Sunday, November 30, 2008
Sun., Nov. 30, 2008 - Forms of Address
Forms of Address
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0001618.html
This Infoplease site provides forms of address and salutations for academics, clerical and religious orders, government officials, military and naval officers, and members of various professions.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Source: Refdesk: http://www.refdesk.com
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0001618.html
This Infoplease site provides forms of address and salutations for academics, clerical and religious orders, government officials, military and naval officers, and members of various professions.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Source: Refdesk: http://www.refdesk.com
Sun., Nov. 30, 2008 - Concise Dictionary of First Names
Concise Dictionary of First Names
http://www.askoxford.com/dictionaries/name_dict/?view=get
Search the Concise Dictionary of First Names to find out what your name really means or to choose the name for your new baby. From Aaron and Abigail to Zinnia and Zola, this dictionary of over 6,000 names, is both a valuable reference resource and a delight to browse. Select US View.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Source: Refdesk: http://www.refdesk.com
http://www.askoxford.com/dictionaries/name_dict/?view=get
Search the Concise Dictionary of First Names to find out what your name really means or to choose the name for your new baby. From Aaron and Abigail to Zinnia and Zola, this dictionary of over 6,000 names, is both a valuable reference resource and a delight to browse. Select US View.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Source: Refdesk: http://www.refdesk.com
Sun., Nov. 30, 2008 - Creative Kids Central
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Hi! It's Saturday, July 12, 2008 and time for Music at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Creative Kids Central
http://www.kusc.org/kids
Age Range: 7-12 (Contains music and/or activities that all ages can enjoy.)
This website offers one of the best, web-based educational activities on
classical music - designed just for kids - that I've seen.
When you get to the site you can use the menu on the left side of your
screen to watch and listen to brief introductions to the symphony, opera,
solo voice, solo instrument, choral music, and chamber music. Then, click on
the icons to access THE BEST PARTS OF THE SITE:
*Brahms Interactive - This online educational experience sets Brahms' music
to a story about Brahms and the culture of Vienna Austria in the 1890s. It
includes chamber music, listening guides, and games. Includes free,
downloadable teachers' lessons and guides.
*Scheherazade Interactive - The symphonic music of Rimsky-Korsakov is set to
the story of "The Thousand and One Arabian Nights." Parents can enjoy this
activity using the listening guides on each screen and four music games for
kids. Don't forget to click on the "oil jars" at the bottom of the screen
for further learning. Includes free, downloadable teachers' lessons and
guides.
*Alan Chapman Studio - Take a virtual tour of classical radio station KUSC,
91.5 FM, Los Angeles, with a popular radio host!
*Family Listening Activity - Enjoy listening to music that imitates the
sound of water. Classical pieces have been selected wherein the music
sounds like a ship on the sea, a mermaid's song, a storm, a river, and a
fountain. This listen-and-learn exercise comes with simple, helpful text
and suggestions that parents - who don't have any previous experience in
music education - can do and enjoy with their children.
This one gets a ClickSchooling Award for excellence! Enjoy!
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 Saturday, July 12, 2008 and time for Music at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Creative Kids Central
http://www.kusc.org/kids
Age Range: 7-12 (Contains music and/or activities that all ages can enjoy.)
This website offers one of the best, web-based educational activities on
classical music - designed just for kids - that I've seen.
When you get to the site you can use the menu on the left side of your
screen to watch and listen to brief introductions to the symphony, opera,
solo voice, solo instrument, choral music, and chamber music. Then, click on
the icons to access THE BEST PARTS OF THE SITE:
*Brahms Interactive - This online educational experience sets Brahms' music
to a story about Brahms and the culture of Vienna Austria in the 1890s. It
includes chamber music, listening guides, and games. Includes free,
downloadable teachers' lessons and guides.
*Scheherazade Interactive - The symphonic music of Rimsky-Korsakov is set to
the story of "The Thousand and One Arabian Nights." Parents can enjoy this
activity using the listening guides on each screen and four music games for
kids. Don't forget to click on the "oil jars" at the bottom of the screen
for further learning. Includes free, downloadable teachers' lessons and
guides.
*Alan Chapman Studio - Take a virtual tour of classical radio station KUSC,
91.5 FM, Los Angeles, with a popular radio host!
*Family Listening Activity - Enjoy listening to music that imitates the
sound of water. Classical pieces have been selected wherein the music
sounds like a ship on the sea, a mermaid's song, a storm, a river, and a
fountain. This listen-and-learn exercise comes with simple, helpful text
and suggestions that parents - who don't have any previous experience in
music education - can do and enjoy with their children.
This one gets a ClickSchooling Award for excellence! Enjoy!
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., Nov. 30, 2008 - Sports Injuries / World of Opera / Victory Mail / NOVA: The Perfect Corpse / Dali / Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures
Sites found in:
=======
The Scout Report
July 11, 2008
Volume 14, Number 27
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-080711.php
-----
Medline Plus: Sports Injuries [pdf]
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sportsinjuries.html
Exercising and playing sports can lead to a sound mind and body, but sports-
related injuries can be frustrating for anyone. This very helpful site,
offered as part of the Medline Plus series from the U.S. National Library of
Medicine, contains dozens of fact sheets, media presentations, and other
items regarding various sports injuries. Visitors who know exactly what they
need can click on over to the "Related Topics" area on the right-hand side
of the homepage, where they will find resources on everything from ankle
injuries to general wellness. Their homepage also contains sections like
"Basics", "Research", and "Multimedia & Cool Tools". Two items that are
definitely worth checking out are the tennis elbow tutorial and the basic
overview of sports injuries offered by the National Institute of Arthritis
and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
------
The World of Opera [Real Player]
http://www.npr.org/templates/rundowns/rundown.php?prgId=36&agg=1
This website should prove useful and interesting to the most dedicated opera
aficionados and opera neophytes. The World of Opera "brings listeners
compelling performances from top American and international opera
companies." Beyond just performances, World of Opera goes beyond
"traditional, operatic vernacular" to showcase opera as anything but an
elitist form of art. Each opera presented here is accompanied by a short
introductory article (with an available audio version as well). After the
introduction, visitors can view video clips from a performance, listen to
interviews which may include a conductor, stage director, and performer of
the show. Also available is a short synopsis of the opera, act-by-act, as
well as additional links to related NPR stories. Overall, this is a
fantastic site dedicated to the World of Opera and it does a remarkable job
of making this art form more accessible. [CMH]
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Victory Mail
http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu/VictoryMail/
Victory Mail (better known as V-mail) operated during WWII in order to
expedite mail service for American armed forces overseas. Delivering such a
large volume of mail posed a number of problems for the War Departments and
the Post Office as they sought to reduce the bulk and weight of letters.
Using the model of the British Airgraph Service, officials started
microfilming messages for dispatch in order to eliminate much of the bulk.
The Smithsonian's National Postal Museum has provided this site as a
complement to an in situ exhibit in Washington D.C. The site provides
several sections "Introducing V-mail", "Operating V-Mail", "Using V-Mail",
"Letter writing in WWII", and "References". Each section provides an
introduction, several related links to additional resources or articles, and
a series of relevant images. For WWII or postal historians and enthusiasts
this site should prove quite a treat. [CMH]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu/ previously posted – Phyllis ]
------
NOVA: The Perfect Corpse [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bog/
Most have heard of "bog bodies", those well-preserved corpses found in the
bogs of northwestern Europe, but few are aware that North America has peat
bogs with their own well-preserved remains of ancient people. This website
is designed to complement the NOVA program and provides articles, slideshows
and interactive exercises. Visitors to the site should start with the
article "America's Bog People" by Peter Tyson. Here, readers will receive a
thorough introduction to "America's premier bog-body site" including details
about the recovered bodies and their lifestyle 8,000 years ago. After
getting acquainted, visitors can view a slideshow, view other bog sites
across Europe, and meet the most famous and well-studied bog body of all
"Tollund Man". As a special treat, visitors can also listen to Nobel
laureate Seamus Heaney recite his poem dedicated to this remarkable find.
[CMH] [NOTE: Previously posted. – Phyllis ]
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Dali: Painting and Film [Macromedia Flash Player, pdf]
http://www.moma.org/exhibitions/2008/dali/
The late Salvador Dali was a rather brilliant artist and a very effective
self-promoter. Throughout his long life he remained interested in the power
of cinema and he engaged in a number of collaborative works with Luis
Buñuel, Alfred Hitchcock, and Walt Disney. Recently, the Museum of Modern
Art (MoMA) decided to launch both an in situ exhibit and this interactive
website in order to explore some of these collaborations. After reading a
brief narrative essay, visitors can wander around an interactive version of
his 1929 work, "The First Days of Spring", to learn more about some of these
projects. Clicking on each element of this surrealist work will take
visitors to a different collaboration (such as his work with Buñuel on
"L'Age d'or") where visitors can read a bit about each project and also view
images, sketches, and photographs related to each project. [KMG]
--------
Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul [Adobe
Flash Player]
http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2008/afghanistan/index.shtm
The website for the National Gallery of Art exhibition - Afghanistan: Hidden
Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul - primarily consists of an
interactive timeline of artifacts from Afghanistan dating from the Bronze
Age, 2200 - 1900 B.C. through the 2nd century A.D. For example, view gold
bowls from Tepe Fullol, a site discovered in 1966, providing the first
evidence of Bronze Age Culture in northern Afghanistan; or a gilded silver
ceremonial plate from the former Greek city of Aï Khanum, founded by a
follower of Alexander the Great in 300 B.C. The purpose of the exhibition is
not only to showcase, but also to preserve, the rich but endangered history
and culture of Afghanistan. In ancient times a crossroads of the Silk Road,
Afghanistan in the 20th and 21st centuries has been ravaged by wars and
conflict. Visitors should also check out the link "History and Maps", which
leads to more information from the National Geographic Society, a co-
organizer of the exhibition. [DS]
-----
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
=======
The Scout Report
July 11, 2008
Volume 14, Number 27
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-080711.php
-----
Medline Plus: Sports Injuries [pdf]
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sportsinjuries.html
Exercising and playing sports can lead to a sound mind and body, but sports-
related injuries can be frustrating for anyone. This very helpful site,
offered as part of the Medline Plus series from the U.S. National Library of
Medicine, contains dozens of fact sheets, media presentations, and other
items regarding various sports injuries. Visitors who know exactly what they
need can click on over to the "Related Topics" area on the right-hand side
of the homepage, where they will find resources on everything from ankle
injuries to general wellness. Their homepage also contains sections like
"Basics", "Research", and "Multimedia & Cool Tools". Two items that are
definitely worth checking out are the tennis elbow tutorial and the basic
overview of sports injuries offered by the National Institute of Arthritis
and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ previously posted. – Phyllis ]
------
The World of Opera [Real Player]
http://www.npr.org/templates/rundowns/rundown.php?prgId=36&agg=1
This website should prove useful and interesting to the most dedicated opera
aficionados and opera neophytes. The World of Opera "brings listeners
compelling performances from top American and international opera
companies." Beyond just performances, World of Opera goes beyond
"traditional, operatic vernacular" to showcase opera as anything but an
elitist form of art. Each opera presented here is accompanied by a short
introductory article (with an available audio version as well). After the
introduction, visitors can view video clips from a performance, listen to
interviews which may include a conductor, stage director, and performer of
the show. Also available is a short synopsis of the opera, act-by-act, as
well as additional links to related NPR stories. Overall, this is a
fantastic site dedicated to the World of Opera and it does a remarkable job
of making this art form more accessible. [CMH]
-------
Victory Mail
http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu/VictoryMail/
Victory Mail (better known as V-mail) operated during WWII in order to
expedite mail service for American armed forces overseas. Delivering such a
large volume of mail posed a number of problems for the War Departments and
the Post Office as they sought to reduce the bulk and weight of letters.
Using the model of the British Airgraph Service, officials started
microfilming messages for dispatch in order to eliminate much of the bulk.
The Smithsonian's National Postal Museum has provided this site as a
complement to an in situ exhibit in Washington D.C. The site provides
several sections "Introducing V-mail", "Operating V-Mail", "Using V-Mail",
"Letter writing in WWII", and "References". Each section provides an
introduction, several related links to additional resources or articles, and
a series of relevant images. For WWII or postal historians and enthusiasts
this site should prove quite a treat. [CMH]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu/ previously posted – Phyllis ]
------
NOVA: The Perfect Corpse [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bog/
Most have heard of "bog bodies", those well-preserved corpses found in the
bogs of northwestern Europe, but few are aware that North America has peat
bogs with their own well-preserved remains of ancient people. This website
is designed to complement the NOVA program and provides articles, slideshows
and interactive exercises. Visitors to the site should start with the
article "America's Bog People" by Peter Tyson. Here, readers will receive a
thorough introduction to "America's premier bog-body site" including details
about the recovered bodies and their lifestyle 8,000 years ago. After
getting acquainted, visitors can view a slideshow, view other bog sites
across Europe, and meet the most famous and well-studied bog body of all
"Tollund Man". As a special treat, visitors can also listen to Nobel
laureate Seamus Heaney recite his poem dedicated to this remarkable find.
[CMH] [NOTE: Previously posted. – Phyllis ]
------
Dali: Painting and Film [Macromedia Flash Player, pdf]
http://www.moma.org/exhibitions/2008/dali/
The late Salvador Dali was a rather brilliant artist and a very effective
self-promoter. Throughout his long life he remained interested in the power
of cinema and he engaged in a number of collaborative works with Luis
Buñuel, Alfred Hitchcock, and Walt Disney. Recently, the Museum of Modern
Art (MoMA) decided to launch both an in situ exhibit and this interactive
website in order to explore some of these collaborations. After reading a
brief narrative essay, visitors can wander around an interactive version of
his 1929 work, "The First Days of Spring", to learn more about some of these
projects. Clicking on each element of this surrealist work will take
visitors to a different collaboration (such as his work with Buñuel on
"L'Age d'or") where visitors can read a bit about each project and also view
images, sketches, and photographs related to each project. [KMG]
--------
Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul [Adobe
Flash Player]
http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2008/afghanistan/index.shtm
The website for the National Gallery of Art exhibition - Afghanistan: Hidden
Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul - primarily consists of an
interactive timeline of artifacts from Afghanistan dating from the Bronze
Age, 2200 - 1900 B.C. through the 2nd century A.D. For example, view gold
bowls from Tepe Fullol, a site discovered in 1966, providing the first
evidence of Bronze Age Culture in northern Afghanistan; or a gilded silver
ceremonial plate from the former Greek city of Aï Khanum, founded by a
follower of Alexander the Great in 300 B.C. The purpose of the exhibition is
not only to showcase, but also to preserve, the rich but endangered history
and culture of Afghanistan. In ancient times a crossroads of the Silk Road,
Afghanistan in the 20th and 21st centuries has been ravaged by wars and
conflict. Visitors should also check out the link "History and Maps", which
leads to more information from the National Geographic Society, a co-
organizer of the exhibition. [DS]
-----
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Sat., Nov. 29, 2008 - Ipatiev House (Romanov Memorial)
Ipatiev House
http://www.romanov-memorial.com/
On July 17, 1918, Russia's Tsar, Nicholas II, and the entire Romanov family were executed in Ipatiev House in Ekaterinburg, in the Ural Mountains. This site recounts the history of Russia before and after the execution.
http://www.romanov-memorial.com/
On July 17, 1918, Russia's Tsar, Nicholas II, and the entire Romanov family were executed in Ipatiev House in Ekaterinburg, in the Ural Mountains. This site recounts the history of Russia before and after the execution.
Sat., Nov. 29, 2008 - Nazca Lines
Nazca Lines and Culture
http://www.crystalinks.com/nasca.html
From the site:
“The Nazca Lines are located in the Nazca Desert, a high arid plateau that stretches between the towns of Nazca and Palpa on the pampa (a large flat area of southern Peru)…There appear to be various designs consisting of figures of animals, flowers and plants, objects, and anthropomorphic figures of colossal proportions made with well-defined lines…The Nazca Lines were first spotted when commercial airlines began flying across the Peruvian desert in the 1920's. Passengers reported seeing 'primitive landing strips' on the ground below.” <<>>
http://www.crystalinks.com/nasca.html
From the site:
“The Nazca Lines are located in the Nazca Desert, a high arid plateau that stretches between the towns of Nazca and Palpa on the pampa (a large flat area of southern Peru)…There appear to be various designs consisting of figures of animals, flowers and plants, objects, and anthropomorphic figures of colossal proportions made with well-defined lines…The Nazca Lines were first spotted when commercial airlines began flying across the Peruvian desert in the 1920's. Passengers reported seeing 'primitive landing strips' on the ground below.” <<
Sat., Nov. 29, 2008 - Falkirk Wheel
The Falkirk Wheel
http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/falkirk/falkirkwheel/
From the site:
“The Falkirk Wheel was opened by the Queen in May 2002. Nothing like it has ever been built before anywhere in the world. Boat lifts are nothing new, though the last built in the UK was in 1875. But a rotating boat lift? The result is awe-inspiring and beautiful: the largest piece of functional sculpture you will ever see.”
See Also:
http://www.livephysics.com/physics-videos/technology/the-falkirk-wheel.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5exs7h
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/discovery/31421-industrial-revelations-the-falkirk-wheel-video.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5mfdnp
http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/falkirk/falkirkwheel/
From the site:
“The Falkirk Wheel was opened by the Queen in May 2002. Nothing like it has ever been built before anywhere in the world. Boat lifts are nothing new, though the last built in the UK was in 1875. But a rotating boat lift? The result is awe-inspiring and beautiful: the largest piece of functional sculpture you will ever see.”
See Also:
http://www.livephysics.com/physics-videos/technology/the-falkirk-wheel.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5exs7h
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/discovery/31421-industrial-revelations-the-falkirk-wheel-video.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5mfdnp
Sat., Nov. 29, 2008 - New York Times: 100 Notable Books of 2008
New York Times: 100 Notable Books of 2008
Published: November 26, 2008
From the site:
“The Book Review has selected this list from books reviewed since Dec. 2, 2007, when we published our previous Notables list.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/07/books/review/100Notable-t.html?_r=1
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6jdsg9
[NOTE: May require free registration. – Phyllis ]
Published: November 26, 2008
From the site:
“The Book Review has selected this list from books reviewed since Dec. 2, 2007, when we published our previous Notables list.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/07/books/review/100Notable-t.html?_r=1
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6jdsg9
[NOTE: May require free registration. – Phyllis ]
Friday, November 28, 2008
Fri., Nov. 28, 2008 - Book Spot
BookSpot.com
http://www.bookspot.com/
BookSpot.com is a free resource center that simplifies the search for the best book-related content on the Web. Featured sites are hand-selected by BookSpot.com editors and organized into intuitive categories, such as bestseller lists, genres, book reviews, electronic texts, book news and more.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Source: Refdesk: http://www.refdesk.com
http://www.bookspot.com/
BookSpot.com is a free resource center that simplifies the search for the best book-related content on the Web. Featured sites are hand-selected by BookSpot.com editors and organized into intuitive categories, such as bestseller lists, genres, book reviews, electronic texts, book news and more.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Source: Refdesk: http://www.refdesk.com
Fri., Nov. 28, 2008 - Encyclopedia Smithsonian
Encyclopedia Smithsonian
http://www.si.edu/Encyclopedia_SI/
Encyclopedia Smithsonian helps answer frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian with links to resources on subjects from Art to Zoology.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Source: Refdesk: http://www.refdesk.com
http://www.si.edu/Encyclopedia_SI/
Encyclopedia Smithsonian helps answer frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian with links to resources on subjects from Art to Zoology.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Source: Refdesk: http://www.refdesk.com
Fri., Nov. 28, 2008 - PBS: The Weather Underground
Site found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, May 1, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/147
----------------------------------------------------------------
The Weather Underground Companion website to this PBS Independent Lens documentary about the Weather Underground (Weathermen), "one of America's most notorious radical movements" during the Vietnam War. Features background about the group and its actions (including "bombing the Capitol building, breaking Timothy Leary out of prison and finally evading the FBI by going into hiding"), an interview with Weather Underground members Bernardine Dohrn and Bill Ayers, and related material. URL: http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/weatherunderground/ LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25975
================================================
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 1, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/147
----------------------------------------------------------------
The Weather Underground Companion website to this PBS Independent Lens documentary about the Weather Underground (Weathermen), "one of America's most notorious radical movements" during the Vietnam War. Features background about the group and its actions (including "bombing the Capitol building, breaking Timothy Leary out of prison and finally evading the FBI by going into hiding"), an interview with Weather Underground members Bernardine Dohrn and Bill Ayers, and related material. URL: http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/weatherunderground/ LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25975
================================================
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index.
******
Fri., Nov. 28, 2008 - PBS: Raindrops to Rivers / Reporting America at War / Gulf War Syndrome
Sites found in:
******************************************
PBS Teachers Newsletter: November 30-December 6, 2008
Current PBS Teacher Previews Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
******************************************
Raindrops to Rivers: Multimedia Educator Resources on Water Quality
http://www.raindropstorivers.org/
Raindrops to Rivers is a project produced jointly by KET, the Kentucky Division of Water and the Kentucky Department of Education, that develops resources on water quality for teaching and learning environments. The site includes instructional videos for students: an electronic field trip to a watershed and a full-length documentary, Common Ground and Cleaner Water. The teachers and students appearing in the videos are engaged in authentic activities, in both indoor and outdoor classrooms and at streams, creeks, and other watersheds. In addition to presenting engaging science lessons, the resource features collaborations between science and other content areas.
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Reporting America at War
Debate: Press Censorship
Lesson Plan
Gr. 9-12
Explore and debate the role the U.S. Government should play in
exercising press censorship during war time. Examine
war-related freedom of the press and freedom of speech cases.
http://www.pbs.org/weta/reportingamericaatwar/teachers/debate.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Online NewsHour EXTRA
Gulf War Syndrome Is Real and Caused by Toxins, Report States
Online
6-8 / 9-12
Seventeen years after the first Gulf War, a congressionally
mandated panel concluded an illness suffered by veterans is
real, and most likely the result of exposure to toxins. The
report is a vindication for soldiers who were told their
symptoms were due to war stress.
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/health/july-dec08/gulf_11-21.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5l4zl2
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Copyright 2008 PBS Online
******************************************
PBS Teachers Newsletter: November 30-December 6, 2008
Current PBS Teacher Previews Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
******************************************
Raindrops to Rivers: Multimedia Educator Resources on Water Quality
http://www.raindropstorivers.org/
Raindrops to Rivers is a project produced jointly by KET, the Kentucky Division of Water and the Kentucky Department of Education, that develops resources on water quality for teaching and learning environments. The site includes instructional videos for students: an electronic field trip to a watershed and a full-length documentary, Common Ground and Cleaner Water. The teachers and students appearing in the videos are engaged in authentic activities, in both indoor and outdoor classrooms and at streams, creeks, and other watersheds. In addition to presenting engaging science lessons, the resource features collaborations between science and other content areas.
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Reporting America at War
Debate: Press Censorship
Lesson Plan
Gr. 9-12
Explore and debate the role the U.S. Government should play in
exercising press censorship during war time. Examine
war-related freedom of the press and freedom of speech cases.
http://www.pbs.org/weta/reportingamericaatwar/teachers/debate.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Online NewsHour EXTRA
Gulf War Syndrome Is Real and Caused by Toxins, Report States
Online
6-8 / 9-12
Seventeen years after the first Gulf War, a congressionally
mandated panel concluded an illness suffered by veterans is
real, and most likely the result of exposure to toxins. The
report is a vindication for soldiers who were told their
symptoms were due to war stress.
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/health/july-dec08/gulf_11-21.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5l4zl2
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Copyright 2008 PBS Online
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Tues., Nov. 25, 2008 - Quebec City Turns 400
The World Almanac E-Newsletter - July 2008
Volume 08, Number 07
Québec City Turns 400
http://www.worldalmanac.com/wa-newsletter.aspx?show=200807
Scroll down to: Travel: Québec City Turns 400
Volume 08, Number 07
Québec City Turns 400
http://www.worldalmanac.com/wa-newsletter.aspx?show=200807
Scroll down to: Travel: Québec City Turns 400
Tues., Nov. 25, 2008 - The Walls of the Library of Congress
Writing On The Walls Of The Nation's Library
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96049292
From the site:
“The Library of Congress may hold the nation's collection of books, but those aren't the only words in the building worth a visit. The white marble building is a cathedral to the written word.”
VIDEO: Tour the hallways of the Library of Congress
http://www.npr.org/templates/player/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=96049292&m=97071033
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6mqgf6
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96049292
From the site:
“The Library of Congress may hold the nation's collection of books, but those aren't the only words in the building worth a visit. The white marble building is a cathedral to the written word.”
VIDEO: Tour the hallways of the Library of Congress
http://www.npr.org/templates/player/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=96049292&m=97071033
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6mqgf6
Tues., Nov. 25, 2008 - Photos from Library of Congres on Flickr
Flickr: Photos from The Library of Congress
http://www.flickr.com/photos/library_of_congress/
[NOTE: Some photo sets previously posted. - Phyllis ]
“The Library of Congress, the U.S. national library, in conjunction with the popular photo-sharing site Flickr, created this public image library of over three thousand photos.”
Source: Refdesk: http://www.refdesk.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/library_of_congress/
[NOTE: Some photo sets previously posted. - Phyllis ]
“The Library of Congress, the U.S. national library, in conjunction with the popular photo-sharing site Flickr, created this public image library of over three thousand photos.”
Source: Refdesk: http://www.refdesk.com/
Tues., Nov. 25, 2008 - Frida Kahlo / Swimming in Picture Books / Amnesty International / Darwin 2009 Houston
Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, July 10, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/156
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Frida Kahlo
"Available in both English and Spanish, this online feature [a companion to a 2008 exhibit] highlights the artist's extraordinary life and work through video commentary by artists and art historians, as well as zoom-enabled images of Kahlo and husband Diego Rivera at their home, Casa Azul [in Mexico City]." Topics include the faces of Frida, Kahlo's experience in the U.S., and Kahlo's artistic legacy. From the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA).
URL: http://www.sfmoma.org/media/features/kahlo/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26373
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Swimming in Picture Books
Website companion to a past physical exhibit featuring "illustrations that captured the sensations of being by or in the water. ... For this virtual version, there is more information about the stories and their illustrators of the sort you might learn during a gallery talk." Click on images near the top of the page to see larger pictures and annotations. From the Cotsen Children's Library at Princeton University.
URL: http://library.princeton.edu/libraries/cotsen/exhibitions/WaterBabies/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26196
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Amnesty International Report: State of the World's Human Rights: Zimbabwe
Most recent version of an overview of the human rights situation in Zimbabwe. Topics include freedom of assembly and association, women human rights defenders, torture and other ill-treatment, and abductions. Available in several languages. From Amnesty International (AI).
URL: http://thereport.amnesty.org/eng/Regions/Africa/Zimbabwe
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26388
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Darwin 2009 Houston
"In recognition of the importance of Charles Darwin's writings, the participating institutions ... offer events and resources about natural selection, evolution, and genetics. Many activities will take place during 2009 which marks the bicentennial of Darwin's birth and the sesquicentennial of the publication of 'On The Origin of Species.'" The site includes a chronology, bibliography, links to related sites, and a blog. From the Houston Academy of Medicine, Texas Medical Center Library.
URL: http://www.darwin2009houston.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25470
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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, July 10, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/156
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Frida Kahlo
"Available in both English and Spanish, this online feature [a companion to a 2008 exhibit] highlights the artist's extraordinary life and work through video commentary by artists and art historians, as well as zoom-enabled images of Kahlo and husband Diego Rivera at their home, Casa Azul [in Mexico City]." Topics include the faces of Frida, Kahlo's experience in the U.S., and Kahlo's artistic legacy. From the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA).
URL: http://www.sfmoma.org/media/features/kahlo/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26373
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Swimming in Picture Books
Website companion to a past physical exhibit featuring "illustrations that captured the sensations of being by or in the water. ... For this virtual version, there is more information about the stories and their illustrators of the sort you might learn during a gallery talk." Click on images near the top of the page to see larger pictures and annotations. From the Cotsen Children's Library at Princeton University.
URL: http://library.princeton.edu/libraries/cotsen/exhibitions/WaterBabies/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26196
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Amnesty International Report: State of the World's Human Rights: Zimbabwe
Most recent version of an overview of the human rights situation in Zimbabwe. Topics include freedom of assembly and association, women human rights defenders, torture and other ill-treatment, and abductions. Available in several languages. From Amnesty International (AI).
URL: http://thereport.amnesty.org/eng/Regions/Africa/Zimbabwe
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26388
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Darwin 2009 Houston
"In recognition of the importance of Charles Darwin's writings, the participating institutions ... offer events and resources about natural selection, evolution, and genetics. Many activities will take place during 2009 which marks the bicentennial of Darwin's birth and the sesquicentennial of the publication of 'On The Origin of Species.'" The site includes a chronology, bibliography, links to related sites, and a blog. From the Houston Academy of Medicine, Texas Medical Center Library.
URL: http://www.darwin2009houston.org/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25470
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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Mon., Nov. 24, 2008 - Civil War @ Smithsonian
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
Civil War@Smithsonian - Smithsonian - Grades 7 to 12
http://www.civilwar.si.edu/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
This outstanding site examines America’s most profound national experience through artifacts that are housed in the Smithsonian Institution. Twelve topics - including Slavery and Abolition, Appomattox, Life and Culture, Weapons, and Mathew Brady - link to virtual collections of objects that can be individually explored. A Civil War timeline is included.<<>>
Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=5409
Civil War@Smithsonian - Smithsonian - Grades 7 to 12
http://www.civilwar.si.edu/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
This outstanding site examines America’s most profound national experience through artifacts that are housed in the Smithsonian Institution. Twelve topics - including Slavery and Abolition, Appomattox, Life and Culture, Weapons, and Mathew Brady - link to virtual collections of objects that can be individually explored. A Civil War timeline is included.<<
Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=5409
Mon., Nov. 24, 2008 - NY Times Lesson Plan Units / Slavery
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
Lesson Plan Unit: Slavery - New York Times - Grades 6 to 12
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/slavery.html
From the New York Times, this site contains a series of thirteen individual lesson plans focused on the issue of slavery. Many of the lesson plans focus on the use of narrative (e.g. "I Heard it Through the Grapevine," "Held Accountable," "Life in Letters," "Revealing Untold Stories") and the importance of primary sources in understanding the perspective of others. There is a lesson plan on slave quilts and the stories they tell.<<>>
Other Lesson Plan Units
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/unithome.html
Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=7156
[NOTE: NY Times may require free registration.]
Lesson Plan Unit: Slavery - New York Times - Grades 6 to 12
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/slavery.html
From the New York Times, this site contains a series of thirteen individual lesson plans focused on the issue of slavery. Many of the lesson plans focus on the use of narrative (e.g. "I Heard it Through the Grapevine," "Held Accountable," "Life in Letters," "Revealing Untold Stories") and the importance of primary sources in understanding the perspective of others. There is a lesson plan on slave quilts and the stories they tell.<<
Other Lesson Plan Units
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/unithome.html
Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=7156
[NOTE: NY Times may require free registration.]
Mon., Nov. 24, 2008 - Citizens All: African Americans in Conn. / Transatlantic Slave Trade / Slavery & Freedom in American History: Online Resources
PBS: Blythe Bennett Recommended Site:
Citizens All: African Americans in Connecticut 1700-1850
Connecting To Connecticut History!
http://www.yale.edu/glc/citizens/
Link to times gone by with this online project that tells about the history of slavery in Connecticut, emancipation, and the struggle for citizenship.
[See Also: Transatlantic Slave Trade
http://www.yale.edu/glc/citizens/trade/index.html
Slavery and Freedom in American History and Memory:
Online Resources: http://www.yale.edu/glc/aces/links.htm - Phyllis ]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.yale.edu/glc/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Citizens All: African Americans in Connecticut 1700-1850
Connecting To Connecticut History!
http://www.yale.edu/glc/citizens/
Link to times gone by with this online project that tells about the history of slavery in Connecticut, emancipation, and the struggle for citizenship.
[See Also: Transatlantic Slave Trade
http://www.yale.edu/glc/citizens/trade/index.html
Slavery and Freedom in American History and Memory:
Online Resources: http://www.yale.edu/glc/aces/links.htm - Phyllis ]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.yale.edu/glc/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Mon., Nov. 24, 2008 - Government Information Clearinghouse & Handout Exchange / Guides to Poets Laureate / Guidelines Make Oral History Easy
Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
July 4-10, 2008
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Resource of the Week: Government Information Clearinghouse & Handout Exchange
By Shirl Kennedy, Senior Editor
“our friends over at the Free Government Information blog alerted us to the Government Information Clearinghouse & Handout Exchange, from the ALA Government Documents Round Table, we clicked on over to have a look. We liked what we saw.” <<>>
For complete review:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2008/07/07/resource-of-the-week-government-information-clearinghouse-handout-exchange/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5guqqr
Direct: http://wikis.ala.org/godort/index.php/Exchange
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New Guides to Poets Laureate Available
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/poetslaureate/
From the Library of Congress:
New Web guides to online resources for former U.S. poets laureate Stanley Kunitz, Robert Pinsky, Rita Dove, and Robert Hass are now available.
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Some Tips of the Trade: A few guidelines make oral history easy
http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/national/2007/09/14/some-tips-for-recording-oral-histories.html?s_cid=rss:some-tips-for-recording-oral-histories.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5fonk4
Technology has made recording oral histories cheaper and the results more engaging. Here is some advice for getting started. <<>>
Complete Review:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2008/07/10/some-tips-of-the-trade-a-few-guidelines-make-oral-history-easy/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/55wrp4
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Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
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http://www.docuticker.com/
ResourceShelf
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July 4-10, 2008
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Resource of the Week: Government Information Clearinghouse & Handout Exchange
By Shirl Kennedy, Senior Editor
“our friends over at the Free Government Information blog alerted us to the Government Information Clearinghouse & Handout Exchange, from the ALA Government Documents Round Table, we clicked on over to have a look. We liked what we saw.” <<
For complete review:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2008/07/07/resource-of-the-week-government-information-clearinghouse-handout-exchange/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5guqqr
Direct: http://wikis.ala.org/godort/index.php/Exchange
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New Guides to Poets Laureate Available
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/poetslaureate/
From the Library of Congress:
New Web guides to online resources for former U.S. poets laureate Stanley Kunitz, Robert Pinsky, Rita Dove, and Robert Hass are now available.
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Some Tips of the Trade: A few guidelines make oral history easy
http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/national/2007/09/14/some-tips-for-recording-oral-histories.html?s_cid=rss:some-tips-for-recording-oral-histories.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5fonk4
Technology has made recording oral histories cheaper and the results more engaging. Here is some advice for getting started. <<
Complete Review:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2008/07/10/some-tips-of-the-trade-a-few-guidelines-make-oral-history-easy/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/55wrp4
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Gary Price
Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
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Sunday, November 23, 2008
Sun., Nov. 23, 2008 - Pacific Encounters (Whaling Industry and Japan)
Pacific Encounters
http://www.whalingmuseum.org/online_exhibits/manjiro/index.html
From the site:
“Pacific Encounters: Yankee Whalers, Manjiro, and the Opening of Japan is an exhibition that examines the influential legacy of the whaling industry on the opening of diplomatic relations and cultural exchange between Japan and Western nations.” <<>>
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.whalingmuseum.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.whalingmuseum.org/online_exhibits/manjiro/index.html
From the site:
“Pacific Encounters: Yankee Whalers, Manjiro, and the Opening of Japan is an exhibition that examines the influential legacy of the whaling industry on the opening of diplomatic relations and cultural exchange between Japan and Western nations.” <<
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.whalingmuseum.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Sun., Nov. 23, 2008 - Dinosaur Den
Welcome To Dinosaur Den
http://www.dinosaurden.co.uk/
From the site:
“Dinosaurs ruled our earth for many, many millions of years. They are thought to be one of the most successful creatures that ever lived in terms of longevity and adaption. They evolved into many different shapes and sizes and had diverse modes of living.”
Site includes Timelines, Dinosaur List, and FAQs. Also Special Features: Jurassic Seas, Kings of the Sky, Early Mammals, and Dinosaur Relatives.
http://www.dinosaurden.co.uk/
From the site:
“Dinosaurs ruled our earth for many, many millions of years. They are thought to be one of the most successful creatures that ever lived in terms of longevity and adaption. They evolved into many different shapes and sizes and had diverse modes of living.”
Site includes Timelines, Dinosaur List, and FAQs. Also Special Features: Jurassic Seas, Kings of the Sky, Early Mammals, and Dinosaur Relatives.
Sun., Nov. 23, 2008 - What Government Does
Site found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, July 25, 2008
What Government Does
http://www.governing.com/mgmt_insight.aspx?id=5534
This article, which I recommend to all citizens, explains concisely something few Americans understand about their "government" - that it resides in federal, state and local agencies, where it performs thousands of tasks, primarily in education and crime control.
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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2008.
NEAT NEW STUFF, July 25, 2008
What Government Does
http://www.governing.com/mgmt_insight.aspx?id=5534
This article, which I recommend to all citizens, explains concisely something few Americans understand about their "government" - that it resides in federal, state and local agencies, where it performs thousands of tasks, primarily in education and crime control.
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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2008.
Sun., Nov. 23, 2008 - Sites found in EDInfo@listserv.ed.gov - July 1, 2008
Sites found in:
EDInfo@listserv.ed.gov
July 1, 2008
http://www.free.ed.gov/
http://listserv.ed.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind08&L=edinfo&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=2614
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5tv7tm
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Democracy and Human Rights
features publications about the U.S. government, democracy, and human rights. Learn about the intellectual history of democracy and what makes the U.S. government unique. See how our federal, state, and local governments are organized; how our executive, legislative, and judicial branches operate; and how nongovernmental organizations influence government policy. Read about the origins of human rights, women in politics, the civil rights movement, and elections. (Department of State)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2058
Direct: http://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/topic.htm
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Outline of U.S. History
presents 15 chapters on U.S. history: early America, the
colonial period, independence, formation of a national
government, westward expansion and regional differences,
sectional conflict, the Civil War and reconstruction, growth
and transformation, discontent and reform, war, prosperity and
depression, the New Deal and World War II, postwar America,
decades of change (1960-1980), new conservatism and a new
world order, and bridge to the 21st century. (Department of
State)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2059
Direct: http://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/histryotln/index.htm
[NOTE: Older edition previously posted. URL updated. - Phyllis ]
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National Postal Museum
has developed curriculum guides that explore stamps and postal
history, and encourage students to write letters. Topics
include historic letters and stamps from American wars; stamps
and other countries, history, and art; the place of letter
writing in American history; letter writing for advanced
English learners; and letter writing between students and
older adults (using cultural landmarks in the community).
(National Postal Museum, Smithsonian Institution)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2057
Direct: http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu/educators/4b_curriculum.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://postalmuseum.si.edu/ previously posted. -
Phyllis ]
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Encouraging Girls in Math and Science
offers tools for teachers to help girls achieve at the same
level as boys in math and science. The site is based on five
research-based recommendations: teach students that the brain
grows when they practice and learn; provide prescriptive,
informational feedback on strategies and effort; show female
role models; spark initial curiosity and foster long-term
interest in math and science; and teach spatial skills.
(Department of Education)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2056
Direct: http://dww.ed.gov/priority_area/priority_landing.cfm?PA_ID=8
[NOTE: Other pages from http://dww.ed.gov/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears
is a new online magazine to help elementary school teachers
develop their knowledge of the Arctic and Antarctica and
organize science and literacy instruction around polar themes.
The first two issues, "A Sense of Place" and "Learning from
the Polar Past," provide lessons and readings on data
collection and representation, map skills, comparing the
Arctic and Antarctica, measuring ice sheets, and paleontology
and archaeology. Book recommendations are included. (Ohio
State University, National Science Foundation)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2048
Direct: http://beyondpenguins.nsdl.org/
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Nuclear Energy Learning Resources for Schools
offers a list of resources for learning about nuclear energy
topics. Find information about how nuclear reactors work,
what makes certain materials radioactive, the importance of
nuclear energy in the 21st century, and more. (Argonne
National Laboratory, Department of Energy)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2053
Direct: http://students.ne.anl.gov/schools/
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Secrets of Plant Genomes Revealed!
is a lively, upbeat video exploration of how plants got to be
the way they are and how we can make better use of them in the
future. Learn how plant genome research is revolutionizing
the field of biology. Find out how scientists are unlocking
the secrets of corn, cotton, potatoes, and other plants that
are important in our lives. Discover why the study of plants
is exciting and how learning more about plants can improve our
everyday lives. (National Science Foundation)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2049
Direct: http://nsf.gov/news/mmg/mmg_disp.cfm?med_id=61504&from=vid
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ToxMystery
features an animated game that helps elementary students learn
about common household hazards. Students enter a house and go
room to room, mousing over items, clicking on those that move,
and answering questions. Lesson plans and parent resources
are included. (National Library of Medicine)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2051
Direct: http://toxmystery.nlm.nih.gov/
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated Oct. 15, 2008 – Phyllis ]
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* http://www.ed.gov/MailingLists/EDInfo/
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July 1, 2008
http://www.free.ed.gov/
http://listserv.ed.gov/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind08&L=edinfo&D=1&T=0&O=D&P=2614
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5tv7tm
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Democracy and Human Rights
features publications about the U.S. government, democracy, and human rights. Learn about the intellectual history of democracy and what makes the U.S. government unique. See how our federal, state, and local governments are organized; how our executive, legislative, and judicial branches operate; and how nongovernmental organizations influence government policy. Read about the origins of human rights, women in politics, the civil rights movement, and elections. (Department of State)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2058
Direct: http://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/topic.htm
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Outline of U.S. History
presents 15 chapters on U.S. history: early America, the
colonial period, independence, formation of a national
government, westward expansion and regional differences,
sectional conflict, the Civil War and reconstruction, growth
and transformation, discontent and reform, war, prosperity and
depression, the New Deal and World War II, postwar America,
decades of change (1960-1980), new conservatism and a new
world order, and bridge to the 21st century. (Department of
State)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2059
Direct: http://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/histryotln/index.htm
[NOTE: Older edition previously posted. URL updated. - Phyllis ]
-----
National Postal Museum
has developed curriculum guides that explore stamps and postal
history, and encourage students to write letters. Topics
include historic letters and stamps from American wars; stamps
and other countries, history, and art; the place of letter
writing in American history; letter writing for advanced
English learners; and letter writing between students and
older adults (using cultural landmarks in the community).
(National Postal Museum, Smithsonian Institution)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2057
Direct: http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu/educators/4b_curriculum.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://postalmuseum.si.edu/ previously posted. -
Phyllis ]
-------
Encouraging Girls in Math and Science
offers tools for teachers to help girls achieve at the same
level as boys in math and science. The site is based on five
research-based recommendations: teach students that the brain
grows when they practice and learn; provide prescriptive,
informational feedback on strategies and effort; show female
role models; spark initial curiosity and foster long-term
interest in math and science; and teach spatial skills.
(Department of Education)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2056
Direct: http://dww.ed.gov/priority_area/priority_landing.cfm?PA_ID=8
[NOTE: Other pages from http://dww.ed.gov/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
-------
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears
is a new online magazine to help elementary school teachers
develop their knowledge of the Arctic and Antarctica and
organize science and literacy instruction around polar themes.
The first two issues, "A Sense of Place" and "Learning from
the Polar Past," provide lessons and readings on data
collection and representation, map skills, comparing the
Arctic and Antarctica, measuring ice sheets, and paleontology
and archaeology. Book recommendations are included. (Ohio
State University, National Science Foundation)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2048
Direct: http://beyondpenguins.nsdl.org/
----
Nuclear Energy Learning Resources for Schools
offers a list of resources for learning about nuclear energy
topics. Find information about how nuclear reactors work,
what makes certain materials radioactive, the importance of
nuclear energy in the 21st century, and more. (Argonne
National Laboratory, Department of Energy)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2053
Direct: http://students.ne.anl.gov/schools/
-------
Secrets of Plant Genomes Revealed!
is a lively, upbeat video exploration of how plants got to be
the way they are and how we can make better use of them in the
future. Learn how plant genome research is revolutionizing
the field of biology. Find out how scientists are unlocking
the secrets of corn, cotton, potatoes, and other plants that
are important in our lives. Discover why the study of plants
is exciting and how learning more about plants can improve our
everyday lives. (National Science Foundation)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2049
Direct: http://nsf.gov/news/mmg/mmg_disp.cfm?med_id=61504&from=vid
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ToxMystery
features an animated game that helps elementary students learn
about common household hazards. Students enter a house and go
room to room, mousing over items, clicking on those that move,
and answering questions. Lesson plans and parent resources
are included. (National Library of Medicine)
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2051
Direct: http://toxmystery.nlm.nih.gov/
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated Oct. 15, 2008 – Phyllis ]
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Saturday, November 22, 2008
Sat., Nov. 22, 2008 - The Shakespeare Mystery
The Shakespeare Mystery – Who, in fact, was he?
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shakespeare/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shakespeare/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Sat., Nov. 22, 2008 - Tracing the Rise of Manga's Popularity
Tracing the Rise of Manga's Popularity
http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesArticle/Tracing-the-Rise-of-Manga-s-Popularity.id-5104.html?cid=articleFeature
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5knvo4
From the site:
“Although manga (pronounced MAHN-gah or MANG-ah) may seem like a fairly new art form, humorous and satirical illustrations trace back to 12th-century Japan. Although now understood to mean "comics originating from Japan," manga is literally translated as "whimsical pictorial." <<>>
http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesArticle/Tracing-the-Rise-of-Manga-s-Popularity.id-5104.html?cid=articleFeature
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5knvo4
From the site:
“Although manga (pronounced MAHN-gah or MANG-ah) may seem like a fairly new art form, humorous and satirical illustrations trace back to 12th-century Japan. Although now understood to mean "comics originating from Japan," manga is literally translated as "whimsical pictorial." <<
Sat., Nov. 22, 2008 - Mrs. P.com
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
Mrs. P.com - Mrs. P Enterprises, LLC - Grades 0 to 9
http://www.mrsp.com/v1/mrsp.html
“You almost want to toast marshmallows on the open fire as you cyber-curl under Mrs. P’s feet by the fireplace. No need to bring a book; she has quite a selection. This interactive site will thrill your eager readers for hours. Actress Kathy Kinney tells delightful intro stories and expertly reads the books. Best viewed on a high speed Internet connection, it’s a breeze to navigate. On the homepage, click on the various items around the warm room to find intriguing, sometimes outlandish, stories about Mrs. P. Extend the learning by clicking on the book on the stand to find a loaded dictionary. Play the Title game as an amusing way to listen to one-liners about the stories at this site. And… the reason we all want to stay in Mrs. P’s library is the book stacks themselves. Click on the stack to find a healthy assortment of stories to listen and view. When you choose a book, click on ‘options’ to turn on or off ‘show the words.’ Each book is rated for age-appropriateness.” <<>>
Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9687
Mrs. P.com - Mrs. P Enterprises, LLC - Grades 0 to 9
http://www.mrsp.com/v1/mrsp.html
“You almost want to toast marshmallows on the open fire as you cyber-curl under Mrs. P’s feet by the fireplace. No need to bring a book; she has quite a selection. This interactive site will thrill your eager readers for hours. Actress Kathy Kinney tells delightful intro stories and expertly reads the books. Best viewed on a high speed Internet connection, it’s a breeze to navigate. On the homepage, click on the various items around the warm room to find intriguing, sometimes outlandish, stories about Mrs. P. Extend the learning by clicking on the book on the stand to find a loaded dictionary. Play the Title game as an amusing way to listen to one-liners about the stories at this site. And… the reason we all want to stay in Mrs. P’s library is the book stacks themselves. Click on the stack to find a healthy assortment of stories to listen and view. When you choose a book, click on ‘options’ to turn on or off ‘show the words.’ Each book is rated for age-appropriateness.” <<
Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9687
Sat., Nov. 22, 2008 - New Pages on Web English Teacher / 100 Best Resources and Guides for ESL Teachers
Sites found in:
Connect-Eng, July 7, 2008
The newsletter of Web English Teacher
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What’s new at Web English Teacher?
Mitsumasa Anno
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/anno.html
Lesson plans for Anno’s Mysterious Multiplying Jar and other books.
The Epic of Gilgamesh
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/gilgamesh.html
Lesson resources and ideas for the epic.
Pat Hutchins
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/hutchins.html
Lesson plans for Rosie’s Walk and other books.
Watty Piper
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/piper.html
Lesson plans for The Little Engine That Could.
Richard II
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/richard2.html
Lesson ideas for the play.
Voltaire
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/voltaire.html
Lesson ideas for Candide.
Bernard Waber
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/waber.html
Lesson plans for Ira Sleeps Over and other books
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Site to Check Out:
100 Best Resources and Guides for ESL Teachers
http://www.teachingtips.com/blog/2008/06/24/100-best-resources-and-guides-for-esl-teachers/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5ncghz
As the title suggests, this is a link to a list that ESL teachers may find helpful. It's organized into categories such as "Lesson Plans," "Specifically for Teaching Adults," "Videos and Podcasts," etc.
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Carla Beard
Web English Teacher
http://www.webenglishteacher.com
This newsletter is copyright 2008
Connect-Eng, July 7, 2008
The newsletter of Web English Teacher
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What’s new at Web English Teacher?
Mitsumasa Anno
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/anno.html
Lesson plans for Anno’s Mysterious Multiplying Jar and other books.
The Epic of Gilgamesh
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/gilgamesh.html
Lesson resources and ideas for the epic.
Pat Hutchins
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/hutchins.html
Lesson plans for Rosie’s Walk and other books.
Watty Piper
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/piper.html
Lesson plans for The Little Engine That Could.
Richard II
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/richard2.html
Lesson ideas for the play.
Voltaire
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/voltaire.html
Lesson ideas for Candide.
Bernard Waber
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/waber.html
Lesson plans for Ira Sleeps Over and other books
------
Site to Check Out:
100 Best Resources and Guides for ESL Teachers
http://www.teachingtips.com/blog/2008/06/24/100-best-resources-and-guides-for-esl-teachers/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5ncghz
As the title suggests, this is a link to a list that ESL teachers may find helpful. It's organized into categories such as "Lesson Plans," "Specifically for Teaching Adults," "Videos and Podcasts," etc.
------
Carla Beard
Web English Teacher
http://www.webenglishteacher.com
This newsletter is copyright 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
Fri., Nov. 21, 2008 - Copy Wrongs: Teachers Looking Online for Material, Be Warned
Copy Wrongs: Teachers Looking Online for Material, Be Warned
Know what you can -- and can't -- download for the classroom.
by Star Lawrence
http://www.edutopia.org/copyright-rules-teachers
Published in the April 2008 issue of Edutopia magazine
Know what you can -- and can't -- download for the classroom.
by Star Lawrence
http://www.edutopia.org/copyright-rules-teachers
Published in the April 2008 issue of Edutopia magazine
Fri., Nov. 21, 2008 - Blog Safe: Avoid Common Web-Publishing Pitfalls
Blog Safe: Avoid Common Web-Publishing Pitfalls
Here's what you need to know before posting anything online.
by Maya Payne Smart
http://www.edutopia.org/teacher-blogs-online-media-law
From the article:
“Any online publication, even a single user comment, can expose educators to legal liability or put their careers in jeopardy.”
This article originally published on 11/19/2008, on http://www.edutopia.org.
Here's what you need to know before posting anything online.
by Maya Payne Smart
http://www.edutopia.org/teacher-blogs-online-media-law
From the article:
“Any online publication, even a single user comment, can expose educators to legal liability or put their careers in jeopardy.”
This article originally published on 11/19/2008, on http://www.edutopia.org.
Fri., Nov. 21, 2008 - History Research Competition for Middle & Secondary Students
History Research Competition for Middle & Secondary Students Launches at National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference
ABC-CLIO to Award More Than $60,000 in Cash & Prizes to Teams Researching Top 10 People, Events, Places Shaping History
All participants will have FREE access to all eight of the ABC-CLIO online databases for 90 days during the competition.
One of the competition requirements states that teams must include at least one citation from an ABC-CLIO database per each of the ten selections that comprise an entry.
The competition opens November 14, 2008 and ends March 30, 2009.
Details at: http://www.abc-clio.com/HistoryUncovered/
FAQs: http://www.abc-clio.com/HistoryUncovered/faq.aspx
Press Release: http://www.abc-clio.com/publishing/pressview.aspx?contentid=100398
ABC-CLIO to Award More Than $60,000 in Cash & Prizes to Teams Researching Top 10 People, Events, Places Shaping History
All participants will have FREE access to all eight of the ABC-CLIO online databases for 90 days during the competition.
One of the competition requirements states that teams must include at least one citation from an ABC-CLIO database per each of the ten selections that comprise an entry.
The competition opens November 14, 2008 and ends March 30, 2009.
Details at: http://www.abc-clio.com/HistoryUncovered/
FAQs: http://www.abc-clio.com/HistoryUncovered/faq.aspx
Press Release: http://www.abc-clio.com/publishing/pressview.aspx?contentid=100398
Fri., Nov. 21, 2008 - Sites from PBS Teachers Newsletter: November 23-29, 2008
Sites found in:
******************************************
PBS Teachers Newsletter: November 23-29, 2008
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
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The Rape of Europa
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Monday, November 24, 2008
9 - 11:00 pm
Explore how Europe's art treasures survived the systematic
theft and deliberate destruction perpetrated by Germany's Third
Reich during World War II. For 12 years, the Nazis looted and
destroyed art on a scale unprecedented in history, but heroic
young art historians and curators from America and Europe
fought to rescue and return millions of lost, hidden and stolen
treasures. Joan Allen narrates. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/therapeofeuropa/
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Nature
The Wolf That Changed America
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, November 23, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
The encounter between one man and one wolf led to the
establishment of the national park system and the Boy Scouts.
In this vivid retelling of the story, the confrontation between
Ernest Thompson Seton and the wolf Lobo comes alive, and
viewers discover how, together, one man and one wolf set in
motion a change in American hearts and minds that is still
unfolding. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-wolf-that-changed-america/introduction/4260/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5jqszr
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NOVA
Ocean Animal Emergency
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
San Francisco veterinarian Dr. Frances Gulland is committed to
saving sick marine mammals, but she's also desperately trying
to figure out what's killing them. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ocean911/
[NOTE: Guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
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Independent Lens
The Atom Smashers
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
10:30 - 11:30 pm
"The Atom Smashers" examines 15 months at Fermilab as it scours
the subatomic world for the Higgs boson particle. Will it be
found? Will the United States continue to lead the world in
science? Or will it slip behind and watch as the greatest minds
in physics drift across the Atlantic, closing a great chapter
in American scientific progress? (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/atomsmashers/
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In Search of Myths and Heroes
Jason & the Golden Fleece
On-Air & Online
Gr. 9-12
Friday, November 28, 2008
10 - 11:00 pm
The Greeks have given the world its greatest body of myths,
including the myth of Jason, an epic tale of the hero's quest
and the ancestor of Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. Jason is
presented with a "mission impossible": to sail into the unknown
to find the Golden Fleece. He is saved by the priestess Medea
and her magical arts, but her love comes at a high price. A
fairy tale? Or was there a real voyage? . (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/mythsandheroes/
http://www.pbs.org/mythsandheroes/myths_four_jason.html
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Copyright 2008 PBS Online
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--------Forwarded Message--------
[NOVA Teachers] "Ocean Animal Emergency" airs November 25, 2008
Hello Educators,
In next week's broadcast of "Ocean Animal Emergency" NOVA takes you
into California's Marine Mammal Center emergency room to tell the
inspirational, heartwarming--and sometimes heartbreaking--story of a
team of wildlife veterinarians and volunteers who work to save sick
and injured ocean animals. (Subjects covered: life science, animals,
ecology, oceanography)
Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org
NOVA presents "Ocean Animal Emergency"
Broadcast: Tuesday, November 25, 2008
http://www.pbs.org/nova/ocean911
(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/ocean911/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/ocean911/producer.html
In this article producer Doug Hamilton's reflects on how our views
regarding animal protection are shaped by our backgrounds and where
we live. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/programs/3517_ocean911.html
In this classroom activity, students first research five types of
marine mammals, then plot tracking data on a map to determine which
of the five species the tracked information represents. (Grades 6-8)
Program transcript
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/3517_ocean911.html
The site includes a complete narration for this program.
Plus Watch a Preview, TV Program Description, and Links & Books.
******************************************
PBS Teachers Newsletter: November 23-29, 2008
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
******************************************
The Rape of Europa
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Monday, November 24, 2008
9 - 11:00 pm
Explore how Europe's art treasures survived the systematic
theft and deliberate destruction perpetrated by Germany's Third
Reich during World War II. For 12 years, the Nazis looted and
destroyed art on a scale unprecedented in history, but heroic
young art historians and curators from America and Europe
fought to rescue and return millions of lost, hidden and stolen
treasures. Joan Allen narrates. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/therapeofeuropa/
------
Nature
The Wolf That Changed America
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, November 23, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
The encounter between one man and one wolf led to the
establishment of the national park system and the Boy Scouts.
In this vivid retelling of the story, the confrontation between
Ernest Thompson Seton and the wolf Lobo comes alive, and
viewers discover how, together, one man and one wolf set in
motion a change in American hearts and minds that is still
unfolding. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-wolf-that-changed-america/introduction/4260/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5jqszr
------
NOVA
Ocean Animal Emergency
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
San Francisco veterinarian Dr. Frances Gulland is committed to
saving sick marine mammals, but she's also desperately trying
to figure out what's killing them. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ocean911/
[NOTE: Guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
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Independent Lens
The Atom Smashers
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
10:30 - 11:30 pm
"The Atom Smashers" examines 15 months at Fermilab as it scours
the subatomic world for the Higgs boson particle. Will it be
found? Will the United States continue to lead the world in
science? Or will it slip behind and watch as the greatest minds
in physics drift across the Atlantic, closing a great chapter
in American scientific progress? (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/atomsmashers/
-------
In Search of Myths and Heroes
Jason & the Golden Fleece
On-Air & Online
Gr. 9-12
Friday, November 28, 2008
10 - 11:00 pm
The Greeks have given the world its greatest body of myths,
including the myth of Jason, an epic tale of the hero's quest
and the ancestor of Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. Jason is
presented with a "mission impossible": to sail into the unknown
to find the Golden Fleece. He is saved by the priestess Medea
and her magical arts, but her love comes at a high price. A
fairy tale? Or was there a real voyage? . (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/mythsandheroes/
http://www.pbs.org/mythsandheroes/myths_four_jason.html
------
Copyright 2008 PBS Online
***********
--------Forwarded Message--------
[NOVA Teachers] "Ocean Animal Emergency" airs November 25, 2008
Hello Educators,
In next week's broadcast of "Ocean Animal Emergency" NOVA takes you
into California's Marine Mammal Center emergency room to tell the
inspirational, heartwarming--and sometimes heartbreaking--story of a
team of wildlife veterinarians and volunteers who work to save sick
and injured ocean animals. (Subjects covered: life science, animals,
ecology, oceanography)
Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org
NOVA presents "Ocean Animal Emergency"
Broadcast: Tuesday, November 25, 2008
http://www.pbs.org/nova/ocean911
(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/ocean911/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/ocean911/producer.html
In this article producer Doug Hamilton's reflects on how our views
regarding animal protection are shaped by our backgrounds and where
we live. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/programs/3517_ocean911.html
In this classroom activity, students first research five types of
marine mammals, then plot tracking data on a map to determine which
of the five species the tracked information represents. (Grades 6-8)
Program transcript
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/3517_ocean911.html
The site includes a complete narration for this program.
Plus Watch a Preview, TV Program Description, and Links & Books.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Wed., Nov. 19, 2008 - On This Day: Today's Highlights in History
--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Thursday, January 27, 2005
On This Day: Today's Highlights in History
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/general/onthisday/
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/general/onthisday/archive.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. NY Times requires free registration - Phyllis ]
Today's site, from the New York Times Learning Network, offers an
interesting historical diversion, culled from the pages of its newspaper
archives. Gentle Subscribers will find an informative and nicely presented
window on the past.
"[V]isitors can ... take a look back at a historic New York Times front
page, current and historic birthdays and historic editorial cartoons in the
On This Day section." - from the website
This single web page provides the top story for this day in history from
the New York Times front page, along with a list of historical events which
also took place. For example, notable occurrences for today's date include
the birth of Mozart (1756) and the liberation of Auschwitz (1945). An
enlarged image of the front page and a transcript of the article are linked
to the highlighted event. The always popular "who's celebrating a birthday"
feature includes well-known figures, past and present, from a variety of
fields.
Amble over to the site for brief guide to what happened in history on this
date at:
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/general/onthisday/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Thursday, January 27, 2005
On This Day: Today's Highlights in History
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/general/onthisday/
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/general/onthisday/archive.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. NY Times requires free registration - Phyllis ]
Today's site, from the New York Times Learning Network, offers an
interesting historical diversion, culled from the pages of its newspaper
archives. Gentle Subscribers will find an informative and nicely presented
window on the past.
"[V]isitors can ... take a look back at a historic New York Times front
page, current and historic birthdays and historic editorial cartoons in the
On This Day section." - from the website
This single web page provides the top story for this day in history from
the New York Times front page, along with a list of historical events which
also took place. For example, notable occurrences for today's date include
the birth of Mozart (1756) and the liberation of Auschwitz (1945). An
enlarged image of the front page and a transcript of the article are linked
to the highlighted event. The always popular "who's celebrating a birthday"
feature includes well-known figures, past and present, from a variety of
fields.
Amble over to the site for brief guide to what happened in history on this
date at:
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/general/onthisday/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Wed., Nov. 19, 2008 - Today in History
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
Today In History - Cowles - Grades 6 to 12
http://www.thehistorynet.com/today/today.htm
“A very good site for the history buff or those struggling to understand historical events. The story links have real depth and are well written for easy comprehension. Pictures make the history come alive and support the information given. There are links to particular events of the day, a daily quiz, and a picture of the day.” <<>>
Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=1749
Today In History - Cowles - Grades 6 to 12
http://www.thehistorynet.com/today/today.htm
“A very good site for the history buff or those struggling to understand historical events. The story links have real depth and are well written for easy comprehension. Pictures make the history come alive and support the information given. There are links to particular events of the day, a daily quiz, and a picture of the day.” <<
Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=1749
Wed., Nov. 19, 2008 - The History of the Liberty Bell
---------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Thursday, July 3, 2008
The History of the Liberty Bell
http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/liberty/01_history_01.jsp
Today's site, from the U.S. National Science Foundation, offers an
exhibit on one of the most famous symbols of American independence --
the Liberty Bell. Gentle Subscribers, who will be staying close to
home this Independence Day, may find a virtual trip to this historic
artefact an interesting excursion.
"It may surprise many U.S. citizens today that the famous Liberty
Bell itself was 'almost' British. American colonies, not yet
industrialized, often sought British expertise for needed work." -
from the website
The site provides information on the casting of the Bell, the initial
problems which plagued its installation back in 1753, and the fact
that the Bell cracked on the very first stroke of its clapper.
Additional sections detail its recasting, the message on the Bell,
and its travels across America. For trivia buffs, the Liberty Bell
Facts section notes the different metals of which it is composed, its
width, weight and original cost, and for those of a musical
inclination, the strike note of the Bell. Other categories include
material on moving the Bell and the role that technology is playing
to preserve it.
March over to the site to tour a stirring exhibition on this enduring
icon of America at:
http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/liberty/01_history_01.jsp
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Thursday, July 3, 2008
The History of the Liberty Bell
http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/liberty/01_history_01.jsp
Today's site, from the U.S. National Science Foundation, offers an
exhibit on one of the most famous symbols of American independence --
the Liberty Bell. Gentle Subscribers, who will be staying close to
home this Independence Day, may find a virtual trip to this historic
artefact an interesting excursion.
"It may surprise many U.S. citizens today that the famous Liberty
Bell itself was 'almost' British. American colonies, not yet
industrialized, often sought British expertise for needed work." -
from the website
The site provides information on the casting of the Bell, the initial
problems which plagued its installation back in 1753, and the fact
that the Bell cracked on the very first stroke of its clapper.
Additional sections detail its recasting, the message on the Bell,
and its travels across America. For trivia buffs, the Liberty Bell
Facts section notes the different metals of which it is composed, its
width, weight and original cost, and for those of a musical
inclination, the strike note of the Bell. Other categories include
material on moving the Bell and the role that technology is playing
to preserve it.
March over to the site to tour a stirring exhibition on this enduring
icon of America at:
http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/liberty/01_history_01.jsp
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Wed., Nov. 19, 2008 - John Adams
John Adams
http://www.surfnetkids.com/john_adams.htm
From the site:
“John Adams (October 30, 1735 -- July 4, 1826) was the second President of the United States, and America's first Vice President under George Washington. Adams was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and an early voice for separation from Great Britain.”
Page includes links to 9 related sites (5 annotated, 4 honorable mentions)
http://www.surfnetkids.com/john_adams.htm
From the site:
“John Adams (October 30, 1735 -- July 4, 1826) was the second President of the United States, and America's first Vice President under George Washington. Adams was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and an early voice for separation from Great Britain.”
Page includes links to 9 related sites (5 annotated, 4 honorable mentions)
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Tues., Nov. 18, 2008 - The 2009 New Jersey Young Playwrights Contest
THE 2009 NEW JERSEY YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS
CONTEST AND FESTIVAL
Information about the program, including submission guidelines and general information, may be found at the Playwrights Theatre website at: http://www.ptnj.org/NJWP/ContestInformation.htm
Plays are accepted in the following Divisions:
Elementary (Grades 4-6)
Junior High (Grades 7-9)
High School (Grades 10-12)
Spanish Language (Grades 10-12)
Rewrites (Grades 10-12)
The 2009 New Jersey Young Playwrights Contest
Play Submission Guidelines
http://www.ptnj.org/NJWP/ContestSubmission.htm
Entries must be postmarked no later than January 16, 2009.
Further information and playwriting tips can be found at the New Jersey Young Playwrights blog at http://njyoungplaywrights.blogspot.com
Questions? Contact:
James V. DeVivo
Director of Education
Playwrights Theatre
Developing the Dramatic Imagination...
jdevivo@ptnj.org
33 Green Village Rd
PO Box 1295
Madison, NJ 07940
973. 514. 1787 x 14
973. 514. 2060 fax
http://www.ptnj.org
CONTEST AND FESTIVAL
Information about the program, including submission guidelines and general information, may be found at the Playwrights Theatre website at: http://www.ptnj.org/NJWP/ContestInformation.htm
Plays are accepted in the following Divisions:
Elementary (Grades 4-6)
Junior High (Grades 7-9)
High School (Grades 10-12)
Spanish Language (Grades 10-12)
Rewrites (Grades 10-12)
The 2009 New Jersey Young Playwrights Contest
Play Submission Guidelines
http://www.ptnj.org/NJWP/ContestSubmission.htm
Entries must be postmarked no later than January 16, 2009.
Further information and playwriting tips can be found at the New Jersey Young Playwrights blog at http://njyoungplaywrights.blogspot.com
Questions? Contact:
James V. DeVivo
Director of Education
Playwrights Theatre
Developing the Dramatic Imagination...
jdevivo@ptnj.org
33 Green Village Rd
PO Box 1295
Madison, NJ 07940
973. 514. 1787 x 14
973. 514. 2060 fax
http://www.ptnj.org
Tues., Nov. 18, 2008 - Economist.com
---------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Economist.com
http://www.economist.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Today's site offers virtually all the content of that venerable print
publication, The Economist. Gentle Subscribers will find most of the
articles of the print edition of the magazine are available for free at the
website, along with some additional features.
"[The Economist] first published in September 1843 to take part in a
'severe contest between intelligence, which presses forward, and an
unworthy, timid ignorance obstructing our progress'. ... Economist.com is
the premier online source for the analysis of world business and current
affairs, providing authoritative insight and opinion on international news,
world politics, business, finance, science and technology, as well as
overviews of cultural trends and regular industry, business and country
special reports." - from the website
This premiere news journal, with a focus on financial matters, has
maintained an outstanding reputation for the sterling quality, not only of
its analysis, but of its prose. Describing its position as being in favor
of free markets and free trade, The Economist online, in addition to the
content of the print edition, includes a number of notable columnists,
updated news stories throughout the week, and a knowledgeable cities guide.
The Country Briefings category highlights extensive information, from
forecasts to currency updates, on more than 50 countries, while the
Diversions section offers sports, crosswords and quizzes, along with
Infrequently Asked Questions.
Dash over to the site for one of the finest weekly news publications at:
http://www.economist.com/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Economist.com
http://www.economist.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Today's site offers virtually all the content of that venerable print
publication, The Economist. Gentle Subscribers will find most of the
articles of the print edition of the magazine are available for free at the
website, along with some additional features.
"[The Economist] first published in September 1843 to take part in a
'severe contest between intelligence, which presses forward, and an
unworthy, timid ignorance obstructing our progress'. ... Economist.com is
the premier online source for the analysis of world business and current
affairs, providing authoritative insight and opinion on international news,
world politics, business, finance, science and technology, as well as
overviews of cultural trends and regular industry, business and country
special reports." - from the website
This premiere news journal, with a focus on financial matters, has
maintained an outstanding reputation for the sterling quality, not only of
its analysis, but of its prose. Describing its position as being in favor
of free markets and free trade, The Economist online, in addition to the
content of the print edition, includes a number of notable columnists,
updated news stories throughout the week, and a knowledgeable cities guide.
The Country Briefings category highlights extensive information, from
forecasts to currency updates, on more than 50 countries, while the
Diversions section offers sports, crosswords and quizzes, along with
Infrequently Asked Questions.
Dash over to the site for one of the finest weekly news publications at:
http://www.economist.com/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Tues., Nov. 18, 2008 - The Water Cycle
Site found in:
======== The NSDL Scout Report for the Physical Sciences ===
======== May 13, 2005 ===
======== Volume 4, Number 10 ======
The Water Cycle [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/kids/flash/flash_watercycle.html
http://www.epa.gov/ogwdw/kids/flash/flash_watercycle.html
This Macromedia Flash Player enhanced website, developed by the EPA, The
website is divided into four sections: rain, water storage, vapor, and
clouds. In the Rain section, students can discover the forms of
precipitation and why it occurs. Through the short, interactive module,
individuals can learn about the development of aquifers, transpiration, and
condensation. This is a great website for young students to grasp the
connections between different forms of water. [RME]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
>From The NSDL Scout Report for the Physical Sciences, Copyright Internet
Scout Project 1994-2005. http://scout.wisc.edu/
======== The NSDL Scout Report for the Physical Sciences ===
======== May 13, 2005 ===
======== Volume 4, Number 10 ======
The Water Cycle [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/kids/flash/flash_watercycle.html
http://www.epa.gov/ogwdw/kids/flash/flash_watercycle.html
This Macromedia Flash Player enhanced website, developed by the EPA, The
website is divided into four sections: rain, water storage, vapor, and
clouds. In the Rain section, students can discover the forms of
precipitation and why it occurs. Through the short, interactive module,
individuals can learn about the development of aquifers, transpiration, and
condensation. This is a great website for young students to grasp the
connections between different forms of water. [RME]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
>From The NSDL Scout Report for the Physical Sciences, Copyright Internet
Scout Project 1994-2005. http://scout.wisc.edu/
Tues., Nov. 18, 2008 - Sites found in The Scout Report, July 4, 2008
Sites found in:
=======
The Scout Report
July 4, 2008
Volume 14, Number 26
-----
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-080704.php
------
National Park Service, Nature & Science: Teacher Resources [pdf]
http://www.nature.nps.gov/geology/education/
The National Park Service has developed this exemplary set of educational
resources which draws on their greatest assets, namely national parks from
Maine to Utah. The materials are specifically designed for teaching geology,
but it's easy to see how these items could be incorporated into general
science classes. The main area on their homepage features over a dozen
teacher guides and park programs that feature detailed geology lessons that
draw on the landscapes of Yosemite National Park and the dynamic volcanoes
of Hawaii. On the right side of the page, visitors can scan through the
"Highlights" area to learn more about online park images, park maps, and
even peruse a calendar of upcoming educator workshops. The site is rounded
out by the "Geology Books and Media" area, which features information about
technical reports, textbooks, and geology-themed children's books. [KMG]
------
English Composition: Writing for an Audience
http://www.learner.org/resources/series128.html
How does one write a great essay? Is it possible to come up with an original
voice? These two questions and many more are discussed in this 26-part
series on English composition. Offered as part of the Annenberg Media
website, this video series "introduces basic principles and strategies for
communicating in writing to a variety of audiences and improving general
composition skills." Over the course of this series, interested parties will
hear from a wide range of writing professionals. Each episode is 30 minutes
long and the program titles include "Finding Something To Say", "Reading as
a Writer", and "Peer Feedback". The material is quite varied, as users will
find segments with Michael Moore and Rush Limbaugh arguing about the
definition of "welfare" and writers from the television program "MAD TV"
talking about the experience of collaborative writing. [KMG]
[NOTE: Home page: http://www.learner.org/index.html previously posted. - Phyllis ]
-------
Thomas Jefferson's Library [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://myloc.gov/exhibitions/jeffersonslibrary/Pages/default.aspx
On June 10th, 1815 Thomas Jefferson made a remark that would surprise no
one, "I cannot live without books." During his long life, Jefferson
collected thousands of books, and even though his collection was pared down
due to a fire in his home in 1770, he quickly regrouped and began adding to
his collection. In 1815, Congress purchased his library for $23,950. This
digital collection from the Library of Congress pays homage to this
tremendous collection by offering visitors several interactive features
about Jefferson's books, an object list, and an event calendar of related
lectures and talks on the collection. Visitors may wish to begin by
exploring the "Themes" area, which divides some of Jefferson's books into
categories like "Memory", "Reason", and "Imagination". Each section contains
selected images from works like a 18th century Builder's Dictionary
consulted by Jefferson and a collection of Machiavelli's political works
published in 1768. For a more thorough examination, the "Interactives" area
provides access to a number of full-text versions of some of these books.
[KMG]
-----
Dance Teacher Magazine
http://www.dance-teacher.com/
Adherents and devotees of the terpsichorean arts don't have nearly enough
quality online resources, but fortunately Dance Teacher magazine has a fine
website. The site digests a wide array of materials from the print version
of their publication, along with web-only features. The site is quite easy
to navigate, and most of the primary materials are contained with the
sections "Teaching", "Style", "Health", and "Business". The "Teaching" area
contains tips on engaging reluctant dancers, eliminating boredom in mixed-
level classes, and on organizing the dance classroom. Moving on, the
"Business" area covers some of the ins and outs of managing a dance-related
business with pieces titled "Is Sharing Your Studio Right For You?" and
"Investing Intelligently". Further down the homepage, the "Style" area
contains pieces like "Stress-Free Costume Ordering" and "Enhance Your Tutu
Expertise". On the left-hand side of the page, visitors can look at their
online features such as "Teaching the Salsa!" and a frequently updated pop
quiz on the world of dance. Finally, visitors shouldn't leave the site
without checking in on the "Editor's Blog". [KMG]
-------
====== In The News ====
Diploma Mills Continue To Be an Area of Concern for the Federal
Government
Diploma Mill Concerns Extend Beyond Fraud [Free registration may be
required]
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/29/us/29diploma.html?em&ex=1214884800&en=cda8776052ae5696&ei=5087%0A
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5dqqv6
Bill to crack down on diploma mills stalls
http://www.modbee.com/opinion/state/dan_walters/story/346983.html
Brainstorm: Diploma Mills
http://chronicle.com/review/brainstorm/index.php?id=603
Psst. Wanna Buy a Ph.D.?
http://chronicle.com/free/v50/i42/42a00901.htm
Institution Accreditation
http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/
Avoid Fake-Degree Burns By Researching Academic Credentials
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/buspubs/diplomamills.shtm
http://www.infocheckusa.com/downloads/FTC_Fake-Degree-Guide.pdf
The unsavory world of diploma mills is a complex one, and a number of
government agencies have attempted to regulate their activities with varying
degrees of success. The Internet has aided operators of these educational
"institutions" who frequently offer advanced degrees for little, or more
often, no coursework. This past Sunday the New York Times reported on the
case of Dixie and Steven K. Randock Sr. from the town of Colbert,
Washington. The Randocks have been accused of operating more than 120
fictitious universities, and the federal government's concern goes beyond
the mere matter of a phony degree. Law-enforcement officials fear that the
growth of such diploma mills offers terrorists the potential to obtain bogus
degrees in order to obtain visas in the United States. At the state level,
about 20 states have passed laws to prohibit the trade in phony diplomas,
but the U.S. Congress seems to be moving a bit more slowly on the issue.
[KMG]
The first link will take visitors to a New York Times article from this
Sunday about the world of diploma mills. The second link leads to a piece
from Dan Walters of The Modesto Bee which talks about a bill in California
that would effectively crack down on diploma mills. Moving on, the third
link leads to a timely piece of commentary from former university president
Stephen Joel Trachtenberg on diploma mills, which appeared in the Chronicle
of Higher Education this week. The fourth link leads to another special
report from the Chronicle of Higher Education by Thomas Bartlett and Scott
Smallwood, which investigates the profusion of dubious doctorates in the
education sector. The fifth link will lead visitors to the U.S. Department
of Education's Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and
Programs, which can help those wondering about the authenticity of an
institution. Lastly, a link to the Federal Trade Commission's page on how
to avoid "fake-degree burns" is offered for additional information and
assistance. [KMG]
------
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
=======
The Scout Report
July 4, 2008
Volume 14, Number 26
-----
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-080704.php
------
National Park Service, Nature & Science: Teacher Resources [pdf]
http://www.nature.nps.gov/geology/education/
The National Park Service has developed this exemplary set of educational
resources which draws on their greatest assets, namely national parks from
Maine to Utah. The materials are specifically designed for teaching geology,
but it's easy to see how these items could be incorporated into general
science classes. The main area on their homepage features over a dozen
teacher guides and park programs that feature detailed geology lessons that
draw on the landscapes of Yosemite National Park and the dynamic volcanoes
of Hawaii. On the right side of the page, visitors can scan through the
"Highlights" area to learn more about online park images, park maps, and
even peruse a calendar of upcoming educator workshops. The site is rounded
out by the "Geology Books and Media" area, which features information about
technical reports, textbooks, and geology-themed children's books. [KMG]
------
English Composition: Writing for an Audience
http://www.learner.org/resources/series128.html
How does one write a great essay? Is it possible to come up with an original
voice? These two questions and many more are discussed in this 26-part
series on English composition. Offered as part of the Annenberg Media
website, this video series "introduces basic principles and strategies for
communicating in writing to a variety of audiences and improving general
composition skills." Over the course of this series, interested parties will
hear from a wide range of writing professionals. Each episode is 30 minutes
long and the program titles include "Finding Something To Say", "Reading as
a Writer", and "Peer Feedback". The material is quite varied, as users will
find segments with Michael Moore and Rush Limbaugh arguing about the
definition of "welfare" and writers from the television program "MAD TV"
talking about the experience of collaborative writing. [KMG]
[NOTE: Home page: http://www.learner.org/index.html previously posted. - Phyllis ]
-------
Thomas Jefferson's Library [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://myloc.gov/exhibitions/jeffersonslibrary/Pages/default.aspx
On June 10th, 1815 Thomas Jefferson made a remark that would surprise no
one, "I cannot live without books." During his long life, Jefferson
collected thousands of books, and even though his collection was pared down
due to a fire in his home in 1770, he quickly regrouped and began adding to
his collection. In 1815, Congress purchased his library for $23,950. This
digital collection from the Library of Congress pays homage to this
tremendous collection by offering visitors several interactive features
about Jefferson's books, an object list, and an event calendar of related
lectures and talks on the collection. Visitors may wish to begin by
exploring the "Themes" area, which divides some of Jefferson's books into
categories like "Memory", "Reason", and "Imagination". Each section contains
selected images from works like a 18th century Builder's Dictionary
consulted by Jefferson and a collection of Machiavelli's political works
published in 1768. For a more thorough examination, the "Interactives" area
provides access to a number of full-text versions of some of these books.
[KMG]
-----
Dance Teacher Magazine
http://www.dance-teacher.com/
Adherents and devotees of the terpsichorean arts don't have nearly enough
quality online resources, but fortunately Dance Teacher magazine has a fine
website. The site digests a wide array of materials from the print version
of their publication, along with web-only features. The site is quite easy
to navigate, and most of the primary materials are contained with the
sections "Teaching", "Style", "Health", and "Business". The "Teaching" area
contains tips on engaging reluctant dancers, eliminating boredom in mixed-
level classes, and on organizing the dance classroom. Moving on, the
"Business" area covers some of the ins and outs of managing a dance-related
business with pieces titled "Is Sharing Your Studio Right For You?" and
"Investing Intelligently". Further down the homepage, the "Style" area
contains pieces like "Stress-Free Costume Ordering" and "Enhance Your Tutu
Expertise". On the left-hand side of the page, visitors can look at their
online features such as "Teaching the Salsa!" and a frequently updated pop
quiz on the world of dance. Finally, visitors shouldn't leave the site
without checking in on the "Editor's Blog". [KMG]
-------
====== In The News ====
Diploma Mills Continue To Be an Area of Concern for the Federal
Government
Diploma Mill Concerns Extend Beyond Fraud [Free registration may be
required]
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/29/us/29diploma.html?em&ex=1214884800&en=cda8776052ae5696&ei=5087%0A
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5dqqv6
Bill to crack down on diploma mills stalls
http://www.modbee.com/opinion/state/dan_walters/story/346983.html
Brainstorm: Diploma Mills
http://chronicle.com/review/brainstorm/index.php?id=603
Psst. Wanna Buy a Ph.D.?
http://chronicle.com/free/v50/i42/42a00901.htm
Institution Accreditation
http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/
Avoid Fake-Degree Burns By Researching Academic Credentials
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/buspubs/diplomamills.shtm
http://www.infocheckusa.com/downloads/FTC_Fake-Degree-Guide.pdf
The unsavory world of diploma mills is a complex one, and a number of
government agencies have attempted to regulate their activities with varying
degrees of success. The Internet has aided operators of these educational
"institutions" who frequently offer advanced degrees for little, or more
often, no coursework. This past Sunday the New York Times reported on the
case of Dixie and Steven K. Randock Sr. from the town of Colbert,
Washington. The Randocks have been accused of operating more than 120
fictitious universities, and the federal government's concern goes beyond
the mere matter of a phony degree. Law-enforcement officials fear that the
growth of such diploma mills offers terrorists the potential to obtain bogus
degrees in order to obtain visas in the United States. At the state level,
about 20 states have passed laws to prohibit the trade in phony diplomas,
but the U.S. Congress seems to be moving a bit more slowly on the issue.
[KMG]
The first link will take visitors to a New York Times article from this
Sunday about the world of diploma mills. The second link leads to a piece
from Dan Walters of The Modesto Bee which talks about a bill in California
that would effectively crack down on diploma mills. Moving on, the third
link leads to a timely piece of commentary from former university president
Stephen Joel Trachtenberg on diploma mills, which appeared in the Chronicle
of Higher Education this week. The fourth link leads to another special
report from the Chronicle of Higher Education by Thomas Bartlett and Scott
Smallwood, which investigates the profusion of dubious doctorates in the
education sector. The fifth link will lead visitors to the U.S. Department
of Education's Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and
Programs, which can help those wondering about the authenticity of an
institution. Lastly, a link to the Federal Trade Commission's page on how
to avoid "fake-degree burns" is offered for additional information and
assistance. [KMG]
------
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Monday, November 17, 2008
Mon., Nov. 17, 2008 - Dream Interpreter
Dream Interpreter
http://health.discovery.com/centers/sleepdreams/universaldreams/universaldreams.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5z36yc
“Listing gives explanations and interpretations for
common dreams, with questions students can
ask themselves about the dream to unlock
personal meaning.”
http://health.discovery.com/centers/sleepdreams/universaldreams/universaldreams.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5z36yc
“Listing gives explanations and interpretations for
common dreams, with questions students can
ask themselves about the dream to unlock
personal meaning.”
Mon., Nov. 17, 2008 - Edheads
Edheads
http://www.edheads.org/index.htm
From the site:
“Edheads is a non-profit organization, which creates unique, educational web experiences that are free to teachers, students and parents.”
“Edheads helps students learn through educational games and activities designed to meet state and national standards.”
Featured Activities:
Crash Scene
Virtual Hip Replacement
Virtual Knee Surgery
The Odd Machine (Compound Machines)
Weather
Simple Machines
[NOTE: Some activities from http://www.edheads.org/ previously posted. -
Phyllis ]
http://www.edheads.org/index.htm
From the site:
“Edheads is a non-profit organization, which creates unique, educational web experiences that are free to teachers, students and parents.”
“Edheads helps students learn through educational games and activities designed to meet state and national standards.”
Featured Activities:
Crash Scene
Virtual Hip Replacement
Virtual Knee Surgery
The Odd Machine (Compound Machines)
Weather
Simple Machines
[NOTE: Some activities from http://www.edheads.org/ previously posted. -
Phyllis ]
Mon., Nov. 17, 2008 - Exploratorium: Memory
Exploratorium: Memory
http://www.exploratorium.edu/memory/index.html
From the site:
The Memory exhibition at the Exploratorium is now over. The exhibition ran from May 22, 1998 to January 10, 1999.
The Memory web site will remain online indefinitely.
Site includes Features:
Sheep Brain Dissection: The Anatomy of Memory
A Memory Artist
Remembering Nagasaki
Also on the site: Online Exhibits, Articles & Lectures
[NOTE: Some pages from this site previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.exploratorium.edu/memory/index.html
From the site:
The Memory exhibition at the Exploratorium is now over. The exhibition ran from May 22, 1998 to January 10, 1999.
The Memory web site will remain online indefinitely.
Site includes Features:
Sheep Brain Dissection: The Anatomy of Memory
A Memory Artist
Remembering Nagasaki
Also on the site: Online Exhibits, Articles & Lectures
[NOTE: Some pages from this site previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Mon., Nov. 17, 2008 - Einstein
Einstein
The History Channel: Special 2 hr. Presentation:
Monday, November 17th at 9pm/8c
Rebroadcast: Tuesday, November 18th at 1am
Einstein
http://www.history.com/einstein/
Website includes video clips, a biography, and Einstein: Fact or Fiction
The History Channel: Special 2 hr. Presentation:
Monday, November 17th at 9pm/8c
Rebroadcast: Tuesday, November 18th at 1am
Einstein
http://www.history.com/einstein/
Website includes video clips, a biography, and Einstein: Fact or Fiction
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Sun., Nov. 16, 2008 - Free Printable Calendars and other forms, lists, etc.
EprintableCalendars.com
http://www.eprintablecalendars.com/
EprintableCalendars.com is an easy to use website, to view or print out calendars by month or year, and in various sizes. Site also includes many more free printables.
http://www.eprintablecalendars.com/
EprintableCalendars.com is an easy to use website, to view or print out calendars by month or year, and in various sizes. Site also includes many more free printables.
Sun., Nov. 16, 2008 - Free Reference Guides to Microsoft, Mac, Adobe, and other programs
CustomGuide
http://www.customguide.com/quick_references.htm
Quick reference guides (FREE) to Microsoft, Mac, Adobe, and other
software programs.
http://www.customguide.com/quick_references.htm
Quick reference guides (FREE) to Microsoft, Mac, Adobe, and other
software programs.
Sun., Nov. 16, 2008 - ScienceHack - Free science videos screened by scientists
ScienceHack
http://sciencehack.com/
From the site:
“ScienceHack is a search engine for science videos. Search for science experiments, science projects, science movies and science news. Every science video on ScienceHack is screened by a scientist to verify its accuracy and quality.”
http://sciencehack.com/
From the site:
“ScienceHack is a search engine for science videos. Search for science experiments, science projects, science movies and science news. Every science video on ScienceHack is screened by a scientist to verify its accuracy and quality.”
Sun., Nov. 16, 2008 - Zoomii - Online bookstore
Zoomii
http://zoomii.com/
From the site:
Why Zoomii?
“Because I love bookstores. Spending afternoons wandering the shelves. Happening across great books I didn't even know existed. But it's an experience I never found online. Online bookstores are wonderful. They've got amazing prices, huge selections, and they're open all the time. If you know exactly what you want, they're perfect. But somehow I kept coming back to the bookstore just to browse. Zoomii is my attempt to bring online as much of the real bookstore experience as possible.”
http://zoomii.com/
From the site:
Why Zoomii?
“Because I love bookstores. Spending afternoons wandering the shelves. Happening across great books I didn't even know existed. But it's an experience I never found online. Online bookstores are wonderful. They've got amazing prices, huge selections, and they're open all the time. If you know exactly what you want, they're perfect. But somehow I kept coming back to the bookstore just to browse. Zoomii is my attempt to bring online as much of the real bookstore experience as possible.”
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Sat., Nov. 15, 2008 - Math Power
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
Math Power - Ellen Freedman - Grades 9 to 12
http://www.mathpower.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
This site, created by a college professor, offers a great deal of information about algebra and the general fundamentals of upper level mathematics. The site features tutorial videos, online lessons (non-interactive), study skills tips, a learning style inventory, internet homework assignments, and more. <<>>
Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=4701
Math Power - Ellen Freedman - Grades 9 to 12
http://www.mathpower.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
This site, created by a college professor, offers a great deal of information about algebra and the general fundamentals of upper level mathematics. The site features tutorial videos, online lessons (non-interactive), study skills tips, a learning style inventory, internet homework assignments, and more. <<
Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=4701
Sat., Nov. 15, 2008 - Seeing Math
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
Seeing Math: Secondary Interactives - The Concord Consortium - Grades 7 to 12
http://seeingmath.concord.org/sms_interactives.html
This site offers FREE interactive math tools: qualitative grapher, piecewise linear grapher, linear transformer, function analyzer, quadratic transformer, system solver, plopit, and proportioner. Originally the interactives required special software, but they now run directly from the web site without any special installation or download.<<>>
Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=7187
Seeing Math: Secondary Interactives - The Concord Consortium - Grades 7 to 12
http://seeingmath.concord.org/sms_interactives.html
This site offers FREE interactive math tools: qualitative grapher, piecewise linear grapher, linear transformer, function analyzer, quadratic transformer, system solver, plopit, and proportioner. Originally the interactives required special software, but they now run directly from the web site without any special installation or download.<<
Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=7187
Sat., Nov. 15, 2008 - FictionDB / PlanetPhysics / PlanetMath
Sites found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Tue, 01 Jul 2008
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
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FictionDB
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URL: http://www.fictiondb.com
Record Id: 679396
Created: 2008-06-27 02:40:09
Categories: liberal
FictionDB now offers free access to their genre fiction reference
databases including book lists (50,000 authors and 200,000 titles),
synopses, cover illustrations, reviews, awards and series lists.
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PlanetPhysics
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URL: http://www.planetphysics.org/
Record Id: 679251
Created: 2008-06-24 13:14:59
Categories: physci
Collection of physics resources including an encyclopedia, papers,
electronic books and discussion forums.
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PlanetMath
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URL: http://www.planetmath.org/
Record Id: 679250
Created: 2008-06-24 13:10:38
Categories: physci
Collection of mathematics resources including an encyclopedia, articles,
papers, electronic books and discussion forums.
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Tue, 01 Jul 2008
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
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FictionDB
----------------------------------------
URL: http://www.fictiondb.com
Record Id: 679396
Created: 2008-06-27 02:40:09
Categories: liberal
FictionDB now offers free access to their genre fiction reference
databases including book lists (50,000 authors and 200,000 titles),
synopses, cover illustrations, reviews, awards and series lists.
----------------------------------------
PlanetPhysics
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URL: http://www.planetphysics.org/
Record Id: 679251
Created: 2008-06-24 13:14:59
Categories: physci
Collection of physics resources including an encyclopedia, papers,
electronic books and discussion forums.
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PlanetMath
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URL: http://www.planetmath.org/
Record Id: 679250
Created: 2008-06-24 13:10:38
Categories: physci
Collection of mathematics resources including an encyclopedia, articles,
papers, electronic books and discussion forums.
Sat., Nov. 15, 2008 - PBS: NATURE: American Eagle / NOVA: The Bible's Buried Secrets
Sites found in:
******************************************
PBS Teachers Newsletter: November 16-22, 2008
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Nature
American Eagle
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, November 16, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
Unique to North America, the bald eagle is the continent's most
recognizable aerial predator, with a shocking white head,
electric-yellow beak and penetrating eyes. Following their
protection as an endangered species, bald eagles have come
roaring back. This is an intimate portrait of these majestic
raptors' lives in the wild. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/american-eagle/introduction/4201/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6jrhgm
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NOVA
The Bible's Buried Secrets
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
A powerful partnership between science and scholarship breaks
exciting new ground in investigating the origins of the ancient
Israelites, their faith in a single, omnipotent God and the
creation of the Bible. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
------
Copyright 2008 PBS Online
********
----------Forwarded Message--------
Next on NOVA: "The Bible's Buried Secrets"
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible
Tuesday, November 18 at 8 p.m.
(Check your local listings as dates and times may vary.
Broadcast in high definition where available.)
In this landmark two-hour special, NOVA takes viewers on a
fascinating scientific journey that began 3,000 years ago and
continues today. The film presents the latest archeological
scholarship from the Holy Land to explore the beginnings of modern
religion and the origins of the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Old
Testament.
This archeological detective story tackles some of the biggest
questions in biblical studies: Where did the ancient Israelites come
from? Who wrote the Bible, when, and why? How did the worship of one
God--the foundation of modern Judaism, Christianity, and
Islam--emerge?
A powerful intersection of science, scholarship, and scripture, The
Bible's Buried Secrets provides unique insight into the deeper
meaning of biblical texts and their continuing resonance through the
centuries.
Here's what you'll find on the companion website:
Senior Executive Producer's Story
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/apsell.html
In this FAQ, Paula S. Apsell explains NOVA's approach to covering
biblical archeology.
The Foundation of Judaism
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/cohen.html
Shaye Cohen looks at how a pagan practice became a religion devoted
to one God.
Archeology of the Hebrew Bible
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/dever.html
William Dever says that attempts to "prove the Bible" are misguided.
Writers of the Bible
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/coogan.html
Michael Coogan sees the Bible as an anthology of texts composed over
centuries.
Moses and the Exodus
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/meyers.html
Carol Meyers offers a new and surprising view of the iconic exodus
from Egypt.
The Palace of David
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/mazar.html
Eilat Mazar has unearthed what she believes is the royal house of
King David.
Origins of the Written Bible
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/written.html
William Schniedewind charts the rise of literacy in the Israelite
world, making Holy Scripture possible.
Ask the Experts
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/ask.html
Have questions about biblical archeology, the ancient Israelites, or
the origins of the Hebrew Bible? E-mail them here.
Archeological Evidence
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/evidence.html
On this time line, explore discoveries related to the earliest
Israelites, the writing of the Bible, and the birth of monotheism.
Who Wrote the Flood Story?
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/flood.html
Examine evidence suggesting that at least two sources contributed to
the famous story of Noah.
Religious Perspectives
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/perspectives.html
Hear what members of the clergy, representing a variety of faiths,
have to say about the program.
Behind the Scenes
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/scenes.html
In these videos, find out how the filmmakers created a 3-D Bible,
portrayed the biblical writers, and reconstructed Solomon's Temple.
Video Extras
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/
Starting Wednesday, November 19, the day after the program airs, see
bonus material.
Radiocarbon Dating
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/
What is carbon-14 anyway, and how can it reveal the date of an
ancient artifact? Coming soon.
******************************************
PBS Teachers Newsletter: November 16-22, 2008
******************************************
Nature
American Eagle
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, November 16, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
Unique to North America, the bald eagle is the continent's most
recognizable aerial predator, with a shocking white head,
electric-yellow beak and penetrating eyes. Following their
protection as an endangered species, bald eagles have come
roaring back. This is an intimate portrait of these majestic
raptors' lives in the wild. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/american-eagle/introduction/4201/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6jrhgm
------------
NOVA
The Bible's Buried Secrets
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
A powerful partnership between science and scholarship breaks
exciting new ground in investigating the origins of the ancient
Israelites, their faith in a single, omnipotent God and the
creation of the Bible. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
------
Copyright 2008 PBS Online
********
----------Forwarded Message--------
Next on NOVA: "The Bible's Buried Secrets"
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible
Tuesday, November 18 at 8 p.m.
(Check your local listings as dates and times may vary.
Broadcast in high definition where available.)
In this landmark two-hour special, NOVA takes viewers on a
fascinating scientific journey that began 3,000 years ago and
continues today. The film presents the latest archeological
scholarship from the Holy Land to explore the beginnings of modern
religion and the origins of the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Old
Testament.
This archeological detective story tackles some of the biggest
questions in biblical studies: Where did the ancient Israelites come
from? Who wrote the Bible, when, and why? How did the worship of one
God--the foundation of modern Judaism, Christianity, and
Islam--emerge?
A powerful intersection of science, scholarship, and scripture, The
Bible's Buried Secrets provides unique insight into the deeper
meaning of biblical texts and their continuing resonance through the
centuries.
Here's what you'll find on the companion website:
Senior Executive Producer's Story
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/apsell.html
In this FAQ, Paula S. Apsell explains NOVA's approach to covering
biblical archeology.
The Foundation of Judaism
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/cohen.html
Shaye Cohen looks at how a pagan practice became a religion devoted
to one God.
Archeology of the Hebrew Bible
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/dever.html
William Dever says that attempts to "prove the Bible" are misguided.
Writers of the Bible
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/coogan.html
Michael Coogan sees the Bible as an anthology of texts composed over
centuries.
Moses and the Exodus
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/meyers.html
Carol Meyers offers a new and surprising view of the iconic exodus
from Egypt.
The Palace of David
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/mazar.html
Eilat Mazar has unearthed what she believes is the royal house of
King David.
Origins of the Written Bible
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/written.html
William Schniedewind charts the rise of literacy in the Israelite
world, making Holy Scripture possible.
Ask the Experts
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/ask.html
Have questions about biblical archeology, the ancient Israelites, or
the origins of the Hebrew Bible? E-mail them here.
Archeological Evidence
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/evidence.html
On this time line, explore discoveries related to the earliest
Israelites, the writing of the Bible, and the birth of monotheism.
Who Wrote the Flood Story?
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/flood.html
Examine evidence suggesting that at least two sources contributed to
the famous story of Noah.
Religious Perspectives
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/perspectives.html
Hear what members of the clergy, representing a variety of faiths,
have to say about the program.
Behind the Scenes
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/scenes.html
In these videos, find out how the filmmakers created a 3-D Bible,
portrayed the biblical writers, and reconstructed Solomon's Temple.
Video Extras
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/
Starting Wednesday, November 19, the day after the program airs, see
bonus material.
Radiocarbon Dating
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/
What is carbon-14 anyway, and how can it reveal the date of an
ancient artifact? Coming soon.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Thurs., Nov. 13, 2008 - ADMIN: Short break for the NJASL Conference
Blog Readers,
I'll be in East Brunswick for a couple of days at the NJASL Annual Conference.
Hope to see some of you there.
Postings will probably resume on Saturday.
- Phyllis
Phyllis Anker
I'll be in East Brunswick for a couple of days at the NJASL Annual Conference.
Hope to see some of you there.
Postings will probably resume on Saturday.
- Phyllis
Phyllis Anker
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Wed., Nov. 12, 2008 - Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Site found in:
This Week's Educational Programming Update
From: HISTORY Education Department - History.com Classroom
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission Posters and Certificates
http://www.abrahamlincoln200.org
Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth this
February 2009 with the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission's free
classroom poster! The front side, suitable for classroom display, is
a portrait of Lincoln, while the reverse contains resources for
educators, offering suggestions for incorporating Lincoln's legacy
into the classroom. To request this poster, please call (202)
707-6998 or visit http://www.abrahamlincoln200.org and click on
For Teachers.
On the website, you can also sign up to participate in the Lincoln
Legacy School recognition program, sponsored by History.
To participate, submit your schools plans to celebrate the
Bicentennial using the application found on our website. Schools that
apply for the Lincoln Legacy School program will receive a certificate
for framing and will be listed in a national register. Join us in
celebrating our greatest American president and help our students
honor Lincoln's legacy of freedom, democracy and equality of
opportunity!
[NOTE: Previously posted. URL updated. - Phyllis ]
This Week's Educational Programming Update
From: HISTORY Education Department - History.com Classroom
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission Posters and Certificates
http://www.abrahamlincoln200.org
Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth this
February 2009 with the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission's free
classroom poster! The front side, suitable for classroom display, is
a portrait of Lincoln, while the reverse contains resources for
educators, offering suggestions for incorporating Lincoln's legacy
into the classroom. To request this poster, please call (202)
707-6998 or visit http://www.abrahamlincoln200.org and click on
For Teachers.
On the website, you can also sign up to participate in the Lincoln
Legacy School recognition program, sponsored by History.
To participate, submit your schools plans to celebrate the
Bicentennial using the application found on our website. Schools that
apply for the Lincoln Legacy School program will receive a certificate
for framing and will be listed in a national register. Join us in
celebrating our greatest American president and help our students
honor Lincoln's legacy of freedom, democracy and equality of
opportunity!
[NOTE: Previously posted. URL updated. - Phyllis ]
Wed., Nov. 12, 2008 - Blacks in Politics, Part 2
---------Forwarded Message--------
November 2008 Feature of the Month
Blacks in Politics Part 2
Dear Feature of the Month Subscriber,
The Oxford African American Studies Center’s Feature of the
Month has been updated.
http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/current/index.jsp
To commemorate Barack Obama’s exceptional triumph over
Senator John McCain in the 2008 presidential election, the
editors have expanded on last month’s feature and continue to
highlight influential African Americans elected to public office.
Also available in honor of Obama’s victory are two works written expressly in honor of this historical event!
HOPE AND CHANGE
In a moving essay that examines President-Elect Obama’s historic achievement alongside other watershed moments in African American history, Editor in Chief Henry Louis Gates celebrates and honors the undeniable impact of November 4, 2008. Read the rest of this heartwarming and moving essay here (http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/letters/letter_2.jsp ). Guest scholar Paul Finkelman offers his own take on the election in an essay titled “The First President Who Is Black.” At a time Finkelman calls “the alternate universe of 2008,” he comments on the impact this election and Obama’s impending presidency will have on race relations in the United States. Read Finkelman’s essay here
( http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/featureded/guest_1.jsp ).
A LONG TIME COMING
With the foundation laid by the black politicians of the nineteenth century like Hiram Rhodes Revels, Joseph Hayne Rainey, and Blanche K. Bruce, black politicians of the twentieth century continued to break ground by entering new and higher positions in the political world – ultimately helping to pave the way for Barack Obama and his success. Explore this month’s photo essay (http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/current/photo_essay.jsp?page=1 ) and browse biographies for key figures like Charles Rangel, Sharon Pratt Kelly, and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Also enjoy free relevant subject entries and primary source documents, including the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights’ report on voting irregularities in the 2000 presidential election. (http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/current/index.jsp – scroll down to Featured Articles ).
November 2008 Feature of the Month
Blacks in Politics Part 2
Dear Feature of the Month Subscriber,
The Oxford African American Studies Center’s Feature of the
Month has been updated.
http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/current/index.jsp
To commemorate Barack Obama’s exceptional triumph over
Senator John McCain in the 2008 presidential election, the
editors have expanded on last month’s feature and continue to
highlight influential African Americans elected to public office.
Also available in honor of Obama’s victory are two works written expressly in honor of this historical event!
HOPE AND CHANGE
In a moving essay that examines President-Elect Obama’s historic achievement alongside other watershed moments in African American history, Editor in Chief Henry Louis Gates celebrates and honors the undeniable impact of November 4, 2008. Read the rest of this heartwarming and moving essay here (http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/letters/letter_2.jsp ). Guest scholar Paul Finkelman offers his own take on the election in an essay titled “The First President Who Is Black.” At a time Finkelman calls “the alternate universe of 2008,” he comments on the impact this election and Obama’s impending presidency will have on race relations in the United States. Read Finkelman’s essay here
( http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/featureded/guest_1.jsp ).
A LONG TIME COMING
With the foundation laid by the black politicians of the nineteenth century like Hiram Rhodes Revels, Joseph Hayne Rainey, and Blanche K. Bruce, black politicians of the twentieth century continued to break ground by entering new and higher positions in the political world – ultimately helping to pave the way for Barack Obama and his success. Explore this month’s photo essay (http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/current/photo_essay.jsp?page=1 ) and browse biographies for key figures like Charles Rangel, Sharon Pratt Kelly, and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Also enjoy free relevant subject entries and primary source documents, including the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights’ report on voting irregularities in the 2000 presidential election. (http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/current/index.jsp – scroll down to Featured Articles ).
Wed., Nov. 12, 2008 - Surf Report, November 2008: Serious Games
From Surf Report, Nov. 2008
Serious Games
http://explore.ecb.org/surf/surf_report?subject=0
From the site:
“In honor of the American Library Association’s National Gaming Day on November 15, this month we bring you educational games you can find on the Internet. “Serious Games” are video-style games designed to engage young people with 3D graphics and challenging game play while teaching complex concepts. Most of these games need to be downloaded to your computer; check the minimum specifications before downloading. We have also included some less complex “Online Games” can be played on most web browsers, in shorter periods of time, and by younger students.”
Serious Games
http://explore.ecb.org/surf/surf_report?subject=0
From the site:
“In honor of the American Library Association’s National Gaming Day on November 15, this month we bring you educational games you can find on the Internet. “Serious Games” are video-style games designed to engage young people with 3D graphics and challenging game play while teaching complex concepts. Most of these games need to be downloaded to your computer; check the minimum specifications before downloading. We have also included some less complex “Online Games” can be played on most web browsers, in shorter periods of time, and by younger students.”
Wed., Nov. 12, 2008 - National Gaming Day, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008
From: ALA
National Gaming Day, Saturday, November 15, 2008
http://gaming.ala.org/resources/index.php?title=Ngd2008
From the site:
“In the 21st century, libraries are about much more than books. On Saturday, November 15, 2008, hundreds of libraries throughout the country will showcase gaming programs and services in support of National Gaming Day @ your library (NGD). Gaming of all types at the library encourages young patrons to interact with a diverse group of peers, share their expertise with others (including adults), and develop new strategies for gaming and learning. Plus, it's a way for traditionally underserved groups to have fun in the library and interact with other members of the community.”
National Gaming Day, Saturday, November 15, 2008
http://gaming.ala.org/resources/index.php?title=Ngd2008
From the site:
“In the 21st century, libraries are about much more than books. On Saturday, November 15, 2008, hundreds of libraries throughout the country will showcase gaming programs and services in support of National Gaming Day @ your library (NGD). Gaming of all types at the library encourages young patrons to interact with a diverse group of peers, share their expertise with others (including adults), and develop new strategies for gaming and learning. Plus, it's a way for traditionally underserved groups to have fun in the library and interact with other members of the community.”
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Tues., Nov. 11, 2008 - World Wide Web Reference Resources
Site found in:
Awareness Watch Newsletter V6N7 July 2008 Announcement
“July 2008 Zillman Column is now available and is titled World Wide Web Reference Resources. This July 2008 column is a comprehensive list of reference sources and sites about the World Wide Web including associated and related online resources that are available over the Internet. These resources and sources will help you to discover the many pathways available to you through the Internet for obtaining and locating the reference resources and sources for the World Wide Web. Download this excellent 47 page free .pdf (1.03MB) column today and start your cyber journey into the latest and greatest World Wide Web references!”
July 2008 Zillman Column - World Wide Web Reference Resources
http://zillman.blogspot.com/2008/06/july-2008-zillman-column-world-wide-web.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5t6m9s
Zillman Column Archives
http://www.ZillmanColumns.com/
[NOTE: This is an update of a previously posted column. – Phyllis ]
Awareness Watch Newsletter V6N7 July 2008 Announcement
“July 2008 Zillman Column is now available and is titled World Wide Web Reference Resources. This July 2008 column is a comprehensive list of reference sources and sites about the World Wide Web including associated and related online resources that are available over the Internet. These resources and sources will help you to discover the many pathways available to you through the Internet for obtaining and locating the reference resources and sources for the World Wide Web. Download this excellent 47 page free .pdf (1.03MB) column today and start your cyber journey into the latest and greatest World Wide Web references!”
July 2008 Zillman Column - World Wide Web Reference Resources
http://zillman.blogspot.com/2008/06/july-2008-zillman-column-world-wide-web.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5t6m9s
Zillman Column Archives
http://www.ZillmanColumns.com/
[NOTE: This is an update of a previously posted column. – Phyllis ]
Tues., Nov. 11, 2008 - Teaching with Primary Sources: Promoting Critical Thinking
Teaching with Primary Sources Newsletter
Fall 2008
This Issue's Theme: Promoting Critical Thinking
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/tps/newsletter/
From the site:
This issue explores how teachers can use primary sources to build students’ critical thinking skills, preparing them for success in the 21st century.
Fall 2008
This Issue's Theme: Promoting Critical Thinking
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/tps/newsletter/
From the site:
This issue explores how teachers can use primary sources to build students’ critical thinking skills, preparing them for success in the 21st century.
Tues., Nov. 11, 2008 - Caught on the Web Archives
Caught on the Web Archives
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/newsletter/web/index.shtml
From the site:
“always looking for Web sites that are safe and fun? The sites in this weekly cut-and-paste feature are that and more. In addition to being kid-friendly, they might even result in a little learning.”
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/newsletter/web/index.shtml
From the site:
“always looking for Web sites that are safe and fun? The sites in this weekly cut-and-paste feature are that and more. In addition to being kid-friendly, they might even result in a little learning.”
Tues., Nov. 11, 2008 - 2009 Young Playwrights Competition for NJ High School Students
---------Forwarded Message--------
Below is a letter from the director of the Theater Project about this year's play writing competition. Please post and distribute to teachers whose students might be interested.
"I would never have written this if I hadn't heard somebody wanted to read it." - Lauren, 2nd prize winner of the 2008 Young Playwrights Competition.
The Theater Project is launching its 2009 Young Playwrights Competition for New Jersey high school playwrights. As always, it is a real challenge to get the attention of the schools and, more important, the kids. We believe that as wonderful as winning is, the real benefit for the participants occurs when they sit down to write.
We are hoping to be a stimulus to as many kids as possible in 2009. While we are very proud of of our three winners every year, we hope we can stimulate many, many young people to embark on the adventure of composition and creation, a journey that will help them develop vital critical thinking and writing skills.
Please help us to spread the word about the competition by circulating this email to as many of your personal contacts in the high school system as possible. The deadline for submission is January 31, 2009.
Gratefully yours,
Mark Spina
The Theater Project
Union County College's Professional Theater Company
Questions? Call (908) 659-5189 or write to TheaterProject@aol.com
TO ENTER: By January 31, 2009, submit a 10-30 page script according to the guidelines on the flyer, to THE THEATER PROJECT, Union County College, 1033 Springfield Ave., Cranford, NJ 07016. All entries must include an SASE (self-addressed, stamped envelope), a 50-word biography of the author including contact information, and the $5 entrance fee (check or money order, payable to THE THEATER PROJECT.) Only one entry per author. Please remember that you must be a resident of New Jersey and a secondary school student in the 2008-09 academic year to be eligible.
[NOTE: If you are interested in seeing guidelines on the flyer that accompanied this email, contact me and I will send it to you as an attachment. – Phyllis ]
Below is a letter from the director of the Theater Project about this year's play writing competition. Please post and distribute to teachers whose students might be interested.
"I would never have written this if I hadn't heard somebody wanted to read it." - Lauren, 2nd prize winner of the 2008 Young Playwrights Competition.
The Theater Project is launching its 2009 Young Playwrights Competition for New Jersey high school playwrights. As always, it is a real challenge to get the attention of the schools and, more important, the kids. We believe that as wonderful as winning is, the real benefit for the participants occurs when they sit down to write.
We are hoping to be a stimulus to as many kids as possible in 2009. While we are very proud of of our three winners every year, we hope we can stimulate many, many young people to embark on the adventure of composition and creation, a journey that will help them develop vital critical thinking and writing skills.
Please help us to spread the word about the competition by circulating this email to as many of your personal contacts in the high school system as possible. The deadline for submission is January 31, 2009.
Gratefully yours,
Mark Spina
The Theater Project
Union County College's Professional Theater Company
Questions? Call (908) 659-5189 or write to TheaterProject@aol.com
TO ENTER: By January 31, 2009, submit a 10-30 page script according to the guidelines on the flyer, to THE THEATER PROJECT, Union County College, 1033 Springfield Ave., Cranford, NJ 07016. All entries must include an SASE (self-addressed, stamped envelope), a 50-word biography of the author including contact information, and the $5 entrance fee (check or money order, payable to THE THEATER PROJECT.) Only one entry per author. Please remember that you must be a resident of New Jersey and a secondary school student in the 2008-09 academic year to be eligible.
[NOTE: If you are interested in seeing guidelines on the flyer that accompanied this email, contact me and I will send it to you as an attachment. – Phyllis ]
Monday, November 10, 2008
Mon., Nov. 10, 2008 - Science Fair Sanity
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
Science Fair Sanity - Chicago School Supply - Grades 0 to 12
http://www.sciencefairsanity.com/
This site is a MUST SEE for anyone who teaches science, those who help students prepare for the science fair, or anyone else inquisitive enough to try these hands-on experiments. This site provides a wealth of information for students and teachers.
Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=1531
Science Fair Sanity - Chicago School Supply - Grades 0 to 12
http://www.sciencefairsanity.com/
This site is a MUST SEE for anyone who teaches science, those who help students prepare for the science fair, or anyone else inquisitive enough to try these hands-on experiments. This site provides a wealth of information for students and teachers.
Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=1531
Mon., Nov. 10, 2008 - Search Dog Foundation
Search Dog Foundation (SDF)
http://searchdogfoundation.org/98/html/index.html
From the site:
“The mission of the Search Dog Foundation is to produce the most highly trained canine disaster search teams in the nation. The job of these teams is to find people buried alive in the wreckage of natural disasters and terrorist attacks.
“To create these teams, SDF recruits rescued dogs from shelters and breed rescue groups, gives them professional training, and partners them with firefighters and other first responders at no cost to their departments. We ensure lifetime care for every dog in our program: once rescued, these dogs will never need to be rescued again.”
http://searchdogfoundation.org/98/html/index.html
From the site:
“The mission of the Search Dog Foundation is to produce the most highly trained canine disaster search teams in the nation. The job of these teams is to find people buried alive in the wreckage of natural disasters and terrorist attacks.
“To create these teams, SDF recruits rescued dogs from shelters and breed rescue groups, gives them professional training, and partners them with firefighters and other first responders at no cost to their departments. We ensure lifetime care for every dog in our program: once rescued, these dogs will never need to be rescued again.”
Mon., Nov. 10, 2008 - Dog Breeds
Dog Breeds
http://www.surfnetkids.com/dog_breeds.htm
From the site:
“Whether you are trying to find the right dog breed for your family, or just want to learn more about dogs, you'll surely find these sites both educational and entertaining.”
Page includes 9 links to related sites (5 annotated, 4 honorable mentions)
http://www.surfnetkids.com/dog_breeds.htm
From the site:
“Whether you are trying to find the right dog breed for your family, or just want to learn more about dogs, you'll surely find these sites both educational and entertaining.”
Page includes 9 links to related sites (5 annotated, 4 honorable mentions)
Mon., Nov. 10, 2008 - How Does Global Warming Affect Wildlife?
How Does Global Warming Affect Wildlife?
http://www.nwf.org/wildlifeandglobalwarming/effectsonwildlife.cfm
From the site:
“The National Wildlife Federation considers global warming to be "the most dangerous threat to the future of wildlife." Here are just some of the species being dramatically impacted by global warming.”
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Global Warming
http://www.nwf.org/globalwarming/
From the site:
Global warming is the single biggest threat to wildlife today.
Scientists have told us that we must reduce global warming pollution by 80% by 2050 to avoid the worst impacts of global warming. They have set the goal, now we have to set the pace. We can get there by reducing global warming pollution by 2% every year for the next 40 years. <<>>
http://www.nwf.org/wildlifeandglobalwarming/effectsonwildlife.cfm
From the site:
“The National Wildlife Federation considers global warming to be "the most dangerous threat to the future of wildlife." Here are just some of the species being dramatically impacted by global warming.”
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Global Warming
http://www.nwf.org/globalwarming/
From the site:
Global warming is the single biggest threat to wildlife today.
Scientists have told us that we must reduce global warming pollution by 80% by 2050 to avoid the worst impacts of global warming. They have set the goal, now we have to set the pace. We can get there by reducing global warming pollution by 2% every year for the next 40 years. <<
Sunday, November 09, 2008
Sun., Nov. 9, 2008 - Author Author / Internet Bird Collection / Science Animations: Movies & Interactive Tutorial Links / USA.gov FAQ Knowledge Base
Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, June 20-July 4, 2008
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Author Author
http://weta.org/authorauthor/
This blog from WETA-TV's Bethanne Patrick features author interviews and book reviews. Interview subjects include Russell Banks, Richard Russo, Susan Coll, Alexander McCall Smith, and lots more. The archive is searchable.
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The Internet Bird Collection: a Free Library of Videos of the World's Birds
http://ibc.hbw.com/ibc/phtml/families.phtml
Brought to you by Handbook of the Birds of the World, these videos are searchable by family name, scientific name, common name, and geographical region. A delight for bird fanciers, and a useful tool for studying bird behavior.
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Science Animations: Movies and Interactive Tutorial Links
http://science.nhmccd.edu/biol/animatio.htm
A great way of understanding scientific theories and phenomena, including plant life cycles, plate tectonics, bacterial growth, severe weather, how lasers works, and much, much more.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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USA.gov FAQ Knowledge Base
http://answers.usa.gov/
This database draws on FAQ files from every government agency.
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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2008.
NEAT NEW STUFF, June 20-July 4, 2008
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Author Author
http://weta.org/authorauthor/
This blog from WETA-TV's Bethanne Patrick features author interviews and book reviews. Interview subjects include Russell Banks, Richard Russo, Susan Coll, Alexander McCall Smith, and lots more. The archive is searchable.
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The Internet Bird Collection: a Free Library of Videos of the World's Birds
http://ibc.hbw.com/ibc/phtml/families.phtml
Brought to you by Handbook of the Birds of the World, these videos are searchable by family name, scientific name, common name, and geographical region. A delight for bird fanciers, and a useful tool for studying bird behavior.
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Science Animations: Movies and Interactive Tutorial Links
http://science.nhmccd.edu/biol/animatio.htm
A great way of understanding scientific theories and phenomena, including plant life cycles, plate tectonics, bacterial growth, severe weather, how lasers works, and much, much more.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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USA.gov FAQ Knowledge Base
http://answers.usa.gov/
This database draws on FAQ files from every government agency.
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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2008.
Sun., Nov. 9, 2008 - Arts Education / Absalom, Absalom! / Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Sites found in:
The Scout Report
June 27, 2008
Volume 14, Number 25
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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-080627.php
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Revitalizing Arts Education Through Community-Wide Coordination [pdf]
http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/2008/RAND_MG702.pdf
When policy makers and others think about what subjects to cut in public
school, funding for the arts is often the first to be considered. This June
2008 report from the Rand Corporation takes a critical look at public-
private partnerships in United States cities designed to reinvigorate and
restore arts education in public school districts. Authored by Susan J.
Bodilly, Catherine H. Augustine, and Laura Zakaras, the 109-page report
focuses on programs in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles County, New York
City, and Alameda County in Northern California. The study itself was
commissioned by The Wallace Foundation and found that "budget cuts resulting
from state and local budget problems to the emphasis of the No Child Left
Behind Act on reading and math have sharply reduced the number of arts
teaching positions." Visitors will note that the study goes into great
detail regarding the nature of these programs, and those working in the
fields of public policy or arts education will want to let their colleagues
and associates know about this timely study. [KMG]
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Absalom, Absalom! [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://etext.virginia.edu/railton/absalom/
Published in 1936, "Absalom, Absalom!" is a work by noted American author
and Nobel-Prize recipient William Faulkner. The book takes place around the
time of the Civil War and is narrated via a series of flashbacks. This
website, which is a fascinating interactive companion to this remarkable
modernist novel, was created by Stephen Railton and Will Rourk of the
University of Virginia. Visitors to the site's homepage can read the user
instructions, and then look through the chapter-by-chapter chronology as
they see fit. After looking over the chronologies offered here, visitors
should click on over to the "Faulkner on Absalom, Absalom!" section of the
site. Here they can listen to Faulkner talk about selected passages from the
work at various lectures he gave at the University of Virginia in 1957 and
1958. The site also contains printable versions of the chronologies for
those who wish to consult them in an offline setting. [KMG]
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden: Podcasts [iTunes, QuickTime]
http://www.hirshhorn.si.edu/educate/list.asp?key=56
Over the past couple of years, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden has
revamped their website, and they have also embarked on an ambitious podcast
series. Currently the site contains over 70 podcasts, which cover topics
like bookmaking, experimental filmmaking, and the craft of sculpture.
Generally the podcasts are related to recent exhibitions and viewings at the
Hirshhorn, but most of them work quite well as stand-alone explorations of
artistic endeavors and pursuits. Some of the highlights here include a
discussion with Dietrich Neumann about the "blurring of illusion and reality
in architecture and film" and a conversation with artist Alyson Shotz about
her provocative work that recently appeared in the Hirshhorn's "Currents"
installation. [KMG] [NOTE: Home Page previously posted. – Phyllis ]
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>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
The Scout Report
June 27, 2008
Volume 14, Number 25
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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-080627.php
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Revitalizing Arts Education Through Community-Wide Coordination [pdf]
http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/2008/RAND_MG702.pdf
When policy makers and others think about what subjects to cut in public
school, funding for the arts is often the first to be considered. This June
2008 report from the Rand Corporation takes a critical look at public-
private partnerships in United States cities designed to reinvigorate and
restore arts education in public school districts. Authored by Susan J.
Bodilly, Catherine H. Augustine, and Laura Zakaras, the 109-page report
focuses on programs in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles County, New York
City, and Alameda County in Northern California. The study itself was
commissioned by The Wallace Foundation and found that "budget cuts resulting
from state and local budget problems to the emphasis of the No Child Left
Behind Act on reading and math have sharply reduced the number of arts
teaching positions." Visitors will note that the study goes into great
detail regarding the nature of these programs, and those working in the
fields of public policy or arts education will want to let their colleagues
and associates know about this timely study. [KMG]
----------
Absalom, Absalom! [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://etext.virginia.edu/railton/absalom/
Published in 1936, "Absalom, Absalom!" is a work by noted American author
and Nobel-Prize recipient William Faulkner. The book takes place around the
time of the Civil War and is narrated via a series of flashbacks. This
website, which is a fascinating interactive companion to this remarkable
modernist novel, was created by Stephen Railton and Will Rourk of the
University of Virginia. Visitors to the site's homepage can read the user
instructions, and then look through the chapter-by-chapter chronology as
they see fit. After looking over the chronologies offered here, visitors
should click on over to the "Faulkner on Absalom, Absalom!" section of the
site. Here they can listen to Faulkner talk about selected passages from the
work at various lectures he gave at the University of Virginia in 1957 and
1958. The site also contains printable versions of the chronologies for
those who wish to consult them in an offline setting. [KMG]
-----------
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden: Podcasts [iTunes, QuickTime]
http://www.hirshhorn.si.edu/educate/list.asp?key=56
Over the past couple of years, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden has
revamped their website, and they have also embarked on an ambitious podcast
series. Currently the site contains over 70 podcasts, which cover topics
like bookmaking, experimental filmmaking, and the craft of sculpture.
Generally the podcasts are related to recent exhibitions and viewings at the
Hirshhorn, but most of them work quite well as stand-alone explorations of
artistic endeavors and pursuits. Some of the highlights here include a
discussion with Dietrich Neumann about the "blurring of illusion and reality
in architecture and film" and a conversation with artist Alyson Shotz about
her provocative work that recently appeared in the Hirshhorn's "Currents"
installation. [KMG] [NOTE: Home Page previously posted. – Phyllis ]
--------
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Sun., Nov. 9, 2008 - History Now: Sixteenth Issue: Books That Changed History
History Now – sixteenth issue
http://www.historynow.org/06_2008/index.html
Books that Changed History
The Institute is pleased to present the sixteenth issue of History Now, a quarterly online journal for history teachers and students, available at http://www.historynow.org/06_2008/index.html.
Every teacher knows that a novel can sometimes convey the mood and spirit of a historical era or event more powerfully than a textbook. And every teacher also knows that some novels have even made history. These are books that every student ought to read. In this issue, History Now focuses on six “books that changed history,” placing each one in its historical context and suggesting why it remains relevant today.
Don't miss this issue's interactive feature, which provides a striking visual exploration of antebellum America through illustrations of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s famous novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin. http://www.historynow.org/06_2008/interactive.html
The Scarlet Letter and Nathaniel Hawthorne's America, by Brenda Wineapple
Uncle Tom's Cabin and the Matter of Influence, by Hollis Robbins
Rethinking Huck, by Steven Mintz
The Jungle and the Progressive Era, by Robert Cherny
F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Age of Excess, by Joshua Zeitz
The Catcher in the Rye: The Voice of Alienation, by Timothy Aubry
http://www.historynow.org/06_2008/index.html
Books that Changed History
The Institute is pleased to present the sixteenth issue of History Now, a quarterly online journal for history teachers and students, available at http://www.historynow.org/06_2008/index.html.
Every teacher knows that a novel can sometimes convey the mood and spirit of a historical era or event more powerfully than a textbook. And every teacher also knows that some novels have even made history. These are books that every student ought to read. In this issue, History Now focuses on six “books that changed history,” placing each one in its historical context and suggesting why it remains relevant today.
Don't miss this issue's interactive feature, which provides a striking visual exploration of antebellum America through illustrations of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s famous novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin. http://www.historynow.org/06_2008/interactive.html
The Scarlet Letter and Nathaniel Hawthorne's America, by Brenda Wineapple
Uncle Tom's Cabin and the Matter of Influence, by Hollis Robbins
Rethinking Huck, by Steven Mintz
The Jungle and the Progressive Era, by Robert Cherny
F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Age of Excess, by Joshua Zeitz
The Catcher in the Rye: The Voice of Alienation, by Timothy Aubry
Sun., Nov. 9, 2008 - Sites to See: The American Revolution
Sites to See:
The American Revolution
http://www.educationworld.com/a_sites/sites016.shtml
From the site:
“From the Federalist Papers to America Rock, these sites will engage students in the well-known -- and little-known -- facts about the American Revolution.”
The American Revolution
http://www.educationworld.com/a_sites/sites016.shtml
From the site:
“From the Federalist Papers to America Rock, these sites will engage students in the well-known -- and little-known -- facts about the American Revolution.”
Saturday, November 08, 2008
Sat., Nov. 8, 2008 - U S GenWeb Project
Site found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
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The USGenWeb Project : Free Genealogy and Family History Online
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URL: http://www.usgenweb.org/
Record Id: 679240
Created: 2008-06-19 01:54:08
Categories: culture,govpub,liberal
Directory of free genealogical resources online for every state and
county in the United States as well as articles and detailed guides
(under 'researchers').
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
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The USGenWeb Project : Free Genealogy and Family History Online
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URL: http://www.usgenweb.org/
Record Id: 679240
Created: 2008-06-19 01:54:08
Categories: culture,govpub,liberal
Directory of free genealogical resources online for every state and
county in the United States as well as articles and detailed guides
(under 'researchers').
Sat., Nov. 8, 2008 - OER Commons / Hate Groups on the Internet / BLM: In Search of History / Genealogy Resources by State
Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com/
June 20-27, 2008
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Resources of the Week: Open….Stuff
By Shirl Kennedy, Senior Editor
OER Commons
http://www.oercommons.org/
OER Commons is the first comprehensive open learning network where teachers and professors (from pre-K to graduate school) can access their colleagues’ course materials, share their own, and collaborate on affecting today’s classrooms. It uses Web 2.0 features (tags, ratings, comments, reviews, and social networking) to create an online experience that engages educators in sharing their best teaching and learning practices.
Anyone who teaches on a more-than-occasional basis will quickly see the utility of a resource like this. Even if you, personally, don’t lack for fresh course material, you can check here to see what your colleagues are doing.
And we saw plenty of lesson plans and syllabi on unusual topics and contemporary issues:
<<>>
For complete review:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2008/06/23/resources-of-the-week-openstuff/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3nwwoq
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The Hate Directory: Hate Groups on the Internet
Source: Raymond A. Franklin
http://www.hatedirectory.com/
The June 1, 2008 release of the Hate Directory (1.08 MB) is now available in non-printable Portable Document Format. Features now include directories of blogs, web rings and racist games available on the Internet, as well as racist friendly web hosting services. Recent additions include directories of racist Internet radio broadcasts and podcasts.
[NOTE: Site updated to October 15, 2008 release. – Phyllis ]
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FlipSide: BLM: In search of history
http://www.glorecords.blm.gov
History runs deep at the General Land Office Web site, which debuted 10 years ago this month.
The Bureau of Land Management at the Interior Department established the Web site, at http://www.glorecords.blm.gov, during the dot-com boom of the 1990s that marked the early days of e-government.
The site’s mission is to digitize more than 9 million documents related to public lands that have been transferred to private ownership during the past 200-plus years. A team of 10 BLM employees scans those records and posts them online in a searchable database.
The team has digitized about 4.2 million records so far with a goal of posting another 200,000 this year. Now researchers who once had to wait two or three weeks for BLM staff to locate records often can find documents for themselves in a matter of seconds.
Source: Federal Computer Week
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Genealogy Resources, by State
From USA.gov RSS feed:
http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/History_Family/State_Genealogy.shtml
Check out USA.gov’s new genealogy page. You’ll find links to state archives, libraries, or other places to begin researching your family tree.
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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/
June 20-27, 2008
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Resources of the Week: Open….Stuff
By Shirl Kennedy, Senior Editor
OER Commons
http://www.oercommons.org/
OER Commons is the first comprehensive open learning network where teachers and professors (from pre-K to graduate school) can access their colleagues’ course materials, share their own, and collaborate on affecting today’s classrooms. It uses Web 2.0 features (tags, ratings, comments, reviews, and social networking) to create an online experience that engages educators in sharing their best teaching and learning practices.
Anyone who teaches on a more-than-occasional basis will quickly see the utility of a resource like this. Even if you, personally, don’t lack for fresh course material, you can check here to see what your colleagues are doing.
And we saw plenty of lesson plans and syllabi on unusual topics and contemporary issues:
<<
For complete review:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2008/06/23/resources-of-the-week-openstuff/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3nwwoq
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The Hate Directory: Hate Groups on the Internet
Source: Raymond A. Franklin
http://www.hatedirectory.com/
The June 1, 2008 release of the Hate Directory (1.08 MB) is now available in non-printable Portable Document Format. Features now include directories of blogs, web rings and racist games available on the Internet, as well as racist friendly web hosting services. Recent additions include directories of racist Internet radio broadcasts and podcasts.
[NOTE: Site updated to October 15, 2008 release. – Phyllis ]
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FlipSide: BLM: In search of history
http://www.glorecords.blm.gov
History runs deep at the General Land Office Web site, which debuted 10 years ago this month.
The Bureau of Land Management at the Interior Department established the Web site, at http://www.glorecords.blm.gov, during the dot-com boom of the 1990s that marked the early days of e-government.
The site’s mission is to digitize more than 9 million documents related to public lands that have been transferred to private ownership during the past 200-plus years. A team of 10 BLM employees scans those records and posts them online in a searchable database.
The team has digitized about 4.2 million records so far with a goal of posting another 200,000 this year. Now researchers who once had to wait two or three weeks for BLM staff to locate records often can find documents for themselves in a matter of seconds.
Source: Federal Computer Week
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Genealogy Resources, by State
From USA.gov RSS feed:
http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/History_Family/State_Genealogy.shtml
Check out USA.gov’s new genealogy page. You’ll find links to state archives, libraries, or other places to begin researching your family tree.
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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
Sat., Nov. 8, 2008 - Mix It Up Day, November 13, 2008
Site found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, June 26, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/155
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Mix It Up 2008
Don't Forget to Save the Date -- Thursday, November 13th -- for Mix it Up at Lunch Day 2008!
MixitUp
Website for this project "supporting student efforts to identify, question and cross social boundaries within their schools and communities." In addition to information about the program and the annual Mix it Up Lunch Day, the site feature a large collection of stories from student activists, on issues such as moving past labels and stereotypes, bullying, standardized testing, segregated proms, and wearing a Muslim hijab. From the Southern Poverty Law Center's Teaching Tolerance program.
URL: http://www.tolerance.org/teens/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26313
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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 26, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/155
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Mix It Up 2008
Don't Forget to Save the Date -- Thursday, November 13th -- for Mix it Up at Lunch Day 2008!
MixitUp
Website for this project "supporting student efforts to identify, question and cross social boundaries within their schools and communities." In addition to information about the program and the annual Mix it Up Lunch Day, the site feature a large collection of stories from student activists, on issues such as moving past labels and stereotypes, bullying, standardized testing, segregated proms, and wearing a Muslim hijab. From the Southern Poverty Law Center's Teaching Tolerance program.
URL: http://www.tolerance.org/teens/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26313
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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Sat., Nov. 8, 2008 - PBS: Nature: Clever Monkeys / NOVA: Alien from Earth / Monarch: The Royal Family at Work / King Arthur
Sites found in:
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: November 9-15, 2008
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Current PBS Teacher Previews Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
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Nature
Clever Monkeys
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, November 9, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
Love, language, guilt, envy, generosity, secrets, lies and
sophisticated society are not unique to humans. Following along
as the babies of two different species are reared, viewers
learn how and what monkeys teach their young. Who are the
cleverest monkeys? And how much of human experience do they
really share? (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/clever-monkeys/introduction/3946/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5tfbep
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NOVA
Alien From Earth
On-Air & Online
gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
NOVA presents exclusive coverage of new excavations undertaken
in the summer of 2007 at the site of Ling Bua on the island of
Flores, Indonesia. These are the first investigations of the
cave site since the sensational discovery of tiny and bizarre
human fossil bones at the site in 2004. NOVA investigates the
furious scientific debate currently raging over what "Hobbit"
bones represent. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/nova/hobbit
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
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Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work
The State Visit
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
An exclusive look inside the modern British monarchy. Behind
the scenes and at Queen Elizabeth II's side from beginning to
end, the premiere episode follows the elaborate preparations as
four U.S. localities get ready for a visit from the queen. Part
1 of 3. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year) Airs Wednesdays, November 12-26
8:00-10:00 pm/ET
http://www.pbs.org/opb/monarchy/
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In Search of Myths and Heroes
Arthur: The Once & Future King
On-Air & Online
Gr. 9-12
Friday, November 14, 2008
10 - 11:00 pm
Michael Wood explores the greatest British myth: the tale of
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Traveling
around the Celtic world from Cornwall to Wales, Brittany,
Ireland and Scotland, Wood uncovers the extraordinary story of
how a shadowy Welsh freedom fighter -- a Dark Age Che Guevara
-- became a medieval superman and, finally, the model of a
Christian hero. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/mythsandheroes/
http://www.pbs.org/mythsandheroes/myths_arch_hero.html
[NOTE: Other pages previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Copyright 2008 PBS Online
*****
[NOVA Teachers] "Alien From Earth" airs November 11, 2008
Fri, Nov 7, 2008 at 7:45 PM
Hello Educators,
In next week's broadcast of "Aliens from Earth" NOVA explores
whether fossil finds on the Indonesian island of Flores represent a
new species and investigates what impact the findings could have on
the current human evolutionary time line. (Subjects covered:
anthropology/archeology, life science, evolution)
Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org
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NOVA presents "Alien from Earth"
Broadcast: Tuesday, November 11, 2008
http://www.pbs.org/nova/hobbit
(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/hobbit/program.html
Watch the entire program online after the broadcast date. (QuickTime
or Windows Media required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Gigantism and Dwarfism on Islands
http://www.pbs.org/nova/hobbit/breed.html
Find out what causes gigantism and dwarfism among species on oceanic
islands such as Flores. (Grades 9-12)
Ask the Expert
http://www.pbs.org/nova/hobbit/ask.html
Send in questions about Homo floresiensis for the leader of the team
that discovered its remains, Mike Morwood of Australia's University
of Wollongong. (Questions due by Wednesday, November 12; selected
responses will be posted on Monday, November 17.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Compare the Brains
http://www.pbs.org/nova/hobbit/brains.html
View in this slide show the brains of several members of the hominid
family and learn how experts believe the hobbit's brain measures up.
(Flash-plug-in required.) (Grades 9-12)
Who's Who in Human Evolution
http://www.pbs.org/nova/hobbit/tree.html
Learn in this clickable illustration where Homo floresiensis falls
within the evolutionary history of the Homo genus, and find out more
information (including the brain size and name origin) of other
hominins like Australopithecus. (Flash-plug-in required.) (Grades
6-8, 9-12)
Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/programs/3515_hobbit.html
Use a map to locate where scientists found the Homo floresiensis
skeletons, review scientific classification, research the human
family tree, and more with these viewing ideas. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Program transcript
http://www.pbs.org/nova/transcripts/3515_hobbit.html
The site includes a complete narration for this program.
Plus Watch a Preview, TV Program Description, and Links & Books.
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: November 9-15, 2008
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Current PBS Teacher Previews Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
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Nature
Clever Monkeys
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, November 9, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
Love, language, guilt, envy, generosity, secrets, lies and
sophisticated society are not unique to humans. Following along
as the babies of two different species are reared, viewers
learn how and what monkeys teach their young. Who are the
cleverest monkeys? And how much of human experience do they
really share? (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/clever-monkeys/introduction/3946/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5tfbep
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NOVA
Alien From Earth
On-Air & Online
gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
8 - 9:00 pm
NOVA presents exclusive coverage of new excavations undertaken
in the summer of 2007 at the site of Ling Bua on the island of
Flores, Indonesia. These are the first investigations of the
cave site since the sensational discovery of tiny and bizarre
human fossil bones at the site in 2004. NOVA investigates the
furious scientific debate currently raging over what "Hobbit"
bones represent. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/nova/hobbit
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
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Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work
The State Visit
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
An exclusive look inside the modern British monarchy. Behind
the scenes and at Queen Elizabeth II's side from beginning to
end, the premiere episode follows the elaborate preparations as
four U.S. localities get ready for a visit from the queen. Part
1 of 3. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year) Airs Wednesdays, November 12-26
8:00-10:00 pm/ET
http://www.pbs.org/opb/monarchy/
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In Search of Myths and Heroes
Arthur: The Once & Future King
On-Air & Online
Gr. 9-12
Friday, November 14, 2008
10 - 11:00 pm
Michael Wood explores the greatest British myth: the tale of
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Traveling
around the Celtic world from Cornwall to Wales, Brittany,
Ireland and Scotland, Wood uncovers the extraordinary story of
how a shadowy Welsh freedom fighter -- a Dark Age Che Guevara
-- became a medieval superman and, finally, the model of a
Christian hero. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/mythsandheroes/
http://www.pbs.org/mythsandheroes/myths_arch_hero.html
[NOTE: Other pages previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Copyright 2008 PBS Online
*****
[NOVA Teachers] "Alien From Earth" airs November 11, 2008
Fri, Nov 7, 2008 at 7:45 PM
Hello Educators,
In next week's broadcast of "Aliens from Earth" NOVA explores
whether fossil finds on the Indonesian island of Flores represent a
new species and investigates what impact the findings could have on
the current human evolutionary time line. (Subjects covered:
anthropology/archeology, life science, evolution)
Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org
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NOVA presents "Alien from Earth"
Broadcast: Tuesday, November 11, 2008
http://www.pbs.org/nova/hobbit
(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/hobbit/program.html
Watch the entire program online after the broadcast date. (QuickTime
or Windows Media required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Gigantism and Dwarfism on Islands
http://www.pbs.org/nova/hobbit/breed.html
Find out what causes gigantism and dwarfism among species on oceanic
islands such as Flores. (Grades 9-12)
Ask the Expert
http://www.pbs.org/nova/hobbit/ask.html
Send in questions about Homo floresiensis for the leader of the team
that discovered its remains, Mike Morwood of Australia's University
of Wollongong. (Questions due by Wednesday, November 12; selected
responses will be posted on Monday, November 17.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Compare the Brains
http://www.pbs.org/nova/hobbit/brains.html
View in this slide show the brains of several members of the hominid
family and learn how experts believe the hobbit's brain measures up.
(Flash-plug-in required.) (Grades 9-12)
Who's Who in Human Evolution
http://www.pbs.org/nova/hobbit/tree.html
Learn in this clickable illustration where Homo floresiensis falls
within the evolutionary history of the Homo genus, and find out more
information (including the brain size and name origin) of other
hominins like Australopithecus. (Flash-plug-in required.) (Grades
6-8, 9-12)
Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/programs/3515_hobbit.html
Use a map to locate where scientists found the Homo floresiensis
skeletons, review scientific classification, research the human
family tree, and more with these viewing ideas. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Program transcript
http://www.pbs.org/nova/transcripts/3515_hobbit.html
The site includes a complete narration for this program.
Plus Watch a Preview, TV Program Description, and Links & Books.
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Thursday, November 06, 2008
Thurs., Nov. 6, 2008 - Babysitting
Babysitting
http://www.surfnetkids.com/babysitting.htm
From the site:
“For teens who like kids, babysitting is a perennially popular way to earn money. But before venturing off to take care of other people's children, there are quite a few things to learn and questions to answer. This week's crop of websites will help put you on the path to babysitting success.”
Page includes links to 9 sites, (5 annotated and 4 honorable mentions).
http://www.surfnetkids.com/babysitting.htm
From the site:
“For teens who like kids, babysitting is a perennially popular way to earn money. But before venturing off to take care of other people's children, there are quite a few things to learn and questions to answer. This week's crop of websites will help put you on the path to babysitting success.”
Page includes links to 9 sites, (5 annotated and 4 honorable mentions).
Thurs., Nov. 6, 2008 - The Making of a Homemaker
---------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Thursday, May 29, 2008
The Making of a Homemaker
http://www.sil.si.edu/ondisplay/making-homemaker/
Today's site, from the Smithsonian Institution Libraries, presents an
exhibit of books from the collection, which fostered the concept of
the "homemaker". Gentle Subscribers will discover an interesting look
at some of the nineteenth century's most avidly read books which
provided instruction and guidance on women's role in the home and
family.
"These books were primarily aimed at the middle and upper class
female, who saw keeping a healthy and happy home her role in life.
Not only did they detail the day-to-day activities of a homemaker,
but also prescribed the appropriate moral and religious outlooks. ...
to almost all, a comprehensive domestic guidebook could be
indispensable." - from the website
The exhibit offers an informative introduction about the popular
books which were eagerly embraced by women in comfortable financial
circumstances. Among the topics covered by these homemaking guides,
which were often generously illustrated, were decorating, etiquette,
dining, fashion and raising children. The presentation includes many
images from these nineteenth best sellers, each one briefly annotated
as to volume and subject, along with a comment on its significance.
Sweep over to the site for the books which helped to shape the role
of 19th century women at:
http://www.sil.si.edu/ondisplay/making-homemaker/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Thursday, May 29, 2008
The Making of a Homemaker
http://www.sil.si.edu/ondisplay/making-homemaker/
Today's site, from the Smithsonian Institution Libraries, presents an
exhibit of books from the collection, which fostered the concept of
the "homemaker". Gentle Subscribers will discover an interesting look
at some of the nineteenth century's most avidly read books which
provided instruction and guidance on women's role in the home and
family.
"These books were primarily aimed at the middle and upper class
female, who saw keeping a healthy and happy home her role in life.
Not only did they detail the day-to-day activities of a homemaker,
but also prescribed the appropriate moral and religious outlooks. ...
to almost all, a comprehensive domestic guidebook could be
indispensable." - from the website
The exhibit offers an informative introduction about the popular
books which were eagerly embraced by women in comfortable financial
circumstances. Among the topics covered by these homemaking guides,
which were often generously illustrated, were decorating, etiquette,
dining, fashion and raising children. The presentation includes many
images from these nineteenth best sellers, each one briefly annotated
as to volume and subject, along with a comment on its significance.
Sweep over to the site for the books which helped to shape the role
of 19th century women at:
http://www.sil.si.edu/ondisplay/making-homemaker/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Thurs., Nov. 6, 2008 - Nutrition Facts Panel on Food Labels
--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Guidance on How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Panel on Food
Labels
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/foodlab.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Today's site, from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Food
Safety and Applied Nutrition, provides detailed clarification on the now
standard food label which appears on virtually all processed food in Canada
and the United States. Gentle Subscribers will find answers to questions
they didn't even know they had as they review this painstaking appraisal.
"People look at food labels for different reasons. But whatever the reason,
many consumers would like to know how to use this information more
effectively and easily. The following guidance is intended to make it
easier for you to use nutrition labels to make quick, informed food choices
that contribute to a healthy diet." - from the website
As this review of the Nutrition Facts Panel points out, one of the easiest
ways to be sandbagged by the numbers is by not paying strict attention to
the serving size at the top of the label. The reasonable fat and calorie
content of the modest 1/2 cup serving packs a more substantial wallop, if
the consumer routinely enjoys a full cup of that particular product. The
guidelines presented not only explain each section of the Food Label but
also provide advice on the nutrition aspects of what constitutes healthy
requirements and choices. One useful section focuses on the percentage of
the Daily Value for key nutrients and how those percentages translate into
the daily recommended nutrient allowance, while additional sections note
the information supplied on trans fats and calcium.
Pop over to the web page for a primer on those ubiquitous Nutrition Facts
Panels at:
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/foodlab.html
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Guidance on How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Panel on Food
Labels
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/foodlab.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Today's site, from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Food
Safety and Applied Nutrition, provides detailed clarification on the now
standard food label which appears on virtually all processed food in Canada
and the United States. Gentle Subscribers will find answers to questions
they didn't even know they had as they review this painstaking appraisal.
"People look at food labels for different reasons. But whatever the reason,
many consumers would like to know how to use this information more
effectively and easily. The following guidance is intended to make it
easier for you to use nutrition labels to make quick, informed food choices
that contribute to a healthy diet." - from the website
As this review of the Nutrition Facts Panel points out, one of the easiest
ways to be sandbagged by the numbers is by not paying strict attention to
the serving size at the top of the label. The reasonable fat and calorie
content of the modest 1/2 cup serving packs a more substantial wallop, if
the consumer routinely enjoys a full cup of that particular product. The
guidelines presented not only explain each section of the Food Label but
also provide advice on the nutrition aspects of what constitutes healthy
requirements and choices. One useful section focuses on the percentage of
the Daily Value for key nutrients and how those percentages translate into
the daily recommended nutrient allowance, while additional sections note
the information supplied on trans fats and calcium.
Pop over to the web page for a primer on those ubiquitous Nutrition Facts
Panels at:
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/foodlab.html
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Thurs., Nov. 6, 2008 - Food Reference
--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Tuesday, May 20, 2008
FoodReference
http://www.foodreference.com/
Today's site offers an upbeat, encyclopedic approach to all things food
related. Gentle Subscribers will discover a useful resource with a positive
orientation about food in all its manifestations.
"Foodreference.com is an information website - all about food. Long
articles about food, short facts and trivia, cooking tips, recipes etc. You
will also find the most complete listing of Food Festivals from around the
world, a Today in Food History calendar, Cookbook Reviews, thousands of
quotes about food, and other fun stuff like food crosswords, poetry and
humor and much, much more." - from the website
With over 1400 pages, the site provides a vast amount of material,
beginning with the homepage's Food Quote of the Day, a bit of Food Trivia
and moving on to a Today in Food History section. After these pleasant
diversions, the site settles down to a short culinary quiz, touching on
subjects such as the annual global amount of canned food production and the
year the Fanny Farmer Cookbook was published. Among the features are
various articles, food videos, cooking tips, cookbook reviews and of
course, recipes. There are even culinary crosswords, along with food fun
and humor.
Peel over to the site for a wide-ranging source for everything related to
food at:
http://www.foodreference.com/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Tuesday, May 20, 2008
FoodReference
http://www.foodreference.com/
Today's site offers an upbeat, encyclopedic approach to all things food
related. Gentle Subscribers will discover a useful resource with a positive
orientation about food in all its manifestations.
"Foodreference.com is an information website - all about food. Long
articles about food, short facts and trivia, cooking tips, recipes etc. You
will also find the most complete listing of Food Festivals from around the
world, a Today in Food History calendar, Cookbook Reviews, thousands of
quotes about food, and other fun stuff like food crosswords, poetry and
humor and much, much more." - from the website
With over 1400 pages, the site provides a vast amount of material,
beginning with the homepage's Food Quote of the Day, a bit of Food Trivia
and moving on to a Today in Food History section. After these pleasant
diversions, the site settles down to a short culinary quiz, touching on
subjects such as the annual global amount of canned food production and the
year the Fanny Farmer Cookbook was published. Among the features are
various articles, food videos, cooking tips, cookbook reviews and of
course, recipes. There are even culinary crosswords, along with food fun
and humor.
Peel over to the site for a wide-ranging source for everything related to
food at:
http://www.foodreference.com/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Wed., Nov. 5, 2008 - History World
Site found in:
======== The Scout Report ==
======== January 23, 2004 ====
======== Volume 10, Number 3 ======
HistoryWorld
http://www.historyworld.net/
Sponsored by Britain's Virtual Teacher Centre (and underwritten by the
National Grid For Learning), HistoryWorld contains over 400 separate
historical articles and approximately 4000 events within its unique
database. Visitors may begin by looking through the World History section,
where it is possible to take any number of "tours through time," which
essentially display a complete succession of events around a given theme,
such as religion, science, or architecture. Students looking for a brief
overview regarding any number of subjects may want to take a look at the
article section which contains articles on various historical themes
organized by region, contributor (in this case, the contributing agency or
museum), and category. Definitely the most engaging feature of the site is
the Whizz Quizz, an online game where visitors can pit their historical
knowledge against other competitors. The fastest contestant is subsequently
featured on their homepage as Whizzard of the Hour, and no doubt, numerous
accolades may also follow! [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2003.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
======== The Scout Report ==
======== January 23, 2004 ====
======== Volume 10, Number 3 ======
HistoryWorld
http://www.historyworld.net/
Sponsored by Britain's Virtual Teacher Centre (and underwritten by the
National Grid For Learning), HistoryWorld contains over 400 separate
historical articles and approximately 4000 events within its unique
database. Visitors may begin by looking through the World History section,
where it is possible to take any number of "tours through time," which
essentially display a complete succession of events around a given theme,
such as religion, science, or architecture. Students looking for a brief
overview regarding any number of subjects may want to take a look at the
article section which contains articles on various historical themes
organized by region, contributor (in this case, the contributing agency or
museum), and category. Definitely the most engaging feature of the site is
the Whizz Quizz, an online game where visitors can pit their historical
knowledge against other competitors. The fastest contestant is subsequently
featured on their homepage as Whizzard of the Hour, and no doubt, numerous
accolades may also follow! [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2003.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Wed., Nov. 5, 2008 - American Journeys: Eyewitness Accounts of Early American Exploration and Settlement
Site found in::
======= The Scout Report ==
======== November 14, 2003 ====
======== Volume 9, Number 45 ======
American Journeys -- Eyewitness Accounts of Early American Exploration
and Settlement: A Digital Library and Learning Center
http://www.americanjourneys.org/
With over 18,000 pages of eyewitness accounts of North American exploration,
the American Journeys Digital Library and Learning Center is the result of a
collaboration between the U.S. Institute of Museum & Library Services and by
private donors. Much of the work was done at the Wisconsin Historical
Society in Madison, Wisconsin, and visitors with an interest in digital
projects and their creation and management will want to review the section
that details how the website was built. Visitors with a limited amount of
time will want to peruse the highlights section, which offers a number of
noteworthy historical accounts, including the first encounter of Europeans
with the Grand Canyon and the arrival of Captain James Cook in Hawaii. The
resource section for educators is well-developed and includes suggestions on
integrating documents into lesson plans, information on interpreting
documents, and addressing sensitive content. As might be expected, the
complete contents of the digital library may be searched in any number of
ways, including by topic, author name, document type, and by keyword or full
text. [KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2003.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
======= The Scout Report ==
======== November 14, 2003 ====
======== Volume 9, Number 45 ======
American Journeys -- Eyewitness Accounts of Early American Exploration
and Settlement: A Digital Library and Learning Center
http://www.americanjourneys.org/
With over 18,000 pages of eyewitness accounts of North American exploration,
the American Journeys Digital Library and Learning Center is the result of a
collaboration between the U.S. Institute of Museum & Library Services and by
private donors. Much of the work was done at the Wisconsin Historical
Society in Madison, Wisconsin, and visitors with an interest in digital
projects and their creation and management will want to review the section
that details how the website was built. Visitors with a limited amount of
time will want to peruse the highlights section, which offers a number of
noteworthy historical accounts, including the first encounter of Europeans
with the Grand Canyon and the arrival of Captain James Cook in Hawaii. The
resource section for educators is well-developed and includes suggestions on
integrating documents into lesson plans, information on interpreting
documents, and addressing sensitive content. As might be expected, the
complete contents of the digital library may be searched in any number of
ways, including by topic, author name, document type, and by keyword or full
text. [KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2003.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Wed., Nov. 5, 2008 - Dutch Colonies
Dutch Colonies
http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/kingston/colonization.htm
From the site:
“Although the Netherlands only controlled the Hudson River Valley from 1609 until 1664, in that short time, Dutch entrepreneurs established New Netherland, a series of trading posts, towns, and forts up and down the Hudson River that laid the groundwork for towns that still exist today.”
http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/kingston/colonization.htm
From the site:
“Although the Netherlands only controlled the Hudson River Valley from 1609 until 1664, in that short time, Dutch entrepreneurs established New Netherland, a series of trading posts, towns, and forts up and down the Hudson River that laid the groundwork for towns that still exist today.”
Wed., Nov. 5, 2008 - The Thanksgiving Story: The Pilgrims Revisited / Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving Story: The Pilgrims Revisited
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr103.shtml
From the site:
“The Internet is full of useful materials for exploding myths about the Pilgrims, the Indians, the Mayflower, and the First Thanksgiving. Whether you teach kindergarten or college, you'll find valuable information and teaching tools on the WWW. This week, Education World explores the best of those online resources.”
As another Thanksgiving approaches, are you looking for new ways to present the same old stories? Look no further!” <<>>
Thanksgiving
http://www.educationworld.com/a_sites/sites064.shtml
From the site:
“Whether you're looking for Thanksgiving games, crafts, coloring pages, recipes, or even creative lesson plan ideas, one of these sites is sure to have what you need.” <<>>
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Tues., Nov. 4, 2008 - 20 Civil Liberties Laws Every American Should Know
Site found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, June 6, 2008
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20 Civil Liberties Laws Every American Should Know
http://www.criminaljusticedegreesguide.com/library/20-civil-liberties-laws-every-american-should-know.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6gnlg6
Understanding what your rights are is the first step toward protecting them. Here are explanations and resources on 20 important civil liberties people may not know they have.
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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2008.
NEAT NEW STUFF, June 6, 2008
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20 Civil Liberties Laws Every American Should Know
http://www.criminaljusticedegreesguide.com/library/20-civil-liberties-laws-every-american-should-know.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6gnlg6
Understanding what your rights are is the first step toward protecting them. Here are explanations and resources on 20 important civil liberties people may not know they have.
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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2008.
Tues., Nov. 4, 2008 - Sites found in The Scout Report, June 20, 2008
Sites found in:
The Scout Report
June 20, 2008
Volume 14, Number 24
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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-080620.php
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24-Nation Pew Global Attitudes Survey [pdf]
http://pewglobal.org/reports/pdf/260.pdf
The Pew Global Attitudes Project tracks a broad range of opinions across the
globe, and this report from June 2008 takes a close look at how the United
States is perceived abroad. The report notes that favorable views of the
United States have increased modestly since 2007 in 10 of 21 countries where
comparative data are available, although it seems that many people also feel
that the recent economic slump is in no small part due to the United States.
The survey also notes that United States foreign policy "will change for the
better" after the inauguration of a new American president next year.
Visitors can read the 150-page report here in its entirety and they will
enjoy looking over chapters like "Which Governments Respect the Rights of
Their People?" and "Views on Economic Issues". Finally, visitors can also
learn about the survey methods used in the creation of this report. [KMG]
[NOTE: 2007 Report previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Academy of Natural Sciences: Thomas Jefferson Fossil Collection
http://www.ansp.org/museum/jefferson/
Statesman, geologist, surveyor, diplomat, and mastodon-bone collector,
Thomas Jefferson did it all. This very intriguing online exhibit, from The
Academy of Natural Sciences, introduces the generally curious to Thomas
Jefferson's extensive fossil collection. Jefferson was a central player in
the beginnings of American paleontology, and his involvement in this field
of endeavor occurred when others began to wrestle with the notion that
fossils represented concrete proof that there was an Earth that predated
that which was described in the Bible. The materials here include the
sections "American Mastodon", "Great Claw", and "Other Fossils". The
"American Mastodon" is a great place to start, and visitors can make their
way through sections that cover Jefferson's captivation with this massive
creature and the continued search for a full skeleton of one of these beasts
in the 19th century. Also, the section includes an image gallery of mastodon
bones. Moving on, "The Great Claw" presents information about the discovery
of these fossils and additional information on the rather odd ground sloth.
[KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.ansp.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Changing Times: Los Angeles in Photographs, 1920-1990
http://unitproj.library.ucla.edu/dlib/lat/
>From Raymond Chandler's hardboiled gumshoes to the decline and fall of the
city's streetcar system, the City of Angels underwent a dramatic
transformation from 1920 to 1990. This remarkable digital archive offered by
the UCLA Charles E. Young Research Library Department of Special Collections
brings together over 5700 photographs from that period. Culled from the Los
Angeles Times and Los Angeles Daily News photographic archives of 3 million
photographs, this collection covers topics that include religion, popular
culture, urban development, law enforcement, and the entertainment industry.
Visitors can browse through a list of subjects or search for specific items
of interest by keyword. To get started, visitors may wish to search for "Bud
Abbott", "Oil Wells", and "Urban renewal". [KMG]
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Villa Cicogna Mozzoni [Real Player]
http://www.villacicognamozzoni.it/sito/index.php
Italy has a surfeit of cultural treasures from the Renaissance, and they
include tapestries, paintings, writings, and of course, various aspects of
the built environment. One such piece of architecture happens to be the
Villa Cicogna Mozzoni near Lake Lugano. This website conveys a bit of the
sumptuousness and splendor of this 15th and 16th century hunting lodge built
by the Mozzoni family. On this site, visitors can learn about the history of
the grounds and buildings, read up on the gardens, and learn more about
guided visits if they happen to be in Italy. The "History" section provides
visitors with several fine visual images, including a woodcut of bear
hunting in the region and a painting of Ascanio Mozzoni. Moving on, the
"Villa" area provides a schematic drawing of the grounds, complete with a
history of their evolution over the past five centuries. Finally, the
"Gardens" area offers additional perspective on the evolution of this
masterpiece of Italian Renaissance garden design. It is worth noting that
the materials on the site are also available in Italian, French, and German.
[KMG]
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King's Last March [iTunes]
http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/king/
Martin Luther King Jr.'s last year of life was complex, and prior to his
assassination he was involved in a number of ambitious projects. This
compelling and thoughtful documentary produced by Kate Ellis and Stephen
Smith of American RadioWorks (in cooperation with the Martin Luther King Jr.
Research and Education Institute at Stanford University) closely examines
this period of King's life. The documentary is divided into five parts,
which include "Beyond Vietnam", "King's Last March", "The FBI's War on
King", and "From the Pulpit to the Heart". Interested parties can download
the entire radio documentary, listen online, or read the transcript.
Overall, it's a rather fine piece of documentary work, and visitors with an
interest in this pivotal 20th century leader will want to pass this site
along to friends. [KMG]
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Covering Photography [Deb]
http://www.coveringphotography.com/covering_photography.html
The special project of Karl Baden, photography professor at Boston College,
Covering Photography is essentially a web-accessible database of book covers
that feature photographs or photographic art work, provided "for the study
of the relationship between the history of photography and book cover
design." The database can be searched by a number of factors, including
photographer, author, publisher, date, or designer. In Baden's own words,
the database is not "completist"; rather it is highly selective, and
therefore searching may not yield the expected results. Fortunately, it is
also possible to browse by the search keys, rather than trying to guess at
an appropriate search term. For example, proceeding to the P - T
photographers reveals covers by Alec Soth, Alfred Stieglitz, and Edward
Steichen. Some entries have lengthy comments, such as the notes for The
Great Pierpont Morgan, a biography of J.P. Morgan, with an Edward Steichen
portrait on the cover. [DS]
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>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
The Scout Report
June 20, 2008
Volume 14, Number 24
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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-080620.php
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24-Nation Pew Global Attitudes Survey [pdf]
http://pewglobal.org/reports/pdf/260.pdf
The Pew Global Attitudes Project tracks a broad range of opinions across the
globe, and this report from June 2008 takes a close look at how the United
States is perceived abroad. The report notes that favorable views of the
United States have increased modestly since 2007 in 10 of 21 countries where
comparative data are available, although it seems that many people also feel
that the recent economic slump is in no small part due to the United States.
The survey also notes that United States foreign policy "will change for the
better" after the inauguration of a new American president next year.
Visitors can read the 150-page report here in its entirety and they will
enjoy looking over chapters like "Which Governments Respect the Rights of
Their People?" and "Views on Economic Issues". Finally, visitors can also
learn about the survey methods used in the creation of this report. [KMG]
[NOTE: 2007 Report previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Academy of Natural Sciences: Thomas Jefferson Fossil Collection
http://www.ansp.org/museum/jefferson/
Statesman, geologist, surveyor, diplomat, and mastodon-bone collector,
Thomas Jefferson did it all. This very intriguing online exhibit, from The
Academy of Natural Sciences, introduces the generally curious to Thomas
Jefferson's extensive fossil collection. Jefferson was a central player in
the beginnings of American paleontology, and his involvement in this field
of endeavor occurred when others began to wrestle with the notion that
fossils represented concrete proof that there was an Earth that predated
that which was described in the Bible. The materials here include the
sections "American Mastodon", "Great Claw", and "Other Fossils". The
"American Mastodon" is a great place to start, and visitors can make their
way through sections that cover Jefferson's captivation with this massive
creature and the continued search for a full skeleton of one of these beasts
in the 19th century. Also, the section includes an image gallery of mastodon
bones. Moving on, "The Great Claw" presents information about the discovery
of these fossils and additional information on the rather odd ground sloth.
[KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.ansp.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Changing Times: Los Angeles in Photographs, 1920-1990
http://unitproj.library.ucla.edu/dlib/lat/
>From Raymond Chandler's hardboiled gumshoes to the decline and fall of the
city's streetcar system, the City of Angels underwent a dramatic
transformation from 1920 to 1990. This remarkable digital archive offered by
the UCLA Charles E. Young Research Library Department of Special Collections
brings together over 5700 photographs from that period. Culled from the Los
Angeles Times and Los Angeles Daily News photographic archives of 3 million
photographs, this collection covers topics that include religion, popular
culture, urban development, law enforcement, and the entertainment industry.
Visitors can browse through a list of subjects or search for specific items
of interest by keyword. To get started, visitors may wish to search for "Bud
Abbott", "Oil Wells", and "Urban renewal". [KMG]
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Villa Cicogna Mozzoni [Real Player]
http://www.villacicognamozzoni.it/sito/index.php
Italy has a surfeit of cultural treasures from the Renaissance, and they
include tapestries, paintings, writings, and of course, various aspects of
the built environment. One such piece of architecture happens to be the
Villa Cicogna Mozzoni near Lake Lugano. This website conveys a bit of the
sumptuousness and splendor of this 15th and 16th century hunting lodge built
by the Mozzoni family. On this site, visitors can learn about the history of
the grounds and buildings, read up on the gardens, and learn more about
guided visits if they happen to be in Italy. The "History" section provides
visitors with several fine visual images, including a woodcut of bear
hunting in the region and a painting of Ascanio Mozzoni. Moving on, the
"Villa" area provides a schematic drawing of the grounds, complete with a
history of their evolution over the past five centuries. Finally, the
"Gardens" area offers additional perspective on the evolution of this
masterpiece of Italian Renaissance garden design. It is worth noting that
the materials on the site are also available in Italian, French, and German.
[KMG]
-------
King's Last March [iTunes]
http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/king/
Martin Luther King Jr.'s last year of life was complex, and prior to his
assassination he was involved in a number of ambitious projects. This
compelling and thoughtful documentary produced by Kate Ellis and Stephen
Smith of American RadioWorks (in cooperation with the Martin Luther King Jr.
Research and Education Institute at Stanford University) closely examines
this period of King's life. The documentary is divided into five parts,
which include "Beyond Vietnam", "King's Last March", "The FBI's War on
King", and "From the Pulpit to the Heart". Interested parties can download
the entire radio documentary, listen online, or read the transcript.
Overall, it's a rather fine piece of documentary work, and visitors with an
interest in this pivotal 20th century leader will want to pass this site
along to friends. [KMG]
-------
Covering Photography [Deb]
http://www.coveringphotography.com/covering_photography.html
The special project of Karl Baden, photography professor at Boston College,
Covering Photography is essentially a web-accessible database of book covers
that feature photographs or photographic art work, provided "for the study
of the relationship between the history of photography and book cover
design." The database can be searched by a number of factors, including
photographer, author, publisher, date, or designer. In Baden's own words,
the database is not "completist"; rather it is highly selective, and
therefore searching may not yield the expected results. Fortunately, it is
also possible to browse by the search keys, rather than trying to guess at
an appropriate search term. For example, proceeding to the P - T
photographers reveals covers by Alec Soth, Alfred Stieglitz, and Edward
Steichen. Some entries have lengthy comments, such as the notes for The
Great Pierpont Morgan, a biography of J.P. Morgan, with an Edward Steichen
portrait on the cover. [DS]
-----
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Tues., Nov. 4, 2008 - Cosmeo Atlas
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
Cosmeo Atlas - Discovery education - Grades 6 to 12
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/hotbox/atlas/CosmeoAtlas.htm
This interactive world map shares information in video format about culture, government, history, or the natural world. <<>>
Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9621
Cosmeo Atlas - Discovery education - Grades 6 to 12
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/hotbox/atlas/CosmeoAtlas.htm
This interactive world map shares information in video format about culture, government, history, or the natural world. <<
Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9621
Tues., Nov. 4, 2008 - Veterans Day, Nov. 11
Veterans Day 2008: Nov. 11
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/012781.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5zftcu
From the site:
“Parades and speeches across the country, as well as a national ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, highlight this federal holiday. Some of the statistics from this day include the number of veterans in the country, their racial and ethnic backgrounds, and the number who vote.”
Also available in PDF
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/012781.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5zftcu
From the site:
“Parades and speeches across the country, as well as a national ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, highlight this federal holiday. Some of the statistics from this day include the number of veterans in the country, their racial and ethnic backgrounds, and the number who vote.”
Also available in PDF
Tues., Nov. 4, 2008 - Phyllis' Favorites for the CJRLC Blog, November 2008
Phyllis' Favorites for the CJRLC Blog, November 2008
http://www.cjrlc.org/blog/
NOTE: To receive 4 daily email posts send your request to anker @ hslc.org
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The Authentic History Center (American Popular Culture)
http://www.authentichistory.com/
Center for Immigration Studies
http://www.cis.org/
Cool Science
http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/index.html
Cosmic Journey: A History of Scientific Cosmology
http://www.aip.org/history/cosmology/
Exploratorium: Online Exhibitions
http://www.exploratorium.edu/explore/exhibits.html
EyeWitness to History
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/
First Nations Histories
http://www.tolatsga.org/Compacts.html
GetBodySmart
http://www.getbodysmart.com/
The Great Idea Finder
http://www.ideafinder.com/features/index.html
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/index.html
Legends of America
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
http://www.nrel.gov/learning/student_resources.html
Volcanoes of the World
http://www.volcano.si.edu/world/
Wild Animals A to Z
http://animal.discovery.com/animals/
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CJRLC Newsletter Archives (2001 – June-July 2008)
Phyllis’ Favorites Page 3
http://www.cjrlc.net/Newsletter/Archives/archiveindex.html
http://www.cjrlc.org/blog/
NOTE: To receive 4 daily email posts send your request to anker @ hslc.org
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The Authentic History Center (American Popular Culture)
http://www.authentichistory.com/
Center for Immigration Studies
http://www.cis.org/
Cool Science
http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/index.html
Cosmic Journey: A History of Scientific Cosmology
http://www.aip.org/history/cosmology/
Exploratorium: Online Exhibitions
http://www.exploratorium.edu/explore/exhibits.html
EyeWitness to History
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/
First Nations Histories
http://www.tolatsga.org/Compacts.html
GetBodySmart
http://www.getbodysmart.com/
The Great Idea Finder
http://www.ideafinder.com/features/index.html
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/index.html
Legends of America
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
http://www.nrel.gov/learning/student_resources.html
Volcanoes of the World
http://www.volcano.si.edu/world/
Wild Animals A to Z
http://animal.discovery.com/animals/
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CJRLC Newsletter Archives (2001 – June-July 2008)
Phyllis’ Favorites Page 3
http://www.cjrlc.net/Newsletter/Archives/archiveindex.html
Monday, November 03, 2008
Mon., Nov. 3, 2008 - American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month: November 2008
American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month: November 2008
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/012782.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6zuhk2
PDF version: http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/cb08ff-18.pdf
From the site:
“The first American Indian Day was celebrated in May 1916 in New York. Red Fox James, a Blackfeet Indian, rode horseback from state to state, getting endorsements from 24 state governments, to have a day to honor American Indians.” <<>>
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/012782.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6zuhk2
PDF version: http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/cb08ff-18.pdf
From the site:
“The first American Indian Day was celebrated in May 1916 in New York. Red Fox James, a Blackfeet Indian, rode horseback from state to state, getting endorsements from 24 state governments, to have a day to honor American Indians.” <<
Mon., Nov. 3, 2008 - National American Indian Heritage Month, November 2008
National American Indian Heritage Month
November 2008
http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/feature/indian/index.htm
From the site:
“The National Register of Historic Places is pleased to promote awareness of and appreciation for the history and culture of American Indians and Alaska Natives during National American Indian Heritage Month.”
Teaching with Historic Places
http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/twhp/nov99.htm
“This program offers a series of award-winning lesson plans that use places listed in the National Register to enliven the study of history, social studies, and geography. TwHP has seven ready-to-use lesson plans, available for free downloading, that examine different aspects of American Indian history.”
“To celebrate American Indian Heritage and generate public appreciation for diverse cultures, Teaching with Historic Places has posted on the web the following lesson plans that consider important aspects of American Indian history. These lessons, based on sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places, are free and ready for immediate classroom use by students in history and social studies classes.”
November 2008
http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/feature/indian/index.htm
From the site:
“The National Register of Historic Places is pleased to promote awareness of and appreciation for the history and culture of American Indians and Alaska Natives during National American Indian Heritage Month.”
Teaching with Historic Places
http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/twhp/nov99.htm
“This program offers a series of award-winning lesson plans that use places listed in the National Register to enliven the study of history, social studies, and geography. TwHP has seven ready-to-use lesson plans, available for free downloading, that examine different aspects of American Indian history.”
“To celebrate American Indian Heritage and generate public appreciation for diverse cultures, Teaching with Historic Places has posted on the web the following lesson plans that consider important aspects of American Indian history. These lessons, based on sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places, are free and ready for immediate classroom use by students in history and social studies classes.”
Mon., Nov. 3, 2008 - November is Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month : Library of Congress
URL: http://www.loc.gov/topics/nativeamericans/index.html
From the site:
2008 Theme: Celebrating Tribal Nations: America's Great Partners
“The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans.”
URL: http://www.loc.gov/topics/nativeamericans/index.html
From the site:
2008 Theme: Celebrating Tribal Nations: America's Great Partners
“The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans.”
Mon., Nov. 3, 2008 - NativeWiki / Indigenous Nations and Peoples of the World
NativeWiki
http://www.nativewiki.org/Main_Page
From the site:
“NativeWiki is a free, open-to-the-public library of information about indigenous nations and peoples (past and present) of the world. We feature major sections on Nations and Peoples, Documents and Materials, Geographic Regions and a Picture Gallery of selected images. Begun in April, 2007, we currently have 1,213 content pages, 1,128 media files, and 1,626 registered contributors.”
Indigenous Nations and Peoples of the World
http://www.nativewiki.org/Nations_and_Peoples
http://www.nativewiki.org/Main_Page
From the site:
“NativeWiki is a free, open-to-the-public library of information about indigenous nations and peoples (past and present) of the world. We feature major sections on Nations and Peoples, Documents and Materials, Geographic Regions and a Picture Gallery of selected images. Begun in April, 2007, we currently have 1,213 content pages, 1,128 media files, and 1,626 registered contributors.”
Indigenous Nations and Peoples of the World
http://www.nativewiki.org/Nations_and_Peoples
Sunday, November 02, 2008
Sun., Nov. 2, 2008 - Copenhagen Consensus 2008 / ECHO: Exploring and Collecting History Online
Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, June 13, 2008
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Copenhagen Consensus 2008
http://www.copenhagenconsensus.com/Default.aspx?ID=788
"Over two years, more than 50 economists have worked to find the best solutions to ten of the world’s biggest challenges" - air pollution, disease, malnutrition, sanitation & water, conflicts, education, global warming, subsidies & trade barriers, terrorism, women & development. The results: "30 specific solutions to combat some of the biggest challenges facing the world." Executive summaries and the papers themselves are downloadable here.
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ECHO - Exploring and Collecting History Online
http://echo.gmu.edu/
"a directory to 5,000+ websites concerning the history of science, technology, and industry." Search or browse by category (aviation/space technology, consumer tech, engineering, etc.), by historic period, or by content (audio, images, primary source, etc.). [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2008.
NEAT NEW STUFF, June 13, 2008
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Copenhagen Consensus 2008
http://www.copenhagenconsensus.com/Default.aspx?ID=788
"Over two years, more than 50 economists have worked to find the best solutions to ten of the world’s biggest challenges" - air pollution, disease, malnutrition, sanitation & water, conflicts, education, global warming, subsidies & trade barriers, terrorism, women & development. The results: "30 specific solutions to combat some of the biggest challenges facing the world." Executive summaries and the papers themselves are downloadable here.
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ECHO - Exploring and Collecting History Online
http://echo.gmu.edu/
"a directory to 5,000+ websites concerning the history of science, technology, and industry." Search or browse by category (aviation/space technology, consumer tech, engineering, etc.), by historic period, or by content (audio, images, primary source, etc.). [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2008.
Sun., Nov. 2, 2008 - Proud to be an American Theme / U.S. History Links
Sites found in:
Weekly Teacher Tip Newsletter Issue #415
Proud To Be An American Theme
http://www.teachnology.com/themes/social/america/
Site contains links to Hands On Activities, Teacher Resources, Work Sheets, Lesson Plans, Web Quests, Background Information, and more. NOTE: Many are free, access to some requires paid membership.
U.S. History
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/social_studies/us_history/states/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5u3grc
Page contains 24 annotated links
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Weekly Teacher Tip Newsletter Issue #415
Proud To Be An American Theme
http://www.teachnology.com/themes/social/america/
Site contains links to Hands On Activities, Teacher Resources, Work Sheets, Lesson Plans, Web Quests, Background Information, and more. NOTE: Many are free, access to some requires paid membership.
U.S. History
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/social_studies/us_history/states/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5u3grc
Page contains 24 annotated links
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Sun., Nov. 2, 2008 - Larry Ferlazzo's Website Update: July 2008 - The "Best" lists
Sites found in:
Larry Ferlazzo's Website Update -- July, 2008
The Best Online Video Sites For Learning English
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/06/03/the-best-online-video-sites-for-learning-english/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3sad86
The Best Ways To Make Comic Strips Online
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/06/04/the-best-ways-to-make-comic-strips-online/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4a2yxj
The Best Websites For Teaching & Learning About U.S. History
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/06/08/the-best-websites-for-teaching-learning-about-us-history/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6kppwo
The Best “Today In History” Sites
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/06/11/the-best-today-in-history-sites/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/65kd8w
Larry Ferlazzo's Website Update -- July, 2008
The Best Online Video Sites For Learning English
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/06/03/the-best-online-video-sites-for-learning-english/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3sad86
The Best Ways To Make Comic Strips Online
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/06/04/the-best-ways-to-make-comic-strips-online/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4a2yxj
The Best Websites For Teaching & Learning About U.S. History
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/06/08/the-best-websites-for-teaching-learning-about-us-history/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6kppwo
The Best “Today In History” Sites
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/06/11/the-best-today-in-history-sites/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/65kd8w
Sun., Nov. 2, 2008 - Chocolate: The Exhibition
Have any left-over Halloween candy?
Site found in:
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Librarians' Index to the Internet
NEW THIS WEEK for November 11, 2004
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Chocolate: The Exhibition
This companion site to an exhibit at the Field Museum of Natural
History (Chicago) looks at the history of chocolate, the cacao
tree and cacao farming, chocolate processing, eating chocolate,
and related topics. Includes recipes, a bibliography, activities
for children (including a recipe for chocolate modeling clay), and
classroom resources.
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/Chocolate/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Copyright 2004 by Librarians' Index to the Internet, LII.
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Site found in:
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Librarians' Index to the Internet
NEW THIS WEEK for November 11, 2004
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Chocolate: The Exhibition
This companion site to an exhibit at the Field Museum of Natural
History (Chicago) looks at the history of chocolate, the cacao
tree and cacao farming, chocolate processing, eating chocolate,
and related topics. Includes recipes, a bibliography, activities
for children (including a recipe for chocolate modeling clay), and
classroom resources.
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/Chocolate/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Copyright 2004 by Librarians' Index to the Internet, LII.
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Saturday, November 01, 2008
Sat., Nov. 1, 2008 - College Grazing
Site and review found on TeachersFirst.com
College Grazing - Grades 9 to 12
http://www.collegegrazing.com/
This site is another entry into the college search market. Designed to provide resources to prospective students, their parents, and their teachers or guidance counselors, the site offers the usual links to financial aid information, advice on writing college essays and career guidance. Many of the links lead directly to resources developed by the US Department of Education or the US Department of Labor; reliable sources, but nothing new or innovative here. The fresh content here is a series of 13 short self-discovery quizzes that purport to help students sort out their feelings about college, and determine their relative readiness to attend. <<>>
Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9602
College Grazing - Grades 9 to 12
http://www.collegegrazing.com/
This site is another entry into the college search market. Designed to provide resources to prospective students, their parents, and their teachers or guidance counselors, the site offers the usual links to financial aid information, advice on writing college essays and career guidance. Many of the links lead directly to resources developed by the US Department of Education or the US Department of Labor; reliable sources, but nothing new or innovative here. The fresh content here is a series of 13 short self-discovery quizzes that purport to help students sort out their feelings about college, and determine their relative readiness to attend. <<
Entire review and suggestions on using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9602
Sat., Nov. 1, 2008 - Geographia
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Hi! It's Thursday, June 12, 2008 and time for Social Sciences at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Geographia
http://www.geographia.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Age Range: 10-17 (approximately, with parental guidance)
This website offers virtual guides to the geography, culture and history of
countries in the following areas of the world:
*Africa
*Asia
*Caribbean
*Europe
*Latin America
When you get to the site you'll see the featured country, and below that a
menu of the most recent countries and destinations that have been added to
the site. Click on any title and a new page opens where you can virtually
explore a multi-media travel guide of that location.
Or, click on the menu on the left side of your screen to open a window to
any of the locations described above.
Enjoy colorful photographs, interesting text, and the ability to sample some
of the sounds and music of the location as well (so turn on your speakers).
This site is designed as a travel guide - but the educational content here
makes it much more. You'll learn about the geography, people, culture,
nature and history of the country and find out about the national parks,
attractions, places off the beaten path, activates, important dates and
festivals, and much more.
There is lots of content here, and I wasn't able to explore it all. Parents,
as always, should preview the site to determine suitability of content for
their own children.
This site provides a great way to see the world without leaving home. It's
also a fantastic way to jump-start a social sciences curriculum. In
addition, it may just inspire a destination for your next family vacation.
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 Thursday, June 12, 2008 and time for Social Sciences at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Geographia
http://www.geographia.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Age Range: 10-17 (approximately, with parental guidance)
This website offers virtual guides to the geography, culture and history of
countries in the following areas of the world:
*Africa
*Asia
*Caribbean
*Europe
*Latin America
When you get to the site you'll see the featured country, and below that a
menu of the most recent countries and destinations that have been added to
the site. Click on any title and a new page opens where you can virtually
explore a multi-media travel guide of that location.
Or, click on the menu on the left side of your screen to open a window to
any of the locations described above.
Enjoy colorful photographs, interesting text, and the ability to sample some
of the sounds and music of the location as well (so turn on your speakers).
This site is designed as a travel guide - but the educational content here
makes it much more. You'll learn about the geography, people, culture,
nature and history of the country and find out about the national parks,
attractions, places off the beaten path, activates, important dates and
festivals, and much more.
There is lots of content here, and I wasn't able to explore it all. Parents,
as always, should preview the site to determine suitability of content for
their own children.
This site provides a great way to see the world without leaving home. It's
also a fantastic way to jump-start a social sciences curriculum. In
addition, it may just inspire a destination for your next family vacation.
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
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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.
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Sat., Nov. 1, 2008 - Musicovery
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Site of the Day for June 13, 2008
Musicovery
http://musicovery.com/
Today's site, from a Parisian based company, offers a free online music player,complete with tunes, which works for even unregistered visitors. Gentle Subscribers may discover that this interactive music presentation can be superbly addictive.
The site opens with a modest interface, inviting the visitor to choose a musical mood, from energetic to calm, and from dark to positive. From a music timeline, a specific decade can be selected or the choice can be the inclusive "all". An array of musical genres are available, complete with vivid color coding -- a device to highlight the visual aspect of the vast web of music connections which are created from making the initial selection. Among the musical styles are rap, gospel, metal, jazz, blues, soundtracks and classical. An additional feature of the site allows a visitor using a tabbed browser to leave the Musicovery tab open while surfing elsewhere; the player will continue to make musical connections according to what has been selected in terms of genre and mood, and thus play on.
Note: when choosing a specific musical selection, clicking on the right side of the icon is suggested.
Swing over to the site for great music, innovatively presented at:
http://musicovery.com/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
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Site of the Day for June 13, 2008
Musicovery
http://musicovery.com/
Today's site, from a Parisian based company, offers a free online music player,complete with tunes, which works for even unregistered visitors. Gentle Subscribers may discover that this interactive music presentation can be superbly addictive.
The site opens with a modest interface, inviting the visitor to choose a musical mood, from energetic to calm, and from dark to positive. From a music timeline, a specific decade can be selected or the choice can be the inclusive "all". An array of musical genres are available, complete with vivid color coding -- a device to highlight the visual aspect of the vast web of music connections which are created from making the initial selection. Among the musical styles are rap, gospel, metal, jazz, blues, soundtracks and classical. An additional feature of the site allows a visitor using a tabbed browser to leave the Musicovery tab open while surfing elsewhere; the player will continue to make musical connections according to what has been selected in terms of genre and mood, and thus play on.
Note: when choosing a specific musical selection, clicking on the right side of the icon is suggested.
Swing over to the site for great music, innovatively presented at:
http://musicovery.com/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Sat., Nov. 1, 2008 - Relinger Archives / Shakespeare in Film and Television Database
Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
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June 13-19, 2008
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Resource of the Week: Prelinger Archives
http://www.archive.org/details/prelinger
By Shirl Kennedy, Senior Editor
I’m not really sure how long it would take to view all 2,000+ films in this collection, housed at the Internet Archive, but this site is really like a bag of potato chips. You can’t consume just one. <<>>
For complete review:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2008/06/15/resource-of-the-week-prelinger-archives/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3q8ykq
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Shakespeare in Film and Television Database
From Museum of the Moving Image site:
http://joseph.bufvc.ac.uk/Shakespeare/intro.php
This site, run by the British Universities Film and Video Council, is a database of all film and video adaptations of Shakespeare’s work. Each entry features a very short synopsis and production information. Includes a “references and reviews” section, which features bibliographic references to the film listed.
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June 13-19, 2008
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Resource of the Week: Prelinger Archives
http://www.archive.org/details/prelinger
By Shirl Kennedy, Senior Editor
I’m not really sure how long it would take to view all 2,000+ films in this collection, housed at the Internet Archive, but this site is really like a bag of potato chips. You can’t consume just one. <<
For complete review:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2008/06/15/resource-of-the-week-prelinger-archives/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3q8ykq
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Shakespeare in Film and Television Database
From Museum of the Moving Image site:
http://joseph.bufvc.ac.uk/Shakespeare/intro.php
This site, run by the British Universities Film and Video Council, is a database of all film and video adaptations of Shakespeare’s work. Each entry features a very short synopsis and production information. Includes a “references and reviews” section, which features bibliographic references to the film listed.
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Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
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