Phyllis' Favorites

Gibraltar
http://www.surfnetkids.com/gibraltar.htm

From the site:
“Gibraltar is a British colony occupying 2.25 square miles on the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, sharing a border with Spain. It sits on the Strait of Gibraltar, which separates the Atlantic from the Mediterranean, and Europe from Africa. In ancient times, the towering limestone Rock of Gibraltar was known as one of the Pillars of Hercules; the other being across the Strait in Morocco.”

Page includes 9 links to sites (5 Annotated, 4 Honorable Mentions)

The IAC Building.
http://www.iacbuilding.com/interactive/content.html

From the site:
“Designed by architect Frank Gehry and completed in 2007.”
“Winner of the 2008 Architecture Award”
Interactive features: building design, interior design, video walls, 360-degree view, and two time-lapse camera views of the construction.

NASA Digital Learning Network - NASA - Grades 0 to 12
http://dln.nasa.gov/dln/

Site found on TeachersFirst

“Learn firsthand from experts and specialists at NASA! Join free and interactive video-conferencing events or view podcasts for use in classrooms. Use the "Event Catalog" to find events for specific grade levels, science subjects, or topics. View the event's focus and description as well as downloading Adobe pdf files of introductory activities and complete educator guides for different grade levels. A variety of webcasts are available. For example, in 2009, NASA's offerings include "Exploring Other Worlds," "The Earth System," and "Global Warming, Causes and Consequences." Educators must create a login and register for events. Access to video conferencing hardware is necessary for the live video-conferencing events.” <<>>

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9821

# posted by Phyllis @ 11:23 PM 0 comments

Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
August 22, 2008
Volume 14, Number 33
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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-080822.php

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Total Solar Eclipse 2008: Live from China [Macromedia Flash Player,
Windows Media Player]
http://www.exploratorium.edu/eclipse/2008/

On August 1, 2008, a total solar eclipse moved over parts of Russia,
Greenland, Canada, and China. Fortunately, the dedicated team at the
Exploratorium was there, and they documented this unique event. The first
thing visitors should check out here is a replay of the events as they
occurred. After viewing the eclipse, visitors should read the dispatches
from the Exploratorium crew. These colorful and descriptive dispatches
include commentaries on everything from setting up to capture the event to
visiting the "Stonehenge of the Gobi Desert". Visitors can also chime in
with their two cents, and then move to the "Features" area. Here they will
find topical pieces like "The Sun-Eating Dragon and Other Ways to Think
About An Eclipse" and journal excerpts from previous eclipse events. [KMG]

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Mathematics Illuminated
http://www.learner.org/resources/series210.html

Bringing mathematics to life is an admirable yet difficult task. New
approaches to teaching the subject are always welcome, and that is precisely
the focus of this very fine series produced by Oregon Public Broadcasting.
This 13-part multimedia learning resource is offered as part of the
Annenberg Media website, and it covers everything from the study of prime
numbers to the beauty of symmetry. Visitors can view each one of the 13
half-hour programs, and the titles include "How Big is Infinity?", "Other
Dimensions", and "Game Theory". That's not all, as visitors can also click
over to the Mathematics Illuminated supplementary website which includes
interactive features, a glossary, and other materials for educators. [KMG]

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The Environmental Literacy Council: Teaching Resources [pdf]
http://www.enviroliteracy.org/category.php/17.html

Environmental science encompasses a number of fields within the natural
sciences, and an interdisciplinary approach to the subject is a must. For
educators working in this area, the Environmental Literacy Council's
Teaching Resources site will be a real find. On their site, visitors should
click on over to one of the sections on the right-hand side of the page. The
sections here include "General Resources", "Environmental Science Toolkit",
and "Survey & Textbook Reviews". The "Environmental Science Toolkit" is a
good place to start, as it contains data table examples, information on
creating citations, a guide to important concepts in environmental science,
and an experimental design rubric. Additionally, visitors should not miss
the Environmental History Modules which help teachers link up fundamental
historical concepts to important environmental issues. These modules include
"War and the Environment" and "Ordinary Landscapes", and they are both
creative and quite engaging for students and teachers. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Educational Resources from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco [pdf]
http://www.frbsf.org/education/

If you're aching for high-quality resources about economics, home lending
rates, and the world of economists, this site from the Federal Reserve Bank
of San Francisco will be just the tonic you require. Visitors should note
that the primary sections of the site include "Student Activities", "Teacher
Resources", and "Publications". In the "Student Activities" area visitors
can chime in with questions for "Ask Dr. Econ", play the "Great Economists
Treasure Hunt", and also visit "FedVille", which offers young people an
introduction to the world of the Federal Reserve. Moving on, the "Teachers
Resources" area contains curriculum materials, and a personal finance lesson
plan and game. The site is rounded out by the "Popular Content" area, which
includes an introduction to U.S. monetary policy, information about credit
reports, and the Economic Letter, which includes short essays on current
topics by economists. [KMG]

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

>From great culinary moments (the birth of the hot dog) to the rise of the
skyscraper, Chicago has been privy to a number of important historical
events. This award-winning website created by the Chicago History Museum
allows visitors to explore the city's diverse past through historical
fiction stories and artifacts from their collections. On the site, visitors
can click on sections that include "Interactive History Map", "Story Audio",
and "Classroom Activities". In the "Interactive History Map" area, visitors
can click on stories that discuss public housing, the birth of the hot dog,
the planned community of Pullman, and the early trading post history of the
city. After choosing a story, visitors will be immersed in the historical
experience via audio materials, a map, and a set of questions which round
out each story. Visitors can also just listen to the whole story, and then
learn more about the site in the "About Great Chicago Stories" overview
area. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.chicagohistory.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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

Diagram of the Eye
http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/eyediagram/eyeimages1.asp
From the site:
“Drag the magnifying glass to explore the eye diagram.
Click the targets to see definitions for parts of the eye.”

Think Anatomy
http://thinkanatomy.com/
“Links to the Best Human Anatomy Study Aids on the Internet”

From the site:
“We know you don't have precious study time to waste searching for good anatomy resources online. That's why we're collecting links to some of the best anatomy resources on the Internet for you.

“Start by choosing a category below or browse through some of the recent additions to get started.”

Explore the Human Body
http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/health-and-human-body/human-body/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/35syt9

Interactive exhibit of the brain, heart, digestive system, lungs, and skin.
Links to addition resources on health and human body topics

Sites found in:

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PBS Teachers Newsletter: February 1-7, 2009
Current PBS Teacher Previews Newsletter:
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
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February Media Infusion: Hey, You Guys! "The Electric Company" is Back

In this month's Media Infusion, Leticia Barr, community manager of PBS Teachers Connect, discusses The Electric Company's new Web site and how it will motivate and engage even the most reluctant young learner. The site offers a new and fresh approach to help 6 to 9-year-olds learn and read.

"The Electric Company site enables fluent readers to practice their ability to decode, comprehend text, and build their vocabulary," writes Barr. "Games are a feast for the senses with animated images that appeal to visual learners, auditory feedback for those needing verbal stimulation, and the tactile ability to manipulate parts of words and letter sounds."

PBS Teachers invites educators to visit Media Infusion in February and ask questions, comment on Barr's suggestions or offer some of their own.

Available: February 2009
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/mediainfusion/

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NOVA
The Most Dangerous Woman in America: Disease Detective
Interactive/Online Activity
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Emulate an epidemiologist by interviewing witnesses, filling
out a graphic organizer and using logical reasoning skills.
Identify the source of an unknown disease in this interactive
medical mystery.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/typhoid/detective.html
From: http://www.pbs.org/nova/typhoid
Original Air Date: October 12, 2004

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NOVA
Trillion Dollar Bet: Virtual Stock Market
Interactive/Online Activity
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Investigate the workings of the stock market by trading
traditional stocks and using call options in this online
interactive activity.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/stockmarket/virtual.html

Created February 2000
"Trillion Dollar Bet"
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/stockmarket/

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Nature
Prince of the Alps
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, February 1, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
High in the Austrian Alps, a female red deer, a leader in her
herd, gives birth to a calf. Her status makes him a prince
among the other calves. But hunters, skiers, hikers and pet
dogs, as well as a harsh and icy winter, threaten their
survival. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/prince-of-the-alps/introduction/523/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/cxfwqf

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American Experience
The Polio Crusade
On-Air & Online
Gr.6-8 / 9-12
Monday, February 2, 2009
9 - 10:00 pm
Based in part on David Oshinsky's Pulitzer Prize-winning book,
"Polio: An American Story," this film chronicles a decades-long
crusade, fueled by the bold leadership of a single philanthropy
and its innovative public relations campaign, and features a
bitter battle between two scientists and the breakthrough of a
now-forgotten woman researcher. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/polio/

[NOTE: American Experience notice pasted below. – Phyllis ]

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NOVA
The Spy Factory
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
"Inside the Spy Factory" is a gripping investigation of the
NSA, from its tragic failures leading up to the 9/11 attacks to
its secret listening rooms currently installed in the nation's
telecom networks. The program presents groundbreaking new
evidence about how the agency listened in to the phone calls of
key 9/11 plotters, yet failed to realize they were located in
the U.S. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/spyfactory/

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PBS Previews: We Shall Remain: American Experience
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, February 01, 2009
8:00 - 9:00 PM
PBS presents a preview of the groundbreaking miniseries that
establishes Native history as an essential part of American
history. Benjamin Bratt narrates the upcoming documentaries,
which tell the story of pivotal moments in U.S. history from
the Native-American perspective. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/weshallremain/
[NOTE: Series starts April 13, 2009]

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Frontline
My Father, My Brother and Me
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
9 - 10:00 pm
Beginning with the story of his own Parkinson's diagnosis
several years ago, correspondent Dave Iverson sets out on a
personal journey to understand a disease that scientists
believe could hold the key to unlocking the secrets of the
major brain diseases that afflict millions each year. (CC,
Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/parkinsons/

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Copyright 2008 PBS Online

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From: American Experience on PBS
The Polio Crusade
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 9 pm (check local listings)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/polio/
In the summer of 1950 fear gripped the residents of Wytheville, Virginia. Movie theaters shut down, baseball games were cancelled and panicky parents kept their children indoors - anything to keep them safe from an invisible invader. Outsiders sped through town with their windows rolled up and bandanas covering their faces. The unluckiest victims died or were left paralyzed in the wake of the devastating and contagious virus. Polio had struck in Wytheville. The town was in the midst of a full-blown epidemic. That year alone, more than 33,000 Americans fell victim - half of them under the age of ten.

On Monday, February 2, PBS's AMERICAN EXPERIENCE premieres THE POLIO CRUSADE, a new one-hour documentary from filmmaker Sarah Colt that interweaves personal accounts from polio survivors with the story of an ardent crusader who turned a little-known virus into a national cause.

44 US Presidents from George Washington to Barack Obama
morphed to the music Boléro by Ravel.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYrZZ68zhSs
http://www.flixxy.com/presidents-morphing.htm

TeachersFirst Resources for Black History (Grades 0 to 12)
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9701
http://www.teachersfirst.com/getsource.cfm?id=9701

From the site:
“These reviewed resources from the TeachersFirst database include teaching ideas, research material, and interactive sites for studying Black History in all grades.”

Here are 2 of the 35 sites listed:

Black History Homepage: Patchwork of African-American Life –
AT&T Knowledge Network - Grades 6 to 12
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/BHM/index.html

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

…The site seeks to show how Black History can be explored using the World Wide Web, and includes a very large number of resources. The link labeled "Hotlist" is just that: a collection of links to sites with information related to Black History. The links are nicely sorted into categories. <<>>

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=7375

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From Prejudice to Pride: An African American Journey - Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum - Grades 5 to 10
http://www.alplm.org/education/Prejudice_to_Pride.pdf

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

“Celebrate great African-Americans from this complete link. Research those famous in medicine, politics, arts & entertainment, armed forces, and sports. This site is actually a downloadable PDF file of a Teacher's Guide with standards, objectives, printables, discussion questions, and specific activity ideas. The PDF file links to a site that provides a timeline of "prejudice to pride."

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=4509

# posted by Phyllis @ 11:28 PM 0 comments

Newark Public Library Web Guide: African American
http://nplwebguides.pbwiki.com/African+American
From the site:
“…peruse these Internet sites…”
[NOTE: Previously posted. URL and list of sites updated for 2009 - Phyllis ]

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From: The Association for the Study of African American Life and History
http://www.asalh.org/2009NationalBlackHistoryTheme.html
The 2009 Black History Theme: The Quest for Black Citizenship in the Americas

[NOTE: Not yet updated for 2009, but still a great resource. – Phyllis]
African American History Month 2008
http://www.loc.gov/topics/africanamericans/

A site of features, resources and stories in honor of African American History Month.
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Site found in:
The Scout Report
February 8, 2008
Volume 14, Number 5
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The Scout Report on the Web:
Current issue: http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/Current/
This issue: http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/2008/scout-080208.php

African American History Month
http://www.loc.gov/topics/africanamericans/

February is African American History Month, and, as the Library of Congress
site notes, it's an area of history that should be incorporated into all
discussions about American history. The Library of Congress listened to its
own advice and created this most useful site to help students, teachers, and
others to do just that. First-time visitors may wish to click on the
"African American Voices" to hear audio clips from the Queen of Buganda,
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's appearance at the Library's Book Fest, and many
others. Moving down the homepage, visitors can read about a number of
notable African Americans, including historian Carter G. Woodson and
Congressman Major Owens. By clicking on the "Collections" area visitors can
look through some of the digital collections related to various aspects of
African American history. Additionally, the site also has other sections
that provide primary materials on African Americans in the performing arts
as well as oral histories from the Veterans History Project. [KMG]

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

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Hi! It's Thursday, August 14, 2008 and time for Geography at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Google's My Maps
http://maps.google.com

Age Range: 5+ with supervision

New ClickSchool Reviewer, Michael Hardt wrote today's ClickSchooling Review.

If you've ever visited MapQuest (or Google Maps or Yahoo Maps), you know
that you can pan and zoom a world map from your computer. But did you know
you can customize that map for your homeschooling?

Google calls it "My Maps." The beauty of My Maps is:

1. It's free (except for some text ads).
2. It's easy.
3. Google stores it for you and provides a web address (a URL) that you can
email to friends or family to share your map.

My Maps requires a free Google account.

Here's how it works:

1. Go to Google Maps <http://maps.google.com> .
2. Click the My Maps tab toward the top left.
3. Click the "Create New Map" button. (If you don't have a Google account,
it will prompt you to sign up.)

Once the map comes up, use the features on the map's menu to customize it by
adding colored pins and labels to it, draw lines on it, or even insert
pictures.

You can also use the "Featured Content" menu on the left side of the screen
for ideas and examples of various interactive maps you can make with this
tool including maps with videos, maps that measure distances from one point
to another, maps depicting places of interest, maps that provide
instantaneous weather information and much, much more!

My Maps made the news last October during the San Diego fires. A public
radio station set up a map to track the fires, evacuated areas, and public
shelters. They broadcast the website address and soon thousands of area
residents were visiting their map to learn about the fires.

Once I started thinking about My Maps for homeschooling, the possibilities
seemed endless.

*Label a map with events from your history studies.

*Use the map as a quiz by putting questions onto it.

*Share the map with other families in a reading group. When a child
completes a book, let her add a pin to the map indicating where the author
was from or where the story took place.

*Help young children trace routes to the grocery store or to Grandma's
house.

*Use it as a diary for a family vacation.

One caveat: by default, the map is "Public," which means that any text in
the labels might cause your map to show up in other people's Google
searches. You can click a button that makes it "Unlisted," so that only
someone who keys in the exact map address can find it.

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

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

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

Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.

Time and Date
http://www.timeanddate.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

“Guide to time zones and calendars around the world. Generate a calendar for a given year and country, convert times between time zones, and find countdowns to the next New Year's Day and other events.”

Source: Refdesk: http://www.refdesk.com

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Time.gov
URL http://www.time.gov/
Real-time Java-based online clocks giving the official time for all U.S. time zones. A service of the National Technical Information Service and the U.S. Naval Observatory.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Time Zone Converter
URL: http://www.timezoneconverter.com/
Quick conversion of current time anywhere to GMT, conversion between any two time zones that automatically factors in Daylight Saving Time and other local variances, a feature for setting up customized time zone cards, and a list of time zones by country. Advertiser-supported.

Worldtimezone.com
URL: http://www.worldtimezone.com/
Interactive world time zone map, with a day/night map, a time zone FAQ, a world-wide synopsis of daylight saving time, and many other features. The site is heavy with advertising, including some popups which deploy adware.

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Source: Library of Congress Science Tracer Bullet 08-1
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/tracer-bullets/timetb.html

America Before Pearl Harbor - Early Kodachrome Images
presentation and captions by Johnny Gunn
http://www.openmyeyeslord.net/ALookBackInHistory.htm

Sites found in:
[EDInfo] Teaching Resources
EDInfo@listserv.ed.gov
Date: Aug 14, 2008

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Historians on America
looks at 11 developments that altered the course of U.S.
history: the trial of John Peter Zenger and the birth of
freedom of the press, the Constitutional Convention (1787),
George Washington's concept of a limited Presidency, the
Common School movement, the Sherman Anti-Trust Act of 1890,
the Interstate Highway System (1939-1991), the GI Bill of
Rights, the Marshall Plan, Brown v. Board of Education, Gideon
v. Wainwright, and the Immigration Act of 1965. (Department
of State)
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2067
http://www.america.gov/publications/books/historiansonamerica.html

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How the United States Is Governed
examines federal, state, and local governments in the U.S.
Elections and the electoral process, nongovernmental
organizations and institutions that influence public policy,
and how the U.S. system of government is similar to (and
different from) other forms of democratic government are also
described. (Department of State)
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2062
http://www.america.gov/publications/books/us_governed.html

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U.S. Institute of Peace: Publications
features analyses and policy recommendations on current
international affairs issues, particularly on the prevention
and resolution of conflict. Recent publications focus on
Iran's internal politics and influence in the Middle East,
Iraq's Interior Ministry, civilian casualties in Afghanistan,
democracy in Egypt, why we should still study the Cuban
Missile Crisis, the conflict in the Niger Delta, Bosnia and
the EU, peace prospects in Lebanon, and more. (U.S. Institute
of Peace)
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2066
http://www.usip.org/pubs/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Calculator-Controlled Robots
is a guide book for using calculator-controlled robots with
students in Grades 6-9 over the course of one semester.
Missions are built sequentially on the knowledge of previous
activities. The first missions have step-by-step programming
instructions; in later missions, students create their own
programs. Students use math and science concepts to direct
their robots through various challenges. (National
Aeronautics and Space Administration)
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2063
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Calculator-Controlled_Robots.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/9eqfwo
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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

Daily Grammar
Lesson Archive (440 lessons)
http://www.dailygrammar.com/archive.shtml

From the site:
“Welcome to Daily Grammar! Improve your writing with this great instructional tool for all ages and skill levels, Daily Grammar lessons will transform you into a grammar pro!... You are welcome to visit our free Lesson Archive at any time.”

“Teachers have our permission to duplicate and use the Daily Grammar lessons in their classrooms so long as the copyright information is preserved.”

The Poetics of Robert Frost - Carole Thompson - Grades 6 to 12
http://www.frostfriends.org/tutorial-poetics.html

From: The Friends of Robert Frost
http://www.frostfriends.org/index.html
http://www.frostfriends.org/tutorial.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Site found on TeachersFirst

This is a lovely, simplistic site that uses Frost's poetry to explain and exemplify figurative language. This is especially helpful for students who might have trouble understanding the abstract explanation of some figurative language definitions. This site uses specific Frost poems to demonstrate what each element is. Learn about figurative language, imagery, meter, sound devices (alliteration, consonance, rhyme, and more), form, tone, and style.

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9740

The National Underwater and Marine Agency
http://www.numa.net/index.html
From the site:
“The National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA) is a 501C3 non-profit, volunteer foundation dedicated to preserving our maritime heritage through the discovery, archaeological survey and conservation of shipwreck artifacts.

“Our purpose is also to reinforce public appreciation of our marine past, present and future by initiating and supporting projects designed to uncover and explore historically significant shipwrecks before they are lost and gone forever.

“Our goals include the protection of these historic sites through public information programs and to make available archaeological reports and data on technical expertise while perpetuating the names and legends of the sea-loving men and women who came before us.”

Shipwrecks
http://www.numa.net/expeditions.html
From the site (with links):
“A Current List of Shipwrecks and Other Artifacts of Historical Significance Either Discovered or Surveyed and Positively or Tentatively Identified by NUMA”

Sites found in:
ConnectEng
The newsletter of Web English Teacher
August 21, 2008

1. What's new at Web English Teacher?

Lloyd Alexander
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/alexander.html
Ideas for teaching The Chronicles of Pyrdain and other books.

Jennifer Armstrong
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/jarmstrong.html
Ideas for teaching Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World and Steal Away.

Polly Horvath
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/horvath.html
Lesson plans and ideas for teaching Everything on a Waffle.

Alexander Solzhenitsyn
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/solzhenitsyn.html
Lesson plans and teaching resources for One Day in the Life of Ivan
Denisovich.

Sports Writing
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/sports.html
Tips for writing sports stories - not just for journalism students.

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2. Sites to Check Out

60-Second Shakespeare
http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/shakespeare/60secondshakespeare/themes_index.shtml
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/27sbem
On this page, quick summaries of several plays in tabloid style. Follow
links to learn how your students can produce one of their own. (The BBC
project has ended, but this is still a good teaching/learning activity.)

PSAs
http://nortellearnit.org/lessons/Literature/polynomials/
Students work in groups to identify a topic or issue that they feel
passionate about and produce a short PSA (digital video) or "uncommercial"
that demonstrates their perspective or "The Way We See It."

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
http://www.jimcrowhistory.org/resources/lessonplans/amlit_lp_roll_of_thunder.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/bxmreq
This language arts/social studies unit is for middle school students, grades
six through nine. The lessons blend a study of the basic structure, laws,
and etiquette of the Jim Crow System with a reading of Mildred D. Taylor's
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Students then apply what they have learned to
a web quest to create a TV news investigative report documenting the
downfalls of sharecropping during the Jim Crow era.

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

This newsletter is copyright 2008, Web English Teacher.

African-American Soldiers in the Civil War - Library of Congress - Grades 6 to 12
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/features/timeline/civilwar/aasoldrs/soldiers.html

[NOTE: Home page American Memory Timeline
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/features/timeline/
and other pages from this site previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

“The Library of Congress demonstrates the depth of its archival image and documents collection in this site, which records first-hand accounts of the accomplishments and difficulties of African-American soldiers during the Civil War. If you or one of your students are interested in the Civil War, this site is well worth a look.”

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=225

Site found in:
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The Scout Report
April 15, 2005
Volume 11, Number 15
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Harlem History [RealPlayer]
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/iraas/harlem/index.html

Beyond a shadow of a doubt, Harlem is perhaps the most famous African-
American neighborhood in the United States (though over history it has been
host to a number of ethnic groups), and hundreds of its residents have gone
on to major positions of prominence in politics, the arts, and a host of
other areas. This multimedia website, designed by the Columbia University
Digital Knowledge Ventures group (in conjunction with The Institute for
Research in African-American Studies) brings together a number of archival
highlights and scholarship from a number of sources at Columbia University.
The thematic areas on the site include "Arts and Culture", "The
Neighborhood" and "Politics". Visitors can delve into each of these areas
and read essays on the architecture and growth of Harlem, its former Jewish
identity, and the recollections of the famed labor leader A. Philip
Randolph. Finally, the site also contains a number of photo essays of note.
[KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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

African Americans- Biography, Autobiography, and History - Yale University - Grades 9 to 12
http://avalon.law.yale.edu/subject_menus/african_americans.asp

[NOTE: Home page http://avalon.law.yale.edu/default.asp previously posted.
URL updated - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst.com

This section of the Avalon Project's extensive collection of documents in American law, history, and diplomacy deals with the African American experience. It consists of a selection from each of the following: Martin Luther King, Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, W.E.B. DuBois, and Booker T. Washington.<<>>

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=3738

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This Day In Black History
http://dayinblackhistory.com/
From the site:
“Each day, DayInBlackHistory.com highlights black icons,
events, and more that have shaped the world on that day in history.
Use the Index to locate information by person's name, historic
events, organizations, or awards.”<<>>

From: AT&T Blue Web'n Weekly Updates, March 21, 2008
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/bluewebn/updates_list.cfm?year=2008&month=3
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5ln7d5
Scroll down to review for DayInBlackHistory

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ARCHIVE OF PREVIOUS SITES
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An archive of updates is located at the AT&T Blue Web'n site at
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/bluewebn/updates.cfm

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Under the Microscope: Forensics
http://investigation.discovery.com/investigation/forensics/forensics.html

Some of the pages:

Forensic Lab Tour
Virtual tour of a forensics lab examines the tools investigators use and the science behind evidence.

Walk Through a Crime Scene
To make sure that evidence is preserved, police seal off a crime scene and keep a log of who is allowed to enter. Crime scene investigators then go to work, carefully documenting what they find with notes, diagrams, photos and sometimes a video recording. Take a tour of a typical crime scene.

Amazing Forensic Cases
Here are examples of five modern-day cases in which forensic scientists managed to convict multiple murderers, despite a lack of eyewitnesses who could identify the culprits.

Timeline: History of Forensics

Cool Science for Curious Kids
http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/forkids/index.html
From the site:
“The Howard Hughes Medical Institute
invites curious kids to explore biology...
on screen, off screen, and in between.”

[NOTE: Other pages from Cool Science (http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/ ) previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
Ten Cool Sites, December 2008
http://apps.exploratorium.edu/10cool/index.php
“Exploratorium Ten Cool Sites is a collection of cool, interactive sites from the Web, hand-picked by the Exploratorium.”

Here are 8 of the 10 for December.
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Halifax Harbour
http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/halifax/index-eng.php
“The science behind Halifax Harbor: location, origin, the geologic process of shaping the harbor, human effects and harbor myths.”

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Centre of the Cell
http://www.centreofthecell.org/
“The London museum's website, which features numerous links for students to access to further cell understanding. Includes teacher and students areas with activities, ethics of cell research, and more.”

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Chalkbored.
http://www.chalkbored.com/lessons/chemistry-11.htm
“Hundreds of Power Point lessons, labs, worksheets and activities created by a high school chemistry teacher. Information is free for educators and others. (See also http://www.chalkbored.com/lessons/chemistry-12.htm)”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Endeavour Botanical Illustrations (Natural History Museum, London)
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/jdsml/nature-online/endeavour-botanical/
“The voyage of HMS Endeavour (1768-1771) was the first devoted exclusively to scientific discovery. This site presents most of the botanical drawings and engravings prepared by artist Sydney Parkinson before his untimely death at sea, and by other artists back in England working from Parkinson's initial sketches.”

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Math Vids
http://www.mathvids.com/
“Site featuring hundreds of math instruction videos: teachers create math lessons using Smartboard technology and post them to the Math Vids site. Students access & watch videos and can rate them. Aimed at middle through college students. Must register, but is free.”

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NASA's First 50 Years: An Interactive Journey
http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/50th/main.html
“An interactive tour of NASA's first five decades of exploration, featuring virtual pavilions, clickable models and exhibits, video galleries, astronauts, presidents, and a robot guide named Automa.”

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Soungle
http://www.soungle.com/
“Free searchable database of hundreds of downloadable special effects and musical instrument samples.”

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SpaceTime TV
http://www.spacetime.us/tv/
“Site that features video clips from National Geographic, PBS, History Channel and others focusing on math and space. Users can watch up to 50 hours of free content (with commercials). Includes a fun arcade gallery of mind games, such as Tangram House.”

Visualize Science
http://ww2.unime.it/dipart/i_fismed/wbt/mirror/ExplrSci/dswmedia/

From Yahoo review:
“-- a shockwave-laden experience of sights, sounds, and interaction with scientific theory. Observe harmonic motion, mouse genetics, and the physics of golf.” <<>>

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Young Artist Workshop - Kevin Collier - Grades 0 to 6
http://artistworkshop.blogspot.com/

Site found on TeachersFirst

With this site, you don’t need to be an art teacher to teach some very easy art and illustration techniques to your students. Kevin Collier, an acclaimed artist, demonstrates simple drawing ‘classes’ for your students via video on his blog. He also answers questions about art from his young audience. Check out his archive for more art lessons.

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9705

Paper Critters - JR Fabito - Grades 3 to 8
http://www.papercritters.com/

Site found on TeachersFirst

Paper Critters helps you create various styles of small creatures using body templates, art tools, and accessories. Paper Critters is a creative site that can be pulled into many classroom activities. Students can create people, animals or robots, to name a few. The gallery, coined The Colony, should be previewed by a teacher for appropriate content.

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9725

Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, August 1, 2008

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100 Exceptional Free Paper Models and Toys
http://www.creativecloseup.com/100-exceptional-free-paper-models-and-toys
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2otvfm
Here's a little something to entertain the kids until school starts up again: downloadable designs for paper models of Chinese dragons, carousels, sailing ships, dinosaurs, race cars, robots, insects, etc.

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The Music Lists - DigitalDreamDoor
http://digitaldreamdoor.nutsie.com/pages/music0.html
Here's meat for hundreds of hours of lively discussion: lists of the greatest rock guitar riffs, rock drummers, motown songs, rock songwriters, rap/hiphop artists, doo wop ballads, metal albums - you name it.

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

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Hi! It's Saturday, August 16, 2008 and time for Music at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Opera For Everyone
http://opera.stanford.edu/op4all/index.html

Age Range: All (with parental guidance)

What a find! This website introduces everyone to opera by providing FREE
digital downloads of the "Opera for Everyone" series of CDs along with a
printable teaching manual! Your family can learn all about four classic
operas: Rossini's The Barber of Seville, Verdi's La Traviata, Bizet's
Carmen, and Puccini's Madama Butterfly.

The "Opera for Everyone" series of CDs is available for sale, but this
website allows educators free access to the music and manual. All you have
to do is register by providing the name, address, and email address of your
school/homeschool.

When you get to the site, you'll see a brief introduction followed by
step-by-step instructions on how to download the teachers manuals in pdf
files, and how to download the CDs for PC and Mac users. The two main
components include:

*Teaching Manual - This teaching tool consists of two documents containing
info about the operas and performers along with suggested books and videos
to use in conjunction with the CDs. It also provides the complete texts, in
English, of each opera in the series.

*Download the CDs - The MP3 files corresponding to the tracks on each "Opera
for Everyone" CD have been collected into files that can be downloaded. I
found that the instructions here may be slightly outdated, since the files
took far less time to download than predicted (maybe 3-4 minutes with a
highspeed connection). Once downloaded, you can "play" the MP3 files in a
media player such as the RealOne Player or Apple's iTunes. You can also
burn an audio CD from the MP3 files in the playlist you create for each
opera. The site gives educators permission to create audio CDs for use with
a CD player.

Then, you can use the manual to select tracks on the CDs to discuss the
various operatic elements including the vocal and orchestral music, the
visual aspects, and the libretto. Each track is written in English and the
language of the original opera. The manual also reviews "how the music
(melody, harmony, rhythm, tempo, tonality) tells the story of each opera --
how it expresses the emotions and drives the action forward." It also
explores these aspects of opera for greater understanding:

*Parts of the Opera - overtures, acts, finales.
*Voices of the Opera - soprano, mezzo-soprano, contralto, counter-tenor,
tenor, baritone, bass.
*Vocal Pieces - aria, duet, trio, quartet, tutti (entire company),
recitative, spoken dialogue.
*Roles of the Orchestra - to accompany the singers, participate as one of
the voices, and convey the fire and the feel of the music.

Whether you are a seasoned opera-goer or are brand new to opera, this series
of classic operas along with the accompanying study materials will enrich
your musical education.

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.

[NOTE: Free access to The Oxford African American Studies Center until March 1, 2009. See below for Username and Password ]

The Oxford African American Studies Center’s New 2009 Feature of the Month

Barack Obama

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

In honor of Barack Obama's inauguration as the 44th
President of the United States this month, the latest
Feature takes a look at his life from birth to his election
and will be available through the end of February.

RESPONSIBILITY
Obama was born into an era of violence, revolution, and change. When he was two, Martin Luther King Jr. declared, "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." It was not until Obama was four years old that African Americans finally were free to vote everywhere in the United States. Forty-three years later over 66 million people cast their vote for the "skinny kid with a funny name." This month's photo essay (http://www.oxfordaasc.com/public/features/current/photo_essay.jsp?page=1 ) looks at Obama's story—one that is as mythic as any novelist could wish, one that encompasses the world as well as the heart of both black and white America.

ACCOUNTABILITY
Also made freely available are a number of related biographies, subject articles and primary sources from the Oxford African American Studies Center. Included in this set of entries are bibliographies for political trailblazers like Martin Luther King Jr., Alan Keyes, and Shirley Chisholm, as well as subject articles on topics like Blacks in American Electoral Politics and African Americans in Congress. King's "I Have A Dream" speech is also included, along with Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Coalition Speech, and Obama's speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention.

AVAILABILITY - Enjoy Free Access to the Oxford African American Studies Center!
In celebration of Barack Obama's inauguration and in commemoration of Black History Month, Oxford is making the Oxford African American Studies Center freely available to the public until March 1, 2009.
Enter this login information at www.oxfordaasc.com/ to start exploring:
USERNAME: barackobama
PASSWORD: president

Art Lowe
Online Product Specialist
Oxford University Press

Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom
http://animal.discovery.com/fansites/wildkingdom/wildkingdom.html
With podcasts, streaming video, puzzles, photos,
expert commentary, and more, site covers a
variety of animal species, from snakes to orcas.

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Wildlife Interactives
http://animal.discovery.com/fansites/wildkingdom/fieldguide/interactives/interactives.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/cq3bco

From the site:
“Learning about wildlife should be fun, which is why we've put together these exciting interactives to help you get acquainted with some of the coolest creatures in the animal kingdom.”

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Creature Quizzes and Polls
http://animal.discovery.com/fansites/wildkingdom/fieldguide/quizzes/quizzes.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/at5kae

From the site:
“Fascinated by wild animals? If so, you probably know more about them than you think. Why not put that knowledge to the test with one of our interactive quizzes?”

Butterfly Guide
http://animal.discovery.com/guides/butterflies/butterflies.html
Site categorizes butterflies into five different
groups, featuring images and descriptions of
each as well as interactive segments on butterfly
migration habits.

Sites found in:

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PBS Teachers Newsletter: January 25 - February 1, 2009
Current PBS Teacher Previews Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
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Nature
Is That Skunk?
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, January 25, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
It's a familiar but mysterious creature in woods and
neighborhoods all across America. Its infamous weapon is one of
the most awful scents in all of nature. Now, intrepid
researchers and cameramen track skunks day and night across
California, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Ohio even Martha's Vineyard,
uncovering how they hunt, forage, mate and raise amazingly cute
babies. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/is-that-skunk/introduction/4514/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/7lbhog

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American Experience
The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Monday, January 26
9 - 11:00 pm
This biography presents a complex and revealing portrait of one
of America's most influential scientists. Interweaving
interviews with family members, scholars and colleagues with
dramatic re-creations featuring Academy Award-nominated actor
David Strathairn ("Good Night, and Good Luck" and "The Bourne
Ultimatum"), this film follows Oppenheimer's fascinating arc
from the heady world of international physics to the top-secret
Manhattan Project and finally to the dark days of the Red Scare
and McCarthyism. Campbell Scott narrates. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1
year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/
[NOTE: See summary from AMEX pasted below. – Phyllis ]
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NOVA
The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
A visually rich and exciting new documentary about one of the
world's most beautiful and mysterious creatures: the Monarch
butterfly. This documentary, shot in high-definition video, is
a journey into the Monarch's secret and fascinating world. NOVA
visits the spectacular locations the Monarch calls home, meets
its friends and enemies (including humans in both camps) and
flies with it on one of the most inspiring migratory odysseys
imaginable. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/butterflies/
[NOTE: Teacher’s guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]

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[NOVA Teachers] "The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies"
Wed, Jan 21, 2009 at 3:15 PM

Hello Educators,

In next week's broadcast of "The Incredible Journey of the
Butterflies," NOVA traces the monarch butterfly's 2,000-mile
migration to Mexico from Canada and the Northeastern United States.
(Subjects covered: life science, entomology)

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 "The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies"
Broadcast: Tuesday, January 27, 2009
http://www.pbs.org/nova/butterflies
(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/butterflies/program.html
Watch the entire program online after the broadcast date. (QuickTime
or Windows Media required.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

The Director's Story
http://www.pbs.org/nova/butterflies/director.html
Learn in this interview with director Nick de Pencier what compelled
him to make a film about monarchs, how he captured the butterflies
on film, and what some of his biggest challenges and rewards were.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/programs/3601_butterfly.html
Discuss the concept of migration, explore the life cycles of
different organisms, learn how to write a field report, and more
with these viewing ideas. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Program Transcript
http://www.pbs.org/nova/transcripts/3601_butterflies.html
This site includes a complete narration for this program.

Plus Watch a Preview and Links & Books

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American Experience: Season Premiere
The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer
Tune in to PBS Monday night, January 26, 2009 at 9 pm (check local listings)

J. Robert Oppenheimer's life and legacy are inextricably linked to America's most famous top-secret initiative - the Manhattan Project. Under his leadership during World War II, the United States created the atomic bomb that brought the war to an end. Oppenheimer was brilliant, arrogant, proud, charismatic - and a national hero. But his enormous achievements were soon overshadowed by accusations of treason. Why did America turn on him, humiliate him, and cast him aside?

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE premieres THE TRIALS OF J. ROBERT OPPENHEIMER, featuring Academy Award-nominated actor David Strathairn ("Good Night and Good Luck," "The Bourne Ultimatum") as Robert Oppenheimer. This two-hour film presents a complex and revealing portrait of one of the most important and controversial scientists of the twentieth century. Return to the Web site after the premiere broadcast to watch the entire film online.

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Site of the Day for Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Storms Roaring Through the Night - Mesoscale Convective Systems
http://www.eo.ucar.edu/spotlight/bamex/index.html

Today's site, from the National Center for Atmospheric Research, presents an informative exhibit on the massive storm systems which churn through North America during the warm months of the year. Gentle Subscribers will discovering fascinating data on these mammoth and frightening thunderstorms.

"Some of the world's largest thunderstorm clusters rumble through the U.S Midwest during warm summer nights, leaving trails of destruction in their wake. Each storm complex typically develops in the late afternoon and can last all night, dumping massive amounts of rain, flattening trees and houses with hurricane-strength winds, and even spawning tornadoes. ... These nightmares are known as mesoscale convective systems (MCSs). Unlike other thunderstorms, MCSs are long-lived, and huge." - from the website

The exhibit describes the characteristics of mesoscale convective systems, with details of their enormous size and ferocity. Ranging up to almost a hundred miles in size and even producing tornados, the presentation notes that they sometimes recur over a number of successive nights in the same region. Additional sections provide data on a type of convective windstorm termed a bow echo, which may be part of a larger mesoscale convective system, with illustrative diagrams and radar images. An overview of the research on these storms, directed at improving predictability and warning times, is included, with an accompanying picture gallery of the scientist "storm chasers".

Swoop over to the site for a look at these formidable thunderstorms at:

http://www.eo.ucar.edu/spotlight/bamex/index.html

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

Polar-Palooza
http://passporttoknowledge.com/polar-palooza/

“…changes in the Arctic and Antarctic ice sheets impact weather and climate everywhere on Earth, and - we know - the Poles are changing faster than anywhere else on our entire world. Understanding the Poles helps us make wise decisions about building a sustainable future for our species and our civilization. At the same time, the Poles offer intriguing stories of human and animal adaption to extreme conditions, and insights into the real-world adventure which doing science in such extreme conditions inevitably offers… POLAR-PALOOZA is a multimedia initiative - supported by both NSF and NASA - involving researchers, Alaskan natives, in-person presentations at science centers and natural history museums, video and audio podcasts, and more.”

[NOTE: Other modules from Passport to Knowledge (http://passporttoknowledge.com/students.html )
previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:

Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!

NEW THIS WEEK, August 21, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/162

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State Digital Resources: Memory Projects, Online Encyclopedias, Historical & Cultural Materials Collections
This page provides a convenient set of annotated links to digital initiatives related to the history and culture of specific U.S. states. Included in the list are links to several multi-state collaborations. Compiled by Christine A. Pruzin, Digital Reference Specialist at the Library of Congress.
URL: http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/statememory/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26651

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Digital Image Resources on the Deep Web
This article describes "some of the visual resources available on the web. The deep web. These images won't show up in search engines' image searches or on Flickr (save one exception). ... The images are a part of online collections created by institutions in the U.S. Some of the images may be a part of the public domain, but many will require permission or accreditation in order to use." From ReadWriteWeb.
URL http://blogwww.readwriteweb.com/archives/digital_image_resources_on_the_deep_web.php
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5p8go8
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26696

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The Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
Frequently asked questions about the Bigfoot/Sasquatch mystery, early American legends, theories, evidence (or lack thereof), research and projects, news, and a Bigfoot sightings database are some of the highlights of this site, which explores the question: "If these creatures exist, why are they still undocumented after all this time?" Browse the sightings database by region and reports recently added. Maintained by the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO), an "all volunteer scientific and investigative organization."
URL: http://www.bfro.net/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/18398
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]

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Forces of Change
This site explores the natural and human forces that contribute to changes in our environment and how life on earth adapts to these changes. Topics include warming and erosion in the Arctic, changes in the composition of the atmosphere throughout earth's history, El Niño, current conditions (temperatures, precipitation, earthquakes and volcanoes, and vegetation), and a 2008-2010 exhibit on soil. From the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
URL: http://forces.si.edu/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26540
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]

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Science, Life and Travel in the Earth's Cold Regions
Collection of resources to "give you some idea of what the polar regions are like." Includes material about Greenland's ice, and links to articles and sites on major polar science studies, graphics, details about living and working in polar regions, frequently asked questions, and related material. Note: Video clip is not available. From USA Today.
URL: http://www.usatoday.com/weather/resources/coldscience/acoldsci.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26720

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Teachers' Domain: Polar Sciences Collection
Collection of science resources celebrating the fourth International Polar Year (2007-2008), an "international campaign to advance polar science and better understand global climate change through an interdisciplinary approach." On this site learn about Arctic and Antarctic atmosphere, ice, oceans, people, and the land. Register to download, share, and save resources.
[NOTE: Learn about ecosystems, ice sheets, global warming, earth as a system, and earth's albedo (diffusely reflected light from the sun). Find out about satellites orbiting earth, how the poles compare, Inuit observations of climate change, and tracking polar bears.] Funding provided by the National Science Foundation. Teachers' Domain is a Pathways project of the National Science Digital Library.
URL: http://www.teachersdomain.org/exhibits/ipy07-ex/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26719
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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U.S. Army Transportation Museum: The Cold War
Historical overviews of some of the Cold War experimental operations of the U.S. Army transportation corps, such as the Airgeep (a "flying jeep"), a cybernetic walking machine, the Rocket Belt (a low-power rocket propulsion device), an aerial tramway, and an early personal "flying platform" called the De Lackner Aerocycle. Includes many photos and diagrams. From the U.S. Army Transportation Museum.
URL: http://www.transchool.eustis.army.mil/Museum/ColdWarIndexpage.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ahxryy
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26637

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

Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index.

Time Lord
http://timelord.waidev5.com/
An interactive multimedia history game. Questions are from Exploration, Military and War, Mysteries of History, Political and Historical Figures, Science and Technology, Society and Culture, U.S. History, and World History. Registration not required for single player.

Source: History Channel

Footnotes: The Newsletter of FPRI's Wachman Center

TEACHING ABOUT SLAVERY
by Michael Johnson

Vol. 13, No. 14
August 2008
http://www.fpri.org/footnotes/1314.200808.johnson.teachingaboutslavery.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/9ou4un

Source: Foreign Policy Research Institute
http://www.fpri.org/

Harriet Tubman & The Underground Railroad
http://www2.lhric.org/POCANTICO/tubman/tubman.html
This site has wonderful links to an amazing amount of information about the Underground Railroad.
Links
http://www2.lhric.org/POCANTICO/tubman/links.htm

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

From the site:
“Editor's Note: Harriet Tubman's life has been the subject of many children's books. Since 2003 three biographical studies have been published which call into question many of our long held beliefs about Harriet's life. The editors of this site have attempted to correct the material presented here in keeping with these recent discoveries. We are certain that there will be additional discoveries as time passes and more historians delve into the life of this amazing woman. As new information becomes available we will attempt to keep up to date with the most current views.”

Black (African-American) History Month: February 2009
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/013007.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3kn9rd

From the site:
“To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week. The first celebration occurred on Feb. 12, 1926. For many years, the second week of February was set aside for this celebration to coincide with the birthdays of abolitionist/editor Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, as part of the nation’s bicentennial, the week was expanded into Black History Month. Each year, U. S. presidents proclaim February as National African-American History Month.” <<>>

Source: Facts for Features

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Black History on the Internet
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr056.shtml
From the site:
“…February, Black History Month -- is a time when many teachers draw special attention to the contributions of black Americans to "America's quilt." Whatever grade the students are in, teachers can find plenty of rich Black History resources on the Internet -- Web sites that can help students everywhere "stitch together" a portrait of the African-American experience.” <<>>

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Site found in:
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Watching America - Discover what the world thinks about the U.S.
http://watchingamerica.com/News/

“With Translated Foreign News Available NOWHERE Else In English."…Provides links to web sites of news sources from around the world.
[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.

Exploring the Cartoonist’s Point of View
http://myloc.gov/Education/LessonPlans/Pages/lessonplans/cartoons/docs/cartoonist.pdf
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/7sedqw

It's No Laughing Matter: Analyzing Political Cartoons
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/features/political_cartoon/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Source: Library of Congress

Daryl Cagle's Professional Cartoonists Index - MSNBC - Grades 6 to 12
http://cagle.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

“We know that today's students are far more accustomed to learning through images than students of the past. This site is a collection of the work of dozens of political cartoonists and is constantly updated to provide fresh content tied to the news of the day. The site is surprisingly deep, however, and has cartoon galleries that go back at least five years.

“Teachers should be aware of several cautions however: Preview the cartoons collections for age-appropriateness; understand that the site does contain advertisements; and recognize that the images are copyright protected.”

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9726

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August 14-21, 2008

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Resource of the Week: Child Welfare Information Gateway
http://www.childwelfare.gov/

Child Welfare Information Gateway promotes the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families by connecting child welfare, adoption, and related professionals to information and resources that help them address the needs of children and families in their communities. <<>>

Full review:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2008/08/18/resource-of-the-week-child-welfare-information-gateway/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6s2v2h

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Peter's Digital Reference Shelf June 2008
http://www.gale.cengage.com/reference/peter/200806/scirus.htm
Scirus
http://www.scirus.com
“Scirus stands out among the few multidisciplinary science-oriented databases that are freely available on the Web”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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The U.S. Secret Service: An Examination and Analysis of Its Evolving Missions (PDF; 248 KB)
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/homesec/RL34603.pdf

The U.S. Secret Service has two missions — criminal investigations and protection. Criminal investigation activities, which have expanded since its inception as a small anti-counterfeiting operation at the end of the Civil War, now encompass financial crimes, identity theft, counterfeiting, computer fraud, and computer-based attacks on the nation’s financial, banking, and telecommunications infrastructure, among other areas. Protection activities, which have expanded and evolved since the 1890s, include the safety and security of the President, Vice President, their families, and other identified individuals and locations.

Updated October 14, 2008
Source: Congressional Research Service (via Federation of American Scientists)
Full Review: http://www.docuticker.com/?p=22001

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Sites found in:
The August 21, 2008 issue of EduHound's Classroom Tools & Tips, located at:
http://www.eduhound.com/cttarchives/082108ctt.cfm

Topic :: ACCEPTABLE USE POLICIES

Project Interconnect: Acceptable Use Policy - Printable Consent Forms (pdf)
These various printable pdf forms are easy to understand and cover the unacceptable uses and penalties for misuse. They state that students will be held accountable for violations of the Acceptable Use Policy and that disciplinary action may be taken.
http://projectinterconnect.org/filters/aupform.htm

Model Acceptable use Policy Information Technology Resources in the School
Provides excellent examples of the types of content that should be part of a school's information technology acceptable use policy.
http://www.cybercrime.gov/rules/acceptableUsePolicy.htm

Arp's Acceptable Use Policies
Visit this site for examples of how Arp ISD maintains the highest standards of ethical and acceptable use of all technology for educational purposes.
http://www.arp.sprnet.org/admin/movie.htm

Developing an Acceptable Use Policy
This site is intended to assist K-12 school districts and other K-12 entities in developing their own Acceptable Use Policies.
http://www.k12.wa.us/K-20/AUP.aspx

Acceptable Use Policy Indiana Department of Education
Includes Internet acceptable use policies, guidelines, and recommendations -- as well as suggested models for public schools.
http://www.doe.state.in.us/olr/aup/welcome.html

Acceptable Internet Use Policies - A Handbook, Virginia DoE
As schools may be various stages of implementation in the use of computer networks, this electronic handbook does not prescribe a single Acceptable Internet Use Policy. Instead, it provides links to various sources of information that may be helpful to administrators, teachers, etc. in the development of an AUP.
http://www.pen.k12.va.us/go/VDOE/Technology/AUP/home.shtml

Finding similar sites

similicio.us
http://similicio.us/index.html
From the site:
“…find relevant web sites based on people's tags/bookmarks on del.icio.us, using a home-brewed association engine. It answers the question "people who tagged this site also tagged what other sites".

Similar Pages
http://www.googleguide.com/similar_pages.html
From the site:
“…find results similar to another Google search result.”
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SitesLike
http://siteslike.info/
Find and Share Similar Websites
“SitesLike is a free service that allows you to find, tag, rate and share websites that are similar to each other. Sites are constantly monitored so the content is always fresh and up to date.”


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August 8-14, 2008

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InSuggest
http://web.insuggest.com/
From article:
Get recommendations based on your bookmarks
http://www.pandia.com/sew/697-get-recommendations-based-on-your-bookmarks.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/843m2h
“InSuggest has had a service for recommending web sites based on URLs you provide. They also have a similar service for suggesting images. Their new tool doesn’t require you to type in URLs to get recommendations. All you have to do is add your Delicious user name.” [NOTE: You can also type in any URL]

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Finding Information on the Internet: A Tutorial
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/FindInfo.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]

“This tutorial presents the substance of the web searching workshop offered by the Teaching Library at the University of California at Berkeley. The content on this site has been updated to reflect the latest trends in search engines, directories, and evaluating web pages.”
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Source: Refdesk: http://www.refdesk.com

Some of the updated pages:

Evaluating Web Pages: Techniques to Apply & Questions to Ask
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/Evaluate.html
Last update 11/24/08.

Invisible or Deep Web
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/InvisibleWeb.html
Last update 12/04/08

Recommended Search Engines
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/SearchEngines.html
Last update 01/11/09.

Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, August 15, 2008

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The BioScope
http://bioscopic.wordpress.com/
"Reporting on the world of early and silent cinema." Its archive (Feb. 2007- ) is searchable, and browsable by categories related to production, exhibition, genres, performers, groups, etc. There are also FAQs, guides to conferences and festivals, and a nice library of links to online books about early cinema.

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In the First Person
http://www.inthefirstperson.com/firp/index.shtml
"a free, high quality, professionally published, in-depth index of close to 4,000 collections of personal narratives in English from around the world" - letters, diaries, and oral histories. While this is fully searchable, sample the alphabetical list of collections to get a sense of the extraordinary range of topics covered - slave narratives, folklore, letters and diaries of immigrants, wagon train pioneers and civil war veterans, oral histories of dance, German Americans, labor history, the "Pepsi Generation," Women Air Force Service Pilots, and so much more.

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Online Student Survival Guide
http://onlinestudentsurvival.com/
We all know that online learning can be hard without the built-in social and administrative supports a campus provides. Online students will welcome this blog from Western Governors University, which offers advice on Adjusting to Online Learning, Balancing Life and School, Elements of Online Learning, Healthy Eating, and Selecting Your School.

[NOTE: Blog includes link to: Top 100 Education Blogs
http://oedb.org/library/features/top-100-education-blogs - Phyllis ]

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

Chinese New Year - - Grades 5 to 8
http://www.chinapage.com/newyear.html

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“Gear up for the Year of the ox with this informational site about the Chinese New Year. Learn about the animals in the Chinese zodiac, the significance of dragons in Chinese mythology, several "special" facts about various years, and how the date of the New Year is determined.”<<>>

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=5630

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Chinese New Year - Hong Kong Tourism Board - Grades 4 to 12
http://www.discoverhongkong.com/chinesenewyear/eng/html/horoscopes.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/7vt7ge

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

“This interactive Chinese New Year horoscope from the Hong Kong Tourism Board is mostly for fun, but it's a door-opener to ancient customs surrounding the lunar new year in China. Students can enter the year they were born to learn more about themselves, their fortune, and their horoscope. For 2009, it's the year of the ox. There are also links to other aspects of the celebration.” <<>>

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=5677

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[NOTE: Site recently updated. See also these new pages:

Chinese New Year Celebrations
http://www.discoverhongkong.com/chinesenewyear/eng/html/index.html

Interactive Fun
http://www.discoverhongkong.com/chinesenewyear/eng/html/interactive.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/9pxh2j


Hui Chun - Chinese New Year Greetings
http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/interactive/huichun/index.jsp ]

- Phyllis ]

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Hi! It's Friday, August 15, 2008 and time for a Virtual Field Trip at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Beijing Guide: Great Wall of China
http://www.homefires.com/click?tourgreatwall
http://www.thebeijingguide.com/great_wall_of_china/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Age Range: 5+ (with parental supervision)

This commercial travel website offers a free, 360-degree, panoramic virtual
tour of The Great Wall of China. When you get to the site, the panoramic
tour of The Great Wall will begin at the top of the screen. Place your
cursor on the screen as the picture moves to reveal messages that say, "Go
up this way," "Walk to the next tower," and "Look at the Great Wall in black
and white." Click on those messages and it takes you to another portion of
the virtual tour. There is some brief historical information on the site -
but not much. You'll find more about the history of the Great Wall at the
following website...

Discovery Channel: Great Wall Revealed
http://www.homefires.com/click?moregreatwall
http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/discovery-atlas-china-revealed-the-great-wall.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6gnyzm
The Discovery Channel offers a free, 2 1/2-minute clip of their video,
"China: The Great Wall Revealed" that provides some interesting historical
information that will appeal to students ages 10+. Of course, you can
purchase the full DVD at this site, or try to find it at a video store or
library.

Further resources about China...

Chinese History for Beginners
http://asterius.com/china/
[NOTE: Previously posted. Could not connect today.- Phyllis ]
This site offers a very simple, condensed history of China for beginners. It
provides just enough textual information to whet your appetite for further
exploration. A springboard for independent readers ages 11 and up.

Chinese History Timeline
http://www-chaos.umd.edu/history/time_line.html
This site provides a simple, interactive timeline of the various Chinese
dynasties and republics. This will be of more interest to students 10 and
up. [NOTE: Other pages from http://www-chaos.umd.edu/history/welcome.html
previously posted. - Phyllis ]

China The Beautiful
http://www.chinapage.com/china.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
JACKPOT! This website is a goldmine of classical Chinese art, calligraphy,
stories/parables, poetry, history (Silk Road), literature, language (learn
to speak Chinese), science, music, dragons, emperors, and much, much more!
Different aspects of this site will appeal to a variety of ages. Note: I
didn't get to explore every facet of this website, so as always, parents
should preview to determine suitability of content for their own children.

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

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

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

Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.

Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, August 22-29, 2008

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Readers Advisory - Sarah's Reference Warehouse
http://librarianinblack.typepad.com/librarianinblack/2008/08/sarahs-referenc.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6hyrmh
Our favorite "librarian in black" offers a sizable annotated set of links to her favorite readers' advisory resources. Naturally I would suggest adding my own BookBytes to it, <http://marylaine.com/bookbyte/>

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A Visual Sourcebook of Chinese Civilization
http://depts.washington.edu/chinaciv/index.htm
If the Beijing Olympics whetted your interest in Chinese culture and history, this is a good place to learn more about China's geography, calligraphy, painting, homes, gardens, and more. Each entry is essentially an illustrated short course on the subject, and includes a timeline, maps, and suggested reading.
[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.

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New Science Reference Guide: Presidential Food
Library of Congress
Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 2:41 PM

New Science Reference Guide: Presidential Food
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/SciRefGuides/presidentialfood.html

This 8-page guide provides references to books, magazine articles, and Internet resources chronicling the history of presidential food and entertaining of the Chief Executive and his family both in and out of the White House.

[NOTE: Internet Resources listed. – Phyllis ]

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Federal Resources for Educational Excellence – Presidents (71 Resources)
http://www.free.ed.gov/subjects.cfm?subject_id=28
http://free.ed.gov/subjects.cfm?subject_id=28&res_feature_request=1

Presidents’ Day features papers, biographical information, and other resources for learning about George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, John Kennedy, and other Presidents.

Source: U.S. Department of Education

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Teach Coal - American Coal Foundation - Grades 0 to 12
http://www.teachcoal.org/

Site found on TeachersFirst

Energy is always a hot topic, and what better way to learn about one of America’s main resources than to visit this site? The American Coal Foundation’s site includes facts about coal mining in the U.S., and also, equips teachers with practical lesson plans (linked to National Standards) and experiment ideas. Of course this organization has its own views on coal, but the lesson ideas are solid. The lesson plans include all grade levels. Click on the tabs to find comprehensive information, such as, facts, glossary, and the latest coal news. There are also countless links to other sources about coal.

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9690

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PBS Teachers Newsletter: January 18-24, 2009
Current PBS Teacher Previews Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
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NEW! PBS Teachers Activity Packs

PBS Teachers has launched a growing library of theme-based widgets, each containing links to high-quality PBS resources and activities for multiple grade levels!

These innovative PBS Teachers Activity Packs contain more than 30 widgets that include links to PBS resources and a set of activities by grade level. Each widget contains links to PBS educational resources and a set of activities across grade levels. You can "grab" the widgets and easily add them to your social media or personal class pages. Click here and start browsing!
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/activitypacks/index.html

From the site:
“Explore educational resources and activities from PBS with our library of Activity Packs. Each one focuses on a curricular theme and includes links to great PBS resources and supplemental activities.”

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Masterpiece Classic
Wuthering Heights
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, January 18, 2009
9 - 10:30 pm
A thrilling new adaptation of Emily Bronte's haunting classic
about the passionate spiritual bond between a Gypsy boy and his
adoptive family's daughter. Starring Tom Hardy and Charlotte
Riley. Part 1 of 2. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Watch behind-the-scenes video and meet the main characters.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/wutheringheights/

View the first episode online starting Jan. 19
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/wutheringheights/watch.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Nature
Arctic Bears
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, January 18, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
Polar bears, the descendents of grizzlies, long-ago evolved to
live and hunt on the frozen ice of the Arctic, but now are
living on borrowed time as their habitat changes and food
sources become rare. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/arctic-bears/introduction/778/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/a2gmou

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NOVA
The Big Energy Gamble
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
Arnold Schwarzenegger is betting on green. He wants to roll
California's greenhouse gas emissions back to their 1990
levels, and he's promising Californians that their lifestyles
-- and their pocketbooks -- won't feel the pinch. But is
Schwarzenegger gambling with his state's economy? With help
from eco-celebrities like Ed Begley, Jr. and Bill Nye "The
Science Guy," NOVA examines California's aggressive pursuit of
a sustainable energy future. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/energy/
[NOTE: See teaching guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]

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The Story of India Part 5
The Meeting of Two Oceans
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Monday, January 19, 2009
9 - 11:00 pm
This episode tells the epic story of the coming of Islam to the
Indian subcontinent, culminating in one of the most glamorous
ages of world civilization -- the Moghul Empire.(CC, Stereo,
HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/thestoryofindia/
http://www.pbs.org/thestoryofindia/about/episode_summaries/5/

The Story of India Part 6
Freedom
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Monday, January 19, 2009
10 - 11:00 pm
Michael Wood's "10,000-year epic" reaches the time of the
British occupation of India -- the Raj -- and India's struggle
for freedom. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/thestoryofindia/
http://www.pbs.org/thestoryofindia/about/episode_summaries/6/
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Frontline
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
9 - 10:00 pm
On the night of Barack Obama's historic inauguration, FRONTLINE
examines the rich personal and political biography of the 44th
president of the United States. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/dreamsofobama/

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[NOVA Teachers] "The Big Energy Gamble" airs January 20, 2009
Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 5:23 PM

Hello Educators,

In next week's broadcast of "The Big Energy Gamble" NOVA examines
California's bold initiative to combat global warming by slashing
carbon dioxide emissions 30 percent by 2020 and 80 percent by 2050.
(Subjects covered: Earth science, life science, social studies,
technology/engineering)

You and your students can create your own videos about the future of
transportation and the environment using NOVA's free open content
video clips shot during the production of our "Car of the Future"
program. You can download more than 230 clips in a variety of
different topic areas. Find the clips at
http://www.pbs.org/nova/car/open

We have created an online guide to help you use the open content
resources in your classroom. Find tips for video editing and
production, and ideas for activities, at
http://www.pbs.org/nova/car/open/teachers.html

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 "The Big Energy Gamble"
Broadcast: Tuesday, January 20, 2009
http://www.pbs.org/nova/energy
(NOVA airs on PBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings as
broadcast dates and times may vary. This program can be used up to
one year after it is recorded off the air.)

The Governator
http://www.pbs.org/nova/energy/governator.html
Hear highlights or read the full interview with California governor
Arnold Schwarzenegger as he discusses championing the California's
Global Warming Solutions Act, which aims to substantially cut the
state's greenhouse-gas emissions and promote the use of renewable
energy. (Flash plug-in require for audio highlights.) (Grades 6-8,
9-12)

The Skeptic
http://www.pbs.org/nova/energy/lewis.html
Listen to highlights or read a full interview with Marlo Lewis of
the Competitive Enterprise Institute who thinks that California's
environmental agenda is too economically risky. (Flash plug-in
require for audio highlights.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

The Journalist
http://www.pbs.org/nova/energy/journalist.html
Find out some of the pros and cons of California's approach to
energy issues in the audio highlights or full interview with The
Economist's Vijay Vaitheeswaran. (Flash plug-in require for audio
highlights.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Powering Down
http://www.pbs.org/nova/energy/poweringdown/
Follow a NOVA staffer's efforts to reduce her energy consumption.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Experts
http://www.pbs.org/nova/energy/ask.html
Send in questions about "going green" and living the carbon-neutral
life to TV "Science Guy" Bill Nye and actor Ed Begley, Jr.
(Questions due by Wednesday, January 21; selected responses will be
posted on Monday, January 26.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

Energy's Future
http://www.pbs.org/nova/energy/chu.html
Listen to audio highlights or read the full interview to find out
what Steven Chu, who is slated to be the next U.S. Energy Secretary,
thinks about California's policies and the nation's options. (Grades
6-8, 9-12)

Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/activities/3519_energy.html
In this classroom activity, students conduct an energy audit to
determine how much carbon dioxide their family releases into the
atmosphere and then make recommendations for minimizing their
family's carbon footprint. (Grades 6-8)

Open Content
http://www.pbs.org/nova/car/open/
Find more than 200 downloadable, one- to three-minute video clips
from the program--including interviews with leading experts and
scenic footage--that you can use make your own videos. (Grades 6-8,
9-12)

Program Transcript
http://www.pbs.org/nova/transcripts/3519_energy.html
This site includes a complete narration for this program.

Plus Watch a Preview and Links & Books

Zinger Tales
http://www.plcmc.org/bookhive/zingertales/zingertales.asp

From the site:
“Zinger Tales is a collection of stories told by great storytellers! Choose a storyteller below to hear the tale and get some book recommendations too! Stories are provided in RealPlayer format, which requires the free RealPlayer plug-in.”

[NOTE: Other pages for Babies to Gr. 6
http://www.plcmc.org/bookhive/books/category.asp?category=win
Home Page: http://www.plcmc.org/bookhive/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Rebus Stories
http://www.surfnetkids.com/rebus_stories.htm
From the site:
“A rebus uses pictures or symbols to represent words or parts of words. Some are brainteasers,
such the rebus puzzles at http://Fun-with-Words.com/. But today's sites feature rebus stories for emergent readers, where the pictures are either substituted for certain words, or simply added along with the words.”

Page includes 9 links to sites (5 annotated, 4 Honorable Mentions)

A Europe of Tales
http://www.europeoftales.net/
From the site:
“You have arrived in a mysterious world of European tales. Introduce you to dwarfs, giants, and even death. Visit the underwater world, the snowy North of witches and the mysterious mountains of the South.”
Myths and legends from Iceland, Scotland, Finland, Brittany, and Italy.
Language choices. Must allow pop-ups for information screens.
[NOTE: Although it asks, “Do you want to hear…” the tales must be read.]

Sunday Arts Profile: Drawing Babar (3:55 min. video)
http://www.thirteen.org/sundayarts/drawing-babar/212

“Meet the much loved green suited elephant named Babar on a visit to the Morgan Library. In Drawing Babar we see how a father and son created a series which has been enchanting children around the world since 1931.”

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Site of the Day for Thursday, August 14, 2008

Women in the Literary Marketplace, 1800-1900
http://rmc.library.cornell.edu/womenLit/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Today's site, from Cornell University Library's Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, offers an exhibit focused on the literary endeavors of the extraordinary women who defied social convention, stretched their talents and forged a new pen for the written word. Gentle Subscribers will discover an informative presentation devoted to illustrating the efforts of these women writers.

"The books and letters in this exhibition present a cross section of writing by English women in the nineteenth century -- a period when women entered the literary marketplace in unprecedented numbers. While many women wrote and published books before 1800, few British women planned careers as writers until the nineteenth century. ... This exhibition explores how women authors achieved such remarkable success in a profession dominated by men, operating in a culture that frowned upon female literary ambition." - from the website

The exhibit provides an overview of some of the notable women writers who emerged in the nineteenth century. Beginning with pioneers, such as Fanny Burney and the incomparable Jane Austen, the presentation takes a brief look at publications, like religious tracts and children's books, which constituted an outlet for the talents of women writers, supplying an opening to get through publishers' doors. Additional material covers the major literary figures of George Eliot, Elizabeth Barret Browning and Charlotte Bronte, as well as looking at the new directions in print media, which saw a rise in magazines and novels aimed at women.

Glide over to the site for an informative exhibit on nineteenth century women writers at:

http://rmc.library.cornell.edu/womenLit/

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

World Literature Online.
http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/worldlit/
Although meant as a supplement to The Bedford Anthology of World Literature, this resource can be used independently.
From the site:
“Marginal references in The Bedford Anthology of World Literature describe the supporting material on this Web site for each author and text. Browse through the resources by using the drop–down menus above, the world map on the left, or the timeline below.”

Resources on this site include:

LitQuiz interactive quizzes to test your familiarity with the works in each book

Culture & Context overviews that provide additional historical background and points of departure for each geographic region

World Lit in the 21st Century discussions that trace the enduring presence of the most frequently taught world literature texts

LitLinks entries with biographies and annotated research links for individual authors
[NOTE: LitLinks previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Masterpiece Classic
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/schedule/index.html
From the site:
“This winter and spring, Masterpiece classic returns”
Check back for companion websites for each of these shows.

January 4-11, 2009
Tess of the d'Urbervilles
Two 120 minute episodes; TV-14
[NOTE: If you missed either of these episodes, they can be viewed online:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/tess/watch.html
Episode One is available for online viewing January 5 - January 19, 2009
Episode Two is available for online viewing January 12 - January 18, 2009 – Phyllis ]
Site also contains a biography of Thomas Hardy
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/tess/hardy.html

January 18-25, 2009
Wuthering Heights
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/wutheringheights/index.html
Two episodes (episode one 90 minutes, episode two 60 minutes); TV-PG

February 1-8, 2009
Sense and Sensibility
Two 90-minute episodes

February 15-22, 2009
Oliver Twist
Two 90-minute episodes; TV-PG

March 15-22, 2009
David Copperfield
Two episodes (episode one 90 minutes, episode two 120 minutes)

March 29-April 26, 2009
Little Dorrit
Five episodes (episode one 120 minutes, all others 90 minutes)

May 3, 2009
The Old Curiosity Shop
One 90-minute episode

Sites found in:

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The Scout Report
August 15, 2008
Volume 14, Number 32

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-080815.php

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Math DL: Loci [Macromedia Flash Player, pdf]
http://mathdl.maa.org/mathDL/23/

Following in a long line of excellent online publications from the
Mathematical Association of America (MAA), the Loci brings together a wide
range of educational resources, interesting pieces of math history, and
other ephemera for general consumption. On the homepage, visitors will find
access to the "Convergence" site, which provides a range of teaching modules
and activities for students. Also, users can avail themselves of the Loci-
specific resources, which include such gems as "The Beauty of Parametric
Curves". The site's homepage also includes "Featured Items" culled from the
MAA's separate publications. Recent teaching materials featured here have
included "The Most Marvelous Theorem in Mathematics", "Mountains of
Fractals", and "How to Gamble If You Must". Finally, visitors can search all
of Loci's vast resources via a search engine that sits on the upper left-
hand corner of the page. [KMG]
[NOTE: Home page http://mathdl.maa.org/mathDL/ previously posted. - Phyllis

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NSF and the Birth of the Internet [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/nsf-net/

The birth of the Internet is the subject of this utterly engaging and well-
thought out special report created by the National Science Foundation. After
a brief introduction, visitors can browse through a multimedia site that
includes video clips of early pioneers talking about their work on this
endeavor, along with maps of Internet growth from the 1960s to the 1990s and
documents such as the Lax Report. Interestingly enough the Lax Report,
issued in 1982, was influential in the creation of the National Science
Foundation's supercomputing centers. The materials are divided up by decade
(1960s through the 2000s) and visitors can click on each section to learn
about the advances and challenges faced by persons working in this field.
Along the way, a small section in the bottom right-hand corner of the site
keeps a running total of the baud rate and the Internet users in each
decade. Of course, visitors will not want to miss the section dedicated to
Mosaic, which was the browser developed at the National Center for
Supercomputing Applications in the early 1990s. [KMG]

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Forensic Chemistry Lab Manual [pdf]
http://www.asdlib.org/onlineArticles/elabware/thompson/Home1.html

Any aspect of forensic science can be quite tricky, and educators will be
delighted to learn about this helpful educational resource designed just for
them. Created by Professor Robert Thompson of Oberlin College this online
forensic chemistry lab manual is designed to help chemistry faculty in
developing forensic chemistry project laboratories for both undergraduate
and graduate courses. In this manual, visitors will find sample
preparations, procedural details, instructions for students, and typical
results in a variety of formats. Along the left-hand side of the homepage,
visitors can look through the forensic chemistry analyses, which include
explosives, fabric, glass, and arson. The site is rounded out by a selection
of "Stories", which are meant to provide the background for chemical
analyses of crime scene samples. [KMG]

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EconStats
http://www.econstats.com/index.htm

For anyone looking for a vast cornucopia of economic statistics culled from
all over the world, they need look no further than the EconStats website.
The homepage is a bit visually cluttered, but one couldn't ask for better
and more complete data, as visitors can quickly access a wide range of
economic data from the United States, such as information about inflation,
unemployment levels, productivity, new factory orders, and the price of
crude oil. The homepage also contains links to economic data from Canada,
Britain, Germany, the European Union, France, Italy, Russia, and China. On
the right-hand side of the page, visitors can click through to interest
rates for dozens of countries, check in on various stock markets, and look
up commodity and futures prices. Those individuals looking for quick help
with pressing questions can post queries to the "Econ Chat" section of the
homepage. [KMG]

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Great Social Theorists
http://www.faculty.rsu.edu/~felwell/Theorists/Four/index.html
http://www.faculty.rsu.edu/~felwell/Theorists/Tradition/index.html

It's pretty hard to argue with Professor Frank W. Elwell's list of great
social theorists, as he brings together Karl Marx, Herbert Spencer, Max
Weber, Emile Durkheim and other intellectual heavyweights on this site. The
purpose of bringing together these luminaries and their writings is "to
promote greater understanding of classical macro-social theory." A rather
laudable cause indeed, and Professor Elwell has devoted sections to each of
these authors, and several others, including Auguste Comte and W.E.B.
Dubois. In each section, visitors can read selections from their major works
and also click through to other relevant online resources. Finally, visitors
can also learn about Professor Elwell's own scholarly endeavors, including
his book "Macrosociology: Four Modern Theorists". [KMG]

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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: His Life, All His Works and More
http://sirconandoyle.com/index.php

Sometimes a spiritualist, and always a writer and a true Englishman, Sir
Arthur Conan Doyle's tales of detection and fantasy have delighted readers
for well over a century. Lovers of his work will enjoy this site, and they
can feel free to browse through a number of the Sherlock Holmes tales here
along with the complete full novels. Those who are less acquainted with
Doyle's life and times may wish to start by reading the "About Sir Conan
Doyle" area. Here they will find an extended biographical essay on Doyle and
a list of his works. Then visitors will want to browse through his stories
at their leisure. Visitors who are unfamiliar with the tales of Holmes may
wish to start by reading "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle" and "A
Scandal in Bohemia". [KMG]

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The Wellcome Library: Turning The Pages [Shockwave]
http://library.wellcome.ac.uk/ttp.html

Located in London, the Wellcome Library contains over 750,000 books and
journals related to medicine and medical history. For those who can't make a
trip to London to consult their collections in person, this rather
impressive online "Turning the Pages" collection serves as a compelling
introduction to their holdings. Based on the technology utilized by the
British Library's own "Turning the Pages" online offerings, this collection
contains selected pages from three visually and historically important
texts. They include excerpts from the "Wellcome Apocalypse", the "Nujum
al'Ulum"(Stars of Sciences), and Robert Willan's 1808 work "On Cutaneous
Diseases". For each selection, visitors can zoom in and out on various
sections, listen to audio narration that explains each work, and also learn
about the provenance and history of each volume. [KMG]

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

Windows Into Wonderland - National Park Service - Grades 5 to 8
http://www.windowsintowonderland.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

“Take one of many virtual field trips to Yellowstone. Though the site suggests registration by a teacher, it is not required for the eTrips. View field trips such as "Getting Into Hot Water," "Yellowstone Exposed," "Where The Bison Roam," and "Geyser Quest." Many of the field trips have video and audio components and last approximately 50 minutes. Free registration provides more resources, including a link with lesson plans for teachers.” <<>>

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9685

# posted by Phyllis @ 10:58 PM 0 comments

Viscosity: Laminar Reverse Flow
http://www.maniacworld.com/Laminar-Reverse-Flow.html
From the site: [video]
“This colored corn syrup is dropped into a mixture, stirred up, and when the direction is reversed, the drops return their original state.” <<>>

# posted by Phyllis @ 10:58 PM 0 comments

From: PBS Blog: Media Infusion

No Lab Coat Required: Science Resources for Engaging PreK-5 Students

http://www.pbs.org/teachers/mediainfusion/2008/08/no_lab_coat_required_science_r.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6dkxjs
“Stimulating Science Supports!. Show students how fun Science can be.”
Links to resources mentioned in article are listed on the site.

Site found in: August 2008 Newsletter
My Wonderful World: National Geographic-led campaign
[Home Page: http://mywonderfulworld.org/ ]

“Technological innovation provides many things: faster communication, access to information, and…trash? Electronic waste

“Technological innovation provides many things: faster communication, access to information, and…trash? Electronic waste (known to many as e-waste) comprises only around two percent of America's trash found in landfills, but it accounts for nearly 70 percent of overall toxic waste.”

Where does all the e-waste go?
http://www.greenpeace.org/international/news/e-waste-toxic-not-in-our-backyard210208
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3xfjk2
“Do you know what happens when you throw out your old electronic gadgets?”

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Hi! It's Tuesday, August 12, 2008 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Alice Computer Programming Software
http://www.alice.org/

Age Range: 11-18 (Designed for middle school and high school students, but
students of all ages with interest and skill may enjoy this too.)

This website offers "Alice" - free educational software from Carnegie Mellon
University that teaches students computer programming in a visual, 3-D
environment. It makes it easy to create animation for interactive games and
videos and much more. The description from the website best explains it:

"Alice is a freely available teaching tool designed to be a student's first
exposure to object-oriented programming. It allows students to learn
fundamental programming concepts in the context of creating animated movies
and simple video games. In Alice, 3-D objects (e.g., people, animals, and
vehicles) populate a virtual world and students create a program to animate
the objects.

In Alice's interactive interface, students drag and drop graphic tiles to
create a program, where the instructions correspond to standard statements
in a production oriented programming language, such as Java, C++, and C#.
Alice allows students to immediately see how their animation programs run,
enabling them to easily understand the relationship between the programming
statements and the behavior of objects in their animation. By manipulating
the objects in their virtual world, students gain experience with all the
programming constructs typically taught in an introductory programming
course."

When you get to the site you can read the latest news and media coverage
about Alice software and then click on the menu items that include:

*Downloads - Get Free downloads of the software designed specifically for
middle school students and/or high school and college students that will
allow you to get started learning computer programming in a fun and engaging
way.

*All About Alice - Click on this item and a new page opens that explains how
Alice works - and provides promotional videos you can watch to better
understand how to get started.

*Teaching Materials - Alice provides instructional materials to support
teachers and students in classrooms. Resources include textbooks, lessons,
tests, and more that you can download and print out.

NOTE:
Some of you may have heard about "Alice" in the context of media coverage
about one of the developers, Randy Pausch. Pausch, a Carnegie Mellon
University professor, died of pancreatic cancer on July 25th, 2008 at the
age of 47, leaving behind his wife and three young children. He gained
world-wide attention through an inspirational "Last Lecture: Really
Achieving Your Childhood Dreams" in which he recounted how he achieved his
childhood dreams of becoming a football player, experiencing zero gravity,
and developing Disneyland attractions. There are lessons in his last lecture
for all of us. You can view it here: http://download.srv.cs.cmu.edu/~pausch/
Parents, as always, should preview the lecture to determine suitability
of content for their own children.

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

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

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

Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.

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Hi! It's Monday, July 28, 2008 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Math123xyz.com
http://www.math123xyz.com

This website offers FREE, interactive, animated, multimedia math lessons,
tutorials, and enrichment exercises for K-12 students. The site provides
hands-on learning methods for better understanding of math concepts that
engage all students including those who need remedial help. This website is
sponsored by software publisher Cognitive Technologies Corporation with the
hope that if you use their free online math resources, you may purchase
other software they offer.

When you get to the site you'll see a brief introduction followed by a menu
of math lessons which you can also access by clicking on the menu at the top
of the page, or on the left side of the screen. The curriculum includes:

*Basic Skills - Includes Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & Division,
Place Value, Rounding & Estimation, Fraction Basics, and Basic Geometry

*Pre-Algebra - Includes Factoring, Fractions, Fraction Operations, Ratios,
Proportions & Percents, and Integers

*Geometry - Includes Points, Lines, & Angles, Plane Figures, Plane Figure
Properties, and Solid Figures

*Algebra - Includes Expressions, Real Numbers, Equations, Inequalities &
Functions, Solving Linear Equations, Graphing Linear Equations, Writing
Linear Equations, System of Linear Equations, Exponents & Powers, Quadratic
Equations, and Polynomials & Factoring

*Trigonometry - Includes Introduction, Functions, and Function Graphing

Click on any topic and a new page opens to a menu of lessons. Click on any
one and another window opens with the lesson and the animated, interactive
exercises that require Adobe Shockwave (which you can download for free at
the site). You may have to wait a minute or two for the lesson to fully
download. Then, just follow the directions and arrows to explore the
resources that give the student control over the learning experience so they
can develop and improve math skills at their own pace. This website will
enhance any math curriculum that you currently use as well.

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.

Math Worksheet Center
http://www.mathworksheetscenter.com/
A fee-based site, but you can sign up to receive their free math worksheets once/week by email.

Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, August 14, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/161

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Satirical London: 300 Years of Irreverent Images
Companion website to "an exhibition of visual satire produced in and about London over three centuries." Browse images and essays on themes such as London print shops, English and Italian caricature, loan contractors, professions and trades, the fashionable, and royalty and celebrity. From the Museum of London.
URL: http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/English/EventsExhibitions/Virtual/SatLondon/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/59ad8p
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24359

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Facts for Features Special Edition: Model T Centennial (Oct. 1)
Collection of facts and statistics for the October 1, 2008, centennial celebration of when "on Oct. 1, 1908, Ford Motor Co. introduced the Model T, generally regarded as the first affordable automobile and the car that industry experts say 'put America on wheels.'" Features data about auto manufacturing, car sales and ownership (such as California having the most registered vehicles according to the latest figures), and related topics. From the U.S. Census Bureau.
URL: http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/012439.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4g3zez
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26627

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Community Mottos and Nicknames
Use this site to discover what mottos, slogans, and nicknames are associated with cities in the U.S. Search or browse by motto or state. Includes additional information about locations. Material has been submitted by users.
URL: http://www.usacitiesonline.com/mottos.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26422

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Great Apes & Other Primates: Gorillas
Fact sheet about gorillas. Topics include species and subspecies (currently four, but "some primatologists list one additional subspecies of mountain gorilla"), physical description, geographic distribution, habitat, diet, reproduction, behavior, social structure, communication, and threats to survival. From the Smithsonian National Zoological Park.
URL: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/Primates/Facts/FactSheets/Gorillas/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26672
[NOTE: Other pages from http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Timeline of Discovery
"Presented here ... is a timeline that includes important scientific discoveries from 1840 to the present related to early humans. This interactive overview is a practical tool for your own investigation of our collective past." Covers events such as gorillas being formally recognized as a separate genus from chimpanzees in 1847, the 1859 publication of "Darwin's groundbreaking and highly controversial book on evolution," and Leakey funded discoveries starting in the 1960s. From the Leakey Foundation.
URL: http://www.leakeyfoundation.org/discoveries/timeline.swf
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26673
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Water Recycling and Reuse: The Environmental Benefits
Fact sheet about water recycling, which is "reusing treated wastewater for beneficial purposes such as agricultural and landscape irrigation, industrial processes, toilet flushing, and replenishing a ground water basin." Discusses benefits to people and the environment, the future of water recycling, and suggested water recycling treatment and uses. Includes related links. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
URL: http://www.epa.gov/region09/water/recycling/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26479

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Springfield, Illinois, Race Riot of 1908
Compilation of material about the commemoration of "the 100th anniversary of what has become known as 'the Springfield Race Riot of 1908'. The events of two sweltering days in August of 1908 shocked the nation and led to the formation of the NAACP." Includes a downloadable brochure about the event with a self-guided walking tour of Springfield, links to related websites, and an events calendar. From the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau.
URL: http://www.visit-springfieldillinois.com/Race-Riots/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26671

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The Springfield Race Riot of 1908
Illustrated presentation about the 1908 Springfield, Illinois, race riot, including "its connection with the creation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)." Includes a map showing the route of the lynch mob through Springfield on August 15, 1908. A ThinkQuest site.
URL: http://library.thinkquest.org/2986/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/967
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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The Springfield Race Riot of 1908
This illustrated narrative recounts the August 1908 race riot in Springfield, Illinois, starting with the events of the later afternoon and evening of August 14, when a crowd demanded the release of two prisoners at the city's jail, and continuing with the violent events that followed. Includes curriculum materials. Part of Illinois Periodicals Online (IPO), a digital imaging project at the Northern Illinois University Libraries funded by the Illinois State Library.
URL: http://www.lib.niu.edu/1996/iht329622.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26670

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

Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index.

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Hi! It's Saturday, August 9, 2008 and time for Music at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website
PracticeSpot.com
http://www.practicespot.com/home.php
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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

ClickScholar MaryAnna Cashmore recommended this website that offers all
kinds of free music resources, lessons, and drills. When you get to the
site look under "Free Tools and Resources" in the center of the screen to
access:

*Rhythm Gym - Get interactive practice in counting rhythm and time
signatures in written music. Click on "Quarter Note Quest" or "Eighth Note
Challenge" and then follow the instructions that will take you through each
exercise until you gain proficiency. You'll see a piece of music. The idea
is to clap out the rhythm correctly. Once you do, you can listen to a midi
file and hear it played correctly. You can also print out the music and
practice on a keyboard offline. Once you've completed all of the exercises
satisfactorily, you can print out a certificate of achievement.

*Chord Wizard - This interactive guide helps you find and learn all of the
chords by displaying them on a keyboard.

*Scales Manual - Learn all 24 major and harmonic minor scales with the help
of this tool that allows you to see them presented on keyboards.

*Sightreading Genie - Get over 100 exercises to test your sightreading
ability.

*Music Crosswords - Have fun solving these puzzles that test your knowledge
of music and musicians.

There is lots of great, free content here that will help music students and
teachers alike.

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.

Roget’s II: The New Thesaurus
http://www.bartleby.com/62/

From the site:

“Containing 35,000 synonyms and over 250,000 cross-references in an easy-to-use format, this thesaurus features succinct word definitions and an innovative hyperlinked category index. This is the 1995 edition.”

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

History Channel: This Day in History
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do

Features daily topical stories from the Civil War, crime history, technology, the Old West, literature, and World War II.

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Source: Refdesk: http://www.refdesk.com

Sites found in:
Larry Ferlazzo’s Website Update
September, 2008

Here are some of his lists for the month:

The Best Tools For Making Online Timelines
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/08/06/the-best-tools-for-making-online-timelines/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/73arq7
From the site:
“Making timelines can be a useful learning activity for all students.”<<>>

The Best Online Instructional Video Sites
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/07/24/the-best-online-instructional-video-sites/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/92adpd
From the site:
“ thought readers might find it useful to see a “The Best…” list which highlight the ones out there that seem to have very good content and appear to have adequate screening in place (at least for now) that would allow their sites to be used in schools.” <<>>

The Best Ways To Shorten URL Addresses
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/07/22/the-best-ways-to-shorten-url-addresses/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6m2vfu
From the site:
“…it really helps others when you are emailing links or putting them in articles” <<>>

The Best Sites To Introduce Environmental Issues Into The Classroom
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/07/19/the-best-sites-to-introduce-environmental-issues-into-the-classroom/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/639pu9
From the site:
“These sites are good to “introduce” environmental issues in the classroom, but generally don’t provide information on systemic, political, and corporate issues related to environmental damage.” <<>>

# posted by Phyllis @ 10:56 PM 0 comments

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Hi! It's Friday, August 8, 2008 and time for a Virtual Field Trip at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
La Torre di Pisa
http://torre.duomo.pisa.it/index_eng.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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

At this website you can take a virtual tour of the famous "Leaning
Tower of Pisa" located in Italy.

Built in 1173 as a bell tower for a cathedral, it began its
unintentional incline during construction. There have been ongoing
efforts over the centuries to shore up the tower and save it from
toppling over. At this website you can explore every aspect of it -
in English or Italian!

When you get to the site, you'll see a brief introduction. Below it
you'll see three items that are also accessible by using the menu on
the left side of the screen that includes:

*Tower's History - You can read all about the history of the tower,
the phases of construction, the architect, the decorative art that
adorns it, and an explanation of why it leans.

*QTVR Tower - Take a Quick Time Virtual Reality tour of the tower and
the city of Pisa.

*Photo and Events - This opens to another menu where you can access:

A) Tower's Gallery - An online photographic archive of the tower.

B) Poster - Read a 14-part history of the tower's construction and
attempts to conserve it stretching back over more than eight
centuries.

This is a fascinating tour and archaeological account of one of the
world's most famous landmarks.

Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved
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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.

Best Careers 2009: Librarian
http://www.usnews.com/articles/business/best-careers/2008/12/11/best-careers-2009-librarian.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/567yft

From: Best Careers 2009
http://www.usnews.com/sections/business/best-careers/index.html

Source: US News and World Report

Top Events USA
http://www.topeventsusa.com/
From the site:
“Welcome to the Top Events USA selection of the top events and festivals across America.

“Check out our lists of the top 20 events across the USA, the top 10 events and festivals for each of the United States or discover our lists of the best annual events and festivals by category.”

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

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Resource of the Week: Hill Library’s BizToolKit
http://www.biztoolkit.org
The BizToolkit is a collection of the best free Web sites on various business research topics.

Sign up for Web Site of the Week
http://www.jjhill.org/hill_initiatives/web_site_of_the_week.cfm
From the site:
“Each week, the Hill Library brings you the "Web Site of the Week," featuring the best business-related Web sites. These online resources are designed to help you conduct better research, make informed decisions, and better run your business.”

Entire review:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2008/08/04/resource-of-the-week-hill-librarys-biztoolkit/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5l4emo

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What the Web Looks Like to the Color Blind
http://www.colourlovers.com/blog/?s=blind&x=18&y=10

Colorblind Web Page Filter
http://colorfilter.wickline.org/
see how any site appears to people with different types of the condition.

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CriminalSearches.com
http://criminalsearches.com/
PeopleFinders, a 20-year-old company based in Sacramento, introduced CriminalSearches.com, a free service…The site, which is supported by ads, lets people search by name through criminal archives of all 50 states and 3,500 counties in the United States.”

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ERIC Web Site Undergoes Redesign, Expands Coverage
http://www.eric.ed.gov/
ERIC is online with an updated design to their website along with more journal coverage…A new section, “For Librarians”, consolidates information of interest to the library community into a single location.”

Entire review:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2008/08/07/eric-web-site-undergoes-redesign-expands-coverage/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6k2hcd

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Sites found in:
The Scout Report
August 8, 2008
Volume 14, Number 31
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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-080808.php

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American Museum of Natural History: Division of Anthropology [pdf]
http://anthro.amnh.org/

The online collection of the American Museum of Natural History's Department
of Anthropology contains over 160,000 objects that have been digitized with
the support of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The ethnographic
collections of North America, Mexico & Central America, South America,
Africa, Asia, and the Pacific are all represented here and by clicking on
the "Collections Database" visitors can gain access to these images. In
addition to high quality photos and detailed descriptions of the objects, a
link to the original catalogue pages from the museum is also included. The
website also includes a "Collection Highlights" area, which is divided into
eight different categories, including four which deal with expeditions that
took place from 1897 to 1915. The excellent "Exhibition History" section
spans from 1990 to the present day, and it shows images of the artifacts
that were in each of the fifteen exhibitions. [KMG]
[NOTE: Many other pages from http://amnh.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Wisc-Online: Online Learning Object Repository [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.wisc-online.com/

Drawing on a wide range of subject expertise, the Wisconsin Online Resource
Center (Wisc-Online) is a digital library of web-based learning resources
known as "learning objects". "Learning objects" are essentially self-
contained small chunks of learning that can be embedded in a learning
activity, lesson, unit or course. The site includes over 2170 of these
objects, and new objects are being developed continuously. Visitors will
need to complete a short registration form before they are allowed to access
all of the materials on the site, but they can certainly get a sense of what
the site includes by checking out the "New Learning Objects" area. Here they
will find everything from animated presentations showing how the pH level of
a cleaning solution is controlled to an interactive activity on industrial
automation. Also, visitors are also encouraged to sign up to receive their
RSS feed. [KMG]

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Nature Online Video Streaming Archive [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.nature.com/nature/videoarchive/index.html

Moray eels and honeybees aren't usually found in the same habitats, but they
sure seem to blend well on Nature's online video archive. Designed to
complement selected articles and letters from their print magazine, these
videos feature analysis and commentary from Nature editors and selected
scientists. This archive contains over two dozen video features that report
on the honeybee genome, smoking and lung cancer genes, and the evolution of
language. It's easy to see how educators might use these videos in the
classroom, and even those who are just a bit curious about these topics
might find themselves drawn into a certain topic. Overall, the site is a
real delight, and it's one that visitors will want to recommend to friends
and associates. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.nature.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Against the Odds: Making a Difference in Global Health [Macromedia Flash
Player, pdf]
http://apps.nlm.nih.gov/againsttheodds/index.cfm

What is our responsibility to the well-being of others around the planet?
This is one of the many pressing questions asked by this uniformly fine
digital exhibit and interactive collection created by staff members at the
National Library of Medicine. First-time visitors will want to click on over
to the exhibit proper for starters. Here they will find the "Health for All"
exhibit which takes users on a multimedia tour that explores how various
stakeholders such as scientists, government officials, and others are
working on issues like community health, disease prevention, and food
security. Moving back to the site's homepage, visitors can take advantage of
the "Online Activities & Resources" area which features lesson plans for
educators and an interactive introduction to global health. The "Guest
Column" area features interviews and discussions with community members who
are working on global health issues, including Nobel Prize-winner Dr.
Bernard Lown and Dr. Jack Geiger, who is one of the founders of Physicians
for Social Responsibility. Finally, the "Get Involved" area gives visitors
the chance to add their own perspective on such topics as disaster response
strategies and access to antiretroviral drugs. [KMG]

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Exploring Race [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/race/

A number of community leaders, politicians, and commentators have called for
a national dialogue about race in the United States. The Chicago Tribune has
started to address the subject through this website, which provides access
to investigative articles, online forums, and videos. On the site's main
page, visitors can read articles that look at the effectiveness of racial
profiling, the portrayal of African Americans in the media, race-based
organizations, and white privilege. Visitors are encouraged to submit their
own comments on the articles as well. Along the top of the site, users will
notice five symbols that correspond to the sections "Questions",
"Etiquette", "Compass", "Eyewitness", and "Revelations". Here visitors can
submit some of their questions on race and racial issues, take a glance at
the "prejudice compass", and submit their own ideas for essays on how race
has impacted their life. [KMG]

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British Museum: Power and Taboo: Sacred Objects from the Pacific
http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/online_tours/pacific/sacred_objects_of_the_pacific/power_and_taboo_sacred_ob.aspx
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/62pdtf

"Gods inside, gods outside/Gods above, gods below" is the first few lines of
a chant from the Society Islands in the Polynesian islands. It also offers a
bit of insight into the inhabitants of that particular corner of the world,
as does this very well thought out online exhibit created by the British
Museum. Offered as part of their Online Tours series, the exhibit contains
27 items culled from their extensive collection of items related to the
various traditions of Pacific Islanders. Most of the items were collected
between 1760 and 1860 by the earliest European missionaries and explorers.
Each item can be viewed in great detail, and they are accompanied by a brief
essay which explores both the importance of each item, along with a
discussion of how it was collected. Visitors will not want to miss the
rather eerie Kou wood bowl and the 'u'u club used by Marquesan warriors.
[KMG]

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Seven decades after the Hindenburg disaster, zeppelins are experiencing
a minor renaissance

Zeppelins Take Flight Again [Windows Media Player, iTunes]
http://nhpr.org/node/16941

In Germany, a City's Famed Industry Now Helps Keep It Afloat [Free
registration may be required]
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/04/world/europe/04zeppelin.html?hp

Return of the Zeppelin
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1035513/Return-Zeppelin-From-height-luxury-war-machine-ill-fated-past-largest-flying-machines-built.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/9kkmx9

Dark Autumn: The 1916 German Zeppelin Offensive
http://www.richthofen.com/dark_autumn/

Zeppelin NT [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.zeppelinflug.de/seiten/E/default.htm

First World War: Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin
http://www.firstworldwar.com/bio/zeppelin.htm

NPR: Remembering the Hindenburg in Verse [Real Player]
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9996225

1937 was not a good year for zeppelins. That year, the Hindenburg caught
fire while attempting to dock at the Lakehurst Naval Air Station in New
Jersey and was destroyed in less than two minutes. Public confidence in
these unusually shaped flying machines was effectively shattered, and it
seemed as if they would remain a rather curious side diversion in aviation
history. Yet, interest in these rigid airships has grown significantly in
recent years, and the Airship Ventures Company in California recently
announced that they would be offering aerial sightseeing tours of San
Francisco in the near future. Of course, the zeppelin business remains
relatively small, but there are a number of companies (including Germany's
ZLT Zeppelin Luftschifftechnik) that see great potential for future growth.
Zeppelins have been used in a variety of commercial endeavors lately,
including one that found work in the DeBeers diamond company, where it was
deployed in diamond exploration before it met an untimely end at the hands
of a dust devil while it was parked on the ground. It will probably be
sometime before trans-Atlantic zeppelin flights become a reality, but for
those willing to pay $300 for a half hour flight aboard such a titan of the
sky, it would seem that that is merely a pittance for such a privilege.
[KMG]

The first link will lead interested parties to a piece from New Hampshire
Public Radio that discusses the reemergence of zeppelins. Also, the feature
includes comments from Airship Ventures' CEO, Alexandra Hall. Moving on, the
second link will take visitors to an article from this Monday's New York
Times on the zeppelin industry in Friedrichschafen, Germany. The third link
leads to an excellent piece of reporting from the Daily Mail's own
Christopher Hudson on the history of these flying machines. The fourth link
will whisk users away to a section of "The War Times Journal" site, which
investigates the 1916 German Zeppelin offensive over London and environs.
The fifth link leads to the homepage of the Zeppelin NT Company, where
zeppelins and zeppelin-related accessories are made. The sixth link leads to
a short biography of Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, the man responsible for
inventing and popularizing the zeppelin at the turn of the nineteenth
century. Finally, the last link leads to a National Public Radio feature
that includes a bit of verse about the ill-fated Hindenburg written by Joe
Pacheco who saw the explosion of that particular zeppelin on May 6, 1937.
[KMG]

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

Honey Bees
http://www.surfnetkids.com/honey_bees.htm

From the site:
“Honey bees are hardworking, useful insects that pollinate nearly one-third of all the food we eat, and make our life sweeter with the honey they produce. In a single day, a single hive can pollinate four million flowers, and make up to two pounds of honey. But scientists are confused by an international bee crises, with bees disappearing from their colonies in record numbers in a trend first noticed in 2006.”
Page includes 9 links to sites (5 annotated, 4 Honorable Mentions)

Gilder Lehrman Institute Newsletter
Fri, Jan 9, 2009

From the newsletter:
“The year of Lincoln has begun. The Institute will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth throughout 2009 with special podcasts, featured documents, online exhibitions, and more. Click on the link below to see what's available on the Gilder Lehrman Lincoln page:”
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/institute/lincoln.html

SPECIAL OFFER
“To celebrate the Lincoln Bicentennial, the Library of America has created five "Lincoln in American Memory" paperback readers featuring excerpts of essays, speeches, poems, plays, fiction, and nonfiction about Abraham Lincoln. For more information and to order your free copies, visit:
http://lincoln.loa.org/readers/
“Perfect for Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Reading/Discussion Groups at schools, museums, libraries, historical societies, and bookstores! You can order as many copies of each Lincoln in American Memory Reader as you want FREE!”


Lincoln, Douglas, and Their Historic Debates
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/online/lincolndouglas/index.html
Slideshow – scroll down – click “Begin”
Click next to advance. Most slides have a link to a related transcript.


Wilberforce, Lincoln, and the Abolition of Slavery
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/online/wilberforce/index.html
From the site:
“This exhibition presents a variety of original documents and images highlighting the story of the abolition of slavery between 1787 and 1865 in England and America.”
Slideshow – scroll down – click “Begin”
Click next to advance.

Sites found in:
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: January 11-17, 2009
Current PBS Teacher Previews Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
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Nature
The Dragon Chronicles
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, January 11, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
Reptile expert Romulus Whitaker sets off to find out if dragon
stories are based on real animals and if any are still to be
found. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-dragon-chronicles/introduction/4517/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/7ott6h

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The Story of India
Spice Routes and Silk Roads
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, January 11, 2009
8:00 - 9:00 PM
Discover the lost site of Rome's greatest trading port in India
and visit the fabulous ancient city of Madurai, with its giant
temple and its gold and silk bazaars that were a delight for
visiting Greek traders -- and still are today. Take the Silk
Road from the deserts of Turkmenistan through the Khyber Pass
into Pakistan to unveil the forgotten Indian empire of the
Kushans, who opened up the Silk Road and built a lost Wonder of
the World in the caravan city of Peshawar. Part 3. (CC, Stereo,
HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/thestoryofindia/


The Story of India
Ages of Gold
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Monday, January 12, 2009
10 - 11:00 pm
Reaching the time of the Fall of Rome in the West, Michael Wood
seeks out the amazing achievements of India's golden age from
300 to 1000 AD. Viewers learn how India discovered zero,
calculated the circumference of the earth and wrote the world's
first sex guide, the Kama Sutra. In the south, he visits the
giant temple of Tanjore, meets the current "Senior Prince" and
watches traditional bronze casters, working as their ancestors
did 1,000 years ago. Part 4. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/thestoryofindia/

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

CLICKSCHOOLING REVIEW

Recommended Website:
Cybrarian
http://www.cybrary.org/index.htm

Age Range: 8-13 (Grades 3-8)

ClickSchool member Fran Wisniewski suggested this AMAZING website designed by a librarian to supply kid-friendly sites covering a variety of curriculum oriented subjects. Essentially, it's a database of links to children's websites on language arts, math, art, music, science, and more!

When you get to the site look for the menu on the left side of the screen that includes:

*I LOVE TO READ! - Great for enhancing any Language Arts curriculum - you'll find links to websites that feature children's award-winning authors and illustrators, online stories, picture books, and more.

*NEWS & MAGAZINES - Visit a virtual library of children's magazines that includes everything from Time Magazine for Kids to Zoobooks. Kids can also get the news from ABC, CNN, PBS and even the "Newseum" - an interactive museum of news.

*REFERENCE - Access all kinds of resource materials including online encyclopedias, dictionaries, maps, and answers to your questions at this virtual library reference desk.

Once you are through exploring the amazing resources for Language Arts - check out what else is available for other subjects such as:

*ART - Find websites on art history, drawing and painting, paper art, and art games.

*MATH - Get a directory of sites that teach general math concepts, provide math games and activities, and math tools.

*SCIENCE - You'll find links to terrific science websites on topics such as aviation, dinosaurs, famous scientists, a microbe zoo, and much more.

*SOCIAL STUDIES - This extensive list of sites will provide you will all the curriculum you need for years of history, geography, and cultural studies.

*MUSIC - Explore sites that feature famous composers from Bach to Vivaldi.

*NEAT LINKS - Discover fun science sites, mazes, coloring pages and games.

*MUSEUMS - Take a virtual field trip to an online museum including the
Smithsonian and The Louvre.

While ClickSchooling has featured many of the sites listed in the "cybrary" - there are many that we have not previously featured. Bookmark this archive of terrific sites and use it as your personal online reference library whenever you need kid-friendly information on any subject or topic of interest.

This site gets a ClickSchooling Award for Excellence!

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.

100 Unbelievably Useful Reference Sites You’ve Never Heard Of
http://www.teachingtips.com/blog/2008/07/07/100-unbelievably-useful-reference-sites-youve-never-heard-of/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/68bcsy

From the site:
“…the Internet boasts a multitude of search engines, dictionaries, reference desks & databases that have organized and archived information for quick and easy searches. In this list, we’ve compiled just 100 of our favorites, for teachers, students, hypochondriacs, procrastinators, bookworms, sports nuts and more.”

99 Resources to Research & Mine the Invisible Web
http://www.collegedegree.com/library/college-life/99-resources-to

From the site:
“To find what you're looking for, it may be necessary to tap into the invisible web, the sites that don't get indexed by broad search engines. The following resources were designed to help you do just that, offering specialized search engines, directories, and more places to find the complex and obscure.”

Kigose: School Search Engine
http://www.kigose.com/

Kigose: Educational Directory for Teachers and Educators
http://www.kigose.com/directory/teachers/

Kigose: Educational Directory for Kids and Teenagers
http://www.kigose.com/directory/kids_teens/

From the site:
“Kigose is basically a search engine for students and teachers and is helpful for classroom use when finding educational resources. This search engine is filtered carefully and only includes educational websites in the search result. Its mission is to be an educational search engine which is simple to use yet giving relevant results.”

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ClickSchooling Recommended Website:
Creative Park: Paper Craft
http://cp.c-ij.com/english/3D-papercraft/index.html

Ages: 9 and up (Note: Students will need to be able to read and understand directions and have coordinated manual dexterity to complete some of these projects on their own. Younger children could certainly "assist" mom or dad with folding, cutting, and decorating some of these projects. :)

ClickSchooling subscriber Elaine recommended this website where you can download free instructions on how to make everything from simple toys to intricate crafts out of paper! There's a surprise educational element too - so read on...

When you get to the site you'll see some featured items in the center of your screen. Scroll below that to see a menu of the kinds of things you can make from paper such as:

Animals
Towns
Buildings
Science and Nature
Creatures
Toys
Origami
Seasonal and Holiday Items
Click on any topic and a new page opens with a comprehensive menu of all of the paper craft items you can make in that category. Choose an item, click on it, and a new page opens with a link to a picture and the downloadable instructions.

Not only that - but in some categories, such as "Animals" and "Science" - each item includes interesting scientific information. What a great way to blend art and education into the fun of paper crafting!

Once you've explored what you can make with paper - check out the rest of the menu on the right side of the screen. Click on "Studio Tour" to see how paper crafters design new items. Then, click on "Science Museum" to see terrific online exhibits about insects, the universe, and dinosaurs.

This site is updated regularly with all-new paper crafts, so bookmark it to return often.

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

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.

The Pulitzer Prize
http://www.pulitzer.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

“Beginning in 1917, and continuing to the present day, the Pulitzer Prize is awarded in 21 different areas of journalism and photography, including published books and music. This site allows you to search or browse each year's winners using the timeline at the top of each page.”
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Source: Refdesk: http://www.refdesk.com

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Hi! It's Saturday, August 2, 2008 and time for Music at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Dallas Wind Symphony: John Phillip Sousa
http://www.dws.org/sousa/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

ClickScholar MaryAnna Cashmore discovered this website, sponsored by the
Dallas Wind Symphony, that features all of the works of John Phillips Sousa
- most famous for his 136 marches, particularly, "Stars and Stripes
Forever," the official march of the United States of America. If you're not
certain you know the music, MaryAnna reminds us that, "It's that famous
song. You know, 'Be kind to your web-footed friends, for a duck may be
somebody's mo-o-other...'" :)

When you get to the site, you'll see a You Tube screen - and if you click on
it, you can watch a video of President George W. Bush conducting the U.S.
Marine Band playing "Stars and Stripes Forever" at a White House
correspondents' dinner. It's a real winner... don't miss it!

Sousa was a man of many talents. Scroll down the page (below the You Tube
video) and you can download for free - two novels that Sousa wrote and an
operetta. You can also read descendent-approved biographical information
and primary source accounts of Sousa's life and work.

Below that, look for the "Complete Works of Sousa" and click on it to see a
comprehensive listing of Sousa's work along with sound clips from many of
his original recordings with his actual band.

As MaryAnna commented, "The music alone is really worth the visit."

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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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.

TeachersFirst Resources for Martin Luther King, Jr. (Grades 0 to 12)
http://www.teachersfirst.com/getsource.cfm?id=9700
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9700

From the site:
“ These resources from the TeachersFirst database provide lesson ideas, activities, research materials, and interactive sites for studying Martin Luther King, Jr.”

These resources contain annotated links to 29 sites. (Some previously posted.)
Here are three of the 29 sites:

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The March on Washington and Its Impact Lesson - PBS Newshour - Grades 6 to 12
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/teachers/lessonplans/history/dream2_8-20.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2ffuc9

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

“This lesson, from the web site for the PBS Newshour, offers both a set of structuring questions about integration and racism and a set of resources that documents Dr. King and the struggle for equal rights in America. The lesson includes links to important documents (some PDF files, others require Flash), extension activities, thinking questions, audio and video footage, and correlations to National Standards in history, civics, culture, and more.”<<>

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=4604

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Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History - A Detailed Resource - Louisiana State Univ. - Grades 6 to 12
http://www.lib.lsu.edu/hum/mlk/

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

“As good as any book --this site includes a lot of text. Within the text is a large number of links to other useful sites. The beginning is dedicated to Martin Luther King, Jr. then the rest is about Black History Month.” <<>>

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=6304

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Martin Luther King, Jr.- American Civil Rights Leader - Lucidcafe: Library - Grades 6 to 12
http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/96jan/king.html
[NOTE: Other biographies from http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/library.html previously posted. –Phyllis]

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

“This thorough website provides a wealth of information about Martin Luther King, Jr. The site includes research information about the Civil-Rights leader, related websites, and several video clips.” <<>>

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=3599

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Lincoln's 200th birthday coincides with Obama inauguration - The Earth Times - Grades 6 to 12
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/240483,lincolns-200th-birthday-coincides-with-obama-inauguration--feature.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/7mzd5v

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

“This website is essentially a news article highlighting the inauguration of Barack Obama (the first African-American president in U.S. history) and the celebration of the 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln. This article compares the two American heroes. The theme of Obama's inauguration is Lincoln and how the two men are similar. Both took office during critical times in U.S. history, both faced huge challenges, both are from the state of Illinois, and both are known for their inspirational speeches.”

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9720

Site found in:
Nortel LearniT January 2009 eNewsletter
http://nortellearnit.org/news/eNewsletter/

“A Nation Celebrates
The excitement and interest in the recent elections leads to a fun and tech-filled look at the upcoming Presidential Inauguration. Check out these great lessons and activities which put the power of the digital electorate to work in your classroom.”

Learning Leadership: Citizenship, Service, Knowledge

http://www.nortellearnit.org/Inauguration

Online NewsHour: Inaugural Fashion - PBS - Grades 4 to 12
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/inauguration/fashion.html

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

Are you looking for a new way to get your students attention in history class? This site is perfect for those students who view fashion as the only thing worth their attention! The site focuses on the gowns that the first ladies wore to the inaugural ceremony (from a variety of time periods). The significance of the gowns is discussed.

For commentary and speculation on what Mrs. Obama and the Obama children will wear, see this article from Women’s Wear Daily – http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/dressing-the-first-lady-1875632?module=featured_1875632
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3g37w2

What Should Obama Wear?
http://www.wwd.com/menswear-news/inauguration-day-what-should-he-wear-1893068?module=featured_1893068
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/48xcat

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9660

I Do Solemnly Swear...Presidential Inaugurations - The Library of Congress - Grades 4 to 12
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/pihtml/pihome.html

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

The Library of Congress has created this excellent resource that features over 400 images and 2,000 digital files related to the inaugurations of George Washington through George W. Bush (in 2001). There are video clips, references, diary entries, letters, and more.<<>>

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9711

# posted by Phyllis @ 10:57 PM 0 comments

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From: Gilder Lehrman Institute
Date: Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 2:55 PM
Subject: Apply Now for a Teaching American History Grant

Over the past five years, the US Department of Education has awarded more than $100 million each year through the Teaching American History (TAH) Grant Program to improve K-12 American history instruction in the nation's schools. Grant opportunities for 2009 are now available.

The Gilder Lehrman Institute, with more than ninety-five successful TAH grant partnerships, has an excellent track record of providing teachers with outstanding professional development. To receive a grant, school districts must partner with a history organization. The Gilder Lehrman Institute will partner with your school district to customize a grant application tailored to your needs.

Please contact the Institute by January 30th, 2009, if you are interested in applying for a TAH grant. Send an email to tah@gilderlehrman.org, or call 646-366-9666 and ask for Sarah Morgan or Victoria Lain.
For more information about GLI-sponsored TAH grants, click here:
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/teachers/grants.html

# posted by Phyllis @ 11:42 PM 0 comments

Learn About Congress: Interactive Learning Modules
http://congress.indiana.edu/learn_about/launcher.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

From the site:
“The central mission of The Center on Congress is to help improve the public's understanding of Congress and to improve civic engagement, especially among our young people, as a way to strengthen our basic institutions of government.

“The Center is non-partisan and its goal is purely educational — to explain the work and role of Congress. Information on Congress is presented in a variety of ways, including newspaper op-eds, radio commentaries, website articles and brochures, teaching materials, conferences, books, television spots, and videos and interactive learning programs for students.

“Developed for students as well as the general public, these interactive learning activities are designed to give you a fresh perspective on how the United States Congress works, your role in the process, and peoples' perceptions about Congress. To open the modules, click the graphic.”

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Hi! It's Friday, August 1, 2008 and time for a Virtual Field Trip at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
GhostTowns.com
http://www.ghosttowns.com/

Take a virtual field trip to a Ghost Town! This website offers a virtual museum of historic "ghost towns" presented through both a video gallery and a photo gallery.

While there are some ghost towns that match the cowboy movie depiction of a deserted town of rickety old buildings bordering a dusty dirt road, where the long-abandoned saloon's doors creak when the wind blows - this website offers a more realistic view.

Here, you can explore ghost towns that have been revitalized as tourist attractions and offer tours, activities like panning for gold, history museums, shops, and even kid-friendly saloons where you can order Yosemite Sam's favorite drink - a sarsaparilla soda!

Of course, there are far more ghost towns that are shadows of their former past. Once vibrant and bustling communities, their decayed remains are little more than a blip on a topographical map. Accessing these old ruins (often called "real" ghost towns) can be tricky - so it's nice that this site provides a way to do it from the comfort of your home computer swivel chair.

When you get to the site, you'll see some pictures and a menu below it. Click on "Virtual Museum." A new page opens where you can access the virtual tour of ghost towns via video or photo gallery.

When you've finished the virtual tour, explore the rest of this terrific website. If your family would like to visit a ghost town in the United States or Canada in REAL TIME, you'll find all of the information and resources you need including:

*How to Locate A Ghost Town
*How to Read Topographical Maps to Find Ghost Towns
*Things to Take With You On A Ghost Town Search
*How to Take Pictures of Ghost Towns
*And a Glossary of Ghost Town Terminology

This site provides a fascinating way to introduce history of the Old West - and it may inspire some exciting family expeditions!

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.

New page added to History on the Net:
British Monarchy: Edward VIII
http://www.historyonthenet.com/Monarchy/edwardviii.htm
Mouse over to the far left of the screen for links to more information and timelines on the British Monarchy.

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

Zona Land
http://id.mind.net/~zona/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

From the site:

“In Zona Land you will find educational and entertaining items pertaining to physics, to the mathematical sciences, and to mathematics in general.”

Physics Department: Mechanics, Waves, Light
http://id.mind.net/~zona/mstm/physics/physics.html

Mathematics
http://id.mind.net/~zona/mmts/mmts.html

The Elements
http://www.periodictable.com/
From the site:
“Click any element to see hundreds of pictures, stories and facts”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

NOAA’S Aquarius: World’s Only Undersea Research Station
http://www.uncw.edu/aquarius/index.html
From the site:
Aquarius is the world’s only operating undersea research laboratory…[The undersea habitat] allows scientists to live and work underwater 24/7 during one to two week missions.”<<>>
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

NOAA’s Undersea Research Center
http://www.uncw.edu/nurc/index.htm
From the site:
“NOAA's Undersea Research Program: Description
Oceanography is a diverse science including research in biological, chemical, geological, and physical sciences. Undersea researchers are oceanographers who explore, make direct observations, and conduct experiments using scuba and advanced diving techniques, remotely operated or autonomous robots, human occupied submersibles, and underwater observatories.”

Coral Reef Information
http://www.uncw.edu/aquarius/education/reef_information.html

Coral Reef and Marine Biology Links
http://www.uncw.edu/aquarius/education/marine_links.html

Lesson Plans
http://www.uncw.edu/aquarius/education/lessons.html

# posted by Phyllis @ 10:59 PM 0 comments

Windowshop at Amazon.com
New books (with descriptions) listed every Tuesday
http://www.windowshop.com/

From a review of Windowshop:
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/go_virtual_window_shopping_at_amazon.php
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/66ybmv

“…scroll through a wall of Amazon.com content which includes both best-sellers and new releases in Books, Music, Video, and Games categories. After you zoom in on an item, a preview will play. For an album, that preview is just a snippet of a song; for an audiobook, it's a snippet of the narrator reading the content; for video content like movies, TV shows, and games, you'll see a video clip displayed instead. [Books offer both a text and audio description.]

“The content is sorted into different scrollable columns with column labels at the top describing the items below. There are columns with both the best-sellers and new items for each category, but there are also Editor's Picks and "Best-Selling of All Time" categories, too. As new content is added to the site every Tuesday, the older content is moved to the right, which keeps the Windowshop.com product list in chronological order.” <<>>

# posted by Phyllis @ 10:58 PM 0 comments

Presidential 09 Inauguration - - Grades 2 to 12
http://inauguration.dc.gov/index.asp

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

Here is an excellent site for students to explore to discover what life will be like in Washington, D.C. during Inauguration Day (and probably the entire week). Don't miss the link to the Fun Facts!

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9734

A New Birth of Freedom - Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies - Grades 0 to 12
http://inaugural.senate.gov/index.cfm

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

Are you gearing up for Inauguration Day with your students? Check out this site, dedicated to the "New Birth of Freedom." Visit the History link, learn about the events for the 2009 Inauguration,…<<>>

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=5484

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Inauguration Day Events - Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies - Grades 3 to 10
http://inaugural.senate.gov/history/daysevents/index.cfm

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

This site shares Inauguration Day events: Morning Worship Service, Procession to the Capitol, Vice President's Swearing In Ceremony, President's Swearing In Ceremony, Inaugural Address, Departure of the Outgoing President, Inaugural Luncheon, Inaugural Parade, and the Inaugural Ball. Each topic has a Learn More link and provides authentic photos and historical information.

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=3600

# posted by Phyllis @ 11:38 PM 0 comments

Sites found in:
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: January 4-16, 2009
Current PBS Teacher Previews Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
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NEW Webinars Series from PBS Teachers in the New Year!

Are you looking for ways to incorporate digital media into your teaching? PBS Teachers is introducing a series of free monthly webinars that provide information about integrating online instructional resources in the classroom to engage students in curriculum lessons. The PBS Teachers Live! webinar series features presentations by leading education experts, authors, or producers of PBS programs who will share their knowledge and ideas on using digital media to create rich learning experiences for students.
Join us Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. EST for "Changing Views of History, Changing Views of Race," featuring Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. In this webinar, you'll learn how Americans' understanding of and attitudes toward Lincoln, African American history, and culture continue to evolve, as well as ways to approach this topic with your students. Dr. Gates' latest documentary LOOKING FOR LINCOLN, premieres on PBS in February. For more information and to register click here:
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/includes/content/connect/webinar-01-09.html
[Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/9qmywm]
Join (free registration) PBS Teachers to participate.

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January Media Infusion: Global Perspectives in a Flat World

In this month's Media Infusion, educator Dan McDowell, discusses the importance of integrating technology and information literacy into teaching and learning environments that aim to enhance students' global perception in a new flat world.

"As a world history teacher, these core values (trade, collaboration, compromise, innovation, and tolerance) play a vital role as
I try to guide my students to an understanding of the past and how it has influenced modern times. As an educational technologist, these ideas are game changers," writes McDowell. "We must look at them as not only a way to understand the past but a way to lead us to the future in a connected world unimagined just twenty years ago."

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

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Great Performances
Cyrano de Bergerac
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
8 - 10:30 pm
Kevin Kline embodies Edmond Rostand's proboscisly challenged
17th-century warrior-poet Cyrano de Bergerac in Broadway's
sold-out, limited-engagement, which also starred Jennifer
Garner and Daniel Sunjata. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/episodes/cyrano-de-bergerac/introduction/431/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/9mvdt8

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Nature
The Gorilla King
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, January 4, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
Titus, king of the mountain gorillas of Rwanda, is one of only
700 of his kind alive today. Ian Redmond documents Titus'
extraordinary life, from his early days to his rise to power as
a silverback. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-gorilla-king/introduction/734/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/969c39

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The Story of India
Beginnings
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, January 04, 2009
8:00 - 9:00 PM
Michael Wood's fascinating journey through the history of the
Indian subcontinent, the first history of India on western
television, chronicles the incredible richness and diversity of
its peoples, cultures and landscapes; outlines the originality
and continuing relevance of its ideas; and relates some of the
most momentous and moving events in world history. Beginning
with the first human migrations out of Africa, Wood takes
viewers from the tropical backwaters of South India to lost
ancient cities in Pakistan -- the scene of India's first
civilization. Part 1. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/thestoryofindia/


The Story of India
The Power of Ideas
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Monday, January 5, 2009
10 - 11:00 pm
Michael Wood's epic series moves into the revolutionary years
after 500 BC -- the Age of the Buddha. Traveling by road and
rail between the ancient cities of the Ganges plain, he tells
the tale of the young prince who gave up the good life and
became the Buddha: "India's first and greatest protester."
Then, moving by army convoy through Northern Iraq and down the
Khyber Pass into Pakistan, Wood shows how Alexander the Great's
invasion changed the course of India's history and inspired her
first empire. Part 2. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/thestoryofindia/

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Online NewsHour EXTRA
Obama Inauguration Plans Celebrate America's Diversity
Online
6-8 / 9-12

For Inauguration Day, the historic ritual that celebrates the
long history of peaceful passage of power in the United States,
President-elect Barack Obama has chosen a civil rights leader,
a poet, a multi-Grammy winning singer and a controversial
conservative minister.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/us/july-dec08/inauguration_12-23.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/8yzo8l

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It’s hard to believe, but I have been sharing sites for 10 YEARS!
Here’s one of the first postings that I sent out.
Although the URL has changed, the site is still active (updated Jan. 1, 2009).

Posted 5-JAN-1999
From: [LIIWEEK] December 21, 1998
Dino Russ's Lair -
http://128.174.172.76/isgsroot/dinos/vertpaleo.html
A complete site for dinosaur and vertebrate paleontology
information. Links for dinosaur descriptions, digs,
museums, artwork, and a huge, annotated, Web resource
page are just a part of this rich site. Further information on
news, software, and organizations make this a must-see,
one-stop shop for dinosaur lovers. Organized by Russ
Jacobson (Dino Russ), from the Illinois State Geological
Survey. - smb
Subjects: dinosaurs
Copyright, Librarians' Internet Index,

Reposted Aug. 5, 2007, with a new URL:
Site found in:
21 April 2007 Earth Science Sites of the Week

DINO RUSS`S LAIR, Russell Jacobson, find a comprehensive and easily
navigated portal on dinosaurs featuring hundreds of links on such topics
as dinosaur art, eggs, exhibits, tracks, publications, and much more.
http://www.dinoruss.com/index.html

July 29, 1958: Ike Inks Space Law, NASA Born in Wake of Russ Moon
http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2008/07/dayintech_0729
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5c4lxg

Scroll down for links to:

To mark the 50th anniversary of NASA's birth, Wired.com has created a special package of features:

NASA: 50 Years of Towering Achievement
Gallery: NASA's Most Amazing Extraterrestrial Vehicles
Gallery: The Space Suit Makes the NASA Astronaut
Gallery: NASA's Most Embarrassing Goofs
NASA's Best Photos: You Make the Call

13 Incredible Bat Facts
http://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/13-incredible-bat-facts.htm

From the site:
“It isn't easy being a bat… bats inspire fear in many people. But as you'll see, bats are amazing creatures… <<>>

# posted by Phyllis @ 11:49 PM 0 comments

HeartPoint - HeartPoint - Grades 6 to 12
http://www.heartpoint.com/index.html

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

“HeartPoint has created this site that takes a creative approach to teaching students (and adults) about the heart, heart functions, and heart problems. Highlights include "Foods You Will Love" and "Health Tips". Be sure to visit the "HeartPoint Gallery" for detailed pictures, descriptions and other information.”

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=7793

Science Project Ideas For Kids
http://scienceprojectideasforkids.com/?page_id=1749

Includes pages on:

Tips for Selecting a Topic

Tips for an Astronomy Science Fair Project

Tips for a Biology Science Fair Project

Tips for a Chemistry Science Fair Project

Tips for an Earth Science Fair Project

Tips for a Physics Science Fair Project