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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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March 2016 - Volume
14 Number 3
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Favorite
Web Sites
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collected
by Paul and Vicki
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HUMMINGBIRDS.NET
Welcome to HUMMINGBIRDS.NET, a place to learn about attracting,
watching, feeding, and studying the hummingbirds that breed
in North America.
http://www.hummingbirds.net/index.html |
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Edgar
Heap of Birds | Brett Graham | Enrique Chagoya
On view in the the museums Gallery of the Art of the Pacific,
Africa, and the Americas are contemporary works introduced among
the traditional and historical art. Curator of Contemporary
Art, James Jensen has selected works by Edgar Heap of Birds,
Brett Graham, and Enrique Chagoya that form a set of interventions,
introducing the voices of contemporary artists of Native American
(Cheyenne), Maori, and Mexican descent, respectively, each commenting
about the impacts of non-native cultures on the indigenous peoples
of the respective regions.
http://honolulumuseum.org/art/exhibitions/15478-edgar_heap_birds_brett_graham_enrique_chagoya/ |
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Edgar
Heap of Birds
The Artworks of Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds include multi-disciplinary
forms of public art messages, large scale drawings, neuf series
acrylic paintings, prints, works in glass and monumental porcelain
enamel on steel outdoor sculpture.
http://heapofbirds.ou.edu |
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Star-Spangled
Banner
Oh,
say can you see by the dawns early light / What so proudly
we hailed at the twilights last gleaming? / Whose broad
stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight, / Oer
the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
These lyrics, written by Francis Scott Key in 1814, became
the opening words to our National Anthem by Congressional
resolution on March 3, 1931. Learn what they mean, and how
they came to be written with these Star-Spangled Banner web
picks.
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Ben's
Guide: Star-Spangled Banner
For elementary grades, Ben Franklin tells the story of how Francis
Scott Key was held overnight by the British during the bombing
of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. In the morning light,
when Key saw the huge American flag still flying over the fort,
he knew that the Americans were victorious. The poem that he
scribbled down in gratitude that morning became the lyrics to
our national anthem more than one hundred years later.
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-star-spangled |
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History.com:
On This Day in History: Key Pens Star-Spangled Banner
"On this day [September 13] in 1814, Francis Scott Key
pens a poem which is later set to music and in 1931 becomes
America's national anthem, 'The Star-Spangled Banner.' The poem,
originally titled 'The Defence of Fort McHenry,' was written
after Key witnessed the Maryland fort being bombarded by the
British during the War of 1812." Visit to view a short
video, and then peruse the related links at the bottom, including
"8 National Anthem Backstories," and "9 Things
You May Not Know About 'The Star-Spangled Banner.'"
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/key-pens-star-spangled-banner
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Library
of Congress: Star-Spangled Banner
Visit this Library of Congress archive to view a copy of the
first printed edition of the Star-Spangled Banner sheet music
that combines both words and music. The words, as we've learned
today, were written by Francis Scott Key. The tune, however,
was not original. It was a well-known drinking song called "To
Anacreon in Heaven."
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/trm065.html |
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National
Museum of American History: The Star Spangled Banner
"On September 14, 1814, U.S. soldiers at Baltimore's Fort
McHenry raised a huge American flag to celebrate a crucial victory
over British forces during the War of 1812. The sight of those
'broad stripes and bright stars' inspired Francis Scott Key
to write a song that eventually became the United States national
anthem." This Smithsonian site is my pick of the week because
of the depth of its coverage. Begin with the War of 1812, then
learn about the flag, the song, and the legacy.
http://amhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/default.aspx
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U.S.
Flag: Francis Scott Key
In 1812, Francis Scott Key was a young Georgetown lawyer living
just a few miles from the federal buildings in Washington,
D.C., when war broke out over Britain's attempts to regulate
American shipping while Britain was at war with France. Learn
about the turn of events that landed Key on a British ship
in the Baltimore harbor on September 13, 1814 as the British
attacked Fort McHenry.
http://www.usflag.org/history/francisscottkey.html
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DNA
DNA
(deoxyribonucleic acid) is a long, spiraling molecule that
carries the genetic codes that enable cells to reproduce.
Although DNA was first isolated by Friedrich Miescher in 1869,
its double helix structure wasnt discovered until
1953 by James Watson and Francis Crick. For their groundbreaking
work, Watson and Crick shared the 1962 Nobel Prize in Physiology/Medicine
with Maurice Wilkins.
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Chem4Kids:
DNA
DNA "is special, because it holds the code for every cell
in your body. That's right. Every cell in your body uses DNA
as an instruction manual. If you want to take away the importance
of that statement, you can say that DNA is just a long spiral
chain of nucleotides. But it's more. So much more." Continue
your biochemistry lesson by following the Next Stop button at
the bottom of the article.
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/bio_dna.html |
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DNA
from the Beginning
DNA from the Beginning is "an animated primer of 75 experiments
that made modern genetics," published by the Cold Spring
Harbor Laboratory, a not-for-profit research and education institution.
Each primer includes a description, an animated slideshow, a
related video and links to related sites. The first one explores
Gregor Mandel's groundbreaking work in how various human traits
are passed from generation to generation.
http://www.dnaftb.org |
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DNA
Interactive
DNA Interactive is my pick-of-the-day, a great site to explore
the exciting history of DNA science. Visit to examine the Timeline
of DNA discovery, jump into the Code for a more in-depth lesson,
or click on Manipulation to learn about the tools developed
to work with DNA strands. With free registration, teachers can
pick up lesson plans and worksheets. My favorite clicks are
the PDF templates for making an origami DNA model in either
color or black and white. You'll find them in the Teacher's
Guide.
http://www.dnai.org |
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Learn.Genetics
Learn.Genetics is a genetics education outreach program from
the University of Utah. In addition to their jargon-free resources
for students, they have printable classroom guides for teachers.
Don't miss the interactive Build a DNA Molecule activity, the
DNA Extraction Virtual Lab, and my personal favorite: How to
Extract DNA From Anything Living. Using a blender, detergent,
meat tenderizer, alcohol and a source of DNA such as peas or
chicken livers, you can isolate long, stringy DNA molecules
in a test tube. Look for step-by-step instructions in the Virtual
Labs section.
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu |
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National
Institute of Health: Genetics Home Reference
"The information in DNA is stored as a code made up of
four chemical bases: adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C),
and thymine (T). Human DNA consists of about 3 billion bases,
and more than 99 percent of those bases are the same in all
people." Produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine,
Genetics Home Reference is a consumer guide to understanding
genetic conditions such as Down syndrome, sickle cell disease,
and cystic fibrosis. It includes an introduction to hundreds
of conditions, a primer on genes, chromosomes, and DNA, along
with a glossary.
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/handbook/basics/dna
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Engineering
for Kids
Engineering is the application of math,
science, and other practical knowledge in order to invent,
design, and build. It is also the E in STEM (science,
technology, engineering, and math) that has become a hot educational
focus in the last few years. There are more than two million
engineers in the U.S., and demand is growing. What do engineers
do? Is it any fun? How hard is engineering school? I found
answers to all these questions and more. Follow me.
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DiscoverE
Formerly known as the National Engineers Week Foundation, DiscoverE
promotes engineering education to K-12 students and the general
public. From 10 Reasons to Love Engineering (starting with "Love
your work, and live your life too!") to information about
education and career opportunities, DiscoverE is a treasure
trove of hands-on activities, videos, games, and advice.
http://www.discovere.org |
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Engineer
Girl
Designed "to bring national attention to the exciting opportunities
that engineering represents for girls and women," Engineer
Girl features interviews, fun facts ("Mary Anderson invented
the windshield wiper in 1903, years before Henry Ford industrialized
automobile production."), videos, quizzes, a scholarship
section, and a look at some women who were engineering pioneers
of the 20th century.
http://www.engineergirl.org |
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Engineering
Games
Engineers love solving puzzles and playing games. Here is a
collection of games categorized as Engineering Games, Logic
Games, Robot Games and Electricity Games. You'll find yourself
building a wind turbine, flying an airplane, learning about
electrical circuits, or putting simple machines to work.
http://engineering-games.net |
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Engineering:
Your Future
Everything here makes an engineering career look fun and exciting.
Start with a look at the engineering alphabet from aerospace
engineering to transportation engineering, and move on to learn
how to choose the right engineering college. Don't miss the
list of "many fascinating people" who have been engineers
or have an engineering background. Still undecided? Assess yourself
with two quizzes designed to determine your success in engineering.
"Do you like to work with computers and play video games?"
"Do you like mazes and puzzles?" Those who answer
"yes" are good candidates for a career in engineering.
http://www.egfi-k12.org |
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Try
Engineering
With resources for students, parents, and teachers, TryEngineering
is a project of IBM, IEEE, and Teachers Try Science. It has
lesson plans, interactive games, and information about 3500
universities that offer engineering degrees. Start by exploring
the diversity of engineering fields (chemical, civil, computer,
electrical, mechanical, etc.) and then get answers to questions
like "What can I do with an engineering degree?",
or "What areas of engineering are most in demand?"
http://tryengineering.org
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Susan
B. Anthony
Susan Brownell Anthony (1820-1906) was
a tireless leader of the womens rights movement, fighting
over fifty years for womens suffrage (the right to vote),
equal education, property rights and even dress reform. In
1851, she met Elizabeth Cady Stanton, who became a lifelong
friend, and the two formed a partnership devoted to winning
the right to vote.
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Famous
Trials: Susan B. Anthony Trial
The Nineteenth Amendment giving women suffrage was passed fourteen
years after Anthony's death. "She would, however, once
have the satisfaction of seeing her completed ballot drop through
the opening of a ballot box. It happened in Rochester, New York
on November 5, 1872, and the event and the trial for illegal
voting that followed would create a opportunity for Anthony
to spread her arguments for women suffrage to a wider audience
than ever before." In addition to details about the trial,
Famous Trials has an Anthony biography, and 100-year timeline
of women's struggle for the vote.
http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/anthony/sbahome.html
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Federal
Reserve Bank of Richmond: Susan B. Anthony
On October 10, 1978, President Carter signed the bill that created
the Susan B. Anthony dollar coin. It was minted four times:
in 1979, 1980, 1981 and again in 1999. The coins are often called
"Suzy Bucks" or "Carter's Quarters." Learn
more about why they were created and why they are no longer
in production at this Federal Reserve Bank page, which also
includes a timeline of Anthony's achievements.
https://www.richmondfed.org/~/media/richmondfedorg/publications/education/historical_figure_bookmarks/pdf/anthony.pdf
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PBS:
Not for Ourselves Alone
"On November 2, 1920 over eight million American women
voted for the first time in American history ... The two women
who had fought longest for women's rights, Elizabeth Cady Stanton
and Susan B. Anthony, did not live long enough to cast a [legal]
ballot themselves." Start with the excellent video (by
clicking anywhere on the front page) and then peruse the sections
listed in the horizontal menu at the bottom of the page. Be
sure to visit Resources (which includes classroom topics, biographies,
and original documents), Where Are We Now?, and Kids.
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Stanton
and Anthony Papers Online
Although much of this site from Rutgers University goes
beyond what you need for a school report, there are several
sections worth visiting. First (under Studies) are Anthony and
Stanton biographies, along with a timeline of their work. Next
(also under Studies) is Child Bibliography, where you'll find
a reading list of sixteen books about women's suffrage appropriate
for elementary and middle-school students. The Frequently Asked
Questions page is also great, with answers to some basic questions
such as "Why was the vote so important?"
http://ecssba.rutgers.edu |
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Susan
B. Anthony House
The Susan B. Anthony House, in Rochester, New York, was Anthony's
home "during the most politically active period of her
life, and the site of her famous arrest for voting in 1872."
The virtual tour is a treasure trove of little-known facts.
Other educational clicks are Biography (the most extensive
biography of all of today's sites), Timeline, Dollar Coin,
and Links (a good collection of women's history web sites.)
http://susanbanthonyhouse.org/index.php
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Valentines
Day Poems
This week I set out to find if theres more to kid-friendly
Valentines Day poems than Roses are red. Violets
are blue. The answer, thank goodness, is a resounding
Yes! As proof, I present the following batch of
sites. Happy Valentines Day!
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Apples4theteacher.com:
Valentine's Day Poetry
Apples4theteacher.com houses several dozen poems that can be
read aloud or included in homemade valentines. Although not
all the rhymes are attributed, some of the well-known authors
include Henry Wadsworth Longfellow ("I shot an arrow into
the air, it fell to earth, I knew not where."), Robert
Louis Stevenson, and Winifred Sackville Stoner, Jr. (known for
penning the rhyme "In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.")
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/valentines-day/poems-rhymes/ |
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Brownielocks:
Silly Valentine Poems for Kids
Brownielocks presents a compilation of poems (attributed to
a variety of authors) and a link to another page of original
valentine rhymes written by Brownielocks herself. "I've
sent texts. / And I've called. / But you just don't comprehend.
/ I want you to be my Valentine, / and not just a Facebook friend."
You'll find the link to the second page near the bottom of the
page, titled "Valentine Limericks or Rhymes."
http://www.brownielocks.com/valentinepoems.html |
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Childfun:
Valentine's Day Songs, Poems & Fingerplays for Kids
These Valentine's Day poem activities are perfect for toddlers,
preschoolers, and kindergartners. "H-E-A-R-T. Sung to:
Bingo. To show you like your special friends / Just give them
each a heart. / H-E-A-R-T / H-E-A-R-T / H-E-A-R-T / Each heart
says I like you!" Below the poems and songs are links to
Valentine's Day crafts and party games.
http://www.childfun.com/holidays/valentines/songs-poem-fingerplays/ |
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Love
Poems: Valentine Poems
"Celebrate St Valentines Day with Shakespeare, Keats, Shelley
and Lord Byron love poems. What can be more romantic than a
Valentine poem or message using the words of a great poet?"
Although most are probably too sophisticated for elementary
students, these classic love poems will make great Valentine's
Day reading in high school English class or to spark a conversation
around the dinner table at home. "Shall I compare thee
to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate."
William Shakespeare, Sonnet 18.
http://www.love-poems.me.uk/valentine_index.htm |
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Poem
Source: Kid Valentine Poems
Not just another compilation site, Joanna and Karl Fuchs share
their original poetry with us at PoemSource.com Some of these
poems are for kids to give to family members (moms, dads,
grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins) and others are for
giving to kids. "Valentine I see you / A lot when we're
at school / And every time I see you / I think you're very
cool." The Fuchs generously allow personal use of any
of their poems, but do ask for attribution that includes their
URL. For more of the Fuchs' Valentine's Day rhymes, follow
the link to the main valentine page near the bottom of this
kid-specific page.
http://www.poemsource.com/kid-valentine-poems.html
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