Educational Links March - December, 2008

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Elementary Science Links

Simple and Complex Machines http://sunshine.chpc.utah.edu/javalabs/java12/machine/index.htm

Using some animation and a droll story-line, the site attempts to teach students about simple machines such as "Wedge and Lever," "Ramp and Pulley," and "Wheel and Axle." Teachers may want to first visit the "Teachers' Overview" section for teaching tips, standards, etc. Note that the site's 'hit counter' dates back to 2003.

Science en lignewww.scienceenligne.ca

For those teaching science in French at the elementary level, this site may provide some strategies, resources and ideas. Rather than tease those teaching the subject in English, here is a description of the site in French. Science en ligne est un projet répondant au besoin de formation continue de l’enseignant dans le domaine de la science et de la technologie. Il modélise une démarche scientifique à utiliser avec les élèves dans des thématiques reliées aux différents univers du programme de formation et ce, dans les trois cycles du primaire. Sur le site, toutes les trousses pédagogiques sont offertes et représentent une clé en main pour l’enseignant qui désire s’approprier une démarche pédagogique. Par le biais d’une plate-forme de communication, les élèves sont en contact avec les classes participantes et peuvent confronter leurs découvertes scientifiques. Science en ligne est un soutien à l’enseignant dans le domaine de la science et de la technologie. Onze trousses pédagogiques au total dans les différents cycles du primaire et dans les différents univers

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Secondary Science Links

Lab out Loudhttp://www.nsta.org/publications/laboutloud.aspx

A biweekly podcast from NSTA on science teaching, science news, and anything else with "science" in it. Science teachers Brian Bartel and Dale Basler discuss science news and science education with leading scientists, researchers, science writers, and other important figures in the field. A selection of links and notes accompanies each episode, enabling the listener to dig deeper into the topics discussed. Also available for download through iTunes.

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All About Snowhttp://nsidc.org/snow/index.html

Supposedly the native people of Alaska have dozens of words to describe snow. All About Snow, from the National Snow and Ice Data Center, goes even further by presenting just about everything you might want to know about snow, from avalanches to snow science. There is also a snow glossary to help understand the difference between a blizzard and a squall.

TINAFAD – High School Physics and Mathematics Simulation (Gr.10 -12 Teachers)http://www.tinafad.com/

This educational website uses computer simulations to help high school students understand physics and mathematics.

Virtual Yeast Cellhttp://unow.nottingham.ac.uk/resources/resource.aspx?hid=0cc6fb79-9b43-b3cd-7ae6-88653d5e08b4#

Learning about the various parts of a cell can be tricky business, but this virtual yeast cell offered by The University of Nottingham will come in handy for biology students and science instructors. This learning resource was created to help students in the brewing science program learn about yeast cytology, though just about anyone with an interest in cells will learn something from visiting the site. After entering the interactive cell, visitors can click on different parts of the cell (such as the cytoplasm or the nucleus) in order to learn more about the importance of each one. Visitors should remember that they can also download the virtual yeast cell and use it in the classroom or just with a group of friends.

Using Field Lab Write-ups to Develop Observational and Critical Thinking Skills http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/structure04/activities/3856.html

Doing field labs in geology can be quite a rewarding experience, and this helpful educational resource is something that can be used by a wide range of science educators. Created by Professor Kim Hannula of Fort Lewis College, this resource is designed to help teachers incorporate writing into the description and interpretation sections of a geologic report. Visitors to the site can find a set of instructor's notes, a thorough description of the assignment, and several examples of lab handouts. Additionally, the site features information on the goals of the assignment and a description of what students will be doing at each step of the assignment.

Digital Library for Earth System Educationhttp://www.dlese.org/library/

The Digital Library for Earth System Education (DLESE) is a clearinghouse of high-quality materials for educators, students and scientists "working together to improve the quality, quantity, and efficiency of teaching and learning about the Earth system at all levels." First-time visitors will want to look at the "Getting started with DLESE" section, as it provides a bit of background information, along with a guide to searching the library. Visitors can also get a better sense of the site's content by looking at the "Resource of the Day" featured on the homepage. More advanced users can also take advantage of the embedded search engine to look for educational resources by type, grade level, or relevant educational standard. The site is rounded out by a "News" area, which features items that are of interest to the Earth science community.

Rhetoric for Engineers

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http://www.tcnj.edu/~rgraham/rhetoric/

OK, OK, this is not really a site that falls under the “Secondary Science Links” banner, but this is the area where it most appropriately fits. For teachers of future scientists and engineers, this may serve as a fun and interesting resource. As a field of study, rhetoric has enjoyed a popular resurgence in at the college level, and when deployed effectively, various rhetorical devices can make any piece of writing much more compelling. Ron Graham has created this site designed to help engineers and "other practical people" with the practice and art of rhetoric. The site includes a summary of basic rhetoric, along with some "Two-Minute Drills", which are designed to help engineers with developing answers to questions like "Are engineers made or born?" and "Define 'reliability'". Visitors can also look over the site's complete contents via an interactive guide which covers everything from abstraction to workplace distractions.

Writing Guidelines for Engineering and Science Students http://www.writing.engr.psu.edu/

Crafting meaningful and articulate lab presentations and correspondence can be difficult for anyone, including engineers and other scientists. This particular set of resources is deigned to teach engineering and science students about creating and writing materials such as resumes, formal laboratory reports, presentation slides, and so on. The guidelines are gathered into several different sections, including "Introduction", "Presentations", "Correspondence", and "Formal Reports". There is material for instructors here as well, and the offerings include pieces on the design of writing assignments, the interactive teaching of writing, and the evaluation of writing assignments. Finally, the site also contains a number of writing exercises on grammar, punctuation, and word usage.

Library of Congress: Science Reference Services http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/

As one of the world's premier libraries, the Library of Congress has many staff members dedicated to helping members of the general public find the information they need. Along with providing in-person assistance in Washington, D.C., they also maintain this nifty site designed for persons looking for science reference material online. There is not much that isn't included on the site, as visitors can view webcasts on creating a school garden, look over research guides, and learn about "Everyday Mysteries". The "Everyday Mysteries" feature provides answers to questions such as "Who invented electric Christmas lights?" and it can be quite addictive. Visitors should also click on over to the "Science Reference Guides" area. Here they can look at comprehensive research bibliographies on chocolate, astronomy, electric power, and dozens more. With all of this material, visitors may also want to sign up for their RSS feed.

NC State Physics Demonstrations http://demoroom.physics.ncsu.edu/resources.html

The physics department at North Carolina State University has created this very fine list of online physics demonstration manuals that will be quite a boon to physics educators in high schools and colleges. Visitors can search 28 online demonstration manuals simultaneously or they can also choose to look over a demonstrations bibliography that contains over 7500 references. Those who just wish to browse around can scroll down the page to look within each manual separately. Also, visitors may also wish to check out the public lecture demonstration shows offered on the site, along with a collection of links to professional organizations, including The American Association of Physics Teachers.

A Global Map of Human Impacts to Marine Ecosystems http://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/GlobalMarine

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Many people may wonder what happens in the vast stretches of the world's oceans. For some, it is simply a matter of "out of sight, out of mind". Fortunately that is not the attitude at the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis at the University of California, Santa Barbara. For one of their latest projects, they decided to estimate and visualize the global impact humans are having on the ocean's ecosystems. Visitors to the site can view the map, learn about the methodology used to create the map, and also read about their datasets. Their findings were also recently reported in Science magazine, and users can view supplementary findings which appeared in that piece. As it stands, this map provides "critical information for evaluating where certain activities can continue with little effect on the oceans, where other activities might need to be stopped or moved to less sensitive areas, and where to focus efforts on protecting the last pristine areas."

Distinctive Voices@ The Beckman Centerhttp://www.nasonline.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Beckman_main

At the Beckman Center in Irvine, California they certainly leave no scientific stones unturned. Through their "Distinctive Voices" public events series they bring in experts to talk about the science of chocolate, the causes of obesity, and the transposable elements sequences of DNA. While many visitors may be unable to make it to these events in person, they are encouraged to listen and watch via the online archive provided here. Currently, the archive contains several dozen lectures, and they include such intriguing offerings as "What is the Scientific Method?", "Ghost Hunters: Can Science Explain the Supernatural?", and "The New Industrial Revolution". Visitors should also wander over to "The Sounds of Science" podcast, which is produced by The National Academies. It is quite a delight, and visitors who get hooked may wish to subscribe here.

Evolution of Normal Fault Systems during Progressive Deformationhttp://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/structure/activities/6662.html

The geology teaching resources offered by the professional development initiative at Carleton College are uniformly quite strong, and this particular pedagogical resource is no different. Created by Professor Robert Burger at Smith College, this activity "is based on Quick Time movies and color digital photographs derived from sandbox experiments that produce normal faults in a variety of boundary conditions." At the beginning of the activity, students view movies in order to gain awareness of the evolution of normal fault systems. Visitors to this site will find the movies available for their use, along with detailed information on how to incorporate this activity into the classroom. Finally, visitors can also read the activity description and assignment in its entirety.

The Virtual Body http://www.medtropolis.com/vbody.asp

Unless one is a medical resident, it can be quite difficult to get a close-up look at a skeleton, a brain, or even the inner workings of the digestive tract. Students of the medical sciences and others need worry no more, as this very fine interactive exhibit offers up dynamic images and cross-sections of these parts of the anatomy and many more to boot. The site contains four sections, including "Brain", "Skeleton", "Heart", and "Digestive Tract". In the "Heart" area, visitors can learn about the individual parts of the heart, view an animated heart, and also take a narrated tour of the heart that will "keep your heart beating." Moving on, the "Skeleton" section features the "Bones Narrated" tour, which will take visitors on a guided tour of the skeleton and its functions. For those who like to keep things interactive, there is also the "Build a Skeleton" feature that will test their knowledge of the human skeleton. Additionally, the "Digestive Tract" area includes a test of organ organization and a trip through the duodenum and other parts of the digestive system. It's worth noting that the entire site is also available in Spanish.

Breathing Earth [Macromedia Flash Player] http://www.breathingearth.net/

Visual simulation and representation programs and applications have been popping up online in greater numbers, and this recent find is one that will pique the interest of scientists, policy makers,

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and others who are concerned about carbon dioxide emission rates across the Earth. The Breathing Earth site was created by David Bleja, and he draws on a number of resources (such as the World Factbook and the United Nations) for the data that is utilized to create this site. Visitors can scroll over different countries to learn about their population, their emissions, and their birth and death rate. This interactive map and educational resource also contains a legend in the right-hand corner which explains the various symbols in use here.

Biology Animation Library http://www.dnalc.org/ddnalc/resources/animations.html

The good folks at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provide a number of helpful and well-designed educational materials on their site, and this Biology Animation Library is a real find. Visitors to the site can view one of a dozen animations offered here, and they can also download them for their own use. The animations include a brief overview of cloning, several on DNA, gel electrophoresis, and polymerase chain reaction. One can imagine that utilizing these animations in a genetics classroom would be quite easy, and students could even use these materials as a way to review basic genetic concepts. The site is rounded out by a section on the left-hand side that contains links to other educational resources created by experts at the Dolan DNA Research Center.

Educational Materials in Atmospheric Chemistryhttp://www-as.harvard.edu/chemistry/trop/education/index.html

Professor Daniel J. Jacob of Harvard University has compiled this very fine set of educational materials that deal with various aspects of atmospheric chemistry. He draws these resources from his own teaching experience, along with offering slides, presentations, and information from his own introductory textbook on the subject. Visitors can click through sections that contain resources such as Power Point presentations on halogen chemistry, aerosols, and global biogeochemical cycles. Professor Jacob has also been kind enough to include several versions of his 1999 textbook titled "Introduction to Atmosphere Chemistry" for general consideration and use. Finally, the site also contains resources on chemical transport models intended for graduate students.

Interactives: The Rock Cycle http://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/index.html

How much do you know about rocks? Well, if you are a bit unsure about distinguishing an igneous rock from a sedimentary rock you'll certainly be on solid ground after taking a tour through this feature created by Annenberg Media. Visitors can make their way through graphically-enhanced sections that include "Types of Rocks", "How Rocks Change", and "The Rock Cycle Diagram". In the "Types of Rocks" area visitors will learn about the basic types of rocks and they can even check out a handy chart that will give them some of the finer points of rock identification. The "How Rocks Change" area provides a basic overview of the processes involved with rock creation and transformation through a heady blend of Flash animations and straight-forward prose. Finally, the "Rock Cycle Diagram" provides an illustration of rock transformation over time. This site will be quite useful to educators and anyone who has peered at a rock and wondered: "How did you come to be?"

The Body Explainedhttp://www.bioedonline.org/body-explained/

BioEdOnline from the Baylor College of Medicine has been producing high-quality educational resources for a number of years, so it's nice to learn about their rather fun and informative "The Body Explained" resource. Narrated and hosted by Cassius Bordelon, PhD, this video production answers a number of common questions about how the body works. The segments are quite brief,

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and they may just spark a new interest in a curious student. Currently, there are around a dozen or so segments offered on the site, and they cover topics such as why our ears pop, why we sneeze, and what causes hiccups. Interested parties can also download the short segments for use in their classroom.

Geology of National Parks http://3dparks.wr.usgs.gov/

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take a historic tour of the Colorado River Canyon? Wonder no more, as this site from the U.S. Geological Survey makes just such a sojourn possible. Drawing on thousands of historic and contemporary photographs, views, documents, and other items, the USGS has created these fine 3D and photographic tours of dozens of national parks. On the site, visitors will find an alphabetical list of the parks, along with links to the 3D image galleries, standard image galleries, and selected online field guides. There's a great deal to recommend here, but visitors should definitely look at the stereograph images from the Powell Survey Expeditions of the Colorado River from 1871 and 1872 (in the "Other park-related resources" section) and the guidebook titled "Where's the San Andreas Fault?" Along with providing entertaining edification, this site might also spark some ideas for an upcoming trip.

Global Canopy Programmehttp://www.globalcanopy.org/

Working high above the ground below, researchers who study forest canopies work together on a number of unique scientific endeavors, including tracking the flora and fauna of these unique ecosystems. The Global Canopy Programme is an alliance of 29 scientific institutions interested in exploring "the range and economic value of forest ecosystem services and to share [their] findings with decision-makers in government and finance." Visitors can get acquainted with the Programme's work by watching a short introductory video, read a few journal entries, and look at their latest press releases. The "Forest Ecosystems" area provides a brief overview of the benefits that forest ecosystems provide, such as soil stabilization, climate buffering, and rainfall generation. From there, visitors can look at their "Publications" area, which features factsheets and full-length reports, including "Ecosystem Services of the Congo Basin Forests".

Earth Revealed http://www.learner.org/resources/series78.html

What goes on during an earthquake? Who came up with the theory of plate tectonics? What can the fossil record tell us about the evolution of life on Earth? These are all fine questions, and students and educators with a thirst for geological knowledge will find the answers to these (and many more) questions in the "Earth Revealed" television series. Offered as part of the Annenberg Media website, the 26-part series includes such episodes as "Geologic Time", "Mountain Building", and "The Birth of a Theory". As with many of the Annenberg Media offerings, visitors can view entire episodes here, and they can also take a look at a list of additional resources.

Open Science Directory http://www.opensciencedirectory.net/

Readers may have heard of the "digital divide", but what about the scientific "digital divide"? The Open Science Directory is attempting to bridge this gap by providing access to a wide range of journals to researchers in both developing and developed countries. Working with the support of EBSCO Information Services and Hasselt University Library, the Open Science Directory provides access to approximately 13000 scientific journals. The Directory includes collections of open access journals and also draws on a variety of other resources, including BioMed Central and PubMed

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Central. By clicking on the "Open Science Directory" tab, visitors will be redirected to the site's sophisticated search engine. Visitors can browse the list of titles alphabetically, topically, or also create their own detailed search across a number of fields.

BioPortalhttp://www.bioportal.gc.ca/

Canada is fast becoming a biotechnology hub, and the Canadian government has created this site as a clearinghouse of information both about biotechnology in general and about the various governmental strategies they have adopted in order to encourage development in this area. The materials on the site are divided into five sections: "BioGateway", "BioBasics", "BioStrategy", "BioRegulations", and "BioGov". Laypeople may wish to start their exploration of the site at the "BioBasics" section. Here they can learn about the various types of biotechnology and their applications in the environment, food production, and as a form of sustainable development. The "BioGateway" area is geared towards those persons who might want to know more about how the Canadian government is attempting to coordinate and encourage biotechnology across the nation. It's worth noting that visitors can also sign up for email updates on the site.

The Biology Corner http://www.biologycorner.com/

This particular virtual biology "corner" is maintained and updated by science educator Shannan Muskopf. On the site, visitors will find labs, worksheets, and various classroom activities. The "webquests" feature on the site is particularly interesting; this type of exercise requires students to peruse several websites that address a certain theme or topic. Some of the themes covered include bioethics, evolution, and genetics. Moving on, the site also contains a "Lesson Plans" area. Here visitors can look over such offerings as "Biodiversity of Ponds", "Estimating Population Size", and "Comparing Ecosystems". Additionally, the site also contains a section of online quizzes and links to other science education resource websites of note.

Teaching Issues and Experiments in Ecologyhttp://tiee.ecoed.net/index.html

Teaching Issues and Experiments in Ecology (TIEE) is a "peer-reviewed web-based collection of ecological educational materials." The collection is under the direction of Professor Charlene D'Avanzo of Hampshire College and Professor Bruce W. Grant of Widener University. TIEE relies on high-quality submissions from college educators across the United States and Canada, and the materials offered here will not disappoint visitors to the site. First-time visitors can jump right in by clicking on the "All Volumes" area, which contains direct links to all of the current and past publications which have appeared so far. The materials here are divided into several sections, including "Research", "Issues to Teach Ecology", and "Experiments to Teach Ecology". These sections feature full-length articles like "Insect Predation Game: Evolving Prey Defenses and Predator Responses" and "The Ecology of Disturbance". The site is rounded out by a superb "Teaching" area. Here visitors can read essays on guiding class discussion and other related topics.

Science: Embryos and stem cells http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/stemcells

It's quite easy to stay abreast of all the developments within the world of embryos and stem cell research with this handy site created and maintained by staff members at the Guardian newspaper. On their page, visitors can read news reports from the frontlines of scientific research in these areas, and also check out the latest posts from the weblogs they maintain on these matters. Further down the page, visitors will find a selection of specialized reports on both stem cell research and the manipulation and transformation of embryos. Visitors can also sign up to receive an RSS feed and even learn about related subjects, including genetics and biotechnology.

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Analysis of Sidewalk Fractures http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/structure04/activities/3860.html

Most people are familiar with Shel Silverstein's poem "Where the Sidewalk Ends", but do they know where and why sidewalks crack? It's a valid and worthy question, and this handy educational activity from Charles Onasch of Bowling Green State University explains just that. Here, students will learn to use fractures in sidewalks as an analog for natural outcrops and also learn how to make systematic observations of such fractures. This activity is offered as part of the "Teaching Structural Geology in the 21st Century" website maintained at Carleton College, and educators are welcome to use it in a variety of classroom settings. Visitors can read a brief summary of the activity, and then go on to download all of the necessary documentation related to the activity.

JourneyNorth: A Global Study of Wildlife Migrationhttp://www.learner.org/jnorth/

Not many websites bring together whooping cranes, gray whales, and bald eagles, but this educational resource from Annenberg Media manages to do just that. The site is designed to help students learn more about the global study of wildlife migration and seasonal change by drawing on their own observations. On the homepage, visitors can click on a diverse set of animals to learn more about their migratory patterns. Moving on down the site, visitors can also contribute their own recent sightings and take a look at data that's been submitted by other users. The "Maps" section is a great way to get a visual overview of the most recent sightings and there's a great area for teachers that includes instructional activities and classroom lessons.

Wetlands Internationalhttp://www.wetlands.org/

Established as a non-governmental organization, Wetlands International is concerned with promoting the conservation and wise use of wetlands on the global, regional, and national levels. Much of the information on the site is contained within a dozen or so sections along the left-hand side of the homepage. First-time visitors may want to read through the "About Us" area before proceeding to the "Introduction to Wetlands" area. Scholars and policy analysts will want to also look through the "Publications" area. Here they will find information sheets on peatland loss, user handbooks on various wetland regions, and related fact sheets for general use. Visitors may also want to peruse the "Biodiversity Programmes" area to learn more about the species and habitats that Wetlands International works to preserve through their advocacy work. The site is rounded out by a collection of recent news stories and press releases.

Exploratorium: Microscope Imaging Station http://www.exploratorium.edu/imaging_station/index.php

In the summer of 2004, the Exploratorium museum in San Francisco unveiled their very ambitious and interesting microscope facility. Over the past few years they've spent a considerable amount of time and money on this project, and they've also created this fine website to offer those far away from the Bay area some access to this project. First-time visitors will want to click on the "Features" area to get started. Here they can look at the cells of sea urchins, blood, zebrafish, and frogs. Each feature has images of the cells, along with complete background material on the work that is being done through the use of these high-powered images. The "Gallery" is a great place to stop next, as it contains dozens of high-resolution images and movies created with research-grade microscopes. Here visitors can learn about cell motility, development, and immune response through looking over this extensive gallery that covers the gamut of different cellular activities. Finally, the site also contains an "Activities" area that includes classroom activities, printable flipbooks, and desktop wallpaper.

Smithsonian: Science and Technologyhttp://www.si.edu/Encyclopedia_SI/Science_and_Technology/default.htm

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Browsing through the Encyclopedia Smithsonian can be a bit like spending time with a friend: You'll rediscover some familiar stories, and you'll probably learn something new at the same time. This particular part of the Encyclopedia Smithsonian covers science and technology and visitors can learn about Arctic wildlife, major "firsts" in aviation history, and bird biology. The materials are drawn from different parts of the Institution, including the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention & Innovation and the National Air & Space Museum. Visitors can also scan the left-hand side of the page for alphabetically organized resources from aeronautics to zoology. Overall, the site is a great way to access a few of the tremendous resources offered by the Institution, and it may just inspire a deeper search through some of their additional online offerings.

American Institute of Physics: Education http://www.aip.org/education/

The American Institute of Physics (AIP) has a substantial outreach mission, and this site provides a cornucopia of educational materials and resources designed for physics undergraduate majors, instructors, and those thinking about a career in physics. Near the top of the page visitors will find the "Students" section, which includes information on graduate programs in the physical sciences, along with information about the national honor society for physics students. Below that section, the "Educators" area includes resources for physics teachers such as interactive modules and learning worksheets. Near the bottom of the page the "Academic Resources" area contains reports on employment trends for physicists and links to job websites in the realm of physics and related fields.

Physclipshttp://www.physclips.unsw.edu.au/

Whether you have a physics lab or not, this site can be of great use in your physics classes. Professor Joe Wolfe of The University of New South Wales has created a rather remarkable set of physics teaching resources that address topics such as "Centre of Mass, Circular Motion, and Gravity. Each section includes learning modules with video clips that demonstrate different principles, along with links to other relevant background materials. Teachers can download clips for classroom use.

Normal Faults in Sand in a Shoe Box http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/structure04/activities/3872.html

A great deal can be learned by observing a sand box, and this delightful instructional resource offers ample proof. This resource was developed by Betsy D. Torrez of Sam Houston State University and it is designed to help students use sandbox models "to investigate the characteristics of normal faults and parameters that influence their development." The resource is intended for use by students in structural geology, and the site includes an overview of the context in which the activity should be used, along with a complete set of notes for instructors. Finally, the site also includes several student handouts and a list of supporting materials and references.

Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicinehttp://www.ethnobiomed.com/home/

If you've ever had a yen to learn more about the traditional knowledge of wild edible plants used in Palestine or the medicinal plants of southeastern Ethiopia, then the Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine is for you. The Journal an open access, peer-reviewed journal published by BioMed Central, and visitors can browse through all the issues here and also take a gander at the top ten most accessed articles. Visitors can also sign up to receive the journal's RSS feed and email articles directly to friends and associates. The site also contains information on how to submit manuscripts for consideration and details on the editorial board and the editor-in-chief. Given the increased profile and interest as of late in these two intriguing fields, this is certainly a journal worth a look.

Academy of Natural Sciences: Thomas Jefferson Fossil Collection

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http://www.ansp.org/museum/jefferson/

Statesman, geologist, surveyor, diplomat, and mastodon-bone collector, Thomas Jefferson did it all. This very intriguing online exhibit, from The Academy of Natural Sciences, introduces the generally curious to Thomas Jefferson's extensive fossil collection. Jefferson was a central player in the beginnings of American paleontology, and his involvement in this field of endeavor occurred when others began to wrestle with the notion that fossils represented concrete proof that there was an Earth that predated that which was described in the Bible. The materials here include the sections "American Mastodon", "Great Claw", and "Other Fossils". The "American Mastodon" is a great place to start, and visitors can make their way through sections that cover Jefferson's captivation with this massive creature and the continued search for a full skeleton of one of these beasts in the 19th century. Also, the section includes an image gallery of mastodon bones. Moving on, "The Great Claw" presents information about the discovery of these fossils and additional information on the rather odd ground sloth.

WorldWideSciencehttp://worldwidescience.org/

As its name implies, the WorldWideScience site is a global science gateway that is meant to help connect a worldwide audience to various national and international scientific databases. The site was developed and is maintained by the Office of Science and Technical Information (OSTI) with the U.S. Department of Energy. Visitors to the site's homepage can click on an interactive map of the world's countries to locate participants and their websites. After clicking on a country, a list of available resources will appear in a box immediately to the right of the world map. Dozens of countries are currently represented, and visitors will find Colombia's "Scientific Electronic Library Online", India's "Indian Academy of Science", and Cameroon's "African Journals Online". The site is rounded out by an advanced search option and contact information.

Medline Plus: Sports Injurieshttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sportsinjuries.html

Exercising and playing sports can lead to a sound mind and body, but sports-related injuries can be frustrating for anyone. This very helpful site, offered as part of the Medline Plus series from the U.S. National Library of Medicine, contains dozens of fact sheets, media presentations, and other items regarding various sports injuries. Visitors who know exactly what they need can click on over to the "Related Topics" area on the right-hand side of the homepage, where they will find resources on everything from ankle injuries to general wellness. Their homepage also contains sections like "Basics", "Research", and "Multimedia & Cool Tools". Two items that are definitely worth checking out are the tennis elbow tutorial and the basic overview of sports injuries offered by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.

Exploratorium: Sport Sciencehttp://www.exploratorium.edu/sport/index.html

Looking at the processes and actions embedded within various team and individual sports is a great way to get exposed to concepts and ideas from physics, engineering, and any other number of basic and applied sciences. The Exploratorium Museum in San Francisco has developed this remarkable site that brings together interactive exhibits, activities, and video clips on the world of sport science. The materials here are organized primarily by sport, and visitors can check out "Skateboard Science", "Science of Surfing", and "Science of Cycling". After trying out a few of the activities in these sections, visitors should also make use of the "Articles" section. Here they will find pieces on why balls bounce (or why they fail to bounce) and the fitness challenge presented by Mt. Parinacota in South America.

Forensic Chemistry Lab Manualhttp://www.asdlib.org/onlineArticles/elabware/thompson/Home1.html

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Any aspect of forensic science can be quite tricky, and educators will be delighted to learn about this helpful educational resource designed just for them. Created by Professor Robert Thompson of Oberlin College this online forensic chemistry lab manual is designed to help chemistry faculty in developing forensic chemistry project laboratories for both undergraduate and graduate courses. In this manual, visitors will find sample preparations, procedural details, instructions for students, and typical results in a variety of formats. Along the left-hand side of the homepage, visitors can look through the forensic chemistry analyses, which include explosives, fabric, glass, and arson. The site is rounded out by a selection of "Stories", which are meant to provide the background for chemical analyses of crime scene samples.

The Environmental Literacy Council: Teaching Resourceshttp://www.enviroliteracy.org/category.php/17.html

Environmental science encompasses a number of fields within the natural sciences, and an interdisciplinary approach to the subject is a must. For educators working in this area, the Environmental Literacy Council's Teaching Resources site will be a real find. On their site, visitors should click on over to one of the sections on the right-hand side of the page. The sections here include "General Resources", "Environmental Science Toolkit", and "Survey & Textbook Reviews". The "Environmental Science Toolkit" is a good place to start, as it contains data table examples, information on creating citations, a guide to important concepts in environmental science, and an experimental design rubric. Additionally, visitors should not miss the Environmental History Modules which help teachers link up fundamental historical concepts to important environmental issues. These modules include "War and the Environment" and "Ordinary Landscapes", and they are both creative and quite engaging for students and teachers.

Physclipshttp://www.physclips.unsw.edu.au/

It's certainly not impossible to learn about Newton's laws, momentum and other key principles of physics without multimedia learning activities, but it's a bit more fun to have such resources on hand. With funding from The Australian Learning and Teaching Council, Professor Joe Wolfe of The University of New South Wales has created this rather remarkable set of physics teaching resources. Visitors can make their way through these "physclips" by clicking on sections that include "Centre of Mass", "Circular Motion", "Gravity", and eight others. Each section includes learning modules with video clips that demonstrate different principles, along with links to other relevant background materials. The organization of the entire site is quite impressive, and visitors can also download each video clip for use in their own classroom.

The Biology Project: The Chemistry of Amino Acids http://www.biology.arizona.edu/biochemistry/problem_sets/aa/aa.html

The Biology Project at the University of Arizona doesn't shy away from the big (or little) questions of life and science, and this helpful educational resource will be another educational arrow in the quiver of science educators from Seattle to Tashkent. The site provides a basic introduction to amino acids, offering a brief description of their role as the "building blocks" of protein. After reading the introduction, students can learn about the structure of amino acids, and then take on a few exercises in the "Test yourself" section of the site. Of course, that's not all, as visitors can also learn about each amino acid separately, and there's even a handy legend that makes learning that much easier.

The Digestive System http://www.vivo.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/digestion/index.html

Colorado State University has produced this website as a hypertextbook on the subject of pathophysiology of the digestive system. In the "Introduction and Guide" link, they describe it as an education experiment that hopes to bypass the drawbacks of traditional paper and ink textbooks. The layout of this hypertextbook has a clickable table of contents, and at the bottom of each page is a helpful navigation device to show you what topic is next and what topic precedes it.

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Explanatory drawings or pictures accompany each concept, which makes for an excellent way to learn about the subject. Visitors should not forget to click on the "Hypertextbook" menu to see the other pathophysiology and biomedical sciences topics that are available as hypertextbooks at Colorado State University.

Exploratorium: How Do We Know What We Know?http://www.exploratorium.edu/evidence/index.html

To some, science may seem neat and tidy. Of course, scientists know better, and taken as a whole, the process of doing science is often quite messy. This fascinating interactive website created by the Exploratorium museum in San Francisco takes on the task of observation and investigation into human origins. The interactive exhibit and feature contains five primary sections, including "Observing Behavior", "Collecting Clues", and "Finding Patterns". Each section begins with an introductory essay and a selection of video clips featuring interviews with various scientists discussing their research and work. The subjects covered here are quite broad and they include fossil analysis, the evolution of primate behavior, and using new technologies to learn more about humans from their teeth. Finally, visitors will want to listen to a few of their podcasts. It's worth noting that the site is also available in Spanish.

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Elementary Math LinksMAA NumberADay http://maanumberaday.blogspot.com/

How much can you really learn from one number a day? Quite a bit actually, and this fun feature from the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) may prove to be rather addictive. Posted daily since September 2008, the MAA posts a number (for example, the number 11,185,272) and then offers a selection of that number's properties. Visitors to the site can click on some of the external links, look over the weblog archive, and also subscribe to their RSS feed. First-time visitors may wish to start by looking at the number 1529 (September 12, 2008), which happens to be the numerical address of MAA headquarters in Washington, D.C.

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Secondary Math LinksInteractives, Geometry 3D Shapes http://www.learner.org/interactives/geometry/

This resource investigates 3D shapes in Geometry. There are tutorials on surface area, volume, Euler’s Theorem, and platonic solids. There is also an introduction and an interactive activity to test the students on skills taught.

University of Wollongong: Statistical Literacy http://www.uow.edu.au/student/attributes/statlit/

Statistics surround us in the form of polling reports, census data, and the other seemingly mundane details of life. This site created by the University of Wollongong offers up a series of modules designed to help users learn about the world of statistics. As their site suggests, the modules will help users become more knowledgeable about surveys and scientific experiments. Users will want to look at the short explanations concerning the purpose of these modules and statistics in general before getting started. Currently, the site offers two modules: "Producing Data" and "Describing, Clarifying and Presenting Data". In each module, visitors will be presented with detailed explanations of these different aspects of statistics in a language that is quite accessible.

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Statistics: Cast Your Vote! http://www.learner.org/interactives/statistics/index.html

Before entering the main portion of this interactive introduction to statistics, visitors will have to answer a few quick questions on polls. It's actually a bit fun, and it serves as a nice introduction to the site. Once visitors are in the main site, they will get the opportunity to learn about statistics through the lens of a mock election. The site contains areas such as "How Random is Random?", "Being Confident", and "What Can Go Wrong". Along with concise explanations of each element of statistics, visitors can also take part in an interactive quiz and some additional polling activities. The site also includes a number of external links for visitors who wish to explore additional topics within the field of statistics.

The MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive http://www-history.mcs.st-andrews.ac.uk/

Created and maintained by John J. O'Connor and Edmund F. Robertson of the University of St. Andrews, this site contains a cornucopia of materials related to the history of mathematics and well-known mathematicians through the ages. Users can start by clicking on the biography index and diving right into short biographies of noted mathematicians arranged alphabetically and chronologically. Moving on, the history topics index provides brief overviews of mathematics in the Indian, Mayan, Arabic, and Babylonian cultures. Additionally, this same area provides access to pieces on the history of algebra, analysis, mathematical physics, and number theory. Visitors should not miss the "Famous Curves" index either, as those who have wondered about Pascal's Limacon, Newton's Trident, or the Witch of Agnesi will wonder no longer after reading up on these notable curves.

Mathematics Awareness Month 2008http://www.mathaware.org/index.html

Voting is on the minds of many these days, including politicians, statisticians, policy wonks, and a number of talking heads. With that in mind, it's not surprising that the Joint Policy Board for Mathematics has offered up "Math and Voting" for the theme of Mathematics Awareness Month 2008. The site is full of compelling activities, contests, and thoughtful essays, and even those who feel some resistance to various forms of mathematics may find themselves completely won over. Visitors should click on the "Theme Essays" section to read insightful pieces like "Roles for Statisticians in Elections" by John S. Gardenier, D.B.A, and "Fair Majority Voting (or How to Eliminate Gerrymandering)" by Michel Balinski. After that, visitors can click through to the "Activities" area, where they can try different voting methods and watch and listen to talks on voting paradoxes and the mathematics of voting.

A First Course in Linear Algebra http://linear.ups.edu/opentexts.html

A number of online textbooks have been created in the past several years, and this course in linear algebra is a nice addition to the existing repertoire of such educational materials. Professor Rob Beezer of the University of Puget Sound created this introductory textbook, and he still maintains the site and provides updates periodically. The material covered in the textbook includes systems of linear equations, matrix algebra, and Jordan canonical form. Visitors can download copies of the textbook in the pdf format, or they can just read through the text online. The entire text is provided at no cost, and visitors are welcome to make modifications and then distribute their own modified version.

Math Gateway of the Mathematical Association of Americahttp://mathgateway.maa.org/do/Home

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Created through a partnership with the National Science Digital Library (NSDL), the Math Gateway was developed by the Mathematical Association of America. The site provides a veritable cornucopia of information for educators and those who are curious about anything from algebra to the history of mathematics. Visitors can start their exploration through the site by using the search engine at the top-left hand corner, or they look at the "Content Highlights" displayed prominently here. Some of these highlights include tips for writing an interactive mathematics text, using statistical samples from a real estate database, and so on. The site also encourages visitors to register for membership, which will allow them to create their own personalized library of resources. Rounding out the site is a selection of tips for searching the materials here and a fun "This Day in Mathematics" feature.

Leonardo da Vinci's Geometric Sketches http://mathdl.maa.org/convergence/1/?pa=content&sa=viewDocument&nodeId=1717

How do you solve a problem like solids, mathematically speaking? Well, you could use this rather fascinating resource provided by the Convergence magazine. Offered as an educational resource by the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), this particular resource brings together the work of the Franciscan friar Luca Pacioli (c.1445-1509) and the geometric sketches of Leonardo Da Vinci. Both men were interested in geometry, and this piece offers up a number of plate facsimiles of illustrations created by Da Vinci. Here visitors will find an introduction to this educational resource, along with illustrations of cubes, octahedrons, and cylinders. The accompanying article was written by Frank J. Swetz, and it is easy to see how these materials could be incorporated into a classroom discussion about the history of mathematics.

Dimensionshttp://www.dimensions-math.org/Dim_E.htm

A walk through mathematics! A film for a wide audience! Nine chapters, two hours of mathematics that take you gradually up to the fourth dimension. Mathematical vertigo guaranteed! Background information on every chapter is provided in the "Details" section. The films can be watched on-line or downloaded. As an added bonus, this film is being distributed under a Creative Commons license.

Math DL: Locihttp://mathdl.maa.org/mathDL/23/

Following in a long line of excellent online publications from the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), the Loci brings together a wide range of educational resources, interesting pieces of math history, and other ephemera for general consumption. On the homepage, visitors will find access to the "Convergence" site, which provides a range of teaching modules and activities for students. Also, users can avail themselves of the Loci-specific resources, which include such gems as "The Beauty of Parametric Curves". The site's homepage also includes "Featured Items" culled from the MAA's separate publications. Recent teaching materials featured here have included "The Most Marvelous Theorem in Mathematics", "Mountains of Fractals", and "How to Gamble If You Must". Finally, visitors can search all of Loci's vast resources via a search engine that sits on the upper left-hand corner of the page.

Mathematics Illuminated http://www.learner.org/courses/mathilluminated/

Bringing mathematics to life is an admirable yet difficult task. New approaches to teaching the subject are always welcome, and that is precisely the focus of this very fine series produced by Oregon Public Broadcasting. This 13-part multimedia learning resource is offered as part of the

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Annenberg Media website, and it covers everything from the study of prime numbers to the beauty of symmetry. Visitors can view each one of the 13 half-hour programs, and the titles include "How Big is Infinity?", "Other Dimensions", and "Game Theory". That's not all, as visitors can also click over to the Mathematics Illuminated supplementary website which includes interactive features, a glossary, and other materials for educators.

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Elementary & Secondary Math, Science & Technology Links

Village Mathhttp://www.ankn.uaf.edu/publications/VillageMath/

This website contains 26 worksheets with mathematics problems related to the everyday activities of native people in Alaska, such as stretching and sewing beaver skins, picking and transporting berries, net fishing, and acquiring cordwood. The worksheets focus on standard and nonstandard measurement, money, percentages, and calculation of electricity. Further mathematical ideas covered include multiplication, conversion, division, proportions, circumference, volume, weight, and speed. Other terms: counting, puzzles, metric system, distance, estimation, ratio, formula, deductive thinking.

Science of Music: Exploratorium's Accidental Scientisthttp://www.exploratorium.edu/music/index.html

“Why is this website included in this collection?” you ask. Well, the title is “Science of Music” and music is very mathematical. I just thought it could be a fun site for teachers and students alike. How do opera singers sustain those high C's in "La Fille Du Régiment"? Is a birdsong music? These are but a few of the many questions explored, and answered, on this delightful site. Visitors can consider these and other queries through interactive exhibits, a "questions" section, and movies offered up by the Accidental Scientist Music site, created by staff members at the Exploratorium in San Francisco. To start, visitors should browse through the "Online Exhibits" area. Here they can join an online drum circle, explore the world of step dancing, and even create their own remixes. The "Questions" area provides multimedia answers to queries that include "Why does some music give me goose bumps?" and "Why does sad music sound sad?" Finally, the "Movies" area contains a selection of short films that cover everything from the tuning of musical instruments to the blues.

Universal Leonardohttp://www.universalleonardo.org/

To say Leonardo da Vinci was a bit of a polymath is akin to casually mentioning that Rachmaninov had some facility on the piano. His works spanned the visual arts, engineering, mathematics, anatomy, and many other areas which have fascinated and confounded humans for millennia. This website serves as an tribute to his prodigious skills, and it warrants several visits. On the top of the homepage, visitors will find sections that include "Visit," "Explore," "Play," "Discover," and "Research." Visitors would do well to look through the "Explore" section first. Here they can take in interactive exhibits which look into da Vinci's work on human anatomy, the natural world, and his thoughts on light and vision. Moving along, the "Play" section is truly fun for all ages, as visitors can make their own monster, interact with a series of pulleys, and even make the Mona Lisa smile. Additionally, the "Discover" area discusses the various scientific techniques used to explore and analyze da Vinci's "Madonna of the Yarnwinder."

USDA Food and Nutrition Information Centerhttp://fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=4&tax_level=1

Nutrition is very important, and coming across high-quality websites on the subject is a real treat. The United States Department of Agriculture created the Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) in 1971, and their work is designed to provide a broad range of resources of nutrition for

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health professionals, educators, government personnel, and consumers. As with many of the USDA's sites, visitors can perform a full search using the embedded search engine, or use the "I Want To..." area to look up calories or nutrients in a food or ask a question of their resource specialists. First-time visitors should also look at their "Spotlights" section, which includes a special food pyramid for pregnant and nursing moms, the "Healthy Meals" resource system for child nutrition professionals, and food safety information. For those who know more or less what they are looking for, they can take advantage of the subject headings on the left-hand side of the homepage. Here they will find resources on weight and obesity, dietary supplements, dietary guidance, and food labeling.

The Missing Link http://missinglinkpodcast.wordpress.com/

Professor Elizabeth Green Musselman of Southwestern University is excited about the history of science, and she's devised a rather ingenious way to get others excited about it as well. She's created a monthly podcast which can be found on this site, along with lists of suggested readings for those who are looking for additional information. Episodes currently available include "Time's Arrow", which features an exploration of time's "strange behavior" and "Constant Companions", which looks at the animals that have accompanied humans through the history of scientific study and medical discovery. Visitors will find that these podcasts are informative, witty, and quite accessible and they can also sign up to receive the RSS feed from the site.

A View from the Back of the Envelopehttp://www.vendian.org/envelope

This site is about approximation, and scale, counting by powers of ten, simplifying numbers, rounding by using lots of fun examples: using your body as a ruler or how about measuring angle and distance with your thumb!

MAA Minute Math http://maaminutemath.blogspot.com/

The good folks at the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) keep on turning out engaging and interactive mathematics resources, and this latest release follows in that admirable path. The MinuteMath feature brings together a host of problems from the MAA's American Mathematics Competitions, and these playful problems can be used in a variety of settings, including the classroom or a good-spirited mathematics get-together outside the classroom walls. The site was launched in September 2008, and so far the offerings here are quite nice and they include questions that deal with sums, geometry, and positive integers. Each question is also rounded out with an interactive version of both the problem and the solution.

National Science Foundation: Discoverieshttp://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/

Everyday, research sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) turns up a new discovery, an interesting facet of a scientific endeavor, and sometimes, just something that might delight and amaze even the casual observer. Recently the NSF created this website to serve as a clearinghouse of information about the work they sponsor. The "Discoveries" site can be searched in its entirety, or visitors can just peruse the chronological list that's front and center on their homepage. Over in the "Research Areas" section, visitors can wander through "Biology", "Education", "Nanoscience", and eight other topical areas. Some summaries that might be of particular interest include "Mysteries of the Unregulated Internet" and "The Bizarre Creatures of Madagascar". Also, it's worth nothing that parties who enjoy the site can sign up for their RSS feed here.

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Using Information & Communication Technology LinksBubbleshare http://www.bubbleshare.com/

Create photo slide shows easily online as part of a digital storytelling project. Bubbleshare is a web site that allows you to quickly and easily create photo slide shows with voice and text notes and narration. These slide shows can easily be sent to others via an email link, or can be placed into web pages for display on your web site. It has a very simple user interface which teachers and students should find easy to use. This tool is different from photo sharing sites such as Flickr. Bubbleshare's mission is to help people tell stories through images. Many teachers are using this tool to create slide shows and image galleries.

e-Agriculturehttp://www.e-agriculture.org/

Established by the United Nations, the e-Agriculture initiative is primarily concerned with the "conceptualization, design, development, evaluation and application of innovative ways to use information and communication technologies (ICT) in the rural domain, with a primary focus on agriculture." This website is an integral part of the initiative, as it is set up to help interested parties exchange experiences and best practices related to this emerging field. Persons unfamiliar with the field should start their journey through the site by clicking on the "Global Examples" area. Here they will find items such as Digital Green, which is an agricultural training and advising system that seeks to benefit rural farmers by disseminating targeted information through digital videos. After that, visitors should make their way to the "Resources" section. As might be expected, this section contains learning tools and activities, along with a glossary of e-agriculture terms. Finally, visitors can also login to take an active part in their forums and create their own customized list of resources.

The Future is Digitalhttp://www.library.cmu.edu/Libraries/FIDArchive.html

OK, so this site isn’t exactly on using ICT links in the classroom, but there is some good information about copyright laws for those embarking on the production of digital media. Carnegie-Mellon University has a number of exciting digital projects available online for the general public's consideration, and they also keep interested parties abreast of other developments via "The Future is Digital" archive available online. Visitors will definitely want to start by looking through the video series titled "Authors' Rights and Wrongs". Here they will find a number of excellent lectures that address everything from open access policies to the future of intellectual copyright laws. Moving on, visitors can browse past presentations all the way back to 2001. Some of the other highlights offered here include a report on the digitization of rare books from Qatar and full-text documents that look into the progress of other digitization projects.

KRAUS KREATIONS (TEACHERS, STUDENTS GR. K-4) http://www.krauskreations.com/

Kristin Kraus is one talented and very busy computer teacher! Here site outlines a year's worth of technology integrated lessons which support the classroom curriculum. Although her focus is on gr. K-4, many of her curriculum resources and ideas are applicable to higher grades as well.

180 TECHNOLOGY TIPS http://www.180techtips.com/

180 Technology Tips offers 15 hours of free computer training in 180 easy to follow 5 minute lessons. Each lesson is e-mailed to you. If you prefer to not sign up for weekly e-mails of the

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lessons, the entire directory of tips is available on the site with links to the files themselves. These tips are not necessarily pedagogical in nature or even applicable in the classroom, but there is some interesting information nonetheless.

STORYBASE.NET http://www.storybase.net

Storybase.net is a useful resource for any type or genre of fiction writing, from drama to comedy, from screenplays to interactive games, from novels to short stories. Use Storybase.net to discover new possibilities, points-of-view and points-of-departure from which your story can unfold. A sure-cure for writer's block, Storybase.net can be used throughout your creative process. Whether you like to outline first or just jump right in, Storybase.net is only one click away, providing thousands of specific, personalized writing prompts that can help your writing project come alive.

Blender 2.46 http://www.blender.org/

Are you interested in animation? If so, you might want to take a look at Blender 2.46. This open-source 3D rendering program contains a wide range of essential animation tools, including rendering, modeling, and shading. The program can be quite complicated but the good folks at Blender offer a wide range of tutorials on their site. This version is compatible with computers running Windows 98 and newer.

Journal of Online Learning and Teachinghttp://jolt.merlot.org/

More and more educators may wish to get involved with online teaching initiatives, but they may not be sure where to start. That's where the Journal of Online Learning and Teaching (JOLT) steps in to provide a bit of assistance. JOLT is published four times a year, and its objectives are to enable faculty to use technology effectively in teaching and learning and also to enable academic programs to design and deploy academic technology. The journal has been published since the summer of 2005, and first-time visitors should take a look at the current issue to get a sense of their work. Visitors will find pieces on course management systems, creativity in online courses, and how to monitor and examine online discussions. Those who are so inclined should feel welcome to submit their own work for potential inclusion in a forthcoming volume.

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