From: bigchalk.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2002 10:12 AM To: Sackmann, Gleason Subject: Top 8 Web Sites
bigchalk's Top 8 Newsletter Week of July 22 - July 28, 2002 http://www.bigchalk.com Welcome to this week's installment of Top 8, sponsored by Start Something. http://i.bigchalk.com/U/targetstart02 Each week we bring you links to Web sites that represent the very best online academic research destinations. *******************ADVERTISEMENT******************** Start Something is a program designed to help kids from 8-17 discover their dreams and interests, and take steps toward achieving them. http://i.bigchalk.com/U/targetstart02 **************************************************** TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Rader's Biology4Kids Life Sciences (Biology) > Introduction 2. Soviet Literature World Literature > Russian > 20th Century 3. American Originals Reference > Archives > American History 4. Clip Art Web & Technology Resources > Web Tools 5. World Population Data Social Sciences > Geography > Demographics 6. American Cultural History: The 20th Century U.S. History > 1945 to Present > Overviews ELEMENTARY SITES 7. Book-Pop Stories English Language Arts > Online Stories for Kids 8. HubbleSite Physical Sciences (Astronomy) > Telescopes *****************ADVERTISEMENT******************* Searching for an affordable way for everyone at your school to work with an integrated set of digital publishing tools? The Adobe(R) Publishing Tools for Schools licensing suite features Adobe PageMaker(R) 7.0, Adobe Photoshop(R) Elements and Adobe Acrobat(R) 5.0 -- all at a great price. Hurry -- this special offer ends 9.15.02! http://i.bigchalk.com/U/adobepack02 ************************************************* THIS WEEK'S TOP 8 SITES 1. Rader's Biology4Kids Life Sciences (Biology) > Introduction Here's a fun, detailed destination that helps youngsters study and classify everything from cells and microbes to plants and animals. Multiple-choice quizzes are provided at the end of each section, while a handy search box helps learners find specific, biology-related information quickly and easily. A recent site-wide update added fresh photos, Flash activities, new articles, a site map and more. Wow! http://i.bigchalk.com/U/8-022901 2. Soviet Literature World Literature > Russian > 20th Century Yearning to expand your literary horizons? Billed as "Soviet literature summarized," SovLit.com serves up dozens of ultra condensed classic, Socialist Realism, spy story, science fiction, humor and children's literature titles. "As the Great Patriotic War comes to an end, a four-time wounded Army officer travels to the devastated Crimea, hoping to settle down to a quiet and peaceful life." This brief synopsis of Pyotr Pavlenko's "Happiness" is just the tip of the iceberg. http://i.bigchalk.com/U/8-022902 3. American Originals Reference > Archives > American History The resignation letter of President Richard M. Nixon. The petition for the right to vote, signed by Susan B. Anthony, Matilda Joslyn Gage and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. The Treaty of Paris. These original documents are more than just pieces of paper -- they're links to the past, physical connections to the people and events that shaped America's history. The American Originals Web site presents a sampling of these important documents, along with brief accounts of the events that surrounded them. http://i.bigchalk.com/U/8-022903 4. Clip Art Web & Technology Resources > Web Tools Looking for free artwork to enhance activity sheets, lesson plans, bulletin boards or other back-to-school publications or presentations? WebPlaces.com's Clip Art Searcher will help you track down free clip art, backgrounds, icons and animated images hosted on thousands of Web sites around the globe. Searches for everything from "classroom" to "school bus" yielded dozens of results. http://i.bigchalk.com/U/8-022904 5. World Population Data Social Sciences > Geography > Demographics In a few days "The 2002 World Population Data Sheet" will be published -- online. Connect to the Population Reference Bureau's Web site to obtain the very latest population estimates, projections, and other key indicators for more than 221 countries. Be sure to check out the DataFinder to search for data on 85 demographic variables for the entire planet, 28 world regions, the United States and individual U.S. states. http://i.bigchalk.com/U/8-022905 6. American Cultural History: The 20th Century U.S. History > 1945 to Present > Overviews Reference librarians at Kingwood College, Texas, created this rich online resource collection to help learners of all ages better understand 20th-century American cultural history. You'll find bibliographic essays divided by decade that outline major events, important persons and cultural trends, along with links to related Web sites and print materials. When you're done reviewing the material, take the Internet Quiz to test your knowledge! http://i.bigchalk.com/U/8-022906 ELEMENTARY SITES 7. Book-Pop Stories English Language Arts > Online Stories for Kids Things are really popping at this fun kid's site! Here you'll find a collection of imaginative stories, by author Stephen Cosgrove, that encourage basic human values. Current offerings include "The Barely There Collection," "Tales of the Totally Troll," "The Flutterbye Fables," "The Serendipity Series" and the "The Stories of Doctor Hope." Youngsters can read the stories in text form or follow along as Cosgrove narrates. The Flash versions of each title are delightfully animated, complete with entertaining soundtracks. http://i.bigchalk.com/U/8-022907 8. HubbleSite Physical Sciences (Astronomy) > Telescopes Hovering high above Earth, the Hubble Space Telescope is quietly peering into the deepest reaches of our universe, beaming back portraits of stars, galaxies and planets in amazing detail. Until recently, only scientists could tap into the latest Hubble images. HubbleSite offers news and views of Hubble's latest discoveries, illustrated articles focusing on the telescope and its amazing instruments and much, much more. Check out the desktop wallpaper to add some wonder to your PC! http://i.bigchalk.com/U/8-022908 *******************ADVERTISEMENT******************** Let the AICPA help you show your students how to make a difference -- one business at a time. Click here to receive great teaching tools. http://i.bigchalk.com/U/cpas02 **************************************************** BIGCHALK CALENDAR Pencil & Paintbrush Week It's time to get creative! Pick up a pencil or paintbrush this week and express yourself. Learn more about master artists from around the world, and view hundreds of works of art to get inspired. http://i.bigchalk.com/U/pencilpaint BIGCHALK WEB SITE OF THE MONTH The Charters of Freedom: The Declaration of Independence In the spring of 1776, Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense" had people talking. Suddenly the idea of colonial independence was gaining momentum from Boston to Philadelphia and beyond. Several months later, Ben Franklin and the members of a Committee of Five chose Thomas Jefferson to draft the document that would declare the United Colonies free and independent States. Pick up the story at the National Archives and Records Administration's special Web site as all eyes turn to America this month to celebrate Independence Day. Read the complete Declaration of Independence then browse first-hand accounts of what happened in Philadelphia during the creation of the United States of America. http://i.bigchalk.com/U/july02site COLLEGE ZONE Read advice from myFootpath's admissions counselor in bigchalk's College Zone: "I'm an "A" student who has taken the SAT. I was very disappointed because my math score was much lower than my grades indicate... I know the material, so what's the problem?" http://i.bigchalk.com/U/czone01 SEARCH BOX Want an easy way to give students and parents instant access to the Internet's largest, most up-to-date directory of learning sites? Add a free bigchalk search box to your Web pages. Users can search our collection by keyword and filter their query by grade level. http://i.bigchalk.com/U/bcsearchbx *******************ADVERTISEMENT******************** The new school year is approaching. As you prepare your back-to-school shopping list, don't forget one important homework helper! 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