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Mark Ahlness
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Date: Fri, 09 Mar 2001 09:40:32 -0800
From: mxlasic@msg.pacbell.com
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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 
http://www.k12science.org/curriculum/tempproj/.
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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