There are 21 messages totalling 659 lines in this issue.
Topics in this special issue:
1. MISC> [netsites] Weather Maps
2. RESOUR> [netsites] Visible Human Server
3. RESOUR> [netsites] Poetry and Literature Center
4. MISC> [netsites] The Moths of Borneo
5. MISC> [netsites] Periodical Historical Atlas Of Europe
6. RESOUR> [netsites] Occupational Employment Statistics
7. K12> [netsites] Cornerstones
8. RESOUR> [netsites] Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts
9. RESOUR> [netsites] Sacred Texts
10. MISC> [netsites] Hazard Hunter
11. MISC> [netsites] Writing Press Releases
12. MISC> [netsites] Country Guide to Canada
13. MISC> [netsites] Asian-Nation
14. K12> [netsites] Art is...
15. K12> GEN: Harry Potter Resources
16. K12> web sites for kids often confusing for students
17. K12> Geography is BIG!
18. MISC> [netsites] Bomb Squad
19. MISC> [netsites] Clock Domain
20. K12> [netsites] Australian Authors
21. K12> Re: [DIGITALDIVIDE] No Teacher Left Behind Sharing the possibilities
using Tech
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Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 08:35:19 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] Weather Maps
From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 05:16:33 -0700
Subject: [netsites] Weather Maps
Weather Maps
http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/guides/maps/home.rxml
Learn to read and understand weather maps "to make a forecasts; gain
general methods of preparing a forecast; learn of more tips for specific
scenarios."
Alan
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Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 08:37:14 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Visible Human Server
From: "Colin Ransinger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 05:13:57 -0700
Subject: [netsites] Visible Human Server
Visible Human Server
http://visiblehuman.epfl.ch/
"EPFL Visible Human Server - Provides applications to extract slices,
surfaces, animations, 3D scenes extracted from the Visible Human Datasets."
Colin Ransinger
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Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 08:37:35 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Poetry and Literature Center
From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 05:10:58 -0700
Subject: [netsites] Poetry and Literature Center
The Poetry and Literature Center of the Library of Congress
http://lcweb.loc.gov/poetry/
"The Home Page for the Poetry and Literature Center for the Library of Congress."
Alan
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Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 08:37:59 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] The Moths of Borneo
From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 05:09:01 -0700
Subject: [netsites] The Moths of Borneo
The Moths of Borneo
http://www.arbec.com.my/moths/
"The Moths of Borneo is a major part work production, estimated to run
to 18 volumes covering all the 'macro' moths recorded from Borneo, currently
estimated at some 4,500 species, all of which are illustrated in colour."
Alan
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Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 08:38:33 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] Periodical Historical Atlas Of Europe
From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 04:35:50 -0700
Subject: [netsites] Periodical Historical Atlas Of Europe
Periodical Historical Atlas Of Europe
http://www.euratlas.com/summary.htm
"Historical atlas online showing the countries and regions of Europe at
the end of each century from AD 1 to AD 1700. Maps 1800 to 2000 are in
progress. A cd-rom including high-resolution maps is available."
Alan
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Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 08:38:55 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Occupational Employment Statistics
From: "Pierre Borochaults" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 04:29:31 -0700
Subject: [netsites] Occupational Employment Statistics
Occupational Employment Statistics
http://stats.bls.gov/oes/
"The Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) program produces
employment and wage estimates for over 700 occupations."
Pierre Borochaults
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Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 08:39:22 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> [netsites] Cornerstones
From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 04:27:58 -0700
Subject: [netsites] Cornerstones
Cornerstones
...Building Blocks of Literacy...
http://pbskids.org/lions/cornerstones/
"Based on Between the Lions, the award-winning PBS Kids literacy program
for beginning readers, Cornerstones offers literacy units for teachers of
young students who are deaf and hard of hearing. Our goals are to support
reading, writing, vocabulary development, and decoding skills through the
intensive study of a single story."
Alan
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http://www.alansharrell.net/
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Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 08:39:58 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts
From: "Parthiux Trestium" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 04:19:36 -0700
Subject: [netsites] Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts
Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts
http://www.kb.nl/kb/manuscripts/
"The core of the whole site is a scholarly database. This database contains
all kinds of information about the illuminated medieval manuscripts of the
Koninklijke Bibliotheek and the Museum Meermanno-Westreenianum. You can
get access to this 'electronic catalogue' in various ways. When choosing
your way, your own expertise and wishes should guide you."
Parthiux Trestium - non troppix di tessum
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Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 08:40:52 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Sacred Texts
From: "Father Fred" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 04:06:23 -0700
Subject: [netsites] Sacred Texts
Internet Sacred Text Archive
http://www.sacred-texts.com/index.htm
"This site is a freely available non-profit archive of electronic texts
about religion, mythology, legends and folklore, and occult and esoteric
topics. Texts are presented in English translation and, in some cases,
in the original language."
-<><><><><><><><><><><><>-
Father Fred
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Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 08:41:15 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] Hazard Hunter
From: "Percy Veer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 04:02:45 -0700
Subject: [netsites] Hazard Hunter
Hazard Hunter
http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/hazardhunter/
Interactive and animated learning experience for kids and adults alike
to learn to avoid accidents around the home.
Percy Veer
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Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 08:41:35 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] Writing Press Releases
From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 03:57:25 -0700
Subject: [netsites] Writing Press Releases
Guide to Writing Successful Press Releases
http://www.stetson.edu/~rhansen/prguide.html
"A comprehensive Web site geared to providing expert advice and key
links about writing successful press releases."
Alan
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Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 08:42:45 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] Country Guide to Canada
From: "Ray Shiner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 03:32:50 -0700
Subject: [netsites] Country Guide to Canada
Country Guide to Canada
http://www.soscanada2000.com/
"Canada, also known as the 'Land of Opportunities' has been assessed as
one of the best countries in the world to live-in."
Come learn of all Canada has to offer.
Ray Shiner
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Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 08:43:12 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] Asian-Nation
From: "Tshi Ho" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 03:22:50 -0700
Subject: [netsites] Asian-Nation
Asian-Nation | The Landscape of Asian America.
http://www.asian-nation.org/
"A unique exploration of the historical, political, social, economic, and
cultural elements and issues that make up today's diverse Asian American
community."
Tshi Ho
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Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 08:43:36 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> [netsites] Art is...
From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 03:20:30 -0700
Subject: [netsites] Art is...
Art is...
http://www.childrensmuseum.org/artsworkshop/index2.html
An art workshop for children. Kids can create their own multimedia
production; learn all about sculpture; build art projects at home; and
more...
Alan
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Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 09:06:02 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> GEN: Harry Potter Resources
From: "Amanda Credaro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 13:01:48 +0000
Subject: GEN: Harry Potter Resources
Anyone that's doing a Harry Potter unit of work might find the Harry Potter
Lexicon very useful:
http://www.i2k.com/~svderark/lexicon/
Don't be fooled by the simplicity of the layout - its the most comprehensive
site that I've come across. Not very much in the way of graphics, but
packed with timelines, charactor summaries, etc.
Hope this is useful?
Amanda Credaro
Teacher Librarian
Seven Hills High School,
NSW, AUSTRALIA
phone: (02) 9624 3329
Fax: (02) 9838 8553
email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 09:07:41 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> web sites for kids often confusing for students
Sent: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 06:58:10 -0700
Subject: web sites for kids often confusing for students
From: "J Cravens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Newsgroups: k12.ed.tech
STUDY: WEBSITES DESIGNED FOR KIDS OFTEN CONFUSING FOR STUDENTS
Children don't have the patience to navigate the complex designs of many
of the websites targeted to their age group, according to, "Usability of
Web Sites for Children: 70 Design Guidelines." Although the study
participants were very young, the researchers found children had greatest
success surfing the websites intended for adults. However, children
frequently clicked on advertisements, usually because they couldn't
distinguish between advertising and the site's content. This finding
reinforces the need for parents and educators to explain Internet
advertising to children and how they can recognize ads. Researchers also
found that children who browse poorly designed websites are just as likely
as adults to get frustrated and give up, dispelling the popular notion
that kids quickly master anything on a computer.
http://www.eschoolnews.org/news/showStory.cfm?ArticleID=3664
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Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 09:18:21 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> Geography is BIG!
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 10:05:44 -0400
Add a GPS receiver & mapping software to your teacher toolkit, and
your students will start having serious fun with geography. Take a look:
NYGPS List - Using GPS for Math, Science & Social Studies
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nygps
"The NYGPS group list is primarily for K-12 educators in New York State who
are exploring the use of GPS (the Global Positioning System) for math,
science, and social studies instruction. We welcome professional GPS users,
college faculty, and educators from other states who would like to join us!"
How GPS Receivers Work -- an explanation for students with lots of teaching
resources
http://www.howstuffworks.com/gps.htm
The Degree Confluence Project -- see intersections of latitude & longitude
around the globe!
http://www.confluence.org/index.php
Oh the Places You'll Go! -- a geocaching WebQuest for students
http://dana.ucc.nau.edu/~bai3/GeoQuest/index.htm
Geocaching -- the Official GPS Global Cache Hunt Site
http://www.geocaching.com/
Buxley's Geocaching Waypoint -- clickable interactive maps
http://www.brillig.com/geocaching/
GeoGame -- An Interactive Game for the Web
http://www.globalschoolhouse.org/project/gg/
Delorme 3-D Topo Quads -- mapping software to use with a GPS receiver
http://www.delorme.com/quads/default.asp
Matt Rosenberg -- the geography guide at About.com
http://geography.about.com
Now take the kids outside, and start having fun!
Anton
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Anton Ninno, K12 Tech Integration Trainer
email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] voice: 315-431-8407
web: http://www.ocmboces.org/
Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES
6820 Thompson Road, Syracuse, NY 13221
NYGPS http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nygps/
Confluence: http://www.confluence.org/confluence.php?lat=43&lon=-76&visit=3
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Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 09:20:18 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] Bomb Squad
From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 17:03:21 -0700
Subject: [netsites] Bomb Squad
NOVA: Bomb Squad
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/robots/
Learn about using robots to diffuse bombs.
Alan
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Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 09:20:51 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] Clock Domain
From: "Klaar Von Alle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 16:46:54 -0700
Subject: [netsites] Clock Domain
Clock Domain
http://www.clockdomain.com/
"Download CLOCKS - A fantastic selection of free atomic, personalized,
alarm 3D animated desktop clocks, free 3d screensaver, international world
time zone clocks, price replica wrist watches and other great stuff.
Something with your sense of humor, fun, style, and passion."
Klaar Von Alle
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Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 09:21:25 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> [netsites] Australian Authors
From: "Margaret Christopher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 16:43:18 -0700
Subject: [netsites] Australian Authors
Australian Authors
http://www.asla.nsw.edu.au/ausauthors.htm
"This list includes websites and web pages with information on authors
and illustrators of Australian children's and young adult works and a number
of adult works of interest to school students."
Margie Christopher
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University of Australia at Kalgoorlie
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Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 09:22:43 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> Re: [DIGITALDIVIDE] No Teacher Left Behind Sharing the
possibilities using Tech
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 13:53:09 EDT
Subject: Re: [DIGITALDIVIDE] No Teacher Left Behind Sharing the possibilities using
Tech
A Great Tool for Teachers is a new project of the George Lucas Educational Foundation.
This tool is a way to share with communities the possibilities of what school
can be like with well trained teachers , and community understanding.
The "Digital Divide" describes the gap between individuals and communities
with greater and lesser access to technology resources and training.
Bridging the Divide is critical because:
Digital media can engage students who lose interest in traditional schooling;
All people are entitled to take part in the new information-based economy;
In this Digital Age, employers require workers with technology skills.
The product
Edutopia: Success Stories for Learning in the Digital Age
offers a tantalizing glimpse of innovative educators who are using technology
to connect with students, colleagues, the local community, and the world
beyond. This lively resource is filled with more than 40 full-color photos,
and contains a useful list of books, Web sites, and organizations. It comes
with a unique CD-ROM that contains more than 70 minutes of video footage of
these classrooms in action. You can read about it at www.glef.org. You
could do professional development with it.
You could examine the issues in language that everyone understands, and the
the models in either streaming video on the web site , or on the CD.
GLEF is a nonprofit organization that gathers and disseminates the most
innovative models of K-12 teaching and learning in the digital age.
Project-Based Learning
At a Glance
In project-based learning, students work in teams to explore real-world
problems and create presentations to share what they have learned. Compared
with learning solely from textbooks, this approach has many benefits for
students, including:
- Deeper knowledge of subject matter;
- Increased self-direction and motivation;
- Improved research and problem-solving skills.
The home page for the foundation has many, many resources , and suggestions
for home, school, and community stakeholders. Check it out.
( these are some of the ideas from the GLEF sections) used with permission.
Bonnie Bracey
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