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\r\nNote: You will find many reproductions of fine art at these sites. Remember that all works of art are copyrighted. You may look at them and use them for educational purposes, but it is a violation of the law to copy these images and put them on your web page or use them for any "for profit" project.
\r\n\r\nArt History - 118 Museum and Web links from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
\r\nFine Arts Museums of San Francisco - The deYoung and more. A very large collection of art and artist information.
\r\nThe Getty Center - Information about the Getty as well as some on-line examples of the art that is there.
\r\nThe Kemper Museum - A collection of contemporary art from O''Keefe, Hockney, Stella, Motherwell, Wegman, Maplethorpe and more.
\r\nThe Los Angeles County Museum of Art - Some interesting on-line exhibitions from 6,000 BC to the present.
\r\nThe Louvre - No collection is complete without it. The Mona Lisa, Winged Victory and more, all online.
\r\nMuseum of Contemporary Art - Chicago-style. An interesting assortment of art online.
\r\nNational Gallery of Art - Welcome to the Smithsonian. Find out what''s going on. See what''s there.
\r\nPicasso - His home page. Read all about him. See his works. KNOW he''s not a museum, but...
\r\nThe Smithsonian - The site is as big as the museum itself with a wild assortment of things to see and do. I went to a virtual Luau, but then the computer crashed and when I tried to go back to it, I couldn''t find it! So I spent some time reading about Beat Culture instead. Allow LOTS of time to browse!
\r\nStereograms - Go ahead. Make yourself crosseyed trying to see the object!
\r\nUffizi - Just like a trip to Italy! See the famous gallery in Florence, one of the oldest museums in the world, it was founded by the Medicis.
\r\nWebMuseum, Paris - An excellent place to either look for a specific artist or just browse. You''ll find reproductions of many famous paintings. A valuable resource.
\r\nYahoo''s Links to Museums all over the world - From the Addison Gallery of American Art to the Yellowstone Art Museum, the list has them all.
\r\nAfro-Caribbean Musics - A collection of musical links that give information about the music of various countries, including MIDI clips. Site is tri-lingual (English, French and Spanish.)
\r\nThe Classical Net - 2400 links to other classical music web sites, descriptions of different musical periods, composer index, biographies, music reviews, articles, links to classical musit listservs and newsgroups, and even a Virtual Opera House with audio clips of famous opera singers.
\r\nThe MIDI Farm - Check out the "Free Files Section" and browse an archive of more than 12,000 MIDI and karaoke files to find a clip to add to your multimedia presentation.
\r\nMusic History - The Twentieth Century
\r\nMusic Resources - Good links from the TeachersFirst site including Jazz History home page,, index of classical composers, Gilbert and Sullivan archive, multicultural music, medieval and renaissance instruments, and more. Check it out.
\r\nRock ''n'' Roll Hall of Fame - Information about 500 songs that shaped the world of rock ''n'' roll, audio clips, lesson plans for teachers including "Popular Music and the Civil Rights Movement," "Langston Hughes and the Blues,""Woody Guthrie and the Grapes of Wrath" and "A Musical Approach to Problem Solving.
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American Ballet Theatre - Experience the passion, power and movement of one of the world''s most revered and innovative dance companies.
\r\nFolk Music - Midi files of many of your favorite folk songs from England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and America.
\r\nThe UCR/California Museum of Photography - A widely varied collection. Check it out.
\r\nNYFA Interactive - NYFA stands out as a leader in serving the philanthropic community.
\r\nMagic Eye - Get yourself crosseyed by trying to decode these pieces of art in your mind. It just might give you a headache, however.
\r\nArtcyclopedia - This is a simple search engine that can give you information about the artist(s) you desire. Search by their mediums, movement, subject, nationality, or just by their name. Over 7,000 artists total.
\r\nArtsEdge - Site links arts and education through technology. Includes links to various types of art (visual, performing, music) and various levels of education from (early childhood through high school to adult/professional.
\r\nArtlex - a list of terms used to describe visual art and the techniques used to create it.
\r\nArtscape - Examples of ceramics, digital art, photography, painting, printmaking and sculpture.
\r\nCalifornia Plants and Habitats - 20,000 photos. Get a good closeup look at plants and flowers.
\r\nKentucky Migrant Technology Project - Supports education in the arts, science, english, mathematics, social studies, and practical living. Excellent site.
\r\nThe Costume Page - History, museums, pictures, links. Why did people dress that way? How they looked.
\r\nProfessional Cartoonists'' Index: Teacher''s Guide - This site contains lesson plans that explain how to use editorial cartoons as a teaching tool in a vareity of disciplines.
', 1, 0, '0000-00-00 00:00:00', NULL, 1, 0, 0, ''), (2, 0, 'ELD', '', 'eld', '', '2', 'left', 'Babylon - A free download from The New York Times. This program offers "on-screen"translation of English words and expressions in Windows applications,giving words, phrases, acronyms, a list of available translations, plus idiomatic usage.
\r\nIt''s the ideal aid for non-English speaking users of textual English Windows applications, such as an Internet browser, an encyclopedia, or even the instructions for the latest cool game. When you read through such text and encounter a word you wish to translate, a single mouse click will display the translation for the highlighted word or phrase, to the language you choose in a pop-up box just above the word. http://www.nytimes.com/partners/babylon/ Note: Works only on Windows.
\r\nAcronym and Abbreviation Server - You type in the acronym (a bunch of letters that stand for something else, like UN, YMCA, UCLA, NATO, and it tells you what they mean.
\r\nDave''s ESL Cafe - Open 24 hours a day for people from all over the globe. Idioms, quizzes, slang, links for students, links for teachers, graffiti wall. A fun place to go.
Electronic Magazines by and for ESL Students - See what they''re doing in other schools. (Why don''t we have one of these?)
\r\nESLoop - A collection of sites for those involved in teaching or learning English on the web.
Exchange - An on-line newspaper for ELD students. This is a place where they can practice their language skills , find resources to help in learning the language, and to provide everyone with insights into different cultures. From the University of Illinois.
Grammar Now! - If you want to check your spelling, grammar, or punctuation of your essay, and such, then head on over here to Grammar Now. The site contains information about how to check your writing with it''s own set of links to other sites. Plus, you can copy/paste your essay or questions in a text box, and send it to people to look over it for punctuation errors, and such. Note: you MUST have an e-mail address for this to work!
Grammar Safari - A fun activity....searching for English "as it is spoken on the web."
Linguistic Funland - Resources for teachers and students of English as a Second Language. Lesson plans, web resources that others enjoy, and more. Check it out!
More Resources for Learning English as a Second Language - Among other things, it has a link to the University of Illinois LinguaCenter Language Web Safari. (How to learn English on the Web.)
Tower of English - idioms, games, tutors, and lots more. A hodge-podge of things that might be of interest to ELD students.
Translation Service - You type it in in one language, it translates it to another. HOWEVER, you might not always get what you wanted using this translation service. That goes for all of them out on the web, too.
Vocabulary University - Build your vocabulary while playing word games.
Word Play - This is an incredible collection of sites that will appeal particularly to people who love the English language. It was assembled by Judi Wolinsky, who must love language a LOT!
\r\nNeed information about a book you''ve read? Check here for information about authors, plots, characters and other literary topics.Read all you want, but please don''t try to print the complete text of anything. We can''t afford the paper and ink!
\r\nLiterature Drama Poetry Writing Other
\r\n\r\nCheck it out: www.pinkmonkey.com
\r\nThe official Cliff Notes Site: www.cliffsnotes.com
\r\nBanned Books on-line - Includes Thomas Paine''s Age of Reason and Rights of Man, as well as the Bible, the The Qu''ran, Ulysses The Canterbury Tales, Huck Finn and The Merchant of Venice.
Biography - links to various biographical resources, compliments of A&E Television Network.
Classics on the Web - Read the classics online. They''re free (but you can''t make notes in the margins!)
Creative quotations - search more than 10,000 quotations from 1500 people. Search by person or quotes appropriate for particular occasions. Links to other quote databases.
\r\nFirst Lines - a sort of electronic literary quiz: they give you the first line. You say what book it''s from.
\r\nFictional Rome - Have you ever wondered how many novels set in ancient Rome? Well, you can search all 1500 by the title, author, date, subject, and other catagories. Very informative. Just for Fun - When you''re tired of Hamlet''s indecision and sick of Romeo and Juliet''s lovesickness, try Shakespeare''s Magnet Poetry. You don''t get class credit for it. But it''s fun.
\r\nThe Iliad and The Odyssey
Of Mice and Men - Student Survival Guide: check here for details about the book as well as good information for teachers.
Project Bartleby - Original works by famous authors from Agatha Christie to William Butler Yeats.
\r\nReading''s - Are you reading enough? Well, how about this:you could win upwards to +600 dollars for reading and doing activites on this website. Plus, you have the chance to talk to 22 different authors in their online chat room. Mr. Hoeger will be proud of you. But, you have until May 11th to do so.
Resources for English and American Literature from Indiana University - An exhaustive list of links to all eras.
To Kill a Mockingbird - Student Survival Guide. Check here for information about the book, plus good info for teachers.
Yahoo''s Literature Resources - Includes links to classics, beat generation, medieval, mystery, non fiction, Southern, Victorian, plus links to Canadian authors, a database of Women in American Literature and more.
\r\nCarnegie Mellon''s play page - All sorts of plays, including all of Shakespeare, plus a few screenplays and some discussion too.
\r\nBored? Shakespeare Magnet Poetry
Academy of American Poets - Read poetry by your favorite American poets. Even better, LISTEN to the poets read their work. (You''ll need Real Player for this. Also included, essays on poetry-related topics. This is a GREAT site!
\r\nAn Index of Poets Online - From the University of Toronto. Some old, some new, some famous, some obscure.
\r\nFooling With Words - Visitors of this site will be able to meet 21 poets, such as U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinksy, and be able to see them perform, or listen to their poems with an audio files.
\r\nThe Internet Poetry Archive - The archive will include the work of living poets from around the world. The initial unit features eight poets, including Philip Levine, Margaret Walker, and Nobel Prize winners Seamus Heaney and Czeslaw Milosz. The archive will present sound and graphics as well as text, including audio clips of the poet reading several poems, the poet''s comments on the works, a photo of the poet and other graphics that would help a reader understand the poem, a biography of the poet prepared by a scholar familiar with the poet''s work, and a short bibliography.
Poetry Links on the Web - This collection of links is from the University of CapeTown in South Africa. They seem to have done an incredibly thorough search and have come up with a huge list of links. Rather than reinvent the wheel, you might want to start here. You can search by poets by language of origin or last name, find poetry anthologies, magazines, poetry books, poetry criticism and much more.
\r\nProject Bartleby - From Columbia University, contains links to the work of poets and other writers.
\r\nShakespeare Magnet Poetry - If you enjoy games and the poet Shakespeare, then you will enjoy playing this Javascript game. Decide on any number of words that you would to try to piece together to form a phrase on any of Shakespeare''s poetry. Sonnet Poets - This website contains more than 200 modern/earily poets that are alphabetized, along with their poems.
\r\nBartlett''s Quotations - Find a quote online.
\r\nCiting Sources - From Purdue''s On-Writing Lab, details on the Modern Language Association format. If you lost the handout you received in class, check here.
Common Errors in English - Learn the difference between "nauseated" and "nauseous," "continual" and "continuous," "compliment" and "complement," "dolly" and "handcart" and dozens of other stumbling blocks of the English language. It''ll help you pass Flagler''s exams!)
Elements of Style - If you only have time to look at one grammar and style book, this is it. It should be a staple of everyone''s library, right next to the dictionary and the thesaurus.
Grammar Now! - If you want to check your spelling, grammar, or punctuation of your essay, and such, then head on over here to Grammar Now. The site contains information about how to check your writing with it''s own set of links to other sites. Plus, you can copy/paste your essay or questions in a text box, and send it to people to look over it for punctuation errors, and such. Note: you MUST have an e-mail address for this to work!
A Guide to Grammar and Style - from Jack Lynch, assistant prof of English at Rutgers University. Good information, plus links to other related sites.
Guide to Grammar and Writing - from Prof. Charles Darling at Capital-Community Technical College in Hartford, CN. elpful information, PLUS quizzes to test your knowledge and even a place to submit questions.
Other On-Line Writing Labs - a rundown of ALL the on-line college writing labs. Check them out when you have time.
\r\nPurdue''s OWLRoget''s Thesaurus - Find the right word here.
SPJ: FOI Resource Center - Dozens of superb links for writing and young journalists.
Teachers First (Writing Styles) - Teachers First has done it again with a section for writing and grammar help. So, trail on over to find dozens of interesting links here.
Thesis Builder - An on-line writing helper. Check this out if you can''t figure out how to get started on your essay. Speaking of dictionaries,
Webster''s dictionary is online. Go to the page, type in your word, click search, it gives you a definition.
What Is? - A clever site that has definitions of terms, extensions, plain definitions with pictures and links.
Wordsmyth''s English Dictionary and Thesaurus - You type in the word; the program tells you what it means.
\r\n\r\nColumbia Journalism Review - Interesting reading on current events.
Debatable issues - This site offers links to information on a wide variety of controversial issues, including assisted suicide, animal rights, school prayer and school violence. Site assembled by the online Homework Center at Multnomah County, Oregon, Library.
Kentucky Migrant Technology Project - Supports education in the arts, science, english, mathematics, social studies, and practical living. Excellent site.
New York Times - Check here to find out what the NYT considers the best sources on the Web for all types of information.
Vocabulary University - Build your vocabulary while playing word games.
Vaguepolitix - Anyone who thinks that the internet will end reading hasn''t looked at the first issues of this on-line quarterly from the PBS Online Web Lab that examines the topic of crime. Great writing. Provocative ideas. Resources to support your own learning. And a terrific example of how web graphics and good design can enhance your reading experience.
Word Play - This is an incredible collection of sites that will appeal particularly to people who love the English language. It was assembled by Judi Wolinsky, who must love language a LOT!
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\r\n\r\nFrench language resources in math - At least that''s what I think it says. It''s in French! It''s from a professor at Swarthmore.
\r\nFrench Links - Over a hundred links, dedicated to help you understand the French language. It contains things like how to use a tellephone, books and literature, arts, crafts, and other easy-to-know things.
\r\nYahoo Searches Germany - Start here for a search for information on museums, tourist attractions, news, history, information about a particular city or region, government, health. You want it, Yahoo''s got it!
\r\nGerman Language Resources - Links to information about German art, music, literature, culture, government and other related topics. Also, current German language newspapers and magazines.
\r\nGerman Literature and Poetry - Original texts.
\r\nArmarium Labyrinthi: Labyrinth Latin Bookcase - Things to read in Latin (Ovid, Horace, Augustine) and links to other Latin resources.
\r\nLatin Dictionary and Grammar Aid - Goodies from the Notre Dame University archives. Look up a Latin word and translate it to English, and vice versa. Also get help with all those pesky word endings. For real gluttons, there are on-line Latin lessons, and a link to a Latin newsgroup. (someone tell Mrs. Maxwell, please.)
\r\nChicano Studies Research Center - From UCLA, the center promotes the study of people of Mexican descent and other Latinos in the U.S.
\r\nChicano/Latino Net - Also from UCLA, this site is a little less academic, a little more trendy. Good links to photo essays, art exhibits (everything from Frieda Kahlo and Diego Rivera to graffiti), diversity, and statistical information. Alow time to explore the site to make the best use of it.
\r\nChicano Murals in Los Angeles - See them. Read about their history.
\r\nHot Internet Sites En Espanol! - Click on "secondary" for links to on-line Spanish language dictionaries and radio stations, and many other resources.
\r\nLatin American Network Informacion Center - From the University of Texas. Information organized by country and subject. An excellent resource.
\r\nTerra - Website that deals with issues in Spain, while the site is in full Spanish.
\r\nSpanish Search Site - This is a search engine, in Spanish, that is somewhat like Yahoo.com, only in Spanish.
\r\nCulture of the Andes - Music, pictures, and literature from the Andes mountains of South America; in Spanish and Quechua indian language.
\r\nEuropean Literature: - Electronic texts of literature in Swedish, Finnish, Old Norse and everything in-between.
\r\nThe Flying Inkpot: - Look here for international news
\r\nForeign Language Resources - A web directory with tons of languages for beginning, intermediate, and expert students. Some sites contain quizes, while others are online tutorials of the specified language.
Human Language Pages - A catalog of Internet Language Resources. Click Languages and Literature, then scroll down to the language you''re interested in. In the process, you''ll see languages you''ve never heard of.
Iran - News links, sports, history, music and culture. This site is maintained by our own library technician, Mrs. Mojgan Saghez.
\r\n\r\n3,622 Newspapers OnLine - For other newspapers anywhere in the world, start here.
\r\nTeacher resources - All sorts of on-line activities for foreign language teachers.
\r\nYahoo Searches Countries - Start here for information on a particular country.
\r\nThe Visual Thesaurus - This site is REALLY fun. Check it out.
Vocabulary University - a sort of electronic literary quiz: they give you the first line. You say what book it''s from.
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\r\nIf you REALLY want to be Healthy, stop sitting at that computer and START MOVING!
\r\n\r\nDepartment of Motor Vehicles Driver''s Education - Open Directory links, including a home study driver''s ed class for California students, as well as links to on-line car registration renewal, driver''s license registration renewal, and driving manuals for California.
\r\nHighway Safety - Crash test ratings for all car models
\r\nACE - From the American Council on Fitness: Why you need to exercise and tips on how to make your program effective.
\r\nBreast Cancer Info - Scroll down the page and take the quiz to see how much you know about this killer. Then check out the site for more information.
\r\nCancertrials - The National Cancer Institute site designed to help people with cancer find information about the latest treatment approaches for the disease and clinical trials to study emerging treatments.
\r\nChildren with Diabetes - This has online support for children with diabetes and their families.
CyberHealth - All sorts of links to information about your health; The Mayo Clinic Health Oasis, Ask the Doctor, The Food and Drug Administration, First Aid On-Line, alternative health, and so much more I couldn''t BEGIN to tell you. When you have a year to spare, check it out.
Down Syndrome - Have down syndrome? Go to this site for links to health groups and articles which will help you understand and communicate.
Drkoop.com - Health information from the doctor who finally convinced us that smoking would kill us, Dr. C. Everett Koop, former U.S. surgeon general in the Reagan and Bush administrations. Categories include news, family, resources, wellness, community and conditions.
Fitness: From the Internet Health Library - Aerobics, body mechanics, health lifestyle, endurance training, diet and weight management, T''ai Chi, Yoga Net.
Global Reproduction Health Forum - From the Harvard School of Public Health, this site provides information about reproductive health issues and rights. Health, reproduction, reproductive rights, sexually transmitted diseases, family planning, abortion, gender, biology, and technology. Site includes a special teenzone with information on HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, contraception, rights, and lifestyle--a huge section on adolescent issues.
HealthFinder - Sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Services, this is a good starting point for health-related information available from the government.
Health Teacher - Health Teacher.com is a site where either teachers, students, or other individuals can learn about consenquences of drugs, smoking, and other harmful substances. They also have articles about various health problems, risks, and emotional health problems. Plus, teachers can use the material on this site to help teach their students.
\r\nIntelihealth - This site is sponsored by Johns Hopkins University and Health System and Aetna U.S. Healthcare. Access two million pages of updated health news, medical literature, journals and research. Also an interactive flu map, information on various medications, a Department of Agriculture food label database, an "Ask the Doc" column and an online health bookstore.
\r\nJust One Night Based on the PBS show about the tragic consequences of drunk driving. Site includes transcripts from the show, educational resources and more.
\r\nMedline - Information to help you research your health questions from the National Libray of Medicine. Includes a collection of more than nine million biomedical journal article abstracts plus dictionaries, directories, databases, news and more.
\r\nM.A.D.D. - (Mothers Against Drunk Driving): Get the latest stats about teens and alcohol; check out other current and related issues; find out what the group is doing; become a member!
\r\nNational Institutes of Health- This is their webpage, and it is full of information on health.
\r\nNational Library of Medicine - 6.8 citations from more than 3,900 medical journals published world-wide. To search: click Medline
\r\nNew England Journal of Medicine Online
\r\nNutrition Analysis Tool - On-line interactive tool that allows you to check a variety of foods for 17 different nutrients lsu calories, fat, cholesterol, etc. From the University of Illinois. http://www.ag.uiuc.edu/~food-lab/nat/ Or try: Food Finder from the Minnesota Attorney General''s Office Consumer Division. This site allows you to determine the caloric, fatr, cholesterol and sodium content of a variety of fast-food items from 15 restaurant chains.
\r\nNutrition Navigator - This site is designed to help you sort through the large volume of nutrition information on the Internet and sort out the good stuff from the bad stuff. Sites are reviewed by Tufts University nutritionists. You can search or browse from the site. It''s worth checking out if you want reliable information about the stuff you put in your body. This is the site to use for Mrs. Scholton''s health project. Click on "General Nutrition." Then go to either CyberDiet or Meals For You. NOTE: You''ll find tons of holiday recipes here.
\r\nPhysical Education Digest - Both teachers and students can benefit from this website, for it portrays an infinite amount of information about sports, smoking, the human body, and simple activities for teachers to abide by.
\r\nShapeUp America - If you want to lose weight, look here for help. This site is specifically devoted to weight management,with discussions of BMI (if you don''t know what it means, look here to find out), nutrition, diet, and fitness plans.
\r\nYahoo''s Health Index - Start here; stay on-line all year.
Mrs. Scholton''s Website Evaluation Activity
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance - Information for professionals in the field.
California Physical Education Resources - Lesson plans, news, legal issue, news, calendars, grant information and more.
Sports Media - High school sports in Europe. Some interesting information on coaching and physical fitness. Also PE lesson plans. Check it out!
Geometry Trigonometry Calculus Fractals Teacher Resources Other Math Resources
\r\nThis page is the handiwork of Fred Koch, a former member of our math department. Fred reviewed hundreds of internet math sites and selected those he considered best.
\r\n\r\nAbstract Algebra On Line - This site contains many of the definitions and theorems from the area of mathematics called abstract algebra. It is intended for undergraduate students.
\r\nFamous Curves Index - A great site for the Alg II or Pre-calc course.
\r\nMath software - Assorted math software.
\r\nWebEq - This is a technical site. You can download a free and very powerful equation editor that will also create visuals for you. It is located in the U. of Minnesota Geometry Center. From the home page, you will find the WebEq subpage. This is well worth the time to look for.
\r\nGeometry problem of the week - Solve this week''s problem. Explore the archives for other challenges.
\r\nEuclid''s Elements - This site contains the 13 books of Euclid''s Elements. The value here is that every diagram associated with a theorem, is self-animating. One can see the diagram move in a variety of ways, always maintaining the conditions of the theorem. This is so fascinating that I spent far too much time here, browsing, and wishing that I were teaching geometry again. (This is a great place to send students to see what Euclid is all about.)
\r\nGeometry Junkyard - This is a collection of the odd but fascinating bits and pieces of very interesting geometry that doesn''t really fit into any more standard category. I spent so much time here, totally interested.
\r\nConnections + - A very good site to explore. Find the subheading Math and click. You''ll find the Geometry Junkyard there, also. As I went back and looked again I found more of interest. Particularly interesting were the sites devoted to polyhedra and polytopes. Some sites have lesson plans associated with them. This is a treasure trove of cool stuff in geometry
\r\nFamous Curves Index - There are many famous curves that I have never seen before, just heard of. While this is not strictly a geometry site, it is worth a look. What a playground. With Javascript then many of the curves become interactive. Ie. The Lissajous curves.
\r\nNonEuclid - A very interesting, interactive site exploring the math and the understanding of Non-Euclidean geometry using straight edge and compass constructions from the point of view of the Riemann model. Good way to go. Perfect for the better student.
\r\nMSDOS Software Collection for Geometry - A comprehensive collection of software (shareware, freeware, and commercial) to be used in the teaching of geometry. This is different from the collection in the Geometry Center website.
\r\nFamous Curves Index - Many famous curves that I saw for the first tiime. With Javascript, many become interactive, ie. Lissajous curves.
\r\nWriting Assignments in Calculus - A very clever and innovative way to get students to write a paper using mathematics. I was delighted to see this site. Several of our writing aids have a math background.
\r\nFamous Curves Index Famous curves - many I saw for the first time. With Javascript, many become interactive, ie.
\r\nTI Calculators. An interactive page for the use of the TI calculators - The first is the home page. And the second is specifically for the educational uses for a variety of TI Calculators.
\r\nThe Integrator - This seems to be a good, interactive integral calculator. It is perhaps not much more than a very complete sourcebook of integrals. Needs some exploration to see just how extensive it is.
\r\nMATLAB to C++ compiler - Could be very useful to someone who knows C++.
\r\nAP Calculus - This is an extensive site devoted to preparing for the Calculus AP Test. It lists two AP Calculus Problems of the Week, The site includes links to previous problems of the week, their solution, and other items of interest to AP Calculus teachers and students. There are extensive tutorials. Very interactive.
\r\ncalculus@internet - Four internet sites (more coming) all devoted to aspects of calculus. And interactive graphing site, with color available. Easy to work and gets good results.
\r\nInteractive Learning in Calculus and Differential Equations - with Applications For Mac''s. A very interactive plotting and solving site for calculus students.
\r\nFunction Grapher- An on line java graphing utility. This is very extensive, but easy to use
\r\nFinite Mathematics & Applied Calculus Resource Page - This is the home page for Hofstra Univ. On-line interactive tutorials, game theory simulators,and calculus topics. On-line math utilities.
\r\nInteractive Tutorial on Parametric Equations- This is a clever and very clear presentation.
\r\nCatalog of Software - A Catalog of software, (freeware, shareware, and commercial). A comprehensive list of programs available.
\r\nUniversity of Arizona freeware programs - A comprehensive list of the usually excellent freeware programs available from the U. of A. They include a wide variety of topics.
\r\nConnected Curriculum Project - An Interactive and Interdisciplinary Program from the U. of Montana. This seems to be a rather complete program although parts of it seem to be under construction. What I saw was interesting.
\r\nUniversity Calculus Sites - A generic list of mainly University sites involved in the teaching of calculus. Many of them are interactive.
\r\nCalculus Tutorial. From the Univ. of Akron - another calculus tutorial. Somewhat academic. Slow.
\r\nDifferential Equations - An extensive diff. eq. Site. Very interactive.
\r\nThe Fractal Microscope - Provides information of basic fracrtals, why they should be discussed, their purpose in the real world.
\r\nGreat Fractal Site II - (This site is so full of beautiful fractals, all downloadable, that after a while I simply ran out of time. I may paper the wall behind the computer with these print-outs.)
\r\nGreat Fractal Site III - An exceptionally interesting site. Not only does the author give the mathematics and the formulae for computing many fractals, but he describes the processes. Then gives a gallery of his art work. Some of which is quite lovely. Well worth a visit.
\r\nThe Stanford Collection of Fractal Pictures - A collection of more mathematically inclined fractal pictures usingpolynomial and quaternion methods. Other links also.
\r\nA Fractals Lesson - This is an interactive site teaching some elementary fractal facts./
\r\nSpanky''s Page - This is an encyclopedic compendium of fractal image sites
\r\nBoston University - I have saved the best for the last. A great site with lots of color,beautiful sets and a lot of math and understanding.
\r\nThe Fractals calendar home page- Provides information on obtaining the Fractal calendar, a calendar specifically designed to show off some of the newer discoveries in fractal mathematics. Also offers previous editions of the calendar.
\r\nThe Art of the Abacus - Visually shows the four functions. Well done.
\r\nArchimedes home page - Everything you want to know. Well done.
\r\nSix Special Topics - A collection of one pagers on various topics. Pythagorean theorem, Archimedes'' tombstone, Mobius strip, the Snowflake curve, Plateau''s problem, and counting to infinity. Each page is well done.
\r\nMathematical Snapshots of Some Famous Mathematicians - One page devoted to the mathematician, most include a picture.
\r\nAlmost Like Games: math miscellaney - a collection of math problems, many with interactive Java animations. Makes math fun.
\r\nAsk Dr. Math - Get help for all sorts of math problems.
\r\nFibonacci Numbers and Nature- I guess if you''re a mathematician you know what this is.
\r\nBiographies of Women Mathematicians - From Agnes Scott College, a private women''s college in Decatur, GA. A little gender equity never hurts.
\r\nDave''s Math Tables - All levels.All languages.
\r\nEquation Editor Tips - Go to this website, type in your e-mail account, and start learning on how to use the equation editor, now!
\r\nExplore Math - This is a great site for learning anything about math. Uses shockwave, and other diagrams to help you understand even the hardest math problem.
\r\nHistory Links - Babylonian and Egyptian math, the rise of calculus, Fermat''s last theorem, the beginning of the Quantum age, and other dates of historical significance to mathematicians.
\r\nKentucky Migrant Technology Project - Supports education in the arts, science, english, mathematics, social studies, and practical living. Excellent site.
\r\nMath Homework Helper - All sorts of interesting math links. Voted best math homework helper in a Yahoo poll.
\r\nMathMagic on the Web - Looks interesting!
\r\nMathematics On the Web - Official website of the American Mathematical Society.
\r\nMath Servers on the Web - This site, from the Penn State Math Department, has links to all sorts of high level math information. Click on "general" to start. It loads rather slowly sometimes, but it''s worth the wait.
\r\nSwathmore Math Subjects - Various links to programs that help k-12 students understand their problems in math. The site has it''s own search engine for other math sites as well as online documentations. Plus, there are public forums on math topics, to help.
\r\nWhat Good Is Math? - Online activities show students how math is used in daily life. A good place to go for the answer to that famous question: "How will I ever use this?"
\r\nZona Land - Online tutor in the fundamentals of: math in general with animated charts and diagrams, trigonometry, algebra, and other mathmatics. Perfect for online help and advice about questionable subjects.
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\r\nMany of these topics are highly controversial. People all over the world are choosing up sides and pumping out "facts" for everyone, including you, to read. As you look at the links below and others that you find on the web and elsewhere, ask yourself these questions:
\r\nAs you do your research, be sure to select your "facts" carefully.
\r\nNews links:
\r\nNote: When searhing for information on this topic, also try such terms as: greenhouse effect, pollution, environmental health, and global warming.
For in-depth information, search NASA''s Goddard Institute for Space Studies
Environmental Protection Agency - Impacts and policies of global warming, and how individuals and corporations can help address these issues.
A Map View of the Problem - A map of the world illustrating local consequences of global warming.
Cooler Heads Coalition - Project of the Cooler Heads Coalition, formed to dispel the myths of global warming by exposing flawed economic, scientific, and risk analysis. http://www.globalwarming.org (Be sure to note who funds this site and why.)
Envirolink - Interactive explanations of the phenomenon; from EnviroLink.
International Campaign to Ban Landmines - A network of more than 1.200 non-governmental organizations in 60 countries, working for a global ban on landmines.
Background and Goals of the United States Campaign to Ban Landmines - This is an abbreviated description for browsers that do not support frames) Website address:
http://www.africapolicy.org/bp/lmineall.htm - Policy brief on banning landmines around the world.
Landmind Survivors Network - The Landmine Survivors Network is a non-profit organization created by landmine survivors to help the hundreds of thousands of civilian landmine victims, and to prevent new ones from ever joining
Sign a Petition - Ban Landmines in Princess Diana''s Memory has been made into an automatic online petition. Sign here!
Chemistry
Earth Science
Environmental Science
Physics
Space
Other
Bad Science
\r\n\r\nThe Biology Project - An interactive tutorial for learning biology, created by the University of Arizona. Check this one out if you need to review for an exam. Great graphics!
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Access Excellence - Bills intself as "a place in cyberspace for Biology teaching and learning." One section focuses on Bio AP.
\r\nBio Anim - Excellent site on how to learn the structure of a cell, body parts, tissues, system of organs, and other items with animated diagraams and articles. A must have for your learning pleasure.
\r\nBiology Lessons for practicing and future teachers - The site is for biology seniors at San Diego State University. It includes LOTS of technical information, definitions, and more that could be useful for bio students.
\r\nCells Alive - A close-up look at cells and what they do. Interesting site!
\r\nCalifornia Plants and Habitats - 20,000 photos.
\r\nDigital Anatomist Interactive Atlases- Computer reconstructions of human cryosections. Images and animations, with labels, offer a closeup view of the insides of the human body. With quizzes, yet. If you''re studying anatomy, check it out.
\r\nDr. Matrix'' Web World of Science - This is a very jazzy looking site with links to a variety of science topics, including math, anthropology , and physics. Be sure to check the biology links.
\r\nEvolution and the Nature of Science - Picked by Eisenhower National Clearinghouse as a Digital Dozen in October 1999.
\r\nA Gene Map of the Human Genome - From the National Institutes of Health. You can browse by chromosome!
\r\nThe NPAC Virtual Human Viewer - From the National Library of Medicine''s Visible Human Project. View slices of the human body from three different perspectives. This may sound yucky, but it is amazing! You can see how we REALLY look inside.
\r\nVirtual Autopsy - Five centuries ago, the Incas sacrificed a teenage girl to their gods. In 1995, anthropologists discovered the body and studied it , using tissue samples and computed tomography. See the results here.
\r\nVirtual Pig Dissection - More about a pig than you probably wanted to know.
\r\n \r\nChemistry Links - from the Virtual Library.
\r\nDrill and Practice Tutorials - from a professor at Cal State Dominguez Hills.
\r\nAntarctica: The Search for Meteorites - Antarctica is a premier place on the planet to find object that have fallen o Earth from space. This is thewebsite for an Antarctic search project underway since 1976, based at Case Western Reserve University and supported by grants from the Office of Polar Programs of the US National Science Foundation. Wander virtually with the meteorite searchers, learning the basics of their work while enjoying photographs selected from 20 seasons.
\r\nOceanography (ONR) - This site has valuable information about the ocean that you may not have known. Such facts include salinity, density, pressure, optics, and many more intersting things.
\r\nStanford Solar Center - The Solar and Heliospheric Observatory studies the sun. What it learns can teach us about the earth.
\r\nTeacher''s First Choice - Site that contains useful links to earth resources, science, and other technologies.
\r\nUnited States Geological Survey - Research results for earth sciences, including biology. Check here for El Nino information too.
World Conservation Monitoring Center - Read up on biological diversity; find out what''s endangered and how it''s doing, maps, stats and more.
Geochemical & Environmental Research Group (GERG) - Texas university of science that explains technology and problems in the environment.
\r\neNature - Now you have access to field guides for more than 4,800 species of plants and animals.
\r\nEnvironmental Dynamics Research, Inc. - Private consulting company that provides advice, research and environmental issues of the weather. Detailed forceast maps, too.
\r\nEnvironmental Science and Technology - List of articles that are easily downloadable, and contain useful information of general pollutants.
\r\nAnimal Diversity Web - Quick and easy online encyclopedia that contains information on just about every group within the animal kingdom. Offers information on structure and classification of animals.
\r\nCenter for International Earth Science Information Network (CEISIN) - Specializes in information that can help scientists, decision-makers and the public to better understand our changing world.
\r\nEnvironmental News Network (ENN) - Leading news source on the environment. Tons of articles, polls, and quality, resourceful inforomation on environmental science.
\r\nUS Global Change Research Information Office (GCRIO) - Provides access to data and information on global environmental change, research, strategies and technologies. Also contains technologies and science to benefit the environment.
\r\nZoo Web - This is a detailed news site about evironmental disaters/breakthroughs. Think CNN.com, only greener.
\r\n \r\nContributions of 20th Century Women to Physics
\r\nPhysics Web - Physics resource tools from all over the place. The list is from McGill University.
\r\nPhyslink - Comprehensive resources for physicists and physics students.
\r\n\r\n \r\nConstellations and their Stars - from the University of Wisconsin astronomy department.
\r\nLife from the Stratosphere - The Gerard P. Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO), based at Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA, is operated by the NASA to support research in infrared astronomy. The observation platform is a highly modified C-141A jet transport aircraft with a range of 6000 nautical miles, capable of conducting research operations to 45000 feet (14 km). Students may take a virtual trip aboard the Kuiper to interact with astronomers and the flight-crew in real-time, to better appreciate the nature of contemporary astronomy and its discoveries over the past decades, and the promise of the decades ahead.
\r\nThe Messier Catalog - Go ahead, look it up and find out what it is. l
\r\nNASA''s Office of Space Science - NASA''s Space Science program seeks to understand the structure and evolution of the Universe, to explore the solar system, to better understand the Sun-Earth connection, to study the origin and distribution of life in the Universe, and to conduct an astronomical search for origins and planetary systems.
\r\nNine Planets - A tour of the solar system.
\r\nBrain Pop: - This site uses animated movies to explain issues of health and science Includes suggestions for simple experiments kids can do to reinforce the concepts learned. Not particularly high level, but it''s fun.
\r\nCyber Playground - The people of this site really knew what they were doing while building it. If you are looking for a trunk full of goodies about science, the arts, or literature, then this is your place to go.
\r\nWe don''t often recommend web pages produced by individuals, but someone named Ellen Wilds has put together a thoughtful site entitled The Web of Life that includes a great deal of good information and some worthwhile links. It''s worth checking out at http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/2047/
\r\nEnvironmental Protection Agency - Don''t forget about this if you''re looking for information about the environment.
\r\nFlora Science - Ever wanted to see pictures of all of the flowers in the world? Use this simple flora search engine to see any flower you want.
\r\nGarden Web Glossary of Botanical Terms - More than 2,000 terms used in botany, gardening and horticulture.
\r\nKentucky Migrant Technology Project - Supports education in the arts, science, english, mathematics, social studies, and practical living. Excellent site.
\r\nNational Science and Technology Week on-line - National Science Foundation projects for the classroom.
\r\nSalt Made the World Go ''Round - Did you know that the words for war and peace originated from the ancient word for salt in both ancient Hebrew and Arabic? This website weaves a wonderful learning environment by using salt to interconnect physiology, geology, archaeology, paleoclimatology, religion, economics,etymology, and more. Check it out.
\r\nScience Fair Project Resource Guide - Ideas, instructions, resources.
\r\nForeign Countries
U.S. Government
History
News
Religion
Pac Rim
Debatable issues: This site offers links to information on a wide variety of controversial issues, including assisted suicide, animal rights, school prayer and school violence. Site assembled by the online Homework Center at Multnomah County, Oregon, Library.
\r\nYour Nation: Here''s a handy on-line tool that lets you compare characteristics for two countries, find the top and bottom five countries for any characteristic or summarize data for a particular country. More than 80 characteristics to select, from literacy to technology.
YoungBiz: PacRimmers note: This site has links to internships!
Attention Pac Rim History Students: Click here to get to the web site for your textbook.
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Note: Some of these sites are free; others ask you to subscribe, but provide some information for free, which is why we''ve included them.
\r\nAmerican Association of Individual Investors - Articles on insurance, investment planning, how tax-law changes affect IRA options.
\r\nBankRate.com - all sorts of useful personal finance information such as car loans, mortgage rates, cds, etc, including who is giving the best deal on credit cards.
\r\nBig Charts - Site charts a stock''s performance, and lists BigMovers, BigPics, BigMarkets, and more.
\r\nBloomberg - Articles from the magazine, news and market updates.Also, interactive calculators for mortgage and education costs, and currency converters.
\r\nCBS MarketWatch - more stock info, quotes, research.
\r\nCNN Financial Network - Breaking market news and stock quotes.
\r\n\r\nEdgar-Online - SEC Information.
\r\nEconomic Sources Briefing Room - Includes stats on prices, income, output, unemployment, credit, interest rates, and international data, too.
\r\nFinancial Data Finder - A good page of resources from Ohio State''s school of business.
\r\nHoover''s Online - Information on more than 11,000 public and private U.S. and International Companies.
\r\nHigh School Hub - This preffered site contains History and Government issues of the U.S.
\r\nHypertext Finance Glossary - Don''t know what the term means? Don''t want to ask Dimitriou and look dumb? Check it out here. This site has 10,000 definitions of all those obscure financial terms.
\r\nInvestor Guide - Includeds a personal finance section with advice on insurance, saving for college, etc. Also, a section on the SEC, and links to home pages of public companies, as well as a stock split calendar.
\r\nMoneyCentral Investor - From the Microsoft Network--get quotes, do research, monitor your portfolio.
\r\n\r\nMutual Funds Online - Information on mutual funds. You need to register but they say it''s free.
\r\nPersonal Wealth - From Standard and Poor. Click on "New Today" to find stories and market information.
\r\nStreetNet - Where-To-Invest features on specific industries.
\r\nThe Motley Fool - Look for the year''s big winners and losers, updates on Dow theories, links to company message boards and the Fool''s peculiar sense of humor.
\r\nRapid Research - Access to 8,000 research reports; quick stock-screening tools.
\r\nStock Smart - Stock market ticker runs across top of site continually. Includes daily news on dividends and detailed sector summaries.
\r\nThe Street - News, updates, what are mutual fund managers buying and selling, info on cheap stocks.
\r\nWeb 100 - Stock quotes on the biggest U/S. and global public companies and links to their home pages.
\r\nZacks Investment Research - It''s a "for pay" site but it has a "free" area where you can use some of their research resources.
\r\nE-Zines on Investing
\r\nForeign countries
Asia Diary - A travelogue, photogallery and audio archive of a journalist''s trip to Cambodia, Laos and Thailand. Interesting first person report, lots of background and lots of wonderful photographs.
Infonation - If you ever need quick information about any of the countries in the world, population, largest city, economy, and tons of other information like that; then this place is for you. Choose up to seven of any of the countries in the world, and you will be able to find the resources that you choose. Simple and easy.
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The Avalon Project - of the Yale Law School is an archive of government documents from the 20th, 19th, 18th and pre-18th centuries. This includes not just U.S. documents, but documents from all over the world, such as the Athenian Constitution, (written by Aristotle), the Paris Peace Treaty of 1783, the Treaty of Ghent, the Fugitive Slave Act, and hundreds more. If you''re looking for "primary sources," look here.
\r\nThe Census Bureau - population and income data.
\r\nCongressLink - Lots of basic information about Congress and how it works.
\r\nFedWorld Information Network - a guide to government databases.
\r\nConstitutional Rights Foundation - What are your constitutional rights? This organization says it is dedicated to telling you about those rights. Faculty should check teacher resources. There are lessons on violence prevention, geared to the Columbine H.S. mess.
\r\nThe Law
\r\nBrowsing
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U.S. Constitution - with annotations from the Congressional Research Service Library of Congress and links to cited Supreme Court Cases.
\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nGovernment Information Products available on the internet - Everything from the Commission on Aging to the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Too much to index here. Check it out. http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/dpos/
\r\nThomas - search for legislation by name, number, subject.
\r\n\r\nOfficial Web Site of the Third Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC - (Global Warming Conference) Gary Kurdyla recommends that those involved with Model U.N., current environmental issues, languages, or technology, check out this site. You can watch the proceedings live if you tune in at the right time. Otherwise, view the video and listen to the explanations in any one of seven languages. (You''ll feel like a REAL U.N. representative...listening to the Arabic or Chinese translations of the proceedings.
\r\nAmerican Memory - Photos, original documents, sound files from America''s past. Fun to explore. Difficult to search. http://memory.loc.gov/ If you need even more, check out the Library of Congress Learning page for help. THIS IS THE SITE MENTIONED IN THE HANDOUT DISTRIBUTED TO ALL FACULTY MEMBERS MAY 1999.
\r\nA-bomb World Wide Web Museum - Sponsored by the city government of Hiroshima, Japan, the site''s goals are "to provide all readers with accurate information concerning the impact the first atomic bomb had on Hiroshima, and to provide the context for a constructive discussion of what the world can learn from this event."
\r\nArchiving Early America - Dedicated to bring you news and info about early America, with a few crosswords and tons of pictures. Lots of topics as well about the constitution, and the Declaration of Independence.
\r\nCollapse: Why Do Civilizations Fall? - Mesopotamia, Teotihuacan, Chaco Canyon--all were once flourishing communities. Why did they collapse? Inspired by the Annenberg/CPB Multimedia Collection, this well-designed site includes learning activities and links.
\r\nCostuming Resources Online - Find out why people dressed the way they did throughout history.
\r\nFreedom of Information Act (FIOA) - Lots of pictures and FBI files, and such, on people of the past like Einstein, AlCapone, Henry Ford, and also Adolf Hitler.
\r\nHistoric American Sheet Music - An archive from Duke University.
\r\nThomas Jefferson Papers - This website features nearly 27,000 collected documents about Thomas Jefferson. It claims to have the largest online selection in the world, so with a quick search, you''ll be able to find anything you want to know about him.
\r\nValley of the Shadow - Two Communities in the American Civil War. this site provides access to hundreds of primary resources and online lesson plans. Be sure to click on the picture, before you explore the links down below.
\r\nHyperHistory - A terrific site! Enables you to see historical events through time in relation to one another. Includes thousands of links to specific events and people.
\r\nAfrican-American History and Culture Links - a variety of activities and links to relevant topics including African-American leaders, the Million Man March, poets and much more.
\r\nThose studying World War II and the Holocaust should check the Holocaust Cybrary.
\r\nHoover Dam - Rising out of the Roaring Twenties and Great Depression, the great structure hat holds back the Colorado River was the tallest dam in the United States for three decades. PBS tells it story in these webpages, with a timeline,maps, events, people, and other features, exploring issues raised by dam-building, then and now. Glimpse the politics of the era of the dam''s construction; even the naming of the project became political after the 1932 Presidential election:
\r\n"Eight days after his defeat, Hoover traveled to visit the construction site of the dam he had done so much to make possible. Whatever solace Hoover took in knowing that a remarkable monument of industrial genius would bear his name was short-lived, however. In 1933, newly appointed Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes renamed the site Boulder Dam. Not until 1947 would Congress pass an official resolution declaring the site as Hoover Dam."
\r\nMedieval European history resources - This site has 152 links. Link number five says that it will "supply all of the needs for a K-12 student for primary resource materials for the Medieval period. Most are 19th century translations in the public domain." And you thought all they did back then was sit around singing Gregorian chant and illuminating manuscripts!
\r\nMillennium: A Perspectives Series - This is one of the best sites I have ever seen, especially created by CNN. The whole site deals with themes of the centuries, with flash playing on basically every page. Besides from that, this is an excellet resource for the ages of our millennium, and will surprise you as it did me.
\r\nThe National Women''s History Project - An up-to-date look at history. Nifty site. Check it out.
\r\nNon-Western History and Social Science Resources - Pac Rim and Comparative Religion classes should check here for everything from resources for the study of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, to maps of the Pacific. The Korea Webweekly is here, along with texts of Asian documents and info on the Mongol empire and documents about Ghengis Khan.
\r\nPearl Harbor Remembered - Battle maps, a timeline, survivors'' accounts of the attacks. Visitors info about the Arizona Memorial.
\r\nSalt Made the World Go ''Round - Did you know that the words for war and peace originated from the ancient word for salt in both ancient Hebrew and Arabic? This website weaves a wonderful learning environment by using salt to interconnect physiology, geology, archaeology, paleoclimatology, religion, economics,etymology, and more. Check it out.
\r\nWhat Was It Like to Live in the Middle Ages ? - For the answer, check out this web site on Feudal Life. Notes on clothing, religion, housing, arts and entertainment and more.
\r\nWorld War I - with a decidedly British point of view.
\r\nFacing History - A program designed to help students examine the historical connecttions between the Holocaust and the moral choices they must make in their own lives.
\r\nFDR Library - Hundreds of copyright photos to download and study, and hundreds of documents from the president''s files. Also, interesting links.
\r\nGold Star Veterans - This site offers a complete directory of alphabitzed names of the people that have passed away during WW2.
\r\nHistory Channel resources on WWII - Timeline, map, videos and message boards.
\r\nThe National WWII Memorial - It doesn''t exist yet but read about the plans.
\r\nOn This Day in WWII History - From the history channel. Site changes daily with the calendar.
\r\nPalm Springs Air Museum - is dedicated to helping people learn about the Air Power of WWII. Includes links to other similar sites, and a collection of WWII posters.
\r\nUnited States Holocaust Memorial Museum - Online exhibits, drawings, photos, documents.
\r\nWebChron - This is a world history chronology with hyperlinks, developed by students and faculty of the history department of North Park University in Chicago.
\r\nWhat happened today in history? - Look here to find out that information and other good stuff from the History Channel.
\r\nDebatable issues - This site offers links to information on a wide variety of controversial issues, including assisted suicide, animal rights, school prayer and school violence. Site assembled by the online Homework Center at Multnomah County, Oregon, Library.
\r\nHolidays on the Net - The emphasis here is on US holidays.
\r\nAsian Week - Much to do about Asian commerce.
\r\nDiwali - This Festival of Lights is the most well-known festival in India. Look here for other Indian festivals.
\r\nHoliday Food - Search the Epicurious website for holiday recipes.
\r\nKwanzaa - Background information and links.
\r\nWorldview Christmas - Christmas celebrations in more than 200 countries.
\r\nFinding God in Cyberspace - A guide to religious studies resources on the web, compiled by a librarian and Ph.D in religious studies. Many useful links and a good starting point for a search on this topic. Lists of resources by specific religion and also by general topic.
\r\nReligious Texts Available online.
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Information about specific religions
Christianity has many denominations and sects. Here are a few web sites with Christian content.
\r\nShahash - The Jewish Internet Consortium has links to Jewish resources, Kosher restaurants and answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Judiasm.
\r\nSikhism Fort - Panth Khalsa provides information Sikh history and current events as well as other information.
\r\nThe Haqqani Foundation homepage has information on Sufism.
\r\nThe Stanford University Zoroastrian Group offers information on the religion, daily prayers, history and culture, and links to related sites.
\r\nProfessional Cartoonists'' Index: Teacher''s Guide - This site contains lesson plans that explain how to use editorial cartoons as a teaching tool in a vareity of disciplines.
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\r\nB.J. Pinchbeck''s Homework Helper - Lots of good links to educational resources on the web.
\r\nFamily Resource Center - Homework help in all areas, plus SAT help, college guides, Teen Center and more.
\r\nBig Chalk - The Education Network - Divided by age and subject. A very complete site.
\r\nFact Monster - online almanac, dictionary and homework help.
\r\nInternet Public Library for Teens - Research and writing help, plus general homework info.
\r\nStudent Center - From the Chicago Public Schools and Loyola University with an emphasis on math and science help.
\r\nStudy Web - Claims to be a starting place for students doing research to find the information they need.
\r\nExplore the Internet with Dr. I, from the Internet Public Library, with an emphasis on Earth Science.
\r\nLet''s Find Out - The online encyclopedia from Knowledge Adventure. Good for younger children.
\r\nReference Desk.com - Links to general reference resources.
\r\nResearch It - one-stop reference desk: dictionary, translator, quotes, currency converter.
\r\nCOLLEGE AND CAREER LINKS
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The Admissions Office - The site has links to college web sites, college rankings from a variety of sources, information on financial aid and admissions tests, plus information for counselors. Worth checking out.
\r\nJobWeb - A web site of career development and job-search information for college students and new college graduates.
\r\nInternational Career Development Library - A huge site: information for students, parents, adults. College planning. Career planning. Job prospects. Labor market.
\r\nCollege Choice Website - Dozens of links to college and career information. The list may look overwhelming but it''s worth your time to scan the list and check at least a few of the links.
\r\nGuide for Learning and Achieving - College, grad school, majors, scholarships and more.
\r\nCollege Net - Information on schools, majors, scholarships and more.
\r\nIndustrial Strength Career Toolkit - This is sort of fun. Check out the interest finder.
\r\nKaplan Educational Centers - Information on majors, colleges, tests and more.
\r\nPeterson''s Education and Career Center - dozens of links to college, career, testing and financial aid resources.
\r\nUniversity Links - Schools sorted by various categories.
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The internet, like all books, magazines, newspapers and other information sources, is neither good nor bad in and of itself.
\r\nIt is simply a tool for delivering information.
\r\nJust as you make choices when you buy newspapers and magazines, you and your family members need to make decisions when viewing information on the internet. Ask yourself:
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You need to teach your children to ask these same questions when they use the internet.
\r\nThe web links below may help you to understand the internet more clearly and make some decisions about how you and your family can best benefit from using this new and exciting technology.
\r\nArt Teacher on the Net - Provides ideas for art projects for basically anyone in any grade. Create abstractionist art, a pointillist painting, or a perfumed sachet. Much more, as well.
\r\nCamps.com - Using this search engine, you will be able to find any of 7,000 camps throughout the U.S. Plus, it will give you the price of the camp, the location, and take you to the camps'' main page. Useful if you are planning a vacation.
\r\nFamily Education - Yes, we all have moments where we need education in the parental field. That is true, and this site can help.
\r\nFamilies and the Web - Articles from From Now On, an online magazine published by a leading educational proponent of technology in education. This page includes articles on teaching your child how to sort out the good stuff from the bad stuff on-line.
\r\nGet Net Wise - This is an excellent site for parents that want kids to understand net safety, and site blocks that can you can download to get kids away from certain material.
\r\nNutrition Navigator - Check out this site for a list of links that can help you better understand nutrition, and coping with nutrition and disabilities.
\r\nNyTimes Site of the Day - Every day this link will display a new or honored site for parents that wish to control their children better. This includes first aid, physical education, and plain safety on a variety of subjects.
\r\nPointers for Parents - An excellent starting point. This site, from the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, explains some basic terms and makes suggestions about how to handle internet access in a home with children.
\r\nA Parent''s Guide to the Internet - written by an attorney and mother of two children. She discusses online safety, provides interesting links and advice.
\r\nParenting for an Age of Information - Take a time out to view this information about your son or daughter, and just learn.
\r\nPublications for Parents - Free publications from the government, now on-line. Be sure to check the Helping Your Child series, including:
\r\nSafekids.com - Articles on safe internet use for children. You need to teach your children to ask these same questions when they use the internet. The web links below may help you to understand the internet more clearly and make some decisions about how you and your family can best benefit from using this new and exciting technology. Art Teacher on the Net - Provides ideas for art projects for basically anyone in any grade. Create abstractionist art, a pointillist painting, or a perfumed sachet. Much more, as well. Camps.com - Using this search engine, you will be able to find any of 7,000 camps throughout the U.S. Plus, it will give you the price of the camp, the location, and take you to the camps'' main page. Useful if you are planning a vacation. Family Education - Yes, we all have moments where we need education in the parental field. That is true, and this site can help. Families and the Web - Articles from From Now On, an online magazine published by a leading educational proponent of technology in education. This page includes articles on teaching your child how to sort out the good stuff from the bad stuff on-line. Get Net Wise - This is an excellent site for parents that want kids to understand net safety, and site blocks that can you can download to get kids away from certain material. Nutrition Navigator - Check out this site for a list of links that can help you better understand nutrition, and coping with nutrition and disabilities. NyTimes Site of the Day - Every day this link will display a new or honored site for parents that wish to control their children better. This includes first aid, physical education, and plain safety on a variety of subjects. Pointers for Parents - An excellent starting point. This site, from the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, explains some basic terms and makes suggestions about how to handle internet access in a home with children. A Parent''s Guide to the Internet - written by an attorney and mother of two children. She discusses online safety, provides interesting links and advice. Parenting for an Age of Information - Take a time out to view this information about your son or daughter, and just learn. Publications for Parents - Free publications from the government, now on-line. Be sure to check the Helping Your Child series, including: * Helping Your Child Improve in Test Taking * Helping Your Child Learn To Write Well * Helping Your Child Get Ready for School * Helping Your Child Learn Geography * Helping Your Child Learn History * Helping Your Child Learn Math * Helping Your Child Learn Science * Helping Your Child Use the Library (also available in Spanish) Safekids.com - Articles on safe internet use for children.
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| \r\n adj \r\n | \r\n\r\n use adjective instead of adverb \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n adv \r\n | \r\n\r\n use adverb instead of adjective \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n agr \r\n | \r\n\r\n agreement \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n awk \r\n | \r\n\r\n awkward \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n C \r\n | \r\n\r\n capital letter \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n lc \r\n | \r\n\r\n no capital letter \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n case \r\n | \r\n\r\n wrong case \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n col \r\n | \r\n\r\n colloquialism \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n concl \r\n | \r\n\r\n conclusion needed \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n dev \r\n | \r\n\r\n develop further \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n frag \r\n | \r\n\r\n setence fragment \r\n | \r\n
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| \r\n gr \r\n | \r\n\r\n grammar error \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n inc \r\n | \r\n\r\n incomplete expression \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n ? \r\n | \r\n\r\n ill-defined or illegible \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n log \r\n | \r\n\r\n illogical \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n M \r\n | \r\n\r\n margin \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n NC \r\n | \r\n\r\n not clear \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n O \r\n | \r\n\r\n should be omitted \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n /\\ \r\n | \r\n\r\n omission \r\n | \r\n
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| \r\n proof \r\n | \r\n\r\n supportive evidence needed \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n p \r\n | \r\n\r\n punctuation \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n ref \r\n | \r\n\r\n reference of pronoun \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n rep \r\n | \r\n\r\n unnecessary repetition \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n RO \r\n | \r\n\r\n run-on sentence \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n S \r\n | \r\n\r\n bad sentence \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n shift \r\n | \r\n\r\n voice, tense, or subject \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n slang \r\n | \r\n\r\n slang \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n / \r\n | \r\n\r\n space between letters or words \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n sp \r\n | \r\n\r\n spelling error \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n spec \r\n | \r\n\r\n specify \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n syl \r\n | \r\n\r\n syllabication error \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n t \r\n | \r\n\r\n wrong \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n tr \r\n | \r\n\r\n transition needed \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n ~ \r\n | \r\n\r\n transposition of letters or words \r\n | \r\n
| \r\n u \r\n | \r\n\r\n lack of unity \r\n | \r\n
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WOMEN''S HISTORY RESOURCES
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History looks different when the contributions of women are included.
\r\nNational Women''s History Project - This is the site of the National Women''s History Organization, which started National Women''s HIstory Month in 1980. It contains general information about the organizaton as well as many helpful links to information about women in the arts, athletics, politics, world history, war and peace, math and science and lots more. A good place to begin your research.
\r\nNational Museum of Women''s History - In-depth multimedia exhibit on women''s suffrage. It''s been 151 years!
\r\nAfrican American Women - On-Line archival collections from the special collections library at Duke University.
\r\nAmerican Women''s History - This research guide is a project of the library at Middle Tennessee State University . Some of it is bibliographical material and some of it is links to valuable resources on the internet.Includes information on finding photograph resources.
\r\nArchives of Women in Science and Engineering Oral History Project - From the University of Iowa.
\r\nAssociation of Women in Computing - Dedicated to the advancement of women in computing professions.
\r\nContributions of 20th Century Women to Physics
\r\nMedieval Women - Look here if you DO NOT want information about contemporary women. Or check here for information about women in early music, the religious life, (crusades and all that) women writers of the Middle Ages, and more.
\r\nPlaces Where Women Made History - A National Register of Historic Places, from the National Park Service. Go and see.
\r\nReel Women - Female pioneers behind the scenes in film.
\r\nSocial Studies School Service - The front page has links to information about five famous women through the ages from Hatshepsut to Aung San Suu Kyi. Right below that is an essay about Sacajawea and below that, click the link to Women''s History Web Sites for more valuable information.
\r\nViVa Viva is a bibliography of women''s history in historical and women''s studies journals, and is based in the Netherlands. If you click on the links section of the site, you will find a road map to more resources than you could every possibly use.
\r\nWebgrrls - Women-only forum for those interested in new media and technology.
\r\nWEEA Equity Resource Center - Deals with issues of Gender Equity.
\r\nWomen''s History - An annual magazine published in conjunction with Women''s History Month. Contains articles on women in business, medicine, education, communication, labor unions and more.
\r\nWomen In American History - If you ever need to look up any information about famous women in American History, this is your place!
\r\nWomen In World History - links.
\r\nLast but not least, a special search directory for women online.
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LIBRARY INFORMATION
Last Updated on 9/19/2008
Peninsula High School Library
27118 Silver Spur Rd.
Rolling Hills Est., CA 90275
Phone: (310) 377 4888 ext. 602
Hours: 7:50 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Closed during 5th period
Library Media Center Staff
We are here to help!
Mrs. Cathy Willis, Librarian
Mr. Mike Woodard, Technology Supervisor
Mrs. Laura Holzman, Library Assistant
Rules
Be considerate of others
No food, snacks or drinks
Use a quiet voice
Computer Access
The library has 19 computers available for student use. All have access to the Online Library Catalog and the Internet. The adjoining Tech Lab has 22 additional computers. Prior to first time use, all students must submit an Acceptable Use Policy form that has been signed by a parent/guardian. Internet use is limited to educational research no games, chat rooms, or personal e-mail.
Please see the library staff for a list of the user names and passwords to access these resources from your home computer.
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All the sites listed below have valuable resources, but if you have only limited time, check out Teachers First: Click here to find an Research tools, (ERIC resources, copyright info, dictionaries, MLA citation info and MUCH more), web links and lesson plans divided by topic and age level ).
\r\n| \r\n Don''t Miss These Three If You Teach History! \r\nFood Timeline: Ever wonder what the Vikings ate on their trip to America? Or how Dolly Madison made ice cream? Did you know that bagels have been with us since 1683? And that frankfurters came on the scene five years before Columbus set sail for America? Site includes recipes from many eras that can be made today: medieval gingerbread, Thomas Jefferson''s muffins, the aforementioned ice cream from Mrs. Madison, and many more. http://www.foodtimeline.org \r\nConstitutional Rights Foundation: What are your constitutional rights? This organization says it is dedicated to telling you about those rights. Click the "teacher resources" link to find lessons on violence prevention, geared to the Columbine H.S. mess. http://www.crf-usa.org/ \r\n | \r\n
AlternaTime - Recommended by a faculty teacher, you''ll find basically ANY timeline of ANY subject. Enjoy.
\r\nApple Learning Interchange - Site offers chat, resources, lesson plans for K-12 teachers.
\r\nAddAll - This is a must site for people searching for the lowest prices on a specific book. All you need to do is type in the title of the book, author, or any other information. Then, the site will show you a complete list of book stores containing that book, with their prices, with S&H! So, you can order a pristine book online, or go to the book store and buy it. Not at all bad.
\r\nADOL - Adolescent Directory Online. For parents, teachers, counselors and others.
\r\nAskERIC Lesson Plans - More than 1000 lesson plans from educators all over the country, in all subject areas and at all levels. You could submit on of yours if you like, or use one of theirs.
\r\nAwesome Library - Internet resources organized for teachers.
\r\nB.J. Pinchbeck''s Homework Helper - Lots of good links to educational resources on the web.
\r\nCalifornia State Standards
\r\nSCORE standard-connected resources
\r\nChildren''s Literature: Resources for Teahcers - Many links on this page. Lots of them are useful for activities, and, ofcourse, resources.
\r\nCongressLink Communicator - A site with a few teacher resourcesw about political affairs. Good for debate, government, or laws/props for english.
\r\nDiscovery Channel School - Lots of new resources here, including lesson plans, classroom activities, virtual field trips, and related Web links. Check Discussion and Features.
\r\nEd''s Oasis - An assortment of web-related links for teachers: why you should evaluate sites, how to evaluate them, how to have students evaluate them. Also, web related resources (including places for students to publish their work), web links to lessons, and links to instructions for writing web-based lessons.
\r\nEducation Hotlists from the Franklin Institute - Links to sites they think provide valuable information.
\r\nEisenhower National Clearinghouse - The best math and science sites on the web.
\r\nFilementality - This program is designed to lead teachers through the planning, design and execution of a web-based lesson.
\r\nG.E.M. - (Gateway to Educational Materials) is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education''s National Library of Education. It provides links to high quality lesson plans, curriculum units and other ed resources on the web.
\r\nGeosciences WebServer - Web site of the Learning Through Collaborative Visualization Project (CoVis), a community of thousands of students, over one hundred teachers, and dozens of researchers, working together to find new ways to think about and practice science in the classroom.
\r\nThe Global Schoolhouse - Educational resources from Microsoft, including teacher activity guides, Encarta Schoolhouse and on-line software guides. Includes Global School Net projects, listservs and Internet training solutions. Register class projects; see projects from other schools around the world.
\r\nGlobal School Net - Lesson plans, projects, programs, how to link students with other students. Information for teachers, parents and students.
\r\n- Be sure to check out Dante''s Inferno, a grammar review and introduction to Dante''s Inferno, and Dr. Faustus. The high school honors English teacher who wrote these lessons found that the themes of Dr. Faustus resonate particularly well for high school students.
Shakespeare Lesson Plans - For lessons on the most commonly taught plays as well as general Shakespeare references and background resources on Elizabethan life and times, hie thyself to http://www.teachersfirst.com/shakespr-f.htm
Gateway to Educational Materials Project
\r\nThe Global Schoolhouse - Has links to creating your own projects for your classes.
\r\nHelping Your Students with Homework - Produced by the U.S. Department of Education''s Office of Educational Research and Improvement, this site is designed to make homework a valuable experience.
\r\nHot Potatoes - Users can create genuine interactive mazes, crosswords, tests, fill outs, and other interesting things, all from downloading this freeware.
\r\nHow Do Teachers Use the Internet - A survey of more than 2,000 4th-12th grade teachers reveals how teachers and students use the internet.
\r\nInternet Activities for Foreign Language Teachers - Recommended by a staff member, this site has links to on-line lessons, suggestions for writing on-line lessons, and lots of other goodies.
\r\nInteractive Math Lessons and Puzzles
\r\nKnowledge Loom - This site features practices in teaching and learning, which can help you mold yourself into a better teacher and/or listener. So, pay attention!
\r\nLesson plans from the Columbia University education center
\r\nLesson Stop - All kinds of lessons for all ages and subjects.
\r\nMetaphors: Ideas that Tickle Your Mind - This is a brief but delightful essay on metaphors, what they are and how to create them, with lots of links to related material, including lesson plans.
\r\nMultiple Intelligences: How do you learn? How do your students learn? These sites help you to understand various learning styles and may prompt you to revise some of your methodology.
\r\nNational High School Debate Topic RESOLVED: That the Federal Government should establish an education policy to significantly increase academic achievement in secondary schools in the United States. This site, from the Government Print Office provides multiple links to sources of information on this topic.
\r\nNew Horizons for Learning - An organization dedicated to educational change. Resources and journals online.
\r\nNew York Times Learning Network - Current events, historical events, news quizzes, crossword puzzles, lesson plans. They''ve got it all.
\r\nQuia This is one magnificent site. Not only can you build your own webpage, but you can also put hundreds of activities onto it, or any other website that you may already have! Basically, teachers can find their subject''s activities, and put them onto their website. Such activities feature card games, memorization games, and much more. Simply marvelous.
\r\nOzline - Why lose the Web in Education?
\r\nPhysical Education Digest - Both teachers and students can benefit from this website, for it portrays an infinitive amount of information about sports, smoking, the human body, and simple activities for teachers to abide by.
\r\nPuzzlemaker - Make crossword puzzles, word searches, cryptograms, math puzzles, and more, and print them out. This has to be one of the handiest teacher resources on the web. Create reinforcement or extra-credit activities on-line!
\r\nSalt Made the World Go ''Round - Did you know that the words for war and peace originated from the ancient word for salt in both ancient Hebrew and Arabic? This website weaves a wonderful learning environment by using salt to interconnect physiology, geology, archaeology, paleoclimatology, religion, economics,etymology, and more. Check it out.
\r\nS.C.O.R.E. - Schools of California Online Resources for Education in math, history, social studies, history and language arts. K-12 lesson plans linked to the state framework, with links to appropriate Internet resources. A great resource for teachers.
\r\nSDCOE - San Diego County Office of Education has catalogued online resources for their teachers. You may find them useful too.
\r\nTeacher/Pathfinder - an "Educational Internet Village" with lots of subject-related and professional resources for teachers.
\r\nTeacher Tools - How to do citations on research papers, calendars for the month, projects. Designed for elementary teachers but some of this is useful for high school teachers, too.
\r\nTeaching With Historic Places - Take your students on a virtual field trip with lesson plans that feature sites from the National Park Service''s National Register of Historic Places. Lesson plans supporti history, social studies, geography, civics and other subjects.
\r\nTeacher''s Helping Teachers - classroom management tips, lesson plans, chat.
\r\nTeacher''s Lab - Math and Science lesson information, from the Annenberg/CPB Math and Science Project.
Teachers Guide for using editorial cartoons for teaching - Make the students think you have a sense of humor.
Teacher Resources from the Spartanburg County Schools - Written by teachers, for teachers. Tips for using technology in the classroom. Links to sites that other teachers think are valuable. Scavenger hunts, webquests, keypals, lesson plan sites.
\r\nTeaching and Learning on the WWW
\r\nTEAMS Distance Learning - on-line resources from our own LA County Office of Education. /
\r\nThe Weekly Reader - Links for teachers AND students.
\r\nTrackStar - An interesting on-line tool to help you keep your URLs organized. The site also is a source of interesting lesson plans. See what other teachers are doing, try their lessons out. Then, create your own.
\r\nU.S. Office of Education Technology Home Page - Read about the ideal here: What the government would like to see happen in our schools. The reality: You using this page as a resource.
\r\nValley of the Shadow - Two Communities in the American Civil War. this site provides access to hundreds of primary resources and online lesson plans. Be sure to click on the picture, before you explore the links down below.
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Web-Based Lesson - If you want to see how other teachers around the country are using the web as an educational tool, spend some time on this site. It contains a searchable library of Blue Ribbon Web sites categorized by grade level, content area and type. These are full-fledged on-line lessons that use links to web sites to involve students in learning. There''s also a link to Filementality, a handy utility that walks you through the process of creating your own web-based lesson.
\r\nOther sites, including jaberwocky, cherathouse,cheater,geniuspapers,schoolpapers, termpapers-on-file, and a1-termpaper, are all blocked on school computers, thanks to our proxy server, But, of course, students can get to them from home.
\r\nAt this point, you may want to present a lesson on plagiarism.
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If you''re really serious about catching cheaters, check these sites, which offer for fee software or services which claim to help you detect plagiarism.
\r\nTo learn more about your subject, to keep in touch with others who are interested in the same thing, join a listserv. Check one of these resources to find the right one(s) for you. Caution: Don''t join too many. You won''t be able to keep up with the email.)
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Need stuff for your classroom? Have you considered writing a grant? Here''s a list of websites with grant information. Remember: Don''t tell them that you need money to buy more computers. Tell them that you have a problem. Then tell them how technology will help solve the problem.
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