YUCK! I really enjoyed the article we read about the Grossology books and exhibits. I found some great websites for you to further explore the The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body. Eeuuhh! Yuck! GROSS!!!
“Americans have gone to war to win their independence, expand their national boundaries, define their freedoms, and defend their interests around the globe. This online exhibition (from Thinkfinity) examines how wars have shaped the nation’s history and transformed American Society.” – The Price of Freedom: Americans at War
Extra Credit – due Tuesday, November 24
1. Select a conflict from the timeline.
2. Read the introduction and click “begin”.
3. Play movie or read transcript.
4. Enter Exhibit.
5. Explore the exhibit by reading passages and viewing artifacts. Be sure to explore all sections of the exhibit.
6. Summarize the exhibit/conflict using at least 5 sentences.
7. Share your summary on the blog as a comment to this post . Each complete summary is worth 5 extra credit points (maximum 25 points).
“Many different Native American groups lived in North America. Different groups living in the same region shared the same culture because the land they lived on shaped their way of life. Click on an area of the map to learn about life in that region.” – Learn About Native Americans
“The Seminole are a Native American people originally of Florida, who now reside primarily in that state and Oklahoma. The Seminole nation was formed in the 18th century. It was composed of Native Americans from Georgia, Mississippi, and Alabama, most significantly the Creek people, as well as African Americans who escaped to Florida from slavery in South Carolina and Georgia.” – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seminole
The world’s geographic information at your fingertips…and it’s free!
“Google Earth lets you fly anywhere on Earth to view satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings, from galaxies in outer space to the canyons of the ocean. You can explore rich geographical content, save your toured places, and share with others.”
“Google Earth 5 features historical imagery from around the globe, ocean floor and surface data from marine experts, and simplified touring with audio and voice recording.”
FreePoverty is a geography game that presents you with a city or landmark. You have a short amount of time (5-10 seconds) to locate it on a map. The closer you are to the target, the more cups of water are donated to people in need around the world. (FreePoverty is seeking a nonprofit organization to work with to help turn the site’s revenues into water donations.)
I just played…very fun!
FreeRice is a collection of games in different subject areas that makes a donation of rice for every correct answer. Both games encourage learning as well as civic involvement.
A week after I started tracking our blog with ClustrMaps last year, I began tracking our blog with Google Analytics. Well, it’s been a year since I started using that program and I have some interesting statistics to share with you.
9,193 visits came from 57 countries/territories and 44 states in the USA.
Pages on our site were viewed a total of 29,348 times.
Average of 25.12 visits per day.
Average of 3.19 pages per visit.
2,782 absolute unique visitors.
Average of 5 minutes and 16 seconds per visit.
Here are two graphics I thought you would find interesting:
Unite with students and schools from around the world to set a new world record! The Challenge – to correctly answer more than 182,445,169 questions in 48 hours.
“Test your knowledge about the American Revolution, and see if you can navigate your way to independence. Every correct answer gets you closer to liberty.” – http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/road.html
If you want to see more of this wonderful group of young musicians search “PS22″ schooltube.com or check out their website – http://ps22chorus.blogspot.com/
I really like the White House 101 page. It has a wealth of information about The White House, the Presidency, and tons of interesting facts. This is a great source for Wonder Projects.
Take this quiz and see how well you did! The 10 questions below are based on the articles from Election 2008: How We Elect the President. For each question, click the circle next to your answer. At the end of the quiz, click “score my quiz.” – http://content.scholastic.com/browse/quiz.jsp?id=31097
Nickelodeon’s letting you pick the issues AND the president, because the next four years affect you just as much as any adult…and could affect your future even more. -www.nick.com/kpp/
In the Electoral College system, each state gets a certain number of electors, based on each state’s total number of representation in Congress. Each elector gets one electoral vote. For example, a large state like California gets 54 electoral votes, while Rhode Island gets only four. All together, there are 538 Electoral votes.
In December (following the general election), the electors cast their votes. When the votes are counted on January 6th, the Presidential candidate that gets more than half (270) wins the election. The President-elect and Vice President-elect take the oath of office and are inaugurated two weeks later, on January 20th. – Ben’s Guide to US Government for Kids
Some artists use paint, others bronze – But for Nathan Sawaya he chooses to build his awe-inspiring art out of toy building blocks. LEGO® bricks to be exact. With more than 1.5 million colored bricks in his New York studio, Sawaya’s sculptures take many forms. http://brickartist.com/
A full-time freelance artist, Sawaya accepts commissions from individuals, corporations, and … well just about anyone with a good idea! He’s also available to design and build custom creations at events, photo shoots and conventions. So let Sawaya know what you have in mind, there are literally no limits to what he can create out of LEGO. http://brickartist.com/
Learn more about the amazing lives of people who are a part of our history. Discover the real-life stories of fascinating people from Davy Crockett to Babe Ruth.
Guess the names of today’s hottest stars before it’s too late!
Learn about key acheivements about the amazing lives of people who are a part of our history. Discover the real-life stories of fascinating people from Davy Crockett to Babe Ruth
What’s the connection between Pocohontas and Shakespeare Find out!
Check out our Most Watched people trivia videos. From Albert Einstein to Charlie Chaplin to Winston Churchill, Barbara Bush and more!
Bio4Kids is an informative and fun series for children ages 8-12. Each episode delves into inspiring lives from historical figures to contemporary icons. This singular program offers educational, non-fiction material presented in a current and appealing voice-making the individuals accessible and relevant to kids today. The profiles featured in this program will inspire and challenge-a perfect combination to educate-and a wonderful resource for children to learn about the fascinating people who have contributed so much to our world and history. Featured profiles include George Washington, Charles Dickens, Jules Verne, Davy Crockett, Pocahontas, and Christa McAuliffe. Be sure to visit our Episode Guide for a complete list and Meet The People for additional information on the persons featured on the program
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National Geographic Kids
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