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March 6-12, 2009

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Large Photos of Famous Places and Landscapes Now Available Free Online

March 10th, 2009

Direct to FreeLargePhotos.com http://freelargephotos.com/

From the News Release:

No need to pay for a high resolution shot of the Eiffel Tower, Grand Canyon, Golden Gate Bridge or a lovely sunset. Shots of these and numerous other famous landmarks, cities and places from around the world are now available free at FreeLargePhotos.com.

More than 2,600 images sized 4MP or larger are available through FreeLargePhotos.com. The site’s developer and manager, Roy Tennant of Sonoma, Calif., said, “The photos are free to individuals for personal use, but if they are used on a web site a photo credit and a link to the web site are required.” Commercial interests are charged $50 a shot if an image is used to sell a product or to promote a business or organization.”

Currently, FreeLargePhotos.com has the work of six photographers organized under hundreds of categories. Some of the famous cities and locations represented are: Paris, New York City, Washington D.C., Sydney, San Francisco, Quebec City, New Orleans, Yosemite, the Sonoma and Napa Valleys, Niagara Falls, the Sierra Nevada, the Rocky Mountains, and Banff National Park.

FreeLargePhotos.com contains dozens of shots from the countries of Canada, Australia, France, Jordan, the Netherlands, Oman, South Korea, Switzerland and

Thailand

. There are also shots of landmarks and scenery from the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, New York, Oregon and Utah.

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Sojourner Truth: Online Resources

From the site:

The digital collections of the Library of Congress contain a wide variety of material associated with Sojourner Truth, including manuscripts, photographs, and books. This guide compiles links to digital materials related to Sojourner Truth that are available throughout the Library of Congress Web site. In addition, it provides links to external Web sites focusing on Sojourner Truth and a bibliography containing selected works for both general and younger readers.

Includes links to:

Sojourner Truth Institute of Battle Creek

http://www.sojournertruth.org/

In 1998 the Sojourner Truth Institute of Battle Creek was established as an affiliate of the Battle Creek Community Foundation to "expand the historical and biographical knowledge of her life's work and carry on her mission by teaching, demonstrating and promoting projects that accentuate the ideals and principles for which she stood."

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sojourner Truth Memorial Web Site

http://www.sojournertruthmemorial.org/index.html

This site describes the origin of the Sojourner Truth Memorial project, its mission, and it provides links to resources pertaining to Truth.

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Thurs., June 24, 2010 - The Interactive Nolli Map Website: Rome

2010-06-24T23:34:00.002-04:00

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Site of the Day

The Interactive Nolli Map Website -- Rome

http://nolli.uoregon.edu/preface.html

Today's site, from the University of Oregon, offers the famous 18th century Nolli

map of the city of Rome in an interactive presentation. Gentle Subscribers will

find a wealth of readily accessible historical information on Rome.

"In 1748 Giambattista Nolli created a Map of Rome that is still regarded as one of

the most significant documented records of the Eternal City. This website

resurrects the map and gives it an interactive face, allowing students,

cartographers and others to study it from an entirely new angle. ... The Map Engine

may be accessed from any page of the website, allowing you to navigate through the

city at a variety of scales. Using the Map Engine, the user can pan in any

direction and zoom in or out from the macro-scale of the city to the micro-scale of

the building. Layers have been created to focus on particular topics, for example

'gardens'. ... Layers may be turned on and off, and blended with map ... to provide

for the best viewing conditions." - from the website

Along with the map itself, the site highlights a number of themes comprising

natural characteristics and landscape elements, architecture and urban design,

social factors and cartography. Among the presentation's special features are

essays dealing with how urban forms relate to the overall life of the city, an

exploration of the more unassuming institutions such as schools, hospitals and

prisons, as well as the famous churches and palaces, and a consideration of the

geographical and hydrographic elements. Also included is an Italian glossary to

facilitate understanding of the map notations for the non-specialist and a

sophisticated index system to allow easy access to the more than 1300 locations on

the original document.

Journey to the site for a notable resource on the city of Rome at:

http://nolli.uoregon.edu/preface.html

A.M. Holm

view the List archives on the web at:

http://starwars.fidm.edu/

Thurs., June 24, 2010 - Dressing a Galaxy: The Costumes of Star Wars

2010-06-24T23:33:00.002-04:00

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Site of the Day

Dressing a Galaxy: The Costumes of Star Wars Exhibit

Today's site comes from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in

California, which has mounted a presentation to showcase the sweep of designs from

the the Star Wars universe. From the raffish charm of Han Solo's casual gear to the

unforgettable designs worn by Princess Leia, Gentle Subscribers will find the full

panoply of Star Wars costumes.

"The Star Wars saga has changed popular culture forever. The spirit of imagination

it represents - that ability to dream big - is something we believe in here at

FIDM. ... A collection of more than 100 costumes, accessories, and props from all

six films in the Star Wars saga were on display, including those from the latest

chapter, Episode III Revenge of the Sith." - from the website

A slideshow presentation of the exhibit displays the museum's collection of

costumes. From Wookies to bounty hunters, the exhibit highlights the range of

characters and their distinctive garments and appearance. Photos of some of the

fantastic "heads" designed for the films are also on display. In addition, a

selection of Star Wars desk wallpapers is available for free download.

Warp over to the site for the costumes of Star Wars exhibit at:

http://starwars.fidm.edu/

A.M. Holm

view the List archives on the web at:

http://www.controlyourcredit.gov/

Wed., June 23, 2010 - The Bad Credit Hotel

2010-06-23T23:52:00.002-04:00

The Bad Credit Hotel

From the site:

Check in and learn the basics of maintaining good credit. You can do this by exploring the hotel in game mode or by going directly to the information through the hotel directory.

Information

http://www.controlyourcredit.gov/html/index.html

From the site:

Welcome to The Bad Credit Hotel. A place where folks come to enlighten the murkier areas of their credit know-how. Some have come face-to-face with unnerving credit circumstances. Others come here seeking knowledge.

Source:

U.S.

Treasury

Wed., June 23, 2010 - Dawn Mission!

2010-06-23T23:51:00.005-04:00

Dawn Mission!

http://dawn.jpl.nasa.gov/index.asp

Dawn's goal is to characterize the conditions and processes of the solar system's earliest epoch by investigating in detail two of the largest protoplanets remaining intact since their formations.

Dawn Kids: Fun Activities for Kids

http://dawn.jpl.nasa.gov/DawnKids/index.asp

Dawn Education

http://dawn.jpl.nasa.gov/education/index.asp

Last updated: 05/30/10

Dawn Classrooms: Teachers and Students

http://dawn.jpl.nasa.gov/DawnClassrooms/index.asp

Wed., June 23, 2010 - Everyday Mysteries: Who Invented the Automobile? / Stem Cell Research (2) / Reptiles: Komodo Dragon

2010-06-23T23:51:00.002-04:00

Sites found in:

Librarians' Internet Index

Websites you can trust!

NEW THIS WEEK, March 12, 2009

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Everyday Mysteries: Who Invented the Automobile?

This site answers the question "Who invented the automobile?" by concluding that while the question "does not have a straightforward answer ... [because there] are many different types of automobiles. ... If we had to give credit to one inventor, it would probably be Karl Benz from

Germany

." Includes a chart showing some of the automobile firsts (such as for steam, gasoline, and electric vehicles). From Science Reference Services, Library of Congress (LOC).

URL: http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/auto.html

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How Stem Cells Work

This article provides brief background about stem cells, pluripotent cells that can develop into every cell, and related matters. Topics include how stem cells operate, acquiring embryonic stem cells for research, replicating stem cells in a lab, research challenges, using stem cells to treat diseases, and controversy over research. From HowStuffWorks.

http://science.howstuffworks.com/cellular-microscopic-biology/stem-cell.htm

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Stem Cell Information

This site is the official National Institutes of Health (NIH) resource for stem cell research. Includes an introduction to stem cells and the "possibility of cell-based therapies to treat disease, which is often referred to as regenerative or This site is the official National Institutes of Health (NIH) resource for stem cell research. Includes an introduction to stem cells and the "possibility of cell-based therapies to treat disease, which is often referred to as regenerative or regenerative or reparative medicine," and information about research ethics, federal policy, research projects and papers, and more. Note: The NIH library stem cell literature database is not available to the public.

http://stemcells.nih.gov

[NOTE: Previously posted. This page was last modified on Thursday, April 29, 2010 - Phyllis ]

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Reptiles: Komodo Dragon
Fact sheet about the Komodo dragon, "the biggest living lizard in the world ... It is a type of monitor lizard, an ancient species of reptile with ancestors that date back more than 100 million years." Provides quick facts (such as length and weight), photos, a related article about the protection of this endangered species, and other details about the Komodo dragon. From the San Diego Zoo.
URL: http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-komodo.html

[NOTE: Home page http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/ previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Wed., June 23, 2010 - WritingFix

2010-06-23T23:50:00.000-04:00

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Hi! It's Wednesday, March 11, 2009 and time for Writing at

ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:

WritingFix: Mentor Text Writing Lessons

http://writingfix.com/index.htm

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Age Range: 8-18+ (There's wiggle room here that will

accommodate many ages and grade levels.)

This terrific website offers free interactive writing lessons

and prompts for all ages and grade levels so that "writing is

taught well, not simply assigned." You simply won't believe

the variety of engaging lessons and innovative activities to

help writers of all ages learn the skills and practice the

craft of writing.

When you get to the site you'll see an introduction. Visually,

the site has lots going on and so much content it may seem a

little overwhelming. Stay focused to find what you need. Use

the menu on the left side of the screen to access:

*Writing Prompts - This page generates over 500 writing

prompts or ideas for topics for a written paper or assignment.

*Mentor Text Lessons - JACKPOT! This section is full of

lessons specific to learning Idea Development, Voice, Sentence

Fluency, Organization, Word Choice and more. Instruction and

activities are based on picture books, chapter books,

literature, poetry, short stories, and iPod inspired lessons.

*6 Trait Resources - Get all kinds of ingenious

teacher-created ideas, lessons, and activities to motivate

students to write - and write well.

*Writing Process - Get pre-writing ideas, and learn to compose

rough drafts, edit, revise, proofread and evaluate writing.

*Tools for the Writing Classroom - A GOLDMINE of writing tools

awaits you here that will motivate the most reluctant writers.

Get daily writing prompts, mini writing lessons, try creative

journaling, discover creative "Post-It" use, enjoy family

writing projects, and writing projects that incorporate art.

Get lessons that appeal to boy writers, and explore some

author studies.

*Writing Genres - Learn how to write to inform, persuade, and

narrate. Practice skills for creative writing, poetry, and

business writing.

*Writing Across The Curriculum - Learn to use writing

assignments and activities that incorporate subjects like

history, science, and math.

A description of what is available at this site simply doesn't

do it justice. This is a remarkable resource and it gets a

ClickSchooling Award for Excellence.

Diane Flynn Keith

for ClickSchooling

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Publication or distribution in any medium (including blogs,

newsletters, ezines, websites, or email lists) is strictly

prohibited without prior written permission.

DID YOU MISPLACE A ClickSchooling Review? Do you need to find an educational website - fast! Visit the ClickSchooling archives at:

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

Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.

Tues., June 22, 2010 - CIA: The World Factbook

2010-06-22T23:55:00.000-04:00

The World Factbook

The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 266 world entities. Our Reference tab includes: maps of the major world regions, as well as Flags of the World, a Physical Map of the World, a Political Map of the World, and a Standard Time Zones of the World map.

[NOTE: Previously posted. “The online Factbook is updated bi-weekly.” Phyllis ]

Tues., June 22, 2010 - Whooping Cranes

2010-06-22T23:54:00.002-04:00

Whooping Cranes

http://www.surfnetkids.com/whooping_cranes.htm

From the site:

“The endangered North American whooping crane has a remarkable story. Starting in 2001 (using a method pioneered by Bill Lishman and Joe Duff with Canada Geese) a flock of baby whoopers raised in captivity in Wisconsin was trained to follow an ultralight aircraft to their winter home in Florida. Learn more about whooping cranes and their amazing comeback story at the following sites.”

Page includes links to 9 related sites (5 annotated, 4 honorable mentions)

Tues., June 22, 2010 - Virtual Dating: Age of Rocks and Ancient Artifacts / Draw T.Rex

2010-06-22T23:53:00.002-04:00

Sites found in:

March 14, 2009 "Earth Science Sites of the Week"

VIRTUAL DATING, (Cris L. DeWolf), Here you'll learn how geologists and archeologists determine the ages of rocks and ancient artifacts. Please be patient as Java applets and associated images load into your computer. Virtual Dating contains two options as well as a demonstration version. Virtual Dating Isochron for rocks and minerals, Virtual Dating Radiocarbon (Carbon-14) and Virtual Dating Demo If you just want to do a quick run-through of the activity, try the "Demo" version—although answer checking and other feedbacks are not implemented.

http://www.sciencecourseware.org/virtualdating/

[NOTE: Other modules from http://www.sciencecourseware.org/ previously posted.

- Phyllis ]

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DRAW T.REX, Stephen F. Greb, Kentucky Geological Survey, University of Kentucky. (Virginia Malone), Greb presents awesomely simple hands on method students can use to flesh out a dinosaur. Detailed instructions are given, but basically the student is given an image of a skull and then covers it with skin adds eye, and nose. Of course, the more the student knows about anatomy the better the drawing. This method could be used by an elementary school child, a future paleontologist, or a budding forensic artist.

http://www.uky.edu/KGS/education/trex.html

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Mark Francek

Central Michigan University

Resource Page: http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi

Tues., June 22, 2010 - Exploring the Planets

2010-06-22T23:52:00.002-04:00

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Site of the Day

Exploring the Planets

http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/ceps/etp/

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Today's site, from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, offers an

exhibit showcasing the solar system as viewed from earth and from space. Gentle

Subscribers will discover a commendable presentation, which considers the distant

past to the modern day scientific understanding of what is known of the planets.

"Exploring The Planets highlights the history and achievements of planetary

explorations, both Earth-based and by spacecraft. ... See just how big each planet

and its major satellites are relative to each other in the scale model of the Solar

System. See where the planets are in relation to the Sun and to each other and

learn just how big the Sun is compared to all the planets in our Solar System." -

from the website

Beginning with an excellent Table of Contents clearly delineating its direction,

this comprehensive exhibit sheds light on how man has regarded the planets over

millennia, from his first tentative steps to make sense of the heavens, to the use

of increasingly sophisticated devices to explore the solar system. From the

remarkable images in the gallery, to the conclusions reached in the discipline of

comparative planetology, the exhibit spotlights a broad array of features.

Additional sections delve into comets and asteroids, along with a look at what's

new in planetary exploration.

Soar over to the site for a notable resource on the solar system at:

http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/ceps/etp/

A.M. Holm

view the List archives on the web at:

http://learninginhand.com/podcasting/

Mon., June 21, 2010 - Learning in Hand: Podcasting

2010-06-21T23:42:00.002-04:00

Learning in Hand - Podcasting

From the site:

“Students and teachers from all over the world are learning from audio and video programs on desktop computers, laptops, iPods, netbooks, and other devices. Hundreds of free educational programs are available online.”

Site includes: Find Podcasts, Subscribe to Podcasts, Listen to Podcasts, Create Podcasts and Blog Posts,

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

Mon., June 21, 2010 - Fast Food Calorie Counter

2010-06-21T23:41:00.003-04:00

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Site of the Day

Fast Food Calorie Counter
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/flash/health/caloriecounter/caloriecounter.html

If the above URL wraps in your e-mail client, enter it all on one line in your
browser or use this TinyURL:

http://tinyurl.com/cokem

Today's site, from the Washington Post, offers a slick, easy-to-use calorie counter
to track typically eaten meals from specific fast food restaurants. Some Gentle
Subscribers may find the content of this little program disturbing but useful.

"How does your meal add up? Use our fast food calorie counter to calculate the
calories and fat you consume when eating at fast-food restaurants." - from the
website

This eminently practical calorie guide provides information on menu items of nine
major fast food outlets, including Burger King, KFC, McDonald's and Subway. Each
restaurant has its own section with a comprehensive listing of foods, from fries to
quarter pounders, beverages to desserts. The calorie and fat content of each item
is displayed. Foods can be added individually to the calculator which keeps a
running total of fat and calories.

Sidle over to the site for the caloric and fat lowdown on some wildly popular fast
food menu items at:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/flash/health/caloriecounter/caloriecounter.html

If the above URL wraps in your e-mail client, enter it all on one line in your
browser or use this TinyURL:

http://tinyurl.com/cokem

A.M. Holm

view the List archives on the web at:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/commandingheights/hi/index.html

Mon., June 21, 2010 - Commanding Heights: World Economy

2010-06-21T23:41:00.000-04:00

Commanding Heights : The Battle for the World Economy

High Bandwidth (for Rich Media version)

Low Bandwidth (for slower connections)

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/commandingheights/lo

Companion site to the PBS television series on global trade and economic

development. Features video clips, interviews, a timeline of events, essays,

and country economic reports and profiles.

This site offers a comprehensive overview of global economic history from the beginning of the First World War through 2002. Along with a six-hour video narrative divided into short chapters, it includes extensive interviews, essays, charts, reports, an interactive atlas of history, and economic data related to the topics of globalization, economic development, and international trade.

Educator’s Guide

Hi Bandwidth

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/commandingheights/hi/educators/index.html

Low Bandwidth

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/commandingheights/lo/educators/index.html

The materials on this site are organized and interlinked in a manner that supports both classroom use and independent study activities.

The site can be used both as a primary teaching "text" to introduce students to important events and ideas related to political economy, and also as a secondary resource to foster critical thinking about economic issues through structured research and comparison of outcomes.

General Strategies for Teaching With Commanding Heights Online

Guide to Site Resouces for AP and Upper-Level High School Economics Courses

Sample Units for the Classroom:

Introducing Economic Growth (for Economics courses)

Shock Therapy in Latin America & Eastern Europe (Economics and History)

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Mon., June 21, 2010 - "Inside the Meltdown"

2010-06-21T23:40:00.002-04:00

"INSIDE THE MELTDOWN"

Original Airdate: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 9 P.M. (check local listings)

[60 minutes]

Watch Now Online: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/meltdown/

FRONTLINE investigates the causes of the worst economic crisis in 70 years and how the government responded. The film chronicles the inside stories of the Bear Stearns deal, Lehman Brothers' collapse, the propping up of insurance giant AIG, and the $700 billion bailout. "Inside the Meltdown" examines what Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke didn't see, couldn't stop and haven't been able to fix.

Web-Exclusive Resources: From the "First Seismic Shock" of the Bear Sterns bankruptcy through the Congress' first bailout package, ask your students to explore an interactive timeline on how the economy went so bad, so fast.

Now Available: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/meltdown/cron/

Teachers’ Guide

Financial Literacy Guide: Individual Borrowing and Mortgages

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/teach/meltdown/index.html

Introductory Activity: “Financial Background and Context”

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/teach/meltdown/intro.html

Lesson Objectives:

Students will:

* Gain an overview of the mortgage process from both the buyer's and lender's perspective

* Learn about credit scores and prime/subprime mortgages

* Understand how leverage works in the mortgage process

Source: FRONTLINE

Sun., June 20, 2010 - Student's Friend: World History & Geography

2010-06-21T00:02:00.002-04:00

Student's Friend: World History & Geography

http://www.studentsfriend.com/

From the site:

“Our mission is to make world history and geography more meaningful for students, and to make these subjects easier for teachers to teach. Materials available on this website range from a teaching rationale, to a structured body of knowledge, to field-tested classroom activities, to a concise narrative of world history and geography, the Student's Friend, that may be used in place of a textbook.

“These materials should be considered working drafts to be improved upon or replaced with better materials through a dialogue among teachers. In this way, every teacher need not reinvent the wheel. Education can become more effective if we build on experience and develop an institutional memory.

“Although this website is aimed at high school teaching, concepts and materials found here are also being used by college professors, middle school teachers, and homeschool teachers.”

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Sun., June 20, 2010 - Sites from the Scout Report, March 6, 2009

2010-06-21T00:01:00.005-04:00

Sites found in:

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The Scout Report
March 6, 2009
Volume 15, Number 9

The Scout Report on the Web:
Current issue: http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/Current/
This issue: http://scout.wisc.edu/Reports/ScoutReport/2009/scout-090306.php

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Pew Research Center: Interactive [Flash Player]
http://pewresearch.org/interactive/

The Pew Research Center is a reliable and trustworthy source of high-quality
reports and research materials, and their new Interactive website raises the
bar for other like-minded organizations. Taking data from their research
results, the good folks behind the Interactive site have crafted tests,
maps, data, and quizzes that allow users to manipulate different variables.
It could be said that the site makes the data come alive, and visitors can
look at maps that visualize the migration flow patterns within the United
States, Latino population dispersion, and even map out opinions related to
different countries views on the

United States

. Visitors can also sign up to
receive the RSS feed from this site and also chime in with their own
opinions and comments. [KMG]

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U.S.

State Department: Video
http://www.state.gov/video/

Recently, the U.S. State Department revamped their website to include more
video features, and these additions will be a real boon to members of the
general public, journalists, and policy analysts. The videos are divided
into four primary categories: "Top Stories", "Secretary of State", "Daily
Briefing", and "In Other News". As one might imagine, the "Daily Briefing"
contains a short briefing from a State department official on the pressing
matters of the day. The "Secretary of the State" section features remarks by
the Secretary on various diplomatic matters, missions, and other work. Most
people will probably want to visit the "Daily Briefing" video area, as it’s
a good way to get a sense of the current priorities of the Secretary of
State's office. Interested parties can also sign up to receive RSS feeds of
these various proceedings. [KMG]

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America by Air [Flash Player]
http://www.nasm.si.edu/exhibitions/gal102/americabyair/

If you're not in the mood for packing up the car and going to your local
airport, why not just take a look at this delightful online exhibition from
the National Air and Space Museum? The moment the virtual airport terminal
gates open, visitors will be presented with a set of different activities,
including a virtual flight across

America

during different parts of the
twentieth century. Visitors can click on the "Fly Across America" to view
period documents that depict what the in-flight experience was like from the
1920s to the present. Moving on, the "Explore Exhibition" takes visitors
through the different periods of American aviation history, complete with
historic photographs, first-hand recollections, and so on. Perhaps the most
enjoyable part of the site is the "Activities" section. Here visitors can
learn about the responsibilities of a travel agent during the golden age of
aviation, take a look at an interactive ticket price meter, and check out
the frenetic world of the baggage claim, past and present. [KMG]

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National Geographic: Blue Whales
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2009/03/blue-whales/brower-text

As a cameraman leans in to get a shot of a blue whale, this massive creature
glides through the water off of Costa Rica. That's the opening photograph
that visitors to this interactive article from National Geographic are
presented with, and it's a rather amazing image. This interactive article
and feature is derived from a March 2009 feature in the print edition of
National Geographic magazine, and it features the photography of Flip
Nicklin and the writing of Ken Brower. The article offers an in-depth look
into the recovery of the blue whale population off the coast of Costa Rica
in recent years, and along the way visitors can stop off to take a look at a
special photo gallery, take a quiz on these remarkable creatures, and also
watch a video the provides the story behind one of Nicklin's photographs.
[KMG]

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Community Video Education Trust
http://www.cvet.org.za/

The mission of the Community Video Education Trust (CVET) in Cape Town,

South Africa

, is to provide the community with media access and use this
access as a way to bring about social change. Additionally, CVET was also
created to train community members in video and commercial productions. This
website has footage from the late 1980s and early 1990s of anti-apartheid
activity. Trade unions, student and political organizations, and the United
Democratic Front are all represented in the videos. Visitors should check
out the "About Project" link on the left side of the page to see the many
organizations involved in creating the website, including Michigan State
University's African Studies Center. Each organization's website can be
accessed by the links on this page. Visitors can access the search function
by clicking on the "Search" link on the left side of the page. Videos can
be searched by title or date. To browse for videos, visitors can click on
"Browse" on the left side of the page. From there, they can choose from
"People", "Organizations", "Featured Videos", "Short Clips" or "Genres". In
"Genres", visitors can opt for videos of "Interviews", "Demonstrations",
"Speeches", "Funerals", "Meetings", "Celebrations" or "Drama". [KMG]

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Botanical and Cultural Images of Eastern Asia, 1907-1927
http://www.arboretum.harvard.edu/programs/eastern_asia/overview.html

In the library section of their website, the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard
University shows off their digitized collection of eastern Asian photographs
taken by plant explorers and collectors from the early 20th century. On the
homepage visitors can learn the names of the plant explorers by rolling over
the photos under the heading "Meet the explorers". Once visitors have
chosen an explorer they would like to learn more about, they can click on
their photo, to be taken to a brief biography of the explorer.
Additionally, visitors can view a gallery of the explorer's images, or
search the database for the explorer's images. For visitors interested in
viewing the photographs by category of image, they can click on one of the
photos under the heading "See What they Saw", to view images of "Magnificent
Trees", "Buildings and Bridges", "Daily Life", or "Landscapes". Each one of
the categories is further divided into subcategories, which can be seen
after clicking on one of the aforementioned images. Some of the
subcategories include "Boats" and "Farms" in "Landscapes"; "Food" and
"Baskets" in "Daily Life"; and "Pagodas" and "Shrines" in "Buildings and
Bridges". [KMG]

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>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2009.
http://scout.wisc.edu/

Sun., June 20, 2010 - Cause of the Seasons / Music in the Classrooms

2010-06-21T00:01:00.002-04:00

Sites found in:

March 7, 2009 "Earth Science Sites of the Week"

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CAUSE OF THE SEASONS, Gallaudet University, (Mary Ellsworth), Discover animations, and illustrations that relate to the cause of the seasons.

http://csc.gallaudet.edu/soarhigh/SHMASeason.HTM

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MUSIC IN THE CLASSROOM, (Harry Mazurek), Some of the sites have music with lyrics, some just lyrics.

http://www.live365.com/stations/trappedinlab/

http://www.science-groove.org/MASSIVE/all_songs_title.php

PHYSICS

http://www.haverford.edu/physics-astro/songs/

http://www.scientainment.com/songs.html

BIOLOGY

PUMP YOUR BLOOD, Anson Williams, (Patricia Sherman) On that same note I used the Anson Williams song Pump Your Blood when I was subbing in 7th grade. They left the class singing and wow did it improve their knowledge of the flow of blood!!.. Songs work. And they are fun and keep the energy in the class high.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8LK34hoVpU

More sites:

http://users.rcn.com/fvirzi/kar.shtml

http://www.davincipress.com/metabmelodies.html

http://www.uky.edu/~holler/CHE107/fun_stuff.html

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Mark Francek

Central Michigan University

Resource Page: http://webs.cmich.edu/resgi

Sun., June 20, 2010 - How the Ancients Celebrated the Solstice

2010-06-21T00:00:00.002-04:00

How the ancients celebrated the solstice

Stonehenge is best-known, but not only, place to fete the sun http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37767279/ns/technology_and_science-science

Thurs., June 17, 2010 - The Learning Network (NY Times)

2010-06-17T23:46:00.002-04:00

The Learning Network

http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/about-the-learning-network/

From the site:

“Welcome to the New Learning Network Blog!

“We've moved!

After 11 years of providing teaching and learning ideas and resources on an NYTimes.com sub-site, we're now a blog.

“We're still offering our core features, and we'll be adding new ones as we go. Let us know what you think!”

“Our mission is to offer rich and imaginative materials for teaching and learning using New York Times content.

“Every weekday we offer new educational resources based on the articles, photographs, videos, illustrations, podcasts and graphics published in The New York Times – all for free.

“We invite parents, teachers and students who are 13 and older to use our ideas and tools. We hope that through posting your comments you’ll become part of an ongoing conversation about teaching and learning.”

[NOTE: Original site previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Thurs., June 17, 2010 - Earth Image of the Day

2010-06-17T23:45:00.005-04:00

Earth Image of the Day

http://modis.gsfc.nasa.gov/gallery/index.php

From the site:

“Welcome to the Image Section of the MODIS Web, where you can view the very latest in MODIS imagery as well as search an image collection that has been growing ever since MODIS first started acquiring data in February of 2000.

“The MODIS Image of the Day section highlights a new MODIS image every day. After a week, Images of the Day become part of the Image Gallery, which is powered by NASA's Visible Earth image archive. The Image Gallery opens in a new browser window, where you can preview and search over 4500 archived MODIS images.”

Thurs., June 17, 2010 - Interactive Science Simulations

2010-06-17T23:45:00.002-04:00

Interactive Science Simulations

http://phet.colorado.edu/index.php

Listed by Grade Level

http://phet.colorado.edu/simulations/index.php?cat=All_Sims_by_Grade_Level_

From the site:

“Fun, interactive, research-based simulations of physical phenomena from the PhET project at the University of Colorado.

PhET Interactive Simulations is an ongoing effort to provide an extensive suite of simulations to improve the way that physics, chemistry, biology, earth science and math are taught and learned… All PhET simulations are freely available from the PhET website and are easy to use and incorporate into the classroom. They are written in Java and Flash, and can be run using a standard web browser as long as Flash and Java are installed.”

Thurs., June 17, 2010 - Women and Minorities in Science and Technology: Selected Internet Resources

2010-06-17T23:44:00.002-04:00

From: Library of Congress:

Science Reference Guide: Women and Minorities in Science and Technology

http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/SciRefGuides/womenminorities.html

Includes: Selected Internet Resources

http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/SciRefGuides/womenminorities.html#internet

Compiled by Denise P. Dempsey, February 2009

Wed., June 16, 2010 - Wordfinder

2010-06-16T23:41:00.003-04:00

Site found in:

NEAT NEW STUFF, May 21, 2010

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Wordfinder

http://www.design215.com/toolbox/wordfind.php

A great tool for word game lovers, WordFinder allows you to find the exact word to fit into a variety of parameters: length, starts with ___, ends with ___, contains letters ____. It includes an unscramble feature as well. It's also good for anybody seeking a word that's on the tip of the tongue, but on the bottom of the brain.

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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week

by Marylaine Block

http://www.vivo.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/digestion/index.html

Wed., June 16, 2010 - The Digestive System

2010-06-16T23:41:00.000-04:00

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Site of the Day

The Digestive System

Today's site, from Colorado State University, offers a comprehensive guide and

study of the human digestive system. Gentle Subscribers may find this a noteworthy

resource on a crucial biological process.

"The pages ... are initially categorized based on scientific discipline (e.g.

Endocrine Pathophysiology, Medical Virology, etc.), but there are many links

between disciplines (e.g. links between ... describing the physiology of the

stomach in the Digestive Pathophysiology section and ... the Endocrine

Pathophysiology section describing gastric hormones. ... Each page is marked by an

icon ... very roughly, what to expect regarding the level of detail for the

material presented: Core material for a comprehensive, but introductory treatment

of the subject. ... Advanced material that would likely be relevant in a graduate

or professional course on the subject." - from the website

The site provides a veritable course on virtually every element of the human

digestive system, beginning with a helpful introductory section which highlights

the most productive ways to navigate the presentation. Among the categories covered

are pregastric digestion, the stomach, the liver and biliary system, the pancreas,

the small intestine and the large intestine, prefaced by an elementary but vivid

example of the digestive process using a "Big Mac" as an example. Numerous drawings

and photos illustrate the entire project, some of which are not for the faint of

stomach. A concluding section focuses on the digestive physiology of herbivores and

birds.

Slip over to the site for an excellent reference on the human digestive system at:

http://www.vivo.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/digestion/index.html

A.M. Holm

view the List archives on the web at:

Wed., June 16, 2010 - Copyright. Plagiarism. Fair Use.

2010-06-16T23:40:00.002-04:00

Site found in:

ResourceShelf

http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=1062

February 27 – March 5, 2009 (no sites found)

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ALA, National Council of Teachers of English release copyright lessons for the digital age

From the Article:

Copyright. Plagiarism. Fair Use. They’re all important issues in the classroom. But do you and your students really understand their true meaning?

A series of five lessons specifically designed for media specialists who teach students in grades six to eight is now available online—and they’re linked to the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) teaching guide for media specialists, the Standards for the 21st Century Learner.

The lessons are available for free on the ReadWriteThink Web site, which provides educators and students with access to practices and resources in reading and language arts instruction.

The lessons are as follows:

Exploring Plagiarism, Copyright, and Paraphrasing

This lesson provides a background for students on copyright, fair use, plagiarism, and paraphrasing. Fair use is discussed, as well as strategies for paraphrasing and the consequences of plagiarism.

Students as Creators: Exploring Copyright

http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=1085

Students learn and use strategies for incorporating multimedia resources in their own works without violating copyright law. Students contemplate how their own works are protected by copyright law.

Students as Creators: Exploring Multimedia

http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=1088

Students analyze an online multimedia resource as an introduction to the genre. They then create an original multimedia project.

http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=1067

Students look briefly at the history of copyright law and generalize about how and why it has changed over time. Students then apply this information to recent copyright issues, look at these issues from the perspective of a particular group, and create persuasive arguments to convince others to see the issue from their perspective.

Technology and Copyright Law: A “Futurespective”

http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=1075

Students review some copyright disputes involving new technologies. They write newspaper articles predicting the outcome of current disputes and anticipating disputes that they think may arise in the future with new technologies or new uses for existing technologies.

Source: School Library Journal

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Editor, ResourceShelf

gary@resourceshelf.com

The ResourceShelf & DocuTicker Team

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"Post via ResourceShelf"

for even more resources visit

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Wed., June 16, 2010 - Propaganda / Nazi Propaganda Period, 1933-1945

2010-06-16T23:39:00.002-04:00

Sites found in:

Librarians' Internet Index
Websites you can trust!
NEW THIS WEEK, March 5, 2009

Propaganda
Website companion to the 2009 exhibition "State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda," which "reveals how the Nazi Party used modern techniques as well as new technologies and carefully crafted messages to sway millions with its vision for a new Germany." Includes a timeline, information about the themes used in Nazi propaganda, a gallery of propaganda examples, and resources for further study. From the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
URL: http://www.ushmm.org/propaganda/

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In Our Own Backyard: Resisting Nazi Propaganda in Southern California 1933-1945
"The Nazi Propaganda period, 1933 to 1945, chronicles a crucial twelve years in American history. This exhibit's story about the local threat to American ideals demonstrates how European events reached across the ocean and affected people in Southern California -- in our own backyard." Features essays and digitized items on topics such as anti-Semitism, the German American Bund, and "Hollywood Under Attack." From Oviatt Library, California State University, Northridge.
URL: http://digital-library.csun.edu/backyard/

Tues., June 15, 2010 - KidsPast.com

2010-06-15T23:41:00.002-04:00

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Hi! It's Thursday, February 26, 2009 and time for History at

ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:

KidsPast.com

http://www.kidspast.com

Age Range: 7-12 (approximately, non-readers will need

assistance)

ClickScholar Adrianne recommended this website (sponsored by

the fabulous KidsKnowIt Network) that provides a FREE, online

world history textbook, games, and historical quotes for kids.

When you get to the site you'll see a brief introduction

followed by an icon menu that includes:

I. ONLINE WORLD HISTORY TEXTBOOK - Click this link and a new

page opens to a Table of Contents featuring 20 chapters of

world history that includes:

*The Ancient Greeks

*The Ancient Romans

*African Civilizations

*Indian Civilizations

*Civilization in

China

*Medieval Europe

*The Renaissance

*The Reformation

*Exploration

*American Revolution

*French Revolution

- and much more!

Click on any chapter and you can explore a menu of subtitles

within it. Each section of every chapter contains

kid-friendly text about that era along with interesting

pictures, photographs, and illustrations.

II. HISTORY GAMES - Play 5 interactive arcade games that help

kids retain the information they learned in the history

textbook section of the site.

III. HISTORICAL QUOTES - Find quotations from people who have

impacted history throughout the ages such as Socrates,

Copernicus, Shakespeare, Mark Twain, Winston Churchill, Walt

Disney, Oprah Winfrey - and a surprising assortment of other

historical figures, authors, philosophers, politicians, and

personalities.

Don't miss clicking on the "Play a Song for this Topic" link

in the menu on the left side of the screen. It opens to a

page of educational and entertaining songs about history (and

many other subjects as well).

Diane Flynn Keith

for ClickSchooling

http://www.homefires.com/clickschool/archive.asp

DID YOU MISPLACE A ClickSchooling Review? Do you need to find an educational website - fast! Visit the ClickSchooling archives at:

Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.

Tues., June 15, 2010 - American Art Timeline

2010-06-15T23:40:00.002-04:00

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Site of the Day

American Art Timeline

http://www.phillipscollection.org/research/american_art/index.htm

http://www.phillipscollection.org/research/american_art/timeline.htm

Today's site, from The Phillips Collection museum in Washington, D.C., offers a

splendid presentation of a timeline of American art. Gentle Subscribers will

discover a well-designed and informative exhibit featuring outstanding artists of

the modern period.

"The Phillips Collection, founded by Duncan Phillips, opened to the public in 1921

and was the first museum in

America

dedicated to modern art. Phillips was unusual

in his passion for the new styles of painting that were emerging in the 20th

century, but he was equally singular as a champion and collector of the work of

American artists. Since its founding, the museum's collection has grown to well

over 2,400 works of art. Half of them are American." - from the website

The timeline presented at the site spans 150 years of American art to the

millennium. In an eye-catching flash format, the exhibit highlights prominent works

from The Phillips Collection, along with dates and notations of significant

historical events, such as the inventions of the telephone and light bulb and the

dedication of the Statue of Liberty, so that various paintings can be placed within

a meaningful context. Covering the period from 1830 onwards, a moving slide

showcases the most important works, from Winslow Homer to Richard Diebenkorn, and

each can be explored to reveal details about the work and its artist.

Sweep over to the site for a notable resource on modern American art at:

http://www.phillipscollection.org/research/american_art/index.htm

http://www.phillipscollection.org/research/american_art/timeline.htm

A.M. Holm

view the List archives on the web at:

http://www.uspto.gov/inventors/

Tues., June 15, 2010 - Inventors Resources / Pageant of America Photograph Archive

2010-06-15T23:39:00.002-04:00

Sites found in:

NEAT NEW STUFF, May 14, 2010

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Inventors Resources - US Patent and Trade Office

If you're an inventor or even a tinkerer, this site is for you. It explains patents, trademarks, and copyright, answers frequently asked questions, provides an Inventors' Assistance Center, and a new bimonthly publication, The Inventors' Eye (the main page hasn't gotten around to linking to it yet, but there is an April 2010 issue of it, ( http://www.uspto.gov/inventors/independent/eye/201004/spark.html ).

[NOTE: April issue posted. – Phyllis ]

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Pageant of

America

Photograph Archive

http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/explore/dgexplore.cfm?topic=culture&col_id=187

Librarians who have been in the habit of using the 15 volume Pageant of America series whenever they needed historic photographs of

America

from the 1860s through the 1920s will be thrilled that several thousands of those images - some previously unpublished - are now available here. Images are searchable, or browsable by the volume, whose titles included Adventures in the Wilderness, Toilers of Land and Sea, The Epic of Industry, Builders of the Republic, Annals of American Sport, etc.

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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week

by Marylaine Block

http://www.vahistorical.org/johnbrown/introduction.htm

Tues., June 15, 2010 - The Portent: John Brown's Raid in American Memory

2010-06-15T23:38:00.002-04:00

The Portent: John Brown’s Raid in American Memory

Site includes:

Introduction

Raid, Incarceration, and Execution

Aftermath

Memory

Conclusion

Tues., June 15, 2010 - The Poetry of War (NPR)

2010-06-15T23:37:00.005-04:00

The Poetry of War

http://www.npr.org/programs/wesun/features/2003/apr/war_poetry/

From the site:

NPR Reviews Poems Inspired by Past Conflicts…a series of readings of poems inspired by past conflicts. Some may seem to romanticize war; others illuminate the horrors of combat. All are worthy of reflection.

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Tues., June 15, 2010 - Laugh A Lot Poetry / Paws for Poetry

2010-06-15T23:37:00.002-04:00

--------Forwarded Message--------

Hi! It's Wednesday, and time for Language Arts

at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:

Laugh A Lot Poetry

http://www.laughalotpoetry.com

This website is a forum for award-winning poet and children's

book author, Darren Sardelli. At the website you can read

some of Darren's highly imaginative and funny poems (inspired

by Dr. Seuss and Shel Silversteen). You can also enjoy some

activities and games that help you write poetry - and you can

enter a poetry contest!

When you get to the site you'll see a brief introduction

followed by a banner ad announcing the "2009 Paws for Poetry"

contest. (More on that in a minute.)

Click on the words "PoetTree" on the menu on the left side of

the screen. A new page opens with a new menu that includes:

*Funny Poems - Read a selection of Darren's funny poems.

*Poetry Contest - Darren offers monthly poetry contests and

challenges. The challenges contain poetry prompts - ideas for

getting started writing poetry.

*Writing Poetry - Darren provides suggestions for how to get

started writing poetry. This is not a tutorial - it's

tried-and-true ideas that work for Sardelli. Maybe they will

work for you.

Use your back button to return to the home page. Under the

"Paws for Poetry" banner click on "Darren's Poetry Riddles,

Activities and Games" for a quick exploration of Darren's

brand of poetry, and some free, fun activities to get you

started writing poetry.

Then, once you've been properly inspired to write poetry,

consider entering the "Paws for Poetry" contest to celebrate

National Poetry Month in April. Write a poem about your pet

and enter it to win some prizes. Get all of the details here:

http://www.pawsforpoetry.org/

Enjoy!

Diane Flynn Keith

for ClickSchooling

http://www.homefires.com/clickschool/archive.asp

Publication or distribution in any medium (including blogs,

newsletters, ezines, websites, or email lists) is strictly

prohibited without prior written permission.

DID YOU MISPLACE A ClickSchooling Review? Do you need to find an educational website - fast! Visit the ClickSchooling archives at:

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

Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.

Mon., June 14, 2010 - Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness

2010-06-14T23:54:00.000-04:00

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Site of the Day

Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness

http://forum.wgbh.org/wgbh/forum.php?lecture_id=3283

Today's site, from the PBS station WBGH in Boston, presents a lecture on the topic

of happiness from popular Harvard psychology instructor Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar. Gentle

Subscribers may find this a fascinating and informative exploration of the latest

findings in this comparatively new field of study.

"The study of happiness or of enhancing the quality of our lives, has been

dominated by pop-psychology (much charisma, but relatively little substance) and

academia (much substance, but isolated from most people's everyday lives). Positive

Psychology, the scientific study of optimal human functioning, creates a bridge

between the Ivory Tower and Main Street, making rigorous academic ideas accessible

to all." - from the website

The site offers the complete two hour lecture delivered at the Museum of Science in

Boston, taking a look at some of the recent studies which have produced some

starling outcomes. Also included are methods and approaches to happiness which can

make a significant difference in the lives of ordinary people. In addition to its

availability at the site, the video lecture can be downloaded in its entirety in

MP3 format.

Amble over to the site for an interesting lecture on happiness at:

http://forum.wgbh.org/wgbh/forum.php?lecture_id=3283

A.M. Holm

view the List archives on the web at:

http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83030214/1909-02-25/ed-1/seq-1/

Mon., June 14, 2010 - 100 Years Ago: "Suffragists Plead and Fight for Ballot," New-York Tribune, Feb. 25, 1909

2010-06-14T23:53:00.002-04:00

From: Library of Congress
Subject: 100 Years Ago: "Suffragists Plead and Fight for Ballot," New-York Tribune, Feb. 25, 1909

New-York tribune. (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, February 25, 1909, Image 1

100 Years Ago: "Suffragists Plead and Fight for Ballot," New-York Tribune, Feb. 25, 1909

In side-by-side articles, in 1909, the New-York Tribune (New York, NY) described activities around the debate over women's voting rights in both Albany, NY, and London, England. In "Women Invade Albany," the writer described a hearing held in the state capital on a proposal to amend the state constitution to remove the word "male," with both advocates and anti-suffragettes in attendance. The London article, entitled "Militants in Prison," described suffragettes marching on the British House of Commons and subsequent arrests, including one woman's statement that "We value neither our liberty nor our lives unless the women of this country get a vote".... Read more about it!

Mon., June 14, 2010 - Polar Discovery

2010-06-14T23:51:00.005-04:00

Site found in:

NEAT NEW STUFF, April 9, 2010

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Polar Discovery - Expeditions to the Polar Regions

http://polardiscovery.whoi.edu/

Covers five expeditions from 2007-2009, with videos, interviews with the scientists, and background information on the arctic ecosystems, the history of arctic exploration, and the differences between the north and south poles.

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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week

by Marylaine Block

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2010/05/mount-st-helens/funk-text

Mon., June 14, 2010 - Mount St. Helens: 30 Years Later

2010-06-14T23:51:00.002-04:00

Site found in:

NEAT NEW STUFF, April 23-30, 2010

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Mount St. Helens - National Geographic

30 years later, National Geographic examines how nature recovers from catastrophe.

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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week

by Marylaine Block

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/05/01/us/20100501-oil-spill-tracker.html

Mon., June 14, 2010 - Tracking the Oil Spill in the Gulf (NY Times)

2010-06-14T23:50:00.003-04:00

Tracking the Oil Spill in the Gulf - NY Times - Grades 6 to 12

Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2wxofpu

Site found on TeachersFirst:

Follow the footprint of the Gulf Oil Spill 2010 in this interactive map. Use this information to compare the impact of this spill to others past and present. The site provides details about mapping the spill, as well as the geographic range the spill has affected.

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:

http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=11231

Mon., June 14, 2010 - How the Recession Has Changed American Migration / Making Sense of Statistics / NOAA's Ocean Services Office of Response & Restoration

2010-06-14T23:50:00.000-04:00

Sites found in:

NEAT NEW STUFF, May 7, 2010

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How the Recession Has Changed American Migration

http://www.american.com/archive/2010/february/how-the-recession-has-changed-american-migration

Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yzc2s8w

Fascinating analysis of which states have declined, increased, or remained stable in attracting migration from other states.

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Making Sense of Statistics

http://www.senseaboutscience.org.uk/PDF/MSofStatistics.pdf

A very readable explanation of how to examine the premises behind the data someone chose to collect, and how to understand the data, common pitfalls, and how sure we can be that the results are statistically significant.

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NOAA's Ocean Service Office of Response and Restoration

http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/index.php

Here's where you can follow the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and the government response.

Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/2brqf3x

Information and activities for students and teachers who'd like to learn more about oil spills or hazardous chemical accidents.

- Phyllis ]

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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week

by Marylaine Block

http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites068.shtml

Sun., June 13, 2010 - Sites to See: PowerPointers

2010-06-13T23:45:00.002-04:00

Sites to See: PowerPointers

From the site:

“Are your students driving you crazy with the number of fonts, animations, and sounds on their PowerPoint presentations? Does style seem to have replaced content in their presentations? Or, are you just looking for new ways to grab students' attention in an upcoming lecture? Check out these Web sites filled with tip, tricks, and warnings about the use of PowerPoint in the classroom.”

“Explore the dozen Web sites below filled with free templates, tutorials, downloads, and tips for making effective and elegant PowerPoint presentations -- or not.”

Updated 02/13/2009

Sun., June 13, 2010 - Uranus

2010-06-13T23:44:00.002-04:00

Uranus

http://www.surfnetkids.com/uranus.htm

From the site:

“Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun, the third-largest planet in the Solar System, and has twenty-seven known moons. Though visible to the naked eye, it was dismissed as a star until March 13, 1781 when Sir William Herschel, using a telescope, noticed that this particular "star" seemed different from the others.”

Last updated: May 10, 2010.

Page includes links to 9 related sites (5 annotated, 4 honorable mentions)

Sun., June 13, 2010 - If It Was My Home

2010-06-13T23:43:00.000-04:00

If It Was My Home

Ifitwasmyhome - Ifitwasmyhome.com - Grades 3 to 12

http://www.ifitwasmyhome.com/

Site found on TeachersFirst:

“This site hosts an interactive map, along with bountiful information about the BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill of 2010. The interactive map updates daily during the aftermath of the spill, allowing users to chart the gradual growth of the spill in the Gulf Coast. It also allows users to "move the spill" to their hometown, providing a better perspective of how big the spill actually is. The information on the site is mostly specific to this spill, but there are connections to how wildlife has been affected by this and others like it in the past. Note the links on the bottom that host information about other spills, and the dramatic pictures of the wildlife suffering from the sludge. The images are graphic, so use with caution in an elementary classroom where students are apt to react strongly to images of animals suffering.”

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:

http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=11221

Sun., June 13, 2010 - What Does It Mean To Be Human?

2010-06-13T23:41:00.006-04:00

From the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History:

What Does It Mean to be Human?

http://humanorigins.si.edu/research

Introduction to Human Evolution

http://humanorigins.si.edu/resources/intro-human-evolution

Education:

http://humanorigins.si.edu/education

Adventures in the Rift Valley – Interactive

http://humanorigins.si.edu/research/east-african-research/adventures-rift-valley-interactive

Fossil Forensics - Interactive

http://humanorigins.si.edu/research/fossil-forensics-interactive

Slideshows

http://humanorigins.si.edu/resources/multimedia/slideshows

…and lots more

Sun., June 13, 2010 - Ocean Portal

2010-06-13T23:41:00.005-04:00

Ocean Portal

http://ocean.si.edu/

Ocean Portal’s Educators’ Corner

http://ocean.si.edu/for-educators/

From the site:

“Our Ocean Portal Educators’ Corner provides you with activities, lessons and educational resources to bring the ocean to life for your students. We have collected top resources from our collaborators to provide you with teacher-tested, ocean science materials for your classroom. We hope these resources, along with the rich experience of the Ocean Portal, will help you inspire the next generation of ocean stewards.”

Site includes

Ocean Life and Ecosystems

Photo Essays

The Ocean Over Time

Ocean Science

The Ocean & You

For Educators

[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]

Sun., June 13, 2010 - Otzi - The Iceman

2010-06-13T23:40:00.003-04:00

Otzi – the Iceman

http://www.archaeologiemuseum.it/en/oetzi-the-iceman

From the site:

“The Iceman on display at the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology in Bolzano (South Tyrol, Italy) is one of the world’s best-known and most important mummies.”

Site includes:

The Story of the Find

* The Discovery

* The Recovery

* The Scene of the Find

* The Border Question

* Excavations in the Ice

* Why did Otzi Remain Intact?

The Circumstances of the Iceman’s Death

The Iceman’s Clothing & Equipment

How Did He Live?

…and more

Thurs., June 10, 2010 - Jazz at Lincoln Center: Online Education

2010-06-11T00:36:00.002-04:00

Jazz at Lincoln Center: Online Education

http://www.jalc.org/jazzED/d_index09.html

From the site:

“Learn to play it, hear it, and teach it from your classroom or your living room with these interactive websites and streaming videos taken from our Education Programs.”

Jazz for Young People Curriculum

http://www.jazzatlincolncenter.org/jazzed/j4yp_curr/

From the site:

“Based on our concert series, students in grades 4-8 learn about the concepts, history, and the people of jazz.”

NEA Jazz in the Schools Curricula

http://www.neajazzintheschools.org/home.php

From the site:

“Students in grades 9-12 learn the fundamentals of jazz and its deep connection to American History.” [NOTE: This NEA site was previously posted. URL updated. - Phyllis ]

Thurs., June 10, 2010 - I Want to Fly (Gr. 2-4)

2010-06-11T00:35:00.002-04:00

I Want to Fly!

http://www.jsf.or.jp/education/sora/

http://www.jsf.or.jp/education/sora/english/opening.html

Meet Toby, a wizard who wants to fly. An excellent site from

Japan

that teaches everything about flying in a fun way. Flash needed. (Gr. 2-4)

Thurs., June 10, 2010 - National Broadband Plan

2010-06-11T00:34:00.002-04:00

National Broadband Plan

http://www.broadband.gov/

Connecting

America

to affordable, high speed broadband.

Included on their agenda is the upgrade for the E-Rate program, which has successfully connected public libraries and K-12 classrooms, benefiting students across the country by making broadband more accessible.

You can also get an instant review of your broadband speed connection,

Thurs., June 10, 2010 - Internet Phenomenon

2010-06-11T00:33:00.003-04:00

InternetPhenomenon

http://www.internetphenomenon.co.uk/

From the site:

InternetPhenomenon was formed "to offer a unique reference point on extensive information on internet phenomena".

"The Internet phenomena site describes various companies, terms, jokes and developments which have themselves become unusual, new or mega-successful as a result of the Internet and have become phenomena in their own right. The phenomena sites attempts to cut through the confusion between real life and Internet based activities, in addition to providing entertaining and informative reading."

Thurs., June 10, 2010 - Census Historical Highlights - 1790-2010

2010-06-11T00:33:00.000-04:00

Facts for Features: *Special Edition* Census Historical Highlights: 1790 — 2010

http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/cb10-ffse02.html

Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/393acm9

From the site:

“The 2010 Census is the 23rd headcount of the population in our nation's history. To highlight the grand tradition of the decennial census, we present a profile of each census starting with the first one in 1790” <<>>

Thurs., June 10, 2010 - Shakespeare's Houses and Gardens

2010-06-11T00:32:00.000-04:00

Shakespeare’s Houses & Gardens

http://www.shakespeare.org.uk/

From the site:

“Leading the world's enjoyment and understanding

of Shakespeare's work, life and times”

Learn About Shakespeare

http://www.shakespeare.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10&Itemid=10

Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/275cnul

Wed., June 9, 2010 - Phyllis's Favorites from the CJRLC Blog – June 2010

2010-06-09T23:50:00.000-04:00

Phyllis's Favorites from the CJRLC Blog – June 2010

http://www.cjrlc.org/blog/

All Acronyms

http://www.all-acronyms.com/

Encyclopedia of Psychology

http://www.psychology.org/

Hindenburg (LZ-129)

http://www.nlhs.com/hindenburg.htm

Lure of the Labyrinth – Middle School Math

http://labyrinth.thinkport.org/www/index.php

Maps: Finding Our Place in the World

http://www.fieldmuseum.org/maps/

NASA's First 50 Years: An Interactive Journey

http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/50th/main.html

Opera For Everyone

http://opera.stanford.edu/

http://opera.stanford.edu/op4all/index.html

The Rudiments Of Wisdom Encyclopaedia by Tim Hunkin

http://www.rudimentsofwisdom.com/

Science Buddies

http://www.sciencebuddies.org/

Silk Road Foundation

http://www.silk-road.com/toc/index.html

Marco Polo (1254-1324)

http://www.silk-road.com/artl/marcopolo.shtml

The World of 1898 : the Spanish-American War

http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/1898

http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/1898/intro.html

http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/1898/trask.html

Written in Bone

http://anthropology.si.edu/writteninbone/index.html

The Secret in the Cellar

http://anthropology.si.edu/writteninbone/comic/

Zoom Into Maps

http://frontiers.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/features/maps/index.html

- Phyllis Anker

- http://phyllisfavorites.blogspot.com

NOTE: To receive these posts via email, send your request to: anker @ hslc.org

Wed., June 9, 2010 - What Happened in My Birth Year

2010-06-09T23:49:00.002-04:00

Site found in:

NEAT NEW STUFF, February 26, 2010

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What Happened in My Birth Year

http://whathappenedinmybirthyear.com/

When I was a reference librarian, the one thing that would reliably send people to the microfilm cabinets was to look up the headlines for the day (or year) they were born. With the advent of sites like this, that microfilm may never be used again

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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week

by Marylaine Block

http://www.philamuseum.org/micro_sites/exhibitions/manet/home.htm

Wed., June 9, 2010 - Manet and the Sea Online Exhibition

2010-06-09T23:48:00.002-04:00

Manet and the Sea Online Exhibition

From the site:

“Manet and the Sea brings together innovative and compelling works on sea-related themes by a variety of artists with differing ambitions. At the same time, it addresses emergent socio-historical phenomena, such as tourism, that made marine subjects newly attractive to vanguard artists in the second half of the nineteenth century.”

Manet for Kids

http://www.philamuseum.org/micro_sites/exhibitions/manet/kids/home.html

Includes: Teacher Packet

http://www.philamuseum.org/micro_sites/exhibitions/manet/teachers/teacher_packet.pdf

“These materials may be used in your classroom before, after,

or instead of visiting the exhibition.”

Wed., June 9, 2010 - Campfire Stories with George Catlin

2010-06-09T23:47:00.002-04:00

Campfire Stories with George Catlin

http://americanart.si.edu/exhibitions/online/catlinclassroom/cl.html

From the site:

Take a virtual journey to meet American Indians of the 1830s with artist, ethnologist, and showman George Catlin. This site compiles paintings, historical documents, and commentary from contemporary experts so you can explore the intersections of two cultures, both in Catlin's time and today.

Wed., June 9, 2010 - Country Dog Gentlemen Travel to Extraordinary Worlds.

2010-06-09T23:46:00.002-04:00

Country Dog Gentlemen Travel to Extraordinary Worlds.

http://countrydogs.sfmoma.org/

From the site:

In this interactive feature, canine characters from Roy De Forest's playful painting Country Dog Gentlemen take you on adventures to learn about famous artworks in SFMOMA's collection. Make your own masterpieces with activities inspired by Jackson Pollock, Frida Kahlo, and other artists. Meet the Country Dog Gentlemen and travel with them to extraordinary worlds!

Wed., June 9, 2010 - The Abacus: the Art of Calculating with Beads

2010-06-09T23:45:00.000-04:00

Abacus: the Art of Calculating with Beads

The Abacus - Luis Fernandes - Grades 5 to 12

http://www.ee.ryerson.ca/~elf/abacus/

[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated - Phyllis ]

Site found on TeachersFirst:

This site takes students through the history of the Abacus across various cultures and time periods in addition to showing how to use an abacus for calculating math problems. Students can follow directions to make their own abacus. Click to practice using an abacus to solve problems in addition, subtraction, square roots, cube roots, and more. Explore some of the artistic renditions of the abacus as inspiration for a visual-artistic math project.

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:

http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=11185

Wed., June 9, 2010 - VectorKids

2010-06-09T23:44:00.000-04:00

Vectorkids

http://www.vectorkids.com/vkinvaders.htm

From the site:

“Vectorkids believes in enhancing education through technology. Our content is designed for elementary and middle school students. However, it is fun for all ages.”

“Interactive Math: Strengthen basic math and other skills with interactive educational tools. The Internet is a great reference. Go beyond reading on the web and begin practicing on the web. The Timed Flashcards and Variable Solving games have a high score board to gauge progress.”

“Games: Play a game of Math Invaders. More are on the way.”

“Other Skills: The first priority of vectorkids is math and science. The truth is that there are tons of fun interactive tools outside of math that are on our list to create. Try your hand at U.S. Capitals or learn basic coin counting.”

Tues., June 8, 2010 - Get Safe Online

2010-06-08T23:41:00.002-04:00

Get Safe Online

http://www.getsafeonline.org/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=1

From the site:

Get Safe Online a joint initiative between the Government, law enforcement, leading businesses and the public sector. Our aim is to provide computer users and small businesses with free, independent, user-friendly advice that will allow them to use the internet confidently, safely and securely.

Tues., June 8, 2010 - Online Free Spanish

2010-06-08T23:40:00.002-04:00

--------Forwarded Message--------

Hi! It's Saturday, February 21, 2009 and time for Foreign

Languages at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:

Online Free Spanish

http://www.onlinefreespanish.com/

Age Range: All

The people who designed this site requested a ClickSchooling

review - and I'm so glad they did. You will be too! :)

This website offers FREE, interactive Spanish lessons, games,

activities, and printable coloring pages and worksheets

through a high quality, multi-media platform that is engaging

and user friendly.

It was created especially for children and their parents to

provide basic, introductory Spanish skills whether for

education, travel, business, or pleasure.

When you get to the site you'll see a brief introduction

followed by an icon menu that includes:

*Lessons - Enjoy Spanish lessons that teach the alphabet,

numbers, colors, parts of the human face, fruits, pets, bugs,

geometrical shapes, holidays, and more. Click on any lesson

icon and a new page opens where you can watch an animated

video lesson. Be sure to turn on your speakers to hear the

correct pronunciation of words as they come up on the screen.

Each lesson includes a link to "Related Lessons and

Activities" that provide printable worksheets to reinforce

learning.

*Printables - Choose from an assortment of fun printable

materials that reinforce learning the lessons. There's a

picture dictionary, word search puzzle, and coloring pages of

farm animals, fruits, bugs, numbers, and more.

*Activities - Click and drag Spanish words to matching

pictures, play a variety of word search games, and guide a bee

safely through a frog pond by unscrambling letters to spell

Spanish words.

You can also read a brief history of the Spanish language. New

lessons are added to the site each week, so bookmark it to

return often.

Diane Flynn Keith

for ClickSchooling

http://www.homefires.com/clickschool/archive.asp

Publication or distribution in any medium (including blogs,

newsletters, ezines, websites, or email lists) is strictly

prohibited without prior written permission. To seek

permission email editor@homefires.com.

DID YOU MISPLACE A ClickSchooling Review? Do you need to find an educational website - fast! Visit the ClickSchooling archives at:

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

Click Schooling (Clickschooling) is a Federally Registered Trademark.

Tues., June 8, 2010 - 2010 World Monuments Watch List

2010-06-08T23:39:00.002-04:00

World Monuments Watch

2010 Watch Sites

Whether from civil unrest or environmental degradation, many of the world's

great cultural and historical landmarks remain threatened. Fortunately,

there are groups like the World Monument Watch who keep close tabs on the

state of these important resources. Recently, the group released their list

of the 100 most endangered sites for 2010, and for people with an interest

in cultural heritage management and related topics, this site will certainly

merit several visits. On the site, visitors can traipse on through an

interactive map of the world to learn about each site. For each site,

visitors will find a photograph of the landmark, a short essay on the

history of each landmark, and some explanation of the reasons for its

inclusion on the list. [NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]

Map View

http://www.wmf.org/watch/project-map

List view

http://www.wmf.org/watch/project-map?list=1

Tues., June 8, 2010 - Father's Day Centennial: June 20, 2010

2010-06-08T23:38:00.003-04:00

Father's Day Centennial: June 20, 2010

http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/cb10-ff11.html

Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/32kurms

From the site:

The idea of Father's Day was conceived slightly more than a century ago by Sonora Dodd of Spokane, Wash., while she listened to a Mother's Day sermon in 1909. Dodd wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart, a widowed Civil War veteran who was left to raise his six children on a farm. A day in June was chosen for the first Father's Day celebration — 100 years ago, June 19, 1910, proclaimed by Spokane's mayor because it was the month of Smart's birth. The first presidential proclamation honoring fathers was issued in 1966 when President Lyndon Johnson designated the third Sunday in June as Father's Day. Father's Day has been celebrated annually since 1972 when President Richard Nixon signed the public law that made it permanent.<<>>

Tues., June 8, 2010 - U.S. Flag Day: June 14

2010-06-08T23:38:00.000-04:00

Sites found in:

ipl2 - The Link: June 2010

Date: Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 7:44 AM

http://theipl.wordpress.com/author/theiplblog/

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Flag Day (US) - June 14th

Today in History: Flag Day

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/jun14.html

A brief history of Flag Day, which honors "June 14, 1777, [when] the Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag." Also provides discussion of the Supreme Court decisions related to compelling students to salute the flag (reversed in 1943) and a variety of entertaining facts and links, including an audio recording of the "True to the Flag March." From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress.

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Our Flag

http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/misc/ourflag/titlepage.htm

This Congressional publication briefly describes the history of the [

United States

] flag, and sets forth the practices and observances appropriate to its display." Includes background on holidays such as Flag Day, information about obtaining burial flags for veterans as well as flags that have flown over the capitol, plus instructions for flying, folding, and caring for flags. From the U.S. Federal Citizen Information Center. [NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Tues., June 8, 2010 - Negotiating Student Aid

2010-06-08T23:37:00.002-04:00

Site found in:

NEAT NEW STUFF, April 16, 2010

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Negotiating Student Aid

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=10310546

If the aid program you're offered isn't enough, you can negotiate to see if your chosen college will improve the deal. This article shows you your new rights under the new rules for student aid, some effective arguments to present, and things to consider before taking out loans.

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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week

by Marylaine Block

http://www.newberry.org/elizabeth/exhibit/index.html

Mon., June 7, 2010 - Elizabeth I: Ruler and Legend

2010-06-07T23:57:00.002-04:00

"Elizabeth I: Ruler & Legend"

"Elizabeth I: Ruler & Legend"

examines the youth, reign, & legacy of Queen Elizabeth I. In

an age convinced that women could not govern, she ruled

England

for nearly 45 years (1558-1603). She oversaw a period

of breathtaking cultural achievement, kept

England

from being

torn apart by religious wars, & withstood the threat of the

Spanish Armada. She became a symbol of national unity for

England

. (includes timelines)

Site contents:

The Young Elizabeth

Elizabeth the Queen

Sedition and Succession

Elizabeth’s

England

Europe and

America

Legacy and Legend

Funeral Scroll

http://www.newberry.org/elizabeth/exhibit/legacylegend/6.03_lg.html

[NOTE: Previously posted. URL updated. - Phyllis ]

Mon., June 7, 2010 - U.S. Map Collections for All 50 States

2010-06-07T23:56:00.002-04:00

Site found in:

NEAT NEW STUFF, March 12, 2010

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U.S.

Map Collections for All 50 States - Geology.com

http://geology.com/state-map/

Click on any state to find relief, elevation, drainage, political, and road maps. -----

Neat New Stuff I Found This Week

by Marylaine Block

http://www.hstutorials.net/index.html

Mon., June 7, 2010 - Free Animated Math and Computer Tutorials

2010-06-07T23:55:00.000-04:00

HS Tutorials.net

Free Animated Math & Computer Tutorials for High School and Middle School Students

From the site:

Students need to see demonstrations and examples many times to really learn them. Teachers don't always have the time to show them, and students don't really like to ask, anyway. That's where we come in. Students can watch our tutorials as many times as they like. They can fast forward and rewind to hear things repeated without having to ask for anything.

[NOTE: Some ads. – Phyllis]

Mon., June 7, 2010 - Dr. LeBeau's HomePage: A Resource for Teachers, Students and Curious Adults

2010-06-07T23:54:00.002-04:00

Dr. LeBeau's HomePage

A Resource for Teachers, Students and Curious Adults

http://www.suelebeau.com/index.html

Contents:

Education Resources

Search Engines

Cool Links For Kids

Technology Links

Reading Resources

All About Writing

Science Links

Math Links for Everyone

Social Studies Links

Geography and Places in the World

Celebrations by the Month

Cool Leaders & Supervisors

Just for Parents

[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. Last Update: May 02, 2010 - Phyllis ]

Mon., June 7, 2010 - Tudor History

2010-06-07T23:53:00.002-04:00

TudorHistory.org

http://tudorhistory.org/

Life in Tudor England, architecture, dates in Tudor history,

historical figures, maps, Tudors in the movies, and more.

[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. New links added: May 23, 2010 - Phyllis ]

Mon., June 7, 2010 - Ancient Mesopotamia: This History, Our History

2010-06-07T23:52:00.002-04:00

Ancient Mesopotamia: This History, Our History

http://mesopotamia.lib.uchicago.edu/

Sun., June 6, 2010 - ADMIN: A Message from Phyllis

2010-06-07T00:02:00.000-04:00

Dear Blog Readers,

Since CJRLC is going to be dissolved, I will be going into semi-retirement. Effective in July, I will continue to share sites that I find, but I will not be posting them regularly, and certainly not as many. I know some of you, too, are retiring, and many of you are facing changes in your libraries and schools. I hope you will continue to check this blog. You may still find some of the postings interesting and/or they may useful to you in the future. Be aware that from time to time (3 times so far) Google’s robots have determined that my blog is spam and have temporarily removed it.

And for those of you who will be heading off for a summer vacation, rest, relax, and rejuvenate!

- Phyllis

Sun., June 6, 2010 - Trends to Watch (The Pew Center on the States)

2010-06-06T23:58:00.000-04:00

--------Forwarded Message--------

Site of the Day

Trends to Watch - The Pew Center on the States

http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/trends.aspx

Today's site, from the Center on the States of the well-known Pew organization,

offers data on essential areas which may be of significance for major decisions in

the near future with respect to

America

's fifty states. Gentle Subscribers may find

the data contained here to be a useful resource in discerning the future directions

of economic and technological change.

"It's no surprise to anyone that the world is changing. But the facts of just how

the world is changing still have the power to startle -- and elude us. ... This is

why the Pew Center on the States offers Trends to Watch, which seeks to help state

policy makers, the media, and the general public follow the major trends that

determine if states thrive -- or not -- and track where the 50 states stand

relative to each trend. ... The site will be updated continuously, and new data and

analyses will be added as they become available and as new trends emerge across a

wide range of public policy concerns ..." - from the website

The site focuses on eight leading areas within the realms of economics, technology,

society and the environment. These include education, new settlement patterns of

where people live and work, the cost of retirement benefits, along with

productivity and income growth trends. Additional critical issues involve "science

literacy", dealing with environmental changes and the modification in the kinds of

jobs that will be available. Using statistical data, the site provides a visually

striking collection of charts and graphs, with state by state comparisons on how

each state is performing in these crucial areas.

Hike over to the site for a noteworthy reference on future trends for each

state at:

http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/trends.aspx

A.M. Holm

view the List archives on the web at:

http://www.aphorismsgalore.com/

Sun., June 6, 2010 - Aphorisms Galore / State of the States 2010

2010-06-06T23:56:00.002-04:00

Sites found in:

NEAT NEW STUFF, February 19, 2010

Aphorisms Galore

If you're ever in need of a short, snappy, amusing comment on whatever topic you're addressing in a speech or report or e-mail (for instance, "A lot of people mistake a short memory for a clear conscience," or "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea,"), here's a good place to start browsing or searching.

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State of the States 2010 - How the Recession Might Change States

http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/uploadedFiles/State_of_the_States_2010.pdf

Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/yc8myj6

Examines how state governments are dealing with historic declines in revenues - spending cuts, personnel cuts, elimination and consolidation of programs and agencies, and conflict over the burdens of shared federal-state funded programs. (I'm deeply saddened to learn that the state of Illinois seems to be defunding the library consortiums that allowed library users to borrow freely from other libraries in the state.)

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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week

by Marylaine Block

http://www.google.com/doodle4google/

Sun., June 6, 2010 - Doodle 4 Google Winners

2010-06-06T23:55:00.000-04:00

Doodle 4 Google

Entries closed and winners announced for 2010. Check out the state, regional, and national winners.

From the site:

“Welcome to Doodle 4 Google, a competition where we invite K-12 students to work their artistic will upon our homepage logo. At Google we believe in thinking big and dreaming big, so this year we've invited

U.S.

kids to exercise their creative imaginations around the theme, "If I Could Do Anything, I Would …"

Sun., June 6, 2010 - Open Yale Courses

2010-06-06T23:54:00.002-04:00

Open Yale Courses

http://oyc.yale.edu/

From the site:

“Open Yale Courses provides free and open access to a selection of introductory courses taught by distinguished teachers and scholars at Yale University. The aim of the project is to expand access to educational materials for all who wish to learn.”

Sun., June 6, 2010 - MIT World: Distributed Intelligence

2010-06-06T23:53:00.002-04:00

MIT World - Distributed Intelligence - Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Grades 10 to 12

http://mitworld.mit.edu/

Site found on TeachersFirst:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology has provided a search-able, online video lecture database. Looking for up to date, current topics that would benefit older students? This is the site for you. Videos are categorized by content and the site is easy to navigate. The content is definitely usable with seniors in high school, and with preparation and proper questioning, could be used with slightly younger high school students. Gifted students can also find content at an advanced level through this site. See “real world” experts such as Bill Gates or noted thinkers such as Thomas Friedman on video -- sometimes more accessible to understand than reading text.

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:

http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=11135

Sun., June 6, 2010 - Sites from Exploratorium, June 2010 - SmartHistory / Cassini Equinox Mission / ChemSoc Timeline / Science for Citizens / Genna's World / Wolfram Alpha

2010-06-06T23:52:00.002-04:00

Sites found in:

Ten Cool Sites, June 2010

http://apps.exploratorium.edu/10cool/index.php

“Exploratorium Ten Cool Sites is a collection of cool, interactive sites from the Web, hand-picked by the Exploratorium.”

Here are 6 of the 10:

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SmartHistory

http://www.smarthistory.org/

This website is the result of years of teaching experience and the beauty of intuitive Web design. If you're new to art history, start in the Basics under Themes. Otherwise, select a Time, Style, or Artist of your choice to begin your art history journey.

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NASA JPL: Cassini Equinox Mission

http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/

Learn about Saturn and its moons. See the latest video and images coming from the Cassini spacecraft. Monitor the countdown for Cassini's next encounter. With resources for space enthusiasts and teachers alike, no wonder this website won the 2009 Webby award in the Science category.

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Chemsoc Timeline

http://www.rsc.org/chemsoc/timeline//pages/timeline_ch_01.html

Super cool chemistry timeline with funky art. You can enter the Flash version or html version. Each entry lists the date, a pictorial representation, a small paragraph about the event, and links for further information. You can also suggest a historic event for inclusion in the timeline.

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Science for Citizens

http://scienceforcitizens.net/

Though this site is in beta, it's chock full of links to research projects needing your help. This is citizen science: It's your participation that helps scientists collect and analyze data. Perfect for everyone from the backyard scientist to the diehard storm chaser.

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Genna’s World

http://www.gennasworld.com/

There are so many blogs, but this one I think really captures the collaborative environment the Web can be. The brainchild of ten-year old Genna, this website hosts a "collaborative story" where visitors' suggestions are used to write stories. Kid visitors can also post stories, book reviews, and comments on children's writings. All submissions are reviewed prior to posting.

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Wolfram Alpha

http://www.wolframalpha.com/

With the goal of making "all systematic knowledge computable," Wolfram Alpha has produced an amazing search engine capable of plotting complex mathematical equations, comparing two stocks, and interpreting a string of base pairs and finding matches to the human genome. Start with the Examples to see what it can do-then try your own queries.

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Thurs., June 3, 2010 - Sixty Symbols

2010-06-03T23:43:00.000-04:00

Sixty Symbols

http://www.sixtysymbols.com/index.html

From the site:

Ever been confused by all the letters and squiggles used by scientists?

Hopefully this site will unravel some of those mysteries.

Sixty Symbols is a collection of videos about physics and astronomy

Thurs., June 3, 2010 - A-Z Animals

2010-06-03T23:42:00.002-04:00

A-Z Animals

http://www.a-z-animals.com/

From the site:

Welcome to A-Z Animals, an online animal encyclopedia where you can learn about all your favourite animals, and even some you may have never heard of!

[NOTE: British site. Nice photos. – Phyllis)

Thurs., June 3, 2010 - JEA Digital Media (H.S. Journalism Resources)

2010-06-03T23:40:00.002-04:00

Site found in:

ConnectEng, March 1, 2009

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JEA Digital Media

http://jeadigitalmedia.org/

Information for high school journalism advisers: Web sites, podcasts, blogs,

broadcasts, and social networks.

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Carla Beard

Web English Teacher

http://www.webenglishteacher.com

Thurs., June 3, 2010- The Writer's Resource Directory

2010-06-03T23:39:00.006-04:00

The Writer's Resource Directory - Carol Kluz - Grades 8 to 12

http://carolkluz.homestead.com/index1.html

Site found on TeachersFirst:

Carol Kluz’s site has hundreds of resources for writers that link pages to book reviews, writing workshops, tips, and more. Winner of the 2009 Writer's Digest 101 Best Websites for Writers, The Writer's Resource Directory provides an organized place holder for many tried and true essentials, as well as other perks and frills like interviews with authors, their words of wisdom, writers' tools, and a clever thesaurus of phrases and sayings which includes definitions and origins. Please do not let a few broken links discourage you; most links do work, and they are real gems. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, there is something valuable for every teacher, student, and writer on this site.

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:

http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=11117

Thurs., June 3, 2010 - The Brilliant Line

2010-06-03T23:39:00.003-04:00

The Brilliant Line - RISD Museum - Grades 6 to 12

http://risdmuseum.org/thebrilliantline/

Site found on TeachersFirst:

The beautiful, award-winning site explores the art of the engraving from the Renaissance and Baroque eras (1480-1650). Navigate through artworks, zooming in interactively as you read about the works, the artists, and the iconography of each work. An interactive map shows the location of the work, and a special "analyze lines" tool allows you to turn off and on each level of engraved line to see the work in layers of its complexity. There is also a video showing how the engraving process works. Many of the drawings of this time involve classical figure drawings (and some nudity).

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:

http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=11103

Thurs., June 3, 2010 - MOMA Pop Art

2010-06-03T23:39:00.000-04:00

MOMA Pop Art - Museum of Modern Art - Grades 2 to 12

http://www.moma.org/interactives/redstudio/popart/

Site found on TeachersFirst:

This Webby Award winning site from the Museum of Modern Art (NY) provides a flash-powered viewer for nearly 200 works from MOMA. You can click on them in Bubble view to "pop" them or set it to Index view to click on little dots one at a time and read about each artist and piece. In bubble view, the tags for each piece show when you click to "pop" it, and you can then visit your "viewed works" to find it and read more about it. The works are "tagged" by descriptive terms, subject, and technique so searching by tag generates some interesting relationships and comparisons. Text explanations accompany each work. The actual viewer opens in a separate window, so you may have to turn off a pop-up blocker. It takes a significant time to load, even on a fast connection, so be patient.

Entire review and suggestions for using this site “In the Classroom”:

http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=11102

Wed., June 2, 2010 - History of the Dominican Republic

2010-06-02T23:32:00.002-04:00

History of the

Dominican Republic

http://www.hispaniola.com/dominican_republic/info/history.php

From the site:

“For at least 5,000 years before Christopher Columbus discovered America for the Europeans, the island, which he named Hispaniola , was inhabited by Amer-Indians. Anthropologists have traced multiple waves of indigenous immigration from two principle places. Some of the early Amer-Indians came from Central America (probably Yucatan and/or Belize) and some came from South America, descendants of the Arawakan Indians in Amazonia, many of whom passed through the Orinocco Valley in

Venezuela

. It is from the blending of these waves of indigenous immigrants that the Taíno Indians , the people who welcomed Columbus on his arrival, are believed to have originated.” <<>>

Wed., June 2, 2010 - Navigating Food Labels

2010-06-02T23:31:00.000-04:00

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Site of the Day

Navigating Food Labels

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90910901

Today's site, from National Public Radio's Lisa Raffensperger, offers inside

information on the meanings of the phrases used in the ubiquitous food label.

Gentle Subscribers may find this report a useful primer in decoding the real facts

on these labels.

"Did you know the label '100 Percent Natural' has different meanings for chicken

fingers, cookies and various other foods? Or that those 'cage-free' chickens might

not ever have seen the outdoors? Here's a guide to help sort out what's meaningful,

what's dubious -- and what's total fluff." - from the website

This report details a number of terms present on the standard food label which may

mislead the consumer. A number of major categories are considered, such as organic,

natural and sustainable and what these mean with respect to certain types of foods,

which may less reassuring than consumers have been led to believe. Additional

information focuses on meat and poultry -- the diet of these animals and the

conditions under which they are raised as noted on their labels and how that may

differ from consumers' expectations.

Hop over to the site for a little insight into the less than straightforward

information on some food labels at:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90910901

A.M. Holm

view the List archives on the web at:

http://www.migrationinformation.org/Resources/

Wed., June 2, 2010 - Migration Information Source: Country Resources

2010-06-02T23:29:00.002-04:00

Migration Information Source: Country Resources

From the site:

“As the main arbiters of where, when, and how people may cross borders, individual countries still hold many of the keys to the immigration and integration trajectories of increasingly diverse flows of migrants. This growing list of country resource pages catalogues and contextualizes the migration experiences of many countries around the world.”

Migration Information Source

http://www.migrationinformation.org/index.cfm

[NOTE: Previously posted. Site updated. - Phyllis ]

Wed., June 2, 2010 - Panoramic Photos from WW I

2010-06-02T23:28:00.005-04:00

Additions to Flickr from the Library of Congress

The Library has made available panoramic photographs from World War I

http://www.flickr.com/photos/library_of_congress/sets/72157608675448396/

From the site:

“These long panoramic photographs show

U. S.

military personnel and camps, patriotic parades, and European battlefields and cemeteries related to WWI.”

Individual photos have info under each one. To change the view, click on “All Sizes”

To view as a slideshow:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/library_of_congress/sets/72157608675448396/show/

For information about each photo, select “Show Info” tab or click on photo

Wed., June 2, 2010 - Lincoln Resources (iCue)

2010-06-02T23:28:00.002-04:00

From: Gilder Lehrman Institute

LINCOLN RESOURCES

http://www.iCue.com/

The Institute has partnered with NBC News on a new initiative to teach American history through archival news footage and primary documents. To explore this resource, go to: http://www.iCue.com/ and search for Lincoln!

[NOTE: iCue previously posted. - Phyllis ]

Source: Gilder Lehrman Institute

http://www.gilderlehrman.org/

Wed., June 2, 2010 - C-SPAN Video Library / STATS / Stump the Bookseller

2010-06-02T23:27:00.002-04:00

Sites found in:

NEAT NEW STUFF, March 19, 2010

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C-SPAN Video Library

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/

The entire 23 years of C-SPAN - 148,000+ videos - are archived here. Search or browse by program titles, date, or broad topics (Business & Commerce, Courts & Judicial Process, Health & Welfare, Campaigns & Elections, etc.). With the wealth of primary sources now available on the internet, has there ever been a greater time for historians?

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STATS - We check out the numbers behind the news

http://www.stats.org/

This searchable site looks at "major issues and news stories from a quantitative and scientific perspective." Check out the STATS blog, the articles and in-depth analyses, or go to the STATS Simplified section for a layman's guide to poorly understood statistical concepts (margin of error, causation vs. correlation, odds rations, etc.).

[NOTE: Previously posted. - Phyllis ]

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Stump the Bookseller

http://www.loganberrybooks.com/stump.html

If you're searching for a much-loved book whose author or title you can't remember, here's a service that might be able to help you out.($) You can also browse through the file of previous books that have been identified. (Another solution: ask your librarian, who has access to sources that catalog fiction by their plots.)

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Neat New Stuff I Found This Week

by Marylaine Block