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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