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1. K12> June TS Author Forums 2. MISC> [netsites] Journal of Seventeenth Century Music 3. UPDATED> HotList of K-12 Internet Schools - June 3, 2002 4. K12> [netsites] Animaland! 5. RESOUR> [netsites] Enola Gay Archive 6. K12> [netsites] You've Got To Be Kidding? 7. K12> [netsites] Biology4Kids 8. MISC> [netsites] Snow White Illustrations 9. K12> [netsites] Sound Island 10. RESOUR> D-Day, June 6, 1944 11. UPDATED> Calendar Planner 208 ***************************************** For individual postings, send the message: set net-happenings mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe, click and send (no body or subject: required) mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Net-happenings mailing list is a service of Classroom Connect - http://www.classroom.com Archives for Net-happenings can be found at: http://www.classroom.com/community/email/archives.jhtml?A0=NET-HAPPENINGS Newsgroups: news:comp.internet.net-happenings http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&GROUP;=comp.internet.net-happenings ******************************************* ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2002 07:38:39 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> June TS Author Forums Date: Sat, 1 Jun 2002 14:08:28 -0400 From: "James L. Morrison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: June TS Author Forums To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The June Technology Source Author Forums are offered in collaboration with ULiveandLearn, an e-learning company that uses the HorizonLive platform to allow participants to interact directly with TS authors via their desktops. You may sign up to participate in any of these free webcasts by going to http://ts.mivu.org/default.asp?show=webchats&issue=145 and clicking on the SIGN UP NOW button. TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2002 [2-2:45 PM EDT] A Webcast featuring George Lorenzo, editor of editor and publisher of Educational Pathways, and his article on eArmyU and its possible effect on higher education (see http://ts.mivu.org/default.asp?show=article&id=998). WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2002 [2-2:45 PM EDT] A Webcast featuring William Graves, CollegisEduprise, whose interview with James Morrison focuses on the current state of today's learning economy (see http://ts.mivu.org/default.asp?show=article&id=989). MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2002 [12-12:45 PM EDT] A Webcast featuring Stephen Downes, Institute for Information Technology, and Scott Wilson, CETIS technical journalist, discussing The Centre for Educational Technology Interoperability Standards (CETIS) Web site, which is devoted to learning objects and content management systems (see http://ts.mivu.org/default.asp?show=article&id=1007). THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2002 [1-1:45 PM EDT] A Webcast featuring David P. Diaz, Cuesta Community College, and his article "Online Drop Rates Revisited", where Diaz argues that drop rates have a crucial relationship with the typical characteristics and circumstances of online learners--factors that do not translate into either their quality of learning or their ability to succeed (see http://ts.mivu.org/default.asp?show=article&id=981). TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2002 [1-1:45 PM EDT] A Webcast featuring Celina Byers, Oakland University, whose article, "Interactive Assessment and Course Content Transformation Using Web-Based Tools" proposes that Web-based tools can facilitate interactive assessment throughout a course (see http://ts.mivu.org/default.asp?show=article&id=928). THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2002 [1-1:45 PM EDT] A Webcast featuring Gregory A. DeBourgh, University of San Francisco, whose article on course management systems illustrates how these tools enable teachers to realize such pedagogical principles as multimode instruction, interactive discussion, and self-regulated, reflective learning (see (http://ts.mivu.org/default.asp?show=article&id=925). ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2002 07:38:39 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] Journal of Seventeenth Century Music From: Hodding Quincy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Journal of Seventeenth Century Music Date: Sun, 2 Jun 2002 03:36:05 -0700 Journal of Seventeenth-Century Music http://www.rism.harvard.edu/jscm/ "The Journal of Seventeenth-Century Music (JSCM) is published by the Society for Seventeenth-Century Music to provide a refereed forum for scholarly studies of the musical cultures of the seventeenth century." Hod [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2002 08:24:31 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: UPDATED> HotList of K-12 Internet Schools - June 3, 2002 Please update these 'old' HotList links of: http://toons.cc.ndsu.nodak.edu/~sackmann/k12.html http://www.sendit.nodak.edu/k12 http://www.gsn.org/hotlist/ http://rrnet.com/~gleason/k12.html to the new site address of: http://www1.classroom.com/community/connection/states.jhtml A 'blue' button now indicates when a state has had new sites added or previous school sites have been updated The homepage also shows the date of the last update Please keep in mind that some of these sites may have just come online Just be patient and just keep checking Thanks to all who contributed with new addresses, corrections, etc. As always, comments, suggestions, etc. are welcome! :) Thanks. Gleason/Classroom Connect HotList Webmaster [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2002 08:30:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> [netsites] Animaland! From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Animaland! Date: Sun, 2 Jun 2002 03:39:14 -0700 Animaland! from the ASPCA http://www.animaland.org/ "Animaland - THE place to be for kids who love animals. Stories, Games, Polls, Pet Care Guides - all brought to you by the ASPCA." Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2002 08:30:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Enola Gay Archive From: Keebor Manning <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Enola Gay Archive Date: Sun, 2 Jun 2002 03:44:14 -0700 Enola Gay Archive http://www.afa.org/media/enolagay/ Learn about the controversy surrounding this Smithsonian exhibit back in the mid 90's. Keebor Manning [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2002 08:30:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> [netsites] You've Got To Be Kidding? From: The Listateer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] You've Got To Be Kidding? Date: Sun, 2 Jun 2002 03:51:30 -0700 You've Got To Be Kidding? http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/yougottobekidding/ A game for kids and grownups alike -- solve real life problems and climb the tree. The Listateer [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2002 08:30:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> [netsites] Biology4Kids From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Biology4Kids Date: Sun, 2 Jun 2002 03:52:51 -0700 Biology4Kids http://www.biology4kids.com/ "The web site that teaches biology fundamentals to children and adults." Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2002 08:30:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] Snow White Illustrations From: Finders Keepers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Snow White Illustrations Date: Sun, 2 Jun 2002 03:54:55 -0700 Snow White Illustrations http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/~kvander/swillustration.html Studious overview of children's illustrations using various Snow White illustrations. Fin der Keepoers [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2002 08:30:00 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> [netsites] Sound Island From: Cherry Trease <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [netsites] Sound Island Date: Sun, 2 Jun 2002 03:57:00 -0700 Sound Island http://kbears.com/borrico/soundisland.html For young children...a visit to Sound Island can help them learn the sounds of the many animals living on the island. Cherry Trease [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2002 08:37:32 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> D-Day, June 6, 1944 Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2002 08:36:42 -0400 From: "Myers,Julia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: D-Day, June 6, 1944 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] D-Day, June 6, 1944 The U.S. Library of Congress offers information about the history of the United States during the Depression and World War II (1929-1945). As part of the Jump Back in Time segment of America's Story, the library highlights D-Day on June 6, 1944. D-Day refers to the Allied invasion of Normandy in German-occupied France during World War II. http://www.americaslibrary.gov/pages/jb_0606_dday_1.html Lesson Plan for D Day: Interactive Task Dan Moorhouse presents an interactive lesson about the World War II D-Day invasion for key stage three, year nine history classes. The students make decisions concerning the June 6, 1944 allied invasion of Normandy, France, in order to successfully complete a maze. Internet access is required. The lesson is part of SchoolsHistory, which offers online history lessons, resources, and activities, designed to correspond to the U.K. national curriculum for history. http://www.schoolshistory.org.uk/DDaylessonplan.htm Message Drafted by General Eisenhower in Case the D-Day Invasion Failed and Photographs Taken on D-Day Presents a lesson plan that highlights the Constitutional powers held by the U.S. Congress to declare war and regulate a military force. The lesson plan is part of the Constitution Community, a partnership between classroom teachers and educational specialists at the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). http://www.nara.gov/education/cc/dday.html Imagining D-Day: The History Behind Saving Private Ryan Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc. offers some of the factual history during World War II from which the movie "Saving Private Ryan" is inspired. Discusses the true story of Fritz Niland, the film's Omaha Beach sequence, the depiction of destruction on the battlefield, and inland battles. http://private-ryan.eb.com/page1.html Digest of Operation Overlord Ibiblio.org at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill presents the text of "Digest of Operation 'Overlord.'" The excerpt is from "United States Army in World War II: The European Theater of Operations, Cross Channel Attack," written by Gordon A. Harrison. "Digest of Operation 'Overlord'" is a description of the World War II D-Day attack against the Germans in France. http://www.ibiblio.org/pub/academic/history/marshall/military/wwii/D-Day/ove rlord.txt Fact Sheet D-Day, 6 June 1944 Normandy, France The Kansas Heritage Center for Family and Local History presents a fact sheet on the World War II D-Day invasion by the Allies of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944. The fact sheet highlights the events leading to the invasion, the participants, the invasion, and the events on Omaha Beach and Utah Beach. http://history.cc.ukans.edu/heritage/abilene/ikedday.html Normandy: D-Day/Operation Overlord Bob Doyle presents information about the World War II Allied invasion of Normandy, France, in June 1944, which is known as D-Day and code-named Operation Overlord. Doyle provides images and details about the focal areas of Saint Mere Eglise, Le Pointe Du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and Coleville. http://overlord.nrl.navy.mil/normandy-index.html D-Day on the Web Tim Spalding presents a collection of Internet resources on D-Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy, France during World War II. The collection contains histories, images, personal accounts, and more. http://www.isidore-of-seville.com/d-day/ D-Day Highlights "D-Day," a documentary television program that focuses on the the D-Day invasion by the Allied Forces in Normandy, France, during World War II on June 6, 1944. Notes that the program was originally broadcast as part of "The American Experience" television series of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and the WGBH Educational Foundation. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/dday/about.html National D-Day Museum Features the National D-Day Museum, located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The museum commemorates the men and women who won World War II. Discusses the facility, hours of admission, membership information, the history of D-Day, educational programs, and the exhibits. http://www.ddaymuseum.org/ Lest We Forget: World War II: Operation Bodyguard: The Secret of Overlord's Success Features the full text of an article entitled "Lest We Forget: World War II: Operation Bodyguard: The Secret of Overlord's Success," by Stephen Payne. Discusses the operational directives during World War II, particularly for the invasion on Normandy on D-Day June 6, 1944. http://webpub.alleg.edu/student/p/paynes/bodyguard2.html American Experience: Guts and Glory Highlights information on the film "Guts and Glory," part of the American Experience series of the Public Broadcast Service (PBS). Discusses the Battle of the Bulge and D-Day during World War II (1939-1945). Offers firsthand accounts from the battlefield and a timeline of the events. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/guts/index.html Normandy: 1944 Features information on the invasion of Normandy (D-Day) during World War II. Discusses the events surrounding the invasion, which resulted in Allied victory against Germany and lead to the liberation of western Europe. Highlights the invasion routes, the air campaign, the landings of the airborne troops, the German response, the drive to the Seine, and the liberation of Paris. Provides information on the rebuilding of the cities near Normandy and the revisits of the battlegrounds by the British, French, Germans, Canadians, and Americans. http://normandy.eb.com/ Overlord Presents information on the National D-Day Memorial Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Bedford, Virginia. Posts contact information via mailing address, toll-free telephone number, and e-mail. The Foundation is dedicated to designing, building, and operating a memorial to Allied Forces who invaded the Norman coast of France on June 6, 1944 as part of Operation Overlord. Discusses the layout of the memorial. http://www.dday.org/ D-Day Account of LTC John Burkhalter Features a letter written by 2nd Lieutenant John Burkhalter to his wife concerning D-Day, June 6, 1944, at Omaha beach in Normandy, France, during World War II. Discusses the storming of Normandy by American troops, the casualties, and enemy attack on the beach. Contains a photograph of Burkhalter. http://www.highrock.com/JohnGBurkhalter/D-day.html Prepared by: Julia Myers NetFirst Assistant Managing Editor [EMAIL PROTECTED] All links were checked on June 3, 2002. Was this forwarded to you by a colleague? Would you like to receive NetFirst-L mailings directly? Click here to sign up: http://www.oclc.org/oclc/forms/listserv.htm Would you like more information about NetFirst? This newsletter contains only a sample of the resources you can locate on this topic in the NetFirst database. Learn more about the NetFirst database here: http://www.oclc.org/oclc/netfirst/ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2002 08:37:32 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: UPDATED> Calendar Planner 208 Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2002 08:17:44 -0400 From: "Myers,Julia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Calendar Planner 208 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The resources here are for holidays, events, and activities approximately 90 days from toda Calendar Planner Issue 208 9/1--9/7 Edgar Rice Burroughs: Birth Anniversary (9/1/1875) About Edgar Rice Burroughs UnderTheSun.cc presents a biographical sketch of American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950). The biography notes that Burroughs is best known for his creation of the character Tarzan. UnderTheSun.cc includes the text of "The Beasts of Tarzan," "Tarzan of the Apes, " and others. http://www.underthesun.cc/Classics/Burroughs/ Talk About Edgar Rice Burroughs: A Guide to ERB Discussion on the Web Provides a directory of Web sites to discussions and information on the works of American author Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950). Edgar Rice Burroughs wrote science fiction and adventure novels, including the Tarzan series. The information is provided by Michael Martinez. http://www.xenite.org/talk/erb.htm Swinging with the Times: Giving a Modern Slant to Favorite Children's Stories Abstract: The New York Times Co. presents a lesson plan entitled "Swinging with the Times: Giving a Modern Slant to Favorite Children's Stories," by Alison Zimbalist and Lorin Driggs and published July 16, 1999. The lesson plan is based on a newspaper article and is for students in grades six through twelve. Students examine the changes in the Tarzan character from Edgar Rice Burrough's first novel to Disney's newest movie version to understand how children's movies are often used to mirror and promote cultural attitudes and beliefs. The authors include the time required, objectives, materials needed, and the procedures for the lesson plan. http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/19990716friday.html?searchp v=learning_lessons Jacques Cartier: Death Anniversary (9/1/1557) Jacques Cartier The Museum of New France presents information on French sailor and explorer Jacques Cartier (1491-1557). Cartier was asked by Francis I to conduct the official exploration of North America. The museum highlights the colonization of Canada, the routes of Cartier, and his exploration of Newfoundland and the Gaspe Bay. http://www.civilisations.ca/vmnf/explor/carti_e1.html Jacques Cartier (1491-1557) Arthur Meighen High School presents a biographical sketch of French sailor and explorer Jacques Cartier (1491-1557) as part of the Canadian History Tour. Cartier is known as the discoverer of the Saint Lawrence River. http://www.plpsd.mb.ca/amhs/history/cartier.html Jacques Cartier, Explorer PageWise, Inc. presents information on French sailor and explorer Jacques Cartier (1491-1557). Cartier discovered by Magdalen Islands, the northern coasts of Cape Breton, Gaspe Bay, and Chaleurs Bay in Canada. PageWise highlights the exploration of the St. Lawrence River by Cartier. http://www.publicbookshelf.org/public_html/Our_Country_Vol_1/jacquesca_cd.ht ml Chile: National Month (9/1-9/30) Chile: History and Government Columbus Publishing highlights the history and government of the South American country of Chile as part of its World Travel Guide series. Most of the information pertains to the history of the country from the 19th century to the present day. The guide notes that the president is the head of state and that the legislature consists of a bicameral congress, which is composed of a senate and chamber of deputies. Travel information on the country is available. http://www.worldtravelguide.net/data/chl/chl580.asp Focus on Chile The Development Education Program (DEP) of the World Bank Group highlights social and economic indicators for Chile. DEP includes such demographic and economic statistics as the gross national product, key economic ratios and long-term trends, the infant mortality rate, the youth illiteracy rate, and more. DEP offers data indicating how prepared Chile is for economic growth, as well as details on issues affecting the economic growth of the country. Links to sites pertaining to trade and development in Chile are provided. This information is intended to be used with classes at the secondary level. http://www.worldbank.org/html/schools/regions/lac/chile.htm Chile: A Country Presents the online version of "Chile: A Country Study," published by the Federal Research Division of the U.S. Library of Congress. Detail's Chile's geography, history, population, social organizations, and educational system. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cltoc.html Libya: Revolution Day (9/1) Interview with Gaddafi Time, Inc. presents "An Interview with Gaddafi" from the April 9, 1979 issue of "TIME" magazine as part of Time Trail Libya, a collection of articles from Time magazine concerning Libya. In the interview, Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi (or Gaddafi) (1942- ) discusses the 1979 Egyptian-Israeli pact and its potential impact on the United States. http://www.time.com/time/europe/timetrails/libya/libya790409.html Arab Gateway: Libya As part of the Arab Gateway, Brian Whitaker presents a collection of Internet resources that profile Libya. Maps of the country and links to information about travel, the media, politics, the economy, environment, and more in Libya are available. http://www.al-bab.com/arab/countries/libya.htm WorldRover: Libya History WorldRover presents a brief history about Libya. The information was obtained from the 1994 U.S. State Department Background Notes. The Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks, Romans, Vandals, and Byzantines have all ruled Libya at various times. Libya declared its independence on December 24, 1951, being the first country to do so through the United Nations (UN. http://www.worldrover.com/history/libya_history.html Menopause Awareness Month (9/1-9/30) Menopause As part of the MEDLINEplus online service, the National Library of Medicine of the U.S. National Institutes of Health provides a collection of Web sites about menopause. Menopause is the time in a woman's life when the cyclic function of the ovaries and menstrual periods cease. The collection includes information about alternative therapy, clinical trials, research, specific conditions, and treatment. News briefs, glossaries, and a list of organizations are available. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/menopause.html North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Presents the nonprofit organization North American Menopause Society (NAMS) in Cleveland, Ohio. Offers information about menopause, professional journals, scientific meetings, professional education, and NAMS programs. http://www.menopause.org/ Power Surge Presents Power Surge, a support network and online community for menopausal women. Includes information about menopause, treatment of symptoms, and how menopause impacts every nuance of a woman's life. http://members.aol.com/dearest/index.html Days of Marathon: Anniversary ((9/2-9/9 490 B.C.) Ancient Greece: The Persian Wars Discusses the importance of the Persian Wars in 5th century to B.C. to Greek history, especially Athenian history. Recounts briefly the origins and conduct of the war and highlights the Battle of Marathon in 490 B.C., where the Athenians gained a significant victory over the larger Persian forces. Notes the respective roles of the city-states of Sparta and Athens in achieving victory during the Persian Wars. http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/GREECE/PERSIAN.HTM The Persian Wars Recounts the history of the Persian Wars, which occurred in 5th century Greece between the Persian Empire and Greek city-states, including Athens and Sparta. Discusses the Battle of Marathon, the Battle at Thermopylae, and the Battle of Plataea. The information is provided by Ellis L. Knox of Boise State University. http://history.boisestate.edu/westciv/persian/ The Marathon Story: The Battle that Changed Human History Discusses the Persian-Greek War and the decisive Battle of Marathon in 546 B.C.E. Explains the role of Phidippides (also known as Philipiddes or Pheidippides), the Athenian soldier who ran long distances to carry news of the battle to Athens and Sparta. Notes the importance of the victory to the Greeks, and briefly details the history of the modern Olympic Marathon races. http://www.lakepowell.net/marathon.html Labor Day (9/2) Teachervision.com: Labor Day Teachervision.com offers a collection of curriculum resources related to Labor Day. These resources include cross-curricular lessons, printable worksheets, ideas for art projects, and more. Although the collection features materials for all grade levels, most of the materials are best suited for use with elementary or middle school classes. Teachervision.com is a service of the Learning Network Inc. http://www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-6639.html Worker's Compensation: Exploring the History of Labor Day: An Internet Scavenger Hunt Lesson The New York Times Co. presents a lesson plan entitled A Worker's Compensation: Exploring the History of Labor Day: An Internet Scavenger Hunt Lesson," by Alison Zimbalist and Lorin Driggs and published September 3, 1999. The lesson plan is based on a newspaper article and is for students in grades six through twelve. Students explore the history of Labor Day while learning how to cite Web sites in correct MLA bibliographic format. The authors include the time required, objectives, materials needed, and the procedures for the lesson plan. http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/19990903friday.html?searchp v=learning_lessons Labor Day (First Monday in September) Recounts the history of the Labor Day holiday, which falls on the first Monday of September, provided by the United States Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden. http://www.usis.usemb.se/Holidays/celebrate/labor.html Anton Bruckner: Birth Anniversary (9/4/1824) Bruckner for Brucknerians Offers information on the Austrian composer Anton Bruckner (1824-1896), presented by Guillem Calaforra. Includes bibliographies, biographical sketches, and discographies. Contains a photograph of Bruckner. http://www.uv.es/~calaforr/brucknerians.html Classical Music: Anton Bruckner (1824-1896) Matt Boynick features biographical information about the life and works of the Austrian composer Anton Bruckner (1824-1896), as part of Classical Music. The biographical information was extracted from "The Grove Concise Dictionary of Music," edited by Stanley Sadie. Bruckner wrote symphonies, cantatas, sacred works, quintets, and other music. Boynick offers images of Bruckner, as well as a bibliography. http://w3.rz-berlin.mpg.de/cmp/bruckner.html Anton Bruckner (1824-1896) As part of Heart's Ease, K. Gregor offers biographical information about the life and works of the Austrian composer Anton Bruckner (1824-1896). Bruckner composed symphonies, a string quintet, sacred music, and other music. Gregor includes a bibliography of books about Bruckner, as well as a list of his key works, and other information. http://www.hearts-ease.org/cgi-bin/conservatory_index.cgi?ID=136 Marquis De Lafayette: Birth Anniversary (9/6/1757) Marquis de Lafayette: French Soldier and Statesman Profiles French statesman and officer Marquis de Lafayette (1757-1834), provided by Lucid Interactive. Includes biographical information and notes that Lafayette fought in the American Revolution against the British in 1777. http://www2.lucidcafe.com/lucidcafe/lucidcafe/library/95sep/lafayette.html Who Served Here? Marquis de Lafayette Features the French statesman and officer Marquis de LaFayette (1757-1834), provided by the Independence Hall Association. Highlights biographical information on LaFayette and discusses his involvement in the American Revolution in 1777. http://www.ushistory.org/valleyforge/served/lafayette.html Marquis de LaFayette Provides information on French statesman and officer Marquis de LaFayette (1757-1834), provided by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Discusses LaFayette's contributions to the American Revolution in 1777. http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/chronicle/lafayette.html Rosh Hashanah Begins at Sundown (9/6) Rosh Hashanah: The Jewish New Year Everything Jewish, Inc. presents information on Rosh Hashanah, compiled by Amy J. Kramer. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, commemorates the anniversary of the creation of the world and is celebrated in September or October. Kramer highlights the origins, religious meaning, and laws and customs of Rosh Hashanah. In addition, Kramer includes information on the heroes and villains associated with the holiday and provides several suggestions for family activities. http://www.everythingjewish.com/RoshH/RH_origins.htm Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year): Grades 4-5 Amy J. Robinson presents a mini-unit for students in grades 4-5 that explores the traditions and celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Robinson provides background information on the holiday, lists the materials needed, and highlights the procedures of the unit. This mini-unit is part of Celebrations, which offers curriculum enrichment materials and activities for elementary social studies teachers. Celebrations is part of TeacherLINK, a service of the Utah State University College of Education. http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/TLresources/longterm/LessonPlans/Byrnes/rosh.h tml Rosh Hashanah Activities for Preschool Children The Perpetual Preschool offers activities for preschool children that are about the Jewish holiday, Rosh Hashanah. The activities include games, songs, art, music and snacks. Each activity is explained and contains contact information. http://www.perpetualpreschool.com/rosh_hashanah.htm Prepared by: Julia Myers NetFirst Assistant Managing Editor [EMAIL PROTECTED] All links were checked on June 3, 2002. Previous issues of the NetFirst Calendar Planner are available here: http://www.oclc.org/oclc/menu/netcalendar.htm Was this forwarded to you by a colleague? Would you like to receive NetFirst-L mailings directly? 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