Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Tues., March 31, 2009 - Sites to See: Teaching Special Kids: Online Resources for Teachers
Sites to See: Teaching Special Kids: Online Resources for Teachers
Information about online resources that can help you better understand -- and help -- students with special needs.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr139.shtml
[NOTE: Previously posted. Links last updated 02/25/2009 - Phyllis ]
From the site:
“Whether you teach in a special-education program or in a "regular" classroom, you probably encounter special kids facing special challenges. This week, Education World brings you information about on-line resources that can help you better understand -- and help -- students with special needs.
Today, almost every classroom includes a number of students who are dealing with a disability -- either physical, educational, emotional, or a combination of all three. As a teacher, you probably find yourself looking for information and resources that will help you effectively teach those students and help them learn successfully.
However, the number of special-education Web sites for teachers can be overwhelming -- so overwhelming that it's hard to sort through them all.
This week, Education World searches the Web for sites that provide information about specific disabilities and suggest activities for classroom use. Although most are intended primarily for use with students who have disabilities, many can be adapted for use with all students.”
Information about online resources that can help you better understand -- and help -- students with special needs.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr139.shtml
[NOTE: Previously posted. Links last updated 02/25/2009 - Phyllis ]
From the site:
“Whether you teach in a special-education program or in a "regular" classroom, you probably encounter special kids facing special challenges. This week, Education World brings you information about on-line resources that can help you better understand -- and help -- students with special needs.
Today, almost every classroom includes a number of students who are dealing with a disability -- either physical, educational, emotional, or a combination of all three. As a teacher, you probably find yourself looking for information and resources that will help you effectively teach those students and help them learn successfully.
However, the number of special-education Web sites for teachers can be overwhelming -- so overwhelming that it's hard to sort through them all.
This week, Education World searches the Web for sites that provide information about specific disabilities and suggest activities for classroom use. Although most are intended primarily for use with students who have disabilities, many can be adapted for use with all students.”
Tues., March 31, 2009 - NOVA: Lost Treasures of Tibet
NOVA: Lost Treasures of Tibet
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tibet/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tibet/about.html
Lost Treasures of Tibet (Feb. 2003) – Watch (50 min.)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tibet/program.html
Tour Mustang
Journey through this hidden Tibetan kingdom in northwest Nepal.
Creating a Wall Painting
Conservation experts and local people revive Mustang's age-old artistic traditions.
Before and After
Watch as centuries of grime are removed from nine stunning paintings in Lo Monthang's Thubchen monastery
Deciphering Buddha Imagery
What you need to know to recognize an image of Buddha.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tibet/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tibet/about.html
Lost Treasures of Tibet (Feb. 2003) – Watch (50 min.)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tibet/program.html
Tour Mustang
Journey through this hidden Tibetan kingdom in northwest Nepal.
Creating a Wall Painting
Conservation experts and local people revive Mustang's age-old artistic traditions.
Before and After
Watch as centuries of grime are removed from nine stunning paintings in Lo Monthang's Thubchen monastery
Deciphering Buddha Imagery
What you need to know to recognize an image of Buddha.
Tues., March 31, 2009 - Mozart's Dice Game
---------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Saturday, September 28, 2008 and time for Music at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Mozart's Dice Game
http://sunsite.univie.ac.at/Mozart/dice/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Age Range: 10 and up (Middle School and beyond, although younger children
may enjoy aspects with adult help.)
MaryAnna Cashmore recommended this website. Did you know that Mozart not
only composed music, he liked to play dice? He combined these two interests
by writing the measures and instructions for a musical composition dice
game. Essentially, the number you roll with dice determines a pre-written
measure of music. You continue to roll the dice, selecting each measure of
music until you create a minuet.
At this website you can use a generator that simulates Mozart's Dice Game.
The site offers three ways (based on the dice game) to compose a minuet
online. Unfortunately, the third way leads to an error page. But you can
still have fun with the two that work:
1. The computer generates all the random numbers and gives you the
resulting piece played by an acoustic grand piano. You can select different
instruments to play the piece.
2. Select "random" numbers from a table to feed to the computer which plays
back the resulting piece.
Note: The third choice is "The Mandelbrot Collaboration" where you make a
fractal with Chris Seidel's Fractal Generator. Unfortunately, this link
results in an error message.
In a quick search, I found several other websites that feature Mozart's Dice
Game. One includes some history about the game, a composition and melody
generator you can try based on the game, and information on the related
mathematics. It provides an online Q&A that invites you to answer questions
"from the field of combinatorics and probability theory, as well as ones
which may open far-reaching philosophical discussions concerning
randomness." Check it out here:
http://wwwhome.cs.utwente.nl/~zsofi//mozart/
Have fun!
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com
http://www.Carschooling.com
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com
DID YOU MISPLACE A ClickSchooling Review? Do you need to find an educational website - fast! Visit the ClickSchooling archives at:
http://www.homefires.com/clickschool/archive.asp
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Hi! It's Saturday, September 28, 2008 and time for Music at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Mozart's Dice Game
http://sunsite.univie.ac.at/Mozart/dice/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Age Range: 10 and up (Middle School and beyond, although younger children
may enjoy aspects with adult help.)
MaryAnna Cashmore recommended this website. Did you know that Mozart not
only composed music, he liked to play dice? He combined these two interests
by writing the measures and instructions for a musical composition dice
game. Essentially, the number you roll with dice determines a pre-written
measure of music. You continue to roll the dice, selecting each measure of
music until you create a minuet.
At this website you can use a generator that simulates Mozart's Dice Game.
The site offers three ways (based on the dice game) to compose a minuet
online. Unfortunately, the third way leads to an error page. But you can
still have fun with the two that work:
1. The computer generates all the random numbers and gives you the
resulting piece played by an acoustic grand piano. You can select different
instruments to play the piece.
2. Select "random" numbers from a table to feed to the computer which plays
back the resulting piece.
Note: The third choice is "The Mandelbrot Collaboration" where you make a
fractal with Chris Seidel's Fractal Generator. Unfortunately, this link
results in an error message.
In a quick search, I found several other websites that feature Mozart's Dice
Game. One includes some history about the game, a composition and melody
generator you can try based on the game, and information on the related
mathematics. It provides an online Q&A that invites you to answer questions
"from the field of combinatorics and probability theory, as well as ones
which may open far-reaching philosophical discussions concerning
randomness." Check it out here:
http://wwwhome.cs.utwente.nl/~zsofi//mozart/
Have fun!
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com
http://www.Carschooling.com
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com
DID YOU MISPLACE A ClickSchooling Review? Do you need to find an educational website - fast! Visit the ClickSchooling archives at:
http://www.homefires.com/clickschool/archive.asp
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Tues., March 31, 2009 - Sites from The Scout Report, September 26, 2008
Sites found in:
=======
The Scout Report
September 26, 2008
Volume 14, Number 38
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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-080926.php
-----
Connie Martinson Talks Books [Quick Time, Real Player]
http://ccdl.libraries.claremont.edu/col/cmt/
Connie Martinson has been in love with literature for her entire life, and
she has parlayed that particular passion into the program "Connie Martinson
Talks Books". Her long-running program has played host to Gore Vidal, Studs
Terkel, Joyce Carol Oates, Ray Bradbury and many others. The series is taped
in Los Angeles, and over the past few years Claremont College has been
actively involved in creating this digital archive of the program. The
Drucker Institute and the Transdisciplinary Studies Program at Claremont
College are directing this digitization initiative, and interested parties
can take a look at the fruits of their labors on this site. Visitors can
browse all of the talks and they can also look at a list of interviews
organized by book title or subject. It's a very nice collection, and
visitors will find that the site is worth several return visits. [KMG]
-----
National Museum of the American Indian: Beauty Surrounds Us [Macromedia
Flash Player]
http://www.nmai.si.edu/exhibitions/beauty_surrounds_us/flash8.html
The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian has an
engaging online version of their "Beauty Surrounds Us" exhibit. In addition
to its beauty, the web exhibit also provides an activity for each section
the exhibit is divided into, such as "Tools of Existence", "Recreation and
Pastimes", "Design as Identity", and "Expressions of Identity." The activity
tests a visitor's comprehension and memory of the objects' written
descriptions given when you click on the object's picture. Once you've
clicked on the object, you can then click on “Map” to see the area the
object is from, and you can click on "Related" to see historic photos of the
objects in use by Native peoples. The exhibit includes the Native peoples of
both North and South America, and objects of indigenous materials, modern
materials and a mix of indigenous and modern materials. The activity in
"Design as Identity" tests your knowledge about several object's material
composition. Sports fans will find some familiar items in the "Recreation
and Pastimes" section, and they can even try their hand at shooting arrows
at hoops to hone their buffalo shooting skills. [KMG]
-----
Van Gogh and the Colors of the Night [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://moma.org/exhibitions/2008/vangoghnight/
The Museum of Modern Art's online exhibition "Van Gogh and the Colors of the
Night" is the first exhibit to organize his paintings around the theme of
night and twilight paintings. Since Van Gogh could not work solely from
memory or imagination, he created these paintings in the dark or near dark.
Some of his paintings, however, were of indoor light at night, so he didn't
always face the obstacle of complete darkness. This exhibit is very
straightforward and well organized, and includes audio clips, drawings,
pages from his journal, and extremely high quality images that let you see
those thick swathes of paint he so successfully employed. The exhibit also
clues you in as to his relationship with his brother and sister, to whom he
sometimes sent drawings of his work, or descriptions of the colors he was
planning on using in a piece. Visitors shouldn't leave without contrasting
his traditional and somber "Early Landscapes" of the Netherlands, where he
was born, to his later landscapes of France, that have strong uses of
vibrant color. The "Sowers and Wheatfields" section has some good examples
of this use of color. [KMG]
------
Hear HERE!: The Royal Philharmonic Society [Real Player]
http://www.hearhear.org.uk/
"Hear HERE!" may sound like a rather demanding imperative, but it's more
like an exuberant invitation. Created by The Royal Philharmonic Society (in
cooperation with Classic FM), this website allows listeners to listen to
musicians, conductors, and scholars talk about their work and how they
listen to music themselves. For starters, visitors can listen to conductor
Sir Colin Davis talk about the influence of time on his own listening and
work and then move over to a conversation with pianist Mitsuko Uchida. The
"Listen & Discuss" section includes interactive features on music and
memory, along with pieces on the concert going experience and "Surrounded by
Sound", which looks at how different environments impact listening. The site
concludes with the "Resources" area which features a selection of additional
links and the game "Beat the Clock" which asks visitors to test their
musical memory and listening skills. [KMG]
------
Ocean Science [pdf]
http://www.ocean-science.net/
The European Geosciences Union has been working on a number of open access
journals over the past few years, and Ocean Science is just such an
endeavor. The intent of the journal is to publish research articles, review
papers, and short communications of all stripes. Visitors can sign up for
RSS feeds, look over the "General Information" area, and also learn about
their submission guidelines. In the "Online Library OS" area, visitors can
view recently revised papers, complete issues, special issues, and also
search past works by title or author. Also, visitors are welcome to comment
on published works and they can also sign up to receive an email
subscription to Ocean Science. [KMG]
-----
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
=======
The Scout Report
September 26, 2008
Volume 14, Number 38
-----
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-080926.php
-----
Connie Martinson Talks Books [Quick Time, Real Player]
http://ccdl.libraries.claremont.edu/col/cmt/
Connie Martinson has been in love with literature for her entire life, and
she has parlayed that particular passion into the program "Connie Martinson
Talks Books". Her long-running program has played host to Gore Vidal, Studs
Terkel, Joyce Carol Oates, Ray Bradbury and many others. The series is taped
in Los Angeles, and over the past few years Claremont College has been
actively involved in creating this digital archive of the program. The
Drucker Institute and the Transdisciplinary Studies Program at Claremont
College are directing this digitization initiative, and interested parties
can take a look at the fruits of their labors on this site. Visitors can
browse all of the talks and they can also look at a list of interviews
organized by book title or subject. It's a very nice collection, and
visitors will find that the site is worth several return visits. [KMG]
-----
National Museum of the American Indian: Beauty Surrounds Us [Macromedia
Flash Player]
http://www.nmai.si.edu/exhibitions/beauty_surrounds_us/flash8.html
The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian has an
engaging online version of their "Beauty Surrounds Us" exhibit. In addition
to its beauty, the web exhibit also provides an activity for each section
the exhibit is divided into, such as "Tools of Existence", "Recreation and
Pastimes", "Design as Identity", and "Expressions of Identity." The activity
tests a visitor's comprehension and memory of the objects' written
descriptions given when you click on the object's picture. Once you've
clicked on the object, you can then click on “Map” to see the area the
object is from, and you can click on "Related" to see historic photos of the
objects in use by Native peoples. The exhibit includes the Native peoples of
both North and South America, and objects of indigenous materials, modern
materials and a mix of indigenous and modern materials. The activity in
"Design as Identity" tests your knowledge about several object's material
composition. Sports fans will find some familiar items in the "Recreation
and Pastimes" section, and they can even try their hand at shooting arrows
at hoops to hone their buffalo shooting skills. [KMG]
-----
Van Gogh and the Colors of the Night [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://moma.org/exhibitions/2008/vangoghnight/
The Museum of Modern Art's online exhibition "Van Gogh and the Colors of the
Night" is the first exhibit to organize his paintings around the theme of
night and twilight paintings. Since Van Gogh could not work solely from
memory or imagination, he created these paintings in the dark or near dark.
Some of his paintings, however, were of indoor light at night, so he didn't
always face the obstacle of complete darkness. This exhibit is very
straightforward and well organized, and includes audio clips, drawings,
pages from his journal, and extremely high quality images that let you see
those thick swathes of paint he so successfully employed. The exhibit also
clues you in as to his relationship with his brother and sister, to whom he
sometimes sent drawings of his work, or descriptions of the colors he was
planning on using in a piece. Visitors shouldn't leave without contrasting
his traditional and somber "Early Landscapes" of the Netherlands, where he
was born, to his later landscapes of France, that have strong uses of
vibrant color. The "Sowers and Wheatfields" section has some good examples
of this use of color. [KMG]
------
Hear HERE!: The Royal Philharmonic Society [Real Player]
http://www.hearhear.org.uk/
"Hear HERE!" may sound like a rather demanding imperative, but it's more
like an exuberant invitation. Created by The Royal Philharmonic Society (in
cooperation with Classic FM), this website allows listeners to listen to
musicians, conductors, and scholars talk about their work and how they
listen to music themselves. For starters, visitors can listen to conductor
Sir Colin Davis talk about the influence of time on his own listening and
work and then move over to a conversation with pianist Mitsuko Uchida. The
"Listen & Discuss" section includes interactive features on music and
memory, along with pieces on the concert going experience and "Surrounded by
Sound", which looks at how different environments impact listening. The site
concludes with the "Resources" area which features a selection of additional
links and the game "Beat the Clock" which asks visitors to test their
musical memory and listening skills. [KMG]
------
Ocean Science [pdf]
http://www.ocean-science.net/
The European Geosciences Union has been working on a number of open access
journals over the past few years, and Ocean Science is just such an
endeavor. The intent of the journal is to publish research articles, review
papers, and short communications of all stripes. Visitors can sign up for
RSS feeds, look over the "General Information" area, and also learn about
their submission guidelines. In the "Online Library OS" area, visitors can
view recently revised papers, complete issues, special issues, and also
search past works by title or author. Also, visitors are welcome to comment
on published works and they can also sign up to receive an email
subscription to Ocean Science. [KMG]
-----
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Monday, March 30, 2009
Mon., March 30, 2009 - Sites to See: Earth Day
Sites to See: Earth Day
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites029.shtml
From the site:
“On April 22, the world will celebrate Earth Day. The brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a Wisconsin senator concerned about the deterioration of the environment, Earth Day was conceived as a nationwide environmental "teach-in" to focus public attention on environmental issues. Included: Three dozen links to sites about ecology and the environment.”
These sites help make students aware of the risks of neglecting the environment and of their responsibility for maintaining it.[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites029.shtml
From the site:
“On April 22, the world will celebrate Earth Day. The brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a Wisconsin senator concerned about the deterioration of the environment, Earth Day was conceived as a nationwide environmental "teach-in" to focus public attention on environmental issues. Included: Three dozen links to sites about ecology and the environment.”
These sites help make students aware of the risks of neglecting the environment and of their responsibility for maintaining it.[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
Mon., March 30, 2009 - Explore a Tropical Rainforest: An Earth Day Project, 2009
Explore a Tropical Rainforest: An Earth Day Project, 2009 - TeachersFirst - Grades 6 to 12
http://www.teachersfirst.com/riverridge.cfm
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“Field trips may have disappeared into the cloud of economic distress, but TeachersFirst is cooperating with another non-profit, The RiverRidge Foundation for Environmental Research and Education (RiverRidge), in planning some special events for you to “be there” as scientists, just in time for April and Earth Day. RiverRidge has invited TeachersFirst users and their students to virtually Explore a Rainforest along with a group of 8th-12th grade scientists who will be visiting Costa Rica, April 4-12, 2009.”
Suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9958
http://www.teachersfirst.com/riverridge.cfm
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“Field trips may have disappeared into the cloud of economic distress, but TeachersFirst is cooperating with another non-profit, The RiverRidge Foundation for Environmental Research and Education (RiverRidge), in planning some special events for you to “be there” as scientists, just in time for April and Earth Day. RiverRidge has invited TeachersFirst users and their students to virtually Explore a Rainforest along with a group of 8th-12th grade scientists who will be visiting Costa Rica, April 4-12, 2009.”
Suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9958
Mon., March 30, 2009 - Earth Day Network / History of Earth Day / Earth Day Lesson Plans
Earth Day Network
http://ww2.earthday.net/
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
History of Earth Day
http://ww2.earthday.net/node/77
Educator's Network
http://ww2.earthday.net/lessonplans
From the site:
“Teachers make the world a better place through their dedication to children and EDN is proud to play a role in providing environmental education to our future leaders.
Through the Educator's Network, the following resources are available for download by theme:
Sustainability
Climate
Natural Resources and Wildlife
Energy
Civics Education
Thoreau
Organics and Food
Other
Monthly Lesson Plans
http://ww2.earthday.net/
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
History of Earth Day
http://ww2.earthday.net/node/77
Educator's Network
http://ww2.earthday.net/lessonplans
From the site:
“Teachers make the world a better place through their dedication to children and EDN is proud to play a role in providing environmental education to our future leaders.
Through the Educator's Network, the following resources are available for download by theme:
Sustainability
Climate
Natural Resources and Wildlife
Energy
Civics Education
Thoreau
Organics and Food
Other
Monthly Lesson Plans
Mon., March 30, 2009 - Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy / True Cost Clearing House / World Name Profiler
Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, September 12, 2008
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
http://www.iep.utm.edu/
Offers extended signed, peer-reviewed articles on a wide variety of topics. Browse alphabetically, which yields titles of all articles, or search to find material within articles. [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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True Cost Clearing House [Science & Environmental Health Network]
http://www.sehn.org/tcc.html
Links to online reports "documenting the economic, health, and social costs of pollution, worker exposures, and resource exploitation, as well as the underreported benefits of remediation and precautionary policies." Topics covered, by a wide variety of journals, organizations, and public agencies, include "food-sustainable vs. industrial agriculture," "Cell phones and brain tumors," "liability-fiduciary guide to toxic chemical risk," "plug-in hybrids costs and benefits," "Workplace exposure costs to children," and lots more.
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World Name Profiler
http://www.publicprofiler.org/worldnames/Main.aspx
Enter a surname to see a map and statistics of the frequency and distribution of that name. Requires JavaScript enabled on your browser and a recent version of Flash Player.
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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2008.
NEAT NEW STUFF, September 12, 2008
------
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
http://www.iep.utm.edu/
Offers extended signed, peer-reviewed articles on a wide variety of topics. Browse alphabetically, which yields titles of all articles, or search to find material within articles. [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
-----
True Cost Clearing House [Science & Environmental Health Network]
http://www.sehn.org/tcc.html
Links to online reports "documenting the economic, health, and social costs of pollution, worker exposures, and resource exploitation, as well as the underreported benefits of remediation and precautionary policies." Topics covered, by a wide variety of journals, organizations, and public agencies, include "food-sustainable vs. industrial agriculture," "Cell phones and brain tumors," "liability-fiduciary guide to toxic chemical risk," "plug-in hybrids costs and benefits," "Workplace exposure costs to children," and lots more.
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World Name Profiler
http://www.publicprofiler.org/worldnames/Main.aspx
Enter a surname to see a map and statistics of the frequency and distribution of that name. Requires JavaScript enabled on your browser and a recent version of Flash Player.
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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2008.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Sun., March 29, 2009 - Valley of the Shadow
Valley of the Shadow
http://jefferson.village.virginia.edu/vshadow/
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“Compare two counties (Augusta County, Virginia and Franklin County, Pennsylvania) during the Civil War. One county was in the "north," the other in the "south." Learn about the religions in the area, view census and tax records, images, soldiers records, and more. The site focuses on 1859-1870.”
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=3276
http://jefferson.village.virginia.edu/vshadow/
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“Compare two counties (Augusta County, Virginia and Franklin County, Pennsylvania) during the Civil War. One county was in the "north," the other in the "south." Learn about the religions in the area, view census and tax records, images, soldiers records, and more. The site focuses on 1859-1870.”
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=3276
Sun., March 29, 2009 - Podcasts: Civil War Tours
Podcasts: Civil War Tours - civilwartraveler.com - Grades 4 to 12
http://www.civilwartraveler.com/audio/
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“This site includes 14+ podcasts focusing on famous battles of the Civil War. Each location also includes a detailed map, brief description, dates, and more. Most are rather lengthy ranging from twenty to fifty minutes.” <<>>
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=3273
http://www.civilwartraveler.com/audio/
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“This site includes 14+ podcasts focusing on famous battles of the Civil War. Each location also includes a detailed map, brief description, dates, and more. Most are rather lengthy ranging from twenty to fifty minutes.” <<
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=3273
Sun., March 29, 2009 - Raising the Hunley
Raising the Hunley - - Grades 4 to 12
http://hunley.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“This site provides information on the Civil War Confederate submarine "Hunley" and the efforts to find, raise, and restore the vessel. Used to attack Union ships blockading the Charleston, SC harbor, the Hunley successfully sank the USS Housatonic, then mysteriously disappeared. This site is worth a look for both its scientific and historical possibilities.”
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=3279
http://hunley.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“This site provides information on the Civil War Confederate submarine "Hunley" and the efforts to find, raise, and restore the vessel. Used to attack Union ships blockading the Charleston, SC harbor, the Hunley successfully sank the USS Housatonic, then mysteriously disappeared. This site is worth a look for both its scientific and historical possibilities.”
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=3279
Sun., March 29, 2009 - Lincoln, Douglas, and Their Historic Debates
America's First Great Debates
From: Gilder Lehrman Institute
Thu, Sep 25, 2008
Lincoln, Douglas, and Their Historic Debates
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/online/lincolndouglas/
From the site:
“The Lincoln-Douglas debates were a series of seven joint discussions between Abraham Lincoln, a Republican, and Stephen A. Douglas, a Democrat, held during the summer and fall of 1858 in Illinois. Lincoln and Douglas had been debating each other for more than twenty years before their famous contest for the U.S. Senate in 1858. They were longtime rivals with contrasting styles and sharp differences in philosophy. But from the beginning almost everyone realized the 1858 debates would be historic.”
From: Gilder Lehrman Institute
Thu, Sep 25, 2008
Lincoln, Douglas, and Their Historic Debates
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/online/lincolndouglas/
From the site:
“The Lincoln-Douglas debates were a series of seven joint discussions between Abraham Lincoln, a Republican, and Stephen A. Douglas, a Democrat, held during the summer and fall of 1858 in Illinois. Lincoln and Douglas had been debating each other for more than twenty years before their famous contest for the U.S. Senate in 1858. They were longtime rivals with contrasting styles and sharp differences in philosophy. But from the beginning almost everyone realized the 1858 debates would be historic.”
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Sat., March 28, 2009 - Born of Dreams: Inspired by Freedom - Centennial of Flight
U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission Presents
Born of Dreams: Inspired by Freedom,
http://www.centennialofflight.gov/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
To learn more about the history of aviation, students can explore the Centennial of Flight website, which was commissioned for the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers’ flight. A searchable timeline starts with the development of fire-powered rockets in first millennium China, and students can read essays about the evolution of flight and download videos that include rare footage of early aviation experiments. Students can trace how airplanes have become essential for both national defense and transportation as well as how they paved the way for space exploration.
Born of Dreams: Inspired by Freedom,
http://www.centennialofflight.gov/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
To learn more about the history of aviation, students can explore the Centennial of Flight website, which was commissioned for the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers’ flight. A searchable timeline starts with the development of fire-powered rockets in first millennium China, and students can read essays about the evolution of flight and download videos that include rare footage of early aviation experiments. Students can trace how airplanes have become essential for both national defense and transportation as well as how they paved the way for space exploration.
Sat., March 28, 2009 - Beginner's Guide to Rockets
Welcome to the Beginner's Guide to Rockets
http://exploration.grc.nasa.gov/education/rocket/bgmr.html
Rocket Index
http://exploration.grc.nasa.gov/education/rocket/shortr.html
[NOTE: Educators Guide previously posted.
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Rockets.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yx2et6 - Phyllis ]
http://exploration.grc.nasa.gov/education/rocket/bgmr.html
Rocket Index
http://exploration.grc.nasa.gov/education/rocket/shortr.html
[NOTE: Educators Guide previously posted.
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Rockets.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yx2et6 - Phyllis ]
Sat., March 28, 2009 - McGraw-Hill's AccessScience: Dark Matter
McGraw-Hill’s AccessScience
Dark Matter
http://mhest.com/darkmatter_history.php
From the site:
“This Spotlight feature seeks to provide factual information about what is known about dark matter and highlights ongoing cosmological investigations that help to explain our universe.”
Contents:
History
Exploration (audio interviews, links to related sites)
Related Encyclopedia Articles
Image Gallery (click to enlarge and see caption)
Dark Matter Q&A (Quiz)
Dark Matter
http://mhest.com/darkmatter_history.php
From the site:
“This Spotlight feature seeks to provide factual information about what is known about dark matter and highlights ongoing cosmological investigations that help to explain our universe.”
Contents:
History
Exploration (audio interviews, links to related sites)
Related Encyclopedia Articles
Image Gallery (click to enlarge and see caption)
Dark Matter Q&A (Quiz)
Sat., March 28, 2009 - How the Earth Was Made / The Universe
Sites found in:
History.com Classroom
This Week's Educational Programming Update
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How the Earth Was Made
“The new series How the Earth Was Made travels throughout the globe to reveal the geological processes that have shaped our planet. Each episode explores a single location, examining how the features we see today have formed over millions of years.”
Watch full episodes
http://www.history.com/video.do?name=How_the_Earth_Was_Made
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The Universe
http://www.history.com/minisite.do?content_type=mini_home&mini_id=54036
From the site:
“From the planets to the stars and out to the edge of the unknown, history and science collide in this epic exploration of the Universe and its mysteries.”
Watch full episodes
http://www.history.com/content/universe/the-universe-video
History.com Classroom
This Week's Educational Programming Update
-----
How the Earth Was Made
“The new series How the Earth Was Made travels throughout the globe to reveal the geological processes that have shaped our planet. Each episode explores a single location, examining how the features we see today have formed over millions of years.”
Watch full episodes
http://www.history.com/video.do?name=How_the_Earth_Was_Made
-----
The Universe
http://www.history.com/minisite.do?content_type=mini_home&mini_id=54036
From the site:
“From the planets to the stars and out to the edge of the unknown, history and science collide in this epic exploration of the Universe and its mysteries.”
Watch full episodes
http://www.history.com/content/universe/the-universe-video
Friday, March 27, 2009
Fri., March 27, 2009 - The Dirt on Soil
The Dirt on Soil - Discovery Education - Grades 2 to 6
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/soil/index.html
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“View what lives in the soil. Learn the difference between soil and dirt, and look at soil profiles. Join the "Soil Safari" to navigate through the soil layers and view microscopic soil creatures and learn how chemicals can destroy the soil. The interactive Soil Safari challenges students to find a soil organism that can eat a certain chemical. They must find it in time to save the meadow! Hurry!”
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9758
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/soil/index.html
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“View what lives in the soil. Learn the difference between soil and dirt, and look at soil profiles. Join the "Soil Safari" to navigate through the soil layers and view microscopic soil creatures and learn how chemicals can destroy the soil. The interactive Soil Safari challenges students to find a soil organism that can eat a certain chemical. They must find it in time to save the meadow! Hurry!”
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9758
Fri., March 27, 2009 - McGraw-Hill AccessScience: Spotlight: Earthquakes
McGraw-Hill’s AccessScience
Spotlight 11: Earthquakes
http://mhest.com/earthquake_history.php
From the site:
“This Spotlight feature seeks to provide factual information about the physical aspects of earthquakes as well as to highlight engineering and seismic risk investigations that can be used to limit or prevent their calamitous effects.”
Contents:
History
Exploration (audio interviews, links to related sites)
Related Encyclopedia Articles
Image Gallery (click to enlarge and see caption)
Earthquake Q&A (Quiz)
Spotlight 11: Earthquakes
http://mhest.com/earthquake_history.php
From the site:
“This Spotlight feature seeks to provide factual information about the physical aspects of earthquakes as well as to highlight engineering and seismic risk investigations that can be used to limit or prevent their calamitous effects.”
Contents:
History
Exploration (audio interviews, links to related sites)
Related Encyclopedia Articles
Image Gallery (click to enlarge and see caption)
Earthquake Q&A (Quiz)
Fri., March 27, 2009 - Volcano World
--------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Tuesday, September 16, 2008 and time for Science at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Volcano World
http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/
[NOTE: Previously posted. URL updated.- Phyllis ]
Age Range: About 9+ (Free lessons are geared for grades 5-8. However, there
is material here for older students and adults as well. Plus, younger
children may enjoy aspects of the site, with adult guidance.)
Avid ClickScholar Katie Paige recommended today's website that is all about
volcanoes. Currently, "Volcano World" is housed at the Oregon State
University website that also utilizes a blog to provide information. It has
been hosted by other university websites over the years, and we have
featured the site in its previous forms. However, it looks like it may have
found a permanent home here. More terrific educational resources have been
added, making it well-worth another visit.
When you get to the site, you'll see the latest volcano news, and the
featured "Volcano of the Month." Use the menu to explore:
*4-KIDS - This is the spot to visit to have fun while learning about
volcanoes. You'll find:
-A gallery of kids' volcano artwork.
-Virtual field trips to numerous volcanoes worldwide.
-Interactive online games including a volcano-themed match games, crossword
puzzle, dot-to-dot, and a game that simulates volcanic eruptions.
-Two fictional volcano stories by a children's author.
*FOR EDUCATORS - Get FREE lessons (geared for grades 5-8) on plate
tectonics, rocks and minerals, prehistoric Earth, types of Volcanoes, and
much, much more.
The rest of the site is geared more for older students and adults. It
includes:
*LEGENDS - Read the fascinating legends associated with volcanoes worldwide.
*PARKS - Virtually visit 20 National Volcanic Parks.
*CURRENT ACTIVITY - Read Blog posts about the latest volcanic action.
*FIND VOLCANOES - Use a map to locate volcanoes worldwide.
*VOLCANOLOGY - Learn what it takes to become volcanologist!
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 16, 2008 and time for Science at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Volcano World
http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/
[NOTE: Previously posted. URL updated.- Phyllis ]
Age Range: About 9+ (Free lessons are geared for grades 5-8. However, there
is material here for older students and adults as well. Plus, younger
children may enjoy aspects of the site, with adult guidance.)
Avid ClickScholar Katie Paige recommended today's website that is all about
volcanoes. Currently, "Volcano World" is housed at the Oregon State
University website that also utilizes a blog to provide information. It has
been hosted by other university websites over the years, and we have
featured the site in its previous forms. However, it looks like it may have
found a permanent home here. More terrific educational resources have been
added, making it well-worth another visit.
When you get to the site, you'll see the latest volcano news, and the
featured "Volcano of the Month." Use the menu to explore:
*4-KIDS - This is the spot to visit to have fun while learning about
volcanoes. You'll find:
-A gallery of kids' volcano artwork.
-Virtual field trips to numerous volcanoes worldwide.
-Interactive online games including a volcano-themed match games, crossword
puzzle, dot-to-dot, and a game that simulates volcanic eruptions.
-Two fictional volcano stories by a children's author.
*FOR EDUCATORS - Get FREE lessons (geared for grades 5-8) on plate
tectonics, rocks and minerals, prehistoric Earth, types of Volcanoes, and
much, much more.
The rest of the site is geared more for older students and adults. It
includes:
*LEGENDS - Read the fascinating legends associated with volcanoes worldwide.
*PARKS - Virtually visit 20 National Volcanic Parks.
*CURRENT ACTIVITY - Read Blog posts about the latest volcanic action.
*FIND VOLCANOES - Use a map to locate volcanoes worldwide.
*VOLCANOLOGY - Learn what it takes to become volcanologist!
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.
Fri., March 27, 2009 - PBS: Planet Forward / Little Dorrit / NATURE: Kilauea, Mountain of Fire / NOVA: Last Extinction
Sites found in:
************************************************
PBS Teachers Newsletter: March 29-April 4, 2009
Current PBS Teacher Previews Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
******************************************
Students Share Their Energy Ideas at PLANET FORWARD
http://www.planetforward.org
Students can have their voice heard on one of the biggest challenges of our times: whether we can move away from using fossil fuels and if we should, how should we do it? PLANET FORWARD is an innovative, viewer-driven program that debuts on the Web (http://www.planetforward.org) and culminates in a primetime PBS special a week before Earth Day (check local listings for exact show times). The broadcast is driven by people’s ideas about the nation’s energy future. The most provocative and interesting submissions to the Web site will be featured in the broadcast, taped before an audience at George Washington University and featuring experts, scientists, policy makers and business leaders, as well as the selected citizen journalists. Students must be over the age of 13 and have parental consent in order to participate.
------
Masterpiece Classic
Little Dorrit (Part One)
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, March 29, 2009
9 - 11:00 pm
Amy "Little" Dorrit is mysteriously summoned from the
Marshalsea debtor's prison, where she is caring for her father
(Tom Courtenay), to work for the shut-in Mrs. Clennam. Arthur
Clennam suspects a long-buried family secret behind his
mother's unaccustomed act of charity. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/masterpiece/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/littledorrit/index.html
******
Nature
Kilauea: Mountain of Fire
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, March 29, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
Kilauea, on Hawaii's Big Island, is the world's most active
volcano. Its latest eruption began in 1983 and hasn't stopped.
It is here that filmmaker Paul Atkins finds himself getting a
shot few have ever filmed -- the cataclysmic meeting of
2,000-degree lava and 75-degree ocean water -- a sight to
behold. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/kilauea-mountain-of-fire/introduction/4718/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/dzngrl
------
NOVA
Last Extinction
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
In May 2008, a scientific team made worldwide headlines by
announcing evidence of a previously unsuspected impact from
space that had devastated prehistoric North America at the end
of the last Ice Age. According to this controversial new claim,
the extinction of more than 34 types of large prehistoric
animals (or "megafauna") was caused not by climate change or
the arrival of the first human hunters, but by the massive
breakup of a comet over the Great Lakes region. (CC, Stereo,
HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/clovis/
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
-------
Copyright 2008 PBS Online
*****************
---------Forwarded Message--------
from: NOVA Teachers
date: Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 2:40 PM
subject: [NOVA Teachers] "Last Extinction" airs March 31, 2009
Hello Educators,
In next week's airing of "Last Extinction" NOVA explores how
scientists are working to solve the mystery of what might have
killed off ancient land animals nearly 13,000 years ago. (Subjects
covered: Earth science, paleontology)
Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org
* * * * * * * *
NOVA presents "Last Extinction"
Broadcast: Tuesday, March 31, 2009
http://www.pbs.org/nova/clovis
(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 the Program
http://www.pbs.org/nova/clovis/program.html
Watch the entire program online after the broadcast date. (QuickTime
or Windows Media required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
End of the Big Beasts
http://www.pbs.org/nova/clovis/megafauna.html
Learn more about four different hypotheses for why America's big
beasts were killed off at the end of the Ice Age. (Grades 9-12)
The Extinction Debate
http://www.pbs.org/nova/clovis/debate.html
Follow the heated, decades-long controversy over North America's Ice
Age extinctions. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Extraordinary Artifacts
http://www.pbs.org/nova/clovis/fenn.html
View ten Clovis stone tools that include exquisitely carved spear
points and other flaked stone artifacts crafted thousands of years
ago. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Modeling a Comet Airburst
http://www.pbs.org/nova/clovis/airburst.html
See in this video clip a simulation of what might happen if an
asteroid exploded three miles above Earth. (QuickTime or Windows
Media required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Stone Age Took Kit
http://www.pbs.org/nova/clovis/toolkit.html
Discover in this matching game what roles ten different kinds of
primitive artifacts from Europe and North America played for our
earliest ancestors. (Flash plug-in required; printable version
available) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Before Clovis
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/clovis/preclovis.html
Explore in this interactive map 28 possible pre-Clovis sites found
throughout North America. (Flash plug-in required; printable version
available) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/programs/3607_clovis.html
Graph and analyze chemical concentrations from ice-core data,
evaluate the evidence for possible causes of the extinction of
Pleistocene mammals, research the "sixth extinction," and more with
these viewing ideas. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Program transcript
http://www.pbs.org/nova/transcripts/3607_clovis.html
This site includes a complete narration for this program.
Plus Watch a Preview and Links and Books.
************************************************
PBS Teachers Newsletter: March 29-April 4, 2009
Current PBS Teacher Previews Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
******************************************
Students Share Their Energy Ideas at PLANET FORWARD
http://www.planetforward.org
Students can have their voice heard on one of the biggest challenges of our times: whether we can move away from using fossil fuels and if we should, how should we do it? PLANET FORWARD is an innovative, viewer-driven program that debuts on the Web (http://www.planetforward.org) and culminates in a primetime PBS special a week before Earth Day (check local listings for exact show times). The broadcast is driven by people’s ideas about the nation’s energy future. The most provocative and interesting submissions to the Web site will be featured in the broadcast, taped before an audience at George Washington University and featuring experts, scientists, policy makers and business leaders, as well as the selected citizen journalists. Students must be over the age of 13 and have parental consent in order to participate.
------
Masterpiece Classic
Little Dorrit (Part One)
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, March 29, 2009
9 - 11:00 pm
Amy "Little" Dorrit is mysteriously summoned from the
Marshalsea debtor's prison, where she is caring for her father
(Tom Courtenay), to work for the shut-in Mrs. Clennam. Arthur
Clennam suspects a long-buried family secret behind his
mother's unaccustomed act of charity. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/masterpiece/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/littledorrit/index.html
******
Nature
Kilauea: Mountain of Fire
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, March 29, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
Kilauea, on Hawaii's Big Island, is the world's most active
volcano. Its latest eruption began in 1983 and hasn't stopped.
It is here that filmmaker Paul Atkins finds himself getting a
shot few have ever filmed -- the cataclysmic meeting of
2,000-degree lava and 75-degree ocean water -- a sight to
behold. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/kilauea-mountain-of-fire/introduction/4718/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/dzngrl
------
NOVA
Last Extinction
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
In May 2008, a scientific team made worldwide headlines by
announcing evidence of a previously unsuspected impact from
space that had devastated prehistoric North America at the end
of the last Ice Age. According to this controversial new claim,
the extinction of more than 34 types of large prehistoric
animals (or "megafauna") was caused not by climate change or
the arrival of the first human hunters, but by the massive
breakup of a comet over the Great Lakes region. (CC, Stereo,
HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/clovis/
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
-------
Copyright 2008 PBS Online
*****************
---------Forwarded Message--------
from: NOVA Teachers
date: Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 2:40 PM
subject: [NOVA Teachers] "Last Extinction" airs March 31, 2009
Hello Educators,
In next week's airing of "Last Extinction" NOVA explores how
scientists are working to solve the mystery of what might have
killed off ancient land animals nearly 13,000 years ago. (Subjects
covered: Earth science, paleontology)
Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org
* * * * * * * *
NOVA presents "Last Extinction"
Broadcast: Tuesday, March 31, 2009
http://www.pbs.org/nova/clovis
(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 the Program
http://www.pbs.org/nova/clovis/program.html
Watch the entire program online after the broadcast date. (QuickTime
or Windows Media required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
End of the Big Beasts
http://www.pbs.org/nova/clovis/megafauna.html
Learn more about four different hypotheses for why America's big
beasts were killed off at the end of the Ice Age. (Grades 9-12)
The Extinction Debate
http://www.pbs.org/nova/clovis/debate.html
Follow the heated, decades-long controversy over North America's Ice
Age extinctions. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Extraordinary Artifacts
http://www.pbs.org/nova/clovis/fenn.html
View ten Clovis stone tools that include exquisitely carved spear
points and other flaked stone artifacts crafted thousands of years
ago. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Modeling a Comet Airburst
http://www.pbs.org/nova/clovis/airburst.html
See in this video clip a simulation of what might happen if an
asteroid exploded three miles above Earth. (QuickTime or Windows
Media required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Stone Age Took Kit
http://www.pbs.org/nova/clovis/toolkit.html
Discover in this matching game what roles ten different kinds of
primitive artifacts from Europe and North America played for our
earliest ancestors. (Flash plug-in required; printable version
available) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Before Clovis
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/clovis/preclovis.html
Explore in this interactive map 28 possible pre-Clovis sites found
throughout North America. (Flash plug-in required; printable version
available) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/programs/3607_clovis.html
Graph and analyze chemical concentrations from ice-core data,
evaluate the evidence for possible causes of the extinction of
Pleistocene mammals, research the "sixth extinction," and more with
these viewing ideas. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Program transcript
http://www.pbs.org/nova/transcripts/3607_clovis.html
This site includes a complete narration for this program.
Plus Watch a Preview and Links and Books.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Thurs., March 26, 2009 - Street Corner Science
Site found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, September 26, 2008
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Street Corner Science, Part I
http://www.sciencentral.com/video/2008/08/21/street-corner-science-with-leon-lederman/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6ondg4
The first of two videos in which Nobel-winning physicist Leon Lederman sets up shop at a desk on a street corner and encourages curious passersby to ask science questions. A link is provided to the second installment.
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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2008.
NEAT NEW STUFF, September 26, 2008
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Street Corner Science, Part I
http://www.sciencentral.com/video/2008/08/21/street-corner-science-with-leon-lederman/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6ondg4
The first of two videos in which Nobel-winning physicist Leon Lederman sets up shop at a desk on a street corner and encourages curious passersby to ask science questions. A link is provided to the second installment.
----
Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2008.
Thurs., March 26, 2009 - Youth Science Forum: Why?
---------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Tuesday, September 23, 2008 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Youth Science Forum: Why?
http://www.youthscienceforum.ca/view.php?id=17
ClickScholar MaryAnna Cashmore recommended this website that offers FREE,
fun and informative podcasts with scientist Dr. Dave Brodbeck - who has an
engaging, laid-back style. Kids submit their science questions in audio
format, and Dr. Dave answers them through the podcast series titled, "Why?"
You can listen to the audio clips on your computer, download the MP3s for
your ipod, or burn them to a CD for listening in the car!
When you get to the site scroll down the page to see the menu of "Why?"
episodes that include such riveting topics as:
*How does your brain make your fingers move?
*Why Isn't Greenland A Continent?
*Why Don't the Oceans Freeze in the Winter?
*Why Do We Have Tonsils and an Appendix?
*What Came First the Slug or the Snail?
*What is the Shape of Space?
*What Makes Some Ice Clear and Some Ice White?
*How Do Bees Make Honey?
Click on any one, wait for the download, and listen to Dr. Dave's answer.
Then, use the menu at the top of the screen to explore the rest of this site
that offers links to sites where you can find science experiments to do at
home, interactive science games, science fair projects, and more!
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 23, 2008 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Youth Science Forum: Why?
http://www.youthscienceforum.ca/view.php?id=17
ClickScholar MaryAnna Cashmore recommended this website that offers FREE,
fun and informative podcasts with scientist Dr. Dave Brodbeck - who has an
engaging, laid-back style. Kids submit their science questions in audio
format, and Dr. Dave answers them through the podcast series titled, "Why?"
You can listen to the audio clips on your computer, download the MP3s for
your ipod, or burn them to a CD for listening in the car!
When you get to the site scroll down the page to see the menu of "Why?"
episodes that include such riveting topics as:
*How does your brain make your fingers move?
*Why Isn't Greenland A Continent?
*Why Don't the Oceans Freeze in the Winter?
*Why Do We Have Tonsils and an Appendix?
*What Came First the Slug or the Snail?
*What is the Shape of Space?
*What Makes Some Ice Clear and Some Ice White?
*How Do Bees Make Honey?
Click on any one, wait for the download, and listen to Dr. Dave's answer.
Then, use the menu at the top of the screen to explore the rest of this site
that offers links to sites where you can find science experiments to do at
home, interactive science games, science fair projects, and more!
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:
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Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Thurs., March 26, 2009 - Movie Worksheets for the Classroom
Movie Sheets: Movie Worksheets for the Classroom
http://moviesheets.com/index.php
Movie Worksheets available for Astronomy, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Economics, English, Environmental Science, Foreign Language, Geography, Geology, History & Government, Math, Meteorology & Climate, Oceanography, Physics, Technology, Bill Nye Worksheets, NOVA Movie Worksheets, and Other.
From the site:
“Showing videos and the occasional Hollywood film in the classroom is an innovative way to demonstrate concepts and expose common misconceptions while providing a thought provoking change of pace for students.
“These worksheets are NOT meant to supplement good interactive, thought provoking activities in the classroom, rather they are meant to provide an OCCASSIONAL change of pace in the classroom. It is recommended to show the film, then stop the footage, do some teaching, and start it up again.”
http://moviesheets.com/index.php
Movie Worksheets available for Astronomy, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Economics, English, Environmental Science, Foreign Language, Geography, Geology, History & Government, Math, Meteorology & Climate, Oceanography, Physics, Technology, Bill Nye Worksheets, NOVA Movie Worksheets, and Other.
From the site:
“Showing videos and the occasional Hollywood film in the classroom is an innovative way to demonstrate concepts and expose common misconceptions while providing a thought provoking change of pace for students.
“These worksheets are NOT meant to supplement good interactive, thought provoking activities in the classroom, rather they are meant to provide an OCCASSIONAL change of pace in the classroom. It is recommended to show the film, then stop the footage, do some teaching, and start it up again.”
Thurs., March 26, 2009 - Regents Review Live!
Regents Review Live!
http://www.regentsreviewlive.net/
Viewing RRL! programs require Windows Media Player.
RRL! PowerPoint files
http://www.regentsreviewlive.net/rrl/powerpoint.html
Download or view PowerPoint presentations
Programs: English, Math, Earth Science, Living Environment, Chemistry, Physics, Global History, U.S. History, Spanish, French, German, and Italian.
http://www.regentsreviewlive.net/
Viewing RRL! programs require Windows Media Player.
RRL! PowerPoint files
http://www.regentsreviewlive.net/rrl/powerpoint.html
Download or view PowerPoint presentations
Programs: English, Math, Earth Science, Living Environment, Chemistry, Physics, Global History, U.S. History, Spanish, French, German, and Italian.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Wed., March 25, 2009 - Science Reference Guide: Earth Day
Site found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
April 18-24, 2008
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New Science Reference Guide: Earth Day
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/SciRefGuides/earthday.html
In celebration of Earth Day, a guide to online resources produced by the Science Reference Section of the Library of Congress as well as relevant sites from other organizations.
Source: Library of Congress
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Gary Price
Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
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"Post via ResourceShelf"
for even more resources visit
http://www.resourceshelf.com
http://www.docuticker.com
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
April 18-24, 2008
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New Science Reference Guide: Earth Day
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/SciRefGuides/earthday.html
In celebration of Earth Day, a guide to online resources produced by the Science Reference Section of the Library of Congress as well as relevant sites from other organizations.
Source: Library of Congress
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Gary Price
Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
--------------------------------------------------------------------
"Post via ResourceShelf"
for even more resources visit
http://www.resourceshelf.com
http://www.docuticker.com
Wed., March 25, 2009 - Resources for K-12 Earth Science Educators
Site found in:
======== The NSDL Scout Report for the Physical Sciences ===
======== February 18, 2005 ===
======== Volume 4, Number 4 ======
Resources for K-12 Earth Science Educators [pdf]
http://www.geosociety.org/educate/resources.htm
The Geological Society of America (GSA) offers lessons plans and additional
resources covering virtually all topics in geology for K-12 students. The
materials are divided into 12 topics, such as Environmental Science, Weather
and Climate, and Plate Tectonics. Each of the topics has elementary,
intermediate, and secondary lesson plans that offer details on the content,
time required, materials needed, and directions for the project. The
stimulating activities are a great way for students to understand otherwise
difficult subjects and excite them about geology. [RME]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
>From The NSDL Scout Report for the Physical Sciences, Copyright Internet
Scout Project 1994-2005. http://scout.wisc.edu/
======== The NSDL Scout Report for the Physical Sciences ===
======== February 18, 2005 ===
======== Volume 4, Number 4 ======
Resources for K-12 Earth Science Educators [pdf]
http://www.geosociety.org/educate/resources.htm
The Geological Society of America (GSA) offers lessons plans and additional
resources covering virtually all topics in geology for K-12 students. The
materials are divided into 12 topics, such as Environmental Science, Weather
and Climate, and Plate Tectonics. Each of the topics has elementary,
intermediate, and secondary lesson plans that offer details on the content,
time required, materials needed, and directions for the project. The
stimulating activities are a great way for students to understand otherwise
difficult subjects and excite them about geology. [RME]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
>From The NSDL Scout Report for the Physical Sciences, Copyright Internet
Scout Project 1994-2005. http://scout.wisc.edu/
Wed., March 25, 2009 - Wind Energy
Sites found in:
INFOMINE Alert Service: update
Thu, Sep 25, 2008
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
Wind Energy Benefits: Wind Powering America Fact Sheets Series
http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy05osti/37602.pdf
Wind Fact-Sheet Series
http://www.ceere.org/rerl/publications/published/communityWindFactSheets/
Wind Energy Myths
http://www.ceere.org/rerl/publications/outside_publications/37657.pdf
Wind Powering America
http://www.windpoweringamerica.gov/
What is Wind Power?
http://www.windpoweringamerica.gov/what_is_wind.asp
Wind Energy Curricula, Tutorials, and Teaching Materials
http://www.windpoweringamerica.gov/schools_teaching_materials.asp
Wind Energy
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/education/lessonplans/topic.cfm/topic_id=11
Here you'll find lesson plans about wind energy, organized by grade.
Related Wind Links
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/wind_links.html
INFOMINE Alert Service: update
Thu, Sep 25, 2008
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
Wind Energy Benefits: Wind Powering America Fact Sheets Series
http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy05osti/37602.pdf
Wind Fact-Sheet Series
http://www.ceere.org/rerl/publications/published/communityWindFactSheets/
Wind Energy Myths
http://www.ceere.org/rerl/publications/outside_publications/37657.pdf
Wind Powering America
http://www.windpoweringamerica.gov/
What is Wind Power?
http://www.windpoweringamerica.gov/what_is_wind.asp
Wind Energy Curricula, Tutorials, and Teaching Materials
http://www.windpoweringamerica.gov/schools_teaching_materials.asp
Wind Energy
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/education/lessonplans/topic.cfm/topic_id=11
Here you'll find lesson plans about wind energy, organized by grade.
Related Wind Links
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/wind_links.html
Wed., March 25, 2009 - Sites from "Earth Science Sites of the Week" September 20, 2008
Sites found in:
September 20, 2008 "Earth Science Sites of the Week"
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GEO CACHING, Earth Cache (suggested by Steve Kluge) The Geological Society of America hosts the Earthcaching division of Geocaching. In essence, earthcaching is geocaching with the added value of educational content. There is a pretty detailed downloadable manual that includes, among other things, how to use your GPS and tons of ideas for setting up earthcaches on your campus.
http://www.geosociety.org/Earthcache_Lessons/
From the site:
“Visiting an EarthCache site is a great way to learn more about our wonderful world. It can take you to many places that you would not normally visit, and teach you about why those places are special or unique.
“EarthCache sites can also teach you and your family important skills such as navigation and map reading. What better way to learn than to have fun exploring on this wonderful planet we call Earth!”
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GEOGRAPHY DICTIONARY, ITS (suggested by Danny Harrington) The resource has been developed in response to my own frustration at there not being any comprehensive Geography dictionaries or glossaries on the web that are free open-access and appear reasonably easily on search engines. I believe that restricted/subscription access to dictionary web pages is wrong. The terms defined do not belong to anyone. The definitions compiled here have been rewritten from a huge variety of academic sources and are based on my own educational experiences and my experience of teaching Geography in Hong Kong since 1997.
http://www.tuition.com.hk/geography/
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WATER RELATED ACTIVITIES, (suggested by Dr. Prajukti (juk) Bhattacharyya) This website might also be useful for folks interested in oceanography-related activities. The following activities were provided by various educational organizations and educators for inclusion on the Visit to an Ocean Planet CD-ROM.
http://sealevel.jpl.nasa.gov/education/activities.html
Visit to an Ocean Planet CD-ROM - $5.00.
http://corecatalog.nasa.gov/item.cfm?num=400.1-20
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CORAL REEFS Reefs on the Web (suggested by J. Michael Nolan) Here is (part of) the collection of websites on coral reefs and reef-related resources. This list comes mainly from the research I did, but many are websites that the coral-list community sent to me.
http://barbiemail.googlepages.com/home
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MANPOLLO, (suggested by Nicole LaDue) “Our mission is to provide a risk-management perspective to the often political debate of global warming. We aim to quantify the possible consequences of various international, national, statewide, and personal actions (or inaction), based upon economic and climate models provided by top scientists in their respective fields. “
Furthermore, we wish to shift the question often asked in popular culture from "Are we certain we're responsible for global warming?" to "Given the risks and uncertainties of global warming, what is the best action to take?"
http://manpollo.org/index.html
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MOVIE WORKSHEETS, New York Science Teacher (suggested by Paul Perry) New York Science Teacher has some movie worksheets for Day After Tomorrow (and other ones). You can search in their meteorology section. Find a “catalog of science movie worksheets and video guides. Site has many video worksheets and movie guides that go along with popular science movies on DVD/VHS. The collection was generously contributed by other teachers.”
http://moviesheets.com/index.php
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EXOTIC WORMS, (suggested by Linda Sciaroni) Here is a student friendly reference about worms as an introduced species
http://greatlakeswormwatch.org/forest/index.html
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EARTH SCIENCE REGENTS REVIEW, Kevin Allison (suggested by Phil Medina) watch an hour long review of earth science content.
http://www.regentsreviewlive.net/rrl/courses/earth_science.html
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GROUNDWATER, (suggested by Herb Ritchie) Exemplary animations for teaching about groundwater. Here's what I use to teach groundwater....
http://earthguide.ucsd.edu/earthguide/diagrams/groundwater/index.html
http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/wq/groundwater-animation.htm
http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/visualization/collections/groundwater.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/cr45zk
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YOUR LIFE IN AN EXCEL SPREADSHEET, Mark Francek (suggested by Mike Markowski)
Enter your birth date and see how many hours you have slept, minutes lived, and days to retirement.
http://geography.cst.cmich.edu/Franc1M/Computer/Life%20in%20an%20excel%20spreadsheet.xls
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/cnn3dc
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IMAGE BANK, (suggested by Thomas McGuire) The Earth Science World Image Bank is provided by the American Geological Institute (AGI) for the purposes of enhancing Earth education. This Image Bank is designed to provide quality images to the public, educators, and the geoscience community. The Imagebank also allows non-professionals to market their images.
http://www.earthscienceworld.org/imagebank
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
************************************************************
Mark Francek
Central Michigan University
Resource Page: http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi
September 20, 2008 "Earth Science Sites of the Week"
----
GEO CACHING, Earth Cache (suggested by Steve Kluge) The Geological Society of America hosts the Earthcaching division of Geocaching. In essence, earthcaching is geocaching with the added value of educational content. There is a pretty detailed downloadable manual that includes, among other things, how to use your GPS and tons of ideas for setting up earthcaches on your campus.
http://www.geosociety.org/Earthcache_Lessons/
From the site:
“Visiting an EarthCache site is a great way to learn more about our wonderful world. It can take you to many places that you would not normally visit, and teach you about why those places are special or unique.
“EarthCache sites can also teach you and your family important skills such as navigation and map reading. What better way to learn than to have fun exploring on this wonderful planet we call Earth!”
------
GEOGRAPHY DICTIONARY, ITS (suggested by Danny Harrington) The resource has been developed in response to my own frustration at there not being any comprehensive Geography dictionaries or glossaries on the web that are free open-access and appear reasonably easily on search engines. I believe that restricted/subscription access to dictionary web pages is wrong. The terms defined do not belong to anyone. The definitions compiled here have been rewritten from a huge variety of academic sources and are based on my own educational experiences and my experience of teaching Geography in Hong Kong since 1997.
http://www.tuition.com.hk/geography/
------
WATER RELATED ACTIVITIES, (suggested by Dr. Prajukti (juk) Bhattacharyya) This website might also be useful for folks interested in oceanography-related activities. The following activities were provided by various educational organizations and educators for inclusion on the Visit to an Ocean Planet CD-ROM.
http://sealevel.jpl.nasa.gov/education/activities.html
Visit to an Ocean Planet CD-ROM - $5.00.
http://corecatalog.nasa.gov/item.cfm?num=400.1-20
-----
CORAL REEFS Reefs on the Web (suggested by J. Michael Nolan) Here is (part of) the collection of websites on coral reefs and reef-related resources. This list comes mainly from the research I did, but many are websites that the coral-list community sent to me.
http://barbiemail.googlepages.com/home
-----------
MANPOLLO, (suggested by Nicole LaDue) “Our mission is to provide a risk-management perspective to the often political debate of global warming. We aim to quantify the possible consequences of various international, national, statewide, and personal actions (or inaction), based upon economic and climate models provided by top scientists in their respective fields. “
Furthermore, we wish to shift the question often asked in popular culture from "Are we certain we're responsible for global warming?" to "Given the risks and uncertainties of global warming, what is the best action to take?"
http://manpollo.org/index.html
-------
MOVIE WORKSHEETS, New York Science Teacher (suggested by Paul Perry) New York Science Teacher has some movie worksheets for Day After Tomorrow (and other ones). You can search in their meteorology section. Find a “catalog of science movie worksheets and video guides. Site has many video worksheets and movie guides that go along with popular science movies on DVD/VHS. The collection was generously contributed by other teachers.”
http://moviesheets.com/index.php
------
EXOTIC WORMS, (suggested by Linda Sciaroni) Here is a student friendly reference about worms as an introduced species
http://greatlakeswormwatch.org/forest/index.html
------
EARTH SCIENCE REGENTS REVIEW, Kevin Allison (suggested by Phil Medina) watch an hour long review of earth science content.
http://www.regentsreviewlive.net/rrl/courses/earth_science.html
-----
GROUNDWATER, (suggested by Herb Ritchie) Exemplary animations for teaching about groundwater. Here's what I use to teach groundwater....
http://earthguide.ucsd.edu/earthguide/diagrams/groundwater/index.html
http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/wq/groundwater-animation.htm
http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/visualization/collections/groundwater.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/cr45zk
------
YOUR LIFE IN AN EXCEL SPREADSHEET, Mark Francek (suggested by Mike Markowski)
Enter your birth date and see how many hours you have slept, minutes lived, and days to retirement.
http://geography.cst.cmich.edu/Franc1M/Computer/Life%20in%20an%20excel%20spreadsheet.xls
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/cnn3dc
-----
IMAGE BANK, (suggested by Thomas McGuire) The Earth Science World Image Bank is provided by the American Geological Institute (AGI) for the purposes of enhancing Earth education. This Image Bank is designed to provide quality images to the public, educators, and the geoscience community. The Imagebank also allows non-professionals to market their images.
http://www.earthscienceworld.org/imagebank
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
************************************************************
Mark Francek
Central Michigan University
Resource Page: http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Tues., March 24, 2009 - Studio 4 Learning: Math
---------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Monday, September 22, 2008 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Studio 4 Learning: Math
http://www.homefires.com/click?math
http://studio4learning.tv/math/
Age Range: 10-17+ (About Middle School Through College)
This website offers a free, searchable, video tutorial service covering
everything from basic math to SAT test prep classes.
It's an ad-supported website that provides on-demand math videos for
students from middle school through early college as a way to supplement
traditional classroom learning.
When you get to the site a video on a random math topic launches almost
instantaneously. Use the menu on the left side of the screen to find math
tutorials on the following topics:
*Basic Math - Provides math primers with basic lessons and tutorials on
addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, and fractions.
*Pre-Algebra - Learn the basics, use graphs, and understand vital concepts.
*Algebra - Includes the basics, functions, linear equations, polynomials,
quadratic equations.
*Geometry - Get the basics, "Angles 101," learn how to figure out area, and
discover the Pythagorean Theorem. Special section on triangles too.
You will also find tutorials on Calculus, Differential Equations, and
Statistics.
Click on any topic and a new page opens where you can select a video on a
topic of interest. Most of the videos that I watched are very entertaining
and delivered with a sense of humor which makes learning that much more fun.
When you're through with Math, you'll want to check out the other video
tutorials offered at this site on Science, Languages, Social Sciences, Art
and more. Bookmark this site to return often.
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com
http://www.Carschooling.com
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com
DID YOU MISPLACE A ClickSchooling Review? Do you need to find an educational website - fast! Visit the ClickSchooling archives at:
http://www.homefires.com/clickschool/archive.asp
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Hi! It's Monday, September 22, 2008 and time for Math at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Studio 4 Learning: Math
http://www.homefires.com/click?math
http://studio4learning.tv/math/
Age Range: 10-17+ (About Middle School Through College)
This website offers a free, searchable, video tutorial service covering
everything from basic math to SAT test prep classes.
It's an ad-supported website that provides on-demand math videos for
students from middle school through early college as a way to supplement
traditional classroom learning.
When you get to the site a video on a random math topic launches almost
instantaneously. Use the menu on the left side of the screen to find math
tutorials on the following topics:
*Basic Math - Provides math primers with basic lessons and tutorials on
addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, and fractions.
*Pre-Algebra - Learn the basics, use graphs, and understand vital concepts.
*Algebra - Includes the basics, functions, linear equations, polynomials,
quadratic equations.
*Geometry - Get the basics, "Angles 101," learn how to figure out area, and
discover the Pythagorean Theorem. Special section on triangles too.
You will also find tutorials on Calculus, Differential Equations, and
Statistics.
Click on any topic and a new page opens where you can select a video on a
topic of interest. Most of the videos that I watched are very entertaining
and delivered with a sense of humor which makes learning that much more fun.
When you're through with Math, you'll want to check out the other video
tutorials offered at this site on Science, Languages, Social Sciences, Art
and more. Bookmark this site to return often.
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com
http://www.Carschooling.com
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com
DID YOU MISPLACE A ClickSchooling Review? Do you need to find an educational website - fast! Visit the ClickSchooling archives at:
http://www.homefires.com/clickschool/archive.asp
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Tues., March 24, 2009 - The Math Used in Professional Auto Racing
The Math Used in Professional Auto Racing
http://www.mathworksheetscenter.com/mathtips/autoracingmath.html
From the site:
Article Summary: "It's Not Just About Going in Circles! The math used in professional auto racing covers virtually every mathematical concept taught in school today. The successful professional racing teams use every mathematical advantage they can to win. They design their cars, measure their car's average speed, calculate instantaneous speed, and more." <<>>
[NOTE: To read complete article, scroll past the ads.
Home Page: http://www.mathworksheetscenter.com/ - previously posted.
A subscription site, but sign up for free worksheets by email.- Phyllis ]
http://www.mathworksheetscenter.com/mathtips/autoracingmath.html
From the site:
Article Summary: "It's Not Just About Going in Circles! The math used in professional auto racing covers virtually every mathematical concept taught in school today. The successful professional racing teams use every mathematical advantage they can to win. They design their cars, measure their car's average speed, calculate instantaneous speed, and more." <<
[NOTE: To read complete article, scroll past the ads.
Home Page: http://www.mathworksheetscenter.com/ - previously posted.
A subscription site, but sign up for free worksheets by email.- Phyllis ]
Tues., March 24, 2009 - McGraw-Hill's AccessScience Spotlight: Automobiles
McGraw-Hill’s AccessScience
Spotlight 12: Automobiles
http://mhest.com/spotlight_automobiles.php
From the site:
“The automobile and automotive technology have transformed and shaped society over the last 100 years. This Spotlight feature seeks to provide factual information about the engineering aspects of automotive technology as well as to highlight the serious issues involved with the use of automotive vehicles in a time of global warming and rising gasoline costs. So start your hybrid engines and explore...”
Contents:
History
Exploration (audio interviews, links to related sites)
Related Encyclopedia Articles
Image Gallery (click to enlarge and see caption)
Automobiles Q&A (Quiz)
Spotlight 12: Automobiles
http://mhest.com/spotlight_automobiles.php
From the site:
“The automobile and automotive technology have transformed and shaped society over the last 100 years. This Spotlight feature seeks to provide factual information about the engineering aspects of automotive technology as well as to highlight the serious issues involved with the use of automotive vehicles in a time of global warming and rising gasoline costs. So start your hybrid engines and explore...”
Contents:
History
Exploration (audio interviews, links to related sites)
Related Encyclopedia Articles
Image Gallery (click to enlarge and see caption)
Automobiles Q&A (Quiz)
Tues., March 24, 2009 - Mexican Treasures of the Smithsonian / 1908-1927 Ford Model T / The Showroom of Automotive History
Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, September 18, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/166
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Mexican Treasures of the Smithsonian
Companion to an exhibit that "showcases collections from across the [Smithsonian] institution that illustrate Mexico as a place of human, scientific, and historical wonder." View selected images and short essays on topics such as early cultures, religion and festivals, New World foods, natural heritage, languages, labor, changing borders, money and stamps, and popular culture. In English and Spanish. From the Smithsonian Latino Center.
URL: http://latino.si.edu/Mexican%20Treasures/index.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26739
[NOTE: Another page from http://latino.si.edu/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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1908-1927 Ford Model T
Background about the Model T Ford. "It was on October 1,1908, ... that the Ford Motor Company unveiled the little machine that many historians think of as the most significant automobile of all time -- the 1908-1927 Ford Model T." Includes discussions of the car's features, specifications, and changes to the car in the mid-1920s. From How Stuff Works.
URL: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1908-1927-ford-model-t.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26690
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The Showroom of Automotive History
This site "features significant automobiles of the American experience. Each vehicle has made a substantial contribution to the auto industry in design, production, or engineering." Includes photographs, advertising, specifications, and related material about cars such as the 1896 Duryea, 1908 Model T Ford, 1948 Tucker, and 1965 Ford Mustang. From the Henry Ford museum.
URL: http://www.hfmgv.org/exhibits/showroom/intro.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26689
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, September 18, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/166
----------------------------------------------------------------
Mexican Treasures of the Smithsonian
Companion to an exhibit that "showcases collections from across the [Smithsonian] institution that illustrate Mexico as a place of human, scientific, and historical wonder." View selected images and short essays on topics such as early cultures, religion and festivals, New World foods, natural heritage, languages, labor, changing borders, money and stamps, and popular culture. In English and Spanish. From the Smithsonian Latino Center.
URL: http://latino.si.edu/Mexican%20Treasures/index.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26739
[NOTE: Another page from http://latino.si.edu/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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1908-1927 Ford Model T
Background about the Model T Ford. "It was on October 1,1908, ... that the Ford Motor Company unveiled the little machine that many historians think of as the most significant automobile of all time -- the 1908-1927 Ford Model T." Includes discussions of the car's features, specifications, and changes to the car in the mid-1920s. From How Stuff Works.
URL: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1908-1927-ford-model-t.htm
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26690
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The Showroom of Automotive History
This site "features significant automobiles of the American experience. Each vehicle has made a substantial contribution to the auto industry in design, production, or engineering." Includes photographs, advertising, specifications, and related material about cars such as the 1896 Duryea, 1908 Model T Ford, 1948 Tucker, and 1965 Ford Mustang. From the Henry Ford museum.
URL: http://www.hfmgv.org/exhibits/showroom/intro.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26689
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Librarians' Internet Index
Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Mon., March 23, 2009 - Billboard Hot 100 All Time Top Songs
Site found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, September 19, 2008
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Billboard Hot 100 All Time Top Songs
http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/specials/hot100/charts/top100-titles-10.shtml
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5pn4sc
This list, based on the number of weeks a song was on the Hot 100 List, and weighted by its ranking, provides some real surprises, both in terms of the numerous one-hit wonders that are there, and the long-time hitmakers who are barely there or not at all. This should generate any number of heated discussions.
----
Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2008.
NEAT NEW STUFF, September 19, 2008
----
Billboard Hot 100 All Time Top Songs
http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/specials/hot100/charts/top100-titles-10.shtml
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5pn4sc
This list, based on the number of weeks a song was on the Hot 100 List, and weighted by its ranking, provides some real surprises, both in terms of the numerous one-hit wonders that are there, and the long-time hitmakers who are barely there or not at all. This should generate any number of heated discussions.
----
Neat New Stuff I Found This Week
http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html
Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2008.
Mon., March 23, 2009 - Music Education Can Help Children Improve Reading Skills
Music Education Can Help Children Improve Reading Skills
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090316075843.htm
From the site:
“Children exposed to a multi-year program of music tuition involving training in increasingly complex rhythmic, tonal, and practical skills display superior cognitive performance in reading skills compared with their non-musically trained peers, according to a study published in the journal Psychology of Music.
“According to authors Joseph M Piro and Camilo Ortiz from Long Island University, USA, data from this study will help to clarify the role of music study on cognition and shed light on the question of the potential of music to enhance school performance in language and literacy.” <<>>
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090316075843.htm
From the site:
“Children exposed to a multi-year program of music tuition involving training in increasingly complex rhythmic, tonal, and practical skills display superior cognitive performance in reading skills compared with their non-musically trained peers, according to a study published in the journal Psychology of Music.
“According to authors Joseph M Piro and Camilo Ortiz from Long Island University, USA, data from this study will help to clarify the role of music study on cognition and shed light on the question of the potential of music to enhance school performance in language and literacy.” <<
Mon., March 23, 2009 - Write Rhymes
---------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Wednesday, September 24, 2008 and time for Language Arts at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Write Rhymes
http://www.writerhymes.com/
Clickschooling subscriber Winifred Sheridan recommended this website that
provides a free rhyme generator. You just type in a word and in seconds
you're provided with a list of words that rhyme with it. Winifred wrote, "I
love it."
For those who are learning how to write poetry or limericks this is a
terrific tool to have handy.
When you get to the site simply type in the word you want to rhyme, hold
down the "alt" key on your keyboard, and use your mouse to click on the word
you just typed. A list of rhyming words (with from one to multiple
syllables) appears on the right side of the screen.
The only drawback is that the rhyming words that are generated appear in
white font making them difficult to see. Use your mouse to highlight the
words in order to get a better view. :) [NOTE: To highlight the words,
place your mouse pointer on the pencil sharpener and scroll up. – Phyllis ]
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com
http://www.Carschooling.com
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com
DID YOU MISPLACE A ClickSchooling Review? Do you need to find an educational website - fast! Visit the ClickSchooling archives at:
http://www.homefires.com/clickschool/archive.asp
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Hi! It's Wednesday, September 24, 2008 and time for Language Arts at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Write Rhymes
http://www.writerhymes.com/
Clickschooling subscriber Winifred Sheridan recommended this website that
provides a free rhyme generator. You just type in a word and in seconds
you're provided with a list of words that rhyme with it. Winifred wrote, "I
love it."
For those who are learning how to write poetry or limericks this is a
terrific tool to have handy.
When you get to the site simply type in the word you want to rhyme, hold
down the "alt" key on your keyboard, and use your mouse to click on the word
you just typed. A list of rhyming words (with from one to multiple
syllables) appears on the right side of the screen.
The only drawback is that the rhyming words that are generated appear in
white font making them difficult to see. Use your mouse to highlight the
words in order to get a better view. :) [NOTE: To highlight the words,
place your mouse pointer on the pencil sharpener and scroll up. – Phyllis ]
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.
Mon., March 23, 2009 - Women of Our Time: Twentieth Century Photographs from the National Portrait Gallery
Women of Our Time:
Twentieth Century Photographs from the National Portrait Gallery
http://www.npg.si.edu/cexh/woot/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
“This Smithsonian Institution Web site offers an interactive gallery and
photographs of some of twentieth-century America's famous and
influential women. Included are brief biographical information and a
discussion of photographic styles. While the site does provide
biographical information, it is first and foremost a photographic
gallery which includes an audio narrative and a documentary about
photographic portraiture.”
Source: Ed Tech
Twentieth Century Photographs from the National Portrait Gallery
http://www.npg.si.edu/cexh/woot/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
“This Smithsonian Institution Web site offers an interactive gallery and
photographs of some of twentieth-century America's famous and
influential women. Included are brief biographical information and a
discussion of photographic styles. While the site does provide
biographical information, it is first and foremost a photographic
gallery which includes an audio narrative and a documentary about
photographic portraiture.”
Source: Ed Tech
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Sun., March 22, 2009 - VizLab (Visualization Lab)
VizLab - IBM Research/ New York Times - Grades 5 to 12
http://vizlab.nytimes.com/
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“Wonder what information really means? Use Viz Lab to make meaningful representations of data and statistics in a graphical format. Use data from the day's news by clicking on "Get Started." Choose the "Visualize" button to choose data sets and then the manner to be displayed. Show the data sets as a tag cloud, word tree, wordle, bar graph, matrix, bubble chart, and much more. Click "Publish" at the bottom and "Share this" to embed a live or static image on a wiki, blog, or site.” <<>>
[NOTE: Free registration may be required. – Phyllis ]
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9792
http://vizlab.nytimes.com/
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“Wonder what information really means? Use Viz Lab to make meaningful representations of data and statistics in a graphical format. Use data from the day's news by clicking on "Get Started." Choose the "Visualize" button to choose data sets and then the manner to be displayed. Show the data sets as a tag cloud, word tree, wordle, bar graph, matrix, bubble chart, and much more. Click "Publish" at the bottom and "Share this" to embed a live or static image on a wiki, blog, or site.” <<
[NOTE: Free registration may be required. – Phyllis ]
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9792
Sun., March 22, 2009 - Map of Knowledge
Suggested by a list reader:
--------Forwarded Message--------
-----Original Message-----
From: Wilfred Drew [mailto:DrewW@tc3.edu]
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 11:54 AM
Subject: [lita-l] Interesting Story - Map of Knowledge
Visual Science – Map of Knowledge
"A new map of knowledge has been assembled by scientists at the research
library of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. It is based on electronic
data searches in which users moved from one journal to another, thus
establishing associations between them."
Full Story: http://tinyurl.com/cemlu7
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/16/science/16visuals.html?_r=2&partner=rss
-----------------------------------------
Wilfred (Bill) Drew, M.S., B.S., A.S.
Assistant Professor
Librarian, Systems and Tech Services
E-mail: dreww@tc3.edu
[NOTE: Free registration may be required – Phyllis
--------Forwarded Message--------
-----Original Message-----
From: Wilfred Drew [mailto:DrewW@tc3.edu]
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 11:54 AM
Subject: [lita-l] Interesting Story - Map of Knowledge
Visual Science – Map of Knowledge
"A new map of knowledge has been assembled by scientists at the research
library of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. It is based on electronic
data searches in which users moved from one journal to another, thus
establishing associations between them."
Full Story: http://tinyurl.com/cemlu7
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/16/science/16visuals.html?_r=2&partner=rss
-----------------------------------------
Wilfred (Bill) Drew, M.S., B.S., A.S.
Assistant Professor
Librarian, Systems and Tech Services
E-mail: dreww@tc3.edu
[NOTE: Free registration may be required – Phyllis
Sun., March 22, 2009 - LiveNewsCameras.com
LiveNewsCameras.com
http://livenewscameras.com/
“Al Tompkins of the Poynter Institute (a well known school for journalists) has featured our website and calls it one of his top twelve. Hundreds of other websites/blogs have talked about it. It is a place where anyone can watch over fifty raw news feeds from television stations around the country. Watch from the helicopters while they fly to breaking news, watch the testimony in Washington DC on steroids today uninterrupted, get a look at storm coverage from stations covering last night's snow event. You are in control and you get to watch a live moderator tell you what is coming up and what the live pictures are showing. How cool is that? This is not just a Fox website...CBS, NBC and soon ABC stations are participating.”
Source: Cool Site of the Day - Mar18, 2009
http://livenewscameras.com/
“Al Tompkins of the Poynter Institute (a well known school for journalists) has featured our website and calls it one of his top twelve. Hundreds of other websites/blogs have talked about it. It is a place where anyone can watch over fifty raw news feeds from television stations around the country. Watch from the helicopters while they fly to breaking news, watch the testimony in Washington DC on steroids today uninterrupted, get a look at storm coverage from stations covering last night's snow event. You are in control and you get to watch a live moderator tell you what is coming up and what the live pictures are showing. How cool is that? This is not just a Fox website...CBS, NBC and soon ABC stations are participating.”
Source: Cool Site of the Day - Mar18, 2009
Sun., March 22, 2009 - Eagleton Digital Archives of American Politics
Eagleton Digital Archive of American Politics
http://www.eagleton.rutgers.edu/e-gov/e-politicalarchive.htm
From the site:
“This Web site is sponsored by the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University to highlight significant political events in American history. A special interest of the Institute is the interaction of politics and policy, and how public officials, candidates, the media and others have influenced our changing perceptions of the role of government in our society.”
http://www.eagleton.rutgers.edu/e-gov/e-politicalarchive.htm
From the site:
“This Web site is sponsored by the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University to highlight significant political events in American history. A special interest of the Institute is the interaction of politics and policy, and how public officials, candidates, the media and others have influenced our changing perceptions of the role of government in our society.”
Friday, March 20, 2009
Fri., March 20, 2009 - The Helpful Gardener
---------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Tuesday, July 15, 2008
The Helpful Gardener
http://www.helpfulgardener.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Today's site offers a generous selection of material on gardening
topics, with an emphasis on the organic approach. Gentle Subscribers
will discover a useful resource for various garden concerns in a
pleasantly designed exhibit.
"The Helpful Gardener is based in the San Francisco Bay Area in
California. However our writers are come from around the world,
particularly North America. The principal author for most of the
articles is Scott Reil ... an accredited nurseryman with over fifteen
years experience in the ornamental horticulture industry ... [and]
has helped shape gardens in California and Arizona as well as his
native New England." - from the website
The site features dozens of articles arranged by topic in categories
such as growing heritage vegetables, the benefits of heirloom carrots
and tomatoes, the advantages of organic gardens and how to create
one. From growing Italian or French herbs to enlivening a garden with
native plants, this exhibit provides practical advice and how-to
information. Additional sections offer helpful notes on subjects such
as vegetables, perennials, garden design, Japanese gardening, roses,
hydrangeas and lilacs. Gardening tips cover mulch, composting, and
how to create a butterfly friendly garden, while active forums on
specific gardening topics are available to those with particular
questions.
Dig over to the site for practical information on a range of
gardening subjects at:
http://www.helpfulgardener.com/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Tuesday, July 15, 2008
The Helpful Gardener
http://www.helpfulgardener.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Today's site offers a generous selection of material on gardening
topics, with an emphasis on the organic approach. Gentle Subscribers
will discover a useful resource for various garden concerns in a
pleasantly designed exhibit.
"The Helpful Gardener is based in the San Francisco Bay Area in
California. However our writers are come from around the world,
particularly North America. The principal author for most of the
articles is Scott Reil ... an accredited nurseryman with over fifteen
years experience in the ornamental horticulture industry ... [and]
has helped shape gardens in California and Arizona as well as his
native New England." - from the website
The site features dozens of articles arranged by topic in categories
such as growing heritage vegetables, the benefits of heirloom carrots
and tomatoes, the advantages of organic gardens and how to create
one. From growing Italian or French herbs to enlivening a garden with
native plants, this exhibit provides practical advice and how-to
information. Additional sections offer helpful notes on subjects such
as vegetables, perennials, garden design, Japanese gardening, roses,
hydrangeas and lilacs. Gardening tips cover mulch, composting, and
how to create a butterfly friendly garden, while active forums on
specific gardening topics are available to those with particular
questions.
Dig over to the site for practical information on a range of
gardening subjects at:
http://www.helpfulgardener.com/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Fri., March 20, 2009 - April is Poetry Month
April is Poetry Month
http://www.education-world.com/a_special/poetrymonth.shtml
Listed are: Poetry Lesson Plans
Teacher-Submitted Lesson Plans
More Poetry Activities and Projects
Poetry Articles and Resources
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated for Poetry Month 2008. - Phyllis ]
http://www.education-world.com/a_special/poetrymonth.shtml
Listed are: Poetry Lesson Plans
Teacher-Submitted Lesson Plans
More Poetry Activities and Projects
Poetry Articles and Resources
[NOTE: Previously posted. Updated for Poetry Month 2008. - Phyllis ]
Fri., March 20, 2009 - Royal Shakespeare Company's Romeo and Juliet Play Guide
Royal Shakespeare Company’s Romeo and Juliet Play Guide
http://www.rsc.org.uk/romeo/home/home.html
From the site:
“RSC’s new Romeo and Juliet Play Guide, a unique resource offering readers detailed insights to the process of theatre. Through extracts from rehearsal diaries and a series of interviews with directors, designers and actors, you can learn more about Peter Gill’s production of Romeo and Juliet [RSC 2004-5] and more about the play in general. The Guide also offers practical, entertaining ways for students, teachers and life-long learners to explore a 400-year old performance text.”
http://www.rsc.org.uk/romeo/home/home.html
From the site:
“RSC’s new Romeo and Juliet Play Guide, a unique resource offering readers detailed insights to the process of theatre. Through extracts from rehearsal diaries and a series of interviews with directors, designers and actors, you can learn more about Peter Gill’s production of Romeo and Juliet [RSC 2004-5] and more about the play in general. The Guide also offers practical, entertaining ways for students, teachers and life-long learners to explore a 400-year old performance text.”
Fri., March 20, 2009 - PBS Engage: Five Good Questions on Shakespeare / King Lear / NATURE: Penguins of the Antarctic / NOVA: Extreme Ice
Sites found in:
******************************************
PBS Teachers Newsletter: March 22-28, 2009
Current PBS Teacher Previews Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
******************************************
Five Good Questions on Shakespeare
Starting Monday, March 23 Gail Kern Paster, director of the Folger Shakespeare Library, will begin taking questions on Shakespeare and GREAT PERFORMANCES King Lear as a guest on PBS Engage’s Five Good Questions series. PBS Engage( http://www.pbs.org/engage/blog ) offers news ways to interact with PBS programs, personalities, and stations. Anyone interested in participating can submit questions about Shakespeare and King Lear for the entire week of March 23 to Gail. Responses will be posted Thursday, April 2. Teachers can have their questions answered or have their students submit questions as part of a Shakespeare project. Visit PBS Engage ( http://www.pbs.org/engage/blog ) for more information.
-----
Great Performances
King Lear
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
8 - 11:00 pm
Ian McKellen gives a tour-de-force performance as Shakespeare's
tragic titular monarch in this special television adaptation of
the Royal Shakespeare Company production of one the
playwright's most enduring and haunting works. (CC, Stereo, HD,
1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/episodes/king-lear/introduction/475/
------
Nature
Penguins of the Antarctic
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, March 22, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
As the climate changes, long-established penguin territories
are being invaded and traditional nesting colonies are being
disrupted. How will these extraordinary birds deal with the
full effects of global warming? (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/penguins-of-the-antarctic/introduction/181/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/c5ux4j
***************
NOVA
Extreme Ice
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
As the world warms, the threat from rising sea levels poses an
alarming potential for disaster. Some models now project a
one-meter sea level rise over the next century, which could
displace millions of people, from Florida to Bangladesh, and
require trillions of dollars' investment in coastal
infrastructure. But these models don't reflect recent findings
that glaciers in Greenland and Antarctica are melting at an
ever faster rate. What explains this alarming acceleration, and
just how can we figure out what's happening inside a gigantic
wall of ice? In collaboration with National Geographic, NOVA
follows the exploits of acclaimed photojournalist James Balog
and a scientific team as they deploy time-lapse cameras in
risky, remote locations in the Arctic, Alaska and the Alps.
(CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/extremeice/
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
-----
Copyright 2008 PBS Online
*************
Wed, Mar 18, 2009 at 7:13 PM
NOVA Teachers
Hello Educators,
In next week's airing of "Extreme Ice" NOVA teams up with National
Geographic to follow researchers as they explore how fast the
world's glaciers and ice sheets are melting, and what the
consequences are for humans. (Subjects covered: Earth Science)
Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org
* * * * * * * *
NOVA presents "Extreme Ice"
Broadcast: Tuesday, March 24, 2009
http://www.pbs.org/nova/extremeice
(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.)
Ask the Expert
http://www.pbs.org/nova/extremeice/ask.html
Send in questions about the melting now occurring across the Arctic,
about possible consequences for coastlines around the world, or
about what's it like to work on and around an active glacier to
Arctic glacier expert James White. (Questions due by Wednesday,
March 25; selected responses will be posted on Monday, March 30.)
(Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Mapping Sea-Level Rise
http://www.pbs.org/nova/extremeice/rise.html
See the impact on the world's coastlines if Greenland's ice sheet
melted. (Flash plug-in required.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Photographing the Big Melt
http://www.pbs.org/nova/extremeice/melt.html
View photos in this five-part audio slide show and watch a video
that documents the melting of the world's glaciers and hear
photographer James Balog describe his latest project, the Extreme
Ice Survey. (Total running time: 10m 14s) (Flash plug-in required.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
On Thin Ice in the Bering Sea
http://www.pbs.org/nova/extremeice/thinice.html
Watch in these four video clips how melting ice is affecting the
ecosystems, environment, and Yup'ik Eskimos in the Bering Sea
region. (Flash plug-in required.) (Video available with captions.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/programs/3604_extremeice.html
In this classroom activity, students investigate how scientists
monitor changes in Earth's glaciers, ice caps, and ice sheets.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Program transcript
http://www.pbs.org/nova/transcripts/3604_extremeice.html
This site includes a complete narration for this program.
Plus Watch a Preview and Links & Books.
******************************************
PBS Teachers Newsletter: March 22-28, 2009
Current PBS Teacher Previews Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
******************************************
Five Good Questions on Shakespeare
Starting Monday, March 23 Gail Kern Paster, director of the Folger Shakespeare Library, will begin taking questions on Shakespeare and GREAT PERFORMANCES King Lear as a guest on PBS Engage’s Five Good Questions series. PBS Engage( http://www.pbs.org/engage/blog ) offers news ways to interact with PBS programs, personalities, and stations. Anyone interested in participating can submit questions about Shakespeare and King Lear for the entire week of March 23 to Gail. Responses will be posted Thursday, April 2. Teachers can have their questions answered or have their students submit questions as part of a Shakespeare project. Visit PBS Engage ( http://www.pbs.org/engage/blog ) for more information.
-----
Great Performances
King Lear
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
8 - 11:00 pm
Ian McKellen gives a tour-de-force performance as Shakespeare's
tragic titular monarch in this special television adaptation of
the Royal Shakespeare Company production of one the
playwright's most enduring and haunting works. (CC, Stereo, HD,
1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/episodes/king-lear/introduction/475/
------
Nature
Penguins of the Antarctic
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, March 22, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
As the climate changes, long-established penguin territories
are being invaded and traditional nesting colonies are being
disrupted. How will these extraordinary birds deal with the
full effects of global warming? (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/penguins-of-the-antarctic/introduction/181/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/c5ux4j
***************
NOVA
Extreme Ice
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
As the world warms, the threat from rising sea levels poses an
alarming potential for disaster. Some models now project a
one-meter sea level rise over the next century, which could
displace millions of people, from Florida to Bangladesh, and
require trillions of dollars' investment in coastal
infrastructure. But these models don't reflect recent findings
that glaciers in Greenland and Antarctica are melting at an
ever faster rate. What explains this alarming acceleration, and
just how can we figure out what's happening inside a gigantic
wall of ice? In collaboration with National Geographic, NOVA
follows the exploits of acclaimed photojournalist James Balog
and a scientific team as they deploy time-lapse cameras in
risky, remote locations in the Arctic, Alaska and the Alps.
(CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/extremeice/
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
-----
Copyright 2008 PBS Online
*************
Wed, Mar 18, 2009 at 7:13 PM
NOVA Teachers
Hello Educators,
In next week's airing of "Extreme Ice" NOVA teams up with National
Geographic to follow researchers as they explore how fast the
world's glaciers and ice sheets are melting, and what the
consequences are for humans. (Subjects covered: Earth Science)
Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org
* * * * * * * *
NOVA presents "Extreme Ice"
Broadcast: Tuesday, March 24, 2009
http://www.pbs.org/nova/extremeice
(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.)
Ask the Expert
http://www.pbs.org/nova/extremeice/ask.html
Send in questions about the melting now occurring across the Arctic,
about possible consequences for coastlines around the world, or
about what's it like to work on and around an active glacier to
Arctic glacier expert James White. (Questions due by Wednesday,
March 25; selected responses will be posted on Monday, March 30.)
(Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Mapping Sea-Level Rise
http://www.pbs.org/nova/extremeice/rise.html
See the impact on the world's coastlines if Greenland's ice sheet
melted. (Flash plug-in required.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
Photographing the Big Melt
http://www.pbs.org/nova/extremeice/melt.html
View photos in this five-part audio slide show and watch a video
that documents the melting of the world's glaciers and hear
photographer James Balog describe his latest project, the Extreme
Ice Survey. (Total running time: 10m 14s) (Flash plug-in required.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
On Thin Ice in the Bering Sea
http://www.pbs.org/nova/extremeice/thinice.html
Watch in these four video clips how melting ice is affecting the
ecosystems, environment, and Yup'ik Eskimos in the Bering Sea
region. (Flash plug-in required.) (Video available with captions.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/programs/3604_extremeice.html
In this classroom activity, students investigate how scientists
monitor changes in Earth's glaciers, ice caps, and ice sheets.
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Program transcript
http://www.pbs.org/nova/transcripts/3604_extremeice.html
This site includes a complete narration for this program.
Plus Watch a Preview and Links & Books.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Thurs., March 19, 2009 - Local Census
LocalCensus.com
http://www.localcensus.com/
LocalCensus.com is a completely free website that provides a plethora of statistical information about the United States of America and all of its cities, zip codes, and counties. LocalCensus.com also provides business listings from a wide variety of categories throughout most cities within the United States of America.
Source: September 2008 Busy Educator's Newsletter
http://www.thebusyeducator.com/
http://www.localcensus.com/
LocalCensus.com is a completely free website that provides a plethora of statistical information about the United States of America and all of its cities, zip codes, and counties. LocalCensus.com also provides business listings from a wide variety of categories throughout most cities within the United States of America.
Source: September 2008 Busy Educator's Newsletter
http://www.thebusyeducator.com/
Thurs., March 19, 2009 - U.S. Census Bureau: Downloadable Maps / American FactFinder
U.S. Census Bureau Provides Downloadable Maps
The U.S. Census Bureau has downloadable maps that
are available online for classroom use.
Find the maps in the Geography section at:
http://www.census.gov/geo/www/maps/
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American FactFinder: Your source for population, housing, economic, and geographic data
http://factfinder.census.gov/home/saff/main.html?_lang=en
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
The U.S. Census Bureau has downloadable maps that
are available online for classroom use.
Find the maps in the Geography section at:
http://www.census.gov/geo/www/maps/
*******
American FactFinder: Your source for population, housing, economic, and geographic data
http://factfinder.census.gov/home/saff/main.html?_lang=en
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Thurs., March 19, 2009 - Census in Schools
Census in Schools
Find resources for students and teachers at:
http://www.census.gov/dmd/www/teachers.html
Site includes:
State Facts for Students
This is a new web site with state information designed especially for younger students.
Program Overview
Learn about the Census in Schools program which provides teaching tools, resource materials, and professional development opportunities for educators.
Teaching Materials
Download lessons that use Census data as well as teaching kits (K-4, 5-8, 9-12, Adult ESL Literacy) and maps, FREE of charge.
Reference Materials
View or download brochures, reports, and booklets providing background information about the Census Bureau, Census 2000, the history of census-taking, and a variety of other topics.
Highlights
Read about the instructional and learning materials the U.S. Census Bureau provided for millions of teachers and students, and view other Census in Schools Census highlights.
Find resources for students and teachers at:
http://www.census.gov/dmd/www/teachers.html
Site includes:
State Facts for Students
This is a new web site with state information designed especially for younger students.
Program Overview
Learn about the Census in Schools program which provides teaching tools, resource materials, and professional development opportunities for educators.
Teaching Materials
Download lessons that use Census data as well as teaching kits (K-4, 5-8, 9-12, Adult ESL Literacy) and maps, FREE of charge.
Reference Materials
View or download brochures, reports, and booklets providing background information about the Census Bureau, Census 2000, the history of census-taking, and a variety of other topics.
Highlights
Read about the instructional and learning materials the U.S. Census Bureau provided for millions of teachers and students, and view other Census in Schools Census highlights.
Thurs., March 19, 2009 - Countdown to Census Day, April 1, 2010 / Caution: Phishing, Scams, Bogus Census Web Sites
Countdown to Census Day, April 1, 2010
http://www.census.gov/2010census/
How to Report Phishing, Email Scams and Bogus Census Web Sites
http://www.census.gov/2010census/more_information/013126.html
The Census Bureau does not initiate 2010 Census respondent communication through email.
The Census Bureau does not request detailed personal information through email.
The Census Bureau does not send email requesting PIN codes, passwords or similar access information for credit cards, banks or other financial accounts.
If you receive an email from someone claiming to be the Census Bureau or directing you to a 2010 Census web site:
Do not reply or click on any links within the email.
Do not open any attachments. Attachments may contain code that will infect your computer.
http://www.census.gov/2010census/
How to Report Phishing, Email Scams and Bogus Census Web Sites
http://www.census.gov/2010census/more_information/013126.html
The Census Bureau does not initiate 2010 Census respondent communication through email.
The Census Bureau does not request detailed personal information through email.
The Census Bureau does not send email requesting PIN codes, passwords or similar access information for credit cards, banks or other financial accounts.
If you receive an email from someone claiming to be the Census Bureau or directing you to a 2010 Census web site:
Do not reply or click on any links within the email.
Do not open any attachments. Attachments may contain code that will infect your computer.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Tues., March 17, 2009 - Washington, DC Cherry Blossom Festival / History of the Washington, DC Cherry Trees
The National Cherry Blossom Festival
http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/cms/index.php?id=390
From the site:
“Peak Bloom Period is predicted for April 3 - April 9, 2009.”
Bloom Watch
http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/cms/index.php?id=404
History of the Washington DC Cherry Trees
http://www.nps.gov/nama/planyourvisit/cherry-blossom-history.htm
Source: The Innovative Teaching Newsletter
Volume 11, Issue 2 - September 2008
Topic: Washington, D.C.
http://surfaquarium.com/NEWSLETTER/dc.htm
http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/cms/index.php?id=390
From the site:
“Peak Bloom Period is predicted for April 3 - April 9, 2009.”
Bloom Watch
http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/cms/index.php?id=404
History of the Washington DC Cherry Trees
http://www.nps.gov/nama/planyourvisit/cherry-blossom-history.htm
Source: The Innovative Teaching Newsletter
Volume 11, Issue 2 - September 2008
Topic: Washington, D.C.
http://surfaquarium.com/NEWSLETTER/dc.htm
Tues., March 17, 2009 - Fast Pitch Softball Directory
Fastpitchsoftballdirectory.com - - Grades 4 to 12
http://www.fastpitchsoftballdirectory.com
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“This search engine is a great find for all softball fans looking for links to college, youth, and high school fast pitch teams, as well listings for a number of associations, camps, and clinics. The site also has instructional and inspirational material for coaches and athletes.”
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=4489
http://www.fastpitchsoftballdirectory.com
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“This search engine is a great find for all softball fans looking for links to college, youth, and high school fast pitch teams, as well listings for a number of associations, camps, and clinics. The site also has instructional and inspirational material for coaches and athletes.”
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=4489
Tues., March 17, 2009 - April Fools' Day Pranks
April Fools' Day Pranks
http://www.surfnetkids.com/april_fools_day_pranks.htm
From the site:
“April foolery will soon be upon us. To celebrate, this week's picks include family-friendly prank ideas, along with an historical look at famous hoaxes of yesteryear.”
Page includes 9 links to related sites (5 annotated, 4 honorable mentions)
http://www.surfnetkids.com/april_fools_day_pranks.htm
From the site:
“April foolery will soon be upon us. To celebrate, this week's picks include family-friendly prank ideas, along with an historical look at famous hoaxes of yesteryear.”
Page includes 9 links to related sites (5 annotated, 4 honorable mentions)
Tues., March 17, 2009 - Fast Facts About April Fools Day
Site found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
Mar.26, 2008
Fast Facts About April Fools Day
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/aprilfools1.html
A history of the day and loads of fast facts, no foolin’.
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Gary Price
Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
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"Post via ResourceShelf"
for even more resources visit
http://www.resourceshelf.com
http://www.docuticker.com
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
Mar.26, 2008
Fast Facts About April Fools Day
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/aprilfools1.html
A history of the day and loads of fast facts, no foolin’.
----
Gary Price
Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
--------------------------------------------------------------------
"Post via ResourceShelf"
for even more resources visit
http://www.resourceshelf.com
http://www.docuticker.com
Monday, March 16, 2009
Mon., March 16, 2009 - ChemCollective
ChemCollective - Carnegie Mellon - Grades 8 to 12
http://chemcollective.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“Use this collection of virtual labs and authentic-based learning activities in your Chemistry class. Incorporate concept tests with a variety of teaching approaches. Use as pre-laboratory activities, alternatives to textbook work, or for in-class activities. Use online coursework available through the site. Activities can be modified or used to create your own new activity. Word files can be downloaded then edited and distributed to your classes.” <<>>
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9804
http://chemcollective.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“Use this collection of virtual labs and authentic-based learning activities in your Chemistry class. Incorporate concept tests with a variety of teaching approaches. Use as pre-laboratory activities, alternatives to textbook work, or for in-class activities. Use online coursework available through the site. Activities can be modified or used to create your own new activity. Word files can be downloaded then edited and distributed to your classes.” <<
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9804
Mon., March 16, 2009 - AccessScience Spotlight: Why Going Green
McGraw-Hill’s AccessScience Spotlight
Why Going Green
http://mhest.com/green_history.php
From the site:
“in order to protect and rationally use natural resources, as well as to regulate the impact of human activities on the surrounding environment, the application of green principles is of supreme importance. Discover some aspects of "going green" in this latest explorations spotlight.”
Contents:
History
Exploration (audio interviews, links to related sites)
Related Encyclopedia Articles
Image Gallery (click to enlarge and see caption)
Going Green Q&A (Quiz)
Why Going Green
http://mhest.com/green_history.php
From the site:
“in order to protect and rationally use natural resources, as well as to regulate the impact of human activities on the surrounding environment, the application of green principles is of supreme importance. Discover some aspects of "going green" in this latest explorations spotlight.”
Contents:
History
Exploration (audio interviews, links to related sites)
Related Encyclopedia Articles
Image Gallery (click to enlarge and see caption)
Going Green Q&A (Quiz)
Mon., March 16, 2009 - State of the Air
State of the air - American Lung Association - Grades 4 to 12
http://www.stateoftheair.org
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“How healthy is your air? Search by state and zip code to identify how your area "makes the grade." Identify the most common pollutants and their sources in easy to understand language. Identify the health risks of the pollutants and what can be done to reduce some of them. Compare and contrast different areas as well as the most polluted and cleanest cities. Use this site to learn more about the common pollutants: ozone and particulates using the "Pollution Basics" tab.”<<>>
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9932
http://www.stateoftheair.org
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“How healthy is your air? Search by state and zip code to identify how your area "makes the grade." Identify the most common pollutants and their sources in easy to understand language. Identify the health risks of the pollutants and what can be done to reduce some of them. Compare and contrast different areas as well as the most polluted and cleanest cities. Use this site to learn more about the common pollutants: ozone and particulates using the "Pollution Basics" tab.”<<
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9932
Mon., March 16, 2009 - College.gov / Encyclopedia of Alabama / Wind Web Tutorial / Wind Energy Curriculum for K-12
Sites found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2008
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
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College.gov
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URL: http://www.college.gov
Record Id: 681233
Created: 2008-09-22 16:38:08
Categories: govpub
U.S. Department of Education site that provides students, family
members, teachers, and counselors with "information and resources about
planning, preparing and paying for postsecondary education." Includes
articles, quizzes, advice, and links to additional college resource
sites.
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Encyclopedia of Alabama
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URL: http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/face/Home.jsp
Record Id: 681227
Created: 2008-09-22 10:33:38
Categories: govpub,liberal
Comprehensive encyclopedia covering the state of Alabama
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Wind Web Tutorial
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URL: http://www.awea.org/faq
Record Id: 681221
Created: 2008-09-19 10:39:46
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Wind Energy Curriculum for K-12
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URL: http://www.awea.org/education/curriculum/
From the site:
“The material has been developed and organized into four separate grade levels to ensure that the information is appropriate for each age group in K-12. Included in the material is background information and hands-on activities to explore motion, weather, the history of wind, and modern wind technology.”
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2008
http://infomine.ucr.edu/
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College.gov
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URL: http://www.college.gov
Record Id: 681233
Created: 2008-09-22 16:38:08
Categories: govpub
U.S. Department of Education site that provides students, family
members, teachers, and counselors with "information and resources about
planning, preparing and paying for postsecondary education." Includes
articles, quizzes, advice, and links to additional college resource
sites.
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Encyclopedia of Alabama
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URL: http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/face/Home.jsp
Record Id: 681227
Created: 2008-09-22 10:33:38
Categories: govpub,liberal
Comprehensive encyclopedia covering the state of Alabama
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Wind Web Tutorial
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URL: http://www.awea.org/faq
Record Id: 681221
Created: 2008-09-19 10:39:46
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Wind Energy Curriculum for K-12
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URL: http://www.awea.org/education/curriculum/
From the site:
“The material has been developed and organized into four separate grade levels to ensure that the information is appropriate for each age group in K-12. Included in the material is background information and hands-on activities to explore motion, weather, the history of wind, and modern wind technology.”
Sun., March 15, 2009 - Aero-Pop Fitness Program
Aero-Pop
http://www.aero-pop.com/INTRO.html
Fitness program from Canada
See: Education World for complete review
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2008/r0208-29.shtml
From the site:
“This high energy site may be the cure for getting youngsters to moving and improving their health. It can be incorporated into the school fitness programs or done at home and is appropriate for all children. Best of all, the entire program can be downloaded for free.” <<>>
http://www.aero-pop.com/INTRO.html
Fitness program from Canada
See: Education World for complete review
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2008/r0208-29.shtml
From the site:
“This high energy site may be the cure for getting youngsters to moving and improving their health. It can be incorporated into the school fitness programs or done at home and is appropriate for all children. Best of all, the entire program can be downloaded for free.” <<
Sun., March 15, 2009 - MyFirstPaycheck.com
[NOTE: Searchable by city and/or state. – Phyllis ]
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: NJYAC
Date: Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 5:34 PM
Subject: Job-posting website for teens available
To: njyac@njstatelib.org
Please excuse any cross-postings.
I'm passing along this information that might be of interest to any of you working with teens. The site looks very useful.
Sharon Rawlins
Youth Services Consultant
NJ State Library
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MyFirstPaycheck.com website
http://www.myfirstpaycheck.com/
Created by 17-year-old Celeste Lavin and her 24-year-old brother, Austin, MyFirstPaycheck.com is a job-posting site for teenagers. Along with job, internship and volunteer opportunities, Myfirstpaycheck.com provides advice and resources to help young people have a more successful job application process.
Myfirstpaycheck.com is also a great free educational resource for High Schools and Libraries who are looking to offer job listings (we provide RSS feeds of local jobs for your websites) and job resources (like our free resume builder) to teen users.
We would appreciate if you would pass on Myfirstpaycheck.com to your students or teens in your library and link to our site from yours. Please let me know if you have any questions, or would like more information about our site.
For information contact:
Austin Lavin
austin@myfirstpaycheck.com
(215) 688.0700
Co-Founder and CEO of myfirstpaycheck.com
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: NJYAC
Date: Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 5:34 PM
Subject: Job-posting website for teens available
To: njyac@njstatelib.org
Please excuse any cross-postings.
I'm passing along this information that might be of interest to any of you working with teens. The site looks very useful.
Sharon Rawlins
Youth Services Consultant
NJ State Library
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MyFirstPaycheck.com website
http://www.myfirstpaycheck.com/
Created by 17-year-old Celeste Lavin and her 24-year-old brother, Austin, MyFirstPaycheck.com is a job-posting site for teenagers. Along with job, internship and volunteer opportunities, Myfirstpaycheck.com provides advice and resources to help young people have a more successful job application process.
Myfirstpaycheck.com is also a great free educational resource for High Schools and Libraries who are looking to offer job listings (we provide RSS feeds of local jobs for your websites) and job resources (like our free resume builder) to teen users.
We would appreciate if you would pass on Myfirstpaycheck.com to your students or teens in your library and link to our site from yours. Please let me know if you have any questions, or would like more information about our site.
For information contact:
Austin Lavin
austin@myfirstpaycheck.com
(215) 688.0700
Co-Founder and CEO of myfirstpaycheck.com
Sun., March 15, 2009 - Embark.com
Embark.com
http://www.embark.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
RESEARCH: Learn more about thousands of colleges and graduate programs.
find your best fit, compare school stats and costs
APPLY: Apply to over 600 schools quickly with your Embark profile.
fill out your profile ONCE and use it for however many school applications you choose
FINANCE: Figure out your options to pay for schools.
estimate how much you will have to pay with our Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Calculator learn more about the financing options: grants
http://www.embark.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
RESEARCH: Learn more about thousands of colleges and graduate programs.
find your best fit, compare school stats and costs
APPLY: Apply to over 600 schools quickly with your Embark profile.
fill out your profile ONCE and use it for however many school applications you choose
FINANCE: Figure out your options to pay for schools.
estimate how much you will have to pay with our Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Calculator learn more about the financing options: grants
Sun., March 15, 2009 - From Larry Ferlazzo’s Website Newsletter - October 2008
Sites found in:
Larry Ferlazzo’s Website Newsletter
October, 2008
The Best Sites For Students To Create Budgets
(http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/08/22/the-best-sites-for-students-to-create-budgets/ )
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/dftbjr
The Best Internet Sites For English Language Learners — 2008
(http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/08/28/the-best-internet-sites-for-english-language-learners-2008/ )
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5a9sdd
The Best Resources For Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15)
(http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/09/03/the-best-resources-for-hispanic-heritage-month/ )
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5j8wux
Know How 2 Go
(http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/09/16/know-how-2-go/ )
Know How 2 Go (http://knowhow2go.org/index.php ) is really quite an impressive site designed to encourage middle and high school students to attend college. It’s been created by the American Council on Education and the Ad Council.
Larry Ferlazzo’s Website Newsletter
October, 2008
The Best Sites For Students To Create Budgets
(http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/08/22/the-best-sites-for-students-to-create-budgets/ )
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/dftbjr
The Best Internet Sites For English Language Learners — 2008
(http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/08/28/the-best-internet-sites-for-english-language-learners-2008/ )
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5a9sdd
The Best Resources For Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15)
(http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/09/03/the-best-resources-for-hispanic-heritage-month/ )
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5j8wux
Know How 2 Go
(http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/09/16/know-how-2-go/ )
Know How 2 Go (http://knowhow2go.org/index.php ) is really quite an impressive site designed to encourage middle and high school students to attend college. It’s been created by the American Council on Education and the Ad Council.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Sat., March 14, 2009 - Biographical Dictionary
Biographical Dictionary
http://www.s9.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
“This biographical dictionary covers more than 33,000 notable men and women who have shaped our world from ancient times to the present day. The dictionary can be searched by birth and death dates, positions held, professions, literary and artistic works, achievements, and other keywords.”
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Source: Refdesk: http://www.refdesk.com
http://www.s9.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
“This biographical dictionary covers more than 33,000 notable men and women who have shaped our world from ancient times to the present day. The dictionary can be searched by birth and death dates, positions held, professions, literary and artistic works, achievements, and other keywords.”
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Source: Refdesk: http://www.refdesk.com
Sat., March 14, 2009 - The Columbia Guide to Standard American English
---------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Thursday, September 11, 2008
The Columbia Guide to Standard American English
http://www.bartleby.com/68
Today's site, from the editors at Bartleby's, and just in time for the new academic year, offers a comprehensive language reference. Gentle Subscribers in need of a convenient guide to English may want to bookmark this useful resource for future consultations in those tricky language situations, which can crop up even for the most well-versed English speakers.
"A vigorous assessment of how our language is best written and spoken and how we can use it most effectively, this guide is the ideal handbook of language etiquette: friendly, sensible, reliable, and fun to read. Its 6,500 entries contain thousands of examples, both descriptive and prescriptive, and feature 4,300 hyperlinked cross-references. ... Standard American English usage is linguistic good manners, sensitively and accurately matched to context -- to listeners or readers, to situation, and to purpose ... [by] Kenneth G. Wilson"
The Columbia Guide presents its material alphabetically, so that it can be pleasantly browsed, beginning with "a" and "an" -- but even these seemingly innocuous articles can proffer tiny anomalies to trip the unwary. Alternatively, those seeking a straightforward and immediate answer to a usage question can consult the search engine provided. A noteworthy feature of the site is the inclusion of additional reference works, such as the venerable "Fowler's King's English" and the student's favorite, "Strunk's Style", as searchable databases, along with the Columbia Guide.
Slip over to the site to take a look at this useful English language resource at:
http://www.bartleby.com/68
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Thursday, September 11, 2008
The Columbia Guide to Standard American English
http://www.bartleby.com/68
Today's site, from the editors at Bartleby's, and just in time for the new academic year, offers a comprehensive language reference. Gentle Subscribers in need of a convenient guide to English may want to bookmark this useful resource for future consultations in those tricky language situations, which can crop up even for the most well-versed English speakers.
"A vigorous assessment of how our language is best written and spoken and how we can use it most effectively, this guide is the ideal handbook of language etiquette: friendly, sensible, reliable, and fun to read. Its 6,500 entries contain thousands of examples, both descriptive and prescriptive, and feature 4,300 hyperlinked cross-references. ... Standard American English usage is linguistic good manners, sensitively and accurately matched to context -- to listeners or readers, to situation, and to purpose ... [by] Kenneth G. Wilson"
The Columbia Guide presents its material alphabetically, so that it can be pleasantly browsed, beginning with "a" and "an" -- but even these seemingly innocuous articles can proffer tiny anomalies to trip the unwary. Alternatively, those seeking a straightforward and immediate answer to a usage question can consult the search engine provided. A noteworthy feature of the site is the inclusion of additional reference works, such as the venerable "Fowler's King's English" and the student's favorite, "Strunk's Style", as searchable databases, along with the Columbia Guide.
Slip over to the site to take a look at this useful English language resource at:
http://www.bartleby.com/68
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Sat., March 14, 2009 - Bartlett's Familiar Quotations (1919)
Bartlett's Familiar Quotations
http://www.bartleby.com/100/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Famous quotes, passages, phrases, and proverbs traced to their sources. Quotations can be searched or browsed by date, author, and keyword.
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Source: Refdesk: http://www.refdesk.com
http://www.bartleby.com/100/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Famous quotes, passages, phrases, and proverbs traced to their sources. Quotations can be searched or browsed by date, author, and keyword.
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Source: Refdesk: http://www.refdesk.com
Sat., March 14, 2009 - Spelling Bee Hive / Scripps National Spelling Bee / Spell It
Spelling Bee Hive - Merriam-Webster - Grades 4 to 12
http://www.merriam-webster.com/spell/index.htm
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
From the site:
“You will find unlimited resources, word games, and information about all-things spelling at this site. Each day, a new game is featured that hones your students’ spelling and vocabulary learning. Called the Spelling Bee Hive, it provides key links to the National Spelling Bee, spelling history, word games, and spelling quizzes. Practice spelling and English with “Daily Jumble,” “Fowl Words,” “Writing Block,” and countless other activities. There is also a “word of the day.” Daily podcasts are available at this link, to share the word of the day.
“Looking to get your students more excited about spelling? Visit the official site for the Scripps National Spelling Bee (reviewed here [ http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9811 ] by TeachersFirst). [ http://www.spellingbee.com/ ]Check out all the links to learn how to study for the Bee, guidelines, and application deadlines. December is the annual deadline for your school’s enrollment in the National Bee. This site will have the exact deadline each year. Click on Study Zone to download the Consolidated Word List (a gigantic compilation of 794 pages of words that have been used from 1950 to the present). Students can test their spelling know-how by clicking on the "Test Your Spell It Knowledge" link on the homepage. Your serious competitive spellers will also benefit by exploring Merriam-Webster's Spell It (reviewed here [http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9810 ] by TeachersFirst) [http://www.myspellit.com/index.html ].” <<>>
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9812
http://www.merriam-webster.com/spell/index.htm
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
From the site:
“You will find unlimited resources, word games, and information about all-things spelling at this site. Each day, a new game is featured that hones your students’ spelling and vocabulary learning. Called the Spelling Bee Hive, it provides key links to the National Spelling Bee, spelling history, word games, and spelling quizzes. Practice spelling and English with “Daily Jumble,” “Fowl Words,” “Writing Block,” and countless other activities. There is also a “word of the day.” Daily podcasts are available at this link, to share the word of the day.
“Looking to get your students more excited about spelling? Visit the official site for the Scripps National Spelling Bee (reviewed here [ http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9811 ] by TeachersFirst). [ http://www.spellingbee.com/ ]Check out all the links to learn how to study for the Bee, guidelines, and application deadlines. December is the annual deadline for your school’s enrollment in the National Bee. This site will have the exact deadline each year. Click on Study Zone to download the Consolidated Word List (a gigantic compilation of 794 pages of words that have been used from 1950 to the present). Students can test their spelling know-how by clicking on the "Test Your Spell It Knowledge" link on the homepage. Your serious competitive spellers will also benefit by exploring Merriam-Webster's Spell It (reviewed here [http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9810 ] by TeachersFirst) [http://www.myspellit.com/index.html ].” <<
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9812
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Sat., March 14, 2009 - Phyllis's Favorites from the CJRLC Blog - March 2009
Phyllis's Favorites from the CJRLC Blog - March 2009
http://www.cjrlc.org/blog/
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AMA: Atlas of the Body
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/7140.html
American Rhetoric
http://www.americanrhetoric.com/
Artyfactory
http://www.artyfactory.com/
ChemCases.com
http://www.chemcases.com/
CPI inflation calculator
http://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/cpicalc.pl
Historic Government Publications from World War II
http://digitalcollections.smu.edu/all/cul/hgp/
HyperWar: A Hypertext History of the Second World War
http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar
MiddleSchool.net
http://middleschool.net/
Mineral Database
http://www.webmineral.com/
National Geographic: Animals
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals
Nutrition.gov
http://www.nutrition.gov/
World Heritage Tour
http://www.world-heritage-tour.org/
World History Compass
http://www.worldhistorycompass.com/whlindex.htm
- Phyllis
NOTE: To receive these posts via email, send your request to: anker @ hslc.org
http://www.cjrlc.org/blog/
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AMA: Atlas of the Body
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/7140.html
American Rhetoric
http://www.americanrhetoric.com/
Artyfactory
http://www.artyfactory.com/
ChemCases.com
http://www.chemcases.com/
CPI inflation calculator
http://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/cpicalc.pl
Historic Government Publications from World War II
http://digitalcollections.smu.edu/all/cul/hgp/
HyperWar: A Hypertext History of the Second World War
http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar
MiddleSchool.net
http://middleschool.net/
Mineral Database
http://www.webmineral.com/
National Geographic: Animals
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals
Nutrition.gov
http://www.nutrition.gov/
World Heritage Tour
http://www.world-heritage-tour.org/
World History Compass
http://www.worldhistorycompass.com/whlindex.htm
- Phyllis
NOTE: To receive these posts via email, send your request to: anker @ hslc.org
Friday, March 13, 2009
Fri., March 13, 2009 - Federal News Service
Federal News Service
http://www.fednews.com/
Federal News Service provides verbatim transcripts of the complete hearing testimony of Congress committees and subcommittees; public speeches and interviews of the President, White House; State Department, Defense Department and Justice Department briefings; press conferences and statements of international leaders visiting Washington; and much more.
-----
Source: Refdesk: http://www.refdesk.com
http://www.fednews.com/
Federal News Service provides verbatim transcripts of the complete hearing testimony of Congress committees and subcommittees; public speeches and interviews of the President, White House; State Department, Defense Department and Justice Department briefings; press conferences and statements of international leaders visiting Washington; and much more.
-----
Source: Refdesk: http://www.refdesk.com
Fri., March 13, 2009 - AccessScience Spotlight: Dikika
McGraw-Hill’s AccessScience
Dikika
http://mhest.com/dikika_history.php
From the site:
“Related by species to the famous "Lucy" skeleton, this important new skeletal find will provide exciting and fascinating insights for the study of fossil humans.”
Contents:
History
Exploration (audio interviews, links to related sites)
Related Encyclopedia Articles
Image Gallery (click to enlarge and see caption)
Dikika Q&A (Quiz)
Dikika
http://mhest.com/dikika_history.php
From the site:
“Related by species to the famous "Lucy" skeleton, this important new skeletal find will provide exciting and fascinating insights for the study of fossil humans.”
Contents:
History
Exploration (audio interviews, links to related sites)
Related Encyclopedia Articles
Image Gallery (click to enlarge and see caption)
Dikika Q&A (Quiz)
Fri., March 13, 2009 - Charles Darwin: After the Origin
Charles Darwin: After the Origin
http://rmc.library.cornell.edu/darwin/exhibition/introduction/index.html
From the site:
“The year 2009 marks both Charles Robert Darwin’s 200th birthday (February 12th) and the 150th anniversary of the publication of the Origin of Species. The alignment of the two anniversaries offers a unique opportunity to look more closely at Darwin’s work during the last two decades of his life.”
http://rmc.library.cornell.edu/darwin/exhibition/introduction/index.html
From the site:
“The year 2009 marks both Charles Robert Darwin’s 200th birthday (February 12th) and the 150th anniversary of the publication of the Origin of Species. The alignment of the two anniversaries offers a unique opportunity to look more closely at Darwin’s work during the last two decades of his life.”
Fri., March 13, 2009 - Sites from PBS Teachers Newsletter: March 15-21, 2009
Sites found in:
******************************************
PBS Teachers Newsletter: March 15-21, 2009
Current PBS Teacher Previews Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
******************************************
Masterpiece Classic
David Copperfield (Part One)
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, March 15, 2009
9 - 10:30 pm
This acclaimed adaptation of Charles Dickens' beloved novel,
based on his own difficult journey from boy to man, boasts an
all-star cast headed by Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) in his
first television appearance. Also appearing: Bob Hoskins (Who
Framed Roger Rabbit, Mona Lisa) as the ever-optimistic Mr.
Micawber, Academy Award-winner Maggie Smith (A Room With a
View, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie) as David's upstanding Aunt
Betsey and Ian McKellen (Harry Potter) as the sadistic
schoolmaster. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/copperfield/index.html
------
Media Literacy: The Arts
Offline Activity/Project
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Examine the use of design elements in political cartoons and
explore how photography is used to help shape news reporting.
Analyze the use of visual and performing arts in advertising,
and create original advertisements for real or imaginary
products.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/media_lit/getting_started.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
-----
Nature
Kalahari - The Flooded Desert
On-Air & Online
Gr. 3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, March 15, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
This film views the Okavango Delta, after the rains, from the
point of view of two of its predators: the crocodile and the
eagle.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/kalahari/introduction/2789/
-------
NOVA
The Great Inca Rebellion
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
The first NOVA/National Geographic Television special goes to
an impoverished suburb of Lima, Peru, where an ancient cemetery
crammed with mummies is excavated by Peruvian archaeologist
Guillermo Cock. In a truly startling find, he discovers corpses
that differ from all the rest. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/inca/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
------
Journey to Planet Earth
The State of the Planet's Oceans
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
The latest installment in the Journey to Planet Earth
environmental series investigates the health and sustainability
of the world's oceans, with a special emphasis on issues
affecting marine preserves, fisheries and coastal ecosystems in
the United States and elsewhere. Academy Award-winner Matt
Damon hosts and narrates.(CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/journeytoplanetearth/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
------
American Experience
The Alaska Pipeline
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
9 - 10:00 pm
Bringing Alaskan oil to market required one of the greatest
engineering feats of the 20th century. For more than three
years, workers battled brutal Arctic weather to construct an
800-mile pipeline that would traverse three mountain ranges, 34
rivers and 800 streams, and that would withstand earthquakes
and subzero temperatures. The men, machines and money the
pipeline brought to Alaska would forever transform what had
long been regarded America's last great wilderness. (CC,
Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/pipeline/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
------
Copyright 2008 PBS Online
--------Forwarded Message--------
From: NOVA Teachers
Date: Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 5:35 PM
Subject: [NOVA Teachers] "The Great Inca Rebellion" airs March 17, 2009
Hello Educators,
In next week's repeat airing of "The Great Inca Rebellion," NOVA
investigates skeletal evidence that reveals a new story of the
Spanish conquest of the Inca and rewrites the history laid down by
the Spanish conquistadors. (Subjects covered:
anthropology/archeology, forensic science, world history)
Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org
* * * * * * * *
NOVA presents "The Great Inca Rebellion"
Broadcast: Tuesday, March 17, 2009
http://www.pbs.org/nova/inca
(NOVA airs on PBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings as
broadcast dates and times may vary. This program can be used up to
one year after it is recorded off the air.)
The Producer's Story
http://www.pbs.org/nova/inca/producer.html
Read producer Graham Townsley's description of what it was like to
reconstruct the conquest of Peru and create a collective memory for
people and events formerly erased from history. (Grades 9-12)
Rise of the Inca
http://www.pbs.org/nova/inca/empire.html
Learn about the factors that led to the Inca Empire's growth, to
what degree the quest for wealth drove the expansion, what questions
remain unanswered, and more in this interview with anthropologist
Terence D'Altroy. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Outfitting for Battle
http://www.pbs.org/nova/inca/weapons.html
Compare and contrast the dress, weaponry, and resources of the Inca
and conquistador soldiers. (Flash plug-in required) (Grades 6-8,
9-12)
Grave Analysis
http://www.pbs.org/nova/inca/grave.html
Take a close look at an Inca burial thought to be from the Siege of
Lima. (Note: This feature contains some graphic images of skeletal
remains. Please preview it to determine its appropriateness for your
students.) (Flash plug-in required, printable version available.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/programs/3409_inca.html
In this classroom activity, students analyze actual data from two
prehistoric communities--a hunting community and an agricultural
community--to infer the impacts of diet on health. (Grades 6-8,
9-12)
Program transcript
http://www.pbs.org/nova/transcripts/3409_inca.html
This site includes a complete narration for this program.
Plus Watch a Preview and Links & Books.
******************************************
PBS Teachers Newsletter: March 15-21, 2009
Current PBS Teacher Previews Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
******************************************
Masterpiece Classic
David Copperfield (Part One)
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, March 15, 2009
9 - 10:30 pm
This acclaimed adaptation of Charles Dickens' beloved novel,
based on his own difficult journey from boy to man, boasts an
all-star cast headed by Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) in his
first television appearance. Also appearing: Bob Hoskins (Who
Framed Roger Rabbit, Mona Lisa) as the ever-optimistic Mr.
Micawber, Academy Award-winner Maggie Smith (A Room With a
View, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie) as David's upstanding Aunt
Betsey and Ian McKellen (Harry Potter) as the sadistic
schoolmaster. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/copperfield/index.html
------
Media Literacy: The Arts
Offline Activity/Project
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Examine the use of design elements in political cartoons and
explore how photography is used to help shape news reporting.
Analyze the use of visual and performing arts in advertising,
and create original advertisements for real or imaginary
products.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/media_lit/getting_started.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
-----
Nature
Kalahari - The Flooded Desert
On-Air & Online
Gr. 3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, March 15, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
This film views the Okavango Delta, after the rains, from the
point of view of two of its predators: the crocodile and the
eagle.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/kalahari/introduction/2789/
-------
NOVA
The Great Inca Rebellion
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
The first NOVA/National Geographic Television special goes to
an impoverished suburb of Lima, Peru, where an ancient cemetery
crammed with mummies is excavated by Peruvian archaeologist
Guillermo Cock. In a truly startling find, he discovers corpses
that differ from all the rest. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/inca/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]
------
Journey to Planet Earth
The State of the Planet's Oceans
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
The latest installment in the Journey to Planet Earth
environmental series investigates the health and sustainability
of the world's oceans, with a special emphasis on issues
affecting marine preserves, fisheries and coastal ecosystems in
the United States and elsewhere. Academy Award-winner Matt
Damon hosts and narrates.(CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/journeytoplanetearth/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
------
American Experience
The Alaska Pipeline
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
9 - 10:00 pm
Bringing Alaskan oil to market required one of the greatest
engineering feats of the 20th century. For more than three
years, workers battled brutal Arctic weather to construct an
800-mile pipeline that would traverse three mountain ranges, 34
rivers and 800 streams, and that would withstand earthquakes
and subzero temperatures. The men, machines and money the
pipeline brought to Alaska would forever transform what had
long been regarded America's last great wilderness. (CC,
Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/pipeline/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
------
Copyright 2008 PBS Online
--------Forwarded Message--------
From: NOVA Teachers
Date: Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 5:35 PM
Subject: [NOVA Teachers] "The Great Inca Rebellion" airs March 17, 2009
Hello Educators,
In next week's repeat airing of "The Great Inca Rebellion," NOVA
investigates skeletal evidence that reveals a new story of the
Spanish conquest of the Inca and rewrites the history laid down by
the Spanish conquistadors. (Subjects covered:
anthropology/archeology, forensic science, world history)
Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org
* * * * * * * *
NOVA presents "The Great Inca Rebellion"
Broadcast: Tuesday, March 17, 2009
http://www.pbs.org/nova/inca
(NOVA airs on PBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings as
broadcast dates and times may vary. This program can be used up to
one year after it is recorded off the air.)
The Producer's Story
http://www.pbs.org/nova/inca/producer.html
Read producer Graham Townsley's description of what it was like to
reconstruct the conquest of Peru and create a collective memory for
people and events formerly erased from history. (Grades 9-12)
Rise of the Inca
http://www.pbs.org/nova/inca/empire.html
Learn about the factors that led to the Inca Empire's growth, to
what degree the quest for wealth drove the expansion, what questions
remain unanswered, and more in this interview with anthropologist
Terence D'Altroy. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Outfitting for Battle
http://www.pbs.org/nova/inca/weapons.html
Compare and contrast the dress, weaponry, and resources of the Inca
and conquistador soldiers. (Flash plug-in required) (Grades 6-8,
9-12)
Grave Analysis
http://www.pbs.org/nova/inca/grave.html
Take a close look at an Inca burial thought to be from the Siege of
Lima. (Note: This feature contains some graphic images of skeletal
remains. Please preview it to determine its appropriateness for your
students.) (Flash plug-in required, printable version available.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Teacher's Guide
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/programs/3409_inca.html
In this classroom activity, students analyze actual data from two
prehistoric communities--a hunting community and an agricultural
community--to infer the impacts of diet on health. (Grades 6-8,
9-12)
Program transcript
http://www.pbs.org/nova/transcripts/3409_inca.html
This site includes a complete narration for this program.
Plus Watch a Preview and Links & Books.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Thurs., March 12, 2009 - Exactitudes
----------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Friday, September 19, 2008
Exactitudes
http://www.exactitudes.nl/
Today's site, from Dutch photographer Ari Versluis and stylist Ellie Uyttenbroek,
presents a singular perspective of individuals and how they seemingly slot
themselves into particular social groups. Gentle Subscribers may find a quiet
perusal of these striking images a fascinating experience.
"They call their series Exactitudes: a contraction of exact and attitude. By
registering their subjects in an identical framework, with similar poses and a
strictly observed dress code, Versluis and Uyttenbroek provide an almost
scientific, anthropological record of people's attempts to distinguish themselves
from others by assuming a group identity. The apparent contradiction between
individuality and uniformity is, however, taken to such extremes in their arresting
objective-looking photographic viewpoint and stylistic analysis that the artistic
aspect clearly dominates the purely documentary element." - from the website
From "Grannies" to "Leathermen" this, at times, startling collection of images
provides a unique look at how individuals dress to place themselves within the
social group context with which they identify. Among the featured groups, which
number almost a hundred, are the gentlemen of a certain vintage sporting "trilby
hats", ties and tweed jackets, while the suspender bedecked Skins display close
cropped hair and polo shirts. Although the majority of group collections were shot in The Netherlands, the latest additions were photographed in Beijing and London.
Stride over to the site for an engaging and surprising look at this confluence of
art and sociology by clicking on any photo at:
http://www.exactitudes.nl/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
************
Site of the Day for Friday, September 19, 2008
Exactitudes
http://www.exactitudes.nl/
Today's site, from Dutch photographer Ari Versluis and stylist Ellie Uyttenbroek,
presents a singular perspective of individuals and how they seemingly slot
themselves into particular social groups. Gentle Subscribers may find a quiet
perusal of these striking images a fascinating experience.
"They call their series Exactitudes: a contraction of exact and attitude. By
registering their subjects in an identical framework, with similar poses and a
strictly observed dress code, Versluis and Uyttenbroek provide an almost
scientific, anthropological record of people's attempts to distinguish themselves
from others by assuming a group identity. The apparent contradiction between
individuality and uniformity is, however, taken to such extremes in their arresting
objective-looking photographic viewpoint and stylistic analysis that the artistic
aspect clearly dominates the purely documentary element." - from the website
From "Grannies" to "Leathermen" this, at times, startling collection of images
provides a unique look at how individuals dress to place themselves within the
social group context with which they identify. Among the featured groups, which
number almost a hundred, are the gentlemen of a certain vintage sporting "trilby
hats", ties and tweed jackets, while the suspender bedecked Skins display close
cropped hair and polo shirts. Although the majority of group collections were shot in The Netherlands, the latest additions were photographed in Beijing and London.
Stride over to the site for an engaging and surprising look at this confluence of
art and sociology by clicking on any photo at:
http://www.exactitudes.nl/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
************
Thurs., March 12, 2009 - Progress
Thurs., March 12, 2009 - Wikis, Educational Resources, Library Services
Site suggested by list member:
Wikis - Educational Resources - New York City Department of Education
http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/LibraryServices/EducatorResources/EducationalResources/Wikis
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/djywgy
From the same site:
Library Services
http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/LibraryServices/default.htm
Links to resources and policies (including Vision for Exemplary Library Programs)
Wikis - Educational Resources - New York City Department of Education
http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/LibraryServices/EducatorResources/EducationalResources/Wikis
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/djywgy
From the same site:
Library Services
http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/LibraryServices/default.htm
Links to resources and policies (including Vision for Exemplary Library Programs)
Thurs., March 12, 2009 - Celebrate Women's History Month (Library of Congress)
---------Forwarded Message--------
From: Library of Congress
Date: Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 3:04 PM
Subject: Celebrate Women's History Month
Celebrate Women's History Month
http://womenshistorymonth.gov/
2009 Theme: Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet
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 women whose commitment to nature and the planet have proved invaluable to society. The website includes information about programs at the various institutions, information on exhibits and links to resources for teachers.
From: Library of Congress
Date: Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 3:04 PM
Subject: Celebrate Women's History Month
Celebrate Women's History Month
http://womenshistorymonth.gov/
2009 Theme: Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet
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 women whose commitment to nature and the planet have proved invaluable to society. The website includes information about programs at the various institutions, information on exhibits and links to resources for teachers.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Wed., March 11, 2009 - Bobby McFerrin
---------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Saturday, September 13, 2008 and time for Music at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
BobbyMcFerrin.com
http://www.bobbymcferrin.com/sing_and_play_with_bobby.php
Age Range: About 7 and up (non-readers will need assistance)
ClickScholar MaryAnna Cashmore suggested this website that provides two
interactive music games using two popular songs from ten-time Grammy Award
winner and innovative performer-composer-conductor Bobby McFerrin - who also
happens to be a tireless advocate for music education.
When you get to the website you will see a menu with two choices:
*Launch "Don't Worry, Be Happy!" - McFerrin composed and performed this song
that is one of the most popular of the late 20th century. The entire song is
composed of McFerrin's 4-octave range voice that mimics instruments. The
song was created with 7 different overdubbed vocal parts all sung by
McFerrin. Explore each of the 7 vocal parts and create your own versions of
the song.
*Launch "Just Enough" - Find out how Bobby created the bass, percussion,
melody, and riffs for this song that has 8 different parts. Create your own
versions of the song.
When you're through playing these games, you can visit the rest of
McFerrin's site to learn more about him and his music here:
http://bobbymcferrin.com/
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com
http://www.Carschooling.com
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com
DID YOU MISPLACE A ClickSchooling Review? Do you need to find an educational website - fast! Visit the ClickSchooling archives at:
http://www.homefires.com/clickschool/archive.asp
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Hi! It's Saturday, September 13, 2008 and time for Music at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
BobbyMcFerrin.com
http://www.bobbymcferrin.com/sing_and_play_with_bobby.php
Age Range: About 7 and up (non-readers will need assistance)
ClickScholar MaryAnna Cashmore suggested this website that provides two
interactive music games using two popular songs from ten-time Grammy Award
winner and innovative performer-composer-conductor Bobby McFerrin - who also
happens to be a tireless advocate for music education.
When you get to the website you will see a menu with two choices:
*Launch "Don't Worry, Be Happy!" - McFerrin composed and performed this song
that is one of the most popular of the late 20th century. The entire song is
composed of McFerrin's 4-octave range voice that mimics instruments. The
song was created with 7 different overdubbed vocal parts all sung by
McFerrin. Explore each of the 7 vocal parts and create your own versions of
the song.
*Launch "Just Enough" - Find out how Bobby created the bass, percussion,
melody, and riffs for this song that has 8 different parts. Create your own
versions of the song.
When you're through playing these games, you can visit the rest of
McFerrin's site to learn more about him and his music here:
http://bobbymcferrin.com/
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.
Wed., March 11, 2009 - The Owl Pages
The Owl Pages
http://www.owlpages.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
“Owls have fascinated man from time immemorial - to some cultures they are symbols of wisdom, while to others they are harbingers of doom and death. Here, The Owl Pages sheds some light on these mysterious creatures...”
http://www.owlpages.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
“Owls have fascinated man from time immemorial - to some cultures they are symbols of wisdom, while to others they are harbingers of doom and death. Here, The Owl Pages sheds some light on these mysterious creatures...”
Wed., March 11, 2009 - White Light Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
White Light, Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
http://www.hbo.com/docs/programs/whitelightblackrain
Companion site to the Aug. 2007 HBO documentary about schoolchildren who survived the atomic bombings that ended WWII includes an interview with the filmmaker, a slideshow of artwork made by survivors, biographies, and links to related sites.
Resources: Related Links
http://www.hbo.com/docs/programs/whitelightblackrain/resources.html
http://www.hbo.com/docs/programs/whitelightblackrain
Companion site to the Aug. 2007 HBO documentary about schoolchildren who survived the atomic bombings that ended WWII includes an interview with the filmmaker, a slideshow of artwork made by survivors, biographies, and links to related sites.
Resources: Related Links
http://www.hbo.com/docs/programs/whitelightblackrain/resources.html
Wed., March 11, 2009 - Medieval & Renaissance Instruments / U.S. Army in Post WWII Japan / Migration of Birds / Monarch Butterfly
Sites found in:
Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, September 4, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/164
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A Guide to Medieval and Renaissance Instruments
Images and descriptions of medieval and Renaissance instruments such as the bagpipe, harp, dulcimer, harpsichord, lute, viol, hurdy-gurdy, and recorder. Some sections include sound clips and related links. From the Iowa State University Department of Music.
URL: http://www.music.iastate.edu/antiqua/instrumt.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24556
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The U.S. Army in Post World War II Japan, 1945-1952
This video presentation features history of the U.S. Army in Japan following "September 2, 1945 ... [when] representatives of the Japanese government and the Allied powers gathered to sign an instrument of surrender which in effect, formally ended World War II." Also includes transcripts, photos, documents (such as the 1946 Constitution of Japan) and suggested readings and links to online resources. From the United States Army.
URL: http://www.army.mil/postwarjapan/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26732
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Migration of Birds: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Circular 16
This circular, originally authored in 1935, "effectively communicated the wonders of bird migration to a wide audience, both young and old, experienced observers of birds as well as the simply curious." Describes subsequent revisions and presents the text of the latest version, which covers the study of migration, basic migration concepts, migration routes and patterns, and related topics. Includes a bibliography. From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
URL: http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/birds/migratio/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26770
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The Monarch Butterfly in North America
This monarch butterfly website provides "a gateway to news, information, activities, and resources about the biology and conservation of this fascinating insect." It notes that the monarch butterfly "is among the most recognized, studied, and loved of all of North America's insects." Includes an overview and link to details about interactive "field trips" on migration for the 2008-09 school year, starting in October 2008. From the National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
URL: http://www.fs.fed.us/monarchbutterfly/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26769
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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, September 4, 2008
Read This Online : http://lii.org/cs/lii/print/news/164
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A Guide to Medieval and Renaissance Instruments
Images and descriptions of medieval and Renaissance instruments such as the bagpipe, harp, dulcimer, harpsichord, lute, viol, hurdy-gurdy, and recorder. Some sections include sound clips and related links. From the Iowa State University Department of Music.
URL: http://www.music.iastate.edu/antiqua/instrumt.html
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24556
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The U.S. Army in Post World War II Japan, 1945-1952
This video presentation features history of the U.S. Army in Japan following "September 2, 1945 ... [when] representatives of the Japanese government and the Allied powers gathered to sign an instrument of surrender which in effect, formally ended World War II." Also includes transcripts, photos, documents (such as the 1946 Constitution of Japan) and suggested readings and links to online resources. From the United States Army.
URL: http://www.army.mil/postwarjapan/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26732
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Migration of Birds: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Circular 16
This circular, originally authored in 1935, "effectively communicated the wonders of bird migration to a wide audience, both young and old, experienced observers of birds as well as the simply curious." Describes subsequent revisions and presents the text of the latest version, which covers the study of migration, basic migration concepts, migration routes and patterns, and related topics. Includes a bibliography. From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
URL: http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/birds/migratio/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26770
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The Monarch Butterfly in North America
This monarch butterfly website provides "a gateway to news, information, activities, and resources about the biology and conservation of this fascinating insect." It notes that the monarch butterfly "is among the most recognized, studied, and loved of all of North America's insects." Includes an overview and link to details about interactive "field trips" on migration for the 2008-09 school year, starting in October 2008. From the National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
URL: http://www.fs.fed.us/monarchbutterfly/
LII Item: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26769
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Websites You Can Trust!
http://lii.org/
Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Tues., March 10, 2009 - Ballparks of Baseball
Ballparks of Baseball - - Grades 4 to 12
http://www.ballparksofbaseball.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“Here is a tribute to baseball as an essential part of American culture. Learn everything you every wanted to know about each of the Major League ballparks, from seating charts to attendance figures, to the history behind former ballparks, you’ll find it here. The site does include some minor advertisements.” <<>>
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=4535
http://www.ballparksofbaseball.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“Here is a tribute to baseball as an essential part of American culture. Learn everything you every wanted to know about each of the Major League ballparks, from seating charts to attendance figures, to the history behind former ballparks, you’ll find it here. The site does include some minor advertisements.” <<
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=4535
Tues., March 10, 2009 - BaseballLibrary.com
BaseballLibrary.com - The Idea Logical Company, Inc. - Grades 6 to 12
http://www.baseballlibrary.com/homepage/
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“Users will find lots of detailed baseball history at this nicely written site. There are dozens of links to historical events, biographies, team histories, and statistics. Those interested in baseball as part of American history can find much to enjoy at this one. You can even find "this date in baseball history" trivia.” <<>>
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=3896
http://www.baseballlibrary.com/homepage/
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“Users will find lots of detailed baseball history at this nicely written site. There are dozens of links to historical events, biographies, team histories, and statistics. Those interested in baseball as part of American history can find much to enjoy at this one. You can even find "this date in baseball history" trivia.” <<
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=3896
Tues., March 10, 2009 - Power Pitch: Baseball and the Presidency / Presidential Baseball
Power Pitch: Baseball and the Presidency
http://hosted.ap.org/specials/interactives/wdc/firstpitch/
2 min. slide show with audio
Source: Associated Press
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Presidential Baseball
http://www.prezbaseball.org/
From the site:
“Building presidential knowledge through America’s favorite pastime.”
“We hope that you will be entertained by the stories from the diamond and the Oval Office that we have collected here. Our larger goal is to help you better appreciate the complex challenge of presidential leadership, and to explore how some presidents have risen to that task (and in the process sometimes transformed their office and the nation), while others have endured frustration and defeat.”
http://hosted.ap.org/specials/interactives/wdc/firstpitch/
2 min. slide show with audio
Source: Associated Press
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Presidential Baseball
http://www.prezbaseball.org/
From the site:
“Building presidential knowledge through America’s favorite pastime.”
“We hope that you will be entertained by the stories from the diamond and the Oval Office that we have collected here. Our larger goal is to help you better appreciate the complex challenge of presidential leadership, and to explore how some presidents have risen to that task (and in the process sometimes transformed their office and the nation), while others have endured frustration and defeat.”
Tues., March 10, 2009 - Baseball and Jackie Robinson (Library of Congress)
Baseball and Jackie Robinson:
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/robinson/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Baseball, the Color Line, and Jackie Robinson
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/robinson/jr1860s.html
Early Baseball Pictures - Library of Congress - Grades 6 to 12
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/robinson/jrgmabout.html
Sites found on TeachersFirst.com
“This Library of Congress collection has information on Jackie Robinson and lots more. As always, the images are the star of the show, and there are pictures of early teams, documentation on Robinson's entry into the big leagues, and much more. Students can click on a time period (1860s-1890s, 1900s-1930s, 1940-1946, 1947-1956, 1957-1961, or 1962-1972) to learn more about the history of African-Americans and baseball.”
“Baseball and history fans will love this Library of Congress site with historical pictures that trace the heritage of our nation’s pastime. Each page of pictures provides the historical context for the shot. The site also has a special presentation on Jackie Robinson and his historic breaking of baseball’s color line.”
Entire reviews and suggestions for using these sites “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=4492
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9209
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/robinson/index.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Baseball, the Color Line, and Jackie Robinson
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/robinson/jr1860s.html
Early Baseball Pictures - Library of Congress - Grades 6 to 12
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/robinson/jrgmabout.html
Sites found on TeachersFirst.com
“This Library of Congress collection has information on Jackie Robinson and lots more. As always, the images are the star of the show, and there are pictures of early teams, documentation on Robinson's entry into the big leagues, and much more. Students can click on a time period (1860s-1890s, 1900s-1930s, 1940-1946, 1947-1956, 1957-1961, or 1962-1972) to learn more about the history of African-Americans and baseball.”
“Baseball and history fans will love this Library of Congress site with historical pictures that trace the heritage of our nation’s pastime. Each page of pictures provides the historical context for the shot. The site also has a special presentation on Jackie Robinson and his historic breaking of baseball’s color line.”
Entire reviews and suggestions for using these sites “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=4492
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9209
Monday, March 09, 2009
Mon., March 9, 2009 - A Promise of Freedom: An Introduction to U.S. History and Civics for Immigrants
Civics and Citizenship Multimedia Resources
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=8e336bc60bde6110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=8e336bc60bde6110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3n83xk
From the site:
“Whether used as a self-study tool, or by volunteers and teachers in a classroom setting, both presentations serve as excellent resources to further civic learning and an understanding of the requirements to become a U.S. citizen.”
A Promise of Freedom: An Introduction to U.S. History and Civics for Immigrants http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=b1f89ed113c93110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=8e336bc60bde6110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6bfemg
From the site:
“A Promise of Freedom is an inspiring short film for immigrant audiences based on the National Constitution Center’s award-winning presentation Freedom Rising. This 12-minute film focuses on the history and founding of our nation and the important rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship. The role of immigration in U.S. history is highlighted throughout the film. A Promise of Freedom is an excellent way to begin a session on immigration or citizenship.”
A Promise of Freedom Discussion Booklet (484KB PDF)
http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/Discussion_booklet_A_Promise_of_Freedom.pdf
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/brvy5n
From the site:
“This booklet will help viewers review the basic concepts found in “A Promise of Freedom”. Viewers can use this booklet as they watch the film or at its conclusion, either on their own or in a group discussion. Teachers or volunteers can make copies of the booklet to use in the classroom.”
A Guide to Teaching "A Promise of Freedom: An Introduction to U.S. History and Civics for Immigrants" Film and Booklet (499KB PDF)
http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/Train_the_Trainer_Presentation.pdf
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/azelpa
From the site:
“A simple step-by-step guide to lead a discussion on "A Promise of Freedom."
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=8e336bc60bde6110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=8e336bc60bde6110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3n83xk
From the site:
“Whether used as a self-study tool, or by volunteers and teachers in a classroom setting, both presentations serve as excellent resources to further civic learning and an understanding of the requirements to become a U.S. citizen.”
A Promise of Freedom: An Introduction to U.S. History and Civics for Immigrants http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=b1f89ed113c93110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=8e336bc60bde6110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6bfemg
From the site:
“A Promise of Freedom is an inspiring short film for immigrant audiences based on the National Constitution Center’s award-winning presentation Freedom Rising. This 12-minute film focuses on the history and founding of our nation and the important rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship. The role of immigration in U.S. history is highlighted throughout the film. A Promise of Freedom is an excellent way to begin a session on immigration or citizenship.”
A Promise of Freedom Discussion Booklet (484KB PDF)
http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/Discussion_booklet_A_Promise_of_Freedom.pdf
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/brvy5n
From the site:
“This booklet will help viewers review the basic concepts found in “A Promise of Freedom”. Viewers can use this booklet as they watch the film or at its conclusion, either on their own or in a group discussion. Teachers or volunteers can make copies of the booklet to use in the classroom.”
A Guide to Teaching "A Promise of Freedom: An Introduction to U.S. History and Civics for Immigrants" Film and Booklet (499KB PDF)
http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/Train_the_Trainer_Presentation.pdf
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/azelpa
From the site:
“A simple step-by-step guide to lead a discussion on "A Promise of Freedom."
Mon., March 9, 2009 - Our Fading Heritage: Civics Quiz
Our Fading Heritage: Civics Quiz - Intercollegiate Studies Institute - Grades 5 to 12
http://www.americancivicliteracy.org/resources/quiz.aspx
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“Share this Civics Quiz with your students. Are your students more knowledgeable than the average U.S. Citizen? The site says the average score is a 55%! The quiz consists of approximately 30 questions, all related to the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence, the three branches of the government, the roles of the president, and much more.” <<>>
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=3597
http://www.americancivicliteracy.org/resources/quiz.aspx
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“Share this Civics Quiz with your students. Are your students more knowledgeable than the average U.S. Citizen? The site says the average score is a 55%! The quiz consists of approximately 30 questions, all related to the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence, the three branches of the government, the roles of the president, and much more.” <<
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=3597
Mon., March 9, 2009 - The Alamo / Secrets of the Alamo
The Alamo
http://www.thealamo.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
“While the facts surrounding the siege of the Alamo continue to be debated, there is no doubt about what the battle has come to symbolize. People worldwide continue to remember the Alamo as a heroic struggle against impossible odds — a place where men made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.”
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Military Channel: Secrets of the Alamo
http://military.discovery.com/video/alamo.html
Online videos at the Military Channel: Alamo Secrets website, include dramatizations of the battles as well as historians discussing the location’s lasting symbolism, the myths about Davy Crockett, and the truth about General Santa Anna.”
http://www.thealamo.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
From the site:
“While the facts surrounding the siege of the Alamo continue to be debated, there is no doubt about what the battle has come to symbolize. People worldwide continue to remember the Alamo as a heroic struggle against impossible odds — a place where men made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.”
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Military Channel: Secrets of the Alamo
http://military.discovery.com/video/alamo.html
Online videos at the Military Channel: Alamo Secrets website, include dramatizations of the battles as well as historians discussing the location’s lasting symbolism, the myths about Davy Crockett, and the truth about General Santa Anna.”
Mon., March 9, 2009 - Court Records / History Engine / Identity Theft Sample Letters / Ulysses S. Grant: A Resource Guide
Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
September 5-11, 2008
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Court Records Free Reference and Directory
http://www.courtreference.com/index.htm
If you work with public records at all, you quickly realize that different states and different jurisdictions have all kinds of laws/rules/quirks about what they will or will not make available online… Keep in mind that you will not necessarily have Web access to these documents, but at least you will have some idea of where you should be looking.
For complete review:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2008/09/08/resource-of-the-week-court-records-free-reference-and-directory/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5g76cj
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History Engine
http://historyengine.richmond.edu/
The History Engine is an educational tool that gives students the opportunity to learn history by doing the work—researching, writing, and publishing—of a historian. The result is an ever-growing collection of historical articles or “episodes” that paints a wide-ranging portrait of life in the United States throughout its history and that is available to scholars, teachers, and the general public in our online database.
Source: University of Richmond
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Identity theft sample letters
http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/identity-theft-sample-letters-1282.php
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/cqkxhh
It’s unpleasant to find out that someone stole your credit card numbers, but it’s even worse when a collection agency begins harassing you over debt you didn’t create. CreditCards.com has assembled sample letters and a step-by-step guide to help identity theft victims clear their names and protect their credit.
Source: CreditCards.com
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Ulysses S. Grant: A Resource Guide
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/presidents/grant/related.html
Ulysses S. Grant: A Resource Guide - External Web Sites
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/presidents/grant/external.html
Ulysses S. Grant: A Resource Guide
American Memory Historical Collections
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/presidents/grant/memory.html
The digital collections of the Library of Congress contain a wide variety of material associated with Ulysses S. Grant.
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Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
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"Post via ResourceShelf"
for even more resources visit
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http://www.docuticker.com
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
September 5-11, 2008
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Court Records Free Reference and Directory
http://www.courtreference.com/index.htm
If you work with public records at all, you quickly realize that different states and different jurisdictions have all kinds of laws/rules/quirks about what they will or will not make available online… Keep in mind that you will not necessarily have Web access to these documents, but at least you will have some idea of where you should be looking.
For complete review:
http://www.resourceshelf.com/2008/09/08/resource-of-the-week-court-records-free-reference-and-directory/
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5g76cj
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History Engine
http://historyengine.richmond.edu/
The History Engine is an educational tool that gives students the opportunity to learn history by doing the work—researching, writing, and publishing—of a historian. The result is an ever-growing collection of historical articles or “episodes” that paints a wide-ranging portrait of life in the United States throughout its history and that is available to scholars, teachers, and the general public in our online database.
Source: University of Richmond
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Identity theft sample letters
http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/identity-theft-sample-letters-1282.php
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/cqkxhh
It’s unpleasant to find out that someone stole your credit card numbers, but it’s even worse when a collection agency begins harassing you over debt you didn’t create. CreditCards.com has assembled sample letters and a step-by-step guide to help identity theft victims clear their names and protect their credit.
Source: CreditCards.com
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Ulysses S. Grant: A Resource Guide
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/presidents/grant/related.html
Ulysses S. Grant: A Resource Guide - External Web Sites
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/presidents/grant/external.html
Ulysses S. Grant: A Resource Guide
American Memory Historical Collections
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/presidents/grant/memory.html
The digital collections of the Library of Congress contain a wide variety of material associated with Ulysses S. Grant.
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Editor, ResourceShelf
gary@resourceshelf.com
The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team
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"Post via ResourceShelf"
for even more resources visit
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http://www.docuticker.com
Sunday, March 08, 2009
Sun., March 8, 2009 - busuu.com (Language Lessons from UNESCO)
busuu.com - UNESCO - Grades 3 to 12
http://www.busuu.com/
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“This site offers language lessons for 4 languages: Spanish, English, French and German. The site plans to add additional languages in the future. Joining for free allows students to learn vocabulary, dialog, writing, oral skills, comprehension, and more - in a highly interactive format. Support from native speakers is a regular feature of this site using the interactive video chat capability. The range of topics includes more than 100 commonly used language situations. The site saves errors for review, lists of lessons already studied, results of those lessons, etc. This project of UNESCO's International Year for Languages offers lessons in "What you really need to know!" <<>>
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9913
http://www.busuu.com/
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“This site offers language lessons for 4 languages: Spanish, English, French and German. The site plans to add additional languages in the future. Joining for free allows students to learn vocabulary, dialog, writing, oral skills, comprehension, and more - in a highly interactive format. Support from native speakers is a regular feature of this site using the interactive video chat capability. The range of topics includes more than 100 commonly used language situations. The site saves errors for review, lists of lessons already studied, results of those lessons, etc. This project of UNESCO's International Year for Languages offers lessons in "What you really need to know!" <<
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9913
Sun., March 8, 2009 - Digital Dialects
----------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Saturday, September 20, 2008 and time for Foreign Languages at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Digital Dialects
http://www.digitaldialects.com/index.htm
Age Range: All (Non-readers will need assistance.)
This website offers multi-media, interactive games for learning 55 different
languages from Afrikaans to Vietnamese. The majority of the games are set
for beginning to intermediate levels with a few activities for more advanced
language learners.
Note: This site does require Flash Player and provides a link where you can
download it for free.
When you get to the site, you will see a menu of languages. Click on the
language of interest to you and a new page opens with a menu of games for
learning that include:
*Greetings and Basic Phrases
*Vocabulary
*Numbers
*Days and Months
*Colors
*Verbs
*Verb Conjugation
*Animals
*Clothes
*Food
*Time
- and much more!
Click on any game and you are provided with instructions that usually
require the player to learn or review vocabulary and phrases first. Then,
once you feel confident, play the game to determine your progress and skill.
This is a great way to practice languages - and provides a great
introduction to foreign languages as well.
BONUS! When you are through exploring the languages, check out their new,
interactive Geography games! Here's the direct link:
http://www.digitaldialects.com/geography_games.htm
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
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DID YOU MISPLACE A ClickSchooling Review? Do you need to find an educational website - fast! Visit the ClickSchooling archives at:
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Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Hi! It's Saturday, September 20, 2008 and time for Foreign Languages at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Digital Dialects
http://www.digitaldialects.com/index.htm
Age Range: All (Non-readers will need assistance.)
This website offers multi-media, interactive games for learning 55 different
languages from Afrikaans to Vietnamese. The majority of the games are set
for beginning to intermediate levels with a few activities for more advanced
language learners.
Note: This site does require Flash Player and provides a link where you can
download it for free.
When you get to the site, you will see a menu of languages. Click on the
language of interest to you and a new page opens with a menu of games for
learning that include:
*Greetings and Basic Phrases
*Vocabulary
*Numbers
*Days and Months
*Colors
*Verbs
*Verb Conjugation
*Animals
*Clothes
*Food
*Time
- and much more!
Click on any game and you are provided with instructions that usually
require the player to learn or review vocabulary and phrases first. Then,
once you feel confident, play the game to determine your progress and skill.
This is a great way to practice languages - and provides a great
introduction to foreign languages as well.
BONUS! When you are through exploring the languages, check out their new,
interactive Geography games! Here's the direct link:
http://www.digitaldialects.com/geography_games.htm
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com
http://www.Carschooling.com
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com
DID YOU MISPLACE A ClickSchooling Review? Do you need to find an educational website - fast! Visit the ClickSchooling archives at:
http://www.homefires.com/clickschool/archive.asp
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Sun., March 8, 2009 - Children's Museum of Indianapolis Map Exhibit and Unit of Study
--------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Thursday, September 18, 2008 and time for Social Sciences at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Children's Museum of Indianapolis: Map Exhibit
http://www.homefires.com/click?maps
Age Range: 5-13 (Grades K-8)
New ClickSchool Reviewer Michael Hardt wrote today's ClickSchooling Review.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis partnered with National Geographic on
an exhibit called "MAPS: Tools for Adventure" that teaches kids about maps.
The exhibit offers this companion website with FREE Unit Study guides for
teachers that are outstanding.
These downloadable, printable, book-style guides offer lessons about
mapping. Although they are all related to the museum exhibit, they don't
require visiting the museum or even seeing the exhibit to benefit from the
lessons.
When you get to the website you'll see a menu of lessons that include:
*Lesson 1 - Students in grades K-4 are introduced to grid lines, the compass
rose, and different kinds of maps. One exercise involves building a small
community of toys on the floor and standing up to draw an aerial view of it.
In another, kids fold a paper to create grid lines like those on a map. A
printable grid is also included.
*Lesson 2 - Learn about historical maps, exploration, navigation, and map
projections (different ways you can display the round earth on a flat map).
It includes sections on Chinese explorer Zheng He, modern scientists who
work with maps, and how to navigate by compass or by the stars. A printable
exercise lets you overlay a current map on top of a simplified map from the
Lewis and Clark expedition.
*Lesson 3 - Discover GPS (Global Positioning System). If you're fortunate
enough to own a GPS device, you'll have a blast with some of the activities
here, but even if you don't, it explains how those 24 satellites pinpoint a
car or a cell phone or a Garmin. I particularly like the activity that
teaches about creating map layers with colored candies: blue for water,
green for parks, etc.
The lessons are preceded by an Introduction - really just an overview of
what follows. The last two sections are "Culminating Experiences"
and "Resources." The first is specific to the exhibit. The second is a
bibliography and list of websites.
Each Unit Study starts with a list of "Objectives." I like to use these like
a checklist: "Map a familiar place--check. Identify parts of a map--check.
Distinguish between reference maps and thematic maps--hmm, we could work on
that." At the end of each Unit is a glossary of terms and a metric for
testing which could double as a teaching activity.
This is a thorough, careful background in teaching cartography.
Michael Hardt and
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com
http://www.Carschooling.com
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com
DID YOU MISPLACE A ClickSchooling Review? Do you need to find an educational website - fast! Visit the ClickSchooling archives at:
http://www.homefires.com/clickschool/archive.asp
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Hi! It's Thursday, September 18, 2008 and time for Social Sciences at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Children's Museum of Indianapolis: Map Exhibit
http://www.homefires.com/click?maps
Age Range: 5-13 (Grades K-8)
New ClickSchool Reviewer Michael Hardt wrote today's ClickSchooling Review.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis partnered with National Geographic on
an exhibit called "MAPS: Tools for Adventure" that teaches kids about maps.
The exhibit offers this companion website with FREE Unit Study guides for
teachers that are outstanding.
These downloadable, printable, book-style guides offer lessons about
mapping. Although they are all related to the museum exhibit, they don't
require visiting the museum or even seeing the exhibit to benefit from the
lessons.
When you get to the website you'll see a menu of lessons that include:
*Lesson 1 - Students in grades K-4 are introduced to grid lines, the compass
rose, and different kinds of maps. One exercise involves building a small
community of toys on the floor and standing up to draw an aerial view of it.
In another, kids fold a paper to create grid lines like those on a map. A
printable grid is also included.
*Lesson 2 - Learn about historical maps, exploration, navigation, and map
projections (different ways you can display the round earth on a flat map).
It includes sections on Chinese explorer Zheng He, modern scientists who
work with maps, and how to navigate by compass or by the stars. A printable
exercise lets you overlay a current map on top of a simplified map from the
Lewis and Clark expedition.
*Lesson 3 - Discover GPS (Global Positioning System). If you're fortunate
enough to own a GPS device, you'll have a blast with some of the activities
here, but even if you don't, it explains how those 24 satellites pinpoint a
car or a cell phone or a Garmin. I particularly like the activity that
teaches about creating map layers with colored candies: blue for water,
green for parks, etc.
The lessons are preceded by an Introduction - really just an overview of
what follows. The last two sections are "Culminating Experiences"
and "Resources." The first is specific to the exhibit. The second is a
bibliography and list of websites.
Each Unit Study starts with a list of "Objectives." I like to use these like
a checklist: "Map a familiar place--check. Identify parts of a map--check.
Distinguish between reference maps and thematic maps--hmm, we could work on
that." At the end of each Unit is a glossary of terms and a metric for
testing which could double as a teaching activity.
This is a thorough, careful background in teaching cartography.
Michael Hardt and
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com
http://www.Carschooling.com
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com
DID YOU MISPLACE A ClickSchooling Review? Do you need to find an educational website - fast! Visit the ClickSchooling archives at:
http://www.homefires.com/clickschool/archive.asp
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Sun., March 8, 2009 - Geography4Kids
---------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Thursday, September 11, 2008 and time for Social Sciences at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Geography4Kids.com
http://www.geography4kids.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Age Range: 8 and up (non-readers will need assistance)
ClickScholar Maureen Morales suggested this website that provides kids (of
many ages) with an introduction to geography through earth sciences.
This is brought to you by the geniuses who developed Chem4Kids and
Biology4Kids, that we've featured previously on ClickSchooling.
When you get to the site, read the introduction as it contains good info on
where to start and how to navigate for best use. To get started scroll to
the bottom of the page and click on the "Next Stop On Site Tour" arrow, or
use the site map http://www.geography4kids.com/map.html that lists all of
the topics, or use the menu to explore:
*EARTH ENERGY - Explore global Geometry, electromagnetic radiation, waves
and particles, solar energy, atmospheric interaction, and temperature
including Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin scales.
*EARTH STRUCTURE - Learn what the Earth is made of including the plates,
mantles, the liquid inner core, the magnetic fields, rocks and minerals, and
discover what tectonics has to do with earthquakes and volcanoes.
*ATMOSPHERE - Find out what composes the atmosphere, thermosphere,
stratosphere, and troposphere. Learn about temperature and air pressure,
altitude, the Coriolis Force, and the Greenhouse Effect.
*HYDROSPHERE - Discover how all kinds of water moves through the world
including freshwater, seawater, and groundwater. Learn about wetlands and
aquatic biomes. Learn how to identify cloud types.
*BIOSPHERE - Investigate Earth's Biosphere and learn about ecosystems, food
chains, natural resources, and recycling.
*BIO-GEO-CHEMICAL (BGC) CYCLES - Learn about the interactive cycles of our
ecosystem that include carbon, water, oxygen, nitrogen, Iron, Phosphorus,
and rocks.
You'll also find information on climatology, weather, seasons, hurricanes
and more!
When you are through exploring each section of the site, you can take
interactive quizzes to test your knowledge. A bonus feature is that this
site provides links to its "sister" sites for further study in the fields of
biology, chemistry, and the cosmos.
This is a terrific resource. I recommend you bookmark it to return often.
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com
http://www.Carschooling.com
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com
DID YOU MISPLACE A ClickSchooling Review? Do you need to find an educational website - fast! Visit the ClickSchooling archives at:
http://www.homefires.com/clickschool/archive.asp
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Hi! It's Thursday, September 11, 2008 and time for Social Sciences at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Geography4Kids.com
http://www.geography4kids.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Age Range: 8 and up (non-readers will need assistance)
ClickScholar Maureen Morales suggested this website that provides kids (of
many ages) with an introduction to geography through earth sciences.
This is brought to you by the geniuses who developed Chem4Kids and
Biology4Kids, that we've featured previously on ClickSchooling.
When you get to the site, read the introduction as it contains good info on
where to start and how to navigate for best use. To get started scroll to
the bottom of the page and click on the "Next Stop On Site Tour" arrow, or
use the site map http://www.geography4kids.com/map.html that lists all of
the topics, or use the menu to explore:
*EARTH ENERGY - Explore global Geometry, electromagnetic radiation, waves
and particles, solar energy, atmospheric interaction, and temperature
including Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin scales.
*EARTH STRUCTURE - Learn what the Earth is made of including the plates,
mantles, the liquid inner core, the magnetic fields, rocks and minerals, and
discover what tectonics has to do with earthquakes and volcanoes.
*ATMOSPHERE - Find out what composes the atmosphere, thermosphere,
stratosphere, and troposphere. Learn about temperature and air pressure,
altitude, the Coriolis Force, and the Greenhouse Effect.
*HYDROSPHERE - Discover how all kinds of water moves through the world
including freshwater, seawater, and groundwater. Learn about wetlands and
aquatic biomes. Learn how to identify cloud types.
*BIOSPHERE - Investigate Earth's Biosphere and learn about ecosystems, food
chains, natural resources, and recycling.
*BIO-GEO-CHEMICAL (BGC) CYCLES - Learn about the interactive cycles of our
ecosystem that include carbon, water, oxygen, nitrogen, Iron, Phosphorus,
and rocks.
You'll also find information on climatology, weather, seasons, hurricanes
and more!
When you are through exploring each section of the site, you can take
interactive quizzes to test your knowledge. A bonus feature is that this
site provides links to its "sister" sites for further study in the fields of
biology, chemistry, and the cosmos.
This is a terrific resource. I recommend you bookmark it to return often.
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com
http://www.Carschooling.com
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com
DID YOU MISPLACE A ClickSchooling Review? Do you need to find an educational website - fast! Visit the ClickSchooling archives at:
http://www.homefires.com/clickschool/archive.asp
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Saturday, March 07, 2009
Sat., March 7, 2009 - Estuaries
Exploring Estuaries
http://www.epa.gov/owow/estuaries/kids/
From the site:
“Estuaries are places where freshwater rivers and streams flow into the ocean, mixing with the seawater. A wide variety of birds, fish, and other wildlife make estuaries their home…Use this Web site to explore these unique environments, including some of the plants and animals that live there.” <<>>
Links
http://www.epa.gov/owow/estuaries/links.htm
EstuaryLive's Theme for 2009 is to examine "Climate Change Impact on Estuaries".
EstuaryLive (grade levels 9-12)
http://www.estuaries.gov/estuaries101/EstuaryLive/Default.aspx?ID=258
From the site:
“EstuaryLive is a series of programs that investigate estuaries around the country, exploring the uniqueness of each individual ecosystem. EstuaryLive includes live and archived broadcasts, videos and virtual field-trips lead by educators and scientists covering a wide range of topics related to estuarine and coastal ecosystems. These programs address a variety of relevant estuarine issues such as climate change, food webs, monitoring and data collection and estuarine ecology.”
The next live broadcasts will take place in May 1st & May15th of 2009.
View Archived EstuaryLive Broadcasts from Past Years
http://www.estuaries.gov/estuaries101/EstuaryLive/Default.aspx?ID=334
Windows Media Player or RealPlayer
Estuaries 101 Curriculum (grade levels 9-12)
http://www.estuaries.gov/estuaries101/Teachers/Default.aspx?ID=79
http://www.estuaries.gov/estuaries101/EstuaryLive/Default.aspx?ID=146
National Estuaries Day will be celebrated September 26, 2009.
http://www.estuaries.gov/estuaries101/GetInvolved/Default.aspx?ID=153
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.epa.gov/owow/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
http://www.epa.gov/owow/estuaries/kids/
From the site:
“Estuaries are places where freshwater rivers and streams flow into the ocean, mixing with the seawater. A wide variety of birds, fish, and other wildlife make estuaries their home…Use this Web site to explore these unique environments, including some of the plants and animals that live there.” <<
Links
http://www.epa.gov/owow/estuaries/links.htm
EstuaryLive's Theme for 2009 is to examine "Climate Change Impact on Estuaries".
EstuaryLive (grade levels 9-12)
http://www.estuaries.gov/estuaries101/EstuaryLive/Default.aspx?ID=258
From the site:
“EstuaryLive is a series of programs that investigate estuaries around the country, exploring the uniqueness of each individual ecosystem. EstuaryLive includes live and archived broadcasts, videos and virtual field-trips lead by educators and scientists covering a wide range of topics related to estuarine and coastal ecosystems. These programs address a variety of relevant estuarine issues such as climate change, food webs, monitoring and data collection and estuarine ecology.”
The next live broadcasts will take place in May 1st & May15th of 2009.
View Archived EstuaryLive Broadcasts from Past Years
http://www.estuaries.gov/estuaries101/EstuaryLive/Default.aspx?ID=334
Windows Media Player or RealPlayer
Estuaries 101 Curriculum (grade levels 9-12)
http://www.estuaries.gov/estuaries101/Teachers/Default.aspx?ID=79
http://www.estuaries.gov/estuaries101/EstuaryLive/Default.aspx?ID=146
National Estuaries Day will be celebrated September 26, 2009.
http://www.estuaries.gov/estuaries101/GetInvolved/Default.aspx?ID=153
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.epa.gov/owow/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Sat., March 7, 2009 - AccessScience Spotlight: Under the Sea
McGraw-Hill’s AccessScience
Under the Sea
http://mhest.com/underthesea_history.php
From the site:
“Due to the impact of global warming and the rising temperature of ocean water, it is of paramount importance to maintain the quality and purity of these waters, both with regard to ocean life and to their relation to humankind. Explore some aspects of "under the sea" in this latest feature spotlight.”
Contents:
History
Exploration (audio interviews, links to related sites)
Related Encyclopedia Articles
Image Gallery (click to enlarge and see caption)
Under the Sea Q&A (Quiz)
Under the Sea
http://mhest.com/underthesea_history.php
From the site:
“Due to the impact of global warming and the rising temperature of ocean water, it is of paramount importance to maintain the quality and purity of these waters, both with regard to ocean life and to their relation to humankind. Explore some aspects of "under the sea" in this latest feature spotlight.”
Contents:
History
Exploration (audio interviews, links to related sites)
Related Encyclopedia Articles
Image Gallery (click to enlarge and see caption)
Under the Sea Q&A (Quiz)
Sat., March 7, 2009 - Virtual Fish Tank
Virtual Fish Tank - Nearlife, Inc. - Grades 4 to 8
http://www.VirtualFishtank.com/main.html
Site found on TeachersFirst
“The business of furnishing your own fish tank lets students pick fish based on a series of environmental conditions, then see how the various fish interact with one another. Registered users you can create a fish, save the fish for later, and some other "extra" features. With creating the fish, students will learn more about the food chain, the hunger (mouth) of various fish, the eyes (fear) of various fish, interests of the fish, and the depth the fish typically will swim in the aquarium.
The site allows you to take a tour, or register for free. Registration requires about 30-seconds and you do not need to provide an email account or address of any form.
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=2082
http://www.VirtualFishtank.com/main.html
Site found on TeachersFirst
“The business of furnishing your own fish tank lets students pick fish based on a series of environmental conditions, then see how the various fish interact with one another. Registered users you can create a fish, save the fish for later, and some other "extra" features. With creating the fish, students will learn more about the food chain, the hunger (mouth) of various fish, the eyes (fear) of various fish, interests of the fish, and the depth the fish typically will swim in the aquarium.
The site allows you to take a tour, or register for free. Registration requires about 30-seconds and you do not need to provide an email account or address of any form.
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=2082
Sat., March 7, 2009 - Mnterey Bay Aquarium / Gapminder / Ben Shahn at Harvard / Crustacea.net / Two on Anne Sexton
Sites found in:
=======
The Scout Report
September 19, 2008
Volume 14, Number 37
-----
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-080919.php
-----
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Research [Windows Media Player]
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/research.asp
The Monterey Bay Aquarium in California has created an eminently readable
website about the Aquarium's conservation efforts and research, specifically
for sea otters, tuna, white sharks, and open-ocean animals, such as sea
turtles, whales and sharks. The various facets of their conservation
research on sea otters and white sharks can be accessed on the menu on the
left side of the screen. Visitors should check out "Revealing Tuna
Secrets", to learn that the Northern bluefin tuna is not only an extremely
lucrative catch, selling for more than $100,000 in Japan for a single giant
fish, but is also a fish of incredible speeds swimming up to 25 miles per
hour and living for as long as 30 years. In the section "Revealing Tuna
Secrets" there are several short videos to watch, so that visitors may “Tune
in to Tuna,” including one on tracking and one on tagging. Lastly, but most
importantly, the website provides "Seafood WATCH", a downloadable and
printable pocket-sized guide to help seafood eaters choose seafood that is
sustainable. Sustainability is defined as seafood that is "abundant, well
managed and fished or farmed in environmentally friendly ways." "Seafood
WATCH" is also available on mobile devices as well. In closing, whether you
dine at Red Lobster or Legal Sea Foods, you can now conveniently choose with
a conscience. [KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
------
Gapminder [Macromedia Flash Player, pdf]
http://www.gapminder.org/
In London, riders on the Tube are reminded to "Mind the Gap". On the
Gapminder website, visitors are reminded to mind a variety of gaps, whether
they be in income inequality or quality of health care. This rather
absorbing website was created as a non-profit venture to promote
"sustainable global development and achievement of the United Nations
Millennium Development Goals by increased use and understanding of
statistics and other information." The site makes use of Trendanalyzer
software to offer visualizations related to questions that include "Which
country has the best teeth in the world?" and "Who gets what: Farm
subsidies". Visitors can find such information under the "Latest News" area,
and they can also take advantage of the videos, "Gapcasts", and world charts
offered here. The "Gapcasts" are quite good, and they cover carbon
emissions, public services, and globalization. Also, if visitors have their
own set of statistical indicators they can create their own unique
Gapminder-like bubble graph on their website. It's a powerful tool, and one
that might be important for other non-profits, think tanks, educators, and
students. [KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
------
Ben Shahn at Harvard
http://www.artmuseums.harvard.edu/shahn/
Social critic and artist Ben Shahn had a relationship with Harvard
University that started in 1932 when the Harvard Society for Contemporary
Art exhibited twenty-three gouaches from his series "The Passion of Sacco-
Vanzetti". Over the next thirty years, Shahn would continue to drop in to
give guest lectures, and in 1956 he gave the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures,
which were later published in the influential book "The Shape of Content".
This site pays tribute to Shahn's work by offering a searchable database of
more than 6,000 of his drawings, paintings, photographs, and prints.
Visitors are welcome to dive right in by using the search feature here, and
they may also wish to click on the "Resources" area. Here they will find
information about his productive time in New York, his work on a host of New
Deal projects, and his excursions to Asia. Finally, visitors can also learn
how to order prints of materials featured on the site. [KMG]
------
Crustacea.net
http://www.crustacea.net/
Crustaceans and those who love to learn about crustaceans now have an
excellent online home in the form of this website provided by the Australian
Museum. The site was started in 1999, and its basic purpose and reason for
existence is to "provide an interactive information retrieval system for the
world crustaceans." Visitors to the site can read a brief introduction and
then click on the "World Crustacea" link to get started. Here visitors can
click on different species and also take a look at the identification
guides, take a look at relevant monographs, and also read an extensive list
of references. Additionally, visitors can read through their recent
announcements and learn about upcoming workshops and conferences. [KMG]
-------
Two on Anne Sexton
Poetry Foundation: Anne Sexton
http://www.poetryfoundation.org/archive/poet.html?id=6163
Modern American Poetry: Anne Sexton
http://www.english.uiuc.edu/maps/poets/s_z/sexton/sexton.htm
During her life, Anne Sexton became well-known for her poetry, which was
written in what may have called the "confessional" style. Her contemporaries
included poet Robert Lowell, and before she took her own life in 1974 she
managed to compose hundreds of exemplary poems. This first site about her
life and times from the Poetry Foundation contains poems such as "All My
Pretty Ones", "Crossing the Atlantic", and numerous others. Visitors to the
site can also read an extended biographical essay about her life, check out
a bibliography of related works, and also check out some suggestions for
future reading. The second link is provided by the Modern American Poetry
website and here visitors can read an essay about Sexton's career by Diana
Hume George and also read a few critical interpretations on her work. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from these sites previously posted. - Phyllis ]
--------
From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
=======
The Scout Report
September 19, 2008
Volume 14, Number 37
-----
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-080919.php
-----
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Research [Windows Media Player]
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/research.asp
The Monterey Bay Aquarium in California has created an eminently readable
website about the Aquarium's conservation efforts and research, specifically
for sea otters, tuna, white sharks, and open-ocean animals, such as sea
turtles, whales and sharks. The various facets of their conservation
research on sea otters and white sharks can be accessed on the menu on the
left side of the screen. Visitors should check out "Revealing Tuna
Secrets", to learn that the Northern bluefin tuna is not only an extremely
lucrative catch, selling for more than $100,000 in Japan for a single giant
fish, but is also a fish of incredible speeds swimming up to 25 miles per
hour and living for as long as 30 years. In the section "Revealing Tuna
Secrets" there are several short videos to watch, so that visitors may “Tune
in to Tuna,” including one on tracking and one on tagging. Lastly, but most
importantly, the website provides "Seafood WATCH", a downloadable and
printable pocket-sized guide to help seafood eaters choose seafood that is
sustainable. Sustainability is defined as seafood that is "abundant, well
managed and fished or farmed in environmentally friendly ways." "Seafood
WATCH" is also available on mobile devices as well. In closing, whether you
dine at Red Lobster or Legal Sea Foods, you can now conveniently choose with
a conscience. [KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
------
Gapminder [Macromedia Flash Player, pdf]
http://www.gapminder.org/
In London, riders on the Tube are reminded to "Mind the Gap". On the
Gapminder website, visitors are reminded to mind a variety of gaps, whether
they be in income inequality or quality of health care. This rather
absorbing website was created as a non-profit venture to promote
"sustainable global development and achievement of the United Nations
Millennium Development Goals by increased use and understanding of
statistics and other information." The site makes use of Trendanalyzer
software to offer visualizations related to questions that include "Which
country has the best teeth in the world?" and "Who gets what: Farm
subsidies". Visitors can find such information under the "Latest News" area,
and they can also take advantage of the videos, "Gapcasts", and world charts
offered here. The "Gapcasts" are quite good, and they cover carbon
emissions, public services, and globalization. Also, if visitors have their
own set of statistical indicators they can create their own unique
Gapminder-like bubble graph on their website. It's a powerful tool, and one
that might be important for other non-profits, think tanks, educators, and
students. [KMG] [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
------
Ben Shahn at Harvard
http://www.artmuseums.harvard.edu/shahn/
Social critic and artist Ben Shahn had a relationship with Harvard
University that started in 1932 when the Harvard Society for Contemporary
Art exhibited twenty-three gouaches from his series "The Passion of Sacco-
Vanzetti". Over the next thirty years, Shahn would continue to drop in to
give guest lectures, and in 1956 he gave the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures,
which were later published in the influential book "The Shape of Content".
This site pays tribute to Shahn's work by offering a searchable database of
more than 6,000 of his drawings, paintings, photographs, and prints.
Visitors are welcome to dive right in by using the search feature here, and
they may also wish to click on the "Resources" area. Here they will find
information about his productive time in New York, his work on a host of New
Deal projects, and his excursions to Asia. Finally, visitors can also learn
how to order prints of materials featured on the site. [KMG]
------
Crustacea.net
http://www.crustacea.net/
Crustaceans and those who love to learn about crustaceans now have an
excellent online home in the form of this website provided by the Australian
Museum. The site was started in 1999, and its basic purpose and reason for
existence is to "provide an interactive information retrieval system for the
world crustaceans." Visitors to the site can read a brief introduction and
then click on the "World Crustacea" link to get started. Here visitors can
click on different species and also take a look at the identification
guides, take a look at relevant monographs, and also read an extensive list
of references. Additionally, visitors can read through their recent
announcements and learn about upcoming workshops and conferences. [KMG]
-------
Two on Anne Sexton
Poetry Foundation: Anne Sexton
http://www.poetryfoundation.org/archive/poet.html?id=6163
Modern American Poetry: Anne Sexton
http://www.english.uiuc.edu/maps/poets/s_z/sexton/sexton.htm
During her life, Anne Sexton became well-known for her poetry, which was
written in what may have called the "confessional" style. Her contemporaries
included poet Robert Lowell, and before she took her own life in 1974 she
managed to compose hundreds of exemplary poems. This first site about her
life and times from the Poetry Foundation contains poems such as "All My
Pretty Ones", "Crossing the Atlantic", and numerous others. Visitors to the
site can also read an extended biographical essay about her life, check out
a bibliography of related works, and also check out some suggestions for
future reading. The second link is provided by the Modern American Poetry
website and here visitors can read an essay about Sexton's career by Diana
Hume George and also read a few critical interpretations on her work. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from these sites previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
Friday, March 06, 2009
Fri., March 6, 2009 - Meridian: A Computer Technology Journal for Middle School Classrooms
Meridian: A Computer Technology Journal for Middle School Classrooms
http://www.ncsu.edu/meridian/
From the site:
“Meridian is an electronic journal dedicated to research and practice of computer technology in middle school classrooms. It is published twice yearly by an interdisciplinary team of NC State graduate students representing a broad range of fields, from education to forestry.”
“Meridian features research findings, practitioner articles, commentary, and book excerpts by educational researchers, technology designers, middle school teachers, and authors who wish to share and expand teaching and learning experiences with computer technologies in middle school classrooms and beyond.”
Archives: http://www.ncsu.edu/meridian/archive.html
http://www.ncsu.edu/meridian/
From the site:
“Meridian is an electronic journal dedicated to research and practice of computer technology in middle school classrooms. It is published twice yearly by an interdisciplinary team of NC State graduate students representing a broad range of fields, from education to forestry.”
“Meridian features research findings, practitioner articles, commentary, and book excerpts by educational researchers, technology designers, middle school teachers, and authors who wish to share and expand teaching and learning experiences with computer technologies in middle school classrooms and beyond.”
Archives: http://www.ncsu.edu/meridian/archive.html
Fri., March 6, 2009 - Light Walk (Light, Shadow, and Images)
Bob Miller's Light Walk
http://www.exploratorium.edu/light_walk/
From the site:
“His unique discoveries will change the way you look at light, shadow, and images.”
Internet Resources
http://www.exploratorium.edu/light_walk/lw_internet.html
http://www.exploratorium.edu/light_walk/
From the site:
“His unique discoveries will change the way you look at light, shadow, and images.”
Internet Resources
http://www.exploratorium.edu/light_walk/lw_internet.html
Fri., March 6, 2009 - AccessScience Spotlight: Forensics
McGraw-Hill’s AccessScience
Forensics
http://mhest.com/forensics_history.php
From the site:
“Forensic science, also known as forensics, is the recognition, collection, identification, individualization, and interpretation of physical evidence, and the application of science and medicine for criminal and civil law, or regulatory purposes. Popularized by a slew of crime detection series on television, forensic science has entered into the realm of commonplace thought and conversation.”
Contents:
History
Exploration (audio interviews, links to related sites)
Related Encyclopedia Articles
Image Gallery (click to enlarge and see caption)
Forensics Q&A (Quiz)
Forensics
http://mhest.com/forensics_history.php
From the site:
“Forensic science, also known as forensics, is the recognition, collection, identification, individualization, and interpretation of physical evidence, and the application of science and medicine for criminal and civil law, or regulatory purposes. Popularized by a slew of crime detection series on television, forensic science has entered into the realm of commonplace thought and conversation.”
Contents:
History
Exploration (audio interviews, links to related sites)
Related Encyclopedia Articles
Image Gallery (click to enlarge and see caption)
Forensics Q&A (Quiz)
Fri., March 6, 2009 - PBS: Breakthroughs in Medical Research / Shakespeare and the Renaissance
Sites found in:
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: March 8-14, 2009
Current PBS Teacher Previews Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
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Concepts Across the Curriculum
Breakthroughs In Medical Research
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Examine the contributions of Alexander Fleming, James Watson,
Frances Crick, Louis Pasteur, Edward Jenner, Jonas Salk and
Albert Sabin. Discuss how medical advances have improved the
quality of life and issues related to ethics and medicine.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/thismonth/breakthroughs/index1.html
Related Resources
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/thismonth/breakthroughs/index3.html
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Concepts Across the Curriculum
Shakespeare and the Renaissance
Gr. 3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12
Explore the life and times of William Shakespeare, perform
lines from his plays, study his characters and examine the
rhythm of his sonnets. Explore the culture of the Elizabethan
period and compare Renaissance society to today's.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/thismonth/shakespeare/index1.html
Related Resources
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/thismonth/shakespeare/index3.html
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Copyright 2008 PBS Online
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: March 8-14, 2009
Current PBS Teacher Previews Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
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Concepts Across the Curriculum
Breakthroughs In Medical Research
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Examine the contributions of Alexander Fleming, James Watson,
Frances Crick, Louis Pasteur, Edward Jenner, Jonas Salk and
Albert Sabin. Discuss how medical advances have improved the
quality of life and issues related to ethics and medicine.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/thismonth/breakthroughs/index1.html
Related Resources
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/thismonth/breakthroughs/index3.html
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Concepts Across the Curriculum
Shakespeare and the Renaissance
Gr. 3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12
Explore the life and times of William Shakespeare, perform
lines from his plays, study his characters and examine the
rhythm of his sonnets. Explore the culture of the Elizabethan
period and compare Renaissance society to today's.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/thismonth/shakespeare/index1.html
Related Resources
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/thismonth/shakespeare/index3.html
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Copyright 2008 PBS Online
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Thurs., March 5, 2009 - Gatorade Sports Science Institute Tour
--------Forwarded Message--------
Hi! It's Friday, September 12, 2008 and time for a Virtual Field Trip at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
GSSI: Tour The Labs
http://www.gssiweb.com/Tour_Labs.aspx?ExpandMenu=7
Age Range: 10 and up (Some aspects may appeal to the younger crowd,
non-readers will need assistance.)
Do your kids enjoy Gatorade? If so, then take a virtual tour of the
Gatorade Sports Science Institute laboratories located in Barrington,
Illinois. Founded in 1985, GSSI is a "state-of-the-art research
facility dedicated to addressing the performance and safety needs of
athletes through scientific exploration in the fields of hydration and
nutrition science." Who knew?
When you get to the site, you'll see an introduction followed by a menu that
gives you access to each of the different labs. Click on any lab and a new
page opens. Read the intro and click on the words "explore the lab." Another
page opens with a photograph of the lab. Place your cursor over the ORANGE DOTS and a pop-up window appears with text that explains what you are viewing. Click on the ORANGE AND GREEN ARROWS to see more views of the labs. The Labs include:
*Exercise Physiology Lab - Here GSSI researchers examine and record the
metabolic responses of an athlete's body to hydration and nutrition.
*Biochemistry Lab - Find out how scientists collect and analyze specimens to
determine electrolyte balance, energy metabolism, and hormonal response.
*Performance Lab - Find out how scientists test Gatorade products on
athletes to determine if it improves or impairs performance.
*Exercise Sensory Lab - Here, researchers measure athletes' sensory
responses to food and beverages. Taste, color, aroma, and "mouthfeel" change
depending on the level of activity - a determinant in how much an athlete
will ingest.
While you're at the site don't miss the "Deep Body Tour." This cool
interactive shows how Gatorade rehydrates the mouth, throat, stomach,
intestines, kidneys, heart, lungs, muscles, brain, and skin. Here's the
direct link:
http://www.gssiweb.com/DeepBodyTour.aspx
WARNING: This tour may result in thirst for Gatorade - better stock up
beforehand. :)
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 Friday, September 12, 2008 and time for a Virtual Field Trip at
ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
GSSI: Tour The Labs
http://www.gssiweb.com/Tour_Labs.aspx?ExpandMenu=7
Age Range: 10 and up (Some aspects may appeal to the younger crowd,
non-readers will need assistance.)
Do your kids enjoy Gatorade? If so, then take a virtual tour of the
Gatorade Sports Science Institute laboratories located in Barrington,
Illinois. Founded in 1985, GSSI is a "state-of-the-art research
facility dedicated to addressing the performance and safety needs of
athletes through scientific exploration in the fields of hydration and
nutrition science." Who knew?
When you get to the site, you'll see an introduction followed by a menu that
gives you access to each of the different labs. Click on any lab and a new
page opens. Read the intro and click on the words "explore the lab." Another
page opens with a photograph of the lab. Place your cursor over the ORANGE DOTS and a pop-up window appears with text that explains what you are viewing. Click on the ORANGE AND GREEN ARROWS to see more views of the labs. The Labs include:
*Exercise Physiology Lab - Here GSSI researchers examine and record the
metabolic responses of an athlete's body to hydration and nutrition.
*Biochemistry Lab - Find out how scientists collect and analyze specimens to
determine electrolyte balance, energy metabolism, and hormonal response.
*Performance Lab - Find out how scientists test Gatorade products on
athletes to determine if it improves or impairs performance.
*Exercise Sensory Lab - Here, researchers measure athletes' sensory
responses to food and beverages. Taste, color, aroma, and "mouthfeel" change
depending on the level of activity - a determinant in how much an athlete
will ingest.
While you're at the site don't miss the "Deep Body Tour." This cool
interactive shows how Gatorade rehydrates the mouth, throat, stomach,
intestines, kidneys, heart, lungs, muscles, brain, and skin. Here's the
direct link:
http://www.gssiweb.com/DeepBodyTour.aspx
WARNING: This tour may result in thirst for Gatorade - better stock up
beforehand. :)
Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved
http://www.Homefires.com
http://www.Carschooling.com
http://www.UniversalPreschool.com
DID YOU MISPLACE A ClickSchooling Review? Do you need to find an educational website - fast! Visit the ClickSchooling archives at:
http://www.homefires.com/clickschool/archive.asp
Note: We make every effort to recommend websites that have content that is appropriate for general audiences. Parents should ALWAYS preview the sites for suitable content.
Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.
Thurs., March 5, 2009 - Science and Sports - The Exploratorium
Science and Sports - The Exploratorium - Grades 4 to 12
http://www.exploratorium.edu/sports/index.html?CFID=2348708&CFTOKEN=78185419
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/dha6yj
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“Here's another site from the Exploratorium. A high-tech look at the physics involved in hockey, baseball, skateboarding, surfing, and other sports. Younger kids can grasp the concepts; older students can learn the details. There are webcasts, interactives, and more. This site requires Media Player.” <<>>
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=1406
http://www.exploratorium.edu/sports/index.html?CFID=2348708&CFTOKEN=78185419
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/dha6yj
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“Here's another site from the Exploratorium. A high-tech look at the physics involved in hockey, baseball, skateboarding, surfing, and other sports. Younger kids can grasp the concepts; older students can learn the details. There are webcasts, interactives, and more. This site requires Media Player.” <<
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=1406
Thurs., March 5, 2009 - The Physics of Baseball
The Physics of Baseball - Alan Nathan, University of Illinois - Grades 4 to 12
http://webusers.npl.illinois.edu/~a-nathan/pob/
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“The closest thing we've found to one-stop shopping for baseball physics, this site catalogs more than a dozen resources from simple explanations to Java applets that plot fly ball trajectories. There are also videos, experiments, and countless other activities. You'll find lots of resources for building lessons or demonstrating principles. Although not aesthetically pleasing, this content-rich website provides unlimited information about baseball and the history and science of the sport.” <<>>
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9195
http://webusers.npl.illinois.edu/~a-nathan/pob/
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“The closest thing we've found to one-stop shopping for baseball physics, this site catalogs more than a dozen resources from simple explanations to Java applets that plot fly ball trajectories. There are also videos, experiments, and countless other activities. You'll find lots of resources for building lessons or demonstrating principles. Although not aesthetically pleasing, this content-rich website provides unlimited information about baseball and the history and science of the sport.” <<
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9195
Thurs., March 5, 2009 - Baseball Physics Fun Stuff / Baseball Extras
Baseball Physics Fun Stuff - bostonbaseball.com - Grades 6 to 12
http://www.bostonbaseball.com/whitesox/baseball_extras/physics.html
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“This site shares a sample of physics as it relates to baseball, from a Boston Red Sox fan information collection. Other highlights include the effects of temperature, altitude, and wind. There is also an interesting discussion of the physics behind corked bats.”
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=3721
[NOTE: See Also: Baseball Extras
http://www.bostonbaseball.com/whitesox/funstuff.html – Phyllis ]
http://www.bostonbaseball.com/whitesox/baseball_extras/physics.html
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“This site shares a sample of physics as it relates to baseball, from a Boston Red Sox fan information collection. Other highlights include the effects of temperature, altitude, and wind. There is also an interesting discussion of the physics behind corked bats.”
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=3721
[NOTE: See Also: Baseball Extras
http://www.bostonbaseball.com/whitesox/funstuff.html – Phyllis ]
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Wed., March 4, 2009 - City Dionysia
City Dionysia - Kennedy Center - Grades 9 to 12
http://www.artsedge.kennedy-center.org/greece/theater/index.html
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“This is a great interactive site that takes students on a trip back in time to ancient Greece. They will study the theatres, the players, the playwrights, and the plays. As a culminating activity students have the opportunity to “stage” their own tragedy using an interactive tool.” <<>>
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9849
http://www.artsedge.kennedy-center.org/greece/theater/index.html
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“This is a great interactive site that takes students on a trip back in time to ancient Greece. They will study the theatres, the players, the playwrights, and the plays. As a culminating activity students have the opportunity to “stage” their own tragedy using an interactive tool.” <<
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9849
Wed., March 4, 2009 - In Your Ear, Shakespeare
In Your Ear Shakespeare - In Your Ear Shakespeare - Grades 9 to 12
http://www.inyourearshakespeare.com/
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“With today's students plugged into their MP3 players, this site offers a great way to attract students. It has posted podcasts (visit the “Chop Bard” link) that explain Shakespeare in a way that students will find appealing and more realistic than reading it alone or aloud in class. Several of the podcasts are geared specifically to Romeo and Juliet, a play often read in 9th grade which makes it familiar and an easy listen for students. The site includes a list of the chronology of plays as well as a timeline of Shakespeare's life.”
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9927
http://www.inyourearshakespeare.com/
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“With today's students plugged into their MP3 players, this site offers a great way to attract students. It has posted podcasts (visit the “Chop Bard” link) that explain Shakespeare in a way that students will find appealing and more realistic than reading it alone or aloud in class. Several of the podcasts are geared specifically to Romeo and Juliet, a play often read in 9th grade which makes it familiar and an easy listen for students. The site includes a list of the chronology of plays as well as a timeline of Shakespeare's life.”
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9927
Wed., March 4, 2009 - Folger Shakespeare Library Webinar March 18: Remixing Shakespeare for the 21st Century Students
Free Folger Shakespeare Library Webinar on March 18
What: Remixing Shakespeare for 21st Century Students
When: March 18, 8-9:30 p.m. ET
Where: Online
How: Teachers can participate in the webinars after signing up for free membership in PBS Teachers (http://www.pbs.org/teachers/ ). Membership provides educators with access to all of PBS's educational services, including PBS Teachers ConnectSM, an online learning community where preK-12 educators can collaborate, share and grow. For more information on the PBS Teachers Live! monthly webinar series.
PBS Teachers LIVE!
Free Media and Technology Webinars
Presented by PBS Teachers and Classroom 2.0
Are you looking for ways to incorporate digital media into your teaching?
PBS Teachers is introducing a series of FREE monthly webinars featuring leading education technology experts, authors, or producers of PBS programs who will share ideas on using digital media to engage students in rich learning experiences.
March 2009
PBS Teachers and Classroom 2.0 are delighted to have representatives from the Folger Shakespeare Library as our guests for Remixing Shakespeare for 21st Century Students, the next webinar in the PBS Teachers LIVE! series. Mark your calendars for March 18 from 8-9:30 p.m. ET for this upcoming free webinar and join the discussion.
William Shakespeare's plays offer invaluable lessons for students, but engaging the Net Generation in the Renaissance arts requires a new approach. In this webinar, the speakers will present and demonstrate methods for teaching Shakespeare using digital media. The educational activities to be presented were developed by trained workshop leaders and teachers during the Folger's Teaching Shakespeare Institutes and sessions. Participants will learn practical and exciting ways they can incorporate Shakespeare's King Lear and other literary works into history, social studies, English, and language arts instruction.
Great Performances: "King Lear" will air in late March 2009 on PBS (check your local listings).
Remixing Shakespeare for 21st Century Students
Wednesday, March 18, 8–9:30 p.m. ET
To Join the Webinar
Sign up at PBS Teachers ( http://www.pbs.org/teachers/ ) and you'll be emailed login information the week of the webinar.
Note: You will need to install the latest version of the Adobe Flash player to view video for this presentation.
What: Remixing Shakespeare for 21st Century Students
When: March 18, 8-9:30 p.m. ET
Where: Online
How: Teachers can participate in the webinars after signing up for free membership in PBS Teachers (http://www.pbs.org/teachers/ ). Membership provides educators with access to all of PBS's educational services, including PBS Teachers ConnectSM, an online learning community where preK-12 educators can collaborate, share and grow. For more information on the PBS Teachers Live! monthly webinar series.
PBS Teachers LIVE!
Free Media and Technology Webinars
Presented by PBS Teachers and Classroom 2.0
Are you looking for ways to incorporate digital media into your teaching?
PBS Teachers is introducing a series of FREE monthly webinars featuring leading education technology experts, authors, or producers of PBS programs who will share ideas on using digital media to engage students in rich learning experiences.
March 2009
PBS Teachers and Classroom 2.0 are delighted to have representatives from the Folger Shakespeare Library as our guests for Remixing Shakespeare for 21st Century Students, the next webinar in the PBS Teachers LIVE! series. Mark your calendars for March 18 from 8-9:30 p.m. ET for this upcoming free webinar and join the discussion.
William Shakespeare's plays offer invaluable lessons for students, but engaging the Net Generation in the Renaissance arts requires a new approach. In this webinar, the speakers will present and demonstrate methods for teaching Shakespeare using digital media. The educational activities to be presented were developed by trained workshop leaders and teachers during the Folger's Teaching Shakespeare Institutes and sessions. Participants will learn practical and exciting ways they can incorporate Shakespeare's King Lear and other literary works into history, social studies, English, and language arts instruction.
Great Performances: "King Lear" will air in late March 2009 on PBS (check your local listings).
Remixing Shakespeare for 21st Century Students
Wednesday, March 18, 8–9:30 p.m. ET
To Join the Webinar
Sign up at PBS Teachers ( http://www.pbs.org/teachers/ ) and you'll be emailed login information the week of the webinar.
Note: You will need to install the latest version of the Adobe Flash player to view video for this presentation.
Wed., March 4, 2009 - PBS: Teaching King Lear / Women's Rights: Then and Now
Sites found in:
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: March 1-7, 2009
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Teaching King Lear: Resources for Meeting the Challenges of Shakespeare's Masterpiece
In the March Media Infusion, Michael LoMonico, Senior Consultant on National Education for the Folger Shakespeare Library and a lecturer at Stony Brook University, draws on his own teaching and performing experience to offer useful resources for teachers undertaking Shakespeare's "King Lear."
On March 25, PBS airs Trevor Nunn's production of the Royal Shakespeare Company's "King Lear," originally staged in Stratford-upon-Avon in the spring of 2007. "Today, advances in technology have given Shakespeare teachers excellent tools to help students explore the texts more closely," LoMonico writes. "These Web 2.0 tools empower students and give them real-world tasks which they can post for the whole world to see...As long as students are working with Shakespeare's language, either through performance or with technology, their experience with the PBS presentation of Trevor Nunn's King Lear will be rewarding and enlightening."
He draws attention to invaluable online resources for examining the history of the play and the variety of stagings. From videos on You Tube and images from the Folger Library to close examinations of the text using Wordle, he offers possibilities for building in students a broad-based understanding of this Shakespeare masterwork.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/mediainfusion/
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NEW! 'Women's Rights: Then and Now' Activity Pack
PBS Teachers Activity Pack
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/activitypacks/socialstudies/womensrights.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/dfuj5g
[Scroll to the right to view]
Finding digital resources for the appropriate grade level, subject and lesson among the vast array of material on the Web can be a time-consuming and challenging task for educators, but PBS Teachers is making the search easier and quicker with the new Activity Packs that include links to PBS resources and a set of activities by grade level for a wide range of subject areas. In celebration of Women's History Month, PBS Teachers highlights a related activity pack for educators: Women's Rights: Then and Now. This pack offers a range of educational resources related to women gaining the right to vote in the United States after almost a century of activism.
Copyright 2008 PBS Online
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: March 1-7, 2009
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Teaching King Lear: Resources for Meeting the Challenges of Shakespeare's Masterpiece
In the March Media Infusion, Michael LoMonico, Senior Consultant on National Education for the Folger Shakespeare Library and a lecturer at Stony Brook University, draws on his own teaching and performing experience to offer useful resources for teachers undertaking Shakespeare's "King Lear."
On March 25, PBS airs Trevor Nunn's production of the Royal Shakespeare Company's "King Lear," originally staged in Stratford-upon-Avon in the spring of 2007. "Today, advances in technology have given Shakespeare teachers excellent tools to help students explore the texts more closely," LoMonico writes. "These Web 2.0 tools empower students and give them real-world tasks which they can post for the whole world to see...As long as students are working with Shakespeare's language, either through performance or with technology, their experience with the PBS presentation of Trevor Nunn's King Lear will be rewarding and enlightening."
He draws attention to invaluable online resources for examining the history of the play and the variety of stagings. From videos on You Tube and images from the Folger Library to close examinations of the text using Wordle, he offers possibilities for building in students a broad-based understanding of this Shakespeare masterwork.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/mediainfusion/
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NEW! 'Women's Rights: Then and Now' Activity Pack
PBS Teachers Activity Pack
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/activitypacks/socialstudies/womensrights.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/dfuj5g
[Scroll to the right to view]
Finding digital resources for the appropriate grade level, subject and lesson among the vast array of material on the Web can be a time-consuming and challenging task for educators, but PBS Teachers is making the search easier and quicker with the new Activity Packs that include links to PBS resources and a set of activities by grade level for a wide range of subject areas. In celebration of Women's History Month, PBS Teachers highlights a related activity pack for educators: Women's Rights: Then and Now. This pack offers a range of educational resources related to women gaining the right to vote in the United States after almost a century of activism.
Copyright 2008 PBS Online
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Tues., March 3, 2009 - GetNetWise
--------Forwarded Message--------
Site of the Day for Monday, September 15, 2008
GetNetWise
http://www.getnetwise.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Today's site, from a consortium of Internet corporations, including Google,
Microsoft, Verizon and Yahoo, offers information to promote a safe online
experience for families and children. Gentle Subscribers will find helpful
resources to assist in protecting those who may be vulnerable to the less
trustworthy aspects of the Internet.
"GetNetWise is a public service brought to you by Internet industry corporations
and public interest organizations to help insure that Internet users have
educational, entertaining, and safe online experiences. The GetNetWise coalition
wants everyone to be just "one click away" from the resources they need to make
informed decisions about their and their family's use of the Internet." - from the
website
Operating since 1999, the GetNetWise site provides material on various issues which
are of concern to parents as well as to individuals who want to keep their personal
information out of unauthorized hands. The Online Safety Guide delineates the kinds
of risks which may beset children and notes these by age and type. Practical
advice, including tools which can be used to help keep children safe online, as
well as a list from the American Library Association of over 700 educational and
entertaining sites for children are available. Also covered are tips and tools for
reducing unwanted e-mail and outright spam through the use of increasingly
sophisticated filtering algorithms.
Stride over to the site for a noteworthy resource on Internet safety issues at:
http://www.getnetwise.org/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Site of the Day for Monday, September 15, 2008
GetNetWise
http://www.getnetwise.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Today's site, from a consortium of Internet corporations, including Google,
Microsoft, Verizon and Yahoo, offers information to promote a safe online
experience for families and children. Gentle Subscribers will find helpful
resources to assist in protecting those who may be vulnerable to the less
trustworthy aspects of the Internet.
"GetNetWise is a public service brought to you by Internet industry corporations
and public interest organizations to help insure that Internet users have
educational, entertaining, and safe online experiences. The GetNetWise coalition
wants everyone to be just "one click away" from the resources they need to make
informed decisions about their and their family's use of the Internet." - from the
website
Operating since 1999, the GetNetWise site provides material on various issues which
are of concern to parents as well as to individuals who want to keep their personal
information out of unauthorized hands. The Online Safety Guide delineates the kinds
of risks which may beset children and notes these by age and type. Practical
advice, including tools which can be used to help keep children safe online, as
well as a list from the American Library Association of over 700 educational and
entertaining sites for children are available. Also covered are tips and tools for
reducing unwanted e-mail and outright spam through the use of increasingly
sophisticated filtering algorithms.
Stride over to the site for a noteworthy resource on Internet safety issues at:
http://www.getnetwise.org/
A.M. Holm
view the List archives on the web at:
http://www.freelists.org/archives/sotd
Tues., March 3, 2009 - Tips for Life
Tips for Life - American Century Investments - Grades 6 to 12
https://www.tipsforlife.net/home.php
This site offers "Tips for Life" for students about economics and money. The modules (topics)include "Creating Confidence," "Mastering Information," "Investing In Your Future", and "Managing Your Business." Most of the material is aligned to national standards. This comprehensive program places students in "real-life" situations in the world of business, money, and finance. There is a section for teachers and students. The teacher section allows teachers to enroll students, view progress, determine score, and much more. Don't miss the Teacher's Guide: introduction, classroom ideas, details about the modules, and more.
Be warned: to register you must give full demographic information to gain free access. If your school prohibits this, you may want to create some generic student accounts, or register at home. Even if you only register as a teacher and do not keep track of student progress, you can still gain many valuable teaching ideas from the modules
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9826
https://www.tipsforlife.net/home.php
This site offers "Tips for Life" for students about economics and money. The modules (topics)include "Creating Confidence," "Mastering Information," "Investing In Your Future", and "Managing Your Business." Most of the material is aligned to national standards. This comprehensive program places students in "real-life" situations in the world of business, money, and finance. There is a section for teachers and students. The teacher section allows teachers to enroll students, view progress, determine score, and much more. Don't miss the Teacher's Guide: introduction, classroom ideas, details about the modules, and more.
Be warned: to register you must give full demographic information to gain free access. If your school prohibits this, you may want to create some generic student accounts, or register at home. Even if you only register as a teacher and do not keep track of student progress, you can still gain many valuable teaching ideas from the modules
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9826
Tues., March 3, 2009 - Tips for Kids
Tips For Kids - American Century Investments - Grades 4 to 12
https://www.tipsforkids.com/home.php
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
This site features many modules (similar to lesson plans) in PDF format all related to money and economics. You can download the ENTIRE curriculum FREE! Each module includes four units of study. Module topics include Business Building, Mastering Finance, Economic Encounters, and Money & Me. There are also links to articles about finance (What is a Bond, Risk and Return, and others). At the "Resources" link there are four interesting calculators: Dollar Cost Averaging, Expected After-Tax Return, Staying Ahead of Inflation, and Time Value. Even though the stated grade levels go up through middle school, many of these could also be used with high school business, econ, or “life after high school” classes.
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9825
https://www.tipsforkids.com/home.php
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
This site features many modules (similar to lesson plans) in PDF format all related to money and economics. You can download the ENTIRE curriculum FREE! Each module includes four units of study. Module topics include Business Building, Mastering Finance, Economic Encounters, and Money & Me. There are also links to articles about finance (What is a Bond, Risk and Return, and others). At the "Resources" link there are four interesting calculators: Dollar Cost Averaging, Expected After-Tax Return, Staying Ahead of Inflation, and Time Value. Even though the stated grade levels go up through middle school, many of these could also be used with high school business, econ, or “life after high school” classes.
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9825
Tues., March 3, 2009 - Troubled Times: How to Help Children and Teens During Tough Economic Times
Troubled Times: How to Help Children and Teens During Tough Economic Times - TeachersAndFamilies/ NASP - Grades 0 to 12
http://teachersandfamilies.com/open/parent/ttimes1.cfm
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“TeachersAndFamilies, offers this article and accompanying ideas for school and family to help children and teens understand and cope during tough economic times. The article includes information reprinted by permission from the National Association of School Psychologists and extensive, practical ideas and activities to help families cope together.”
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9930
http://teachersandfamilies.com/open/parent/ttimes1.cfm
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“TeachersAndFamilies, offers this article and accompanying ideas for school and family to help children and teens understand and cope during tough economic times. The article includes information reprinted by permission from the National Association of School Psychologists and extensive, practical ideas and activities to help families cope together.”
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9930
Monday, March 02, 2009
Mon., March 2, 2009 - Pi Day (March 14)
Pi Day (March 14)
http://www.piday.org/
From the site:
“Pi, the Greek letter, is the symbol for the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Pi = 3.1415926535... Pi Day is celebrated by math enthusiasts around the world on March 14th.”
Teachers: What are the most successful Pi Day activities?
http://www.piday.org/discussions/teachers-what-are-the-most-successful-pi-day-activities
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/c2qcth
http://www.piday.org/
From the site:
“Pi, the Greek letter, is the symbol for the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Pi = 3.1415926535... Pi Day is celebrated by math enthusiasts around the world on March 14th.”
Teachers: What are the most successful Pi Day activities?
http://www.piday.org/discussions/teachers-what-are-the-most-successful-pi-day-activities
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/c2qcth
Mon., March 2, 2009 - National First Ladies Library (biographies, timelines, curriculum)
National First Ladies’ Library
http://www.firstladies.org/
First Ladies Research
http://www.firstladies.org/biographies/
National First Ladies’ Library online curriculum.
http://www.firstladies.org/curriculum/welcome.aspx
From the site:
“The curriculum includes lessons plans for all grade levels focusing on history and including First Ladies. State and National standards are listed with each lesson plan.”
“Our lesson plans link to a timeline which should prove invaluable for educators. This timeline and the lesson plans include these categories:
science/medicine/inventions/technology;
education/arts/letters/ideas; Law/politics/government/war;
sports/popular culture; economics/discover/ daily life;
notable births/deaths and lives of the First Ladies.”
----
Historical information for the public and media
http://www.firstladies.org/articles.aspx
Site includes:
First Ladies’ Role
First Ladies and Family
Advocates of Social Causes
First Ladies as Ambassadors
First Ladies and Fashion
The White House
Personal Interest
Miscellaneous Articles
http://www.firstladies.org/
First Ladies Research
http://www.firstladies.org/biographies/
National First Ladies’ Library online curriculum.
http://www.firstladies.org/curriculum/welcome.aspx
From the site:
“The curriculum includes lessons plans for all grade levels focusing on history and including First Ladies. State and National standards are listed with each lesson plan.”
“Our lesson plans link to a timeline which should prove invaluable for educators. This timeline and the lesson plans include these categories:
science/medicine/inventions/technology;
education/arts/letters/ideas; Law/politics/government/war;
sports/popular culture; economics/discover/ daily life;
notable births/deaths and lives of the First Ladies.”
----
Historical information for the public and media
http://www.firstladies.org/articles.aspx
Site includes:
First Ladies’ Role
First Ladies and Family
Advocates of Social Causes
First Ladies as Ambassadors
First Ladies and Fashion
The White House
Personal Interest
Miscellaneous Articles
Mon., March 2, 2009 - Women's History Month
BIO Classroom Celebrates Women's History Month in March
http://www.biography.com/womens-history/index.jsp?HPF_rid=38129852&HPF_mid=2030_T1_Url35
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/busv5j
BIO Classroom also offers a special interactive
website for Women's History Month. This site has
an excellent illustrated timeline with background
information about dozens of significant women,
quizzes, and primary sources to give students
perspective on the times in which they lived.
This site also has over 150 video clips about
important women throughout time. Educators and
their students will find a wealth of helpful
resources to celebrate Women’s History Month and
to pursue research projects highlighting the
contributions of women in many fields.
Site includes:
Interactive Timeline
Origin of Women’s History
Notable Women
Women’s History Trivia Quiz
Inspiring Quotes
Female Firsts
Adventurers
History of Mother’s Day
Links & Resources
Throughout the month of March, the BIO
Classroom hour (Monday through Friday at 7am/6c)
will feature programming about significant women
from throughout U.S. and world history.
Biographies of notable women including political
pioneers like Susan B. Anthony and Eleanor
Roosevelt, entrepreneurs such as Vera Wang, and
fascinating figures such as Annie Oakley and
Pocahontas will be aired during this one-hour
programming block.
http://www.biography.com/womens-history/index.jsp?HPF_rid=38129852&HPF_mid=2030_T1_Url35
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/busv5j
BIO Classroom also offers a special interactive
website for Women's History Month. This site has
an excellent illustrated timeline with background
information about dozens of significant women,
quizzes, and primary sources to give students
perspective on the times in which they lived.
This site also has over 150 video clips about
important women throughout time. Educators and
their students will find a wealth of helpful
resources to celebrate Women’s History Month and
to pursue research projects highlighting the
contributions of women in many fields.
Site includes:
Interactive Timeline
Origin of Women’s History
Notable Women
Women’s History Trivia Quiz
Inspiring Quotes
Female Firsts
Adventurers
History of Mother’s Day
Links & Resources
Throughout the month of March, the BIO
Classroom hour (Monday through Friday at 7am/6c)
will feature programming about significant women
from throughout U.S. and world history.
Biographies of notable women including political
pioneers like Susan B. Anthony and Eleanor
Roosevelt, entrepreneurs such as Vera Wang, and
fascinating figures such as Annie Oakley and
Pocahontas will be aired during this one-hour
programming block.
Mon., March 2, 2009 - Ardent Spirits: The Origins of the American Temperance Movement
Ardent Spirits: The Origins of the American Temperance Movement
http://www.librarycompany.org/ArdentSpirits/index.htm
From the site:
“The temperance movement was the longest-lasting and most broad-based social reform movement in the United States. It was also, in many ways, successful: by the late 19th century, in the decades before Prohibition, the drinking habits of Americans were radically changed. Activism in the movement crossed gender, race, class, religion, and age barriers, and was connected to both the antislavery and woman suffrage reforms. This exhibition traces the temperance movement’s development from moral persuasion to legal coercion…” <<>>
http://www.librarycompany.org/ArdentSpirits/index.htm
From the site:
“The temperance movement was the longest-lasting and most broad-based social reform movement in the United States. It was also, in many ways, successful: by the late 19th century, in the decades before Prohibition, the drinking habits of Americans were radically changed. Activism in the movement crossed gender, race, class, religion, and age barriers, and was connected to both the antislavery and woman suffrage reforms. This exhibition traces the temperance movement’s development from moral persuasion to legal coercion…” <<
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Sun., March 1, 2009 - Genetics Web Lab Directory
Genetics Web Lab Directory - Education Development Center, Inc. - Grades 7 to 12 http://www2.edc.org/weblabs/WebLabDirectory1.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“Use this interactive website's fourteen modules to learn the basic concepts of genetics. Basic modules such as Mendel’s Peas, Dragon Meiosis, and Punnett Squares provide great examples of genetic fundamentals. Provide challenges and use some of the advanced modules for topics such as Genetic Counseling or the Hardy-Weinberg Equation. Hovering the mouse over each module provides a brief overview of the activity, along with the difficulty level.” <<>>
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9928
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“Use this interactive website's fourteen modules to learn the basic concepts of genetics. Basic modules such as Mendel’s Peas, Dragon Meiosis, and Punnett Squares provide great examples of genetic fundamentals. Provide challenges and use some of the advanced modules for topics such as Genetic Counseling or the Hardy-Weinberg Equation. Hovering the mouse over each module provides a brief overview of the activity, along with the difficulty level.” <<
Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9928
Sun., March 1, 2009 - Constellations
Constellations
http://www.surfnetkids.com/constellations.htm
From the site:
“A group of stars that forms a picture is commonly called a constellation. Astronomers, however, call these star pictures asterisms, and have a slightly different definition of a constellation. Scientists divide the sky into eighty-eight official constellations, so that every point in the sky is contained within only one. As you peruse today's crop of sites, keep both these definitions in mind, because some sites use the astronomer's definition, and others do not.”
Page includes 9 links to related sites (5 annotated, 4 Honorable Mentions)
http://www.surfnetkids.com/constellations.htm
From the site:
“A group of stars that forms a picture is commonly called a constellation. Astronomers, however, call these star pictures asterisms, and have a slightly different definition of a constellation. Scientists divide the sky into eighty-eight official constellations, so that every point in the sky is contained within only one. As you peruse today's crop of sites, keep both these definitions in mind, because some sites use the astronomer's definition, and others do not.”
Page includes 9 links to related sites (5 annotated, 4 Honorable Mentions)
Sun., March 1, 2009 - Flights of Inspiration / How We Made the First Flight / Beginner's Guide to Aeronautics
Flights of Inspiration
http://www.fi.edu/flights/
The curators at Philadelphia's famed Franklin Institute have created a
four-part look at the Wrights and at aviation. The home page offers links to
"First Flight" (the story of the Wrights' accomplishment), "Long Flight"
(Alcock and Brown's historic 1919 first non-stop trans-Atlantic flight), "Your
Flight" (for students to explore the physics of flight), and "Teachers' Zone"
(specifically for science teachers with hints for using the other three
sections, lists of resources, etc.)
NOTE: Previously posted. Some resource links no longer active or have changed.
I did not check all of them, but these two are still working.
How We Made the First Flight
by Orville Wright
http://www.aero-web.org/history/wright/wriframe.htm
----
Beginner's Guide to Aeronautics
http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/index.html
The Learning Technologies Project (LTP) of the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration (NASA) Glenn Research Center provides the Beginner's
Guide to Aeronautics Website. This site offers an introduction to the
fundamentals of aerodynamics and propulsion. Sections included at the site
are Airplanes, Lift, Air, Gliders, Wind Tunnel, Curve Ball, and Forces.
Most of the sections include a summary of the topic supplemented with
slides, links, references, and interactive computer animations. This is an
excellent resource and is well worth a visit. [SN]
Source: The Scout Report for Science & Engineering, April 28, 1999
[NOTE: Previously posted. URL and site updated. Last update 9/19/08 - Phyllis ]
http://www.fi.edu/flights/
The curators at Philadelphia's famed Franklin Institute have created a
four-part look at the Wrights and at aviation. The home page offers links to
"First Flight" (the story of the Wrights' accomplishment), "Long Flight"
(Alcock and Brown's historic 1919 first non-stop trans-Atlantic flight), "Your
Flight" (for students to explore the physics of flight), and "Teachers' Zone"
(specifically for science teachers with hints for using the other three
sections, lists of resources, etc.)
NOTE: Previously posted. Some resource links no longer active or have changed.
I did not check all of them, but these two are still working.
How We Made the First Flight
by Orville Wright
http://www.aero-web.org/history/wright/wriframe.htm
----
Beginner's Guide to Aeronautics
http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/index.html
The Learning Technologies Project (LTP) of the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration (NASA) Glenn Research Center provides the Beginner's
Guide to Aeronautics Website. This site offers an introduction to the
fundamentals of aerodynamics and propulsion. Sections included at the site
are Airplanes, Lift, Air, Gliders, Wind Tunnel, Curve Ball, and Forces.
Most of the sections include a summary of the topic supplemented with
slides, links, references, and interactive computer animations. This is an
excellent resource and is well worth a visit. [SN]
Source: The Scout Report for Science & Engineering, April 28, 1999
[NOTE: Previously posted. URL and site updated. Last update 9/19/08 - Phyllis ]
Sun., March 1, 2009 - Sites from The Scout Report, September 12, 2008
Sites found in:
The Scout Report
September 12, 2008
Volume 14, Number 36
-----
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-080912.php
-----
The Harvard Project on the Soviet Social System Online
http://hcl.harvard.edu/collections/hpsss/index.html
This utterly fascinating digital project from Harvard University consists
primarily of summary transcripts of 705 interviews conducted with refugees
from the USSR during the early years of the Cold War. First-time visitors to
the site should read over the introduction to the Harvard Project on the
Soviet Social System (HPSSS) and then dive right into the documents. Those
who wish to locate certain topical information quickly will want to click on
the "Finding Aids" area right away, and it will also be helpful to click on
the "Working with the HPSSS Online" area. In terms of orientation, most of
the A-Schedule interviews consist of personal life histories and the B-
Schedule interviews consist of special topic interviews on subjects such as
family, government, stratification, nationalities, and partisan movements.
[KMG]
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U.S. Department of Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy [pdf]
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/geothermal/
For some, the thought of geothermal energy might bring up the nation of
Iceland, which has successfully harnessed this form of energy for many
years. The United States Department of Energy's Geothermal Technologies
Program is interested in such technologies as well, and their splendid site
will be of great use to scientists, policy types, and others. The first
thing new visitors will want to do is click on the Flash-enabled "Enhanced
Geothermal Systems" animation, which describes their use and potential.
After that, visitors can move on to the "Selected Topics" area, which
includes a bit of information about U.S. geothermal history, photos of
geothermal energy technology, and information on geothermal power plants and
their operation. Visitors will also want to take a look at a few of the
"Features" here, which include a report on the future of geothermal energy
from MIT. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.eere.energy.gov/ previously posted. -
Phyllis ]
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The Biology Project: The Chemistry of Amino Acids
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/biochemistry/problem_sets/aa/aa.html
The Biology Project at the University of Arizona doesn't shy away from the
big (or little) questions of life and science, and this helpful educational
resource will be another educational arrow in the quiver of science
educators from Seattle to Tashkent. The site provides a basic introduction
to amino acids, offering a brief description of their role as the "building
blocks" of protein. After reading the introduction, students can learn about
the structure of amino acids, and then take on a few exercises in the "Test
yourself" section of the site. Of course, that's not all, as visitors can
also learn about each amino acid separately, and there's even a handy legend
that makes learning that much easier. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from The Biology Project previously posted. - Phyllis]
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Atta texana: An Underground View of an Ant Colony [Quick Time, pdf]
http://www-viz.tamu.edu/faculty/lurleen/main/attatunnel/
You may have had one of those old-time ant colonies growing up as a child,
but did you ever think about becoming immersed in an actual ant-colony? That
could be the stuff of a bad 1950s horror film, but it's actually part of the
engrossing research going on at the Vizlab, which is based at Texas A &M
University. Essentially Carol LaFayette and an interdisciplinary team of
collaborators have created a 3D model that effectively acts as an immersive
system, allowing interested parties a very unique view into the lives of
atta texana, which happen to be a species of leafcutting ants. First-time
visitors should go ahead and take a look at the "Slide show" section and
then take a look at both the tunnel animation and the immersive system
video. Additionally, the site includes an article on the project and a link
to LaFayette's homepage. [KMG]
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Fashion Plate Collection
http://content.lib.washington.edu/costumehistweb/index.html
There are fashion plates, and then there are the exquisite fashion plates
that constitute the University of Washington Libraries digitized collection.
The plates were first collected by long-time home economics professor
Blanche Payne, who taught at the University from 1927 to 1966. The plates
come from leading French, American, and British fashion journals of the 19th
and early 20th century and they document many stylistic periods, such as the
Empire, Romantic, Victorian, and Edwardian. Visitors will want to start by
reading an essay on the collection, and then they should feel welcome to
browse the collection of over 400 plates at their leisure, or to browse the
collection by subject. One fascinating aspect of the site is an extended
excerpt from the 1913 book "Dame fashion" which comments on the history and
transformation of various fashions during the 19th century. [KMG]
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====== In The News ====
In an effort to return Edgar Allan Poe to the City of Brotherly Love,
scholar and pundit issues a challenge
Baltimore Has Poe: Philadelphia Wants Him [Free registration may be required]
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/06/us/06poe.html?em
The Bibliothecary: Ed & Edgar
http://bibliothecary.squarespace.com/ed-and-edgar/
The Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore
http://www.eapoe.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site [pdf]
http://www.nps.gov/edal/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Edgar Allan Poe
http://etext.virginia.edu/poe/poebiog.html
Scholar, Athlete, and Artist: Edgar Allan Poe at University of Virginia
http://www.literarytraveler.com/literary_articles/edgar_allan_poe_author.aspx
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.literarytraveler.com/ previously posted. -
Phyllis]
During his 40 years on earth, Edgar Allan Poe lived what might be termed a
productive and peripatetic existence. He was born in Boston, raised in
Richmond, spent time studying at Mr. Jefferson's University of Virginia,
returned to Richmond, left again for Boston, moved in with his aunt in
Baltimore, returned again to Richmond, spent time in Philadelphia and New
York City, and then made a fateful trip back to Baltimore where he died. Poe
was arguably the first American writer to become an international celebrity,
and his legacy remains undiminished in the over 150 years that have passed
since he breathed his last. Given all that, it's not surprising that there
is a minor tempest in a teapot currently brewing over his last resting
place. Poe is buried in Baltimore, but Edward Pettit, a Philadelphian and
Poe scholar, would like to see him repatriated to the City of Brotherly
Love. Pettit has been calling for Philadelphians to join him in his cause,
and his hope is that Poe's body can be moved before the bicentennial of his
birth in January 2009. Pettit is quick to point out that Poe wrote many of
his most loved works in Philadelphia, including "The Fall of the House of
Usher" and "The Tell-Tale Heart". In response, Jeff Jerome, the curator of
the Poe House in Baltimore remarked, "Philadelphia can keep its broken bell
and its cheese steak, but Poe's body isn't going anywhere." The matter may
be resolved in a gentlemanly manner come early January, when Mr. Pettit is
scheduled to debate a debater-to-be-named later regarding this dispute at
the Philadelphia Free Library. [KMG]
The first link will lead visitors to a piece from the New York Times which
offers up some rather compelling details about this ongoing debate between
the City of Brotherly Love and Charm City. The second link will lead
visitors to the "Ed & Edgar" section of Edward Pettit's website. Here
visitors can learn about Pettit's interactions with all things Poe, and his
ongoing struggle to restore Poe's Philadelphia legacy. Moving on, the third
link leads to the homepage of the Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore.
Their site is quite nice, and visitors can learn about Poe's time in
Baltimore, his gravesite at the Westminster Burying Ground, and also look
over information on joining their ranks. The fourth site will whisk users
away to the website of the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site in
Philadelphia. It's a great place to learn about Poe's time in Philadelphia,
and visitors can use the site to plan a visit. The fifth link will take
users to an excellent site created by the University of Virginia, which
contains a number of letters written to and from Poe while he was a student
in Charlottesville, along with many of his tales of horror, intrigue, and
general suspense. The final link leads to a nice essay by Scott D. Peterson
about Poe's time at the University of Virginia, where he managed to rack up
a sizeable amount of debt, write some poems, and also gamble a bit of money
away. [KMG]
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
The Scout Report
September 12, 2008
Volume 14, Number 36
-----
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-080912.php
-----
The Harvard Project on the Soviet Social System Online
http://hcl.harvard.edu/collections/hpsss/index.html
This utterly fascinating digital project from Harvard University consists
primarily of summary transcripts of 705 interviews conducted with refugees
from the USSR during the early years of the Cold War. First-time visitors to
the site should read over the introduction to the Harvard Project on the
Soviet Social System (HPSSS) and then dive right into the documents. Those
who wish to locate certain topical information quickly will want to click on
the "Finding Aids" area right away, and it will also be helpful to click on
the "Working with the HPSSS Online" area. In terms of orientation, most of
the A-Schedule interviews consist of personal life histories and the B-
Schedule interviews consist of special topic interviews on subjects such as
family, government, stratification, nationalities, and partisan movements.
[KMG]
-----
U.S. Department of Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy [pdf]
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/geothermal/
For some, the thought of geothermal energy might bring up the nation of
Iceland, which has successfully harnessed this form of energy for many
years. The United States Department of Energy's Geothermal Technologies
Program is interested in such technologies as well, and their splendid site
will be of great use to scientists, policy types, and others. The first
thing new visitors will want to do is click on the Flash-enabled "Enhanced
Geothermal Systems" animation, which describes their use and potential.
After that, visitors can move on to the "Selected Topics" area, which
includes a bit of information about U.S. geothermal history, photos of
geothermal energy technology, and information on geothermal power plants and
their operation. Visitors will also want to take a look at a few of the
"Features" here, which include a report on the future of geothermal energy
from MIT. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.eere.energy.gov/ previously posted. -
Phyllis ]
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The Biology Project: The Chemistry of Amino Acids
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/biochemistry/problem_sets/aa/aa.html
The Biology Project at the University of Arizona doesn't shy away from the
big (or little) questions of life and science, and this helpful educational
resource will be another educational arrow in the quiver of science
educators from Seattle to Tashkent. The site provides a basic introduction
to amino acids, offering a brief description of their role as the "building
blocks" of protein. After reading the introduction, students can learn about
the structure of amino acids, and then take on a few exercises in the "Test
yourself" section of the site. Of course, that's not all, as visitors can
also learn about each amino acid separately, and there's even a handy legend
that makes learning that much easier. [KMG]
[NOTE: Other pages from The Biology Project previously posted. - Phyllis]
------
Atta texana: An Underground View of an Ant Colony [Quick Time, pdf]
http://www-viz.tamu.edu/faculty/lurleen/main/attatunnel/
You may have had one of those old-time ant colonies growing up as a child,
but did you ever think about becoming immersed in an actual ant-colony? That
could be the stuff of a bad 1950s horror film, but it's actually part of the
engrossing research going on at the Vizlab, which is based at Texas A &M
University. Essentially Carol LaFayette and an interdisciplinary team of
collaborators have created a 3D model that effectively acts as an immersive
system, allowing interested parties a very unique view into the lives of
atta texana, which happen to be a species of leafcutting ants. First-time
visitors should go ahead and take a look at the "Slide show" section and
then take a look at both the tunnel animation and the immersive system
video. Additionally, the site includes an article on the project and a link
to LaFayette's homepage. [KMG]
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Fashion Plate Collection
http://content.lib.washington.edu/costumehistweb/index.html
There are fashion plates, and then there are the exquisite fashion plates
that constitute the University of Washington Libraries digitized collection.
The plates were first collected by long-time home economics professor
Blanche Payne, who taught at the University from 1927 to 1966. The plates
come from leading French, American, and British fashion journals of the 19th
and early 20th century and they document many stylistic periods, such as the
Empire, Romantic, Victorian, and Edwardian. Visitors will want to start by
reading an essay on the collection, and then they should feel welcome to
browse the collection of over 400 plates at their leisure, or to browse the
collection by subject. One fascinating aspect of the site is an extended
excerpt from the 1913 book "Dame fashion" which comments on the history and
transformation of various fashions during the 19th century. [KMG]
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====== In The News ====
In an effort to return Edgar Allan Poe to the City of Brotherly Love,
scholar and pundit issues a challenge
Baltimore Has Poe: Philadelphia Wants Him [Free registration may be required]
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/06/us/06poe.html?em
The Bibliothecary: Ed & Edgar
http://bibliothecary.squarespace.com/ed-and-edgar/
The Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore
http://www.eapoe.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site [pdf]
http://www.nps.gov/edal/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
Edgar Allan Poe
http://etext.virginia.edu/poe/poebiog.html
Scholar, Athlete, and Artist: Edgar Allan Poe at University of Virginia
http://www.literarytraveler.com/literary_articles/edgar_allan_poe_author.aspx
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.literarytraveler.com/ previously posted. -
Phyllis]
During his 40 years on earth, Edgar Allan Poe lived what might be termed a
productive and peripatetic existence. He was born in Boston, raised in
Richmond, spent time studying at Mr. Jefferson's University of Virginia,
returned to Richmond, left again for Boston, moved in with his aunt in
Baltimore, returned again to Richmond, spent time in Philadelphia and New
York City, and then made a fateful trip back to Baltimore where he died. Poe
was arguably the first American writer to become an international celebrity,
and his legacy remains undiminished in the over 150 years that have passed
since he breathed his last. Given all that, it's not surprising that there
is a minor tempest in a teapot currently brewing over his last resting
place. Poe is buried in Baltimore, but Edward Pettit, a Philadelphian and
Poe scholar, would like to see him repatriated to the City of Brotherly
Love. Pettit has been calling for Philadelphians to join him in his cause,
and his hope is that Poe's body can be moved before the bicentennial of his
birth in January 2009. Pettit is quick to point out that Poe wrote many of
his most loved works in Philadelphia, including "The Fall of the House of
Usher" and "The Tell-Tale Heart". In response, Jeff Jerome, the curator of
the Poe House in Baltimore remarked, "Philadelphia can keep its broken bell
and its cheese steak, but Poe's body isn't going anywhere." The matter may
be resolved in a gentlemanly manner come early January, when Mr. Pettit is
scheduled to debate a debater-to-be-named later regarding this dispute at
the Philadelphia Free Library. [KMG]
The first link will lead visitors to a piece from the New York Times which
offers up some rather compelling details about this ongoing debate between
the City of Brotherly Love and Charm City. The second link will lead
visitors to the "Ed & Edgar" section of Edward Pettit's website. Here
visitors can learn about Pettit's interactions with all things Poe, and his
ongoing struggle to restore Poe's Philadelphia legacy. Moving on, the third
link leads to the homepage of the Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore.
Their site is quite nice, and visitors can learn about Poe's time in
Baltimore, his gravesite at the Westminster Burying Ground, and also look
over information on joining their ranks. The fourth site will whisk users
away to the website of the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site in
Philadelphia. It's a great place to learn about Poe's time in Philadelphia,
and visitors can use the site to plan a visit. The fifth link will take
users to an excellent site created by the University of Virginia, which
contains a number of letters written to and from Poe while he was a student
in Charlottesville, along with many of his tales of horror, intrigue, and
general suspense. The final link leads to a nice essay by Scott D. Peterson
about Poe's time at the University of Virginia, where he managed to rack up
a sizeable amount of debt, write some poems, and also gamble a bit of money
away. [KMG]
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