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Canku
Ota
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(Many
Paths)
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An
Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America
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October
1, 2011 - Volume 9 Number 10
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Favorite
Sites
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collected
by Paul and Vicki
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Ain
Dah Yung Center
The first American Indian school in St. Paul over twenty-seven
years ago recognized that many of its students were homeless
or in homes that were affecting their ability to attend school
and succeed. Children and youth were often focused on survival
and meeting basic needs. The majority of homeless children
and youth were and continue to be American Indian. Out of
these realities and the hard work of many early American Indian
leaders and the generosity of funding partners, the Ain Dah
Yung Center was born in 1983. The Ain Dah Yung Center led
the way as the first agency to provide any form of culturally
relevant focused services to any group. Ain Dah Yung’s
Emergency Shelter and empowering culturally relevant programs
immediately proved to be much more utilized and effective
than mainstream services for American Indian families.
http://adycenter.org/
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Daniel
H. Wilson - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Daniel H. Wilson (born March 6, 1978 in Tulsa, Oklahoma[1])
is a New York Times best selling author,[2] television host
and robotics engineer. He currently resides in Portland, Oregon.
His most recent novel, published on June 7, 2011, is Robopocalypse.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_H._Wilson
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Barona
Band of Mission Indians
With a long and storied history, The Barona Band of Mission
Indians is always eager to share their culture and heritage,
and is proud to welcome you to their land and the magnificent
Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino. Established in 1932,
the Barona Indian Reservation is home to this regal tribe,
which is recognized by the United States government as a sovereign
nation, and is governed by an elected Tribal Council.
http://www.barona-nsn.gov/
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About
the Eagle Books
The Eagle Books are a series of four children’s books
for Native American children and others interested in healthy
living. The books promote type 2 diabetes prevention and encourage
a return to traditional ways, including physical activity
and healthy eating. The series was developed by the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Diabetes
Translation (DDT), in collaboration with the Tribal Leaders
Diabetes Committee and the Indian Health Service, in response
to the burden of diabetes among Native Americans and the lack
of diabetes prevention materials for children.
http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/eagle_exhibition.htm
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Salina
Bookshelf Inc.
Salina Bookshelf, founded in 1994, is an independent publisher
of textbooks, children's picture books, reference books, and
electronic media in Navajo and English. These dual language
materials captivate young and old readers alike. Many books
include an audio CD narrated in Navajo and English for use in
the home or classroom. Authentic depictions of Navajo life,
both contemporary and traditional, are portrayed throughout
the entire collection of materials offered. These resources
have broad appeal in classrooms, adult centers, libraries, and
homes to teach the Navajo language and culture.
http://www.salinabookshelf.com/Default.aspx |
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Maths
Chase
Welcome to Maths Chase, we aim to make maths learning more fun
for everyone. We have found that our simple game really helps
children learn their times tables. Our games help children learn
by repetition and increase their speed gradually as they become
more skilled. Maths Chase allows you to increase the speed you
need to answer questions as you become more confident in a fun
and engaging way.
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Writing Prompts
Like all skills, writing improves with practice. But often
one's idea engine needs a quick jump start. Whether for classroom
journaling exercises, or to combat the terrifying blank page
that stares back at you defiantly, these clever writing prompts
are sure to inspire.
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CanTeach:
Writing Prompts
"What is something you do well?" "What would
happen if you could fly whenever you wanted?" "How
do you feel when it's your birthday?" "I wish everyone
loved ..." These fun questions and fill-in-the-blank statements
make great writing prompts for all ages. They are organized
by question type (what is, what if, which, when, why) and followed
by a miscellaneous category. "Does it bother you to be
around someone who has bad manners?"
http://www.canteach.ca/elementary/prompts.html
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Creative
Writing Prompts
346 writing prompts on a single page! Simply hover your mouse
over a number to view the prompt. "Write from the point
of view of the only tree left standing in the forest."
"The best thing in life is ...." Although these prompts
are specifically for grown-ups, many of them will be usable
for high-school and middle-school classrooms. Publisher and
author Sherry Russ has several other writing sites, whose links
you'll find at the very bottom of the page.
http://creativewritingprompts.com/
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Education
World: Writing Bugs
Education World calls their printable prompts for elementary
and middle-school "writing bugs" and lists them by
month. What a great idea! In October, there are three, each
with a Halloween theme. Click on any of the titles to view the
entire prompt and to access the printable PDF. The printable
includes lines for the student's writing, along with instructions
to continue on the back if he runs out of room. "I was
in the middle of reading a ghost story, when the lights flickered
and went out. Then I heard a noise!"
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/archives/writing_bugs.shtml
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501
Writing Prompts
"501 Writing Prompts" is a 181 page ebook, published
by LearningExpress in 2003. This copy (on Scribd.com) is available
for reading online and as a PDF download. The prompts are organized
by writing type: persuasive, expository, narrative, and literary.
In addition to the prompts, each section includes model essays.
"Many people believe that television violence has a negative
effect on society because it promotes violence. Do you agree
or disagree?" "In order to save money, your principal
is thinking about canceling all field trips for the remainder
of the year. Write an essay persuading him or her to allow students
to continue attending field trips."
http://www.scribd.com/doc/52770206/501WritingPrompts
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The
Teacher's Corner: Daily Writing Prompts
The Teacher's Corner brings us an entire year of writing prompts,
one (or sometimes two or three!) for each day of the year.
Each prompt is also available as an illustrated PDF. The prompts
are based on holidays, interesting anniversaries, famous birthdays,
and special commemorative days such as National Chocolate
Milkshake Day (September 12) or National Nut Day (October
22). At the bottom of each monthly archive, are links to related
lesson plans, activities and coloring pages.
http://www.theteacherscorner.net/daily-writing-prompts/
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Immune System
Our immune systems protect us from disease in a variety of
ways. First, they keep invading microbes and viruses out,
but if that fails, the immune system will attack the invaders,
and try to destroy them. The immune system is fascinating
and complicated, and researchers are still unraveling its
many secrets.
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BrainPOP:
Immune System
"Dear Tim and Moby, Why do we get sick? From Ashley."
White blood cells, antibodies, antigens, bacterial infections,
vaccines, and HIV are among the topics introduced in this
animated lesson from BrainPOP. Following the video is a quiz
and vocabulary activity. To view related videos on viruses
and vaccines you will need to purchase a BrainPOP membership,
but non-members can watch a limited number of episodes for
free.
http://www.brainpop.com/health/bodysystems/immunesystem/
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e-Learning
for Kids: Immune System
"The body can only make immune weapons against bacteria
and viruses that is has met before." Click your way through
this illustrated slide show to learn about the defense provided
by your spleen, lymphatic system, digestive system, skin and
respiratory system. After the presentation, try your hand
at the ten-question quiz (called the Exercise.) "Which
of these is NOT part of your immune system? Skin, lymphatic
system, spleen or skeleton?"
http://www.e-learningforkids.org/Courses/Liquid_Animation/Body_Parts/Immune_System/index.html
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KidsHealth:
Your Immune System
"To be immune (say: ih-myoon) means to be protected."
This two-page KidsHealth article about the immune system is
followed by a colorful printable activity ("Match the
immune system cell with its function"), a video ("How
the Body Works: The Immune System") and a ten-question
quiz. Links to related articles can be found at the bottom
of the page, and include "What are Germs?" and "Why
Do I Need to Wash My Hands?"
http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/immune.html
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National
Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: Immune System
Written for grownups, this NIAID report will be useful for
high-school students writing reports, or studying for a biology
exam. In addition to a nine-page explanation of the immune
system, this site includes results from a very recent (March,
2011) study on the immune boosting properties of vitamin A.
"A new study led by Dr. Yasmine Belkaid and colleagues
in NIAID's Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases helps shed light
on how vitamin A regulates the immune system at mucosal surfaces
? the moist linings of the mouth, lungs, and gastrointestinal
(GI) tract."
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/immunesystem/Pages/default.aspx
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Nobelprize.org:
The Immune System
The official site of the Nobel Prize brings us an online game
(yea!) based on the 1908 award-winning immunity work of Ilya
Ilyich Mechnikov and Paul Ehrlich. The Immune System Defender
Game lets you explore what happens when you are wounded, what
kind of cells are involved with the immune system, and how
immune cells remove bacteria. "In this game, you are
a trainee soldier of the Immune System Defense Forces, defending
a human against bacterial infection."
http://www.nobelprize.org/educational/medicine/immunity/
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Alligators
Famous for their strong chompers, alligators are native to
both the United States and China. Learn more about these reptiles
at these sites, but please keep your hands inside the tour
bus at all times!
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Animal
Diversity Web: Alligator mississippiensis
Here at Animal Diversity Web, from University of Michigan,
start with two pages of alligator pictures (most of which
can be re-used for educational fair use) and then click on
over to the Information tab. This one-page alligator report
includes details of geographic range, habitat ("freshwater
swamps, marshes, rivers, lakes"), physical description,
food habits, and more. "American alligators are the most
vocal of all crocodilians, and communication begins early
in life, while alligators are still in eggs."
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/pictures/Alligator_mississippiensis.html
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BioKIDS:
American Alligator
"American alligators have very short legs, but they are
still able to run very quickly over short distances."
BioKIDS, based on work supported by the National Science Foundation,
is another project from the University of Michigan. This one-page
alligator guide from their Critter Catalog includes the usual
facts, such as where alligators live, how long they live and
what they eat. Click on any of the underlined words for a
pop-up definition, and be sure to look at the pictures (the
link is on the left-hand menu.)
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Alligator_mississippiensis/
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Defenders
of Wildlife: American Alligator Facts
Defenders of Wildlife is a nonprofit organization that champions
"science-based, results-oriented wildlife conservation."
Their alligator facts page includes fun Did You Know? factoids
("Although alligators have no vocal cords, males bellow
loudly to attract mates and warn off other males by sucking
air into their lungs and blowing it out in intermittent, deep-toned
roars."), a range map, and details about their status
as a threatened species. Scroll down to the bottom of the
page for a link to their American Crocodile Fact Sheet.
http://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/alligator.php
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Enchanted
Learning: All About Alligators
"Alligators are large, semi-aquatic carnivorous reptiles
with four legs and a huge tail." With a short introduction
and a labeled printout suitable for coloring, Enchanted Learning
brings alligators to life for preschoolers and elementary
school kids. This page explains the difference between alligators
and crocodiles (alligators have a wide, short snort compared
to the narrower, long crocodile snout) and links to a labeled
alligator printout. Unfortunately, many of the offsite links
are broken.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/Alligator.shtml
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National
Geographic Kids: American Alligator Facts and Pictures
"Brought back from the brink of extinction, over a million
of these reptiles survive today. Now the main threat to alligators
is habitat destruction, caused by such human activities as
draining and developing wetlands." Scroll through the
alligator facts (by clicking on the red arrows) and then enjoy
the audio and video snippets on the next tab. Use the last
tab to print both a 3x5 collector's card and the text portion
of this Creature Feature.
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/creaturefeature/american-alligator/
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September
11 Attacks
On Tuesday, September 11, 2001, nineteen al-Qaeda terrorists
hijacked four commercial jets and crashed into the Twin Towers
of the World Trade Center in New York, and the Pentagon in
Washington, D.C. Including the first responders (such as firefighters,
police officers and paramedics) nearly 3,000 people died in
the attacks. As the tenth anniversary approaches, it is time
to reflect on the tragedy and remember the fallen.
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9/11
Memorial: September 11 Attack Timeline
"This interactive timeline features objects, images,
video and first-hand accounts from people who witnessed the
events unfold." Starting at 5:45 AM, when two hijackers
passed through airport security in Portland, MA to board a
flight to Boston, this scrolling multimedia timeline tells
the story of the September 11 attacks, ending at 8:30 PM,
when President George W. Bush addressed the nation.
http://timeline.national911memorial.org/
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Digital
History: September 11
"Using new technologies to enhance teaching and research,"
this University of Houston site is an interactive, multimedia
American history textbook. The September 11th module includes
a short introduction and summary of the attacks, along with
lists of recommended online and offline resources. The resources
include an onsite glossary and hotlists of websites about
related topics such as Osama Bin Laden, Islam, Terrorism,
and the Pearl Harbor Analogy.
http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/modules/sept11th/
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History.com:
9/11: Ten Years Later
"Often referred to as 9/11, the attacks resulted in extensive
death and destruction, triggering major U.S. initiatives to
combat terrorism and defining the presidency of George W.
Bush." With PDF study guides and lots of video footage,
in addition to telling the story of the day's events, History.com
puts September 11 in perspective by exploring America's response
over the last ten years. Use the "More to Explore"
and "Recommended Articles" features to traverse
this extensive resource and learn about important People,
Groups, Themes and Events.
http://www.history.com/9-11-anniversary
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Newseum:
Front Pages: September 12, 2001
The Newseum of Washington, D.C., "offers visitors an
experience that blends five centuries of news history with
up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits." This
virtual exhibit displays the front pages of 109 newspapers
the day after the September 11th attacks. It is both a visual
and emotional trek back in time to see headlines such as "Terrifying"
or "Nation in Anguish" aside photos of the burning
Twin Towers. In addition to the thumbnails, each front page
is also available in PDF.
http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/default_archive.asp?fpArchive=091201
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Smithsonian:
American History: September 11
"To commemorate the tenth anniversary of September 11,
the National Museum of American History is providing visitors
with a close-up view of more than 50 objects recovered from
the three sites attacked that fateful day - New York, the
Pentagon, and Shanksville, PA - as well as recent acquisitions
that relate to how American lives have changed since then."
This virtual exhibit displays many of the objects, and includes
video clips from the Smithsonian's "9/11: Stories in
Fragments" documentary.
http://americanhistory.si.edu/september11/
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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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