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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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July 2016 - Volume
14 Number 7
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Favorite
Web Sites
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collected
by Paul and Vicki
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Diné
be’ iiná, Inc. - The Navajo Lifeway
Diné be’ iiná, Inc. is a grassroots, nonprofit
organization founded in 1991. Diné be’ iiná,
means the way that we, the people live. We promote a sustainable
livelihood through the Navajo Way of Life. Traditionally, this
has been sheep, wool, and weaving and whatever comes from that.
http://navajolifeway.org |
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Ohwejagehka:
Ha`degaenage:
Ohwejagehka: Ha`degaenage: is a nonprofit organization based
on Six Nations of the Grand River in Ontario Canada that was
established to help preserve and nurture the Iroquoian languages
and songs.
http://www.ohwejagehka.com |
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Buffalo
Field Campaign
The Buffalo Field Campaign (BFC) is the only group working
in the field, everyday, to stop the slaughter and harassment
of Yellowstone's wild buffalo. Volunteers from around the
world defend buffalo on their traditional winter habitat and
advocate for their protection. Our daily patrols stand with
the buffalo on the ground they choose to be on, and document
every move made against them.
http://www.buffalofieldcampaign.org
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Independence
Day
Happy Birthday, America! Today’s holiday assortment includes
a look at our early American history, with a special focus
on the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution,
along with a Fourth of July craft and activity page especially
for the little ones.
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Archiving
Early America: America's Freedom Documents
In July of 1776, bells rang out over Philadelphia signaling
the approval of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental
Congress. Two hundred and twenty-five years later you can view
the original document on your computer. Also available is the
Constitution (original copy and complete text) and the Bill
of Rights (complete text only). More fantastic clicks are the
six mini-movies on topics that include The Real Face of George
Washington and Paul Revere, Messenger of the Revolution. Look
for the Video section in the left-hand column.
http://www.earlyamerica.com/freedom-documents/ |
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DLTK's
Fourth of July
For our youngest readers, DLTK offers printable coloring pages
and craft ideas. The selection of coloring pages is extensive,
and includes some goodies that will work for other American
holidays as well, such as flags and presidents Washington and
Lincoln. One hidden treasure I am often asked for is the black-and-white
(ready-to-be-colored) printable U.S. map. The crafts are also
excellent and use easy-to-find materials such as toilet paper
rolls and CD-ROMs. Surely you've been wondering what to do with
all those CDs you don't need, but can't bring yourself to throw
out?
http://www.dltk-kids.com/usa/ |
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Library
of Congress: Declaration of Independence
In June of 1776, in anticipation of a vote for independence,
the Continental Congress appointed a committee to compose a
document declaring the colonies' independence from Britain.
That committee then delegated the task to Thomas Jefferson,
who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence
in Congressionally-imposed secrecy. This first draft can be
viewed online at this Library of Congress exhibit. Also on display
are fragments of a "Dunlap Broadside," one of twenty-four
surviving copies of the first printing of the Declaration of
Independence, done by John Dunlap in Philadelphia on July 4,
1776.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/DeclarInd.html
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National
Archives: Charters of Freedom
The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United
States, and the Bill of Rights are the focus of this site from
the U.S. National Archives & Records Administration (NARA).
The exhibit is designed to be visited sequentially, following
a path from the Making of the Charters, three chapters on the
documents themselves, and concluding with the Impact of the
Charters.
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/ |
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PBS:
Liberty!: Philadelphia 1776
Hot off the press! "PHILADELPHIA July 4, 1776 - In language
certain to inspire patriots, and gall the King and England,
a Declaration of Independence was adopted today by the Continental
Congress." Time travel back to the colonies on the brink
of a war of independence from England and her king. Highlights
include the Road to Revolution game, and a timeline of the
Revolution.
http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/chronicle_philadelphia1776.html
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Fruits
and Vegetables
In
honor of National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month (June),
today’s tour extols the health benefits of including
more produce in our diets.
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Food
Champs
Created by the Produce for Better Health Foundation (the same
non-profit that publishes Fruits & Veggies: More Matters)
this educational game site is targeted at kids from two- to
eight-years old. Choose a comic-book character to be your champion
(a skateboarding banana or orange, for example) and jump into
the games. Activities include coloring pages, games such as
Fruit & Vegetable Math, printable worksheets, recipes, and
a gallery of kid-submitted artwork.
http://www.foodchamps.org |
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Fruits
& Veggies More Matters: Healthy Kids
"Fill half your plate with fruits and veggies." For
high-school students and grownups, Fruits & Veggies More
Matters explains why produce is so good for you, and how to
get the most from them. From current research on why fresh fruits
and vegetables have more health benefits than phytochemical
supplements, to recipes and kitchen tips on storing produce.
Best clicks include a coloring and activity pages, games that
teach nutrition, and coping with kids and teens that decide
to become vegetarians.
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/get-kids-to-eat-fruits-and-vegetables
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Great
Grub Club: A-Z of Fruit and Veg
The Great Grub Club is an educational site for kids, teachers
and parents published by the British World Cancer Research Fund.
This A to Z encyclopedia of fruits and veggies (from apple to
zucchini) includes both the American and British produce names.
Did you know that in England, zucchinis are called courgettes,
and eggplants are aubergines? "Most aubergines are teardrop-shaped
and have a glossy purple skin. On the inside, they are spongy
and creamy white."
http://www.greatgrubclub.com/a-z-fruit-veg#.V2GmPtVrhqN
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Producepedia
Brought to you by Western Growers trade association, Producepedia
reminds us that "California and Arizona farmers grow almost
half the produce found in grocery stores across America."
In addition to stories about the farmers, Producepedia lives
up to its name in providing an encyclopedia of fruits, vegetables
and nuts. Each entry includes a history ("Apricots originally
came from China."), nutrition facts, season info, and ripeness
and storage tips. "If you want to ripen immature apricots,
keep them in a brown paper bag. Keep them at room temperature
until they are slightly soft."
http://www.producepedia.com |
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Sustainable
Table: Seasonal Food Guide
Explore what's growing fresh in your area right now. Select
your state, and the month (which is further divided into early
or late) and scroll through the results. Each item is labeled
as a fruit, vegetable, or herb. And most include links to
recipes, and informational articles. Sustainable Table is
a project of the Grace Communications Foundation, that advocates
for sustainable alternatives to "our current industrial
food system."
http://www.sustainabletable.org/seasonalfoodguide/
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Rivers
A river is a natural flow of water (usually freshwater) towards
an ocean, sea, lake or another river. They are an important
part of our ecosystem as a source of water, food, transportation,
defense, energy, and recreation. Learn more at this week’s
selection of sites.
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American
Rivers: Discover Your River
Learn about rivers with this collection of educational articles
from American Rivers, a non-profit advocacy group. Topics include
the water cycle, vernal pools, what makes a river, water conservation,
migratory fish, and why rivers flood. "Rivers and creeks
flood when pulses of rainfall and/or snowmelt move downstream.
This causes water to overtop the channel's banks and spill onto
the neighboring floodplain."
http://www.americanrivers.org/rivers/discover-your-river/
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Fact
Monster: Principal Rivers of the World
The Fact Monster almanac lists the fifty-five biggest rivers
in the world, with links to additional articles about most of
them. The Nile (the longest river in the world) tops the list
with a length of 4,180 miles, and the Tigris is the shortest
river on the list, with a length of 1,180 miles. A separate
Rivers of the United States page annotates rivers 350 miles
or longer, but is listed alphabetically, not by length.
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0001779.html |
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Missouri
Botanical Garden: Rivers and Streams
"From outer-space, the earth looks like it is covered
with veins and arteries, similar to our bodies. The earth's
arteries, however, are really a vast web of rivers and streams
that channel water across the planet, from mountains to oceans."
This excellent lesson for middle and high-school students covers
watersheds, surface runoff, water pollution, how streams become
rivers, river zones, river creatures (such as the Arrau River
turtle) and hydroelectric power (dams).
http://www.mbgnet.net/fresh/rivers/ |
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University
of Illinois Extension: The All-Star River Explorers
"Rivers are an essential part of our world. Since the beginning
of time, people have traveled on them and built cities along
them. Rivers have provided food as well as a source of commerce
and entertainment for centuries." This multimedia exploration
for third through fifth grade students, introduces river basics,
describes their importance, and includes a section on river
explorers such as Henry Hudson, and Lewis and Clark. There is
a Teacher's Guide that outlines classroom activities, and a
River Resource page with additional site recommendations.
http://extension.illinois.edu/rivers/ |
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USGS:
Water Science for Schools: Rivers and Streams
This informative site for high-school students is part of
the U.S. Geological Survey's Water Science for Schools project.
It includes a water science glossary, hyperlinks to related
pages, and a chart showing the comparative lengths of the
world's major rivers. "A river is nothing more than surface
water finding its way over land from a higher altitude to
a lower altitude, all due to gravity. When rain falls on the
land, it either seeps into the ground or becomes runoff, which
flows downhill into rivers and lakes, on its journey towards
the seas."
http://water.usgs.gov/edu/earthrivers.html
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Aaron
Burr
Aaron
Burr Jr. (February 6, 1756 – September 14, 1836) was
the third Vice President of the United States (1801–05),
serving during President Thomas Jefferson’s first term.
Despite his successful career as a politician and lawyer,
Burr is frequently remembered for killing his political rival
Alexander Hamilton in a duel (1804), and for his (unrelated)
arrest on charges of treason in 1807.
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Biography:
Aaron Burr
"Aaron Burr was born in Newark, New Jersey, on February
6, 1756, to a long line of English gentry who had been active
in politics. Burr's father was a Presbyterian minister and
the president of the College of New Jersey. After the loss
of both of his parents, Burr and his sister went to live with
their wealthy maternal uncle." Visit for quick facts
and a one-page Aaron Burr biography.
http://www.biography.com/people/aaron-burr-9232241
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Eyewitness
to History: Duel at Dawn 1804
"The relationship between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron
Burr was charged with political rivalry and personal animosity.
Alexander Hamilton, the nation's first Secretary of the Treasury,
was the chief author of The Federalist papers advocating a
strong central government. Burr represented the old Republican
Party." Learn about the famous duel from two first-hand
accounts: one written jointly by Burr's and Hamilton's seconds
(their assistants); the other by the attending physician.
http://www.biography.com/people/aaron-burr-9232241
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PBS:
The Duel
"Aaron Burr, grandson of the theologian Jonathan Edwards,
served with distinction in the Revolutionary War and was nearly
elected the nation's third president. In 1804 they [Burr and
Hamilton] met in a duelan honor match that changed the course
of American history." This is a companion site to the
PBS movie of the same name. Visit for Special Features (articles
on topics such History of Duelling in America), a timeline,
synopses of related Peoples & Events, and a Teachers Guide
that includes classroom discussion questions.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/duel/index.html
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The
Hermitage: Theodosia Prevost and Aaron Burr
Learn about Burr's marriage to the widow Theodosia Prevost
in this essay from the Hermitage Museum of New Jersey. "After
years of friendship and courtship, the wedding took place
on such short notice that Burr had no time to get a new coat.
Theodosia had to borrow gloves and other items, and they hardly
had enough ready cash to pay the minister. They also did not
have time to arrange for the banns of marriage to be read
and asked Governor Livingston to issue a special license for
their wedding."
http://www.thehermitage.org/history/history_people_prevost_theodosia.html
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History:
This Day in History: Aaron Burr Arrested for Treason
This article summarizes both the Burr-Hamilton duel, and the
treason charges brought against Burr in 1807. "In the
fall of 1806, Burr led a group of well-armed colonists toward
New Orleans, prompting an immediate investigation by U.S.
authorities. General Wilkinson, in an effort to save himself,
turned against Burr and sent dispatches to Washington accusing
Burr of treason."
http://www.thehermitage.org/history/history_people_prevost_theodosia.html
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