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Canku
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(Many
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An
Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America
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August
1, 2011 - Volume 9 Number 8
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Favorite
Sites
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collected
by Paul and Vicki
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Joseph
Bruchac Storyteller & Writer
For over thirty years Joseph Bruchac has been creating poetry,
short stories, novels, anthologies and music that reflect
his Abenaki Indian heritage and Native American traditions.He
is the author of more than 70 books for children and adults.
The best selling Keepers of the Earth: Native American Stories
and Environmental Activities for Children and others of his
Keepers series, with its remarkable integration
of science and folklore, continue to receive critical acclaim
and to be used in classrooms throughout the country.
http://www.josephbruchac.com/
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Dakota
Wicohan
The essence of Dakota language recalls, instructs and heals
our inherent relationship with Creation, which is essential
to the continuation of indigenous communities. Dakota language,
culture and history will strengthen Dakota identity, kinship
and community well being.
http://dakotawicohan.com/
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South
Dakota Office of Indian Education Oceti Sakowin Project History
The 2007 Indian Education Act mandated the development of
course content for curriculum and coursework in South Dakota
American Indian history and culture. As a result of this mandate,
the South Dakota Office of Indian Education pursued funding
in order to begin the development of materials. In 2008, the
Indian Land Tenure Foundation awarded a grant to the South
Dakota Office of Indian Education to begin the Oceti Sakowin
Project. For the past three years, many talented and passionate
educators worked together to develop the Oceti Sakowin Core
Concepts, Essential Understandings and Standards. The project
was completed in July 2011. Although much time and energy
was put into the project, it is just the beginning and a small
step towards the work that needs to be done in creating curriculum
and course work in the history and culture of the Oceti Sakowin.
The hope is that citizens who are well educated about
the Oceti Sakowin history and culture will be more likely
to make better decisions in the arena of Indian issues and
to get along better with one another, (Dr. Craig Howe
2010).
http://www.argusleader.com/assets/pdf/DF177271725.PDF
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Indian
Education
The South Dakota Department of Education is committed to improving
educational opportunities for American Indian students in
our state. The department works closely with an Indian Education
Advisory Council, which represents all nine tribes in South
Dakota along with American Indian educators from all parts
of the state.
http://doe.sd.gov/IndianEducation/index.asp
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Office
of Indian Education
The mission of the Office of Indian Education is to support
the efforts of local educational agencies, Indian tribes and
organizations, postsecondary institutions, and other entities
to meet the unique educational and culturally related academic
needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives so that these
students can achieve to the same challenging state standards
as all students.
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oese/oie/index.html
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Center
of American Indian and Minority Health (CAIMH)
The Center of American Indian and Minority Health (CAIMH)
at the University of Minnesota Medical School strives to raise
the health status of the Native American population by educating
Native American students in the field of health care and Indian
health.
http://www.caimh.umn.edu/
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NavajoYES
Beginning even before the first Tour de Rez, the people who
are today known as NavajoYES were offering outdoor adventure
programs for reservation youth. Multiple outings at Navajo
Mountain, Rainbow Bridge and Grand Canyon had already been
completed before the Tour was even conceived in 1991.
The growth of the Tour marked the advent of a new era and
revealed the need for a new organization. In 1994, Youth Empowerment
Services for Dine' Bikeyah (NavajoYES) was established, joining
community-based groups in the rez towns of Shonto and Kayenta.
http://www.navajoyes.org/
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Welcome
to Maori Maps
Find your way to the tribal marae of Aotearoa New Zealand
through maps, information and photographs.
Marae are the centres of Maori identity and activity. Maori
Maps provides a nationwide map of marae, with photos of each
marae, contact and background information, and photographs.
There are also restricted access areas that marae themselves
can use to store their data and photos.
http://www.maorimaps.com/
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Multiplication
Games
Learning multiplication doesn't have to be all about rote
memorization and flashcards, there are plenty of fun online
games you can add to the mix. From target practice to fashion
dress up, your student is sure to find something to capture
their attention with this week's selection of multiplication
games.
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Dositey.com:
Multiplication
With lessons, exercises, printable worksheets and games, Dositey.com
has basic multiplication covered. Best reasons to visit are
the Order of Operations games (solve equations such as 14-2x4+11
to reveal a hidden picture) and Mystery Picture games for
practicing multiplication facts up to a product of twenty.
In addition, they have dozens of printable worksheets, including
a customizable one for practicing times tables from one to
nine.
http://www.dositey.com/2008/index.php?page=free_activities&sub=34&subsub=m&sub_3=multi
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Helping
with Math: Multiplication Games
"Multiplication doesn't have to be all worksheets, table,
charts, tests and problems. Games are often an excellent way
for your child to learn math. In keeping with our 'no bouncing
frog' format, they are all clean and simple to try although
they are still fun." True to their word, there is nary
a bouncing frog in site, but these click-and-drag games are
great for practicing multiplication facts. My favorites are
the Target the Answer games which feature two-minutes rounds
of target practice with great sound effects.
http://www.helpingwithmath.com/by_subject/multiplication/mul_games.htm
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KidsNumbers.com:
Multiplication Games
The KidsNumbers multiplication program is divided into two
parts. The first focuses on pre-multiplication skill building,
and the second is a collection of games for reinforcing multiplication
facts. For example, in Apple Baskets Multiplication, a problem
such as 5 x4 is visualized as five baskets each filled with
four apples. "As students begin this activity they will
depend heavily on the apple baskets. However, over time, as
the concepts begin to sink in, students should begin solving
problems more mentally, until eventually the apple baskets
are no longer required."
http://www.kidsnumbers.com/multiplication.php
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Multiplication.com:
Interactive Games
Woo hoo! Multiplication.com is my pick of the week because
of the unique themes that make their games super fun. For
example, in Pizza Pizazz you are presented with a problem,
such as 8 x 9, a pizza, and a restaurant full of tables waiting
for their order. To earn a point, you need to deliver your
pizza to table number 72. Other fun concepts include Math
Models ("Mix and match clothes to come up with your favorite
outfit. The more math problems you get right, the more clothes
you have to choose from.") and Color Creations ("Unlock
the colors to paint the pictures by answering the problems
correctly.")
http://www.multiplication.com/interactive_games.htm
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MrNussbaum.com:
Multiplication Drills
MrNussbaum.com offers multiplication drills, seven Flash games,
several worksheet generators and a unique interactive activity
called Draggable Multiplication. Draggable Multiplication
is a grid with multiplication problems to solve step-by-step
by dragging answers onto the interactive workspace, working
each step of a multiple-digit multiplication problem as you
would with paper and pencil. "The program locks the numbers
into place, which is helpful for students who have trouble
keeping numbers organized."
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/multiplication.htm
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Hurricanes
Hurricane season in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico
runs from June through November, and averages seven named
storms. To be named by the National Hurricane Center, a storm
must reach speeds of thirty-nine miles an hour. When a storm
reaches sustained speeds of seventy-four miles per hour, it
is called a hurricane.
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NASA:
Earth Science Enterprise: Tropical Twisters
"Most people associate twisters with tornadoes, but in
fact tropical twisters come from hurricanes." Visit this
NASA site to learn how hurricanes are created, why they move,
and how deadly they can be. Hurricane damage can be caused by
wind, floods or a surge of huge waves along the coast. "Even
Category 1 hurricanes can cause death, property damage and flooding
and should be taken very seriously. Coastal areas are often
evacuated by the police when a hurricane is approaching."
http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/archive/hurricane/
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Scholastic:
Weather Watch: Hurricanes
"Hurricanes start life as a cluster of strong thunderstorms
moving across the ocean, called a tropical disturbance or tropical
wave. Atmospheric conditions must be just right to turn a tropical
wave into a hurricane ?less than 5% of them ever become full-blown
hurricanes." Scholastic.com has a great hurricane section
that includes a glossary, experiments, videos, clickable infographics,
recommended links, an interview with a meteorologist, and a
quiz.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/wwatch/hurricanes/
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Sky
Diary: Facts about Hurricanes
Sky Diary publisher Chris Kridler is a storm chaser and journalist.
Her site answers commonly asked questions about hurricanes,
tornadoes and lightning, as well as housing her amazing storm
and sky photos. The hurricane section addresses how hurricanes
form, how they are classified using the Saffir-Simpson scale,
and hurricane safety. "We are fortunate to have technology
now that can detect the formation of a hurricane long before
one is a danger to land. Yet, despite all the data we have,
we can't predict exactly where a hurricane will go."
http://skydiary.com/kids/hurricanes.html
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University
of Illinois: Hurricanes
"Hurricanes are tropical cyclones with winds that exceed
64 knots (74 mi/hr) and circulate counter-clockwise about their
centers in the Northern Hemisphere (clockwise in the Southern
Hemisphere)." This meteorology guide for high school students
and grown ups, is published by the Department of Atmospheric
Sciences at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Reasons
to visit are the animated videos explaining the science of hurricane
(even though I usually categorically dislike videos that autostart.)
http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/guides/mtr/hurr/home.rxml
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Weather
Wiz Kids: Hurricanes"
A hurricane is a huge storm! It can be up to 600 miles across
and have strong winds spiraling inward and upward at speeds
of 75 to 200 mph. Each hurricane usually lasts for over a
week, moving 10-20 miles per hour over the open ocean."
Meteorologist Crystal Wicker explains all kinds of weather
to kids, teachers and parents. Her hurricane page explains
how hurricanes develop, what hurricane hunters do, and includes
links to lesson plans on other sites.
http://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-hurricane.htm
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Nature
for Kids
Today's websites are dedicated to inspiring you to push yourself
away from the computer desk, and get outside! Whether in your
backyard, a city park or a wilderness area, there are many
discoveries to be made. Sharpen your senses and go meet nature.
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Backyard
Nature
Start with Jim Conrad's 3 Steps to Discovering Nature. Step
One: Identify the plants and animals you find around you.
Step Two: Learn something interesting about stuff you've identified.
Step Three: Keep a Nature Notebook to record all the things
you learn. Other sections deserving of a shout out are Names
& Classification (with articles such as "On the Beauty
of Scientific Names") and Tools for Backyard Naturalists
(with both online and offline resources to help with species
identification.)
http://www.backyardnature.net/
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eNature
FieldGuides to more than 5,500 species of animals and plants
are the core content here at eNature. Species are searchable
by keyword, color, size, region and even zip code! For kid
stuff, mouse on over to Fun & Games, where you'll find
quizzes (Do you know scat?) and species flash cards to embed
on your own website. These flash cards are snippets of code
you can paste on your website or blog that will display a
photo and a description of an animal. Great for online school
reports or just for showing off your favorite animals.
http://www.enature.com/home/
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Nature
Explore: Family Activities
With their Families' Club kit, Nature Explore provides field-tested,
research-based nature activities for families, clubs and classrooms.
Follow the link at the end of the introduction to download
the kit free of charge, or order a low-cost CD if that is
easier for you. The kit contains six printable color handouts
(for a range of ages) and facilitator's notes for each activity.
The outdoor activities require simple supplies (such as crayons
and measuring tape) and come with a short list of related
children's books and websites.
http://www.arborday.org/explore/families/
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Nature
Rocks
"Nature turns frowns upside down. Studies indicate that
children who play and explore outdoors are less stressed and
may further benefit by learning confidence and social skills."
To inspire families to go outside, Nature Rocks hosts several
tools on their front page. First is an Activity Finder. Enter
your child's age, how much time you have (30 minutes, an hour,
all day?) and where you are (backyard, neighborhood) and you'll
be rewarded with a list of possible activities such as Listen
for Bird Sounds or Keep a Flower Tally. The second tool finds
outdoorsy events near you, searchable by zipcode.
http://www.naturerocks.org/
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Nature
Skills
For high school students and grown ups, Nature Skills provides
lots of information about Outdoor Safety, Animal Tracking,
Wild Plants & Trees, and more. Learn how to make a bird
feeder from a soda bottle (start by clicking on Birds), harvest
wild dandelions for tea (look in Wild Foods) or read up on
making a primitive shelter without a tent or sleeping bag
(find it under Survival.)
http://www.natureskills.com/
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First
Aid
First aid is the initial care given to an injury, and in some
cases can save lives. Today's site picks are a roundup of
sites that teach and review first aid practices, with a special
emphasis on making the lessons fun for kids.
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American
Red Cross: Anatomy of a First Aid Kit
Although this section of the Red Cross site is not specifically
written for kids or teens, gathering all the needed supplies
for a first aid kit makes an excellent family or scout project.
"Include any personal items such as medications and emergency
phone numbers or other items your health-care provider may
suggest. Check the kit regularly. Make sure the flashlight
batteries work. Check expiration dates and replace any used
or out-of-date contents."
http://www.redcross.org/services/hss/lifeline/fakit.html
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First
Aid Quiz
"The First Aid Quiz web site was created to provide a
fun way to brush up on your first aid knowledge." Created
by volunteer paramedic Stewart Watkiss, it includes three
interactive quizzes ("What position should someone with
an abdominal wound be placed in?"), four crossword puzzles
(both interactive and printable), three word search puzzles,
and two hangman games.
http://www.firstaidquiz.com/index.php
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Inquiry.net:
First Aid Games
Sir Robert Baden-Powell (1857 - 1941) was a lieutenant general
in the British Army and a founder of the Scout Movement. These
outdoor first aid games are from his 1921 "Scouting Games"
book. You will probably need to modify these games based on
the age and knowledge of your group. And although the original
text refers to boys (do I really need to say this?) these
games can be played by both boys and girls!
http://www.inquiry.net/outdoor/games/b-p/first_aid.htm
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Scouting
Web: Kids' First Aid Book
This three-page printable coloring book provides basic first
aid instruction for elementary-age kids. "Should your
friend or a brother or sister, feel nauseous or complain of
a belly pain, don't give that person anything to eat or drink.
Put an ice pack on the area that hurts and call an adult."
The printout also includes a small word search puzzle, and
many reminders to "ALWAYS STAY CALM!"
http://www.epilogsys.com/scoutingweb/Documents/Kids%20First%20Aid%20Book.pdf
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University
of Washington: Learn CPR
Although not intended to replace an actual CPR training class,
this guide lists dozens of online tools to help you learn
or refresh CPR skills, including printable pocket guides ("Call.
Pump. Blow.") The newest kids on the block are the two
mobile CPR training apps, one for the iPhone and other for
the Android. Additional tools include video demonstrations,
CPR FAQ, CPR Fun Facts, and a CPR Quiz. "If CPR is started
within 4 minutes of collapse and defibrillation provided within
10 minutes a person has a 40% chance of survival."
http://depts.washington.edu/learncpr/
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STAR
Students And Teachers Against Racism
announces their new website that offers insight into the Native
American perspective to teachers and educators.
http://www.racismagainstindians.org/
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Changing
Winds Advocacy Center
Through presentations, classroom sessions, curriculum, fund
raising, charitable works, and multi-media efforts, we seek
to raise public awareness of the stereotyping, discrimination,
racism and other unique situations facing Native Americans.
http://changingwinds.org/
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