Friday, October 31, 2008
Fri., Oct. 31, 2008 - Arts & Literature Video Gallery
Arts & Literature Video Gallery,
http://www.biography.com/video.do?name=arts
“The Literature section of Biography Channel’s video website
gives a glimpse into writers’ lives and how
their life experiences influenced their works.”
On the same page: Artists and Dancers & Designers
http://www.biography.com/video.do?name=arts
“The Literature section of Biography Channel’s video website
gives a glimpse into writers’ lives and how
their life experiences influenced their works.”
On the same page: Artists and Dancers & Designers
Fri., Oct. 31, 2008 - Toni Morrison: NPR Book Tour
Toni Morrison
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95961382
From the site:
“In this special edition of Book Tour, NPR is honored to be the first to present Pulitzer Prize-winner and Nobel laureate Toni Morrison reading from her new novel, A Mercy. A stunning return to form for Morrison, A Mercy deserves to be counted alongside some of her most acclaimed novels, such as Sula and Beloved.”
From the site:
"Book Tour" is a weekly Web feature and podcast that presents leading authors of fiction and nonfiction as they read from and discuss their new books in front of a live audience.”
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95961382
From the site:
“In this special edition of Book Tour, NPR is honored to be the first to present Pulitzer Prize-winner and Nobel laureate Toni Morrison reading from her new novel, A Mercy. A stunning return to form for Morrison, A Mercy deserves to be counted alongside some of her most acclaimed novels, such as Sula and Beloved.”
From the site:
"Book Tour" is a weekly Web feature and podcast that presents leading authors of fiction and nonfiction as they read from and discuss their new books in front of a live audience.”
Fri., Oct. 31, 2008 - CNN: Energy Solutions
Solutions
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2008/solutions/
From the site:
“Whether it's an individual with an ingenious fix or a company with a revolutionary product, CNN explores some of the solutions to environmental problems -- both in your backyard and around the globe.”
Site found in:
Cable in the Classroom Magazine » November 2008 »
listings by subject area:
http://www.ciconline.org/science
“Energy Solutions
The rise in fuel costs has led many in
the energy industry to search for alternative
sources of energy. Students interested
in the current research into these
alternatives can turn to CNN’s website
Solutions, which features articles and
videos on the costs and benefits of the current
alternatives to fossil fuels. Students interested
in electric vehicles (EV) can watch a video detailing
the rise of these types of cars in Nepal,
where Katmandu has the highest per capita rate
of EVs in the world. Students can learn about wind
power and turbines in local and business settings
through videos and articles, including facts such
as how wind turbines can generate from 1 to 15
kilowatts and range in price from $1,500 to
$75,000. Students also can learn about the
current movement to build new nuclear reactor
facilities and explore an interactive map
of the U.S.’s current facilities and number of
kilowatts of energy generated. Additional resources
weigh the pros and cons of nuclear energy,
including the difficulty of finding storage
facilities for waste. Discussion boards allow
students to give their opinions and enter into
debates about which is the best method for
acquiring new, renewable energy that is cost
effective and safe for the environment.”
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2008/solutions/
From the site:
“Whether it's an individual with an ingenious fix or a company with a revolutionary product, CNN explores some of the solutions to environmental problems -- both in your backyard and around the globe.”
Site found in:
Cable in the Classroom Magazine » November 2008 »
listings by subject area:
http://www.ciconline.org/science
“Energy Solutions
The rise in fuel costs has led many in
the energy industry to search for alternative
sources of energy. Students interested
in the current research into these
alternatives can turn to CNN’s website
Solutions, which features articles and
videos on the costs and benefits of the current
alternatives to fossil fuels. Students interested
in electric vehicles (EV) can watch a video detailing
the rise of these types of cars in Nepal,
where Katmandu has the highest per capita rate
of EVs in the world. Students can learn about wind
power and turbines in local and business settings
through videos and articles, including facts such
as how wind turbines can generate from 1 to 15
kilowatts and range in price from $1,500 to
$75,000. Students also can learn about the
current movement to build new nuclear reactor
facilities and explore an interactive map
of the U.S.’s current facilities and number of
kilowatts of energy generated. Additional resources
weigh the pros and cons of nuclear energy,
including the difficulty of finding storage
facilities for waste. Discussion boards allow
students to give their opinions and enter into
debates about which is the best method for
acquiring new, renewable energy that is cost
effective and safe for the environment.”
Fri., Oct. 31, 2008 - PBS: NATURE: Cheetah Orphans / Dogfight Over Guadalcanal / Queen of Sheeba / US Economy's Troubles Hurt Alternative Energy Plans
Sites found in:
******************************************
PBS Teachers Newsletter: November 2-8, 2008
Current PBS Teacher Previews Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
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Nature
The Cheetah Orphans
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, November 2, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
When the mother of two cheetah cubs is killed, a veteran
filmmaker becomes their new parent and tries to prepare them to
return to the wild. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/by-title/the-cheetah-orphans-introduction/22/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6jft6z
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Secrets of the Dead
Dogfight Over Guadalcanal
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
In the summer of 1942, two ace fighter pilots -- one American
and one Japanese -- faced off during a dramatic dogfight in the
skies over Guadalcanal. This episode examines and re-creates
every anxious second of the WWII showdown over the Pacific,
revealing just how evenly matched the two men were and how they
both survived, despite serious injuries.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/previous_seasons/case_dogfight/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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In Search of Myths and Heroes
The Queen of Sheba
On-Air & Online
Gr. 9-12
Friday, November 7, 2008
10 - 11:00 pm
Michael Wood looks for the Queen of Sheba, one of the world's
most fascinating heroines. She's been portrayed as goddess,
demon, femme fatale -- but did she really exist? The myth of
Sheba takes Wood on a quest for clues around the Red Sea, from
Egypt to Eritrea and Ethiopia and on to the earliest
civilization of Arabia in Yemen to reveal the surprising truth
behind the legend. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/mythsandheroes/
http://www.pbs.org/mythsandheroes/myths_four_sheba.html
[NOTE: Other pages previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Online NewsHour EXTRA
U.S. Economy’s Troubles Hurt Alternative Energy Plans
Online
6-8 / 9-12
As the economy falters, investment money dries up, demand for
gas goes down and oil prices fall, causing advocates for more
American alternative energy sources to worry that previous
excitement for new energy technology will be lost.
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/us/july-dec08/energy_10-24.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6rlslm
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Copyright 2008 PBS Online
******************************************
PBS Teachers Newsletter: November 2-8, 2008
Current PBS Teacher Previews Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
******************************************
Nature
The Cheetah Orphans
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, November 2, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
When the mother of two cheetah cubs is killed, a veteran
filmmaker becomes their new parent and tries to prepare them to
return to the wild. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/by-title/the-cheetah-orphans-introduction/22/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6jft6z
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Secrets of the Dead
Dogfight Over Guadalcanal
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
In the summer of 1942, two ace fighter pilots -- one American
and one Japanese -- faced off during a dramatic dogfight in the
skies over Guadalcanal. This episode examines and re-creates
every anxious second of the WWII showdown over the Pacific,
revealing just how evenly matched the two men were and how they
both survived, despite serious injuries.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/previous_seasons/case_dogfight/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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In Search of Myths and Heroes
The Queen of Sheba
On-Air & Online
Gr. 9-12
Friday, November 7, 2008
10 - 11:00 pm
Michael Wood looks for the Queen of Sheba, one of the world's
most fascinating heroines. She's been portrayed as goddess,
demon, femme fatale -- but did she really exist? The myth of
Sheba takes Wood on a quest for clues around the Red Sea, from
Egypt to Eritrea and Ethiopia and on to the earliest
civilization of Arabia in Yemen to reveal the surprising truth
behind the legend. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/mythsandheroes/
http://www.pbs.org/mythsandheroes/myths_four_sheba.html
[NOTE: Other pages previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Online NewsHour EXTRA
U.S. Economy’s Troubles Hurt Alternative Energy Plans
Online
6-8 / 9-12
As the economy falters, investment money dries up, demand for
gas goes down and oil prices fall, causing advocates for more
American alternative energy sources to worry that previous
excitement for new energy technology will be lost.
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/us/july-dec08/energy_10-24.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6rlslm
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Copyright 2008 PBS Online
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Thurs., Oct. 30, 2008 - Fed101
BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
Fed101
High School
This site introduces the Federal Reserve's purpose, history,
structure and functions. Activities include following how a
check clears through the banking system and a simulation of how
monetary policy decisions affect the economy. There is a
teacher guide with printable quizzes and lesson plans.
http://www.federalreserveeducation.org/fed101/index.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Fed101
High School
This site introduces the Federal Reserve's purpose, history,
structure and functions. Activities include following how a
check clears through the banking system and a simulation of how
monetary policy decisions affect the economy. There is a
teacher guide with printable quizzes and lesson plans.
http://www.federalreserveeducation.org/fed101/index.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Thurs., Oct. 30, 2008 - How Debt Consolidation Works
--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Tuesday, June 10, 2008
How Debt Consolidation Works
http://money.howstuffworks.com/debt-consolidation.htm
Today's site, from How Stuff Works writer Jane McGrath, presents a thorough look at the process and pitfalls of rolling all the old outstanding bills into one new one. Gentle Subscribers may find this a helpful reference for personal financial issues.
"You see advertisements for it all the time -- 'Get debt-free and lower your monthly payments! Call now!' Debt consolidation ads are as ubiquitous as diet pill ads and sometimes just as outlandish. Despite the remarkable claims, debt consolidation isn't magic and doesn't really eliminate your debt (at least not immediately) because it involves getting new debt. That's what debt consolidation is -- taking out one new loan to pay off all your other loans. Still want to call now? Be warned: You may wind up in worse financial straits than you were before." - from the website
The site takes a look at the basics of loan consolidation, starting with simple information on setting up a basic budget, to recognizing the telltale signs that reveal how much debt is too much debt. Outlining the pros and cons of converting all loans into a single debt, the article discusses the various types of loans available to do this, including an explanation of secured and unsecured loans and the sources for such money -- banks, finance, and credit card companies. Since special circumstances surround student loans, specific information is provided that covers consolidation of those loans. Further advice is given on how to avoid excessive fees, as well as outright scams.
Wheel over to the site for a useful resource on loans, debts and money management at:
http://money.howstuffworks.com/debt-consolidation.htm
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Tuesday, June 10, 2008
How Debt Consolidation Works
http://money.howstuffworks.com/debt-consolidation.htm
Today's site, from How Stuff Works writer Jane McGrath, presents a thorough look at the process and pitfalls of rolling all the old outstanding bills into one new one. Gentle Subscribers may find this a helpful reference for personal financial issues.
"You see advertisements for it all the time -- 'Get debt-free and lower your monthly payments! Call now!' Debt consolidation ads are as ubiquitous as diet pill ads and sometimes just as outlandish. Despite the remarkable claims, debt consolidation isn't magic and doesn't really eliminate your debt (at least not immediately) because it involves getting new debt. That's what debt consolidation is -- taking out one new loan to pay off all your other loans. Still want to call now? Be warned: You may wind up in worse financial straits than you were before." - from the website
The site takes a look at the basics of loan consolidation, starting with simple information on setting up a basic budget, to recognizing the telltale signs that reveal how much debt is too much debt. Outlining the pros and cons of converting all loans into a single debt, the article discusses the various types of loans available to do this, including an explanation of secured and unsecured loans and the sources for such money -- banks, finance, and credit card companies. Since special circumstances surround student loans, specific information is provided that covers consolidation of those loans. Further advice is given on how to avoid excessive fees, as well as outright scams.
Wheel over to the site for a useful resource on loans, debts and money management at:
http://money.howstuffworks.com/debt-consolidation.htm
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Thurs., Oct. 30, 2008 - Measuring Worth
---------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Measuring Worth
http://www.measuringworth.com/
Today's site, from the "Institute for the Measurement of Worth", offers a number of calculators to arrive at the most accurate figures in ascertaining the monetary value of a range of objects, including those of an historical nature. Gentle Subscribers may find this an excellent resource for determining realistic figures as they seek to put the current cost of a loaf of bread or a galleon of gas in historical perspective.
"Intrinsic things are priceless. The love of your life or a beautiful sunset. There is no objective way to measure these, nor should there be. ... The worth of monetary transactions is also difficult to measure. While there is a price, wage, or other kind of transaction that can be recorded at a precise price, the worth of the amount must be interpreted. ... The price of a hamburger is probably worth more to a starving homeless person than to a very wealthy one. An allowance of five pennies a week was worth more to a child in 1902 than it is to a child today. ... It can be more difficult when the question is to determine the "historical" worth of something. ... Was Andrew Carnegie richer than Bill Gates? ... Was the cost ... of bread more then than now?" - from the website
The site presents information on how to determine the value of measurable items, using an extensive range of calculators, along with a guide to choosing the most pertinent methodology to find the worth of the object under consideration. This includes, for the non-economist, cogent explanations of phrases such as 'present worth of past amount', 'comparing the growth rates of economic variables over different periods and different lengths of time', and 'the year-to-year inflation rate in the United States (1775 on) and the United Kingdom (1265 on)'. Annualized growth rates, relative values for the UK and U.S. currencies, purchasing power, inflation rates, savings growth, and stock growth rates for a number of the major U.S. market indices are among the calculators provided.
Swan over to the site for a useful reference in determining the value of measurable things at:
http://www.measuringworth.com/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Measuring Worth
http://www.measuringworth.com/
Today's site, from the "Institute for the Measurement of Worth", offers a number of calculators to arrive at the most accurate figures in ascertaining the monetary value of a range of objects, including those of an historical nature. Gentle Subscribers may find this an excellent resource for determining realistic figures as they seek to put the current cost of a loaf of bread or a galleon of gas in historical perspective.
"Intrinsic things are priceless. The love of your life or a beautiful sunset. There is no objective way to measure these, nor should there be. ... The worth of monetary transactions is also difficult to measure. While there is a price, wage, or other kind of transaction that can be recorded at a precise price, the worth of the amount must be interpreted. ... The price of a hamburger is probably worth more to a starving homeless person than to a very wealthy one. An allowance of five pennies a week was worth more to a child in 1902 than it is to a child today. ... It can be more difficult when the question is to determine the "historical" worth of something. ... Was Andrew Carnegie richer than Bill Gates? ... Was the cost ... of bread more then than now?" - from the website
The site presents information on how to determine the value of measurable items, using an extensive range of calculators, along with a guide to choosing the most pertinent methodology to find the worth of the object under consideration. This includes, for the non-economist, cogent explanations of phrases such as 'present worth of past amount', 'comparing the growth rates of economic variables over different periods and different lengths of time', and 'the year-to-year inflation rate in the United States (1775 on) and the United Kingdom (1265 on)'. Annualized growth rates, relative values for the UK and U.S. currencies, purchasing power, inflation rates, savings growth, and stock growth rates for a number of the major U.S. market indices are among the calculators provided.
Swan over to the site for a useful reference in determining the value of measurable things at:
http://www.measuringworth.com/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Thurs., Oct. 30, 2008 - Teaching History / Boolean Searching / Literacy
Sites found in:
************************************************AASL HOTLINKSThe Official Monthly E-mail Newsletter of the AmericanAssociation of School Librarians (AASL)Vol. 7, No. 3June 2008************************************************
Web Site Features Resources in K-12 U.S. History
The National History Education Clearinghouse, funded by a
grant from the USDOE's Office of Innovation and Improvement
(OII), is an one-stop online location for accessing
educational resources in K-12 U.S. history. The clearinghouse
provides hyperlinks to informative history content. It also
provides teaching resources and tools, such as guides to
working with primary sources, lesson plan reviews, and models
of exemplary teaching.
To access these tools and resources, visit:
http://teachinghistory.org
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Boolify Helps Students Understand the Concept of Boolean
Operators
For students who have a hard time understanding Web
searching, Boolify illustrates the logic of their
search by showing them how each change to their search
instantly changes their results. The goal of the
exercise is to increase learners' ability to perform
effective web searches.
To use Boolify, visit:
http://boolify.org/index.php
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ReadWriteThink.org Companion Site Promotes Literacy Away
from School
For those who have turned to ReadWriteThink.org for
inspiration on lesson plans, its companion Web site,
Learning Beyond the Classroom, has made new additions
to help parents and other literacy promoters during
school breaks. Activities on the site are designed to
keep children from falling prey to the learning loss
that happens during long summer breaks. Some of the
age-specific features include a podcast series, book
recommendations, and online, interactive materials,
like crossword puzzles and a comic strip creator.
Visit:
http://www.readwritethink.org/beyondtheclassroom/
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.readwritethink.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
************************************************************
Copyright (c) 2008 American Library Association
************************************************AASL HOTLINKSThe Official Monthly E-mail Newsletter of the AmericanAssociation of School Librarians (AASL)Vol. 7, No. 3June 2008************************************************
Web Site Features Resources in K-12 U.S. History
The National History Education Clearinghouse, funded by a
grant from the USDOE's Office of Innovation and Improvement
(OII), is an one-stop online location for accessing
educational resources in K-12 U.S. history. The clearinghouse
provides hyperlinks to informative history content. It also
provides teaching resources and tools, such as guides to
working with primary sources, lesson plan reviews, and models
of exemplary teaching.
To access these tools and resources, visit:
http://teachinghistory.org
----
Boolify Helps Students Understand the Concept of Boolean
Operators
For students who have a hard time understanding Web
searching, Boolify illustrates the logic of their
search by showing them how each change to their search
instantly changes their results. The goal of the
exercise is to increase learners' ability to perform
effective web searches.
To use Boolify, visit:
http://boolify.org/index.php
-----
ReadWriteThink.org Companion Site Promotes Literacy Away
from School
For those who have turned to ReadWriteThink.org for
inspiration on lesson plans, its companion Web site,
Learning Beyond the Classroom, has made new additions
to help parents and other literacy promoters during
school breaks. Activities on the site are designed to
keep children from falling prey to the learning loss
that happens during long summer breaks. Some of the
age-specific features include a podcast series, book
recommendations, and online, interactive materials,
like crossword puzzles and a comic strip creator.
Visit:
http://www.readwritethink.org/beyondtheclassroom/
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.readwritethink.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Copyright (c) 2008 American Library Association
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Tues., Oct. 28, 2008 - Picturing America
Picturing America
http://em.mansellgroup.net/nea/hq/files/pablurb.pdf
Picturing America is available to all eligible public, private, parochial, and charter
and home school consortia (K-12), as well as public libraries in the United States
and its territories.
This initiative promotes the study, teaching, and understanding of U.S. history and culture by introducing students and the general public to America's art treasures. It supplies schools and public libraries with free, high-quality reproductions of 40 great American works of art (approximately 24" x 36" in size) and an illustrated teacher resource book with notes for all grade levels.
Detailed instructions for submitting an online application can be found on the Picturing America Website (http://www.PicturingAmerica.neh.gov/ ). The National Endowment for the Humanities recently extended the deadline (to November 14) for the second round of Picturing America applications.
[NOTE: Previously posted. Application deadline extended to Nov. 14, 2008.- Phyllis ]
http://em.mansellgroup.net/nea/hq/files/pablurb.pdf
Picturing America is available to all eligible public, private, parochial, and charter
and home school consortia (K-12), as well as public libraries in the United States
and its territories.
This initiative promotes the study, teaching, and understanding of U.S. history and culture by introducing students and the general public to America's art treasures. It supplies schools and public libraries with free, high-quality reproductions of 40 great American works of art (approximately 24" x 36" in size) and an illustrated teacher resource book with notes for all grade levels.
Detailed instructions for submitting an online application can be found on the Picturing America Website (http://www.PicturingAmerica.neh.gov/ ). The National Endowment for the Humanities recently extended the deadline (to November 14) for the second round of Picturing America applications.
[NOTE: Previously posted. Application deadline extended to Nov. 14, 2008.- Phyllis ]
Tues., Oct. 28, 2008 - PLAN59 (MidCentury Advertisements) / Teaching PreK-8 / Class Matters / Butterflies
Sites found in:
Don's Patch #95, June 1, 2008 from http://www.don-guitar.com
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PLAN59
http://www.plan59.com/main.htm
From the site:
“PLAN59.com is a family-friendly Web site dedicated to the commercial art of mid-century America.”
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Teaching Pre-K through 8
http://www.teachingk-8.com/
From the site:
“Professional Development and Classroom Activities for Teachers”
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Race and religion aren't the only things that can divide people.
http://www.classmatters.org/
http://www.classmatters.org/2005_07/class-cultures.php
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[NOTE: I have not checked the following sites. Some previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Butterflies and such.
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/butterfly/butter_collect.htm
http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/
http://www.centralamerica.com/cr/butterfly/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butterfly
http://butterflywebsite.com/
http://www.thebutterflysite.com/index.html
http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/butterflies/
http://www.monarchwatch.org/
http://www.mnh.si.edu/museum/butterfly.html
http://photo2.si.edu/bfly/bflyhome.html
http://butterflies.si.edu/index.htm
http://www.bronxzoo.com/look-and-learn/videos/butterfly-garden.aspx
http://electronicvalley.org/derby/rec/state/Butterflygarden.HTM
http://okczoo.com/animals-plants/butterfly-garden/
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Archives:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/donspatch/
Don's Patch #95, June 1, 2008 from http://www.don-guitar.com
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PLAN59
http://www.plan59.com/main.htm
From the site:
“PLAN59.com is a family-friendly Web site dedicated to the commercial art of mid-century America.”
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Teaching Pre-K through 8
http://www.teachingk-8.com/
From the site:
“Professional Development and Classroom Activities for Teachers”
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Race and religion aren't the only things that can divide people.
http://www.classmatters.org/
http://www.classmatters.org/2005_07/class-cultures.php
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[NOTE: I have not checked the following sites. Some previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Butterflies and such.
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/butterfly/butter_collect.htm
http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/
http://www.centralamerica.com/cr/butterfly/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butterfly
http://butterflywebsite.com/
http://www.thebutterflysite.com/index.html
http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/butterflies/
http://www.monarchwatch.org/
http://www.mnh.si.edu/museum/butterfly.html
http://photo2.si.edu/bfly/bflyhome.html
http://butterflies.si.edu/index.htm
http://www.bronxzoo.com/look-and-learn/videos/butterfly-garden.aspx
http://electronicvalley.org/derby/rec/state/Butterflygarden.HTM
http://okczoo.com/animals-plants/butterfly-garden/
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Archives:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/donspatch/
Tues., Oct. 28, 2008 - Wahoo Art
----------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Saturday, May 31, 2008 and time for Art at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Wahoo Art
http://wahooart.com/
Age Range: TO BE DETERMINED BY PARENTS. (Please read my cautionary note
below, BEFORE you visit the site.)
This website provides a stunning virtual museum featuring an unconventional
collection of European painting and sculpture from the 12th to mid-20th
centuries. Use the searchable database to find artwork by particular artists
including Boticelli, Cezanne, Dali, DaVinci, Gauguin, Manet, Michelangelo,
Picasso, Rembrandt, Renoir, and more.
When you get to the site you'll see some featured artwork. Click on any icon
to see a larger image - or click on the artist's name with the word
"portfolio" to launch a virtual museum where you can see the entire
collection of the artist's work included in this online exhibit. You have
to wait a minute for the download, but your patience will pay off. You'll
see what looks like a virtual art gallery on your screen. Click on the
individual icon paintings to see a larger image that includes the name of
the artwork and the artist. A few are accompanied by brief text that explain
more about the artist and their work.
If you prefer, you can bypass the featured exhibits and use the menu bar at
the top of the homepage to search for a particular artwork, artists, styles,
media, or topic/subject. Once you find one of interest - you can launch the
virtual museum with a click of your mouse.
This is an impressive archive and a useful resource for finding information
on art, artists and art history.
PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED: Parents, as always, should PREVIEW this site to
determine suitability of content. Some of the masterpieces featured here can
be enjoyed by children and adults of all ages. However, there are artistic
renderings that may be inappropriate for children and/or may make some
adults uncomfortable. Just so you know, the landing page features over 20
paintings including those with religious theme's such as Boticelli's
"Madonna and Child." These are featured right along with artist Francis
Picabia's "Nude From Back" and Modigliani's "Nude on a Blue Cushion." Again,
PARENTAL DISCRETION IS REQUIRED.
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/
------------------------------------
DID YOU MISPLACE A ClickSchooling Review? Do you need to find an educational website - fast! Visit the ClickSchooling archives at:
http://www.homefires.com/clickschool/archive.asp
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Hi! It's Saturday, May 31, 2008 and time for Art at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Wahoo Art
http://wahooart.com/
Age Range: TO BE DETERMINED BY PARENTS. (Please read my cautionary note
below, BEFORE you visit the site.)
This website provides a stunning virtual museum featuring an unconventional
collection of European painting and sculpture from the 12th to mid-20th
centuries. Use the searchable database to find artwork by particular artists
including Boticelli, Cezanne, Dali, DaVinci, Gauguin, Manet, Michelangelo,
Picasso, Rembrandt, Renoir, and more.
When you get to the site you'll see some featured artwork. Click on any icon
to see a larger image - or click on the artist's name with the word
"portfolio" to launch a virtual museum where you can see the entire
collection of the artist's work included in this online exhibit. You have
to wait a minute for the download, but your patience will pay off. You'll
see what looks like a virtual art gallery on your screen. Click on the
individual icon paintings to see a larger image that includes the name of
the artwork and the artist. A few are accompanied by brief text that explain
more about the artist and their work.
If you prefer, you can bypass the featured exhibits and use the menu bar at
the top of the homepage to search for a particular artwork, artists, styles,
media, or topic/subject. Once you find one of interest - you can launch the
virtual museum with a click of your mouse.
This is an impressive archive and a useful resource for finding information
on art, artists and art history.
PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED: Parents, as always, should PREVIEW this site to
determine suitability of content. Some of the masterpieces featured here can
be enjoyed by children and adults of all ages. However, there are artistic
renderings that may be inappropriate for children and/or may make some
adults uncomfortable. Just so you know, the landing page features over 20
paintings including those with religious theme's such as Boticelli's
"Madonna and Child." These are featured right along with artist Francis
Picabia's "Nude From Back" and Modigliani's "Nude on a Blue Cushion." Again,
PARENTAL DISCRETION IS REQUIRED.
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/
------------------------------------
DID YOU MISPLACE A ClickSchooling Review? Do you need to find an educational website - fast! Visit the ClickSchooling archives at:
http://www.homefires.com/clickschool/archive.asp
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Tues., Oct. 28, 2008 - Simple 3D Drawing / Nature Stories / The Nineteenth Century in Print / The Color of Life: Polychromy in Sculpture
Sites found in:
=======
The Scout Report
May 30, 2008
Volume 14, Number 21
-----
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-080530.php
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Simple 3D Drawing [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://mathdl.maa.org/mathDL/3/?pa=content&sa=viewDocument&nodeId=1674
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6oc3qm
Developed by Barbara Kaskosz of the University of Rhode Island and Doug
Ensley of Shippensburg University, this resource from The Mathematical
Association of America's Digital Classroom Resources collection will prove
quite valuable for educators and anyone with an interest in computer
graphics or geometry. Through this resource, visitors will learn how to draw
and rotate 3D objects via a series of short tutorials. Along the way, users
will learn about the mathematics behind manipulating cubes, the geometry
involved with the manipulation of cubes, and they will also get a chance to
work on their own structures. Overall, it's a fine resource and it offers
insights for students in several different disciplines [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://mathdl.maa.org/mathDL/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
-----
Nature Stories [iTunes]
http://support.nature.org/site/PageServer?pagename=podcast
What do passenger pigeons, coal mining in Kentucky and cattle ranching have
in common? Not a great deal, perhaps, but they are all grist for the mill of
the Nature Conservancy's most excellent "Nature Stories" podcast series. The
series started in February 2006, and currently there are well over 100
podcasts available on the site. Visitors can browse through them at their
leisure, sign up for the podcast feed via iTunes, and also listen in right
here. There's much to recommend here, but visitors might want to start by
listening to the "Son of a Coalminer" podcast about a father and son
coalmining team and "Wild Crafting", which profiles a couple who earn their
living by foraging mushrooms and other items in Vermont. [KMG]
-------
The Nineteenth Century in Print: The Making of America in Periodicals
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpcoop/moahtml/snchome.html
In the 19th century, Americans flocked to periodicals in a fashion that
would have been almost unimaginable a few decades earlier. They had many to
choose from, including Atlantic Monthly, Harper's New Monthly Magazine,
Scientific American, and the American Missionary. This rather fine
collection brings select issues from these magazines (and nineteen others)
together in one place, courtesy of the American Memory project at the
Library of Congress and the Cornell University Library. Visitors to the site
can search through the entire archive, or just browse through individual
periodicals at their leisure. Some of the articles reflect popular pursuits
of the day, but others take on more weighty matters, such as the November
1884 issue of the "New Englander and Yale Review", which offers up pieces
like "An Analysis of Consciousness in its Relation to Eschatology" and
"Virtue, from a Scientific Standpoint". Finally, visitors should not miss
the project's special presentation, found near the bottom of the homepage,
which provides historical background and essays on the periodical "Garden
and Forest". [KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
-------
The Color of Life: Polychromy in Sculpture from Antiquity to the Present
[Real Player]
http://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/color_of_life/
This website from the Getty presents highlights from "The Color of Life", an
exhibition of painted sculptures dating from antiquity to the present, that
"reveal the many uses of color in figural sculpture over the course of four
millennia." Examples shown here span from a terra-cotta head of a Greek God,
probably Zeus, from 325 B.C. to Duane Hanson's polychromed bronze sculpture,
“Old Couple on a Bench”, 1994-95. The exhibition slideshow provides 14
more examples, with curator commentary, such as a head of the cruel Roman
Emperor Caligula, in both original (A.D. 31 - 47) and reconstructed views.
The original was recovered during the Renaissance and scrubbed clean; the
reconstructed version created in 2003, is in full color. [DS]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
=======
The Scout Report
May 30, 2008
Volume 14, Number 21
-----
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-080530.php
--------
Simple 3D Drawing [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://mathdl.maa.org/mathDL/3/?pa=content&sa=viewDocument&nodeId=1674
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6oc3qm
Developed by Barbara Kaskosz of the University of Rhode Island and Doug
Ensley of Shippensburg University, this resource from The Mathematical
Association of America's Digital Classroom Resources collection will prove
quite valuable for educators and anyone with an interest in computer
graphics or geometry. Through this resource, visitors will learn how to draw
and rotate 3D objects via a series of short tutorials. Along the way, users
will learn about the mathematics behind manipulating cubes, the geometry
involved with the manipulation of cubes, and they will also get a chance to
work on their own structures. Overall, it's a fine resource and it offers
insights for students in several different disciplines [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://mathdl.maa.org/mathDL/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
-----
Nature Stories [iTunes]
http://support.nature.org/site/PageServer?pagename=podcast
What do passenger pigeons, coal mining in Kentucky and cattle ranching have
in common? Not a great deal, perhaps, but they are all grist for the mill of
the Nature Conservancy's most excellent "Nature Stories" podcast series. The
series started in February 2006, and currently there are well over 100
podcasts available on the site. Visitors can browse through them at their
leisure, sign up for the podcast feed via iTunes, and also listen in right
here. There's much to recommend here, but visitors might want to start by
listening to the "Son of a Coalminer" podcast about a father and son
coalmining team and "Wild Crafting", which profiles a couple who earn their
living by foraging mushrooms and other items in Vermont. [KMG]
-------
The Nineteenth Century in Print: The Making of America in Periodicals
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpcoop/moahtml/snchome.html
In the 19th century, Americans flocked to periodicals in a fashion that
would have been almost unimaginable a few decades earlier. They had many to
choose from, including Atlantic Monthly, Harper's New Monthly Magazine,
Scientific American, and the American Missionary. This rather fine
collection brings select issues from these magazines (and nineteen others)
together in one place, courtesy of the American Memory project at the
Library of Congress and the Cornell University Library. Visitors to the site
can search through the entire archive, or just browse through individual
periodicals at their leisure. Some of the articles reflect popular pursuits
of the day, but others take on more weighty matters, such as the November
1884 issue of the "New Englander and Yale Review", which offers up pieces
like "An Analysis of Consciousness in its Relation to Eschatology" and
"Virtue, from a Scientific Standpoint". Finally, visitors should not miss
the project's special presentation, found near the bottom of the homepage,
which provides historical background and essays on the periodical "Garden
and Forest". [KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
-------
The Color of Life: Polychromy in Sculpture from Antiquity to the Present
[Real Player]
http://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/color_of_life/
This website from the Getty presents highlights from "The Color of Life", an
exhibition of painted sculptures dating from antiquity to the present, that
"reveal the many uses of color in figural sculpture over the course of four
millennia." Examples shown here span from a terra-cotta head of a Greek God,
probably Zeus, from 325 B.C. to Duane Hanson's polychromed bronze sculpture,
“Old Couple on a Bench”, 1994-95. The exhibition slideshow provides 14
more examples, with curator commentary, such as a head of the cruel Roman
Emperor Caligula, in both original (A.D. 31 - 47) and reconstructed views.
The original was recovered during the Renaissance and scrubbed clean; the
reconstructed version created in 2003, is in full color. [DS]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Mon., Oct. 27, 2008 - Violence by Teenage Girls
From DocuTicker Newsletter No. 36
http://www.docuticker.com/?p=21040
Violence by Teenage Girls: Trends and Context
Source: Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice
http://www.ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/publications/PubAbstract.asp?pubi=240649
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/43svnc
From the site:
“Examines the involvement of girls in violent activity (including whether such activity has increased relative to the increase for boys) and the contexts in which girls engage in violent behavior. Increasing arrest rates of girls led the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) to convene the Girls Study Group. The Girls Study Group examines strategies to reduce girls’ involvement in violence and delinquency. This OJJDP Bulletin assesses trends of juvenile arrest rates for violent crimes, focusing on simple and aggravated assault.”
Full Report: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/218905.pdf
http://www.docuticker.com/?p=21040
Violence by Teenage Girls: Trends and Context
Source: Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice
http://www.ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/publications/PubAbstract.asp?pubi=240649
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/43svnc
From the site:
“Examines the involvement of girls in violent activity (including whether such activity has increased relative to the increase for boys) and the contexts in which girls engage in violent behavior. Increasing arrest rates of girls led the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) to convene the Girls Study Group. The Girls Study Group examines strategies to reduce girls’ involvement in violence and delinquency. This OJJDP Bulletin assesses trends of juvenile arrest rates for violent crimes, focusing on simple and aggravated assault.”
Full Report: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/218905.pdf
Mon., Oct. 27, 2008 - Math Teaching Resources: Division
Sites found in:
Weekly Teacher Tip Newsletter
Division Math Teaching Resources: Teacher Tips #414
Division Math Theme
http://www.teachnology.com/themes/math/division/
Site contains links to Hands On Activities, Teacher Resources, Worksheets, Homework Help, Lesson Plans, Web Quests, Interactive Sites, Tutorials, and more. NOTE: Many are free, access to some may require paid membership.
Sites to Use With Students - Math
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/educational_technology/internet_in_class/students/math/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5jg9oc
Site includes annotated links to 22 math sites.
Weekly Teacher Tip Newsletter
Division Math Teaching Resources: Teacher Tips #414
Division Math Theme
http://www.teachnology.com/themes/math/division/
Site contains links to Hands On Activities, Teacher Resources, Worksheets, Homework Help, Lesson Plans, Web Quests, Interactive Sites, Tutorials, and more. NOTE: Many are free, access to some may require paid membership.
Sites to Use With Students - Math
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/educational_technology/internet_in_class/students/math/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5jg9oc
Site includes annotated links to 22 math sites.
Mon., Oct. 27, 2008 - Math League
Math League
http://www.mathleague.com/
From the site:
“The Math League is dedicated to bringing challenging mathematics materials to students…designed to stimulate interest and confidence in mathematics for students from the 4th grade through high school.”
Math League Help Pages (Gr. 4-8)
http://www.mathleague.com/help/help.htm
From the site:
This is a help resource for 4th through 8th grades.
Whole numbers and their basic properties
Decimals, whole numbers, and exponents
Using data and statistics
Fractions
Geometry
Ratio and proportion
Percent and probability
Integers
Metric units and measurement
Introduction to algebra
Positive and negative numbers
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.mathleague.com/
From the site:
“The Math League is dedicated to bringing challenging mathematics materials to students…designed to stimulate interest and confidence in mathematics for students from the 4th grade through high school.”
Math League Help Pages (Gr. 4-8)
http://www.mathleague.com/help/help.htm
From the site:
This is a help resource for 4th through 8th grades.
Whole numbers and their basic properties
Decimals, whole numbers, and exponents
Using data and statistics
Fractions
Geometry
Ratio and proportion
Percent and probability
Integers
Metric units and measurement
Introduction to algebra
Positive and negative numbers
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Mon., Oct. 27, 2008 - PBS: Annie Leibovitz / NATURE: White Falcon, White Wolf / NOVA: Hunting the Hidden Dimension / FRONTLINE: The War Briefing
Sites found in:
******************************************
PBS Teachers Newsletter: October 26-November 1, 2008
Current PBS Teacher Previews Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
******************************************
American Masters
Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens
On-Air & Online
Thursday, October 30, 2008
10 - 11:30 pm
Annie Leibovitz has produced some of the most iconic images of
the last 30 years and is, arguably, America's most influential
woman photographer. She has shot the rich and famous, the
profound and powerful, the exceptional and notorious. (CC,
Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/annie-leibovitz/life-through-a-lens/16/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5rvwpl
------
Nature
White Falcon, White Wolf
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, October 26, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
The film follows the perilous parenthood of two species --
white gyrfalcons and Arctic wolves -- on Canada's remote
Ellesmere Island, where winter lasts nine months and raising
young in such a hostile environment is a daily struggle. (CC,
Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/white-falcon-white-wolf/introduction/3323/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5tk4c7
------
NOVA
Hunting the Hidden Dimension
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
What do movie special effects, the stock market, heart attacks
and the rings of Saturn have in common? They're all connected
by a revolutionary new branch of math called fractals, which
has changed the way we see the world and opened up a vast new
territory to scientific analysis and understanding. (CC,
Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/fractals/
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
-----
Frontline
The War Briefing
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
8:00 - 9:00 PM
The next president of the United States will inherit some of
the greatest foreign policy challenges in American history --
an overstretched military, frayed alliances and wars on two
fronts. "Frontline" gives viewers a hard, inside look at the
real policy choices the next president will face. (CC, Stereo,
HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/warbriefing/
-------
Copyright 2008 PBS Online
*****
--------Forwarded Message--------
From: NOVA Teachers
Wed, Oct 22, 2008 at 3:23 PM
To: NOVA Teachers
Hello Educators,
In next week's broadcast of "Hunting the Hidden Dimension" NOVA
explores the world of fractals and looks at how they can be used to
better understand everything from coastlines and rainforests to
weather systems and human physiology. (Subjects covered:
mathematics)
* * * * * * * *
NOVA presents "Hunting the Hidden Dimension"
Broadcast: Tuesday, October 28, 2008
http://www.pbs.org/nova/fractals
(NOVA airs on PBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings as
broadcast dates and times may vary. This program can be used up to
one year after it is recorded off the air.)
Watch Online
http://www.pbs.org/nova/fractals/program.html
Watch the entire program online after the broadcast date. (QuickTime
or Windows Media required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
A Radical Mind
http://www.pbs.org/nova/fractals/mandelbrot.html
Find out in this interview why the father of fractals disdains
rules, why he considers himself a philosopher, and what he thinks
some applications for fractal geometry are. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
The Most Famous Fractal
http://www.pbs.org/nova/fractals/set.html
Learn the details of how the Mandelbrot set is created in this
excerpt from John Brigg's book Fractals: The Patterns of Chaos.
(Grades 9-12)
Design a Fractal
http://www.pbs.org/nova/fractals/design.html
Create and save your own fractal images using this online
interactive. (Flash-plug-in required.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Sense of Scale
http://www.pbs.org/nova/fractals/scale.html
Explore in this interactive the infinite detail of a Mandelbrot set
and see fractal's self-similar nature as you zoom to 250,000,000x
magnification. (Flash-plug-in required; printable version
available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/programs/3514_fractals.html
In this classroom activity, students investigate fractals, learn how
fractals can be used to determine the length of a coastline, and
explore the expression of mathematical principles in art. (Grades
6-8, 9-12)
Program transcript
http://www.pbs.org/nova/transcripts/3514_fractals.html
The site includes a complete narration for this program.
Plus Watch a Preview, TV Program Description, and Links & Books.
* * * * * * * *
Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org
******************************************
PBS Teachers Newsletter: October 26-November 1, 2008
Current PBS Teacher Previews Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
******************************************
American Masters
Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens
On-Air & Online
Thursday, October 30, 2008
10 - 11:30 pm
Annie Leibovitz has produced some of the most iconic images of
the last 30 years and is, arguably, America's most influential
woman photographer. She has shot the rich and famous, the
profound and powerful, the exceptional and notorious. (CC,
Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/annie-leibovitz/life-through-a-lens/16/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5rvwpl
------
Nature
White Falcon, White Wolf
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, October 26, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
The film follows the perilous parenthood of two species --
white gyrfalcons and Arctic wolves -- on Canada's remote
Ellesmere Island, where winter lasts nine months and raising
young in such a hostile environment is a daily struggle. (CC,
Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/white-falcon-white-wolf/introduction/3323/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5tk4c7
------
NOVA
Hunting the Hidden Dimension
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
What do movie special effects, the stock market, heart attacks
and the rings of Saturn have in common? They're all connected
by a revolutionary new branch of math called fractals, which
has changed the way we see the world and opened up a vast new
territory to scientific analysis and understanding. (CC,
Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/fractals/
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
-----
Frontline
The War Briefing
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
8:00 - 9:00 PM
The next president of the United States will inherit some of
the greatest foreign policy challenges in American history --
an overstretched military, frayed alliances and wars on two
fronts. "Frontline" gives viewers a hard, inside look at the
real policy choices the next president will face. (CC, Stereo,
HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/warbriefing/
-------
Copyright 2008 PBS Online
*****
--------Forwarded Message--------
From: NOVA Teachers
Wed, Oct 22, 2008 at 3:23 PM
To: NOVA Teachers
Hello Educators,
In next week's broadcast of "Hunting the Hidden Dimension" NOVA
explores the world of fractals and looks at how they can be used to
better understand everything from coastlines and rainforests to
weather systems and human physiology. (Subjects covered:
mathematics)
* * * * * * * *
NOVA presents "Hunting the Hidden Dimension"
Broadcast: Tuesday, October 28, 2008
http://www.pbs.org/nova/fractals
(NOVA airs on PBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings as
broadcast dates and times may vary. This program can be used up to
one year after it is recorded off the air.)
Watch Online
http://www.pbs.org/nova/fractals/program.html
Watch the entire program online after the broadcast date. (QuickTime
or Windows Media required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
A Radical Mind
http://www.pbs.org/nova/fractals/mandelbrot.html
Find out in this interview why the father of fractals disdains
rules, why he considers himself a philosopher, and what he thinks
some applications for fractal geometry are. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
The Most Famous Fractal
http://www.pbs.org/nova/fractals/set.html
Learn the details of how the Mandelbrot set is created in this
excerpt from John Brigg's book Fractals: The Patterns of Chaos.
(Grades 9-12)
Design a Fractal
http://www.pbs.org/nova/fractals/design.html
Create and save your own fractal images using this online
interactive. (Flash-plug-in required.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Sense of Scale
http://www.pbs.org/nova/fractals/scale.html
Explore in this interactive the infinite detail of a Mandelbrot set
and see fractal's self-similar nature as you zoom to 250,000,000x
magnification. (Flash-plug-in required; printable version
available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/programs/3514_fractals.html
In this classroom activity, students investigate fractals, learn how
fractals can be used to determine the length of a coastline, and
explore the expression of mathematical principles in art. (Grades
6-8, 9-12)
Program transcript
http://www.pbs.org/nova/transcripts/3514_fractals.html
The site includes a complete narration for this program.
Plus Watch a Preview, TV Program Description, and Links & Books.
* * * * * * * *
Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Sun., Oct. 26, 2008 - D-Day
D-Day
http://www.surfnetkids.com/d-day.htm
From the site:
“On June 6, 1944, Allied troops from the U.S., Britain, Canada and France, stormed the coastline of Normandy, France, taking the occupying Germans by surprise. The attack was the largest single-day invasion of all time, with over 130,000 troops arriving by air and by sea in one day.”
Page includes links to 8 sites, (4 annotated and 4 honorable mentions).
http://www.surfnetkids.com/d-day.htm
From the site:
“On June 6, 1944, Allied troops from the U.S., Britain, Canada and France, stormed the coastline of Normandy, France, taking the occupying Germans by surprise. The attack was the largest single-day invasion of all time, with over 130,000 troops arriving by air and by sea in one day.”
Page includes links to 8 sites, (4 annotated and 4 honorable mentions).
Sun., Oct. 26, 2008 - Plimoth Plantation
Site and review found on TeachersFirst.com
Homework Help
http://plimoth.org/kids/homeworkHelp/
Who Were The Pilgrims - Plimoth Plantation - Grades 1 to 6
This informative website presents the students with information on numerous "Pilgrim" topics. There are authentic pictures and a lot of information. Topics include "Who Were The Pilgrims," "Who Were The Wampanoag," "The Mayflower," "Building a Home," and more! <>>
Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=7190
Homework Help
http://plimoth.org/kids/homeworkHelp/
Who Were The Pilgrims - Plimoth Plantation - Grades 1 to 6
This informative website presents the students with information on numerous "Pilgrim" topics. There are authentic pictures and a lot of information. Topics include "Who Were The Pilgrims," "Who Were The Wampanoag," "The Mayflower," "Building a Home," and more! <
Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=7190
Sun., Oct. 26, 2008 - FDR and Desegregation of the Military
From: Gilder Lehrman Institute
Featured Document
FDR and the Desegregation of the Military
From the site:
“In June of 1941, five months before the United States' entry into World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law Executive Order 8802, prohibiting racial discrimination by government defense contractors. To see one of Roosevelt's letters defending racial equality for military personnel, click here:”
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive/docs_archive_fdr.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6e9pxv
[NOTE: Archive of past featured documents previously posted.
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive.html - Phyllis ]
Featured Document
FDR and the Desegregation of the Military
From the site:
“In June of 1941, five months before the United States' entry into World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law Executive Order 8802, prohibiting racial discrimination by government defense contractors. To see one of Roosevelt's letters defending racial equality for military personnel, click here:”
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive/docs_archive_fdr.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6e9pxv
[NOTE: Archive of past featured documents previously posted.
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/docs_archive.html - Phyllis ]
Sun., Oct. 26, 2008 - Sites to See: American History
Sites to See: American History
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites009.shtml
From the site:
“American history Websites offer resources for teachers and students, ranging from the basic historical facts to virtual investigations of historical events. Discover and explore primary documents, lesson plans and interactive classroom activities. Included: Five great sites to supplement the history curriculum.
“Are you having trouble interesting your students in the textbook version of American history? Make history come alive in your classroom by introducing students to the multimedia materials, interactive activities, virtual tours, and primary documents found in these online resources. The Web sites provide resources that cover a wide range of grade levels and topics -- just the thing to increase student interest and supplement your curriculum.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Sites updated. - Phyllis ]
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites009.shtml
From the site:
“American history Websites offer resources for teachers and students, ranging from the basic historical facts to virtual investigations of historical events. Discover and explore primary documents, lesson plans and interactive classroom activities. Included: Five great sites to supplement the history curriculum.
“Are you having trouble interesting your students in the textbook version of American history? Make history come alive in your classroom by introducing students to the multimedia materials, interactive activities, virtual tours, and primary documents found in these online resources. The Web sites provide resources that cover a wide range of grade levels and topics -- just the thing to increase student interest and supplement your curriculum.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Sites updated. - Phyllis ]
Friday, October 24, 2008
Fri., Oct. 24, 2008 - eLECTIONS: Your Adventure in Politics
eLECTIONS: Your Adventure in Politics
http://www.ciconline.org/elections
“an updated and expanded version of our free, online educational game eLECTIONS: Your Adventure in Politics. In eLECTIONS, players take the role of presidential candidates and run a virtual campaign. A new teacher's guide contains lesson suggestions and connects the game's learning activities to state standards.”
From the site:
“What is eLECTIONS: Your Adventure in Politics?
eLECTIONS is a free, fun, election campaign simulation. It puts you in the driver's seat running a presidential campaign. This high-speed, broadband adventure uses interactive tools, video clips, rich 3-D animated graphics, fun sound effects, and self-directed interactivity. Kids and adults make all the decisions for a virtual run for the U.S. Presidency, allocating budget, selecting key issues, choosing where to campaign, and responding to the opponent’s moves and other external events.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated for 2008- Phyllis ]
http://www.ciconline.org/elections
“an updated and expanded version of our free, online educational game eLECTIONS: Your Adventure in Politics. In eLECTIONS, players take the role of presidential candidates and run a virtual campaign. A new teacher's guide contains lesson suggestions and connects the game's learning activities to state standards.”
From the site:
“What is eLECTIONS: Your Adventure in Politics?
eLECTIONS is a free, fun, election campaign simulation. It puts you in the driver's seat running a presidential campaign. This high-speed, broadband adventure uses interactive tools, video clips, rich 3-D animated graphics, fun sound effects, and self-directed interactivity. Kids and adults make all the decisions for a virtual run for the U.S. Presidency, allocating budget, selecting key issues, choosing where to campaign, and responding to the opponent’s moves and other external events.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated for 2008- Phyllis ]
Fri., Oct. 24, 2008 - Sites to See: Special Education
Sites to See: Special Education
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/issues/issues000.shtml
From the site:
Teaching Special Kids: On-Line Resources for Teachers
“Whether you teach in a special-education program or in a "regular" classroom, you probably encounter special kids facing special challenges. Education World brings you information about on-line resources that can help you better understand -- and help -- students with special needs.
“Today, almost every classroom includes a number of students who are dealing with a disability -- either physical, educational, emotional, or a combination of all three. As a teacher, you probably find yourself looking for information and resources that will help you effectively teach those students and help them learn successfully.
“However, the number of special-education Web sites for teachers can be overwhelming -- so overwhelming that it's hard to sort through them all.
“Education World searched the Web for sites that provide information about specific disabilities and suggest activities for classroom use. Although most are intended primarily for use with students who have disabilities, many can be adapted for use with all students.”
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/issues/issues000.shtml
From the site:
Teaching Special Kids: On-Line Resources for Teachers
“Whether you teach in a special-education program or in a "regular" classroom, you probably encounter special kids facing special challenges. Education World brings you information about on-line resources that can help you better understand -- and help -- students with special needs.
“Today, almost every classroom includes a number of students who are dealing with a disability -- either physical, educational, emotional, or a combination of all three. As a teacher, you probably find yourself looking for information and resources that will help you effectively teach those students and help them learn successfully.
“However, the number of special-education Web sites for teachers can be overwhelming -- so overwhelming that it's hard to sort through them all.
“Education World searched the Web for sites that provide information about specific disabilities and suggest activities for classroom use. Although most are intended primarily for use with students who have disabilities, many can be adapted for use with all students.”
Fri., Oct. 24, 2008 - Language Learning Library
LanguageLearningLibrary
http://languagelearninglibrary.org/
From the site:
“LanguageLearningLibrary.org is the largest and most comprehensive language learning portal on the web offering highly relevant and useful language learning related resources.
“LanguageLearningLibrary.org was created to meet the needs of both teachers and students alike. This site will save time and frustration from the usual web search. We surfed the net so you don't have to, and compiled the most comprehensive and well organized information.”
http://languagelearninglibrary.org/
From the site:
“LanguageLearningLibrary.org is the largest and most comprehensive language learning portal on the web offering highly relevant and useful language learning related resources.
“LanguageLearningLibrary.org was created to meet the needs of both teachers and students alike. This site will save time and frustration from the usual web search. We surfed the net so you don't have to, and compiled the most comprehensive and well organized information.”
Fri., Oct. 24, 2008 - Differentiated Instruction
Sites found in:
EduHound's Classroom Tools & Tips
Subject: Topic :: DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:00:56 -0500 (CDT)
The June 19, 2008 issue of EduHound's Classroom Tools & Tips is located at:
http://www.1105newsletters.com/t.do?id=1315305:298987
Internet4Classrooms :: Differentiated Instruction
Features a collection of resources that help classroom teachers adjust their teaching process to their learners needs.
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/di.htm
How to Differentiate Instruction
After having read what the research has to offer on differentiated instruction, specifically, brain-based research on learning, learning styles and multiple intelligences, and authentic assessment, you are now ready to plan.
http://www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/teaching/differentiate/planning/
Differentiated Instruction
Discover how research into how students learn led to changes in how teachers teach -- and the differentiated model of education.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/strategy/strategy042.shtml
Instructional and Management Strategies
Features instructional and management strategies to support differentiation in the classroom.
http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/curriculum/enriched/giftedprograms/instructionalstrategy.shtm
Strategies for Differentiating
Within the four ways for differentiating instruction there are embedded several other learning strategies which are used in conjunction with each other.
http://members.shaw.ca/priscillatheroux/differentiatingstrategies.html
Using Technology to Differentiate Instruction
This online presentation provides the rationale for differentiating using technology, as well as a multitude of examples that may be used in your classroom.
http://www.lakelandschools.org/EDTECH/Differentiation/home.htm
EduHound's Classroom Tools & Tips
Subject: Topic :: DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION
Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:00:56 -0500 (CDT)
The June 19, 2008 issue of EduHound's Classroom Tools & Tips is located at:
http://www.1105newsletters.com/t.do?id=1315305:298987
Internet4Classrooms :: Differentiated Instruction
Features a collection of resources that help classroom teachers adjust their teaching process to their learners needs.
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/di.htm
How to Differentiate Instruction
After having read what the research has to offer on differentiated instruction, specifically, brain-based research on learning, learning styles and multiple intelligences, and authentic assessment, you are now ready to plan.
http://www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/teaching/differentiate/planning/
Differentiated Instruction
Discover how research into how students learn led to changes in how teachers teach -- and the differentiated model of education.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/strategy/strategy042.shtml
Instructional and Management Strategies
Features instructional and management strategies to support differentiation in the classroom.
http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/curriculum/enriched/giftedprograms/instructionalstrategy.shtm
Strategies for Differentiating
Within the four ways for differentiating instruction there are embedded several other learning strategies which are used in conjunction with each other.
http://members.shaw.ca/priscillatheroux/differentiatingstrategies.html
Using Technology to Differentiate Instruction
This online presentation provides the rationale for differentiating using technology, as well as a multitude of examples that may be used in your classroom.
http://www.lakelandschools.org/EDTECH/Differentiation/home.htm
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Tues., Oct. 21, 2008 - Immune Attack
Immune Attack
http://fas.org/immuneattack/
From the site:
“The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) presents Immune Attack, an educational video game that introduces basic concepts of human immunology to high school and entry-level college students. Designed as a supplemental learning tool, Immune Attack aims to excite students about the subject, while also illuminating general principles and detailed concepts of immunology.”
“FAS’ Learning Technologies Program is currently enlisting high school teachers to participate in an evaluation of Immune Attack. Sign up now to participate in our game evaluation!”
http://fas.org/immuneattack/
From the site:
“The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) presents Immune Attack, an educational video game that introduces basic concepts of human immunology to high school and entry-level college students. Designed as a supplemental learning tool, Immune Attack aims to excite students about the subject, while also illuminating general principles and detailed concepts of immunology.”
“FAS’ Learning Technologies Program is currently enlisting high school teachers to participate in an evaluation of Immune Attack. Sign up now to participate in our game evaluation!”
Tues., Oct. 21, 2008 - Online Biology Book
--------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Tuesday, May 27, 2008 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Online Biology Book
http://www.homefires.com/click?onlinebiology
Direct: http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/farabee/BIOBK/BioBookTOC.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/a5ccw
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Age Range: 11-17 and up (Middle School, High School, Adult)
ClickSchooling list member Jaye Hendrix suggested this website that provides
a free biology textbook with illustrations online. Jaye wrote:
"I'd like to suggest a fantastic resource for biology, which I found while
preparing resources for a challenging, homeschool biology course. It's
written by a university biology professor, but will be very useful for my
motivated middle-schooler, and would be an appropriate online text for a
high-school-level, full-year biology course.
It's free, thorough, highly visually appealing, contains numerous references
and links, and an online linked glossary of terms. Some chapters include a
list of learning objectives and review questions."
There isn't much more to add except that when you get to the site, you'll
see the table of contents that covers subjects such as:
Atoms and Molecules
Chemistry
Cells and Cell Division
Thermodynamics
Photosynthesis
Genetics
DNA
Plants and Their Structure
Flowering Plant Reproduction
Animal Organ Systems
The Circulatory System
The Lymphatic System
The Digestive System
The Nervous System
The Endocrine System
The Reproductive System
The Muscular/Skeletal System
The Respiratory System
Paleobiology
Biological Diversity (Viruses, Bacteria, Protists, Fungi)
- and much more!
Click on any one to read the chapter and feed your brain. :)
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.
Hi! It's Tuesday, May 27, 2008 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Online Biology Book
http://www.homefires.com/click?onlinebiology
Direct: http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/farabee/BIOBK/BioBookTOC.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/a5ccw
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Age Range: 11-17 and up (Middle School, High School, Adult)
ClickSchooling list member Jaye Hendrix suggested this website that provides
a free biology textbook with illustrations online. Jaye wrote:
"I'd like to suggest a fantastic resource for biology, which I found while
preparing resources for a challenging, homeschool biology course. It's
written by a university biology professor, but will be very useful for my
motivated middle-schooler, and would be an appropriate online text for a
high-school-level, full-year biology course.
It's free, thorough, highly visually appealing, contains numerous references
and links, and an online linked glossary of terms. Some chapters include a
list of learning objectives and review questions."
There isn't much more to add except that when you get to the site, you'll
see the table of contents that covers subjects such as:
Atoms and Molecules
Chemistry
Cells and Cell Division
Thermodynamics
Photosynthesis
Genetics
DNA
Plants and Their Structure
Flowering Plant Reproduction
Animal Organ Systems
The Circulatory System
The Lymphatic System
The Digestive System
The Nervous System
The Endocrine System
The Reproductive System
The Muscular/Skeletal System
The Respiratory System
Paleobiology
Biological Diversity (Viruses, Bacteria, Protists, Fungi)
- and much more!
Click on any one to read the chapter and feed your brain. :)
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/
------------------------------------
DID YOU MISPLACE A ClickSchooling Review? Do you need to find an educational website - fast! Visit the ClickSchooling archives at:
http://www.homefires.com/clickschool/archive.asp
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Tues., Oct. 21, 2008 - Malaria Site
Malaria Site
http://www.malariasite.com/index.htm
From the site:
“Malaria is probably one of the oldest diseases known to mankind that has had profound impact on our history. But for malaria, the outcomes of many a wars and destinies of many a kings would have been different. It has been responsible for the decline of nations and crushing military defeats, often having caused more casualties than the weapons themselves. For centuries it prevented any economic development in vast regions of the earth. It continues to be a huge social, economical and health problem, particularly in the tropical countries. History of malaria and its terrible effects is as ancient as the history of civilization, therefore history of mankind itself.”
http://www.malariasite.com/index.htm
From the site:
“Malaria is probably one of the oldest diseases known to mankind that has had profound impact on our history. But for malaria, the outcomes of many a wars and destinies of many a kings would have been different. It has been responsible for the decline of nations and crushing military defeats, often having caused more casualties than the weapons themselves. For centuries it prevented any economic development in vast regions of the earth. It continues to be a huge social, economical and health problem, particularly in the tropical countries. History of malaria and its terrible effects is as ancient as the history of civilization, therefore history of mankind itself.”
Tues., Oct. 21, 2008 - EnviroMysteries
Site and review found on TeachersFirst.com
EnviroMysteries - Maryland Public Television - Grades 6 to 10 - permalink
http://enviromysteries.thinkport.org/
This must-see site, created by Maryland Public Television, offers some excellent interactive activities and lesson plans all about environmental mysteries (asthma triggers, causes of cancer, food contamination, water borne illness, and others). An excellent addition to a science, health, or physical education class, this site discusses the importance of exercise, effects of mold, how food can get contaminated, and more. <<>>
Full review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=6178
EnviroMysteries - Maryland Public Television - Grades 6 to 10 - permalink
http://enviromysteries.thinkport.org/
This must-see site, created by Maryland Public Television, offers some excellent interactive activities and lesson plans all about environmental mysteries (asthma triggers, causes of cancer, food contamination, water borne illness, and others). An excellent addition to a science, health, or physical education class, this site discusses the importance of exercise, effects of mold, how food can get contaminated, and more. <<
Full review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=6178
Monday, October 20, 2008
Mon., Oct. 20, 2008 - Periodic Table of Videos
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
The Periodic Table of Videos - University of Nottingham - Grades 7 to 12
“Every element in the periodic table has a video which provides background information, ties in to new discoveries or application to everyday life, and can contain an experiment for better understanding.”
Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9518
DIRECT: http://www.periodicvideos.com/
The Periodic Table of Videos - University of Nottingham - Grades 7 to 12
“Every element in the periodic table has a video which provides background information, ties in to new discoveries or application to everyday life, and can contain an experiment for better understanding.”
Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9518
DIRECT: http://www.periodicvideos.com/
Mon., Oct. 20, 2008 - Mineral Information Institute
The Mineral Information Institute (MII)
For Teachers: 200+ pages of help - All for FREE
http://www.mii.org/teacherhelpers.html
From the site:
“The Mineral Information Institute (MII) is a national 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating youth about the science of minerals and other natural resources, and about their importance in our every day lives.
“Each year MII works with interested professional and scientific associations, and various government and education agencies, to help classroom teachers develop materials that are directly usable by teachers in a variety of subjects and a multitude of grade levels. All programs require updating and maintenance to ensure their continuing value and use in the classroom. MII will provide that and will distribute those programs that merit continued use.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
For Teachers: 200+ pages of help - All for FREE
http://www.mii.org/teacherhelpers.html
From the site:
“The Mineral Information Institute (MII) is a national 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating youth about the science of minerals and other natural resources, and about their importance in our every day lives.
“Each year MII works with interested professional and scientific associations, and various government and education agencies, to help classroom teachers develop materials that are directly usable by teachers in a variety of subjects and a multitude of grade levels. All programs require updating and maintenance to ensure their continuing value and use in the classroom. MII will provide that and will distribute those programs that merit continued use.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Mon., Oct. 20, 2008 - Nanotechnology: The Power of Small / What is a Planet?
Sites found in:
EDInfo@listserv.ed.gov
Subject: Teaching Resources
Date: Tue, Jun 3, 2008
New resources at FREE, the website that makes
teaching resources from federal agencies easier to find:
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
http://www.free.ed.gov/
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Nanotechnology: The Power of Small
is the companion website for a public television series on
nanotechnology and the environment, health, and privacy. See
video clips of expert panels as they wrestle with dilemmas:
the promise, the consequences, and potential risks of
medicine, solar cells, and security systems enhanced by
nanotechnology. (National Science Foundation)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2040
Direct: http://www.powerofsmall.org/
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What Is A Planet?
is a lesson in which students (Grades 9-12) compare
characteristics of planets, comets, asteroids, and trans-
Neptunian objects; create a definition for the term "planet";
and formulate an argument for or against the planet status of
a hypothetical newly discovered object in our solar system.
(In 2006, the International Astronomical Union approved a new
definition for "planet" and other bodies.) (National
Aeronautics and Space Administration)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2046
Direct: http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/What_Is_a_Planet.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4qz7mo
[NOTE: Other pages from
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/ - previously
posted. - Phyllis ]
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View an archive of past messages
http://listserv.ed.gov/archives/edinfo.html
EDInfo@listserv.ed.gov
Subject: Teaching Resources
Date: Tue, Jun 3, 2008
New resources at FREE, the website that makes
teaching resources from federal agencies easier to find:
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
http://www.free.ed.gov/
-------
Nanotechnology: The Power of Small
is the companion website for a public television series on
nanotechnology and the environment, health, and privacy. See
video clips of expert panels as they wrestle with dilemmas:
the promise, the consequences, and potential risks of
medicine, solar cells, and security systems enhanced by
nanotechnology. (National Science Foundation)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2040
Direct: http://www.powerofsmall.org/
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What Is A Planet?
is a lesson in which students (Grades 9-12) compare
characteristics of planets, comets, asteroids, and trans-
Neptunian objects; create a definition for the term "planet";
and formulate an argument for or against the planet status of
a hypothetical newly discovered object in our solar system.
(In 2006, the International Astronomical Union approved a new
definition for "planet" and other bodies.) (National
Aeronautics and Space Administration)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2046
Direct: http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/What_Is_a_Planet.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4qz7mo
[NOTE: Other pages from
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/ - previously
posted. - Phyllis ]
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View an archive of past messages
http://listserv.ed.gov/archives/edinfo.html
Mon., Oct. 20, 2008 - NSF Multimedia Gallery / Internet Resource Collection: Terrorism / Additions to Great Web Sites for Children / CRS Reports
Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
June 6-13, 2008
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NSF Multimedia Gallery
http://nsf.gov/news/mmg/index.cfm?s=2
NSF Multimedia Gallery provides nearly 100 videos and webcasts on a range of science topics: a fossil that may represent the first vertebrate to emerge from the sea, turning forest-industry waste into fuel and textiles, “superglue” produced by aquatic bacteria, a house built on a “shake table” (earthquake research), teaching robots to swim, 14 engineering challenges for the 21st century, solving a crime scene mystery, a 60-second history of the universe, earth’s deep-time archives, dinosaurs, and more. (National Science Foundation)
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Internet Resource Collection: Terrorism
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/publications/crlnews/2008/jun/terrorism.cfm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6jzrmp
This collection of web resource about terrorism was compiled by Kay Collins, a U.S. government information librarian at the University of California-Irvine.
Source: C&RL News
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ALSC announces exceptional Web sites for children
http://vla.org/blog/?p=304
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), is pleased to announce the Web sites added this spring to Great Web Sites for Kids
( http://www.ala.org/greatsites ), its online resource containing hundreds of links to commendable Web sites for children.
[NOTE: Some previously posted. – Phyllis ]
ALSC’s GWS Committee voted to add the following sites in spring 2008:
All Safe Sites - www.allsafesites.comAmazing Space - http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/
Bnetsavvy - www.bnetsavvy.orgDebra Frasier - www.debrafrasier.comEMuseum at Minnesota State University - www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/index.shtmlEthan’s Bookshelf - www.ethansbookshelf.comFBI for Kids - www.fbi.gov/fbikids.htmFun – Family Fun & Entertainment - http://fun.familyeducation.com/
Gymnasium for the Brain - http://www.gymnasiumforbrain.com/
Johnnie’s Math Page - http://jmathpage.comKids Know It Network - http://www.kidsknowit.com/
Mary Jo Rhodes - www.maryjorhodes.comOlogy – http://www.amnh.org/ology/
TeachPeaceNow - www.teachpeacenow.orgWebrangers - http://www.nps.gov/webrangers/
The World of Victor - www.theworldofvictor.netYoung Adult (& Kids) Books Central - www.yabookscentral.com
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New Collections from Archive-It:
Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports
http://www.archive-it.org/collections/1078
Congressional Research Service (CRS) is a “think tank” that provides research reports to members of Congress on a variety of topics relevant to current political events. However, the Congressional Research Service (CRS) does not provide direct public access to its reports, nor are they released to the public via the Federal Library Depository Program (FDLP). There are several organizations that collect and give access to subsets of published CRS Reports. This collection attempts to bring all CRS Reports together in one place.
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Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
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for even more resources visit
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June 6-13, 2008
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NSF Multimedia Gallery
http://nsf.gov/news/mmg/index.cfm?s=2
NSF Multimedia Gallery provides nearly 100 videos and webcasts on a range of science topics: a fossil that may represent the first vertebrate to emerge from the sea, turning forest-industry waste into fuel and textiles, “superglue” produced by aquatic bacteria, a house built on a “shake table” (earthquake research), teaching robots to swim, 14 engineering challenges for the 21st century, solving a crime scene mystery, a 60-second history of the universe, earth’s deep-time archives, dinosaurs, and more. (National Science Foundation)
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Internet Resource Collection: Terrorism
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/publications/crlnews/2008/jun/terrorism.cfm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6jzrmp
This collection of web resource about terrorism was compiled by Kay Collins, a U.S. government information librarian at the University of California-Irvine.
Source: C&RL News
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ALSC announces exceptional Web sites for children
http://vla.org/blog/?p=304
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), is pleased to announce the Web sites added this spring to Great Web Sites for Kids
( http://www.ala.org/greatsites ), its online resource containing hundreds of links to commendable Web sites for children.
[NOTE: Some previously posted. – Phyllis ]
ALSC’s GWS Committee voted to add the following sites in spring 2008:
All Safe Sites - www.allsafesites.comAmazing Space - http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/
Bnetsavvy - www.bnetsavvy.orgDebra Frasier - www.debrafrasier.comEMuseum at Minnesota State University - www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/index.shtmlEthan’s Bookshelf - www.ethansbookshelf.comFBI for Kids - www.fbi.gov/fbikids.htmFun – Family Fun & Entertainment - http://fun.familyeducation.com/
Gymnasium for the Brain - http://www.gymnasiumforbrain.com/
Johnnie’s Math Page - http://jmathpage.comKids Know It Network - http://www.kidsknowit.com/
Mary Jo Rhodes - www.maryjorhodes.comOlogy – http://www.amnh.org/ology/
TeachPeaceNow - www.teachpeacenow.orgWebrangers - http://www.nps.gov/webrangers/
The World of Victor - www.theworldofvictor.netYoung Adult (& Kids) Books Central - www.yabookscentral.com
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New Collections from Archive-It:
Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports
http://www.archive-it.org/collections/1078
Congressional Research Service (CRS) is a “think tank” that provides research reports to members of Congress on a variety of topics relevant to current political events. However, the Congressional Research Service (CRS) does not provide direct public access to its reports, nor are they released to the public via the Federal Library Depository Program (FDLP). There are several organizations that collect and give access to subsets of published CRS Reports. This collection attempts to bring all CRS Reports together in one place.
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Sunday, October 19, 2008
Sun., Oct. 19, 2008 - English-at-Home
English-at-Home
http://www.english-at-home.com/
From the site:
“Learn English grammar, vocabulary, verbs and speaking with games, an English newsletter and more.”
Idioms
http://www.english-at-home.com/idioms/
By subject
NOTE: British site. – Phyllis
http://www.english-at-home.com/
From the site:
“Learn English grammar, vocabulary, verbs and speaking with games, an English newsletter and more.”
Idioms
http://www.english-at-home.com/idioms/
By subject
NOTE: British site. – Phyllis
Sun., Oct. 19, 2008 - The EFL Playhouse
The EFL Playhouse
http://www.esl4kids.net/
From the site:
“The EFL Playhouse offers a world of resources for teachers of young English Language Learners (ELLs). Browse The EFL Playhouse collections of educational games, songs, fingerplays, action rhymes, craft ideas, printable materials, tongue twisters, and more.” <<>>
http://www.esl4kids.net/
From the site:
“The EFL Playhouse offers a world of resources for teachers of young English Language Learners (ELLs). Browse The EFL Playhouse collections of educational games, songs, fingerplays, action rhymes, craft ideas, printable materials, tongue twisters, and more.” <<
Sun., Oct. 19, 2008 - Heads Up English
Heads Up English
http://www.headsupenglish.com/
From the site:
“Here you'll find complete ESL lesson plans and materials for lower-intermediate, upper-intermediate, and advanced students of English. The free materials are real and relevant.”
Links to other ESL sites
http://www.headsupenglish.com/index.php?option=com_weblinks&catid=9&Itemid=32
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4r6zzw
http://www.headsupenglish.com/
From the site:
“Here you'll find complete ESL lesson plans and materials for lower-intermediate, upper-intermediate, and advanced students of English. The free materials are real and relevant.”
Links to other ESL sites
http://www.headsupenglish.com/index.php?option=com_weblinks&catid=9&Itemid=32
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4r6zzw
Sun., Oct. 19, 2008 - Epic Poems / Kathryn Lasky / Virgil / Finding Inspiration in Literature & Movies / Nixa Mythology / Poetry Everywhere / and more
Sites found in:
ConnectEng
The newsletter of Web English Teacher
June 16, 2008
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Epic Poems
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/epics.html
The Aeneid, the Iliad, the Odyssey, Beowulf, and Paradise Lost: they're
poems, but they don't really fit into a traditional poetry lesson; they're
mythology/folklore, but they don't really fit there, either. I finally gave
epic poems their own page.
Kathryn Lasky
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/lasky.html
Lesson plans and support materials for Dear America books, Royal Diaries
books, and others.
Virgil
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/virgil.html
Resources for teaching the Aeneid. (And apologies to those who spell his
name "Vergil," as I, too, was taught in high school. Times - and spellings -
have changed.)
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Sites to Check Out
Finding Inspiration in Literature and Movies (FILM)
http://www.youthfilmproject.org/programs.htm
Curriculum materials to support a variety of movies, including Charlotte's
Web, Because of Winn-Dixie, Prince Caspian, and Freedom Writers. Materials
emphasize literacy skills, character development, and community service: use
the parts that best fit your classroom.
Nixa Mythology
http://teacherweb.nixa.k12.mo.us/~zhamby/index.html
Follow the link to Teacher Resources for some outstanding resources for
teaching classical mythology from teacher Zak Hamby. (For sheer creativity,
my favorite is the Trojan Find-it, but Mythological Barbie runs a close
second!)
Poetry Everywhere
http://www.teachersdomain.org/exhibits/pe08-ex/index.html
Can't bring the poet to your classroom? Here's the next best thing: videos,
background essays and lesson plans that help teachers and students explore
the power of language and build reading and writing skills.
[NOTE: Free registration required. – Phyllis ]
Turning the Pages
http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/ttp/ttpbooks.html
Follow the link on this page from the British Library to see William Blake's
notebook, Lewis Carroll's original Alice in Wonderland, juvenilia by Jane
Austen, sketches from Leonardo da Vinci, and more. Give the site time to
load before trying to "turn the page" virtually.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Verb Busters
http://www.verbbusters.com/
Verbbusters is designed for ELL students and offers fun interactive exercise
for the practice of the irregular verbs with cues in English or other
European languages. It offers dynamic ranking and quick search functions as
well as bilingual verb lists and audio. It's free and no registration is
required. (This site might also be valuable to help elementary students
master irregular verbs.)
Carla Beard
Web English Teacher
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/
This newsletter is copyright 2008, Web English Teacher.
ConnectEng
The newsletter of Web English Teacher
June 16, 2008
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Epic Poems
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/epics.html
The Aeneid, the Iliad, the Odyssey, Beowulf, and Paradise Lost: they're
poems, but they don't really fit into a traditional poetry lesson; they're
mythology/folklore, but they don't really fit there, either. I finally gave
epic poems their own page.
Kathryn Lasky
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/lasky.html
Lesson plans and support materials for Dear America books, Royal Diaries
books, and others.
Virgil
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/virgil.html
Resources for teaching the Aeneid. (And apologies to those who spell his
name "Vergil," as I, too, was taught in high school. Times - and spellings -
have changed.)
----
Sites to Check Out
Finding Inspiration in Literature and Movies (FILM)
http://www.youthfilmproject.org/programs.htm
Curriculum materials to support a variety of movies, including Charlotte's
Web, Because of Winn-Dixie, Prince Caspian, and Freedom Writers. Materials
emphasize literacy skills, character development, and community service: use
the parts that best fit your classroom.
Nixa Mythology
http://teacherweb.nixa.k12.mo.us/~zhamby/index.html
Follow the link to Teacher Resources for some outstanding resources for
teaching classical mythology from teacher Zak Hamby. (For sheer creativity,
my favorite is the Trojan Find-it, but Mythological Barbie runs a close
second!)
Poetry Everywhere
http://www.teachersdomain.org/exhibits/pe08-ex/index.html
Can't bring the poet to your classroom? Here's the next best thing: videos,
background essays and lesson plans that help teachers and students explore
the power of language and build reading and writing skills.
[NOTE: Free registration required. – Phyllis ]
Turning the Pages
http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/ttp/ttpbooks.html
Follow the link on this page from the British Library to see William Blake's
notebook, Lewis Carroll's original Alice in Wonderland, juvenilia by Jane
Austen, sketches from Leonardo da Vinci, and more. Give the site time to
load before trying to "turn the page" virtually.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Verb Busters
http://www.verbbusters.com/
Verbbusters is designed for ELL students and offers fun interactive exercise
for the practice of the irregular verbs with cues in English or other
European languages. It offers dynamic ranking and quick search functions as
well as bilingual verb lists and audio. It's free and no registration is
required. (This site might also be valuable to help elementary students
master irregular verbs.)
Carla Beard
Web English Teacher
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/
This newsletter is copyright 2008, Web English Teacher.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Sat., Oct. 18, 2008 - Storing Carbon Dioxide
--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Storing Carbon Dioxide
http://whyfiles.org/256carbon_storage/index.php
[NOTE: Other pages from http://whyfiles.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Today's site, from those always inquiring minds at the Why Files,
ponders an encouraging proposal to reduce the amount of carbon
dioxide emissions into the atmosphere. Gentle Subscribers will
discover some of the promising data which offers a hopeful prospect
for lowered carbon dioxide levels.
"Global warming: Can we just stash the carbon dioxide? ... Could deep
underground storage of carbon dioxide from power plants slow global
warming?Global warming is the nightmare that just won't quit. Fearing
the biggest environmental catastrophe since the ice age, many
scientists say the goal of the Kyoto agreement -- slowing the
increase in greenhouse gas emissions -- will not do the job. Rather,
we need to drastically cut dumping carbon dioxide into the
atmosphere." - from the website
The presentation reviews the global output of carbon dioxide and some
of the small scale projects to store this greenhouse gas which are
currently in progress. Additional information summarizes some of the
plans from a small number of countries around the world attempting to
implement carbon dioxide storage, as well as looking at the risks
inherent in the overall concept. A final section explores what
happens to carbon dioxide that is stored deep in the earth. As always
with a Why Files exhibit, there are clarifying diagrams, useful
statistics, the latest scientific research on the topic and the
conclusion that there are no easy answers.
Soar over to the site for a consideration of the latest scientific
research on carbon dioxide storage at:
http://whyfiles.org/256carbon_storage/index.php
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Storing Carbon Dioxide
http://whyfiles.org/256carbon_storage/index.php
[NOTE: Other pages from http://whyfiles.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Today's site, from those always inquiring minds at the Why Files,
ponders an encouraging proposal to reduce the amount of carbon
dioxide emissions into the atmosphere. Gentle Subscribers will
discover some of the promising data which offers a hopeful prospect
for lowered carbon dioxide levels.
"Global warming: Can we just stash the carbon dioxide? ... Could deep
underground storage of carbon dioxide from power plants slow global
warming?Global warming is the nightmare that just won't quit. Fearing
the biggest environmental catastrophe since the ice age, many
scientists say the goal of the Kyoto agreement -- slowing the
increase in greenhouse gas emissions -- will not do the job. Rather,
we need to drastically cut dumping carbon dioxide into the
atmosphere." - from the website
The presentation reviews the global output of carbon dioxide and some
of the small scale projects to store this greenhouse gas which are
currently in progress. Additional information summarizes some of the
plans from a small number of countries around the world attempting to
implement carbon dioxide storage, as well as looking at the risks
inherent in the overall concept. A final section explores what
happens to carbon dioxide that is stored deep in the earth. As always
with a Why Files exhibit, there are clarifying diagrams, useful
statistics, the latest scientific research on the topic and the
conclusion that there are no easy answers.
Soar over to the site for a consideration of the latest scientific
research on carbon dioxide storage at:
http://whyfiles.org/256carbon_storage/index.php
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Sat., Oct. 18, 2008 - Science of Nondestructive Testing
--------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Tuesday, May 20, 2008 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Science of Non-Destructive Testing
http://www.homefires.com/click?ndtscience
Direct links: http://www.ndt-ed.org/Welcome/welcome_jr_sr_high.htm
http://www.ndt-ed.org/EducationResources/HighSchool/highschool.htm
Age Range: 10-17 (Middle School and High School)
ClickSchooling List Member, Jana Hege, wrote: "My husband, who is an
engineer and is certified in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), showed me this
website yesterday and I thought, 'ClickScholars need to see this!' I was
really impressed with the amount of material here!" I agree!
What is Non-Destructive Testing? It's a method of testing and inspecting
industrial parts and materials without damaging them. NDT technicians and
engineers test for material conditions and flaws that might cause planes to
crash, reactors to fail, trains to derail, pipelines to burst, etc. Through
methods such as radiology, NDT allows inspection without interfering with a
product's final use. NDT inspectors use the sciences of:
*Electricity
*Magnetism
*X-Rays
*Sound
This website provides free, interactive lessons in all four of these
sciences for students in middle school and high school.
When you get to the site, you'll see an introduction, and then an icon menu
of all 4 sciences. Click on any one, and a new page opens with a table of
contents for the curriculum in that field of science.
Click on any topic to learn more, or just follow the arrows to
chronologically follow the curriculum. Each page offers interesting text
and illustrations. Many pages contain multi-media, interactive
demonstrations of the concepts discussed. The material is presented in an
engaging way to capture student interest.
If your student enjoys the material here, they may be interested in learning
more about a career in NDT. You'll find information about that (designed
just for middle and high school students) at the site as well. Here's the
direct link:
http://www.ndt-ed.org/Welcome/welcome_jr_sr_high.htm
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.
Hi! It's Tuesday, May 20, 2008 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Science of Non-Destructive Testing
http://www.homefires.com/click?ndtscience
Direct links: http://www.ndt-ed.org/Welcome/welcome_jr_sr_high.htm
http://www.ndt-ed.org/EducationResources/HighSchool/highschool.htm
Age Range: 10-17 (Middle School and High School)
ClickSchooling List Member, Jana Hege, wrote: "My husband, who is an
engineer and is certified in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), showed me this
website yesterday and I thought, 'ClickScholars need to see this!' I was
really impressed with the amount of material here!" I agree!
What is Non-Destructive Testing? It's a method of testing and inspecting
industrial parts and materials without damaging them. NDT technicians and
engineers test for material conditions and flaws that might cause planes to
crash, reactors to fail, trains to derail, pipelines to burst, etc. Through
methods such as radiology, NDT allows inspection without interfering with a
product's final use. NDT inspectors use the sciences of:
*Electricity
*Magnetism
*X-Rays
*Sound
This website provides free, interactive lessons in all four of these
sciences for students in middle school and high school.
When you get to the site, you'll see an introduction, and then an icon menu
of all 4 sciences. Click on any one, and a new page opens with a table of
contents for the curriculum in that field of science.
Click on any topic to learn more, or just follow the arrows to
chronologically follow the curriculum. Each page offers interesting text
and illustrations. Many pages contain multi-media, interactive
demonstrations of the concepts discussed. The material is presented in an
engaging way to capture student interest.
If your student enjoys the material here, they may be interested in learning
more about a career in NDT. You'll find information about that (designed
just for middle and high school students) at the site as well. Here's the
direct link:
http://www.ndt-ed.org/Welcome/welcome_jr_sr_high.htm
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.
Sat., Oct. 18, 2008 - We Can Change the World - Challenge
Site and review found on TeachersFirst.com
We can change the world challenge - Siemens - Grades 5 to 8
http://www.wecanchange.com/
We can change the world challenge - Siemens - Grades 5 to 8 - permalink
Use the virtual lab activities on the Siemens Challenge website to investigate energy-related topics. Choose from "Wow, Windmills," "How Big Is Your Footprint," "Ponder This," "Everyday Fossil Fuels," "The Ever-changing River," and more. Each activity begins with an introduction, investigation where factors are changed, and results. <<>>
Full review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9586
We can change the world challenge - Siemens - Grades 5 to 8
http://www.wecanchange.com/
We can change the world challenge - Siemens - Grades 5 to 8 - permalink
Use the virtual lab activities on the Siemens Challenge website to investigate energy-related topics. Choose from "Wow, Windmills," "How Big Is Your Footprint," "Ponder This," "Everyday Fossil Fuels," "The Ever-changing River," and more. Each activity begins with an introduction, investigation where factors are changed, and results. <<
Full review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9586
Sat., Oct. 18, 2008 - Understanding the Declaration of Independence / American Historical Periods / FBI History / Alternative Fuels
Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, June 19, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/154
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"An Expression of the American Mind": Understanding the Declaration of Independence
This 2-part lesson plan (grades 9-12) covers the structure of the Declaration of Independence ("introduction, main political/philosophical ideas, grievances, assertion of sovereignty") and the ideological and political origins of the ideas in the Declaration. Includes background for teachers, suggested activities, and links to additional material. From EDSITEment, a joint project of the National Endowment for the Humanities and other organizations.
URL: http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=723
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26255
[NOTE: Other pages from http://edsitement.neh.gov/ - previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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American Historical Periods
"LACMA's Collection of American Art serves as an excellent survey of the development of art and culture throughout the United States." View short essays and works of art by period such as early American painting, America comes of age (mid-18th century), the American West, modern urban America, and the social relevance of art. Also browsable by decade through 1945. From the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).
URL: http://collectionsonline.lacma.org/mwebcgi/mweb.exe?request=exhibit;id=3732
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5cd5pp
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26263
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FBI History: Radio Sound Bytes
These interviews of a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) historian are "part of a special radio series called 'FBI 100: A Closer Look,' [in which the historian is] sharing his perspectives and insights into various aspects" of the history of the FBI, which began operation in July 1908. Read or listen to the brief interviews on topics such as the early days of terrorism, police corruption, La Cosa Nostra, and Elliot Ness. From the FBI.
URL: http://www.fbi.gov/radiobytes/archives.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26265
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Science Reports: Alternative Fuels
News and features about alternative automotive fuels such as ethanol, natural gas, hydrogen, electric, and biodiesel. Includes reports, case studies, classroom materials, and interactive features such as "How Does Your Car Stack Up?" that considers carbon dioxide output and fuel costs. From the PBS Online NewsHour.
URL: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/indepth_coverage/science/alt_fuels/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26299
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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, June 19, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/154
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"An Expression of the American Mind": Understanding the Declaration of Independence
This 2-part lesson plan (grades 9-12) covers the structure of the Declaration of Independence ("introduction, main political/philosophical ideas, grievances, assertion of sovereignty") and the ideological and political origins of the ideas in the Declaration. Includes background for teachers, suggested activities, and links to additional material. From EDSITEment, a joint project of the National Endowment for the Humanities and other organizations.
URL: http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=723
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26255
[NOTE: Other pages from http://edsitement.neh.gov/ - previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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American Historical Periods
"LACMA's Collection of American Art serves as an excellent survey of the development of art and culture throughout the United States." View short essays and works of art by period such as early American painting, America comes of age (mid-18th century), the American West, modern urban America, and the social relevance of art. Also browsable by decade through 1945. From the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).
URL: http://collectionsonline.lacma.org/mwebcgi/mweb.exe?request=exhibit;id=3732
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5cd5pp
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26263
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FBI History: Radio Sound Bytes
These interviews of a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) historian are "part of a special radio series called 'FBI 100: A Closer Look,' [in which the historian is] sharing his perspectives and insights into various aspects" of the history of the FBI, which began operation in July 1908. Read or listen to the brief interviews on topics such as the early days of terrorism, police corruption, La Cosa Nostra, and Elliot Ness. From the FBI.
URL: http://www.fbi.gov/radiobytes/archives.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26265
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Science Reports: Alternative Fuels
News and features about alternative automotive fuels such as ethanol, natural gas, hydrogen, electric, and biodiesel. Includes reports, case studies, classroom materials, and interactive features such as "How Does Your Car Stack Up?" that considers carbon dioxide output and fuel costs. From the PBS Online NewsHour.
URL: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/indepth_coverage/science/alt_fuels/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26299
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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Fri., Oct. 17, 2008 - Sites to See: Airplanes
Sites to See: Airplanes
From the site:
“Looking for history, math, and science activities and resources for your next transportation or aviation unit? Look no farther! Included: A dozen sites for both teachers and students.”
“From interactive, student-driven demonstrations to detailed timelines to facts on the physics of flying and more, these fantastic flight sites have just what you're looking for!”
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites065.shtml
[NOTE: Previously posted. Links Updated - Phyllis ]
From the site:
“Looking for history, math, and science activities and resources for your next transportation or aviation unit? Look no farther! Included: A dozen sites for both teachers and students.”
“From interactive, student-driven demonstrations to detailed timelines to facts on the physics of flying and more, these fantastic flight sites have just what you're looking for!”
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites065.shtml
[NOTE: Previously posted. Links Updated - Phyllis ]
Fri., Oct. 17, 2008 - Debatepedia
Site and review found on TeachersFirst.com
Welcome to Debatepedia! - International Debate Education Association - Grades 8 to 12
http://wiki.idebate.org/
Debate teachers and those who teach persuasive writing--rejoice! Here is a site for students to practice their own reasoning skills as well as read the arguments of others. A very complete site, this includes current debate on a number of subjects categorized by area of interest as well as a breakdown of "popular debates."<<>>
Full review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9589
Welcome to Debatepedia! - International Debate Education Association - Grades 8 to 12
http://wiki.idebate.org/
Debate teachers and those who teach persuasive writing--rejoice! Here is a site for students to practice their own reasoning skills as well as read the arguments of others. A very complete site, this includes current debate on a number of subjects categorized by area of interest as well as a breakdown of "popular debates."<<
Full review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9589
Fri., Oct. 17, 2008 - Election Center
Site and review found on TeachersFirst.com
Election Center - Weekly Reader - Grades 3 to 8
http://www.weeklyreader.com/election/index.asp
Weekly Reader offers an interactive, comprehensive look at elections with sections on meeting the candidates, understanding the election process, reviewing election vocabulary, etc. An election calendar helps make students aware of the upcoming vote. <<>>
Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9592
Election Center - Weekly Reader - Grades 3 to 8
http://www.weeklyreader.com/election/index.asp
Weekly Reader offers an interactive, comprehensive look at elections with sections on meeting the candidates, understanding the election process, reviewing election vocabulary, etc. An election calendar helps make students aware of the upcoming vote. <<
Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9592
Fri., Oct. 17, 2008 - PBS: NATURE: Parrots in the Land of Oz / NOVA: Parallel Worlds, Parallel Lives
Sites found in:
PBS Teachers Newsletter: October 19-25, 2008
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
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Nature
Parrots in the Land of Oz
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, October 19, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
Parrots are everywhere in Australia. Their colors, behaviors
and habitats are all described in depth by the scientists
studying them and by the Australians who live among them. (CC,
Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/parrots-in-the-land-of-oz/introduction/712/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/55m8tg
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NOVA
Parallel Worlds, Parallel Lives
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
Mark Oliver Everett, better known as E, is the lead singer of
U.S. cult band the EELS. What most of his fans don't know is
that Mark's father, Hugh Everett III, was one of America's top
quantum physicists. In 1957, Hugh Everett came up with a
revolutionary theory that predicted the existence of parallel
universes. The idea quickly seeped into popular culture, but
only recently has it been accepted by mainstream physicists.
The film follows the wry and charismatic Mark, who had been
estranged from his father, as he travels across America to
learn about the father he never knew. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/manyworlds/
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
-----
Copyright 2008 PBS Online
*****
---------Forwarded Message--------
Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 5:01 PM
NOVA Bulletin
_______________________________________________
Next on NOVA: "Parallel Worlds, Parallel Lives"
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/manyworlds/
Tuesday, October 21 at 8 p.m.
(Check your local listings as dates and times may vary.)
For most of Mark Oliver Everett's life, things didn't add up.
"Parallel Worlds, Parallel Lives" follows Mark, better known as E,
the lead singer of the rock band EELS, across the country as he
attempts to understand the fantastic possibility of parallel
universes and unravel the story of his troubled family and the
father he never really knew--iconoclastic quantum physicist Hugh
Everett III.
In this intelligent and imaginative film, the wry and charismatic
Mark takes an emotional journey into his father's life, meeting
Hugh's old college friends, colleagues, and admirers. It is only by
entering the esoteric world of quantum physics that Mark can hope to
gain an understanding of, and more importantly, a connection to the
father who was a stranger to him.
Here's what you'll find on the companion website:
Finding My Father
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/manyworlds/father.html
At 18, Mark Everett discovered his father's body. At 40-something,
he discovered who his father really was.
The Theory Today
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/manyworlds/byrne.html
What is the Many Worlds theory, and do physicists buy it? Hear from
Everett's biographer, Peter Byrne.
Everett's Dissertation
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/manyworlds/pdf/dissertation.pdf
If you dare, explore Everett's original thesis, published online for
the first time. (PDF)
Read Original Documents
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/manyworlds/original.html
Everett's personality shines forth in two never-before-published
pieces of writing.
Science Fiction and Fact
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/manyworlds/timeline.html
Follow a time line of parallel worlds--those of sci-fi and quantum
physics.
Also, Links & Books, the Teacher's Guide, the program transcript,
and more:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/manyworlds/
_____________________________________________________
Remember, most NOVA episodes stream on our website the day after the
premiere, so if you missed "Parallel Worlds, Parallel Lives" you can
catch it at:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/programs/
PBS Teachers Newsletter: October 19-25, 2008
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
******************************************
Nature
Parrots in the Land of Oz
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, October 19, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
Parrots are everywhere in Australia. Their colors, behaviors
and habitats are all described in depth by the scientists
studying them and by the Australians who live among them. (CC,
Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/parrots-in-the-land-of-oz/introduction/712/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/55m8tg
-----
NOVA
Parallel Worlds, Parallel Lives
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
Mark Oliver Everett, better known as E, is the lead singer of
U.S. cult band the EELS. What most of his fans don't know is
that Mark's father, Hugh Everett III, was one of America's top
quantum physicists. In 1957, Hugh Everett came up with a
revolutionary theory that predicted the existence of parallel
universes. The idea quickly seeped into popular culture, but
only recently has it been accepted by mainstream physicists.
The film follows the wry and charismatic Mark, who had been
estranged from his father, as he travels across America to
learn about the father he never knew. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/manyworlds/
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
-----
Copyright 2008 PBS Online
*****
---------Forwarded Message--------
Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 5:01 PM
NOVA Bulletin
_______________________________________________
Next on NOVA: "Parallel Worlds, Parallel Lives"
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/manyworlds/
Tuesday, October 21 at 8 p.m.
(Check your local listings as dates and times may vary.)
For most of Mark Oliver Everett's life, things didn't add up.
"Parallel Worlds, Parallel Lives" follows Mark, better known as E,
the lead singer of the rock band EELS, across the country as he
attempts to understand the fantastic possibility of parallel
universes and unravel the story of his troubled family and the
father he never really knew--iconoclastic quantum physicist Hugh
Everett III.
In this intelligent and imaginative film, the wry and charismatic
Mark takes an emotional journey into his father's life, meeting
Hugh's old college friends, colleagues, and admirers. It is only by
entering the esoteric world of quantum physics that Mark can hope to
gain an understanding of, and more importantly, a connection to the
father who was a stranger to him.
Here's what you'll find on the companion website:
Finding My Father
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/manyworlds/father.html
At 18, Mark Everett discovered his father's body. At 40-something,
he discovered who his father really was.
The Theory Today
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/manyworlds/byrne.html
What is the Many Worlds theory, and do physicists buy it? Hear from
Everett's biographer, Peter Byrne.
Everett's Dissertation
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/manyworlds/pdf/dissertation.pdf
If you dare, explore Everett's original thesis, published online for
the first time. (PDF)
Read Original Documents
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/manyworlds/original.html
Everett's personality shines forth in two never-before-published
pieces of writing.
Science Fiction and Fact
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/manyworlds/timeline.html
Follow a time line of parallel worlds--those of sci-fi and quantum
physics.
Also, Links & Books, the Teacher's Guide, the program transcript,
and more:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/manyworlds/
_____________________________________________________
Remember, most NOVA episodes stream on our website the day after the
premiere, so if you missed "Parallel Worlds, Parallel Lives" you can
catch it at:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/programs/
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Thurs., Oct. 16, 2008 - The Life and Works of William Butler Yeats
The Life and Works of William Butler Yeats
http://www.nli.ie/yeats/
“The award winning exhibition, Yeats: the life and works of William Butler Yeats, includes manuscripts from the National Library’s collection and covers many aspects of the poet’s life and his development as a writer.”
Take a virtual tour of this online exhibition.
http://www.nli.ie/yeats/
“The award winning exhibition, Yeats: the life and works of William Butler Yeats, includes manuscripts from the National Library’s collection and covers many aspects of the poet’s life and his development as a writer.”
Take a virtual tour of this online exhibition.
Thurs., Oct. 16, 2008 - Shakespeare's Staging
Site and review found on TeachersFirst.com
Shakespeare's Staging - Regents University of California - Grades 11 to 12
http://shakespeare.berkeley.edu/
This great site gives serious Shakespeare students something to dig their teeth into. Of particular interest is a full-length, documentary video titled "Shakespeare and the Spanish Connection." The documentary links Spanish and Elizabethan theatres in style of performance, architecture, and background. From the homepage, you can look at galleries (basically online picture albums) of Shakespearean productions from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Clicking on the "Videos" tab will enable you watch short excerpts of plays performed in various venues including open air theatres. Due to the academic nature of the presentations, this is probably best used with upperclassmen or gifted students who have some familiarity with the Elizabethan Renaissance and Shakespeare.
Full review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9590
Shakespeare's Staging - Regents University of California - Grades 11 to 12
http://shakespeare.berkeley.edu/
This great site gives serious Shakespeare students something to dig their teeth into. Of particular interest is a full-length, documentary video titled "Shakespeare and the Spanish Connection." The documentary links Spanish and Elizabethan theatres in style of performance, architecture, and background. From the homepage, you can look at galleries (basically online picture albums) of Shakespearean productions from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Clicking on the "Videos" tab will enable you watch short excerpts of plays performed in various venues including open air theatres. Due to the academic nature of the presentations, this is probably best used with upperclassmen or gifted students who have some familiarity with the Elizabethan Renaissance and Shakespeare.
Full review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9590
Thurs., Oct. 16, 2008 - Mythic Creatures / Creating the U.S. / Famous Trials: Chicago Seven / Phoenix Mars Mission
Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, June 12, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/153
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Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns and Mermaids
Companion website to a 2008 exhibit that examines "the legend and the science behind some of the most fascinating creatures ever invented. ... [by displaying] preserved specimens, cultural artifacts and works of art." View exhibit highlights related to water (sea monsters and mermaids), land (griffin bones and unicorns), air (Pegasus and other creatures from Greek myths), and dragons from around the world. From the Field Museum.
URL: http://www.fieldmuseum.org/mythiccreatures/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26259
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Creating the United States
"This exhibition offers a remarkable opportunity to learn in a fresh new way how the [U.S.] founding documents ... were forged out of insight, invention, and creativity, as well as collaboration and much compromise." Includes interactive features that "reveal the source documents and the careful crafting of language" in the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Also provides related links. From the Library of Congress (LOC).
URL: http://myloc.gov/Exhibitions/creatingtheus/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26089
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Famous Trials: The Chicago Seven
Background about "the 1969-70 trial of seven radicals accused of conspiring to incite a riot at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago." Includes an essay about the protests at the 1968 convention and the trial, and links to material about some of the participants (some links broken). From a professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law.
URL: http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/trials2.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26202
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Phoenix Mars Mission
Background and updates about this NASA Mars mission "designed to study the history of water and habitability potential in the Martian arctic's ice-rich soil." Features press releases, images, background about the mission (which launched in August 2007 and landed on Mars in late May 2008), blogs, podcasts, a section for children, and more. From the University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory.
URL: http://phoenix.lpl.arizona.edu/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26197
----------------------------------------------------------------
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, June 12, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/153
----------------------------------------------------------------
Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns and Mermaids
Companion website to a 2008 exhibit that examines "the legend and the science behind some of the most fascinating creatures ever invented. ... [by displaying] preserved specimens, cultural artifacts and works of art." View exhibit highlights related to water (sea monsters and mermaids), land (griffin bones and unicorns), air (Pegasus and other creatures from Greek myths), and dragons from around the world. From the Field Museum.
URL: http://www.fieldmuseum.org/mythiccreatures/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26259
----------------------------------------------------------------
Creating the United States
"This exhibition offers a remarkable opportunity to learn in a fresh new way how the [U.S.] founding documents ... were forged out of insight, invention, and creativity, as well as collaboration and much compromise." Includes interactive features that "reveal the source documents and the careful crafting of language" in the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Also provides related links. From the Library of Congress (LOC).
URL: http://myloc.gov/Exhibitions/creatingtheus/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26089
----------------------------------------------------------------
Famous Trials: The Chicago Seven
Background about "the 1969-70 trial of seven radicals accused of conspiring to incite a riot at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago." Includes an essay about the protests at the 1968 convention and the trial, and links to material about some of the participants (some links broken). From a professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law.
URL: http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/trials2.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26202
----------------------------------------------------------------
Phoenix Mars Mission
Background and updates about this NASA Mars mission "designed to study the history of water and habitability potential in the Martian arctic's ice-rich soil." Features press releases, images, background about the mission (which launched in August 2007 and landed on Mars in late May 2008), blogs, podcasts, a section for children, and more. From the University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory.
URL: http://phoenix.lpl.arizona.edu/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26197
----------------------------------------------------------------
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index
Thurs., Oct. 16, 2008 - Historical Book Arts / Jonathan Swith: Journal to Stella / Online Nevada Encyclopedia / Popular Readership / Venus / The West
Sites found in:
=======
The Scout Report
June 13, 2008
Volume 14, Number 23
-----
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-080613.php
------
Historical Book Arts Collection
http://content.lib.washington.edu/historicalbookartsweb/
The history of the book is a fascinating subject, and one that is addressed
head on by this most wonderful collection from the University of Washington
Libraries Historical BookArts Collection. This digital collection features a
sampling of materials held in their Special Collections Division and is
primarily intended to serve as a teaching tool. The materials here are
contained within sections that include "Binding", "Printing", "Paper", and
three others. By clicking on each section, visitors can find digitized
images that illustrate everything from examples of insect damage, endsheets,
and gilt stamped works. Along with the actual items, visitors will also want
to read the three essays offered here, including "Illustration Techniques"
and "19th Century Bindings". Finally, visitors can also search the entire
collection via three well-designed search functions. [KMG]
-----
Jonathan Swift: Journal to Stella
http://www.swiftiana.com/stella/
Long before he took a journey to Lilliput, satirist and all-around man of
letters Jonathan Swift took up his quill in 1710 to write a series of
letter-diaries that became known as the "Journal to Stella". In these
writings, Swift wrote to one Esther Johnson, who died shortly after
Gulliver's Travels appeared in 1727. These letters reveal a rather different
Swift than one might discover through reading his letters to such well-known
personages of the time as Alexander Pope and others. This digital version of
these compelling correspondences was created by the English department at
the University of Oxford. Visitors can click on the "About" section to learn
more about Swift, this electronic version of the letters, and the editors of
this project. After browsing through the letters at their leisure, users can
also login or register to post comments on these writings. Also, users will
appreciate the hypertext links within the letters that lead to other
documents and pieces of writings mentioned by Swift. [KMG]
----
Online Nevada Encyclopedia
http://www.onlinenevada.org/
Nevada is much more than the Hoover Dam and a certain large neon-drenched
city, and the Online Nevada Encyclopedia revels in covering aspects of the
state that include business, mining, politics, exploration, and the economy
of the Silver State. Started in 2007, the Encyclopedia has been developed by
the Nevada Humanities organization, with generous support of the U.S.
Department of Education and the State of Nevada. It's a good idea to start a
tour through the site by looking at one of the exhibit galleries, which
include "Civil Rights in Nevada" and "Hoover Dam". All four of the current
exhibits bring together primary documents with brief descriptions of each
document. After that, visitors should head over to the topical areas to read
high-quality articles about various facets of the state. All of the articles
are authored by subject experts, and they cover everything from the
archaeology of Tule Springs to the spooky world of the state's many ghost
towns. [KMG]
------
Media in Cultural Context: Popular Readerships
http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Literature/21L-715Fall-2007/CourseHome/
This course, offered as part of MIT's OpenCourseWare initiative, starts off
by asking "What is the history of popular reading in the Western world?" It
continues on by asking a number of equally powerful questions, and the
generally curious will enjoy exploring the materials offered here. The
course was created by Professor Sarah Brouillette, and originally took place
in the fall of 2007. Interested parties can read the syllabus, look over
selected readings, and even check out the assignments for the course. Some
of the many topics covered in the course include Oprah's Book Club, the
sociology of reading, reading as resistance, and the bestseller. The
assignments are a real pip, and they include writing essays on niche romance
audiences and bestsellers. [KMG]
-----
Venus, Earth's Structural Sister: Investigations Using Radar Imagery
[pdf]
http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/structure04/activities/3875.html
Let's face it: It's pretty difficult to get to Venus to do hands-on
fieldwork. This helpful teaching resource from Vicki Hansen at the
University of Minnesota-Duluth overcomes some of those difficulties by
allowing students the opportunity to do just that, in a manner of speaking.
Using data from NASA, students will learn how to construct of geologic map
of a region of Venus' surface. The concepts covered by this activity include
basic mapping principles, remote data set interpretation, and structure
morphology. The activity is intended for students in a variety of
educational settings, including high school geology classes and introductory
college level geology courses. Visitors to this site will find important
supporting online resources (such as geologic maps of Venus) and a complete
description on how to conduct this activity. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://serc.carleton.edu/ previously posted. - Phyllis]
-------
American Experience: The American West [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/west/
In American history, the West is a place of fact, myth, legend, lore,
larger-than-life individuals, and a host of other ideas and notions ripe for
discussion and analysis. The PBS program "American Experience" takes all of
this on in their series, "The American West". They have developed this
complementary website which expands on some of the themes of each individual
program by offering an interactive "American Frontiers" timeline for
visitors, a teacher's guide to using these materials, and two full-length
episodes from the series. The "American Frontiers" area allows users to scan
through a timeline of important events that begins with the French and
Indian War in 1754 and concludes with the annexation of Hawaii in 1898.
Moving on, the site also includes "The Westernizer" which asks users to
respond to a number of questions to determine what type of person they would
have been in the American West. Finally, visitors can watch two episodes
from the program in their entirety. They happen to be the first and last
programs in the series, and they profile Kit Carson and Buffalo Bill,
respectively. [KMG]
-----
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
=======
The Scout Report
June 13, 2008
Volume 14, Number 23
-----
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-080613.php
------
Historical Book Arts Collection
http://content.lib.washington.edu/historicalbookartsweb/
The history of the book is a fascinating subject, and one that is addressed
head on by this most wonderful collection from the University of Washington
Libraries Historical BookArts Collection. This digital collection features a
sampling of materials held in their Special Collections Division and is
primarily intended to serve as a teaching tool. The materials here are
contained within sections that include "Binding", "Printing", "Paper", and
three others. By clicking on each section, visitors can find digitized
images that illustrate everything from examples of insect damage, endsheets,
and gilt stamped works. Along with the actual items, visitors will also want
to read the three essays offered here, including "Illustration Techniques"
and "19th Century Bindings". Finally, visitors can also search the entire
collection via three well-designed search functions. [KMG]
-----
Jonathan Swift: Journal to Stella
http://www.swiftiana.com/stella/
Long before he took a journey to Lilliput, satirist and all-around man of
letters Jonathan Swift took up his quill in 1710 to write a series of
letter-diaries that became known as the "Journal to Stella". In these
writings, Swift wrote to one Esther Johnson, who died shortly after
Gulliver's Travels appeared in 1727. These letters reveal a rather different
Swift than one might discover through reading his letters to such well-known
personages of the time as Alexander Pope and others. This digital version of
these compelling correspondences was created by the English department at
the University of Oxford. Visitors can click on the "About" section to learn
more about Swift, this electronic version of the letters, and the editors of
this project. After browsing through the letters at their leisure, users can
also login or register to post comments on these writings. Also, users will
appreciate the hypertext links within the letters that lead to other
documents and pieces of writings mentioned by Swift. [KMG]
----
Online Nevada Encyclopedia
http://www.onlinenevada.org/
Nevada is much more than the Hoover Dam and a certain large neon-drenched
city, and the Online Nevada Encyclopedia revels in covering aspects of the
state that include business, mining, politics, exploration, and the economy
of the Silver State. Started in 2007, the Encyclopedia has been developed by
the Nevada Humanities organization, with generous support of the U.S.
Department of Education and the State of Nevada. It's a good idea to start a
tour through the site by looking at one of the exhibit galleries, which
include "Civil Rights in Nevada" and "Hoover Dam". All four of the current
exhibits bring together primary documents with brief descriptions of each
document. After that, visitors should head over to the topical areas to read
high-quality articles about various facets of the state. All of the articles
are authored by subject experts, and they cover everything from the
archaeology of Tule Springs to the spooky world of the state's many ghost
towns. [KMG]
------
Media in Cultural Context: Popular Readerships
http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Literature/21L-715Fall-2007/CourseHome/
This course, offered as part of MIT's OpenCourseWare initiative, starts off
by asking "What is the history of popular reading in the Western world?" It
continues on by asking a number of equally powerful questions, and the
generally curious will enjoy exploring the materials offered here. The
course was created by Professor Sarah Brouillette, and originally took place
in the fall of 2007. Interested parties can read the syllabus, look over
selected readings, and even check out the assignments for the course. Some
of the many topics covered in the course include Oprah's Book Club, the
sociology of reading, reading as resistance, and the bestseller. The
assignments are a real pip, and they include writing essays on niche romance
audiences and bestsellers. [KMG]
-----
Venus, Earth's Structural Sister: Investigations Using Radar Imagery
[pdf]
http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/structure04/activities/3875.html
Let's face it: It's pretty difficult to get to Venus to do hands-on
fieldwork. This helpful teaching resource from Vicki Hansen at the
University of Minnesota-Duluth overcomes some of those difficulties by
allowing students the opportunity to do just that, in a manner of speaking.
Using data from NASA, students will learn how to construct of geologic map
of a region of Venus' surface. The concepts covered by this activity include
basic mapping principles, remote data set interpretation, and structure
morphology. The activity is intended for students in a variety of
educational settings, including high school geology classes and introductory
college level geology courses. Visitors to this site will find important
supporting online resources (such as geologic maps of Venus) and a complete
description on how to conduct this activity. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://serc.carleton.edu/ previously posted. - Phyllis]
-------
American Experience: The American West [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/west/
In American history, the West is a place of fact, myth, legend, lore,
larger-than-life individuals, and a host of other ideas and notions ripe for
discussion and analysis. The PBS program "American Experience" takes all of
this on in their series, "The American West". They have developed this
complementary website which expands on some of the themes of each individual
program by offering an interactive "American Frontiers" timeline for
visitors, a teacher's guide to using these materials, and two full-length
episodes from the series. The "American Frontiers" area allows users to scan
through a timeline of important events that begins with the French and
Indian War in 1754 and concludes with the annexation of Hawaii in 1898.
Moving on, the site also includes "The Westernizer" which asks users to
respond to a number of questions to determine what type of person they would
have been in the American West. Finally, visitors can watch two episodes
from the program in their entirety. They happen to be the first and last
programs in the series, and they profile Kit Carson and Buffalo Bill,
respectively. [KMG]
-----
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Wed., Oct. 15, 2008 - ClassicMagic.net
ClassicMagic.net
http://www.classicmagic.net/
From the site:
“Learn How To Do Hundreds of Magic Tricks - Free!”
http://www.classicmagic.net/
From the site:
“Learn How To Do Hundreds of Magic Tricks - Free!”
Wed., Oct. 15, 2008 - National Magic Week, Oct. 25-31
Site found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, October 25, 2007
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/121
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"National Magic Week" Proclaimed by Society of American Magicians, October 25-31
Material about this week-long celebration that highlights the charitable work of the Society of American Magicians, and that concludes on October 31 (formerly National Magic Day), the date of Harry Houdini's death. Includes proclamations from governors of states acknowledging this commemoration, a history of Magic Week, and an events listing. From the Society of American Magicians.
URL: http://www.magicsam.com/magicweek.asp
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24706
----------------------------------------------------------------
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2007 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, October 25, 2007
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/121
----------------------------------------------------------------
"National Magic Week" Proclaimed by Society of American Magicians, October 25-31
Material about this week-long celebration that highlights the charitable work of the Society of American Magicians, and that concludes on October 31 (formerly National Magic Day), the date of Harry Houdini's death. Includes proclamations from governors of states acknowledging this commemoration, a history of Magic Week, and an events listing. From the Society of American Magicians.
URL: http://www.magicsam.com/magicweek.asp
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24706
----------------------------------------------------------------
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2007 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Wed., Oct. 15, 2008 - Mole Day, Oct. 23
Site found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, October 18, 2007
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/120
National Mole Day
Resources for Mole Day, "celebrated annually on October 23 from 6:02 a.m. to 6:02 p.m., [which] commemorates Avogadro's Number (6.02 x 10^23), which is a basic measuring unit in chemistry. Mole Day was created as a way to foster interest in chemistry." The website is a bit busy, but does present many ideas for classroom activities (such as costumes, decorations, and games) and images of past Mole Day themes. From the National Mole Day Foundation.
URL: http://www.moleday.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24672
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Websites You Can Trust!
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Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, October 18, 2007
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/120
National Mole Day
Resources for Mole Day, "celebrated annually on October 23 from 6:02 a.m. to 6:02 p.m., [which] commemorates Avogadro's Number (6.02 x 10^23), which is a basic measuring unit in chemistry. Mole Day was created as a way to foster interest in chemistry." The website is a bit busy, but does present many ideas for classroom activities (such as costumes, decorations, and games) and images of past Mole Day themes. From the National Mole Day Foundation.
URL: http://www.moleday.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24672
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Wed., Oct. 15, 2008 - FactCheckEd / FactCheck
FactCheckEd.org
http://www.factchecked.org/
From the site:
“FactCheckEd.org is an educational resource for high school teachers and students. It’s designed to help students learn to cut through the fog of misinformation and deception that surrounds the many messages they’re bombarded with every day. Our site is a sister to the award-winning Annenberg Political Fact Check, which goes by the Internet address FactCheck.org. and monitors the factual accuracy of what is said in the nation’s political arena.”
“You may think there are already plenty of Web sites devoted to teaching kids one thing or another, from elementary to obscure. Our goal is a little different. We believe that truth is an elusive commodity in our world of ceaseless communication, a world in which information is transmitted in huge helpings and in a virtual instant. All of us are overwhelmed with messages, many of them attempts to persuade us to do or buy something.
“Our aim is to help students learn to be smart consumers of these messages, not to accept them at face value; to dig for facts using the Internet, not to stop looking once they get to Wikipedia; and to weigh evidence logically, not to draw conclusions based on their own biases.
“The materials on this site, then, are meant to help students acquire the skills to see through the spin.” <<>>
Lesson Plans
http://www.factchecked.org/LessonPlans.aspx
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FactCheck.org
http://www.factcheck.org/
From the site:
“We are a nonpartisan, nonprofit "consumer advocate" for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. We monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases. Our goal is to apply the best practices of both journalism and scholarship, and to increase public knowledge and understanding.” [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
“Both websites are projects of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania, with funding for FactCheckEd.org provided by a grant from the Flora Family Foundation.”
http://www.factchecked.org/
From the site:
“FactCheckEd.org is an educational resource for high school teachers and students. It’s designed to help students learn to cut through the fog of misinformation and deception that surrounds the many messages they’re bombarded with every day. Our site is a sister to the award-winning Annenberg Political Fact Check, which goes by the Internet address FactCheck.org. and monitors the factual accuracy of what is said in the nation’s political arena.”
“You may think there are already plenty of Web sites devoted to teaching kids one thing or another, from elementary to obscure. Our goal is a little different. We believe that truth is an elusive commodity in our world of ceaseless communication, a world in which information is transmitted in huge helpings and in a virtual instant. All of us are overwhelmed with messages, many of them attempts to persuade us to do or buy something.
“Our aim is to help students learn to be smart consumers of these messages, not to accept them at face value; to dig for facts using the Internet, not to stop looking once they get to Wikipedia; and to weigh evidence logically, not to draw conclusions based on their own biases.
“The materials on this site, then, are meant to help students acquire the skills to see through the spin.” <<
Lesson Plans
http://www.factchecked.org/LessonPlans.aspx
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FactCheck.org
http://www.factcheck.org/
From the site:
“We are a nonpartisan, nonprofit "consumer advocate" for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. We monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases. Our goal is to apply the best practices of both journalism and scholarship, and to increase public knowledge and understanding.” [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
“Both websites are projects of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania, with funding for FactCheckEd.org provided by a grant from the Flora Family Foundation.”
Tues., Oct. 14, 2008 - Archaeology Channel
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Hi! It's Thursday, May 29, 2008 and time for Social Sciences at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Archaeology Channel
http://www.archaeologychannel.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Age Range: 10 - 17 (about middle school and up)
NOTE: I was only able to review a sampling of the videos at this site.
Therefore, AS ALWAYS, parents should preview the material to determine
suitability of content for their own children.
ClickScholar, Sherry Boswell, recommended this website that provides free
videos through which you can virtually experience the discovery of artifacts
and monuments of civilizations from long ago.
As explained at the website, "You'll wonder at the achievements and insights
of our ancestors as they became aware of themselves, learned how to organize
for the common good of growing populations, invented ways to adapt to
ever-changing environments, developed language and artistic expression,
migrated to every corner of our planet, and turned their eyes upward to the
stars." Plus, you'll learn important lessons from the past that have value
for us today.
When you get to the site you'll see a brief introduction and the featured
video. Look for the narrow, black menu bar at the top of the screen and
click on "Video." A new page opens with a menu of the free videos archived
at this site that include:
The Acropolis (Greece)
The Akha Way (Thailand)
The Anglo-American Project in Pompeii (Italy)
Anthropology Field Notes: Shipwrecks (Worldwide)
The Curse of Talakad (India)
Egypt: Gift of the Nile (Egypt)
Gila Cliff Dwellings (New Mexico)
Hopi Fires (Arizona)
Machu Picchu Revealed (Peru)
Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas (Mesoamerica, South America)
Ping Yao (China)
A Viking Landscape (Iceland)
-and many, many more!
Click on any one and a new screen opens where you can download and watch the
video. When the video begins to play, you will see additional links to
resources for further study.
Back on the landing page, don't miss the "Teacher Resources" on the menu.
There, you will find links to downloadable/printable activities and lesson
plans that complement the videos - and more!
This is really a remarkable resource website. Bookmark it to return whenever
you need supplements for your social science curriculum, or just want to use
the videos as a springboard to learning more about another culture, place,
or civilization.
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.
Hi! It's Thursday, May 29, 2008 and time for Social Sciences at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Archaeology Channel
http://www.archaeologychannel.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Age Range: 10 - 17 (about middle school and up)
NOTE: I was only able to review a sampling of the videos at this site.
Therefore, AS ALWAYS, parents should preview the material to determine
suitability of content for their own children.
ClickScholar, Sherry Boswell, recommended this website that provides free
videos through which you can virtually experience the discovery of artifacts
and monuments of civilizations from long ago.
As explained at the website, "You'll wonder at the achievements and insights
of our ancestors as they became aware of themselves, learned how to organize
for the common good of growing populations, invented ways to adapt to
ever-changing environments, developed language and artistic expression,
migrated to every corner of our planet, and turned their eyes upward to the
stars." Plus, you'll learn important lessons from the past that have value
for us today.
When you get to the site you'll see a brief introduction and the featured
video. Look for the narrow, black menu bar at the top of the screen and
click on "Video." A new page opens with a menu of the free videos archived
at this site that include:
The Acropolis (Greece)
The Akha Way (Thailand)
The Anglo-American Project in Pompeii (Italy)
Anthropology Field Notes: Shipwrecks (Worldwide)
The Curse of Talakad (India)
Egypt: Gift of the Nile (Egypt)
Gila Cliff Dwellings (New Mexico)
Hopi Fires (Arizona)
Machu Picchu Revealed (Peru)
Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas (Mesoamerica, South America)
Ping Yao (China)
A Viking Landscape (Iceland)
-and many, many more!
Click on any one and a new screen opens where you can download and watch the
video. When the video begins to play, you will see additional links to
resources for further study.
Back on the landing page, don't miss the "Teacher Resources" on the menu.
There, you will find links to downloadable/printable activities and lesson
plans that complement the videos - and more!
This is really a remarkable resource website. Bookmark it to return whenever
you need supplements for your social science curriculum, or just want to use
the videos as a springboard to learning more about another culture, place,
or civilization.
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/
------------------------------------
DID YOU MISPLACE A ClickSchooling Review? Do you need to find an educational website - fast! Visit the ClickSchooling archives at:
http://www.homefires.com/clickschool/archive.asp
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Tues., Oct. 14, 2008 - Cleopatra
Cleopatra
http://www.surfnetkids.com/cleopatra.htm
From the site:
“She is known in pop culture as simply Cleopatra, although there were six Egyptian queens before her with the same name. Cleopatra VII (69 - 30 BCE) was the last pharaoh in the Ptolemy dynasty, and although ruthless at times, her intelligence and charm has captured history's imagination.”
Page includes links to 8 related sites (5 annotated, 3 honorable mentions)
http://www.surfnetkids.com/cleopatra.htm
From the site:
“She is known in pop culture as simply Cleopatra, although there were six Egyptian queens before her with the same name. Cleopatra VII (69 - 30 BCE) was the last pharaoh in the Ptolemy dynasty, and although ruthless at times, her intelligence and charm has captured history's imagination.”
Page includes links to 8 related sites (5 annotated, 3 honorable mentions)
Tues., Oct. 14, 2008 - CarthageLives
--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Thursday, June 12, 2008
Carthage Lives
http://www.carthagelives.com/
Today's site, a recreation of a highly regarded older exhibit,
provides a valuable presentation on the towering figure of Hannibal,
his wars and the city of Carthage. Gentle Subscribers will find this
an excellent and wide-ranging resource on a compelling historical
topic.
"[T]he Barca.fsnet.co.uk site ... was by far the most comprehensive
and thorough site one could find on the subject ... on the Life of
Hannibal Barca and the Punic Wars Between Rome and Carthage. ... This
site can be approached from a number of directions ... the Punic Wars
or the life of Hannibal himself. ... the people, places and battles
involved. ... For an historical overview look at the different
timelines. Or read excerpts from the historical sources." - from the
website
Beginning with an introductory recap of one of the most famous
military leaders of antiquity and the city of his birth, this
all-encompassing presentation offers detailed information on
Hannibal's military campaigns -- the legendary Punic Wars with Rome.
With maps and battle timelines, the exhibit covers the highlights of
Hannibal's military engagements. Comprehensive additional material
looks at Carthage itself, from its early history to its religion to
the modern day archaeological excavations at its site, with maps,
illustrations and photographs. A modest art section surveys some of
the works relevant to the period, while the particularly useful
People section teems with the notable figures of the era.
March over to the site for a extensive presentation on Carthage and
Hannibal at:
http://www.carthagelives.com/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Thursday, June 12, 2008
Carthage Lives
http://www.carthagelives.com/
Today's site, a recreation of a highly regarded older exhibit,
provides a valuable presentation on the towering figure of Hannibal,
his wars and the city of Carthage. Gentle Subscribers will find this
an excellent and wide-ranging resource on a compelling historical
topic.
"[T]he Barca.fsnet.co.uk site ... was by far the most comprehensive
and thorough site one could find on the subject ... on the Life of
Hannibal Barca and the Punic Wars Between Rome and Carthage. ... This
site can be approached from a number of directions ... the Punic Wars
or the life of Hannibal himself. ... the people, places and battles
involved. ... For an historical overview look at the different
timelines. Or read excerpts from the historical sources." - from the
website
Beginning with an introductory recap of one of the most famous
military leaders of antiquity and the city of his birth, this
all-encompassing presentation offers detailed information on
Hannibal's military campaigns -- the legendary Punic Wars with Rome.
With maps and battle timelines, the exhibit covers the highlights of
Hannibal's military engagements. Comprehensive additional material
looks at Carthage itself, from its early history to its religion to
the modern day archaeological excavations at its site, with maps,
illustrations and photographs. A modest art section surveys some of
the works relevant to the period, while the particularly useful
People section teems with the notable figures of the era.
March over to the site for a extensive presentation on Carthage and
Hannibal at:
http://www.carthagelives.com/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Tues., Oct. 14, 2008 - Bubonic Plague
Site found in:
Teachers' Domain News - Summer 2008
New Resource at Teachers’ Domain
http://www.teachersdomain.org
[NOTE: Free registration required. – Phyllis ]
Bubonic Plague – video - Length: 5m 08s
http://www.teachersdomain.org/resource/odys08.sci.life.bubonic/
View online or download
From the site:
“This video segment from A Science Odyssey recounts the tactics employed by San Francisco's health officials to prevent bubonic plague from reaching America's West Coast. Using physical examinations, quarantines, and deportation, city officials hoped to isolate disease-carrying immigrants from the general population. They also disinfected people and fumigated properties where disease-carrying rodents were thought to exist. Following the 1906 earthquake, when the research focus shifted from targeting people to targeting rats, scientists in India discovered that fleas were responsible for transmitting bubonic plague from diseased rats to humans.”
Teachers' Domain News - Summer 2008
New Resource at Teachers’ Domain
http://www.teachersdomain.org
[NOTE: Free registration required. – Phyllis ]
Bubonic Plague – video - Length: 5m 08s
http://www.teachersdomain.org/resource/odys08.sci.life.bubonic/
View online or download
From the site:
“This video segment from A Science Odyssey recounts the tactics employed by San Francisco's health officials to prevent bubonic plague from reaching America's West Coast. Using physical examinations, quarantines, and deportation, city officials hoped to isolate disease-carrying immigrants from the general population. They also disinfected people and fumigated properties where disease-carrying rodents were thought to exist. Following the 1906 earthquake, when the research focus shifted from targeting people to targeting rats, scientists in India discovered that fleas were responsible for transmitting bubonic plague from diseased rats to humans.”
Monday, October 13, 2008
Mon., Oct. 13, 2008 - M.C. Escher
M.C. Escher
http://www.surfnetkids.com/mc_escher.htm
From the site:
“M.C. Escher (1898-1972) was a Dutch illustrator known for his optical illusions, tessellated repeating patterns, and intricately detailed black-and-white images illustrating mathematical principals. View his work, and learn more, at the following M.C. Escher sites.”
Page includes 9 links to related sites (5 annotated, 4 honorable mentions)
http://www.surfnetkids.com/mc_escher.htm
From the site:
“M.C. Escher (1898-1972) was a Dutch illustrator known for his optical illusions, tessellated repeating patterns, and intricately detailed black-and-white images illustrating mathematical principals. View his work, and learn more, at the following M.C. Escher sites.”
Page includes 9 links to related sites (5 annotated, 4 honorable mentions)
Mon., Oct. 13, 2008 - Food Force: U.N. World Food Programme
Food Force: United Nations World Food Programme
http://www.food-force.com/
From the site:
“The Free Rice web vocabulary phenomenon that has captured the imagination of millions of people around the world has now turned its attention to an exciting range of new games encompassing art, maths, language and chemistry.”
For Teachers
http://www.food-force.com/index.php/teachers/
From the site:
“Food Force serves as a classroom tool for teaching about hunger.”
Hunger Resources
http://www.food-force.com/index.php/teachers/teachers_links/
From the site:
“Start your research on hunger around the web with some of these resources. This section also provides links to other great teaching sites.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated.– Phyllis ]
http://www.food-force.com/
From the site:
“The Free Rice web vocabulary phenomenon that has captured the imagination of millions of people around the world has now turned its attention to an exciting range of new games encompassing art, maths, language and chemistry.”
For Teachers
http://www.food-force.com/index.php/teachers/
From the site:
“Food Force serves as a classroom tool for teaching about hunger.”
Hunger Resources
http://www.food-force.com/index.php/teachers/teachers_links/
From the site:
“Start your research on hunger around the web with some of these resources. This section also provides links to other great teaching sites.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated.– Phyllis ]
Mon., Oct. 13, 2008 - Abraham Lincoln Resource Guide / Global Food Crisis / M.C. Escher / Trails to Utah & the Pacific / U.S. Poets Laureate
Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
May 30-June 5, 2008
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Abraham Lincoln Resource Guide Released by Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/presidents/lincoln/
The digital collections of the Library of Congress contain a wide variety of material associated with Abraham Lincoln, including the complete Abraham Lincoln Papers from the Manuscript Division. This resource guide compiles links to digital materials related to Lincoln such as manuscripts, letters, broadsides, government documents, and images that are available throughout the Library of Congress Web site.
[SEE ALSO: External Web Sites
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/presidents/lincoln/external.html ]
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Resources of the Week — Keeping Tabs on the Global Food Crisis
By Shirl Kennedy, Senior Editor
While we’re also digging deeper into our pockets every time we pull up to the gas pump, a trip to the supermarket has also become a walk on the wild side — pricewise, that is. But those of us here in the U.S. and other industrialized nations at least have the luxury of…cutting back on luxuries to keep up with the ever-growing cost of basic commodities. We can unsubscribe from the premium cable channels, brown-bag it to work, take our vacations a little closer to home this year…
But in developing nations, the average person…well, has fewer options. Food has become downright unaffordable — and/or in extremely short supply. So lots of people are becoming more desperate with each passing day. Which, of course, increases the general level of instability in the world.
This week, we offer you a selection of sites you can visit to keep tabs on the world food situation.
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2008/06/02/resources-of-the-week-keeping-tabs-on-the-global-food-crisis/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6psl7d
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M. C. Escher: Life and Work
http://www.nga.gov/collection/gallery/ggescher/ggescher-main1.html
…an online tour of 24 prints by the Dutch artist Maurits C. Escher (1898-1972). In the 1920s-30s, Escher developed “the regular division of the plane” and used the idea of metamorphosis — one shape or object turning into something completely different. He also explored complex architectural mazes and the representation of impossible spaces. (National Gallery of Art)
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Trails to Utah and the Pacific: Diaries and Letters, 1846-1869 (Library of Congress)
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/award99/upbhtml/overhome.html
…features 49 diaries of pioneers who traveled westward across America to Utah, Montana, and the Pacific between 1847 and the meeting of the rails in 1869. Maps, photos, and published trail guides are included. Essays focus on the California Trail, the Mormon trail experience, trail guides, and maps and their use by overlanders.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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United States Poets Laureate: A Guide to Online Resources
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/poetslaureate/
Locate online resources related to U.S. poets laureate. Completed guides link to Library of Congress Web pages that include information on the poet laureate’s life and work, as well as to external Web sites that feature biographical information, interviews, poems, audio, video, and other materials that highlight the activities of each poet.
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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
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
May 30-June 5, 2008
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Abraham Lincoln Resource Guide Released by Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/presidents/lincoln/
The digital collections of the Library of Congress contain a wide variety of material associated with Abraham Lincoln, including the complete Abraham Lincoln Papers from the Manuscript Division. This resource guide compiles links to digital materials related to Lincoln such as manuscripts, letters, broadsides, government documents, and images that are available throughout the Library of Congress Web site.
[SEE ALSO: External Web Sites
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/presidents/lincoln/external.html ]
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Resources of the Week — Keeping Tabs on the Global Food Crisis
By Shirl Kennedy, Senior Editor
While we’re also digging deeper into our pockets every time we pull up to the gas pump, a trip to the supermarket has also become a walk on the wild side — pricewise, that is. But those of us here in the U.S. and other industrialized nations at least have the luxury of…cutting back on luxuries to keep up with the ever-growing cost of basic commodities. We can unsubscribe from the premium cable channels, brown-bag it to work, take our vacations a little closer to home this year…
But in developing nations, the average person…well, has fewer options. Food has become downright unaffordable — and/or in extremely short supply. So lots of people are becoming more desperate with each passing day. Which, of course, increases the general level of instability in the world.
This week, we offer you a selection of sites you can visit to keep tabs on the world food situation.
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2008/06/02/resources-of-the-week-keeping-tabs-on-the-global-food-crisis/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6psl7d
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M. C. Escher: Life and Work
http://www.nga.gov/collection/gallery/ggescher/ggescher-main1.html
…an online tour of 24 prints by the Dutch artist Maurits C. Escher (1898-1972). In the 1920s-30s, Escher developed “the regular division of the plane” and used the idea of metamorphosis — one shape or object turning into something completely different. He also explored complex architectural mazes and the representation of impossible spaces. (National Gallery of Art)
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Trails to Utah and the Pacific: Diaries and Letters, 1846-1869 (Library of Congress)
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/award99/upbhtml/overhome.html
…features 49 diaries of pioneers who traveled westward across America to Utah, Montana, and the Pacific between 1847 and the meeting of the rails in 1869. Maps, photos, and published trail guides are included. Essays focus on the California Trail, the Mormon trail experience, trail guides, and maps and their use by overlanders.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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United States Poets Laureate: A Guide to Online Resources
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/poetslaureate/
Locate online resources related to U.S. poets laureate. Completed guides link to Library of Congress Web pages that include information on the poet laureate’s life and work, as well as to external Web sites that feature biographical information, interviews, poems, audio, video, and other materials that highlight the activities of each poet.
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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
Mon., Oct. 13, 2008 - Fashion (3) / The Beats & Beyond: Counterculture Poetry, 1950-1975 / Lyndon B. Johnson / Insecs (4) / Kite Fighting (3)
Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, June 5, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/152
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"Power Dressing": Designers for the 1970s/1980s Career Woman
This online exhibit traces the development of the fashions for women executives and career women in the 1970s, 1980s, and early 1990s as designed by famous fashion designers. Includes brief background about designers and images of designs from designers such as Geoffrey Beene, Oscar de la Renta, James Galanos, and Yves Saint Laurent. From the Mississippi State University School of Human Science.
URL: http://www.msstate.edu/dept/humansci/HistoricCostumes/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26227
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Yves Saint Laurent
Companion to a 2008 retrospective exhibit "spanning the forty years of creation of the Maison de haute couture Yves Saint Laurent." The video section includes a biographical note about this French fashion designer, who "unveiled his first collection under the Yves Saint Laurent label" in 1962, and video clips showing some of his creations. In English and French. From the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
URL: http://www.mbam.qc.ca/micro_sites/ysl/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26223
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Yves Saint Laurent
Companion to a 2005 exhibit about the haute couture designs of French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. "The majority of the garments in this exhibition are gifts to the Kent State University Museum from three fashionable [American] women." Includes annotated images relating to the little black dress, on being a couturier, and suits. Includes detailed images of "the first dress Saint Laurent designed for Dior" in 1955. From the Kent State University Museum.
URL: http://dept.kent.edu/museum/exhibit/YSL/main.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26225
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The Beats and Beyond: Counterculture Poetry, 1950-1975
Companion to a 2008 exhibit that celebrates holdings of "post-World War II American avant-garde poetry." Features an exhibition checklist with selected images in areas such as the New York School of Poets, Beat poets, the San Francisco Renaissance, censorship, black nationalism and the black arts movement, feminism, and the Vietnam War. Curated by Sarah E. Fass, Rare Book Collection, Wilson Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
URL: http://www.lib.unc.edu/rbc/beats_and_beyond/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25966
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Lyndon B. Johnson Centennial Celebration: Celebrating His Can-Do Spirit
Website for the 2008 centennial celebration of the birth of President Lyndon Baines Johnson on August 27, 1908. Features a timeline on the president, a history of presidential centennials, a calendar of events leading up to and following the centennial, photos and videos, and related material. From the Lyndon Baines Johnson Foundation and several other partners.
URL: http://www.lbj100.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25623
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Buginfo: State Insects
Quick list of the state insects for the "41 states in the United States [that] have officially designated State Insects." It also notes that "California was the first state of the United States to select a state insect. The Dogface Butterfly, Zerene eurydice, was officially adopted as the state insect of California in 1929." From the Smithsonian Institution.
URL: http://www.si.edu/Encyclopedia_SI/nmnh/buginfo/statebugs.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26155
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Insects at the Smithsonian
This is a starting place for locating the Smithsonian Institution's projects and content on insects, including exhibits, fact sheets, research, and classroom guides. Includes links to pages on mosquitoes and cicadas. From the Smithsonian Institution.
URL: http://www.mnh.si.edu/insect/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26168
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National Zoo: Insects
Fact sheet about the insect class, which "comprises the most diverse group of animals on the earth and constitutes more than half of all described animal species." Includes images and links to related articles and fact sheets on praying mantids, Hercules beetles, insect farmers, communication, and camouflage and mimicry. From the Smithsonian National Zoological Park.
URL: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/Invertebrates/Facts/insects/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26158
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On Six Legs Compilation of columns featuring fun facts and trivia about insects, with titles such as "Hissing Cockroaches Not Warm-and-Fuzzy Pets," "Insect Words Can Be Pests to Crossword Puzzle Addicts," and "Not All Insect Legs Are Made for Walking." Archive goes back to late 2001. From Purdue University Agriculture. URL: http://www.agriculture.purdue.edu/agcomm/newscolumns/OSLarchives.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4e2gt4LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26161 ----------------------------------------------------------------
For Afghan Boys and Men, Kite Flying Is a Way of Life
This 2007 article describes how, "[b]anned during the Taliban regime, kite flying is once again the main recreational escape for Afghan boys and some men." The sole objective of the kite flying is the kite fight, in which a kite flier tries to slice the other flier's string with his own and send the other kite to the ground. From the International Herald Tribune. Note: Video clip is not available.
URL: http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/12/14/asia/kites.php
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26151
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Takoage-Gassen (Kite-Fighting Contest)
Brief overview of this May event in which "[m]ore than 100 kites are flown in the sky over the Nakatajima Dunes, one of the three largest sand dunes in Japan" and in which "the kite-fliers try to cut their opponents' strings by friction." This festival dates back to the 16th century. From the Japan National Tourist Organization.
URL: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/indepth/history/traditionalevents/a20_fes_tako.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/45lsfs
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26153
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Thai Sport
Background about the native Thai sports of Thai boxing, fish fighting, kite fighting, and takraw (a kicking volleyball game). Includes the story and rules of professional Thai boxing, the male Thai fighting fish, types of kites and rules of kite fighting, and a variation on takraw in which the game is played with "small and hollow rattan balls." From Assumption University, Thailand.
URL: http://sunsite.au.ac.th/thailand/Thai_sport/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26152
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Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index.
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Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, June 5, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/152
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"Power Dressing": Designers for the 1970s/1980s Career Woman
This online exhibit traces the development of the fashions for women executives and career women in the 1970s, 1980s, and early 1990s as designed by famous fashion designers. Includes brief background about designers and images of designs from designers such as Geoffrey Beene, Oscar de la Renta, James Galanos, and Yves Saint Laurent. From the Mississippi State University School of Human Science.
URL: http://www.msstate.edu/dept/humansci/HistoricCostumes/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26227
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Yves Saint Laurent
Companion to a 2008 retrospective exhibit "spanning the forty years of creation of the Maison de haute couture Yves Saint Laurent." The video section includes a biographical note about this French fashion designer, who "unveiled his first collection under the Yves Saint Laurent label" in 1962, and video clips showing some of his creations. In English and French. From the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
URL: http://www.mbam.qc.ca/micro_sites/ysl/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26223
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Yves Saint Laurent
Companion to a 2005 exhibit about the haute couture designs of French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. "The majority of the garments in this exhibition are gifts to the Kent State University Museum from three fashionable [American] women." Includes annotated images relating to the little black dress, on being a couturier, and suits. Includes detailed images of "the first dress Saint Laurent designed for Dior" in 1955. From the Kent State University Museum.
URL: http://dept.kent.edu/museum/exhibit/YSL/main.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26225
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The Beats and Beyond: Counterculture Poetry, 1950-1975
Companion to a 2008 exhibit that celebrates holdings of "post-World War II American avant-garde poetry." Features an exhibition checklist with selected images in areas such as the New York School of Poets, Beat poets, the San Francisco Renaissance, censorship, black nationalism and the black arts movement, feminism, and the Vietnam War. Curated by Sarah E. Fass, Rare Book Collection, Wilson Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
URL: http://www.lib.unc.edu/rbc/beats_and_beyond/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25966
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Lyndon B. Johnson Centennial Celebration: Celebrating His Can-Do Spirit
Website for the 2008 centennial celebration of the birth of President Lyndon Baines Johnson on August 27, 1908. Features a timeline on the president, a history of presidential centennials, a calendar of events leading up to and following the centennial, photos and videos, and related material. From the Lyndon Baines Johnson Foundation and several other partners.
URL: http://www.lbj100.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25623
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Buginfo: State Insects
Quick list of the state insects for the "41 states in the United States [that] have officially designated State Insects." It also notes that "California was the first state of the United States to select a state insect. The Dogface Butterfly, Zerene eurydice, was officially adopted as the state insect of California in 1929." From the Smithsonian Institution.
URL: http://www.si.edu/Encyclopedia_SI/nmnh/buginfo/statebugs.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26155
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Insects at the Smithsonian
This is a starting place for locating the Smithsonian Institution's projects and content on insects, including exhibits, fact sheets, research, and classroom guides. Includes links to pages on mosquitoes and cicadas. From the Smithsonian Institution.
URL: http://www.mnh.si.edu/insect/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26168
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National Zoo: Insects
Fact sheet about the insect class, which "comprises the most diverse group of animals on the earth and constitutes more than half of all described animal species." Includes images and links to related articles and fact sheets on praying mantids, Hercules beetles, insect farmers, communication, and camouflage and mimicry. From the Smithsonian National Zoological Park.
URL: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/Invertebrates/Facts/insects/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26158
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On Six Legs Compilation of columns featuring fun facts and trivia about insects, with titles such as "Hissing Cockroaches Not Warm-and-Fuzzy Pets," "Insect Words Can Be Pests to Crossword Puzzle Addicts," and "Not All Insect Legs Are Made for Walking." Archive goes back to late 2001. From Purdue University Agriculture. URL: http://www.agriculture.purdue.edu/agcomm/newscolumns/OSLarchives.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4e2gt4LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26161 ----------------------------------------------------------------
For Afghan Boys and Men, Kite Flying Is a Way of Life
This 2007 article describes how, "[b]anned during the Taliban regime, kite flying is once again the main recreational escape for Afghan boys and some men." The sole objective of the kite flying is the kite fight, in which a kite flier tries to slice the other flier's string with his own and send the other kite to the ground. From the International Herald Tribune. Note: Video clip is not available.
URL: http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/12/14/asia/kites.php
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26151
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Takoage-Gassen (Kite-Fighting Contest)
Brief overview of this May event in which "[m]ore than 100 kites are flown in the sky over the Nakatajima Dunes, one of the three largest sand dunes in Japan" and in which "the kite-fliers try to cut their opponents' strings by friction." This festival dates back to the 16th century. From the Japan National Tourist Organization.
URL: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/indepth/history/traditionalevents/a20_fes_tako.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/45lsfs
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26153
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Thai Sport
Background about the native Thai sports of Thai boxing, fish fighting, kite fighting, and takraw (a kicking volleyball game). Includes the story and rules of professional Thai boxing, the male Thai fighting fish, types of kites and rules of kite fighting, and a variation on takraw in which the game is played with "small and hollow rattan balls." From Assumption University, Thailand.
URL: http://sunsite.au.ac.th/thailand/Thai_sport/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26152
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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Sun., Oct. 12, 2008 - The Math WebSite
--------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Monday, June 2, 2008 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
The Math Website
http://www.themathwebsite.com/
Age Range: 12-17 (Approximately, depends on ability level of student.)
This website was recommended by ClickScholar Nancy Hogan. It was
developed to provide classroom teachers with interesting activities
(along with printable materials) that reinforce and enhance math
lessons for high school students. (Some middle school students may
enjoy this as well). It can be tweaked for use in the homeschool
environment.
The site has lots of content, but can be a little confusing to
navigate. When you get to the homepage read the introduction,
familiarize yourself with the menu, and then click on "How To Use
This Website" to get a good overview of what is available, along with
suggestions on how to use the resources that include lessons,
quizzes, tests, puzzles, and more. Again, this is designed for
classroom use, so you'll have to adjust it for your homeschool.
The main content is located under the heading:
LIST OF MATH TOPICS - Click on this menu item to find a complete
index of the math lessons and activities that include:
Arithmetic Basics (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division,
Decimals, Fractions, etc.) Binomials Circles and Ellipses Exponents
Geometry Hyperbolas Money/Interest Parabolas Quadratic Equations
Radicals/Roots Ratios Trigonometry Word Problems
You'll also find activities to enhance understanding such as puzzles,
Sodoku, interactive games (BlackJack, JigSaw, HanoiTowers, etc.),
graphs, math quotations, riddles, and other diversions such as
Mobius, Nim, Pipes or Sprouts, and pencil-paper-and-scissor
activities.
Don't miss the colorful Math Stamps with portraits of famous
mathematicians that can be used to add relevance and interest to any
math topic.
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.
Hi! It's Monday, June 2, 2008 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
The Math Website
http://www.themathwebsite.com/
Age Range: 12-17 (Approximately, depends on ability level of student.)
This website was recommended by ClickScholar Nancy Hogan. It was
developed to provide classroom teachers with interesting activities
(along with printable materials) that reinforce and enhance math
lessons for high school students. (Some middle school students may
enjoy this as well). It can be tweaked for use in the homeschool
environment.
The site has lots of content, but can be a little confusing to
navigate. When you get to the homepage read the introduction,
familiarize yourself with the menu, and then click on "How To Use
This Website" to get a good overview of what is available, along with
suggestions on how to use the resources that include lessons,
quizzes, tests, puzzles, and more. Again, this is designed for
classroom use, so you'll have to adjust it for your homeschool.
The main content is located under the heading:
LIST OF MATH TOPICS - Click on this menu item to find a complete
index of the math lessons and activities that include:
Arithmetic Basics (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division,
Decimals, Fractions, etc.) Binomials Circles and Ellipses Exponents
Geometry Hyperbolas Money/Interest Parabolas Quadratic Equations
Radicals/Roots Ratios Trigonometry Word Problems
You'll also find activities to enhance understanding such as puzzles,
Sodoku, interactive games (BlackJack, JigSaw, HanoiTowers, etc.),
graphs, math quotations, riddles, and other diversions such as
Mobius, Nim, Pipes or Sprouts, and pencil-paper-and-scissor
activities.
Don't miss the colorful Math Stamps with portraits of famous
mathematicians that can be used to add relevance and interest to any
math topic.
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/
------------------------------------
DID YOU MISPLACE A ClickSchooling Review? Do you need to find an educational website - fast! Visit the ClickSchooling archives at: http://www.homefires.com/clickschool/archive.asp
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Sun., Oct. 12, 2008 - PBS: Blythe Bennett: Functions: Connexions: Free Math Tutorials
PBS Blythe Bennett
Functions
http://cnx.org/content/col10464/latest
Free Math Tutorials!
Connexions web site hosts free courses and tutorials. Tackle this course about functions covering sets, relations, logarithmic, trigonometric, polynomial, and algebraic functions.
[NOTE: Home page http://cnx.org/ previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
Functions
http://cnx.org/content/col10464/latest
Free Math Tutorials!
Connexions web site hosts free courses and tutorials. Tackle this course about functions covering sets, relations, logarithmic, trigonometric, polynomial, and algebraic functions.
[NOTE: Home page http://cnx.org/ previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
Sun., Oct. 12, 2008 - AAA Math
Site and review found on TeachersFirst.com
AAA Math - - Grades 0 to 8
http://www.aaamath.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Students can practice math skills independently with this collection of challenging, interactive practice activities, organized by grade level and topic. The website says the activities are designed for students in grades K through eight. Topics vary greatly and include algebra, statistics, counting, comparing, decimals, basic operations, exponents, fractions, and many others. Nearly every math topic taught in elementary or middle school, will be found at this site. Once you click on the general topic area, be prepared for a HUGE list of specific choices to explore. Each math concept is explained in a simple paragraph and then students are presented with practice activities about the specific concept. The practice activities are timed.
Be aware there are several advertisements at this website (all appropriate). But considering this site is free (and full of ready to go math activities), the advertisements are worth the minor annoyance.
Suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=5286
AAA Math - - Grades 0 to 8
http://www.aaamath.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Students can practice math skills independently with this collection of challenging, interactive practice activities, organized by grade level and topic. The website says the activities are designed for students in grades K through eight. Topics vary greatly and include algebra, statistics, counting, comparing, decimals, basic operations, exponents, fractions, and many others. Nearly every math topic taught in elementary or middle school, will be found at this site. Once you click on the general topic area, be prepared for a HUGE list of specific choices to explore. Each math concept is explained in a simple paragraph and then students are presented with practice activities about the specific concept. The practice activities are timed.
Be aware there are several advertisements at this website (all appropriate). But considering this site is free (and full of ready to go math activities), the advertisements are worth the minor annoyance.
Suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=5286
Sun., Oct. 12, 2008 - GoGeometry: From the Land of the Incas
--------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Monday, June 9, 2008 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
GoGeometry: From the Land of the Incas
http://www.gogeometry.com/
Age Range: 11-17 (Younger students will enjoy aspects of this site with
parental assistance.)
"Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!!! Take some time to explore this site. You will be
glad you did!" That was the recommendation I received from ClickScholar
MaryAnna Cashmore who suggested this site that offers an array of resources
including animations, science, and Incan history in order to help students
learn Euclidean geometry.
MaryAnna also wrote, "Did you know that from an airplane looking down at
Peru you can see giant carvings (carved into the ground by ancient people
thousands of years ago) in the likeness of a monkey, a hummingbird, and
more? And did you know that this had anything at all to do with mathematics
- or, more specifically, geometry?"
MaryAnna is referring to the The Nazca Lines (sometimes referred to as "crop
circles"). According to the website, "They are a set of zoomorphic,
phytomorphic and geometric figures (lines, triangles, trapezoids, circles,
spirals, birds, a spider, a monkey, flowers) that appear engraved in the
surface of the Nazca desert...in southern Peru. The Nazca Lines are one of
the mysteries of the ancient world. They are the most outstanding group of
geoglyphs (drawings on the ground) in the world."
They are believed to have been created by The Incas during the 15th and 16th
centuries. The Incas were a civilization in western South America near
Cuzco, Peru. You may have heard of Machu Picchu, an ancient fortress city of
the Incas in the Andes Mountains. The Incas were superb craftsmen and
architect-engineers.
When you get to the website you can explore the Nazca Lines while getting
multi-media lessons in Geometry. You'll find geometry problems with
step-by-step solutions, proofs, colorful animations, quizzes, puzzles,
quotations, videos, and more.
From the homepage, you can click on the featured illustration to enter the
site, or scroll down the page to find the "Table of Content" and access the
areas that interest you. Scroll below that to find an assortment of recent
additions to the site including an exploration of "Stonehenge and Geometry."
From the Table of Content, be sure to click on "Videos" where you'll find an
eclectic selection of geometry-themed "You Tube" presentations about the
Nazca Lines and Indiana Jones, Crop Circles, Waldorf Geometry, Math Humor,
music, cultural information, art, and even a video titled, "Teaching
Geometry and Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land."
Again, there is lots of content here - so much, in fact, that I wasn't able
to review it all. Therefore, as always, parents should preview the site to
determine suitability for your own children. Bookmark this site, you'll
want to return often.
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/
------------------------------------
DID YOU MISPLACE A ClickSchooling Review? Do you need to find an educational website - fast! Visit the ClickSchooling archives at:
http://www.homefires.com/clickschool/archive.asp
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Hi! It's Monday, June 9, 2008 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
GoGeometry: From the Land of the Incas
http://www.gogeometry.com/
Age Range: 11-17 (Younger students will enjoy aspects of this site with
parental assistance.)
"Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!!! Take some time to explore this site. You will be
glad you did!" That was the recommendation I received from ClickScholar
MaryAnna Cashmore who suggested this site that offers an array of resources
including animations, science, and Incan history in order to help students
learn Euclidean geometry.
MaryAnna also wrote, "Did you know that from an airplane looking down at
Peru you can see giant carvings (carved into the ground by ancient people
thousands of years ago) in the likeness of a monkey, a hummingbird, and
more? And did you know that this had anything at all to do with mathematics
- or, more specifically, geometry?"
MaryAnna is referring to the The Nazca Lines (sometimes referred to as "crop
circles"). According to the website, "They are a set of zoomorphic,
phytomorphic and geometric figures (lines, triangles, trapezoids, circles,
spirals, birds, a spider, a monkey, flowers) that appear engraved in the
surface of the Nazca desert...in southern Peru. The Nazca Lines are one of
the mysteries of the ancient world. They are the most outstanding group of
geoglyphs (drawings on the ground) in the world."
They are believed to have been created by The Incas during the 15th and 16th
centuries. The Incas were a civilization in western South America near
Cuzco, Peru. You may have heard of Machu Picchu, an ancient fortress city of
the Incas in the Andes Mountains. The Incas were superb craftsmen and
architect-engineers.
When you get to the website you can explore the Nazca Lines while getting
multi-media lessons in Geometry. You'll find geometry problems with
step-by-step solutions, proofs, colorful animations, quizzes, puzzles,
quotations, videos, and more.
From the homepage, you can click on the featured illustration to enter the
site, or scroll down the page to find the "Table of Content" and access the
areas that interest you. Scroll below that to find an assortment of recent
additions to the site including an exploration of "Stonehenge and Geometry."
From the Table of Content, be sure to click on "Videos" where you'll find an
eclectic selection of geometry-themed "You Tube" presentations about the
Nazca Lines and Indiana Jones, Crop Circles, Waldorf Geometry, Math Humor,
music, cultural information, art, and even a video titled, "Teaching
Geometry and Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land."
Again, there is lots of content here - so much, in fact, that I wasn't able
to review it all. Therefore, as always, parents should preview the site to
determine suitability for your own children. Bookmark this site, you'll
want to return often.
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/
------------------------------------
DID YOU MISPLACE A ClickSchooling Review? Do you need to find an educational website - fast! Visit the ClickSchooling archives at:
http://www.homefires.com/clickschool/archive.asp
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Sat., Oct. 11, 2008 - Lookybook
--------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Wednesday, June 4, 2008 and time for Language Arts at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Lookybook
http://www.lookybook.com/
Age Range: 3-10 (approximately)
ClickScholar, Mary Burns, suggested this website that allows you to
look at children's picture books - in their entirety, from cover to
cover - online. She wrote, "You can look at every page, either to
read them with your child online, or to see if you want to buy it, or
check it out from the library."
Lookybook provides this service, not to "replace the magic of reading
a book with your child at bedtime, but to replace the overwhelming
and frustrating process of finding the right books for parents and
their kids."
The website provides you with a virtual bookshelf of not just
the "best sellers," but undiscovered gems. Find classics and even
obscure books through the searchable data base.
Through Lookybook, you can "test-drive" picture books to find out
which ones you want to buy. (Of course, Lookybook provides a way for
you to purchase the books through their website, but it's not a
requirement.)
When you get to the site you'll see the featured book. Simply click
on the cover and each subsequent page to read the entire book. Below
the featured book are the new books recently added to the site, and
below that, you can register (free) to create your very own online
bookshelf of favorite titles.
Use the menu on the left side of the screen to search the database by
author, subject, or keyword. Or, click on "Bookshelves" to access
the A to Z archive of book titles.
Another interesting aspect of Lookybook, is that once you register to
create your own bookshelf, you can review books and share your
comments with fellow Lookybookers. You can also see what they have to
say about the books they've read.
Whenever you read a book online, Lookybook will automatically
generate a collection of other books that you might enjoy and display
it on the left side of your screen. That way, you'll discover books
you may never knew existed.
This is a terrific resource you will use again and again - be sure to
bookmark it!
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/
------------------------------------
DID YOU MISPLACE A ClickSchooling Review? Do you need to find an educational website - fast! Visit the ClickSchooling archives at:
http://www.homefires.com/clickschool/archive.asp
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Hi! It's Wednesday, June 4, 2008 and time for Language Arts at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Lookybook
http://www.lookybook.com/
Age Range: 3-10 (approximately)
ClickScholar, Mary Burns, suggested this website that allows you to
look at children's picture books - in their entirety, from cover to
cover - online. She wrote, "You can look at every page, either to
read them with your child online, or to see if you want to buy it, or
check it out from the library."
Lookybook provides this service, not to "replace the magic of reading
a book with your child at bedtime, but to replace the overwhelming
and frustrating process of finding the right books for parents and
their kids."
The website provides you with a virtual bookshelf of not just
the "best sellers," but undiscovered gems. Find classics and even
obscure books through the searchable data base.
Through Lookybook, you can "test-drive" picture books to find out
which ones you want to buy. (Of course, Lookybook provides a way for
you to purchase the books through their website, but it's not a
requirement.)
When you get to the site you'll see the featured book. Simply click
on the cover and each subsequent page to read the entire book. Below
the featured book are the new books recently added to the site, and
below that, you can register (free) to create your very own online
bookshelf of favorite titles.
Use the menu on the left side of the screen to search the database by
author, subject, or keyword. Or, click on "Bookshelves" to access
the A to Z archive of book titles.
Another interesting aspect of Lookybook, is that once you register to
create your own bookshelf, you can review books and share your
comments with fellow Lookybookers. You can also see what they have to
say about the books they've read.
Whenever you read a book online, Lookybook will automatically
generate a collection of other books that you might enjoy and display
it on the left side of your screen. That way, you'll discover books
you may never knew existed.
This is a terrific resource you will use again and again - be sure to
bookmark it!
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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Sat., Oct. 11, 2008 - Collection of Native American Legends
Collection of Native American Legends
http://www.ucan-online.org/legends.asp
“The United Cherokee Ani-Yun-Wiya Nation in northeast Alabama has a small web presence, but they have accumulated a large collection of Native American legends; more than 2,000 tales organized by region. If you don't know where to start, I recommend some of the many Coyote stories. That most western tribes have a Coyote character reflects the range of the coyote population. In the myths and legends he is usually devilish or foolish but very human. Sometimes his intentions are good but at other times not so much.” –Andrew Steinitz
Site found in:
The World Almanac E-Newsletter - June 2008
http://www.worldalmanac.com/wa-newsletter.aspx?show=200806
http://www.ucan-online.org/legends.asp
“The United Cherokee Ani-Yun-Wiya Nation in northeast Alabama has a small web presence, but they have accumulated a large collection of Native American legends; more than 2,000 tales organized by region. If you don't know where to start, I recommend some of the many Coyote stories. That most western tribes have a Coyote character reflects the range of the coyote population. In the myths and legends he is usually devilish or foolish but very human. Sometimes his intentions are good but at other times not so much.” –Andrew Steinitz
Site found in:
The World Almanac E-Newsletter - June 2008
http://www.worldalmanac.com/wa-newsletter.aspx?show=200806
Sat., Oct. 11, 2008 - BookBrowse
[NOTE: Previously posted. Note date. - Phyllis ]
Site found in:
======== The Scout Report ==
======== January 16, 2004 ====
======== Volume 10, Number 2 ======
BookBrowse.com
http://www.bookbrowse.com/
Given that thousands of books are published each and ever year, it may be
overwhelming for the discerning reader to separate the wheat from the chaff.
Stepping into the fray (since 1997) is BookBrowse.com, started in 1997 by
Davina Morgan-Witts and her husband Paul. As the site notes, "Bookbrowse
carefully selects from the most interesting current books and provides you
with multiple reviews and a substantial excerpt of each." Visitors to the
site can browse titles by genre, read a list of the 2003 Favorite Books,
examine reading guides for a host of titles, and view a list of recent books
featured on the site. Another fun feature is the interview section, where
users can peruse interview sessions with Isabel Allende, Harold Bloom,
Geraldine Brooks, J.A. Jance, and 226 others. Finally, visitors can also
sign up to receive the free e-newsletter, which is sent out weekly
throughout most of the year. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2003.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Site found in:
======== The Scout Report ==
======== January 16, 2004 ====
======== Volume 10, Number 2 ======
BookBrowse.com
http://www.bookbrowse.com/
Given that thousands of books are published each and ever year, it may be
overwhelming for the discerning reader to separate the wheat from the chaff.
Stepping into the fray (since 1997) is BookBrowse.com, started in 1997 by
Davina Morgan-Witts and her husband Paul. As the site notes, "Bookbrowse
carefully selects from the most interesting current books and provides you
with multiple reviews and a substantial excerpt of each." Visitors to the
site can browse titles by genre, read a list of the 2003 Favorite Books,
examine reading guides for a host of titles, and view a list of recent books
featured on the site. Another fun feature is the interview section, where
users can peruse interview sessions with Isabel Allende, Harold Bloom,
Geraldine Brooks, J.A. Jance, and 226 others. Finally, visitors can also
sign up to receive the free e-newsletter, which is sent out weekly
throughout most of the year. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2003.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Sat., Oct. 11, 2008 - LitLovers
--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Thursday, June 5, 2008
LitLovers
http://litlovers.com/
Today's site, a labor of love by former English teacher Molly Lundquist, offers a dedicated resource for the thousands of participants of book clubs all over North America. Gentle Subscribers will discover a wealth of information, of particular use for book club members but also helpful to individuals who simply enjoy reading.
"LitLovers ... An online community dedicated to books and book clubs -- because both enrich our lives. We've got great resources to enhance your book club experience. Whether you're selecting books, or thinking & talking about them, LitLovers is the place to come. ... What can you do on LitLovers? What can't you do! Find a book. Find a review. Find a discussion guide. Take a course. Whip up a recipe (to match your book, of course)! Buy a gift for your host ... buy one for yourself. There's so much to do -- and so much fun -- you won't want to leave." - from the website
The site provides in depth reading guides, browsable by title or author, each containing a summary of the work, biographical information about the author, a selection of reviews and discussion questions suitable for book club discourse. The Popular Books section highlights recent, on-going and all-time favorite books, while Books to Movies includes a judicious selection of "LitFlicks". Among the additional features of the site is a selection of short, free, online courses to encourage reading with a purpose, with themes such as plot, characters, point of view, and symbolism. Helpful discussion tips present suggestions for an enjoyable book club experience.
Toddle over to the site for a noteworthy and welcoming presentation devoted to books and reading at:
http://litlovers.com/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Thursday, June 5, 2008
LitLovers
http://litlovers.com/
Today's site, a labor of love by former English teacher Molly Lundquist, offers a dedicated resource for the thousands of participants of book clubs all over North America. Gentle Subscribers will discover a wealth of information, of particular use for book club members but also helpful to individuals who simply enjoy reading.
"LitLovers ... An online community dedicated to books and book clubs -- because both enrich our lives. We've got great resources to enhance your book club experience. Whether you're selecting books, or thinking & talking about them, LitLovers is the place to come. ... What can you do on LitLovers? What can't you do! Find a book. Find a review. Find a discussion guide. Take a course. Whip up a recipe (to match your book, of course)! Buy a gift for your host ... buy one for yourself. There's so much to do -- and so much fun -- you won't want to leave." - from the website
The site provides in depth reading guides, browsable by title or author, each containing a summary of the work, biographical information about the author, a selection of reviews and discussion questions suitable for book club discourse. The Popular Books section highlights recent, on-going and all-time favorite books, while Books to Movies includes a judicious selection of "LitFlicks". Among the additional features of the site is a selection of short, free, online courses to encourage reading with a purpose, with themes such as plot, characters, point of view, and symbolism. Helpful discussion tips present suggestions for an enjoyable book club experience.
Toddle over to the site for a noteworthy and welcoming presentation devoted to books and reading at:
http://litlovers.com/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Friday, October 10, 2008
Fri., Oct. 10, 2008 - Smart Money University / TeacherTube
Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, May 16-23, 2008
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Smart Money University
http://www.smartmoney.com/university/
Teaches the basics of investing - stocks, bonds, mutual funds, taxes, asset allocation, building portfolios, choosing a broker, and more. Includes a glossary of financial terms, and worksheets to help you assess your current finances and plan your financial future.
-----
TeacherTube - Teacher Videos, Lesson Plan Videos, Student Videos
http://www.teachertube.com/
"an online community for sharing instructional videos." Search, or browse the channels for subject area or grade level. All channels have RSS feeds. Note that the service relies on users to flag inappropriate videos.
-----
Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2008.
NEAT NEW STUFF, May 16-23, 2008
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Smart Money University
http://www.smartmoney.com/university/
Teaches the basics of investing - stocks, bonds, mutual funds, taxes, asset allocation, building portfolios, choosing a broker, and more. Includes a glossary of financial terms, and worksheets to help you assess your current finances and plan your financial future.
-----
TeacherTube - Teacher Videos, Lesson Plan Videos, Student Videos
http://www.teachertube.com/
"an online community for sharing instructional videos." Search, or browse the channels for subject area or grade level. All channels have RSS feeds. Note that the service relies on users to flag inappropriate videos.
-----
Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2008.
Fri., Oct. 10, 2008 - U.S. Presidential Elections / Learning Economics & Practical Money Skills / Teaching & Learning About World History
Sites found in:
Larry Ferlazzo's Website Update, June 2008
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/
The Best Sites To Learn About U.S. Presidential Elections
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/04/27/the-best-sites-to-learn-about-us-presidential-elections/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6dugc3
The Best Sites For Learning Economics & Practical Money Skills
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/05/04/the-best-sites-for-learning-economics-practical-money-skills/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5rz8mx
The Best Websites For Teaching & Learning About World History
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/05/17/the-best-websites-for-teaching-learning-about-world-history/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5v93bd
Archives of newsletters: http://larryferlazzo.com/Topten.html
Larry Ferlazzo's Website Update, June 2008
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/
The Best Sites To Learn About U.S. Presidential Elections
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/04/27/the-best-sites-to-learn-about-us-presidential-elections/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6dugc3
The Best Sites For Learning Economics & Practical Money Skills
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/05/04/the-best-sites-for-learning-economics-practical-money-skills/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5rz8mx
The Best Websites For Teaching & Learning About World History
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/05/17/the-best-websites-for-teaching-learning-about-world-history/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5v93bd
Archives of newsletters: http://larryferlazzo.com/Topten.html
Fri., Oct. 10, 2008 - Free 2008 Presidential Election Educator's Guide / U.S. History / World History
FREE 2008 Presidential Election Educators' Guide
http://www.k12tlc.net/2008elec.htm
K-12 Teaching & Learning Center for School Libraries
“Be Our Guest for FREE Access until 11/0708:
User Name = ELECTION (all caps) and no password is required.
This User Name expires 11/07/08”
SEE ALSO:
Unites States History
http://www.k12tlc.net/history.htm
The K-12 Teaching & Learning Center for U.S. History
“Be Our Guest for FREE Access until 10/15/08:
User Name = USHISTORY (all caps) and no password is required.
This User Name expires 10/15/08”
World History
http://www.k12tlc.net/content/histwidx.htm
The K-12 Teaching & Learning Center for U.S. History
“Be Our Guest for FREE Access until 10/15/08:
User Name = USHISTORY (all caps) and no password is required.
This User Name expires 10/15/08”
http://www.k12tlc.net/2008elec.htm
K-12 Teaching & Learning Center for School Libraries
“Be Our Guest for FREE Access until 11/0708:
User Name = ELECTION (all caps) and no password is required.
This User Name expires 11/07/08”
SEE ALSO:
Unites States History
http://www.k12tlc.net/history.htm
The K-12 Teaching & Learning Center for U.S. History
“Be Our Guest for FREE Access until 10/15/08:
User Name = USHISTORY (all caps) and no password is required.
This User Name expires 10/15/08”
World History
http://www.k12tlc.net/content/histwidx.htm
The K-12 Teaching & Learning Center for U.S. History
“Be Our Guest for FREE Access until 10/15/08:
User Name = USHISTORY (all caps) and no password is required.
This User Name expires 10/15/08”
Fri., Oct. 10, 2008 - Sites from PBS Teachers Newsletter: October 12-18, 2008
Sites found in:
******************************************
PBS Teachers Newsletter: October 12-18, 2008
******************************************
Beyond the Headlines with the .Vote
The .Vote explores different aspects of the upcoming election from the debates to the state-to-state ground game. Each video story is supported by lesson plans with content-based standards, discussion questions, student activities, vocabulary and primary references. This material is presented as options to fit teachers' instructional needs and is accompanied by professional development resources. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/thenews/thevote/list.php
-----------
NOVA
Ebola: The Plague Fighters
Lesson Plan
Gr. 3-5 / 6-8
Examine how viruses are spread by simulating and tracing the
spread of a virus.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teachers/activities/2304_ebola.html
-----
Frontline / World
Cross-Curricular: Math
Offline Activity/Project
Gr. 9-12
Explore geographical locations and foreign or economic issues
by participating in statistical and economic activities on
topics such as the oil industry, calculations of when it may
dry up and analysis of population growth in Curitiba, Brazil.
http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/educators/cross_math.html
------
WETA: Colorin Colorado!
Finding the Main Idea
Offline Activity/Project
Gr. 3-5 / 6-8
Use paraphrasing, note-taking, previewing and reading key
paragraphs to help English Language Learners pick out what is
important in the material that they read. Use a variety of
tools and activities that address different learning modalities.
http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/13349
-------
NOW
Developing Informed Opinions
Offline Activity/Project
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Develop critical thinking skills, form educated opinions and
make informed decisions through analysis of a variety of
information sources. Examine guidelines for selecting reliable
resources and using them to gather accurate information.
http://www.pbs.org/now/classroom/lessonplan-07.html
-------
Nature
The Beauty of Ugly
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, October 12, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
We may think we know what is beautiful and what isn't, but in
the natural world, beauty can be many things -- including what
we might find completely repulsive. Not only can the bizarre be
attractive, it also can provide just the edge a creature needs
to succeed in a difficult environment. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-beauty-of-ugly/introduction/425/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/64or4y
-------
NOVA
Space Shuttle Disaster
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
Through interviews with astronauts, their families and members
of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board, this program
gives viewers a new look at the Columbia space shuttle tragedy
-- and at NASA itself. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/columbia/
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
-------
America at a Crossroads
The Trial of Saddam Hussein
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
This program follows the courtroom drama surrounding the trial
of Iraq's former president, revealing a tainted procedural that
can be seen as a microcosm of the challenges and dysfunctions
of forming the Iraqi government itself. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/weta/crossroads/
http://www.pbs.org/weta/crossroads/about/show_trial.html
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American Experience
The Presidents: Nixon
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, October 12, 2008
8:00 - 9:00 PM
One of the most controversial and enduring figures on the
American political landscape, Richard Nixon was at the center
of American politics for 25 years. "Nixon" explores the fateful
combination of strengths and weaknesses that propelled him to
the presidency, then brought him down. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/presidents/video/nixon_01.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
------
Frontline
The Choice 2008
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
9:00 – 10:00 PM
It is one of the most memorable presidential elections in
decades. It is a race that pits the iconoclast John McCain
against the newcomer Barack Obama; the heroic former prisoner
of war against the first African-American major party nominee.
For two hours, "The Choice," celebrating its 20th anniversary,
examines the rich personal and political biographies of these
men and goes behind the headlines to discover how they arrived
at this moment and what their different candidacies say about
America. Watch "The Choice 2008" on air and streaming free online.
The Web site includes sneak previews and videos.
(CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/choice2008/
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P.O.V.
Soldiers of Conscience
On-Air & Online
Gr. 9-12
Thursday, October 16, 2008
9 - 10:30 pm
When is it right to kill? In the midst of war, is it right to
refuse? Eight U.S. soldiers today, some who killed and some who
said no, reveal their moral dilemmas in "Soldiers of
Conscience." Made with official permission of the U.S. Army,
the film transcends politics to explore the tension between
spiritual values and military orders. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2008/soldiersofconscience/preview.html
--------
Copyright 2008 PBS Online
******
---------Forwarded Message--------
Next on NOVA: "Space Shuttle Disaster"
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/columbia/
Tuesday, October 14 at 8 p.m.
(Check your local listings as dates and times may vary.)
At the end of a nearly flawless 15-day mission in early 2003, the
space shuttle Columbia disintegrated during reentry into Earth's
atmosphere, killing the crew of seven. In this documentary, NOVA
probes the accident and the decisions stretching back four decades
that made the tragedy almost inevitable.
"Space Shuttle Disaster" is a penetrating look at the history of the
shuttle program and the political pressures that made the shuttle a
highly complex engineering compromise, which fell short of its
ambitious goal to make space travel routine, cheap, and safe. The
film brings to the forefront the uncertain future of human
spaceflight after the 2010 scheduled shuttle retirement. Many
questions remain, including what are the consequences if the U.S. is
out of orbit for five years?
Here's what you'll find on the companion website:
Rescue Scenarios
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/columbia/rescue.html
Follow, day by day, how a high-risk effort to save Columbia's crew
in space might have unfolded.
The Investigator
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/columbia/investigator.html
Scott Hubbard, a veteran leader of space missions, fought denial
with hard evidence to convince NASA of the accident's cause.
The Case to Save the Shuttle Program
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/columbia/richardson.html
Allen Richardson, 30 years in Boeing's space operations, offers
arguments for continuing shuttle missions beyond 2010.
Force of Impact
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/columbia/impact.html
How could a lightweight piece of debris cause catastrophic damage?
Find out in this simulation of the shuttle's launch.
The Insider Who Knew
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/columbia/insi-flash.html
NASA engineer Rodney Rocha, whose warnings and calls for action went
unheeded, speaks out about the disaster.
Also, Links & Books, the Teacher's Guide, the program transcript,
and more: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/columbia/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teachers/activities/3512_columbia.html
Remember, most NOVA episodes stream on our website the day after the
premiere, so if you missed Space Shuttle Disaster you can catch it
at: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/programs/
******************************************
PBS Teachers Newsletter: October 12-18, 2008
******************************************
Beyond the Headlines with the .Vote
The .Vote explores different aspects of the upcoming election from the debates to the state-to-state ground game. Each video story is supported by lesson plans with content-based standards, discussion questions, student activities, vocabulary and primary references. This material is presented as options to fit teachers' instructional needs and is accompanied by professional development resources. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/thenews/thevote/list.php
-----------
NOVA
Ebola: The Plague Fighters
Lesson Plan
Gr. 3-5 / 6-8
Examine how viruses are spread by simulating and tracing the
spread of a virus.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teachers/activities/2304_ebola.html
-----
Frontline / World
Cross-Curricular: Math
Offline Activity/Project
Gr. 9-12
Explore geographical locations and foreign or economic issues
by participating in statistical and economic activities on
topics such as the oil industry, calculations of when it may
dry up and analysis of population growth in Curitiba, Brazil.
http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/educators/cross_math.html
------
WETA: Colorin Colorado!
Finding the Main Idea
Offline Activity/Project
Gr. 3-5 / 6-8
Use paraphrasing, note-taking, previewing and reading key
paragraphs to help English Language Learners pick out what is
important in the material that they read. Use a variety of
tools and activities that address different learning modalities.
http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/13349
-------
NOW
Developing Informed Opinions
Offline Activity/Project
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Develop critical thinking skills, form educated opinions and
make informed decisions through analysis of a variety of
information sources. Examine guidelines for selecting reliable
resources and using them to gather accurate information.
http://www.pbs.org/now/classroom/lessonplan-07.html
-------
Nature
The Beauty of Ugly
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, October 12, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
We may think we know what is beautiful and what isn't, but in
the natural world, beauty can be many things -- including what
we might find completely repulsive. Not only can the bizarre be
attractive, it also can provide just the edge a creature needs
to succeed in a difficult environment. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-beauty-of-ugly/introduction/425/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/64or4y
-------
NOVA
Space Shuttle Disaster
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
Through interviews with astronauts, their families and members
of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board, this program
gives viewers a new look at the Columbia space shuttle tragedy
-- and at NASA itself. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/columbia/
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
-------
America at a Crossroads
The Trial of Saddam Hussein
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
This program follows the courtroom drama surrounding the trial
of Iraq's former president, revealing a tainted procedural that
can be seen as a microcosm of the challenges and dysfunctions
of forming the Iraqi government itself. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/weta/crossroads/
http://www.pbs.org/weta/crossroads/about/show_trial.html
-------
American Experience
The Presidents: Nixon
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, October 12, 2008
8:00 - 9:00 PM
One of the most controversial and enduring figures on the
American political landscape, Richard Nixon was at the center
of American politics for 25 years. "Nixon" explores the fateful
combination of strengths and weaknesses that propelled him to
the presidency, then brought him down. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/presidents/video/nixon_01.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
------
Frontline
The Choice 2008
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
9:00 – 10:00 PM
It is one of the most memorable presidential elections in
decades. It is a race that pits the iconoclast John McCain
against the newcomer Barack Obama; the heroic former prisoner
of war against the first African-American major party nominee.
For two hours, "The Choice," celebrating its 20th anniversary,
examines the rich personal and political biographies of these
men and goes behind the headlines to discover how they arrived
at this moment and what their different candidacies say about
America. Watch "The Choice 2008" on air and streaming free online.
The Web site includes sneak previews and videos.
(CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/choice2008/
--------
P.O.V.
Soldiers of Conscience
On-Air & Online
Gr. 9-12
Thursday, October 16, 2008
9 - 10:30 pm
When is it right to kill? In the midst of war, is it right to
refuse? Eight U.S. soldiers today, some who killed and some who
said no, reveal their moral dilemmas in "Soldiers of
Conscience." Made with official permission of the U.S. Army,
the film transcends politics to explore the tension between
spiritual values and military orders. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2008/soldiersofconscience/preview.html
--------
Copyright 2008 PBS Online
******
---------Forwarded Message--------
Next on NOVA: "Space Shuttle Disaster"
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/columbia/
Tuesday, October 14 at 8 p.m.
(Check your local listings as dates and times may vary.)
At the end of a nearly flawless 15-day mission in early 2003, the
space shuttle Columbia disintegrated during reentry into Earth's
atmosphere, killing the crew of seven. In this documentary, NOVA
probes the accident and the decisions stretching back four decades
that made the tragedy almost inevitable.
"Space Shuttle Disaster" is a penetrating look at the history of the
shuttle program and the political pressures that made the shuttle a
highly complex engineering compromise, which fell short of its
ambitious goal to make space travel routine, cheap, and safe. The
film brings to the forefront the uncertain future of human
spaceflight after the 2010 scheduled shuttle retirement. Many
questions remain, including what are the consequences if the U.S. is
out of orbit for five years?
Here's what you'll find on the companion website:
Rescue Scenarios
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/columbia/rescue.html
Follow, day by day, how a high-risk effort to save Columbia's crew
in space might have unfolded.
The Investigator
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/columbia/investigator.html
Scott Hubbard, a veteran leader of space missions, fought denial
with hard evidence to convince NASA of the accident's cause.
The Case to Save the Shuttle Program
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/columbia/richardson.html
Allen Richardson, 30 years in Boeing's space operations, offers
arguments for continuing shuttle missions beyond 2010.
Force of Impact
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/columbia/impact.html
How could a lightweight piece of debris cause catastrophic damage?
Find out in this simulation of the shuttle's launch.
The Insider Who Knew
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/columbia/insi-flash.html
NASA engineer Rodney Rocha, whose warnings and calls for action went
unheeded, speaks out about the disaster.
Also, Links & Books, the Teacher's Guide, the program transcript,
and more: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/columbia/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teachers/activities/3512_columbia.html
Remember, most NOVA episodes stream on our website the day after the
premiere, so if you missed Space Shuttle Disaster you can catch it
at: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/programs/
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Thurs., Oct. 9, 2008 - Can Reading Help Kids Lose Weight?
Can Reading Help Kids Lose Weight?
http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1847340,00.html
From the site:
“When doctors urge overweight kids to pick up more activities, reading probably isn't what they have in mind. Yet a new study by obesity researchers at Duke University finds that the simple act of reading — depending on the choice of material — can spur weight loss in tween-age girls.” <<>>
http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1847340,00.html
From the site:
“When doctors urge overweight kids to pick up more activities, reading probably isn't what they have in mind. Yet a new study by obesity researchers at Duke University finds that the simple act of reading — depending on the choice of material — can spur weight loss in tween-age girls.” <<
Thurs., Oct. 9, 2008 - E-Learning: Health & Life Skills, Science, Language Arts, Math, English, Computer
----------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Tuesday, June 3, 2008 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
E-Learning: Science & Health
http://www.e-learningforkids.org/courses.html#health
http://www.e-learningforkids.org/courses.html
[NOTE: Other subjects: select from menu on home page:
http://www.e-learningforkids.org/index.html - Phyllis ]
Age Range: 5-12 (non-readers will need assistance)
This website offers fun, kid-friendly learning activities through free
courseware in science, math, language arts, keyboarding, and more.
For this review, we are highlighting the Science and Health sections of the
website. You'll find a menu of courseware that includes such topics as:
Blood
Brain
Digestive System
Endocrine System
Hearing
Heart and Circulation
Immune System
Respiratory System
Skeleton
Teeth
Acne
Cancer
Diabetes
Asthma
-and an assortment of interactives on health living, relationships,
bullying, emotions, and more.
Click on any one and a new page opens. Wait for the course to load, and it
will begin automatically. The course is presented in a colorful animation
with music, sound effects, and narration (so be sure to turn on your
speakers). Depending on the topic, you may be instructed to click on next
arrows, answer questions, and do various drop-and-drag activities to enhance
learning.
Once you are through exploring the Health and Life Skills courses, scroll up
the page to the Science section for a few more games about plants, animals,
natural resources, and fossils.
Then, scroll all the way to the top of the page to see the offerings for
math, language arts, and keyboarding. Or, optionally, you can start with the
menu on the homepage here: http://www.e-learningforkids.org/index.html
As with all science and health topics, parents should preview the site to
determine suitability of content.
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/
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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.
Hi! It's Tuesday, June 3, 2008 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
E-Learning: Science & Health
http://www.e-learningforkids.org/courses.html#health
http://www.e-learningforkids.org/courses.html
[NOTE: Other subjects: select from menu on home page:
http://www.e-learningforkids.org/index.html - Phyllis ]
Age Range: 5-12 (non-readers will need assistance)
This website offers fun, kid-friendly learning activities through free
courseware in science, math, language arts, keyboarding, and more.
For this review, we are highlighting the Science and Health sections of the
website. You'll find a menu of courseware that includes such topics as:
Blood
Brain
Digestive System
Endocrine System
Hearing
Heart and Circulation
Immune System
Respiratory System
Skeleton
Teeth
Acne
Cancer
Diabetes
Asthma
-and an assortment of interactives on health living, relationships,
bullying, emotions, and more.
Click on any one and a new page opens. Wait for the course to load, and it
will begin automatically. The course is presented in a colorful animation
with music, sound effects, and narration (so be sure to turn on your
speakers). Depending on the topic, you may be instructed to click on next
arrows, answer questions, and do various drop-and-drag activities to enhance
learning.
Once you are through exploring the Health and Life Skills courses, scroll up
the page to the Science section for a few more games about plants, animals,
natural resources, and fossils.
Then, scroll all the way to the top of the page to see the offerings for
math, language arts, and keyboarding. Or, optionally, you can start with the
menu on the homepage here: http://www.e-learningforkids.org/index.html
As with all science and health topics, parents should preview the site to
determine suitability of content.
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com/
http://www.Carschooling.com/
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com/
------------------------------------
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.
Thurs., Oct. 9, 2008 - Bones: An Exhibit Inside You
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
Bones: An exhibit inside you - Grades 2 to 8
From the site:
“Visit the bones exhibition and use the interactive activities to create an awareness of: the biology of bones and the ways to help keep bones healthy. Play "Bones: A maze inside of you," "Boney or boneless," or "The bone detective" among others. Teachers can click on the teacher link to read standards and view outcomes. Visit the Other Sites link to view related materials that can be used in class. This site requires Flash.”
Suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9580
Direct:
http://www.childrensmuseum.org/special_exhibits/bones/teachers/teachers_mazeGames.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5z26xz
See Also:
http://www.childrensmuseum.org/special_exhibits/bones/teachers/teachers_ec_conceptStatement.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/52yzud
Bones: An exhibit inside you - Grades 2 to 8
From the site:
“Visit the bones exhibition and use the interactive activities to create an awareness of: the biology of bones and the ways to help keep bones healthy. Play "Bones: A maze inside of you," "Boney or boneless," or "The bone detective" among others. Teachers can click on the teacher link to read standards and view outcomes. Visit the Other Sites link to view related materials that can be used in class. This site requires Flash.”
Suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9580
Direct:
http://www.childrensmuseum.org/special_exhibits/bones/teachers/teachers_mazeGames.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5z26xz
See Also:
http://www.childrensmuseum.org/special_exhibits/bones/teachers/teachers_ec_conceptStatement.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/52yzud
Thurs., Oct. 9, 2008 - Career Voyages / Discovery Health / NASA: Phoenix / Nearing Zero: Science Cartoons
Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, May 30, 2008
Career Voyages
http://www.careervoyages.gov/index.cfm
Advice from the federal government, for both those just entering the workforce and for career changers, includes info on high growth industries, the 50 most in-demand occupations (including some skilled trades not requiring college degrees), apprenticeships, and brochures on careers and industries. There are also sections for parents and for career advisors. See also the BLS Career Information Page, http://www.bls.gov/k12/index.htm, which starts from the most critical question when choosing your life work: What do you like?
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Discovery Health
http://health.discovery.com/
The Discovery Health cable channel offers both information and community here, on Diseases & Conditions, Healthy Living (Men's Health, Staying Young, Mental Health, Women's Health, etc.), Pregnancy and Parenting, Sex and Relationships. It also provides blogs, podcasts, discussion boards, videos, a glossary, and useful tools that help you find ratings for doctors and hospitals, and understand your prescriptions.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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NASA: Phoenix Mars Lander
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/phoenix/main/
Up to the minute news and photos from the Mars expedition, as well as background on the Phoenix itself and the mission.
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Nearing Zero: Science and General Cartoons
http://www.nearingzero.net/
http://www.lab-initio.com/
Nick Kim's cartoons are fun for anyone, but science teachers may want to use them on their classroom bulletin boards. Browse through his subject index or just click on his sampling of about 100 of his Best Cartoons.
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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2008.
NEAT NEW STUFF, May 30, 2008
Career Voyages
http://www.careervoyages.gov/index.cfm
Advice from the federal government, for both those just entering the workforce and for career changers, includes info on high growth industries, the 50 most in-demand occupations (including some skilled trades not requiring college degrees), apprenticeships, and brochures on careers and industries. There are also sections for parents and for career advisors. See also the BLS Career Information Page, http://www.bls.gov/k12/index.htm, which starts from the most critical question when choosing your life work: What do you like?
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Discovery Health
http://health.discovery.com/
The Discovery Health cable channel offers both information and community here, on Diseases & Conditions, Healthy Living (Men's Health, Staying Young, Mental Health, Women's Health, etc.), Pregnancy and Parenting, Sex and Relationships. It also provides blogs, podcasts, discussion boards, videos, a glossary, and useful tools that help you find ratings for doctors and hospitals, and understand your prescriptions.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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NASA: Phoenix Mars Lander
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/phoenix/main/
Up to the minute news and photos from the Mars expedition, as well as background on the Phoenix itself and the mission.
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Nearing Zero: Science and General Cartoons
http://www.nearingzero.net/
http://www.lab-initio.com/
Nick Kim's cartoons are fun for anyone, but science teachers may want to use them on their classroom bulletin boards. Browse through his subject index or just click on his sampling of about 100 of his Best Cartoons.
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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2008.
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Tues., Oct. 7, 2008 - Veterans Day
"From These Honored Dead:" Memorial Day and Veterans Day in American History
by Kenneth T. Jackson
As America prepares to honor its servicemen and women, revisit Kenneth Jackson's history of Memorial Day and Veterans Day in the June 2005 issue of History Now:
http://www.historynow.org/06_2005/historian2.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
by Kenneth T. Jackson
As America prepares to honor its servicemen and women, revisit Kenneth Jackson's history of Memorial Day and Veterans Day in the June 2005 issue of History Now:
http://www.historynow.org/06_2005/historian2.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Tues., Oct. 7, 2008 - Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Page
--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Monday, May 26, 2008
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Page
http://www.thewall-usa.com/
Today's site, from the veterans of the 4th Battalion 9th Infantry Regiment,
provides comprehensive information about The Wall in Washington D.C.
Some Gentle Subscribers may find this well-done site a fitting reference to
add to their permanent bookmark collection.
"The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall USA website is dedicated to honoring
those who died in the Vietnam War. Since it first went on line in 1996 it
has evolved into something more. It is now also a place of healing for
those affected by one of the most divisive wars in our nation's history.
... Thousands of personal remembrances and photos of those listed on the
Wall have been left with us - an online legacy of the personal costs of the
Vietnam War and its aftermath." - from the website
The presentation offers facilities to search by any two of a number of
criteria, such as name, home, age or casualty date, among others. In
addition, the names can be browsed alphabetically. Clicking on a name
brings up data submitted for that soldier and may include photos and / or
personal recollections by family, friends or comrades in arms. Additional
material covers details about the concept and design of The Wall, along
with information about the composition of The Wall itself, how the names
are listed on the memorial, and the process by which the names were incised
on the black granite stone.
Journey to the site for information about one of the most evocative
memorials to the fallen at:
http://www.thewall-usa.com/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Monday, May 26, 2008
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Page
http://www.thewall-usa.com/
Today's site, from the veterans of the 4th Battalion 9th Infantry Regiment,
provides comprehensive information about The Wall in Washington D.C.
Some Gentle Subscribers may find this well-done site a fitting reference to
add to their permanent bookmark collection.
"The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall USA website is dedicated to honoring
those who died in the Vietnam War. Since it first went on line in 1996 it
has evolved into something more. It is now also a place of healing for
those affected by one of the most divisive wars in our nation's history.
... Thousands of personal remembrances and photos of those listed on the
Wall have been left with us - an online legacy of the personal costs of the
Vietnam War and its aftermath." - from the website
The presentation offers facilities to search by any two of a number of
criteria, such as name, home, age or casualty date, among others. In
addition, the names can be browsed alphabetically. Clicking on a name
brings up data submitted for that soldier and may include photos and / or
personal recollections by family, friends or comrades in arms. Additional
material covers details about the concept and design of The Wall, along
with information about the composition of The Wall itself, how the names
are listed on the memorial, and the process by which the names were incised
on the black granite stone.
Journey to the site for information about one of the most evocative
memorials to the fallen at:
http://www.thewall-usa.com/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Tues., Oct. 7, 2008 - Washington, D.C.
The Innovative Teaching Newsletter
Volume 11, Issue 2 - September 2008
Topic: Washington, D.C.
http://surfaquarium.com/NEWSLETTER/dc.htm
Scroll down for 38 annotated links.
Walter McKenzie
The One and Only Surfaquarium
http://surfaquarium.com
walter@surfaquarium.com
The Innovative Teaching Newsletter is free to educators everywhere.
Copyright 2008 http://surfaquarium.com/NEWSLETTER/
Volume 11, Issue 2 - September 2008
Topic: Washington, D.C.
http://surfaquarium.com/NEWSLETTER/dc.htm
Scroll down for 38 annotated links.
Walter McKenzie
The One and Only Surfaquarium
http://surfaquarium.com
walter@surfaquarium.com
The Innovative Teaching Newsletter is free to educators everywhere.
Copyright 2008 http://surfaquarium.com/NEWSLETTER/
Tues., Oct. 7, 2008 - Virtual Tours from the U.S. Government / 3D and Standard Images from National Parks and Monuments
Virtual Tours from the U.S. Government
http://www.usa.gov/Topics/virtualtours.shtml
Over 50 virtual tours available and include national parks, federal buildings and historic sites.
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National Monuments and Parks: 3D or Standard Tours
http://3dparks.wr.usgs.gov/
From the list of Parks and Monuments, you can click on “3D” in the “3D Image Galleries” column
(you will need 3-D glasses to view this series of anaglyphic images)
or click on “Photo” for the same tours in “standard images” column.
For additional information about each site, click on “NPS” in the “.gov sites” column
NOTE: Student Activity: Make your own 3D Glasses:
http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/classroom/glasses.shtml
http://www.usa.gov/Topics/virtualtours.shtml
Over 50 virtual tours available and include national parks, federal buildings and historic sites.
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National Monuments and Parks: 3D or Standard Tours
http://3dparks.wr.usgs.gov/
From the list of Parks and Monuments, you can click on “3D” in the “3D Image Galleries” column
(you will need 3-D glasses to view this series of anaglyphic images)
or click on “Photo” for the same tours in “standard images” column.
For additional information about each site, click on “NPS” in the “.gov sites” column
NOTE: Student Activity: Make your own 3D Glasses:
http://stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov/classroom/glasses.shtml
Tues., Oct. 7, 2008 - Phyllis' Favorites from the CJRLC Blog, October 2008
NOTE: To receive the daily posts by email, please send your request to anker @ hslc.org
Phyllis' Favorites from the CJRLC Blog, October 2008
http://www.cjrlc.org/blog/
CJRLC Newsletter Archives (2001 – June-July 2008)
Phyllis’ Favorites – Page 3
http://www.cjrlc.net/Newsletter/Archives/archiveindex.html
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Sites from CJRLC Blog, October 2008
A+ Research & Writing
http://www.ipl.org/div/aplus/
America's HomePage
http://ahp.gatech.edu/default.html
American Presidency Project
http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/
Appetizers & Lessons for Mathematics & Reason
http://www.whyslopes.com/
First Amendment Center
http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org/
General Chemistry Online
http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/index.shtml
Justice Learning
http://www.justicelearning.org/
Mathematics, Science, & Technology Education: Resources
http://www.mste.uiuc.edu/resources.php
The People…Native Americans
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/community/cc_nativeamerican.php
Strange Matter
http://www.strangematterexhibit.com/
Virtual Instrument Museum
http://learningobjects.wesleyan.edu/vim/
Windows Into Wonderland: Yellowstone National Park
http://www.windowsintowonderland.org/
World History for Us All
http://worldhistoryforusall.sdsu.edu/default.htm
Phyllis' Favorites from the CJRLC Blog, October 2008
http://www.cjrlc.org/blog/
CJRLC Newsletter Archives (2001 – June-July 2008)
Phyllis’ Favorites – Page 3
http://www.cjrlc.net/Newsletter/Archives/archiveindex.html
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Sites from CJRLC Blog, October 2008
A+ Research & Writing
http://www.ipl.org/div/aplus/
America's HomePage
http://ahp.gatech.edu/default.html
American Presidency Project
http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/
Appetizers & Lessons for Mathematics & Reason
http://www.whyslopes.com/
First Amendment Center
http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org/
General Chemistry Online
http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/index.shtml
Justice Learning
http://www.justicelearning.org/
Mathematics, Science, & Technology Education: Resources
http://www.mste.uiuc.edu/resources.php
The People…Native Americans
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/community/cc_nativeamerican.php
Strange Matter
http://www.strangematterexhibit.com/
Virtual Instrument Museum
http://learningobjects.wesleyan.edu/vim/
Windows Into Wonderland: Yellowstone National Park
http://www.windowsintowonderland.org/
World History for Us All
http://worldhistoryforusall.sdsu.edu/default.htm
Monday, October 06, 2008
Mon., Oct. 6, 2008 - Legacy.com / ObitFinder
Legacy.com
http://www.legacy.com/NS/
From the site:
“Search millions of obituaries from more than 700 newspapers in the U.S. and around the world…Our database includes recent obituaries from newspapers and funeral homes nationwide. However, we do not maintain a historical archive of obituaries.”
ObitFinder
http://www.legacy.com/Obituaries.asp?Page=ObitFinder
From the site:
“Newspaper obituary information is updated daily. ObitFinder searches newspaper obituaries dating as early as February, 2001. However, not all newspapers have obituary information that dates back this far.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. URL updated. - Phyllis ]
http://www.legacy.com/NS/
From the site:
“Search millions of obituaries from more than 700 newspapers in the U.S. and around the world…Our database includes recent obituaries from newspapers and funeral homes nationwide. However, we do not maintain a historical archive of obituaries.”
ObitFinder
http://www.legacy.com/Obituaries.asp?Page=ObitFinder
From the site:
“Newspaper obituary information is updated daily. ObitFinder searches newspaper obituaries dating as early as February, 2001. However, not all newspapers have obituary information that dates back this far.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. URL updated. - Phyllis ]
Mon., Oct. 6, 2008 - How Your Heart Works
How Your Heart Works
http://health.howstuffworks.com/heart.htm
From the site:
“Everyone knows that the heart is a vital organ. We cannot live without our heart. However, when you get right down to it, the heart is just a pump. A complex and important one, yes, but still just a pump. As with all other pumps it can become clogged, break down and need repair. This is why it is critical that we know how the heart works.”
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.howstuffworks.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://health.howstuffworks.com/heart.htm
From the site:
“Everyone knows that the heart is a vital organ. We cannot live without our heart. However, when you get right down to it, the heart is just a pump. A complex and important one, yes, but still just a pump. As with all other pumps it can become clogged, break down and need repair. This is why it is critical that we know how the heart works.”
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.howstuffworks.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Mon., Oct. 6, 2008 - Fitness Center - Mayo Clinic
--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Fitness Center - Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fitness/SM99999
Today's site, from that trusted medical source, the Mayo Clinic, provides
sound facts about why and how to keep fit. Gentle Subscribers ready to
shake off their winter inertia, will find both inspiration and information
at the site.
"Find fitness information and expert exercise advice on starting an
exercise program, staying motivated, preventing injury and more." - from
the website
The site gives the nod to physical fitness by running down the health
benefits of exercise, with a motivational article on how just 30 minutes a
day of aerobic exercise can reduce health risks, help manage chronic
conditions, stave off extra pounds, strengthen the heart and act as a mood
booster, among other advantageous outcomes. A number of articles focus on
specific conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes and osteoporosis
and how regular exercise can help. Additional sections highlight how-to's
on walking, stretching and strength training, with illustrative slide shows
while others feature information on seasonal sports, with a look at
sports-related nutrition and injuries.
Stride over to the site for an excellent resource for keeping fit at:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fitness/SM99999
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.mayoclinic.com/ previously posted. -
Phyllis ]
Site of the Day for Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Fitness Center - Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fitness/SM99999
Today's site, from that trusted medical source, the Mayo Clinic, provides
sound facts about why and how to keep fit. Gentle Subscribers ready to
shake off their winter inertia, will find both inspiration and information
at the site.
"Find fitness information and expert exercise advice on starting an
exercise program, staying motivated, preventing injury and more." - from
the website
The site gives the nod to physical fitness by running down the health
benefits of exercise, with a motivational article on how just 30 minutes a
day of aerobic exercise can reduce health risks, help manage chronic
conditions, stave off extra pounds, strengthen the heart and act as a mood
booster, among other advantageous outcomes. A number of articles focus on
specific conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes and osteoporosis
and how regular exercise can help. Additional sections highlight how-to's
on walking, stretching and strength training, with illustrative slide shows
while others feature information on seasonal sports, with a look at
sports-related nutrition and injuries.
Stride over to the site for an excellent resource for keeping fit at:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fitness/SM99999
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.mayoclinic.com/ previously posted. -
Phyllis ]
Mon., Oct. 6, 2008 - Sites Found in ResourceShelf, May 23-29, 2008
Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
May 23-29, 2008
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United Nations Observances
http://www.un.org/observances/index.shtml
This site contains information on United Nations days, weeks, years, decades and other observances, resolutions declaring them and links to events websites.
United Nations observances are used to contribute to the achievement of the purposes of the UN Charter and promote awareness of and action upon, important political, social, cultural, humanitarian or human rights issues. They provide a useful means for the promotion of international and national action and stimulate interest in United Nations activities and programmes. For international years and decades the UN Secretary General takes action to establish preparatory process, evaluation and follow-up procedures.
The majority of observances have been established by the UN General Assembly and some have been designated by UN specialized agencies.
Source: United Nations Department of Public Information
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Enviro-Health Links - Mercury and Human Health
http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/enviro/mercury.html
From press release:
The effects of mercury on human health are a common concern. The new NLM Enviro-Health Links page, Mercury and Human Health includes links to sites about mercury reduction, occupational exposure, compact fluorescent light bulbs, mercury in health care, regulations and state legislation, and preformed TOXLINE® and MEDLINE® /PubMed® searches.
NLM also offers other Enviro-Health Links on topics such as:
Children’s Environmental Health
Indoor Air Pollution
Keeping the Artist Safe: Hazards of Arts and Crafts Materials
Outdoor Air Pollution
Lead
Arsenic
NLM Enviro-Health Links
Source: National Library of Medicine
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From: Docuticker
http://www.docuticker.com/?p=20865
Spotlight on Statistics: Sports and Exercise
http://www.bls.gov/spotlight/2008/sports/
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
What percentage of people (aged 15 years and older) who live in the United States participated in sports and exercise activities on an average day in recent years? About 16 percent. In comparison, consider that the number of people who watched television on an average day is roughly five times larger.
These charts, which display data from the American Time Use Survey, take a closer look at people who spend time in sports and exercise activities.
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Civil Rights Digital Library
http://crdl.usg.edu/voci/go/crdl/home/
From Wired Campus:
Voices and images from the civil-rights movement are now on the Web at the Civil Rights Digital Library, created by the University of Georgia.
The library features 30 hours of historical news footage showing such events as the desegregation of Central High School in Little Rock, Ark., and Martin Luther King Jr. accepting the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Poetry Audio Recordings: A Guide to Online Resources
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/poetryaudio/
This is a guide to selected online resources for audio recordings of
poets reading and discussing their work.
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Lost Titles, Forgotten Rhymes: How to Find a Novel, Short Story,
or Poem Without Knowing its Title or Author
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/lost/
A new Web Guide from the Library of Congress
Source: Peter Armenti, Digital Reference Team, LC
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Tracing the Hayward Fault: Online and On the Ground
http://www.usgs.gov/newsroom/article.asp?ID=1949&from=rss
Ever wonder exactly where the Hayward Fault is? Three new educational publications will show you just where to look. A field trip guidebook, online virtual tour, and fact sheet aimed at increasing awareness of the area’s most hazardous and urbanized fault, are available online, courtesy of the scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey.
The 140th anniversary of the 1868 Hayward earthquake this October 21st marks an important milestone: the past 5 large earthquakes on the Hayward Fault have been on average about 140-years apart, so a repeat of this powerful earthquake could happen at any moment. <<<>>>
Full review:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2008/05/29/science-tracing-the-hayward-fault-online-and-on-the-ground/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/628lm9
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James K. Polk: A Resource Guide
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/presidents/polk/index.html
The digital collections of the Library of Congress contain a wide variety of material associated with James K. Polk. This resource guide compiles links to digital materials related to Polk such as manuscripts, letters, broadsides, government documents, and images that are available throughout the Library of Congress Web site.
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United Nations Observances
http://www.un.org/observances/index.shtml
This site contains information on United Nations days, weeks, years, decades and other observances, resolutions declaring them and links to events websites.
United Nations observances are used to contribute to the achievement of the purposes of the UN Charter and promote awareness of and action upon, important political, social, cultural, humanitarian or human rights issues. They provide a useful means for the promotion of international and national action and stimulate interest in United Nations activities and programmes. For international years and decades the UN Secretary General takes action to establish preparatory process, evaluation and follow-up procedures.
The majority of observances have been established by the UN General Assembly and some have been designated by UN specialized agencies.
Source: United Nations Department of Public Information
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Enviro-Health Links - Mercury and Human Health
http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/enviro/mercury.html
From press release:
The effects of mercury on human health are a common concern. The new NLM Enviro-Health Links page, Mercury and Human Health includes links to sites about mercury reduction, occupational exposure, compact fluorescent light bulbs, mercury in health care, regulations and state legislation, and preformed TOXLINE® and MEDLINE® /PubMed® searches.
NLM also offers other Enviro-Health Links on topics such as:
Children’s Environmental Health
Indoor Air Pollution
Keeping the Artist Safe: Hazards of Arts and Crafts Materials
Outdoor Air Pollution
Lead
Arsenic
NLM Enviro-Health Links
Source: National Library of Medicine
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From: Docuticker
http://www.docuticker.com/?p=20865
Spotlight on Statistics: Sports and Exercise
http://www.bls.gov/spotlight/2008/sports/
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
What percentage of people (aged 15 years and older) who live in the United States participated in sports and exercise activities on an average day in recent years? About 16 percent. In comparison, consider that the number of people who watched television on an average day is roughly five times larger.
These charts, which display data from the American Time Use Survey, take a closer look at people who spend time in sports and exercise activities.
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Civil Rights Digital Library
http://crdl.usg.edu/voci/go/crdl/home/
From Wired Campus:
Voices and images from the civil-rights movement are now on the Web at the Civil Rights Digital Library, created by the University of Georgia.
The library features 30 hours of historical news footage showing such events as the desegregation of Central High School in Little Rock, Ark., and Martin Luther King Jr. accepting the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Poetry Audio Recordings: A Guide to Online Resources
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/poetryaudio/
This is a guide to selected online resources for audio recordings of
poets reading and discussing their work.
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Lost Titles, Forgotten Rhymes: How to Find a Novel, Short Story,
or Poem Without Knowing its Title or Author
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/lost/
A new Web Guide from the Library of Congress
Source: Peter Armenti, Digital Reference Team, LC
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Tracing the Hayward Fault: Online and On the Ground
http://www.usgs.gov/newsroom/article.asp?ID=1949&from=rss
Ever wonder exactly where the Hayward Fault is? Three new educational publications will show you just where to look. A field trip guidebook, online virtual tour, and fact sheet aimed at increasing awareness of the area’s most hazardous and urbanized fault, are available online, courtesy of the scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey.
The 140th anniversary of the 1868 Hayward earthquake this October 21st marks an important milestone: the past 5 large earthquakes on the Hayward Fault have been on average about 140-years apart, so a repeat of this powerful earthquake could happen at any moment. <<<>>>
Full review:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2008/05/29/science-tracing-the-hayward-fault-online-and-on-the-ground/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/628lm9
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James K. Polk: A Resource Guide
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/presidents/polk/index.html
The digital collections of the Library of Congress contain a wide variety of material associated with James K. Polk. This resource guide compiles links to digital materials related to Polk such as manuscripts, letters, broadsides, government documents, and images that are available throughout the Library of Congress Web site.
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Sunday, October 05, 2008
Sun., Oct. 5, 2008 - Surf Report, Oct. 2008 - Climate Change
Surf Report - Climate Change (October 2008)
http://explore.ecb.org/surf/
From the site:
“Our monthly annotated list of great Web sites for teaching and learning. Explore a different topic each month, from Algebra to World War II or Nutrition to Natural Disasters.”
“This month we bring you sites to help your students explore the topic of climate change. You’ll find global warming animations, carbon counters, scientific information, predictions, games, and more.”
Includes sites for: Elementary Middle and High School Carbon Calculators
To view this list after October 2008:
http://explore.ecb.org/surf/surf_report?subject=107
or enter “Climate Change” in their Search Box
http://explore.ecb.org/surf/
From the site:
“Our monthly annotated list of great Web sites for teaching and learning. Explore a different topic each month, from Algebra to World War II or Nutrition to Natural Disasters.”
“This month we bring you sites to help your students explore the topic of climate change. You’ll find global warming animations, carbon counters, scientific information, predictions, games, and more.”
Includes sites for: Elementary Middle and High School Carbon Calculators
To view this list after October 2008:
http://explore.ecb.org/surf/surf_report?subject=107
or enter “Climate Change” in their Search Box
Sun., Oct. 5, 2008 - Public Health Challenges of Climate Change
Site found in:
On the Ticker:
DocuTicker Newsletter
http://www.docuticker.com/
Number 31 April 29, 2008
Are We Ready? Preparing for the Public Health Challenges of Climate Change
http://www.docuticker.com/?p=20453
Press Release:
http://www.naccho.org/press/releases/pr2008_04_24.cfm
Publication Summary
http://www.edf.org/article.cfm?contentID=7839
From the site:
“A warming climate already contributes to disease and early deaths worldwide, as populations experience greater risks from extreme weather events, poor air quality and infectious disease.”
Full Report
http://www.edf.org/documents/7846_AreWeReady_April2008.pdf
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Number 31 April 29, 2008
Are We Ready? Preparing for the Public Health Challenges of Climate Change
http://www.docuticker.com/?p=20453
Press Release:
http://www.naccho.org/press/releases/pr2008_04_24.cfm
Publication Summary
http://www.edf.org/article.cfm?contentID=7839
From the site:
“A warming climate already contributes to disease and early deaths worldwide, as populations experience greater risks from extreme weather events, poor air quality and infectious disease.”
Full Report
http://www.edf.org/documents/7846_AreWeReady_April2008.pdf
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Sun., Oct. 5, 2008 - Global Change Science
Site found in:
May 24, 2008 "Earth Science Sites of the Week"
GLOBAL CHANGE SCIENCE, (suggested by Liz Colvard, Science Information and Education, USGS), Global change science involves understanding current changes in earth functions in the context of pre-historic and recent earth processes, distinguishing between natural and human-influenced changes, and recognizing ecological and physical responses to changes in climate. This site is an excellent starting point for getting information about global change. Includes links to publications, podcasts, news releases, related studies, and a list of federal agencies doing climate change work.
http://www.usgs.gov/global_change
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Mark Francek
Professor of Geography
Central Michigan University
http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi/
May 24, 2008 "Earth Science Sites of the Week"
GLOBAL CHANGE SCIENCE, (suggested by Liz Colvard, Science Information and Education, USGS), Global change science involves understanding current changes in earth functions in the context of pre-historic and recent earth processes, distinguishing between natural and human-influenced changes, and recognizing ecological and physical responses to changes in climate. This site is an excellent starting point for getting information about global change. Includes links to publications, podcasts, news releases, related studies, and a list of federal agencies doing climate change work.
http://www.usgs.gov/global_change
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Mark Francek
Professor of Geography
Central Michigan University
http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi/
Sun., Oct. 5, 2008 - The #1 Song on This Date in History / Climate Change
Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, April 18, 2008
The #1 Song on This Date in History
http://www.joshhosler.biz/NumberOneInHistory/SelectMonth.htm
For those ever-popular questions about what was happening in the world on the day you were born. Select the month, then the date, and arrow down to the year.
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Climate Counts
http://climatecounts.org/
Those who prefer to spend their money with companies with responsible environmental practices can start here, where, so far, 56 companies are rated on their climate impact and efforts to reduce it. The FAQ explains the methods used to arrive at the rating.
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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2008.
NEAT NEW STUFF, April 18, 2008
The #1 Song on This Date in History
http://www.joshhosler.biz/NumberOneInHistory/SelectMonth.htm
For those ever-popular questions about what was happening in the world on the day you were born. Select the month, then the date, and arrow down to the year.
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Climate Counts
http://climatecounts.org/
Those who prefer to spend their money with companies with responsible environmental practices can start here, where, so far, 56 companies are rated on their climate impact and efforts to reduce it. The FAQ explains the methods used to arrive at the rating.
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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2008.
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Sat., Oct. 4, 2008 - World's Most Creative Buildings
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Site of the Day for Friday, April 25, 2008
World's Most Creative Buildings
http://oddee.com/item_94046.aspx
Today's site, from those folks with a taste for the bizarre at Oddee, zeros
in on a judicious selection of structures lauded with the "Most Creative"
title. Gentle Subscribers may find themselves in accord with that term as
they view some of the amazing buildings featured on the website.
"A blog on the oddities of our world ..." - from the website
A number of buildings in this selection fall somewhere in the category of
simply off-the-wall, such as the Basket Building in Newark, Ohio, head
office of, not unexpectedly, a basket-making company, but some are truly
way, way out there. Located in Prague, in the Czech Republic, the Dancing
House, as it is called by the city's residents, flaunts an M.C. Escher-like
quality, as does the Crooked House in Sopot, Poland. Among the buildings in
this group which are striking for their sheer whimsy are the Kansas City
Library and the Piano House in An Hui Province, China.
Skip over to the site for a great collection of some of the most
unconventional buildings from around the globe at:
http://oddee.com/item_94046.aspx
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Friday, April 25, 2008
World's Most Creative Buildings
http://oddee.com/item_94046.aspx
Today's site, from those folks with a taste for the bizarre at Oddee, zeros
in on a judicious selection of structures lauded with the "Most Creative"
title. Gentle Subscribers may find themselves in accord with that term as
they view some of the amazing buildings featured on the website.
"A blog on the oddities of our world ..." - from the website
A number of buildings in this selection fall somewhere in the category of
simply off-the-wall, such as the Basket Building in Newark, Ohio, head
office of, not unexpectedly, a basket-making company, but some are truly
way, way out there. Located in Prague, in the Czech Republic, the Dancing
House, as it is called by the city's residents, flaunts an M.C. Escher-like
quality, as does the Crooked House in Sopot, Poland. Among the buildings in
this group which are striking for their sheer whimsy are the Kansas City
Library and the Piano House in An Hui Province, China.
Skip over to the site for a great collection of some of the most
unconventional buildings from around the globe at:
http://oddee.com/item_94046.aspx
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Sat., Oct. 4, 2008 - America's Favorite Architecture
America’s Favorite Architecture
http://www.favoritearchitecture.org/
From the site:
“the top 150 architecture projects selected by the American public”
[NOTE: Previously posted. URL updated. - Phyllis ]
http://www.favoritearchitecture.org/
From the site:
“the top 150 architecture projects selected by the American public”
[NOTE: Previously posted. URL updated. - Phyllis ]
Sat., Oct. 4, 2008 - Restore America: A Salute to Preservation
Restore America: A Salute to Preservation:
Frederick C. Robie House, Mark Twain House, Lower East Side Tenement Museum
Restoring America’s Treasures:
Tenement Museum
http://www.hgtv.com/home-improvement/lower-east-side-tenement-museum/index.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3t8cw5
http://www.tenement.org/
Built in 1863, the tenement building at 97 Orchard
Street in Manhattan’s Lower East Side was home
to nearly 7,000 working-class immigrants for more
than seven decades. Over a century and a half later,
the building serves as a museum that offers a
glimpse into living conditions in turn-of-the century
New York. The museum, founded in 1988, features
six restored apartments which can be explored
further through a virtual tour on the museum’s
website. The site also features educational
activities, historical information, and lesson plans.
The Mark Twain House & Museum,
http://www.hgtv.com/home-improvement/the-mark-twain-house/index.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4zdm4s
http://www.marktwainhouse.org/thehouse/index.shtml
Also featured is Mark Twain’s 19-room Victorian
mansion in Hartford, Conn. Commissioned by Twain
in 1873, the home reflects the progressive themes
and sensibilities of Twain’s writing, as it features
some of the newest technological advances available
in the late 19th century. The Mark Twain
House & Museum website also features a virtual
tour, images, and activities for students.
Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust: Robie House
http://www.hgtv.com/home-improvement/frederick-c-robie-house/index.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4s6fx4
http://www.gowright.org/robiehouse/robiehouse.html
A third classic is the Robie House in Chicago, Ill.,
which is currently undergoing
restoration. Designed by architect Frank
Lloyd Wright in 1908, the Prairie-style building
introduced a revolution in American architecture
with its groundbreaking layouts and design. The
Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust’s website allows
students to explore the home’s features and
learn about the efforts necessary to keep these
American treasures around for years to come.
List of all preservation sites
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/episode_archive/0,1783,HGTV_3877_47,00.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4xzdg6
Frederick C. Robie House, Mark Twain House, Lower East Side Tenement Museum
Restoring America’s Treasures:
Tenement Museum
http://www.hgtv.com/home-improvement/lower-east-side-tenement-museum/index.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3t8cw5
http://www.tenement.org/
Built in 1863, the tenement building at 97 Orchard
Street in Manhattan’s Lower East Side was home
to nearly 7,000 working-class immigrants for more
than seven decades. Over a century and a half later,
the building serves as a museum that offers a
glimpse into living conditions in turn-of-the century
New York. The museum, founded in 1988, features
six restored apartments which can be explored
further through a virtual tour on the museum’s
website. The site also features educational
activities, historical information, and lesson plans.
The Mark Twain House & Museum,
http://www.hgtv.com/home-improvement/the-mark-twain-house/index.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4zdm4s
http://www.marktwainhouse.org/thehouse/index.shtml
Also featured is Mark Twain’s 19-room Victorian
mansion in Hartford, Conn. Commissioned by Twain
in 1873, the home reflects the progressive themes
and sensibilities of Twain’s writing, as it features
some of the newest technological advances available
in the late 19th century. The Mark Twain
House & Museum website also features a virtual
tour, images, and activities for students.
Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust: Robie House
http://www.hgtv.com/home-improvement/frederick-c-robie-house/index.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4s6fx4
http://www.gowright.org/robiehouse/robiehouse.html
A third classic is the Robie House in Chicago, Ill.,
which is currently undergoing
restoration. Designed by architect Frank
Lloyd Wright in 1908, the Prairie-style building
introduced a revolution in American architecture
with its groundbreaking layouts and design. The
Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust’s website allows
students to explore the home’s features and
learn about the efforts necessary to keep these
American treasures around for years to come.
List of all preservation sites
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/episode_archive/0,1783,HGTV_3877_47,00.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4xzdg6
Sat., Oct. 4, 2008 - America's Eleven Most Endangered Places / Civil Rights Suite: Exploring the History of the Chinese American Fight for Equality
Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, May 29, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/148
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America's Eleven Most Endangered Archive
"Since 1988, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has used its list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places as a powerful alarm to raise awareness of the serious threats facing the nation's greatest treasures." Site features a FAQ and an archive listing places by threat, year listed, state, and other factors. Entries provide descriptions and update on endangered status for places such as California's state parks and the Michigan Avenue Streetwall in Chicago.
URL: http://www.preservationnation.org/issues/11-most-endangered/listings.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2v8r74
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26175
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Civil Rights Suite: Exploring the History of the Chinese American Fight for Equality
Collection of sites featuring materials that "examine the historical impact of the Chinese American fight for equality on our society." Topics include the Chinese of California, "Remembering 1882" (when "Congress passed the nation's first major immigration legislation -- a law to prevent people of Chinese descent from entering the United States"), and Chinese American actions to defend American citizenship and challenge discriminatory laws. From the Chinese American Society of America.
URL: http://www.civilrightssuite.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25911
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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, May 29, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/148
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America's Eleven Most Endangered Archive
"Since 1988, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has used its list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places as a powerful alarm to raise awareness of the serious threats facing the nation's greatest treasures." Site features a FAQ and an archive listing places by threat, year listed, state, and other factors. Entries provide descriptions and update on endangered status for places such as California's state parks and the Michigan Avenue Streetwall in Chicago.
URL: http://www.preservationnation.org/issues/11-most-endangered/listings.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2v8r74
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26175
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Civil Rights Suite: Exploring the History of the Chinese American Fight for Equality
Collection of sites featuring materials that "examine the historical impact of the Chinese American fight for equality on our society." Topics include the Chinese of California, "Remembering 1882" (when "Congress passed the nation's first major immigration legislation -- a law to prevent people of Chinese descent from entering the United States"), and Chinese American actions to defend American citizenship and challenge discriminatory laws. From the Chinese American Society of America.
URL: http://www.civilrightssuite.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25911
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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Friday, October 03, 2008
Fri., Oct. 3, 2008 - USA QuickFacts from the Census Bureau
USA QuickFacts
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/00000.html
State and County QuickFacts
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/
From the site:
“Quick, easy access to facts about people, business, and geography. QuickFacts tables are summary profiles showing frequently requested data items from various Census Bureau programs. Profiles are available for the nation, states, counties, and large cities.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/00000.html
State and County QuickFacts
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/
From the site:
“Quick, easy access to facts about people, business, and geography. QuickFacts tables are summary profiles showing frequently requested data items from various Census Bureau programs. Profiles are available for the nation, states, counties, and large cities.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Fri., Oct. 3, 2008 - Native American Cultures
Native American Cultures
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/explorer/native_americans/
“…explore ancient and modern-day Native American cultures of New Mexico, Utah, and Washington. While engaged in this project students will gain a better appreciation of the richness and variety of Native American cultures.”
Prehistoric Pueblos in Southwestern New Mexico
Utah Canyon Rock Art in Southeastern Utah
Oral History of the Skagit River
Native American Resources
http://teacher.scholastic.com/researchtools/researchstarters/native_am/index.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4b4zb9
Scroll down for a list of annotated links
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/explorer/native_americans/
“…explore ancient and modern-day Native American cultures of New Mexico, Utah, and Washington. While engaged in this project students will gain a better appreciation of the richness and variety of Native American cultures.”
Prehistoric Pueblos in Southwestern New Mexico
Utah Canyon Rock Art in Southeastern Utah
Oral History of the Skagit River
Native American Resources
http://teacher.scholastic.com/researchtools/researchstarters/native_am/index.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4b4zb9
Scroll down for a list of annotated links
Fri., Oct. 3, 2008 - Music Education at DataDragon
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Hi! It's Saturday, May 17, 2008 and time for Music at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Music Education at DataDragon
http://datadragon.com/education/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Age Range: 6 and up (with parental help)
This website offers a free introduction to instruments of the orchestra and
to reading music notation. Young children will enjoy seeing pictures of
musical instruments and hearing how they sound. Older children may enjoy
learning how to read music through the step-by-step lessons provided.
(Non-readers will need assistance.)
This site is not a multi-media wonder. In fact, it looks like it may have
been around since the beginning of the net. HOWEVER, there is content here
that is worth the slight inconveniences and lack of aesthetics.
When you get to the site, you'll see a menu in the middle of the screen that
includes:
*Learn and Hear About Different Instruments - Click on the title and a new
page opens. Either look for the menu of choices in this section that is in
small print, near the bottom of your screen, or click on the blue-green
arrow that will take you to the next page, and each of the following pages,
where you can learn about Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion
instruments - and hear how they sound. (You must click on the instrument to
hear it played.)
*Learn To Read Music - As in the section above, you will use the arrow or
the menu to explore all of the basic instruction in time signatures, notes,
rests, counting, and musical symbols.
You might as well avoid the section called "Musical Genres" because the
majority of the links to outside sources do not work. :(
You will also find "This Day in Music History" that offers some brief
information about what happened in the music world on any given calendar
day.
PARENTS - please note that throughout this site there are links to other
sites - and I cannot vouch for the content you may find there. AS ALWAYS,
preview this site to determine suitability of content for your own child.
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.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.
Hi! It's Saturday, May 17, 2008 and time for Music at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Music Education at DataDragon
http://datadragon.com/education/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Age Range: 6 and up (with parental help)
This website offers a free introduction to instruments of the orchestra and
to reading music notation. Young children will enjoy seeing pictures of
musical instruments and hearing how they sound. Older children may enjoy
learning how to read music through the step-by-step lessons provided.
(Non-readers will need assistance.)
This site is not a multi-media wonder. In fact, it looks like it may have
been around since the beginning of the net. HOWEVER, there is content here
that is worth the slight inconveniences and lack of aesthetics.
When you get to the site, you'll see a menu in the middle of the screen that
includes:
*Learn and Hear About Different Instruments - Click on the title and a new
page opens. Either look for the menu of choices in this section that is in
small print, near the bottom of your screen, or click on the blue-green
arrow that will take you to the next page, and each of the following pages,
where you can learn about Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion
instruments - and hear how they sound. (You must click on the instrument to
hear it played.)
*Learn To Read Music - As in the section above, you will use the arrow or
the menu to explore all of the basic instruction in time signatures, notes,
rests, counting, and musical symbols.
You might as well avoid the section called "Musical Genres" because the
majority of the links to outside sources do not work. :(
You will also find "This Day in Music History" that offers some brief
information about what happened in the music world on any given calendar
day.
PARENTS - please note that throughout this site there are links to other
sites - and I cannot vouch for the content you may find there. AS ALWAYS,
preview this site to determine suitability of content for your own child.
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.
Fri., Oct. 3, 2008 - Sites found in PBS Teachers Newsletter: October 5-11, 2008
Sites found in:
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: October 5-11, 2008
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October Media Infusion: Meeting the Needs of Adolescent Learners with Media and Technology
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/mediainfusion/
October is Month of the Young Adolescent, initiated by the National Middle School Association, this international collaborative effort of education, health, and youth-oriented organizations celebrates the skills and accomplishments of 10 to 15-year-olds while focusing on the unique needs of this age group. This month's Media Infusion blogger, Rebecca Lawson, discusses how students must be led to use critical and higher order thinking skills through the use of technology and media.
PBS Teachers invites educators to visit Media Infusion (http://www.pbs.org/teachers/mediainfusion/ ) in October and ask questions, comment on suggestions or offer some of their own.
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A Live Interactive NASA Webcast for Students
http://www.journeytopalomar.org/
Your students now have an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime chance to explore the universe, take a live look at NASA's LCROSS mission to search for water on the Moon and submit questions directly to America's top astronomers. Producers of the award-winning new primetime PBS documentary "The Journey to Palomar and distinguished American astronomers will discuss the super-human efforts of American astronomer George Ellery Hale and his colleagues to build the biggest telescopes of the 20th century and give an exclusive preview of the next generation of giant American telescopes being built today. To participate in the Webcast, Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. EST, visit http://www.journeytopalomar.org/; click on NASA Webcast.
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Concepts Across the Curriculum
Music in Every Classroom
Offline Activity/Project
Gr. 3-5 / 6-8
Explore the world of music through activities that focus on
musical beat, rhythm, mood and emotions. Investigate the
science of guitars, learn musical notation and enjoy
multicultural music and popular songs from three generations.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/thismonth/musicclassroom/index1.html
--------
The Living Edens
Yellowstone: Native American Myths
Lesson Plan
Gr. 3-5 / 6-8
Examine Native American myths, summarize the myths in classroom
discussion and write a myth.
http://www.pbs.org/edens/yellowstone/teach2.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Nature
Dogs That Changed the World: Dogs by Design
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, October 5, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
Some working dogs are able to use their skills to perform tasks
they were bred for; there are still jobs today for herders,
hunters and guard dogs. But as we multiply and transform the
many breeds of dogs, honing their looks and their sizes, we
also change our relationship with them, and theirs with us. How
can we learn to cope with the hard-wired instincts of our pets,
and what roles can they play in a world their ancestors would
hardly recognize? Part Two 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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NOVA
Arctic Dinosaurs
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
How is it that dinosaurs managed to survive and even thrive in
the gloom of the dark and frigid polar regions? This is one of
today's most intriguing, little-known enigmas in paleontology.
Now, a unique field expedition, covered exclusively by NOVA,
sets out for Alaska's North Slope to defrost a jackpot of new
fossil clues. Season Premiere. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/arcticdino/
[NOTE: See teacher’s guide pasted below. – Phyllis]
-----
American Experience
The Presidents: Jimmy Carter
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
"Jimmy Carter" traces the ascent of an ambitious country boy
from a peanut farm in Plains, Georgia, to the Oval Office; it
examines the failings of Carter's political leadership in the
context of the turbulent 1970s and explores the role religion
played in his career. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/carter/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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P.O.V.
Up the Yangtze
On-Air & Online
Gr. 9-12
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
10 - 11:30 pm
Nearing completion, China's massive Three Gorges Dam is
altering the landscape and the lives of people living along the
fabled Yangtze River. Countless ancient villages and historic
locales will be submerged, and two million people will lose
their homes and livelihoods. "Up the Yangtze" explores lives
transformed by the biggest hydroelectric dam in history, a
hotly contested symbol of the Chinese economic miracle. An
Official Selection of the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. (CC,
Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2008/uptheyangtze/preview.html
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Copyright 2008 PBS Online
**********
--------Forwarded Message--------
[NOVA Teachers] Arctic Dinosaurs airs October 7, 2008
Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 3:27 PM
Hello Educators,
Join NOVA next week for its first new season broadcast, "Polar
Dinosaurs," a program that follows two high-stakes expeditions and
the paleontologists who push the limits of science to unearth 70
million-year-old fossils buried in the vast Alaskan tundra.
(Subjects covered: paleontology, Earth science, geology)
* * * * * * * *
NOVA presents "Arctic Dinosaurs"
Broadcast: Tuesday, October 7, 2008
http://www.pbs.org/nova/arcticdino
(NOVA airs on PBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings as
broadcast dates and times may vary. This program can be used up to
one year after it is recorded off the air.)
Watch Online
http://www.pbs.org/nova/arcticdino/program.html
Watch the entire program online after the broadcast date. (QuickTime
or Windows Media required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
The Producer's Story
http://www.pbs.org/nova/arcticdino/producer.html
Find out from the program producer what it was like to shoot a film
in northern Alaska's remote and forbidding terrain. (Grades 6-8,
9-12)
Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/programs/3511_arcticdino.html
Use these viewing ideas to investigate how animals adapt to polar
climates, learn more about how dinosaurs might have survived in the
extreme cold, and develop Wikipedia pages for polar dinosaurs.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Program transcript
http://www.pbs.org/nova/transcripts/3511_arcticdino.html
The site includes a complete narration for this program.
Plus Watch a Preview, TV Program Description, and Links & Books.
* * * * * * * *
Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org
******************************************
PBS Teachers Newsletter: October 5-11, 2008
******************************************
October Media Infusion: Meeting the Needs of Adolescent Learners with Media and Technology
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/mediainfusion/
October is Month of the Young Adolescent, initiated by the National Middle School Association, this international collaborative effort of education, health, and youth-oriented organizations celebrates the skills and accomplishments of 10 to 15-year-olds while focusing on the unique needs of this age group. This month's Media Infusion blogger, Rebecca Lawson, discusses how students must be led to use critical and higher order thinking skills through the use of technology and media.
PBS Teachers invites educators to visit Media Infusion (http://www.pbs.org/teachers/mediainfusion/ ) in October and ask questions, comment on suggestions or offer some of their own.
---------
A Live Interactive NASA Webcast for Students
http://www.journeytopalomar.org/
Your students now have an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime chance to explore the universe, take a live look at NASA's LCROSS mission to search for water on the Moon and submit questions directly to America's top astronomers. Producers of the award-winning new primetime PBS documentary "The Journey to Palomar and distinguished American astronomers will discuss the super-human efforts of American astronomer George Ellery Hale and his colleagues to build the biggest telescopes of the 20th century and give an exclusive preview of the next generation of giant American telescopes being built today. To participate in the Webcast, Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. EST, visit http://www.journeytopalomar.org/; click on NASA Webcast.
-------
Concepts Across the Curriculum
Music in Every Classroom
Offline Activity/Project
Gr. 3-5 / 6-8
Explore the world of music through activities that focus on
musical beat, rhythm, mood and emotions. Investigate the
science of guitars, learn musical notation and enjoy
multicultural music and popular songs from three generations.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/thismonth/musicclassroom/index1.html
--------
The Living Edens
Yellowstone: Native American Myths
Lesson Plan
Gr. 3-5 / 6-8
Examine Native American myths, summarize the myths in classroom
discussion and write a myth.
http://www.pbs.org/edens/yellowstone/teach2.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
-------
Nature
Dogs That Changed the World: Dogs by Design
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, October 5, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
Some working dogs are able to use their skills to perform tasks
they were bred for; there are still jobs today for herders,
hunters and guard dogs. But as we multiply and transform the
many breeds of dogs, honing their looks and their sizes, we
also change our relationship with them, and theirs with us. How
can we learn to cope with the hard-wired instincts of our pets,
and what roles can they play in a world their ancestors would
hardly recognize? Part Two 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
-------
NOVA
Arctic Dinosaurs
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
How is it that dinosaurs managed to survive and even thrive in
the gloom of the dark and frigid polar regions? This is one of
today's most intriguing, little-known enigmas in paleontology.
Now, a unique field expedition, covered exclusively by NOVA,
sets out for Alaska's North Slope to defrost a jackpot of new
fossil clues. Season Premiere. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/arcticdino/
[NOTE: See teacher’s guide pasted below. – Phyllis]
-----
American Experience
The Presidents: Jimmy Carter
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
"Jimmy Carter" traces the ascent of an ambitious country boy
from a peanut farm in Plains, Georgia, to the Oval Office; it
examines the failings of Carter's political leadership in the
context of the turbulent 1970s and explores the role religion
played in his career. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/carter/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
-------
P.O.V.
Up the Yangtze
On-Air & Online
Gr. 9-12
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
10 - 11:30 pm
Nearing completion, China's massive Three Gorges Dam is
altering the landscape and the lives of people living along the
fabled Yangtze River. Countless ancient villages and historic
locales will be submerged, and two million people will lose
their homes and livelihoods. "Up the Yangtze" explores lives
transformed by the biggest hydroelectric dam in history, a
hotly contested symbol of the Chinese economic miracle. An
Official Selection of the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. (CC,
Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2008/uptheyangtze/preview.html
-------
Copyright 2008 PBS Online
**********
--------Forwarded Message--------
[NOVA Teachers] Arctic Dinosaurs airs October 7, 2008
Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 3:27 PM
Hello Educators,
Join NOVA next week for its first new season broadcast, "Polar
Dinosaurs," a program that follows two high-stakes expeditions and
the paleontologists who push the limits of science to unearth 70
million-year-old fossils buried in the vast Alaskan tundra.
(Subjects covered: paleontology, Earth science, geology)
* * * * * * * *
NOVA presents "Arctic Dinosaurs"
Broadcast: Tuesday, October 7, 2008
http://www.pbs.org/nova/arcticdino
(NOVA airs on PBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings as
broadcast dates and times may vary. This program can be used up to
one year after it is recorded off the air.)
Watch Online
http://www.pbs.org/nova/arcticdino/program.html
Watch the entire program online after the broadcast date. (QuickTime
or Windows Media required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
The Producer's Story
http://www.pbs.org/nova/arcticdino/producer.html
Find out from the program producer what it was like to shoot a film
in northern Alaska's remote and forbidding terrain. (Grades 6-8,
9-12)
Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/programs/3511_arcticdino.html
Use these viewing ideas to investigate how animals adapt to polar
climates, learn more about how dinosaurs might have survived in the
extreme cold, and develop Wikipedia pages for polar dinosaurs.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Program transcript
http://www.pbs.org/nova/transcripts/3511_arcticdino.html
The site includes a complete narration for this program.
Plus Watch a Preview, TV Program Description, and Links & Books.
* * * * * * * *
Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Thurs., Oct. 2, 2008 - Salvador Dali Museum
Site found in:
======== The Scout Report ==
======== October 4, 2002 ====
======== Volume 8, Number 39 ======
Official Salvador Dali Museum Web Site
http://www.salvadordalimuseum.org/home.html
Dedicated to the man who once remarked that "The difference between me and
the surrealists is that I am Surrealism," the Salvador Dali Museum site
contains a host of visual and written material on the artist and his storied
life. The site contains such practical information as the hours of the
museum, membership material, and a calendar of upcoming events such as
lectures on Dali, recitals, and other performances at the Museum. However,
the heart of the site is a visual introduction to the work of Dali, titled
The Collection, which offers an overview of his different artistic periods
and a biographical sketch. The paintings featured online include "Eggs on a
Plate without a Plate" and "The Disintegration of the Persistence of
Memory." This site will be a must-see for Dali enthusiasts or those with a
penchant for Surrealism. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2002.
http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/
======== The Scout Report ==
======== October 4, 2002 ====
======== Volume 8, Number 39 ======
Official Salvador Dali Museum Web Site
http://www.salvadordalimuseum.org/home.html
Dedicated to the man who once remarked that "The difference between me and
the surrealists is that I am Surrealism," the Salvador Dali Museum site
contains a host of visual and written material on the artist and his storied
life. The site contains such practical information as the hours of the
museum, membership material, and a calendar of upcoming events such as
lectures on Dali, recitals, and other performances at the Museum. However,
the heart of the site is a visual introduction to the work of Dali, titled
The Collection, which offers an overview of his different artistic periods
and a biographical sketch. The paintings featured online include "Eggs on a
Plate without a Plate" and "The Disintegration of the Persistence of
Memory." This site will be a must-see for Dali enthusiasts or those with a
penchant for Surrealism. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
----
From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2002.
http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/
Thurs., Oct. 2, 2008 - Visual Resources Online
Site found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
May 9-15, 2008
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Visual resources online: Digital images of primary materials on public web sites
by Anne Blecksmith, Getty Research Institute
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/acrlpubs/crlnews/backissues2008/may08/visualresources.cfm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3h2gjg
Digital images of primary materials on public Web sites.
From the site:
“This article describes selected online digital collections created by institutions across the greater United States. Rich in images for study, teaching, and other media projects, these digital collections were notable for their open-access, coverage, organization, quality of images and metadata, and ease-of-use.
Although the collections mentioned in this article may include digital images of primary materials in the public domain or allow images to be reproduced for classroom use and private study without prior permission, most require that the owning repository be properly credited.”
Source: C&RL News
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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/
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
May 9-15, 2008
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Visual resources online: Digital images of primary materials on public web sites
by Anne Blecksmith, Getty Research Institute
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/acrlpubs/crlnews/backissues2008/may08/visualresources.cfm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3h2gjg
Digital images of primary materials on public Web sites.
From the site:
“This article describes selected online digital collections created by institutions across the greater United States. Rich in images for study, teaching, and other media projects, these digital collections were notable for their open-access, coverage, organization, quality of images and metadata, and ease-of-use.
Although the collections mentioned in this article may include digital images of primary materials in the public domain or allow images to be reproduced for classroom use and private study without prior permission, most require that the owning repository be properly credited.”
Source: C&RL News
-----
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/
Thurs., Oct. 2, 2008 - ArtLex Art Dictionary / 78 Optical Illusions & Visual Phenomena
ArtLex
Art Dictionary for artists, collectors, students and educators
in art production, criticism, history, aesthetics, and education
http://www.artlex.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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78 Optical Illusions & Visual Phenomena
http://www.michaelbach.de/ot/
From the site:
"These pages demonstrate some visual phenomena, and “optical”
or “visual illusions”. The latter is more appropriate because
most effects have their basis in the visual pathway, not in the
optics of the eye…I view these phenomena as bringing out
particular good adaptations to standard viewing situations. These
adaptations are "hard-wired" into our brains, thus under some artificial
manipulations they cause inappropriate interpretations of the visual
scene.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated.- Phyllis ]
Art Dictionary for artists, collectors, students and educators
in art production, criticism, history, aesthetics, and education
http://www.artlex.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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78 Optical Illusions & Visual Phenomena
http://www.michaelbach.de/ot/
From the site:
"These pages demonstrate some visual phenomena, and “optical”
or “visual illusions”. The latter is more appropriate because
most effects have their basis in the visual pathway, not in the
optics of the eye…I view these phenomena as bringing out
particular good adaptations to standard viewing situations. These
adaptations are "hard-wired" into our brains, thus under some artificial
manipulations they cause inappropriate interpretations of the visual
scene.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated.- Phyllis ]
Thurs., Oct. 2, 2008 - Superheroes: Fashion & Fantasy / How LSD Rocked the World / Making the Modern World
Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, May 22, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/151
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Superheros: Fashion and Fantasy
Companion to a 2008 exhibit about costumes worn by cartoon superheros and associated fashions. Features images and essays on topics such as the graphic body (in which "the 'S' emblem inscribed on Superman's chest and cape functions as a simplified statement of his identity"), the patriotic body, and the armored body. Click on the comic book pages at the top of each essay to view images. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
URL: http://www.metmuseum.org/special/superheroes/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26072
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Trip of a Lifetime: How LSD Rocked the World
LSD is "the psychedelic drug that inspired Hendrix and The Beatles - and shaped the music, art and literature of a generation. As the world bids farewell to [Albert Hoffman, dead at 102] the bicycling Swiss chemist who created LSD ... [this article] explores his mind-altering legacy." This illustrated May 2008 article describes LSD's influence on movies, music, literature, and design. Also includes video clips. From the British newspaper The Independent.
URL: http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/trip-of-a-lifetime-how-lsd-rocked-the-world-818714.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4kc8fl
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26103
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Making the Modern World
This site "brings you powerful stories about science and invention from the eighteenth century to today. It explains the development and the global spread of modern industrial society and its effects on all our lives." Includes a timeline, background about dozens of icons of invention in technology and medicine and dozens of "everyday" inventions. Also include learning modules on topics such as DNA, textile production, and stress management. From the Science Museum, U.K.
URL: http://www.makingthemodernworld.org.uk/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26023
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, May 22, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/151
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Superheros: Fashion and Fantasy
Companion to a 2008 exhibit about costumes worn by cartoon superheros and associated fashions. Features images and essays on topics such as the graphic body (in which "the 'S' emblem inscribed on Superman's chest and cape functions as a simplified statement of his identity"), the patriotic body, and the armored body. Click on the comic book pages at the top of each essay to view images. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
URL: http://www.metmuseum.org/special/superheroes/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26072
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Trip of a Lifetime: How LSD Rocked the World
LSD is "the psychedelic drug that inspired Hendrix and The Beatles - and shaped the music, art and literature of a generation. As the world bids farewell to [Albert Hoffman, dead at 102] the bicycling Swiss chemist who created LSD ... [this article] explores his mind-altering legacy." This illustrated May 2008 article describes LSD's influence on movies, music, literature, and design. Also includes video clips. From the British newspaper The Independent.
URL: http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/trip-of-a-lifetime-how-lsd-rocked-the-world-818714.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4kc8fl
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26103
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Making the Modern World
This site "brings you powerful stories about science and invention from the eighteenth century to today. It explains the development and the global spread of modern industrial society and its effects on all our lives." Includes a timeline, background about dozens of icons of invention in technology and medicine and dozens of "everyday" inventions. Also include learning modules on topics such as DNA, textile production, and stress management. From the Science Museum, U.K.
URL: http://www.makingthemodernworld.org.uk/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26023
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Wed., Oct. 1, 2008 - Sites to See: The Web's Best Zoo Sites
Sites to See: Zoos
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites071.shtml
From the site:
The Web's Best Zoo Sites
“Although going to a real zoo is ideal, that kind of real field trip might not be an option for many students. If that's the case in your classroom, why not supplement your animal study with a virtual zoo visit? Check out the list below to discover the cool tools on the Web for teaching and learning about zoos.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Links updated 05/02/2008. – Phyllis ]
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites071.shtml
From the site:
The Web's Best Zoo Sites
“Although going to a real zoo is ideal, that kind of real field trip might not be an option for many students. If that's the case in your classroom, why not supplement your animal study with a virtual zoo visit? Check out the list below to discover the cool tools on the Web for teaching and learning about zoos.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Links updated 05/02/2008. – Phyllis ]
Wed., Oct. 1, 2008 - Smithsonian National Zoo - Animal Cams
---------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Friday, May 16, 2008 and time for a Virtual Field Trip at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Smithsonian National Zoo: Animal Cams
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/WebCams/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Take a virtual field trip to the Smithsonian National Zoological Park where
you can see many animal exhibits streamed live through webcams! When you
get to the site you'll see a menu of WEB CAM exhibits on the left side of
your screen that include:
Amazon River Fish
Black-footed Ferret
Cheetah
Fishing Cat
Flamingo
Gorilla
Kiwi
Lion
Octopus
Orangutan
Panda Bear
Tiger
...and many more!
Click on any one and a new page opens. You may have to scroll down the page
slightly to find the screen where you can watch the live footage. Sometimes
you can see the animals quite clearly, and other times they are out of
camera range. Remember that the Smithsonian National Zoo is on Eastern
Standard Time - so if you visit after sundown and before sunrise Eastern
time, you may see nothing but a dark screen.
In addition to viewing the web cams, you'll find "Fact Sheets" and "Photo
Galleries" that you can explore to learn more about the animals featured on
these web cams.
Bookmark this site so you can return often!
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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Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Hi! It's Friday, May 16, 2008 and time for a Virtual Field Trip at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Smithsonian National Zoo: Animal Cams
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/WebCams/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Take a virtual field trip to the Smithsonian National Zoological Park where
you can see many animal exhibits streamed live through webcams! When you
get to the site you'll see a menu of WEB CAM exhibits on the left side of
your screen that include:
Amazon River Fish
Black-footed Ferret
Cheetah
Fishing Cat
Flamingo
Gorilla
Kiwi
Lion
Octopus
Orangutan
Panda Bear
Tiger
...and many more!
Click on any one and a new page opens. You may have to scroll down the page
slightly to find the screen where you can watch the live footage. Sometimes
you can see the animals quite clearly, and other times they are out of
camera range. Remember that the Smithsonian National Zoo is on Eastern
Standard Time - so if you visit after sundown and before sunrise Eastern
time, you may see nothing but a dark screen.
In addition to viewing the web cams, you'll find "Fact Sheets" and "Photo
Galleries" that you can explore to learn more about the animals featured on
these web cams.
Bookmark this site so you can return often!
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
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Wed., Oct. 1, 2008 - Center for Innovation in Science & Learning
The Center for Innovation in Science Learning (CISL)
http://www.fi.edu/learn/index.php
From the site:
“The Center for Innovation in Science Learning (CISL) at The Franklin Institute is a premier center for science learning research, program development, and educational services. Founded in 1995, CISL has sustained cumulative research and programs in four areas of national focus in science education: teacher development, educational technology, gender and family learning, and youth leadership. In keeping with the mission of The Franklin Institute, the core philosophy of all Center for Innovation programs is the commitment to inquiry learning in science.
[NOTE: Other pages from The Franklin Institute previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.fi.edu/learn/index.php
From the site:
“The Center for Innovation in Science Learning (CISL) at The Franklin Institute is a premier center for science learning research, program development, and educational services. Founded in 1995, CISL has sustained cumulative research and programs in four areas of national focus in science education: teacher development, educational technology, gender and family learning, and youth leadership. In keeping with the mission of The Franklin Institute, the core philosophy of all Center for Innovation programs is the commitment to inquiry learning in science.
[NOTE: Other pages from The Franklin Institute previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Wed., Oct. 1, 2008 - Sites found in The Scout Report, May 16, 2008
Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
May 16, 2008
Volume 14, Number 19
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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-080516.php
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Smithsonian: Science and Technology [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.si.edu/Encyclopedia_SI/Science_and_Technology/default.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3qma3p
Browsing through the Encyclopedia Smithsonian can be a bit like spending
time with a friend: You'll rediscover some familiar stories, and you'll
probably learn something new at the same time. This particular part of the
Encyclopedia Smithsonian covers science and technology and visitors can
learn about Arctic wildlife, major "firsts" in aviation history, and bird
biology. The materials are drawn from different parts of the Institution,
including the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention & Innovation and
the National Air & Space Museum. Visitors can also scan the left-hand side
of the page for alphabetically organized resources from aeronautics to
zoology. Overall, the site is a great way to access a few of the tremendous
resources offered by the Institution, and it may just inspire a deeper
search through some of their additional online offerings. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. URL updated. - Phyllis ]
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American Institute of Physics: Education [pdf]
http://www.aip.org/education/
The American Institute of Physics (AIP) has a substantial outreach mission,
and this site provides a cornucopia of educational materials and resources
designed for physics undergraduate majors, instructors, and those thinking
about a career in physics. Near the top of the page visitors will find the
"Students" section, which includes information on graduate programs in the
physical sciences, along with information about the national honor society
for physics students. Below that section, the "Educators" area includes
resources for physics teachers such as interactive modules and learning
worksheets. Near the bottom of the page the "Academic Resources" area
contains reports on employment trends for physicists and links to job
websites in the realm of physics and related fields. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.aip.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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History Net
http://www.historynet.com/
The Weider History Group publishes a wide range of military history
magazines, including "America's Civil War" and "Civil War Times". They've
also been generous enough to create this website, which offers a wide range
of articles from their different publications. First-time visitors to the
homepage may want to start out by taking a shot at the "Daily Quiz", which
offers up a range of questions on everything from steamship battles to
military operations in the South Pacific. Next, visitors may wish to click
on over to the "Features" area, which includes articles culled from the
magazines on Marine POW's, the Battle of New Orleans, as well as noted
gunfighter Ben Thompson and his brother Billy. Moving on, visitors can also
take part in the online forums where they can ask questions about battle
tactics, the history of ground warfare, and the USS Ironsides. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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NASA: Everest Expedition [Real Player]
http://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/everest_expedition.html
Astronaut Scott Parazynski has spent a great deal of time in space, but is
most recent expedition took him to Mount Everest, and NASA helped him
document the experience for posterity. Parazynski set forth for Nepal in
March 2008, and during his journey he learned a great deal about the
parallels of mountain climbing and space exploration. Along the right-hand
side of the page, visitors will find a biography, along with information
about Parazynski's previous space missions and a detailed interview. Further
down the page, visitors will find a map of his route to the summit and
images from his trip. Additionally, visitors can read the weblog from the
trip and also listen to a podcast. [KMG]
------
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.nps.gov/features/joda/
Millions of years ago, central Oregon was a hotbed of volcanic activity.
Curious geologists and others can learn about the John Day Fossil Beds
National Monument on this most excellent Flash-enabled online tour. After
"flying" in overhead to the site, visitors can learn about the 40 million
year history of the site that would later become the John Day Fossil Beds.
The next area of the site is titled "The Present Unlocks the Past" and it
includes an exploration of the evolution of the horse in prehistoric Oregon,
along with offering access into the daily life of a working paleontologist.
In the interactive feature "Whose skull is whose?", visitors will get the
change to compare the skulls of ancient animals with those of their modern
analogs. After that, visitors can get a better sense of the current state of
affairs in the fossil beds by looking over a thirteen-image slideshow of
this gorgeous section of Oregon. [KMG]
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Baldwin Library of Children's Literature, Digital Collection
http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/UFDC/UFDC.aspx?c=juv
The Baldwin Library Digital Collection at the University of Florida includes
over 2500 fully digitized children's books, published in the United States
and Great Britain between 1850 and 1900 (selected from more than more than
100,000 in the Baldwin Library of Historical Children's Literature, dating
from the mid-1600s through 2007). Although baby-boomers may be disappointed
in not finding their childhood favorites, it is nonetheless amazing to page
through an illustrated edition of Little Red Riding Hood, published in 1895
by Raphael Tuck & Sons. Browsing through the list of recently added items
also reveals the digital version of "Bill an' me": sum ov our adventers
in de "Midway Plaisance", a souvenir book documenting two boys'
adventures at the World's Columbian Exposition, the World's Fair held in
Chicago in 1893. Books in the collection reflect the mores of the times in
which they were published; for example, although the protagonists seem on
the youthful side to 21st century eyes, “Bill an me's” adventures include the
drinking of alcoholic beverages. [DS]
-----
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
=======
The Scout Report
May 16, 2008
Volume 14, Number 19
-----
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-080516.php
---------
Smithsonian: Science and Technology [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.si.edu/Encyclopedia_SI/Science_and_Technology/default.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3qma3p
Browsing through the Encyclopedia Smithsonian can be a bit like spending
time with a friend: You'll rediscover some familiar stories, and you'll
probably learn something new at the same time. This particular part of the
Encyclopedia Smithsonian covers science and technology and visitors can
learn about Arctic wildlife, major "firsts" in aviation history, and bird
biology. The materials are drawn from different parts of the Institution,
including the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention & Innovation and
the National Air & Space Museum. Visitors can also scan the left-hand side
of the page for alphabetically organized resources from aeronautics to
zoology. Overall, the site is a great way to access a few of the tremendous
resources offered by the Institution, and it may just inspire a deeper
search through some of their additional online offerings. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. URL updated. - Phyllis ]
-----
American Institute of Physics: Education [pdf]
http://www.aip.org/education/
The American Institute of Physics (AIP) has a substantial outreach mission,
and this site provides a cornucopia of educational materials and resources
designed for physics undergraduate majors, instructors, and those thinking
about a career in physics. Near the top of the page visitors will find the
"Students" section, which includes information on graduate programs in the
physical sciences, along with information about the national honor society
for physics students. Below that section, the "Educators" area includes
resources for physics teachers such as interactive modules and learning
worksheets. Near the bottom of the page the "Academic Resources" area
contains reports on employment trends for physicists and links to job
websites in the realm of physics and related fields. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.aip.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
------
History Net
http://www.historynet.com/
The Weider History Group publishes a wide range of military history
magazines, including "America's Civil War" and "Civil War Times". They've
also been generous enough to create this website, which offers a wide range
of articles from their different publications. First-time visitors to the
homepage may want to start out by taking a shot at the "Daily Quiz", which
offers up a range of questions on everything from steamship battles to
military operations in the South Pacific. Next, visitors may wish to click
on over to the "Features" area, which includes articles culled from the
magazines on Marine POW's, the Battle of New Orleans, as well as noted
gunfighter Ben Thompson and his brother Billy. Moving on, visitors can also
take part in the online forums where they can ask questions about battle
tactics, the history of ground warfare, and the USS Ironsides. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
-------
NASA: Everest Expedition [Real Player]
http://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/everest_expedition.html
Astronaut Scott Parazynski has spent a great deal of time in space, but is
most recent expedition took him to Mount Everest, and NASA helped him
document the experience for posterity. Parazynski set forth for Nepal in
March 2008, and during his journey he learned a great deal about the
parallels of mountain climbing and space exploration. Along the right-hand
side of the page, visitors will find a biography, along with information
about Parazynski's previous space missions and a detailed interview. Further
down the page, visitors will find a map of his route to the summit and
images from his trip. Additionally, visitors can read the weblog from the
trip and also listen to a podcast. [KMG]
------
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.nps.gov/features/joda/
Millions of years ago, central Oregon was a hotbed of volcanic activity.
Curious geologists and others can learn about the John Day Fossil Beds
National Monument on this most excellent Flash-enabled online tour. After
"flying" in overhead to the site, visitors can learn about the 40 million
year history of the site that would later become the John Day Fossil Beds.
The next area of the site is titled "The Present Unlocks the Past" and it
includes an exploration of the evolution of the horse in prehistoric Oregon,
along with offering access into the daily life of a working paleontologist.
In the interactive feature "Whose skull is whose?", visitors will get the
change to compare the skulls of ancient animals with those of their modern
analogs. After that, visitors can get a better sense of the current state of
affairs in the fossil beds by looking over a thirteen-image slideshow of
this gorgeous section of Oregon. [KMG]
--------
Baldwin Library of Children's Literature, Digital Collection
http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/UFDC/UFDC.aspx?c=juv
The Baldwin Library Digital Collection at the University of Florida includes
over 2500 fully digitized children's books, published in the United States
and Great Britain between 1850 and 1900 (selected from more than more than
100,000 in the Baldwin Library of Historical Children's Literature, dating
from the mid-1600s through 2007). Although baby-boomers may be disappointed
in not finding their childhood favorites, it is nonetheless amazing to page
through an illustrated edition of Little Red Riding Hood, published in 1895
by Raphael Tuck & Sons. Browsing through the list of recently added items
also reveals the digital version of "Bill an' me": sum ov our adventers
in de "Midway Plaisance", a souvenir book documenting two boys'
adventures at the World's Columbian Exposition, the World's Fair held in
Chicago in 1893. Books in the collection reflect the mores of the times in
which they were published; for example, although the protagonists seem on
the youthful side to 21st century eyes, “Bill an me's” adventures include the
drinking of alcoholic beverages. [DS]
-----
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
