Miscellaneous



WHERE DO YOU LIVE?
http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/soc/cecsst/cecsst060.html
Along with a class field trip, this lesson increases the elementary student's awareness of his/her community. A model of the community is then constructed.

ANNE FRANK ONLINE:
http://www.annefrank.com


ANNE FRANK INTERNET LESSON PLAN:
http://etc.davis.k12.ut.us/tcip/TCIP301.htm

READER REQUEST FOR ANIMAL FARM SITES:  INTRO. LESSON TO ANIMAL FARM:
http://www.teachers-connect.net/TNT/mlp0018.htm

ANIMAL FARM COMPREHENSION TEST:
http://www.globalserve.net/~glamont/anifmkey.html

SUMMARY & SYMBOLISM IN ANIMAL FARM:
http://www.k-1.com/Orwell/animf.htm

STONE FOX TEACHER GUIDE:
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/stone/stonetg.html

REVIEW & ACTIVITIES FOR STONE FOX, CHAPTER BY CHAPTER:
http://www.eduplace.com/hmco/school/tview/tviews/miller14.html

WINNING WAYS: TEACHERS TALK ABOUT BUILDING RAPPORT WITH STUDENTS: 3 PERSPECTIVES:
http://education.indiana.edu/cas/tt/v1i1/winning.html
This article addresses three main ideas crucial to developing better rapport: becoming public relations teachers, making content relevant, and using democracy in the classroom. See how.

CREATE TALKING BOOKS:
http://www.edna.edu.au/learnit/casestudy_17.html
From a kindergarten teacher's story of being inept with technology, to biting the bullet and creating talking books, to then having her students create their own talking books--this teacher includes how-to's, along with curriculum and resource planning for this project.

QUICKIES ON WHAT WORKS IN TEACHING:
http://www.adprima.com/whatworks.htm
Some practical suggestions, in several subject arenas, for teaching practices that have yielded particularly successful results.

CARING TEACHERS:
http://education.indiana.edu/cas/tt/v1i1/caring.html
Would your students describe you as caring? Middle school students were interviewed here to find out which attributes contributed to create a caring teacher.

A LINK FOR TEACHERS
A great resources for homeschool parents, teachers or even a parent wanting ideas to supplement a child's education in a particular area.  Lots of free hand-outs and ideas to help your children learn.
http://www.rhlschool.com/

QUICKIES ON WHAT WORKS IN TEACHING:
http://www.adprima.com/whatworks.htm
Some practical suggestions, in several subject arenas, for teaching practices that have yielded particularly
successful results.

PROFESSIONAL DEVL./RESOURCES =CARING TEACHERS:
http://education.indiana.edu/cas/tt/v1i1/caring.html
Would your students describe you as caring? Middle school students were interviewed here to find out which attributes contributed to create a caring teacher.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IDEA BOX:
http://www.theideabox.com/

LETTER A WEEK TEACHING STRATEGIES:
http://www.iup.edu/~njyost/KHI/LAW.html

CLASSROOM SCHEDULE SAMPLES:
http://www.nauticom.net/www/cokids/Classroom_Schedules.html

CHORAL SPEAKING:
http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/choral.htm

EARLY CHILDHOOD ART LESSONS:
http://artswire.org/kenroar/lessons/early/early.html

THEODORE TUGBOAT ACTIVITIES:
http://www.cochran.com/theodore/activities/default.html

CRAFT RECIPES:
http://www.melborponsti.com/speirs/crafts/index.htm

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROJECT ROOM:
http://www.edumart.com/teachers/projects/

FUNSCHOOL'S PRESCHOOL EDUCATIONAL GAMES:
http://www.funschool.com/cgi-bin/ga?preschool,i

EARLY ELEMENTARY PROJECTS:
http://www.ualberta.ca/~schard/examples/projects.htm

CRAFT RECIPES:
http://www.netfix.com/poptart/craftres.htm

WORLD OF KINDERGARTENS:
http://www.iup.edu/~njyost/KHI/KHI.htmlx

KIDS' KNOWLEDGE ADVENTURES:
http://www.kidspace.com/kids/

CTW PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUND:
http://www.ctw.org/preschool/0,1129,00.html

CYBERJACQUES ONLINE GAMES:
http://www.cyberjacques.com

OPEN EARS:
http://www.childrensmusic.org/openears.html

PIP SQUEAKS:
http://www.childrensmusic.org/Pipsqueaks.html

THEODORE TUGBOAT ONLINE ACTIVITY CENTER:
http://www.cochran.com/theodore/activities/default.html
Based on the t.v. program, this site provides age- appropriate online activities for youngsters.  They can color in the online coloring book, play concentration and improve memory, click to hear whistles or theme songs, or participate in interactive storeis where the child must decide what happens next.

CTW PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUND:
http://www.ctw.org/preschool/0,1129,00.html
In the game, Betty Lou goes skin diving, you must match the shapes to see what Betty Lou finds undersea.  Storybook corner, count the cookies, color--lots of fun learning activities online for preschoolers!

A LINK TO BEARS (K-6)
The Bear Den has everything you've ever wanted to know about bears and more. 
http://www.nature-net.com/bears/

TEACHER TIPS:
http://www.gae.org/teacher/teacher.html
Sometimes it helps to have advice and tips from other teachers! Here you will find just such resources in the areas of organization, discipline, new teachers, conferences, etc.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IDEA BOX:
http://www.theideabox.com/
As the name of this site suggests, The Idea box provides activities and resources daily or weekly, with archives, for
early childhood education.  Games and contests are also included, as well as songs, recipes and crafts.  Some
activities are adapted to seasonal celebrations as well.

LETTER A WEEK TEACHING STRATEGIES:
http://www.iup.edu/~njyost/KHI/LAW.html
Some good teaching suggestions for preschool or kindergarten classes, to learn letters.

CLASSROOM SCHEDULE SAMPLES:
http://www.nauticom.net/www/cokids/Classroom_Schedules.html
From preschool to half or full day kindergarten, these sample schedules from organized, experienced and successful teachers can be extremely helpful! Many teachers have included detailed activities with their schedules.

CHORAL SPEAKING:
http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/choral.htm
Types of choral speaking for children's poetry are defined, with examples for use given in each category.

NEA FREE THINGS FOR YOUR STUDENTS OR CLASSROOM:
http://www.nea.org/grants/free.html
From book samples, computer kits, chess sets, jump ropes, office supplies, maps, pen, and post-it notes; to teaching packets, tennis equipment, UN kits and tv training-- an ecclectic and often useful list of free or next-to-nothing resources for teachers, from the National Education Assoc.

GRADEBOOK SERVICE:
http://www.mygradebook.com/
This grading service allows you to offer student grades at any time, notify parents/students when new grades have been posted, give out individual passwords for student use, display school announcements, inform of class assignments and bulletins, plus use many nifty items on the grading and attendance features. The service is free but requires registration; registration requires creating a password account, with your name, address, and email address.

A LINK TO INTERACTION (K-6)
Cyberkids: A site for kids to explore and interact with kids around the world. Kids can submit stories, article, and music to Cyberkids.  There's a "kidszeen" and games.  There is even an online serial novel.
http://www.cyberkids.com/

CONFLICT MEDIATION:
http://educ.indiana.edu/cas/tt/v1i2/conflict.html
Peer conflict mediation is taking off all over the country in secondary schools, and with positive results in many instances.  Here is a brief intro. to peer mediation; if you have any thoughts of setting up such a program in your own school, this site points you in the right direction.

WELCOME TO MISS PEACOCK'S PAGE:
http://www.ttl99.dsu.edu/peacockm
I think perhaps the name of these pages should be changed to Miss Peacock's Educational Treasure Chest!  This 5th & 6th grade science teacher from Wilmot, South Dakota  has  done her homework-- this site  is so chock-full of resources that you are sure to find something to use more than once throughout the year; it is a very rich resource. Let Lesson Plans have some time to download; you'll find tons of them in every subject area. Kids' Links are excellent and extensive; for this week's CF theme alone, try Our Skeletal System,  or How the Body Works.

TRAINING IS FOR DOGS... TEACHERS TEACH, TEACHERS LEARN:
http://www.surfline.ne.jp/janetm/inet95.html
Librarian Janet Murray presents a disciplined and thoughtful argument for providing professional development "...which supports educational reform goals, models collaborative inquiry-based learning, and guides teachers toward incorporating the global information infrastructure in their instruction."  This professional development is necessary for integrating technology into the curriculum in ways that can immediately be seen to enhance learning, and which can be brought about by non-traditional inservice training; so asserts Murray.  Lectures do not work, as she argues for hands-on practice and follow-up activities and support in order to promote and sustain educational reform.

WHAT IS YOUR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PROFILE?
http://educ.indiana.edu/cas/tt/v1i2/what.html
This questionnaire will help determine your own classroom management style; elaborate on that profile, and discuss its implications.

VIRTUAL REPORT CARDS:
http://www.electronic-school.com/199906/0699f3.html
Owega, N.Y. superintendent of schools Edward J. Reid has come up with an innovative and potentially revolutionary idea: virtual, "just-in-time" report cards. Given his basis that communication and information between parents and schools needs to be revamped, and that the current report card process in unwieldy, over-complicated, and almost obsolete by the time it's received, Reid suggests a new report system. This would be ",,,on demand without intruding on the learning process."  He compares this new technology to accessing credit-card info, and suggests that it need not be much different, nor at all complicated.  Instead he proffers that this just-in-time report would lead to more student control of their own grades, and parental involvement in what could be seen as a dynamic learning process.

11 TECHNIQUES FOR BETTER CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE:
http://users.aol.com/churchward/hls/techniques.html
Not a theoretical, aery discussion that offers no practical solutions...  this article instead offers step-by-step, concrete instructions to help you achieve effective group control in your classroom. Also check the useful Techniques That Backfire, at the bottom of the page.

A LIST OF WAYS TO ENCOURAGE GOOD BEHAVIOR:
http://persweb.direct.ca/ikhan/elementary/classman1.html
Ah, those rewards...  often there's nothing quite like them to get the job done! Here's a tried and true list of ways to promote and reward good behavior in the elementary classroom.

TIPS & STRATEGIES FROM FIRST-YEAR TEACHERS:
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/FirstYear/ch3.html
Over plan! Prepare prepare prepare!! These tips are often given to (and sometimes needed by...!) new teachers.  But here you'll, also find much more wisdom and sage advice-- from first year teachers themselves!

OPENING ACTIVITY IDEAS:
http://teachnet.org/docs.cfm/dcs/firstday/actideas
With sample forms and management tips; these activities could be very helpful!

HELPING YOUR STUDENTS WITH HOMEWORK: A GUIDE FOR TEACHERS:
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/HelpingStudents/
Homework: A Concern For Teachers... is one of the subtitles at this site.  The very name conjures up dread for almost all involved parties. This publication aims to address problematic homework concerns, and gives several tips for
getting homework accomplished.

ACTIVITIES FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL:
http://www.angelfire.com/ks/teachme/firstday.html
Back by request, more activities addressed specifically to guess which day!  Also find some valuable links on learning styles.

FIVE MINUTE ACTIVITIES:
http://www.teachnet.com/take5/index.html
Have five minutes to fill before the bell rings? Here are several activities designed just for those five minute time slots!

GETTING STARTED HOW-TO'S:
http://teachnet.org/docs/ntol/howto/start/index.htm
Some of the items on this how-to list include: Get to Know Your Students on the First Day; Keep Students Engaged in Learning With Marker Boards; Plan an Exciting First Day for Your High School Classroom; Set Up Your Middle School Curriculum; Survive That First Day.... and more!

THE FIRST DAYS:
http://teachnet.org/docs.cfm/dcs/firstday
Again from teachnet, this compilation of timely tips from those-in-the-know will help your first days go smoothly--and make you seem like a seasoned professional!

CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION:
http://intergate.bcsd.k12.ca.us/newenvorg.html
Effective strategies for creating and maintaining an organized classroom environment; includes seating arrangements and bulletin boards.

MAKE IT GREAT! TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL, FULFILLING YEAR:
http://www.ascd.org/pubs/eu/starting.html
One of the wisest tips you will find in this article is the very last one: Get a Life! Don't laugh...  It's amazing how many first year teachers can become quickly burned out from the drain on their energy and time. This and other advice here is useful for new teachers.

TEACHING WORTH CELEBRATING:
SUPPORTING BEGINNING TEACHERS:
http://ascd.org/pubs/el/may99/extwasley.html
Patricia Wasley's article starts with a stark contrast in students' first day reports on their teachers.  She investigates how new teachers can be supported and encouraged to become engaging and enthusiastic educators.

STARS TOGETHER:
http://www.starstogether.tierranet.com
A free graphics wonderland for teachers! Clip art, graphics, and decorations for your classrooms, webpages, banners, etc. The Calendar Boutique has desktop calendar wallpaper for your computer as well.

BEGINNING OF SCHOOL PACKET:
http://www.inspiringteachers.com/tips/packet/index.html
I enjoyed the numerous items listed on Sponge Activities at this site, but it's also full of strategies for parent conferences, lists of lifeskills, fifty opportunities to say you're terrific, and learning activities for the seven intelligences.

TOP TEN MUST DO ITEMS!
http://www.inspiringteachers.com/tips/top10.html
From Inspiring Teachers' archives, this top ten to-do list might just come in pretty handy right about now!

MAKING A GOOD START:
http://www.ascd.org/pubs/eu/seot97eu.html
This article addresses the following issues: creating a good climate for learning; connecting students to learning; high-interest materials; connecting with parents; and teaching and caring.

FIRST DAY STRATEGIES:
http://education.indiana.edu/cas/tt/v1i2/first.html
This lesson plan for the first day back at school is from middle school teacher Laura Versaci, and can be adapted for grades seven through twelve.

ICE BREAKERS AND ENERGIZERS!
http://www.angelfire.com/ks/teachme/icebreakers.html
These activities are useful for getting to know other right at the start of the school year, as well as learning right away to cooperate and to work in teams.

NEW & GREAT IDEAS FOR SCHOOL WEBSITES:
http://www.techlearning.com/db_area/archives/WCE/archives/jacobsen.htm
What are the benefits of having a school website? (Does your school have one yet?)  Besides homework and notice postings, or research links for your students to use, a school website offers many more possiblilities. Visit this site to draw ideas, potentials, and suggestions; then link to examples of good school websites.

TEACHER TIPS:
http://www.gae.org/teacher/teacher.html

FULBRIGHT TEACHER'S EXCHANGE:
http://www.grad.usda.gov/International/ftep.html

WORLD OF READING & FUN PLACES:
http://members.aol.com/Linden59/olph2b.html
Carol Mailloux of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Lindenhurst, New York, submitted this site for your benefit.  It contains links to sites with books, book reviews, etc., and reading lists for grades K through 8.  See their many other
 inks and resources to all subject areas at page bottom.

TEACHER MENTORING HANDBOOK:
http://www.gse.uci.edu/MentorTeacher/Contents.html
Mentoring programs have helped the professional development of inexperienced teachers, as well as those wishing to advance in a different direction. They can also lead to curriculum development projects and/or staff development workshops. Whether for beginning teachers or mid-career crossovers, this manual will be helpful in designing and implementing your own mentoring program.

ONLINE ALMANAC:
http://www.infoplease.com
Everything an almanac usually carries is here, but online.  It also offers a special features category with highlighted and timely articles.

MR. FLACK'S RESOURCEFUL WEBSITE:
http://pages.hotbot.com/edu/mrflack
Educator Jim Flack of North School in Lancaster, Ohio, offers his extensive website for reader use... and useful it is, for teachers, parents, and students alike. His site is well-organized (give it a bit of time to download), with a host of
resources, references and many, many, many links!  You're sure to find this site useful for any number of projects and/or classes throughout the school year.

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW--APPRAISE IT!
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/roadshow/appraiseit.html
Have fun trying your hand--or eye! at appraising antiques.  You just may win a prize while you're at it!
>From the popular PBS show.

A LINK TO YUCKY (K-6)
This is the self-proclaimed "yuckiest site on the net" and your kids will love it.  Stay a spell at Camp Yucky for a mud fight or join the Yucky Club.  Great fun - great learning.
http://www.nj.com/yucky/

A LINK TO SPORTS (6-12)
The World Wide Web of Sports has links to sports from archery to wrestling.
http://www.tns.lcs.mit.edu/cgi-bin/sports

=1938  News anchor and author Peter Jennings.
JENNINGS BIOGRAPHY:
http://alvin.lbl.gov/bios/Jennings.html
 
A LINK TO FUN AND LEARNING (K-6)
Climb up to the 4Kids tree house and spend some time visiting. You'll find links to reading, entertainment, science and more.
http://www.4kids.com/

CHILDREN'S SUMMER FUN!
http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/summer/index.html
Your Corner is addressed today to children! This site has clip art, online games, summer word searches, things
to make and summer pictures to color--try summer crafts and make a keepsake frame, or popsicles....
much more!

AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSN. EMPLOYMENT PAGE:
http://www.ala.org/education/
You can find online job ads and career leads on this ALA page.  Most jobs are geared to libraries, with
some resource specialties.  Postings are across America.

CAMP-A-ROO:
http://www.camp-a-roo.com/
Campy Camp-a-Roo brings you an informative page on tips and resources for camping with kids.  Click on their Projects & Fun Stuff heading for ideas for travel and hiking games, treasure hunts and more!

SUMMER HOME LEARNING RECIPES:
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/Recipes/
Under this activities heading, we offer a list of educational activities (still fun!) in all
subject areas, to keep your children/students learning over the summer holidays.
 
 20 FUN & NEARLY FREE THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS!
http://www.aboutliving.com/12-14-1998/pa_20freethings_prn.html
Some of these activities are really creative; some are just fun and silly, but they are all of them enjoyable!

THROW A COOL-OFF PARTY!
http://family.go.com/Features/family_1998_06/famf/famf68cooloff/
Play Cold Potato, Mommy Polo, or the Great Foot Freeze!  Lots of ideas for cooling down and having fun on a hot
summer's day!

SUMMER ACTIVITY IDEAS:
http://db.ok.bc.ca/summer/
Are you stuck for a truly inspirational and creative idea? Stop here! ....Outdoor Fun, Indoor Fun, Food Fun, Garden Fun, Travel Fun--take your pick. There are loads of entertaining ideas to choose from at
this wonderful site!
 
 10 WAYS TO SPEND A SUMMER DAY:
http://family.go.com/Categories/Activities/Features/family_1999_07/famf/famf79summer/famf79summer.html

A LINK TO UPLIFT (7-12)
The Positive Press offers readers good news every day, with daily news stories of human strength, kindness, perseverance and ingenuity.
http://www.positivepress.com/noframes.html

DK Interactive and DK Learning - books and materials for helping your child at home.
http://www.dkinteractive.com/

Zing.com - the hottest new place for online greetings!
http://www.zing.com/z?e40c50z11

FEED:
http://www.feedmag.com/
This ezine comes highly recommended--by me! It is an article-packed magazine with features on media, culture and technology--informative, thoughtful, and stimulating.  "The New Brain" is featured 06/21, where international experts discuss fascinating topics on the cranium. (See Michael Gazzaniga's, "How Did The Brain Become So Specialized", for example.)  In another essay dated 06/11, Jared Diamond takes on "...the natural history of getting rich."  Fascinating reading for a sophisticated audience.  You can subscribe to a weekly Alert feature (email address required, no sales), whereby you will be notified of new, incoming articles. Well worth the read!

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SCREEN-SAVERS:
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/download/
You will find 15 National Geographic images to choose from, each with scene and photographer info.

'L. L. BEAN ACTIVITY GUIDE:
http://www.llbean.com/parksearch/parks/html/4741gd.htm
An outdoor activity list for everything to do at Cape Hatteras. Short and to the point, in a checklist format.

NORTH CAROLINA'S OUTER BANKS:
http://www.outer-banks.com/
Many resources and links for the Outer Banks. Also get the latest fishing report here!

INSIDER'S GUIDE TO THE OUTER BANKS:
http://www.insiders.com/outerbanks/
An extensive guide, including dining, accommodations, recreation, events, kids' programs, maps, etc.

CAMPING TIPS & STORIES!
http://www.jps.net/roamer/camping.html
Practical info on just about every camping topic is offered here, as well as a few amusing camping tales!  If you're a novice camper, you could make good use of this site. Seasoned campers will also enjoy it.

ONLINE CAMPING RESERVATIONS:
http://reservations.nps.gov/parkresults.cfm?park_id=2&status=res
The National Park Service runs 4 campgrounds on the islands; you can check availability and make reservations at this site.

WORLD OF FISHING:
http://www.fishingworld.com/
An online fishing magazine, with articles, fishing news, tournaments, guides, etc.

JUNE 14th:
1811  Author of Uncle Tom's Cabin, Harriet Beecher Stowe.
        "So this is the lilttle lady who wrote the book that
        made this great war." Abraham Lincoln, meeting Stowe
        and referring to the Civil War.
        Scroll past the images to read the full text of Uncle Tom's Cabin:
http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/etcbin/browse-mixed-new?id=StoCabi&tag=public&images=images/modeng&data=/texts/english/modeng/parsed

1902  Psychologist Erik Erikson.
        At this site you will find a study guide on the famous
        psychologist:
http://www.neiu.edu/~mecondon/eriksg.htm
 
And to research basic answers to the questions posed
        in the study guide above, with a summary of Erikson
        and his work, go to:
http://www.neiu.edu/~mecondon/erikinfo.htm

1938  Novelist, short story writer Joyce Carol Oates.
        Her short story, "Where Are You Going, Where
        Have You Been?", can be read at the following site:
http://www.usfca.edu/fac-staff/southerr/wgoing.html
 

THE INTERNET TESL JOURNAL:
http://www.aitech.ac.jp/~iteslj/
A monthly resource on the web, covering lesson plans, teaching techniques, articles, projects, games, activities--you name it! A great resource, with many useful links. Archived issues available, as well as handouts.
 

ART/CRAFTS

JULY 19TH:= 1834  Impressionist painter Edgar Degas.DEGAS:
http://www.oir.ucf.edu/wm/paint/auth/degas/
--The art and life of the famous Impressionist painter of ballerinas.

JULY 15TH==1606  Painter Rembrandt van Rijn
REMBRANDT:
http://www.oir.ucf.edu/wm/paint/auth/rembrandt/
Again from the WebMuseum, here is a good biography of one of the most famous painters of all time.  You can also see his works at this site.

JULY 14TH=1834=  James Abbott McNeill Whistler
http://www.oir.ucf.edu/wm/paint/auth/whistler/
The WebMuseum, Paris has a biography of Whistler, along with an art critique.

=1917  Painter Andrew Wyeth WYETH:
http://www2.iinet.com/art/artists/major/w/wyeth.htm
View several of Andrew Wyeth's works.

=1884  Painter Amedeo Modigliani:
http://www.nga.gov/cgi-bin/psearch?Request=A&Person=21950
Several of Modigliani's works are available for viewing online, from the National Gallery.

MAKE A PINATA!
http://family.go.com/Features/family_1997_04/famf/pinata1/pinata1.html
In Southern California, a pinata is standard fareat a child's birthday party, and always an anticipated event.  This page will give you the traditional historyof the pinata, and step-by-step instructions on how you can make your own!
 

WASHABLE FINGER PAINT:
http://www.funroom.com/recipes%20for%20fun/paints.html
What can be more fun and creative than finger painting?  Here's a very simple recipe for some easy paints to mix up.

KINDERGARTEN ART LESSONS:
http://www.kinderart.com/
Not just for summer! There are so many terrific art lessons a this site you'll want to bookmark it for year-round use! Arranged alphabetically.

MAKE PAPER!
http://www.infostuff.com/kids/paper.htm
Instructions on how to make some pretty cool stuff--paper!

SUMMER FUN CRAFTS:
http://www.funroom.com/summer/default.html
Try yarn art, juice pops, macrame, tie dye, sand-painting and more.

SNAKE PAPER SCULPTURES:
http://www.tiac.net/users/gneils/gupit-gupit.html
Featured on Mr. Roger's Neighborhood, these paper sculptures are pretty cool! 

CRAFTS FOR BEACHCOMBERS:
http://family.go.com/Categories/Activities/Features/family_1998_07/famf/famf78beachcrafts/famf78beachcrafts.html

PABLO PICASSO

Picasso & Portraiture:
(exhibition)
http://www.club-internet.fr:80/picasso/exhibition.html

Biography:
http://www.dialogue-gallery.com/tacoma/picasso/

The Early Years Exhibition:
http://www.boston.com/mfa/picasso/

Cubism:
http://udgftp.cencar.udg.mx/ingles/Pintura/pintura20/tempe.html

Picasso Art Prints:
Complete list with thumbnail sketches; click on one for a larger image.
http://www.geocities.com/Eureka/Concourse/7112/picasso.html

1577  Painter Peter Paul Rubens.
http://metalab.unc.edu/wm/paint/auth/rubens
Biography and works of this influential painter, from the Web Museum, Paris.
 
ARTSEDGE:
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/sc/cx-index.html#top
An index of curriculum, lessons, and activities for elementary art education.  These lessons have been aligned with national standards, and can be browsed via that index. Truly a worthwhile resource here.
 
THE ART TEACHER:
http://accessarts.net/Art_Teacher/Art_Teacher.html
A Question & Answer site for art teachers, with "1000's of art lessons, tutorials, and activities".

VISION WORKS:
http://www.illusionworks.com/
Vision Works presents a world of illusions here. A very cool site, with 3-D illusions, illusion puzzles, scientific explanations, and interactive demonstrations.
 
THE SISTINE CHAPEL:
http://www.christusrex.org/www1/sistine/0-Tour.html
One of the most amazing virtual tours on the web.
 
THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS ART GALLERY:
http://place.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/gallery/index.htm
An online gallery of children's art. Your students may submit their own art for viewing.

ELEMENTARY ART LESSONS:
http://www.artswire.org/~kenroar/lessons/elem/elemlessons.html
Over 50 separate lessons here for elementary level students, submitted by teachers. Many lessons introduce the students to great works of art, the artist, and their styles. See, for example, Van Gogh Cypresses, or face painting a la Matisse.
 
ART ACTIVITIES:
http://www.eduplace.com/search/activity.html
A large collection of art activities and lessons for use both at school and at home, from Houghton-Mifflin. Click on
Art, and the appropriate grade level, from K-8.
 
ART HISTORY LESSONS FOR KIDS:
http://members.tripod.com/~artworkinparis/index-10.html
Learn about line, color, space, and shape by being an art detective and following the clues.  Museum field trip at
the end.
 
EXPLORE ART LESSONS:
http://members.aol.com/powers8696/artindex.html
So far, 12 detailed, well-organized, and comprehensive art lessons, with an artist of the week, site of the week, and
projects; by Connie Powers.

1805  Sculptor Hiram Powers.
http://asuam.fa.asu.edu/powers1.htm
A biography and short evaluation of this sculptor's work is at the web address above.
 

GENERAL EDUCATION
 
GREAT EXPECTATIONS: HELPFUL HINTS
FOR BEGINNING TEACHERS:
http://www.positiveparenting.com/jane4.html
In looking at back-to-school resources this week, and perhaps especially for new teachers, it is
important to address fears and anxiety, as well as great expectations.  Dr. Jane Bluestein offers practical suggestions here to tackle potential problem areas, such as classroom management, time management, methods of instruction, professional interaction and professional growth.  Her tips and advice are timely and supportive; never patronizing.
Well worth the read!

A CHECKLIST OF TIPS:
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/FirstYear/checklist.html
First year and veteran teachers alike have added their best tips to compile this top ten list for you to consider.

STRESS MANAGEMENT TIPS:
http://intergate.bcsd.k12.ca.us/newdevstress.html
We had to mention the issue of stress! Starting a new school year is bound to be at least a wee bit stressful, for both novice and experienced teachers alike.  There's nothing miraculous offered in this list of remedies and tips; just some down-to-earth--and wise--advice.

SURVIVAL KITS:
http://www.pacificnet.net/~mandel/ClassroomManagement.html
This site has been labeled Classroom Management, but it is really so much more! It gives a general guide for grading; a survival kit; welcome bags; supply lists; guidelines for classroom management;classroom set-up tips; parent involvement discussion; ideas for new teachers; centers set-ups; a before- it-starts list; meeting the parents advice; the first five minutes ideas; and more--and extremely helpful!-- suggestions.

MORE ADVICE FOR NEW TEACHERS:
http://www.middleweb.com/INCASEconnect.html
.......  and if you REALLY must have just one more piece of advice or just one more tip this week, then this site is willing to give it to you! It includes first year mistakes, direct from first year teachers! 

BEGINNING OF SCHOOL PACKET:
http://www.inspiringteachers.com/tips/packet/index.html

TOP TEN MUST DO ITEMS:
http://www.inspiringteachers.com/tips/top10.html

MAKING A GOOD START:
http://www.ascd.org/pubs/eu/seot97eu.html

FIRST DAY STRATEGIES:
http://education.indiana.edu/cas/tt/v1i2/first.html

ICE BREAKERS & ENERGIZERS:
http://www.angelfire.com/ks/teachme/icebreakers.html

GETTING STARTED HOW-TO'S:
http://teachnet.org/docs/ntol/howto/start/index.htm

THE FIRST DAYS:
http://teachnet.org/docs.cfm/dcs/firstday

CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION:
http://intergate.bcsd.k12.ca.us/newenvorg.html

MAKE IT GREAT: TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL YEAR:
http://www.ascd.org/pubs/eu/starting.html

TEACHING WORTH CELEBRATING:
http://ascd.org/pubs/el/may99/extwasley.html

TIPS & STRATEGIES FROM 1ST YEAR TEACHERS:
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/FirstYear/ch3.html

OPENING ACTIVITY IDEAS:
http://teachnet.org/docs/cfm/dcs/firstday/actideas

HELPING YOUR STUDENTS WITH HOMEWORK:
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/HelpingStudents/

ACTIVITIES FOR THE 1ST DAY OF SCHOOL:
http://www.angelfire.com/ks/teachme/firstday.html

FIVE MINUTE ACTIVITIES:
http://www.teachnet.com/take5/index.html

GREAT EXPECTATIONS: HINTS FOR BEGINNERS:
http://www.positiveparenting.com/jane4.html

A CHECKLIST OF TIPS:
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/FirstYear/checklist.html

STRESS MANAGEMENT TIPS:
http://intergate.bcsd.k12.ca.us/newdevstress.html

SURVIVAL KITS:
http://www.pacificnet.net/~mandel/ClassroomManagement.html

MORE ADVICE FOR NEW TEACHERS:
http://www.middleweb.com/INCASEconnect.html

GENERAL CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT TIPS:
http://www.teachnet.com/how-to/manage/index.html
>From student reading assessment, to popcorn rewards; from high school make-up exam policies to animals at school; indoor recess activities, line-ups... there are many useful ideas here to consider using in your own classroom!

TESTED CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT:
http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/tips/cmanagement.html
Here are some more tried and tested tips from experienced teachers and the A to Z Teacher's site. I liked the ideas for getting students to complete their homework, as well as the activities for beginning the day. Lesson plans from and for teachers are also available at this site.

A NEW TEACHER'S SURVIVAL GUIDE:
http://www.wcsu.ctstateu.edu/~ZABBIA001/homepage.html
Activities and suggestions are packed into this survival guide, all tested by teacher Mrs. Zabbia.  They are
generally geared to early elementary classrooms and teachers, but many of these tips are worthwhile for and adaptable to older students as well. Her section on strategies for substitute teachers applies across the board.

INNOVATIVE CLASSROOM'S CLASS MANAGEMENT:
http://www.innovativeclassroom.com/
This site is so neatly organized that you just know the organization tips are going to be good! Bellwork of the
day starts the list, with, as the name suggests, a different activity each day to start students off at bell time.  Organization tips include Headphone Central, Dear Time and Centers Made Simple.  Center Focus is next, with ideas that include Sequences, Puppets, Spin-and-Spell, etc.  Lastly, a printable certificate rewards good student work!

1ST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR GRADES 7 - 12:
http://educ.indiana.edu/cas/tt/v1i2/first.html
Learning about each other and breaking the ice-- this activity addresses this topic in a creative manner, for middle and high school students and classes.

14 MORE GREAT ACTIVITIES FOR THE 1ST DAY OF SCHOOL:
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson073.shtml
A couple weeks ago we responded to a reader request for 1st day activities with a site from Education World,
called 14 Great Activities for the 1st Day. Now they've added 14 more;  take a look!

IT'S A START!
http://www2.ncsu.edu/unity/lockers/users/f/felder/public/Papers/Getting_started.html
Getting your class or course off to a rip-roaring start the first week, motivating and challenging your students
to learn all year long-- or scattering, confusing, noisy chaos -- not a hard choice! This paper from NCU examines critical issues we deal with in the first week of classes, and how we might treat them to keep our classes focused and enthusiastic throughout the year.

THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS:
http://uga.berkeley.edu/sled/bgd/firstday.html
The items covered in this article start with a firm grip on common-sense and take on a strong organizational attitude, with good advice to keep you on-track and in control.

BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT:
http://www.nea.org/helpfrom/growing/works4me/manage/behavior.html
Order, respect and trust in the classroom are the key issues addressed here, and indeed, provide a good place to start. From noise control to safety issues to transforming behavior, these suggestions are worth investigation  before you run into the problems!

11 TECHNIQUES FOR BETTER CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE:
http://users.aol.com/churchward/hls/techniques.html
These eleven techniques offer top-notch advice and methods. Be sure to take a look!

DISCIPLINE AS A NEW TEACHER:
http://www.iloveteaching.com/discipline/index.htm
Advice and links to help you establish your own approach and practices.

LEARNING COMPANY DEMOS
Here is the URL for product demos available for kid's products.
http://www.creativewonders.com/cwonders/f_prod.html

TIME MANAGEMENT & CALENDARS:
http://www.teachnet.com/how-to/organization/orgtime.html
Many of you have asked for calendar suggestions. Not only will you find such tips here, but also some good guidelines for managing your classroom time and schedules!

ORGANIZING LEARNING:
http://www.nea.org/helpfrom/growing/works4me/organize/orglearn.html
You are thrown into the classroom with all good intentions, but the immediate experience might be a bit daunting!
To help you out even before you set foot in the classroom, read some of the numerous organizational tips offered here. Experienced teachers offer ideas for lesson plans, grading, student organization, class participation, rewards, keeping students busy... guaranteed to be useful and to help keep your class running smoothly!

ATTENDANCE TIPS:
http://www.nea.org/helpfrom/growing/works4me/manage/attend.html
Also from the National Education Association, some tips to make the roll call a smooth process.

NEW TEACHER'S GUIDE TO THE DEPT. OF EDUCATION:
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/TeachersGuide/
Be prepared to spend some time sifting through this vast site.  You can also download the file in PDF format; a copy of Adobe's Acrobat Reader is available free on-site.

BULLETIN BOARD IDEAS:
http://www.teachnet.com/how-to/decor/fallbbs070699.html
I've received many requests for some great bulletin board ideas, so here you go!  This site is loaded with creative
suggestions from teachers, and has an archive at page bottom with 50 more past offerings. >From the resourceful teachnet, they have also included several photos of finished product bulletin boards for visual planning.

14 ACTIVITIES FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL:
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson074.shtml
We'll explore 1st day activities again later in August, but meanwhile, to address a reader's request, here are some
great activities to break the ice!  These ideas were sent in from teachers around the world. 

A LINK FOR TEACHERS
Eclectic Homeschool Online is a resource for parents teaching children at home.  This site is packed with information about all learning areas such as reading, math, social studies.... If you're a homeschool parent or one looking to supplement a child's education at home, there are many suggestions here.
http://eho.org/
 

A LINK TO CONSUMER ED
Consumer Education for Kids is a site geared for teens.  It's intended to help teens become educated consumers.
http://www.wa.gov/ago/youth/

A LINK FOR TEACHERS
Parents and Children Online Together is an online magazine with stories for you to enjoy with your child.
http://www.indiana.edu/~eric_rec/fl/pcto/menu.html
 
HERMAN SCHREIBER SCHOOL:
http://www.angelfire.com/ny/A3216
Harriet Stolzenberg sent in her elementary school site to share with us this week.  Visit the Herman
Schreiber School in Brooklyn, New York.  Their site is divided into many fun topics to explore, and can spur you onto your own creative ideas!  Try the Friendship Club, an Encyclopedia of Animals, Poetry Pals, the Monster Project, and lots more! It's great to see how schools are incorporating technology into their curriculum, designing web pages and projects to go along with it; maybe we can all get inspired here!

Laura Ingles Wilder Homepage - everything you ever wanted to know about her life, the books, and related merchandise.
http://www.vvv.com/~jenslegg/

DEVELOPING CONTENT STANDARDS:
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/CPRE/rb10stan.html
The planning and development of new curriculum frameworks-- will it lead to higher student performances?  And what is the process for developing higher standards?  Hot topics for today's schools, covered here in an excellent and detailed report addressing the various aspects and debates surrounding standards.

EDUCOM:
http://www.educause.edu/ir/events.html
An events calendar informing national and international conferences, seminars and workshops in relation to
technology and education.

THE E-RATE:
http://www.netc.org/fcc/index.html
The education rate is a federal program whereby eligible schools and libraries receive hefty discounts
on connection, services and internet access. The site is a primer on these rates from the Northwest Educational &
Technological Consortium.
 
 HYPER-LIT: WELCOME TO ENGLISH FOR THE
21ST CENTURY:
http://www.electronic-school.com/0698f2.html

A LINK TO COLLEGE (9-12)
A list of college and university home pages.  Some of it is outdated but there is still valuable information.
http://www.mit.edu:8001/people/cdemello/univ.html

BETTER INFORMATION LITERACY:
http://www.mdk12.org/practices/good_instruction/projectbetter/information_literacy/index.html

STARSTOGETHER:
http://www.starstogether.tierranet.com

NEW & GREAT IDEAS FOR SCHOOL WEBSITES:
http://www.techlearning.com/db_area/archives/WCE/archives/jacobsen.htm

Excellent variety of unit studies.
http://www.homeschoolzone.com/unit-study/usow.htm

Free Online Unit Studies offers over 300 unit studies accessed over the web.
http://www.alaska.net/~cccandc/free.htm

AACE CALENDAR OF CONFERENCES:
http://www.aace.org/conf/
The Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education presents a calendar of conferences on computers and education.

The article "What is Unschooling."
http://www.home-school.com/weekly/a1.html

The article "Learning Without Being Taught."
http://www.life.ca/hs/learning.html

1712  Philosopher Jean-Jacques Rouseau.
http://www.knuten.liu.se/~bjoch509/works/rousseau/confessions.txt
Read "The confessions of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, published in 1782.

1900  Author Antoine de Saint-Exupery.
http://galeb.etf.bg.ac.yu/mp/mp/pp.html
Read "The Little Prince" ("Le Petit Prince") in its original language, French.  A good summer project!
 
 A LINK FOR TEACHERS
Here is a great article for those of you with pre-schoolers who are looking to give your kids a head start at home.
http://www.ed.gov/databases/ERIC_Digests/ed365979.html

PERRY LOCAL SCHOOLS:
http://perrynet.stark.k12.oh.us/webunits/Grade2/Resources/
Perry Local Schools in Massillon, Ohio, have set up a truly wonderful site of grade two internet resources,
for all subject areas.  Find age and grade-appropriate sites on their page for snakes or Navajos; French cats touring Paris; or a children's Japanese dictionary! Great site!

THE SAGEMONT SCHOOL'S WORLD TOUR:
http://www.sagemont.com/world.htm
Third grade teacher Sharon Alm from Sagemont has sent in her school's wonderful World Tour site to share with
us.  As two people cross the globe in real time, they are sending in photos and informative journal entries that take
the students along with them.  This is a very creative, informative, and stimulating project. The journals are like live-feeds to the at-home-ers (us!); with geographical, cultural, economic, and historical data nicely compiled into
the threads of the journey.  We start off in San Francisco and the Marin Headlands, and we are then transported to
Kathmandu. From there we take off to a trek on Everest, then Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, and Florida. Great
idea, and great job! 

CREATING A DATABASE:
http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~bfjohnso/325/support/database.html
This page provides a brief introductory lesson on building a database.  It is included here as an overview of what you
will need to do to begin designing your database.  You will also find a sample database to review.

DATABASE BASICS:
http://www.stars.com/Authoring/DB/Intro/what_is_database.html
This tutorial is an introduction to the database, by Selena Sol. It is an amusing and often witty intro, with a history of the
database, its modern uses, and examples of databases.

DATABASE INSTRUCTION--RETRIEVING DATA:
http://www.stars.com/Authoring/DB/Intro/select.html
Selena Sol's tutorial in retrieving data continues her instruction program for creating a database .  She continues to use a sample database to illustrate her easy-to-follow lessons.

WORKING WITH TABLES:
http://www.uic.edu/depts/adn/seminars/access-intermed/tables-main.html
Working With Tables is a seminar from Microsoft for their Access '97 database software.  This particular section starts
the intermediate course.  If you need a beginner course, try below.

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT ACCESS 97:
http://www.uic.edu/depts/adn/seminars/msaccess-intro/dbconcepts.html
This introductory course in database starts with Database Concepts, and continues to create tables, entering and editing
records, queries, etc.

GRADUATE SCHOOL RATINGS:
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/beyond/bcrank.htm
>From US News Online, you can find grad school ratings here for education, library science, Ph.D. programs, and more.  A good place to check if you're thinking of going back and updating your degree!

EDUCATION WEEK'S MARKETPLACE:
http://www.edweek.org/htbin/fastweb?searchform+view2
Education Week supports a marketplace for teaching and administrative positions across the United States, as
well as abroad!  Search by area or by job title.  Good luck!

A LINK FOR TEACHERS
Ideas on how to incorporate folklife and community culture into your teaching.
http://lcweb.loc.gov/folklife/teachers.html

BBQ PIT!
http://novaplaza.com/bbqman/links.shtml
It's barbeque time!  Do you have a famous recipe for you own bbq sauce? No? If not, you'd better head to this
site for some great tips and tantalizing recipes. Then get that grill going; this is barbeque weekend America!

AHMED SALLAM'S ALEXANDRIA SCHOOL:
http://www.ais-ac.com
Computer teacher Ahmed Sallam would like to share his school's website with us.  He teaches at an American school
in Alexandria, Egypt.  You can see his school at the above address. Thank you for your submission, Ahmed!
 

PICNIC TIME!
http://food.homearts.com/thoughts/enter/76enta26.htm
Here are all the do's and don'ts on how to have a memorable picnic! Picnic menus here as well; and you are planning a
picnic this weekend, aren't you?! Planning a weekend party? Here's your guide to party-planning and hosting with ease, just in time for 4th of July.

PARTY PLANNING:
http://food.homearts.com/thoughts/enter/67enta13.htm

GREECE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT,
AMERICAN REVOLUTION PAGE:
http://www.greeceny.com/arm/welch/
This site has been developed by Mr. Welch's 7th grade Social Studies class. Their table of contents lists all
the various topics and projects surrounding the American Revolution, researched by the students.  Also listed
are the resources used.  Job well done!

THINKWAVE EDUCATOR EXPRESS:
http://www.download.com/pc/software/0,332,0-67902-s,1000.html?st.dl.pick10.list.tdtl
This free download is a gradebook that can handle crading curves, attendance, custom grading, etc.  It has an email feature to let you send individualized progress reports to students or their parents. It also has a publish to web feature, to post assignments, attendance, grades, info. all on the web. Passwords protect the accounts for each student/parent access.
 

A LINK FOR TEACHERS
The Educational Research Network strives to build community among parents and the educational community. Available free is a weekly e-newsletter that will bring news of interest.
http://www.ernweb.com/

http://www.k12jobs.com/jobfinder/index.html
This site offers kindergarten through grade 12 job postings, all across the states.  Either choose by category, state, or keyword search.  Full information and contacts given.  Also find information on salaries, certification, job fairs, etc.

CONDITION OF EDUCATION, 1999:
http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=1999022
The "...current status and recent progress of education in the United States." Different ways to download this volume for
review.

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS:
http://www.tappedin.sri.com/due/CD/
From the National Science Foundation (NSF), their Curriculum Development Projects.  With guidelines,
evaluation resources, design, and analysis.

CURRENTLY OPEN!
http://www.ed.gov/GrantApps/
>From the U.S. Department of Education, a list of grants currently open, with application packages.
 

ONLINE STUDY GUIDE FOR STUDENT DRIVERS:
http://golocalnet.com/drive/
Looking to get your driver's permit or license this summer? Here's free help.  Select your state and country, and
study with animations and a sample test.  A good resource for those who are serious about getting their license!

BLAST E-ZINE:
http://www.teenscene.freeserve.co.uk/
An online teen magazine from Britain, with games, guides, jokes, horoscopes, movie and music reviews, etc. Lots of
links to other teen sites.
 
 Should educators be responsible for teaching character in
our schools?
The Giraffe Program:
http://www.giraffe.org/
Character Education:
http://www.cde.ca.gov/character/
National Institute for Character Education:
http://www.ethics.org/nice/cee.html
Civnet:
http://www.civnet.org/
Learn & Serve:
http://www.cns.gov/learn/index.html
 
 

A LINK FOR TEACHERS
Here you'll find ideas on how to get involved in your child's education.  Also included are several successful profiles of
places that have made a great school-parent partnership.
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/FamInvolve/
 

 A LINK FOR TEACHERS
Here is a wonderful resource for lesson plans and ideas on projects for your homeschool or for school enrichment.
All areas are covered.
http://www.mcrel.org/resources/plus/index.asp
 
                                        GEORGE ORWELL

Biography & Timeline:
http://www.codoh.com/thoughtcrimes/tcportorw.html

Original NY Times Book Review on 1984:
http://pages.citenet.net/users/charles/nyt-1984.html

1984 Text:
http://kulichki-lat.rambler.ru/moshkow/ORWELL/r1984ch1.txt

Why I Write:
http://pages.citenet.net/users/charles/why.html

Animal Farm text:
http://kulichki-lat.rambler.ru/moshkow/ORWELL/animal.txt

Political Writings:
With newspaper editorials, Orwell's columns, letters, essays.
http://www.abattoir.com/~prime8/Orwell/

American Newspeak:
Biweekly e-zine looks at what it considers to be newspeak in leading American publications.
http://www.scn.org/news/newspeak/

Shooting an Elephant:
http://pages.citenet.net/users/charles/shootelp.html

=1904  Poet Pablo Neruda
NERUDA/HEIGHTS OF MACCHU PICCHU:
http://web.hudsonet.com/~amajo3/hm.html
Chilean poet Neruda won the Nobel Prize for Literature, and inspired the wonderful film Il Postino! The Heights
of Macchu Picchu poem is at this site in its entirety, along with a biography of Neruda, and an intelligent
review and critique of some of his poems.
 

MUSIC

A LINK FOR TEACHERS
Information and links for music educators with game suggestions and other resources.
http://home.earthlink.net/~bluesman1/index.html

A LINK TO MOZART (K-6)
A light-hearted story about Wolfgang Mozart's life and accomplishments. Some pictures accompany the text. Each
chapter has links within the chapter for further information.
http://www.stringsinthemountains.org/m2m/contents.htm
 
A LINK TO BALLET (7-12)
American Ballet Theatre site has detailed descriptions of their ballet repertory as well as dancers' biographies. The photo gallery is a great place to start.  Even if you don't live in NYC, it's an enlightening site to visit.
http://www.abt.org/
 

CHILDREN'S ONLINE SONGBOOK:
http://judyanddavid.com/cma.html
This site provides a children's songbook, archived alphabetically.  Lyrics and activities are included.

1843  Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg.
        Certainly the most famous Scandanavian composer,
        though Grieg is perhaps not fully appreciated today.
        Here is a biography on Grieg, with about ten midi
        selections of some of his most famous pieces to
        listen to, including the Peer Gynt Suite:
http://www.quicknet.se/midimusic/Grieg.htm
 

1882  Russian composer Igor Stravinsky.
        This Rites of Spring composer used instruments in
        his works that were not previously used in orchestral
        playings.  An article, but especialy audio segments
        from NPR/Milestones of the Milennium, guide you
        through Stravinsky's works, with interviews from
        two of his famous students, composers Robert Craft
        and Phillip Glass:
http://www.npr.org/programs/specials/milestones/990416.motm.stravinsky.html
 

The Classical Music Virtual Library:
http://www.gprep.org/classical/
History of Singing:
http://www.lawrence.edu/~koopmajo/
List of Online Music Magazines:
http://www.amc-music.com/links.htm#zine

General Music Lessons:
http://www2.potsdam.edu/crane/campbemr/lessons/
Piano Lessons:
http://www.primenet.com/~hawaii/
Kodaly Philosophy & Lessons:
http://home.earthlink.net/~bluesman1/Kodaly.html
 

Kaptsua offers a "gentle first touch" with those wanting to
learn Russian. 
http://www.discimus.cultnet.fi/kapusta/index_e.htm

Language Bridge offers book and tape sets for Russian language
acquisition.
http://www.language-bridge.com/


EFL/ESL TEACHER'S ROOM:
http://www.englishclub.net/teachers/index.htm
Another great resource, with loads of classroom activities, lesson plans, handouts, workshops--and a job board!
 
ESL TEACHING RESOURCES:
http://www.nald.ca/province/nb/tesl/guide.htm
A resource guide of teaching methods for ESL instructors, from New Brunswick, Canada, Dept. of Education.  Tips for approaches to teaching; teaching and learning methods; etc. Much useful info. here, with appendices for activities
at all levels.
 
TRANSLATIONS:
http://www.babylon.com/eng/download/download.html
A one word translator, called Babylon, to translate Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, and
Portugese into English. Downloads free to Windows '95or '98.
 
ESL ONLINE MAGAZINE:
http://www.rice.edu/projects/topics/Electronic/Magazine.html
"Topics" is an online interactive ESL magazine for both students and teachers. Teacher's Corner has techniques, projects, & ideas.
 
COOKBOOK OF ESL IDEAS:
http://www.eslcafe.com/ideas/sefer.cgi?For:the:Teacher:
23 categories with well over 400 activities and suggestions in this teacher exchange. Some valuable tips available for all
teachers, not just ESL; such as Discipline, Ice Breakers; Listening & Comprehension, etc.
 
LISTENING LAB:
http://www.EnglishListening.com/
Uses real audio to provide a listening lab for ESL students; all levels of difficulty and skill.

ESL LESSON PLANS:
http://www.otan.dni.us/cgi-bin/webdir.pl?dir=%2FFor%20Teachers%2F%2FLesson%20Plans%FESL
Long list of detailed lessons, in a good variety of topics.
 
ENGLISH ONLINE:
http://eleaston.com/
An extensive materials and lessons list for teaching English.
 
ESL CONVERSATION QUESTIONS:
http://www.aitech.ac.jp/~iteslj/questions/
Over 25 topics listed, each having lists of good questions to
stimulate conversation.
 
GRAMMAR WORKSHEETS & EXERCISES:
http://www.eslpartyland.com/teach3.htm
Exercises in all aspects of English grammar.
 
PROJECTS FOR TEACHING ESL:
http://www.c3.hu/~ecsomay/nora/projects.htm
Using newspapers, cryptic puzzles, & Star Wars to
teach English.
 
TEACHERS' LESSON PLANS:
http://www.awl-elt.com/dictionaries/tlplan.htlm
Grammar, pronunciation, etc. Lesson plans by & for teachers.
 
ESL ACTIVITIES:
http://www.nald.ca/province/nb/tesl/guide6.htm
Activities to stimulate ESL learning.
 
BUSINESS ENGLISH:
http://homepages.tesco.net/~albatraining/index.htm
Called "Monster Business English", provides free software downloads, English word games, and quizzes.

Below is a link for an English Magazine that is a multimedia magazine for students of English.  It looks comprehensive and has three levels, beginner, intermediate and advanced.
http://www.english-mag.com/
 

SPANISH 101 REVIEW EXERCISES:
http://www.u.arizona.edu/~jmcconne/101_review.html
Now that you've learned the Spanish language in one week of classes (si?!) you must be ready to test yourself!
Okay, so you'd rather test your students instead? Try this site then, with many exercises to select from
in Spanish grammar.

ELECTRONIC SPANISH FLASHCARDS:
http://www.emporia.edu/biosci/span/flshcrd.htm
Flashcard-type drills in vocabulary, verb conjugation and grammar skills.
 

SPANISH FOR TRAVELLERS/ESPANOL PARA VIAJEROS:
http://www.travlang.com/languages/cgi-bin/langchoice.cgi?page-main&lang1=english&lang2=spanish
You select a category of words and phrases, such as directions or shopping and dining, submit it, and receive the appropriate word and phrase list.  All of this comes with its own audio file, so you will also learn how to correctly pronounce those words and phrases.  Practice a few times, take a quick quiz on-site, then grab that luggage and say "buenas dias" in, hmmm......  Puerto Rico maybe, or Venezuela, Mexico, Chile... or how about Cuba, Argentina, the Honduras, or hey, Spain!
 

MUNDO HISPANO:
http://www.umsl.edu/~moosproj/mundosp.html
If you're ready to try out your Spanish skills, or just want to chat with some native speakers, here is a popular
Spanish chat site.

FLAMENCO!
http://www.flamenco.org/
A flamenco page with links to flamenco festivals everywhere, as well as articles on the music, art and
history of flamenco dancing.

TCLA:
http://www.bbk.ac.uk/Departments/Spanish/TeclaHome.html 
Tecla:  for learners and teachers of Spanish, with an online archive going back to 1994 and a searchable thematic
index.  In Spanish.

BASIC SPANISH FOR THE VIRTUAL STUDENT:
this site includes over 50 units of comprehensive Spanish lessons covering all phases of grammar,along with thematic
modules. These are excellent lessons for a solid introductory course in Spanish language, for either teachers or students
(or both!) to use.

TEMAS--SPANISH LESSONS:
http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Campus/2024
Spanish instructors will find this site very useful!  While these sets of lessons in grammar, phrases, themes, etc. contains
French & German language lessons as well (hey, why not learn 3 new languages at once!), the Spanish lessons are
nevertheless still easily accessible.

CYBER SPAIN!
http://www.cyberspain.com
Take a detailed virtual journey through Spain! Learn its culture, geography and history.  Can't get to Sevilla
or Cordoba this summer? You can pretend here, and almost feel you've actually gone there!

BBC CRUCIAL TRAVEL PHRASES IN SPANISH:
http;//www.bbc.co.uk/education/hours/travel/spphrase.shtml
Lost somewhere in Espana? (Sure, we really feel sorry for you!)  Need to order some tapas, or a full meal? Here are
the essential phrases you will need to know to ask directions, order in a restaurant, etc. in any Spanish locale.

H-SPAN:
http://www.h-span.net/hspan-main.htm
Choose a radio program on music, cinema, I can't translate the others--and go from there, practice your listening
skills and enjoy!

SPANISH WINE!
http://vino.eunet.es.vino/vino_page.html
This page will take you through all the nuances of vino; also visit wineries, learn about Spanish cuisine, or even
go to Madrid restaurants for wine lovers!

LATIN AMERICAN JOB FAIR:
http://www.bolsadetrabajo.com/
A Global Market, offering all variety of fields of employment in Latin America, is what you will find here.

LEARNING MEXICAN SPANISH:
http://www.june29.com/Spanish/lesson1.html
A series of three main lessons by Tyler Jones, to teach Mexican Spanish.  A nice feature in these lessons is the new word list, where you can click on the word to hear it pronounced correctly.  Also included are lessons in pronunciation, with key features isolated to help you quickly learn a basic working knowledge of the language.

DR. RIX SPANISH TRIX PAGES:
http://www.muw.edu/~rmccalli/SpGram101intro.html
Find a fun attitude towards learning Spanish from the numerous lessons here in grammar and pronunciation. Also, the Big Kahuna parts 1 and 2 present two semesters of printable elementary Spanish grammar.  Sample quizzes here too.

CIUDAD FUTURA!
http://www.ciudadfutura.com
Today we visit the CyberCity of the Future!  But here and now, you can read your horoscope, get a Spanish recipe,
read news and articles, inform yourself or find numerous outlets of entertainment in the hispanic world and language!

EL INDICE DE EMPRESAS E INSTUCIONES:
http://elindice.com/
This site is written in Spanish, and will take you to many links covering Spanish life and culture.

EL PAIS DIGITAL:
http://www.elpais.es/
Ready to try an online Spanish newspaper? Here's a good one!

SPANISH FOOD / RECETAS DE ESPANA:
http://www.xmission.com/~dderhak/recipes.html
Paella, flan, tortillas, Spanish Christmas recipes... a gazpacho guaranteed to put hair on your chest! For these
and less hairy recipes, this site will tempt your tastebuds and get you cooking Spanish-style!

BILINGUAL EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY:
http://psrtec.clmer.csulb.edu/virtualp/21stcen.htm
>From the publication Virtual Power, you can read interviews with bilingual educators and the concerns and challenges they face, dealing with bilingual education and technology as they move into the 21st century.

LEARN SPANISH!
http://www.studyspanish.com/tutorial.htm
Helpful site for Spanish teachers or those wanting to attempt to learn the Spanish language online.  There
are currently 52 free tutorials available, mostly in grammar, but some on other subjects as well (e.g. days of the week, cardinal numbers, or months and seasons).  At least 5 more lessons are planned additions by the end of the summer. You can also try practice exercises, or submit your answers to a test online.

SPANISH VOCABULARY BUILDER:
http://home.earthlink.net/~mikcar/
Listed by categories such as foods, animals, sports, etc, this is a good site for a beginning Spanish language student
to build up his/her vocabulary skills and confidence. Click on the picture in your category (try remembering and saying the name first of course!), then hear the word with Sound Machine.
 

MUNDO 21:
http://humanities.byu.edu/spanish/mundo/mundo.html
>From Brigham Young University, study Spanish through a tour and lessons of latin countries.  Each country you click
on gives facts, resources, lessons and links to learn more. You can virtually visit every hispanic country in this tour
alone!  The site also provides a valuable resource for those who are lucky enough to actually travel to these places, with online journals and newsgroups also included.

ATAJOS-BUSCALO:
http://www.enter.net.mx/xyz/atajos/buscalo.html
Looking for Spanish websites? Here are 30 search engines to do the job for you!

MAGELLAN:
http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Campus/2024/futuro.html
Magellan is a site of bilingual science fiction stories, a wonderful and entertaining way to practice your Spanish! And if you just can't stumble your way through the climax any longer to find out who did what where and why, then you can always resort to the English version!

FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING FORUM:
http://www.cortland.edu/www_root/flteach/flteach.html
Look here for discussions on foreign language teaching methods, classroom activities, teacher-training, curriculum and syllabus design, etc.  Supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

A COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY MODULE FOR THE FOREIGN LANG. METHODS COURSE:
http://www.cortland.edu/flteach/methods/
This module was designed by Jean LeLoup of SUNY, to support the integration of technology into language
curriculum.  Learn the basics of the tools, and design lesson plans.

AMERICAN ASSOC. OF TEACHERS OF FRENCH:
http://aatf.utsa.edu/
Resources for French teachers; from teaching with the internet to promoting French.

BEGINNING FRENCH LESSONS:
http://www.ild.com/french/unit1.html
>From International Language Development, with audio. Start with lesson 1, Greeting, and progress on up
through lesson 20. With vocabulary, grammar, culture and exercises included.

FRENCH 100 COURSE:
http://qsilver.queensu.ca/french/Cours/100/
(Hit "Autre" at this site.)
>From Queens University in Canada, this is an intermediate course in French, assuming you already
have a basic understanding of the language. Mostly grammar!
 

FRENCH FOR TRAVELLERS:
http://www.travlang.com/languages/
With an online dictionary and pronunciation guide, this site actually has over 70 (!) foreign languages to
learn!  You can select French, then select a category or phrase list you wish to learn; e.g. shopping/dining/ directions/basic words, etc.

FRENCH COOKING!
http://www.cooking-french.com/recipes/
Now who can resist la cuisine francaise?? >From La Cuisine de Veronique, how about trying some crepes, or gateau de saumon?
 

LANGUAGE, LEARNING, AND TECHNOLOGY:
http://polyglot.cal.msu.edu/llt/
"A journal for second and foreign language educators", with great articles in the use of technology in this
discipline.  Also, you can respond to a call for papers on literacies and technologies.

JULY 21ST:  = 1899  American author par excellence, Ernest Hemmingway.
TIMELESS HEMMINGWAY:
http://www.timelesshemingway.com
Family, quote finder, Q & A, pictures, etc.
 
 

HENRY DAVID THOREAU=====
BIOGRAPHICAL ESSAY BY FRIEND & MENTOR,
RALPH WALDO EMERSON:
http://www2.cybernex.net/~rlenat/emerson.html

WALDEN--TEXT:
http://www2.cybernex.net/~rlenat/walden00.html

STUDY TEXT FOR WALDEN:
http://www.vcu.edu/engweb/eng385/walden/chap1.htm
Prepared by Ann Woodlief.

CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE/TEXT:
http://www2.cybernex.net/~rlenat/civil.html

CLASSROOM ISSUES & STRATEGIES ON THOREAU:
http://www.hmco.com/college/english/heath/syllabuild/iguide/thoreau.html

THE THOREAU HOME PAGE:
http://www.walden.org/thoreau/Default.asp
Writings, life and times--all here where they should be!

Ralph Waldo Emerson:
http://history.hanover.edu/19th/emerson.htm
http://daemon.ilt.columbia.edu/academic/digitexts/emerson/bio_emerson.html

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