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TWELVE NEW LEARNING RESOURCES in the arts, language arts, math, science, and social studies -- plus 2 booklets for parents have been added to FREE.
Teachers, parents, students, and others are invited to use FREE (Federal Resources for Educational Excellence) to find learning resources from more than 40 federal organizations. http://www.ed.gov/free
The new resources are described below.
Arts
"Deception and Illusions: Five Centuries of Trompe l'Oeil Painting"
illustrates the playful and intellectual nature of "trompe l'oeil" -- the artistic depiction of objects so precisely that those objects appear real. Twelve images are presented from the 115-piece exhibit, which represents the most comprehensive treatment to date of this phenomenon. (NGA) http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/trompe-info.htm
"Music for the Nation: American Sheet Music"
contains more than 15,000 pieces of historical sheet music registered for copyright during 1820-1860 and more than 47,000 pieces registered during 1870-1885. It includes popular songs, operatic arias, piano music, sacred and secular choral music, solo instrumental music, method books and instructional materials, and music for band and orchestra. The collection is searchable by author, subject, and song title. (LOC) http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/mussmhtml/
Language arts
"Reading Rockets: Launching Young Readers"
features parent tips, video clips and transcripts from interviews with reading experts; motivational e-cards grandparents and teachers can send to children; a forum for sharing suggestions; booklists; and answers to key questions. This website, which accompanies the PBS "Reading Rockets" television series, also provides overviews for the 5-part series. (ED) http://www.pbs.org/launchingreaders/
"Transportation Essay Contest"
invites students to write an essay about the future of transportation and its importance in society. Illustrations are encouraged. Winners will receive a certificate, and winning essays will be placed on the Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Futures Program website. The deadline is March 15, 2003. (DOT) http://education.dot.gov/contest/2003contest.html
Math
"Create a Graph"
helps students create their own graphs and charts. This online tool can be used to make 4 kinds of charts and graphs: bar graphs, line graphs, area graphs, and pie charts. (ED) http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/graphing/
"Explore Your Knowledge"
challenges students to try their hand at 8th grade math and science questions taken from the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). (ED) http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/eyk/index.asp?flash=true
Science
"Energy and Recycling"
explores the link between solid waste and energy, the history of garbage, how landfills work, and related topics. Biographies of pioneers in energy and "energy news you can use" are offered for students. Materials for teaching about energy are provided in Classroom Connection. (DOE) http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/recycling/index.html
"Toxtown"
is an interactive guide to toxic substances commonly found in water, rivers, offices, stores, schools, parks, homes, and factories. Substances include arsenic, asbestos, carbon monoxide, lead, mercury, ozone, radon, and toluene. (NIH,HHS) http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/
Social studies
"LewisandClark200.gov"
is a web portal to information about the famous expedition that set out nearly 200 years ago to find and map a transcontinental water route to the Pacific Ocean. The journey of Lewis and Clark and their 33-member party across the continent is shown on a current U.S. map (alongside today's cities and highways) with descriptions of historical places along the trail. The site provides maps, timelines, and classroom activities, as well as the letter of instruction from Thomas Jefferson and biographical information about Corps of Discovery members and American Indian tribes they encountered. This website is the result of a partnership among 32 federal agencies and organizations. (DOI et al.) http://www.lewisandclark200.org/
"Life in the White House"
presents a history of the White House in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the West Wing. Video tours of the Oval Office, Cabinet Room, Diplomatic Room, and other rooms are narrated by the First Lady, the President's Chief of Staff, the Vice President, and others, including the President himself. (WH) http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/life/
"Our Documents"
features 100 milestone documents in U.S. history. Each week, the website highlights 3 documents, beginning with the Lee Resolution of June 7, 1776, and ending with the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Speeches, treaties, Supreme Court cases, patent designs, and Constitutional amendments are among the 100 documents that changed the course of history and helped shape our national character. Images of documents are accompanied by transcriptions and historical interpretations. The website, part of a history and civics initiative announced by President Bush on September 17, 2002, includes information about competitions for students and workshops for teachers. Teachers are invited to develop and test a classroom lesson on one or several milestone documents. (NARA) http://www.ourdocuments.gov/
"Voices from the Field"
presents 10 stories set in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Niger, Poland, and Papua New Guinea. Lesson ideas and student work accompany the stories, which were written by Peace Corps authors. The aim is to strengthen students' reading and writing, inspire students to create their own personal meanings and narratives, and broaden students' perspectives of the world and themselves. (PC) http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/guides/voices/index.html
For parents
"Helping Your Child Through Early Adolescence"
helps parents of 10- to 14-year-olds answer questions that include: How will my child change between the ages of 10 and 14? How much independence should I give my child? How can I help my child form good friendships and resist harmful peer pressure? How can I keep my child motivated to learn and do well, both in and out of school? What can I do to help my child develop good values? How can I tell -- and what can I do -- if my child is having a serious problem? (ED) http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/adolescence/index.html
"Helping Your Child Succeed in School"
is designed for parents of children ages 5-11. It offers tips for talking with your children and getting them to talk with you, encouraging them to read, monitoring TV watching and video game playing, using the library and the Internet, working with teachers and schools, and helping children with test taking. More than 60 fun activities can help children develop important skills. (ED) http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/Succeed/index.html
Acronyms
DOE -- Department of Energy
DOI et al. -- Department of Interior and others
DOT -- Department of Transportation
ED -- Department of Education
LOC -- Library of Congress
NARA -- National Archives and Records Administration
NGA -- National Gallery of Art
NIH,HHS -- Nat'l Institutes of Health, Dept. Health, Human Services
PC -- Peace Corps
WH -- The White House
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