Date: Tue, 14 May 2002 11:52:34 EDT From: "bigchalk.com" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Wonders of the Web (W.O.W.) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Do you read your email with Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express? Sign up for W.O.W. in Web page (HTML) format by replying to this message and typing in the body: SUBSCRIBE WITH HTML bigchalk's W.O.W. Newsletter Week of May 13 - May 19, 2002 http://www.bigchalk.com Welcome to this week's issue of W.O.W. (Wonders of the Web), sponsored by Microsoft. http://i.bigchalk.com/U/microsoftXP02 Each week, bigchalk brings you links to a select group of fun, theme-oriented Web sites to help you get through your weekend and beyond. *******************ADVERTISEMENT******************** Get Microsoft Office XP Standard for almost 70% off! Find out more. http://i.bigchalk.com/U/microsoftXP02 **************************************************** THIS WEEK'S THEME: Bites This week's W.O.W. proves that while some "bites" are painful, others can be informative and even uplifting! 1. Snakebite Treatment http://i.bigchalk.com/U/W-021901 Learn the dos and don'ts of treating a snakebite at this simple destination. You could save a life this summer! Unlike what you may have seen in the movies, never try to suck out the venom, cut into the bite with a knife or waste precious time trying to find the offending snake. Instead, let the bite bleed for about 20 seconds, disinfect it, immobilize the limb, then follow the detailed instructions here. ++ Teaching & Learning Link http://i.bigchalk.com/U/W-021901LL -- 2. First Aid for Spider Bites http://i.bigchalk.com/U/W-021902 "Ouch!" Did you just get bitten by a spider? Walk to your computer and connect to this page to find out what to do next. Simple illustrations make treatment a breeze, and it's good to know that most hospitals have antivenom on hand to treat poisonous bites. Special instructions are included for dealing with funnel-web and red-black spiders. Find out more. ++ Teaching & Learning Link http://i.bigchalk.com/U/W-021902LL -- 3. Help! My Ferret Bites! http://i.bigchalk.com/U/W-021903 Thinking of getting a ferret? You're in good company. Thousands of Americans purchased one of these furry companions last year. However, your new family member may think of you as one big toy when you first bring her home. Finger nipping may be your ferret's most favorite game! This site presents hands-on advice for putting an end to the unwanted biting by redirecting your ferret's energy toward things like getting a treat out of your hand. ++ Teaching & Learning Link http://i.bigchalk.com/U/W-021903LL -- 4. Presidential Sound Bytes http://i.bigchalk.com/U/W-021904 These "bytes" are guaranteed not to hurt. In fact, they may even enlighten you! Short sound clips feature speeches given by Grover Cleveland, William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan. Two musical selections -- "Hail to the Chief" and the "The Star-Spangled Banner" -- are also included. ++ Teaching & Learning Link http://i.bigchalk.com/U/W-021904LL ******************ADVERTISEMENT******************* Start Something is a program designed to help kids from 8-17 discover their dreams and interests, and take steps toward achieving them. http://i.bigchalk.com/U/targetstart02 ************************************************** 5. Clean Teeth & Gums http://i.bigchalk.com/U/W-021905 Before you take another bite, discover how easy it is to keep your mouth clean at this concise page. Learn why it's important to brush, how flossing helps keep your gums healthy and more. After reading this page, you won't have another excuse for skipping a dentist visit! ++ Teaching & Learning Link http://i.bigchalk.com/U/W-021905LL -- 6. "Dracula" http://i.bigchalk.com/U/W-021906 This fictional character has quite a bite. In fact, Dracula has been biting the necks of unsuspecting victims since he first appeared in the novel bearing his name in 1897. Did you know that "Dracula" is the biggest-selling novel in the world (only the Bible has sold more copies) and has inspired more than 700 films? You can read the full text of the world's most enduring classic Gothic novel at this site. ++ Teaching & Learning Link http://i.bigchalk.com/U/W-021906LL -- 7. Birth of Bits & Bytes http://i.bigchalk.com/U/W-021907 In many ways, your computer runs on "bites" -- spelled bytes. This lesson plan introduces students to the development of early computers. After conducting both online and offline research, students use markers and rulers to illustrate a time line of computer technology discoveries, from ENIAC in 1946 to the present day. Lesson extensions are provided. ++ Teaching & Learning Link http://i.bigchalk.com/U/W-021907LL -- 8. Slashing & Slicing: Allosaurus Bites http://i.bigchalk.com/U/W-021908 For decades, paleontologists were confused about how one dinosaur used its jaws to bite down on prey. It had a very strong skull, but its teeth were relatively weak. Instead of simply biting its prey directly, a new tool used to test the strength of bridges revealed that the allosaurus may have violently head-butted its quarry after a fast-paced pursuit. Read this short article to learn more about how this early predator took a bite out of its competition -- literally! ++ Teaching & Learning Link http://i.bigchalk.com/U/W-021908LL *****************ADVERTISEMENT******************* ADOBE MAKES IT EASY! bigchalk and Adobe are proud to bring you the latest versions of Adobe's award-winning, easy-to-learn Web design and graphics tools -- Adobe GoLive 6.0 and LiveMotion 2.0 -- now in a single Pack. The Pack includes a bonus CD to help you make the most of these powerful products so you can build, animate and manage dynamic school Web sites. Find out more! http://i.bigchalk.com/U/adobepack02 ************************************************** WEEKLY POLL Last week's question: What are your plans for higher education? Results: Undergraduate Degree (BA/BS) 10% Master's Degree (MA) 41% Doctorate (PhD) 33% Other professional schooling 13% This week's question: Should parents have teachers' home phone numbers? Cast your vote today. http://i.bigchalk.com/U/wpollw BIGCHALK CALENDAR International Museum Day (5/18) Celebrate this special observance by visiting the Smithsonian Institution -- one of the world's most famous museums -- online! Connect to the past through the "Sounds of History" Web site, which was developed by bigchalk and the staff of this famous institution. http://i.bigchalk.com/U/soh/ Did you know that Colonial Williamsburg is the world's largest outdoor living museum? Step back in time at bigchalk to experience "A Day in the Life" of the people who called this famous place home. http://i.bigchalk.com/U/cfieldtrip/ BIGCHALK WEB SITE OF THE MONTH Memorial Day: Above & Beyond On May 27, Americans will observe their first post-September 11 Memorial Day. This award-winning site is home to a growing collection of patriotic songs, poems, related Web links and special learning activites for kids, all designed to help visitors better appreciate the sacrifice fighting men and women made for their country. This special day has also been set aside to honor the memories of families who have lost loved ones, including those who perished in last year's terrorist attacks. http://i.bigchalk.com/U/may02site COLLEGE ZONE "Is it better to take an Advanced Placement class and get a B or take a regular-level course and get an A? And, do I have to take the AP test if I take the class?" Visit bigchalk's College Zone for admissions advice from myFootpath's college counselors. http://i.bigchalk.com/U/czone01 SEARCH BOX Want an easy way to give friends instant access to the Internet's largest, most up-to-date directory of learning sites? Add a free bigchalk search box to your Web page. Users can search our collection by keyword and filter queries by grade. http://i.bigchalk.com/U/bcsearchbx *****************ADVERTISEMENT******************* bigchalk Home Library: A library of the world's best publications on your desktop. http://i.bigchalk.com/U/bchomelib02 ************************************************* Thank you for reading this week's W.O.W. newsletter. Be sure to preview each link and try any included projects or experiments before using them with your students. 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