[ECP] SCIENCE: Fab Short little cool Tech movies, HILTON POND, NOVA

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Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:22:23 -0500

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Fun for Today . .  .


<Karen>

1)
Best Online Resources
For Science and Technology Jobs and Careers for Women and Minorities
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Teachers/womenminoritiestech.html

2)
What you can do to help GRRLS get into technology!
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Teachers/womengrrlstech.html

3)
Find Music to Teach Science Songs
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/IEC/iecscience.html
and
Interdisciplinary Science Resources on the Educational CyberPlayGround.
Interdisciplinary K12 Science, use music to teach science and math.

4)
The Element Song - Can't start teaching this to soon.
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/IEC/elementsong.html
Bonus - Great Movie to Watch

5)
How did the Internet Start?
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Internet/history_internet.html
ANOTHER GREAT SHORT LITTLE MOVIE
At first there were only scientists on the net then came the educators.
You might want learn who the early internet pioneers are.

6)
K12 Internet Pioneers who made history
http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Community/gmanbio.html




7)
HILTON POND
01-08-07 (Bird Skulls)
After finding a dead bird in a surprising location this week, we
decided to put together a photo essay about the amazing differences
and similarities between the skulls of birds. Thus, if you've ever
wanted a comparative look at bird skulls, the current installment of
"This Week at Hilton Pond" provides an opportunity.
To view the edition for 8-14 January 2007, please visit
<<http://www.hiltonpond.org/ThisWeek070108.html>>



8)
NOVA
 "Arctic Passage: Ice Survivors"
Broadcast: Tuesday, January 23, 2007
http://www.pbs.org/nova/arctic/
(NOVA airs on PBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings as
broadcast dates and times may vary. This program can be used up to
one year after it is recorded off the air.)

     Future of the Passage
     http://www.pbs.org/nova/arctic/passage.html
     Will rapid Arctic melting turn the Northwest Passage into a busy
     shipping route? Find out here. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

     Franklin's Provisions
     http://www.pbs.org/nova/arctic/provisions.html
     See a list of the supplies brought along to sustain Franklin's
     expedition. (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

     Norway's Reluctant Hero
     http://www.pbs.org/nova/arctic/huntford.html
     Find out from polar historian Roland Huntford what it was about
     Amundsen that enabled him to conquer the Northwest Passage, the
     North Magnetic Pole, and the South Pole. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

     My Life As an Explorer
     http://www.pbs.org/nova/arctic/amundsen.html
     Read about what inspired Amundsen to be an explorer, how he
     pursued that passion, what he encountered during his Northwest
     Passage journey, and more in these excerpts from his
     autobiography. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

     Remnants of an Expedition
     http://www.pbs.org/nova/arctic/artifacts.html
     Listen to and view this five-segment audio slide show that
     chronicles Franklin's expedition with photos and period
     illustrations. Total running time: 10 minutes 15 seconds. (Flash
     plug-in required.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

     Tracing the Routes
     http://www.pbs.org/nova/arctic/expedition.html
     Follow the Franklin and Amundsen expedition routes -- and learn
     why the path taken made all the difference. (Flash plug-in
     required; printable version available.) (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

     The Note in the Cairn
     http://www.pbs.org/nova/arctic/note.html
     Take a look at the only written record ever found of the
     disastrous Franklin Northwest Passage expedition. (Flash plug-in
     required; printable transcript available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)

     Igloo 101
     http://www.pbs.org/nova/arctic/igloo.html
     See how much you know about igloo building in this eight-question
     quiz. (Flash plug-in required; printable version available.)
     (Grades 9-12)

     Teacher's Guide
     http://www.pbs.org/nova/teachers/programs/3307_arctic.html
     In this classroom activity, students plan a survival pack for
     severe Antarctic weather. (Grades 6-8)

     Program Transcript
     http://www.pbs.org/nova/transcripts/3307_arctic.html
     The site includes a complete narration for this program.

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[ECP] SCIENCE: Fab Short little cool Tech movies, HILTON POND, NOVA

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