There are 21 messages totalling 659 lines in this issue. Topics in this special issue:
1. MISC> [netsites] Weather Maps 2. RESOUR> [netsites] Visible Human Server 3. RESOUR> [netsites] Poetry and Literature Center 4. MISC> [netsites] The Moths of Borneo 5. MISC> [netsites] Periodical Historical Atlas Of Europe 6. RESOUR> [netsites] Occupational Employment Statistics 7. K12> [netsites] Cornerstones 8. RESOUR> [netsites] Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts 9. RESOUR> [netsites] Sacred Texts 10. MISC> [netsites] Hazard Hunter 11. MISC> [netsites] Writing Press Releases 12. MISC> [netsites] Country Guide to Canada 13. MISC> [netsites] Asian-Nation 14. K12> [netsites] Art is... 15. K12> GEN: Harry Potter Resources 16. K12> web sites for kids often confusing for students 17. K12> Geography is BIG! 18. MISC> [netsites] Bomb Squad 19. MISC> [netsites] Clock Domain 20. K12> [netsites] Australian Authors 21. K12> Re: [DIGITALDIVIDE] No Teacher Left Behind Sharing the possibilities using Tech ***************************************** For individual postings, send the message: set net-happenings mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe, click and send (no body or subject: required) mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Net-happenings mailing list is a service of Classroom Connect - http://www.classroom.com Archives for Net-happenings can be found at: http://www.classroom.com/community/email/archives.jhtml?A0=NET-HAPPENINGS Newsgroups: news:comp.internet.net-happenings http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&GROUP;=comp.internet.net-happenings ******************************************* ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 08:35:19 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] Weather Maps From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 05:16:33 -0700 Subject: [netsites] Weather Maps Weather Maps http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/guides/maps/home.rxml Learn to read and understand weather maps "to make a forecasts; gain general methods of preparing a forecast; learn of more tips for specific scenarios." Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 08:37:14 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Visible Human Server From: "Colin Ransinger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 05:13:57 -0700 Subject: [netsites] Visible Human Server Visible Human Server http://visiblehuman.epfl.ch/ "EPFL Visible Human Server - Provides applications to extract slices, surfaces, animations, 3D scenes extracted from the Visible Human Datasets." Colin Ransinger [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 08:37:35 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Poetry and Literature Center From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 05:10:58 -0700 Subject: [netsites] Poetry and Literature Center The Poetry and Literature Center of the Library of Congress http://lcweb.loc.gov/poetry/ "The Home Page for the Poetry and Literature Center for the Library of Congress." Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 08:37:59 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] The Moths of Borneo From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 05:09:01 -0700 Subject: [netsites] The Moths of Borneo The Moths of Borneo http://www.arbec.com.my/moths/ "The Moths of Borneo is a major part work production, estimated to run to 18 volumes covering all the 'macro' moths recorded from Borneo, currently estimated at some 4,500 species, all of which are illustrated in colour." Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 08:38:33 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] Periodical Historical Atlas Of Europe From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 04:35:50 -0700 Subject: [netsites] Periodical Historical Atlas Of Europe Periodical Historical Atlas Of Europe http://www.euratlas.com/summary.htm "Historical atlas online showing the countries and regions of Europe at the end of each century from AD 1 to AD 1700. Maps 1800 to 2000 are in progress. A cd-rom including high-resolution maps is available." Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 08:38:55 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Occupational Employment Statistics From: "Pierre Borochaults" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 04:29:31 -0700 Subject: [netsites] Occupational Employment Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics http://stats.bls.gov/oes/ "The Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) program produces employment and wage estimates for over 700 occupations." Pierre Borochaults [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 08:39:22 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> [netsites] Cornerstones From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 04:27:58 -0700 Subject: [netsites] Cornerstones Cornerstones ...Building Blocks of Literacy... http://pbskids.org/lions/cornerstones/ "Based on Between the Lions, the award-winning PBS Kids literacy program for beginning readers, Cornerstones offers literacy units for teachers of young students who are deaf and hard of hearing. Our goals are to support reading, writing, vocabulary development, and decoding skills through the intensive study of a single story." Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alansharrell.net/ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 08:39:58 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts From: "Parthiux Trestium" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 04:19:36 -0700 Subject: [netsites] Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts http://www.kb.nl/kb/manuscripts/ "The core of the whole site is a scholarly database. This database contains all kinds of information about the illuminated medieval manuscripts of the Koninklijke Bibliotheek and the Museum Meermanno-Westreenianum. You can get access to this 'electronic catalogue' in various ways. When choosing your way, your own expertise and wishes should guide you." Parthiux Trestium - non troppix di tessum [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 08:40:52 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Sacred Texts From: "Father Fred" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 04:06:23 -0700 Subject: [netsites] Sacred Texts Internet Sacred Text Archive http://www.sacred-texts.com/index.htm "This site is a freely available non-profit archive of electronic texts about religion, mythology, legends and folklore, and occult and esoteric topics. Texts are presented in English translation and, in some cases, in the original language." -<><><><><><><><><><><><>- Father Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] -<><><><><><><><><><><><>- ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 08:41:15 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] Hazard Hunter From: "Percy Veer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 04:02:45 -0700 Subject: [netsites] Hazard Hunter Hazard Hunter http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/hazardhunter/ Interactive and animated learning experience for kids and adults alike to learn to avoid accidents around the home. Percy Veer --> [EMAIL PROTECTED] <-- ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 08:41:35 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] Writing Press Releases From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 03:57:25 -0700 Subject: [netsites] Writing Press Releases Guide to Writing Successful Press Releases http://www.stetson.edu/~rhansen/prguide.html "A comprehensive Web site geared to providing expert advice and key links about writing successful press releases." Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 08:42:45 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] Country Guide to Canada From: "Ray Shiner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 03:32:50 -0700 Subject: [netsites] Country Guide to Canada Country Guide to Canada http://www.soscanada2000.com/ "Canada, also known as the 'Land of Opportunities' has been assessed as one of the best countries in the world to live-in." Come learn of all Canada has to offer. Ray Shiner [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 08:43:12 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] Asian-Nation From: "Tshi Ho" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 03:22:50 -0700 Subject: [netsites] Asian-Nation Asian-Nation | The Landscape of Asian America. http://www.asian-nation.org/ "A unique exploration of the historical, political, social, economic, and cultural elements and issues that make up today's diverse Asian American community." Tshi Ho [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 08:43:36 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> [netsites] Art is... From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 03:20:30 -0700 Subject: [netsites] Art is... Art is... http://www.childrensmuseum.org/artsworkshop/index2.html An art workshop for children. Kids can create their own multimedia production; learn all about sculpture; build art projects at home; and more... Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 09:06:02 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> GEN: Harry Potter Resources From: "Amanda Credaro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 13:01:48 +0000 Subject: GEN: Harry Potter Resources Anyone that's doing a Harry Potter unit of work might find the Harry Potter Lexicon very useful: http://www.i2k.com/~svderark/lexicon/ Don't be fooled by the simplicity of the layout - its the most comprehensive site that I've come across. Not very much in the way of graphics, but packed with timelines, charactor summaries, etc. Hope this is useful? Amanda Credaro Teacher Librarian Seven Hills High School, NSW, AUSTRALIA phone: (02) 9624 3329 Fax: (02) 9838 8553 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ********************************* WARRIOR LIBRARIAN WEEKLY: The zine for librarians who refuse to be classified http://www.warriorlibrarian.com ********************************* _________________________________________________________________ Join the world's largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-= All postings to LM_NET are protected under copyright law. To quit LM_NET (or set-reset NOMAIL or DIGEST, etc.) send email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL or 3) SET LM_NET DIGEST 4) SET LM_NET MAIL * Please allow for confirmation from Listserv. 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Although the study participants were very young, the researchers found children had greatest success surfing the websites intended for adults. However, children frequently clicked on advertisements, usually because they couldn't distinguish between advertising and the site's content. This finding reinforces the need for parents and educators to explain Internet advertising to children and how they can recognize ads. Researchers also found that children who browse poorly designed websites are just as likely as adults to get frustrated and give up, dispelling the popular notion that kids quickly master anything on a computer. http://www.eschoolnews.org/news/showStory.cfm?ArticleID=3664 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 09:18:21 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> Geography is BIG! From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 10:05:44 -0400 Add a GPS receiver & mapping software to your teacher toolkit, and your students will start having serious fun with geography. Take a look: NYGPS List - Using GPS for Math, Science & Social Studies http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nygps "The NYGPS group list is primarily for K-12 educators in New York State who are exploring the use of GPS (the Global Positioning System) for math, science, and social studies instruction. We welcome professional GPS users, college faculty, and educators from other states who would like to join us!" How GPS Receivers Work -- an explanation for students with lots of teaching resources http://www.howstuffworks.com/gps.htm The Degree Confluence Project -- see intersections of latitude & longitude around the globe! http://www.confluence.org/index.php Oh the Places You'll Go! -- a geocaching WebQuest for students http://dana.ucc.nau.edu/~bai3/GeoQuest/index.htm Geocaching -- the Official GPS Global Cache Hunt Site http://www.geocaching.com/ Buxley's Geocaching Waypoint -- clickable interactive maps http://www.brillig.com/geocaching/ GeoGame -- An Interactive Game for the Web http://www.globalschoolhouse.org/project/gg/ Delorme 3-D Topo Quads -- mapping software to use with a GPS receiver http://www.delorme.com/quads/default.asp Matt Rosenberg -- the geography guide at About.com http://geography.about.com Now take the kids outside, and start having fun! Anton __________ Anton Ninno, K12 Tech Integration Trainer email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] voice: 315-431-8407 web: http://www.ocmboces.org/ Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES 6820 Thompson Road, Syracuse, NY 13221 NYGPS http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nygps/ Confluence: http://www.confluence.org/confluence.php?lat=43&lon=-76&visit=3 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 09:20:18 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] Bomb Squad From: "Alan S. Harrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 17:03:21 -0700 Subject: [netsites] Bomb Squad NOVA: Bomb Squad http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/robots/ Learn about using robots to diffuse bombs. Alan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 09:20:51 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MISC> [netsites] Clock Domain From: "Klaar Von Alle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 16:46:54 -0700 Subject: [netsites] Clock Domain Clock Domain http://www.clockdomain.com/ "Download CLOCKS - A fantastic selection of free atomic, personalized, alarm 3D animated desktop clocks, free 3d screensaver, international world time zone clocks, price replica wrist watches and other great stuff. Something with your sense of humor, fun, style, and passion." Klaar Von Alle [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 09:21:25 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> [netsites] Australian Authors From: "Margaret Christopher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 16:43:18 -0700 Subject: [netsites] Australian Authors Australian Authors http://www.asla.nsw.edu.au/ausauthors.htm "This list includes websites and web pages with information on authors and illustrators of Australian children's and young adult works and a number of adult works of interest to school students." Margie Christopher [EMAIL PROTECTED] University of Australia at Kalgoorlie ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 09:22:43 -0500 From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: K12> Re: [DIGITALDIVIDE] No Teacher Left Behind Sharing the possibilities using Tech From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 13:53:09 EDT Subject: Re: [DIGITALDIVIDE] No Teacher Left Behind Sharing the possibilities using Tech A Great Tool for Teachers is a new project of the George Lucas Educational Foundation. This tool is a way to share with communities the possibilities of what school can be like with well trained teachers , and community understanding. The "Digital Divide" describes the gap between individuals and communities with greater and lesser access to technology resources and training. Bridging the Divide is critical because: Digital media can engage students who lose interest in traditional schooling; All people are entitled to take part in the new information-based economy; In this Digital Age, employers require workers with technology skills. The product Edutopia: Success Stories for Learning in the Digital Age offers a tantalizing glimpse of innovative educators who are using technology to connect with students, colleagues, the local community, and the world beyond. This lively resource is filled with more than 40 full-color photos, and contains a useful list of books, Web sites, and organizations. It comes with a unique CD-ROM that contains more than 70 minutes of video footage of these classrooms in action. You can read about it at www.glef.org. You could do professional development with it. You could examine the issues in language that everyone understands, and the the models in either streaming video on the web site , or on the CD. GLEF is a nonprofit organization that gathers and disseminates the most innovative models of K-12 teaching and learning in the digital age. Project-Based Learning At a Glance In project-based learning, students work in teams to explore real-world problems and create presentations to share what they have learned. Compared with learning solely from textbooks, this approach has many benefits for students, including: - Deeper knowledge of subject matter; - Increased self-direction and motivation; - Improved research and problem-solving skills. The home page for the foundation has many, many resources , and suggestions for home, school, and community stakeholders. Check it out. ( these are some of the ideas from the GLEF sections) used with permission. Bonnie Bracey [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ End of NET-HAPPENINGS Digest - 29 Apr 2002 - Special issue (#2002-280) **********************************************************************