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Updated eThemes for the week of June 29, 2009
Agriculture: Farming Today
These sites contain information about farming today. Learn about modern day techniques such as crop rotation, organic farming, and hydroponics. Play a game, get an idea for a science fair project, or see farm equipment that is used by farmers. Two eThemes resources on Dairy Farming and Farm Animals are included.
Aviation: Military Aircraft
These sites are about military aviation. Most sites are media-rich and include images and videos of different aircraft. There are links to eThemes resources on Transportation: Aircraft, Aviation: Activities for Junior and High School Students, and Aviation: Wright Brothers.
Electromagnetic Spectrum: Radio Waves
These sites explain how radio waves are a part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Includes information about AM and FM frequencies and how to measure waves. Also includes a biography on Marconi, inventor of the radio. Includes several animated movies, hands-on activities and interactive quizzes. There is a link to an eThemes Resource on sound.
Florida: St. Augustine
These sites are about St. Augustine, the oldest city in the United States. View pictures of buildings from the past and learn about the rich history of this city including coquina, the Fountain of Youth, and the Castillo de San Marcos. Includes lesson plans, online games, and multimedia.
Grammar: Prefixes and Suffixes
These sites include interactive games that have students choose which prefixes and suffixes they should add to root words to create new words. Includes lesson plans, worksheets, and rules on how to add prefixes and suffixes.
Holiday: Easter
These sites are about Easter and the symbols associated with the holiday. There are online games, activities, and puzzles. Includes many craft ideas and free clip art. Try some egg-related math problems.
Holiday: Mardi Gras
These sites are about New Orleans's Mardi Gras festival. View a live shot of Bourbon Street or browse the many photographs showing the costumes and floats. Learn about the history of the parades and other fun facts.
Literature: "Sarah, Plain and Tall" and "Skylark" by Patricia Maclachlan
These sites have activities and discussion questions about "Sarah, Plain and Tall" and its sequel, "Skylark." Also includes information about author Patricia Maclachlan, the state of Maine, and life on the prairie. There are links to an eMINTS WebQuest and eThemes Resources on grasslands, book activities, and character traits.
Orphan Trains, 1854-1929
Read historical accounts of the orphan trains that brought children from New York City and the East Coast to the Midwest. Includes personal accounts, photographs, lesson plans, and booklists. There are also photographs of New York City at the beginning of the 20th century. Includes links to eThemes Resources on adoption and historical fiction writing.
Transportation: Mass Transit
These sites feature information on various forms of mass transportation. Includes images of the different forms of public transit that are used all over the world. There are also links to eThemes Resources on overview of transportation and trains.
U.S. Government: Executive Branch
Learn about the executive branch of the United States Government. Topics include the American president, the presidential cabinet, executive agencies, and presidential history. Includes audio of radio addresses and virtual tours of the White House. Also has information on Camp David and Air Force One. eThemes Resources on the legislative branch, judicial branch, U.S. Constitution, U.S. Presidents, and elections are linked.
U.S. Government: Legislative Branch
Learn all about the U.S. Congress and how it operates. Other topics include how laws are made, how to write a bill, and how to contact your elected official. Includes interactive virtual tour of the U.S. Capitol. There are also links to eThemes Resources on Executive Branch, Judicial Branch, and How a Bill Becomes a Law.
Writing: Nonfiction
These sites are about non-fiction (expository) writing. Includes definitions and descriptions of this genre. Includes lesson plans, outlines, and activities. eThemes Resources on graphic organizers, research reports, biographies, and newspaper production are linked.
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New eThemes for the week of June 15, 2009
Paper
These sites are about paper. Learn about the history of paper, paper making processes, facts and statistics about paper, and its impacts on environments and the economy. Includes a video, quizzes, games, hands-on activities and experiments. There are also links to eThemes Resources on recycling and trees.
Sociology
These sites provide information on basic sociology. Learn what sociology is and what sociologists study. Includes basic theories and perspectives of sociology with examples. There are online quizzes and games as well as video and teaching resources.
Updated eThemes for the week of June 15, 2009
Animal Tracks
Learn how to identify an animal from its tracks. Make a cast of animal tracks. Take an online quiz to practice identifying tracks. Links to eThemes Resources on animal adaptations, habitats, and Missouri animals are included.
Circus Acts and Animals
These sites focus on circus animals, acts, and performers. There is historical information about circuses, plus photographs, audio files, and video clips.
Continent: Antarctica
Learn about life in Antarctica including the climate, explorers, animals, geographic features, and current scientific expeditions. Take a virtual tour of this cold continent and view 360-degree images. Includes an eThemes resource on penguins and two eThemes resources on the arctic.
Country: China
Learn about China's geography, language, culture, food, and history. Take a virtual tour of the Great Wall or view numerous photographs of Chinese people and places. Try writing Chinese characters or listen to audio files of Chinese word pronunciations. Includes many craft and classroom activities, plus interactive quizzes. There are sites for students of all ages. Includes eThemes resources on ancient civilizations of China and panda bears.
Country: Italy
These sites introduce the country of Italy. There is information on Italy's history, culture, art, traditions, cuisine, cars, and more. You can listen to a recording of the National Anthem, take a virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel, view an interactive map, or read about the history of pizza. There are several videos that show how to speak basic Italian. Also included is information about what it's like to be a kid in Italy.
Country: Mexico
Learn about the geography, culture, art, cuisine, celebrations, symbols of Mexico, and listen to the pronunciation of Spanish words. There are links to eThemes resources on Mexican traditions and holidays, Aztec, Maya, Western Civilizations, Latin America culture, and Cinco de Mayo celebration. Includes images of people, currency, cities, maps, and quizzes.
Geography: Northeastern Region of the United States
These sites focus on the states in the Northeast. Learn more about the history, land, economy, industries, and animals of this region. There are many photographs, plus statistics that can be graphed. The following states are included: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. There are also links to eThemes Resources on the Midwest, South, and West.
Library Skills: Copyright Laws
Learn about copyright law and the rules regarding the use of images, music, movies, text, software, and more. Find out if your use of copyrighted material falls under the Fair Use policy. Try the online calculator to determine if a work is in the public domain. Includes student activities. There is a link to eThemes Resource on Cyberethics: Downloading Music from the Internet.
Missouri: Famous War Heroes
These sites have biographical information about famous soldiers with ties to Missouri including John Pershing, Sterling Price, Omar Bradley, William S. Harney, Edward Hiner, and more. Most sites contain pictures. There is also a link to an eThemes Resource on Missouri: Famous People.
Rivers: Mississippi River
Learn all about the Mississippi River, its role in Westward expansion, and its importance to Missouri. Sites include maps, photos, an audio file and Webcams.
Science: Caves
These websites cover the formation and ecology of caves around the world. There are many types of caves described including sea caves, ice caves and erosional caves. Also covers cave drawings, early humans, and cave life. Sites have video, audio, illustrations and maps. There are links to eThemes Resources on bats and caves in Missouri.
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