Phyllis' Favorites

Litetype - litetype.com - Grades 3 to 12
http://litetype.com/

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

From the site:
“Imagine typing a note in Hindi! Simply click on the language of your choice and start typing! The “note” will show up in the text box in the new language. This site helps students search, type, and translate in more than 50 foreign languages. Of course the site has the more common languages: French, German, Spanish, Chinese, and others. But there is also an eclectic mix of other lesser known (to Americans) languages: Kazach, Latvian, Macedonian, Farsi Persian, Tamil, Thai, Swedish, and MANY more.

“The FAQ section is extremely helpful, explaining how to use the site with different browsers and languages. It also instructs those who use the site how to zoom, change the "Skins" of the site, and how to convert text to html. Once a student or teacher clicks on a specific language, a separate keyboard appears on the screen that features any diacritical markings or other special language features. This page also contains links to relevant search engines, videos, maps, dictionaries, and other reference tools. Be aware: this site does include some advertisements. This site uses Java and Flash.”

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=10055

Photovisi - Photovisi - Grades 0 to 12
http://www.photovisi.com/

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

From the site:
“For slightly adventurous users. Create instant collages of photos using this free site. No sign-ups are required to use. Choose a collage style and upload photos from your desktop or import from a Flickr photo stream.”

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=10073

Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, November 21-28, 2008


Life Photo Archive Hosted by Google
http://images.google.com/hosted/life
"Search millions of photographs from the LIFE photo archive, stretching from the 1750s to today," many of them previously unpublished.

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SurLaLune Fairy Tales
http://www.surlalunefairytales.com/sitemap.html
This site is a must for anyone interested in the history and culture of fairy tales. For each of the 1,200 tales, there is an annotated full text, a history of the tale, links to illustrations, a bibliography of Similar Tales Across Cultures, and a bibliography of Modern Interpretations in novels, poetry, short stories, film, music, and theatre.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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

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Hi! It's Saturday, November 1, 2008 and time for Music at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Vienna Vegetable Orchestra
http://www.vegetableorchestra.org

ClickScholar Mary Anna Cashmore suggested this website where you can listen
to the music of the Vienna Vegetable Orchestra! No kidding! A group of
Austrian musicians got together and created an entire line of instruments
from vegetables! Not only that, they record their music and perform in
concert halls!

When you get to the website you'll read an introduction. While these
performers take their music seriously, they do have a sense of humor.
Terrific puns and double entendres are peppered throughout the text making
it a delicious read. :) Use the menu to navigate the site that includes:

*Instruments - See photos of the various instruments and their names in
German and English.

*Audio - Listen to "cuts" from the Vienna Vegetable Orchestra's CDs.

*Video - THE BEST PART! Watch a video of the Vienna Vegetable Orchestra
shopping for their instruments at the vegetable stand in the local
marketplace, transforming the veggies into musical instruments (with the aid
of knives and drills), and then performing a concert. (Be sure to turn on
your speakers!)

*Questions & Answers - Get most of your questions about the Vienna Vegetable
Orchestra answered - be sure to click on the "read more" link to open a page
with an extensive list of questions and answers. Then use the "ask us" link
at the bottom of that page to query the VVO further.

If you and your kids want to see more edible instruments, then check out the
YouTube video, "Introduction of Handmade Musical Instruments" here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5aUz9cDaCY . A Japanese musician plays the
carrot flute, asparagus panpipes, cucumber trumpet and more. While he speaks
in Japanese, there are English subtitles. (Note: This is YouTube - as always
parents should preview to determine suitability of content.]

Want to make your own vegetable instrument? You'll find some instructions
on the "Play Your Food" website here http://www.playyourfood.com/ . When you
get there, click on "Do It Yourself" on the menu at the top of the screen.
:)

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.

The Complete Site on Mahatma Gandhi
http://www.mkgandhi.org/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

From the site:

“A Place to learn about Gandhi, his life, work & philosophy.
This comprehensive site is regularly updated & maintained
by non-profit Gandhian Organizations in India &
has a wealth of information & material for researchers,
students, activists & anyone interested in Gandhi.”

Topics Include:

Gandhi's Work & Writings, Philosophy, Photos, Timelines
Online Books & CDs, Multimedia, Biography, Video Clips
Articles on and by Gandhi on various subjects, Quotations
Nonviolence & Conflict Resolution
Students' Projects and much more...

Timeline Index
http://www.timelineindex.com/content/home.php
Links to web sites cross-indexed by People, Events, Periods and Places in a chronological context
Select > Who • What • When • Where • Which

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

The Bradshaw Foundation: Rock Art and Cave Painting
http://www.bradshawfoundation.com/

From the site:
“The Bradshaw Foundation provides an online learning resource. Its main areas of focus are archaeology, anthropology and genetic research, and its primary objective is to discover, document and preserve ancient rock art around the world, and promote the study of early mankind’s artistic achievements.”


Journey of Mankind: The Peopling of the World
http://www.bradshawfoundation.com/journey/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

From the site:
"Who were our ancestors? From where did we originate? Now finally this
interactive map reveals an exciting journey of opportunity and survival,
confirmed by genetic science and documented by ancient rock art The Bradshaw
Foundation, in association with Stephen Oppenheimer, presents a virtual global
journey of modern man over the last 160,000 years. The map will show for the
first time the interaction of migration and climate over this period.” <<>>

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U.S.A. Learns - U.S. Dept of Ed - Grades 2 to 12
http://www.usalearns.org/

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

From the site:
“This site includes FREE lessons in English and Spanish. Prospective English or Spanish learners start lessons with free registration. Registration is not required to USE the site, but it is required to track progress. When registering, an email address is optional. After registration, students can choose a course at the appropriate level. There are 3 in English and 3 in Spanish. Students can then choose the specific lessons and follow its specific activities in order for each featured topic. Learning activities include videos, transcripts for the video text, questions, listening, stories, vocabulary practice, writing exercises, quizzes, and even voice recordings for pronunciation practice. Although registration is not absolutely necessary, doing so allows students to keep a record of the activities they have already completed. This site requires Flash.”

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9828

Comic Book Confidential
http://community.ovationtv.com/_comic-book-confidential/video/567074/16878.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ocz5qy
Video explores WWII’s effect on comic books and how the industry evolved during the 20th century.

From the site: (Time: 3:27 min.) Description:
“A complete retrospective of the comic book medium. This program shows comic books as an art form and includes interviews with notable comic creators including Charles Burns, Art Spiegelman, Stan Lee, and William M. Gaines.”

True Caribbean Pirates
http://www.history.com/content/pirates

Site includes:
History of the Caribbean Pirates
Video Gallery
Pirate Trivia
Cutthroat Challenge (game)
Boardroom Buccaneers (quiz)

Black in America2: African-American Journeys
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2009/black.in.america/journeys/

From the site:
“Explore the African-American experience through historic migrations and the family stories shared by iReporters.
The African-American journey includes public struggles and private decisions, epic events and personal stories. In that intersection of ordinary life and the stuff of history books lies the journey of a people.”

Sites found in:
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Engineer Your Life: Inspire Girls to Explore Engineering

Engineer Your Life (EYL) is a web site for high school girls-and the adults in their lives (parents, counselors, teachers, and librarians)-who want to learn more about what life and work are like for engineers. EYL features ten great reasons to become an engineer, streaming video of inspiring women engineers, descriptions of dream engineering jobs, and resources that educators can use to advise girls (and boys) about engineering.

http://www.EngineerYourLife.org

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NOVA
Musical Minds
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
Through the remarkable case studies from neurologist Dr. Oliver
Sacks' latest book, Musicophilia, NOVA investigates the
extraordinary impact music can have on the human brain,
traveling around the globe to meet people like Tony Cicoria,
who was struck by lightning and was suddenly inspired to become
a pianist, and Matt Giordano, who uses drumming to alleviate
his severe Tourette syndrome. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/musicminds/

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NOVA scienceNOW
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
9 - 10:00 pm
Explore breakthroughs in the engineering of artificial
diamonds; the science that went into solving the deadly
post-9/11 anthrax attacks and the ingenious technique
researchers developed to pinpoint the source; "AutoTune," the
controversial computer pitch-correction software that turns
sour notes into sweet ones; and a profile of computer scientist
Luis von Ahn. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/
[NOTE: See guide pasted below. – Phyllis ]

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NOVA scienceNOW
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
9 - 10:00 pm
Astronomers on the brink of finding "another Earth" in our
galaxy, using a new planet-hunting machine: the Kepler
telescope; Rudy Tanzi, a pioneer in discovering genes for
Alzheimer's disease, and others who are on the hunt for the
genetic key to autism; the use of computers to authenticate
paintings; and a profile of spider scientist Maydianne Andrade.
Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/

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PBS Previews: National Parks
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, July 5, 2009
10:30 - 11:00 pm
PBS presents a preview of the new Ken Burns film "The National
Parks: America's Best Idea." The 12-hour, six-part documentary
series, directed by Burns and co-produced with his longtime
colleague, Dayton Duncan, who also wrote the script, is the
story of an idea as uniquely American as the Declaration of
Independence and just as radical: that the most special places
in the nation should be preserved, not for royalty or the rich,
but for everyone.
http://www.pbs.org/nationalparks/

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Time Team America
Fort Raleigh, North Carolina
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
Part extreme adventure, part hard science and part reality
show, "Time Team America" takes viewers deep into the trenches
of America's most intriguing archaeological sites. The series
premiere goes in search of the nation's mysterious roots at
Roanoke Island. In 1586, the English sent the first group of
hardy, hopeful colonists to the New World. When English ships
returned with supplies just three years later, they found the
settlement empty and the colonists gone. The colonists had left
behind only one clue: the word Croatan carved in the gatepost
of their fort. (CC, Stereo, HD 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/timeteam/

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Ascent of Money
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
9 - 10:00 pm
In this four-part series, Harvard historian Niall Ferguson
delves deep into how the complex system of global finance
evolved over the centuries, how money has shaped the course of
human affairs and how the mechanics of this economic system
work to create seemingly unlimited wealth or catastrophic
loss. (CC, stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/ascentofmoney/

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Copyright 2008 PBS Online

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From: NOVA Teachers
Subject: NOVA and NOVA scienceNOW air June 30, 2009

Hello Educators,

Tune into NOVA next week to get a glimpse into "Musical Minds," a
program that joins noted neurologist Oliver Sacks to look at four of
his patients who have had extraordinary experiences with music.
Based on the cases in Sacks' latest book Musicophilia: Tales of
Music and the Brain, the program probes music's strange, surprising,
and still unexplained power over the human mind. (Subjects covered:
health science, anatomy and physiology)

Have questions about how music affects the brain, why music can help
some patients with Parkinson's and other neurological conditions,
and more? Send them in to Oliver Sacks. (Questions due by Wednesday,
July 1; selected responses will be posted on Monday, July 6.)
http://www.pbs.org/nova/musicminds/ask.html

Watch a preview, see a video extra, and view the program online
after the broadcast at:
http://www.pbs.org/nova/musicminds

Following "Musical Minds," stay tuned for the premier of this year's
NOVA scienceNOW series. Visit a laboratory where entrepreneurs are
growing diamonds, learn about the source of the anthrax used in the
attacks of 2001, see how experiments with pitch-correction software
can help you sing like a star, and meet a computer scientist who
finds novel ways to stop spammers and harness the brainpower of
millions of people. (Subjects covered: life science, physics,
forensics, social studies, technology/engineering)

If you missed our recent webcast with NOVA scienceNOW's Neil
deGrasse Tyson you can still watch it online. Learn more about ways
to inspire your students, find out more facts about the universe,
and watch educational demonstrations you can do with your students.
Find it here: http://www.pbs.org/nova/webcast

Regards,
Karen Hartley
Teachers Editor
NOVA Web Site
http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/
E-mail: NOVA_Teachers@wgbh.org

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NOVA Presents "NOVA scienceNOW"
Broadcast: Tuesday, June 30
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow
(Check your local listings as broadcast dates and times may vary.
This program has one-year off-air taping rights.)

Diamond Factory
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0401/01.html

Watch Online
Watch this video segment online after the broadcast date.
(QuickTime or Windows Media plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8,
9-12)

Digital Diamonds
In this audio podcast, hear how man-made diamonds might pave the
way for the electronics of the future. (Flash plug-in required;
downloadable.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions about natural and man-made diamonds for
materials scientist and researcher James Butler. (Questions due
by Wednesday, July 1; selected responses will be posted on
Monday, July 6.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Teacher's Guide
Find a program overview and viewing ideas to accompany this
video segment.

Anthrax Investigation
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0401/02.html

Watch Online
Watch this video segment online after the broadcast date.
(QuickTime or Windows Media plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8,
9-12)

History of Biowarfare
In this time line, explore confirmed cases of biowarfare and
bioterrorism, from medieval times to today, and learn more about
state-sponsored programs that could prevent future attacks.
(Flash plug-in required; printable version available.) (Grades
9-12)

Was It Weaponized?
View this bonus video to see how scientists could tell whether
or not the anthrax in the 2001 attacks was specially engineered
to disperse through the air as a bioterror weapon. (Playing
time: 2m 07s) (QuickTime or Windows Media plug-in required.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions about microbial forensics, the threat of
global plagues, and more to biologist Paul Keim of Northern
Arizona University. (Questions due by Wednesday, July 1;
selected responses will be posted on Monday, July 6.) (Grades
6-8, 9-12)

Teacher's Guide
Find a program overview and a classroom activity to accompany
this video segment.

Auto-Tune
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0401/03.html

Watch Online
Watch this video segment online after the broadcast date.
(QuickTime or Windows Media plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8,
9-12)

Pitch Perfect
In this audio podcast, learn what pitch is, then listen in as
Auto-Tune corrects the bad pitch of several NOVA staffers.
(Flash plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions about Auto-Tune, the implications of its use
among professional musicians, and more to Auto-Tune creator Andy
Hildebrand. (Questions due by Wednesday, July 1; selected
responses will be posted on Monday, July 6.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Profile: Luis von Ahn
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/0401/04.html

Watch Online
Watch this video segment online after the broadcast date.
(QuickTime or Windows Media plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8,
9-12)

Games With a Purpose
Read a full interview or hear audio highlights as Luis von Ahn
explains how his computer games are improving the Web, the
downside of being a MacArthur "genius," and more. (Grades 6-8,
9-12)

Ask the Expert
Send in questions to computer scientist Luis von Ahn about his
life and work. (Questions due by Wednesday, July 1; selected
responses will be posted on Monday, July 6.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8,
9-12)

Podcasting and RSS
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/rss/
Find out how you can sign up for the NOVA scienceNOW podcast and RSS
feed that will allow you to learn about features and dispatches as
they are posted to the NOVA scienceNOW Web site. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Dispatches
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/dispatches/
Read what the NOVA scienceNOW producers, editors, and correspondents
are thinking about. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Get Involved
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/involved/
Read science news headlines, join a research project, find teaching
aids for NOVA scienceNOW, learn how to host a science cafe, pitch a
show idea, and more. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

Science News
http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow/involved/news.html
Keep current with the most important stories by reading the top
science news articles from the mainstream media. Check back daily
for the top stories. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

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Hi! It's Saturday, November 1, 2008 and time for Music at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
The Fabulous Songbook
http://kristinhall.org/songbook/Songbook.html

Age Range: All Ages (Non-readers require adult assistance; as always,
adults should preview content before sharing with children.)

[Note: ClickSchooling Editor-At-Large, MaryAnna Cashmore, wrote this
review.]

This website offers a terrific, free songbook. Don't let the lackluster look
of the website deceive you - because as free online songbooks go, this one
is delightfully useful for parents, teachers, and youth group leaders.

When you get to the site you'll see a lot of introductory text. Scroll below
it to the songbook menu where you'll find an amazing variety of choices that
include:

*Ballads
*Blues & Standards
*Call & Response
*Campfire Songs
*Circle Games
*Classic Kids Songs
*Foreign Songs
*Gospel Tunes
*Guitar Instrumentals
*Hand Games
*Holiday Songs
*Lullabies & Graces
*Motion Songs
*On And On Songs
*Part Songs & Rounds
*Patriotic Songs
*Protest, Political, & Social Commentary Songs
*Sea Shanties & Pub Songs
*Silly Songs
*Singalongs
*U.S. Folk Songs

There are even songs By Indie Artists and Metal, Hard, Grunge & Progressive
Rock groups. (Again, parental discretion advised.)

The songs, many of which were collected by the author for use with her Girl
Scout group, are categorized by type as well as by first line. For example,
some are "Make 'em Up" - which would be the ones that you make up as you go
along, such as "Down By the Bay." Others are activity games, such as "London
Bridge is Falling Down," which are fun to play with a group of children.
Then you have "Call and Response," wherein a person or group repeats after a
caller, such as "Are You Sleeping" or "Bear in the Woods."

Not all songs include activities, mp3's, sheet music, or even chords, but
there's something for everyone here. Many of the songs are well-known enough
that just the lyrics may suffice. The songbook is "completed," but it has
also been updated recently, and suggestions for additions/improvement are
still welcomed.

Enjoy! :)

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

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

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

Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.

American Road Trips
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2008/american.road.trips/

From the site:

“Has the slow economy grounded your vacation plans for an air-travel adventure? Maybe it's time for a road trip that's less expensive and near your home.”

Crafty Birds
http://www.craftybirds.com/

From the site:

“Free bird house plans and bird feeder plans. We have free woodworking plans for building birdhouses and bird feeders, birdhouse applique, bird house quilt patterns, free gourd bird house painting patterns, tole painting patterns, free craft patterns and lots more!”

When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!
Lightning Safety Week is June 21-27...
http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/index.htm

From the site:
“Lightning kills or injures hundreds each year. There have been 15 deaths so far this June. See our new 30-second video on a teen struck by lightning, download our new safety brochure and explore the wealth of resources on the NWS lightning safety website.”
[NOTE: Site previously posted – updated. - Phyllis ]

Podcast: The Salem Witchcraft Trials

“In the Devil’s Snare: The Salem Witchcraft Crisis of 1692″
The New-York Historical Society
Running Time: 58:50

In this lecture, historian Mary Beth Norton examines the original court documents from the Salem witchcraft trials; she places these well-known events in the context of the Indian wars and other witch trials in New England. The trials, she concludes, were driven more by politics than by superstition. To hear this podcast, click here:
http://gilderlehrman.org/wp/?p=44

Source: Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

From: Library of Congress
Subject: Solving a Civil War Mystery

Solving a Civil War Mystery
http://memory.loc.gov/pp/cwphtml/cwpmystery.html

Want to help students learn more about how photographs can be manipulated to tell a story or change someone’s opinion or point of view? The Prints and Photographs Division has presented a case study based on a reference question about a photograph of Ulysses S. Grant. Students can use the clues provided to determine if the photograph is real or not. Want students to learn more? Have them look at the special presentation “Does the Camera Ever Lie” found in the Selected Civil War Photographs collection in American Memory. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/cwphtml/cwpcam/cwcam1.html

NoSweatShakespeare
http://www.nosweatshakespeare.com/

From the site:
“Our aim is to help students of all ages understand Shakespeare's language. From translating full Shakespeare plays and short quotes and phrases in to modern English, to providing in depth articles on Shakespeare's life and times, we're here to help make Shakespeare easy and accessible.”

Contents:
Shakespeare Ebooks
Shakespeare for Kids
Play Summaries
Shakespeare Quotes
Shakespeare’s Sonnets
The Globe Theatre
Shakespeare’s Pictures
Shakespearean Insults
Shakespeare’s Characters

William Shakespeare Timeline
http://www.nosweatshakespeare.com/resources/timeline.htm

William Shakespeare Resources
http://www.nosweatshakespeare.com/resources.htm

Lessons From Literature - NCTE, Family Violence Protection Fund - Grades 9 to 12
http://lessonsfromliterature.org/

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

From the site:
“This site offers lesson plans for teachers using Their Eyes Were Watching God and Lord of the Flies and other poems and plays from the point of view of preventing and dealing with violence and abuse in teens' lives. Besides the specific lesson plans, it offers a complete manual explaining to teachers how to help their students with these too-common problems, particularly focusing on relationship abuse. Other supports on the website include a printable poster, a resource library, extensive materials on how to help teens with date abuse, and links to NCTE standards as well as to other support organizations. This site requires Adobe Acrobat.”

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=10058

Landforms - Southern Kings Consolidated School - Grades 3 to 7
http://www.edu.pe.ca/southernkings/landforms.htm

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

From the site:
“Looking for a site that teaches landforms? This site offers simple explanations and photos of several types of landforms: valleys, plateaus, mountains, plains, hills, loess, and glaciers. There is also a link to the rock cycle and a glossary. The photos at this site really enhance the simple explanations.”

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=10082

Animal Characteristics Game - Sheppard Software - Grades 1 to 3
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/gamesforkids.htm
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/nhe6k2
[Select: Animal Characteristics]

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

From the site:
“Animal Characteristics Game provides five animal category bins: mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians and fish. Above the bins are various characteristics arranged in random order. Students drag and drop the appropriate characteristics into the corresponding bin. Once all of the characteristics are dropped in the correct bin, watch for a fun surprise! If students struggle with the characteristics or want to learn more, they can click on the Animal Classification icon to learn information for each species. This site requires Flash.”

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=10075

See Also: Sheppard Software Home Page
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/
“Hundreds of educational games, activities, quizzes, articles and more, for kids and everyone to use online – and free!”

ENSI: Evolution and the Nature of Science Institutes
http://www.indiana.edu/~ensiweb/home.html
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

From the site:

“What Is Ensiweb?
This is a collection of classroom lessons to help high school biology teachers more effectively teach basic concepts in the areas of evolution and the nature of science. They were developed and tested during nine years of summer institutes by biology teachers from across the nation.”

Index To Useful Web Links
http://www.indiana.edu/~ensiweb/resou.fs.html

Sites found in:
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The Music Instinct: Science & Song
On-Air
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
9 - 11:00pm
New work in neuroscience is giving us clues to the mysteries of
how and why music penetrates the brain and the emotions. This
documentary includes performances by world-famous performers,
in genres from rock to classical, such as Bobby McFerrin, Yo-Yo
Ma, Jarvis Cocker and Richard Hawley and Evelyn Glennie. (CC,
Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/musicinstinct/

Copyright 2008 PBS Online

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From: Library of Congress
Date: Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 10:20 AM
Subject: New Everyday Mystery: How do spiders avoid getting tangled in their own webs?

New Everyday Mystery: How do spiders avoid getting tangled in their own webs?
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/spiderweb.html

The sticky, complex nets of silk are effective hunting tools for catching prey, but how do the spiders themselves avoid entangling themselves in their own webs?

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The Science Toy Maker
http://www.sciencetoymaker.org/

From the site:
“The non-commercial site for people who like to roll up their sleeves and make fun, mysterious toys and projects that entice scientific investigation. It is a resource for inspired parents, kids, teachers, teenagers, home schoolers, science fair participants and citizen scientists everywhere.”

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Desert USA: Desert Animals and Wildlife
http://www.desertusa.com/animal.html

This great educational website about Desert Animals and Wildlife was created
by DesertUSA, a publication designed to explore and educate about "the
beauty, life, and culture of North American deserts." The Desert Animals and
Wildlife homepage contains extensive lists of links to sites for different
Mammals, Birds and Fish, Reptiles and Amphibians, and Insects and Spiders.
The animal link selections include the Mexican Gray Wolf, Desert Pupfish,
Desert Iguana, and Finback Whale just to name a few. The specific animal
pages include photos and information categorized in areas such as
Distribution, Habitat, Description, and Life Cycle. There is a feature link
to a webpage on Desert Animal Survival, a list of links to relevant
DesertUSA Articles and Information, and links to websites dedicated to other
DesertUSA subjects such as Plants / Wildflowers, Minerals & Geology,
and People & Cultures.
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

From The NSDL Scout Report for the Life Sciences, Copyright Internet Scout
Project 1994-2003. http://scout.wisc.edu/

Johannes Kepler: His Life, His Laws and Times
http://kepler.nasa.gov/johannes/

International Year of Astronomy and Johannes Kepler
http://kepler.nasa.gov/johannes/iya.html

From the site:
“2009, The International Year of Astronomy (IYA) celebrates and commemorates not only Galileo Galilei's ground breaking work in telescopic observational astronomy, but also the year that Johannes Kepler's paradigm-setting work, Astronomia Nova, was published.”

Site includes Kepler Education Projects for the Classroom

Readers,

I will be away for a few days. Posts will resume next week.

- Phyllis

Poetry Portal - http://www.poetry-portal.com/
This is a very comprehensive and informative collection of
links about poetry online, events, courses, styles, and
publishing. The site also covers "ezines, poetry sites, audio
poetry, literary appreciation, criticism and reviews, poetry
courses, workshops, conferences, book and trade news,
literary chit-chat and trade news, plus sources to improve
your own writing and get it published."
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Source: Librarians' Internet Index

Glossary of Poetic Terms
http://www.poeticbyway.com/glossary.html

From the site:
“A Unique Guide for the Study of Poetry”
Featuring:
Phonetic pronunciation, Cross references, Broad range of definitions, Numerous examples, A wealth of poetic quotations, Writers' guidelines, and Hyper-linked keywords & cross references

[NOTE: Previously posted. Last modified on June 5, 2009 - Phyllis ]

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Examples of Poetic Terms
http://www.poeticbyway.com/xamples.htm

Center for the Study of Science Fiction
http://www2.ku.edu/~sfcenter/

“The best current site, without question, is that sponsored by the Center for the Study of Science Fiction at the University of Kansas. It contains a treasure of information and links to other resources. It is the one place to start for anyone seeking information about teaching science fiction.” - Dennis M. Kratz, ANATOMY OF WONDER

Science Fiction Websites and Other Resources
http://www2.ku.edu/~sfcenter/other.htm

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Sister Site:

AboutSF - A Science Fiction Resource Center
http://www.aboutsf.com/

From the site:
“Lessons Library features sample syllabi, lesson plans, and reader's guides for science fiction courses in a variety of educational areas and levels.”

Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
October 31, 2008
Volume 14, Number 43
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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-081031.php

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American Museum of Natural History: Science Bulletins [Macromedia Flash
Player]
http://www.amnh.org/sciencebulletins/

Going to the American Museum of Natural History is a pretty wonderful
experience, but if you can't make it to the Upper West Side of New York on a
regular basis, you can still keep in touch via their Science Bulletins.
These online video features bring curious visitors the latest developments
in the fields of astrophysics, human biology, biodiversity, and evolution.
The Bulletins contain additional resource links, educator resources, and a
guide designed specifically for science educators to help them incorporate
the Bulletins into classroom work. All of the Bulletins are produced through
the collaboration of in-house writers, producers, and designers. They are
offered here in sections that include "Astro", "Earth", "Bio", and "Human",
and visitors are welcome to browse through the full-features,
visualizations, and snapshots. First-time visitors might want to start by
viewing either the feature on invasive species or "The Last Wild Horse: The
Return of Takhi to Mongolia". [KMG]

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The Archaeology Channel Video Guide [Real Player, Windows Media Player]
http://www.archaeologychannel.org/
http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/videoguide.asp

Based in Oregon, The Archaeological Legacy Institute (ALI) was founded in
1999 in order to bring "the benefits of archaeology to a wider
constituency." They have succeeded mightily in this quest, and their main
website contains a wide range of educational resources, reports, and other
relevant materials. One of their most fascinating resources is their
collection of video programs. Visitors can use the "Video Guide", found on
the homepage, to view over 50 ALL programs in their entirety. Most of the
programs are under an hour in length, and they include profiles of ancient
mound builders in Louisiana, the history of an abandoned farming community
in North Carolina, and excavation work at the Foguang Temple in China.
Overall, it's a remarkable site, and if visitors are inclined to do so,
there's a place for them to make a donation on the site. [KMG]
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Congressional Hearings: Law Library of Congress [pdf]
http://www.loc.gov/law/find/hearings.html

Recently, the Law Library of Congress and Google teamed up on a
collaborative pilot project to digitize the Law Library's entire collection
of 75,000 volumes of printed Congressional Hearings. For those who might not
be familiar with these hearings, they typically contain testimony from
members of Congress, interest groups, and policy experts. The intent of this
initial digitization project is to produce text-readable versions of these
hearings and to make them available as quickly as possible. Currently, the
site contains three thematic collections that cover hearings on the U.S.
Census, freedom of information, and immigration. Visitors can browse through
them at their leisure and even offer their own comments on the quality of
the image and any general comments as well. [KMG]

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Canada Virtual Science Fair [pdf]
http://www.virtualsciencefair.com/

Real science fairs can be great fun, but there's nothing wrong with a
virtual science fair, and in the case of the Canada Virtual Science Fair,
there's so much that's right. Started in 1999, the Virtual Science Fair is
an annual online science and technology contest open to all Canadian
students in grades K-12. While non-Canadians aren't eligible to participate,
everyone can benefit from the tremendous science education resources on the
site. First off, visitors will want to learn about the past winning projects
by clicking on the "All Projects" section on the site. Visitors to this
section will learn about each project, their team, and so on. Along the
right side of the homepage visitors can view the "Special Awards" area. Here
they will find information about interesting projects that include
"Harvesting Our Nature's Gas Station", "Ice: A Slippery Topic", and "River
Pollutants Effect on River Bacteria". Additionally, visitors should be sure
to check out their weblog and their online forum. [KMG]

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Science in Focus [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://www.sumanasinc.com/scienceinfocus/scienceinfocus.html

Sumanas Inc.'s website offers a wide range of material, such as animations
of scientific processes, for a range of scientific disciplines, but here
visitors will find their "Science in Focus" section of the website. Some of
the topics that are brought to life with animating technology are antibiotic
resistance, stem cell research, malaria, anthrax, gene therapy, and peptic
ulcers. Click on "Go to Presentation" next to your topic of choice, and
you'll be taken to a page that has the animation ready to play, but also has
several links to outside sources of information. When you're ready to view
the animation, click on the link "Click to view animation" and you'll be
shown a simple player that will allow you to listen to the narration while
viewing the animation, or read the text while viewing the animation.
Visitors shouldn't miss the Malaria Parasite animation for an explanation of
how humans, mosquitoes, and the Plasmodium parasite all have to be involved
to successfully pass on malaria. [KMG]

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Mediastorm [Macromedia Flash Player]
http://mediastorm.org/

The principal aim of MediaStorm is "to usher in the next generation of
multimedia storytelling by publishing social documentary projects
incorporating photojournalism, interactivity, animation, audio and video for
distribution across multiple media." Many people have taken notice of their
fine work thus far, as they have garnered several Emmys and a couple of
Webby Awards in recent years. On their site, visitors can view some of their
recent work, either by clicking on any image or by clicking on "Menu" at the
top of the page. From the menu, visitors should click on "Projects", which
includes a drop-down menu of their work and provides a brief synopsis along
with each image. The subject matter covered here is tremendous, as visitors
can look in on portraits of modern Rwanda, the global trade in wildlife, and
the aftermath of Chernobyl. Moving on, visitors can subscribe to their RSS
feed, podcasts, and newsletter in the "Subscribe" section. Finally, visitors
will also want to read up on their weblog about their latest and future
projects, and maybe even wander on over to their online store. [KMG]

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Dying Speeches & Bloody Murders: Crime Broadsides
http://broadsides.law.harvard.edu/

"Dying speeches & Bloody Murders" might not sound like a site to visit right
before bedtime, but this engaging and fascinating collection brings together
an important set of crime broadsides that will engage the attention of
historians, legal scholars, and anyone with an interest in the history of
crime and punishment. This collection comes from the Harvard Law School
Library, and the conservation and digitization of these broadsides was made
possible by a generous grant from the Peck Stacpoole Foundation. These
broadsides would have been sold in much the same way a program would be sold
today at a major sporting event. Their price was usually quite low, and they
usually featured a description of the crime in question and a variety of
illustrations. Here visitors can view over 500 of these broadsides, and they
can browse around at their leisure, or search by category or keyword.

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Seventy years later, Orson Welles' "The War of the Worlds" remains
electrifying

Scary "War" put Welles on map
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2008310729_waroftheworlds27.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6ejznd

Ball St. recreating 'War of the Worlds' broadcast
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-in-marsattacks-broad,0,5630576.story
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/nxfsdr

The Hyped Panic Over 'War of the Worlds'
http://chronicle.com/weekly/v55/i09/09b01601.htm

Orson Welles' complicated feelings for Kenosha
http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/movies/33095059.html

A history of Grover's Mill
http://www.war-ofthe-worlds.co.uk/grovers_mill.htm
[NOTE: Home page http://www.war-ofthe-worlds.co.uk/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

The Mercury Theatre on the Air [Real Player]
http://www.mercurytheatre.info/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Orson Welles was quite the wunderkind by October
30th, 1938 when his broadcast of "The War of the Worlds" was heard by
millions across the United States on the radio. He had spent the previous
two years working on a number of radio and theatrical productions, including
the labor-themed opera "The Cradle Will Rock" and an all African-American
production of "Macbeth" which was very well received. A number of theatrical
groups around the country are remembering the famous "War of the Worlds"
broadcast this week by staging their own recreations of that fateful and
stirring performance. Seventy years ago, phone lines were ringing as a
number of terrified listeners called into their local police department to
report the news of an alien invasion. The aliens had apparently touched down
first in tiny Grover's Mill, New Jersey, and even though the beginning of
the program had featured a bit of a disclaimer, some were convinced that the
end was near. Of course, some were not convinced in the least, including
Henry Brylawski, 95, who stated emphatically, "It didn't make an impression
on me at all." Professor Scott O'Callaghan recently commented that the
program "unleashed a wave of panic, but also seemed to crystallize the fears
of the era, coming as it did with the United States poised to take up arms
in World War II." Seven decades on, it remains an electrifying performance
and you may wish to seek out a recreation near you this week, if you have
the chance. [KMG]

The first link leads to a recent Seattle Times article which talks about the
effect of the "War of the Worlds" broadcast on Welles' career. The second
link leads to a piece from the Chicago Tribune which talks about one of the
upcoming recreations of this famous broadcast at Ball State University. The
third link will whisk users away to a thoughtful piece from the Chronicle of
Higher Education by Professor Michael J. Socolow. In the article, Socolow
talks about the initial panic the broadcast caused and he goes on to talk
about the follow-up study that looked into the public response and reaction
to the program. Moving on, the fourth link will lead visitors to a news
article from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, which talks about Welles'
feelings about his hometown of Kenosha. Suffice it to say, Welles was not
terribly enamored of the city, but he did note that he was a "confirmed
badger". The fifth link leads to a site that provides a bit of a background
on the town of Grover's Mill, New Jersey. The last link will lead visitors
to an online archive of fine Mercury Theatre productions, including (of
course) the complete "War of the Worlds" broadcast. [KMG]

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

Lady Liberty – fireworks -
http://doody36.home.comcast.net/~doody36/liberty.htm

Move and click your mouse above Lady Liberty. The faster you click, the more you see.

Fact Sheet: Fireworks-Related Injuries
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/factsheets/fworks.htm>

From the site:
“Fireworks-related injuries are most common on and around holidays associated with fireworks celebrations, especially July 4th and New Year's Eve.”

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Injuries from Fireworks
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/duip/spotlite/firework_spot.htm

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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U.S. Fire Administration, The Dangers of Fireworks
http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/tfrs/v5i4.pdf

From the site:
“It would be hard to imagine July 4th festivities in the United States without public displays of fireworks, and a number of other holidays, such as New Years, often call for big shows as well. But celebrations can become tragic when someone is injured by consumer fireworks. Despite federal and state regulations on the type of fireworks available for sale to the general public, even those fireworks that are sold legally carry an elevated risk of personal injury.”

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Have a Safe & Healthy Summer (June/July 2009)
http://www.cdc.gov/omhd/Highlights/2009/HJuneJuly09.htm

From the site:
“Every year Americans look forward to summer vacations, camping, family reunions, picnics, and the Fourth of July. Summertime, however, also brings drownings, injuries from fireworks, and other seasonal illnesses and injuries. Keep yourself and your loved ones safe and healthy as you head for summer!”

Fourth of July is Independence Day
http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Independence_Day.shtml

From the site:
“Independence Day honors the birthday of the United States of America and the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It's a day of picnics and patriotic parades, a night of concerts and fireworks, and a reason to fly the American flag.”

Independence Day
http://www.educationworld.com/holidays/archives/independence.shtml

From the site:
“Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
The United States celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
And Education World brings you great sites to explore, games to play, and lesson plans that will help your students recognize how the United States became an independent nation.”

Updated for Independence Day 2009

StateMaster: US Statistics and State Comparisons
http://www.statemaster.com/index.php
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

From the site:

“Welcome to StateMaster, a unique statistical database which allows you to research and compare a multitude of different data on US states. We have compiled information from various primary sources such as the US Census Bureau, the FBI, and the National Center for Educational Statistics. More than just a mere collection of various data, StateMaster goes beyond the numbers to provide you with visualization technology like pie charts, maps, graphs and scatterplots. We also have thousands of map and flag images, state profiles, and correlations.”

American Presidents: Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary
http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/presidents/

From the site:
“From George Washington's precedent-setting refusal to seek a third term to the present day, the presidents of the United States who led the nation, growing it from an infant republic to a global superpower, have all left their mark. This travel itinerary aids visitors in exploring the lives and contributions of 43 American Presidents.”

List of Sites
http://www.nps.gov/history/NR/travel/presidents/list_of_sites.html
Includes portraits and links for each of the 43 American Presidents.

[NOTE: Some Travel Itineraries from http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Mr. Kash’s History Page
http://mrkash.com/

“Welcome to MrKash.com. I am a history teacher at Madison Middle School in North Hollywood, California. I have designed this website to be used by history students and teachers interested in exploring the Internet as part of their studies.”

Page includes links to sites on U.S. History, World History, Ancient History, and General History .

Source: Busy Educator's Newsletter

History of Juneteenth
http://www.juneteenth.com/history.htm

From the site:
“… in 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free.” <<>>

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Juneteenth: A Holiday in Celebration of Freedom
http://afroamhistory.about.com/od/juneteenth/a/juneteenth.htm

From the site:
“Upon the General's arrival, he read General Order Number 3 to the newly freed slaves from the balcony of Ashton Villa in Galveston, Texas. The order stated:

“The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and free laborer. The freedmen are advised to remain at their present homes and work for wages. They are informed that they will not be allowed to collect at military posts, and that they will not be supported in idleness, either there or elsewhere.” <<>>

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Surf Report: Physics
http://explore.ecb.org/surf/surf_report?subject=118

From the site:
“Explore and experiment with concepts in physics with these great Web sites. Many of the interactive simulations you will find here would be excellent for smart board use.”

Annotated Physics links for Elementary and Middle School High School Teachers
Created 4/2009
Last updated 04/30/2009

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From: Library of Congress
Date: Thu, Jun 11, 2009
Subject: Updated Selected Internet Resources in Zoology

Updated Selected Internet Resources in Zoology
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/selected-internet/zoology.html
Updated: June 11, 2009

# posted by Phyllis @ 11:09 PM 0 comments

BLYTHE BENNETT'S RECOMMENDED SITE OF THE WEEK
Beyond Baseball: The Life of Roberto Clemente
WWW>
Middle School

Roberto Clemente was a legendary baseball player who died in
1972 in a plane crash while attempting to deliver aid to
earthquake victims in Nicaragua. Included in the virtual
exhibit are a timeline, video clip, and lesson plans for middle
school students tied to national standards in language arts,
sports, social studies, music and math.

http://www.robertoclemente.si.edu/

[NOTE: In English and Spanish. May have to disable pop-up blocker. Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sites found in:
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: June 14-20, 2009
Current PBS Teacher Previews Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
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NATURE
Killers in Eden
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, June 14, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
This is the extraordinary story of interspecies cooperation
between killer whales and whalers in Australia as they joined
in hunts for migrating baleen whales. Rooted in historical fact
and told by members of the community who witnessed the hunts,
it demonstrates the incredible intelligence of the killer
whales and the remarkable trust of the whaling community that
was the basis of a partnership that lasted nearly 100 years.
(CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year).
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/killers-in-eden/overview/1048/

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NOVA
Bone Diggers
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
8 - 9:00 pm
NOVA joins the first descent into the dark depths of a cave in
Australia and follows the detailed detective work on the
recovered skeletons that will help piece together the past of
these prehistoric creatures. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bonediggers/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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AMEX
Roberto Clemente: American Experience
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Monday, June 15, 2009
9 - 10:00 pm
Baseball great Roberto Clemente's talent and inimitable style
drew legions of fans, but as this "American Experience"
production reveals, he was more than an exceptional baseball
player. He was also a committed humanitarian who challenged
racial discrimination and worked for social justice. (CC,
Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/clemente/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]
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Frontline
Breaking the Bank
On-Air & Online
Gr. 9-12
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
9:00 - 10:00 pm
With brand-name banks on the brink of failure and the federal
government contemplating a massive nationalization of the
banking industry, "Frontline" goes behind closed doors to tell
the inside story of how things went so wrong so fast and to
document efforts to stabilize the industry. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1
year)
http://www.pbs.org/frontline
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/breakingthebank/

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Copyright 2008 PBS Online

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Hi! It's Tuesday, October 28, 2008 and time for Science at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab
http://www.reekoscience.com/

Age Range: All (There's something for everyone here - young children and
non-readers will need assistance and supervision.)

ClickSchooling subscriber Leslie DeHart recommended this website that is an
archive of fun and fascinating science experiments that will bring out the
"mad scientist" in everyone. She wrote:

"I think you've featured this website before, but it has been updated and
improved. One of the best features is a section where you can choose the
experiments that you want to do by subject (for the week or an entire
semester), and it creates a printable shopping list of the materials you
will need. (Note: Print your list before you leave the website, because once
you close your browser or leave the virtual Lab, the supply list will be
cleared out.)"

ClickSchooling did feature this site in June of 2002, when it occupied an
entirely different url. Leslie is right, the site has undergone a complete
renovation and added lots of new content.

When you get to the site, you'll see a brief welcome message and some
featured experiments below it. You can jump right in and start clicking
around on topics of interest, or use the menus at the top of the screen or
on the left side of the screen to navigate the site.

To get right to the heart of the site, click on EXPERIMENTS. A new page
opens that allows you to search for experiments by name, category,
popularity, and level of difficulty for the following topics:

*Atomic/Electric
*Chemical Reactions
*Chemistry
*Cohesion
*Floatation
*Geometry
*Inertia/Momentum
*Light
*Motion/Energy
*Pressure
*Sound

Click on an experiment and a new page opens with a complete description of
the experiment, instructions on how to conduct it, and a list of the
materials you will need. You also get an explanation of the scientific
principles that govern the experiment.

From the traditional experiments of science fairs such as making a volcano
or a lemon battery, to more unusual projects like making a cloud in a bottle
or starting a fire with water - your whole family will have fun learning
from the science activities at this site.

Look for hidden science tips throughout the site by clicking on icons and
images on various pages.

Don't miss the "Fun Stuff" section where you will find puzzles, a contest,
fun activities using encrypted messages, games, and a science pop quiz.

Bookmark this site for access to science curricula year 'round!

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.

ScienceWorld
http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Comprehensive online encyclopedias of astronomy, math, physics, scientific biographies, and scientific books, with many equations and formulas.
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Source: Refdesk: http://www.refdesk.com

Access Excellence
http://www.accessexcellence.org/index.php

From the site:
“Access Excellence, launched in 1993, is a national educational program that provides health, biology and life science teachers access to their colleagues, scientists, and critical sources of new scientific information via the World Wide Web. The program was originally developed and launched by Genentech Inc., and in 1999 joined the National Health Museum.”

Access Excellence Activities Collections
http://www.accessexcellence.org/AE/

Access Excellence Resource Center
http://www.accessexcellence.org/RC/

[NOTE: Some pages from http://www.accessexcellence.org/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Twelve Great Lessons for Teaching the Great Depression
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson147.shtml

Education World offers a dozen great Internet-based activities and
links to 8 Additional Internet Resources

Last updated 09/23/2008

Classroom Learning 2.0
http://classroomlearning2.blogspot.com/

From the site:
An online learning program by the California School Library Association 2.0 Team
Welcome to Classroom Learning 2.0. This professional development tutorial is brought to you by the California School Library Association (CSLA) 2.0 Team. It is designed for you to do on your own or as a part of a group.

School Library Learning 2.0
http://schoollibrarylearning2.blogspot.com/

From the site:
“An online learning program for CSLA members and friends. Welcome to School Library Learning 2.0.
This tutorial is brought to you by the California School Library Association (CSLA) 2.0 Team. You will learn the tools of the new Internet: Web 2.0 tools that are bringing our kids in touch with the entire world through social networking, wikis, video, podcasting, and gaming sites.”

Designed under a Creative Commons license

Campus Tours: Virtual College Tours
http://www.campustours.com
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

You can sit right in your living room and visit schools across the country through. Search by college name, A to Z listing or state. Select a college and you will be linked either to the school’s website or to a page where you can “View Details” of the school — general information, tuition, enrollment statistics, majors, admission requirements and sports. You can also go to the school’s website, a map of the school and a virtual tour.

Driver’s Ed
http://www.surfnetkids.com/drivers_ed.htm

From the site:

“When calculated on a per-mile basis, teens are four times more likely to crash than older drivers. Worse yet, car accidents are the leading cause of death for American teens. On a more positive note, many organizations have created free online resources to help teens drive safer. Here are my picks.”

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

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From: Marcus P. Zillman, M.S., A.M.H.A.
Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2008 at 4:28 PM
Subject: Awareness Watch Newsletter V6N11 November 2008 Announcement

“My November 2008 Zillman Column is now available and is titled Statistics Resources. This November 2008 column is a comprehensive list of statistics resources, sources and sites available over the Internet and the World Wide Web including associated and related online resources. These resources and sources will help you to discover the many pathways available to you through the Internet for obtaining and locating statistics sources in today’s hungry for data and statistics society both locally and globally. This is a MUST information keeper for those seeking the latest and greatest statistics resources! Download this excellent freely available 18 page .pdf (784KB) column today.”

November 2008 Zillman Column - Statistics Resources
http://zillman.blogspot.com/2008/10/november-2008-zillman-column-statistics.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/koy4yg

# posted by Phyllis @ 10:45 PM 0 comments

From: Library of Congress

Pictorial Americana
http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/list/picamer/toc.html

Are you looking for a primary source image to use as a lesson starter or to support a teaching objective? Peruse the table of contents of Pictorial Americana to see if there is a topical set of images about American life and history that fits your need.

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

# posted by Phyllis @ 10:44 PM 0 comments

Best of History Web Sites
http://besthistorysites.net/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

From the site:
“Best of History Web Sites is an award-winning portal that contains annotated links to over 1000 history web sites as well as links to hundreds of quality K-12 history lesson plans, history teacher guides, history activities, history games, history quizzes, and more.”

Sites found in:
NEAT NEW STUFF, Nov. 14, 2008

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Archive of American Television Interviews
http://emmytvlegendsinterviews.blogspot.com/
Anyone interested in the history of American television will want to check out these often extensive video interviews, posted in 30-minute segments, with luminaries from all fields who helped to shape the medium. Among them: Norman Lear, James Garner, Phil Donahue, Fred Rogers, Julia Child, David Brinkley, Bob Newhart, Tim Russert, composer Quincy Jones, syndicator Roger King, puppeteer Carroll Spinney (Big Bird), animator Joseph Barbera, and lots more.

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The Great War Archive
http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/ww1lit/gwa/
Contains over 6,500 items contributed by the general public originating from, or relating to, someone's experience of the First World War, either abroad or at home. Includes diaries, interviews, documents, postcards, memorabilia, photographs, and more.

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

Cool Math Sites
http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/web/2000/heal/mathsites.htm
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

From the site:
“Really Cool Math Websites! Cool Algebra Sites! Cool Geometry Sites! Even Cool Discrete Math, Trigonometry and Calculus Sites! Cool Math Puzzles and Cool Math Brain Teasers Sites! Cool Math Web Quest Sites! Cool Math Humor! Cool Elementary, Middle School, and High School Math Teacher Resources!”

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The Innovative Teaching Newsletter
Volume 11, Issue 3 - October 2008
Topic: African-American Milestones
http://surfaquarium.com/NEWSLETTER/aam.htm

“This month’s newsletter offers the best resources online for
understanding the evolving role of African-Americans in our society.
Caution: some of these sites deal with mature content which may not be
suitable for all ages.”

Walter McKenzie
The One and Only Surfaquarium
http://surfaquarium.com

From the site:
“The Sonoma-Marin Fair runs June 18 through 22. Can't wait?
Please enjoy the Virtual Fair we've assembled in hundreds of videos celebrating all that is fairworthy!”

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Hi! It's Friday, October 24, 2008 and time for a Virtual Field Trip at
ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Sonoma-Marin Fair
http://www.sonoma-marinfair.org/videos_fair.shtml

When you get to the site, use the menu in the center of the screen to select
videos of fair highlights. When you click on any topic, a new page opens
with a featured video. Right next to the featured video are screen shots of
other videos on the topic too. Just click on them to instantly activate the
videos. You'll find topics such as:

* World's Ugliest Dogs - Do you agree with the judges' choice for the
mangiest mutt award?

* The Cow Channel - Learn about cows and watch a cow-pattie throwing contest
(I kid you not).

* The Chicken Channel - Watch a video of various kinds of chickens set to
the music of "Chariots of Fire" - and much more.

* The Swine Channel - Watch a kid-narrated video of pigs on a farm - the
kids' laughter is sure to make you smile. :)

The videos are somewhat informative but mostly just a whole lot of fun -
exactly like most county fairs. Enjoy!

Note: I was unable to review all of the videos on the site. In addition,
there is much more content (aside from the videos) on the website.
Therefore, parents (as always) should preview the website and supervise
exploration of it.

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

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

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

Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.

Sites found in:
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The Scout Report
October 24, 2008
Volume 14, Number 42
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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-081024.php

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Molecular Movies: A Portal to Cell & Molecular Animation [Quick Time]
http://www.molecularmovies.com/

The Scout Report is always on the lookout for new and compelling
instructional materials in the sciences, and this new website of cell and
molecular animations is a worthy find. The Molecular Movies site presents an
organized directory of various animations, along with original tutorials for
life science professionals who are learning 3D visualization techniques.
These materials are divided into the following sections: "Showcase",
"Learning", "Toolkit", and "News". The "Showcase" area contains animations
listed by scientific area or individual animator or design studio.
Currently, there are well over fifty animations offered here which
demonstrate everything from cell invasions to DNA replication. Next up are
the visualization tutorials (located in the "Learning" area), which allow
users to learn about the techniques used in making such lovely animations.
Visitors can browse these tutorials by skill level, software type, or topic
area. Before leaving the site, visitors should also check out the site
weblog for further updates and links to other related works. [KMG]

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Stereoviews of the French Second Empire, ca. 1855-1870
http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/History/subcollections/StereoFranceAbout.html

Emperor Napoleon III cast a great shadow over France during his reign in the
middle of the 19th century, and he brought a tremendous amount of change to
the nation. Not all of that change was welcome, and some of it took the form
of massive urban projects, such as the rebuilding of Paris. This lovely
online collection created by the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections
group brings together 201 remarkable stereoviews from the Second Empire
period. For those who might not be acquainted with such matters, stereoviews
are created through the use of stereoscopy, which is a technique used to
create the illusion of depth by presenting two images to the eyes. Each
image is taken from a slightly different perspective, and the resulting
images, when viewed through a stereoscope, appear three-dimensional.
Visitors to the site can browse through the images at their leisure, and
they will find documentation of Notre Dame, the Arc De Triomphe, and the
Boulevard de Strasbourg here. Those persons with an interest in urban
infrastructure and the creation of modern Paris will find much to admire and
enjoy here. [KMG]

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Cultivating Demand for the Arts: Arts Learning, Arts Engagement, and
State Arts Policy [pdf]
http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/2008/RAND_MG640.pdf

How can governments stimulate interest and demand in the arts? This
compelling report from the RAND Corporation takes a close look at how well
institutions in the United States cultivate demand for the arts and whether
they should make this a higher priority item in the future. Authored by
Laura Zakaras and Julia F. Lowell, this 151-page report was released in
September 2008 and it contains six chapters that include "The Support
Infrastructure for Youth Arts Learning" and "Enabling Individual Engagement
with Works of Art". In the report the authors argue, "arts policies have
long focused on supporting supply and expanding access while neglecting
demand, which calls for cultivating the capacity of individuals to have
engaging experiences with the arts." By the conclusion of their work, the
authors conclude that "greater investment in comprehensive arts learning,
particularly for the young is the most effective strategy for building
demand." It's an intriguing proposition, and one that will be of great
interest to arts administrators, policy analysts, and education specialists.
[KMG]

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Tarahumara People: National Geographic Magazine
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/11/tarahumara-people/gorney-text

The Tarahumara people of northern Mexico are well known for their long-
distance running ability, and they have survived a variety of challenges
over the past five hundred years, including the influx of Spanish
conquistadors into their region. Recently, National Geographic sent Cynthia
Gorney and photographer Robb Kendrick to take an investigative look into
this unique group of people. Visitors can read their account here on this
interactive feature, which contains both the published text and the
accompanying photographs. The article looks at how the Tarahumara are coping
with the increasing pressures of modernity, along with offering some
commentary on their own cultural and social milieu. Additionally, visitors
should not miss the GeoPedia article on the Tarahumara, as it features other
online resources about them and an extensive bibliography. [KMG]

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USDA: Animal Welfare Information Center [pdf]
http://awic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=3&tax_level=1

The USDA's Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) was mandated by the
Animal Welfare Act, and the website contains everything from current animal
issues to workshops for those in industries that utilize animals to
licensing forms. Specifically, the AWIC is designed "to regulate and
improve care of animals in research, testing, teaching, and exhibition." The
site includes the proposed government rules about animal welfare that are in
their public comment period, and how and where to submit your comment.
Visitors can click on "In The News" to see all the animal-related rules that
are in their public comment period. If visitors want to learn about the
origins of veterinary medicine, they can click on "Companion Animals" on the
left side of the homepage to find a link to "Veterinary History Resources at
the National Agricultural Library". Finally, AWIC provides very important
information and resources on alternatives to animal testing, under
"Alternatives," on the left side of the homepage. Here visitors will find
links to websites that explain the principles of alternatives to animal
testing, as well as several papers from conferences that address the issue.
[KMG]

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Study documents dramatic rise in the incidence of food allergies among
children

Study: Food allergies on the rise in kids
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-10-22-food-allergies_N.htm

WebMD: Food Allergy in Kids Up 18%
http://www.webmd.com/allergies/news/20081022/food-allergy-in-kids-up-18-percent
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/5zx5xh

Food Allergy Among U.S. Children: Trends in Prevalence and Hospitalizations
[pdf]
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db10.pdf

Kids With Food Allergies [pdf]
http://www.kidswithfoodallergies.org/

The Food Allergy Research and Resource Program [pdf]
http://www.farrp.org/

The Food Allergy & Anaphlyaxis Network [pdf]
http://www.foodallergy.org/

If you have a young child, you may be aware of the rising concerns about
food allergies. This public health concern was well documented this week by
the release of a new report from the National Center for Health Statistics,
which look at a wide range of recent studies, including the National
Hospital Discharge Survey and the National Health Interview Study. Overall,
the researchers found that the number of children with food allergies has
increased approximately 18% in the last ten years. Among those foods causing
allergies, milk eggs, peanuts, walnuts, fish, and shellfish were some of the
items that can bring on reactions such as a rash, wheezing, or vomiting.
Researchers are quick to point out that they aren't entirely certain as to
why American children seem to have higher incidences of allergies. Dr. Hugh
Sampson, director of the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at Mount Sinai
Hospital, commented, "This seems to be primarily a phenomenon of Westernized
countries, among people who have our kind of lifestyle and our kind of diet.
You don’t see similar things in countries in Asia or in Africa." [KMG]

The first link will whisk users away to a news article from this Wednesday's
USA Today about these recent findings. The second link leads to a like-
minded piece from Daniel J. DeNoon, reporting for WebMD Health News. Moving
on, the third link leads to the full text of the data brief from the
National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) on the rise in documented food
allergies in American children. The fourth link will take visitors to a site
designed for parents of children with allergies. Here, visitors will find
high-quality fact sheets, support forums, and allergy alerts. The fifth link
leads to the homepage of the Food Allergy Research and Resource Program
(FARRP), which is based at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. This site is
another fine resource for people with questions about food allergies, and it
features include an allergen database and a selection of informative videos.
The last link will take users to the homepage of The Food Allergy &
Anaphylaxis Network, which contains information for those newly diagnosed
with food allergies and information about their advocacy work. [KMG]

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

Phyllis's Favorites from the CJRLC Blog – June-July 2009
http://www.cjrlc.org/blog/


British Museum Online Tours
http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/online_tours.aspx

Congressional Research Service Reports
http://www.digital.library.unt.edu/govdocs/crs/browse/
http://opencrs.com/
http://www.archive-it.org/collections/1078

English Heritage: Stonehenge
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.16465

HubbleSite
http://hubblesite.org/
Black Holes: Gravity's Relentless Pull
http://hubblesite.org/explore_astronomy/black_holes/

Mathematical Interactivities
http://mathematics.hellam.net/

Mineral Information Institute
http://www.mii.org

The Most Popular Myths in Science
http://www.livescience.com/bestimg/?cat=myths

Mostly Medieval: Exploring the Middle Ages
http://www.mostly-medieval.com/explore/

Nancy Keane's Children's Literature Webpage
http://www.nancykeane.com/
http://nancykeane.com/booktalks/

Nuclear Energy Learning Resources for Schools
http://students.ne.anl.gov/schools/

Robert Krampf's Science Education Co.
http://krampf.com/index.html

Simon Schama's Power Of Art
http://www.pbs.org/powerofart

Teaching Mathematical Thinking Through Origami
Origami Links
http://newmedia.purchase.edu/~Jeanine/origami/

Phyllis Anker
anker @ hslc.org

NOTE: To receive 4 email posts daily send your request to: anker @ hslc.org

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Site of the Day for Tuesday, October 21, 2008

All About Cheese
http://www.cheese.com

Today's site provides a simply designed presentation brimming with information
about cheese varieties from around the world. Gentle Subscribers who enjoy this
ancient staple will find a comprehensive database covering most of the world's
cheeses.

"Cheese is nutritious food made mostly from the milk of cows but also other
mammals, including sheep, goats, buffalo, reindeer, camels and yaks. Around 4000
years ago people have started to breed animals and process their milk. That's when
the cheese was born. ... Explore this site to find out about different kinds of
cheeses from around the world." - from the website

The site's database contains almost seven hundred entries and can be searched, as
well as browsed, by cheese name, country of origin, texture and even the kind of
milk used for each cheese type. The database entries cover a brief history of the
cheese variety, along with the country of origin, the kind of milk used, and the
texture. Additional features of the presentation offer "cheese facts", and even a
headline news section concentrating on cheese stories from around the world. The
modest collection of recipes includes traditional macaroni and cheese, as well as
slightly more exotic fare in the shape of moussaka in the main meal section, while
the appetizers offer fontina pan bagna and the vegetable selection rolls out a
roquefort and walnut pasta salad.

Breeze over to the site for a useful resource on cheese at:

http://www.cheese.com

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

Mathematical Fiction - Alex Kasman - Grades 0 to 12
http://kasmana.people.cofc.edu/MATHFICT/
[NOTE: Previously posted. URL and site updated. - Phyllis ]

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

“This site provides countless books, films, plays, and television shows that all relate to specific math concepts. What a fabulous way to integrate math, language arts, history, and more! The site includes the title, year, and brief description. Teachers can browse by genre, medium, motif, and/or topic. Media include everything from comic books to plays to television series. Genres include historical fiction, children’s literature, adventure/espionage, fantasy, science fiction, and more. Sixty-three fiction offerings are even available FREE (in their entirety) online! The site is still developing and frequently adds additional fiction titles. Students who enjoy fantasy will also enjoy choosing books from this site, since the author admits that not all math mentioned in all the books is "real" math!! The site allows teachers to search by keyword and also to browse new offerings in the compilation of titles.”

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=10060

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Site of the Day for Friday, October 24, 2008

Herblock's Presidents: "Puncturing Pomposity"
http://www.npg.si.edu/exhibit/herblock/

With a nod to the political frame of mind in the U.S., today's site from the
National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian, presents an exhibition of cartoons
from the the pen of the man who coined the term "McCarthyism" -- Herbert Block.
Gentle Subscribers may find this retrospective of his drawings a refreshing look at
presidential politics on the latter half of the twentieth century.

"'The political cartoon is not a news story and not an oil portrait. It's
essentially a means for poking fun, for puncturing pomposity.' -- Herbert Block,
1977 ... The political cartoons of Herbert Block (1909–2001) appeared in American
newspapers for more than seven decades under the pen name Herblock. This exhibition
contains Block's original drawings of presidential cartoons from Franklin Roosevelt
through Bill Clinton." - from the website

This online companion to the physical exhibition in Washington provides easy access
to a selection of presidential political cartoons, with three emblematic drawings
for each. With a zoomable interface, each cartoon can be enlarged so that the any
text within the sketch can be read. In addition, a commentary on the relevance of
each cartoon has been provided, highlighting the particular policy or condition
that prompted the lampoon and placing each in historical context.

Sashay over to the site for an engaging gallery of presidential portraits at:

http://www.npg.si.edu/exhibit/herblock/

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

Sites found in:
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: June 7-13, 2009
Current PBS Teacher Previews Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/
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Masterpiece Theater
Langston Hughes Timeline
Interactive/Online Activity
Gr. 9-12

Explore the life and work of Langston Hughes, well-known for
his perceptive portrayals of life in black America, in the
context of world events. Discover Hughes's poetry, novels,
short stories, plays, children's books and non-fiction.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/americancollection/cora/hughes_timeline.html
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/okkvpk

[SEE ALSO: Harlem Renaissance
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/americancollection/cora/harlem.html ]

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Out From the Shadows: The Story of Irene Joliot-Curie and Frederic Joliot-Curie
On-Air & Online
Gr. 6-8 / 9-12
Thursday, June 11, 2009
10 - 11:00 pm
Explore the life and times of Irene Joliot-Curie, the eldest
daughter of Marie and Pierre Curie, and her husband, Frederic,
who made a contribution to nuclear physics that marked the
beginning of a new era in the relationship of man towards
matter. (CC, Stereo, HD, 1 year)
http://www.pbs.org/outfromtheshadows/

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Copyright 2008 PBS Online

Sustainability: The Journey Towards Tomorrow - Teaching and Learning for Peace Foundation - Grades 3 to 10
http://www.tlpeace.org.au/WebQuest3/index.htm

Site found on TeachersFirst.com
“This site offers a WebQuest (with several task options) introducing and exploring the work of Dr. Jane Goodall and her conservation programs in Africa that were developed to protect the chimpanzees. Not only does the site focus on the chimpanzees, but also on the people in the surrounding communities. Students read the story "Where’s Willy Whalley?" and then choose one of the activity choices. Examples of activities include both research and writing (electronic stories, audio presentations, clay animations, and many others). There are countless sites provided, all about the work of Jane Goodall.”

Scroll down for Sites on Process page:
http://www.tlpeace.org.au/WebQuest3/process.htm
Includes links for:
Chimpanzees: At these websites you can find out about chimpanzees, their natural habitats and behaviours.
Dr Goodall at Gombe: At these websites you will read about Dr Goodall's years of work at Gombe and appreciate what her life was like during those years.

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9935

Virtual Forest Challenge - Scholastic.com - Grades 0 to 8
http://www.scholastic.com/growgreen/virtualforest/

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

“Teaching about our impact on the environment? Engage students through this game that moves through the choices in a daily life and the direct impact that they make. This site requires Flash.”

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=10020

Annual Arctic Report Card Shows Stronger Effects of Warming http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2008/20081016_arcticreport.html

From the site:
“Temperature increases, a near-record loss of summer sea ice, and a melting of surface ice in Greenland are among some of the evidence of continued warming in the Arctic…” <<>>

Source: DocuTicker
http://www.docuticker.com/?p=22891

# posted by Phyllis @ 11:29 PM 0 comments

Sites found in:
October 25, 2008 "Earth Science Sites of the Week"

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“WHY EARTH SCIENCE”, AGI, (Art Weinle), Bill Dicks, MESTA Board Member at Large, discovered a worthwhile publication called “Why Earth Science?” available on line, developed by the American Geological Institute (AGI).
http://www.agiweb.org/education/WhyEarthScience/Why_Earth_Science.pdf

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QUICKSILVER: MERCURY IN THE ENVIRONMENT, (suggested by Cher Cunningham, Science Information and Education Office, USGS), Worried about mercury in the fish you eat? Mercury has a complex biogeochemical cycle which allows it to be transferred between different ecosystem reservoirs and exhibit chemical transformations that control its behavior and toxicity. Learn about the interesting work USGS scientists are doing on the behavior and occurrence of mercury in the environment, as well as human exposures to mercury.
http://energy.er.usgs.gov/health_environment/mercury/

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ALL ABOUT SPRITES, Sky Fire TV, (Dave Thomas), find excellent weather quizzes and images....
http://sky-fire.tv/index.cgi/Sprites.html

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THE CASSIOPEIA PROJECT, Cassiopeia (Tim Wozniak), This is an effort to make science education videos available for free to anyone who wants them. We believe that if you can visualize it, then understanding is not far behind. Teachers and students are particularly welcome to use these materials. Most are space related videos.
http://www.cassiopeiaproject.com/home.php
[NOTE: Includes biology, physics, chemistry, space, and more. – Phyllis ]

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GENERAL SCIENCE RESOURCES, (Karen Norfleet), these resources can be very helpful, including not only for labs, but PowerPoints as well. “This site was designed initially as a resource for the students and parents & guardians of the students in my science classes. Over the years it has evolved into a teacher resource site as well.”
http://www.science-class.net
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Free sounds are available at (suggested by Tina Adwar)
http://freesound.iua.upf.edu/searchText.php

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ANIMAL SENTINELS OF HUMAN HEALTH, (Cher Cunningham, Science Information and Education Office, USGS), The canary in the coal mine is a classic example of how animals are sentinels of human health. Caged canaries, being more sensitive than humans to the effects of carbon monoxide and other poisonous gases, saved lives in the early 1900s by alerting miners to the presence of dangerous gas. Today, earthworms, swallows, bats, other wildlife, and even our pets are all animal sentinels alerting us to disease, allergens, and contaminants in our environment. USGS scientists are designing and monitoring these sentinel systems to help citizens and public health officials take preventative actions before serious health consequences such as disease outbreaks can occur.
http://health.usgs.gov/sentinels/

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VIDEOS, CalTech, (Jim Ronda) There are a number of downloadable, short, very basic videos from CalTech featuring space topics, geyser, and volcanic eruptions videos with visible and infrared images side by side.
http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/cosmic_classroom/ask_astronomer/video/
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Mark Francek
Central Michigan University
Resource Page: http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi

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Site of the Day for Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Looking for Life in All the Right Places
http://www.space.com/php/video/player.php?video_id=270707Phoenix

Today's site, a production of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Cal Tech, offers
a short but stirring video on the search for extra-terrestrial life. Gentle
Subscribers may enjoy this glimpse into the paths being explored by scientists as
they look for life beyond earth.

"NASA scientists pick spots to search for signs of extraterrestrial life." - from
the website

This easy to view video, which does not require an external player, features
scientists discussing why they are concentrating on the most elemental forms of
life. Researchers explain why their search has caused them to focus on certain
planets and moons within the solar system as possible sites for former and perhaps
even present evidence of basic life. With lively animations and real space video,
the presentation highlights the indicators and markers of life used by scientists.
Additional videos on space related topics can be found through the link to the main
menu.

Soar over to the site for a brief video on the search for life in outer space at:

http://www.space.com/php/video/player.php?video_id=270707Phoenix

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

Cool Careers in Science and Technology.
http://www.history.com/minisite.do?content_type=Minisite_Generic&content_type_id=67000&display_order=3&mini_id=61398
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/ll9pau

Site contains 6 videos (about 2.5 min. ea.)

From announcement:
“Many students today work hard with the hopes of one day having a “cool job” they will enjoy. Having role models and examples of people who excel in exciting fields can help them envision a career path…highlighting cutting-edge occupations in science and technology. This site features interviews...Educators and students are encouraged to visit this site and learn more about the innovative people, processes and machines that make our world tick."

Sites found in:
INFOMINE Email Alert Service
Date: Thu, Oct 23, 2008
http://infomine.ucr.edu/

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Canada e-Book
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URL: http://www43.statcan.ca/r000_e.htm
Record Id: 681346
Created: 2008-10-22 15:53:17
Categories: govpub

Electronic version the the Canada Yearbook, an overview of the economic
and social life in Canada. Divided into four main sections: Land,
People, Economy, and State. Over some 500 pages of tables, charts and
analytical articles.

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Climate Debate Daily
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URL: http://www.climatedebatedaily.com
Record Id: 681344
Created: 2008-10-21 10:02:05
Categories: govpub,physci

Pro and con arguments on human activity and its influence on global
warming. "Scientific articles, news stories, economic studies, polemics,
historical articles, PR releases, editorials, feature commentaries, and
blog entries." Also, links to other sites dealing with global warming
organized by category.

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Energy for the World- World Energy Association
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URL: http://www.world-nuclear.org/education/whyu.htm
Record Id: 681343
Created: 2008-10-16 16:07:28
From the site:
“The World Nuclear Association is the global private-sector organization that seeks to promote the peaceful worldwide use of nuclear power as a sustainable energy resource for the coming centuries.”

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Layoffs turn parents into school librarians [Times Press Recorder]
http://www.timespressrecorder.com/articles/2009/06/02/news/news02.txt

Source: Library Link of the Day for 2009-06-03
http://www.tk421.net/librarylink/

You’re a Grand Old Flag
http://www.loc.gov/wiseguide/jun09/flag.html
From the site:
“Did you know that the current American flag was a result of a school project?...”

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Webcast: The History and Myths Surrounding the U.S. Flag
http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=3335
Requires RealPlayer

“This iconic symbol of American patriotism isn’t without its share of myths and controversy. For example, it is highly unlikely that Betsy Ross designed the first United States flag. In fact, the journals of the Continental Congress cite Francis Hopkinson, a congressman from New Jersey and signer of the Declaration of Independence, as the creator. These myths are the subject of a webcast given by authors Karal Ann Marling and Vincent Virga, who used the Library’s extensive collections for their books on American history.”

This I Believe, Inc. - Jay Allison, NPR, et. al. - Grades 7 to 12
http://thisibelieve.org/index.php

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

“This site offers essay-writing tips, podcasts, and more. Useful across a wide array of humanities topics, including English, social studies, art, music, religion, and speech, this site is an inspiration to students and can serve as an essay starter, a discussion starter, or contemporary information about politics, economics, and the world. On its home page it states that this is "an international project engaging people in writing, sharing, and discussing the core values that guide their daily lives." There are essays from the 1950's when the first incarnation of this idea was heard on the radio from famed journalist Edward R. Murrow. There are essays from those who are famous and those you never heard of.

“All of the essays are short—usually no more than 400 words. You can hear some of them as they were first broadcast on NPR, and there is a general podcast you can play which defines the site. Anyone can submit their own "This I Believe" essay as long as it follows the guidelines given, and they include essay-writing tips and advanced essay searches to assist anyone interested.

“The site includes special features which deal with specific topics and there are ideas for educators, students, and community leaders. The printable curricula require Adobe Acrobat.”

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=9753

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Hi! It's Thursday, October 23, 2008 and time for History at ClickSchooling!

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CLICKSCHOOLING REVIEW

Recommended Website:
Conversations with History
http://globetrotter.berkeley.edu/conversations/
[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Age Range: 11 and up (about 6th grade and up with parental guidance)

ClickScholar Nancy Hogan recommended this website that provides over 400,
unedited video interviews
with diplomats, statesmen, soldiers, economists and political analysts,
historians, writers, foreign correspondents, activists and artists all over
the globe. Through an archive that includes YouTube videos and podcasts, you
can select, watch, and listen to discussions about political, economic,
military, legal, cultural, and social issues shaping our world.

When you get to the website read the introduction and then use the menu on
the left side of your screen that includes:

* Recent Interviews - Find the most recently recorded interviews.

* Interviews By Guest Name - Use an alphabetical index to find interviews
with specific people of interest to you.

* Interviews By Topic - Select a subject of interest from a wide range of
possibilities including: Africa, China, The Cold War, Diplomacy,
Environment, Foreign Policy, Globalization, Education, Human Rights,
International Law, Military Perspectives on National Security, Moderation
and Militancy in Islam, Movies and the Imagination, Nobel Laureates, The
Peace Movement and the Nuclear Arms Race, Science, Terrorism, Women Role
Models for the New Millennium, and many more.

This is an excellent conversation starter, and a terrific way to enhance any
study of topics that have historical importance.

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

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

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

Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.

Sites found in:
ResourceShelf
http://www.resourceshelf.com
October 16-23, 2008

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Lights at Night
http://www.koshland-science-museum.org/exhib_lightsatnight/
Koshland Science Museum’s online interactive sheds new light on world trends
http://www.koshland-science.org/
[NOTE: Other pages from Koshland previously posted. - Phyllis ]

The Marian Koshland Science Museum has launched an online, interactive exhibit that reveals fascinating stories about the world by allowing people to view changes in energy use around the world. The display, “Lights at Night,” provides a navigable, astronaut’s-eye view of the Earth at night using satellite data that spans a decade. Comparing the differences in energy use over time can starkly illustrate trends about people’s economic, political, and living situations in many different regions of the world.
…

Created with satellite data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, “Lights at Night” allows users to zoom in on one particular region of the world or view the entire Earth to see energy use in each of three different years; 1993, 1997, and 2003. Several features allow for comparisons between specific years. For example, viewers who hone in on Northern India can see how energy use has increased as the area’s population and economic fortune has grown. Viewing the stark differences between light use in North Korea and South Korea tells a different story about poverty and economic prosperity in the two countries. In addition, users can even spot such details as the lights from fishing vessels off the coast of Asia.

Source: Marian Koshland Science Museum (via The National Academies)

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State Resource Guides (including territories and the nation’s capital)
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/states/

The State Resource Guides linked from this page compile digital materials that are available throughout the Library’s Web site. In addition, each guide provides links to external Web sites and a bibliography containing selected works for both general and younger readers. This site will be updated on a regular basis. The State Digital Resources: Memory Projects, Online Encyclopedias, Historical & Cultural Materials Collections Web Guide provides links to individual state and regional digital projects and collaborations.

Source: Library of Congress

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Summer reading: How parents can keep kids on track for successful learning [TwinCities.com]
http://www.twincities.com/life/ci_12471044

From the article:

“…every single student went down in reading fluency (after summer vacation). We tested them at the end of the school year, and we checked again in the fall. And it didn't matter whether they are the top reader or the bottom — everyone went down.”

Source: Library Link of the Day

Reading Suggestions - TeachersFirst - Grades 0 to 12
http://www.teachersfirst.com/read-sel.cfm

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

“This site, created by our teacher-editors, offers a reading list for students in all grades. Simply click on the grade level that you wish to explore and a book list will be provided. Most books offer a short description and some link to other titles by the same author. New titles are added frequently, so be sure to check back.”

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=10029

TeachersFirst's Summer Sparklers - TeachersFirst - Grades 0 to 12
http://www.teachersfirst.com/content/spectopics/summersparklers.cfm
Site includes 44 annotated links.

Site found on TeachersFirst.com

“This collection of editors' choices from TeachersFirst will spark summer excitement for parents and kids alike. Whether your want to create something, ignite new learning, or hold on to what you already know, you will savor these safe, reviewer-recommended resources. Be sure to share with your friends, neighbors, and family. Teachers will want to share this page with students departing for summer break. Summer will never be "boring" again!”

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=10041

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Hi! It's Saturday, June 15, 2008 and time for Summer learning fun and much
more at ClickSchooling!

Here are some websites that explain more
about the Summer Solstice along with some great suggestions for fun,
educational activities you can do all summer long!

Recommended Websites:

Summer Solstice Tutorial
Age Range: 8-17 (approx.)
http://www.homefires.com/click?summersolstice
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/the_universe/uts/summer.html&edu=elem
Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/6dm282
[NOTE: Other pages from http://www.windows.ucar.edu/ previously posted. -
Phyllis ]

This website offers a tutorial on the summer solstice in both English and
Spanish. From the menu bar, you can choose the level of information you want
- including "Beginner" (simple info with large type), "Intermediate," and
Advanced (small print, in-depth content).


Celebrate Summer!
Age Range: 2-7 (approx.)
http://www.homefires.com/click?upsummer
[NOTE: This was posted in 2008]
In addition to a very simple explanation of the Summer Solstice, you find a
list of Summer Reads for young children, discover how to make your own sun
or a suncatcher, get a list of 7 summer activities, learn to make fun ice
blocks, popsicles, and more!


BrainPop: The Sun
Age Range: 9-17 (approx.)
http://www.homefires.com/click?brainpop
http://www.brainpop.com/science/space/sun/preview.weml
Watch a terrific, animated science video all about the closest star to Earth
- the Sun!


FactMonster: The American Summer Guide
Age Range: All (Varies according to topic or activity.)
http://www.factmonster.com/spot/summer.html

This guide includes all kinds of information. Learn the origin of "Dog Days
of Summer," the history of Summer Vacations, and the science behind the
Summer Solstice. (Did you know that "solstice" comes from the Latin for "sun
stands still"?) Learn about the rise and fall of roller coasters, get a BBQ
Primer, take an Ice Cream Quiz, watch kid-submitted videos of fireworks and
more!


Education World: Summer Fun
Age Range: 5-13 (approx.)
http://www.homefires.com/click?educationworld
http://www.educationworld.com/holidays/archives/summer.shtml

This site is designed with educators in mind and includes a wide array of
brain-boosting activities and lessons all themed around summer. For example,
you'll find a great lesson plan all about mosquitoes, ticks and other summer
pests called, "What's 'Bugging' You?" -- and much, much more! Don't miss the
July 4th - Independence Day feature here:
http://www.homefires.com/click?4thofjuly
http://www.educationworld.com/holidays/archives/independence.shtml
[NOTE: Updated for 2009]


UniversalPreschool: Summer Learning Fun
Age Range: 2-7 (approx.)
http://www.homefires.com/click?summerfun

Get suggestions for planting a summer garden, how to eat hot dogs with the
help of an Octopus (!), fun water games, and get a recipe for sidewalk
chalk.


Family Education: Sunny Day Activities for Kids
Age Range: All (Varies according to each activity.)
http://www.homefires.com/click?familyeducation
http://fun.familyeducation.com/outdoor-games/exercise/33065.html

Take a Summer Solstice Quiz, enjoy outdoor activities like building your own
Stonehenge or Backyard Volcano, get tips on family day trips and travel, and
more!


Summer Activities for Little Ones
Age Range: 2-7 (approx.)
http://www.homefires.com/click?sunfun

Author Marty Layne tells you how to brighten every summer day with these
gentle, loving, playful activities.


Kaboose: Summer Crafts
Age Range: All (Varies according to craft/art project.)
http://crafts.kaboose.com/holidays/seasons/summer/

Find fun and easy instructions on how to make a pencil-pinwheel, a
watermelon piñata, seashell critters, and even your own ice cream!

Enjoy the summer break!

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

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

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

Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.