March 1, 1999

OnlineClass:Internet Education Projects  --  This site is a must see!

American Museum of Natural History  --  What a great site. . . this one focuses on Diamonds.

ILTweb: History: NA: Native American Navigator  --  The Native American Navigator is an interface for geographical, historical, topical and keyword-based student inquiry on topics related to Native American history and culture in the United States. Clickable maps, an extensive timeline, a web of topics pages and a site & network-wide search page make the four corners of the Navigator's Medicine Wheel.

Draw and Color with Uncle Fred   --  A very cool site that teaches you how to draw cartoons.  Very interesting and fun.

Kaytee Discovery Zone   --  In 1995, Kaytee opened the Kaytee Avian Education Center in Chilton, Wisconsin, a unique facility where people of all ages could discover and experience the wonder of birds. With over 30 fascinating exhibits, friendly and colorful live birds, and entertaining videos, it is a place where families can explore, investigate, and most all, discover the wonder of birds and how they affect our daily lives. Kaytee Discovery Zone brings to you part of the excitement of the Center, so that no matter where you live, you can take part in the world of birds.

SEG-way Online Activity: Search for Ice and Snow  --   This site features an online activity where students use images from the Space Shuttle to find places on the earth where there's ice and snow. (Grades 4-12)

Science Center - Snowman Math  --  This lesson plan uses math, writing skills, problem solving, science, and physical ed. (Grades 2-5)

Kids Snow Page   --  Just what it says. . . fun stuff with snow. (Grades K-5)

NSIDC Education Resources   --  The National Snow and Ice Data Center receives many questions about snow, ice, and climate from teachers and students at all levels -- primary school through university undergraduates. Though our data products are targeted for the science research community, we have created and compiled some education resources for teachers and students.

The Internet Public Library  --  IPL is the first public library for the Internet. It's purpose is to find, evaluate, and organize quality information resources.

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information  --  You can order a number of free posters -- including: "Live the Dream -- Say No to Alcohol and Drug Abuse," "Alcohol...We're Not Buying It!," and "We Have Better Things to Do Than Drugs" -- from the website.

Partnership For A Drug-Free America   --  An excellent resource for students, teachers, and parents.

Allexperts.com--Ask any question!   --  What do you need to know today? The folks at Allexperts.com have gathered together a wide range of volunteer subject experts (over 3,100 experts), all ready to answer your questions. Pick a particular topic, browse the lists of volunteers (and their credentials), and ask away! You should get a response within one to three days.

JazzWorld.Com... Your home for real Jazz, Blues, Vocalists, Instrumentalists  --  The new JazzWorld aims to appeal to music fans and artists alike. Not only are up-and-coming artists featured, but musicians and vocalists can also set up their own Web pages. This site was just launched on February 25th.

Companion Planting   --  With spring right around the corner in the Northern Hemisphere, some plants have been found to be beneficial to the growth of others, distract pests and/or lure beneficial insects (predators of pests). These are good companions, whereas plants that hinder growth of another plant are antagonistic.

Cultural Caf�   --  Each month Cultural Cafe features a different language and culture. You'll find information on holidays as they are celebrated around the world, language facts and ideas, and travel highlights. For February, the Cultural Cafe features the Chinese New Year in 1999 (the Year of the Rabbit).

OceanLink  --  This is a cool site with tons of information on oceanography, marine mammals, seabirds, fish, and marine pollution. Includes Marine Animal Records and Ask a Marine Scientist sections.

The Puppetry Home Page  --   Here's a unique site devoted to the art of making puppets and using them in performances. Coverage is worldwide through a collection of links for puppet theaters, festivals, museums, organizations, performers, and performance companies. Links are provided for various cultures' traditions such as Indonesian shadow puppets or France's Guignol. Different types of puppetry are included, such as animatronics, ventriloquism, giant puppets, and marionettes. Other links provide instructions for puppet building and sources for materials or buying puppets. Read the latest puppetry news, place free classifieds, join a newsgroup or mailing list, and link to even more sites.

Neuroscience for Kids   --  Explore the nervous system, using experiments, activities, and games to learn about the brain, spinal cord, neurons, and senses. The site, which includes links to other sites and current events in the field, is appropriate to students of all ages.