Tic-Tech: Fwd: Blue Web'n Update: August 31, 2001

From: Mark Ahlness (mahlness@cks.ssd.k12.wa.us)
Date: Mon Sep 03 2001 - 09:18:22 PDT

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    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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    Subject: Blue Web'n Update: August 31, 2001
    Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 22:57:48 +0000
    From: Mary Schrader Lasica <mxlasic@msg.pacbell.com>
    Reply-To: mxlasic@msg.pacbell.com
    To: bluewebn@topica.com

    The Blue Web'n Update lists the weekly additions to Blue Web'n, a
    searchable online library of Blue-Ribbon Web sites sponsored by Pacific
    Bell. Blue Web’n sites are categorized by Grade Level, Content Area,
    Application, and Dewey Decimal Number.

    Did you know that you can search the Blue Web’n database to access over
    1200 great educational resources? Go to
    http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn and either browse the content
    table, or conduct a search for age-appropriate materials (see the link
    to Grade Level search near the top of the page).

    Blue Web'n is back. These two weeks off have helped me get caught up
    with web work and travel a little to schools in Mariposa, Lemoore and
    Fremont. Let's get started with some new picks.

    Hot Site
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    ComUSolv.com *****
    http://www.comusolv.com

    Anyone responsible for the care and feeding of Windows computers can
    benefit from this site (Mac solutions are in the plans). Find the latest
    on products in the Updates section. Wear your protective gear when
    entering the Virus Zone and keep track of current computer plagues and
    their cures. You and your students can benefit from tutorials in the
    Skills Center. Home networking ideas are also available.

    Grade Level: High School, College, Adult/Professional
    Content Area: Technology (General) [Dewey #600], Science (Computer
    Science), Education (Educational Technology)
    Application Type: Resource, Tutorial

    New Additions
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    Ontario Science Centre Online *****
    http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca

    Apply science liberally! The Home Lab will give you ideas for science
    experiments for your classroom. Look at some of the great questions of
    our day (found in Our Brains), such as Is Pluto Really a Planet ? and
    What Can the Ramones Teach Us about Science? Learn the science of
    papermaking in Electronic Exhibit Extensions. Currently, the Circus
    holds many activities, such as a circus trivia game, juggling tips, and
    a circus lingo activitiy. Activities are available in both English and
    French.

    Grade Level: Elementary, Middle School, High School
    Content Area: Science (General) [Dewey #500], Foreign Language (French),
    History & Social Studies (Current Events)
    Application Type: Activity, Resource

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    Literacy Volunteer Connection ****
    http://www.literacyvolunteer.com

    This site has great resources for any type of literacy program you may
    be involved in, whether for adults or children. Find materials to
    present to parents about the importance of reading. Articles include All
    about Reading, Literacy at Home, and a host of other articles with tips
    for literacy tutors. Second Lanugage Literacy focuses on resources for
    naitve Spanish speakers.

    Grade Level: High School, College, Adult/Professional
    Content Area: English (Reading) [Dewey #028], Foreign Language (English
    as a Second Language), Education (General)
    Application Type: Resource

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    Geography World ****
    http://members.aol.com/GeographyWorld

    Brad Bowerman, a teacher from Jermyn, Pennsylvania, has put together
    this resource that links to everything on the web a geography teacher
    (cultural or physical) should need. A great find was the links to Maps
    and Globes, with lots of links to maps and a link to Map Jokes (with Map
    Haiku also at that website). In the Geography Quizzes area, a lot of the
    legwork has been done for you...you just need to decide which quizzes to
    use. World regions are represented with many links that could benefit
    students researching individual countries. Included in these links are
    resources created by Mr. Bowerman himself.

    Grade Level: Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School
    Content Area: History & Social Studies (Geography & Cultures) [Dewey
    #900], Science (Earth Science)
    Application Type: Hotlist, Activity

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    Mrs. Carroll's Music Room ***
    http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/lland

    There are many music education resources on this page, including a web
    activity to introduce students to the instruments in an orchestra.This
    Day in Music History is a great way to raise student consciousness of
    the importance of music in their lives; Music Teacher Resources link to
    a broad variety of lessons, activities and ideas.

    Grade Level: Middle School, High School, Adult/Professional
    Content Area: Arts (Music) [Dewey #780], History & Social Studies (World
    History)
    Application Type: Hotlist, Activity

    Links
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    <a href="http://www.comusolv.com">ComUSolv.com</a>
    <a href="http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca">Ontario Science Centre
    Online</a>
    <a href="http://www.literacyvolunteer.com">Literacy Volunteer
    Connection</a>
    <a href="http://members.aol.com/GeographyWorld">Geography World</a>
    <a href="http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/lland">Mrs. Carroll's Music
    Room</a>

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