths and Misconceptions" area and then learn a bit more about the
endangered bat species which reside in the United States. After that,
visitors can click on through to the "Bat Biology" area which features some
more facts about these mammals. One can imagine that this site would fit in
perfectly with a biology or zoology course, and it might even spur a new
interest among young and old. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.fws.gov/endangered/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Nanking Massacre Project
http://www.library.yale.edu/div/Nanking/

In December 1937, the Japanese Imperial Army invaded Nanking in China and
what transpired over the following six weeks became known as the Nanking
Massacre. Many people have offered their accounts of what happened during
this period, and this particular collection from the Yale Divinity School
Library offers the perspectives recorded by a number of Westerners who
remained in Nanking after the Japanese invasion. For the most part, these
Westerners were businessmen and missionaries and their letters and
photographs are available on this site. Visitors can click on their names as
they wish or also look through the "Documents" list to peruse each document
at their leisure. Additionally, the site also includes several dozen
photographs which document everything from refugee camps to military
parades. [KMG]

[SEE ALSO: The Nanking Atrocities - http://www.nankingatrocities.net/
Previously posted. URL updated. - Phyllis ]

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The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
http://www.omarkhayyamrubaiyat.com/

Written by the Persian mathematician and astronomer Omar Khayyam in the 12th
century, the Rubaiyat consists of approximately 1000 quatrains. The Rubaiyat
has been translated into over 70 different languages to become the most
widely known poem in the world and both the beautiful poetry and the
underlying philosophy of the Rubaiyat are responsible for its widespread and
enduring popularity. Without question, one of the most famous verses from
this collection is "Here with a loaf of bread beneath the bough/a flask of
wine, a book of verse-and thou". This site is dedicated to exploring all
aspects of this famous collection of writings, and visitors to the site can
read a number of translations of this work and also learn more about
Khayyam, Fitzgerald, and others who have been involved with the Rubaiyat.
Visitors can also learn more about the celebrations which will take place in
2009 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the publication of Fitzgerald's
masterful translation of this beautiful work. [KMG]

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National Portrait Gallery: Ballyhoo! Posters as Portraiture
http://www.npg.si.edu/exhibit/ballyhoo/

Since their creation, posters have been used to promote everything from
toothpaste to teen idols, and along the way many critics have asked
questions about how these devices depict their subjects. The National
Portrait Gallery has created this exhibit with just that purpose, and they
are also interested in looking at the poster as a form of popular
portraiture. The exhibit explores a number of themes, chief among them
"Broadsheets & Show Posters", "The Poster Craze", and "Export of American
Culture". Each of these themes is accompanied by a selection of images from
the exhibit, along with a brief narrative introduction. Visitors will
definitely want to check out the audio slideshow of the exhibit, which is
narrated by curator Wendy Wick Reaves. Also, visitors can read her thoughts
on the exhibition on the National Portrait Gallery's weblog, "Face to Face".
[KMG]

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Southern Poverty Law Center: Intelligence Project [pdf]
http://www.splcenter.org/intel/intpro.jsp

The Southern Poverty Law Center has been monitoring the activities of hate
groups and extremist activities since 1981. Today, their Intelligence
Project continues to track over 800 hate groups across the United States.
First-time visitors to the site can look over the "Top Hatewatch Headlines",
which offer brief synopses of current activities within the various groups.
>From there, visitors will want to visit the "Intelligence Report" section.
Here, they will find the current issue of this magazine, which frequently
includes guest editorials, interviews with former hate group members and
leaders, and information about how the Center is combating these different
groups and their activities. Additionally, the site also includes an
interactive map of active hate groups in the United States. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]

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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
May 9-15, 2008

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LC’s Federal Research Division Releases Updated Country Profile of Iran
May 16th, 2008
Direct to FRD’s 20 page, PDF file.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/profiles/Iran.pdf

See Also: Links to All FRD Country Profiles
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/profiles.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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For Educators: New Compilation of NASA Science Resources from FREE
http://nasascience.nasa.gov/
NASA Science looks at NASA’s past, present, and future missions. It includes interactive tables and searches for earth, heliophysics, planetary, and astrophysics missions; information about dark matter and dark energy, planets around other stars, climate change, Mars, and space weather; science questions for NASA science missions; a “citizen scientist” page of resources to help citizens engage in scientific investigation; and expanded “For Educators” and “For Kids” pages. (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

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World Space Week, Oct. 4-10, 2008
http://www.worldspaceweek.org/index.html
The United Nations General Assembly declared in 1999 that World Space Week will be held each year from October 4-10 as an international celebration of science and technology and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition.

Pages for: Teacher Guides, Students, Activities, and more.

Links to Space Information
http://www.worldspaceweek.org/links.html
“From these sites, you can obtain information to educate the public or students during World Space Week.”

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Interactive timeline documenting NASA's 50 year evolution.
http://www.nasa.gov/50th/timeline.html

From: Gilder Lehrman Institute

Map of Lewis and Clark's Journey across the Western Part of America
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive/docs_archive_lewis.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3ovxxf

From the site:

“On May 14, 1804, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and a group of more than forty explorers set out from Camp River Dubois at the mouth of the Missouri River to begin their trek to the Pacific Ocean. Their primary task was to survey the new lands west of the Mississippi River, but they also searched for a water route straight through to the Pacific, which they reached in November 1805… See a map of Lewis and Clark’s journey across the western part of America and learn more about the journey on our featured document page.”

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Site of the Day for Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Google Earth 4.3: Software of the Month
http://earth.google.com/

One of the whizbang programs from Google in recent years has been Google
Earth, a downloadable application designated a "geographic browser". A
reasonably speedy computer, a broadband connection and Windows XP are among
the fairly specific requirements for the recently released version, 4.3
beta, of the application.

With a download of just over 7 MB and a slick and easy installation, so
slick that the program installs itself automatically in C:\ Program Files,
Google Earth offers the user some truly "wow" moments. From the dizzying
zoom to street level to a shift in focus to the other side of the globe,
this application provides amazing views, along with information and route
planning around the world. The images used are not in real time, being
between one and three years old. They are, however, regularly updated and
users can subscribe to a free newsletter "The Sightseer" which notes the
most recent image additions.

One of the most useful aspects of the program is its helpful driving
virtually any location is simply fun. The Places panel allows users to drag
a location from the search bar to a permanent spot, while the Layers panel
provides a range of points of interest in the Community Showcase section,
whether they be coffee shops or golf courses, banks or movie theaters.
Among the highlights of this latest version of Google Earth are realistic
photos of structures from a host of urban areas, and an interesting
sunlight effect which reveals the sun from dawn to dusk in a specific
location.

It is not often that a computer program is both useful and entertaining;
generally it's one or the other -- a serious spreadsheet or a diverting
shoot 'em up -- but Google Earth achieves both, making it a great addition
to any "late model" computer with the necessary hardware.

Zoom over to the site for additional specifics on requirements,
screenshots, tutorials and the download link at:

http://earth.google.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, May 13, 2008

Worldmapper
http://www.sasi.group.shef.ac.uk/worldmapper/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Today's site, a collaborative project involving the Universities of
Sheffield and Michigan, offers a revealing exhibit to display visual
representations of critical global factors. Gentle Subscribers will
discover remarkable images of the earth adjusted for particular aspects.

"The world as you've never seen it before ... Worldmapper is a collection
of world maps, where territories are re-sized on each map according to the
subject of interest. There are now nearly 600 maps. ... The maps and data
files cover 200 territories, mainly United Nation Member States plus a few
others to include at least 99.95% of the world's population. ... The maps
presented on this website are equal area cartograms, otherwise known as
density-equalising maps. The cartogram re-sizes each territory according to
the variable being mapped." - from the website

The site features maps which redraw the earth with reference to specific
subjects, including wealth, education, housing, food, health, and
resources, among more than two dozen topics, and do so over a number of
years. Clicking on the Map Categories tab brings up the Basic section of
the exhibit, where the initial map shows the familiar earth, with
continents sized according to land mass. The next map, which plots the size
of countries according to population, displays a map with wildly distorted
continents to vividly reflect their populations, not their geographic
boundaries. Many of the maps are available in PDF format for printing as
posters. Brief commentaries are provided to clarify many of the cartograms.

Sail over to the site for a remarkable view of the world at:

http://www.sasi.group.shef.ac.uk/worldmapper/

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

Kids' Pages
http://www.fedstats.gov/kids/index.html
From the site:
“Agency webpages for kids in elementary through high school. The webpages include fun facts, games, project ideas, and career information.”

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FedStats
http://www.fedstats.gov/
From the site:
“Celebrating 10 years of making statistics from more than 100 agencies available to citizens everywhere.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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"MapStats for Kids"
http://www.fedstats.gov/kids/mapstats/index.html
From the site:
“This site provides visitors with a fun way to explore statistical concepts and geography. "MapStats for Kids", using a series of games and web applications, introduces visitors to the rich sets of data Federal agencies make available through FedStats.”

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Site of the Day for Friday, May 9, 2008

Wonder How-To
http://www.wonderhowto.com/

Today's site offers a veritable bazaar of short film clips on how to do
practically anything, from the weird to the worthwhile. Gentle Subscribers
who find visual directions the most effect means to master a new skill, may
find this site both entertaining and instructive.

"WonderHowTo.com is a community-fueled, search engine and directory for
Free How-To Video. ... we are focused on one clear organizing principle:
sourcing truly great, Free How-To Video ...we provide the largest, most
contemporary, and most diverse resource ... we ... add thousands of
revelatory videos each week ... Our sincere goal is to forward the nascent
revolution in free and generous video information." - from the website

From the essential technique of how to draw a circle outside a dot without
lifting the pen, to putting strings on a violin, to the indispensable life
skill of making linguine with clams, this site offers more than 30
categories of topics, with hundreds of sub-categories of how-to videos.
General subjects include a bountiful selection of topics, such as Fitness,
Gambling, Fine Arts, Food, Games, Sports, Outdoor Recreation and Pets.The
site is searchable, or for those feeling more random in their pursuit of
information, can be enjoyably browsed. Among the highlights are the Gems of
"Overlooked Great Videos", the "Recently Added", and the Hot section of the
current "Most Popular"; not to be overlooked is the amusing "Clip of the
Day".

Amble over to the site for an eclectic mix of how-to videos at:

http://www.wonderhowto.com/

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

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Hi! It's Friday, May 9, 2008 and time for a Virtual Field Trip at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
OpenRoad.TV
http://www.openroad.tv/

I received an email from OpenRoad.TV, "The Traveler's Video Guide to the
American West." They suggested that their free, educational online videos
would be very useful for ClickScholars - especially those looking for real
time and virtual field trip ideas. I agree.

OpenRoad.TV was founded by television personality, Doug McConnell, who has
been the host of a San Francisco-based television program called "Bay Area
Backroads" for the past 15 years. Doug and his camera crew travel to
interesting places in the Western U.S. and film engaging stories that
educate viewers and inspire them to take a road trip too. McConnell is now
putting all of the best video content from "Bay Area Backroads" up on
OpenRoad.TV for free, organized geographically as well as by interest
category.

When you get to the site, look for 2 menus in the center of the screen:

*EXPLORE YOUR INTERESTS - Access the videos from specific-interest
categories such as:

History
Landmarks
Nature
Parks
Road Trips
Wildlife
...and more!

*EXPLORE THE TERRITORY - Access the videos based on geographic region in the
western U.S. such as:

Alaska
Arizona
California
Hawaii
Nevada
Utah
Wyoming
...and other areas!

Click on any menu item to find links to the respective stories. You can
watch the video (be sure to turn on your speakers) and read the video
transcript. Some of the really amazing places archived here include:

-Alaska's Glacier Bay
-California's Gold Country
-Safari West African Adventure
-Lassen Volcanic National Park
-Yosemite National Park

There are over 180 travel videos live on the site now, with more going up
every week. Not only that, you can post your own stories along with video or
photos! For example, check out:

Gold Country Field Trip - The poster wrote, "I was lucky enough to be
selected as one of the drivers for my 4th grader's class trip to Gold
Country last year, and it was really something. I had never been to Gold
Country before, so while this was a learning experience for my son, I
learned a lot as well." If you decide to post one of your travel adventures
- please let ClickSchooling know! :)

This is a terrific website to take many virtual field trips - and to use as
a real-time travel guide if you plan on visiting the western U.S.

Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved
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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, May 15, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/150

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Saluting America's Veterans
This site provides remembrances by veterans and their families about American war experiences. Includes material about World War I, World War II, and wars in Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Some stories include photos. From American Profile, a weekly magazine carried in smaller newspapers across the country.
URL: http://www.americanprofile.com/veterans/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26041

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25 Years After "A Nation at Risk"
This April 2008 report, "A Nation Accountable," follows up on a 1983 "national report, 'A Nation At Risk' [which]. ... described stark realities like a significant number of functionally illiterate high schoolers, plummeting student performance, and international competitors." The 2008 report examines changes in curriculum content, standards and expectations, teacher quality, and related topics. Includes statistic charts and graphs. From the U.S. Department of Education.
URL: http://www.ed.gov/rschstat/research/pubs/risk25.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26049

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Websites You Can Trust!
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Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index.

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PBS Teachers Newsletter: September 28-October 4, 2008
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WGBH: Teachers' Domain
Poetry Everywhere: Exploring Contrasts in "The Lanyard," by Billy Collins
Lesson Plan
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12

Examine a poem to explore its basic theme - an exploration of
mother love - and use of language to evoke emotions. Discover
how the poet uses comparison, humor and irony to keep the
message of love from lapsing into a cliché.

http://www.teachersdomain.org/resources/pe08/rla/genre/poetry/lpcollins/index.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4fr75f

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Nature
Dogs That Changed the World: The Rise of the Dog
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, September 28, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
From the tiniest Chihuahua to the largest St. Bernard, all dogs
claim the wolf as their ancestor. But how did the wolf become
the domesticated dog, and how did the hundreds of breeds we
know today come to be so different? Using DNA analysis and
other research, scientists have now pieced together the puzzle
of canine evolution, creating a fascinating picture of how dogs
became an indispensable part of our own history. Part One of
Two. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/dogs-that-changed-the-world/introduction/1273/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6pnrgw

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Slavery and The Making of America
The Downward Spiral
On-Air & Online
Gr. 9-12
Friday, October 3, 2008
10 - 11:00 pm
This groundbreaking series chronicles the institution of
American slavery from its origins in 1619. The first hour
covers the period from 1619 through 1739 and spotlights the
origins of slavery in America, focusing on Dutch New Amsterdam
(later New York City). Morgan Freeman narrates. (CC, Stereo, 1
year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/slavery/
[NOTE: Previously posted. Premiered February 9 and 16, 2005. - Phyllis ]

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Copyright 2008 PBS Online

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Site of the Day, for Thursday, May 1, 2008

Hypermedia Berlin
http://www.berlin.ucla.edu/

Today's site, from the University of California at Los Angeles, originally
conceived and developed by those high flying folks at the Stanford
Humanities Lab, presents a historical perspective of one of the most
fascinating cities in Europe. Gentle Subscribers will discover a remarkable
urban exhibit which depicts the tumultuous history over the centuries of
what the city of Berlin has witnessed .

"Hypermedia Berlin is an interactive, web-based research platform and
collaborative authoring environment for mapping the cultural,
architectural, and urban history of a city space." - from the website

This Flash presentation uses a variety of elements to convey the turbulent
life of Berlin, from its earliest days in the thirteenth century to those
of the twenty-first. The main gallery map offers a variety of elements
simply by clicking on designated points. In the earliest history of the
city these tend to be primarily architectural but as the timeline
approaches the mid eighteenth century, historical figures become available
from the upper right side menu. As time moves towards the modern era more
sinister aspects are revealed, as designated by the circular pop-up
symbols, among which are photographs of notices of the chilling
prohibitions put in place during the 1930's. A notable example of how the
exhibit documents Berlin's history is through the iconic Brandenburg Gate,
revealing more than two centuries of radical change.

Stroll over to the exhibit to view this media-rich map of Berlin's dynamic
and powerful history at:

http://www.berlin.ucla.edu/

A.M. Holm
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Hi! It's Thursday, May 8, 2008 and time for History at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Indigenous Australia
http://www.dreamtime.net.au/index.cfm

Age Range: 8 and up (Parents, as always, should preview material to
determine suitability of content.)


This is a terrific, interactive website that explores the history of
Australia through its indigenous cultures and their rich tradition of
storytelling.

When you get to the site you'll see a welcome message and a menu that
includes:

*About Indigenous Australia - Get information on Australia's cultural
heritage along with a timeline from pre-1500 through 2000.

*For Students - Find out how to navigate this website and check out the
factsheets with links to additional multi-media resources.

*Indigenous Australia Virtual Tour - Take a virtual tour of the Australian
Museum's galleries that feature artifacts of indigenous people. (There is
also a gallery devoted to Chinese dinosaurs!)

*Stories of the Dreaming - THIS IS THE BEST PART! Click on this and a new
page opens with a brief explanation of what you will find. Then, click on
"Story List" to open a menu featuring 20 folktales from the cultures of
Indigenous Australians. The stories are available in text, audio, and video
formats! As explained at the site, these stories and legends have been
handed down in the oral tradition since the beginning of time, since the
"Dreamtime."

Enjoy!

Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
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From: History.com Classroom
Highlight on Hispanic Heritage Month: Special Website on Mexicohttp://www.history.com/mexico
“Are you looking for background information and activities for HispanicHeritage Month? History™ has created a special interactive site onthe history of Mexico with colorful images, an illustrated timeline,and online games. Students will learn about the diversity of thelandscape, the location of each Mexican state, and key milestones inMexican history. Log on to http://www.history.com/mexico to visit this site!”

Sites found in:
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May 2-8, 2008

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EIA Launches Plain Language Series to Explain Energy Topics

Energy in Brief
http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/energy_in_brief/
From the review:
Each Energy in Brief concisely answers a question of importance to the public. The goal is not to be exhaustive but to clearly cover the main points. The Briefs are designed to be visually-engaging web pages that are also printer-friendly.

Read the full review:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2008/05/02/eia-launches-plain-language-series-to-explain-energy-topics/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4ywguu

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LC’s Federal Research Division Releases Updated Country Profile of Algeria
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/profiles/Algeria.pdf

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Web Tool Puts Wildlife Diseases on the Map
http://wildlifedisease.nbii.gov/

From the review:
Updated daily, the map displays pushpins marking stories of wildlife diseases such as West Nile virus, avian influenza, chronic wasting disease, and monkeypox. Users can browse the latest reports of nearly 50 diseases and other health conditions, such as pesticide and lead poisoning, by geographic location. Filters make it easy to focus on different disease types, affected species, countries, and dates.

Read full review:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2008/05/04/web-tool-puts-wildlife-diseases-on-the-map/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5tuvkt

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Timelines: U.S. House of Representatives
http://clerk.house.gov/art_history/timeline/index.html/timeline/index.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3np2z2
From the site and timeline:

This interactive timeline features some of the significant institutional and legislative milestones important to both House practice and procedure, as well as U.S. history itself.

Source: Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives

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Chemical Cuisine: A Guide to Food Additives (PDF; 3.2 MB)
http://www.cspinet.org/new/pdf/additives.pdf

From Press Release
http://cspinet.org/new/200804291.html

Source: DocuTicker
http://www.docuticker.com/?p=20620

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Collected Learning Units
http://www.nsa.gov/teachers/teach00006.cfm

From the site:

Collected Learning Units in Mathematics
provides more than 200 instructional units in arithmetic, algebra, calculus, data analysis, fractions, geometry, number theory, pre-algebra, pre-calculus, probability, statistics, and trigonometry. The units were developed by teachers attending summer institutes sponsored by the National Security Agency.

Source: FREE/National Security Agency
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Geography Matters: Child Well-Being in the States (PDF; 1.2 MB)
http://www.everychildmatters.org/homelandinsecurity/geomatters.pdf
Source: Every Child Matters Education Fund (ECMEF)

From press release
http://www.everychildmatters.org/site/DocServer/rel_geomatters_040108.doc.pdf
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/525gky
Across the United States, where a child is born and raised can make a shockingly large difference to their chances of getting and staying healthy and then surviving to adulthood

From: DocuTicker
http://www.docuticker.com/?p=20639

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Acronym Dictionary
http://www.aim.com/acronyms.adp
Let's be honest (LBH) - easy (EZ) is better. Get your message across quickly. The AIM acronym dictionary has the most common abbreviations that you (U) might come across while IMing with your friends. Good luck (GL) and have a nice day (HAND).
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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NBC launches ’social education’ site iCue
http://www.icue.com/

From a Beta News post:
http://www.betanews.com/article/NBC_launches_social_education_site_iCue/1210007637
NBC News’ educational arm NBC
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5x22am

Learn has launched iCue: part social network, part news source for students age 13 and up, built upon NBC’s vast video news archive…The “21st Century Classroom” is a major interest for NBC news, which in 2007 launched Archives on Demand –current and historic digital videos teachers can use for instructional purposes — which are available through a partnership with HotChalk, a library of teacher-contributed lesson plans and digital content for instructional usage, and Alloy Media’s ChannelOne, the 12-minute daily TV show, which has been available since 1989 to nearly 6 million middle- and high-school students in 8,000 schools.

Source: BetaNews

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Access, Analyze, Act: A Blueprint for 21st Century Civic Engagement.
A Curriculum Guide and Web Resources
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/vote2008/

From the site:
"Access, Analyze and Act" - a new curriculum designed to promote civic engagement and 21st century skills through the use of social media. The curriculum includes lesson plans and activities, an interactive political personality quiz for middle and high school students and three professional development videos for educators.”

Source: PBS Teachers Vote 2008

The Teacher’s Guide to Intellectual Property and Creative Rights Education
http://www.ipreducation.com/

From the site:
“The Creative Rights Education initiative was developed to create awareness of intellectual property rights, to foster a better understanding of the rights connected with creative content, and ultimately, to instill in students a personal respect for creative rights in a way that changes their behaviors and perceptions about digitally delivered content.

“This program, sponsored by Microsoft, offers a comprehensive set of cross-curricular classroom activities designed for grades 8-10 (but easily adaptable for use in grades 6-12) and organized into thematic units…”

Values
http://forbetterlife.org/be-inspired/values
From the site:
“Values. No matter where we live, we live by values. And because they are worth more when we pass them on, the foundation for a better life chose these values to share. Explore each one here.”

Quotes
http://forbetterlife.org/be-inspired/quotes
From the site:
Quotes. Whether they were heroes, poets, scholars, or leaders, the brightest minds in human history have thought and written about values and their meanings. Search our quotation database by author, value, or specific word.

Free Posters
http://forbetterlife.org/resource_center/educator.asp
From the site:
“Resource center. The foundation for a better life offers free posters for educators in schools, hospitals, & non-profit organizations. Please submit your request using the form to the right, and thanks for helping to pass it on.”

The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation
For the Classroom
http://www.actsofkindness.org/classroom/

Respectfully Quoted
A Dictionary of Quotations Requested from the Congressional Research Service
http://www.bartleby.com/73/
From the site:
“The 2,100 entries in this eminently researched collection form the constellation of collected wisdom in American political debate. In fulfilling decades of requests from Members of Congress for citation of quotations, the Library of Congress compiled the most frequently asked questions of the legislature for the edification of every citizen.”

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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ThinkExist.com Quotations
http://thinkexist.com/
From the site:
“Search Now! More than 300,000 quotations by over 20,000 Authors.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated - Phyllis ]

In Depth: Alice Walker
http://www.booktv.org/program.aspx?programid=9304&sectionname=in%20depth&playmedia=no
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/44lkny
Video of Pulitzer Prize–winning author Alice Walker discussing literature.
Watch program online.

KnightCite
http://www.calvin.edu/library/knightcite/

From the site:
“KnightCite is an online citation generator service provided by the Hekman Library of Calvin College. This service simplifies the often tedious task of compiling an accurate bibliography in the appropriate style by formatting the given data on a source into a reliable citation, eliminating the need to memorize minute details of style for multiple kinds of sources. The service is provided free of charge by the college, and is available to members both within and outside of the Calvin community. There is no advertising on the site, and those who choose to register on the site will have the option of saving all of their citations and even multiple bibliographies to their account.”

Sites found in:
Connect-Eng, May 11, 2008
The newsletter of Web English Teacher

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What's new at Web English Teacher?

Ken Mochizuki
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/mochizuki.html
Teacher guides for Baseball Saved Us and other books

William Miller
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/wmiller.html
Teacher guides for Zora Hurston and the Chinaberry Tree and other books for
young readers.

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Exploring Poets and Poetry
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3uuovz

Students construct a personal anthology of poetry (not their own). This 6-week unit is designed for 9th graders. It includes vocabulary, assessments, pacing guide, models, a graphic organizer for analyzing poetry, and a couple of activities. Access requires Adobe Acrobat Reader or compatible application.

See Also:
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/poetrygeneral.html

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Making Connections through Poetry
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/history/teachers/

Students use historical documents to create found poems. Site includes explanations and links to primary documents and images.

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National Writing Project
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/resource_topic/teaching_writing

The National Writing Project is an outstanding program for teachers. The link above leads to resources for teaching all kinds of writing. This is only one part of this outstanding Website, recently redesigned. If you haven’t visited recently, drop in and get re-acquainted!

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

Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
April 18-24, 2008

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LC’s Federal Research Division Releases Updated Country Profile of Germany
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/profiles/Germany.pdf

Library of Congress: Country Studies
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html
Country Profiles
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/profiles.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Web Resource: Jewish Heritage Resources
http://www.jewishheritage.gov/

From the introduction:
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Jewish Americans who have helped form the fabric of American history, culture and society.

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Knowing Poe
http://knowingpoe.thinkport.org/default_flash.asp

From the site:
Knowing Poe introduces us to the life, works, and writing techniques of Edgar Allan Poe. Learn about point of view in “The Cask of Amontillado.” See Poe’s edits in subsequent versions of “The Lake.” Discover how he used code in “The Gold Bug” and others.

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Fuel Economy
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/

“It’s a remarkably decent mix of educational and practical content. So even if you’re getting around on foot, bicycle or public transit, you’ll definitely want to have a look around here.”

Complete review:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2008/04/28/resource-of-the-week-fueleconomygov/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5zky5v

[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated - Phyllis ]

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Psst! It’s no secret: copying is plagiarism
http://www.crescent-news.com/news/article/3624292

“It is extremely easy for students to make the mistake of cutting and pasting from the Internet,” said Catharine O’Connell, vice president for academic affairs and academic dean at Defiance College. “In the old days, when one had to type in text from a source, there wasn’t as much temptation, and it would have been very difficult to use large sections of a source without realizing it. Now, it is so easy to cut and paste that students can end up using large sections of someone else’s work almost before they know it… we believe it is important to have the conversation about plagiarism right at the beginning of a student’s career.”

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New Science Tracer Bullet from LC: Science Education
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/tracer-bullets/sciedtb.html
From the Tracer Bullet intro:

Science matters. Almost no one disagrees. Agreement on how science is taught, the curriculum designed, the method used, and the measure of literacy achieved is quite another matter. Almost everyone has an opinion or suggestion. This compilation provides references and resources that highlight methods, curricula, standards, and strategies that promote learning in the nation’s elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Many of the books and resources list activities and projects designed to engage and capture the imagination of the K-12 student. Some provide incentives and novel ideas for science teachers, methods of integrating standards into the classroom, or new ways of making connections between mathematics and science, looking at physics, or exploring the environment. Other materials seek to inspire and enthuseres both teacher and student, to encourage further study and/or careers in the sciences, or to advance science literacy through the school into the community.

Source: Library of Congress
[NOTE: Includes Selected Internet Resources – Phyllis ]

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Witnessing history first-hand: a new online edition of 19th century newspapers and periodicals
http://www.ncse.ac.uk/index.html

From the British Library News Release:
Free engravings to give away to every reader, satirical stories about the Royal Family and advice on whether it is correct for a recently widowed husband to marry his sister-in-law: these aren’t press features from today’s newsstands but from papers 150 years ago. All of this material becomes freely accessible as the British Library, Birkbeck College, King’s College London and Olive Software launch a complete digital edition of six 19th Century newspapers and periodicals on 13 May. Selected for their rich variety and originality, the titles offer a fascinating glimpse into 19th century life, and will resonate with students, researchers and the general public interested in subjects ranging from history, theology and politics through to art and feminism.

The Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (ncse), funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, is a unique digital resource, which gives the user an informative, accessible and authentic experience of 19th century newspapers. The collection illustrates the phenomenal growth and transformation of the press in the 19th century and brings to life a society and century in flux.

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Guinness World Records
http://www.guinnessrecords.com/default.aspx

Site includes some videos and some content from the book: Human Body, Amazing Feats, Natural World, Science & Tech, Arts & Media, Modern Society, Travel & Transportation, and Sports & Games. The 2009 edition went on sale Sept. 17, 2008.

Recommended Site by PBS: Blythe Bennett

In Character
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=17914370

From Blythe Bennett:
Link to learn about fascinating characters in film, books, and popular culture. Book characters include Harriet the Spy, Hester Prynne, Elmer Gantry, Willy Loman, and Jim from Huck Finn. Hera audio clips online or download podcasts of prior shows.

From the site:
Over the past few months, NPR's In Character series has explored famous American fictional characters — who they are, how they've inspired us. At NPR.org, audiences have been encouraged to respond to NPR's stories and to write essays about their own favorite characters.

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Site of the Day, for Thursday, May 8, 2008

The Medieval Bestiary
http://www.bestiary.ca/

Today's site, from software developer and medieval scholar David Badke in
Victoria, British Columbia, offers a noteworthy presentation on animals,
both real and mythical, which captured the imagination of people in the
Middle Ages. Gentle Subscribers will discover an excellently produced and
rich resource which takes its name from the medieval books which contained
illustrations and information about real and fabled beasts.

"This web site deals with any and all aspects of the general topic "animals
in the Middle Ages", though there is an emphasis on the manuscript
tradition, particularly of the bestiaries, and mostly in western Europe.
The subject is vast, so this a large site, with well over 3000 pages, and
perhaps the best way to explore it is to just wander around." - from the
website

The site features an encyclopedia section with articles on subjects
relevant to the primary focus of animals of the medieval period, as well as
a collection of articles from various named contributors. The Digital Text
Library provides a useful resource for material from out of print
publications, while the Manuscript section acts as a scholarly reference
for medieval texts. The highlight of the presentation is the Beasts
section, with animals listed alphabetically by common name as well as by a
cross referenced index. Profusely illustrated and brimming with
information, this gallery of beasts includes material on general
attributes, chronologically annotated source references and images.

Soar over to the site for a fascinating look at animals which loomed in the
medieval mind at:

http://www.bestiary.ca/

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

Sites found in:
Don's Patch #93, May 1, 2008 from http://www.don-guitar.com

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The International Clown Hall of Fame Museum
http://www.theclownmuseum.org/index.php
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Mary Wollstonecraft: A 'Speculative and Dissenting Spirit'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/empire_seapower/wollstonecraft_01.shtml
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5rflo5

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Exploring Greek mythology and the gods in classical literature and art.
http://www.theoi.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Lady Gryphon's Mythical Realm
http://www.mythicalrealm.com/

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In search of myths and heroes
http://www.pbs.org/mythsandheroes/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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

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

Recommended Website:
Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage - Mekong Lifeways
http://www.homefires.com/click?mekong
DIRECT: http://www.folklife.si.edu/resources/mekong/Engframe.html


Age Range: 11-16 (The whole family can enjoy looking at the photos; further
down in this review is a link to another page on this site which includes a
few coloring pages also.)

This set of online photo albums provides a virtual tour of traditional
lifestyles of people in the Mekong Delta region of Viet Nam.

The sister site, http://www.folklife.si.edu/Mekong/index.html , describes a
trip taken along the entire length of the Mekong River (not just Viet Nam).
This is also where you'll find the coloring pages.

One tricky characteristic of today's featured site is that the navigation
controls change location from page to page. Here is a quick summary so that
you will be able to get through the site without difficulty:

*** On the first page, the introduction runs down the right-hand column, and
you need to select a city from the six photos in the central column. Then,
on each city's main page, you need to scroll down to read the introduction
at the bottom of the large center/right column, then select a photo archive
from the left-hand column. Once inside each photo archive, you need to read
the information at the bottom center of the page, then navigate using the
thumbnails across the *top* of the screen. Don't worry, it's easier then it
sounds. :) ***

Each photo comes with a short caption; together this montage gives you a
little taste for the variety that exists here, and a bit of an idea of what
makes each of these six cities special.

Challenge for older students: Try to practice your speed reading on the
highly detailed descriptions that appear when you position your mouse over
each photograph. (If you missed the description, don't worry. Select a
different photo and then return back right away to the one you were trying
to read. :)

I was a little disappointed that this website did not include a map, but
here's another website with an interactive satellite map of the entire
Mekong Delta through Viet Nam up to the Cambodian border:
http://www.transmekong.com/DBSCL.php . Mouse over each dot on the map to see
photos of these locations. See if you can find the one that appears on this
map and also was mentioned in today's virtual field trip. (You may have to
go back and forth between the two websites a few times and read them
carefully :)

Enjoy!

MaryAnna Cashmore
& Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved
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NEW THIS WEEK, May 8, 2008
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"Wings of Defeat": Kamikaze Stories, Told in Person
2008 article and audio of a radio program about surviving kamikaze pilots ("the Japanese warriors trained to crash their planes into Allied targets in World War II") and a documentary about them "called 'Wings of Defeat,' which examines the frantic, desperate nationalism that engulfed Japan toward the end of the war. The film makes clear that the kamikaze corpsmen weren't volunteers." Includes video clips and links to related stories. From National Public Radio (NPR).
URL: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89622063
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Kamikaze Diaries: Reflections of Japanese Student Soldiers
Excerpt from a book with diaries from World War II Japanese kamikaze pilots. Describes how "toward the end of World War II, when an American invasion of Japan's homeland seemed imminent ... a navy vice admiral, invented the tokkotai ('Special Attack Force') operation" for which kamikaze were necessary. "Of the approximately four thousand tokkotai pilots, about three thousand were so-called boy pilots. ... Roughly one thousand were 'student soldiers.'" From the University of Chicago Press.
URL: http://www.press.uchicago.edu/Misc/Chicago/619508.html
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UNdata
This website "brings [United Nations] UN statistical databases within easy reach of users through a single entry point ... Users can now search and download a variety of statistical resources of the UN system." Search across all databases, or use advanced search to select specific sources, years, and regions of the world. Includes a glossary. From the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA).
URL: http://data.un.org
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25896

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Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/

Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index.

Sites found in:

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Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, April 24, 2008
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The Merchants of Cool
Website companion to a PBS Frontline program about "the merchants of cool: creators and sellers of popular culture who have made teenagers the hottest consumer demographic in America." Features a look at the work of cool hunters (researchers specializing in youth culture), teen opinions of the program, themes of the report, interviews, and holdings of media giants. Includes the full program, classroom guide, and related material about cool hunting.
URL: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/cool/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25733
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Ian Fleming Centenary, 1908-2008
"2008 marks the centenary of the birth of the writer, Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond. To mark Ian Fleming's extraordinary and lasting contribution to British culture and to celebrate his life, various events are planned throughout the year." This site provides a brief biography of this author of the James Bond novels and "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," audio of Fleming speaking about basic ingredients of thriller writing, bibliography and details about centennial events.
URL: http://www.ianflemingcentenary.com/
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Asian Pacific American History and Culture
Compilation of Smithsonian Institution resources on Asian American history and culture, covering topics such as ancestor worship and Chinese-American teenagers, Japanese Americans during World War II, and Hawaiian luaus. From Encyclopedia Smithsonian.
URL: http://www.si.edu/Encyclopedia_SI/History_and_Culture/AsianPacificAmerican_History.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6goj4s
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25888

[NOTE: Previously posted. URL updated. - Phyllis ]

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

Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index.

Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
May 9, 2008
Volume 14, Number 18
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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-080509.php

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The Trial of Sacco & Vanzetti
http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/SaccoV/SaccoV.htm

In 1927, Ferdinando Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were executed for
the armed robbery of two pay-clerks in South Braintree, Massachusetts in
1920. Their case became a cause celebre across the world, as many felt that
their trial was prejudiced by the prevailing anti-immigrant and anti-
anarchist sentiment of the time. This collection of documents related to
their trial is offered as part of the "Famous Trials" site created by
Professor Douglas Linder at the University of Missouri, Kansas City School
of Law. Visitors to the site can view a chronology of events, maps,
biographies of the trial participants, and statements from the sentencing
phase of the trial. Additionally, visitors can also read letters written
from Sacco and Vanzetti during their incarceration and also look over a
selection of images from their trial. The site is rounded out by a thorough
bibliography and a short collection of additional websites. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other trials from
http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/ftrials.htm previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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The Nazi Olympics: Berlin 1936
http://www.ushmm.org/museum/exhibit/online/olympics/detail.php

During August 1936, Adolf Hitler's Nazi government played host to the Summer
Olympics and many international observers and commentators wondered whether
the United States might elect to boycott the Games entirely. They did not,
and the triumphs of runner extraordinaire Jesse Owens were a highlight of
those rather dark times in Germany. This engaging online exhibit on the
Summer Games of 1936 was created by the United States Holocaust Memorial
Museum to complement a recent in situ exhibit at their headquarters in
Washington, D.C. Visitors can make their way through sections that include
"Germany", "Sports", "Boycott", "To Berlin", and "The Aftermath". Each
section contains brief essays on each subject, nicely complemented by period
photographs, digitized documents, and other items of historical importance.
Visitors should not miss the "Boycott" section, as it contains first-hand
recollections from various athletes on the situation in Berlin, including
the perspective of Jesse Owens. [KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Leonardo da Vinci's Geometric Sketches
http://mathdl.maa.org/convergence/1/?pa=content&sa=viewDocument&nodeId=1717
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4jdutz

How do you solve a problem like solids, mathematically speaking? Well, you
could use this rather fascinating resource provided by the Convergence
magazine. Offered as an educational resource by the Mathematical Association
of America (MAA), this particular resource brings together the work of the
Franciscan friar Luca Pacioli (c.1445-1509) and the geometric sketches of
Leonardo Da Vinci. Both men were interested in geometry, and this piece
offers up a number of plate facsimiles of illustrations created by Da Vinci.
Here visitors will find an introduction to this educational resource, along
with illustrations of cubes, octahedrons, and cylinders. The accompanying
article was written by Frank J. Swetz, and it is easy to see how these
materials could be incorporated into a classroom discussion about the
history of mathematics. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from home page previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Exploratorium: Microscope Imaging Station
http://www.exploratorium.edu/imaging_station/index.php

In the summer of 2004, the Exploratorium museum in San Francisco unveiled
their very ambitious and interesting microscope facility. Over the past few
years they've spent a considerable amount of time and money on this project,
and they've also created this fine website to offer those far away from the
Bay area some access to this project. First-time visitors will want to click
on the "Features" area to get started. Here they can look at the cells of
sea urchins, blood, zebrafish, and frogs. Each feature has images of the
cells, along with complete background material on the work that is being
done through the use of these high-powered images. The "Gallery" is a great
place to stop next, as it contains dozens of high-resolution images and
movies created with research-grade microscopes. Here visitors can learn
about cell motility, development, and immune response through looking over
this extensive gallery that covers the gamut of different cellular
activities. Finally, the site also contains an "Activities" area that
includes classroom activities, printable flipbooks, and desktop wallpaper.
[KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Old Sturbridge Village: Collections
http://www.osv.org/collections/index.html

Located in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, Old Sturbridge Village is a living
museum which seeks to offer a portrait of rural life in New England from the
1790s to the 1830s. Their collection of archival materials contains over
60,000 artifacts made or used by rural New Englanders. A healthy selection
of these items are available for viewing on this site, and visitors with a
penchant for material culture, folkways, and American rural history will be
find much to keep themselves occupied here. First-time visitors to the site
may wish to read the brief overview offered here and then click on through
to the "Online Collections" tab. Here visitors can perform searches across
the entire collection or just view one of the 14 thematic collections
offered in this area. These collections include "Ceramics and Glass", "Fine
Art", "Foodways", and "Native American". The "Foodways" section is quite a
find, as visitors can look over a nice selection of sauce pans, kettles, and
a rather elaborate step stove. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.osv.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Marine Mammal Commission [pdf]
http://www.mmc.gov/

Established in 1972 under Title II of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of
1972, the Marine Mammal Commission (MMC) is primarily concerned with "the
protection and conservation of marine mammals." Visitors to the site can
learn more about the MMC's work, read pending and recent pieces of
legislation related to the protection of marine mammals, and also look over
testimony proffered to Congress by members of the MMC. Most visitors will
want to look over the "Species" section as it contains information on those
particular mammals that are currently covered under the Protection Act.
Researchers and policy analysts will most likely want to look at the
"Reports" area as well. Here they will find annual reports, workshop
reports, and timely publication like February 2008's "The Biological
Viability of the Most Endangered Marine Mammals and the Cost-effectiveness
of Protection Programs". [KMG]

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After 66 years, the University of Washington will confer honorary
degrees upon Japanese Americans whose studies were interrupted by time in
internment camps

For WWII internees, UW degrees come after 66-year wait
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2004391397_uwjapanesemain04m.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4agssr

Man who helped inspire ceremony may not attend
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2004391404_uwjapaneseryo24m.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4tvq7g

Japanese American Exhibit and Access Project
http://www.lib.washington.edu/exhibits/harmony/

Densho: The Japanese American Legacy Project [Real Player, Quick Time]
http://www.densho.org/

U.S. Office of War Information: Japanese Relocation
http://www.archive.org/details/Japanese1943

Ansel Adams's Photographs of Japanese-American Internment at Manzanar
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/anseladams/

Ryo Kumasaka is set to receive an honorary degree from the University of
Washington in a few days, but he's not sure whether or not he'll show up to
receive it. Kumasaka's situation is a bit different than most students
today, as his studies were interrupted by a decision by the United States
government to move thousands of Japanese Americans to internment camps
several months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. A number of people moved
to these camps happened to be students at the University of Washington, and
after the war was over, some were able to return to finish their degrees and
some were not. Several faculty members at the University of Washington have
been working to make the degrees a reality, including Gail Nomura, who
recently commented, "We don't want this story to be forgotten. Civil
liberties are a special thing. Only when we lose them do we realize how
important it is to protect and defend them all." While a number of
Kumasaka's former classmates will be at the commencement ceremony on May
18th in Seattle, he remains a bit ambivalent about the honor, "I can take it
or leave it. It doesn't matter one way or the other. It's too late for that
to have any effect on my life." [KMG]

The first link will take visitors to a news article from this Monday's
Seattle Times about the upcoming honorary degree ceremony at the University
of Washington. The second link leads to another article from the Seattle
Times about Kumasaka, complete with an audio clip of him talking about his
experiences on the way to the internment camp. Moving on, the third link
leads to the Japanese American Exhibit and Access Project at the University
of Washington Libraries. Here visitors can view images from the camps, read
oral histories of the students who were moved to the camps, and also look
over a number of historical documents from the period. The fourth link takes
users to the Densho Digital Archives site, which provides access to many
hours of interviews with Japanese Americans who spent time in the internment
camps and a wide range of related educational resources. The fifth link
leads to a film created by the U.S. Office of War Information in 1943 that
attempts to offer a justification for the relocation of thousands of
Japanese Americans into the internment campus. Finally, the last link will
take users to a moving exhibit of photographs taken by Ansel Adams at the
internment camp in Manzanar, California in 1943 offered by the American
Memory project at the Library of Congress. [KMG]

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

FreeMathHelp
http://www.freemathhelp.com/
From the site:
“Welcome to FreeMathHelp.com. We have many math help resources available, including math lessons, math games, and a math help message board. You may navigate this site using the subject links above, or search for something specific with the search box in the top right.”

Site includes: Algebra, Geometry, Trig, Calculus, and Statistics.
See Also: drop-down menu under “Other”

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Hotmath
http://hotmath.com/math-tests.html
From the site:
“In addition to our for-pay step-by-step answers, math videos, and online math tutoring,
we offer free practice tests, math workbooks, graphing calculator tutorials, learning activities, and math games.”

[NOTE: Site includes both free and for-pay resources. – Phyllis ]

Coolmath.com (ages 13-100)
http://www.coolmath.com/
From the site:
“designed for the pure enjoyment of mathematics”

Includes:
Math sites for Kids: http://www.coolmath4kids.com/
Math sites for Teachers: http://www.coolmath.com/teachers/index.html


[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

NRICH
http://nrich.maths.org/public/index.php
From the site:
“free mathematics enrichment resources for pupils of all ages, including discussion forums and a mathematics thesaurus”

Click on the American flag to change language from British.

Read a full review of the site at:
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2008/r0408-16.shtml

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites to See: Bugs and Insects
From the site:
“Why not add a little diversity -- and excitement -- to your spring activities with a few lessons about the wonderful world of insects?... Included: Three dozen links to insect info and activities. Insects, without question, make up the largest group of creatures in the animal kingdom. Scientists have identified about 1 million different species of insects, and some experts believe that as many as 10 million insect species actually might inhabit Earth.”

http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites026.shtml

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

Stories for Kids - Denver Public Library - Grades 0 to 4

“Denver Public Library's Podcasts for Kids is a constantly-growing story resource from a variety of authors including Beatrix Potter. There are also folktales, fairy tales, interviews, songs, news, nursery rhymes, and story time favorites.”

Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9472


DIRECT: http://podcast.denverlibrary.org/

This Sunday on MASTERPIECE MYSTERY!
The Ruby in the Smoke
Sunday, September 21, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm

From the site:
“In this vivid adaptation of Philip Pullman's novel "The Ruby in the Smoke," the orphan Sally Lockhart uncovers the secrets of her father's death, discovers hidden cursed jewels and faces England's deadliest villains with bold courage. Sally's friends, the street-smart Jim and the besotted Frederick, help her expose the truth -- no matter how dangerous.”
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/ruby/

Sites found in:
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: September 21-27, 2008
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Debating Our Destiny: Teacher Guide

Debating Our Destiny is designed to augment American History, Social Studies, Public Speaking and Debate curriculums. Because it contains many primary sources, both video and text, it can be used for specific lessons and as a research tool for students. The site contains debate transcripts and video clips from 1976-2004. In addition, there are contemporary interviews with debate participants reflecting on their performances and the role of debates in elections.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/debatingourdestiny/teacher_guide.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]

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Nature
Raptor Force
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, September 21, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
Armed with powerful beaks and razor-sharp talons, raptors are
nature's elite killing force -- winged predators whose graceful
beauty belies their stunning speed, acrobatics and precision.
Dramatic original footage from cameras mounted on their backs
shows why falcons, owls, eagles and hawks are masters of the
sky, and why aeronautics engineers use their unique abilities
and body designs as the basis of new aircraft technology. (CC,
Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/raptor-force/introduction/1109/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3lq2aj

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American Experience
Reagan: Lifeguard, Part One
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Monday, September 21, 2008
9 - 11:00 pm
When he left the White House in 1988, Ronald Reagan was one of
the most popular presidents of the century -- and one of the
most controversial. A failed actor, Reagan became a passionate
ideologue who preached a simple gospel of lower taxes, less
government and anti-communism. One by one, his opponents
underestimated him; one by one, Reagan surprised them, rising
to become a president who always preferred to see America as a
"shining city on a hill." Part 1 of 2.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/presidents/40_reagan/index.html

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Debates 2008: A Newshour Special Report "Presidential Debate"
On-Air & Online
Gr. 9-12
Friday, September 26, 2008
9 - 11:00 pm
Jim Lehrer, of PBS' NewsHour, moderates the first presidential
debate between Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack
Obama. Live from the University of Mississippi, Oxford,
Mississippi. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/

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Learning.now with Andy Carvin
It?s All About the Tags
Online
Gr. 3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12

How do you pull together a wide array of information as Andy
Carvin did for his hurrican website? It's all in the tags.

http://www.pbs.org/teachers/learning.now/2008/09/its_all_about_the_tags.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3fp4d5

The Hurricane Information Center
http://www.hurricanes08.org/

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Copyright 2008 PBS Online

Sites to See: Earth
From the site:
“If digging to the center of Earth is not an option, let the resources of the Web take you on a tour from the mesosphere to the inner core. Through diagrams, charts, and pictures, your students will discover that Earth is alive with motion.”
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr132.shtml

[NOTE: Could not connect to: Earth from Space, and the link for The National Earthquake Information Center is incorrect.
It should be: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/neic/ - Phyllis

Meteor Showers
http://www.surfnetkids.com/meteor_showers.htm
From the site:
“Meteor showers are cyclical, predictable events because they are formed from the icy rock debris shed by comets as they pass the Sun. The following sites explain why they happen, when they occur, and offer tips on how to best view them.”
Page includes 9 links to related sites (5 annotated, 4 honorable mentions)

Life on Mars: Explore Planet Mars
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/science/mars_interactives.htm
From the site:
“Is it possible for life to exist on Mars? Find out whether this is a question for science or science fiction.”
[NOTE: Other interactives from Scholastic previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
April 25, 2008
Volume 14, Number 16
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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-080425.php

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A Commonwealth of Diverse Cultures: Poland's Heritage [Macromedia Flash
Player]
http://www.commonwealth.pl/

This very interactive and visually stimulating exploration of Polish
heritage was created through a unique partnership between The National
Library of Poland, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of
Cultural and National Heritage. Entering the site, visitors will hear a
dramatic musical score and a series of sections that allow them to look
through the French, Lithuanian, Italian, and German influences on Polish
culture throughout the centuries. In the "French Connection" area, visitors
will travel across an illuminated manuscript to an area that includes a
video clip describing the early relationship between French culture and what
would later become Poland. This section also includes a brief essay on this
relationship and a selection of digitized documents which includes the
Wilanow Psalter from the 13th century and the Parisian Calendar from the
14th century. The other cultural sections adhere to this general layout, and
overall this site serves as a model for other institutions hoping to create
like-minded digital exhibits and collections. [KMG]

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Fuel Economy [pdf] (Last reviewed in the Scout Report on October 8,
1999)
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/

As the price of fuel continues to rise, this site continues to be as timely
as when it first came online in October 1999. The site is maintained by the
U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and it provides fuel-saving
tips, fuel economy estimates, and so on. From the homepage, visitors can
click through sections that include "Gasoline Prices", "Gas Mileage Tips",
"Hybrid Vehicles", and "New Fuel Economy Ratings". As one might expect, the
"Gasoline Prices" area allows users to find the lowest gas prices in their
area, learn about saving money and fuel with gas mileage tips, and also
learn why gas prices are so high. In the "Your MPG" area, visitors can
calculate their own miles per gallon and also compare their measurements
with other users. Finally, visitors can also access this information on
their mobile phones through a specially designed site that includes fuel
economy ratings, fuel cost estimates, and annual petroleum use. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Arkansas in the Civil War
http://www.lincolnandthecivilwar.com/Activities/Arkansas/Arkansas.asp

When people think about the Civil War, they probably recall major conflicts
at places like Shiloh, Antietam, and Gettysburg. Admittedly, not many may
think of the 771 battles and skirmishes that took place in Arkansas, but
this website offers up a variety of first-hand accounts and reporting from
the Hot Springs state. The site was created by Harper's Magazine as part of
their "Lincoln and the Civil War" database, and it features historic
newspaper accounts and writings from Harper's Weekly, the New York
Illustrated News, and Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper. Visitors to the
site can learn about Arkansas's history before the Civil War, and then move
on to read an essay on the state's strategic location by Gregory J.W. Urwin.
Visitors should also not miss articles from "North and South Magazine" on
some noted battles that took place within the state, such as the 1864
skirmish at Poison Spring. [KMG]
[NOTE: Home page http://www.lincolnandthecivilwar.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
[NOTE: I couldn’t connect when checking this site. – Phyllis ]

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University of Alabama Digital Collections
http://content.lib.ua.edu/cdm4/about.php

For devotees of Alabama history (and even for those who aren't), the
University of Alabama's Digital Collections are a real find. Currently, the
site offers up more than a dozen digital collections, including The
University of Alabama Encyclopedia and the Hugh Davis Farm Journals. The
Hugh Davis Farm Journals are quite a find, as they offer an insightful
portrait of a 19th century attorney and plantation owner in Marion, Alabama.
Here visitors can read his farm journals, which contain records regarding
slaves and accounts of life on the plantation. The other collections offered
here include the Marjorie L. Smith Slide Collection of images related to
cotton agriculture in the 1960s and selected issues of the University of
Alabama Yearbook, which is titled "The Corolla". [KMG]

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As part of NASA's 50th anniversary, Stephen Hawking offers his latest
thoughts on the universe

NASA 'should follow Columbus'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7361037.stm

Hawking: Unintelligent life is likely on other planets
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/21/AR2008042102393.html
[NOTE: No longer available at the Washington Post. Posted on ABC News:
http://www.abc3340.com/news/stories/0408/513307.html – Phyllis ]

Stephen Hawking
http://hawking.org.uk/home/hindex.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Today/Interview with Stephen Hawking [Real Player]
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/today/reports/archive/science_nature/hawking.shtml
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5e437x

NASA 50th Anniversary Website [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.nasa.gov/50th/home/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

SETI@home
http://setiathome.berkeley.edu/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Astrophysicist Stephen Hawking is known the world over for his myriad
accomplishments, which include best-selling books on the history of the
universe, his musings on black holes, and of course, his guest appearance on
the television show, "The Simpsons". This Monday, Hawking gave a lecture at
George Washington University in honor of NASA's 50th anniversary where he
outlined some of his latest thoughts on the cosmos. During his remarks he
noted that there may in fact be alien life somewhere out in space, but that
in general "Primitive life is very common and intelligent life is fairly
rare." Hawking went on to suggest that alien abduction claims come from
"weirdos", and remain very unlikely. He also made a bold call for continued
human space exploration and suggested that the current situation regarding
space conquest is akin to "Europe before 1492." Never one to shy away from a
timely quip, Hawking noted that if explorers hadn't come to the New World,
"we would not have a Big Mac or KFC." [KMG]

The first link will take users to an article from the BBC News service which
talks about Hawking's lecture and also offers a set of related links. The
second link leads to a piece which appeared in this Monday's Washington Post
that offers additional coverage of the lecture. Moving on, the third link
leads to Hawking's homepage. Here visitors can learn about his work,
academic background, and various publications. The fourth link leads to an
interview with Hawking conducted for the BBC's radio program, "Today". The
fifth link leads to NASA's 50th Anniversary website. It's full of
interesting activities and interactive timelines and exhibits about NASA's
past. For those who want to help out with the search for extraterrestrial
intelligence, the sixth and final link will be a real find. Visitors can
download the SETI software from this site to help analyze radio telescope
data, and it takes up a relatively small amount of space on one's computer.
[KMG]

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

“You Are There”
http://www.archive.org/details/You_Are_There_OTR
From the site:
Archive.org; “You are invited to listen to and download Old Time Radio shows here!”

Dramatizations of historical events broadcast as “live radio” coverage.
This show aired 1947-1950.

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AASC Feature of the Month: September 2008
Black Independence and Nationalist Movements
http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/current/index.jsp

THE PRIDE
Many Americans associate black nationalism with the Black Power movement of the late sixties but the United States has a long history of black independence and black nationalist movements. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, African Americans established black-only settlements or "Black Towns" as a way to achieve greater autonomy from white economic, political, and social systems. Later, we saw the development of Back-to-Africa movements, with Marcus Garvey’s efforts in the 1920s among the most successful. With his ideas on pride and independence, Garvey’s campaign influenced many activists, including Malcolm X. It was these activists that helped define Black Power in the turbulent 1960s.

In this month’s Feature, a photo essay explores how African Americans have historically dealt with oppressive social systems by creating alternative communities. http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/current/photo_essay.jsp?page=1

THE POWER
The editors have also made available more than 15 subject entries related to this topic, including “Liberia,” Black Panther Women,” and “Nation of Islam. Numerous biographies on those involved with the movement are also available, as well as primary sources like Stokely Carmichael’s “Black Power” Speech from 1966.
http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/current/index.jsp

Site found in:
======== The Scout Report for Social Sciences ==
======== November 28, 2000 ====
======== Volume 4, Number 7

Conscience and the Constitution -- PBS [RealPlayer]
http://www.pbs.org/conscience/index.html

This companion site to the PBS national broadcast this December of
"Conscience and the Constitution" examines the historical and moral
issues surrounding the decision of a handful of Japanese to refuse to
be drafted from their location in an American concentration camp in
1944. The site also looks at the history of the Japanese American
Citizens League (JACL), an organization of first generation
Japanese-Americans that not only supported the efforts of the US
military to apprehend and relocate Japanese citizens, but opposed all
efforts of individual Japanese-Americans to challenge the
constitutionality of the government's actions. In addition to the
thoughtful narration of the history and the controversy it continues
to generate, the Website provides access to original documents of the
parties involved, including letters and statements from the draft
resisters, who eventually served more than two years hard labor, the
columns of the journalist who supported their civil disobedience, and
public statements and correspondence of the JACL. Some video portions
of the broadcast are also available here in RealPlayer. [DC]

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

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

--------Forwarded Message--------
From: Library of Congress
Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 5:04 PM

Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day - Friday, September 19th
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Does your school celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day? Here are some links to pirate resources to add some educational heft to a fun activity:

Watch one of the webcasts from the day long symposium on Pirates and Corsairs of the Americas in History and Literature. Find the list at http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/webcasts.html

Explore the book The Buccaneers of America from the Exploring the Early Americas collection http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/earlyamericas/buccaneers/html/. Also share maps documenting early treasure ships and the treasures they found and the work that was done to stop pirates in the Americas at
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/earlyamericas/online/aftermath/aftermath2.html
Read Gerald Gawalt’s Essay on the Barbary Pirates at http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/jefferson_papers/mtjprece.html

Play some pirate related sheet music. The Music for the Nation collection http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/smhtml/smhome.html has the Pirates March and the Pirates Cave March. Or listen to the song Down Around the Coast of La Barbaree from the California Gold Collection.
<http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/r?ammem/cowellbib:@field(NUMBER+@band(afccc+a3812b1))>
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4fa5ye

Watch an Edison Film of Police Arresting Pirates
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4tvdoc

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Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, April 11, 2008

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Environmental Journalism Today
http://www.sej.org/news/index2.htm
"The source for journalists reporting on the environment." Of particular interest: current news stories on environment issues, and the "Tip Sheet" pointing to resources for possible future stories: documents, events, reports, trends, and other useful data.

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Home Inventory Guide
http://www.insurance.ca.gov/0100-consumers/0060-information-guides/0040-residential/upload/Home-Inventory-Guide.pdf
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yu42ox
You know how you're supposed to do an inventory of your possessions so in the event of loss, you can prove your ownership to your insurance company? The California Department of Insurance's wonderfully helpful collection of information guides (http://insurance.ca.gov/0100-consumers/0060-information-guides/ ) includes this fill-in-the-blank workbook for every room in your house, with space to attach photos.

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Sounds of America - National Museum of American History
http://www.americanhistory.si.edu/collections/music.cfm?key=1228
"an ongoing series of programs featuring music made and played in the U.S.A," including programs on African-American music traditions of New Orleans, Women in American Music, and Freedom Songs of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement.

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WorldwideScience
http://worldwidescience.org/
"a global science gateway—accelerating scientific discovery and progress through a multilateral partnership to enable federated searching of national and international scientific databases." Primarily a bibliographic source, the document descriptions, abstracts and occasional full texts available within the 32 databases appear to be free.

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

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Site found on TeachersFirst.com

Human Footprint - National Geographic - Grades 3 to 10
“This interactive takes a look at the effect of typical human consumption on the planet.”

Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9512

DIRECT: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/human-footprint/

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Think Green - Waste Management - Grades 4 to 12
“Use Think Green, a site created by Waste Management, to obtain information about everyday recycling and waste management as well as environmental protection.”

Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9489

DIRECT: http://www.thinkgreen.com/

"Exploring the Environment"
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/modules.html
From the site:
“The ETE online series, which features an integrated approach to environmental earth science through modules and activities…The modules and activities incorporate environmental issues such as water quality, deforestation, biodiversity, volcanoes, ozone depletion, and global climate change.

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
May 3, 2008 "Earth Science Sites of the Week"

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SOLAR CENTER, Stanford University, (suggested by Cheryl
Dodes), Find a collection of multi-disciplinary, interactive exercises and
activities based on the Sun and solar science, geared toward grade 4-12
students.
http://solar-center.stanford.edu/teachers/

[NOTE: Home page http://solar-center.stanford.edu/ - previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE: PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING, (suggested by [KMG]
Scout Report), Based at the University of Delaware, this set of peer-tested
and vetted educational resources asks the important question: "How can I get
my students to think?" Their educational philosophy places a premium on
problem-based learning (PBL), which is an instructional method that asks
students to work cooperatively in groups in order to seek solutions to real
world problems. First-time visitors can take a look at some sample PBL
problems. These sample problems include several group exercises that deal
with everything from household wiring to a case study problem in molecular
evolution. College instructors will want to definitely visit the "PBL
Courses and Syllabi" area, where they can take a look at sample syllabi that
draw inspiration from the problem-based learning perspective. Finally,
visitors can also browse through the PBL Clearinghouse and look over a list
of related educational sites.

http://www.udel.edu/pbl/

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IMPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY (suggested by Corey Black Eagle),
Are America's children environmentally literate? Today's overscheduled kids
are increasingly "plugged in" to electronic devices and media, while at the
same time unplugged from the fundamental and formative experience of nature
in their own neighborhood. Their senses--including, sadly, their sense of
wonder--are bombarded, overwhelmed and ultimately diminished. On top of
this "nature deficit," many schools are being forced to scale back or
eliminate environmental education programs. Fewer and fewer students are
able to take part in class activities that connect them with nature. To be
environmentally literate, students must have a solid background in math,
reading and science--and in environmental education.

Chesapeake Bay Foundation:
http://www.cbf.org/

Interactives
http://www.cbf.org/site/PageServer?pagename=exp_sub_interactive

Environment
http://www.cbf.org/site/PageServer?pagename=exp_sub_watershed
Includes pages on: Geography. Habitats, Plants, and Animals

Environmental Education
http://www.cbf.org/site/PageServer?pagename=act_sub_actioncenter_federal_nclb_what
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/67bvh9

No Child Left Inside Act of 2008
http://www.cbf.org/site/PageServer?pagename=act_sub_actioncenter_federal_NCLB
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2bw86v

Useful Chesapeake Bay and/or conservation related web sites.
http://www.cbf.org/site/PageServer?pagename=exp_sub_resources_links

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EARTHQUAKE ANIMATIONS, IRIS, (suggested by John C. Lahr), This
week's animations and clips describe the block-and-sandpaper model and show
how it can be used to teach the concept of "elastic rebound." In addition
to geology and tectonics, earthquakes can provide a useful context for
teaching or reviewing many basic physics concepts, such as sliding and
static friction, forms of energy and conversion from one form to another,
and the elastic properties of materials.

http://www.iris.edu/about/ENO/aotw/

Education Resources
http://www.iris.edu/edu/resources.htm

Educational Links
http://www.iris.edu/edu/edulinks.htm

Links to other sites with Educational Resources
http://www.iris.edu/edu/links.htm

Educational One-Pagers
http://www.iris.edu/hq/publications/brochures_and_onepagers/edu

Animation of the Month Archive
http://www.iris.edu/hq/programs/education_and_outreach/aotm

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

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

The May 2008 Zillman Column is now available and is titled
*Searching the Internet*. This May 2008 column is a comprehensive list
of resources and sites on *Searching the Internet* including associated
and related online sites and sources. Learn the four basic concepts as
well discover how to search the Deep Web! Download this excellent 15
page free .pdf (941KB)column today and start your cyber journey into
successful Internet searching!

May 2008 Zillman Column - Searching the Internet
http://zillman.blogspot.com/2008/04/may-2008-zillman-column-searching.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5rqdn3

Sites found in:
The May 1, 2008 issue of Classroom Tools & Tips located at:
http://www.1105newsletters.com/t.do?id=1140268:298987

Topic :: RESEARCH PAPER STRATEGIES

A+ Research & Writing
To get started, look over the Table of Contents to see what's at this site, then browse the Step by Step section to follow a proven approach to success on your research paper.
http://www.ipl.org/div/aplus/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Research Paper Strategies for Struggling Writers
A premier source of classroom-tested, Internet-based economic education lesson plans for K-12 teachers and their students.
http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=306
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.readwritethink.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

How to Write a Research Paper
While it may seem like a monumental project, it is really a straightforward process that you can follow, step my step. Make sure you have plenty of note paper, multi-colored highlighters, and a pack of multi-colored index cards.
http://homeworktips.about.com/od/paperassignments/a/writing.htm

Writing Research Papers: A Step-by-Step Procedure
This printable page illustrates the step-by-step procedure of writing a research paper.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_ressteps.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Basic Steps in the Research Process
This list of steps is a guideline for you to use. Not everyone will do these steps in the same order and you may go back and forth between them. Also features a "Make Your Own Outline" form.
http://www.crlsresearchguide.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Research Paper Rubric (pdf)
Use the printable Research Paper Rubric to evaluate students' work on the paper itself.
http://www.readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson419/Rubric.pdf
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.readwritethink.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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See all previous issues in our newsletter archives:
http://www.1105newsletters.com/t.do?id=1140274:298987

National Punctuation Day, September 24
http://www.nationalpunctuationday.com/
From the site:
“National Punctuation Day, the holiday that reminds America that a “semicolon is not a surgical procedure,” celebrates its fourth anniversary September 24. But what started as a clever idea to remind corporations and professional people of the importance of proper punctuation has turned into an everyday mission to help school children learn the punctuation skills they need to be successful in life.” (continued on the site)

Quiz School
http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/
From the site:
“Create a FREE quiz for your classroom”

Site found in: ProProfs
http://www.proprofs.com/
From the site:
“ProProfs provides FREE Tools & Resources for Knowledge Exchange!”

Sites to See: Economics
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites056.shtml
From the site:
“Economics sites help students learn to be smarter consumers, savers, and investors. The sites provide interactive activities, lesson plans, games, curriculum materials, articles, and other resources for teaching and learning about economics. Included: Fourteen great sites for teaching personal finance and economic systems in the classroom.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. List updated.- Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, May 2, 2008

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Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center
http://www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/
The Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy division "provides a wide range of information and resources to enable the use of alternative fuels," including the locations of alternative fueling stations, laws and incentives, fuel economy, emissions, financial opportunities, industry trends, a glossary, links to related resources, and more.

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Financial Planning for 20somethings - US News
http://www.usnews.com/20something
If your kids are entering the workforce knowing little about living on a tight budget, the ins and outs of buying cars and houses, or managing credit, taxes, savings, and investments, here's an excellent place for them to start learning.

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

BJ Pinchbeck’s College Companion: All Things College
http://www.bjpinchbeck.net/index.html

From the founder of BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper (http://www.bjpinchbeck.com/ )
“Now that I am 21 years old and attending Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, I decided it was time to start a new site that could help students prepare for and survive the college experience.”

Pre-College: Preparing for College Scholarships and Financial Aid Finding a College or University
Academics: Getting Acclimated Study Skills All About Careers Writing Skills Text Books Technology Students with Disabilities
Food: Easy Recipes Ordering Out
Social: Taking Care of Yourself Living Arrangements Interpersonal and Organizational Skills College Life Dating and Relationships Health and Safety Managing Money Fraternities and Sororities Taxes

Financial Literacy
http://www.surfnetkids.com/financial_literacy.htm
From the site:
“Although there is more to learn about money than how to count coins and bills, the subject is largely ignored in most middle and high-schools. Today's six-pack of sites tackle saving, budgeting, earning, investing, and more.”

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

Tracking the Buffalo (Smithsonian)
http://www.americanhistory.si.edu/kids/buffalo/index.html
From the site:
“Learn about the language of Native American buffalo hide paintings”
“Explore the role of the buffalo in the lives of the American Indians of the northern plains.”

Cherokee Nation Culture, History and Literature
http://www.cherokee.org/Culture/Default.aspx

Cherokee Culture- Here you will find all sorts of information from recipes to ceremonies to arts and general information. This is where curiosity begins so check it out.
Cherokee History- This is where you will find information on the history of the Cherokee Nation and of the Cherokee People. Here we have historical facts, biographies, information on chiefs, historical event and sites as well as historical information during the Trail of Tears era. This is where you can look when doing more extensive research.
Literature - Every culture has stories and myths of the past. Here you can read a few from the Cherokee perspective in our collection of traditional stories.

Recommended Site From PBS: Blythe Bennett
Savings Quest Game

Where Does the Money Go?
http://www.mysavingsquest.com/
Pick a job, earn a paycheck, plan a budget, and save for things you want in this interactive that makes you work for your money. The final piece is a pie chart with details on how you spent your money.

Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
April 18-24, 2008

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Resources for Educators — Money Smart for Young Adults
http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/moneysmart/young.html
The FDIC’s Money Smart for Young Adults curriculum helps youth ages 12-20 learn the basics of handling their money and finances, including how to create positive relationships with financial institutions. Equipping young people in their formative years with the basics of financial education can give them the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to manage their finances once they enter the real world.

Money Smart for Young Adults consists of eight instructor-led modules. Each module includes a fully scripted instructor guide, participant guide, and overhead slides. The materials also include an optional computer-based scenario that allows students to complete realistic exercises based on each module. The curriculum is distributed on CD…

Money Smart for Young Adults is:

Aligned with educational standards for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and the Virgin Islands, as well as Jump$tart financial education standards and National Council on Economic Education economic education standards;
Based on the award-winning Money Smart adult financial education curriculum that can bring proven results in the money management practices and financial confidence of graduates;
Offers a completely customizable curriculum comprised of modules that can be taught on a stand-alone basis;
Not protected by copyright restrictions; and
A source of unbiased information that is not “branded” with corporate logos or otherwise affiliated with any commercial interest.
Modules range from 90-110 minutes if taught in their entirety. However, the content is layered so that it can be taught in two (or more parts). To help an instructor tailor the modules to the needs of the audience, the front of each module includes a matrix or Layering Table to delineate the module’s components. The matrix will assist an instructor in presenting material responsive to the needs of your target audience within the available time frame.

Order Form
http://www4.fdic.gov/MoneySmartRegister/

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USPTO Introduces New Intellectual Property Curriculum
http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/com/speeches/08-16.htm

The Department of Commerce’s United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced the launch of a new, dynamic curriculum that inspires students to be creative and teaches them about the value of patents, trademarks, and copyrights, as well as the importance of respecting other’s intellectual property. The i-©®eaTM curriculum, developed by the USPTO in collaboration with i-SAFE --a leader in Internet safety education --is an interactive and age appropriate unit of instruction designed for upper-elementary, middle, and high school students.
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The i-©®ea TM curriculum is a valuable resource for teachers to introduce students to the inventive process through cross-curricular activities, inspirational stories of young inventors, and practical hands-on patent and trademark searching on the Internet. Students apply their knowledge and skills to real life experiences and view themselves as creative individuals. In turn, young people, their parents, and their teachers gain an appreciation of the contributions inventors and artists make to our way of life.

i-SAFE trains and certifies educators to teach the i-©®eaTM curriculum through the i-LEARN Online video training modules (http://ilearn.isafe.org/ ). The i-©®ea TM curriculum is the latest addition to the growing i-SAFE library of more than175 standards-based lesson plans offered at no charge and taught in classrooms in all 50 states. For more details on the i-©®eaTM curriculum, see: http://www.isafe.org/icreatm.

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US Civil War: Selected Resources
http://www.loc.gov/rr/main/uscw_rec_links/civilwarlinks.html
This guide is a compilation of many of the Civil War resources at the Library of Congress, along with links to selected resources outside the Library.

External Resources
http://www.loc.gov/rr/main/uscw_rec_links/external.html

Source: Library of Congress

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Indians of North America: Selected Resources
http://www.loc.gov/rr/main/indians_rec_links/overview.html
This guide is a compilation of many of the resources on the Indians of North America available at the Library of Congress as well as selected resources outside the Library.

External Resources
http://www.loc.gov/rr/main/indians_rec_links/external.html

Source: Library of Congress

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Pew Data on Teens and Technology

From an email from Pew:

[The data] is built around a national phone survey and 8 focus groups exploring teens’ attitudes about writing, especially in the context of all the electronic stuff they do (e.g. emails, SNS posts, texting, IMing, etc). The report covers issues such as:

* how they think about writing today,
* the influence teens and the parents believe technology has on teens’ writing,
* the attitudes that teens and their parents hold about the importance of writing in the lives of teens,
* the things that motivate teens to write,
* what teens say works in the classroom and their ideas on potential fixes for writing education.

Direct to Results and Questionnaire
http://www.pewinternet.org/PPF/r/247/report_display.asp

Source: Pew Internet and American Life Project

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Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
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Facts for Features: Hispanic Heritage Month 2008: Sept. 15 – Oct. 15
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/012245.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4yws2u

From the site:
“America celebrates the culture and traditions of those who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean.”

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Hi! It's Friday, April 18, 2008 and time for a Virtual Field Trip at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Brookfield Zoo: Go Wild!
http://www.homefires.com/click?brookfieldzoo
https://www.brookfieldzoo.org/shell/?nSection=9&PageID=248&nLinkID=22
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/425rvs

Age Range: All (This site looks like it was designed for students in about
grades 4-8, but much of the content can be enjoyed by people of all ages on
a number of levels. Non-readers will need assistance.)

The Brookfield Zoo in Chicago, Illinois offers three online interactive
experiences that allow you to virtually join scientists and researchers on
their conservation adventures worldwide. Two of the programs are animated,
and one offers scientific journals presented in a multi-media format. Select
any one to learn about animals, their habitats, and the people who help
protect them.

When you get to the site you'll see 4 choices in the center of your screen:

*Dolphins In Depth - This animated presentation allows you to find out what
it's like to be a dolphin trainer and researcher in either Florida or
Australia as you learn all about these amazing mammals that live in the sea.
This received an "Exploratorium Award" for one of the top 10 cool websites.

*Explore A Child's Nature - This is NOT one of the virtual trips, but it IS
a remarkable resource for parents who want to foster a love of nature in
their children. You'll find fun nature activities for every season including
how to start a nature collection and how to explore backyard wildlife. Get
lots of great suggestions for playing outdoors and indoors.

*Ways of Knowing Trail - This provides an animated virtual field trip
through a rain forest in the village of Epulu in central Africa. With local
kids as your guides, you'll have to put on your thinking cap, seek advice,
and learn about the flora and fauna in order to avoid potential hazards
along the trail and get to your destination. This also won an "Exploratorium
Award" for one of the top 10 cool websites.

*Into The Wild - Read the travel diaries of real life scientists to discover
how they help animals in the wild. Head to Botswana in Africa to track
lions, journey to Bolivia to learn about monkeys, or take a trip to Peru to
learn about penguins and the importance of poop! All of the diaries are
accompanied by terrific photos.

You will need FLASH to view the adventures, and you can download it for free
at the website. :)

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

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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.

[NOTE: Ways of Knowing Trail previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Site found on TeachersFirst.com
Animals - National Geographic - Grades 0 to 12

“This website, created by National Geographic, offers an eclectic mix of reference information about numerous animals: fish, invertebrates, bugs, birds, reptiles, and others.”

Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9482

DIRECT: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/

Sites found in:
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: September 14 - 20, 2008
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Nature
Supersize Crocs
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, September 14, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
Some crocodile species, such as Nile crocs and American crocs,
have been known to exceed 20 feet; the Asian-Pacific saltwater
croc has been recorded to 23 feet. Today these gigantic
creatures are very, very rare. Renowned herpetologist Romulus
Whitaker attempts to ensure the future of the last of these
leviathans. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/supersize-crocs/introduction/1746/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5b6rfy

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NOVA
Einstein's Big Idea
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
Everybody's heard of it, but what does the world's most famous
equation, E=mc2, really mean? NOVA dramatizes the stories of
the men and women whose innovative thinking across four
centuries led finally to Einstein's bold breakthrough. (CC,
Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/einstein/
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]

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Where We Stand: America's Schools in the 21st Century
On-Air & Online
Gr. 9-12
Monday, September 15, 2008
10 - 11:00 pm
Judy Woodruff, senior correspondent for The NewsHour with Jim
Lehrer, visits schools throughout Ohio, an important swing
state that represents a range of socioeconomic and geographic
school districts. The program features schools in urban
Cincinnati, suburban Columbus and rural Belpre. (CC, Stereo,
HD, 1 year)
http://pressroom.pbs.org/programs/where_we_stand_education_in_the_21st_century_wt
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5odmfz

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[NOVA Teachers] "Einstein's Big Idea" airs Sept. 16, 2008

Hello Educators,

Next week NOVA presents the repeat broadcast of
"Einstein's Big Idea," a two-hour special that explores the stories
behind the world's most famous equation, E = mc2. (Subjects covered:
physics, energy, properties of matter)

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NOVA Presents "Einstein's Big Idea"
Broadcast: Tuesday, September 16, 2008
http://www.pbs.org/nova/einstein
(NOVA airs on PBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings as
broadcast dates and times may vary. This program can be used up to
one year after it is recorded off the air.)

The Legacy of E = mc2
http://www.pbs.org/nova/einstein/legacy.html
Read an explanation of the equation and learn about some of the
science and technology it has spawned. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

The Producer's Story
http://www.pbs.org/nova/einstein/producer.html
Learn about the challenges of making a film about nuclear physics,
abstract ideas, and some of the most creative individuals who have
ever lived. (Grades 9-12)

The Equation Today
http://www.pbs.org/nova/einstein/today.html
Read what three young physicists have to say about how a 100-year-old
equation figures into their careers. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Einstein the Nobody
http://www.pbs.org/nova/einstein/bodanis.html
Learn about who Einstein was before his miracle year. (Grades 6-8,
9-12)

The Theory Behind the Equation
http://www.pbs.org/nova/einstein/kaku.html
Explore the eureka moment when Einstein came up with special
relativity, the theory that spawned E = mc2. (Grades 9-12)

Genius Among Geniuses
http://www.pbs.org/nova/einstein/genius/
Find out how Einstein measures up to other scientific geniuses.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Relativity and the Cosmos
http://www.pbs.org/nova/einstein/relativity/
Examine what many consider Einstein's greatest achievement --
general relativity. (Grades 9-12)

E = mc2 Explained
http://www.pbs.org/nova/einstein/experts.html
Hear how 10 top physicists describe the equation in a few minutes or
less. (Flash plug-in required.) (Grades 9-12)

The Power of Tiny Things
http://www.pbs.org/nova/einstein/tiny.html
Take this quiz to test your knowledge about the equivalence of
matter and energy, including how much energy such objects as a paper
clip, a penny, and a lump of coal roughly hold. (Flash plug-in
required; printable version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ancestors of E = mc2
http://www.pbs.org/nova/einstein/ancestors.html
Meet the visionary scientists whose experiments paved the way for
Einstein. (Flash plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Einstein Quotes
http://www.pbs.org/nova/einstein/wisdom.html
Read seven thought-provoking statements from Einstein. (Flash
plug-in required; non-Flash version available.) (Grades 9-12)

The Light Stuff
http://www.pbs.org/nova/einstein/hotsciencelight/
See if you can identify what objects can slow down the speed of
light. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Time Traveler
http://www.pbs.org/nova/einstein/hotsciencetwin/
Explore time dilation in this interactive version of Einstein's
"twin paradox." (Shockwave plug-in required) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Einstein Time Line
http://www.pbs.org/nova/einstein/timeline/
Follow the arc of Einstein's life. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/activities/3213_einstein.html
In five classroom activities, students learn more about the lives of
the innovative thinkers who contributed to the equation, investigate
the science behind each part of the equation, and explore what the
equation really means. Grades 6-8, 9-12.

Library Resource Kit
http://www.pbs.org/nova/einstein/lrk.html
Find a range of ready-to-use resources for libraries large and
small. (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

Program Transcript
http://www.pbs.org/nova/transcripts/3213_einstein.html
The site includes a complete narration for this program.

Plus Links and Books.

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

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Poem 001 - "Introduction to Poetry"
From: Library of Congress
Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 10:03 AM

Poem 001 - "Introduction to Poetry"

A poem by Billy Collins from the Library's Poetry 180 project.
This is the first poem of the school year.

Poetry 180 – a poem a day for American high schools
http://www.loc.gov/poetry/180/

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Site found on TeachersFirst.com
Election Tools For Teachers - Google for Educators - Grades 0 to 12

“Are you looking for some innovative lessons and activities to help your students understand the election and Electoral College? Google has created this multi-faceted website that includes activities for all grade levels.”

Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9566

DIRECT: http://www.google.com/educators/elections_tools.html

Red Skelton’s Pledge of Allegiance, January 14, 1969.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPbIls0iOnI&feature=related

If the video is blocked, here is a link to the audio and text:
American Rhetoric Online Speech Bank
Red Skelton’s Commentary on The Pledge of Allegiance, January 14, 1969
http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/redskeltonpledgeofallegiance.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ymnk6c

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Constitution Day – September 17, 2008
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From: U.S. Department of Education's Teacher Initiative
Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 2:37 PM

To mark the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, Congress has asked that educational institutions take one day to teach the document that shaped America's democratic government. In support of students and teachers in their studies, a variety of online resources are available from the Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE) web site. http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=1792 Additional resources are available from the National Archives and Records Administration and the National History Education Clearinghouse. For links and more information, please go to http://www.ed.gov/policy/fund/guid/constitutionday08.html .

Also, on Constitution Day/Citizenship Day, schools are encouraged to participate in "Pledge Across America." The synchronized Pledge will begin at 2:00 p.m. EDT; 1:00 p.m. CDT; 12:00 noon MDT; 11:00 a.m. PDT; 10:00 a.m. in Alaska; and 8:00 a.m. in Hawaii. For more information, please go to http://www.celebrationusa.org.

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UCMP Online Exhibits (University of California Museum of Paleontology)
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/index.php
From the site:
“The UCMP website contains thousands of pages of content about the history of life on Earth. Our main exhibit sections include…”

Explorations Through Time
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/education/explotime.html

K-12 education resources
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/education/students.php
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/education/teachers.php

[NOTE: Some pages from this site previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites Found in:

Ten Cool Sites for August, 2008
Exploratorium
http://apps.exploratorium.edu/10cool/index.php

Archive browsable and searchable. [NOTE: Some previously posted. - Phyllis ]

ARKive
http://www.arkive.org/
A unique collection of thousands of videos, images and fact-files illustrating the world's species, both endangered and in the U.K. [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Free Science
http://www.freescience.info/index.php
Large collection of free books, articles and websites about science. In Italian and English.

Free Video Lectures
http://freevideolectures.com/
A large collection of links to video and audio lectures on science, technology , law, and other topics from colleges and other educational institutions in several countries, but mostly the United States.

Middle School Portal
http://www.msteacher.org/
Created for middle school teachers: A direct path to selective online resources for instruction and professional development from the National Science Digital Library. Enter each subject pathway below to browse a list of topics and take an in-depth look at teachable concepts in science and mathematics.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

The Package Museum
http://www.packagemuseum.com/
Take a walk down memory lane with many images of American package design from the early decades of the 20th century. Has an index by product name and 3D images of some of the products.

Planet Perplex
http://www.planetperplex.com/en/gallery.html
A gallery of optical illusions, word games, puzzles, abigrams and more.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Slide Rule Museum
http://www.sliderulemuseum.com/
Fun activities and facts about slide rules. Slide rule course and loaner program available for educators.

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

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The USGS has an earthquake visual glossary:
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learning/glossary.php
[NOTE: Other pages from http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learning/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

and a photo-glossary of volcano terms:
http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/images/pglossary/index.php
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

and a glossary of volcano-related terms:
http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/Glossary/volcano_terminology.html

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GROUNDWATER ATLAS OF THE UNITED STATES, USGS, the site `describes
the location, the extent, and the geologic and the hydrologic
characteristics of important aquifers in the Nation.` A groundwater fact
sheet and GIS coverages are also available
http://pubs.usgs.gov/ha/ha730/

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EXPLORATORIUM: IRON SCIENCE TEACHER, (suggested by [KMG] Scout
Report), "People in the Bay Area love to cook, and that can mean mixing up
everything from home-grown arugula to free trade pumpkins. The good folks at
San Francisco's Exploratorium have cooked up the Iron Science Teacher
presentations in an attempt to bring together the worlds of science and the
culinary arts. To no one's surprise, they have succeeded, and the results
include a fine mix of science activities that are both fun and enlightening.
Visitors can dive right in by looking over some of their recent endeavors,
which have included such items as candy, apples, chocolate, fruit cake,
pumpkins, and marshmallow peeps. There are other areas of the site that
bring together previous webcasts that have covered kitchen items, common
household items, and even things one might find in a recycling bin."

http://www.exploratorium.edu/iron_science/index.php

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

Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
April 18, 2008
Volume 14, Number 15
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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-080418.php

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Open Science Directory
http://www.opensciencedirectory.net/

Readers may have heard of the "digital divide", but what about the
scientific "digital divide"? The Open Science Directory is attempting to
bridge this gap by providing access to a wide range of journals to
researchers in both developing and developed countries. Working with the
support of EBSCO Information Services and Hasselt University Library, the
Open Science Directory provides access to approximately 13000 scientific
journals. The Directory includes collections of open access journals and
also draws on a variety of other resources, including BioMed Central and
PubMed Central. By clicking on the "Open Science Directory" tab, visitors
will be redirected to the site's sophisticated search engine. Visitors can
browse the list of titles alphabetically, topically, or also create their
own detailed search across a number of fields. [KMG]

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The Biology Corner
http://www.biologycorner.com/

This particular virtual biology "corner" is maintained and updated by
science educator Shannan Muskopf. On the site, visitors will find labs,
worksheets, and various classroom activities. The "webquests" feature on the
site is particularly interesting; this type of exercise requires students to
peruse several websites that address a certain theme or topic. Some of the
themes covered include bioethics, evolution, and genetics. Moving on, the
site also contains a "Lesson Plans" area. Here visitors can look over such
offerings as "Biodiversity of Ponds", "Estimating Population Size", and
"Comparing Ecosystems". Additionally, the site also contains a section of
online quizzes and links to other science education resource websites of
note. [KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Teaching Issues and Experiments in Ecology [pdf]
http://tiee.ecoed.net/index.html

Teaching Issues and Experiments in Ecology (TIEE) is a "peer-reviewed web-
based collection of ecological educational materials." The collection is
under the direction of Professor Charlene D'Avanzo of Hampshire College and
Professor Bruce W. Grant of Widener University. TIEE relies on high-quality
submissions from college educators across the United States and Canada, and
the materials offered here will not disappoint visitors to the site. First-
time visitors can jump right in by clicking on the "All Volumes" area, which
contains direct links to all of the current and past publications which have
appeared so far. The materials here are divided into several sections,
including "Research", "Issues to Teach Ecology", and "Experiments to Teach
Ecology". These sections feature full-length articles like "Insect Predation
Game: Evolving Prey Defenses and Predator Responses" and "The Ecology of
Disturbance". The site is rounded out by a superb "Teaching" area. Here
visitors can read essays on guiding class discussion and other related
topics. [KMG]
[NOTE: Home page http://www.ecoed.net/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Great Chicago Stories [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.greatchicagostories.com/

The hot dog is a powerful symbol of Chicago's past culinary triumphs, and it
makes sense that it is one of the first things that visitors to this
delightful site will encounter. This interactive site was created by the
Chicago History Museum, with funding provided in part by the National
Endowment for the Humanities. The site includes historical fiction stories
that help illuminate Chicago's past through documents and ephemera culled
from the Museum's vast storehouse of archival materials. The subjects
covered within the archive include public housing, the migration of African
Americans to the Second City, and the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
Visitors can even listen to audio versions of the story, and educators will
enjoy the classroom resources provided here as well. [KMG]

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West Side Story: Birth of a Classic
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/westsidestory/

Based on "Romeo and Juliet", the musical "West Side Story" reinvigorated
Broadway by speaking (and singing) frankly about violence, adolescent gangs,
and racial prejudice. The show's collaborators included Leonard Bernstein,
Stephen Sondheim, and Jerome Robbins, and since its initial performance in
1957, it has become an iconic musical. While the in situ exhibit at the
Library of Congress is no longer available for viewing, visitors can take in
some of the artifacts related to the show's production on this site. The
exhibit is a real treasure trove for musical lovers, and even those who've
only heard "I Feel Pretty" once may be won over. The documents are divided
into sections that include "Birth of A Musical" and "The Legacy of West Side
Story". Along with interpretative introductions, visitors can look at
rehearsal photographs from the original productions, posters, opening night
telegrams, and choreographic notes. [KMG]

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

Phyllis' Favorites for CJRLC Newsletter, Aug.- Sept. 2008
http://www.cjrlc.org/blog/

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American Currency Exhibit
http://www.frbsf.org/currency/index.html

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/

Calculus on the Web
http://www.math.temple.edu/~cow/

Color Matters
http://www.colormatters.com/

Constitution Finder
http://confinder.richmond.edu/index.php

Digital History Reader
http://www.dhr.history.vt.edu

EDSITEment (All Web Sites)
http://edsitement.neh.gov/websites_all.asp
Or select one of the 4 subjects in Subject Catalogue
Tab to Web Sites (or Lesson Plans)
Narrow search by Subcategory and/or grade
http://edsitement.neh.gov/tab_websites.asp

International Space Station: An Interactive Reference Guide
http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/ISSRG/

Liberty’s Kids
http://www.libertyskids.com/

Sci4Kids
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/

Thomas (from Library of Congress)
http://thomas.loc.gov/

Water on the Web
http://waterontheweb.org/index.html

Water Science for Schools
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/

THOMAS
http://thomas.loc.gov/

From the site:
“In the spirit of Thomas Jefferson, legislative information from the Library of Congress. THOMAS was launched in January of 1995, at the inception of the 104th Congress. The leadership of the 104th Congress directed the Library of Congress to make federal legislative information freely available to the public. Since that time THOMAS has expanded the scope of its offerings to include the features and content listed below:”

Bills, Resolutions
Activity in Congress
Congressional Record
Schedules, Calendars
Committee Information
Presidential Nominations
Treaties
Government Resources
For Teachers

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Subject: Constitution Day Resources and Internet Archive Project
From: Library of Congress
Tue, Sep 9, 2008 at 5:03 PM
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Constitution Day Resources and Internet Archive Project
Here are two special announcements:

Apply to be part of the Internet Archive k-12 project
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/

Could your school be one of 10 middle or high schools helping to capture and archive today’s primary source materials on the Web?

A small number of individuals and institutions recognize the importance of archiving and preserving the often transitory digital cultural artifacts that are distributed over the Web. But so far, the vast majority of decisions about what Web sites will live into the future have been made by adults, and reflect adults’ sensibilities about what constitutes the important stuff of history. The Internet Archive, the Library of Congress and California Digital Library are collaborating on a project that explores archiving the Web from the perspective of adolescents.

Find a complete project description and the brief application in the "Featured Resources" section at http://www.loc.gov/teachers/. Apply by September 30 for full consideration.

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Constitution Day Resources from the Library of Congress
http://thomas.loc.gov/teachers/constitution.html

In celebration of Constitution Day, the Library of Congress has compiled a variety of materials from across its collections. This year, the Library introduced two lesson plan that help students analyze drafts of the Constitution and Bill of Rights to discover the process involved in creating the new nation. New online activities for secondary students help students connect particular phrases and ideas set down in these two documents with the texts that preceded them. A third new online activity for elementary students helps them get acquainted with some of the words related to the founding documents of the United States. Explore these rich resources and features to learn more about one of America’s most important documents.

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Step-by-Step on the Campaign Trail
How the President Gets Elected
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0878225.html
From the site:
“Don't know the difference between a caucus and a convention? Unsure what the electoral college is? Check out our handy guide to the seven steps of the presidential election.”

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

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

Election 2008 - Scholastic - Grades 3 to 8

“Track the entire election process with your elementary and middle school students.”

Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=4912

Site found: On the Ticker:
DocuTicker Newsletter
Number 29 April 15, 2008

http://www.docuticker.com/?p=20238

Top Hunting and Fishing Groups Release New Study on Threat of Climate Change to U.S. Fish and Game Habitat

Source: Season’s End

The Wildlife Management Institute, joined by eight of the nation’s leading hunting and fishing organizations, today released a new report — Seasons’ End; Global Warming’s Threat to Hunting and Fishing — detailing the predicted impacts of climate change on the fish and wildlife habitat and the future of hunting and fishing in the United States. The group also announced a new website, http://www.seasonsend.org/, which will provide updated information on the impacts of climate change on fish and wildlife and what can be done to address this challenge.

+ The Issue in Brief
http://www.seasonsend.org/view/web/title/The_Issue_in_Brief/id/18

+ Understanding the Science
http://www.seasonsend.org/view/web/title/Understanding_the_Science/id/19
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5vlkd7

+ Full Report (sections in PDF)
http://www.seasonsend.org/view/web/id/33/title/Seasons_End

Fact Sheets
+ Upland Birds
http://www.seasonsend.org/view/web/id/29/title/Upland_Birds

+ Waterfowl
http://www.seasonsend.org/view/web/id/30/title/Waterfowl

+ Freshwater Fish
http://www.seasonsend.org/view/web/id/31/title/Freshwater_Fish

+ Saltwater Fish
http://www.seasonsend.org/view/web/id/32/title/Saltwater_Fish

+ Big Game
http://www.seasonsend.org/view/web/id/28/title/Big_Game

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Senior Editor
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
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"Post via DocuTicker"
for even more resources visit
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
http://www.docuticker.com/

Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, April 17, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/145

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J.M.W. Turner
Companion to an exhibit about Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851), who "became the leading British artist of his era." Provides an exhibition feature with selected images of Turner's landscape paintings, film clip, downloadable exhibition brochure, biography of Turner, and audio of related exhibit talks and events. From the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
URL: http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/turnerinfo.shtm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25152

[NOTE: Exhibit is now at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, July 1–Sept. 21, 2008
http://www.metmuseum.org/special/jmw_turner/more.asp - Phyllis ]

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In Pictures: Computer Tutorials Based on Pictures
Collection of free, easy-to follow illustrated tutorials for software and computer subjects such as Microsoft Office, Dreamweaver, Photoshop Elements, HTML and CSS, My SQL, PHP, and Perl. Originally developed as part of a U.S. Department of Education study to help people with learning disabilities to learn computer skills. From Visibooks.
URL: http://inpics.net/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23704

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Popular Names of Constitutional Provisions
"Many provisions of the U.S. Constitution are known by popular name or nickname. This page identifies many of those popular names and includes the text of the relevant provisions. The information is arranged in two lists: the first, alphabetically by popular name and the second, arranged by appearance in the Constitution." Some of the popular names include "Citizenship Clause," "Due Process Clause," and "Slavery Amendment." From Marian Gould Gallagher Law Library, University of Washington.
URL: http://lib.law.washington.edu/ref/consticlauses.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25825

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Inventor of the Week: Marion Donovan (1917-1998): Disposable Diaper
Profile of Marion Donovan, who "helped revolutionize the infant care industry by inventing the prototype of the disposable diaper." Topics include Donovan's development of a waterproof diaper cover, her work on the disposable paper diaper, and her other inventions that earned her over a dozen patents. From the Lemelson-MIT Program, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
URL: http://web.mit.edu/invent/iow/donovan.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25814

[NOTE: Other pages from this site previously posted.
See Also: Inventor of the Week Archive (Browsable)
http://web.mit.edu/invent/i-archive.html - Phyllis ]

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Stonehenge
Background about this World Heritage Site in England. Features a FAQ, visual and narrative history, photos, and information about visiting Stonehenge for the summer solstice. Also includes material about the spring 2008 Stonehenge archaeological dig, "the first excavation inside the stone circle at Stonehenge in nearly half a century." Note: Interactive map is not available. From English Heritage, an organization that protects and promotes England's historic environment.
URL: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.876
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25894
[NOTE: Other pages from English Heritage previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Stonehenge: The Healing Stones
"Archaeologists are carrying out [in spring 2008] the first dig for almost half a century inside the stone circle of [Stonehenge] the world's most famous Neolithic monument. Their aim is to unearth evidence for a startling new theory -- that Stonehenge was built to heal the sick." Site features news and video from the 12-day dig, a panoramic view from within the stone circle, and related material. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/programmes/stonehenge/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25895
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/programmes/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Fight Global Warming
Website for an Environmental Defense Fund campaign designed as a "wake-up call" about global warming, "the most serious environmental challenge of our time." Includes discussions of the dangers of global warming (such as health concerns, extreme weather, and economic impacts) and the science of global warming (such as pollution and improving energy consumption), an energy calculator, and tips for what you can do at home and on the road.
URL: http://fightglobalwarming.com/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25783

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The Rocky Mountain Climate Organization
Website for this Colorado environmental group that is "spreading the word about what climate disruption can do." Its site features introductions to climate change and its impact with respect to heat, snow, water, drought, economics, wildfire, and biodiversity; a March 2008 Report "Hotter and Drier: The West's Changed Climate" documenting "how the West's climate is already changing"; news; and links to material about advocacy.
URL: http://www.rockymountainclimate.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25790

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Go Green: Edutopia's Green Teacher's Resources
Compilation of reviews of classroom resources on environmental topics such as energy conservation, waste and recycling, habitat and ecosystems, water, and wildlife. Search the database by topic, type of resource (such as online tools, green design projects, and service learning projects), location, grade level, and other factors. Teachers can submit new resources and rate existing resources. From Edutopia, a project of the George Lucas Educational Foundation.
URL: http://www.edutopia.org/go-green/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24721

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

Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index

National Weather Service
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/
From the site:
“The National Weather Service (NWS) provides weather, hydrologic, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas, for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy. NWS data and products form a national information database and infrastructure which can be used by other governmental agencies, the private sector, the public, and the global community.”

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NOAA Education Resources
http://www.education.noaa.gov/

The NOAA Education Resources Website is the National Oceanic &
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s classroom on the Web. With
special sections targeting teachers and students (mostly junior high
school), this Website links users to specific resources on weather,
climate change, oceans and coasts, satellites and space, and related
topics. While the introductory student information is decent, by far
the strength of the site lies in the Specially for Teachers section.
Here, a plethora of Websites and special resources delve into an
array of information on each topic; many of these categorical sites
will be useful to researchers and college students as well. [LXP]

From The Scout Report for Science & Engineering, Copyright Internet
Scout Project 1994-1999. http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Hurricane
http://www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane/index.shtm
Learn what to do during a hurricane, about damage caused by hurricanes, get current storm watch and weather reports and more.

From the site:
“The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is coordinating plans and preparatory activities, as well as the initial response, of numerous federal agencies in close communication with state, tribal and local officials as Tropical Storm Hanna is expected to bring heavy rain and high winds to most of the Atlantic Coast. Hurricane Ike, expected to hit Florida next week as a strong hurricane, poses additional challenges. As we face the heart of the annual Hurricane Season, everyone has a role to play. Remember: Get Serious. Be Prepared.”

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Hi! It's Monday, April 14, 2008 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Kaboose: Kid Math Games
http://resources.kaboose.com/games/kid-math-games.html

Age Range: 4-9 (approximately)

Kaboose.com is an amazing virtual warehouse of information, resources, and
activities that strives to answer the question, "What do I want to do with
my family today?"

If you haven't been to this site before, you'll be AMAZED at the scope of
content in every educational subject and beyond.

For now, I simply want to draw your attention to the 34 FREE Online Math
Games for Kids. When you get to the site, you'll see the featured games at
the top of your screen. Scroll down the page to see more games, and then
click on the "next" button to view all four pages of math games archived
here.

There are games to teach and enhance skills in counting, addition,
subtraction, multiplication, square roots, decimals, fractions, percentages
and more. You'll find goodies such as:

Cannon Math - Kids can learn about addition, angles and force with fun
interactive educational content that makes math fun.

Action Fraction - Beat your opponent to the finish line in the math game,
Action Fraction.

Connect the Numbers - Both preschool kids and seasoned kindergarten veterans
can have fun learning to recognize numbers and letters with this easy game.

Frog Palace - Help to build a Frog Palace as you master the decimal system.

Great Equations - Kids can keep their math skills limber with simple
equations involving addition, subtraction and multiplication as well as the
ideas of greater than or less than.

Martian Math - Answer questions about square roots, and powers of
multiplication as you help some not-very-bright aliens repair their ship.

Multiplication Bridge - Catch an infamous bank robber in this math game that
uses times tables up to 9 x 9.

Percentage P.I. - Help solve the baffling mystery of the burgled bank vault
while reviewing percentages.

What Time is It? - Kids click and drag clocks showing different times into
the correct order.

When you are through exploring the Math Games, check out all of the games at
this site by clicking on "Kid Games" in the landing page menu on the left
side of your screen. You'll find online games that teach and enhance skills
in:

Science
Language Arts
Geo-History
Art & Music
And Much More!

Have fun!

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

Economics and Financial Literacy Resources
http://www.nationalsms.com/common/resources.php
Page includes links for Economics, Federal Reserve, and Financial Literacy.

From:
The National Stock Market Simulation (SMS) is a classroom activity played by teams of students from across the nation.
http://www.nationalsms.com/index.php
From the site:
“Teams are each given $ 100,000 in hypothetical money. The teams attempt to increase the value of their portfolios over a ten-week period by buying and selling shares of stock listed on the New York, American, and NASDAQ Stock Exchanges. Mutual Funds, margin and short selling are also taught…The SMS is played using the Internet or a toll-free fax machine for those without Internet access. There is no student per team minimum or maximum. We recommend 3-5 students per team; the less per team, the more interaction each student has with the simulation. However, we leave the number of students per team to the teachers, since each class is different…Teams may trade 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any computer any time. Software is not needed to participate - no need to download anything, the simulation is completely web based and it is The cost is only $12 per team.!

[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.usmint.gov/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Hi! It's Friday, April 4, 2008 and time for a Virtual Field Trip at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
U.S. Mint
http://www.usmint.gov/mint_tours/index.cfm?action=vtShell

At this website you can take two different virtual tours of the United
States Mint to see how circulated and collector's coins are made. When you
get to the website you'll see a welcome message. Below it you can select
either tour as follows:

1) How Circulating Coins Are Made

2) How Collectors Coins Are Made

Click on either one and a new page opens offering you the opportunity to
view a slide show with pictures and text, or take a video tour by watching a
narrated film of how coins are made.

Younger children may prefer the ANIMATED virtual tour of how coins are made
that is available on the "Kids" section of the website here:
http://www.usmint.gov/kids/cartoons/birthOfACoin/

Once you're through with the tour you may enjoy exploring all of the
activates, games, and lesson plans themed around coins and currency on the
rest of the kids site here: http://www.usmint.gov/kids/

Have fun!

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

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

Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.

Sites found in:
The April 17, 2008 issue of Classroom Tools & Tips located at:
http://www.eduhound.com/cttarchives/041708ctt.cfm

Topic :: ECONOMICS

ECONnections
Contains standards-based lesson plans adapted from NCEE printed materials for the Internet with interactive activities for students.
http://www.e-connections.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

EconEdLink
A premier source of classroom-tested, Internet-based economic education lesson plans for K-12 teachers and their students.
http://www.econedlink.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

U.S. Treasury: Education
Learn about the major duties, functions, history of each Treasury Department Office and Bureau.
http://www.ustreas.gov/education/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Federal Reserve Education
Here you can find links to instructional materials and tools that can increase your understanding of the Federal Reserve, economics and financial education.
http://www.federalreserveeducation.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

H.I.P. Pocket Change
A fun educational tool for students and teachers that generates interest in coins, the United States Mint, and U.S. history.
http://www.usmint.gov/kids/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

The Stock Market Game
Gives students the chance to invest a hypothetical $100,000 in an on-line portfolio. They think they're playing a game. You know they're learning economic and financial concepts they'll use for the rest of their lives.
http://www.smg2000.org

The KidsKnowIt Network
http://www.kidsknowit.com/
From the site:
“Every website developed is painstakingly researched for accuracy, and appropriateness. This process begins with the planning and development of materials, activities, and articles by parents and educators, and ends with the final editing and approval of experts in the field being explored.

“Please come along with us, and enjoy exploring our universe.”
Astronomy, Biology, Dinosaurs, Geography, Geology, Math, Memory, Spelling

[NOTE: Some pages previously posted. - Phyllis ]

The following sites were recommended by a list reader:

Cumberland County AVA Center Website Lists
Teacher Links A-Z: http://www.cumbavac.org/Website_lists.htm.


PowerPoint game templates (Jeopardy, Who Wants to
Become a Millionaire? and others) can be found at:
http://www.murray.k12.ga.us/teacher/kara%20leonard/Mini%20T%27s/March%20Mini%20T-Games/Games.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/oqql7

Jazz in Time – Jazz Timeline
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/jazzintime/timeline.html
From the site:
“Just as American culture draws upon the diverse ancestry of its people, jazz finds its roots in the combination of elements found in West African and European musical traditions. The syncopation of ragtime, the personal and often spiritual expression of the blues, the harmony of classical music, and the instrumentation of brass band music combine to create a distinctly American musical form.”

Throughout the timeline are links to audio clips of representative jazz.

Sites found in:
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: September 7 - 13, 2008
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September Media Infusion: Promoting Civic Engagement in the MySpace Age
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/mediainfusion/

This month's Media Infusion blogger, Kristin Hokanson's, discusses the impact and influence of social media regarding the 2008 U.S. Presidential election and its role in teaching and learning environments. As affiliated faculty with Media Education Lab at Temple University one of Kristin's primary goals is to help teachers to develop a greater understanding of media literacy and digital responsibility.

"In a world where information and digital media are so readily available, it is critical that teachers begin to use different types of information to grab students' attention," writes Hokanson. "Use of social media for teaching is a powerful way to engage students in the learning process and teachers need to learn the right tools to connect their students to this new world of information."

September's Media Infusion features a curriculum created by PBS Teachers in partnership with Temple's Media Education Lab. The Access, Analyze, Act curriculum is designed to promote civic participation as well as information and media literacy skills. Check out the PBS Teachers Vote 2008 Web site (http://www.pbs.teachers.org/vote2008/ ) for more educator resources.

PBS Teachers invites educators to visit Media Infusion (http://www.pbs.org/teachers/mediainfusion/ )
in September and ask questions, comment on suggestions or offer some of their own.

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Keeping Score
Beethoven's "Eroica"
On-Air
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Thursday, September 11, 2008 (check local stations)
10 - 11:00 pm
Two hundred years ago, Ludwig van Beethoven rewrote the rules
of Western music when he premiered his Eroica symphony. Filmed
in and around Vienna, this episode explores Beethoven's life
story, his deafness, his rivals and patrons, and what makes the
music so powerful still. Hosted by Michael Tilson Thomas. (CC,
Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/keepingscore/
http://www.pbs.org/keepingscore/topicfeature1.html

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Religion & Ethics NewsweeklyIllness and Treatment: Ethics and the World of MedicineLesson PlanGr.9-12Examine ethical issues and concerns that emerge in the medicalfield. Summarize the theories that shape individual,professional or institutional ethical or moral positions.http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/teachers/lp_illness.html
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/teachers/lp_illness2.html

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Masterpiece Theater
Literary History Timeline
Interactive/Online Activity
Gr.9-12

Explore a broad overview of the concurrent lifetimes of major
authors during the two-hundred-year period between 1800 and
2000. Examine information about authors and their major works.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/learningresources/literary_timeline.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/56axnz
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Nature
The Queen of Trees
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, September 7, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
The story of the sycomore fig and its tiny pollinator describes
one of the most remarkable symbiotic relationships in the
natural world. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-queen-of-trees/introduction/1362/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5bvnl3

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NOVA
Hitler's Sunken Secret
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
One of the most daring clandestine operations of World War II
was the 1944 sinking of the Norwegian ferry Hydro with its
cargo of "heavy water," destined for the Nazis' secret atomic
bomb project. Although the mission was declared a success, no
one has ever established if the special shipment was actually
on board. NOVA plunges 1,300 feet beneath a remote Norwegian
lake to find the answer. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/hydro/

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Copyright 2008 PBS Online

Digestive System
http://www.surfnetkids.com/digestive_system.htm
From the site:
“The digestive system is a group of organs (from the mouth to the rectum) that processes food so the body can use it. The following sites explain the process with illustrations and animations for all age groups.”
Page includes links to 9 related sites (5 annotated, 4 honorable mentions)

Famous People with Disabilities
http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/article_0060.shtml
Info on the disease, the famous person, how it affected his or her life.
From the site:
“you will find in our various categories of disabilities a resource of men and women who have made a difference to the world including pictures and the names of many famous and well known people who have, or had these disabilities.”

Found in:

The Scout Report
September 2, 2005
Volume 11, Number 35
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Women of Protest: Photographs from the Records of the National Woman's Party
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/suffrage/nwp/

This new addition to Library of Congress' American Memory makes 448 images
culled from approximately 2,650 photographs in the Records of the National
Woman's Party, and held by the Manuscript Division at Library of Congress,
available online. The National Woman's Party was the militant wing of the
suffrage movement, whose members engaged in public protests, such as
picketing, pageants, parades, hunger strikes, and demonstrations, often
resulting in arrests and imprisonment, all to bring publicity to the cause
of women's right to vote. Pictures reflecting this broad range of tactics,
dating from 1875 to 1938 (the majority from 1913 and 1922) are showcased at
the website. The gallery entitled Suffrage Prisoners http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/suffrage/nwp/prisoner_gallery.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6ycsjs ] presents portraits of roughly
60 National Woman's Party activists who were jailed for their role in
suffrage protests. [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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

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Timeline of the National Woman's Party 1912-1997
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/suffrage/nwp/brftime.html

[NOTE: Each photo in the Suffrage Prisoners Gallery contains an icon
for the accompanying descriptive record that includes a detailed summary
and links to related sites.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/suffrage/nwp/prisoner_gallery.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6ycsjs ]

See Also: Links to summaries of essays in the menu on the left.

Profiles: Selected Leaders of the National Woman's Party
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/suffrage/nwp/profiles.html

Historical Overview of the NWP (6 pages, .pdf)
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/suffrage/nwp/history.pdf

Tactics and Techniques of the National Woman's Party Suffrage Campaign
12 pages, .pdf
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/suffrage/nwp/tactics.pdf

– Phyllis ]

Louisiana Purchase
http://www.surfnetkids.com/louisiana_purchase.htm
From the site:
“Under the leadership of President Thomas Jefferson, the United States purchased 827,987 square miles of territory from France on May 2, 1803 for $15 million. It was a momentous event that doubled the size of the new country, and greatly increased its economic power. Learn more at the following sites.”

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

Sites found in:

From: Gilder Lehrman Institute gli@gilderlehrman.org
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:41:38 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: New Online Exhibition

NEW ONLINE EXHIBITION: WORDS AND IMAGES FROM THE CIVIL WAR

The Institute has launched "I take up my pen: Letters from the Civil War" to coincide with the opening, today, of an exhibition by the same name at the Museum and Visitor Center at Gettysburg National Military Park. The exhibition features letters between soldiers and their loved ones during the Civil War, as well as rare photos and documents from the Gilder Lehrman Collection. To see the online exhibition, click here:
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/online/gettysburg/


NEW FEATURED DOCUMENT
The Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery
Today marks the anniversary of the founding, in 1775, of the Pennsylvania Abolition Society, the first organization dedicated to the abolition of slavery. To see a copy and read a transcript of this organization's constitution, click here:

http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive/docs_archive_pas.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5ahg3b

[NOTE: Other documents previously posted. – Phyllis ]

American Epic:

American Immigration, 1830-1920
http://americanepic.org/demos/Immigration/immigration.html
Contents: Overview, Vocabulary, Irish Potato Famine, Asian Immigration & Chinese Exclusion, Immigrants in Cities and Towns, The American Dream, and The Melting Pot.
Don’t miss the Immigration Timeline at the bottom of the screen.

[NOTE: Home page http://americanepic.org/demos/ previously posted.
Some of these demos do not include entire unit - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:

ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
April 11-17, 2008

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UNESCO: Online Education Glossary
http://www.uis.unesco.org/glossary/
From the glossary:
The UIS Glossary contains Education terms in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic. For some terms, only the name translation is available while for others (e.g. indicators) there is more information. Indicators are marked with an asterisk (*).

This Glossary is intended to be a dynamic document, i.e. it will be updated as new terms or indicators are used in UIS publications, and if corrections are made to the existing terms. In order to enrich the Glossary and to improve its quality, the users are invited to send their comments and suggestions to the following focal point: Said Belkachla, s.belkachla@uis.unesco.org .

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From the Library of Congress:
Online Exhibitions, Interactive Activities, Lesson Plans
http://myloc.gov/Pages/Default.aspx
http://myloc.gov/Education/Pages/Default.aspx
Look for teacher resources on http://www.myLOC.gov/ . There will be five new multimedia activities to engage young people and get help them to think critically about primary sources from the Library’s collections. There will also be teacher-tested standards-based lesson plans to provide educators with the tools they need to integrate artifacts from the exhibitions into their curriculum.

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NOAA offers virtual tour
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/nhctour.shtml
From the article:
http://www.gcn.com/online/vol1_no1/46083-1.html
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is the latest federal agency to harness the power of the Web for public outreach. The new virtual tour of NOAA’s National Hurricane Center takes visitors on a multimedia tour through the facility and is accompanied by informative audio and text explanations.

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Webliography: Zoology
http://www.acrl.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/crlnews/backissues2008/april08/itsazoo.cfm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3ewnqu
A collection of web resources compiled by Dorothy Barr and Constance Rinaldo.

From the webliography:

Of the many zoology sites on the Internet, some are terrific, some terrible, and a lot are in between. There are many good general sites, and some excellent ones for specific animals, from cockroaches to corals. Since it would be impossible to cover everything, we will instead list a few favorites that will point you to other links and references.

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Resource of the Week — Best of ResourceShelf 2008
By Shirl Kennedy, Senior Editor
http://www.resourceshelf.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/bor_2008.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/55equg
If you couldn’t make it to the Computers in Libraries (CIL) conference last week, we’re bringing a small part of it to you, in the form of Gary’s annual Best of ResourceShelf presentation.

Gary’s presentation links to a wide range of tools and websites in several key ResourceShelf categories — mobile, multimedia, data mining/search, digitization, FireFox add-ons, people search, Web preservation, aerial imagery, resources for educators, and location-based and real-time information.

Note that the first item on this page says Shirl’s links.
http://www.resourceshelf.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/15_sites_in_15_minutes_text.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6pggzd
I am, in fact, allowed out in public from time to time, and I enjoyed helping Gary with this presentation.

Several of Gary’s other (CIL) presentations are also available online:
+ Internet@Schools East
http://www.resourceshelf.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/netatschools2008.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5olwgu

+ Mobile Access to Information
http://www.resourceshelf.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/mobile_cil_gprice_2008.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5bfrdp

+ Searcher’s Academy 2008
http://www.resourceshelf.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/cil_2008.html

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++ Underground Railroad History
Web sites of local history sites related to abolitionism.
http://www.archive-it.org/collections/1046

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From DocuTicker:
http://www.docuticker.com/?p=20294

Freedom of Speech and Press: Exceptions to the First Amendment (PDF; 237 KB)
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/95-815.pdf
Source: Congressional Research Service (via Federation of American Scientists)
This report provides an overview of the major exceptions to the First Amendment -- of the ways that the Supreme Court has interpreted the guarantee of freedom of speech and press to provide no protection or only limited protection for some types of speech.

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

Site found in:
April 5, 2008 "Earth Science Sites of the Week"

MAP QUIZ OF THE UNITED STATES AGAINST THE TIMER, PurposeGames,
(suggested by David Robinson), So how well and how fast can you name and
locate U.S. states?

http://www.purposegames.com/game/47

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

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Hi! It's Thursday, April 17, 2008 and time for Social Sciences at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
ClassBrain.com: Reports and Projects
http://www.classbrain.com/cb_reports.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Age Range: 8-17 (Due to the extensive material at this site, parents should
preview the site to determine suitability of content.)

The "Reports and Projects" section of the ClassBrain website provides a
remarkable archive of information to help students write reports and develop
projects about history, government, geography and social studies. The
multi-media sources are engaging and include print-outs and worksheets along
with links to other sites for further research and study.

When you get to the landing page, you'll see a menu of topics to choose from
that includes:

*State Reports - Click on the state of interest and find info and resources
on history, agriculture, geology, economy, natural resources, tourism,
festivals and fairs, culture and arts, music, maps, recipes, state quarters,
stamps, the capital city, famous people, state motto, flower, symbols, etc.

*Country Reports - Get information on every country from Afghanistan to
Zimbabwe. Learn about the history, culture, language, economy, geography,
government and more. You'll find worksheets and maps to print out and color.

*Defining Documents - This section offers primary sources for the documents
that defined the United States of America including Acts, Bills,
Presidential Executive Orders, Supreme Court Decisions, The U.S.
Constitution and Bill of Rights, important writing and papers,
proclamations, and even links to video and audio of memorable speeches.

*Mission Reports - For anyone studying California history, this will be a
"must visit" section of the site with tons of information accompanied by
illustrations and photos of California missions.

*Biographies - Read the biographies of people with historical importance to
U.S. history from Abigail Adams to Woodrow Wilson. The brief biographies
include a picture of the individual along with "Learning Links" to other
websites with additional information, as well as a suggested reading list.

*Freedom Files and Kid's Freedom Files - This description from the website
says it all, "We have September 11th resources including slideshows,
timelines, video footage, tributes, historic moments in the aftermath, and
much more."

You can see that the content here is pretty exhaustive. But that's just the
beginning of the ClassBrain website and its mission "to assist students from
1 through 101 to explore the universe, to be inspired by the work of others
around the world, to become excited about their own endeavors, and to
embrace the education process."

If you decide to explore the menu at the top of the screen you'll find all
kinds of resources for the education of parents, teachers, kids and teens.
The content is extensive and some of it may be controversial or
objectionable to some - that's why it is IMPERATIVE THAT PARENTS PREVIEW THE
SITE and provide guidance to their children.

The above caveat is especially true for the topics covered in the "Parents
and Teachers" section (that includes lesson guides for a "Movies In The
Classroom" feature at the site) and in the "CB Teen" section. The ClassBrain
website provides various rating systems to assist you, but stresses that it
is ultimately up to parents to decide the appropriate level of exposure to
controversial or objectionable content for your own children.

That said, it is very worthwhile for parents to explore the amazing array of
educational content here in every subject and topic. Keep what works, and
leave the rest. :)

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

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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 uest winners

Constitution Day
http://edsitement.neh.gov/ConstitutionDay/constitution_index2.html
From the site:
“EDSITEment, NEH's website that helps teachers bring online resources into the classroom, provides a number of lesson plans and reviewed websites that help you commemorate Constitution Day with your students.”

[NOTE: This page was from 2007. – Phyllis ]

The Government Domain: Back to School for Constitution Day 2007
http://www.llrx.com/columns/govdomain29.htm
From the site:
“Constitution Day in the United States. Educational institutions and federal executive employees observe the day with some sort of edifying lesson, program, or distributed materials about our Constitution. The Constitution Day observance was established in a section of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005, Public Law 108-447. The PDF version of this lengthy public law is available through GPO Access. The Constitution Day language is near the end of the law, in Division J - Other Matters.”

An excerpt is reprinted here for your convenience:

SEC. 111. (a) The head of each Federal agency or department shall-

(1) provide each new employee of the agency or department with educational and training materials concerning the United States Constitution as part of the orientation materials provided to the new employee; and
(2) provide educational and training materials concerning the United States Constitution to each employee of the agency or department on September 17 of each year.

(b) Each educational institution that receives Federal funds for a fiscal year shall hold an educational program on the United States Constitution on September 17 of such year for the students served by the educational institution.

Following the law's passage, the Education Department issued a "Notice of Implementation of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on September 17 of Each Year," 70 Fed. Reg. 29727 (May 24, 2005). The notice applies to educational institutions receiving federal funding from the Department of Education… Constitution Online Versions and Related Historical Documents: There are many free, online sources for the Constitution and related historical documents. Among them:…”

[NOTE: This column was from 2007. Column from 2005 previously posted:
http://www.llrx.com/columns/govdomain8.htm - Phyllis ]

Earth Calendar
http://www.earthcalendar.net/index.php
From the site:
“CELEBRATE EVERY DAY!

The Earth Calendar is a daybook of holidays
and celebrations around the world.

For the purpose of this web site a "holiday"
is any day that recognizes a cultural event,
and not necessarily a day when businesses are closed.

Click the 'Today' button to view holidays
observed on this date.

Or use the tabs at the top to navigate
by date, country and religion.”

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites to See: Poetry
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites014.shtml
From the site:
“Sites to See:
Poetry
Teachers use poetry to teach literature, to enrich students' vocabulary and spark their imaginations, and to add interest to more mundane lessons. The poetry sites below provide teachers and students with practical help for writing poetry, resources for poet studies, and opportunities to experience the sheer pleasure of reading poetry. Included: Poetry sites for students and teachers.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Sites updated. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
ConnectEng
The newsletter of Web English Teacher
April 15, 2008

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Jon Krakauer
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/krakauer.html
Teaching resources for Into the Wild and Into Thin Air

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"My Lost Youth"
http://www.hwlongfellow.org/pdf/McQuarrie_lessonplan2.pdf
Students read Longfellow's "My Lost Youth" and compare it with Dylan
Thomas's "Fern Hill." Access requires Adobe Acrobat Reader or compatible
application.

[NOTE: from Resources for Teaching Longfellow
http://www.hwlongfellow.org/teachers_overview.shtml

Home Page http://www.hwlongfellow.org/ - previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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

This newsletter is copyright 2008, Web English Teacher. Permission to
forward it is granted as long as this copyright notice is included.

Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest 2008 Results
http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/scott.rice/blfc2008.htm

“An international literary parody contest, the competition honors the memory (if not the reputation) of Victorian novelist Edward George Earl Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873). The goal of the contest is childishly simple: entrants are challenged to submit bad opening sentences to imaginary novels. Although best known for "The Last Days of Pompeii" (1834), which has been made into a movie three times, originating the expression "the pen is mightier than the sword," and phrases like "the great unwashed" and "the almighty dollar," Bulwer-Lytton opened his novel, “Paul Clifford” (1830) with the immortal words that the "Peanuts" beagle Snoopy plagiarized for years, "It was a dark and stormy night."

The September 11th Collection
A library of world perspectives concerning September 11, 2001.
http://www.televisionarchive.org/sept11.html
From the site:
“The events of September 11th affected the entire world. Reactions around the globe have been captured in this archive of television news broadcasts from the period following the attacks (currently being hosted at the Internet Archive).”

Scroll down for a Chronology of Events
http://www.archive.org/details/sept_11_tv_archive
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Links and resources
http://www.televisionarchive.org/resources.html
From the site:
“The Television Archive encourages its users to investigate the sites shown on this page, which represent a variety of scholarly, journalistic and advocacy-oriented perspectives on television news. There are also links to independent media organizations and other television archives. This is a curated rather than a complete list.”

The 9-11 Commission Report
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/911/index.html
Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, Official Government Edition
The Commission’s Final Report provides a full and complete account of the circumstances surrounding the September 11th, 2001, terrorist attacks, including preparedness for and the immediate response to the attacks. It also includes recommendations designed to guard against future attacks.

The 9-11 Commission
An Audio Chronicle
http://www.npr.org/911hearings/

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From: Foreign Policy Research Institute fpri@fpri.org
Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:08:51 -0400
To: anker@hslc.org
Subject: Webcast: What Students Should Know About 9/11


WHAT STUDENTS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT 9/11
AND THE WAR ON TERRORISM

A Webcast Designed for Secondary School Students by the
Foreign Policy Research Institute's Wachman Center

September 11, 2008

Schools may sign up to view either or both webcasts live
online and participate in the question-and-answer periods.
All questions not answered during the session will be
answered by email shortly thereafter.


Session 1: 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Eastern Time

This session features an interview with Lawrence Husick,
FPRI Senior Fellow specializing in the study of terrorist
tactics and counterterrorism strategies, with a particular
focus on the use of technology in terrorism. He has taught
at the University of Pennsylvania and at the Johns Hopkins
University. He is also co-director of FPRI's project on
Teaching Innovation.

To register for the 11:00 AM session go to:

http://www.webcastgroup.com/client/start.asp?wid=0850911084082


Session 2: 2:00 - 2:45 p.m. Eastern Time

This session features an interview with Adam Garfinkle,
Editor of The American Interest magazine. He served as
speechwriter to the Secretary of State from 2003 to 2005.
His essay How We Misunderstand Terrorism, is available on
our web site (visit www.fpri.org).

To register for the 2:00 PM session go to:

http://www.webcastgroup.com/client/start.asp?wid=0850911084083


Additional resources and videos from last years
presentations are available at:

http://www.fpri.org/education/911webcast/


For background information on 9/11 and the war on terrorism,
drawn from our History Institute for Teachers, visit:

http://www.fpri.org/education/middleeast/


To request additional information, contact:

Alan Luxenberg
Director, FPRI's Wachman Center
Foreign Policy Research Institute
Tel. 215 732 3774, ext. 105
Email: lux@fpri.org
On the web: http://www.fpri.org/

Grandparents Day, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/012095.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/57b6dk
From the site:
“Grandparents Day was the brainchild of Marian McQuade of Fayette County, W.Va., who hoped that such an observance might persuade grandchildren to tap the wisdom and heritage of their grandparents. President Jimmy Carter signed the first presidential proclamation in 1978 — and one has been issued each year since — designating the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day. The first official observance was Sept. 9, 1979. In honor of our nation’s grandparents, the Census Bureau presents an array of data about these unsung role models and caregivers.”