From: "Mary Schrader Lasica" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Fri, 12 Jul 2002 15:13:08 -0700 Subject: Blue Web'n Update: July 12, 2002
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). ============================================================ Do you smoke? Would you like to be eligible to win $2,000? If you answered 'yes' to these questions, and are 21 or older, Click here to enter the $2,000 Sweepstakes! Offer subject to Official Rules. http://click.topica.com/caaaqT3bz8PSsbAloQZa/RJR ============================================================ Blue Web'n is taking a break for the next two weeks. Once again, I will be travelling around the state of California, giving presentations with the California Department of Education E-rate training team. E-rate is a U.S. program that offers discounts to schools and libraries that participate. Blue Web'n will be returning Friday, August 2. Maybe you'll get a surprise! Hot Site ------------------------------------- Listening to the Walls Talk ***** http://www.millennium.scps.k12.fl.us/walls.html The goal of this online project is to teach students basic geographic and research skills. More importantly, it raises student awareness of the importance of each community and neighborhood as they record the history of houses and neighborhoods around them. Although designed for middle schools, all ages may participate by building and publishing webpages; this project runs from August 15, 2002 to March 15, 2002. Grade Level: Elementary, Middle School, High School Content Area: History & Social Studies (Geography) [Dewey #570], History & Social Studies (General), Technology (Web Development) Application Type: Project New Additions -------------------------------------- Exploratorium: Global Climate Change research_explorer ***** http://www.exploratorium.edu/climate/index.html At this website, you can explore scientific data relating to the atmosphere, the oceans, the areas covered by ice and snow, and the living organisms in all these domains. Study the atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, biosphere and global effects and access current research of our changing world. There are great links included for student researchers. Grade Level: Middle School, High School, College Content Area: Science (Environmental Studies) [Dewey #570], History & Social Studies (Geography), Mathematics (Statistics and Probability) Application Type: Resource --------------------------------------- California Academy of Sciences: Anthropology Collection Database ***** http://www.calacademy.org/research/anthropology/collections/collintro.htm Searching for Anthropological artifacts is a snap with this website. Choose Search the Database, then choose the category. Be sure to check the box for image if you want the items returned in your search to include an image. For a test, try the category Raw Materials, check image, then take a look at some of the materials humans have used in their creations. Grade Level: Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School, College Content Area: History & Social Studies (Anthropology) [Dewey #301], Arts (Visual Arts) Application Type: Resource ------------------------------------- All Kinds of Minds **** http://www.allkindsofminds.org/ This is just one of many websites dealing with abilities and disabilities that can be used by teachers, parents and students to develop a better understanding of problem areas and different compensation strategies. In the Learning Base, learn more about processes involved in math, reading, writing and socialization. In the Discussion area, teachers can share successes and activities. Grade Level: Elementary, Middle School, High School, College, Adult/Professional Content Area: Education (Teaching & Learning) [Dewey #370], Community Interest (Parenting/Families) Application Type: Resource ------------------------------------- Best of History Web Sites **** http://www.besthistorysites.net/ This U.S.-based website reviews some of the best history websites available. Top level categories include Prehistory, Medieval, U.S. History, Early Modern European, 20th Century, World War II, and Art History. Many of the websites are past Blue Web'n picks, but sometimes it's just good to have more. Grade Level: Elementary, Middle School, High School Content Area: History & Social Studies (General) [Dewey #900], Arts (Visual Arts) Application Type: Hotlist, Resource Links ------------------------------------- <a href="http://www.millennium.scps.k12.fl.us/walls.html";> Listening to the Walls Talk</a> <a href="http://www.exploratorium.edu/climate/index.html";> Exploratorium: Global Climate Change research_explorer</a> <a href="http://lacademy.org/research/anthropology/collections/collintro.htm";> California Academy of Sciences: Anthropology Collection Database</a> <a href="http://www.allkindsofminds.org/";>All Kinds of Minds</a> <a href="http://www.besthistorysites.net/";>Best of History Web Sites</a> ============================================================ Sponsor a child today through Children International. Give a desperately poor child hope for a brighter future. 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