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Volume 12 Issue 21
May 20, 2008

This week, Education World reviewed three Web sites of interest to educators.

Biology Browser: Teaching Resources
Lots of activities for the high school "science of life" teacher.
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2008/r0508-16.shtml

Exploring the Early Americas
Travel back in time, courtesy of the Library of Congress.
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2008/r0508-14.shtml

Essentials of Geology
Rocks rock! Geology basics from here to Mars.
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2008/r0508-12.shtml

Biology Browser: Teaching Resources
Lots of activities for the high school "science of life" teacher.
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2008/r0508-16.shtml

REVIEW: A+
Biology educators will appreciate this variety of teaching resources that have been collected at this site. There are more than 190 resources related to various areas of biology. These resources include “Alphabetical Insects”, “Antlion Farms,” “Ask a Biologist,” “Biodidac, a bank of digital resources for teaching biology,” “Basic Frog Dissection,” “Biology Labs On-Line,” and many more. Visitors can also search the index to organism names, the nomenclatural glossary for zoology, and the guide to the animal kingdom for students and teachers to find basic answers to who’s who in the animal kingdom.

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Exploring the Early Americas
Travel back in time, courtesy of the Library of Congress.
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2008/r0508-14.shtml

REVIEW: A+
This online exhibition "provides insight into indigenous cultures, the drama of the encounters between Native Americans and European explorers and settlers, and the pivotal changes caused by the meeting of the American and European worlds." The materials are divided into three major themes: Pre-Contact America; Explorations and Encounters; and Aftermath of the Encounter. Pre-Contact America deals with the cultures of Mesoamerica which includes the modern countries of Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, western Honduras, and El Salvador. Explorations and Encounters deals with the voyages of Christopher Columbus, Hernan Cortes, and Francisco Pizarro, and the natives they encountered. The Aftermath of the Encounter deals with the changed cultures of the Americas and Europe that resulted from the encounter between them. The Interactives allows users to investigate the Maya writing system through artifacts, examine the only existing copies of the 1507 and 1516 maps by M artin Waldseemuller, and explore a complete version of the classic work, “The Buccaneers of America”.

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Essentials of Geology
Rocks rock! Geology basics from here to Mars.
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2008/r0508-12.shtml

REVIEW: A+
Essentials of Geology is well worth the visit just for the animations which cover the continental drift, solar system formation, the Earth’s magnetic field, the spread of the sea floor and the formation of the ocean’s crust. There are over sixty in all and teachers could easily use them as a supplement to the curriculum. Students or any visitors will enjoy the interactive crossword puzzles (19) that accompany each chapter of the book but could be used alone for review. Included are some very well written articles that cover such varied topics as the Earth’s Rotation, Pele and the Origin of Hawaii, The Cradle of Life, Oil-Well Fires, London Smog, Flood on Mars?, Atmospheres of Other P***ts and many more. Additionally, there is a nice glossary and if you’re lucky enough to be using that textbook there is a comprehensive study guide.

Each week, Education World spotlights books of interest to educators. This week, read a brief summary of two more of our "top 50 books for educators."

Teaching With Love and Logic: Taking Control of the Classroom
Jim Fay and David Funk embody their method of classroom management in the term "love and logic," and follow up this concept with chapters like "Apply Consequences with Empathy." Aimed ultimately at transferring the responsibility for maintaining order from the teacher to the student, this method is a "golden mean," a balanced approach that sees both teachers and students as real human beings. A treasure!
Click to learn more or to purchase this book.

Savage Inequalities: Children in America's Schools
It's hard to believe that it's been 15 years since this powerful book hit the education scene, and if you've never read it, get this paperback edition and a box of tissues, because these stories from our nation's poorest schools have lost none of their emotional punch. Kozol's more recent books, including "Amazing Grace" and "Shame of the Nation," demonstrate that we have not solved the problems dramatized in "Savage Inequalities," but it's worth returning to this 1992 volume as well, to once hear Kozol's exquisite voice raised in just anger.
Click to learn more or to purchase this book.

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These classroom games span the grades and the major subject areas -- and inject a healthy dose of fun into the serious business of teaching and learning. Looking to fill the end of a hectic day with something fun and educational? Looking for a great reward for students that will make valuable use of free time? Looking to reinforce basic skills with a fun activity? These games will fill the bill!

Included in this 80-page booklet you'll find these games and more:

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Meet Our Columnists Meet our team of columnists from many corners of the "education world."
Teaching Themes for Early Childhood Sue LaBella offers teaching ideas for popular EC themes.
Stress Relief Kit Take a deep breath. Then take a look here for great reading.
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