Saturday, February 28, 2009
Sat., Feb. 28, 2009 - WebMuseum: Artist Index, Theme Index
WebMuseum Artist Index
http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/
WebMuseum Theme Index
http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/
WebMuseum Theme Index
http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Sat., Feb. 28, 2009 - The Picture Collection, New York Public Library
The Picture Collection
http://digital.nypl.org/mmpco/
From the site:
“The Picture Collection Online presents more than 30,000 digitized images from books, magazines and newspapers as well as original photographs, prints and postcards, mostly created before 1923.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
SEE ALSO:
Picture Files Illustrating the 1950's:
http://www.nypl.org/branch/central/mml/pc/the1950s.html
Picture Files Illustrating the 1960's:
http://www.nypl.org/branch/central/mml/pc/the1960s.html
http://digital.nypl.org/mmpco/
From the site:
“The Picture Collection Online presents more than 30,000 digitized images from books, magazines and newspapers as well as original photographs, prints and postcards, mostly created before 1923.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
SEE ALSO:
Picture Files Illustrating the 1950's:
http://www.nypl.org/branch/central/mml/pc/the1950s.html
Picture Files Illustrating the 1960's:
http://www.nypl.org/branch/central/mml/pc/the1960s.html
Sat., Feb. 28, 2009 - The 100 Best TV Shows of ALL-TIME
The 100 Best TV Shows of All-TIME
http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1651341_1659188,00.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3ygjgn
From the site:
“"First, I apologize. I know I left some of your favorite shows off this list. How do I know that? Because I left some of my favorite shows off this list. The happy and unfortunate fact is that there are far more than 100 great shows, and more created every year. Lists are incredibly important: they are how we define what matters to us, what we want entertainment and art to do, what we expect of our culture." —TIME TV critic James Poniewozik
http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1651341_1659188,00.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3ygjgn
From the site:
“"First, I apologize. I know I left some of your favorite shows off this list. How do I know that? Because I left some of my favorite shows off this list. The happy and unfortunate fact is that there are far more than 100 great shows, and more created every year. Lists are incredibly important: they are how we define what matters to us, what we want entertainment and art to do, what we expect of our culture." —TIME TV critic James Poniewozik
Sat., Feb. 28, 2009 - 50 Greatest Arts Videos on YouTube / Mouse Print / Map of the Day / Photos That Changed the World / What the Survey Didn't Say
Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, Sept. 5, 2008
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The 50 Greatest Arts Videos on YouTube
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/aug/31/youtube.jazz
The Guardian calls our attention to some wonderful videos from across the arts, freely available on YouTube. Among the selections: Nureyev's pas de deux with Margot Fonteyn, Billie Holiday singing 'Strange Fruit', Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie performing 'Hot House,' Aretha Franklin's Lady Soul TV Special, Nirvana rehearsing in a garage, Jack Kerouac reading from On the Road, Nabokov discussing Lolita, Marlene Dietrich's screen test, Maria Callas in Zeffirelli's Tosca, Bernstein conducting West Side Story, Stravinksy conducting the Firebird Lullaby Suite - and lots more just as fascinating.
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Mouse Print: Exposing the Strings and Catches Buried in the Fine Print
http://www.mouseprint.org/
This service from Consumer World explains the meanings in the fine print most of us don't bother to read. Searchable and browsable by product categories.
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National Geographic Map of the Day
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/map/map-day/index
A painless way to pick up a little knowledge of both geography and history. For each date, there's a map and a brief explanation of the geography and the event - the establishment of the Oregon Territory, Apollo 11's moon landing, the beginning of work on the Panama Canal, etc.
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Photos that Changed the World
http://photosthatchangedtheworld.com/
The proof of the power of these images to move people is that you'll probably recognize most of them - the napalmed girl, the Oklahoma City firefighter carrying the dead child, the man in front of the tanks in Tiannenman Square, the Kent State shootings, and more.
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What the Survey Didn't Say - BBC News
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/7542886.stm
This BBC series of lessons sets out to explain and correct common misconceptions about mathematical concepts. This is lesson 1, on common flaws in surveys and polls (and the reporting of them). Lesson 2, on purported counting and measurement, <http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/7554022.stm>; Lesson 3, on percentages, <http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/7568929.stm>; Lesson 4, on averages, <http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/7581120.stm>; Lesson 5, on causation, <http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/7592579.stm>
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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2008.
NEAT NEW STUFF, Sept. 5, 2008
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The 50 Greatest Arts Videos on YouTube
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/aug/31/youtube.jazz
The Guardian calls our attention to some wonderful videos from across the arts, freely available on YouTube. Among the selections: Nureyev's pas de deux with Margot Fonteyn, Billie Holiday singing 'Strange Fruit', Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie performing 'Hot House,' Aretha Franklin's Lady Soul TV Special, Nirvana rehearsing in a garage, Jack Kerouac reading from On the Road, Nabokov discussing Lolita, Marlene Dietrich's screen test, Maria Callas in Zeffirelli's Tosca, Bernstein conducting West Side Story, Stravinksy conducting the Firebird Lullaby Suite - and lots more just as fascinating.
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Mouse Print: Exposing the Strings and Catches Buried in the Fine Print
http://www.mouseprint.org/
This service from Consumer World explains the meanings in the fine print most of us don't bother to read. Searchable and browsable by product categories.
------
National Geographic Map of the Day
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/map/map-day/index
A painless way to pick up a little knowledge of both geography and history. For each date, there's a map and a brief explanation of the geography and the event - the establishment of the Oregon Territory, Apollo 11's moon landing, the beginning of work on the Panama Canal, etc.
-------
Photos that Changed the World
http://photosthatchangedtheworld.com/
The proof of the power of these images to move people is that you'll probably recognize most of them - the napalmed girl, the Oklahoma City firefighter carrying the dead child, the man in front of the tanks in Tiannenman Square, the Kent State shootings, and more.
------
What the Survey Didn't Say - BBC News
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/7542886.stm
This BBC series of lessons sets out to explain and correct common misconceptions about mathematical concepts. This is lesson 1, on common flaws in surveys and polls (and the reporting of them). Lesson 2, on purported counting and measurement, <http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/7554022.stm>; Lesson 3, on percentages, <http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/7568929.stm>; Lesson 4, on averages, <http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/7581120.stm>; Lesson 5, on causation, <http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/7592579.stm>
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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2008.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Fri., Feb. 27, 2009 - St. Patrick's Day
Site found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, March 13, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/140
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St. Patrick's Day
"Explore some of the places and legends associated with Saint Patrick and find out about the life of Ireland's patron saint." Also includes a list of "essential Irish phrases" for a night out at a pub, and traditional Irish recipes for items such as Irish stew, Irish coffee, and champ (mashed potatoes). From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/spring/patricks/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25606
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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, March 13, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/140
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St. Patrick's Day
"Explore some of the places and legends associated with Saint Patrick and find out about the life of Ireland's patron saint." Also includes a list of "essential Irish phrases" for a night out at a pub, and traditional Irish recipes for items such as Irish stew, Irish coffee, and champ (mashed potatoes). From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/spring/patricks/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25606
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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Fri., Feb. 27, 2009 - St. Patrick's Day
Site found in:
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter # 499 3/20/2008
Saint Patrick
Despite what you may have seen on the local news this week, there is far
more to St. Patrick's Day than just pints of green beer and drunken
revelry. Welcome to St-Patricks-Day.Com, a jolly website that is
"dedicated to Irish & Irish at Heart all around the World"
Visitors to the site will uncover a wealth of information including the
history of Saint Patrick, as well as sections on Irish "Roots", "Music",
and "Dancing". After you've learned a little more about this wonderful
holiday, prepare for next years festivities by checking out the site's
worldwide listing of Irish Pubs and Associations, Saint Patrick's Day
Parades, Fun Runs, Festivals, and much more!
http://www.st-patricks-day.com/
The Cool Tricks and Trinkets Newsletter # 499 3/20/2008
Saint Patrick
Despite what you may have seen on the local news this week, there is far
more to St. Patrick's Day than just pints of green beer and drunken
revelry. Welcome to St-Patricks-Day.Com, a jolly website that is
"dedicated to Irish & Irish at Heart all around the World"
Visitors to the site will uncover a wealth of information including the
history of Saint Patrick, as well as sections on Irish "Roots", "Music",
and "Dancing". After you've learned a little more about this wonderful
holiday, prepare for next years festivities by checking out the site's
worldwide listing of Irish Pubs and Associations, Saint Patrick's Day
Parades, Fun Runs, Festivals, and much more!
http://www.st-patricks-day.com/
Fri., Feb. 27, 2009 - St. Patrick's Day Fast Facts
--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Monday, March 17, 2008
St. Patrick's Day Fast Facts: Beyond the Blarney
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/03/0315_050315_stpatricksday.html
If the above URL wraps in your e-mail client, enter it all on one line in
your browser or use this TinyURL:
http://tinyurl.com/4jnkp
Today's site, from National Geographic News, provides informative material
on the festivities of St. Patrick's Day in the U.S. Gentle Subscribers will
find enjoyable trivia and sturdy facts about this traditional Irish
celebration.
"On St. Patrick's Day, ... some revelers will raise a pint of stout and
wish their companions "Slainte !"[accent omitted] -- the Irish word,
pronounced SLAN-cha, for "health." - from the website
The articles delves into some of the more interesting tidbits of
information surrounding St. Patrick's Day and the Irish in general.
Discover why it has traditionally been considered unlucky to wear too much
green in Ireland itself and how St. Patrick came to be associated with
ridding Ireland of "snakes", when in fact these reptiles have never been
native to the island. Additional trivia highlight American celebrations of
St. Patrick's Day, particularly in New York and Chicago, and some
heartening news about that quintessential Irish beverage -- Guinness stout.
Roll over to the site for a look at the customs which surround this
occasion at:
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/03/0315_050315_stpatricksday.html
If the above URL wraps in your e-mail client, enter it all on one line in
your browser or use this TinyURL:
http://tinyurl.com/4jnkp
A.M. Holm
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Site of the Day for Monday, March 17, 2008
St. Patrick's Day Fast Facts: Beyond the Blarney
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/03/0315_050315_stpatricksday.html
If the above URL wraps in your e-mail client, enter it all on one line in
your browser or use this TinyURL:
http://tinyurl.com/4jnkp
Today's site, from National Geographic News, provides informative material
on the festivities of St. Patrick's Day in the U.S. Gentle Subscribers will
find enjoyable trivia and sturdy facts about this traditional Irish
celebration.
"On St. Patrick's Day, ... some revelers will raise a pint of stout and
wish their companions "Slainte !"[accent omitted] -- the Irish word,
pronounced SLAN-cha, for "health." - from the website
The articles delves into some of the more interesting tidbits of
information surrounding St. Patrick's Day and the Irish in general.
Discover why it has traditionally been considered unlucky to wear too much
green in Ireland itself and how St. Patrick came to be associated with
ridding Ireland of "snakes", when in fact these reptiles have never been
native to the island. Additional trivia highlight American celebrations of
St. Patrick's Day, particularly in New York and Chicago, and some
heartening news about that quintessential Irish beverage -- Guinness stout.
Roll over to the site for a look at the customs which surround this
occasion at:
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/03/0315_050315_stpatricksday.html
If the above URL wraps in your e-mail client, enter it all on one line in
your browser or use this TinyURL:
http://tinyurl.com/4jnkp
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Fri., Feb. 27, 2009 - Irish-American Heritage Month (March) and St. Patrick’s Day (March 17): 2009
Irish-American Heritage Month (March)
and St. Patrick’s Day (March 17): 2009
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/013130.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/7pvuvk
From the site:
“Originally a religious holiday to honor St. Patrick, who introduced Christianity to Ireland in the fifth century, St. Patrick’s Day has evolved into a celebration for all things Irish. The world’s first St. Patrick’s Day parade occurred on March 17, 1762, in New York City, featuring Irish soldiers serving in the English military. President Truman attended the parade in 1948. Congress proclaimed March as Irish-American Heritage Month in 1995, and the president issues a proclamation each year.” <<>>
and St. Patrick’s Day (March 17): 2009
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/013130.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/7pvuvk
From the site:
“Originally a religious holiday to honor St. Patrick, who introduced Christianity to Ireland in the fifth century, St. Patrick’s Day has evolved into a celebration for all things Irish. The world’s first St. Patrick’s Day parade occurred on March 17, 1762, in New York City, featuring Irish soldiers serving in the English military. President Truman attended the parade in 1948. Congress proclaimed March as Irish-American Heritage Month in 1995, and the president issues a proclamation each year.” <<
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Thurs., Feb. 26, 2009 - Robert F. Kennedy: Champion of Social Justice
Speak Up, Speak Out: Robert F. Kennedy: Champion of Social Justice
http://www.nysut.org/cps/rde/xchg/nysut/hs.xsl/rfk.htm
From the site:
“We are pleased and honored to provide you with lessons and resource materials designed to help instill in students the concept of social justice and the principles of a just society that are the cornerstones of Robert F. Kennedy's legacy.”
“Lesson plans suitable for 4th, 8th and 11th grade classes link his social justice agenda to New York state standards in social studies and English language arts, offering a unique opportunity to blend the ideas, concepts, themes and skills of the standards with Kennedy's social justice history.”
http://www.nysut.org/cps/rde/xchg/nysut/hs.xsl/rfk.htm
From the site:
“We are pleased and honored to provide you with lessons and resource materials designed to help instill in students the concept of social justice and the principles of a just society that are the cornerstones of Robert F. Kennedy's legacy.”
“Lesson plans suitable for 4th, 8th and 11th grade classes link his social justice agenda to New York state standards in social studies and English language arts, offering a unique opportunity to blend the ideas, concepts, themes and skills of the standards with Kennedy's social justice history.”
Thurs., Feb. 26, 2009 - J.M. Barrie / Joseph Bruchae / Billy Collins / Norman Juster / Free Reading Motivational Posters / Wanderlust
Sites found in:
ConnectEng
The newsletter of Web English Teacher
September 7, 2008
_____________________________________________
What's new at Web English Teacher?
J. M. Barrie
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/barrie.html
Lesson plans and teaching resources for Peter Pan
Joseph Bruchac
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/bruchac.html
Lesson plans for The First Strawberries, The Journal of Jesse Smoke, Code
Talkers, and more.
Billy Collins
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/collins.html
Links to poems, lesson plans.
Norton Juster
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/juster.html
Lesson ideas for The Phantom Tollbooth
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Free Reading Motivation Posters and Booklet
http://www.townsendpress.com/posters.aspx
From the site:
“To encourage students to do more reading, Townsend Press is pleased to offer to teachers (middle school and above) and program coordinators a free set of reading motivation posters and a booklet titled 60 Good Books to Read.
To get the posters and booklet, e-mail your request to our customer service at posters@townsendpress.com. Tell us how and where you intend to use these motivational materials, and we will send them to you at no charge.”
Wanderlust
http://awesome.goodmagazine.com/features/011/Wanderlust/
Online interactive maps of journeys both fictional and real. Teaching Around the World in 80 Days or Murder on the Orient Express? This site has a good prereading activity. Also present: The Northwest Passage, Christopher Columbus (1492), Captain Cook and the Endeavour, and the Silk
Road.
Carla Beard
Web English Teacher
http://www.webenglishteacher.com
This newsletter is copyright 2008, Web English Teacher.
ConnectEng
The newsletter of Web English Teacher
September 7, 2008
_____________________________________________
What's new at Web English Teacher?
J. M. Barrie
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/barrie.html
Lesson plans and teaching resources for Peter Pan
Joseph Bruchac
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/bruchac.html
Lesson plans for The First Strawberries, The Journal of Jesse Smoke, Code
Talkers, and more.
Billy Collins
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/collins.html
Links to poems, lesson plans.
Norton Juster
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/juster.html
Lesson ideas for The Phantom Tollbooth
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Free Reading Motivation Posters and Booklet
http://www.townsendpress.com/posters.aspx
From the site:
“To encourage students to do more reading, Townsend Press is pleased to offer to teachers (middle school and above) and program coordinators a free set of reading motivation posters and a booklet titled 60 Good Books to Read.
To get the posters and booklet, e-mail your request to our customer service at posters@townsendpress.com. Tell us how and where you intend to use these motivational materials, and we will send them to you at no charge.”
Wanderlust
http://awesome.goodmagazine.com/features/011/Wanderlust/
Online interactive maps of journeys both fictional and real. Teaching Around the World in 80 Days or Murder on the Orient Express? This site has a good prereading activity. Also present: The Northwest Passage, Christopher Columbus (1492), Captain Cook and the Endeavour, and the Silk
Road.
Carla Beard
Web English Teacher
http://www.webenglishteacher.com
This newsletter is copyright 2008, Web English Teacher.
Thurs., Feb. 26, 2009 - Me Read? No Way! A Practical Guide to Improving Boys' Literacy Skills
Me read? No way! A Practical Guide to Improving Boys' Literacy Skills
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/brochure/meread/meread.pdf
This guide was prepared by the Ontario Ministry of Education as part of an initiative to support student success in literacy. In particular, it focuses on boys' literacy.
It offers a rich source of practices and strategies that are being used in successful literacy programs for boys around the world and that educators can draw on to create a stimulating and engaging learning environment for both boys and girls.
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/brochure/meread/meread.pdf
This guide was prepared by the Ontario Ministry of Education as part of an initiative to support student success in literacy. In particular, it focuses on boys' literacy.
It offers a rich source of practices and strategies that are being used in successful literacy programs for boys around the world and that educators can draw on to create a stimulating and engaging learning environment for both boys and girls.
Thurs., Feb. 26, 2009 - Democracy in Brief / Digging for Answers / Entrepreneurship / Improving Adolescent Literacy
Sites found in:
[EDInfo] Teaching Resources
Date: Sep 9, 2008
EDInfo@listserv.ed.gov
Democracy in Brief
gives a concise account of the intellectual origins, history,
and basic values of democratic systems of government. The
book examines topics such as rights and responsibilities of
citizens, free and fair elections, the rule of law, the role
of a written constitution, separation of powers, a free media,
the role of parties and interest groups, military-civilian
relations, and democratic culture. (Department of State)
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2078
Direct: http://www.america.gov/publications/books/democracy-in-brief.html
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Digging for Answers
offers interactive quizzes that draw interesting historical
facts from the Smithsonian's collections. Topics include
dogs, horses, insects, stars, famous women, clothes, food,
brain teasers, and more. (Smithsonian Institution)
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2070
Direct: http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/students/ideaLabs/digging_for_answers.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/cupwoy
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Principles of Entrepreneurship
describes the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, which is vital
for stimulating economic growth and employment opportunities.
Learn about the essentials for building and running a
business, from the planning stages to marketing a product.
(Department of State)
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2077
Direct: http://www.america.gov/publications/books/principles-of-entrepreneurship.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/8nvz9n
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Improving Adolescent Literacy: Effective Classroom and Intervention
Practices
provides five recommendations to improve literacy among
adolescents in the upper elementary, middle, and high school
grades. The guide is designed for teachers and personnel who
work directly with students. It presents strategies that have
the strongest research support and are appropriate for use
with adolescents. (Department of Education)
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2071
Direct: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/pdf/practiceguides/adlit_pg_082608.pdf
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[EDInfo] Teaching Resources
Date: Sep 9, 2008
EDInfo@listserv.ed.gov
Democracy in Brief
gives a concise account of the intellectual origins, history,
and basic values of democratic systems of government. The
book examines topics such as rights and responsibilities of
citizens, free and fair elections, the rule of law, the role
of a written constitution, separation of powers, a free media,
the role of parties and interest groups, military-civilian
relations, and democratic culture. (Department of State)
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2078
Direct: http://www.america.gov/publications/books/democracy-in-brief.html
-----
Digging for Answers
offers interactive quizzes that draw interesting historical
facts from the Smithsonian's collections. Topics include
dogs, horses, insects, stars, famous women, clothes, food,
brain teasers, and more. (Smithsonian Institution)
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2070
Direct: http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/students/ideaLabs/digging_for_answers.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/cupwoy
-----
Principles of Entrepreneurship
describes the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, which is vital
for stimulating economic growth and employment opportunities.
Learn about the essentials for building and running a
business, from the planning stages to marketing a product.
(Department of State)
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2077
Direct: http://www.america.gov/publications/books/principles-of-entrepreneurship.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/8nvz9n
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Improving Adolescent Literacy: Effective Classroom and Intervention
Practices
provides five recommendations to improve literacy among
adolescents in the upper elementary, middle, and high school
grades. The guide is designed for teachers and personnel who
work directly with students. It presents strategies that have
the strongest research support and are appropriate for use
with adolescents. (Department of Education)
http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2071
Direct: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/pdf/practiceguides/adlit_pg_082608.pdf
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Wed., Feb. 25, 2009 - Life in the Palaeozoic
---------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Life in the Palaeozoic
http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=2659
Today's site, from Britain's famous Open University, offers a course of study, prepared by Dr. Peter Sheldon, to the interested general public around the world -- part geological science, part fascinating look at life on earth 542 million years ago. Gentle Subscribers, feeling somewhat nostalgic about their own school days at this time of year, may find this academic presentation both interesting and worthwhile.
"This unit is modified from the Open University Level 1 course S193; Fossils and the History of Life. ... The Palaeozoic Era was a very important time in the history of life. Using evidence from fossils, we start by looking at the Cambrian explosion, when many forms of animal life first appeared about 545 million years ago. Then we move on to study creatures living in the Ordovician seas, including the extinct trilobites. Next, we'll investigate the invasion of land by plants and invertebrates that occurred in the Silurian Period, and look at life in Silurian seas. You'll also learn about the Devonian Period, when vertebrates first moved onto land." - from the website
The presentation offers an excellent introduction to the Palaeozoic era, through six topics dealing with the most salient features of this time period. Included in the course are relevant text and materials, such as excerpts from Douglas Palmer's "Atlas of the Prehistoric World", with its generous selection of outstanding images. Delivered in a straightforward style, the material is well illustrated with striking photos of fossils from the period. Questions for participants to consider are arranged throughout the course but the answers are directly available.
Swing over to the site for an academic primer on earth's Palaeozoic era at:
http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=2659
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Life in the Palaeozoic
http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=2659
Today's site, from Britain's famous Open University, offers a course of study, prepared by Dr. Peter Sheldon, to the interested general public around the world -- part geological science, part fascinating look at life on earth 542 million years ago. Gentle Subscribers, feeling somewhat nostalgic about their own school days at this time of year, may find this academic presentation both interesting and worthwhile.
"This unit is modified from the Open University Level 1 course S193; Fossils and the History of Life. ... The Palaeozoic Era was a very important time in the history of life. Using evidence from fossils, we start by looking at the Cambrian explosion, when many forms of animal life first appeared about 545 million years ago. Then we move on to study creatures living in the Ordovician seas, including the extinct trilobites. Next, we'll investigate the invasion of land by plants and invertebrates that occurred in the Silurian Period, and look at life in Silurian seas. You'll also learn about the Devonian Period, when vertebrates first moved onto land." - from the website
The presentation offers an excellent introduction to the Palaeozoic era, through six topics dealing with the most salient features of this time period. Included in the course are relevant text and materials, such as excerpts from Douglas Palmer's "Atlas of the Prehistoric World", with its generous selection of outstanding images. Delivered in a straightforward style, the material is well illustrated with striking photos of fossils from the period. Questions for participants to consider are arranged throughout the course but the answers are directly available.
Swing over to the site for an academic primer on earth's Palaeozoic era at:
http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=2659
A.M. Holm
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Wed., Feb. 25, 2009 - Immunobiology Interactive / The Canary Project
Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
September 5, 2008
Volume 14, Number 35
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-080905.php
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Immunobiology Interactive [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.blink.biz/immunoanimations/
No one ever said immunobiology was easy, but this handy collection of Flash-
animated features from the design company Blink does make a number of
processes and concepts a bit easier to understand. What is perhaps most
impressive about the site is the ability it gives visitors to tweak certain
viewing preferences, sound settings, and even the size of the actual
animated feature. Narrated by a pleasant sounding voice, the animated
features cover such topics as phagocytosis, rolling adhesion, and gene
recombination. It is worth noting that visitors also have the option to fast
forward and rewind to segments that interest them, and they can also print
out screenshots from each feature. Also, users of the site can change the
display format of each feature as they see fit. [KMG]
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The Canary Project [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.canary-project.org/
More groups and organizations are thinking about creative and thoughtful
ways to raise awareness about global warming, and The Canary Project is one
such group. Through their use of visual media, events, and artwork the
Project aims to visualize global warming in compelling ways, investigate
questions about current ecological crises, and also cultivate media
attention. Visitors can learn more about their work via their website, and
they will want to start by looking over the "Photos" area of the site. Here
they can look at photographs of disrupted ecosystems like the barrier reefs
off the coast of Belize and evidence of the rising sea level as it manifests
itself around Venice and Bangladesh. Afterwards, visitors can move along to
their "Projects" area. This area offers a diverse range of documents on
their public art projects, their supported works and collaboration, and
their outreach efforts, which include school visits and television spots.
The site is rounded out by a section where visitors can learn about their
past and current exhibitions. [KMG]
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>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
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The Scout Report
September 5, 2008
Volume 14, Number 35
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-080905.php
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Immunobiology Interactive [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.blink.biz/immunoanimations/
No one ever said immunobiology was easy, but this handy collection of Flash-
animated features from the design company Blink does make a number of
processes and concepts a bit easier to understand. What is perhaps most
impressive about the site is the ability it gives visitors to tweak certain
viewing preferences, sound settings, and even the size of the actual
animated feature. Narrated by a pleasant sounding voice, the animated
features cover such topics as phagocytosis, rolling adhesion, and gene
recombination. It is worth noting that visitors also have the option to fast
forward and rewind to segments that interest them, and they can also print
out screenshots from each feature. Also, users of the site can change the
display format of each feature as they see fit. [KMG]
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The Canary Project [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.canary-project.org/
More groups and organizations are thinking about creative and thoughtful
ways to raise awareness about global warming, and The Canary Project is one
such group. Through their use of visual media, events, and artwork the
Project aims to visualize global warming in compelling ways, investigate
questions about current ecological crises, and also cultivate media
attention. Visitors can learn more about their work via their website, and
they will want to start by looking over the "Photos" area of the site. Here
they can look at photographs of disrupted ecosystems like the barrier reefs
off the coast of Belize and evidence of the rising sea level as it manifests
itself around Venice and Bangladesh. Afterwards, visitors can move along to
their "Projects" area. This area offers a diverse range of documents on
their public art projects, their supported works and collaboration, and
their outreach efforts, which include school visits and television spots.
The site is rounded out by a section where visitors can learn about their
past and current exhibitions. [KMG]
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>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Wed., Feb. 25, 2009 - U.S. Constitution
U.S. Constitution
http://www.surfnetkids.com/us_constitution.htm
"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." This famous sentence is known as the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. Learn more at the following sites.
Page includes 9 links to sites (5 annotated, 4 Honorable Mentions)
[NOTE: Some of the sites listed were previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.surfnetkids.com/us_constitution.htm
"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." This famous sentence is known as the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. Learn more at the following sites.
Page includes 9 links to sites (5 annotated, 4 Honorable Mentions)
[NOTE: Some of the sites listed were previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Wed., Feb. 25, 2009 - U.S. Constitution / Energy Education Resources (6) / Green Room (Environmental Issues)
Sites found in:
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
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Guide to Law Online : United States Constitution
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URL: http://www.loc.gov/law/help/guide/federal/usconst.html
Record Id: 681186
Created: 2008-09-09 13:15:51
Categories: govpub
Law Library of Congress guide to web resources on the United States
Constitution. Includes links to: Constitution text and commentaries;
Constitution Day resources; historical texts (Articles of Confederation,
Federalist Papers, etc.); U.S. Supreme Court decisions; and legal
guides.
[NOTE: Last Updated: 02/10/2009 – Phyllis ]
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DTE Energy Education Resources
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URL: http://www.dteenergy.com/community/resources.html
Record Id: 681185
Created: 2008-09-05 13:20:58
From the site:
“The world is changing at a very rapid pace...and so is the energy industry. New technology and the constantly increasing demand for energy are driving changes in how we produce, distribute and use electricity and natural gas. We are dedicated to educating the community about these issues, about the importance of protecting our natural resources, and about electric and gas safety.”
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Touchstone energy Kids Zone
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URL: http://www.touchstoneenergykids.com/index.php
Record Id: 681183
Created: 2008-09-05 12:44:10
Site includes: Electricity, Energy, Renewable Energy, Fun and Games
Teacher Zone:
http://www.touchstoneenergykids.com/teacherzone/teacherzone.php
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Energy Saving Resources for Kids
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URL: http://www.rockymtnpower.net/Article/Article45172.html
Record Id: 681181
Created: 2008-09-05 11:38:34
From the site:
“We'd like to point you to some information on energy, how it works and how to use it wisely.”
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Kids Stuff: Energy and Natural Resources
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URL: http://www.webjunction.org/275
Record Id: 681180
Created: 2008-09-05 11:28:48
From the site:
This subsection of the Kids Stuff module covers energy and natural resources for kids and teens. It includes information on natural resources, how people affect their environment, and how to save energy.”
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Solar Energy International
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URL: http://www.solarenergy.org/resources/kids.html
Record Id: 681178
Created: 2008-09-04 15:47:30
Categories: physci
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All About Energy Resources
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URL: http://www.kidspoint.org/columns2.asp?column_id=664&column_type=homework
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/d6cfom
Record Id: 681177
Created: 2008-09-04 15:20:36
Categories: physci
From the site:
“These resources, both on the Web and in the library, tell about both renewable and nonrenewable energy resources.”
[NOTE: This bibliography includes web sites and books.]
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Green Room
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URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/sci_tech/green_room/default.stm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2cr2hx
Record Id: 681173
Created: 2008-09-04 11:58:51
Categories: bioag,govpub,liberal,physci
BBC News feature page concerning environmental issues such as global
warming and water scarcity. Includes articles, commentary, viewpoints,
and links to other websites and resources covering environmental
concerns.
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
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Guide to Law Online : United States Constitution
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URL: http://www.loc.gov/law/help/guide/federal/usconst.html
Record Id: 681186
Created: 2008-09-09 13:15:51
Categories: govpub
Law Library of Congress guide to web resources on the United States
Constitution. Includes links to: Constitution text and commentaries;
Constitution Day resources; historical texts (Articles of Confederation,
Federalist Papers, etc.); U.S. Supreme Court decisions; and legal
guides.
[NOTE: Last Updated: 02/10/2009 – Phyllis ]
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DTE Energy Education Resources
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URL: http://www.dteenergy.com/community/resources.html
Record Id: 681185
Created: 2008-09-05 13:20:58
From the site:
“The world is changing at a very rapid pace...and so is the energy industry. New technology and the constantly increasing demand for energy are driving changes in how we produce, distribute and use electricity and natural gas. We are dedicated to educating the community about these issues, about the importance of protecting our natural resources, and about electric and gas safety.”
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Touchstone energy Kids Zone
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URL: http://www.touchstoneenergykids.com/index.php
Record Id: 681183
Created: 2008-09-05 12:44:10
Site includes: Electricity, Energy, Renewable Energy, Fun and Games
Teacher Zone:
http://www.touchstoneenergykids.com/teacherzone/teacherzone.php
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Energy Saving Resources for Kids
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URL: http://www.rockymtnpower.net/Article/Article45172.html
Record Id: 681181
Created: 2008-09-05 11:38:34
From the site:
“We'd like to point you to some information on energy, how it works and how to use it wisely.”
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Kids Stuff: Energy and Natural Resources
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URL: http://www.webjunction.org/275
Record Id: 681180
Created: 2008-09-05 11:28:48
From the site:
This subsection of the Kids Stuff module covers energy and natural resources for kids and teens. It includes information on natural resources, how people affect their environment, and how to save energy.”
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Solar Energy International
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URL: http://www.solarenergy.org/resources/kids.html
Record Id: 681178
Created: 2008-09-04 15:47:30
Categories: physci
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All About Energy Resources
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URL: http://www.kidspoint.org/columns2.asp?column_id=664&column_type=homework
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/d6cfom
Record Id: 681177
Created: 2008-09-04 15:20:36
Categories: physci
From the site:
“These resources, both on the Web and in the library, tell about both renewable and nonrenewable energy resources.”
[NOTE: This bibliography includes web sites and books.]
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Green Room
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URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/sci_tech/green_room/default.stm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2cr2hx
Record Id: 681173
Created: 2008-09-04 11:58:51
Categories: bioag,govpub,liberal,physci
BBC News feature page concerning environmental issues such as global
warming and water scarcity. Includes articles, commentary, viewpoints,
and links to other websites and resources covering environmental
concerns.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Tues., Feb. 24, 2009 - Noise-Induced Hearing Loss / Headphones and Hearing Loss
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
Describes the causes and symptoms of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Also
reviews current research, the nature of hearing, and who is susceptible to
NIHL. In English and Spanish. From the National Institute on Deafness and Other
Communication Disorders, National Institutes of Health (NIH).
URL: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/noise.asp
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20571
Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
“Every day we experience sound in our environment such as the television, radio, washing machine, automobiles, buses, and trucks. But when an individual is exposed to harmful sounds--sounds that are too loud or loud sounds over a long time--sensitive structures of the inner ear can be damaged, causing noise-induced hearing loss.”
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Headphones and Hearing Loss
Audio of a January 2006 radio program in which a doctor from the Massachusetts
Eye and Ear Infirmary and Harvard Medical School talks about hearing loss from
listening to loud music. Topics addressed include the use of headphones by
portable audio device owners and the use of earplugs by rock concertgoers. From
WBUR, Boston's National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate.
URL: http://www.here-now.org/shows/2006/01/20060111_10.asp
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20572
Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Describes the causes and symptoms of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Also
reviews current research, the nature of hearing, and who is susceptible to
NIHL. In English and Spanish. From the National Institute on Deafness and Other
Communication Disorders, National Institutes of Health (NIH).
URL: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/noise.asp
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20571
Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
“Every day we experience sound in our environment such as the television, radio, washing machine, automobiles, buses, and trucks. But when an individual is exposed to harmful sounds--sounds that are too loud or loud sounds over a long time--sensitive structures of the inner ear can be damaged, causing noise-induced hearing loss.”
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Headphones and Hearing Loss
Audio of a January 2006 radio program in which a doctor from the Massachusetts
Eye and Ear Infirmary and Harvard Medical School talks about hearing loss from
listening to loud music. Topics addressed include the use of headphones by
portable audio device owners and the use of earplugs by rock concertgoers. From
WBUR, Boston's National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate.
URL: http://www.here-now.org/shows/2006/01/20060111_10.asp
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20572
Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Tues., Feb. 24, 2009 - Medpedia
Medpedia
http://www.medpedia.com/
From the site:
“The Medpedia Project is a long-term, worldwide project to evolve a new model for sharing and advancing knowledge about health, medicine and the body among medical professionals and the general public…”
“As Medpedia grows over the next few years, it will become a repository of up-to-date unbiased medical information, contributed and maintained by health experts around the world, and freely available to everyone. The information in this clearinghouse will be easy to discover and navigate…”
“In association with Harvard Medical School, Stanford School of Medicine, Berkeley School of Public Health, University of Michigan Medical School and other leading global health organizations, Medpedia will be a commons for the gathering of the information and people critical to health care.”
http://www.medpedia.com/
From the site:
“The Medpedia Project is a long-term, worldwide project to evolve a new model for sharing and advancing knowledge about health, medicine and the body among medical professionals and the general public…”
“As Medpedia grows over the next few years, it will become a repository of up-to-date unbiased medical information, contributed and maintained by health experts around the world, and freely available to everyone. The information in this clearinghouse will be easy to discover and navigate…”
“In association with Harvard Medical School, Stanford School of Medicine, Berkeley School of Public Health, University of Michigan Medical School and other leading global health organizations, Medpedia will be a commons for the gathering of the information and people critical to health care.”
Tues., Feb. 24, 2009 - Looking Good, Feeling Good: From the Inside Out
Looking Good, Feeling Good: From the Inside Out
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2036
Direct: http://science.education.nih.gov/customers.nsf/MSBone.htm
…explores bone, muscle, and skin. Through seven lessons, students learn how the musculoskeletal and skin systems work, how cells contribute to each system, how the structure of bone relates to its function, how body systems (such as muscle and bone) interact, and how behaviors (such as exercise) and the environment (such as sunlight) influence body systems. Students develop lifestyle recommendations for maintaining healthy body systems.
http://free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2036
Direct: http://science.education.nih.gov/customers.nsf/MSBone.htm
…explores bone, muscle, and skin. Through seven lessons, students learn how the musculoskeletal and skin systems work, how cells contribute to each system, how the structure of bone relates to its function, how body systems (such as muscle and bone) interact, and how behaviors (such as exercise) and the environment (such as sunlight) influence body systems. Students develop lifestyle recommendations for maintaining healthy body systems.
Tues., Feb. 24, 2009 - March is Good Nutrition Month
March is Teaching Good Nutrition Month
Discovering Healthy Eating
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/collection.jsp?id=209&eml=TNL/20090202/TNL
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/d7kenf
From the site:
“March may be National Nutrition Month, but healthy eating should be practiced all year long. Teach your students about the importance and benefits of a balanced nutritious diet using the thematic units and resources below.”
Discovering Healthy Eating
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/collection.jsp?id=209&eml=TNL/20090202/TNL
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/d7kenf
From the site:
“March may be National Nutrition Month, but healthy eating should be practiced all year long. Teach your students about the importance and benefits of a balanced nutritious diet using the thematic units and resources below.”
Monday, February 23, 2009
Mon., Feb. 23, 2009 - The World's 100 Most Powerful Women
Site found in:
ResourceShelf
August 29-Sept. 4, 2008
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The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women
http://www.forbes.com/2008/08/27/most-powerful-women-biz-powerwomen08-cz_me_cs_0827women_land.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5g77fs
“Our annual ranking of the most powerful women in the world measures “power” as a composite of public profile–calculated using press mentions–and financial heft. The economic component of the ranking considers job title and past career accomplishments, as well as the amount of money the woman controls.”
Source: Forbes
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The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women
http://www.forbes.com/2008/08/27/most-powerful-women-biz-powerwomen08-cz_me_cs_0827women_land.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5g77fs
“Our annual ranking of the most powerful women in the world measures “power” as a composite of public profile–calculated using press mentions–and financial heft. The economic component of the ranking considers job title and past career accomplishments, as well as the amount of money the woman controls.”
Source: Forbes
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Editor, ResourceShelf
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Mon., Feb. 23, 2009 - Distinguished Women of Past and Present / Why Women Should Vote
Distinguished Women of Past and Present
http://www.distinguishedwomen.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site being updated. - Phyllis ]
We're currently updating the site. Not only will it look better, it will have many new features including better searching. Keep checking back!
This site has biographies of women who contributed to our culture in many different ways. There are writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, entertainers, and others. Some were alive hundreds of years ago and some are living today. We've heard of some of them, while many more have been ignored by history book writers.
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Why Women Should Vote
http://www.openmyeyeslord.net/MoreHistory.htm
Additional information:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/ballot/womenvote.asp
http://www.distinguishedwomen.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site being updated. - Phyllis ]
We're currently updating the site. Not only will it look better, it will have many new features including better searching. Keep checking back!
This site has biographies of women who contributed to our culture in many different ways. There are writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, entertainers, and others. Some were alive hundreds of years ago and some are living today. We've heard of some of them, while many more have been ignored by history book writers.
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Why Women Should Vote
http://www.openmyeyeslord.net/MoreHistory.htm
Additional information:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/ballot/womenvote.asp
Mon., Feb. 23, 2009 - Women's History Month (Links)
Women’s History Month
http://www.surfnetkids.com/womens_history_month.htm
From the site:
“Women's History Month traces its beginnings to the first International Women's Day, held on March 8, 1911 in Copenhagen, spearheaded by Clara Zetkin, a German political leader. In 1981, responding to the growing popularity of the event in schools across the states, Congress passed a resolution making Women's History Week a national American holiday. It was just six years later, 1987, when Congress legally expanded the celebration to a whole month.”
Page includes links to 9 related sites (5 annotated, 4 honorable mentions)
http://www.surfnetkids.com/womens_history_month.htm
From the site:
“Women's History Month traces its beginnings to the first International Women's Day, held on March 8, 1911 in Copenhagen, spearheaded by Clara Zetkin, a German political leader. In 1981, responding to the growing popularity of the event in schools across the states, Congress passed a resolution making Women's History Week a national American holiday. It was just six years later, 1987, when Congress legally expanded the celebration to a whole month.”
Page includes links to 9 related sites (5 annotated, 4 honorable mentions)
Mon., Feb. 23, 2009 - Women's History Month: March 2009
Women’s History Month: March 2009
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/013129.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/9ovlsn
From the site:
“National Women’s History Month’s roots go back to March 8, 1857, when women from New York City factories staged a protest over working conditions. International Women’s Day was first observed in 1909, but it wasn’t until 1981 that Congress established National Women’s History Week to be commemorated the second week of March. In 1987, Congress expanded the week to a month. Every year since, Congress has passed a resolution for Women’s History Month, and the president has issued a proclamation.” <<>>
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/013129.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/9ovlsn
From the site:
“National Women’s History Month’s roots go back to March 8, 1857, when women from New York City factories staged a protest over working conditions. International Women’s Day was first observed in 1909, but it wasn’t until 1981 that Congress established National Women’s History Week to be commemorated the second week of March. In 1987, Congress expanded the week to a month. Every year since, Congress has passed a resolution for Women’s History Month, and the president has issued a proclamation.” <<
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Sun., Feb. 22, 2009 - ICT Literacy Maps
ICT Literacy Maps
http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/index.php?Itemid=33&id=31&option=com_content&task=view
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5t4rn9
From the site:
“In collaboration with several content area organizations, the Partnership for 21st Century Skills developed a series of ICT Literacy Maps illustrating the intersection between Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Literacy and core academic subjects including English, mathematics, science and social studies (civics/government, geography, economics, history). The maps enable educators to gain concrete examples of how ICT Literacy can be integrated into core subjects, while making the teaching and learning of core subjects more relevant to the demands of the 21st century.”
Source: Partnership for 21st Century Skills
http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/index.php?Itemid=33&id=31&option=com_content&task=view
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5t4rn9
From the site:
“In collaboration with several content area organizations, the Partnership for 21st Century Skills developed a series of ICT Literacy Maps illustrating the intersection between Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Literacy and core academic subjects including English, mathematics, science and social studies (civics/government, geography, economics, history). The maps enable educators to gain concrete examples of how ICT Literacy can be integrated into core subjects, while making the teaching and learning of core subjects more relevant to the demands of the 21st century.”
Source: Partnership for 21st Century Skills
Sun., Feb. 22, 2009 - Sputnik at 50: Looking Back at the Space Race
Sputnik at 50: Looking Back at the Space Race
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=14933218
From the site:
“On Oct. 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched into orbit a beeping metal ball that grabbed the world's attention. Sputnik I, the first man-made satellite, heightened Cold War tensions, shocking the United States into the space race and sparking a revolution in American science education.”
Contents:
Did Sputnik Have a Fiery or Fractured End?
1957 Was the Year of the Icons
Sputnik's Designers Didn't Fathom Its Impact
Sputnik, Space Race Mirror a Personal Journey
Revisiting America's Fear of Sputnik
Sputnik in Space and Song
Space Race Permeated Pop Culture
Sputnik Left Legacy for U.S. Science Education
Remembering Sputnik
'Sputnik: The Shock of the Century'
Khrushchev, Schorr Look Back on Sputnik
Sputnik I, the First Satellite to Orbit Earth, Turns 50
Source: National Public Radio
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=14933218
From the site:
“On Oct. 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched into orbit a beeping metal ball that grabbed the world's attention. Sputnik I, the first man-made satellite, heightened Cold War tensions, shocking the United States into the space race and sparking a revolution in American science education.”
Contents:
Did Sputnik Have a Fiery or Fractured End?
1957 Was the Year of the Icons
Sputnik's Designers Didn't Fathom Its Impact
Sputnik, Space Race Mirror a Personal Journey
Revisiting America's Fear of Sputnik
Sputnik in Space and Song
Space Race Permeated Pop Culture
Sputnik Left Legacy for U.S. Science Education
Remembering Sputnik
'Sputnik: The Shock of the Century'
Khrushchev, Schorr Look Back on Sputnik
Sputnik I, the First Satellite to Orbit Earth, Turns 50
Source: National Public Radio
Sun., Feb. 22, 2009 - 100 Most Often Misspelled Words
100 Most Often Misspelled Words
http://www.yourdictionary.com/library/misspelled.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Here are the 100 words most often misspelled ('misspell' is one of them) as presented by yourDictionary.com. Each word has a mnemonic pill with it and, if you swallow it, it will help you to remember how to spell the word. Master the orthography of the words on this page and reduce the time you spend searching dictionaries by 50%.
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Source: Refdesk: http://www.refdesk.com
http://www.yourdictionary.com/library/misspelled.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Here are the 100 words most often misspelled ('misspell' is one of them) as presented by yourDictionary.com. Each word has a mnemonic pill with it and, if you swallow it, it will help you to remember how to spell the word. Master the orthography of the words on this page and reduce the time you spend searching dictionaries by 50%.
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Source: Refdesk: http://www.refdesk.com
Sun., Feb. 22, 2009 - Science Animations: Movies and Interactive Tutorial Links
Site found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, June 20-July 4, 2008
Science Animations: Movies and Interactive Tutorial Links
http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/animatio.htm
A great way of understanding scientific theories and phenomena, including plant
life cycles, plate tectonics, bacterial growth, severe weather, how lasers
works, and much, much more.
NOTE: Previously posted. URL updated. - Phyllis ]
Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2008.
NEAT NEW STUFF, June 20-July 4, 2008
Science Animations: Movies and Interactive Tutorial Links
http://nhscience.lonestar.edu/biol/animatio.htm
A great way of understanding scientific theories and phenomena, including plant
life cycles, plate tectonics, bacterial growth, severe weather, how lasers
works, and much, much more.
NOTE: Previously posted. URL updated. - Phyllis ]
Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2008.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Fri., Feb. 20, 2009 - ScienceLab / EurekAlert: Science Reporting for Kids
ScienceLab: Your online stop for science stuff!
http://www.osti.gov/sciencelab
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Eurekalert! Science Reporting for Kids
US Department of Energy Resources for Kids
http://www.eurekalert.org/kidsnews/page.php?page=doekids
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.eurekalert.org/kidsnews/ - previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.osti.gov/sciencelab
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Eurekalert! Science Reporting for Kids
US Department of Energy Resources for Kids
http://www.eurekalert.org/kidsnews/page.php?page=doekids
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.eurekalert.org/kidsnews/ - previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Fri., Feb. 20, 2009 - abc teach
abcteach
http://www.abcteach.com/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
“This is the place for kids, parents, student teachers, and teachers.
Free Printables: 5000+ free printable pages and worksheets.
Paid Membership Printables: Over 20,000 worksheets”
Popular Pages:
http://www.abcteach.com/directory/theme_units/
http://www.abcteach.com/directory/teaching_extras/
http://www.abcteach.com/directory/seasonalmonths/
http://www.abcteach.com/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
“This is the place for kids, parents, student teachers, and teachers.
Free Printables: 5000+ free printable pages and worksheets.
Paid Membership Printables: Over 20,000 worksheets”
Popular Pages:
http://www.abcteach.com/directory/theme_units/
http://www.abcteach.com/directory/teaching_extras/
http://www.abcteach.com/directory/seasonalmonths/
Fri., Feb. 20, 2009 - Alexander Graham Bell's Kids' Page
Alexander Graham Bell's Kids' Page
http://bell.uccb.ns.ca/kidsindex.asp
From the site:
“Welcome to Alexander Graham Bell's Kids' Page. Here you will find a place where you can enjoy being a kid. Explore the unknown, but have fun! Did you know that Alexander Graham Bell liked to work with children? Check out some of the links below that show what Bell had created for you to have fun with. It is educational and we can learn together!”
[NOTE: Home page http://bell.uccb.ns.ca/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://bell.uccb.ns.ca/kidsindex.asp
From the site:
“Welcome to Alexander Graham Bell's Kids' Page. Here you will find a place where you can enjoy being a kid. Explore the unknown, but have fun! Did you know that Alexander Graham Bell liked to work with children? Check out some of the links below that show what Bell had created for you to have fun with. It is educational and we can learn together!”
[NOTE: Home page http://bell.uccb.ns.ca/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Fri., Feb. 20, 2009 - Sites from PBS Teachers Newsletter: February 22-28, 2009
Sites found in:
******************************************
PBS Teachers Newsletter: February 22-28, 2009
Current PBS Teacher Previews Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
******************************************
Download the Masterpiece Classic Teachers Guide to Teaching Dickens
Designed to help readers see Dickens' relevance to our world today, this extensive teaching tool offers general questions and activities to be used in conjunction with Dickens' texts and the Masterpiece Classic productions of Oliver Twist, Little Dorrit, The Old Curiosity Shop and David Copperfield. What do we mean when we speak of something being Dickensian? How does Dickens illustrate his famous and eccentric characters? How did the workhouse conditions of Dickens' day compare to poverty in our time? The Teachers Guide for Teaching Dickens offers clear and concise classroom ideas for opening the world of Charles Dickens to school-age readers.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/learn/guides.html
[SEE ALSO: Literary/Author Timelines
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/learn/timelines.html – Phyllis ]
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Help Prealgebra Students Discover the Lure of the Labryrinth
Lure of the Labyrinth is a digital game for middle-school pre-algebra students. It includes a wealth of intriguing math-based puzzles wrapped into an exciting narrative game in which students work to find their lost pet - and save the world from monsters! Linked to both national and state mathematics standards, the game gives students a chance to actually think like mathematicians.
Included in the site are resources for educators, including a professional development video for pre-algebra teachers demonstrating how Maryland teachers are effectively using Lure of the Labyrinth in the classroom.
http://labyrinth.thinkport.org/www/index.php
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Nature
In the Valley of the Wolves
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, February 22, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
As the first wolves reintroduced into Yellowstone, the Druids
are the most celebrated wolf pack in North America. Pioneers in
the wilderness, they were at the heart of a massive scientific
experiment to restore an entire ecosystem that began to break
down without its wolves. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/in-the-valley-of-the-wolves/introduction/212/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/b8alec
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NOVA
Rat Attack
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
Every 48 years, the inhabitants of the remote Indian state of
Mizoram suffer a horrendous ordeal known locally as mautam. An
indigenous species of bamboo, blanketing 30 percent of
Mizoram's 8,100 square miles, blooms once every half-century,
spurring an explosion in the rat population that feeds off the
bamboo's fruit. The rats run amok, destroying crops and
precipitating a crippling famine throughout Mizoram. NOVA
follows this gripping tale of nature's capacity to engender
human suffering and investigates the botanical mystery of why
the bamboo flowers with clockwork precision every half-century.
(CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rats/
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
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American Experience
A Class Apart
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Monday, February 23, 2009
9 - 10:00pm
In the tiny town of Edna, Texas, in 1951, a field hand named
Pete Hernandez murdered his employer after exchanging heated
words in a gritty cantina. From this unremarkable small-town
murder emerged a landmark civil rights case that would forever
change the lives and legal standing of tens of millions of
Americans. (CC, Stereo, HD, 5.1, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/class/
Following the broadcast premiere, English and Spanish language versions of A Class Apart will be available to watch online.
Transcript: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/class/transcript/
Teacher’s Resources: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/class/teacherResources/
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Copyright 2008 PBS Online
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---------Forwarded Message--------
[NOVA Teachers] "Rat Attack" airs Feb. 24, 2009
Hello Educators,
In next week's broadcast of "Rat Attack," NOVA teams up with
National Geographic to explore why mysterious rat plagues ravage
northeast India every 48 years. (Subjects covered: life science,
animals, botany, ecology)
Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org
* * * * * * * *
NOVA Presents "Rat Attack"
Broadcast: Tuesday, February 24, 2009
http://www.pbs.org/nova/rats
(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/rats/program.html
Watch the entire program online after the broadcast date. (QuickTime
or Windows Media required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
The Producer's Story
http://www.pbs.org/nova/rats/producer.html
Learn about some of the unique experiences producer Jeremy Zipple
encountered while filming "Rat Attack" including chasing, eating,
and milking rats. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Killer Instinct
http://www.pbs.org/nova/rats/instinct.html
Find out about different types of infanticide and varying theories
for why it is so widespread among primates. (Note: Some of this
material may be upsetting to students. Please preview the feature
prior to assigning.) (Grades 9-12)
Population Explosion
http://www.pbs.org/nova/rats/population.html
Explore in this interactive what happens to a forest ecosystem when
oak trees produce a superabundance of acorns. (Flash plug-in
required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Plant vs. Predator
http://www.pbs.org/nova/rats/janzen.html
In this interview, ecologist Daniel Janzen describes why Melocanna
baccifera bamboo flowers and fruits every 48 years and what's in
it--both good and bad--for the bamboo, the rats, and anyone living
nearby. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teachers/programs/3603_rats.html
In this classroom activity, students use the Population Explosion
interactive to explore forest ecosystem dynamics. (Grades 6-8)
Program Transcript
http://www.pbs.org/nova/transcripts/3603_rats.html
This site includes a complete narration for this program.
Plus Watch a Preview and Links & Books
******************************************
PBS Teachers Newsletter: February 22-28, 2009
Current PBS Teacher Previews Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
******************************************
Download the Masterpiece Classic Teachers Guide to Teaching Dickens
Designed to help readers see Dickens' relevance to our world today, this extensive teaching tool offers general questions and activities to be used in conjunction with Dickens' texts and the Masterpiece Classic productions of Oliver Twist, Little Dorrit, The Old Curiosity Shop and David Copperfield. What do we mean when we speak of something being Dickensian? How does Dickens illustrate his famous and eccentric characters? How did the workhouse conditions of Dickens' day compare to poverty in our time? The Teachers Guide for Teaching Dickens offers clear and concise classroom ideas for opening the world of Charles Dickens to school-age readers.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/learn/guides.html
[SEE ALSO: Literary/Author Timelines
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/learn/timelines.html – Phyllis ]
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Help Prealgebra Students Discover the Lure of the Labryrinth
Lure of the Labyrinth is a digital game for middle-school pre-algebra students. It includes a wealth of intriguing math-based puzzles wrapped into an exciting narrative game in which students work to find their lost pet - and save the world from monsters! Linked to both national and state mathematics standards, the game gives students a chance to actually think like mathematicians.
Included in the site are resources for educators, including a professional development video for pre-algebra teachers demonstrating how Maryland teachers are effectively using Lure of the Labyrinth in the classroom.
http://labyrinth.thinkport.org/www/index.php
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Nature
In the Valley of the Wolves
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, February 22, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
As the first wolves reintroduced into Yellowstone, the Druids
are the most celebrated wolf pack in North America. Pioneers in
the wilderness, they were at the heart of a massive scientific
experiment to restore an entire ecosystem that began to break
down without its wolves. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/in-the-valley-of-the-wolves/introduction/212/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/b8alec
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NOVA
Rat Attack
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
Every 48 years, the inhabitants of the remote Indian state of
Mizoram suffer a horrendous ordeal known locally as mautam. An
indigenous species of bamboo, blanketing 30 percent of
Mizoram's 8,100 square miles, blooms once every half-century,
spurring an explosion in the rat population that feeds off the
bamboo's fruit. The rats run amok, destroying crops and
precipitating a crippling famine throughout Mizoram. NOVA
follows this gripping tale of nature's capacity to engender
human suffering and investigates the botanical mystery of why
the bamboo flowers with clockwork precision every half-century.
(CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rats/
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
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American Experience
A Class Apart
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Monday, February 23, 2009
9 - 10:00pm
In the tiny town of Edna, Texas, in 1951, a field hand named
Pete Hernandez murdered his employer after exchanging heated
words in a gritty cantina. From this unremarkable small-town
murder emerged a landmark civil rights case that would forever
change the lives and legal standing of tens of millions of
Americans. (CC, Stereo, HD, 5.1, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/class/
Following the broadcast premiere, English and Spanish language versions of A Class Apart will be available to watch online.
Transcript: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/class/transcript/
Teacher’s Resources: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/class/teacherResources/
--------
Copyright 2008 PBS Online
********
---------Forwarded Message--------
[NOVA Teachers] "Rat Attack" airs Feb. 24, 2009
Hello Educators,
In next week's broadcast of "Rat Attack," NOVA teams up with
National Geographic to explore why mysterious rat plagues ravage
northeast India every 48 years. (Subjects covered: life science,
animals, botany, ecology)
Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org
* * * * * * * *
NOVA Presents "Rat Attack"
Broadcast: Tuesday, February 24, 2009
http://www.pbs.org/nova/rats
(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/rats/program.html
Watch the entire program online after the broadcast date. (QuickTime
or Windows Media required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
The Producer's Story
http://www.pbs.org/nova/rats/producer.html
Learn about some of the unique experiences producer Jeremy Zipple
encountered while filming "Rat Attack" including chasing, eating,
and milking rats. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Killer Instinct
http://www.pbs.org/nova/rats/instinct.html
Find out about different types of infanticide and varying theories
for why it is so widespread among primates. (Note: Some of this
material may be upsetting to students. Please preview the feature
prior to assigning.) (Grades 9-12)
Population Explosion
http://www.pbs.org/nova/rats/population.html
Explore in this interactive what happens to a forest ecosystem when
oak trees produce a superabundance of acorns. (Flash plug-in
required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Plant vs. Predator
http://www.pbs.org/nova/rats/janzen.html
In this interview, ecologist Daniel Janzen describes why Melocanna
baccifera bamboo flowers and fruits every 48 years and what's in
it--both good and bad--for the bamboo, the rats, and anyone living
nearby. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teachers/programs/3603_rats.html
In this classroom activity, students use the Population Explosion
interactive to explore forest ecosystem dynamics. (Grades 6-8)
Program Transcript
http://www.pbs.org/nova/transcripts/3603_rats.html
This site includes a complete narration for this program.
Plus Watch a Preview and Links & Books
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Thurs., Feb. 19, 2009 - The American Civil War Homepage
The American Civil War Homepage - Dr. George H. Hoemann and Mary E. Myers - Grades 0 to 12
http://sunsite.utk.edu/civil-war/warweb.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“Although TeachersFirst doesn't usually highlight a "hotlist," this one definitely deserves a mention! This set of links (all about the Civil War) includes songs from the 1800s, lots of general resource sites about the Civil War and the general time period, information about the battles, and much more. The list is huge, so be prepared! Thankfully they have the material divided into logical categories, and the site is simple to use. This site is updated frequently and includes everything from basic research to interactive videos to letters from a soldier in the Civil War.” <<>>
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=2933
http://sunsite.utk.edu/civil-war/warweb.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“Although TeachersFirst doesn't usually highlight a "hotlist," this one definitely deserves a mention! This set of links (all about the Civil War) includes songs from the 1800s, lots of general resource sites about the Civil War and the general time period, information about the battles, and much more. The list is huge, so be prepared! Thankfully they have the material divided into logical categories, and the site is simple to use. This site is updated frequently and includes everything from basic research to interactive videos to letters from a soldier in the Civil War.” <<
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=2933
Thurs., Feb. 19, 2009 - This Day in the Civil War / Civil War Biographies
This Day in the Civil War - - Grades 4 to 12
http://www.civilwarinteractive.com/This%20Day/thisday.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“Those interested in a different take on the Civil War will enjoy this one. Each day offers a different set of events drawn from Civil War history, along with links to oddities such as Civil War recipes (tread cautiously), trivia, birthdays, interactive puzzles, and the like. There are also message boards. So if you allow students to navigate independently, be sure to watch carefully!”
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=3477
SEE ALSO: Civil War Biographies
http://www.civilwarinteractive.com/biosmain.htm
http://www.civilwarinteractive.com/This%20Day/thisday.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“Those interested in a different take on the Civil War will enjoy this one. Each day offers a different set of events drawn from Civil War history, along with links to oddities such as Civil War recipes (tread cautiously), trivia, birthdays, interactive puzzles, and the like. There are also message boards. So if you allow students to navigate independently, be sure to watch carefully!”
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=3477
SEE ALSO: Civil War Biographies
http://www.civilwarinteractive.com/biosmain.htm
Thurs., Feb. 19, 2009 - Civil War Time-Line: A Nation Divided
Civil War Time-Line - A Nation Divided - The History Place - Grades 4 to 12
http://www.historyplace.com/civilwar/index.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.historyplace.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“This site, created by The History Place offers a chronological listing of Civil War events (with pictures) and is easy to navigate. This site features topics such as Fort Sumter Attacked, Gettysburg, Shiloh, and several others. The timeline format is easy to understand. The photos are authentic and informative.”
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=3306
http://www.historyplace.com/civilwar/index.html
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.historyplace.com/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“This site, created by The History Place offers a chronological listing of Civil War events (with pictures) and is easy to navigate. This site features topics such as Fort Sumter Attacked, Gettysburg, Shiloh, and several others. The timeline format is easy to understand. The photos are authentic and informative.”
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=3306
Thurs., Feb. 19, 2009 - The African Presence in the Americas: 1492-1992
The African Presence in the Americas: 1492-1992
http://www.si.umich.edu/CHICO/Schomburg/
[NOTE: Previously posted. Some links out-of-date. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
"...originated as an exhibitin [sic] at the Schomburg Center for
Research in Black Culture, in 1991, co-curated by Miriam Jimenez, Zita
Nunes and Howard Dodson. An exhibition portfolio based on the exhibition
was compiled by Nashormeh N. R. Lindo and designed by Kenneth McFarlin
in 1992. The teachers' guide was produced by New York City Public School
teachers who participated in a summer institute conducted by the
Schomburg Center in 1992. This web site version is based in part on the exhibition, The African Presence in the Americas, 1492-1992 Exhibition Portfolio and the teachers' guide."
Contents:
An introduction: The African Presence in the Americas
Who are the African Americans?
Migration
Work
Culture
Resistance
Timeline
http://www.si.umich.edu/CHICO/Schomburg/
[NOTE: Previously posted. Some links out-of-date. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
"...originated as an exhibitin [sic] at the Schomburg Center for
Research in Black Culture, in 1991, co-curated by Miriam Jimenez, Zita
Nunes and Howard Dodson. An exhibition portfolio based on the exhibition
was compiled by Nashormeh N. R. Lindo and designed by Kenneth McFarlin
in 1992. The teachers' guide was produced by New York City Public School
teachers who participated in a summer institute conducted by the
Schomburg Center in 1992. This web site version is based in part on the exhibition, The African Presence in the Americas, 1492-1992 Exhibition Portfolio and the teachers' guide."
Contents:
An introduction: The African Presence in the Americas
Who are the African Americans?
Migration
Work
Culture
Resistance
Timeline
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Wed., Feb. 19, 2009 - U.S. Supreme Court: Major Rulings in 2007-2008
U.S. Supreme Court: Major Rulings in 2007-2008
http://hosted.ap.org/specials/interactives/wdc/scotus0708/
From the site:
“This interactive provides a detailed look at the term that ended June 26, 2008. It includes information about major decisions, how the justices voted, and profiles of the members of the court.”
Summary of the Term:
“In its three most important cases, the court declared a constitutional right to have guns at home for self-defense, granted some constitutional protections to foreign prisoners at Guantanamo Bay and outlawed the death penalty for the non-lethal rape of a child.”
Source: Associated Press
http://hosted.ap.org/specials/interactives/wdc/scotus0708/
From the site:
“This interactive provides a detailed look at the term that ended June 26, 2008. It includes information about major decisions, how the justices voted, and profiles of the members of the court.”
Summary of the Term:
“In its three most important cases, the court declared a constitutional right to have guns at home for self-defense, granted some constitutional protections to foreign prisoners at Guantanamo Bay and outlawed the death penalty for the non-lethal rape of a child.”
Source: Associated Press
Wed., Feb. 19, 2009 - New Jersey History Kids
New Jersey History Kids
http://www.state.nj.us/state/historykids/index.htm
From the site:
“The New Jersey History Kids multimedia website is intended to instruct New Jersey students in grades K through 4 in New Jersey History and Social Studies in accordance with the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards in Social Studies, adopted by the New Jersey State Department of Education in October 2004.”
The website consists of eleven units: (1) the Lenape, (2) Farming, (3) Industry, (4) Invention, (5) the Underground Railroad, (6) the American Revolution, (7) Immigrants, (8) the Statehouse, (9) Barnegat Bay, (10) Delaware Bay, and (11) the Pinelands.
http://www.state.nj.us/state/historykids/index.htm
From the site:
“The New Jersey History Kids multimedia website is intended to instruct New Jersey students in grades K through 4 in New Jersey History and Social Studies in accordance with the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards in Social Studies, adopted by the New Jersey State Department of Education in October 2004.”
The website consists of eleven units: (1) the Lenape, (2) Farming, (3) Industry, (4) Invention, (5) the Underground Railroad, (6) the American Revolution, (7) Immigrants, (8) the Statehouse, (9) Barnegat Bay, (10) Delaware Bay, and (11) the Pinelands.
Wed., Feb. 18, 2009 - New Jersey History's Mysteries
New Jersey History's Mysteries
http://www.njhm.com/
From the site:
“This site is dedicated to all the little known and mostly forgotten people, places and events that make New Jersey the interesting state that it is. Pirates, politicians, murderers and heroes have all made their way through New Jersey's history, and the stories and photographs posted here document their journeys. Also, this site features those places and events that were once famous, feared or revered in New Jersey history, but that few today remember. We feature a new story each month, and strive to answer any and all questions about New Jersey history.” <<>>
http://www.njhm.com/
From the site:
“This site is dedicated to all the little known and mostly forgotten people, places and events that make New Jersey the interesting state that it is. Pirates, politicians, murderers and heroes have all made their way through New Jersey's history, and the stories and photographs posted here document their journeys. Also, this site features those places and events that were once famous, feared or revered in New Jersey history, but that few today remember. We feature a new story each month, and strive to answer any and all questions about New Jersey history.” <<
Wed., Feb. 18, 2009 - The State of New Jersey: A Short History, The Underground Railroad, African Americans in NJ, and more...
The State of New Jersey
http://www.nj.gov/nj/about/history/
Includes links to:
A Short History of New Jersey
The Underground Railroad
Afro-Americans in New Jersey
Materials for Teachers
and much more
http://www.nj.gov/nj/about/history/
Includes links to:
A Short History of New Jersey
The Underground Railroad
Afro-Americans in New Jersey
Materials for Teachers
and much more
Tues., Feb. 17, 2009 - World War II Memorial (10 Min. Flash Presentation)
World War II Memorial
http://www.nps.gov/features/nama/feat0001/
From the site:
“A multimedia web feature presentation – Running time about 10 min.”
“A tribute to the men and women who served their country, with honor…”
http://www.nps.gov/features/nama/feat0001/
From the site:
“A multimedia web feature presentation – Running time about 10 min.”
“A tribute to the men and women who served their country, with honor…”
Tues., Feb. 17, 2009 - Interactive 3D Ant Farm and Pheromone Trails / Other Simulations
3D Ant Farm Simulator: Interactive 3D Ant Farm and Pheromone Trail Simulation
http://www.forgefx.com/casestudies/prenticehall/ph/ants/ants.htm
From the site:
“This is a real-time 3D simulation that demonstrates how ants use pheromones to communicate and find food. The student is able to interact with the simulation's environment to see how the ants react.”
[NOTE: Some of the other simulations previously posted.
Site updated. Select or scroll down to see all 11 Educational Simulations.
http://www.forgefx.com/demos.htm - Phyllis ]
http://www.forgefx.com/casestudies/prenticehall/ph/ants/ants.htm
From the site:
“This is a real-time 3D simulation that demonstrates how ants use pheromones to communicate and find food. The student is able to interact with the simulation's environment to see how the ants react.”
[NOTE: Some of the other simulations previously posted.
Site updated. Select or scroll down to see all 11 Educational Simulations.
http://www.forgefx.com/demos.htm - Phyllis ]
Tues., Feb. 17, 2009 - History Wired: A Few of Our Favorite Things
History Wired: A Few of Our Favorite Things
http://www.historywired.si.edu/
[Allow pop-ups to see instructions on using the map.]
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
From the “About the Program” site – explains the “object map”:
http://www.historywired.si.edu/about.cfm
“The map helps visitors find objects that interest them. It does not reflect the arrangement of objects in storage collections or the physical museum layout. The map face has ten categories that represent different types of objects in the collections. Each "square" on the map face represents an object, and the relative size of the square reflects the ratings given to objects by previous visitors to the site.
“The map can be customized using timeline sliders, theme buttons, the text search, or any combination of the features. These features highlight certain objects but do not eliminate any from the map, making all objects accessible at all times.
We hope the map will help visitors find objects that match their interests, as well as discover interesting and unexpected objects.”
Text Only
http://www.historywired.si.edu/text.cfm
From the site:
“For those who cannot use the Java "object map" which serves as the primary navigation tool for HistoryWired, we have provided a text-only index of all the featured objects. At the top of the page, a category menu will help you find the type of object you're interested in. Clicking the name of an object will bring up more information in a separate window.”
http://www.historywired.si.edu/
[Allow pop-ups to see instructions on using the map.]
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
From the “About the Program” site – explains the “object map”:
http://www.historywired.si.edu/about.cfm
“The map helps visitors find objects that interest them. It does not reflect the arrangement of objects in storage collections or the physical museum layout. The map face has ten categories that represent different types of objects in the collections. Each "square" on the map face represents an object, and the relative size of the square reflects the ratings given to objects by previous visitors to the site.
“The map can be customized using timeline sliders, theme buttons, the text search, or any combination of the features. These features highlight certain objects but do not eliminate any from the map, making all objects accessible at all times.
We hope the map will help visitors find objects that match their interests, as well as discover interesting and unexpected objects.”
Text Only
http://www.historywired.si.edu/text.cfm
From the site:
“For those who cannot use the Java "object map" which serves as the primary navigation tool for HistoryWired, we have provided a text-only index of all the featured objects. At the top of the page, a category menu will help you find the type of object you're interested in. Clicking the name of an object will bring up more information in a separate window.”
Tues., Feb. 17, 2009 - Living Under Enslavement / With Liberty and Justice for All
Living Under Enslavement: African Americans at the Hermitage Plantation
http://www.thehenryford.org/exhibits/smartfun/hermitage/open.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
“Step inside the cramped quarters that an enslaved carpenter called home during the years he lived at Georgia’s Hermitage Plantation. Click from page to page and explore the artifacts that reveal the ways in which the people who lived here cared for their families, used their skills, preserved African traditions and resisted enslavement. Best of all, students can use this interactive module in the classroom or at home.”
With Liberty & Justice for All
http://www.hfmgv.org/museum/liberty/
From the site:
“With Liberty & Justice for All is a groundbreaking new exhibit that explores the proud and often painful evolution of America freedom: from the Revolutionary War through the struggle for civil rights.”
[NOTE: Two of several online exhibits at the Henry Ford Museum. Some previously posted.
Online exhibits are identified by the red icon in the What Type column.
http://www.thehenryford.org/education/resources.aspx
- Phyllis ]
http://www.thehenryford.org/exhibits/smartfun/hermitage/open.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
“Step inside the cramped quarters that an enslaved carpenter called home during the years he lived at Georgia’s Hermitage Plantation. Click from page to page and explore the artifacts that reveal the ways in which the people who lived here cared for their families, used their skills, preserved African traditions and resisted enslavement. Best of all, students can use this interactive module in the classroom or at home.”
With Liberty & Justice for All
http://www.hfmgv.org/museum/liberty/
From the site:
“With Liberty & Justice for All is a groundbreaking new exhibit that explores the proud and often painful evolution of America freedom: from the Revolutionary War through the struggle for civil rights.”
[NOTE: Two of several online exhibits at the Henry Ford Museum. Some previously posted.
Online exhibits are identified by the red icon in the What Type column.
http://www.thehenryford.org/education/resources.aspx
- Phyllis ]
Monday, February 16, 2009
Mon., Feb. 16, 2009 - Seeing, Hearing and Smelling the World
Seeing, Hearing and Smelling the World
http://www.hhmi.org/senses/
From the site:
“One by one, the very earliest stages in our perception of sights, sounds, smells, and taste are giving up their secrets through molecular genetics.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Links listed under CONTENTS
http://www.hhmi.org/senses/
From the site:
“One by one, the very earliest stages in our perception of sights, sounds, smells, and taste are giving up their secrets through molecular genetics.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Links listed under CONTENTS
Mon., Feb. 16, 2009 - Here Be Dragons
Here Be Dragons
http://www.draconian.com/
http://www.draconian.com/home/frameset.htm
From the site:
“Your FREE online dragon resource for everything you want to know about dragons: Dragon history, dragon tattoos, dragon art, pictures of dragons, as well as dragon links.”
http://www.draconian.com/
http://www.draconian.com/home/frameset.htm
From the site:
“Your FREE online dragon resource for everything you want to know about dragons: Dragon history, dragon tattoos, dragon art, pictures of dragons, as well as dragon links.”
Mon., Feb. 16, 2009 - Patriotic Music from Library of Congress: Performing Arts Encyclopedia
-------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Monday, September 1, 2008
Patriotic Melodies
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/html/patriotic/patriotic-home.html
[NOTE: Home page http://www.loc.gov/performingarts/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Today's site, from the Library of Congress's Performing Arts Encyclopedia, offers an exhibition revealing the background of many of the most famous tunes in the nation's history. Gentle Subscribers will discover an informative collection of material on these evocative songs.
"Patriotic Melodies tells the stories behind many of the songs that have now become part of the American national heritage. A combination of hymns, national songs, music of the theater, radio and television, military themes, and poetry, all of this music demonstrates that while over history many things have changed, this expression of pride and hope remain a constant part of the American experience." - from the website
The exhibit provides information on more than two dozen best-loved songs, from the stirring notes of Aaron Copeland's "Fanfare of the Common Man" to the heart-tugging strains of "America the Beautiful" and Irving Berlin's "God Bless America". Some of the selections, particularly those performed by armed forces bands, are available for download in MP3 and RealAudio formats. Not only the strictly patriotic songs of the title appear in the exhibit, but some which are intertwined in the cultural fabric of the nation, like "I'll Be Home for Christmas" and "Yankee Doodle". Each selection is treated individually, with historical background, images of the composer if available, sheet music and links to more in-depth material.
Sashay over to the exhibit to look and listen to some of America's most iconic songs at:
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/html/patriotic/patriotic-home.html
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Monday, September 1, 2008
Patriotic Melodies
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/html/patriotic/patriotic-home.html
[NOTE: Home page http://www.loc.gov/performingarts/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Today's site, from the Library of Congress's Performing Arts Encyclopedia, offers an exhibition revealing the background of many of the most famous tunes in the nation's history. Gentle Subscribers will discover an informative collection of material on these evocative songs.
"Patriotic Melodies tells the stories behind many of the songs that have now become part of the American national heritage. A combination of hymns, national songs, music of the theater, radio and television, military themes, and poetry, all of this music demonstrates that while over history many things have changed, this expression of pride and hope remain a constant part of the American experience." - from the website
The exhibit provides information on more than two dozen best-loved songs, from the stirring notes of Aaron Copeland's "Fanfare of the Common Man" to the heart-tugging strains of "America the Beautiful" and Irving Berlin's "God Bless America". Some of the selections, particularly those performed by armed forces bands, are available for download in MP3 and RealAudio formats. Not only the strictly patriotic songs of the title appear in the exhibit, but some which are intertwined in the cultural fabric of the nation, like "I'll Be Home for Christmas" and "Yankee Doodle". Each selection is treated individually, with historical background, images of the composer if available, sheet music and links to more in-depth material.
Sashay over to the exhibit to look and listen to some of America's most iconic songs at:
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/html/patriotic/patriotic-home.html
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Mon., Feb. 16, 2009 - Science Buddies
--------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Tuesday, September 2, 2008 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Science Buddies
http://www.sciencebuddies.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
ClickScholar Katie suggested this website, sponsored by The Kenneth Lafferty
Hess Family Charitable Foundation, that provides over 700 FREE science
projects that students can select and customize according to their area of
interest. Katie wrote:
"My daughter (the public school holdout) has a science project due. Her
teacher sent home this full page of tiny print detailing what is required
for the 'simple' project. It's based on the Scientific Method. I'm thinking,
'What's the Scientific Method?' So, to help my daughter, I googled it and
discovered Science Buddies."
When you get to the website you'll see the featured sections that include:
Science Fair Project Ideas, Student Resources, and Teacher Resources. Just
click on the links in those sections or use the menu bar at the top of the
screen to access the content on this user-friendly site.
Under "Science Fair Project Ideas" click on the interactive "Topic Selection
Wizard." As Katie wrote, "There's a short questionnaire to fill out that
will help you find topics that are actually within your child's area of
interest. Once you get to suggested topics, you can read through and email
the ideas to yourself so you don't lose the them in your bookmarks. There
are some really interesting and fun projects!" Topics include:
*Physical Science - Aerodynamics, Hydrodynamics, Astronomy, Chemistry,
Electricity & Electronics, Physics, and more!
*Civil Engineering - Computer Science, Energy & Power, Environmental
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and more!
*Life Science - Biotechnology, Genetics & Genomics, Human Biology & Health,
Mammalian Biology, Microbiology, Plant Biology, and Zoology.
*Behavioral & Social Science - Human Behavior and Sociology.
*Earth & Environmental Science - Geology, Ocean Sciences, Weather &
Atmosphere, and more.
*Math & Computer Science - Genetics & Genomics, Pure Mathematics, Video &
Computer Games, and more.
*Other - Cooking & Food Science, Music, Photography, Digital Photography &
Video, Sports Science, and Video & Computer Games.
Click on any one to find hands-on scientific investigations that engage
students because they address their specific area of interest and eliminate
the hassle of doing a science project. Each Project Idea includes a
description of the subject matter, references, Internet-based public domain
tools and/or real-time scientific data, and provides suggestions for
experiments.
You will also appreciate "The Science Fair Project Guide" - an online
encyclopedia that explains how to conduct science research and projects
(with a detailed explanation of the Scientific Method). As the website
explains, "It includes step-by-step guidance, actual sample assignments,
photos of science fair projects, tips for success, and self-grading
checklists for students."
Don't miss "Ask an Expert" - a monitored, online forum staffed by volunteer
scientists and talented science students who help students anywhere, on a
drop-in basis, with their project questions.
You can also subscribe to the Science Buddies free newsletter and you can
get a free science poster (have it mailed or download in pdf) too!
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com
http://www.Carschooling.com
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com
DID YOU MISPLACE A ClickSchooling Review? Do you need to find an educational website - fast! Visit the ClickSchooling archives at:
http://www.homefires.com/clickschool/archive.asp
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Hi! It's Tuesday, September 2, 2008 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Science Buddies
http://www.sciencebuddies.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
ClickScholar Katie suggested this website, sponsored by The Kenneth Lafferty
Hess Family Charitable Foundation, that provides over 700 FREE science
projects that students can select and customize according to their area of
interest. Katie wrote:
"My daughter (the public school holdout) has a science project due. Her
teacher sent home this full page of tiny print detailing what is required
for the 'simple' project. It's based on the Scientific Method. I'm thinking,
'What's the Scientific Method?' So, to help my daughter, I googled it and
discovered Science Buddies."
When you get to the website you'll see the featured sections that include:
Science Fair Project Ideas, Student Resources, and Teacher Resources. Just
click on the links in those sections or use the menu bar at the top of the
screen to access the content on this user-friendly site.
Under "Science Fair Project Ideas" click on the interactive "Topic Selection
Wizard." As Katie wrote, "There's a short questionnaire to fill out that
will help you find topics that are actually within your child's area of
interest. Once you get to suggested topics, you can read through and email
the ideas to yourself so you don't lose the them in your bookmarks. There
are some really interesting and fun projects!" Topics include:
*Physical Science - Aerodynamics, Hydrodynamics, Astronomy, Chemistry,
Electricity & Electronics, Physics, and more!
*Civil Engineering - Computer Science, Energy & Power, Environmental
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and more!
*Life Science - Biotechnology, Genetics & Genomics, Human Biology & Health,
Mammalian Biology, Microbiology, Plant Biology, and Zoology.
*Behavioral & Social Science - Human Behavior and Sociology.
*Earth & Environmental Science - Geology, Ocean Sciences, Weather &
Atmosphere, and more.
*Math & Computer Science - Genetics & Genomics, Pure Mathematics, Video &
Computer Games, and more.
*Other - Cooking & Food Science, Music, Photography, Digital Photography &
Video, Sports Science, and Video & Computer Games.
Click on any one to find hands-on scientific investigations that engage
students because they address their specific area of interest and eliminate
the hassle of doing a science project. Each Project Idea includes a
description of the subject matter, references, Internet-based public domain
tools and/or real-time scientific data, and provides suggestions for
experiments.
You will also appreciate "The Science Fair Project Guide" - an online
encyclopedia that explains how to conduct science research and projects
(with a detailed explanation of the Scientific Method). As the website
explains, "It includes step-by-step guidance, actual sample assignments,
photos of science fair projects, tips for success, and self-grading
checklists for students."
Don't miss "Ask an Expert" - a monitored, online forum staffed by volunteer
scientists and talented science students who help students anywhere, on a
drop-in basis, with their project questions.
You can also subscribe to the Science Buddies free newsletter and you can
get a free science poster (have it mailed or download in pdf) too!
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.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Sun., Feb. 15, 2009 - Find A Grave
Find A Grave
http://www.findagrave.com/
From the site:
Find A Grave is a resource for finding the graves of thousands of famous people from around the world.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.findagrave.com/
From the site:
Find A Grave is a resource for finding the graves of thousands of famous people from around the world.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Sun., Feb. 15, 2009 - Eyes on Art
Eyes on Art
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/art2/index.html
Eyes on Art: Teacher’s Guide
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/art2/guide/index.html
From the site:
“…what you'll find in the new version are all new images, similar affective and critical thinking strategies, and more examples and rubrics to encourage positive outcomes. We hope you fine the refinements helpful.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/art2/index.html
Eyes on Art: Teacher’s Guide
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/art2/guide/index.html
From the site:
“…what you'll find in the new version are all new images, similar affective and critical thinking strategies, and more examples and rubrics to encourage positive outcomes. We hope you fine the refinements helpful.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
Sun., Feb. 15, 2009 - Color with Leo
Color with Leo
http://www.colorwithleo.com/
From the site:
“Welcome! The Color with Leo site was created to assist with the development of our future artists. This free site will help cultivate a child's creativity and their appetite for discovery. A young Leonardo da Vinci, Leo, guides them through interactive games and activities as they learn the basic principles of art.
“Parents and teachers can also benefit from this web site by downloading the free lessons and activities that can be implemented into an art curriculum.”
http://www.colorwithleo.com/
From the site:
“Welcome! The Color with Leo site was created to assist with the development of our future artists. This free site will help cultivate a child's creativity and their appetite for discovery. A young Leonardo da Vinci, Leo, guides them through interactive games and activities as they learn the basic principles of art.
“Parents and teachers can also benefit from this web site by downloading the free lessons and activities that can be implemented into an art curriculum.”
Sun., Feb. 15, 2009 - Kids Online Resources / Environment and Energy Sites (10)
Sites found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Thu, Aug 28, 2008
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
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KidsOLR – Kids Online Resources
URL: http://www.kidsolr.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Kids and Education
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
URL: http://www.dnr.mo.gov/kids.htm
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Environmental Kids
URL: http://www.epa.gov/kids
Record Id: 679470
Created: 2008-08-26 13:56:10
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Energy Resources on the World Wide Web
URL: http://www.webmutations.com/energy/resources.html
Record Id: 679469
Created: 2008-08-26 13:44:19
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Energy Kids Page
URL: http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts
Record Id: 679468
Created: 2008-08-26 13:23:30
[NOTE: Home page http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Energy Hog
URL: http://www.energyhog.org/childrens.htm
Record Id: 679467
Created: 2008-08-26 13:01:12
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Petroleum Education
URL: http://www.priweb.org/ed/pgws/links/links.html
Record Id: 679466
Created: 2008-08-26 12:44:36
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.priweb.org/ previously posted.
URL updated: http://www.museumoftheearth.org/ - Phyllis ]
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Office of Biological and Environmental Research : Educational sites for all ages
URL: http://www.er.doe.gov/ober/bak2.html
Record Id: 679465
Created: 2008-08-26 12:21:56
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.er.doe.gov/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Kids Zone
URL: http://www.nces.ed.gov/nceskids
Record Id: 679464
Created: 2008-08-26 12:12:46
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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ED.gov
URL: http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml
Record Id: 679463
Created: 2008-08-26 11:58:36
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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For Students and Kids
URL: http://www.energy.gov/forstudentsandkids.htm
Record Id: 679461
Created: 2008-08-26 11:39:15
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Thu, Aug 28, 2008
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
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KidsOLR – Kids Online Resources
URL: http://www.kidsolr.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Kids and Education
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
URL: http://www.dnr.mo.gov/kids.htm
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Environmental Kids
URL: http://www.epa.gov/kids
Record Id: 679470
Created: 2008-08-26 13:56:10
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Energy Resources on the World Wide Web
URL: http://www.webmutations.com/energy/resources.html
Record Id: 679469
Created: 2008-08-26 13:44:19
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Energy Kids Page
URL: http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts
Record Id: 679468
Created: 2008-08-26 13:23:30
[NOTE: Home page http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Energy Hog
URL: http://www.energyhog.org/childrens.htm
Record Id: 679467
Created: 2008-08-26 13:01:12
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Petroleum Education
URL: http://www.priweb.org/ed/pgws/links/links.html
Record Id: 679466
Created: 2008-08-26 12:44:36
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.priweb.org/ previously posted.
URL updated: http://www.museumoftheearth.org/ - Phyllis ]
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Office of Biological and Environmental Research : Educational sites for all ages
URL: http://www.er.doe.gov/ober/bak2.html
Record Id: 679465
Created: 2008-08-26 12:21:56
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.er.doe.gov/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Kids Zone
URL: http://www.nces.ed.gov/nceskids
Record Id: 679464
Created: 2008-08-26 12:12:46
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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ED.gov
URL: http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml
Record Id: 679463
Created: 2008-08-26 11:58:36
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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For Students and Kids
URL: http://www.energy.gov/forstudentsandkids.htm
Record Id: 679461
Created: 2008-08-26 11:39:15
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Sat., Feb. 14, 2009 - Optics For Kids
Optics For Kids
http://www.opticalres.com/kidoptx_f.html
From the site:
“Learn some fun and interesting things about OPTICS here. Optics is the science of LIGHT, and one of the most important fields of PHYSICS.”
Contents: Light, Lenses, Lasers, Careers, Resources for Teachers and Parents
http://www.opticalres.com/kidoptx_f.html
From the site:
“Learn some fun and interesting things about OPTICS here. Optics is the science of LIGHT, and one of the most important fields of PHYSICS.”
Contents: Light, Lenses, Lasers, Careers, Resources for Teachers and Parents
Sat., Feb. 14, 2009 - Alternative Fuels
Alternative Fuels
http://www.surfnetkids.com/alternative_fuels.htm
From the site:
“Lower costs, however, are not the only benefits to alternative fuels. They also produce fewer emissions (better for the environment) and can usually be produced in the United States (increasing our self-reliance).”
Page includes links to 9 sites (5 annotated, 4 Honorable Mentions)
http://www.surfnetkids.com/alternative_fuels.htm
From the site:
“Lower costs, however, are not the only benefits to alternative fuels. They also produce fewer emissions (better for the environment) and can usually be produced in the United States (increasing our self-reliance).”
Page includes links to 9 sites (5 annotated, 4 Honorable Mentions)
Sat., Feb. 14, 2009 - Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation (CRF)
http://www.crf-usa.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
“Constitutional Rights Foundation (CRF) seeks to instill in our nation's youth a deeper understanding of citizenship through values expressed in our Constitution and its Bill of Rights and to educate young people to become active and responsible participants in our society. CRF is dedicated to assuring our country's future by investing in our youth today.”
Site includes pages for teachers and students (elementary, middle and high school)
Free Lessons Index (http://www.crf-usa.org/online-lessons-index/free-lessons-index.html )
Bill of Rights in Action America's Economic Crisis Presidents Day School Violence Terrorism Iraq Brown v. Board Immigration Election Constitution Impeachment
http://www.crf-usa.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
“Constitutional Rights Foundation (CRF) seeks to instill in our nation's youth a deeper understanding of citizenship through values expressed in our Constitution and its Bill of Rights and to educate young people to become active and responsible participants in our society. CRF is dedicated to assuring our country's future by investing in our youth today.”
Site includes pages for teachers and students (elementary, middle and high school)
Free Lessons Index (http://www.crf-usa.org/online-lessons-index/free-lessons-index.html )
Bill of Rights in Action America's Economic Crisis Presidents Day School Violence Terrorism Iraq Brown v. Board Immigration Election Constitution Impeachment
Sat., Feb. 14, 2009 - CDC Release: 1918 Pandemic Flu Storybook / 2008 World Population / Country Profile: Afghanistan / AskKids Relaunched
Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
August 22-29, 2008
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Press Release:
CDC Releases 1918 Pandemic Flu Storybook
http://www.cdc.gov/media/pressrel/2008/r080821a.htm
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released today an online storybook containing narratives from survivors, families, and friends about one of the largest scourges ever on human kind – the 1918 influenza pandemic that killed millions of people around the world. The storybook provides valuable insight for public health officials preparing for the possibility of another pandemic sometime in our future.
This year marks the 90th anniversary of the 1918 influenza pandemic. The internet storybook contains about 50 stories from individuals from 24 states around the country as well as photos and narrative videos from the storytellers.
Direct to site:
http://www.pandemicflu.gov/storybook/index.html
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2008 World Population Data Sheet
http://www.prb.org/Publications/Datasheets/2008/2008wpds.aspx
The Population Reference Bureau’s 2008 World Population Data Sheet and its summary report offer detailed information about country, regional, and global population patterns.
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Updated Country Profile from Federal Research Division @ LC
Country Profile: Afghanistan,
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/profiles/Afghanistan.pdf
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AskKids.com Relaunched
http://www.askkids.com/
A new look and a number of new features are now available. Worth a look and something to share with students, parents, and educators.
Search Engine Watch Blog has an in-depth look.
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/080827-101454
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Gary Price
Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
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Press Release:
CDC Releases 1918 Pandemic Flu Storybook
http://www.cdc.gov/media/pressrel/2008/r080821a.htm
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released today an online storybook containing narratives from survivors, families, and friends about one of the largest scourges ever on human kind – the 1918 influenza pandemic that killed millions of people around the world. The storybook provides valuable insight for public health officials preparing for the possibility of another pandemic sometime in our future.
This year marks the 90th anniversary of the 1918 influenza pandemic. The internet storybook contains about 50 stories from individuals from 24 states around the country as well as photos and narrative videos from the storytellers.
Direct to site:
http://www.pandemicflu.gov/storybook/index.html
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2008 World Population Data Sheet
http://www.prb.org/Publications/Datasheets/2008/2008wpds.aspx
The Population Reference Bureau’s 2008 World Population Data Sheet and its summary report offer detailed information about country, regional, and global population patterns.
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Updated Country Profile from Federal Research Division @ LC
Country Profile: Afghanistan,
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/profiles/Afghanistan.pdf
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AskKids.com Relaunched
http://www.askkids.com/
A new look and a number of new features are now available. Worth a look and something to share with students, parents, and educators.
Search Engine Watch Blog has an in-depth look.
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/080827-101454
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Friday, February 13, 2009
Fri., Feb. 13, 2009 - NOVA: Monitor: Lincoln's Secret Weapon
Monitor - Lincoln’s Secret Weapon - Nova - Grades 5 to 12
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/monitor/
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“The PBS Nova site about the Civil War ironclad the Monitor offers some unexpected treats. Students can see whether they can run the steam engine without blowing it up, and the curious can take a simulated 360 degree tour of various parts of the ship. This site includes several lesson plans (most linked to standards), and more.” <<>>
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=3826
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/monitor/
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“The PBS Nova site about the Civil War ironclad the Monitor offers some unexpected treats. Students can see whether they can run the steam engine without blowing it up, and the curious can take a simulated 360 degree tour of various parts of the ship. This site includes several lesson plans (most linked to standards), and more.” <<
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=3826
Fri., Feb. 13, 2009 - Black History: Remembering Struggle, Sacrifice and Service
Black History: Remembering Struggle, Sacrifice and Service
http://go.footnote.com/blackhistory/
From the site:
“Throughout U.S. History, African Americans have played an integral part in the development and achievement of this country. Footnote.com is now revealing a side of the African American story that few have seen before. View more than a million photos and documents found nowhere else on the internet. Connect your own history by adding your own stories, photos, and documents.”
http://go.footnote.com/blackhistory/
From the site:
“Throughout U.S. History, African Americans have played an integral part in the development and achievement of this country. Footnote.com is now revealing a side of the African American story that few have seen before. View more than a million photos and documents found nowhere else on the internet. Connect your own history by adding your own stories, photos, and documents.”
Fri., Feb. 13, 2009 - Celebrate African American History Month
From: Library of Congress
Celebrate African American History Month
http://www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/
2009 Theme: The Quest for Black Citizenship in the Americas
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to become a backbone American society. The website includes information about programs at the various institutions, information on exhibits and links to resources for teachers.
Celebrate African American History Month
http://www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/
2009 Theme: The Quest for Black Citizenship in the Americas
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to become a backbone American society. The website includes information about programs at the various institutions, information on exhibits and links to resources for teachers.
Fri., Feb. 13, 2009 - PBS: Oliver Twist / NATURE: Why We Love Cats and Dogs / AMEX: The Lobotomist
Sites found in:
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: February 15-21, 2009
Current PBS Teacher Previews Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
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Masterpiece Classic
Oliver Twist
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, February 15, 2009 – Part I, Sunday, February 22, 2009 – Part II
9 - 10:30 pm
A young orphan is branded a rebel for wanting more gruel,
leading to a phantasmagoria of adventures in early 19th-century
London. William Miller stars as Oliver Twist in Charles
Dickens' much-loved story, with Timothy Spall (Harry Potter) as
Fagin the cutpurse king, Adam Arnold as the Artful Dodger and a
galaxy of other great actors creating the seedy, sentimental
and colorful world that can only be called Dickensian. (CC,
Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/masterpiece
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/twist/index.html
Site includes synopsis and characters.
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Nature
Why We Love Cats and Dogs
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, February 15, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
Ask anyone and they immediately know -- they're either a dog
person or a cat person. What is this all about? This film
launches an in-depth investigation into the great divide
between dogs and cats and just what draws people to these two
polarizing pets. Animal behaviorists, psychologists, trainers
and devoted owners all weigh in. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/why-we-love-cats-and-dogs/introduction/4538/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/8e7ub2
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American Experience
The Lobotomist
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Monday, February 16, 2009
9 - 10:00pm
The lobotomy, which began as an operation of last resort, was
soon being performed at some 50 state asylums, often with
devastating results. This program tells the gripping tale of
medical intervention gone awry.(CC, Stereo, HD, 5.1, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/lobotomist/
[NOTE: See contents pasted below. – Phyllis ]
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Copyright 2008 PBS Online
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From: American Experience
The Lobotomist on American Experience
Monday, February 16, 2009 at 9 pm on PBS
Patients’ Stories
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/lobotomist/stories/
Bedlam 1946
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/lobotomist/bedlam/
Timeline: Treatments for Mental Illness
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/lobotomist/timeline/
Learn More: Websites listed
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/lobotomist/more/
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******************************************
PBS Teachers Newsletter: February 15-21, 2009
Current PBS Teacher Previews Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
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Masterpiece Classic
Oliver Twist
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, February 15, 2009 – Part I, Sunday, February 22, 2009 – Part II
9 - 10:30 pm
A young orphan is branded a rebel for wanting more gruel,
leading to a phantasmagoria of adventures in early 19th-century
London. William Miller stars as Oliver Twist in Charles
Dickens' much-loved story, with Timothy Spall (Harry Potter) as
Fagin the cutpurse king, Adam Arnold as the Artful Dodger and a
galaxy of other great actors creating the seedy, sentimental
and colorful world that can only be called Dickensian. (CC,
Stereo, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/masterpiece
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/twist/index.html
Site includes synopsis and characters.
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Nature
Why We Love Cats and Dogs
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, February 15, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
Ask anyone and they immediately know -- they're either a dog
person or a cat person. What is this all about? This film
launches an in-depth investigation into the great divide
between dogs and cats and just what draws people to these two
polarizing pets. Animal behaviorists, psychologists, trainers
and devoted owners all weigh in. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/why-we-love-cats-and-dogs/introduction/4538/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/8e7ub2
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American Experience
The Lobotomist
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Monday, February 16, 2009
9 - 10:00pm
The lobotomy, which began as an operation of last resort, was
soon being performed at some 50 state asylums, often with
devastating results. This program tells the gripping tale of
medical intervention gone awry.(CC, Stereo, HD, 5.1, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/lobotomist/
[NOTE: See contents pasted below. – Phyllis ]
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Copyright 2008 PBS Online
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From: American Experience
The Lobotomist on American Experience
Monday, February 16, 2009 at 9 pm on PBS
Patients’ Stories
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/lobotomist/stories/
Bedlam 1946
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/lobotomist/bedlam/
Timeline: Treatments for Mental Illness
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/lobotomist/timeline/
Learn More: Websites listed
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/lobotomist/more/
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Thursday, February 12, 2009
Thurs., Feb. 12, 2009 - Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
Harriet Beecher Stowe Center - Harriet Beech Stowe Center - Grades 9 to 12
http://www.harrietbeecherstowecenter.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“This informative site explores the life and works of Harriet Beecher Stowe - whose political and literary influences spurred the abolitionist movement and contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War. You have to dig a bit, but there are some interesting gems here that would add a spark to a class discussion on causes of the Civil War, or depth to a literary unit on Mark Twain. There are lesson plans (see Teacher and Student Resources).” <<>>
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=5459
http://www.harrietbeecherstowecenter.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“This informative site explores the life and works of Harriet Beecher Stowe - whose political and literary influences spurred the abolitionist movement and contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War. You have to dig a bit, but there are some interesting gems here that would add a spark to a class discussion on causes of the Civil War, or depth to a literary unit on Mark Twain. There are lesson plans (see Teacher and Student Resources).” <<
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=5459
Thurs., Feb. 12, 2009 - Shoomp (Literature)
Shmoop Literature (beta) - Ellen Siminoff, et. al. - Grades 9 to 12
http://www.shmoop.com/literature/
Site found on TeachersFirst
“Move over, Sparknotes! Shmoop provides students (and teachers) with so much more than summaries and character lists. This is a great site with a unique voice. Written by Ph.D. and Masters students at top universities (such as Harvard, Yale, Stanford, etc.), the book resources include such things as Booker's 7 plot analyses, "What's Up with the Title?" and directed links to pictures, movies, and other material on the web(some for a fee). They have a very good page on plagiarism, and this is a growing site. There are also History and Poetry sections to this site.
“While actually signing up (which is free) gives you the ability to "clip" files and keep them in a folder, you can access the majority of the information without signing up. Registration does require an email address. Rather than using personal email accounts consider creating a teacher Gmail account…” <<>>
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9752
http://www.shmoop.com/literature/
Site found on TeachersFirst
“Move over, Sparknotes! Shmoop provides students (and teachers) with so much more than summaries and character lists. This is a great site with a unique voice. Written by Ph.D. and Masters students at top universities (such as Harvard, Yale, Stanford, etc.), the book resources include such things as Booker's 7 plot analyses, "What's Up with the Title?" and directed links to pictures, movies, and other material on the web(some for a fee). They have a very good page on plagiarism, and this is a growing site. There are also History and Poetry sections to this site.
“While actually signing up (which is free) gives you the ability to "clip" files and keep them in a folder, you can access the majority of the information without signing up. Registration does require an email address. Rather than using personal email accounts consider creating a teacher Gmail account…” <<
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9752
Thurs., Feb. 12, 2009 - Sites to See: Reading
Sites to See: Reading
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites039.shtml
From the site:
“Fostering a love of reading while developing children's reading skills can be a challenge for primary teachers and parents. Nothing can ever take the place of curling up with a good book. But online reading sites offer plenty of resources for motivating children and cultivating reading skills. Many teachers use book series to engage young readers and these sites offer resources and information on children's books and authors as well as book reviews that discuss themes and characters. Research-based teaching techniques, lesson plans and other information on teaching children to read are available for teachers. Teachers, students and parents will find numerous literacy tools and activities to encourage reading for all students.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated 08/02/2008 - Phyllis ]
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites039.shtml
From the site:
“Fostering a love of reading while developing children's reading skills can be a challenge for primary teachers and parents. Nothing can ever take the place of curling up with a good book. But online reading sites offer plenty of resources for motivating children and cultivating reading skills. Many teachers use book series to engage young readers and these sites offer resources and information on children's books and authors as well as book reviews that discuss themes and characters. Research-based teaching techniques, lesson plans and other information on teaching children to read are available for teachers. Teachers, students and parents will find numerous literacy tools and activities to encourage reading for all students.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated 08/02/2008 - Phyllis ]
Thurs., Feb. 12, 2009 - Physclips / Atlas of Early Printing / Online Encyclopedia of Mass Violence / Latin American Network Information Center
Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
August 29, 2008
Volume 14, Number 34
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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-080829.php
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Physclips [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.physclips.unsw.edu.au/
It's certainly not impossible to learn about Newton's laws, momentum and
other key principles of physics without multimedia learning activities, but
it's a bit more fun to have such resources on hand. With funding from The
Australian Learning and Teaching Council, Professor Joe Wolfe of The
University of New South Wales has created this rather remarkable set of
physics teaching resources. Visitors can make their way through these
"physclips" by clicking on sections that include "Centre of Mass", "Circular
Motion", "Gravity", and eight others. Each section includes learning modules
with video clips that demonstrate different principles, along with links to
other relevant background materials. The organization of the entire site is
quite impressive, and visitors can also download each video clip for use in
their own classroom. [KMG]
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The Atlas of Early Printing [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://atlas.lib.uiowa.edu/
There are not many events as important in the history of Western
civilization as the invention and widespread adoption of printing
techniques. This site from The University of Iowa Libraries will enchant
even those who haven't thought about Gutenberg and his ilk since their
Western Civ class in junior high. The Atlas of Early Printing is designed
primarily to be used as a tool for teaching the early history of printing in
Europe and visitors can use the interactive map to learn more about this
process. The interactive map of Europe allows users to turn on and off
different layers on the map that document the spread of printing, paper
mills, fairs, and trade routes in order to get a better sense of how this
technology gradually spread. Visitors can also click on each map element to
learn a bit more, and in the case of each city, visitors can learn about the
first recorded work printed there. Overall, this resource will be invaluable
to educators, and even those with a passing interest in this area of human
endeavor may find themselves making numerous return visits to the site.
[KMG]
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Online Encyclopedia of Mass Violence [pdf]
http://www.massviolence.org/
Created as part of an interdisciplinary international effort to take a
critical look at the phenomenon of mass violence, the Online Encyclopedia of
Mass Violence is supported by a number of organizations, including The
Center for International Research and Studies and The Foundation for the
Memory of the Shoah. The primary purpose of the Encyclopedia Project is "to
create a regularly updated electronic database focusing on massacres and
genocides of the 20th century." First-time visitors can use the interactive
map of the world on the homepage to begin their exploration of the site.
Within each region of the world (and by extension, each individual country),
visitors can read chronological indexes, case studies, and take a look at
scholarly reviews of works related to each region or country's genocides or
massacres. Visitors should not miss the "Latest contributions" area, which
includes the latest works from the Project. Recently featured items here
have included an evaluation of The Boxer Uprising and the Burundi Killings
of 1972. Overall, it's a very ambitious project, and one that scholars and
members of the general public will want to check up on from time to time.
[KMG]
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Latin American Network Information Center
http://www1.lanic.utexas.edu/
Started in 1992 and affiliated with the Lozano Long Institute of Latin
American Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, the Latin American
Network Information Center (LANIC) is designed to "facilitate access to
Internet-based information to, from, or on Latin America." Their site was
redesigned in the spring of 2008, and currently their various directories
contain over 12,000 unique URLs for use by the general public. These links
can be browsed by subject headings or by country, and visitors can look into
more discrete topical headings like "food", "political science", and "social
work". Along with these high-quality links, visitors can then click on over
to their "Digital Initiatives" area. Here they will find digital collections
that cover documents from the New Mexican Revolution and the full-text Fidel
Castro Speech database. Visitors will also appreciate that many of the
site's resources are available in Spanish and Portuguese. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
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>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
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The Scout Report
August 29, 2008
Volume 14, Number 34
-----
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-080829.php
------
Physclips [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.physclips.unsw.edu.au/
It's certainly not impossible to learn about Newton's laws, momentum and
other key principles of physics without multimedia learning activities, but
it's a bit more fun to have such resources on hand. With funding from The
Australian Learning and Teaching Council, Professor Joe Wolfe of The
University of New South Wales has created this rather remarkable set of
physics teaching resources. Visitors can make their way through these
"physclips" by clicking on sections that include "Centre of Mass", "Circular
Motion", "Gravity", and eight others. Each section includes learning modules
with video clips that demonstrate different principles, along with links to
other relevant background materials. The organization of the entire site is
quite impressive, and visitors can also download each video clip for use in
their own classroom. [KMG]
----
The Atlas of Early Printing [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://atlas.lib.uiowa.edu/
There are not many events as important in the history of Western
civilization as the invention and widespread adoption of printing
techniques. This site from The University of Iowa Libraries will enchant
even those who haven't thought about Gutenberg and his ilk since their
Western Civ class in junior high. The Atlas of Early Printing is designed
primarily to be used as a tool for teaching the early history of printing in
Europe and visitors can use the interactive map to learn more about this
process. The interactive map of Europe allows users to turn on and off
different layers on the map that document the spread of printing, paper
mills, fairs, and trade routes in order to get a better sense of how this
technology gradually spread. Visitors can also click on each map element to
learn a bit more, and in the case of each city, visitors can learn about the
first recorded work printed there. Overall, this resource will be invaluable
to educators, and even those with a passing interest in this area of human
endeavor may find themselves making numerous return visits to the site.
[KMG]
-----
Online Encyclopedia of Mass Violence [pdf]
http://www.massviolence.org/
Created as part of an interdisciplinary international effort to take a
critical look at the phenomenon of mass violence, the Online Encyclopedia of
Mass Violence is supported by a number of organizations, including The
Center for International Research and Studies and The Foundation for the
Memory of the Shoah. The primary purpose of the Encyclopedia Project is "to
create a regularly updated electronic database focusing on massacres and
genocides of the 20th century." First-time visitors can use the interactive
map of the world on the homepage to begin their exploration of the site.
Within each region of the world (and by extension, each individual country),
visitors can read chronological indexes, case studies, and take a look at
scholarly reviews of works related to each region or country's genocides or
massacres. Visitors should not miss the "Latest contributions" area, which
includes the latest works from the Project. Recently featured items here
have included an evaluation of The Boxer Uprising and the Burundi Killings
of 1972. Overall, it's a very ambitious project, and one that scholars and
members of the general public will want to check up on from time to time.
[KMG]
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Latin American Network Information Center
http://www1.lanic.utexas.edu/
Started in 1992 and affiliated with the Lozano Long Institute of Latin
American Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, the Latin American
Network Information Center (LANIC) is designed to "facilitate access to
Internet-based information to, from, or on Latin America." Their site was
redesigned in the spring of 2008, and currently their various directories
contain over 12,000 unique URLs for use by the general public. These links
can be browsed by subject headings or by country, and visitors can look into
more discrete topical headings like "food", "political science", and "social
work". Along with these high-quality links, visitors can then click on over
to their "Digital Initiatives" area. Here they will find digital collections
that cover documents from the New Mexican Revolution and the full-text Fidel
Castro Speech database. Visitors will also appreciate that many of the
site's resources are available in Spanish and Portuguese. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
------
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Wed., Feb. 11, 2009 - Presentation ETC / Presentation Resources on the Web
Presentations ETC
http://etc.usf.edu/presentations/
Free presentation resources for students & teachers!
Presentation Resources on the Web
http://etc.usf.edu/presentations/web/index.html
Includes links to sites for:
Audio Sources
Clip Art Sources
Font Sources
Photo Sources
Video Sources
Presentation Help
PowerPoint Help
http://etc.usf.edu/presentations/
Free presentation resources for students & teachers!
Presentation Resources on the Web
http://etc.usf.edu/presentations/web/index.html
Includes links to sites for:
Audio Sources
Clip Art Sources
Font Sources
Photo Sources
Video Sources
Presentation Help
PowerPoint Help
Wed., Feb. 11, 2009 - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Official site for the Department of Education Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Includes an online submission form with necessary documents, deadlines, eligibility, and general student aid information for college students. Related site: http://www.fastweb.com/
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Source: Refdesk Home Page: http://www.refdesk.com
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Official site for the Department of Education Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Includes an online submission form with necessary documents, deadlines, eligibility, and general student aid information for college students. Related site: http://www.fastweb.com/
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Source: Refdesk Home Page: http://www.refdesk.com
Wed., Feb. 11, 2009 - Black Europeans / Center for Food Safety: Irradiation / Science in Islam
Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, August 28, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/163
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Black Europeans
Series of features on black Europeans, including Alexander Pushkin, Alexandre Dumas, George Polgreen Bridgetower, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and John Archer. Individual sections include essays, images, and sound samples. Also provides and introduction about black Europeans, noting that in recent years there has been "a new drive to explore and understand the hidden or ignored contribution of people of African descent to the mainstream of European culture and society." From the British Library.
URL: http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/features/blackeuro/homepage.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26675
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Center for Food Safety: Irradiation
This policy document expresses concerns with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation "to weaken labeling of irradiated foods." Provides an overview of food irradiation, and addresses concerns with irradiation destroying the vitamin content of foods and with food irradiation as a solution to foodborne illness outbreaks. From the Center for Food Safety, "a non-profit public interest and environmental advocacy membership organization."
URL: http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/food_irrad.cfm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26749
[NOTE: Home page http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Science in Islam
"This exhibition brings together a number of objects of Islamic origin that provide insight into some of the achievements of Islamic science." Scientific areas addressed include astronomy (celestial globe and astrolabe), trade and travel (compass and qibla indicator, used for finding the direction of Mecca), and mathematics and geometry (algebra and quadrant). From the Museum of History of Science, Oxford, England.
URL: http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/scienceislam/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24756
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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, August 28, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/163
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Black Europeans
Series of features on black Europeans, including Alexander Pushkin, Alexandre Dumas, George Polgreen Bridgetower, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and John Archer. Individual sections include essays, images, and sound samples. Also provides and introduction about black Europeans, noting that in recent years there has been "a new drive to explore and understand the hidden or ignored contribution of people of African descent to the mainstream of European culture and society." From the British Library.
URL: http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/features/blackeuro/homepage.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26675
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Center for Food Safety: Irradiation
This policy document expresses concerns with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation "to weaken labeling of irradiated foods." Provides an overview of food irradiation, and addresses concerns with irradiation destroying the vitamin content of foods and with food irradiation as a solution to foodborne illness outbreaks. From the Center for Food Safety, "a non-profit public interest and environmental advocacy membership organization."
URL: http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/food_irrad.cfm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26749
[NOTE: Home page http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Science in Islam
"This exhibition brings together a number of objects of Islamic origin that provide insight into some of the achievements of Islamic science." Scientific areas addressed include astronomy (celestial globe and astrolabe), trade and travel (compass and qibla indicator, used for finding the direction of Mecca), and mathematics and geometry (algebra and quadrant). From the Museum of History of Science, Oxford, England.
URL: http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/scienceislam/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24756
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Wed., Feb. 11, 2009 - Bureau of Labor Statistics: African American History Month
BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics): African American History Month
http://www.bls.gov/spotlight/2009/african_american_history/
From the site:
“Presented here are BLS data that provide an economic snapshot of African Americans in the United States today.”
http://www.bls.gov/spotlight/2009/african_american_history/
From the site:
“Presented here are BLS data that provide an economic snapshot of African Americans in the United States today.”
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Tues., Feb. 10, 2009 - Engineering Pathway: K-12 Community
K-12 Community
http://www.engineeringpathway.com/ep/k12/index.jhtml
From the site:
“Engineering Pathway brings you quality K-12 teaching and learning resources in applied science and math, engineering, computer science/information technology and engineering technology. Shape the future. Dream. Design. Do.
“Our search engine allows you to search hundreds of quality lessons and activities by grade level, educational standards and other criteria, helping you find just the right lesson or activity for your class or outreach project. Just click Advanced Search: K-12 Search.”
Source: Engineering Pathway
http://www.engineeringpathway.com/ep/
http://www.engineeringpathway.com/ep/k12/index.jhtml
From the site:
“Engineering Pathway brings you quality K-12 teaching and learning resources in applied science and math, engineering, computer science/information technology and engineering technology. Shape the future. Dream. Design. Do.
“Our search engine allows you to search hundreds of quality lessons and activities by grade level, educational standards and other criteria, helping you find just the right lesson or activity for your class or outreach project. Just click Advanced Search: K-12 Search.”
Source: Engineering Pathway
http://www.engineeringpathway.com/ep/
Tues., Feb. 10, 2009 - Written in Bone: The Secret in the Cellar
Written in Bone: The Secret in the Cellar - Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History - Grades 5 to 12
http://anthropology.si.edu/writteninbone/comic/
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“This site, The Secret in the Cellar, offers a "webcomic" based on a TRUE story. This story mixes some history, science, forensics, and more to create an authentic mystery for students to read and solve. The mystery involves the discovery of a 17th Century body. Who is he or she? How did he or she die? Use photos, graphics, and online activities to unravel this history mystery! Analyze artifacts, examine the skeleton, and determine the cause of death.
Be sure to turn off your pop-up blocker to experience all the features.” <<>>
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9678
http://anthropology.si.edu/writteninbone/comic/
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“This site, The Secret in the Cellar, offers a "webcomic" based on a TRUE story. This story mixes some history, science, forensics, and more to create an authentic mystery for students to read and solve. The mystery involves the discovery of a 17th Century body. Who is he or she? How did he or she die? Use photos, graphics, and online activities to unravel this history mystery! Analyze artifacts, examine the skeleton, and determine the cause of death.
Be sure to turn off your pop-up blocker to experience all the features.” <<
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9678
Tues., Feb. 10, 2009 - Fathoming Our Past: The Historical Context of the National Marine Sanctuaries
Fathoming Our Past
http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/library/pdfs/fop.pdf
Fathoming Our Past, the Historical Contexts of the National Marine Sanctuaries
( 9.7MB) was originally published in 1996 in response to the Secretary of Interior's recommendation that federal agencies that manage public lands develop a document that defines the history of their management areas. It is used to help interpret the known archaeological resources and to predict the likelihood of new archaeological resources at the various sanctuaries and monument. Second edition: 2007.
From the Introduction:
“Archaeological sites are sealed time capsules that provide
windows to the past, allowing us to glimpse the lives of earlier peoples and
wonder how they lived, worked, played, and died.
“Our waters, likewise, preserve important evidence of our ancestors’ past. The
river and ocean floors preserve remnants of sites where people lived and of
the vessels with which they conducted trade and fought wars. Ships, boats,
wharves, lighthouses, prehistoric sites, and a myriad of other maritime
treasures lie covered by water, sand, and time.”
http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/library/pdfs/fop.pdf
Fathoming Our Past, the Historical Contexts of the National Marine Sanctuaries
( 9.7MB) was originally published in 1996 in response to the Secretary of Interior's recommendation that federal agencies that manage public lands develop a document that defines the history of their management areas. It is used to help interpret the known archaeological resources and to predict the likelihood of new archaeological resources at the various sanctuaries and monument. Second edition: 2007.
From the Introduction:
“Archaeological sites are sealed time capsules that provide
windows to the past, allowing us to glimpse the lives of earlier peoples and
wonder how they lived, worked, played, and died.
“Our waters, likewise, preserve important evidence of our ancestors’ past. The
river and ocean floors preserve remnants of sites where people lived and of
the vessels with which they conducted trade and fought wars. Ships, boats,
wharves, lighthouses, prehistoric sites, and a myriad of other maritime
treasures lie covered by water, sand, and time.”
Tues., Feb. 10, 2009 - Data in the Classroom: El Nino, Sea Level, Water Quality
Data in the Classroom
http://www.dataintheclassroom.org/
From the site:
“The NOAA Ocean Data Education (NODE) Project is developing curriculum for grades 5-8 designed to help teachers and students use real scientific data to explore dynamic Earth processes and understand the impact of environmental events on a regional or global scale.”
Investigate Earth processes using real data:
Investigating El Nino Using Real Data
http://www.dataintheclassroom.org/content/el-nino/
Understanding Sea Level Using Real Data
http://www.dataintheclassroom.org/content/sea-level/
Monitoring Estuarine Water Quality
http://apps.dataintheclassroom.org/water-quality/
http://www.dataintheclassroom.org/
From the site:
“The NOAA Ocean Data Education (NODE) Project is developing curriculum for grades 5-8 designed to help teachers and students use real scientific data to explore dynamic Earth processes and understand the impact of environmental events on a regional or global scale.”
Investigate Earth processes using real data:
Investigating El Nino Using Real Data
http://www.dataintheclassroom.org/content/el-nino/
Understanding Sea Level Using Real Data
http://www.dataintheclassroom.org/content/sea-level/
Monitoring Estuarine Water Quality
http://apps.dataintheclassroom.org/water-quality/
Monday, February 09, 2009
Mon., Feb. 9, 2009 - Math Sites to Count On
Math Sites to Count On
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson061.shtml
From the site:
“Dozens of math-related Internet sites that will add to your lessons and multiply your effectiveness, including sites for teachers of K-3, 4-6, and 7-12; games for math whizzes; and more.”
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson061.shtml
From the site:
“Dozens of math-related Internet sites that will add to your lessons and multiply your effectiveness, including sites for teachers of K-3, 4-6, and 7-12; games for math whizzes; and more.”
Mon., Feb. 9, 2009 - Schwab MoneyWise / My Bread: NEFE High School Financial Planning Program
Schwab MoneyWise - Charles Schwab - Grades 9 to 12
http://www.schwabmoneywise.com/
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
This is a nice informational site for students, teachers, and parents. Learn about budgeting, saving, and investing. Use the calculators to determine interest, savings, and more. This site has polls, tips, articles of interest, and a link for teachers. At the teachers' link, you will find lesson ideas, true stories of teachers "in the trenches," and other links. There are also downloadable PDF files of teaching guides and student activities.
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9855
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My Bread: NEFE High School Financial Planning Program - National Endowment for Financial Education - Grades 8 to 12
http://hsfpp.nefe.org/students/index2.cfm?deptid=15
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
If you are teaching students about the economy, budgeting, debt, or other topics of "money" - don't miss this site! Highlights include seven units of study (Financial Planning, Budgeting, Investing, Good Debt and Bad Debt, and others). You can easily download entire units (PDF files). There are also articles and interactives. The interactives are incredibly useful (although they are called Games).<<>>
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9853
http://www.schwabmoneywise.com/
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
This is a nice informational site for students, teachers, and parents. Learn about budgeting, saving, and investing. Use the calculators to determine interest, savings, and more. This site has polls, tips, articles of interest, and a link for teachers. At the teachers' link, you will find lesson ideas, true stories of teachers "in the trenches," and other links. There are also downloadable PDF files of teaching guides and student activities.
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9855
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My Bread: NEFE High School Financial Planning Program - National Endowment for Financial Education - Grades 8 to 12
http://hsfpp.nefe.org/students/index2.cfm?deptid=15
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
If you are teaching students about the economy, budgeting, debt, or other topics of "money" - don't miss this site! Highlights include seven units of study (Financial Planning, Budgeting, Investing, Good Debt and Bad Debt, and others). You can easily download entire units (PDF files). There are also articles and interactives. The interactives are incredibly useful (although they are called Games).<<
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9853
Mon., Feb. 9, 2009 - Sense and Dollars / Kid's Finance
Sense and Dollars - Maryland Public Television - Grades 6 to 12
http://senseanddollars.thinkport.org/home.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
Plan your dream job, pretend to live on your own, pay bills, and decide what the "important" extras are at this site. There are links to interactives that help you learn to save, spend, and earn money! Students learn about money and economics as they practice living in the "real world." There is a Teachers' Guide, although it is tricky to find. Click on the GO button and then the Info link. Here you will find a link to a Teachers' Guide and Parents' Guide. The guides provide statistics about students (and adults) knowledge of money, standards, lesson ideas, tutorials, technology tips, and links for more information. You MUST turn off any pop-up blockers to fully access this site!
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9848
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Kid's Finance - kidsfinance.com - Grades 1 to 6
http://www.kidsfinance.com/
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
This simple site offers a basic introduction to money and financing for younger students. The site has two main "characters" Penny and Bill. There is biographical information about various "bills" of money, a matching game, and puzzles. There are printable pages, reference information, and other useful tools. There is a link to purchase a coinciding book; the site is FREE and usable without the book.
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9844
http://senseanddollars.thinkport.org/home.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
Plan your dream job, pretend to live on your own, pay bills, and decide what the "important" extras are at this site. There are links to interactives that help you learn to save, spend, and earn money! Students learn about money and economics as they practice living in the "real world." There is a Teachers' Guide, although it is tricky to find. Click on the GO button and then the Info link. Here you will find a link to a Teachers' Guide and Parents' Guide. The guides provide statistics about students (and adults) knowledge of money, standards, lesson ideas, tutorials, technology tips, and links for more information. You MUST turn off any pop-up blockers to fully access this site!
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9848
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Kid's Finance - kidsfinance.com - Grades 1 to 6
http://www.kidsfinance.com/
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
This simple site offers a basic introduction to money and financing for younger students. The site has two main "characters" Penny and Bill. There is biographical information about various "bills" of money, a matching game, and puzzles. There are printable pages, reference information, and other useful tools. There is a link to purchase a coinciding book; the site is FREE and usable without the book.
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9844
Mon., Feb. 9, 2009 - Planet Orange / Young Investor
Welcome to Planet Orange - ING Direct - Grades 4 to 8
http://www.orangekids.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
This site is truly a MUST-SEE for anyone teaching economics and finance. In today’s world, everyone could use a better understanding of this complex topic. Some of the highlights of the site include interactives explaining countless topics of "money," links for teachers with 20+ lesson plans, classroom ideas, links for parents, and more.
To begin your adventure, choose your student guide, Cedric or Amy. They will take you on a tour of the four continents on Planet Orange: Republic of Saving, Moneyland, Investor Islands, and South Spending. Each continent includes interactives, information, and an online quiz.
Teachers, be sure to visit the Teacher Resource Center. The center includes lesson plans, printable pages, "Certificate of Achievement" to print for students, answer keys, curriculum matrix, and more. Using the Teacher Resource Center requires registering with the website. Registration is FREE but does require some demographic information and an email address. Students DO NOT need to register to use the student portion of the site. <<>>
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=1472
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Young Investor - Columbia Management - Grades 0 to 12
http://www.younginvestor.com/
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
If you are looking for a new way to teach your student about money and the economy...check out this gem! This site has articles and interactives for students of all ages (preK-grade 12). Some of the younger grades have only one or two activities, while upper elementary through high school has a great number of both articles and interactives. Topic examples include Budgeting, Sharing Your Money With Others, Understanding the Stock Market, and MANY others. There are links for teachers, parents, and students.
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=1714
http://www.orangekids.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
This site is truly a MUST-SEE for anyone teaching economics and finance. In today’s world, everyone could use a better understanding of this complex topic. Some of the highlights of the site include interactives explaining countless topics of "money," links for teachers with 20+ lesson plans, classroom ideas, links for parents, and more.
To begin your adventure, choose your student guide, Cedric or Amy. They will take you on a tour of the four continents on Planet Orange: Republic of Saving, Moneyland, Investor Islands, and South Spending. Each continent includes interactives, information, and an online quiz.
Teachers, be sure to visit the Teacher Resource Center. The center includes lesson plans, printable pages, "Certificate of Achievement" to print for students, answer keys, curriculum matrix, and more. Using the Teacher Resource Center requires registering with the website. Registration is FREE but does require some demographic information and an email address. Students DO NOT need to register to use the student portion of the site. <<
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=1472
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Young Investor - Columbia Management - Grades 0 to 12
http://www.younginvestor.com/
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
If you are looking for a new way to teach your student about money and the economy...check out this gem! This site has articles and interactives for students of all ages (preK-grade 12). Some of the younger grades have only one or two activities, while upper elementary through high school has a great number of both articles and interactives. Topic examples include Budgeting, Sharing Your Money With Others, Understanding the Stock Market, and MANY others. There are links for teachers, parents, and students.
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=1714
Sunday, February 08, 2009
Sun., Feb. 8, 2009 - Flattening the Classroom
Sites found in:
Tech Tips Newsletter
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008
Editor: Karen Franker
Flattening the Classroom
http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/blog/2008/08/photo-credit-flattening-classroom-tech.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/b9y7f9
Seven Steps to a Flat Classroom
http://www.slideshare.net/coolcatteacher/7-steps-to-a-flat-classroom-maine-oct2007
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5hm3kr
In this Slide share presentation, Vicki Davis describes and illustrates the seven essential principles for an effective flat classroom.
Flattening the World: How to Harness Web 2.0 Tools To Engage Learners Inside and Outside the Classroom
http://www.slideshare.net/edte.ch/flattening-the-world-how-to-harness-web-20-tools-to-engage-learners-inside-and-outside-the-classroom-177746
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/59rth7
Doug Balsa’s Slide share presentation shows how educators can get started in creating a truly global classroom.
The Five Phases of Flattening a Classroom
http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2008/03/five-phases-of-flattening-classroom.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2g9qfr
Vicki Davis describes the tools and student competencies needed fo r each phase of evolving into a collaborative and global “classroom without walls”.
Flatten Your Classroom and Embrace 21st Century Learning (Slide Share presentation)
http://julielindsaylinks.pbwiki.com/Flat+Classroom
Julie Lindsay’s conference presentation provides an overview of how the flat classroom concept supports 21st century learning skills.
Flat Classroom Project Student Awards
http://flatclassroomproject.wikispaces.com/student+awards+2007
Award-winning examples of student videos created as part of the Flat Classroom Project.
Tech Tips Newsletter
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008
Editor: Karen Franker
Flattening the Classroom
http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/blog/2008/08/photo-credit-flattening-classroom-tech.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/b9y7f9
Seven Steps to a Flat Classroom
http://www.slideshare.net/coolcatteacher/7-steps-to-a-flat-classroom-maine-oct2007
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5hm3kr
In this Slide share presentation, Vicki Davis describes and illustrates the seven essential principles for an effective flat classroom.
Flattening the World: How to Harness Web 2.0 Tools To Engage Learners Inside and Outside the Classroom
http://www.slideshare.net/edte.ch/flattening-the-world-how-to-harness-web-20-tools-to-engage-learners-inside-and-outside-the-classroom-177746
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/59rth7
Doug Balsa’s Slide share presentation shows how educators can get started in creating a truly global classroom.
The Five Phases of Flattening a Classroom
http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2008/03/five-phases-of-flattening-classroom.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2g9qfr
Vicki Davis describes the tools and student competencies needed fo r each phase of evolving into a collaborative and global “classroom without walls”.
Flatten Your Classroom and Embrace 21st Century Learning (Slide Share presentation)
http://julielindsaylinks.pbwiki.com/Flat+Classroom
Julie Lindsay’s conference presentation provides an overview of how the flat classroom concept supports 21st century learning skills.
Flat Classroom Project Student Awards
http://flatclassroomproject.wikispaces.com/student+awards+2007
Award-winning examples of student videos created as part of the Flat Classroom Project.
Sun., Feb. 8, 2009 - Plagiarism Court
Plagiarism Court - Fairfield University - Grades 9 to 12
http://www.fairfield.edu/documents/library/plagicourt.swf
[NOTE: Previously posted. URL and site updated- Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst
“Fairfield University’s introduction to “avoiding plagiarism” will also prove useful to secondary students who may be doing their first research involving documentation of sources. This resource is particularly useful in that it stresses the various “shades” of source notation and the requirements for each. Add this one to your collection of term paper writing aids.”
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=4691
http://www.fairfield.edu/documents/library/plagicourt.swf
[NOTE: Previously posted. URL and site updated- Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst
“Fairfield University’s introduction to “avoiding plagiarism” will also prove useful to secondary students who may be doing their first research involving documentation of sources. This resource is particularly useful in that it stresses the various “shades” of source notation and the requirements for each. Add this one to your collection of term paper writing aids.”
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=4691
Sun., Feb. 8, 2009 - 2009 Inauguration Photo
2009 Inauguration Photo - SUPER HI-DEF
http://gigapan.org/viewGigapanFullscreen.php?auth=033ef14483ee899496648c2b4b06233c
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/c8jabs
Zoom in ('double-click' an area) and watch it focus.
This picture was taken with a robotic Canon camera with 1,474 megapixel.
(295 times the standard 5 megapixel camera)
It pulled together over 200 individual shots.
http://gigapan.org/viewGigapanFullscreen.php?auth=033ef14483ee899496648c2b4b06233c
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/c8jabs
Zoom in ('double-click' an area) and watch it focus.
This picture was taken with a robotic Canon camera with 1,474 megapixel.
(295 times the standard 5 megapixel camera)
It pulled together over 200 individual shots.
Sun., Feb. 8, 2009 - Valentine's Day (2)
Sites found in:
TeAchnology.com's- Tips for Teachers Newsletter Issue #394
Valentine's Day Teacher Resources
To view this week’s newsletter, visit the following web address:
http://www.teachnology.com/newsletters/394.html
Valentine's Day Teaching Theme
http://www.teachnology.com/themes/holidays/valentine/
Site contains links to Teacher Resources, Work Sheets, Lesson Plans, Web Quests, Background Information, and more. NOTE: Many are free, access to some requires paid membership.
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SEE ALSO:
How Valentine's Day Works
http://people.howstuffworks.com/valentine.htm
TeAchnology.com's- Tips for Teachers Newsletter Issue #394
Valentine's Day Teacher Resources
To view this week’s newsletter, visit the following web address:
http://www.teachnology.com/newsletters/394.html
Valentine's Day Teaching Theme
http://www.teachnology.com/themes/holidays/valentine/
Site contains links to Teacher Resources, Work Sheets, Lesson Plans, Web Quests, Background Information, and more. NOTE: Many are free, access to some requires paid membership.
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SEE ALSO:
How Valentine's Day Works
http://people.howstuffworks.com/valentine.htm
Saturday, February 07, 2009
Sat., Feb. 7, 2009 - MegaConverter2
MegaConverter2
http://www.megaconverter.com/Mega2/
From the site:
“This is a world favorite educational and research site, giving you an easier to use interface, with more converters, more features and quicker access.”
http://www.megaconverter.com/Mega2/
From the site:
“This is a world favorite educational and research site, giving you an easier to use interface, with more converters, more features and quicker access.”
Sat., Feb. 7, 2009 - World Clock (Statistics)
World Clock
http://www.poodwaddle.com/worldclock.swf
Statistics in flash: population, deaths, illness, environment and natural resources, energy, U.S. crimes, food and more.
Other clocks
http://www.poodwaddle.com/clocks2.htm
Check menu scroll at top of this page for more clocks.
Scroll down for the source sites for the statistics used.
http://www.poodwaddle.com/worldclock.swf
Statistics in flash: population, deaths, illness, environment and natural resources, energy, U.S. crimes, food and more.
Other clocks
http://www.poodwaddle.com/clocks2.htm
Check menu scroll at top of this page for more clocks.
Scroll down for the source sites for the statistics used.
Sat., Feb. 7, 2009 - EduPics: Free Photographs and Graphics for Education
EduPic Graphical Resource
http://www.edupic.net/
Free Photographs and Graphics for Education
From the site:
“All images contained within are free for use by educational professionals and the students they serve without permission.”
http://www.edupic.net/
Free Photographs and Graphics for Education
From the site:
“All images contained within are free for use by educational professionals and the students they serve without permission.”
Sat., Feb. 7, 2009 - Discovery Channel's List of 100 Greatest Americans
Discovery Channel’s list of 100 Greatest Americans.
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/greatestamerican/greatestamerican.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4z474
Site features biographies, a trivia game, jigsaw puzzles, and photos.
Biographies available for top 25. To see full biography, must allow pop-ups.
http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/greatestamerican/greatestamerican.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/4z474
Site features biographies, a trivia game, jigsaw puzzles, and photos.
Biographies available for top 25. To see full biography, must allow pop-ups.
Sat., Feb. 7, 2009 - Phyllis' Favorites for the CJRLC Blog, February 2009
Phyllis's Favorites for the CJRLC Blog - February 2009
http://www.cjrlc.org/blog/
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Cool Cosmos
http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/
Coolmath4Kids
http://www.coolmath4kids.com/
EarthGuide
http://www.earthguide.ucsd.edu/
Everyday Science Mysteries
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/archive.html
FastWeb: Scholarships, Financial Aid and Colleges
http://www.fastweb.com/
Food Timeline
http://www.foodtimeline.org/
HippoCampus (Math, Physics, Biology, US History, and more)
http://www.hippocampus.org/
The History of Jim Crow
http://www.jimcrowhistory.org/home.htm
Larry Ferlazzo, Teacher
(nearly 8,000 categorized links for ELL/ESL)
http://larryferlazzo.com/index.html
Lincoln Bicentennial: 1809-2009
http://lincolnbicentennial.gov/
National Museum of American History: 53 Online Exhibitions
http://americanhistory.si.edu/exhibitions/category.cfm?category=online
A Passion For Jazz!
http://www.apassion4jazz.net/
Thinkfinity: Literacy, Education and Technology
http://thinkfinity.org/home.aspx
- Phyllis
NOTE: To receive 4 daily posts via email, send your request to anker @ hslc.org
http://www.cjrlc.org/blog/
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Cool Cosmos
http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/
Coolmath4Kids
http://www.coolmath4kids.com/
EarthGuide
http://www.earthguide.ucsd.edu/
Everyday Science Mysteries
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/archive.html
FastWeb: Scholarships, Financial Aid and Colleges
http://www.fastweb.com/
Food Timeline
http://www.foodtimeline.org/
HippoCampus (Math, Physics, Biology, US History, and more)
http://www.hippocampus.org/
The History of Jim Crow
http://www.jimcrowhistory.org/home.htm
Larry Ferlazzo, Teacher
(nearly 8,000 categorized links for ELL/ESL)
http://larryferlazzo.com/index.html
Lincoln Bicentennial: 1809-2009
http://lincolnbicentennial.gov/
National Museum of American History: 53 Online Exhibitions
http://americanhistory.si.edu/exhibitions/category.cfm?category=online
A Passion For Jazz!
http://www.apassion4jazz.net/
Thinkfinity: Literacy, Education and Technology
http://thinkfinity.org/home.aspx
- Phyllis
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Friday, February 06, 2009
Fri., Feb. 6, 2009 - Presidential Facts
Presidential Facts - Thinkquest - Grades 2 to 5
http://thinkquest.org/library/site.html?team_id=TQ0312172
Site found on TeachersFirst
“This student-created ThinkQuest site offers lots of elementary-level information about the various presidents, with links to other sources offering additional information. There is also information on the first ladies, an interesting list of presidential "firsts" and presidential puzzles and games. Loads of fun for elementary students. Nearly all of the links were working at the time of this review.”
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=4891
http://thinkquest.org/library/site.html?team_id=TQ0312172
Site found on TeachersFirst
“This student-created ThinkQuest site offers lots of elementary-level information about the various presidents, with links to other sources offering additional information. There is also information on the first ladies, an interesting list of presidential "firsts" and presidential puzzles and games. Loads of fun for elementary students. Nearly all of the links were working at the time of this review.”
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=4891
Fri., Feb. 6, 2009 - Presidential Biographies and Portraits
Presidential Biographies and Portraits - The White House - Grades 4 to 12
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst
“The "official" biographies of the nation's presidents, as contained on the White House web site. This site is up to date, easy to use, and includes a wealth of information. There is an interesting picture slide show of all of the presidents.”
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=3447
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst
“The "official" biographies of the nation's presidents, as contained on the White House web site. This site is up to date, easy to use, and includes a wealth of information. There is an interesting picture slide show of all of the presidents.”
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=3447
Fri., Feb. 6, 2009 - One Life: The Mask of Lincoln
One Life: The Mask of Lincoln - Smithsonian - Grades 6 to 12
http://www.npg.si.edu/exhibit/lincoln/index.html
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
Art, history, and government teachers will all delight in this informative website about Lincoln. There are pictures, detailed information, and even podcasts answering some famous questions (such as Why Did Lincoln Grow a Beard). You will also see the works of Mathew Brady. Take your students on the "Audio Tour" of the exhibit - be sure to turn up the volume! Specific topics cover "The Rise of Lincoln," "The Civil War," and "Lincoln's Contemporaries." , <<>>
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=148
http://www.npg.si.edu/exhibit/lincoln/index.html
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
Art, history, and government teachers will all delight in this informative website about Lincoln. There are pictures, detailed information, and even podcasts answering some famous questions (such as Why Did Lincoln Grow a Beard). You will also see the works of Mathew Brady. Take your students on the "Audio Tour" of the exhibit - be sure to turn up the volume! Specific topics cover "The Rise of Lincoln," "The Civil War," and "Lincoln's Contemporaries." , <<
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=148
Fri., Feb. 6, 2009 - Sites found in PBS Teachers Newsletter: February 8-14, 2009
Sites found in:
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: February 8-14, 2009
Current PBS Teacher Previews Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
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Teaching Abraham Lincoln: A One-Stop Portal for Lessons and Student Interactives
http://edsitement.neh.gov/spotlight.asp?id=138
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) EDSITEment has launched Teaching Abraham Lincoln, a one-stop portal for lessons and student interactives resources on the life, times and achievement of our 16th president. EDSITEment showcases a range of lessons, student interactives, and multimedia-rich websites that will help teachers, students, parents, and caregivers understand the world Lincoln lived in and the impact he had upon it. NEH-sponsored Lincoln programs, exhibits, and professional development opportunities for teacher are available at: http://edsitement.neh.gov/spotlight.asp?id=138
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Circle of Stories
Many Voices: The Storytelling Gallery
Interactive/Online Activity
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Explore a photographic collage of images and inspirational
quotes, poems and stories from a variety of Native American
storytellers. Learn about the history of Native American
storytelling.
http://www.pbs.org/circleofstories/voices/voices_gallery.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Nature
Drakensberg: Barrier of Spears
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, February 8, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
The Drakensberg Mountains are southern Africa's Alps, rising
more than 11,000 feet into the sky. But beneath their
shimmering beauty lies an incredibly hostile environment for
the surprising number of creatures that manage to live there.
Each spring, drenching rains destroy the grasslands at the base
of the mountains, and those who would survive must climb
straight up sheer cliffs of volcanic rock, through gauntlets of
storms and snow, to reach the carpets of grass on the plateau.
(CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/drakensberg-barrier-of-spears/introduction/4592/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ch64sh
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American Experience
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
On-Air
6-8 / 9-12
Monday, February 9, 2009
9 - 10:30pm
This film recounts a great American drama: two tumultuous
months when the joy of peace was shattered by the heartache of
assassination. At the heart of the story are two figures who
define the extremes of character: Lincoln, who had the strength
to transform suffering into infinite compassion, and Booth, who
allowed hatred to curdle into destruction. (CC, Stereo, HD,
5.1, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/assassination/
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Looking for Lincoln
On-Air
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
9 - 11:00pm
"Looking for Lincoln" dissects the myths that have grown up
around Abraham Lincoln and in doing so, addresses outstanding
questions -- about race, equality, religion and depression --
by carefully interpreting the evidence provided by people who
actually knew him. Henry Louis Gates Jr. hosts. (CC, Stereo,
HD, 5.1, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/lookingforlincoln/
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Copyright 2008 PBS Online
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: February 8-14, 2009
Current PBS Teacher Previews Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
******************************************
Teaching Abraham Lincoln: A One-Stop Portal for Lessons and Student Interactives
http://edsitement.neh.gov/spotlight.asp?id=138
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) EDSITEment has launched Teaching Abraham Lincoln, a one-stop portal for lessons and student interactives resources on the life, times and achievement of our 16th president. EDSITEment showcases a range of lessons, student interactives, and multimedia-rich websites that will help teachers, students, parents, and caregivers understand the world Lincoln lived in and the impact he had upon it. NEH-sponsored Lincoln programs, exhibits, and professional development opportunities for teacher are available at: http://edsitement.neh.gov/spotlight.asp?id=138
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Circle of Stories
Many Voices: The Storytelling Gallery
Interactive/Online Activity
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Explore a photographic collage of images and inspirational
quotes, poems and stories from a variety of Native American
storytellers. Learn about the history of Native American
storytelling.
http://www.pbs.org/circleofstories/voices/voices_gallery.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Nature
Drakensberg: Barrier of Spears
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, February 8, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
The Drakensberg Mountains are southern Africa's Alps, rising
more than 11,000 feet into the sky. But beneath their
shimmering beauty lies an incredibly hostile environment for
the surprising number of creatures that manage to live there.
Each spring, drenching rains destroy the grasslands at the base
of the mountains, and those who would survive must climb
straight up sheer cliffs of volcanic rock, through gauntlets of
storms and snow, to reach the carpets of grass on the plateau.
(CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/drakensberg-barrier-of-spears/introduction/4592/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ch64sh
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American Experience
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
On-Air
6-8 / 9-12
Monday, February 9, 2009
9 - 10:30pm
This film recounts a great American drama: two tumultuous
months when the joy of peace was shattered by the heartache of
assassination. At the heart of the story are two figures who
define the extremes of character: Lincoln, who had the strength
to transform suffering into infinite compassion, and Booth, who
allowed hatred to curdle into destruction. (CC, Stereo, HD,
5.1, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/assassination/
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Looking for Lincoln
On-Air
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
9 - 11:00pm
"Looking for Lincoln" dissects the myths that have grown up
around Abraham Lincoln and in doing so, addresses outstanding
questions -- about race, equality, religion and depression --
by carefully interpreting the evidence provided by people who
actually knew him. Henry Louis Gates Jr. hosts. (CC, Stereo,
HD, 5.1, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/lookingforlincoln/
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Copyright 2008 PBS Online
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Thurs., Feb. 5, 2009 - Folklife in the Classroom: Ways to Use Primary Sources from the Library of Congress in the Classroom
American Folklife Center
http://www.loc.gov/folklife/edresources/ed-classroom.html
Folklife in the Classroom
Lesson Plans & Classroom Materials
Ways to Use Primary Sources from the Library of Congress in the Classroom
The following linked pages offer a wide range of teaching strategies and learning activities for K-12 classes in American and world history, civics, politics, the visual arts and literature. Activities and lesson plans contain a wealth of primary source materials and are also designed to teach students the skills and techniques that folklorists, historians, anthropologists, and librarians use in the course of conducting research, interpreting their findings, and presenting the results of their research to the public.
[NOTE: Some pages from this site previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.loc.gov/folklife/edresources/ed-classroom.html
Folklife in the Classroom
Lesson Plans & Classroom Materials
Ways to Use Primary Sources from the Library of Congress in the Classroom
The following linked pages offer a wide range of teaching strategies and learning activities for K-12 classes in American and world history, civics, politics, the visual arts and literature. Activities and lesson plans contain a wealth of primary source materials and are also designed to teach students the skills and techniques that folklorists, historians, anthropologists, and librarians use in the course of conducting research, interpreting their findings, and presenting the results of their research to the public.
[NOTE: Some pages from this site previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Thurs., Feb. 5, 2009 - Middle East Geography Quiz
Middle East Geography Quiz
http://www.rethinkingschools.org/just_fun/games/mapgame.html
From the site:
“Geography Quiz--Did you know "the Middle East"' stretches as far west as the Western Sahara in Africa?...Test your knowledge on a new drag-and-drop game by clicking the link or the map graphic. (All ages). Requires Flash.”
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.rethinkingschools.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.rethinkingschools.org/just_fun/games/mapgame.html
From the site:
“Geography Quiz--Did you know "the Middle East"' stretches as far west as the Western Sahara in Africa?...Test your knowledge on a new drag-and-drop game by clicking the link or the map graphic. (All ages). Requires Flash.”
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.rethinkingschools.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Thurs., Feb. 5, 2009 - 50States.com
50States.com
http://www.50states.com/fileindx.htm
Choose a state and get its famous citizens, flag, flower, song, population, nickname, motto, and lots more.
Or click directly on menu for state flags, songs, birds, trees, tools (including maps),
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site has advertisements. - Phyllis ]
http://www.50states.com/fileindx.htm
Choose a state and get its famous citizens, flag, flower, song, population, nickname, motto, and lots more.
Or click directly on menu for state flags, songs, birds, trees, tools (including maps),
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site has advertisements. - Phyllis ]
Thurs., Feb. 5, 2009 - What Students Need to Know About America's Wars, Part I: 1622-1919: A History Institute for Teachers
What Students Need To Know About America’s Wars, Part I: 1622–1919:
A History Institute for Teachers
http://www.fpri.org/education/americaswars1/
Source: Foreign Policy Research Institute
http://www.fpri.org
A History Institute for Teachers
http://www.fpri.org/education/americaswars1/
Source: Foreign Policy Research Institute
http://www.fpri.org
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Wed., Feb. 4, 2009 - AllMyFavs - Visual Directory
Visual Directory - very handy.
AllMyFavs
http://www.allmyfaves.com/
From the site:
“We have searched the web and provided you with a visual directory that includes the best sites in each category!”
AllMyFavs
http://www.allmyfaves.com/
From the site:
“We have searched the web and provided you with a visual directory that includes the best sites in each category!”
Wed., Feb. 4, 2009 - Science Central
Science Central
http://www.sciencecentral.com/
Select subject from directory for annotated links to sites.
Ads (Sponsored Links) appear above search results, Sub-categories below.
http://www.sciencecentral.com/
Select subject from directory for annotated links to sites.
Ads (Sponsored Links) appear above search results, Sub-categories below.
Wed., Feb. 4, 2009 - Healthfinder.gov / Kids Health Sites
Healthfinder.gov
http://www.healthfinder.gov/
Provides consumers with easy access to online, accurate health information. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Source: Refdesk: http://www.refdesk.com
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
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Kids Sites
http://www.healthfinder.gov/scripts/SearchContext.asp?topic=14314
Select “Show All” to see entire list of 40 sites
http://www.healthfinder.gov/
Provides consumers with easy access to online, accurate health information. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Source: Refdesk: http://www.refdesk.com
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
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Kids Sites
http://www.healthfinder.gov/scripts/SearchContext.asp?topic=14314
Select “Show All” to see entire list of 40 sites
Wed., Feb. 4, 2009 - Merck Manual of Medical Information: Second Home Edition: Online Version / Other Merck Manuals
Merck and The Merck Manuals
The Second Home Edition, Online Version
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/index.html
From the site:
“Merck is committed to bringing out the best in medicine. As part of that effort, Merck provides all of The Merck Manuals as a service to the community.
“Explains disorders, who is likely to get them, their symptoms, how they're diagnosed, how they might be prevented, and how they can be treated; also provides information about prognosis.
“Based on the world's most widely used textbook of medicine—The Merck Manual—but written in everyday language by 300 outstanding contributors.
“Provided free of charge on the Internet by Merck & Co., Inc., as a public service.”
Merck Manuals
http://www.merck.com/pubs/
Some available in both print and online
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated.- Phyllis ]
The Second Home Edition, Online Version
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/index.html
From the site:
“Merck is committed to bringing out the best in medicine. As part of that effort, Merck provides all of The Merck Manuals as a service to the community.
“Explains disorders, who is likely to get them, their symptoms, how they're diagnosed, how they might be prevented, and how they can be treated; also provides information about prognosis.
“Based on the world's most widely used textbook of medicine—The Merck Manual—but written in everyday language by 300 outstanding contributors.
“Provided free of charge on the Internet by Merck & Co., Inc., as a public service.”
Merck Manuals
http://www.merck.com/pubs/
Some available in both print and online
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated.- Phyllis ]
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Tues., Feb. 3, 2009 - Shift Happens: Globalization & The Information Age
Shift Happens: Globalization & The Information Age
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emx92kBKads
Revised Edition 3.0 for 2008
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emx92kBKads
Revised Edition 3.0 for 2008
Tues., Feb. 3, 2009 - Historical Census Browser
Historical Census Browser
http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/collections/stats/histcensus/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
Choose a category to begin examining data:
General Population
Ethnicity/Race/Place of Birth
Education & Literacy
Agriculture
Economy/Manufacturing/Employment
Slave Population
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http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/collections/stats/histcensus/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
Choose a category to begin examining data:
General Population
Ethnicity/Race/Place of Birth
Education & Literacy
Agriculture
Economy/Manufacturing/Employment
Slave Population
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Tues., Feb. 3, 2009 - 2009 Statistical Abstract of the United States
2009 Statistical Abstract
http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/
From the site:
“The Statistical Abstract of the United States, published since 1878, is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.”
[NOTE: Earlier editions previously posted.
http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/past_years.html
- Phyllis ]
http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/
From the site:
“The Statistical Abstract of the United States, published since 1878, is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.”
[NOTE: Earlier editions previously posted.
http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/past_years.html
- Phyllis ]
Tues., Feb. 3, 2009 - The Document Center / Statistical Resources on the Web
The Documents Center
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/
From the site:
“The Documents Center is a central reference and referral point for government information, whether local, state, federal, foreign or international. Its web pages are a reference and instructional tool for government, political science, statistical data, and news.” [NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
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Source: The Documents Center
Statistical Resources on the web
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/statsnew.html
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/frames/statsfr.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/
From the site:
“The Documents Center is a central reference and referral point for government information, whether local, state, federal, foreign or international. Its web pages are a reference and instructional tool for government, political science, statistical data, and news.” [NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
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Source: The Documents Center
Statistical Resources on the web
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/statsnew.html
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/frames/statsfr.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
Monday, February 02, 2009
Mon., Feb. 2, 2009 - Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
http://www.teachersfirst.com/search.cfm
Enter “Abraham Lincoln” in the search box.
22 records found in all grade levels for Abraham Lincoln
Results page includes site reviews as well as “In the Classroom” usage comments.
http://www.teachersfirst.com/search.cfm
Enter “Abraham Lincoln” in the search box.
22 records found in all grade levels for Abraham Lincoln
Results page includes site reviews as well as “In the Classroom” usage comments.
Mon., Feb. 2, 2009 - African American Registry
African American Registry
http://www.aaregistry.com/
From the site:
“The African American Registry is the largest depository of Black American history on-line in the world. It is a calendar-based series of Black American accomplishments before the Mayflower to the present. The Registry communicates the message that African American contributions are American contributions!”
http://www.aaregistry.com/
From the site:
“The African American Registry is the largest depository of Black American history on-line in the world. It is a calendar-based series of Black American accomplishments before the Mayflower to the present. The Registry communicates the message that African American contributions are American contributions!”
Mon., Feb. 2, 2009 - African-American Inventors of Our Times
Mon., Feb. 2, 2009 - Culture and Change: Black History in America / The Underground Railroad / Explore African American Heritage / Dr. Maya Angelou
Culture and Change: Black History in America
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
“Meet famous African Americans, listen to jazz music, publish your own writing, and explore history with our interactive timeline.”
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The Underground Railroad: Escape from Slavery - Unit
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory/underground_railroad/?ESP=Teachers/ib/20090126/awa/sa_underground_railroad_1_5///trlp/tout////
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ahl2zx
From the site:
“The year is 1860. Nearly four million enslaved African Americans live in the South. Follow one of these slaves along the Underground Railroad, a secret network of hiding places and brave people who helped runaway slaves reach freedom.
Site includes Teacher’s Guides, Curriculum Connections, Activities & Resources.
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Explore African American Heritage
http://scholastic.com/dreamincolor/africanamericanheritage/?ESP=SMP/ib/20090126/awa/smp_target_bhm_4_5///trlp/tout////
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ckxjop
From the site:
“…help teachers and students commemorate Black History Month with two free curricula:
Black Wings: African American Pioneer Aviators
http://www.nasm.si.edu/interact/blackwings/
Let Your Motto Be Resistance: African American Portraits
http://www.npg.si.edu/exhibit/motto/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
“The following sections include grade-appropriate lesson plans and related resources designed to inspire students of all abilities and backgrounds.”
Site includes an interview with Dr. Maya Angelou
http://scholastic.com/dreamincolor/africanamericanheritage/maya_angelou.htm?ESP=SMP/ib/20090126/awa/smp_target_bhm_4_5_Lessons_txt2///trlp/tout_txtl////
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/aamwec
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
“Meet famous African Americans, listen to jazz music, publish your own writing, and explore history with our interactive timeline.”
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The Underground Railroad: Escape from Slavery - Unit
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory/underground_railroad/?ESP=Teachers/ib/20090126/awa/sa_underground_railroad_1_5///trlp/tout////
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ahl2zx
From the site:
“The year is 1860. Nearly four million enslaved African Americans live in the South. Follow one of these slaves along the Underground Railroad, a secret network of hiding places and brave people who helped runaway slaves reach freedom.
Site includes Teacher’s Guides, Curriculum Connections, Activities & Resources.
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Explore African American Heritage
http://scholastic.com/dreamincolor/africanamericanheritage/?ESP=SMP/ib/20090126/awa/smp_target_bhm_4_5///trlp/tout////
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ckxjop
From the site:
“…help teachers and students commemorate Black History Month with two free curricula:
Black Wings: African American Pioneer Aviators
http://www.nasm.si.edu/interact/blackwings/
Let Your Motto Be Resistance: African American Portraits
http://www.npg.si.edu/exhibit/motto/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
“The following sections include grade-appropriate lesson plans and related resources designed to inspire students of all abilities and backgrounds.”
Site includes an interview with Dr. Maya Angelou
http://scholastic.com/dreamincolor/africanamericanheritage/maya_angelou.htm?ESP=SMP/ib/20090126/awa/smp_target_bhm_4_5_Lessons_txt2///trlp/tout_txtl////
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/aamwec
Sunday, February 01, 2009
Sun., Feb. 1, 2009 - Consumer Jungle
Consumer Jungle - - Grades 9 to 12
http://www.consumerjungle.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst
“This is a well-structured site targeted to students and teachers, with separate sections for each. The topics include common encounters with credit, financial planning, and budgets that young people are likely to encounter as they complete high school. The presentation is interesting without preaching, though teachers will need to bolster the thin lesson outlines if they use them. There is also a list of 50 Common Financial Pitfalls. There is a neat Money Skills Life Simulation. In addition, students can click to learn about the "Fraud of the Month." Most of these topics include a PowerPoint presentation and brief lesson plan. This could be a good start for a simulation or class activity.” <<>>
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=2077
http://www.consumerjungle.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst
“This is a well-structured site targeted to students and teachers, with separate sections for each. The topics include common encounters with credit, financial planning, and budgets that young people are likely to encounter as they complete high school. The presentation is interesting without preaching, though teachers will need to bolster the thin lesson outlines if they use them. There is also a list of 50 Common Financial Pitfalls. There is a neat Money Skills Life Simulation. In addition, students can click to learn about the "Fraud of the Month." Most of these topics include a PowerPoint presentation and brief lesson plan. This could be a good start for a simulation or class activity.” <<
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=2077
Sun., Feb. 1, 2009 - Economic Education Web
Economic Education Web - University of Omaha - Grades 0 to 12
http://ecedweb.unomaha.edu/K-12/home.cfm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst
“Although this site is "plain vanilla," we seldom see anything as useful as this one. The site contains an extensive collection of standards-correlated lesson plans for teaching principles of economics at all K-12 levels. The content is drawn from a variety of sources, and some of the presentations are in the form of printable PDF files. While a number of the lessons and resources are centered on standards in Nebraska, there are correlations to national standards, and most of the material could be used elsewhere, sometimes with minor adaptations. This is one that every social studies or economics teacher should see.” <<>>
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=4814
http://ecedweb.unomaha.edu/K-12/home.cfm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst
“Although this site is "plain vanilla," we seldom see anything as useful as this one. The site contains an extensive collection of standards-correlated lesson plans for teaching principles of economics at all K-12 levels. The content is drawn from a variety of sources, and some of the presentations are in the form of printable PDF files. While a number of the lessons and resources are centered on standards in Nebraska, there are correlations to national standards, and most of the material could be used elsewhere, sometimes with minor adaptations. This is one that every social studies or economics teacher should see.” <<
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=4814
Sun., Feb. 1, 2009 - The Story of Stuff
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Site of the Day for Monday, August 25, 2008
The Story of Stuff
http://www.storyofstuff.com/
Today's site, a documentary by noteworthy regional planner Annie Leonard, presents an engaging video on the materials economy, which despite its lackluster label, proves to be a riveting tale of truth and consequences of the mainly unintended kind. Gentle Subscribers may find this creative production both alarming and thought-provoking.
"From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world. It'll teach you something, it'll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever." - from the website
The video, with Leonard as the sprightly narrator, paints a vivid image of how the materials economy works on a worldwide scale. With simple drawings and animation, the film describes the process of production with the basic components of extraction, production, distribution, consumption and disposal and how this system has been affecting the earth over the past century. Additional factors in this complicated equation are national governments and international corporations, along with the effects of the material economy on ordinary people in various regions. Across the top of the video window are the sections of the documentary; selecting one will open a small window with additional facts on the topic under categories such as Health, Environment, Workers and Another Way.
Slip over to the site for a provocative and entertaining video on stuff at:
http://www.storyofstuff.com/
A.M. Holm
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Site of the Day for Monday, August 25, 2008
The Story of Stuff
http://www.storyofstuff.com/
Today's site, a documentary by noteworthy regional planner Annie Leonard, presents an engaging video on the materials economy, which despite its lackluster label, proves to be a riveting tale of truth and consequences of the mainly unintended kind. Gentle Subscribers may find this creative production both alarming and thought-provoking.
"From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world. It'll teach you something, it'll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever." - from the website
The video, with Leonard as the sprightly narrator, paints a vivid image of how the materials economy works on a worldwide scale. With simple drawings and animation, the film describes the process of production with the basic components of extraction, production, distribution, consumption and disposal and how this system has been affecting the earth over the past century. Additional factors in this complicated equation are national governments and international corporations, along with the effects of the material economy on ordinary people in various regions. Across the top of the video window are the sections of the documentary; selecting one will open a small window with additional facts on the topic under categories such as Health, Environment, Workers and Another Way.
Slip over to the site for a provocative and entertaining video on stuff at:
http://www.storyofstuff.com/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Sun., Feb. 1, 2009 - Teachable Moment
Teachable Moment
http://www.teachablemoment.org/
From the site:
“TeachableMoment.Org provides educators with timely teaching ideas to encourage critical thinking on issues of the day and foster a positive classroom environment. It is a project of Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility (formerly Educators for Social Responsibility Metropolitan Area).
“Topical activities are available for elementary school, middle school, and high school levels.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
http://www.teachablemoment.org/
From the site:
“TeachableMoment.Org provides educators with timely teaching ideas to encourage critical thinking on issues of the day and foster a positive classroom environment. It is a project of Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility (formerly Educators for Social Responsibility Metropolitan Area).
“Topical activities are available for elementary school, middle school, and high school levels.”
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
