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Eternal Egypt

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Today's spectacular website is the result of a three year, $2.5 million

collaborative effort of a number of official Egyptian cultural

organizations and IBM. Employing the latest multimedia technology, the site

is a dramatic presentation of ancient Egyptian heritage and culture.

"Welcome to Eternal Egypt, which brings to light over five thousand years

of Egyptian civilization. Eternal Egypt is a living record of a land rich

in art and history, people and places, myths and religions. The stories of

Eternal Egypt are told using the latest interactive technologies,

high-resolution imagery, animations, virtual environments, remote cameras,

three-dimensional models and more. ... The guided tour is a quick way to

experience the best that the site has to offer. You can also begin with one

of the cultural highlights, or make your own discoveries using one of the

many other ways to explore." - from the website

Among the outstanding features of the site are 3-D reconstructions of

Tutankhamun's tomb, monuments and antiquities, breath-taking graphics and

panoramic street scenes of current day Old Cairo. A helpful timeline and

interactive map, in addition to a "context navigator" provide information

on the connections among ancient artefacts, places and historical figures.

The Library section offers articles on a range of items in the exhibit,

many of which have "text to speech" components. A number of significant

Egyptian museums are highlighted while the "Topics" section covers a range

of subjects from agriculture to transportation.

The site is available in English, French and Arabic. (Among the viewing

requirements are Macromedia Flash Player, Shockwave Player and Quicktime).

Travel to the site for an amazing exhibition of ancient Egypt at:

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A.M. Holm

Interactive Maps in Flash - Enrique Alonso - Grades 3 to 12

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Interactive Maps in Flash: Educational Games in Flash for Learning Geography is exactly what the title states. What the title doesn’t state is that there are three different levels of activities, a "Puzzle"(like a jigsaw) where beginners can match shapes to learn where countries are located, another is titled "What’s in a Name" where you select the country or capital where the dot is on the map from a pull down list, and last "Where is?" a country or capital name is put up by the program and you have to click on it on the map. This activity can be viewed in several different languages.

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Microbes - Microbes.info - Grades 9 to 12

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Find and read articles about bacteria on this text-based site. Choose from topics such as "Food Microbiology," "Industrial Microbiology," and "Medical Microbiology." Visit the image den to view photographs of various bacteria. Other sections with links include "Hot Germ News" and "Disease Watch." Submit questions or read answers to submitted FAQ's. No registration is necessary, unless you wish to add comments to the forum. Registration does require an email address. Rather than using your personal email, consider creating a group Gmail account for your class.

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College Confidential - Hobsons Inc - Grades 9 to 12

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College Confidential is one of the many websites designed to help students evaluate and choose a college. As with other such sites, there is a "Find a College" section, advice on preparing a successful application to the colleges of your choice, financial aid information, and a discussion community with forums where students voice opinions about the colleges and the application process. Students can view videos and photos of the colleges. Using much of College Confidential requires registration, but there is no fee. Registration does require an email address. You may want to create your own Gmail account with up to 20 subaccounts for each group of students (by code name or number) within your classes...In addition, the discussion forums are open for opinions of all kinds, so some caution should be exercised in accessing these.

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Math Applets - Learning Today - Grades 1 to 10

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This interactive and entertaining site offers many opportunities for students to learn and discover a variety of math concepts including higher- level thinking skills. The visuals aide in teaching skills in a real-life way. Topics include equalities and inequalities, patterns relationships and functions, tessellation, Venn diagram, fractal tool, basic addition, estimation, transformations, and several others. Even the youngest of students will be able to do Algebra, follow multi-step directions and more. Instructions for each game are clearly given and students can progress in levels as they complete different stages. All games are research-based and are developed to teach math in fun and engaging ways. Most games also include learning objectives as the game is loading.

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MATHguide - Mark Karadimos - Grades 6 to 12

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This site provides educators and students numerous resources in algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus. The teacher section includes a worksheet generator while the student section offers two calculators including a scientific and graphing calculator. MATHguide also includes lessons, tutorials, and online quizzes. The student projects section includes many creative options for making math more than a pencil-paper routine.

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Pi Day Resources - TeachersFirst - Grades 0 to 12

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This collection of reviewed resources from TeachersFirst is selected to help teachers and students celebrate Pi Day and everything Pi through related projects and classroom activities. Whether you “circle around” Pi for one class or spend an entire unit on this very special number, the ideas included within the "In the Classroom" portion of reviews will launch discussions and meaningful projects for student-centered learning. Here’s Pi in your eye!

Site contains annotated links to 12 resources.

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Ides of March Resources - TeachersFirst - Grades 0 to 12

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This collection of reviewed resources from TeachersFirst is selected to help teachers and students honor the Ides of March by learning about Julius Caesar and to plan related projects and classroom activities. Whether you spend one class or an entire unit on Caesar or Shakespeare’s play, the ideas included within the "In the Classroom" portion of reviews will launch discussions and meaningful projects for student-centered learning.

Site contains annotated links to 10 resources.

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From: American Experience

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE presents EMMA GOLDMAN,

a ninety-minute biography of the notorious lecturer, fearless writer, and

merciless publisher.

She was “the most dangerous woman in America,” and she certainly left her mark in American history. During a time of great transformation in American Labor, Emma Goldman’s fiery speaking style rallied crowds about issues such as government, big business, and war. Thirty-four years after she had first set foot in America, she was deported to her  native Russia. Learn more about this controversial woman, browse a full copy of Mother Earth Magazine (the Anarchists showcase publication), and read about her influence and beliefs.

Enter the world of "Red Emma, queen of the anarchists," at:

What you can do online:

- Travel with Emma Goldman on her 18-state lecture tour of

  1911:

- Chart Goldman's brushes with the law on her rap sheet:

- Peruse an entire issue of "Mother Earth," Emma Goldman and

  Alexander Berkman's activist magazine:

- Follow the anarchist movement on a timeline spanning the

  years 1859-1940:

- Speak your mind in an online poll: Do you think

  non-working-class people can promote societal change?

- Tap into the rich resources available using a teacher's

  guide--in a classroom or on your own:

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From: American Experience

AMEX: ELEANOR ROOSEVELT Online

For more than thirty years, she was the most powerful woman in America. Niece

of one president and wife of another, Eleanor Roosevelt was at the center of

much of this century's history -- a charismatic woman of charm and of

contradictions. Aristocratic in voice and manner, she was also "tough as

nails," says historian Geoffrey Ward. "In fact, she was one of the best

politicians of the twentieth century."

To admirers, she was a woman with immense moral and physical courage; through

her newspaper columns, radio broadcasts, and public appearances, she seemed to

be a familiar friend. Her detractors saw her as a dangerous meddler, a

dilettante, a traitor to her class. She was criticized for her socialist

leanings, her "overreaching" role as first lady, and was seen by many during

her husband's administrations as politically naive. Determined to live life on

her own terms, Eleanor Roosevelt traveled far from her sheltered beginnings to

become one of America's most admired figures.

FBI File

While the FBI never launched a formal investigation, Eleanor

Roosevelt amassed one of the largest single files in J. Edgar

Hoover's collection -- it comprised more than 3,000 pages. See a

sample of files and memos on the first lady.

Roosevelt Family Tree

The prominence of the Roosevelt family in American history is

legendary. Eleanor and Franklin were cousins, but how closely

related were they, and how were they related to President

Theodore Roosevelt? Check out this family tree to find out.

My Day

Eleanor Roosevelt's "My Day" was a syndicated newspaper column

published from 1935 to 1962. The column reached millions of

Americans with her views on social and political issues, current

and historical events, and her private and public life. Read her

columns in this special feature.

Timeline

Eleanor's Tour of the South Pacific - Interactive

People and Events

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From: American Experience

Visit ANNIE OAKLEY Online

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/oakley/

She was the toast of London, New York, and Paris. She was

"adopted" by Indian chief Sitting Bull, charmed the Prince of

Prussia, and entertained the likes of Oscar Wilde and Queen

Victoria. Annie Oakley excelled in a man's world by doing what

she loved, and won fame and fortune as the little lady from Ohio

who never missed a shot.

ANNIE OAKLEY tells the story of a five-foot-tall sharpshooter who

pulled herself out of the depths of poverty to become known the

world over as a symbol of the Wild West.

She was a woman who excelled in a man’s world and, as part of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show, wowing audiences with both her deft shot and her brash style. Although she never advocated for women’s suffrage, Annie Oakley opened Americans' eyes to women's abilities, even in the sphere of a man’s sport like sharp shooting. Learn more about this amazing woman on the Annie Oakley page.

Wild West in New York

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In 1885, Annie Oakley and Frank Butler joined Buffalo Bill Cody's

traveling Wild West show, which drew enormous crowds around the

world, as eager audiences clamored for a taste of the West. Take

a virtual trip to Buffalo Bill's Wild West.

Was Annie Oakley a Feminist?

Annie Oakley once overheard a woman say, "My, how I wish I were a

man so that I could shoot," and promptly took her to a nearby

firing range for practice. Annie excelled in a man's world, and

watched suffragettes protest and win the vote. Yet she never

considered herself a feminist.

Promotional Posters

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/oakley/gallery/index.html

Annie's name and face were known the world over when she toured

with Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. Browse a gallery of

advertisements featuring Miss Oakley.

People and Events

Timeline

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2010 Theme for Women’s History Month: Writing Women Back Into History

Women’s History Month Across the Curriculum

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“March is Women’s History Month, and this year’s theme, according to the National Women’s History Project (http://www.nwhp.org/whm/index.php  ) and the Library of Congress,( http://womenshistorymonth.gov/index.html  ) is “Writing Women Back Into History.” (Note, too, that International Women’s Day is March 8. http://www.internationalwomensday.com/  )

“To help you “write women back into history” with your students, we have compiled related lesson plans and Times materials for teaching about women’s history into a collection called Celebrate Women’s History Month.

Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/y8b6hwz

“We hope you will find that page, and the following additional activities, useful for weaving women into your curriculum during the coming month.”

Tate Kids - Tate Gallery - Grades 1 to 6

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Winner of a 2009 Youth Webby Award, Tate Kids connects the art of the past and present to the world of blogging, on-line activities, storytelling, and craft making. Each project cleverly weaves in a child friendly art history or theory lesson. Features such as “Tate Paint” invite viewers to create and share their own animated masterpiece on-line. Students can select pieces from the Tate Kids Collection or upload their own artwork into the “My Gallery” space and create a personal virtual museum available to visitors around the world. This site screens all submissions before they appear on-line and provides safety tips for children to review with an adult. Signing up for the “My Gallery” option requires a username and password, but no email address is required. Create a sunset reminiscent of Joseph Turner’s paintings or experiment body movements suggestive of Bruce Nauman's performance art. Activities such as these and many more craft ideas are located on the “Tate Create” page. The site includes a complete list of materials, procedures, and helpful hints needed for the activities. Each lesson is kid tested at the Tate Gallery itself and corresponds to works of art either on display at the Tate or a part of their permanent collection. The site was created in the UK, so some of the pronunciations and spellings may differ from those in American English.

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Creativity Resource for Teachers - Denver Art Museum - Grades 0 to 12

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This site from the Denver Art Museum is just the ticket when you want to incorporate art with your language arts or social studies classes. The 85 pieces of artwork on this site lead into activities and lesson ideas. Search artworks by country/culture, medium, period and region. Each of these categories has a drop down list with multiple items. There are highly motivating lesson plans to go with each piece of art. For example, “A Face to Remember – Mummy Case” looks at Ancient Egypt for grades 6 -12. “(Students) will research information about the ancient Egyptians and explore how their findings are visually represented on the DAM’s mummy case. Students …design a mummy case that reflects their personal values and beliefs.” During this lesson students are introduced to two column notes for recording their research.The Early Childhood lesson entitled “Bubbles” has students look closely at a work of art using bubbles!

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Rhapsodies in Black - Institute of International Visual Arts - Grades 11 to 12

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From the Harlem Renaissance to Black Nationhood, explore five themes related to being Black in the US during the first half of the twentieth century. Read extracts from these periods, analyze their impact, and explore the words and art of historians, writers, and artists of the day.

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NAACP Interactive Historical Timeline - NAACP - Grades 5 to 12

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This resource is a must if you are teaching or learning about African American history. This interactive multimedia site takes you on a journey of the 101 year old NAACP organization. Through the use of interactive timelines, videos, biographies, lesson plans and web links, you will learn about the impact the NAACP has made on history. What makes this site special is how it shows you an event and provides you with information about the impact the particular event had on history.

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