From: Deena Aerenson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Blue Web'n Update: September 19, 2002 Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 08:11:36 -0700
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). Now, here's an ad from our sponsor, Topica.com. Scroll farther to see the Blue Web'n picks for this week. =========================================================== Did you know most sinus infections are fungal and do not respond to antibiotics? 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Grade Level: Elementary, Middle School Content Area: Science (General) [Dewey #500] Application Type: Activity, Resource ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- New Additions USFA Kid's Place *** http://www.usfa.fema.gov/kids/index.htm The United States Fire Administration (USFA) created this site for the purpose of keeping children and their families safe from fire. This site includes activities such as an interactive game, puzzles and coloring pages. This site also includes a link to the site for Fire Prevention Week (October 6 through 12). Grade Level: Early Childhood, Elementary Content Area: Health and Physical Education (Safety) [Dewey #613] Application Type: Activity, Resource ----------------------------------- Adventure Learning Foundation http://www.questconnect.org **** This site takes students and teachers on real and virtual expeditions around the world. Through a collection of original pictures and journal excerpts, visitors can accompany travelers exploring the natural environment, culture, and peoples of different continents. Past expeditions include Alaska and Yukon, Baja California, American Southwest, and Southern Africa. Each expedition is accompanied by a mixture of information, links, and classroom activities. Grade Level: Elementary, Middle School Content Area: Social Studies (Geography and Cultures), [Dewey #900], English, Science Application Type: Activities, Resource ----------------------------------- My Health My World **** http://www.myhealthmyworld.org/ My Health My World is a project sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine for students, parents and teachers. This site contains educational materials on current environmental issues for students in grades K-4. The goal of the My Health My World project is to promote a deeper understanding of the relationships between the environment and health, while conveying the excitement of "doing science" with elementary school students. Grade Level: Early Childhood, Elementary Content Area: Science (Environmental) [Dewey 570], Community Interest Application Type: Activity ----------------------------------- Eating Disorders -- A WebQuest for 7th and 8th Grade *** http://www.mathrocks.net/webquests/ED_Webquest/index.htm This webquest for middle school students opens with a scenario where a student has died from an eating disorder. The task at hand is to get a better understanding of the different types of eating disorders, their causes and their symptoms, and to then share that information with other middle school students. This webquest provides a good opportunity for students to work in teams and to then share important knowledge with their peers. Grade Level: Middle School Content Area: Health and Physical Education (Health) [Dewey #613), Community Interest, English Application Type: Activity ----------------------------------- Links <a href="http://www.fossweb.com";>FOSSWEBB</a> <a href="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/kids/index.htm";>USFA's Kids Place</a> <a href=" http://www.questconnect.org";>Adventure Learning Foundation</a> <a href="http://www.myhealthmyworld.org/";>My Health My World</a> <a href="http://www.mathrocks.net/webquests/ED_Webquest/index.htm/";>Eating Disorders A Web Quest</a> =========================================================== Save up to 80% on Inkjet Cartridges & get FREE Shipping too! No minimum order required. Satisfaction GUARANTEED. Fast & easy shopping. Prices lower than office supply stores. http://click.topica.com/caaawrcbz8PSsbAloQZf/77Colors =========================================================== _______________________________________________ ADMINISTRIVIA OR Who are we? 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