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Topics in this special issue:
1. UPDATED> HotList of K-12 Internet School Sites - August 28, 2002
2. K12> Forum to feature Ken Burns
3. RESOUR> State Department Web Site Launches Electronic Press Kit on the
Global Coalition Against Terrorism
4. K12> For those of you interested ... Fw: The History Channel Education
Update
5. PROJ> [Hilites => Projects] Ages 9-14 Creating a newspaper
6. K12> New Guide About U.S. Education Statistics
7. MISC> [netsites] Murphy's Laws Site
8. RESOUR> [netsites] Copyright and Fair Use
9. MISC> [netsites] State to State Unsolved Crimes
10. K12> Resource: Office Depot Back To School
11. K12> Resource: American Character Week
12. K12> Resource: The Jason Project
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Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 08:00:00 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: UPDATED> HotList of K-12 Internet School Sites - August 28, 2002
Please update these 'old' HotList links of:
http://toons.cc.ndsu.nodak.edu/~sackmann/k12.html
http://www.sendit.nodak.edu/k12
http://www.gsn.org/hotlist/
http://rrnet.com/~gleason/k12.html
to the new site address of:
http://www1.classroom.com/community/connection/states.jhtml
A 'blue' button now indicates when a state has had new sites
added or previous school sites have been updated
The homepage also shows the date of the last update
Please keep in mind that some of these sites may have just come online
Just be patient and just keep checking
Thanks to all who contributed with new addresses, corrections, etc.
As always, comments, suggestions, etc. are welcome! :)
Thanks.
Gleason/Classroom Connect
HotList Webmaster
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Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 08:00:00 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> Forum to feature Ken Burns
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 01:54:53 -0400
From: EDTECH Editor-Eiffert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Forum to feature Ken Burns
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
From: Michael Hutchison <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
In perhaps the most important session held yet in the Social Studies
forum, filmmaker Ken Burns will join us for an interactive session about
the re-airing of "The Civil War" on PBS. This special session will be
held at 7:30 p.m., September 12, in TAPPED IN (http://www.tappedin.org).
The session is open to all teachers and education professionals, but
especially middle school and high school social studies teachers.
Also joining us will be representatives from PBS and WETA, which worked
with Burns's Florentine Films to create the series in 1990. The film
will be re-released with enhanced video and audio features. A companion
web site will be launched on August 29, containing resources,
information about the episodes, and lesson plans. The web site is
located at http://www.pbs.org/civilwar.
Because we are expecting a large crowd for this session, we respectfully
are requiring the following:
People are invited to ask questions of Ken about the series and his
views on the war in advance by "paging" them to Michael Hutchison in
TAPPED IN. Instructions on doing this can be found on the main TAPPED
IN page (http://www.tappedin.org). Questions will be selected and
submitted to Ken before the session so he can prepare for answers.
Questions can be submitted in TAPPED IN 24 hours a day, seven days a
week.
In addition, everyone who wishes to participate in the live session MUST
be logged in to TAPPED IN by 7:30 p.m. Eastern (4:30 p.m. Pacific) time
SHARP for a short briefing on how to post questions and maintain proper
decorum in the session. Attendance in the briefing session is required
to help assure that things go as smoothly as possible for everyone.
Once Ken's session begins, no one will be admitted without special
permission.
Persons with questions or wanting more information are invited to e-mail
Michael Hutchison offlist.
Sincerely,
Michael Hutchison
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Michael Hutchison
2002 ISTE Outstanding Technology-Using Educator Award winner
2002 Indiana Computer Educators Teacher of the Year
Social Studies teacher
Lincoln High School, Vincennes, Indiana
home e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
school e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Home Page: http://www.vcsc.k12.in.us/staff/mhutch/ice2000/default.htm
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Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 07:52:45 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RESOUR> State Department Web Site Launches Electronic Press Kit on the
Global Coalition Against Terrorism
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 08:43:09 -0400
From: Pete Weiss <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: fwd: State Department Web Site Launches Electronic Press Kit on
the Global Coalition Against Terrorism
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2002 13:31:05 -0400
Sender: "U.S. Department of State Press
Releases"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Notice to the Press
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
August 28, 2002
State Department Web Site Launches Electronic Press Kit on the Global
Coalition Against Terrorism
Site Offers Commemoration Information Regarding September 11
The State Department s Web site now features a comprehensive electronic
press kit that offers a broad range of information and Web links
concerning the Global Coalition Against Terrorism and events
surrounding the commemoration of the September 11 attacks. The Web site
will be updated, so please check back often for new information.
We invite you to review the press kit at www.state.gov and learn about:
* International Contributions to the War on Terrorism,
* Diplomatic Support for Operation Enduring Freedom,
* Public Diplomacy in Action,
* Video clips on Afghan Reconstruction Efforts,
* The Rewards for Justice Program,
* And, links to September 11 Commemoration Events in New York,
Pennsylvania and the Pentagon.
[End]
Released on August 28, 2002
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See http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/ for all press statements
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Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 08:15:00 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> For those of you interested ... Fw: The History Channel Education
Update
To: "Kathy M. MARTINEZ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
From: Kathryn Martinez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: For those of you interested ... Fw: The History Channel Education
Update
Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2002 14:54:39 -0400
The History Channel is pleased to bring you
this week's educational programming update.
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Special Presentation: The Day the Towers Fell, Tuesday, 9/3 at 9pm/8c
Special Presentation: Relics from the Rubble, Tuesday, 9/3 at 10pm/9c
Special Presentation: Inside Islam, Wednesday, 9/4 at 9pm/8c
Egypt: Beyond the Pyramids: Friday, 9/6 at 8pm/7c
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The Day the Towers Fell, Tuesday, 9/3 at 9pm/8c
This one-hour documentary reveals the stories of amateur and professional
photographers caught in the World Trade Center tragedy. The images captured
by these photographers provide startling first hand accounts of horror, hope
and
survival.
Curriculum Links: social studies, photography, art
Discussion Questions: Why do you think photographers risked their lives to
capture images of September 11th? Which photograph do you think is the most
vivid symbol of the heroism exhibited on September 11th?
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Special Presentation: Relics from the Rubble, Tuesday, 9/3 at 10pm/9c
This one-hour documentary chronicles the unprecedented effort to rescue,
preserve, and archive artifacts from the World Trade Center and the attacks of
September 11.
Teacher's guide available soon at:
<http://chtah.com/a/hA9bRCQADspiuAKPwufAEvkaQ6T/hist1>http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/guides/
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Special Presentation: Inside Islam, Wednesday, 9/4 at 9pm/8c
From Iran to Indonesia, Shi'ite to Sunni, this two-hour program explores the
world's fastest growing religion and the many forms of Islam found around the
world.
Curriculum Links: religious studies, social studies, world history, current
events, geography
Discussion Questions:
The book of Islamic law is called the Shari'ah. What does the Shari'ah say
about the relationship between religion and politics? Drawing on your
knowledge of other religions, respond to and compare some Islamic customs
with the traditions of other religions. For example, the treatment of women,
the
strict rituals, etc.
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Egypt: Beyond the Pyramids: Friday, 9/6 at 8pm/7c
This Emmy nominated documentary examines the recent discoveries that have
altered our understanding of the Kingdom of the Nile.
Teacher's guide available:
<http://chtah.com/a/hA9bRCQADspiuAKPwufAEvkaQ6T/hist1>http://www.historychannel.com/classroom/guides/
Save 10% when you purchase this video.
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Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 08:15:00 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: PROJ> [Hilites => Projects] Ages 9-14 Creating a newspaper
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [Hilites => Projects] Ages 9-14 Creating a newspaper
Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2002 16:03:15 -0700
Global SchoolNet Foundation provides this service free of charge to its
worldwide education community. [PERMISSION TO RE-POST AS APPROPRIATE]
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Project Information
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Project Author: Michelle Freeman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Project Title: Creating a newspaper
Project Begin & End Dates: 10/17/02 to 7/19/03
Project Summary:
Hi
I teach ICT in a school in Kent, England. I'd like my students to create a
global magazine as part of their coursework.
We'll be looking for a wide range of student created articles from around the
world - covering the environment, history, fashion, local customs, sport,
quizzes, what ever you fancy really.
Hopefully there will be 3 issues - so feel free to contact me anytime during
the
school year.
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Project Details
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Project Level: Basic
Curriculum Area: Arts, Community Interest, History and Social Studies,
Information Technology
Technologies Used: Email
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Project Registration Information
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Project Email Address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Registration Acceptance Dates: 8/01/02 to 4/30/02
Number of Classrooms: 20
Age Range: 9 to 14 years
Target Audience: Anyone
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Project Contact Information
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Michelle Freeman - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
ICT Teacher - Hartsdown Technology College
Thanet, UK
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Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 08:15:00 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> New Guide About U.S. Education Statistics
Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2002 18:14:36 -0400
From: gary <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: New Guide About U.S. Education Statistics
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Howdy from a Rainy (Hooray) D.C.
Here's a new resource that might be of interest to you. Online this afternoon.
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From the National Center for Education Statistics
Reporter's Back to School Guide to National Education Data
"This guide has been prepared to assist reporters who need information to put
local education stories into national context. It provides links to national
data
with accompanying plain-English analyses from the Condition of Education that
are
easy for reporters to access on this web site. This guide to data and analyses
provides information on several of the most commonly sought topics in
education."
http://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/press/index.asp
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cheers,
gary
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Gary D. Price, MLIS
Librarian
Gary Price Library Research and Internet Consulting
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The Virtual Acquisition Shelf and News Desk
http://resourceshelf.freepint.com
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Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 08:15:00 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] Murphy's Laws Site
From: The Listateer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [netsites] Murphy's Laws Site
Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2002 16:18:07 -0700
Murphy's Laws Site
http://www.murphys-laws.com/
"All the laws of Murphy in one place."
The Listateer
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Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 08:15:00 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RESOUR> [netsites] Copyright and Fair Use
From: Pierre Borochaults <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [netsites] Copyright and Fair Use
Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2002 16:45:02 -0700
Copyright and Fair Use
http://fairuse.stanford.edu/
Database of materials, judicial decisions, regulations, legislation,
and more related to Copyright and Fair Use.
Pierre Borochaults
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Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 08:15:00 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: MISC> [netsites] State to State Unsolved Crimes
From: Raven <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [netsites] State to State Unsolved Crimes
Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2002 16:47:32 -0700
State to State Unsolved Crimes
http://www.statetostateunsolved.com/
"Unsolved Crimes - Murders, Rapes, Missing Persons, Americas Most Wanted..."
Qwoth D. Raven
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Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 08:18:24 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> Resource: Office Depot Back To School
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 05:54:43 -0700
Subject: Resource: Office Depot Back To School
From: Steve <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Newsgroups: misc.education.home-school.misc
Office Depot's 5% Back To Schools program applies to homeschools,
too! Another good reason to get those teacher IDs and take them with
you when you or your family or friends or church members, or whoever
else you can talk into doing this, buy any qualifying school (or
office) supplies through 9/30. See the information below and check
out the qualifying lists of supplies at your local Office Depot:
Here's the Office Depost web site for this project (very long URL so
copy and paste both lines):
http://www.officedepot.com/Promo/BTS2002/default.asp?
SID=LD5XUW84ECXT9PMGS8U6GRFNLE1C83C9&PP=0
"Proud to Give Back
Help schools in your area get the supplies they need with Office
Depot's 5% Back to Schools* program. With the help of our customers,
Office Depot has been able to give millions of dollars in school
supply credits back to thousands of schools.
Don't let your school be left out! Whether you're buying supplies for
the office or the coming school year, Office Depot will donate 5% of
your purchase back to the school of your choice. The more people you
get involved, the more your school will earn. Be sure to encourage
all teachers, students, and colleagues to participate.
Here's how it works:
The eligible shopping period is July 21st through September 30th
5% of qualifying* purchases will be credited toward the school of
your choice. Valid for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade
A 5% credit of the qualifying purchases will then be awarded to
schools that earn $10 or more in credits
School Supply List
Visit your local Office Depot for your school supply list. Find the
Office Depot nearest you with our handy store locator.
* Available at Office Depot store locations and online at
www.officedepot.com (US) or in Canada at www.officedepot.ca. 5% of
qualifying school supply purchases during the program period of
7/21/02-9/30/02 will be tallied under the name of each school
designated by our customers. Office Depot will honor up to $10
million in total credits to the designated schools that opt to
participate in this program. At the end of the program period, the
total credits tallied per school will be offered to that school for
its use toward the purchase of thousands of qualifying school
supplies. Credits go into effect once the offer is accepted and
expire on 3/31/03. Sorry, computers, associated technology, and
furniture items do not qualify. See your local Office Depot store for
a list of qualifying products. Credit offers will not be made to
schools with less than $10.00 in tallied credits. Unaccepted/declined
credit offers immediately expire and are void. Limited to Pre-K-12th
grade."
Steve
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Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 08:18:40 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> Resource: American Character Week
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 05:55:09 -0700
Subject: Resource: American Character Week
From: Steve <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Newsgroups: misc.education.home-school.misc
American Character Week
COURAGE . COMPASSION . COMMUNITY
September 6-17, 2002
You can find out more information by visiting here:
http://www.charactercounts.org/acw.htm
The national office of CHARACTER COUNTS! seeks to help schools,
communities, police and firefighting agencies and others commemorate
the first anniversary of the September 11 attacks in a manner that
encourages community service and celebrates the countless acts of
courage and compassion that showed people at their best.
Steve
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Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 08:18:56 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> Resource: The Jason Project
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 05:55:27 -0700
Subject: Resource: The Jason Project
From: Steve <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Newsgroups: misc.education.home-school.misc
http://www.jasonproject.org/jason_project/jason_project.htm
The JASON Project(tm)
The JASON Project is a multi-disciplinary program that sparks the
imagination of students and enhances the classroom experience. From
oceans to rain forests, from polar regions to volcanoes, the JASON
Project explores Planet Earth and exposes students to leading
scientists who work with them to examine its biological and
geological development.
>From the depths of dark oceans to the heights of wet rain forests,
from icy Polar Regions to red-hot volcanoes, the JASON Project
travels the world, taking students and teachers on an exciting
educational adventure. The JASON Project brings adventure and the
thrill of discovery into the classroom, exploring the following
questions:
What are nature's dynamic systems?
How do these systems affect life?
What technologies do we use to study these systems and why?
The JASON Project began as the dream of Dr. Robert Ballard, the
scientist and oceanographer who discovered the wreck of the RMS
Titanic in 1986. Dr. Ballard believed that enabling students and
their teachers to do field work from the classroom was a powerful
concept. The JASON Project was born on the basis of this powerful
idea and has since grown into the world's premier real-time science
teaching and learning program.
"By taking advantage of cutting edge communications technology and
bringing science to life, the JASON Project is helping to
revolutionize the way science is taught. That is good news not only
for our students, but for our country."
Dr. Robert D. Ballard
Steve
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