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Collection of Updates (VCSUN) from 2/23/99 to 10/01/01

Date: 2001, Oct 07
From: <Anonymous>

http://www.oxnardcc.org/~djordan/updates/collectionupdates.html

Updates 10/08/01

Date: 2001, Oct 07
From: <Anonymous>

Updates for 10/08/01 1. Discover the inventors, politicians, performers, activists and other everyday people who made this country what it is today.

http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/aa

2. William Carlos Williams modern american poet http://www.english.uiuc.edu/maps/poets/s_z/williams/bio.htm

3. APA HelpCenter http://helping.apa.org/ Advice on seeking therapy from the American Psychological Association. Also available are articles on psychology at work, the mind/body connection, family and relationships, how therapy helps, and psychology in daily life.

4. Ask the Dream Doctor http://www.dreamdoctor.com/ "Ask the Dream Doctor is an interactive website designed to educate readers about the unconscious mind as it is revealed through the remarkable communications of dreams. A section on sleep disorders is also included to assist readers with the more tangible, physical problems of sleep. All dreams and questions on sleep disorders have been submitted by actual readers." Author: Charles McPhee (cmcphee@dreamdoctor.com)

5.:Psybersite http://www.muohio.edu/psybersite/index.htx This site analyzes the social psychological aspects of modern behaviors through essays and tutorials created by advanced undergraduate and graduate students at Miami University (Ohio), providing an interesting look at today's society.

6. 1001 Periodic Table and Science Quiz Questions Over 1300 science and chemistry quizzes for middle and high school students. The quizzes are classified by age group and science topic. http://www.1001-periodic-table-quiz-questions.com

7. 50 High School Science Webquests A set of 50 science WebQuests developed by the same author. There are WebQuests for most of the science disciplines studied at high school. http://www.what-is-the-speed-of-light.com/webquests/science-webquests-index.html

8.The Innsbruck Experiment

IMAGE DEPICTS the University of Innsbruck experimental setup for quantum teleportation. In the quantum teleportation process, physicists take a photon (or any other quantum-scale particle, such as an electron or an atom) and transfer its properties (such as its polarization, the direction in which its electric field vibrates) to another photon--even if the two photons are at remote locations. The scheme does not teleport the photon itself; only its properties are imparted to another, remote photon. http://www.sciam.com/explorations/122297teleport/test.html

9. Skull Anatomy Tutorial
an interactive guide to human skulls by JCrimanda,GateWay Community College
     http://www.gwc.maricopa.edu/class/bio201/skull/skulltt.htm

10. Sport Psychology Online
A stand alone online course that applies principles of psychology to sport.
     http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/users/estabrook/html/sport_psychology.html

11. student.biology.arizona.edu is a "an online showcase for academic projects created by University of Arizona biology students" http://student.biology.arizona.edu/

12. Study For The US Citizenship Test the best place online to prepare for the US Citizenship test. The basic online course is free to people in Minnesota. There is a $15 registration fee for people who don't live in Minnesota. When you register, we can help you show the INSthat you: Know the U. S. system of government and basic American history. Are able to speak and write English. Are eligible for citizenship based on your answers on the N-400 Form and you know what those answers mean. http://www.uscitizenship.org/

Updates for 10/15/01

Date: 2001, Oct 14
From: <Anonymous>

Updates 10/15/01

1. Medscape offers free access to Medline, Toxline and Merriam-Webster's Medical Desk Dictionary, as well as tens of thousands of full-text articles covering a range of medical specialities. An excellent, fast-growing and easy-to-use resource. Think of it as "Yahoo M.D."

http://www.medscape.com/

2. the scope monkey trial - great historical perspectives http://www.dimensional.com/~randl/scopes.htm

3. librarian without walls - very nice set of library resources and links http://marylaine.com/exlibris/xlibris1.html#search

4. disability and the workplace http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/library/reference/guides/show_guide/default.html?guide_number=252

5. find out what's happening in the skies http://www.spacekids.com/spacenews/eyes_march_bullets.htm

6. U.S. Politices- current events http://uspolitics.about.com/mbody.htm

7. idealist.org - action without borders - great set of links of volunteer work http://www.idealist.org/ for kids and teachers - http://www.idealist.org/kt

8. get in touch with your highschool classmates, and catch up on the "good ole times" http://www.classmates.com

9. nature of historiography http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/modsbook01.html#Nature of Historiography

10. students.gov students.gov has a mission -- to give college students and those planning for college easy access to the information and services they need from the U.S. Government. How do we know what students need? We ask! Students tell us what they want and what they need, and we build the site for them. These online government services and information sources are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. On your time. From across your campus or around the world.

http://www.students.gov/

11. students for the exploration and developmnt of space http://www.seds.org/

SEDS is an independent, student-based organization which promotes the exploration and development of space. SEDS pursues this mission by educating people about the benefits of space, by supporting a network of interested students, by providing an opportunity for members to develop their leadership skills, and inspiring people through our involvement in space-related projects. SEDS believes in a space-faring civilization and that focussing the enthusiasm of young people is the key to our future in space.

12. sites for teachers http://www.sitesforteachers.com/

connecting students / great teacher resources http://www.connectingstudents.com/resource.htm#Forms

13. internet public library youth division http://www.ipl.org/youth/

Updates for 10/22/01

Date: 2001, Oct 20
From: <Anonymous>

Updates 10/22/01

1. city guide http://losangeles.citysearch.com/

2. arts and crafts - for youth http://www.ipl.org/cgi-bin/youth/youth.out.pl?sub=fun1000

3. "Search or browse our new A-to-Z encyclopedia, which includes history, geography, and science articles from World Book Online." http://school.discovery.com/homeworkhelp/worldbook.html

4.The Academic American Encyclopedia (http://gi.grolier.com/presidents/aae/aae_toc.html) Created by: Grolier Interactive, Inc. at Grolier Incorporated

This site contains a set of articles on the presidents, the
presidency and American politics. Everything is here
including: The Constitution and Democracy, Elections,
Politics, Presidency, Presidential Programs, Presidential
Scandals, United States Congress, Voting Rights, and
                        more. 

5. E-Conflict, World Encyclopedia and Simulation "Eradicate Conflict by Increasing Cultural Awareness"

(http://www.emulateme.com/) 
Created by: Emulate Me
Learn about every nation and province of the world,
including the people, government, economy, geography,
and defense! You can look at maps and flags or listen to
national anthems. Test your knowledge with the monthly
                        quiz. 

6. Music History 102: A Guide to Western Composers and Their Music Experience Western musical history through information on the thirty-some odd composers chosen as representative of the great music, styles, and trends in music history.

http://www.ipl.org/exhibit/mushist/

7. added lights of Norway. Harlem 1900-1940: An African-American Community Visit the era of Zora Neale Hurston, W.E.B. Du Bois, Duke Ellington and other notable African-Americans as the world of the Harlem Renaissance springs to life. Famous artists, writers, musicians and events are remembered through photographs, biographies and educational strategies provided by the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. A CHICO Showcase Exhibition.

http://www.si.umich.edu/CHICO/Harlem/

8. The Cambridge History of English and American Literature 
http://www.bartleby.com/cambridge/ 
"The Cambridge History of English and American Literature is considered the
most important work of literary history and criticism ever published on
writings in the English language. Compiled over fourteen years, from 1907 to
1921, the Cambridge History contains over 303 chapters and 11,000 pages,
with essay topics ranging from poetry, fiction, drama and essays to history,
theology and political writing. The set encompasses a wide selection of writing
on orators, humorists, poets, newspaper columnists, religious leaders,
economists, Native Americans, song writers, and even non-English writing,
     such as Yiddish and Creole." 

9. Writing on the Web 
     http://www.writing.org/ 
     Annotated guide to Internet sites for writers of all sorts, including fiction,
     non-fiction, children's, poetry, screenwriting, drama, computer and technical
     writing. 

10. American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse 
     http://mentalhelp.net/selfhelp/ 
     "The Self-Help Sourcebook Online is a searchable database that includes
     information on approximately 800+ national and demonstrational model
     self-help support groups, ideas for starting groups, local self-help group
     clearinghouses, and opportunities to link with others to develop needed new
     national or international groups." This site provides online resources for topics
     ranging from Addiction to Suicide. 

11. Hardin Meta Directory of Internet Health Resources 
     http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/index.html 
     "Hardin MD is a "list of lists" - Its purpose is to provide easy access to
     comprehensive resource lists in health-related subjects. It includes subject
     listings in large "one-stop-shopping" sites, such as MedWeb and Yahoo, and
     also independent discipline-specific lists. Hardin MD subject pages indicate the
     length of lists in each subject, making it easy to see at a glance which lists are
     most comprehensive - These are often not the lists from
     the"one-stop-shopping" sites, but those developed by people within the field,
     which are well-known and frequently cited within the field, but not
     well-known outside it." The site also features links to health news online, the
     University of Iowa Virtual Hospital and other major index sites. 
     Author: Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, University of Iowa
     (hardin-webmaster@uiowa.edu) 

12. The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) 
     http://www.ncpad.org 
     "The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) is a
     national resource for information on physical activity and disability. NCPAD
     gathers information on current research, local programs, adapted equipment,
     recreation and leisure facilities, and many other aspects of physical activity for
     persons with disabilities." Their web site includes directories of organizations,
     programs and facilities; fact sheets; discussion groups ; and online
     presentations. 

Updates for 10/29/01

Date: 2001, Oct 27
From: <Anonymous>

updates for 10/29/01
1. the origins of algebra - http://www.museums.reading.ac.uk/vmoc/algebra/section3_1.html#SECTION0001000000000000000
A detailed history of algebra and computing that provides many hypertext links to the people and places that were important in its development.

2.
KinderStart.com
http://www.kinderstart.com/
They provide an Indexed directory and search engine focusing on "children zero to seven on the 'net." Their mission is to "provide parents, grandparents, foster parents and teachers with the most organized, and easiest to use index
and search engine available."

3.About.com: Chinese Cuisine
     http://chinesefood.about.com/
     An Internet guide for the food of the people of China, with feature articles,Website links, and discussion forums. Topics covered include cooking basics, chefs, breakfast, restaurants, recipes, and Szechuan, Cantonese and Peking
cuisines.

4.Pacific/Asian-American-Chinese

About.com: Japanese Cuisine
     http://japanesefood.about.com/
     An Internet guide for the food of the people of Japan, with feature articles, Website links, and discussion forums. Topics covered include drinks, tofu,
rice, seafood, egg dishes, cookware, and sushi.

5. anthropology of religion http://home1.gte.net/ericjw1/religion.html#Links

6. About.Com: African-American History
     http://afroamhistory.about.com/
An Internet guide to African-American history, with feature articles, Website guides, and discussion forums. Topics covered include civil rights, slavery,
Harlem Renaissance, education, religion, and more.

7. Social Sciences-Ethnicity, Culture, and Race-African/African-American

The Encyclopædia Britannica Guide to Black History
     http://blackhistory.eb.com/
     Major features include a timeline of important events, brief biographies of famous African-Americans, articles on Events and Institutions and Eras in Black History. Includes a study guide for teachers and students, a bibliography, and film clips and audio recordings. Also contains a separate
section on the Harlem Renaissance.

8. The Content of Our Character: Voices of Generation X
     http://www.contentofourcharacter.org/
     "The Content of Our Character project brought together approximately 50 twenty-somethings from across the nation to Durham, North Carolina in order to share ideals and develop a vision for ethical leadership. We collectively wrote this covenant outlining guiding principles and policy options in four fields: politics, markets, civil society, and communities." This site offers downloadable full text of the project's in-depth discussion of political and social issues facing Generation X, as well as reflections on the project and
related links.

9.Aging Well Village
     http://agingwell.state.ny.us/
     Health and wellness information for those fifty and over. Includes information on health & safety, nutrition, fitness, healing, and medications.
 
10. Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center
     http://www.alzheimers.org/
     A resource for Alzheimer's Disease, including links to full text publications online, free publications you can order by mail, and news about recent research.
     Author: National Institute on Aging

11. Adolescence Directory On-Line (ADOL)
     http://education.indiana.edu/cas/adol/adol.html
     "Adolescence Directory On-Line (ADOL) is an electronic guide to information regarding adolescent issues and secondary education. This collection of electronic resources is intended for parents, educators, researchers, health
practitioners, and teens."

12. Y?: The National Forum on People's Differences
     http://www.yforum.com/
     "This forum ... gives you a way to ask people from other ethnic or cultural backgrounds the questions you've always been too embarrassed or uncomfortable to ask them." Questions and answers and answers evaluated by the Y? staff. On some topics Y? experts weigh in on questions. "The National Forum On People's Differences has no agenda or cause, other than
to get people talking across their differences." Archive of past questions, answers, and expert opinion. research/Coursework Center allows students to
post questions on diversity and related issues, and appropriate answers are posted.

Updates 11/05/01

Date: 2001, Nov 04
From: <Anonymous>

1. ecology and biodiversity
http://conbio.net/vl/

2. thinkquest reference desk
http://www.thinkquest.org/resources/reference.html

3. http://www.syllabus.com/syllabustop40/top40.cfm top 40 educational websites

4. writing tools
http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~wricntr/wtools.html#general

5. skidmore - latin american history resources
http://www.skidmore.edu/~jdym/studresource.htm

6. health web sites
http://www.lexisone.com/legalresearch/legalguide/health_leisure_sports/general_health.htm

7. samplers from Univ. of Richmond education department
http://www.richmond.edu/~ed344/samplers/

learn about the islands of the blue dolphins
http://www.richmond.edu/~ed344/samplers/bluedolphins.html

9.Ask Asia This site allows you to explore current events and issues, hunt down educational resources, and play Shockwave games related to Asia. Designed by the Asia Society, who describe themselves as "America's premier Asian cultural and educational institution
http://www.askasia.org/

10.ducation Calendar and WWW Sites This calendar presents great historical events that transpired in this month during past years and links to web pages related to those events.
                http://home.earthlink.net/~mediadesigns/Calendar.html

11.NCBE Online Resources "The National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education (NCBE) is funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs to collect, analyze, and disseminate information relating to the effective education of
linguistically and culturally diverse learners in the U.S." Posted by George Washington University. http://www.ncbe.gwu.edu/library/index.htm

12.Smithsonian Web Search Another treasure house awaits you. The Smithsonian museums put more and more materials on-line all the time. Something for every subject area.
Text. http://www.si.edu/

Updates 11/12/01

Date: 2001, Nov 10
From: <Anonymous>

Updates 11/12/01

1. A Digital Archive of American Architecture
 http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/fa267/
A huge visual archive of buildings, arranged by century and building type.

2. Artcyclopedia
 http://www.artcyclopedia.com/index.html
Search by artist, movement, title of work, and subjects, among other access points. Also has links to reproductions.


 ArtLex
 http://www.artlex.com/
An interactive, searchable dictionary of more than 2,800 terms, complete with illustrations and web links.


 Art Studio Chalkboard
 http://www.saumag.edu/art/studio/chalkboard.html
Provides information on art technique and theory, including the fundamentals of drawing,perspective, shading, color, and painting.

3. AlternaTime
 http://www2.canisius.edu/~emeryg/time.html
A collection of timelines for history, culture, science, arts and more.


 Horus' Web Links to History Resources
 http://www.ucr.edu/h-gig/horuslinks.html
Horus, a diverse collection of history resources on the web, is presented by the University of California, Riverside Department of History.

history indexes: http://www.ucr.edu/h-gig/horuslinks.html

4. Middle East Network Information Center
 http://menic.utexas.edu/menic.html
The Center for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Texas at Austin sponsors this site. Here, you'll find information about the countries of the Middle East, as well as collections of links about this area, including ancient history, energy, government, news, regional
information, religion, and society.

5. The C.G. Jung Page
 http://www.cgjungpage.org/jpintro.html
The C.G. Jung page contains introductory material on Jungian psychology, many texts, and other links to things Jungian.

Classics in the History of Psychology
 http://psychclassics.yorku.ca/author.htm
Classic works of psychology from Maslow to Freud to Jung to William James are available on this page.

6.Classics in the History of Psychology
 http://psychclassics.yorku.ca/author.htm
Classic works of psychology from Maslow to Freud to Jung to William James are available on this page.

7 Bible Browser
 http://www.stg.brown.edu/webs/bible_browser/
Author: Brown University Scholarly Technology Group
The interface supports active browsing of the Bible in a way not possible with traditional printed books. Eight English versions, as well as the Latin Vulgate Bible, can be searched by passage, word, word part, or phrase.

 Muslim Answers
 http://www.muslim-answers.org/index.htm
Presents the pure teachings of Islam, as well as responding to misinformation about Islam.

8. Country Library
 http://www.tradeport.org/ts/countries
Country overviews, Background Notes, trade information, travel advisories and more

9. eHow.com
 http://www.ehow.com/
Offers more than 15,000 staff-written, reviewed and edited step-by-step project solutions. Projects range from changing the oil in your car to planning a butterfly garden, to negotiating a raise.

10. Elderhostel Home Page
 http://www.elderhostel.org
Elderhostel is a nonprofit organization providing educational adventures all over the world to adults aged 55 and over. Their home page lets you search the Elderhostel programs by
location or special interest

11. FreeTranslation.com
 http://www.freetranslation.com/
Translates text and web pages from English to French, German, Spanish and from those languages to English.

12.Tufts University Nutrition Navigator: a Rating Guide to Nutrition Websites
 http://navigator.tufts.edu/
Developed by the Tufts University School of Nutrition Science and Policy, the Tufts University Nutrition Navigator is designed to help users sort through the large volume of nutrition information on the Internet and find accurate, useful nutrition information you can trust.

Updates 11/19/01

Date: 2001, Nov 18
From: <Anonymous>

Updates for 11/19/01

1. 1001 Periodic Table Quiz Questions Over 1300 free science and chemistry questions per age and topic for school, college and university students
http://www.1001-periodic-table-quiz-questions.com/

2.http://www.geom.umn.edu/apps/gallery.html
Gallery of Interactive Geometry Explore the generation of geometric figures with detailed explanation of the mathematical concepts behind the algorithms. From the University of Minnesota

3. a Guide To Web Surfing For Efl Students
A site for EFL and ESL students on how to use the Internet, including interactive quizzes and activities designed to teach the basics of searching and evaluating the Web.
http://www.miyazaki-mic.ac.jp/faculty/jreinhar/surf.html

4. A Virtual Trip through the Sun
The `Virtual Trip through the Sun' takes you on a journey from the center of the sun to earth. With the help of text, images and animations you will learn about the spectacular events in and around the Sun. http://www.michielb.nl/od95/

5. http://www204.pair.com/ebaack/
Advanced Composition For Non-native Speakers of English
This web site is for ESL and EFL students who want to learn to write well in English. Students should also have a wider audience for their compositions, so this site also contains many students' essays.

6. Advanced Composition: Writing-a Window On The World
Advanced Composition: Writing-A Window on the World is offered by the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. This course is a component of CLASS (Communications, Learning and Assessment in a Student-centered System), a dynamically student-centered learning environment delivered via the World Wide Web. In this upper-level, advanced composition course offered via the Web, students learn to write in many styles. They learn the major steps of the writing process: prewriting, drafting, peer review and revision. Students identify audiences, generate topics, organize information, edit and hone effective writing techniques. Students build a portfolio and learn to critique the work of others.
http://class.unl.edu/class_demo/demos/compframe.htm

7. AmazonQuest is a journey to explore one of the most unique and most threatened environments on Earth: the Amazon River basin. Explore the biodiversity of its rainforests, assess the region's most urgent issues, and act to conserve its flora, fauna, and cultures.
http://quest.classroom.com/amazon2001/

8. Akhlah: The Jewish Children's Learning Network
is a resource for Jewish children and parents. Learn about: the Aleph-Bet, Torah Heroes, Israel, The Hebrew Phrase of the day, Torah stories and more. http://www.akhlah.com

9. American Social History Project (ASHP)
"produces a wide range of accessible and innovative materials that convey a rich sense of the historical process while encouraging critical thinking and analysis. Focusing on "ordinary" Americans - working men and women whose actions and beliefs shaped the nation's development - ASHP's print, visual, and multimedia materials provide teachers with creative and flexible educational tools that help students and working adults understand the importance of studying the past." http://www.ashp.cuny.edu/

10. Explore Derry/Londonderry - the city with two names - where the struggle between Catholic and Protestant is etched into urban geography
http://www.megastories.com/ireland/derryindex.shtml

11. Anthro Two-Step
In this course you will develop a sense of place to understand cultural diversity. In attaching a cultural pattern to a time and to a place, you will study the human condition as the interaction between people and geography.
http://www.epcc.edu/faculty/edc/Home.htm

12. Anthropology 1101 Human Origins website
This website is dedicated to teaching human evolution and human origins to University students and other interested members of the general public.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/5579/TA.html

Updates 11/26/01

Date: 2001, Nov 26
From: <Anonymous>

Updates 11/26/01
1. great collection of links from U. Cal. Riverside
http://infomine.ucr.edu/

2. great subject index of links from Univ. Santa Barbara - very nice http://www.library.ucsb.edu/subj/

3. voice of the shuttle - very nice set of links also
http://vos.ucsb.edu/index-netscape.asp

4. internet resources for Latin America - excellent gateway for Latin American studies. thanks for the links J.H.

http://lib.nmsu.edu/subject/bord/laguia/

5. librarians index to the internet thanks to J.H.
http://lii.org/

6. Puppetry Resources Worldwide - http://www.sagecraft.com/puppetry/ Here's a unique site devoted to the art of making puppets and using them in performances. Coverage is worldwide through a collection of links for puppet theaters, festivals, museums, organizations, performers, and performance companies. Links are provided for various cultures' traditions such as Indonesian shadow puppets or France's Guignol. Different types of puppetry are included, such as animatronics, ventriloquism, giant puppets, and marionettes.

Other links provide instructions for puppet building and sources for materials or buying puppets. Read the latest puppetry news, place free classifieds, join a newsgroup or mailing list, and link to even more sites.

7. Cal Performances - http://www.calperfs.berkeley.edu/
This organization at the University of California, Berkeley, "presents and produces outstanding artists from the Bay Area, the United States, and around the world in performances and community programs which promote excellence, innovation, diversity, education, and community involvement...." Contains a calendar of events, maps, and information about
performance sites.

8. Calendar of Dates - http://www.dailyglobe.com/
This week's birthdays, holidays, historical events, and fun dates. Updated every Monday.

9. Chinese New Year - http://www.chinapage.com/newyear.html
January 24, 2001 begins the Year of the Snake on the Chinese lunar calendar. This site provides information on how New Year's Day is determined; the Chinese solar/lunar calendar,
including calendars through 2002; the Chinese Zodiac; significance of Chinese dragons; calligraphy; and even Chinese graphics analogous to Christmas cards. Related links includes a site on Tet, the Vietnamese New Year.

10. JobStar: California Job Search Guide - http://jobstar.org/ Absolutely the best place to begin a job search. A library-sponsored guide to job-search resources on the Web. While the focus is on California, smart job seekers nationwide will enjoy the salary information section (with connections to over 300 salary surveys); the resume section with state-of-the-art info; and Ask Electra, the Electronic Librarian. The site includes extensive listings of employer telephone hotlines, local career centers, libraries, and job search events.

11.RhymeZone - http://www.rhymezone.com/
This rhyming dictionary finds rhyming matches to your word and also allows searches for: definitions, synonyms, homophones, similar sounding words, consonant matches, similar
spellings, related words, and phrases. Also has partnered with Lycos for further basic searches. Still no match on orange.

12. Letters, Letter-writing and Other Intimate Discourse - http://www.wendy.com/letterwriting/ This page contains a list of links to fine examples of the letter writer's art: Jane Austen on letter writing and her letters; Civil War diaries and letters; a group of fictitious letters by Mark Twain; Albert Einstein's letters to F. D. Roosevelt; how to fold a letter and envelope; Ghostletters, letters written as historical or fictional characters; G.I.R.L.: a letter writing club for girls from 8-14 years of age; general information on the importance of letter writing; and a ink to Unforgettable Letters: a U.S. Postal site with, Dear Santa letters, letters from war fronts, Presidential letters, and a great selection of love letters. Online journals and pen pals are also listed.

Updates for 12/03/01

Date: 2001, Dec 03
From: <Anonymous>

Updates 12/03/01

1. Amistad Research Center - http://www.tulane.edu/~amistad/
Located on the campus of Tulane University in New Orleans, "The Center is a manuscripts library for the study of ethnic history and culture and race relations in the United States." The Web site provides an overview of this extensive repository of information focused primarily on the history of African Americans. There are accounts of the Amistad slave revolt incident and links to related sites.


2. labrynth from GU
http://www.georgetown.edu/labyrinth/
very nice resources for Medielval Studies

3. The Library Vision - building a library for the 21st century
http://www.library.upenn.edu/friends/schoen/schoen1.html

4. great books index
http://books.mirror.org/gb.home.html

index by author and title
http://books.mirror.org/gb.titles.html

5. Stanford Encylopedia of Philosophy
http://plato.stanford.edu/contents.html

6. "All's Well that Ends Well" William Shakespear, read on bibliomania
http://www.bibliomania.com/0/6/frameset.html

or Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen http://www.bibliomania.com/0/0/6/8/frameset.html

7. iVillage http://www.ivillage.com/

8. environmental websites
http://www.agiweb.org/environment/websites.html

9. book megasearch
http://www.zinebook.com/resource/books.html#used

10. fun things to do on a rainy day
http://www.weather.com/activities/schoolday/fun/rain.html

11. rainy day games for kids - kids playhouse
http://www.pen-web.com/rainyday/

12. global classrooms
http://ccwf.cc.utexas.edu/~jbharris/Virtual-Architecture/Telecollaboration/more-telecollaboration.html#Structure 2: Global Classrooms


         Utopian Visions http://uv.cwrl.utexas.edu/
     Page 22 of Virtual Architecture
     Grades: All
     Ongoing? Yes
     This project is "designed to help students simultaneously reflect and speculate, considering their place in history's continuum." To achieve this, the site offers a digital time capsule, critiques of utopia-related books, and links to on-line resources; however, the meatiest part of this project is found in the Dialogues, which includes submissions from Estonia to North Carolina and topics ranging from "Pacifism vs. Military" to "Do We Need Internet?".

Updates 12/10/01

Date: 2001, Dec 09
From: <Anonymous>

updates 12/10/01

1. guides to resources in theology
http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/theobook.htm

2. documentary films
http://www.documentaryfilms.net/

3. campus tours - choose a campus
http://www.campustours.com/

4. community psychology net
http://www.cmmtypsych.net/

career planning and employment in psychology
http://www.communitypsychology.net/career/index.shtml


5. Responses to the Holocaust: A Hypermedia Sourcebook for the Humanities is intended to introduce the viewer/reader to the various discourses, disciplines, media and institutions that have produced significant critical and theoretical positions and discussions concerning the Nazi Genocide of the Jews of Europe, 1933-45
http://jefferson.village.virginia.edu/holocaust/response.html

6. neuro anatomy and pathology on the internet
http://www.neuropat.dote.hu/

7. earth and planetary sciences for high school students
http://www.ismennt.is/vefir/earth/

8. Awesome Library organizes the Web with 17,000 carefully reviewed resources, including the top 5 percent in education.
http://www.awesomelibrary.org/

9.american politices
http://www.politics1.com/

10. general research strategy
http://www.marshall.edu/library/gen.html

11. ten ways to teach biographies
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson185.shtml

12. online history lessons
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/

Updates for 12/17/01 and 12/24/01

Date: 2001, Dec 21
From: <Anonymous>

Updates for 12/17/01 and 12/24/01

1. African lives -http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/inatl/longterm/africanlives/

2. introduction to moral theory - http://ethics.acusd.edu/intro.html

3. screenwriting - how films are made - http://www.learner.org/exhibits/cinema/screenwriting.html

4. math in daily life - how to numbers affect everyday decisions
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/dailymath/

5. what makes a good short story - literature gives order to human experience
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/literature/

6. Black History is in February - here are some good links
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson221.shtml

7. resources for mathematics teachers
http://www.wits.ac.za/ssproule/mathpage.htm#Resources

8. A Positive Light - New Year's Celebration
Ever wonder why Americans celebrate New Year's the way they do? This site provides the historical background behind all-American events like the Tournament of Roses Parade and the Orange Bowl. It also describes New Year's celebrations in other countries around the world.
http://www.execpc.com/~shepler/newyear

9. the history of the song "auld lang syne"
http://www.robertburns.org/encyclopedia/AuldLangSyne.5.html

10. Smrtivsn Library Association Resources for Parents, Kids and Teens
http://www.ala.org/parents/index.html

11. Parents Guide to the Information Superhighway
http://www.childrenspartnership.org/bbar/pbpg.html

12. Center for Media Literacy
http://www.medialit.org/
Learn to use critical thinking skills in accessing, analyzing, evaluating and creating media.
.

updates 12/31/01

Date: 2002, Jan 06
From: <Anonymous>

Updates for 12/31/01

1. interesting websites on the subject of fatherhood
http://www.uky.edu/Subject/family.html#father1

2. ADOL is a collection of World-Wide-Web (WWW) documents that focus on the social and emotional growth and development needs of adolescents. It belongs to the Center for Adolescent Studies, located in the School of Education, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, (812) 856-8113. ADOL exists as a way to help educators, parent, health
practitioners, researchers, and teens access the many resources available on the WWW.
http://education.indiana.edu/cas/adol/welcome.html

3. exploring constitutional conflicts
http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/conlaw/home.html

4. Californians wake up to hundreds of new laws as of 1/01/02
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-010102laws.story

5. WholeNote - The On-Line Guitar Community
http://www.wholenote.com/
This site not only offers guitar lessons with notation and customizable music playback for all skill levels and styles, it also offers tools to help you build your own lessons. You can also explore links, reviews, news, member homepages, forums, ear training, and more. The site includes ads. (added 7/9/99, reviewed 10/18/01)

6. Color, Contrast & Dimension in News Design
     http://www.poynter.org/special/colorproject/colorproject/color.html
The Poynter Institute, a school for journalists, future journalists and teachers of journalists, has created an online tutorial to help designers with the complexities of color
and its use in print and online. Imbedded in the tutorial are page design exercises, which let the learner experiment with the use of color in magazines, newspapers, and websites.
This tutorial would be a great addition to journalism and web-design classes. Jounalism teachers will also want to check out Poynter's High school Journalism Guide at
http://www.poynter.org/centerpiece/highschool/index.htm. (added 9/7/01, reviewed 9/7/01)

7. The Color Pencil Challenge
http://CPchallenge.com
Art teachers will agree that some students are drawn to work in colored pencil because of the control available and the wonderful colors that can be achieved. This website was
created to challenge artists of all ages to try new techniques with colored pencil and other media. Artists give step by step instruction for the techniques and tools they use in their
work. (added 3/23/01)

8. AllMagic Guide
http://allmagicguide.com/
The magician in all of us will enjoy this website devoted to slight of hand and illusion. Streaming video allows you to see how some basic illusions are created. Articles explain
how to do-it-yourself. Links are available to Magic TV (TV picks having to do with magic), books and videos. (added 7/5/00, reviewed 3/5/01)

9. The Shiki Haiku Salon
http://mikan.cc.matsuyama-u.ac.jp/~shiki/
The Shiki Internet Haiku Salon provides resources and a lesson in this poetic form. (added 11/25/95, reviewed 5/26/00)

10. The Five Paragraph Essay
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Atrium/1437/index.html
One of the ways to communicate clearly is to write a clear and concise essay. If this is a skill you are trying to teach your students, this website will give you multiple ways to
achieve that goal. (added 8/25/00)

11.The Virtual Presentation Assistant
http://www.ukans.edu/cwis/units/coms2/vpa/vpa.htm
The Virtual Presentation Assistant is an online tutorial for improving your public speaking skills. Topics include selecting and researching your topic, analyzing your audience,
supporting your points, using visual aids, public speaking Web links, and more. (added
7/24/97, reviewed 4/15/99)

12. Writing Argumentative Essays
     http://www.eslplanet.com/teachertools/argueweb/frntpage.htm
Bill Daly, of the Victoria University of Technology (Australia) has provided a service to new writing teachers, high school students, and parents trying to help their children piece together an effective argumentative essay. Love 'em or hate 'em, clearly structured persuasive essays can help many advancing writers to shape their opinions. Daly uses a
sound approach with good examples to provide lots of support so that even independent learners could work their way through his guides. (added 8/14/97, reviewed 6/11/99)

Updates 1/07/02

Date: 2002, Jan 06
From: <Anonymous>

updates 1/07/02

1. Annuities: Ordinary? Due? What Do I Do?
http://web.utk.edu/~jwachowi/annuity1.html
This website at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is for the financially undereducated. An annuity is a series of equal payments or receipts occurring over a specified number of periods. This website links to various sources for information about annuities, explaining this complex financial information in different ways. When you think you know all about annuities, take the interactive quiz. (added 3/16/01)

2. Edustock
http://tqd.advanced.org/3088
Edustock is an educational web page designed to teach what the stock market is and how it can work for you. It includes tutorials on the stock market and how to pick good stocks,
information on companies, and a realtime stock market simulation. Created by high school students for the ThinkQuest competition ("Best Entry" award winner), this exemplifies the capability and energy in our young people. (added 12/20/96, reviewed 3/22/99)

3. Researching Companies Online
http://home.sprintmail.com/~debflanagan/index.html
This site features a step-by-step, interactive tutorial on researching companies using a wide variety of free resources on the Internet. All of the sites described in the course offer free company and industry information. Also included is a tutorial on Web Search Strategies. (added 1/22/99, reviewed 7/28/99)

4. Learn Spanish
http://www.studyspanish.com/
A free online site that lets Spanish language learners study a variety of terms. Access the tutorials, verb drills, vocabulary practice, and idiom generator (try it out if you don't remember what an idiom is.) Easy to navigate, with lots of useful information. (added 5/16/00)

5. Japanese Online
http://www.japanese-online.com
A free 16 lesson, entry level (14 yrs+) Japanese language course that includes dialogues, grammer, vocabulary, and sound files. Each lesson includes a conversational dialog, a translation of the conversation, vocabulary used within the conversation, grammar points, and cultural issues. Depending on the location of the conversation and topics discussed, additional background details can be provided. Links to Japanese journals, tutor, and more. (added 1/16/97, reviewed 7/28/99)

6. PEAK English
http://www.peakenglish.com
This site teaches English as a second language in an interactive format. Visitors can track their progress after they take a placement test to identify strengths and
weaknesses. Core lessons are free. (added 9/4/99, reviewed 9/16/99)

7. Tje Great Plant Escape
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/~uplink/gpe/index.html
In this series of online cases, 4th and 5th grade students are asked to "help Detective Le Plant and his partners Bud and Sprout unlock the amazing mysteries of plant life." The
interdisciplinary lessons at this site combine Web-based activities with hands-on experiments. The site includes six cases, a glossary, links, and a guide for teachers.
From the Illinois Cooperative Extension Service. (added 5/24/98, reviewed 4/22/99)

8. Autoshop101 - Automotive Training Resource Site
http://www.autoshop101.com
Automotive training support for Automotive technicians, students, and teachers.Ê Online ASEÊ style electrical practice tests, technical articles, online tutorials, etc. All items can beÊ used for education purposes; students and teachers can reprint materials for classÊ use. Toyota supports education, their only requirement is that their copyright remain on
the document and that their work not be modified. (added 9/15/01, reviewed 9/15/01)

9. The Biology Project--University of Arizona
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/
This "interactive online resource for learning biology" from the University of Arizona was designed for high school and college-level biology students. Tutorials, problem sets,
activities, and other resources guide learners in biochemistry, cell biology, developmental biology, human biology, Mendelian genetics, immunology,and molecular biology. (added 7/31/97, reviewed 5/1/99)

10. The Biology Place
http://www.biology.com/
This site from Peregrine Publishers includes online tutorials that explore scale and size, global warming, the bacterial genome, Huntington Disease, and more. A membership fee
s required for most topics. (added 11/7/96, reviewed 8/3/99)

11. General Chemistry Online
     http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/
This rich resource for students and teachers of introductory chemistry includes interactive course guides and tutorials, an exam survival guide, reference tables, self-grading
quizzes and exams, a searchable glossary, a question & answer board, answers to over 300 frequently asked questions, and a chemical trivia quiz. Created by Dr. Fred Senese, chemistry professor at Frostburg State University in Maryland. (added 5/22/99, reviewed 5/23/99)

12. Physics 2000
     http://www.Colorado.EDU/physics/2000/
From the University of Colorado at Boulder, this site uses interactive Java applets and cartoon characters to introduce physics in a friendly way. Topics range from electromagnetic waves and particles to microwave ovens to classic classic experiments in atomic physics. (added 8/29/98, reviewed 4/9/99)

Updates 1/14/02

Date: 2002, Jan 13
From: <Anonymous>

Updates for 1/14/02

1. reverse phone directory
http://www.reversephonedirectory.com/

2, The Cave of Lascaux. Take a virtual tour and learn about the prehistoric cave paintings in the Cave of Lascaux. The presentation is inventive and informative.
http://www.culture.fr/culture/arcnat/lascaux/en/

3. This is a complete course in music and music theory. It is a 100-series course, which means the textbook is available online and complete free of charge to Free-Ed.Net patrons. Testing, however, is minimal (and even non-existent in some instances). So it is up to you to evaluate your own progress.

http://www.free-ed.net/fr06/lfc/060703/00/100x/lessonmain.asp

4.http://www.free-ed.net/fr03/lfc/030203/124/
This is a complete course of study for the C# (C-sharp) programming language.

5. http://www.free-ed.net/fr02/lfc/021500/

free course on modern photography

The reading assignments for this course are taken from the U.S. Navy training manual, NAVEDTRA 12700, Photography (Basic). For this reason, you will find that many of the illustrations and examples refer specifically to Navy subjects. This in no way detracts from the most important elements of modern photography as they apply to civilian situations.

6. mega go .com great new website with list of subjects
http://www.MegaGo.com/l/

7. humorous quotes, suggest by R.R. - thanks Richard
http://workinghumor.com/quotes/index.htm

8. King and Black Freedom Struggle Chronology 1896-1968
http://www.stanford.edu/group/King/chronology/king-struggle/1896-1943.htm

9. Mark Twain in his times
http://etext.virginia.edu/railton/index2.html

10 Awesome Stories
What really happened? Using the great stories of history and popular culture as a springboard, this site interactively allows people to examine the actual documents, pictures, graphics, and other primary resources that are the backbone
of the story.

http://www.awesomestories.com/intro1.htm

famous trials
http://www.awesomestories.com/famous_trials/index2.htm

11 .Fonetics.org
This free online language laboratory provides phonologically complete pronunciation guides to many languages, including seven varieties of English. You just mouse over the sounds to hear the words spoken, so even young
children can use it.

http://www.fonetiks.org/

12. May 16th Read in Day

The Read In! In addition to providing reading activities for the classroom, this site promotes a one-day, annual event in May. On this day, they want classrooms and children around the world to spend the whole day reading.

http://www.readin.org/

Updates 1/21/02

Date: 2002, Jan 19
From: <Anonymous>

updates for 1/21/02

1. American Factfinder - U.S. Census
http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/BasicFactsServlet

2. CNN interactive learning
http://literacynet.org/cnnsf/

3. American Writers
     http://www.americanwriters.org/
Created by the cable network C-SPAN to accompany its series of the same name, this website gives information about the featured author, and links to lessons and activities.
From the main page (left column), choose classroom. You can either register, or view the lessons as a visitor. In the middle column for resources, you have access to Teachers
Resources or Study the Source, which gives questions for critical analysis. Classroom materials only become available after the airing of the C-SPAN program for that author.
Real Player is needed to view video clips online. One major drawback is that the pages on this website load more slowly on my Macintosh computer. (added 6/18/01, reviewed
     6/18/01)

4.Deep in the Bush, Where People Rarely Ever Go
http://members.nbci.com/PMartin/liberia/homepage.htm
Bring African culture alive in the classroom with folk tales and accompanying activities at this creative site. The stories used in this lesson were collected by teacher Phillip Martin
while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Liberia, West Africa. Included in this site is an extensive teacher lesson page, African recipes, links to other African resources, and
ideas for your students to create and produce their own plays. (added 1/8/99, reviewed 6/12/99)

5. Rings of Passion - explore five universal emotions in world art http://cgi.pbs.org/ringsofpassion/ What makes this Web site so useful to teachers and students is the way its images prompt students to compare and contrast. Dividing artworks by theme (awe, love, anguish, joy, triumph) shows commonality of spirit. Once you look at the expertly chosen images (by J. Carter Brown of the National Gallery), however, you see a multicultural interpretation of the theme. Those who have found interdisciplinary activities and units rewarding because of all the connections students make have a friend in Rings of

Passion. Another fine PBS arts site, it combines evocative images, insightful text, and a handy way to jump students into higher level thinking. Finally, if you act quickly, you can
even curate your own online exhibit. (added 12/8/98, reviewed 5/13/99)

6. The Encyclopedia Mythica
http://www.pantheon.org/mythica/
This is an encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, and legend. It contains thousands of definitions of gods and goddesses, supernatural beings and legendary creatures and
monsters from all over the world. (added 7/16/96, reviewed 8/13/99)

7. Project Primary
http://www.owu.edu/~mggrote/pp/
Provided by Ohio Wesleyan University, Project Primary is a collaborative effort between professors in six departments at the university and K-3 teachers in three Ohio counties to
produce hands-on activities for the teaching of science. Activities in Botany, Chemistry, Children's Literature, Geology, Physics, and Zoology, are simply explained and designed to engage children's curiosity and to help them learn. The philosophy of the site is explained in the Constructivism section. (added 2/13/98, reviewed 5/13/99)

8.The Grammar Lady
http://www.grammarlady.com/
The Grammar Lady contains Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's), Spelling Rules, a Question of the Week, and a Grammar Hotline. (added 7/10/97, reviewed 8/3/99)

9. The Hero's Journey
http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/smc/journey/
The purpose of this web site is to create an environment where anyone can create a story using the mythical hero structure described by Joseph Campbell. The site includes an extensive reference section, ideas and examples, and a "StoryTool" for creating original Hero's Journey stories. (added 10/17/98, reviewed 8/3/99)

10. Literary Research Tools on the Net
http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Lit/
An incredibly comprehensive collection of Web sites related to literature & the humanities. Includes Syllabi and Other Course Materials for Literature Courses. Compiled and maintained at the University of Pennyslvania. (added 11/25/95, reviewed 5/26/00)
http://www.english.upenn.edu/~jlynch/syllabi.html

11.Vintage Books Reading Group Center
http://www.randomhouse.com/vintage/read/
"Reading groups are a popular way for book lovers to get together to talk about books. Groups are formed in a variety of ways--through bookstores, organizations, and also
privately with friends. Vintage Books has designed Reading Group Guides to enhance a group's reading and discussion of a book. They include a description of each book, questions, discussion topics, author biography, and sometimes a note from the author to assist the group in having a stimulating and interesting discussion." Most of the works are contemporary fiction best suited to adult groups or Advanced Placement English students. (added 7/5/96, reviewed 4/15/99)

12.Color, Contrast & Dimension in News Design
     http://www.poynter.org/special/colorproject/colorproject/color.html
The Poynter Institute, a school for journalists, future journalists and teachers of journalists, has created an online tutorial to help designers with the complexities of color
and its use in print and online. Imbedded in the tutorial are page design exercises, which let the learner experiment with the use of color in magazines, newspapers, and websites.
This tutorial would be a great addition to journalism and web-design classes. Jounalism teachers will also want to check out Poynter's High school Journalism Guide at
     http://www.poynter.org/centerpiece/highschool/index.htm.

Updates 2/11/02

Date: 2002, Feb 10
From: <Anonymous>

updates 2/11/02

1. Peace Corps World Wide Schools
     http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/ This wonderful addition to the Peace Corps site offers many resources for educators and students. Connect with a volunteer, find lesson plans relating to different countries, view video clips (requiring RealPlayer) of Peace Corps educational videos, and read folk tales recorded by Peace Corps volunteers. (added 4/13/01)

2.Africa
     http://www.pbs.org/wnet/africa/
     This website was created to support the series of PBS shows on Africa. There is something for all levels of students. For younger children, go to Africa for Kids. Learn aboutÊthe daily life of students in four African nations, play a virtual thumb piano, or figure outÊ how the hero of a Swahili folktale can accomplish his mission. Teacher tools has four wonderful units on Africa. Photography teachers can use the Photoscope area to get studentsÊtalking about the impact of photographs. For those who think they already know it all, takeÊthe Africa Challenge. (added 9/20/01, reviewed 1/14/02)

3. An Animated History of Books
     http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/bookcase/historyofbooks/
     The BBC brings this website to life with your choice of a high tech (Flash) or low tech (text with Real Audio) versions of the history of books and writing from cave paintings to the future of electronic media. One possible use for this site is for students to practice note-taking on what they see and hear, and share the information with the rest of the class. (added 7/10/01, reviewed 7/10/01)

4. Black History Month: Exploring African American Issues on the Web http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/BHM/AfroAm.html
Another Web site from Pacific Bell Education First, Black History Month offers five different activities you can use depending on your learning goals and students. The strategies come from Working the Web for Education. Briefly, "Black History Hotlist" offers pre-searched Internet resources,

     "Sampling African America" hooks learners affectively, "Black History Treasure Hunt" helps students interactively acquire knowledge and formulate a thesis statement, and "Tuskegee Tragedy: a WebQuest" prompts students to think critically about the Tuskegee Syphilis Study and other controversial issues. The last activity is a special course delivered by The Museum of Television & Radio in Beverly Hills for classrooms and libraries with ISDN-based videoconferencing. (added 2/6/98, reviewed 3/2/01)

5 Exploring Ancient World Cultures
     http://eawc.evansville.edu/index.htm
     Exploring Ancient World Cultures is "an introductory, on-line, college-level 'textbook' of ancient world cultures, constructed around a series of cultural pages consisting of: The Ancient Near East, Ancient India, Ancient Egypt, Ancient China, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Early Islam, and Medieval Europe." The site features an anthology, chronology, essays, maps, and an interactive quiz for each of the cultures. If you're wanting to further explore ancient cultures, use Argos, a limited area search engine that taps into a database of peer-reviewed Web sites. This is a CD-ROM quality Web site! (added 11/27/96, reviewed 4/22/99)

6. Rock the Vote
     http://www.rockthevote.org/
     Rock the Vote is dedicated to: PROTECTING freedom of speech, EDUCATING young people about issues, and MOTIVATING young people to participate by registering, voting and speaking out. (added 3/14/96, reviewed 5/23/99)

7. Idea Central
     http://epn.org/idea/
     Idea Central provides timely information and ideas about national politics. Themes include Civic Participation, Health, Economics and Politics, Welfare and Families, and Media. (added 9/16/96, reviewed 4/22/99)

8. Fear of Physics
     http://www.fearofphysics.com
     As the creators of this website say "We created this site to be a friendly, non-technical place for you to come and "play" with the laws of physics for a while." For Elementary School teachers, this gives you ways to better explain the physics of the world around us. Middle School and High school students can try the different simulations, including Sound, Making your Jump Shot, and Zero G. Illustrations will appeal to students as something they could accomplish, and the explanations let everyone gain a better understanding of physics (added 9/7/01, reviewed 9/7/01)

9. O*NET Online
     http://online.onetcenter.org/
     Users may browse or search occupational information by job title, skills, or by interests, knowledge, or activities. Snapshots of professions go into a fair amount of detail as to skills required, worker characteristics, and experience needed. The more sophisticated features on this site make it appropriate for older high school, college students and adults already in the workforce. (added 4/27/01)
  
10. KinderGarden
     http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/kindergarden/kinder.htm
     Gardens "teach children not only about plants, nature, and the outdoors, but other subjects as well." This site includes school garden themes, things to consider before you create a garden, a step-by-step guide, curriculum ideas, and more. Part of the Aggie Horticulture site developed by the Texas Agricultural Extension Agency. (added 9/11/97, reviewed 4/24/99)

Updates 3/04/02

Date: 2002, Mar 03
From: <Anonymous>

Updates 3/04/02

1. Gateway to Art


Gateway to Art History
     http://www.harbrace.com/art/gardner/
     This is a great find for art history or western civilization teachers! Designed as an online supplement to the text book Gardner's Art Through the Ages, this hotlist's links lead to all the major periods of art studied in most western art history courses. (added 8/1/00)

2. Pi Day
     http://mam2000.mathforum.org/t2t/faq/faq.pi.html
     How many celebrations are there in your math class? Each year on March 14th many classrooms break from their usual routines to observe the festivities of "Pi [] Day" because the digits in this date correspond with the first three digits of (3.14). Activities may include investigations of the value of by approximating the ratio of the circumference to the diameter of a circle. Some teachers choose to end their Pi Day celebration by eating pie! (added 1/8/02, reviewed 1/8/02)

3. 1st Headlines
     http://www.1stheadlines.com/
     Current Events coverage for the US and International media sites. This site includes links to individual stories in most major newspapers and network news websites. Users can also browse current stories in the business, health, sports, technology, or travel sections, or even by topics such as the Olympics, animals, education, fires, aviation, etc. (added 5/4/00, reviewed 5/4/00)

4. Memory
     http://www.exploratorium.edu/memory/
     The Exploratorium has crafted this memorable set of online exhibits, articles, activites, features, and links. Don't miss the Sheep Brain Dissection. (added 6/5/98, reviewed 8/13/99)

5.EDSITEment
     http://edsitement.neh.gov
     The EDSITEment site includes online learning guides and a hotlist of links to top humanities sites. The learning guides include lesson plans to "help students, parents, and teachers use the Internet more effectively as a tool for learning in history and social studies, English and language arts, foreign languages, and art history. " From the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Council of the Great City Schools, MCI and the National Trust for the Humanities. (added 12/2/97, reviewed 11/10/00)

6. WWW Virtual Library: International Affairs Resources
     http://www.etown.edu/vl/
     This hotlist is a great resource for college students and professionals doing research in International Affairs. Newspapers and radio stations from around the world are linked under the topic Media Sources. Global and Cross Cultural Issues link many sites with detailed information from countries for those interested in a global perspective. (added 11/10/01, reviewed 11/10/01)

7. Multicultural American West
     http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~amerstu/mw/index.html
     This resource links historic and present cultures that are part of the western United States. Students can access multicultural information on Asian/Pacific, Native American, Chicano/Latino cultures and the roles of Women and Men in the West. (added 11/03/00)

9. Current Topics in Psychology
     http://www.fenichel.com/Current.shtml
     Created by clinical psychologist Michael Fenichel, this hotlist links to general reference and topic-specific articles, Web sites and research tools. (added 9/16/97, reviewed 8/14/00)

10. Adolescence Directory On-Line
     http://education.indiana.edu/cas/adol/adol.html
     Adolescence Directory On-Line (ADOL) is an electronic guide to information regarding adolescent issues and secondary education. This collection of electronic resources is intended for parents, educators, counselors researchers, health practitioners, and teens. (added 11/25/95, reviewed 10/8/99)

11 Future Culture
     http://www.wcpworld.com:80/future/culture.htm
     Help your students learn about the diversity of the world's cultures in this beautifully crafted Web site. The heart of this site is a hotlist of links to any country in the world. The site also includes a simple quiz and introduction to traits of culture. (added 4/7/97, reviewed 5/1/99)

12. Mrs. Carroll's Music Room
     http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/lland
     There are many music education resources on this page, including a web activity to introduce students to the instruments in an orchestra. This Day in Music History is a great way to raise student consciousness of the importance of music in their lives; Music Teacher Resources link to a broad variety of lessons, activities and ideas. (added 5/2/01, reviewed 8/31/01)

Updates for 3/25/02

Date: 2002, Mar 25
From: <Anonymous>

Updates for 3/25/02

1. Great Books Interdisciplinary Matrix
http://www.mala.bc.ca/~mcneil/matrix.htm
Intended to support study of the "Great Books" championed by Mortimer Adler and Charles Van Doren, this site provides links to resources on 150 authors, many from the reading list for "How to Read a Book." This page cited in Blue Web'n is the matrix of subjects (arts, books, music, etc.) by era (Antiquity, to 1450, 1450 - 1600, etc.). Also check out the Great Books World Lecture Hall Study Centre <http://www.mala.bc.ca/~mcneil/world.htx>; for background essays mostly by faculty of Malaspina University-College, Nanaimo, B.C., Canada, host of this site. (added 5/23/96, reviewed 4/9/99)


2. Highwired.Net
http://www.highwired.net/
Highwired offers free web publishing tools and hosting so high school students can publish online versions of school newspapers and information about student activities. Teachers can create virtual classrooms as well, and the National Edition showcases the best student-written articles
 
3. History and Politics Out Loud
http://www.hpol.org/
Hear some of the voices of US History: Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr, Richard Nixon and more. HPOL is a searchable, browsable site that houses audio files in the public domain that are relevant to American history and politics

4 Great American Speeches
http://www.pbs.org/greatspeeches/
Eighty years worth of great speeches are captured here, as well as some interesting exercises for students of speech and American History. The Critics Corner features Richard Nixon's Checkers' Speech, as well as background information, and links within the speech to explain the context of specific words or terms used in the speech. If you watch excerpts of Presidential speeches on tape, you should have students try Could You Be A Politician, where they get a chance to read from a mock teleprompter while looking honest, sincere, and trustworthy. Some trick! Several more activities to liven high school and college classrooms

5. The Virtual Presentation Assistant
http://www.ukans.edu/cwis/units/coms2/vpa/vpa.htm
The Virtual Presentation Assistant is an online tutorial for improving your public speaking skills. Topics include selecting and researching your topic, analyzing your audience, supporting your points, using visual aids, public speaking Web links, and more

6.Common Errors in English
http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/
Students and teachers will enjoy browsing Professor Paul Brians' alphabetically sorted list of common errors in English <http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~brians/errors/errors.html>;. The page also links to non-errors, commonly misspelled words, suggestions, and more.

7.The Otherness of the Past
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/ca_150
In commemoration of California's 150th year of statehood, this Web site asks students to reflect on figures from the state's early years to decide whether there is in fact an "otherness" to the past, or whether our lives today merely carry on the saga. Created by Tom March <http://www.ozline.com>; the site uses an interactive strategy to prompt this introspection. Sponsored by Pacific Bell Education First <http://www.kn.pacbell.com>; and the California Council for the Humanities <http://www.calhum.org>;, the activities support the "History Alive" series of chautauqua impersonations and videoconferences that will be performed

8.Zona Land
http://id.mind.net/~zona/
Created by high school math and physics teacher Ed Zobel, Zona Land provides resources for students to fully grasp major concepts in Algebra, Geometry, and Physics. Using Java programming, Ray Tracing and VRML (a virtual reality language), he creates tools and lessons. Divided into two sections, "More Mathematics than Science" and "More Science than Mathematics" students can better visualize waves, graphing, and much more

9. 10 big myths of copyright explained
http://www.templetons.com/brad/copymyths.html

10.The Educators' Lean and Mean No FAT Guide to Fair Use This guide presents information on Copyright and Fair Use for Educators. Take the 20-Questions Fair Use Copyright Quiz to find out if you know copyright laws. http://www.techlearning.com/content/speak/articles/copyright.html

11. Classroom Clip Art http://classroomclipart.com/
Locate photographs, clip art, and historical images provided by the original photographers and illustrators. They may be used for educational purposes. http://www.htmlgoodies.com/primers/basics.html

12.Introduction to Web Design http://www.wdvl.com/WebRef/Help/Begin.html
Web Developer's Virtual Library offers a multitude of ideas to build your first Web page. Try the WDVL Resources and drop down the list to Tutorials. Click on HTML, and then click on Introduction to Web Design, a 3-day tutorial by Selena Sol.

Updates for 4/01/02

Date: 2002, Mar 30
From: <Anonymous>

Updates for 4/01/02

1. The architecture of Thomas Jefferson
http://www.iath.virginia.edu/wilson/

2. The Sixties Project - Primary Documents
http://lists.village.virginia.edu/sixties/HTML_docs/Resources/Primary.html

3. Researching Companies Online
http://home.sprintmail.com/~debflanagan/index.html
This site features a step-by-step, interactive tutorial on researching companies using a wide variety of free resources on the Internet. All of the sites described in the course offer free company and industry information. Also included is a tutorial on Web Search Strategies. (added 1/22/99, reviewed 7/28/99)

4.ArtsEdge
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/
Created by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts (with additional support from the U.S. Department of Education), ArtsEdge supports the place of arts education at the center of the curriculum through the creative and appropriate uses of technology. ArtsEdge helps educators to teach in, through and about the arts. (added 11/25/95, reviewed 4/22/99)

5.ArtsEdNet: The Getty Center for Education in the Arts
http://www.artsednet.getty.edu/
This outstanding Web site offers state-of-the art arts information: from background knowledge for instructors using a discipline-based arts education approach, to some of the few truly excellent online activities for students, to an elegant presentation of artistic images. "Tour" this Web site and enjoy, and don't miss the Radioactive Cats lesson on asking interpretive questions. (added 3/29/96, reviewed 4/22/99)

6. MarketingTeacher.com
http://www.marketingteacher.com/
Marketing links and free mini-lessons are available at this site. Students can read a short lesson on pricing, for example, then take part in an activity designed to illustrate how the concept works in the real world. These lessons are a great starting point for class discussions. (added 2/16/01)


7.Consumer Financial Literacy
http://www.frbatlanta.org/consumer/personal_finance/index.html
A personal finance curriculum was developed for middle school students to help address the high rate of households filing for bankruptcy. The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta has created this site to support that curriculum and link to the best tools and resources on the web. The units include Goal Setting, Budgeting, Spending & Credit, and Saving & Investing. Online quizzes, a print midterm and final test are included. (added 4/13/01)


8.CongressLink
http://www.congresslink.org/
A new Congress has been sworn in. Do you know who's who? Visit this site to learn all about the 107th Congress, as well as access lessons on topics as broad as "Checks and Balances: The Line Item Veto," "Congressional Workloads," and "Eulogy and Obituary as Historical Evidence." Type in your zipcode to find your representatives and information including individual e-mail addresses, recent votes, and staff information. (added 1/26/01)

9.History Matters
http://historymatters.gmu.edu/
U.S. History teachers, this website is for you. This collaboration of the American Social History Project/Center at the City University of New York and the Center for History and New Media at George Mason University, has links for many themes explored within survey courses. Real Audio is needed to listen to the oral histories. Browse or search for resources such as lessons (Digital Blackboard), interviews, and diary excerpts. (added 10/13/00)

10. Zona Land
http://id.mind.net/~zona/
Created by high school math and physics teacher Ed Zobel, Zona Land provides resources for students to fully grasp major concepts in Algebra, Geometry, and Physics. Using Java programming, Ray Tracing and VRML (a virtual reality language), he creates tools and lessons. Divided into two sections, "More Mathematics than Science" and "More Science than Mathematics" students can better visualize waves, graphing, and much more. (added 3/27/00)


11.Seeds of Change Garden
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/garden/
The Seeds of Change Garden, created on the initiative of the Smithsonian Institution, teaches about diversity and history by looking at the evolution of agriculture and cuisine throughout the world. It is designed so that it can be browsed for enjoyment and exploration or to provide a basis for more in-depth classroom or home activities. (added 1/13/97, reviewed 4/25/99)

12.Center for the Study of Books in Spanish for Children
http://www.csusm.edu/campus_centers/csb/
Access a database of more than 3000 recommended books in Spanish for children and adolescents. This site also provides librarians, teachers, and parents information about workshops, publications, and special activities, as well as links to other related sites. (added 3/24/97, reviewed 8/12/99)

13. Englishcompanion.com
http://www.englishcompanion.com
Created by teacher/author Jim Burke, this site is designed to help English teachers find materials and ideas they can use in the classroom. Included are links to daily poems, words, and history; literary and grant resources; links to English conversation sites; and tools for teachers. (added 10/20/99, reviewed 3/12/00)

Updates for 4/29/02

Date: 2002, Apr 28
From: <Anonymous>

Updates for 4/29/02

1. geometry formulas and facts
http://www.geom.umn.edu/docs/reference/CRC-formulas/

2. today in history
http://rs6.loc.gov/ammem/today/today.html

3. activities for ESL students
http://a4esl.org/

4. what is feng shui?
http://dmoz.org/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Taoism/Feng_Shui/Training/

5. architecture in education
http://www.whyy.org/aie/page2.html
Architecture in Education brings architects, landscape architects and other design professionals classrooms to help young people understand what it takes to make buildings and communities work for the people who live in them.

6. economics for international students
http://www.cr1.dircon.co.uk/

7. an approach to teaching religious tolerance
http://ericir.syr.edu/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Social_Studies/Civics/CIV0001.html

8. The Online Journalism Review
     http://ojr.usc.edu/
     The Online Journalism Review is a Web-based journal produced at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Southern California. This site covers a full range of journalistic issues in all media, but with a particular emphasis on the Internet. A great resource for Journalism students at high schools or colleges. OJR's Guide to Online Reporter Resources is a great place to start students that want to do journalism research online.

9. The Online Journalism Review
     http://ojr.usc.edu/
     The Online Journalism Review is a Web-based journal produced at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Southern California. This site covers a full range of journalistic issues in all media, but with a particular emphasis on the Internet. A great resource for Journalism students at high schools or colleges. OJR's Guide to Online Reporter Resources is a great place to start students that want to do journalism research online.
 
10.This is a collection of reviews of great books for kids, ideas of ways to use them in the classroom and collections of books and activities about particular subjects, curriculum areas, themes and professional topics.

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site http://www.carolhurst.com/

     Teachers and librarians will appreciate this rich collection of reviews, curriculum ideas, and activities. Reviews are organized by title, author, type of book, and grade level, and educators can also look for ideas based on curriculum areas or themes. There's plenty here to help educators integrate literature into their curriculum

11. Ad Dissection 101
     http://website.education.wisc.edu/rla/ADSITE/index.htm
     High school students take on the roles of scientist and media consultant to learn about advertising and how a print ad can affect and persuade readers. Students then apply their knowledge to design an ad to help consumers (and their classmates) recognize manipulation

12. The School Psychologists' Home Page
     http://www.bartow.k12.ga.us/psych/psych.html
     Have you ever wondered what School Psychologists do, or wanted to ask a question about your child but worried about confidentiality? Do you need "just in time" emergency information, or want to learn more about teen depression? The School Psychologist has the information that parents, school faculty or students need about the important issues affecting young people today. Created by the Bartow County School System, features of this award-winning site include "Ask Your School Psychologist", a Crisis Intervention Resource Manual and "What is a School Psychologist?
 

Updates for 5/13/02

Date: 2002, May 18
From: <Anonymous>

Updates May 13, 2002

1. Science NetLinks has launched a new database-driven
site (http://www.sciencenetlinks.com). Produced by the
American Association for the Advancement of Science,
Science NetLinks provides a wealth of standards-based
resources for K-12 educators. Science NetLinks' new
dynamic look was designed so that educators can easily
locate key features like new lessons and resources.
Educators familiar with the site will quickly find their
favorite stand-bys like standards- based Lessons, Weekly
Science Updates, and Reviewed Resources.

http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/

2. Algebra Online http://www.algebra-online.com

3. Creative Puzzles http://www.creativepuzzels.nl/intro.htm

4. There is sufficient information on the accompanying pages to get a good idea of how the stock market works, how to investigate a stock/company, and how to get started investing in it.

Edustock - http://library.thinkquest.org/3088

5. favorite mathematical constants
Steven Finch, Research and Development Team, MathSoft, Inc.,
has put together a web page which lists some 138 (and counting) mathematical constants (an associated numerical table of constants lists around 400).
http://www.mathcad.com/library/constants/index.htm

6. Enchanted Minds
Enchanted Mind is an extensive website geared to developing the creativity of anyone at any age level.
    
http://enchantedmind.com/

7.Space Educators’ Handbook NASA’s Space Educators’ Handbook is a treasure trove of information, visuals, and ideas relating to the space program.
                                                  http://vesuvius.jsc.nasa.gov/er/seh/

8. Access Excellence, launched in 1993, is a national educational program that provides high-school biology teachers access to their colleagues, scientists, and critical sources of new scientific information via the World Wide Web. The Access Excellence site is a comprehensive resource that contains a vast array of materials that range from news items, to fact sheets, to interviews, to lesson plans and
discussion forums. Because of the great abundance of information found on this site, the search engine is the most effective way to find what you are looking for. Search results are returned by category so that you can quickly tell whether the link will take you to an activity or to an article.
http://www.accessexcellence.org/index.html

9. (review) http://sig.biostr.washington.edu/projects/da/
The Digital Anatomist site currently contains four atlases: neuroanatomy, a neuroanatomy syllabus, thoracic viscera, and the knee. Each atlas opens with a series of thumbnail images that become full size when clicked with the mouse. The image can then be used in any one of a number of ways. The student can click on any part of the image and the name of the structure appears. A button can then be clicked to outline the structure. It is also possible to have all the main structures labeled. An interactive quiz is also available for each image. Other features give the teacher or student the ability to customize the use of the site. It is possible to define the URL for any image so that it can be bookmarked and
retrieved. In addition, a pin diagram of any image can be constructed with its own URL. This diagram can be labeled with the name of the structure or with a number, making it useful for developing quizzes.

This is basically a visual site and the syllabus, although useful, is not as detailed as a textbook of neuroanatomy. The Digital Anatomist is also available on CD, and this includes movies. Although a limited selection of movies is available on the site, I was unable to access them. This site is highly
 recommended for anyone teaching or learning the anatomy of the areas of the body currently available.

It should also be noted that the images, although large, downloaded very quickly with a TI connection. I do not know how quickly they would load with a modem.

10.This website about the Human Genome Project: Exploring Our Molecular Selves is outstanding in delivering information that can be understood by students and the general public. The purpose of the kit is to encourage high school teachers/students to understand the latest information about the human genome project. Another goal is for the general public to understand how genomics will improve health
and affect our lives. In essence, the website envisions students "cracking" the genetic code.

The teaching tips section is easy to download and includes two very interesting topics: Genetic Variation in Populations and Using Genes to Trace Human History. Each section is broken down into a focus section, major concepts, prior knowledge, key terms, materials, preparation, and procedures.
This outline is very well done and there are excellent critical thinking questions given that instructors
can use in the classroom. This allows students to study the similarities and differences among individuals and populations.

http://www.nhgri.nih.gov/educationkit

11.This site is a feast for the young cytologist's eyes! Detailed cell diagrams, 3-D models, and animated cell cams allow the navigator to learn about cell structure and function in a colorful environment. Along with the visual effects in CELLS alive!, the accompanying information is presented in an accurate, concise, and easy-to-understand manner. The site is easily navigated, with many links tying together related concepts. The diagrams of the plant and animal cells are especially useful. Students can see
 the similarities and differences while learning about the anatomy and physiology of the organelles.

Another fascinating feature is the "Cell Cam," which provides students with the opportunity to watch the progression and reproduction of different types of cells over a 24-hour time period. After students navigate their way through the site, they can take the "Challenge," a five-question quiz covering topics touched on throughout the site.
http://www.cellsalive.com/

Updates for 5/27/02

Date: 2002, May 29
From: <Anonymous>

updates 5/27/02

1. Focusing on Words
 This is a FREE vocabulary program for those who want toenhance their word skills with on-line scoring (grading) of quizzes and tests. The site also includes our New Style (Gregorian) calendar in combination with the Old Style (Julian) calendar with astronomical and historical information. http://www.wordfocus.com

2. NetEnglish
provides free online lessons to intermediate level students looking to improve their English. http://www.nvo.com/netenglish

3.The Dino Dictionary. This site offers a searchable database, discussion of current theories, a listing of dinosaur sites and clip art. http://dinodictionary.com

4. The Electronic Zoo. If it has to do with animals, pets, or vets on the ’Net, you can find it here. Created by a veterinary doctor, this site is powerful in the information it offers. http://netvet.wustl.edu/e-zoo.htm

5. Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago. The Lincoln Park Zoo Web site strives to build understanding and respect for wildlife and natural lands across the world. Information on more than 1,000 animals in their zoo as well as great animal photos. http://www.lpzoo.com/

6. Hurricane: Storm Science. Learn about what happens inside a hurricane. http://www.miamisci.org/hurricane/

7. The Mineral Gallery. Explore rocks and minerals. Includes pictures. http://mineral.galleries.com/default.htm

8. Savage Earth (PBS). With stunning visuals and a focus on volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis, students learn just how fragile the earth and its crust are. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/savageearth/

9. Aboriginal Star Knowledge: Native American Astronomy. Stone Medicine Wheels began 2,200 years ago on the northern plains of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Examine how the Medicine Wheel works and study Native American legends and folklore behind the stars. http://www.kstrom.net/isk/stars/starmenu.html

10. The Jason Project. A scientist and explorer opens the door to discovery to children. After receiving thousands of letters from children who were excited by his discovery, Dr. Ballard and a team of associates dedicated themselves to developing ways that would enable teachers and students all over the world to take part in global explorations using advanced interactive telecommunications. http://www.jason.org

11. At the Tomb of Tutankhamen. The National Geographic’s Web site is a “you-are-there” look at the unearthing of the boy pharaoh’s tomb. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/egypt/index.html

12. busy teachers website
http://www.ceismc.gatech.edu/busyt/

Education Calendar and WWW Sites This calendar presents great historical events that transpired in this month during past years and links to web pages related to those events. Text
 http://home.earthlink.net/~mediadesigns/Calendar.html

13. The Library of Congress Country Studies Search this database for any number of topics on a variety of countries. Begin by typing in the topic you are interested in exploring, and then select the country or countries you wish to focus on. An excellent resource. Text
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/csquery.html - this is a fantastic website

14. Project Cape Town: Education and Integration in South Africa These activities are designed for teachers and present the challenges faced by educators attempting to create culturally diverse and tolerant classrooms. Three South African schools that became integrated in 1993 are the focus of this Web site. Audio/video software is downloadable from the site. Developed by the Curry School for Education at
the University of Virginia. Text, photos, graphics, audio, video http://curry.edschool.Virginia.EDU/go/capetown/

15. Urban/Minority Families
Publications and abstracts for teachers and parents for Asian, Hispanic, homeless, refugee and immigrant families, at-risk students, family involvement, conflict resolution,
multicultural education, etc. Text.
http://eric-web.tc.columbia.edu/families/

16. News, Weather & Sports
From the Libraries of Purdue University.
http://thorplus.lib.purdue.edu/news/index.html

Updates 6/10/02

Date: 2002, Jun 08
From: <Anonymous>

updates for 6/10/02

1. The Aurora Page. What is the “aurora?” What causes it to happen? Information, links, and images about the Northern Lights. http://www.geo.mtu.edu/weather/aurora/

2.Father's Day on the Net
Learn how Father's Day became a holiday, find ideas for celebrations, and read about popular customs. Check out a Father's Day puzzle and bulletin board with tributes.
http://www.holidays.net/father/

3.Aesop: Ancient Fabler and Storyteller
Read what little is known about Aesop, who is credited with having written over 650 fables. Nineteen fables are included
http://www.duboislc.net/read/Aesop/Aesop.html

4.Cuentos de Ika Bremer
These interactive stories are designed to help Spanish speaking students in bilingual education programs with reading comprehension skills in their native language. http://www.ika.com/cuentos/

5.Salsa
Read scripts of popular fairy tales and other stories from episodes of the Salsa program in Spanish or English
http://www.peachstar.org/salsa/english/grownups/epilist/homepg.htm

6.Mrs. Glosser's Math Goodies
Try these 32 innovative math lessons on Number Theory, Understanding Percent, Circumference and Area of Circles, and Perimeter and Area of Polygons. http://www.mathgoodies.com/

7. human anatomy online
http://www.innerbody.com/default.htm

8. adventure in art history
http://www.eduweb.com/insideart/index.html

9. History Matters serves as a gateway to Web resources and offers a wealth of materials for teaching U.S. history. Be sure to use the search page to navigate a collection that includes:

more than 600 primary documents with annotations on their historical context and significance ("Many Pasts") an annoated list of more than 500 of the best history sites on the Web ("www.history") a collection of online student-produced history projects ("Students as historians")

http://www.eduweb.com/insideart/index.html

10. Basic Excel Tutorial
This site from the University of South Dakota provides a good intro and step by step instructions for cerating useful spreadsheets http://www.usd.edu/trio/tut/excel/index.

11.Writing on the Internet
Writing for the Internet takes a different approach than longer print-based articles and books. It involves a more abbreviated style, with grammar and punctuation being
important for that professional look.
http://www.webreference.com/internet/writing/

12. exploring ancient world cultures
http://eawc.evansville.edu/index.htm

an introductory, on-line, college-level 'textbook' of ancient world cultures, constructed around a series of cultural pages consisting of: The Ancient Near East, Ancient India, Ancient Egypt, Ancient China, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Early Islam, and Medieval Europe." The site features an anthology, chronology, essays, maps, and an interactive quiz for each of the cultures. If you're wanting to further explore ancient cultures, use Argos, a limited area search engine that taps into a database of peer-reviewed Web sites.
http://eawc.evansville.edu/index.htm

Updates 6/24/02

Date: 2002, Jun 26
From: <Anonymous>

Updates for 6/24/02

1. My California.Gov
     http://my.ca.gov
     California residents, here is a website that really lets you access a variety of governmental and non-governmental resources. The State Librarians lent their expertise to help create a website with a lot of well-organized information. Renew licenses, learn about California's geography and history, check the weather, or enter a contest (the current Photography contest is open only to California residents

2. Multicultural American West
     http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~amerstu/mw/index.html
     This resource links historic and present cultures that are part of the western United States. Students can access multicultural information on Asian/Pacific, Native American, Chicano/Latino cultures and the roles of Women and Men in the West

3. FamilyEducation Network
     http://www.familyeducation.com/
     Created "to help parents help their children succeed," Family Education Network provides parents with resources to help them activiely participate in the learning process. The site includes articles about child development, learning disabilities, national education trends, local community news, and more. Articles, advice, and discussion forums are sorted by age group.

4. CyberGuides
     http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/SCORE/cyberguide.html
     CyberGuides are back! For those of you that missed them, CyberGuides: Teacher Guides and Student Activities, are back after a brief hiatus. The guides were created by California teachers as supplementary, standards-based, web-delivered units of instruction centered on core works of literature. So, all you literature and literacy teachers, check out the newly revised works

5. Project Primary
     http://www.owu.edu/~mggrote/pp/
     Provided by Ohio Wesleyan University, Project Primary is a collaborative effort between professors in six departments at the university and K-3 teachers in three Ohio counties to produce hands-on activities for the teaching of science. Activities in Botany, Chemistry, Children's Literature, Geology, Physics, and Zoology, are simply explained and designed to engage children's curiosity and to help them learn. The philosophy of the site is explained in the Constructivism section.

6.Literary Research Tools on the Net
     http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Lit/
     An incredibly comprehensive collection of Web sites related to literature & the humanities. Includes Syllabi and Other Course Materials for Literature Courses. Compiled and maintained at the University of Pennyslvania.

7. Vintage Books Reading Group Center
     http://www.randomhouse.com/vintage/read/
     "Reading groups are a popular way for book lovers to get together to talk about books. Groups are formed in a variety of ways--through bookstores, organizations, and also privately with friends. Vintage Books has designed Reading Group Guides to enhance a group's reading and discussion of a book. They include a description of each book, questions, discussion topics, author biography, and sometimes a note from the author to assist the group in
     having a stimulating and interesting discussion." Most of the works are contemporary fiction best suited to adult groups or Advanced Placement English students

8. The Symphony: An Interactive Guide
     http://library.thinkquest.org/22673/index.html
     Enjoy the music and learn from the listener's guide. Users can browse, alphabetically or by country, composer biographies and hear the most famous works of each. Take a "crash course" in symphonic forms, and take quizzes to test yourself. RealAudio is to listen to the music, which was performed by The Queensland Youth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by John Curro

9. The Civil War at the Smithsonian
     http://civilwar.si.edu/home.html
     The Smithsonian in Washington D.C. looked through it archives, and in some cases, its own history as an institution, and created this online resource about the Civil War. Digitized images cover slavery and abolition, the weapons and leaders of the war, and the life and culture of the times

10. Gateway to Art History
     http://www.harbrace.com/art/gardner/
     This is a great find for art history or western civilization teachers! Designed as an online supplement to the text book Gardner's Art Through the Ages, this hotlist's links lead to all the major periods of art studied in most western art history courses.

11. Small & Home Based Business Links
     http://www.ro.com/small_business/homebased.html
     This hotlist includes links to pages on small & home based franchises, business opportunities, small business reference material, info to help run & market your small or home based business, small & home based newsgroups, searching tools, services for small business, and more

12. Fed 101: The Federal Reserve Today
     http://www.kc.frb.org/fed101/
     Why does a change in the interest rates by the Federal Reserve always make headlines?Ê Students can learn the history of the Fed, follow the path of a check written at a neighborhood store, and become a virtual bank examiner

13. University of Illinois Extension: Schools Online
     http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/SchoolsOnline/index.html
     One of our past Blue Web'n winners, "The Great Plant Escape" came from this source. Now, there are units targeting different grades and disciplines. Need to know about Incubation and Embryology, The Adventures of Herman (the worm), and Apples and More. Let students Walk in My Shoes, as they participate in a variety of activities that increase awareness of aging, the human body, and the role of senior citizens in society. High school athletes will like the information found in Sports and Nutrition

14. WebElements
     http://www.webelements.com/
     The elements in this online periodic table are extensively linked to essential data, adjacent elements, and chemical & physical data as well as background, crystallographic, nuclear, electronic, biological and geological information. You can even hear a pronunciation!

15. The Why Files
     http://whyfiles.news.wisc.edu/
     The Why Files, a product of the National Institute for Science Education, is an effort to illuminate the science, math and technology that lurk behind the headline news. The page is updated bi-weekly and includes cool science images, information on science in sports, searchable archives, a forum for discussion, and more.

updates for 7/08/02

Date: 2002, Jul 11
From: <Anonymous>

updates July 08, 20021.

1. amazing space website
http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/

2. AstroCapella
    http://www.pagecreations.com/astrocappella/

    AstroCappella is a marriage of astronomy and music, developed by astronomers and professionally recorded by the Chromatics

3. An Animated History of Books
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/bookcase/historyofbooks/
The BBC brings this website to life with your choice of a
high tech (Flash) or low tech (text with Real Audio) versions
of the history of books and writing from cave paintings to
the future of electronic media. One possible use for this site
is for students to practice note-taking on what they see and
hear, and share the information with the rest of the class.

4. Six Paths to China
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/China
Building on his original WebQuest,
Searching for China, Tom March has fully
revised this popular site to provide more
scaffolding for student cognition and more effective use of
the Internet (just for fun, take a look at the first rendition of Searching for China from 1995). Tom also created "Six
Paths" to China which incorporates five more Web-based
activities on the topic and stands as a living example of the
strategies he explored in the article Working the Web for
Education. See how you can target student learning using a
Topic Hotlist, Subject Sampler, Multimedia Scrapbook,
Treasure Hunt, or WebQuest

5. Searching for China
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/China/ChinaQuest.html
This simulation activity helps learners grasp
the complexities of China. Learners join a
team and take on a role (foreign investor,
human rights worker, museum curator, California state
senator, or religious leader ). Learners work together to
create a special report that makes sense of the complex
country that is China. Includes a teachers guide

6.The Library of Congress Learning Page
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/
The Library of Congress (LOC) has organized its digitized
American Memory collection for educators. An "Educator's
Page" helps teachers incorporate the LOC online
collections into curriculum. Materials include photographs
and recorded interviews and illustrate various political,
social, and economic themes in the American experience.
The electronic collections are arranged alphabetically by
keyword and media type, and the entire site is searchable.

7. America Dreams through the decades
     http://www.internet-catalyst.org/projects/amproject/toc.html
Teacher educators Leni Donlan and Kathleen Ferenz have
taken a new twist on the WebQuest model in this Activity.
Like all good WebQuests, "American Dreams" challenges
students to tackle a complex topic, access rich resources ,
and work together to synthesize their learning into an
informed perspective on the topic. What makes "American
Dreams" especially noteworthy is the strategy of using the
resources provided by one (very) robust Website: the
American Memory sections from the Library of Congress. In
this way, Donlan and Ferenz capitalize on the great
supporting resources developed by the LoC, thereby
cutting down on what the teachers need to develop.
Furthermore, by viewing the LoC resources through a
WebQuest prism, "American Dreams" turns great
information into great learning. Doesn't this sound like what
good teachers have always done: take a rich resource,
explore it to come up with the most educational aspects and
then shape a learning activity for students.

8. DisAbility.Gov
http://www.disability.gov/
Ten years have passed since the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. DisAbility.Gov is a portal designed to link to all the important Federal information supporting
the rights of the DisAbled. Information about housing, transportation, and health are featured, along with the "Success Story of the Week."

9. Medicare: Nursing Home Compare
     http://www.medicare.gov/nhcompare/home.asp
There are times when assisted care facilities are needed for families and friends. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has created a website for those that need to
find out more about Medicare, nursing homes in general, and health information. The searchable database lets users narrow their search for a facility by region, county, city
(within the United States) and then pull up information about specific facilities in those areas, including inspection reports

10.You Can Handle Them All
     http://www.disciplinehelp.com/
This site shares a step-by-step approach to handling misbehavior at home and in school. An overview examines the causes of misbehavior, the core needs that motivate humans,
and a four-step discipline model. A behavior index applies the model to over 100 specific misbehaviors.

11. The Business of Babysitting
     http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/babysitting/index.html
This creation of the University of Illinois Extension starts students thinking of babysitting as a business, and maybe the first step in their career path. Parents will like this site because it has materials you can give to babysitters of all ages, especially younger babysitters who are just starting out. No business license is needed yet, but the site covers good business practices, child development, safety and general tips on caring for kids.

12. The WholeFamily Center
     http://www.wholefamily.com
The WholeFamily Center is an award winning interactive site which addresses the concerns of modern families. Featuring an on-line magazine and separate marriage, parenting and
teen centers, sensitive topics like infertility, anorexia, infidelity and teen suicide are discussed. WholeFamily uses RealAudio and Drama to portray problems and solutions.
Psychologists comments add authenticity to the many subjects dealt with in an honest, straight-forward way

13. Curtis Botanical Magazine
     http://www.nal.usda.gov/curtis/
**** Students of all ages can access antique illustrations of native plant species from around the world. The US Department of Agriculture has created a database from the information
found in Curtis Botanical Magazine (published 1787-1807.) Use the search feature to find plants by common name, species, or location, such as US state or country

14. choice art sites on the web
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/art2/guide/index.html


Eyes on Art
     http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/art2
Eyes on Art has been on the Web since 1995, but former Pacific Bell Education First Fellow Tom March has recently completed a thorough revision. Look for updated images and improved instructional strategies. The site is appropriate for primary students who are just "learning to look" as well as advanced students of the visual arts. Select from among five
activities that progressively challenge students' ability to look carefully at the visual arts. A final Eyes on Art Quiz checks to see if you were paying attention in Art History 101.

15. The Cave of Lascaux
     http://www.culture.fr/culture/arcnat/lascaux/en/
A Webby Award 2000 Winner (the Oscars of the Web), this site from the Ministry of Culture in France lets you take a virtual tour of the Palaeolithic wall paintings of Lascaux. Students
of all ages can explore the caves, learn more about the images in the paintings, and discover the materials used by the artists 15,000 years ago. This website is available in
English, French, Spanish, and German

16. Great Performances: Free to Dance
     http://www.pbs.org/wnet/freetodance/
The website supporting the three part-series on PBS has great resources for the classroom teacher. Looking at the work of African American choreographers, the series traces the
impact of African American dance on the world dance scene.ÊFollow the timeline, read essays and biographies, or follow the middle school lesson that allows students to share
their new knowledge with younger students

17. Literary Research Tools on the Net
     http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Lit/
An incredibly comprehensive collection of Web sites related to literature & the humanities. Includes Syllabi and Other Course Materials for Literature Courses. Compiled and maintained at the University of Pennyslvania.

18. Favorite Poem Project
     http://www.favoritepoem.org/
"Reading a poem silently instead of saying a poem is like the difference between staring at sheet music and actually humming or playing the music on an instrument," says U.S. Poet
Laureate Robert Pinsky. His Favorite Poem Project shares audio and video of people reading their favorite poems, and invites readers to send in their favorite poems with a few
sentences about why it is special to them. Students are invited to participate, and this could be a springboard for classrooms to develop their own favorite poem web sites

19.The F. Scott Fitzgerald Centennial Homepage
     http://www.sc.edu/fitzgerald/index.html
Elegant graphics and a wealth of information make this a valuable Web site for students and scholars of Fitzgerald. Explore the exhaustive bibliographies, interesting quotations, facts, and comments. To quote: "This celebration of F. Scott Fitzgerald is designed to elevate the awareness of one of America's greatest writers and to coordinate all events in 1996 commemorating the 100th anniversary of his birth. The Web Site celebrates his writings, his life, and his relationships with other writers of the 20th century. This site draws extensively on books, photographs and related materials from the Matthew J. and Arlyn Bruccoli Collection of F. Scott Fitzgerald at the University of South Carolina."

20. Celebrating Sondheim
     http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/exploring/mt/sondheim/artsedge.html
Looking for ways to movement, multiculturalism and logical/mathematical intelligence in lessons? Look to the teaching resources at this ArtsEdge website for Into the Woods, Jr., Sondheim's Into the Woods, and Dancing in the Park with Friends

Updates for 7/22/02

Date: Jul 28, 19:47
From: <Anonymous>

updates 7/22/02

1. understanding the world wide web - University of Albany
http://library.albany.edu/internet/www.html

2. desk yoga - easy exercises to do at your desk while you work http://www.mydailyyoga.com/yogaindex.html

3. cookie recipes from Germany, Austira and Switzerland
http://www.sweettechnology.com/theme/cookie.htm

4. kidspace at Internet Public Library
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/

5. America Reads: Summer Reading Fun
This 'A Smarter Summer' series offers simple tips (in English and Spanish) on how to promote learning. Ideas include how to build reading and writing skills instead of watching too much TV. http://www.ed.gov/americareads/summer.html

6..Performance Assessment Ideas and Rubrics
This Chicago Public Schools discussion targets rubric design and implementation for teachers. http://intranet.cps.k12.il.us/Assessments/Ideas_and_Rubrics/ideas_and_rubrics.html

7. Cuentos de Ika Bremer
These interactive stories are designed to help Spanish speaking students in bilingual education programs with reading comprehension skills in their native language. http://www.ika.com/cuentos/

8. United States Holocaust Memorial
http://www.ushmm.org/

9. Special Theory of Relativity by Albert Einstein
http://www.bartleby.com/173/

10. The Great Books
http://www.cwu.edu/~dhc/books.html

11. The American Verse Project is a collaborative project between the University of Michigan Humanities Text Initiative (HTI) and the University of Michigan Press. The project is assembling an electronic archive of volumes of American poetry prior to 1920 http://www.hti.umich.edu/a/amverse/

12.Art Exploration -- A Global Approach is a high school unit written as part of an introductory art course as a course to meet graduation requirements in art, which an increasing number of states mandate. This unit focuses on a discipline-based study of artworks from many times, places, and cultures and illustrates how a traditional organizational structure for curriculum, in this case three modes of art making, can be used as well as thematic approaches for discipline-based art units. This unit provides background materials for teachers on a wide range of artworks, including pre-Columbian, Japanese, Native American, African, contemporary American, and others.
http://www.getty.edu/artsednet/resources/Sampler/f.html

13. DANCE IN AMERICA presents "Free To Dance" a three-part documentary that chronicles the crucial role that African-American choreographers and dancers have played in the development of modern dance as an American art form. Tracing this phenomenon against the backdrop of America's social, political, and cultural landscape, the series captures the struggle for artistic freedom and spotlights the genius created by cultural synergy.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/freetodance/

14 humanities interactive.
http://www.humanities-interactive.org/install_Flash.html

15. history matters
http://historymatters.gmu.edu/

16. American Social History Project
http://www.ashp.cuny.edu/tresources.html

17. Producing A Talk Show on the Lowell Strike of 1834 or 1836 http://www.ashp.cuny.edu/video/fd-act1.html

18. The Holocaust: Images of Victimization and Resistance
Objectives Deepening our understanding of the experience of
Holocaust victims and resisters. Comparing artistic and
photographic images. Examining and interrogating images
of victimization and resistance as historical evidence. Using
the World Wide Web to enhance interdisciplinary
education. http://www.ashp.cuny.edu/holocaustimages.html

19. Digital Blackboard
This feature provides successful Web-based assignments—some we have developed ourselves, others developed by the Library of Cngress and the National Archives—as practical models
for integrating new media into the classroom. Browse through the full list below or go to our full search feature that allows you to quickly locate assignments by topic, time period, or keyword. Read our guidelines for information on submitting your own lesson plan.
http://historymatters.gmu.edu/browse/digblack/

20. Talking History is a series of online forums on teaching particular topics. Moderated by leading historians and eventually archived in History Matters, the discussions have addressed more than a dozen topics ranging from the American
Revolution to African-American history to the Vietnam Era. The next forum, scheduled for March, 2002, is on "Families in U.S. History" and will be moderated by Linda Gordon of N.Y.U.

http://historymatters.gmu.edu/browse/talkhist/

Updates for 8/05/02

Date: Aug 04, 22:55
From: <Anonymous>

updates for 8/05/02

1. 1000 Capital City Quizzes 1200 interactive quizzes about world capitals. Also contains quizzes about the names of the 50 states in the USA and their capitals.
http://www.what-is-the-capital-of.com/

2. 150 Java-applets On The Internet Related To Physics Education. A directory of interactive physics applets dealing with many subjects like optics, electromagnetism,... http://home.planetinternet.be/~poolly/eng/eng.html

3. 21st Century Problem Solving
The site describes modern problem solving methods from pre-algebra through college and beyond. It solves the existing problem of students not being able to solveword problems
http://www2.hawaii.edu/suremath/home.html

4. Basic Immunology Overview (multimedia Course)
This multimedia course, which is created by a clinical immunologist, covers major topics in basic
immunology at an elementary level and higher. The interactive manual comprises 70 sections, 30 animations, 50 figures and quizzes. In addition, some sections contain links to highlight immunological sites. The multimedia course may become an updated guide in basic immunology ocean for medical
and biological students, immunologists and allergists, clinicians-in-training and any specialists in life
sciences.
http://www.immunology.klimov.tom.ru/index.html

5. Game Theory Educators' Net
A resource for educators and students of game theory. The site contains lecture notes, links to text books, and interactive applets and games. http://www.gametheory.net/

6. InSite Fitness
http://www.insitefitness.com.au/
It is the mission of InSite Fitness to make up to date and accurate information available to those seeking
knowledge in this area. Healthtips, Lessons (check out Movement Terms) and Articles allow students and
educators to learn more about the workings of the human body. Think about having students do peer evaluations of exercise movements, to judge their effectiveness.

7. Physical Education Lesson Plans
http://schools.eastnet.ecu.edu/pitt/ayden/physed8.htm
These are online lesson ideas for teachers to use offline, both inside and outside. Games, activities, and
classroom management ideas are easy to implement. Integrated curriculum ideas, fitness activities, and dances are included

8. Practical Money Skills for Life
http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/index.php
Created by the folks at Visa, this website checks out as a good learning center for all ages. Lessons (look under
For Teachers) include Spending Plans (for younger children) up to Living on your Own (for college age students).
One of the better sections, for students, is entitled In Trouble and lists the major reasons for financial troubles
and some of the warning signs

9. Jeff Seifert's Collection of Web Comics
http://studentweb.tulane.edu/~jseifert/comics/
If you want access to tons of comics online, this is the place to go. The size of the collection suggests that Tulane
University had better buff-up its math program... Family Funnies have been screened

10.Computer Skills Checklist Intel Corporation presents a checklist of basic computer proficiency skills that can
be used to assess student progress.

http://www.intel.com/education/teachtech/classroom/docs/Computer_Skills.pdf

11. Decisions, Decisions Online
http://www.tomsnyder.com/ddonline/
Bring contemporary issues alive in your classroom with the Internet version of the award-winning Decisions,
Decisions series from Tom Snyder Productions. As students role-play legislators faced with a critical situation,
Decisions, Decisions Online stimulates discussions that start inside your classroom and continue outside of it. Each
month, Decisions, Decisions Online introduces students to the clashing viewpoints behind a controversial social
issue drawn from today's news headlines. (Note: there is now a charge to participate in this project.)

12. Education World: Teaching Keyboarding This resource for technology in education presents Linda Starr's article on
teaching keyboarding skills.

http://www.education-world.com/a_tech/tech072.shtml

13. Ask Yahoo
     http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Advice/Ask_Yahoo_/Questions/
Yes, it's great to be able to direct a question to Yahoo and see if they come up with an answer for you; even more
important is the fact they explain how they come up with the answers. Use this great directory when teaching basic
Internet search skills. Have your students or patrons look at the questions asked and see how the staff at Yahoo
came up with the answers. Includes excellent search strategies with lots of examples

14. The Encyclopedia Mythica
http://www.pantheon.org/mythica/
This is an encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, and legend. It contains thousands of definitions of gods and
goddesses, supernatural beings and legendary creatures and monsters from all over the world

15. Celebrating Sondheim
     http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/exploring/mt/sondheim/artsedge.html
Looking for ways to movement, multiculturalism and logical/mathematical intelligence in lessons? Look to the
teaching resources at this ArtsEdge website for Into the Woods, Jr., Sondheim's Into the Woods, and Dancing in
the Park with Friends

16. Sports Media
http://www.sports-media.org/
Need to teach your students a little about the sport of Field Hockey? Do you want to hone your juggling skills?
Sports Media links to sports sites around the world to give clear lesson plans, coaching ideas, and general
information about dozens of sports

17. The Heart: A Virtual Exploration
http://sln.fi.edu/biosci/heart.html
From the Franklin Institute, this sirages students to explore the heart's development and structure, blood
circulation, the history of the heart science, and health. Includes quizzes, lesson plans, resources, activities, and a
glossary

18. The Journey North
http://www.learner.org/jnorth/
This annual Internet-based adventure engages students in a global study of wildlife migration and seasonal
change. Students predict the arrival of spring from half a world away. From the Annenberg/CPB Math and Science
Project

19. Astro-Venture
     http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/projects/astrobiology/astroventure/avhome.html
This multimedia website deals with NASA careers and astrobiology research. The concept is to search for and
design a habitable planet. Students enter training, are quizzed on their knowledge, and adjust the features of
potentially habitable planets to see what makes a planet habitable and why. The recording of student observations
ties this activity to the basics of the scientific process.

20. Teaching Tolerance
http://www.splcenter.org/teachingtolerance/tt-index.html
A Web project of the Southern Poverty Law Center, Tolerance.org encourages people from all walks of life to "fight hate and promote tolerance." For educators, there are curriculum packages that can be ordered at no cost, as well
online lesson ideas. For Kids has online activities and games that promote multiculturalism and tolerance
http://www.splcenter.org/teachingtolerance/tt-index.html

Updates for 8/19/02

Date: Aug 18, 21:26
From: <Anonymous>

updates for 8/19/02

1. Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Laboratory experiments to develop techniques in organic chemistry and illustrate principles. On-line materials include step-by-step prelabs for many of the experiments that students will be conducting. http://ull.chemistry.uakron.edu/organic_lab/

2. Photography in the Digital Era
a free, online course from Dennis P. Curtin. "This site teaches digital photography, while paying homage to the
masters who have used different technologies over the past 150 years." http://www.photocourse.com/

3.Spelling Quiz Students can test their spelling with this multiple-choice quiz. How many of the 13 questions did you answer correctly?

http://www.aitech.ac.jp/~iteslj/quizzes/js/ck/mc-spelling.html

4. Reading, Writing, and Researching For History:a Guide For College Students An on-line set of guides intended to help college history students prepare better papers. Sections focus on reading primary and secondary sources, structuring papers, crafting theses, and presenting evidence.
http://academic.bowdoin.edu/WritingGuides/

5.Ability Hub: Assistive Technology Assistive technology is for people with disabilities who find it difficult to operate a computer. Find adaptive equipment and alternative methods for accessing computers.

http://www.abilityhub.com/

6. world dive quest
http://www.goals.com/WorldDiveQuest/

Joseph Ross is traveling around the globe for a year in search of the world's ultimate diving experiences. Follow his diving adventures in Fiji, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, India, Egypt, South Africa, Canary Islands, Galapagos Islands, and more! JR's reports are posted here.

7. POLAR DREAM: At age 50, Helen Thayer became the first woman to travel solo to any of the world's Poles. On foot and without the support of a dog team or snowmobile, Helen and her dog Charlie survived the elements and repeated confrontations with polar bears to circumnavigate the Magnetic North Pole.

http://www.goals.com/thayer/expfrm.htm

8. The Amazon Expedition: Helen and Bill undertake a 1,200 mile expedition on foot and by kayak into a remote area of the Brazilian Amazon Rain Forest. Indigenous Indians showed them jungle medicine and how to live off the rain forest in complete harmony with the environment

http://www.goals.com/thayer/expfrm.htm

9. making healthy food choices
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/food/hlty-fd/hlty-fd.htm

10. Following Directions
In this lesson from NASA, students explore the way
astronauts practice and train to improve their efficiency in
completing challenging tasks
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/02/lp275-04.shtml

11. favorite recipes from Spain
http://www.xmission.com/~dderhak/recipes.html

12.worldwide festival and holiday calendar
http://www.holidayfestival.com/netcal/netcal.html

13. Ideas4EarlyYears
Ideas4EarlyYears presents a database of more than 200 activities and 700 resources for parents and teachers to
use in early-years settings. 03/19/01

http://www.ideas4earlyyears.com/

14. Earlychildhood NEWS is published six times a year and delivered to teachers and parents of young children, infants to age 8. In addition to our Professional Development Program with the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Earlychildhood NEWS provides its readers with articles on developmentally appropriate activities, health, behavior, safety, and much more.

http://www.EarlyChildhood.com/community/news/cache__community_news_news_index_asp.htm

15. Exploring Native Americans Across the Curriculum
Blast stereotypes with across-the-curriculum activities
for students of all ages.

http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson038.shtml

16. Interactive Mathematic Miscellany and Puzzles
Reciprocal Links

http://www.cut-the-knot.com/ReciprocalSch.shtml

17. StoryPlace: The Children's Digital Library

http://www.storyplace.org

A bi-lingual (english & spanish) web site for young children where they can listen to on-line stories, work with interactive on-line activities and print out take home activities and reading lists. Currently only the Pre-school library is available.

18. The Education Resource Center a a teacher, you know there's no limit to discovery...as a scientist, you know that discovery requires delving...as a child, you know that
the hands-on approach leads to the excitement of disovery...as a person, you know that the excitement of iscovery leads to the inner satisfaction of the soul and
the further appreciation of life....

http://www.lessonplans.com/

19. the history of photography
http://www.rleggat.com/photohistory/

20. geosciences resources
http://www.covis.nwu.edu/geosciences/resources/

Updates for 9/03/02

Date: Sep 06, 22:16
From: Prof J.

updates for 9/03/02

1. 20 Ways to Foster Creativity in Your Students
http://www.enc.org/topics/inquiry/context/document.shtm?input=FOC-000715-index,00.shtm

2.Becoming human Synopsis: Trace the history of humanity at this broadband-intensive site,
complete with interactive animations, narration, and complex exhibits depicting the evolution of our species. http://www.becominghuman.org/

3.MathMol (Mathematics and Molecules) is designed to serve as an introductory starting point for those interested in the field of molecular modeling.
http://www.nyu.edu/pages/mathmol/

4. American field guide Synopsis: Embark on a transcontinental journey through the American wilderness without ever having to lug a backpack or worry about getting blisters on your feet. The American Field Guide hosts more than 1,400 video clips that bring you the sights and sounds of the great outdoors.
http://www.pbs.org/americanfieldguide/index.html

5. An atlas of the universe Synopsis: The universe is a very big place, so having a map to help you get around makes a lot of good sense. And actually, this site offers nine major
maps, each one larger in scope than the previous one, to provide an encompassing picture of the galactic subdivision in which we find ourselves. http://www.anzwers.org/free/universe/

6. Optics for kids Synopsis: What would life be like without CDs, DVD players, and remote controls? The science and engineering of optics make modern conveniences possible. At this site, you'll read articles about light, color, and the various branches" of optics. Lesson plans and interactive demonstrations are also provided.
http://www.opticsforkids.org/index.cfm

7. critique of various famous artists' works
http://www.artchive.com/critic.htm

8. Gallery of Art-i-Facts - Design an art museum wing and select non-Western art to fill it http://www.teachtheteachers.org/projects/PWalker2/index.htm

9.Extra, Extra... Read All About It - Analyze the world of the Great Gatsby
http://www.teachtheteachers.org/projects/AMoore/GatsbyQuest/wqmain.html

10.Searching for China
China is a majestic* country (note: links followed by * go to a dictionary definition) with a long and interesting history. If, like most people in the Occidental* world, you've never been to this fascinating land, you might want to take a brief tour. Go ahead and walk a few kilometers of The Great Wall or step foot into The Forbidden City or voyage to the Yellow Mountains.
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/China/ChinaQuest.html

11. Reader's companion to the Diary of Ann Frank
http://www.annefrank.com/site/af_teach/COMPANION.htm

Study Guide to the Broadway Play on Ann Frank
http://www.annefrank.com/site/af_teach/b_guide/bStudy.htm

12. Idea Box - http://theideabox.com/
Early Childhood Education Activities and Resources

13. Awesome Library organizes the Web with 20,000 carefully reviewed resources, including the top 5 percent in education.
http://www.awesomelibrary.org/

14. The Development of Western Civilization I
http://history.evansville.net/prehist.html
Provides links to people, places, and events. Ties resources into links in the arts related to the same time periods and places.

15.date may have to be pushed back to as far as 20,000 or even 40,000 years ago." 6-02

16 Americans - First Americans (applesforhealth)
A consensus is beginning to emerge among researchers in archeology, genetics, and linguistics suggesting the first Americans were a mix of at least four different ethnic groups, with the first settlers arriving as much as 35,000 years ago.
http://www.applesforhealth.com/first1.html

17.Programs to Help Persons with Low Income or No Income
http://www.awesomelibrary.org/Office/Main/Involving_Family/Low_Income_Resources.html

18.Harmony - Guidelines for Understanding Other Religions (Keating) Provides the results of a retreat in Snowmass Colorado in which teachers of different faiths spoke of their own truths. They came to "meditate together in silence and to share our personal spiritual journeys, especially those elements in our respective traditions that have proved most helpful to us along the way." One unplanned result was a list of beliefs that were held across all of the faiths.
http://www.silcom.com/~origin/sbcr/sbcr253

19.Sacred Teachings of the World (Beversluis) Provides summaries of the different religious traditions and scriptures taken from A Sourcebook for Earth's Community of Religions. http://www.silcom.com/~origin/csb2.html

20. school safety
http://directory.google.com/Top/Reference/Education/K_through_12/School_Safety/

21. good set of links on terrorism
http://www.awesomelibrary.org/Classroom/Social_Studies/Terrorism/Terrorism.html

22. links and materials on 9/11
http://www.awesomelibrary.org/Classroom/Social_Studies/Terrorism/September_11th.html

updates for 9/16/02

Date: Sep 22, 08:27
From: Prof J.

updates 9/17/02

1. Human Genetics: A Worldwide Search for the Dominant Trait
     http://www.k12science.org/curriculum/genproj/
     Register now so that your class can participate. The dates of the project run from September 7 to December 7, 2001. Students will complete surveys of observed physical characteristics, formulate hypotheses, and use the data compiled by students around the globe to test their hypotheses. Your students will never look at earlobes without thinking of this project!

2. Small & Home Based Business Links
     http://www.ro.com/small_business/homebased.html
     This hotlist includes links to pages on small & home based franchises, business opportunities, small business reference material, info to help run & market your small or home based business, small & home based newsgroups, searching tools, services for small business, and more.

3.streetEYE
     http://www.streeteye.com/
     This "definitive directory of Internet resources for investors and investment professionals" seems to have something for everyone: government, professional and trade associations, articles, news of all kinds .

4. WWW Virtual Library: International Affairs Resources
     http://www.etown.edu/vl/
     This hotlist is a great resource for college students and professionals doing research in International Affairs. Newspapers and radio stations from around the world are linked under the topic Media Sources. Global and Cross Cultural Issues link many sites with detailed information from countries for those interested in a global perspective.

5. Justin's Drama and Theatre Links
     http://www.theatrelinks.com/
     Justin Cash of Australia has created a mammoth directory of theatre links including: history, practitioners, genres, styles, online plays, playwrights, classroom resources, education institutions, arts organizations, set/lighting/costume designs and more. As with any hotlist, teachers of younger students should always check links for suitability before having students access them

6.History of Children's Literature http://scils.rutgers.edu/%7Ekvander/
     For people who are interested in a serious study of children's literature, Kay E. Vandergrift has created an understanding web site that is at once scholarly, intelligent
and beautifully illustrated with pictures from classic books. Objectives and questions guide visitors through their study of the subject, as links to related or in-depth sites
feature information, examples and collections related to the History of Children's Literature and the History of Childhood.

7. Electronic Zoo
     http://netvet.wustl.edu/e-zoo.htm
     This well-organized hotlist is a great resource for links to animal information (veterinary science, pets, etc). Warning - graphics intense!

8. Language Links
     http://polyglot.lss.wisc.edu/lss/lang/langlink.html
     Just what it says -- a great hotlist to language learners and teachers! Covers Multi-Language Sites, African Languages and Literature, Asian Studies, Classics, English as a Second/Foreign Language, French, Germanic Languages, Hebrew and Semitic Studies, Italian, Portuguese, Scandinavian Studies, Slavic, and Spanish. A Teaching with the Web section provides some web learning activities

9.Mr. William Shakespeare and the Internet
     http://daphne.palomar.edu/shakespeare/
     Shakespeare has been dead nearly 400 years, but thanks (in part) to Web sites like this, his popularity has never been greater. Created by Terry Gray, "Mr. William Shakespeare" is an annotated, scholarly guide to William Shakespeare, his works, life, and times. Features of this outstanding site are a Shakespearean Timeline, Works (synopses of plays, study guides, canons and more), Criticism, Critical Resources, a bibliography, and even a Shakespeare Biography Quiz

10. Web English Teacher
     http://www.webenglishteacher.com/
     This is a very comprehensive Hotlist for English teachers, with links to prose, drama, poetry, and vocabulary sites, as well as Shakespeare, Olympics, Journalism, and Critical thinking.

11. The Invention Dimension
     http://web.mit.edu/invent/
     Based at MIT, the Lelemson-MIT Program offers resources to young inventors and encourages young people to enter the fields of science, mathematics, and technology. Visit the Inventor of the week, take the trivia challenge. and check out the hot Resource & Development companies around the US

12. 1st Headlines
     http://www.1stheadlines.com/
     Current Events coverage for the US and International media sites. This site includes links to individual stories in most major newspapers and network news websites. Users can also browse current stories in the business, health, sports, technology, or travel sections, or even by topics such as the Olympics, animals, education, fires, aviation, etc

13. Best of History Web Sites
     http://www.besthistorysites.net/
     This U.S.-based website reviews some of the best history websites available. Top level categories include Prehistory, Medieval, U.S. History, Early Modern European, 20th Century, World War II, and Art History. Many of the websites are past Blue Web'n picks, but sometimes it's just good to have more

14.Multicultural American West
     http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~amerstu/mw/index.html
     This resource links historic and present cultures that are part of the western United States. Students can access multicultural information on Asian/Pacific, Native American, Chicano/Latino cultures and the roles of Women and Men in the West

15. School Psychology Resources Online
     http://www.bcpl.net/~sandyste/school_psych.html
     This hotlist links to sites of interest to the school psychology community

16. Adolescence Directory On-Line
     http://education.indiana.edu/cas/adol/adol.html
Adolescence Directory On-Line (ADOL) is an electronic guide to information regarding adolescent issues and secondary education. This collection of electronic resources is intended for parents, educators, counselors, researchers, health practitioners, and teens

17.Working with news analysis is central to any education system that claims to produce responsible citizens for a democratic society. Teachers and media specialists wishing to win support for media literacy in their schools can do so by focusing attention on the critical thinking and viewing skills associated with analyzing the news. The need for these skills has been acknowledged by Ravitch and Finn in their 1987 report, What Do Our 17 Year Olds Know? and by the SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills)
report from the Secretary of Labor.

http://www.media-awareness.ca/eng/med/class/teamedia/htan.htm

18. SPICE: Helping High School Students Understand the News

Newspapers have been used in high schools for decades. As reporters are limited in terms of time and space in covering a story, teachers are limited in terms of how much time they can spend on a topic, or space they can devote to a topic during the course of an academic year. Quite often, reporters don't have the space to provide sufficient background information on a story for younger students to critically understand and analyze it. Through carefully crafted lessons and activities, the Stanford Program on International and Cross-Cultural Education (SPICE) not only hopes to provide students with a general overview of a particular topic, but also the necessary background information that will enable them to grasp the essence of a contemporary news story related to the topic. SPICE serves as a bridge between IIS and the schools by developing curriculum on international contemporary topics that are in the news regularly. It is critically important to help young students understand the news because it is they who will be reading, writing, interpreting, and making the news in the future.
http://iis.stanford.edu/interactions/spice.html

19. Schneid's Volleyball Page
http://www.xnet.com/~schneid/vball.shtml
This is the consummate site for volleyball players and coaches. The site includes drills for serving, defence, bumping, footwork, jumping and much more. Offensive and defensive schemes are laid out as are rules, score sheets and statistics/record keeping sheets. Additional information is included on stretching, fitness, sports
medicine, and nutrition

20. Walking and hiking - World's largest trail database
http://www.hejoly.demon.nl/
This website contains resources for the avid hiker, with links to information in most countries where hikers are found. Each country link can include General pages with hiking resources (including logs kept by hikers) and links to organizations and clubs

Updates for 9/30/02

Date: Oct 05, 15:54
From: <Anonymous>

Updates 9/30/02

1. new online e-publication of Staff Development "Best Teaching Practices"
http://lamission.org/best-practices

2. nuts and bolts guide of college writing
http://www.nutsandboltsguide.com/

3. Seeing, Hearing, and Smelling the World - http://www.hhmi.org/senses/
An easy to understand guide to the senses containing glossary links for easy understanding of terminology.
http://www.hhmi.org/senses/

4.Human Brain: Dissections of the Real
Brain - http://www.vh.org/Providers/Textbooks/BrainAnatomy/BrainAnatomy.html
Work from the Virtual Hospital. Compelling content. An atlas of brain anatomy and collection of brain and spinal cord dissections for those seeking to understand the organization and functions of the human nervous system.

5. Microbiology and Immunology On-Line Text Book - http://www.med.sc.edu/micro/book/welcome.htm
On-line text book. Sections on bacteriology, immunology, virology, parasitology, mycology. Chapters are accompanied by notes in pdf format and PowerPoint slides. Links to other web resources

6.Educational Resources in Physics, Astronomy, and Related
Fields - http://www.phys-astro.sonoma.edu/people/faculty/tenn/Educational.html
A combination of lesson plan sites and useful science links, from Sonoma State University. Well worth the time to
visit.

7. How Far Does Light Go? - http://www.kie.berkeley.edu/KIE/web/hf-description.html
A project which engages students in an examination of the scientific properties of light by engaging them with relevant evidence from the web. It culminates in an informal classroom debate.

8. Physics Problems - http://zebu.uoregon.edu/~probs/probm.html
From basic to advanced topics, problems and topics graded by difficulty. From the University of Oregon.

9. The Pictorial Periodic Table - http://chemlab.pc.maricopa.edu/periodic/periodic.html
[Basic data, very basic writeups, some pictures] Includes a printable periodic table, a cross-referenced list of nuclides, alternate styles, history, references, and many links to periodic table resources on the web.

10.Modern Relativity - http://www.physicsguy.com/ftl/
A set of notes outlining general relativity and its applications, including modern theories of FTL travel and
wormholes.

11. Web Corner Index: Teacher Pages - http://users.stargate.net/~cokids/teacher.html
Hundreds of organized links related to early childhood issues.

12.Landscape Prints and Drawings Collection [Grunwald Center for the Graphic Arts, UCLA]

Since its founding in 1956 the Grunwald Center has acquired a formidable number of landscape prints and drawings dating from the Renaissance to the present. A 1988 bequest of more than 850 landscape printsand drawings form the collection of Los Angeles architect Rudolf L. Baumfeld.
http://findaid.oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/tf200001hw

13. Culinary Institute of America
http://www.ciachef.edu/hilton/research.html

Conrad N. Hilton Library at the Culinary Institute of
America - http://www.ciachef.edu/hilton/index.html

14. Presidential Libraries - http://www.archives.gov/presidential_libraries/addresses/addresses.html
Links to US presidential libraries that are part of the part of the National Archives and Records Administration program. A large collection of specialized literature and internet bibliographies in the foodservice and hospitality fields

15. MIT open courseware
MIT OpenCourseWare reflects the commitment of the MIT faculty to advancing education by increasing access to their academic materials through the Internet and the World Wide Web. We believe that with modern communication technology we can not only transmit information but also stimulate and enhance the deeply human, person-to-person endeavor of education.
http://ocw.mit.edu/index.html

16. useful physics career links
http://phys4.harvard.edu/~career/links.html

17. useful nursing resource links
http://www.nursing.mcgill.ca/usefullink.htm

18. useful law career links
http://www.lacs.utexas.edu/student/carlinks.asp?category=graduate

19. research the top 2500 employers to get a great job
http://www.hoovers.com/

20. 52 job seekrs questions
http://www.damngood.com/jobseekers/askYana-0.html

Updates for 10/14/02

Date: Oct 19, 08:31
From: <Anonymous>

     Best Teaching Practices - new weekly e-newsletter, from Mission College Staff Development - "teachers sharing and
     collaborating in what they love and do best - teaching"
     http://www.profj.info/best-practices/

     1. A Handbook of Rhetorical Devices

     Robert A. Harris
     Version Date: July 26, 2002

     This book contains definitions and examples of more than sixty traditional rhetorical devices, all of which can still be useful today to improve the effectiveness, clarity, and enjoyment of your writing. Note: This book was written in 1980, with some changes since. The devices presented are not in alphabetical order. To go directly to the discussion of a particular device, click on the name below. If you know these already, go directly to the Self Test. To learn about my new book, Writing with Clarity and Style, see the Advertisement.

     http://www.virtualsalt.com/rhetoric.htm

     2. maps of the americas - great for teaching your students about Latin America
     http://www.gened.arizona.edu/latinamerica/map.htm

     brief history of Latin America
     http://www.spancom.com/spancom/article1.htm

     cinema in Latin America
     http://www.mchanan.dial.pipex.com/latin%20american%20cinema%201.htm

     Latin America Cinema in the 90's
     http://www.tau.ac.il/eial/IX_1/chanan.html

     above links suggested by J.H. - thanks

     3. nobel prize winners in literature
     http://www.nobel.se/literature/laureates/

     Gabriel Marquez biography
     http://www.proseworld.com/marquez.html

     4. Book Muse - book disucssions made smarter
     http://www.bookmuse.com/

     full text books and poetry online
     http://www.metronet.lib.mi.us/SFLD/adult/linktext.html

     books and literature
     http://www.metronet.lib.mi.us/SFLD/adult/linklit.html

     open directory project, Arts/Literature
     http://dmoz.org/Arts/Literature/Reading_Groups/

     5. mathematics education internet websites
     http://www.wits.ac.za/ssproule/mathpage.htm

     6. Marco Polo http://www.marcopolo-education.org/

     The MarcoPolo program provides no-cost, standards-based Internet content for the K-12 teacher and classroom, developed by national content experts. Online resources include panel-reviewed links to top sites in many disciplines, professionally developed lesson plans, classroom activities, materials to help with daily classroom planning, and powerful search engines. A popular highly respected site among media specialists and technology integration leaders. Read how technology coach and MiddleWeb diarist Marsha Ratzel uses
this site.

     7. shape and space in Geometry
     Geometry is the mathematics of shape and space. It's about the
     properties of objects (their angles and surfaces, for instance)
     and the consequences of how these objects are positioned
     (where their shadows fall, how people must move around them

     http://www.learner.org/teacherslab/math/geometry/

     8. The Annenberg Teachers' Lab
     http://www.learner.org/teacherslab/

     Experiment with new teaching and learning ideas in math and science -- and identify activities you can use in the classroom. This site features labs based on the professional development series and workshops broadcast on the Annenberg/CPB Math and Science Project Channel. Each Lab combines online activities with background information and interactive polls or worksheets participants can use in their classrooms, plus links to related Web sites. And be sure to visit the Annenberg/CPB homesite to find resources in every content area.

     9. The Thinking Classroom http://learnweb.harvard.edu/alps/thinking/index.cfm
     he Thinking Classroom is all about the teaching of critical and creative thinking. The region is structured to help teachers attend to: 1. the dispositional side of student thinking and learning 2. transfer of student knowledge to new contexts 3. assessment of specific thinking performances

     ALPS is made up of various "learning regions" within which you can explore the various ideas and research performed by Harvard Project Zero.

     http://learnweb.harvard.edu/alps/bigideas/q3.cfm

     10. Cooking on the Trail
     http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/6400/cooking.htm
     This ThinkQuest entry presents the conditions pioneers
     endured cooking and eating while heading west. There are
     recipes for doughnuts and raspberry quencher and
     elementary-level descriptions of how pioneers survived on
     the trail. Did you know a fire for cooking one meal on the
     frontier required three baskets of buffalo chips? Your
     students will learn fascinating facts like that at this
     fascinating site.

     11. African American Odyssey: The Civil Rights Era
     http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/aaohtml/exhibit/aopart9.html
     This two-part Library of Congress presentation covers significant events
     in the fight for equality for African American citizens, with quality
     images and succinctly detailed accounts that are ready to use in the
     classroom. Here, your students can read about President Truman's
     ending military segregation, Daisy Bates and the Little Rock Nine, the
     Greensboro lunch counter sit-in, the 1963 march on Washington, and
     the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Visitors must scroll quite a bit, but the
     site creates the effect of a vertical time line. Through this site, students
     get a panoramic view of how so many figures and events helped turn the
     tide against discrimination and inequality in the last century.

     12. Celebrating the Evolution of Flight
     http://www.flight100.org/
     The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
     presents this Shockwave-based site anticipating the
     centennial in 2003 of the Wright brothers' first flight. The
     comprehensive History of Flight section includes a time
     line, important events in aviation listed by country, and
     profiles of a dozen great aviators, from Da Vinci to Yeager.
     The most impressive part of the site, though, are the Click
     and Learn activities: The 1903 Wright Flyer Simulation,
     Puzzles & Games, Fun & Easy Experiments kids can try at
     home, and Interactive Activities, which include putting
     together a virtual airplane, learning the motions of a space
     shuttle, and manipulating the flight deck controls of a
     Boeing 777!

     13. China Today
     http://www.chinatoday.com/
     Presented by the InfoPacific Development (IPD) Canada and the
     Kompass (China) Information Service, this site is full of current
     information on the People's Republic of China, including the arts, culture,
     politics and diplomacy, business and technology, sports and entertainment,
     and much, much more. The maps and graphics on the site are well
     designed. Students can use the site for basic research, and you may want
     to assign older students to a critical reading of the site and have them
     compare it with our western style of presenting information to the public.

     14. Mr. William Shakespeare and the Internet
     http://daphne.palomar.edu/Shakespeare/
     This site states up-front that it strives to be the "complete annotated guide" to all things
     Shakespearean online. Along with A Shakespeare Timeline, look for A Shakespeare
     Genealogy and A Shakespeare Biography Quiz. The site also offers a selection of plays,
     poetry, and explanatory notes; Rowe's Some Acount of the Life &c. of Mr. William
     Shakespear; Lamb's Tales From Shakespeare; and Prefatory Material To The First Folio.
     Life and Times offers fascinating insights about Shakespeare, and Criticism and the
     Renaissance links round out the site to make it a total literary and historical experience.

     15. Chemistry Functions
     http://www.stanford.edu/~glassman/chem/index.htm
     This collection of engines helps make chemistry calculations easier. For example, at
     Molar Conversions, users calculate molar mass and conversions from moles to
     particles and grams to moles. At the Periodic Table, place the cursor over any
     element and immediately view the name, symbol, atomic number, and atomic mass
     for the element. The page is under construction and is "optimized for Internet
     Explorer version 4.0 or later."

     16. Curtis Botanical Magazine
     http://www.nal.usda.gov/curtis/
     This online database uses images from the periodical that was originally published
     from the late 1700s through the early 1800s. The site contains thousands of
     records, plates, and related title pages from the first 26 volumes of William Curtis's
     work. The database is fully searchable, or users can access an alphabetical list of
     plants. Your students can appreciate pictures and facts from the alpine bell flower
     through the zebra-flowered arum.

     17. eNature
     http://www.enature.com/guides/select_Wildflowers.asp?curGroup=Wildflowers

     This virtual field guide to plants and animals has an extensive listing of all kinds of
     plants. This particular link takes you to wild flowers, which are categorized by very
     visual descriptions so that even younger children can make use of the site:
     Simple-shaped Flowers, Odd-shaped Flowers, Daily and Dandelion-like Flowers,
     Rounded Clusters, and Seeds and Fruits, to name a few. You can also view the
     entire category. The clickable photographs are clear and colorful, and the resulting
     pages are full of information. Your students can even send an e-card of the flower
     they've studied!

     18. Hiroshima and Nagasaki http://www.education-world.com/a_sites/sites037.shtml

     Near the end of World War II, on August 6, 1945, the United
     States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of
     Hiroshima. It was the first use of an atomic bomb. Three days
     later, a second bomb fell on Nagasaki. Whether the bombings
     were necessary acts of war or atrocities that should never be
     repeated, few people would dispute that the bombings profoundly
     affected the public consciousness and changed forever the way
     people look at warfare. Education World recommends some of
     the best sites on the World Wide Web for learning and teaching
     about this important historic event

     19. Baseball-Almanac.com
     http://baseball-almanac.com/
     Subtitled the "official baseball history site," this treasure trove of baseball
     information is perfect for kids to use for problem solving, creative writing,
     social studies research, and science projects. Did you know that
     "Baseball-Almanac.com has two-thousand seven-hundred thirty-seven
     pages of baseball history, facts, stats, feats, original research, and more?"
     Neither did Education World! This sweeping collection offers many
     possibilities for inclusion in classroom studies.

     20. Explore Your Dream World
     http://library.thinkquest.org/C005545/
     This ThinkQuest entry takes the viewer through an
     exploration of sleep and how it can affect health. The site
     has worthwhile sections on both sleep and dreams, and the
     segment on sleep and health does a first-rate job of
     presenting common issues such as snoring, sleeplessness,
     and nightmares. The interactive corner offers the
     opportunity for discussion and dream analysis that is ideal
     for secondary students, and the teaching resources section
     offers activity ideas and links to supplement the site.

updates for 10/28/02

Date: Oct 31, 10:13
From: <Anonymous>

updates 10/28/02

great new internet service provider for your students - cheap only $10 per month http://myfreei.com
more information on this service at
http://myfreei.com/whyfree.htm

1. best practices for this week - 'thoughtful questions" http://profj.info/best-practices/questions.htm

2. explore the theory of evoluation
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/history/evotheory.html

3. history of evolutionary thought
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/history/evothought.html

Evolution -- UCMP
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/history/evolution.html

This virtual evolution exhibit at the University of California at Berkeley (Museum of Paleontology) combines several of the best resources we've evaluated, such as Phylogenetic Systematics and the Talk Origins Archive, among others. In addition, the Evolution Website provides information on the Theory of Evolution (with links to further information including Timeline of Evolutionary Thought; Systematics; Dinosaur Discoveries; and Vertebrate Flight) and the History of Evolutionary Thought (including dozens of biographical summaries). For educators or students interested in reviewing or learning about evolution in a historical context, this
Website will be of much use


4. Tesla - Master of Lightning
http://www.pbs.org/tesla/

PBS explores the life and legacy of Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) in this detailed web backgrounder for a television biography
premiering on December 12, 2000. Born in Serbia, Tesla arrived in New York City in 1884 and was quickly hired by his idol,
Thomas Edison. When conflicts developed, he sold his revolutionary patents to a Mr. Westinghouse and continued to experiment and innovate -- AC motors, Tesla coils, radio, remote control devices, high-frequency lighting all bear the signature of his genius. Master the fundamentals of alternating and direct current (AC/DC), power transmission, or magnetic fields -- it's positively electric. (From Yahoo's Picks of the Week)

5. Geosciences

North American Drought: A Paleo Perspective
http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/paleo/drought/drght_home.html

Global climate change is a topic of interest to all. This site, created by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, looks at droughts in North America. Weather data is collected by using fairly modern technology, and by paleoclimatologists, which gather information about climate by studying the rings of trees and sediment. (From Blue Web'N)

Savage Earth Online
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/savageearth/

Another fine website published by PBS Online, an adjunct of the nonprofit organization responsible for the largest public television network in the USA. "Savage Earth" has a ton of content about the various subdisciplines that study geological hazards; it is divided among four subpages: Hell's Crust: Our Everchanging Planet (plate tectonics), the Restless Planet (earthquakes and seismology), Out of the Inferno (volcanoes and volcanology), and Waves of Destruction (tsunamis). Be sure to check out the Animations Menu, which links to four VERY well designed animations (requires the "Flash" browser plug-in, which is free and available via hypertext link from this subpage) of phenomena pertaining to the four subject seas ons mentioned above. This website is packed with subpages,
so plan to explore it entirely over a period of several days! (From Websurfer's Biweekly Earth Science Review)

6. Physical Sciences

Meteorites and their Properties
http://meteorites.lpl.arizona.edu/toc.html

While seeing a shooting star is considered good luck, the real fortune lies in finding the resulting meteorite on the surface of the Earth. The Department of Planetary Sciences at the University of Arizona developed this guide to explain the creation of meteors and their impact of meteorites on the Earth, to provide a classification of meteorite properties, and to distinguish between comet and meteorite debris. The guide includes instructions for handling a suspected meteorite and a form to report your findings to the American Meteor Society. The text contains numerous photographs and diagrams, and highlighted words appear in the glossary. This guide provides a unique resource for anyone wanting to add meteorites to a specimen collection. For the curious: the colorful image used along the page border and navigation buttons is taken from a meteorite found in Antarctica. CK (From New Scientist Planet Science)

7. Origami Mathematics
http://web.merrimack.edu/~thull/OrigamiMath.html

Origami Mathematics has detailed discussions of the geometry of origami, along with instructions and models (some of which would make great Christmas ornaments, by the way) and links to additional webistes linking origami with geometry.

8. Social Sciences

Unwrapped: The Mysterious World of Mummies [Flash, RealPlayer, IE 5.0+, Netscape 4.5+]
     http://www.discovery.com/highspeed/tlc/mummies/content.html

Designed exclusively for a broadband audience, this new site from Discovery.com and Second Story combines animation, text,
audio commentary, video, and music to tell the stories of some famous mummies. In all, eleven different mummies are explored in four collections of animated and interactive narratives: Finding, Unraveling, Making, and Listening. Special features include interactive tours of unwrapping and making a mummy (the latter features a video of a modern mummy-making experiment) and a 3-D tour of a pharoah's tomb (this last option did not work so well on our visits). Simply put, this is just a really neat site that actually makes good on its promise of maximizing the storytelling potential of interactive media. [MD] (From the Scout Report)

9. _Social Criticism Review_
http://www.socialcritic.org/

Frequently updated, this site serves as a well-linked gateway to leftist-friendly reviews, studies, and articles available on the Web on a variety of topics. Some of the dozens of subject headings offered here include "progress and its critics; Science in a free society: open to criticism; rationalism: a guiding principle gone astray; technology and its social side effects; debt boomerang of the Third
World; the counterproductive end of economic growth" and many others. Most of these headings have roughly a dozen or more
links to articles and reviews by progressive scholars and journalists. The lack of annotations or dates for entries are a drawback, but the volume and breadth of materials offered here makes the site a valuable resource for those wishing to access social criticism from the left online.

10. the Scout Report is one of the Internet's
longest-running weekly publications, offering a selection of new and newly discovered online resources of interest to researchers, educators, and anyone else with an interest in high-quality online material.

scout report October 25th, 2002
http://scout.wisc.edu/report/sr/current/

11. UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center
http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/csrc/
Established in 1969, the Chicano Studies Research Center at UCLA places a premium on "interdisciplinary and collaborative research that analyzes issues critical to the knowledge of
Chicano and Latino communities in the United States." Visitors to their site will find information on their ongoing research projects, such as the Mexican-American Study Project, a 30-year longitudinal and inter-generational study of the Mexican-origin people. Scholars will find the section devoted to the Center's publications quite helpful, as it contains links to "Azatlan: A Journal of Chicano Studies" and a series of policy briefs addressing issues affecting the Latino community. For persons looking for more detailed scholarship within the field of Chicano studies, a link to the research center library is also provided

12. The National Women's Health Information Center
http://www.4woman.org/
Designed to provide women with authoritative and timely knowledge of a host of womens health issues, the National Womens Health Information Center site (sponsored by the US Department of Health and Human Services) offers a reliable and thorough overview of hundreds of topics and current news briefs. Health topics on the site (which range from abstinence to yellow fever) are alphabetically listed or can also be located by entering keywords. Visitors to the site can also sign up here to receive weekly health tips via email. Along with featuring information on health topics, other issues affecting women are well-represented here, including domestic violence awareness and body image. Also helpful is the fact that the site is also available in Spanish, which will be
useful to Spanish-speaking persons and health professionals working with Spanish speakers

13. The Old Farmer's Almanac
http://www.almanac.com/index.php
With the advent and proliferation of the Internet and Web access, a multitude of information has become immediately accessible to anyone with a computer and a phone line. Providing home-spun wisdom and advice has been a hallmark of The Old Farmers Almanac since 1792, and their site
features quite a bit of free information that will be useful to new visitors and familiar to long-time fans of the publication. Divided into sections similar to those in the regular publication, material can be located by topic, including Weather, which includes an article on "How To Predict the Weather Using a Pig Spleen," and Food, which has hundreds of recipes divided by dish type, courses, dietary requirements, and preparation style. Additionally, the Question of the Day feature provides helpful information on such topics as "How can I get makeup out of rugs?" with previous questions and answers located in an archive. For those looking for helpful household information, the
Almanac is a good place to start

14. Jack London's Ranch Album
http://www.geocities.com/jacklondons/
Jack London once referred to himself near the end of his life as the sailor on horseback; although during his short life, he was a man of many talents, least among them novelist, socialist, and critic of his age. Drawing heavily on the pictorial biography of Jack London by the late Russ Kingman,
the Ranch Album contains a cornucopia of writings by and about Jack London, interspersed with hundreds of pieces of visual material. While the main page is a bit chaotic in its layout, a helpful search engine allows visitors to navigate the site's full contents. As the name of the site suggests,
there is ample visual and written material on Mr. London's beloved ranch, where he spent a great deal of his time with his family and writing his books. Along with presenting Jack London's thoughts on the writing process, an extended timeline of his life, and reflections from his family members, the site also has full-text editions of some of his works, including The Sea Wolf, White Fang, and perhaps one of his most depressing yet honest novels, John Barleycorn. All in all, this site is a must see for anyone wanting to know more about this storied and larger-than-life American author

15. The Castles of Wales
http://www.castlewales.com/home.html
Jeffrey L. Thomas has created this online trove of visual and written material dedicated to providing visitors to his site with information about the castles of Wales. Himself a devotee of Welsh culture, Mr. Thomas offers a site that features background reading on castle construction, the Welsh language, medieval Welsh history, and a glossary of terms related to castles. From the main menu, users can browse a list of Welsh castles or select any of the Welsh castles from an interactive map of Wales divided into six sections. Every castle entry on the site has a historical sketch of the castle's history, often with a description of current archaeological work in progress around the site. Rounding off the site are a series of essays on different topics, including "The Castles of Wales in Art." Persons traveling to Wales or those with even a passing interest in the histories of these structures will find a great deal to enjoy here

16. Dot City: Dorothy Parker's New York [RealPlayer]
http://www.dorothyparkernyc.com/
Dedicated to that bon vivant of the New York 1920s literary set, the Dorothy Parker's New York is sponsored by the Dorothy Parker Society of New York. The site is essentially a visual history of Ms. Parkers life in New York during the period and her time as a member of the legendary Algonquin Round Table. Visitors are taken to her different homes, literary hangouts (where she hobnobbed with fellow writers like Robert Benchley), and their favorite speakeasies. As Ms. Parker eventually moved west to write for Hollywood, visitors can also take yet another visual tour to some of the places she lived and frequented. The highlight of this section is an audio archive featuring Ms. Parker reading some of her favorite poems, including Men and One Perfect Rose. Rounding out the site is information on the Society's activities, including a newsletter and details on the annual Parkerfest, held to celebrate the memory of Dorothy Parker

updates for 11/11/02

Date: Nov 16, 16:33
From: <Anonymous>

 Updates 11/11/02

1. Walking with Dinosaurs ***** (1) Fantastic educational site based on the much acclaimed BBC TV. series with lots to interest people of all ages. In the author's opinion not
only the best dino site, but one of the best geological sites.If you go tothe main BBC index the full address should read
                         http://www.bbc.co.uk/dinosaurs/index.shtml

2. earthquakes and tsunamis with excellent images and animations. http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/
            
Volcano World **** (4) Claims to be the premier site for volcano information and may well be. It is certainly extremely comprehensive and as the site includes its own search engine the information is also easily accessed. Includes features such as 'ask a volcanologist', 'kids door' and much, much
more. If your time is limited and you are interested in the distribution of volcanoes worldwide, including those which may have been inactive for millions of years then this is one site not to miss.

3. pate tectonics and much more. Continents on the Move *** (13) Plate tectonics explained on a simple step-by-step basis. Good site for a first introduction to the subject from Nova Online. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ice/continents/

4 american museum of natural history
http://www.amnh.org/home/index.html

5. Note: These verbs lists are not only helpful in writing formal lesson plans, but also in deciding on what kind of lessons to plan. I find that often a certain verb can
jump-start my creative side, and a new idea for a lesson is born! Good Luck! http://www.iloveteaching.com/steacher/verbs/index.htm

6. The Cave of Lascaux

A Webby Award 2000 winner(the Oscars of the Web),this site from the Ministry of Culture in France lets you take a virtual tour of the Palaeolithic wall paintings of Lascaux. Students of all ages can explore the caves, learn more about the images in the paintings, and discover the materials used by the artists 15,000 years ago. This website is available in English, French, Spanish, and German.

http://www.culture.fr/culture/arcnat/lascaux/en/

7. life and times in ancient Egypt
http://www.iwebquest.com/egypt/ancientegyptcontents.html

8, life in the middle ages
http://www.kyrene.k12.az.us/schools/Brisas/sunda/ma/mahome.htm

9, all about rainforests
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/rainforest/

10. Welcome to the Indigenous Australia site

Background Info This section has information on Indigenous Australia including Cultural Heritage, Spirituality, Family, Land and Social Justice. It also has a Glossary and an Indigenous Australia Timeline.
http://www.dreamtime.net.au/indigenous/index.cfm

Stories of the Dreaming This section features 20 stories from the cultures of Indigenous Australians, collected from all over Australia. They reflect an essential part of the life of Indigenous Australians.
http://www.dreamtime.net.au/dreaming/index.htm

11. Academe This Week
Weekly summaries of articles published in the Chronicle of Higher Education with job listings, event listings. Other topics include: top news of the week, facts and figures on U.S. higher education and best selling books on American campuses. http://chronicle.com/

12. crime scene investigation
http://www.crime-scene-investigator.net/index.html

Visiting this site is like visiting a real crime lab! Investigate a variety of police evidence and trace evidence
with links to fingerprints, bloodstains, impression evidence and trace evidence. Students learn about police
forensics as they examine evidence

13. Microeconomics An American online text book which has chapters on key economics topics such as supply and demand, and monopolies.

http://college.hmco.com/economics/boyes_melvin/micro/student/chaprev_all.html

14. Rutgers University Political Science resource webpage
http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/rr_gateway/research_guides/polisci/internet.shtml

15. to fly is everything - virtual museum on flying
http://invention.psychology.msstate.edu/air_main.shtml

16. the ultimate political science links
http://www.rvc.cc.il.us/faclink/pruckman/PSLinks.htm

17. the personality project oveview http://pmc.psych.nwu.edu/personality.html

18. the Web-based Inquiry Science Environment (WISE) is a free on-line science learning environment for students in grades 4-12, supported by the National Science Foundation. In WISE, students work on exciting inquiry projects on topics such as genetically modified foods, earthquake prediction, and the deformed frogs mystery. Students learn about and respond to contemporary scientific controversies through designing, debating, and critiquing solutions - all on the World Wide Web!
http://wise.berkeley.edu/welcome.php

19. librarians choice of great websites

http://info.jefferson.lib.co.us/great/

20. biographical dictionary
This dictionary covers more than 28,000 notable men and women
who have shaped our world from ancient times to the present day

http://www.s9.com/biography/

Updates for 11/25/02

Date: Nov 24, 23:09
From: <Anonymous>

updates 11/25/02

1. semantic rhyming - http://www.rhymezone.com/

2. Nutrition Explorations
                          http://www.nutritionexplorations.org/
The National Dairy Council offers this site to help teachers
and families discuss proper nutrition and cooking habits
with children. Teacher Central has resources and printable
work sheets ready to use in the classroom. Family Food
Zone includes Kid's Cooking, which contains more than
100 healthful recipes ready to share. Nutrition Explorations
also offers a Classroom Nutrition Calendar and lots of
games and activities to keep even the youngest students
involved. http://www.nutritionexplorations.org/index0.asp

3.Amalgamator - Skidoo, 1909 - true adventure story of the early 20th Century mining camp Skidoo.http://www.bosonline.com/ehrhart/skidoo/index.html

4.HistoricTraveler.com - guide to historic destinations and tours. http://historictraveler.com/index.html

 5. Geographer's Craft
An introduction to modern geographical research techniques. General information, course schedule, lecture and discussion notes, exercises, tip sheets, a glossary, and pointer to various resources. By Kenneth E. Foote and staff, University of Texas at Austin.

http://www.Colorado.EDU/geography/gcraft/contents.html

6.brief introduction to quantum mechanics
http://www.cakes.mcmail.com/StarTrek/teleportation.htm

7. USING PUPPETRY - Links about puppet stages, writing puppet plays, puppet productions, character creation and puppet manipulation.
http://www.sagecraft.com/puppetry/using/index.html

8. safety of nuclear power reactors
http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/inf06.htm

9. BrightPlanet's CompletePlanet the largest compilation of
searchable databases and engines on the Internet -- 40,000 listings and growing placed in a 7,000 category directory structure. http://www.completeplanet.com/

10. The Molson Medical Informatics Student Projects Site is a rapidly growing collection of multimedia projects in medical teaching. Developed by McGill medical students under the supervision of the McGill Medical Faculty, the projects are intended to supplement the current McGill medical curriculum as well as serve as a continuing source of information for medical professionals, medical educators and patients. Funding has been provided by a grant from the Molson Foundation. The project is supervised by Dr. Michael
Rosengarten, Professor of Medicine, McGill University.

http://sprojects.mmi.mcgill.ca/

11.This site covers all the major antibiotics. It is intended only as a review of antibiotic pharmacology, and it should not be used as a treatment guide.
http://sprojects.mmi.mcgill.ca/antibiotic/

12.The site provides a virtual stethoscope interface for auscultating normal and abnormal cardiac and respiratory sounds as well as other material related to auscultation and cardiac and pulmonary physiology and pathophysiology.

http://sprojects.mmi.mcgill.ca/mvs/mvsteth.htm

13.This site explains how, using a simple method known as the
Sing-Talk Test, the layperson can monitor their exercise intensity and keep it within effective and safe levels
http://sprojects.mmi.mcgill.ca/sports/default.htm

14.American History http://www.kokch.kts.ru/stars/ind17e.htm
Test on American history (chronology). 55 questions + explanations. Free online certificate.
 
15. who is who in american history - civil war to the present
http://us.history.wisc.edu/hist102/bios/bios.html

16. American Transcendentalism Web http://www.vcu.edu/engweb/transcendentalism/
"This interlinked hypertext was initiated in Spring 1999 by Virginia Commonwealth University graduate students studying in Professor Ann Woodlief's class in Studies in American Transcendentalism. It is a work in progress, and submissions of papers, texts and notes on them, and links are gladly welcomed, with full credit given. " This site is a great resource for stusying the works of Ralph Waldo Emerson , Henry David Thoreau , Margaret Fuller , and others.
 

17. An On-line Course On Realistic Architectural Models http://www.architecturalmodel.net/
The first on-line course on realistic architectural models plus a virtual museum.

18. Ancient Adventures
This site offers adventure-learning materials for ancient history. Some sample online adventures for classroom or homeschool.
http://members.tripod.com/jaydambrosio/

19. great site on women writers
http://www.vcu.edu/engweb/eng384/links.htm

20. Physics - Interactive Exercises
Learning modules with interactive user experiments for Brownian motion, capacitors, chemical reactions, electrolysis, Hooke's law, Interference, magnestic fields, Nuclear binding energy, Nuclear reactor, refraction, resistors, seismic waves, the Young modulus
http://www.matter.org.uk/schools/a-level.html

Updates for 12/09/02

Date: Dec 16, 19:39
From: <Anonymous>

updates for 12/09/02

1. novel guide
http://www.novelguide.com/

2. free powerpoint templates
http://www.websiteestates.com/education/templatesindex.html

3. creating powerpoint presentations for the classroom
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech013.shtml

4. Encourage your students to experience the lives of colonial children by providing some of the same activities children enjoyed -- or endured -- more than 200 years ago. Included: Authentic lessons from colonial times and similar lessons -- updated for the technological age. Plus! Six
great colonial WebQuests!

http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson166.shtml

5. dinosaur websites
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/TM/WS_dinosites.shtml

6. general business metacites
http://www.ccbc.cc.md.us/resources/home.html

7. using writing to improve reading
http://mwp01.mwp.hawaii.edu/wm10.htm

8. a sense of history, what students should remember about history http://personal2.stthomas.edu/gwschlabach/courses/sense.htm

9. 1000 Capital City Quizzes
1200 interactive quizzes about world capitals. Also contains quizzes about the names of the 50 states in the USA and their capitals. http://www.what-is-the-capital-of.com/

10.art lesson plans
http://www.mcrel.org/resources/links/arts/artslessons.asp

11. classical music in the classroom
http://www.teachnet.com/lesson/music/classicalmus040699.html

12. education index
http://www.ccbc.cc.md.us/resources/home.html

law
http://www.ccbc.cc.md.us/resources/home.html

13. An Online Language Laboratory
Online pronunciation guides with instant native speaker sounds for 10 languages including 7 variations of English - plus a dictionary for each language and a spoken English grammar. Simply mouse over to hear the words spoken. Includes suggestions for teachers. http://www.fonetiks.org/

14. Arithmetic
Over 200 pages of Online Interactive Math Exercises, Practice, Lessons and Games for Grades K-8. http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/iongoal/index.htm

15. Anthropology 1101 Human Origins website
This website is dedicated to teaching human evolution and human origins to University students and other interested members of the general public.
    http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/5579/TA.html

16. marketing links
http://ac.stephens.edu/bennett/mktlinks.htm

17. Astronomy 122: Birth and Death of Stars
"This course will study the birth, evolution and death of stars in the Milky Way galaxy, with a particular emphasis on the underlying science behind stellar and galactic evolution, the observational aspect to astronomy and our knowledge of how the Universe operates on the stellar scale."
    http://zebu.uoregon.edu/~js/ast122/

18. boost your child's reading, language, math, science and motor abilities with educational and entertaining games and activities. skillbuilder

http://www.parentsoup.com/skill/pages/0,12988,268349_406744,00.html

19. Basic Immunology Overview (multimedia Course)
This multimedia course, which is created by a clinical immunologist, covers major topics in basic immunology at an elementary level and higher. The interactive manual comprises 70 sections, 30 animations, 50 figures and quizzes. In addition, some sections contain links to highlight immunological sites. The multimedia course may become an updated guide in basic immunology ocean for medical and
biological students, immunologists and allergists, clinicians-in-training and any specialists in life sciences.

    http://www.immunology.klimov.tom.ru/index.html


20. links on America during the depression and war
http://ocw.mit.edu/21h/21h.126/s03/related-resources/links.html

list of courses - MIT open source project, excellent
http://ocw.mit.edu/global/all-courses.html
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