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Genetics and space science websites -- and online workshops
for teachers in math, science, and language arts -- are among
the new resources at FREE, the website that makes teaching
resources from federal agencies easier to find:
http://www.ed.gov/free Get new teaching and learning resources delivered several
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http://www.ed.gov/free/rss.html==== Arts ====
"Charles Sheeler: Across Media"
is the first exhibit to focus on the relationships among
photography, film, and painting in the works of Charles
Sheeler (1883-1965). Sheeler explored these relationships
with more rigor and discipline than perhaps any other artist
of his generation. (NGA)
http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/sheelerinfo.htm======= History =======
"American Indians of the Pacific Northwest"
features 10 essays on the Nez Perce, Lushootseed, Chief
Seattle, salmon, totem poles, and other topics and tribes.
The essays provide context for the thousands of historical
photos, texts, and primary sources in the collection.
Treaties are included, as are maps showing traditional
territories and reservations. (LOC)
http://content.lib.washington.edu/aipnw/essays.html======= Science =======
"21st Century Explorer"
answers questions that include: Why do we want to travel to
Mars? How would your body change in space? Where would a
space explorer find water and oxygen? How can we travel
faster in space? Student actors (on video) and hands-on
activities are featured with each answer. The site is for
Grades 3-5 and available in Spanish. (NASA)
http://ksnn.larc.nasa.gov/21Century/index2.html"Calendars Through the Ages"
looks at the astronomical basis of calendars, the history of
our calendar, and when various countries moved from the Julian
to the Gregorian calendar. Learn about Leap Year, the solar
cycle, equinoxes and solstices. (NIST)
http://www.webexhibits.org/calendars/"Digital Workshops"
offers online professional development for teachers in math
and science, language arts, and other areas. Watch
presentations on vocabulary, phonemic awareness, reading and
writing in the content areas, algebra, measurement and
geometry, computation, linear equations, differentiated
instruction, history, inclusive classrooms, using data to
improve instruction, No Child Left Behind basics, and more.
Many states offer professional development credit for teachers
who participate. (ED)
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"Genetic Basics" looks at how genes work, exceptions to Mendel's rules, how DNA gets replicated, genes and disease, current research and recent discoveries, and how applications of genetic research (biotechnology) are being used in agriculture, health, and medicine to change our world for the better. (NIH) http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/genetics/
"Genetic Science Learning Center"
features animations and activities for learning about DNA,
cells, and other topics in genetics and bioscience. Build a
DNA molecule. Transcribe and translate a gene. See why a
firefly's tail glows. Use DNA evidence to solve a mystery.
Extract DNA from wheat germ and see real DNA. Find out how
genetics are being used to save endangered species. Learn
about stem cells, addiction, gene therapy, cloning, and
genetically modified food. (NIH)
http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/"NASA Kids' Club"
features interactive games (for Grades K-4) on the solar
system, rockets, addition, "guess what number I'm thinking
of," and NASA spinoffs (everyday items developed from NASA
research). A teachers' area links to guides for teaching
about clouds, precipitation, energy, winds, weather, planetary
geology, flight, the Wright brothers, rockets, the
electromagnetic spectrum, and careers. (NASA)
http://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub"Way to Go, Einstein"
is a fun introduction to the thinking of a man who influenced
all modern scientists. Learn about Einstein's revolutionary
conceptions of space and time, light, matter, and energy.
Answer brain-bending questions about how the world works.
Find out about every day applications of his work. (SI)
http://ology.amnh.org/einstein/index.html
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