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Lots of good links to and write-ups about educational web sites.
Subscription info at the end - Mark
Mark Ahlness
mahlness@cks.ssd.k12.wa.us
Teacher, grade three at:
Arbor Heights Elementary School
http://www.halcyon.com/arborhts/
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Date: Fri, 09 Feb 2001 15:55:18 -0800
From: mxlasic@msg.pacbell.com
To: bluewebn@topica.com
Subject: Blue Web'nŽ Update: February 2 and February 9, 2001
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Well, if anyone noticed, there was no Blue Web'n Update sent last week.
(Sorry, this Blue Webbie was totally incapacitated) I would have sent
out a message saying there would be no update, but that is a TWOB (Total
Waste of Bandwidth). This week, there will be double the sites. Enjoy!
Blue Web'n Update for February 2, 2001
HOT SITE OF THE WEEK
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Human Genetics: A Worldwide Search for the Dominant Trait
http://www.k12science.org/curriculum/genproj/ *****
Register now so that your class can participate. The dates of the
project run from March 5 to May 25, 2001. Students will complete surveys
of observed physical characteristics, formulate hypotheses, and use the
data compiled by students around the globe to test their hypotheses.
Your students will never look at earlobes without thinking of this
project!
Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Content Area: Science (Life Science) Dewey #570, Mathematics (Statistics
and Probability) Dewey #519
Application Type: Project
Webmaster nholzman@stevens-tech.edu
New Sites
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My California.Gov
http://my.ca.gov *****
Ok, 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).
Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College,
Adult/Professional
Content Area: History & Social Studies (Geography & Cultures) Dewey
#900, Community Interest (Regional Information) Dewey #900
Application Type: Resource
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The Centennial Exhibition: Philadelphia 1876
http://libwww.library.phila.gov/CenCol/index.htm ****
What caused quite a stir 125 years ago? The Centennial Exhibition in
Philadelphia, which featured the wonders of the Industrial Age and
exhibits from 37 countries, was the talk of the times. The Philadelphia
Library has digitized artifacts from the Exhibition, and put them
online. Students might be interested in the diary of a teenager that
attended the exhibition. Included are ideas for classroom activities in
History, Mathematics, Language Arts, and Music.
Grade Level: Middle School, High School
Content Area: History & Social Studies (U.S. History) Dewey #973,
Mathematics (General) Dewey #510
Application Type: Resource
Webmaster webteam@library.phila.gov
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Mexico: Splendors of Thirty Centuries
http://www.humanities-interactive.org/splendors/ ****
This collection allows access to over 100 images and articles about the
art and culture Mexico. Dual frames make it a little confusing, but
choose either the left or right frame and browse through the collection.
In the Reading Room, selected articles are available in English and
Spanish. Under Activities, look for learning activities (Treasure Hunts)
for grades 5-8 and links to more resources on Mexico.
Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Content Area: Arts (Visual Arts) Dewey #750, Foreign Language (Spanish)
Dewey #460
Application Type: Resource, Activities
Webmaster webmaster@humanities-interactive.org
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Scholastic Winter Storms
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/wwatch/winter/index.htm *****
Students hear all sorts of stories about winter storms. This is your
chance to tie those stories into the science of storms, and look at
severe storms over the past three hundred years. My two favorite areas
are the Interactive Weather Maker and the Winter Storms Timeline. A
Teacher's Guide is included in this section.
Grade Level: Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School
Content Area: Science (Earth Science) Dewey #550, History & Social
Studies (U.S. History) Dewey #973
Application Type: Resource, Activities
Webmaster webmaster@scholastic.com
BUT Wait
There's More!
Blue Web'n Update for February 9, 2001
This week, it's theme time again. This is one we should all be
interested in
copyright. Use these sites to learn more, or to give your
students access to images they can use appropriately in educational
projects. Yeah, this can be a boring topic, but the last two sites have
lots of fun images.
HOT SITE OF THE WEEK
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A Visit to Copyright Bay
http://www.nmjc.cc.nm.us/copyrightbay/
This is the most fun I've ever had learning about copyright. These
thorny, legal issues are presented in a fun tutorial that lets you
navigate Fair Use Harbor, visit Murky Waters, and crash on Infringement
Reef. Fair Use Harbor includes information about AV Materials,
Multimedia, Single copies, Multiple copies, and Distance Learning. You
and the rest of the staff at your school or library can take a Shakedown
Cruise to test your knowledge.
Grade Level: High School, College, Adult/Professional
Content Area: Education (General) Dewey #370
Application Type: Resource, Activity
Webmaster gmckay@nmjc.cc.nm.us
New Sites
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Copyright Tips and Issues
http://www.siec.k12.in.us/~west/online/copy.htm ****
If your students are producing projects in many media, you should work
with the students to increase awareness of copyright issues. Learn the
ins-and outs of publishing student work. Help develop ethically minded
adults who respect copyright. Tell It to the Judge tests your copyright
smarts.
Grade Level: Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult/Professional
Content Area: Education (General) Dewey #370
Application Type: Resource, Activity
Webmaster tpayton@dmrtc.net
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Crash Course in Copyright
http://www.utsystem.edu/ogc/intellectualproperty/cprtindx.htm#top ****
The University of Texas strikes again with a information filled site on
copyright. Teachers can check out the online tutorial and test on
copyright. Older students can look under online Presentations/Students
for information regarding student use of copyrighted materials. This
website is also a great resource if you or your students want to protect
media you have created.
Grade Level: High School, College, Adult/Professional
Content Area: Education (General) Dewey #370
Application Type: Tutorial, Resource, Reference
Webmaster gharper@utsystem.edu
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pics4learning
http://pics.tech4learning.com/ ****
Looking for images for your classes to use legally in class projects and
reports? Pics4learning put together this site of images, along with a
clear use policy for images. Teachers can get ideas for groups projects
or reports using technology in the lesson area.
Grade Level: Elementary, Middle School, High School, College
Content Area: Arts (Visual Arts) Dewey #750, Education (General) Dewey
#370
Application Type: Resource, Lesson
Webmaster info@tech4learning.com
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ZooNet
http://www.zoonet.org ***
ZooNet gathers together links to zoos and a great image gallery of
animals found in zoos across the world. The copyright policy for
educational use of images is easy to find and very clear...e-mail ZooNet
when an image is used.
Grade Level: Elementary, Middle School, High School, College
Content Area: Science (Life Science) Dewey #570, Arts (Visual Arts)
Dewey #750
Application Type: Resource
Webmaster pictures@zoonet.org
LINKS
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February 2, 2001
<a href="http://www.k12science.org/curriculum/genproj/">Human Genetics:
A Worldwide Search for the Dominant Trait
*****</a>
<a href="http://my.ca.gov">My California.Gov
*****</a>
<a href="http://libwww.library.phila.gov/CenCol/index.htm">The
Centennial Exhibition: Philadelphia 1876
****</a>
<a href="http://www.humanities-interactive.org/splendors/">Mexico:
Splendors of Thirty Centuries ****</a>
<a
://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/wwatch/winter/index.htm">Scholastic
Winter Storms *****</a>
February 9, 2001
<a href="http://www.nmjc.cc.nm.us/copyrightbay/">A Visit to Copyright
Bay *****</a>
<a href="http://www.siec.k12.in.us/~west/online/copy.htm">Copyright Tips
and Issues ****</a>
<a
http://www.utsystem.edu/ogc/intellectualproperty/cprtindx.htm#top">Crash
Course in Copyright ****</a>
<a href="http://pics.tech4learning.com/">pics4learning ****</a>
<a href="http://www.zoonet.org "> ZooNet ***</a>
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