************************************************************** Net Happenings - From Educational CyberPlayGround ************************************************************** Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2004 23:30:57 -0500 From: EDTECH Editor-Eiffert <edadmin5@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: "Raptors in the City" - Technology connects kids with nature To: EDTECH@xxxxxxxxxxxxx From: Raptors in the City <raptors@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT New for 2004 "Raptors in the City" TECHNOLOGY CONNECTS KIDS WITH NATURE How do you catch a glimpse of the fastest creature on earth? Go online! "Raptors in the City" is a real-time, inquiry-based science and technology program for grades 4-6 that stars the peregrine falcon. The peregrine has recovered from near extinction and was removed from the List of Endangered Species in 1999, one of the great success stories in the field of wildlife conservation. The online portion of Raptors in the City guides children through nesting season (roughly February to June) as they watch the still rare falcons live via cameras mounted on skyscrapers. The curriculum supports one semester of study, and the students learn environmental, biological, and technological lessons, as well as research skills, tied to national science and technology standards. Curriculum materials and books for falcon study are available at low cost. It's easy - no software to install. To subscribe to the free "Falcon Flash" e-newsletter, weekly bulletins and pictures from the program's study nestsite during nesting season, reply to this message with "subscribe" in the subject. For more information visit: www.raptorsinthecity.org Contact person: Deborah Mathies 177 W. Norwalk Rd. Norwalk, CT 06850 (203) 831-0855, e-mail: raptors@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Raptors in the City is a featured link on NationalGeographic.com's "Geography Action!" http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geographyaction/habitats/cities_suburbs.html This is a picture of a female peregrine falcon at the "Raptors in the City" program's study nestsite. She is perched atop the "FalconCam" that broadcasts the nesting drama live on the internet. Nestbox is on the right background on window ledge. Photo is courtesy of Scott Wright, peregrine nest monitor (picture is also available at higher resolution). <>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<> EDUCATIONAL CYBERPLAYGROUND http://www.edu-cyberpg.com VENDORS REACH THE EDUCATION MARKET FREE EDUCATION VENDOR DIRECTORY LISTING Find PREMIUM & FEATURED MERCHANT LISTING ALSO http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Directory/default.asp HOT LIST OF SCHOOLS ONLINE http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Schools/default.asp SERVICES http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/PS/Home_Products.html Net Happenings,K12 Newsletters, Network Newsletters http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Community/index.html <>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>