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Mark Ahlness
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Date: Fri, 09 Mar 2001 09:40:32 -0800
From: mxlasic@msg.pacbell.com
To: bluewebn@topica.com
Subject: Blue Web'n Update: March 9, 2001
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March 9, 2000
Project Announcement: Last fall, Blue Web'n included the Sun Times
Global Sun/Temperature Project as a Blue Web'n pick. This K-12 project
is being offered again this spring. Register by April 16, 2001 and
conduct research the week of May 14-18, 2001. For more details, visit
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Hot Site
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Explore D.C. *****
http://www.exploredc.org/index.php
Produced by WETA, the Public Broadcasting station in Washington, this
website gathers information about local history, Federal City, the
Presidents, and the importance of the African American community in the
US Capital. Lesson plans were created to support each section, with many
ideas for class activities. A timeline and a list of audio files
complete the site.
Grade Level: Elementary, Middle School, High School
Content Area: History & Social Studies (US History) Dewey #973, History
& Social Studies (Government) Dewey #320
Application Type: Lessons, Resource
Webmaster webmaster@weta.org
New Sites
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Save One Starfish ****
http://home.earthlink.net/~jolhid/saveonestarfish/
Don't be fooled by the name…this website is not about sea creatures. A
group of school nurses have created this website about ADHD (Attention
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), understanding the diagnosis and medical
treatment of the disorder, and alternative methods of dealing with the
symptoms of ADHD. Sources of information are cited clearly and links for
parents and teachers are included.
Grade Level: Adult/Professional
Content Area: Community (Parenting/Families) Dewey #649, Education
(General) Dewey #370
Application Type: Resource
Webmaster saveonestarfish@aol.com
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Kindergarten Web Page for Letters and Sounds ****
http://westcler.org/wv/geigerj/
Use the letter links to find activities, songs and stories for each
letter of the alphabet. The design of this hotlist makes it easy to
navigate.
Grade Level: Early Childhood
Content Area: English (Reading) Dewey #028
Application Type: Activity, Resource
Webmaster gingrichjudy@hotmail.com
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The Technology Source *****
http://horizon.unc.edu/TS/
The University of North Carolina publishes this bimonthly periodical as
a resource for educators working to integrate information technology
tools into teaching and managing educational organizations. Articles
cover topics in the areas of assessment, virtual universities, case
studies, and faculty and staff development.
Grade Level: Adult/Professional
Content Area: Education (Educational Technology) Dewey #370
Application Type: Resource
Webmaster morrison@unc.edu
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Eighth Grade Sci-ber Text *****
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/science/sciber00/8th/8thintro.htm
It's great when teachers collaborate. Teachers in the state of Utah have
created this online resource for their Eighth grade science curriculum
full of activities and links. Topics covered include matter, energy,
forces, machines, and earth. Most of the activities can easily be used
for other grade levels.
Grade Level: Elementary, Middle School, High School
Content Area: Science (General) Dewey #500
Application Type: Lessons, Activities, Resource
Webmaster west459@ALPINE.K12.UT.US
Links
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<a href="http://www.exploredc.org/index.php">Explore D.C.</a>
<a href="http://home.earthlink.net/~jolhid/saveonestarfish/">Save One
Starfish</a>
<a href="http://westcler.org/wv/geigerj/">Kindergarten Web Page for
Letters and Sounds</a>
<a href="http://horizon.unc.edu/TS/">The Technology Source</a>
<a
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/science/sciber00/8th/8thintro.htm">Eighth
Grade Sci-ber Text</a>
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