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Updates 4 Nov 2004
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KNE Project Manager
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Nov 05, 2004 15:08 PST
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WE'RE MOVING!
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By now, everyone should have received an invitation to join the
Yahoo!Groups site where we will be moving to soon. If you have not
received an invitation, or wish to bypass the Registration process, you
can send an email to
bluewebn--@yahoogroups.com
and you will be added to the newsletter subscriber list after you
confirm your interest in joining. Sorry for the inconvenience. The
Topica site will continue to archive previous updates until further
notice. Updates are also available from the Blue Web'n site at
http://www.kn.sbc.com/wired/bluewebn/updates.cfm
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HOT SITE OF THE WEEK
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Human Genetic Variation (NIH)
http://science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih1/genetic/default.htm
This Web site is based upon a printed publication of the same title.
Because of the limited number of printed supplements, this online
version has been created for people outside the 9–12 education
community. The content is equivalent to the printed supplement. The unit
consists of lesson plans, which are accessed through the Teacher’s Guide
section of the Web site and the multimedia student activities, which are
accessed through the Student Activities page. The Web-based activities
for students are only one part of the curriculum unit. The Lesson Plans
provide the framework for both the hands-on classroom activities and the
Web-based multimedia activities that make up this curriculum supplement.
Together, the classroom and multimedia activities enable students to
gain a deeper understanding of the science behind this important topic,
and how it relates to human health.
Grade Level: High School, Adult/Professional
Content Area: Education (Curriculum), Science (Life Science) [Dewey
#570]
Application type: Lesson Plans, Information Resources
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NEW SITES THIS WEEK
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Bohemian Opera
http://www.bohemianopera.com/
Ever wondered what that music was in a movie? Opera and classical music
is used a lot in this way. There are approximately 1092 movie titles, at
least 2300 total entries and 172 composers listed on the site. Multiple
menus and a site map (http://www.bohemianopera.com/site_map.htm) provide
a variety of methods for locating content. There are translations of
famous operas and descriptions of the storylines. Searchable. This
Website and its contents are the property of AGS (Kim) Bohemianopera.com
Grade Level: College, Adult/Professional
Content Area: Arts (Music) [Dewey #780]
Application type: Information Resources
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Children's Zone - Animals - Science and Nature (BBC)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/reallywild/
This site, another offering from "the beeb," includes Amazing animals
(A-Z mini encyclopedia); Creature Close-up (discover 12 amazing
creatures with interactive video guides), special Features, fun and
games, and Web postcards. Interesting array for the younger set. Part of
the much larger Science and Nature site.
Grade Level: Early Childhood (K-2), Elementary
Content Area: Science (Life Science) [Dewey #570]
Application type: Information Resources, Activities
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Robert J. Lang Origami
http://www.langorigami.com/index.htm
Way beyond any origami you may have seen in the past, this site shows
the ultimate in origami skill. Divided into various sections, Art
contains insects & anthropods, birds & mammals, plants & flowers, sea
life & mollusks, human figures, reptiles & amphibians, dinosaurs &
mythical, objects, and geometrics & tessellations. Think origami is just
a fun-pastime? In the Science section, you can explore engineering and
mathematical applications behind origami. There is also a list of
publications should students care to pursue origami further.
Grade Level: High School, College
Content Area: Arts (Visual Arts), Mathematics (Geometry), Technology
(Applied Science) (Engineering) [Dewey #750]
Application type: Information Resources
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Witnesses to Terror (American RadioWorks)
http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/911/index.html
During an 18-month investigation, the 9/11 Commission heard
extraordinary testimony about the terrorist attacks on America.
Witnesses told stories of lucky breaks and deadly errors. The commission
pieced together new evidence and new details to tell the most complete
story to date of the al Qaeda plot. This site presents highlights from
the commission's hearings. Some audio media available.
Grade Level: Middle School, High School, College, Adult/Professional
Content Area: Community Interest (Current Events/News), History &
Social Studies (Current Events), History & Social Studies (United States
History) [Dewey #070]
Application type: Information Resources
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AOL USERS
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<A
p://science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih1/genetic/default.htm>Human
Genetic Variation</A>
<A HREF=http://www.bohemianopera.com/>Bohemian Opera</A>
<A HREF=http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/reallywild/>Children's Zone</A>
<A HREF=http://www.langorigami.com/index.htm>Robert J. Lang Origami</A>
<A
p://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/911/index.html>Witnesses
to Terror</A>
Linda L. Woods, MLS. MA.,
Project Manager,
SBC Knowledge Network Explorer
http://www.kn.sbc.com/
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