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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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September 2016
- Volume 14 Number 9
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Favorite
Web Sites
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collected
by Paul and Vicki
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Native
American Scholarships
Native American engineering scholarships (American Indian and
Alaska Natives) help to support the most underrepresented group
in engineering. Native Americans constitute 0.7 percent of the
overall population, and 0.9 percent of both school-aged (nine-to-17-year-old)
and college-aged (18-to-24-year- old) individuals, yet only
account for 0.4 percent of all engineering bachelor’s degrees
earned in the U.S. Native Americans are also the most underrepresented
group in the engineering workforce, as they comprise only 0.2
percent of engineering faculty and 0.3 percent of employed engineers.
To address this issue, NACME had awarded 726 Native American
scholarships since our founding in 1974.
http://www.nacme.org/native-american-scholarships |
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Institute
of Museum and Library Services
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary
source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries
(link is external) and 35,000 museums. Our mission is to inspire
libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning,
and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy
development, and research help libraries and museums deliver
valuable services that make it possible for communities and
individuals to thrive.
https://www.imls.gov |
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“Carlisle
Journeys: Celebrating the American Indian Sports Legacy”
The Carlisle Indian Industrial School (CIIS), the first U.S.
Government off-reservation school for American Indian Children,
was located at the Carlisle Barracks, Carlisle, PA and operated
from 1879 – 1918. The Carlisle Indian School left an indelible
mark upon the sports that Indigenous Americans have played over
the past century and a half. Like the school itself, Carlisle’s
legendary athletic teams and rigorous training programs influenced
the complex legacies that used sports as a kind of propaganda
tool and at the same time modeled the success of the track and
football teams for other off-reservation boarding schools.
http://carlislejourneys.org |
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Cherokee
Preservation Foundation
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation’s mission is to preserve
our native culture, protect and enhance our natural environment,
and create appropriate and diverse economic opportunities in
order to improve the quality of life for the Eastern Band of
Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and our neighbors in western North Carolina.
http://cherokeepreservation.org |
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Jones-Bowman
Leadership Award Program
The Jones-Bowman Leadership Award Program makes financial awards
to undergraduate college students committed to developing their
leadership skills. The program honors the memory and leadership
of Principal Chief Leon Jones and Mr. James Bowman, who were
founding members of the Board of Directors of Cherokee Preservation
Foundation.
http://cherokeepreservation.org/what-we-do/cultural-preservation/lifelong-leadership-development/jones-bowman-leadership-award-program/ |
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How
to Make Slime
Whether
you call it slime, flubber, oobleck, goo, goop, gak, gunk,
ooze, putty, or play dough, we are talking about gooey, homemade
polymers that can provide both hours of fun and an introduction
to chemistry.
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About
Chemistry: Slime Recipes
Anne Marie Helmenstine, PhD is About.com's chemistry guide,
but you don't need a PhD to follow her recipes for a bouncing
polymer ball, electroactive slime, fake snot (eww!), Metamucil
flubber, or glow-in-the-dark slime. I was fascinated by her
illustrated Floam recipe. "Floam is like slime with polystyrene
beads in it, that kids can mold into shapes. You can sculpt
with it or use it to coat other objects. You can store it to
reuse it or allow it to dry, if you want permanent creations."
http://chemistry.about.com/od/slimerecipes/ |
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Bizarre
Labs: The Page that Dripped Slime
Non-Newtonian fluids sometimes behave like liquids and sometimes
like solids, thereby defying easy categorization. Quicksand,
gelatin, and ketchup are a few examples of non-Newtonian fluids.
So is the slime recipe presented here, along with explanations
of some of the science principles at work. "The thing that
makes this particular slime work is the bonding of polyvinylacetate
(PVAC) molecules by the Borax (sodium tetraborate). The molecules
(polymers) are long to begin with, and they are tangled, which
is why the glue is so viscous."
http://bizarrelabs.com/slime.htm |
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Cooks.com:
Recipes: Slime
Normally I visit Cooks.com for dinner recipes, so I was pleasantly
surprised to find that they also house dozens of recipes for
slime, silly putty, goop, and play dough. Simply use the search
box to find them. Most of these slime and putty recipes are
just for play, but you will find edible treats (such as Green
Slime made with lime Jello, lemon pudding, evaporated milk and
soda crackers) hiding among the craft recipes.
http://www.cooks.com/rec/search?q=slime |
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Kid
Activies: Goop, Gak, Slime & Fun Recipes
Although most of these recipes lack photos, there are more than
fifty varieties of goo, gak, slime, and play dough here. Additionally,
at the bottom of the page, you'll find tips for adding variety
to your goo. "For color you can add food coloring, Kool-Aid
or fruit-flavored gelatin. For scent, you can add lemon oil,
peppermint oil, or vanilla extract."
http://www.kidactivities.net/category/art-goop-slime-gak-type-recipes.aspx
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Kid
Science: Slime & Polymers
"The Slime we made is just a demonstration of how certain
polymers are effected by other chemicals, such as 'cross-linkers.'
Polymers are used in nearly everything these days, such as
most kinds of plastics, nylon, and clothes. You can sometimes
spot a polymer by it's name: if it ends in -on, like nylon
or rayon, it can be a polymer." This page from Household
Science for Kids has one slime recipe and a good explanation
of the science behind it. You'll find another recipe on their
Iso/Thixotropy page, which you'll find on the main horizontal
menu.
http://www.fatlion.com/science/slime.html
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Chemistry
Despite the common misconception that “chemical”
means toxic and is the opposite of natural, chemistry is the
study of all substances (natural and man-made, toxic and non-toxic).
It involves the identification of the building blocks of matter,
and the ways they change.
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American
Chemical Society: Adventures in Chemistry
With online games, science experiments, animated video lessons
and printable handouts, the American Chemical Society offers
elementary and middle school students a fun hands-on introduction
to chemistry. Topics include Secret Science of Braces, Diapers
- the Inside Story, Soda Pop, Gum, and Flames.
https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/whatischemistry/adventures-in-chemistry.html
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Khan
Academy: Chemistry
"This may be your first time taking chemistry, but chances
are you know a lot already from observing the world around you.
We will be covering the material in a first year introductory
high school or college general chemistry course." Videos
(and transcripts) are arranged by topic, with a Table of Contents
for a typical introductory chemistry class. Kahn also offers
a video-based guide to AP Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry.
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry |
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Periodic
Table of Comic Books
Now class, open your comic books. Today we are studying the
periodic table — and not just Superman and krypton, either.
From hydrogen (H) to lawrencium (Lr), clicking on most of the
elements in this periodic table will transport you to a comic
strip reference. "I know you have no nerves, but my stinger
injects a chemical compound of the world's most potent elemental
poisons . . . from lead to arsenic, to chlorine, krypton, selenium,
and strontium." This very creative approach puts the fun
back in chemistry. Don't miss it.
http://www.uky.edu/Projects/Chemcomics/ |
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Rader
Studios: Chem4Kids
"So you're asking, what is chemistry? Well . .
. here's our best definition. Chemistry is the study of matter
and the changes that take place with that matter." Written
in a fun, conversational style, this fabulous site can be navigated
in several ways. Jump right to the subject that interests you
(is it Elements, Reactions, or Matter?) or navigate through
the most important pages of each subject with the Guided Tour.
The tour can be found on the Key Topics page, along with a glossary
and profiles of famous chemists.
http://www.chem4kids.com |
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Royal
Society of Chemistry: Periodic Table
"The Royal Society of Chemistry's interactive periodic
table features history, alchemy, podcasts, videos, and data
trends across the periodic table." Click the tabs to
explore each section, and then on the individual elements
for details. "Some see hydrogen gas as the clean fuel
of the future – generated from water and returning to
water when it is oxidized. Hydrogen-powered fuel cells are
increasingly being seen as ‘pollution-free' sources of
energy and are now being used in some buses and cars."
http://www.rsc.org/periodic-table
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Kindergarten
Readiness
August is “Get Ready for Kindergarten” month for
almost two million American kids who will be entering kindergarten
in the fall. Today’s collection of websites include a
mix of online and offline activities for parents to do with
their preschoolers. But remember, although worksheets and
online games are fun, reading out loud to your child is the
single best way to prepare your kids for school and learning.
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ABCYa!:
PreK
Created by an elementary school teacher, ABCYa! provides free,
online Flash games for use in a web browser, and paid apps for
your phone or tablet. The Pre-K collection includes games such
as Alphabet Bingo, Birthday Candle Counting, Connect the Dots,
and Letter Tracing.
http://www.abcya.com/preschool_games.htm |
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Count
Us In
This collection of fifteen number games from the Australian
Broadcasting Company is terrific; I only wish they had more
descriptive titles, and some sound or music. For counting beginners,
games one, five and eight are my favorites. All the games are
available for free download, so they can be played offline on
either a Mac or Windows computer. For a description of each
game, click on the yellow "games" menu item.
http://www.abc.net.au/countusin/ |
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Kids
Learning Station
Kids Learning Station offers hundreds of free printable worksheets
for preschool and kindergarten, including Basic Concepts, Reading,
Shapes, Colors, Numbers, Writing, Alphabet, and Math. The worksheet
thumbnails take a few seconds to load when you visit a category
page, so just take a deep breath and have a bit of patience.
http://www.kidslearningstation.com |
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Nick
Jr: Beyond the Backpack
Beyond the Backpack is an educational initiative from Nickelodeon
to help parents prepare their preschoolers for kindergarten
with interactive Dora the Explorer games. Start by taking the
quiz rating your child's readiness in four areas: language,
social/emotional, math, and physical/wellness. Based on your
answers, you'll then get a customized learning plan for your
child which includes multimedia video and interactive Dora games.
As your child progresses through the games, they'll earn virtual
stickers to keep them motivated.
http://beyondthebackpack.nickjr.com |
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Scholastic:
Countdown to Kindergarten
This two-page checklist for preschool parents starts twelve
months before kindergarten, with the suggestion to visit kindergarten
programs in your community to find out what's available. It
continues through the first couple of weeks of kindergarten
with this advice. "Take your time making the transition.
Every child will respond differently. Work with the teachers
to help yours adjust."
http://www.scholastic.com/familymatters/parentguides/kindergarten/pdf/countdown.pdf
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Killer
Whales
The killer whale (also known as an orca) is a marine mammal
and the largest member of the dolphin family. They are found
in all the world’s oceans, both cold (Arctic Ocean) and
warm (Indian Ocean). Killer whales are social mammals that
live in family pods. Their diet varies from fish to marine
mammals, depending on where they live. Killer whales are at
the top of the food chain, as there is no animal that preys
on them.
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American
Cetacean Society: Orca (Killer Whale)
Cetaceans are an order of marine mammals that includes whales,
dolphins, porpoises and narwhals. The American Cetacean Society
is a non-profit devoted to protection, public education, and
research. "The orca, or killer whale, with its striking
black and white coloring, is one of the best known of all the
cetaceans. It has been extensively studied in the wild and is
often the main attraction at many sea parks and aquaria."
Visit for more orca details including feeding, mating, and natural
history.
http://acsonline.org/fact-sheets/orca-killer-whale/ |
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CBS
News: Killer Whales
CBS News teaches us about killer whales with an annotated, 23-photo
slideshow. Simply use the left and right arrows to traverse
from one slide to the next, or click on the gallery icon to
see a grid of thumbnails. "Killer whales have long been
the subject of fascination. In recent years, however, they have
also become the subject of much debate, as news reports and
critically acclaimed documentaries examine the potentially averse
effects of captivity on these majestic animals."
http://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/killer-whales-orcas/2/
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IP
Factly: 15 Facts About Killer Whales
"Did you know that killer whales are the top predator in
the world's oceans? Or that some scientists consider them to
be smarter than chimpanzees? Or that they have been around for
roughly eleven million years?" From one to fifteen, here
are the facts you need to get you started on your animal report.
http://ipfactly.com/15-facts-about-killer-whales/ |
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Live
Science: Orcas: Facts About Killer Whales
"Orcas are known for their long dorsal fin (the fin on
the animal's back) and black-and-white coloring. Just behind
the dorsal fin is a patch of gray called a saddle — because
it looks like a riding saddle. An orca's body is cylindrical
and tapers at both ends to form an aerodynamic shape."
Visit Live Science for their orca facts, followed by a list
of additional online resources.
http://www.livescience.com/27431-orcas-killer-whales.html
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NPR:
SeaWorld Agrees To End Captive Breeding Of Killer Whales
"SeaWorld's treatment of its killer whales, or orcas,
was put in the spotlight three years ago by Blackfish, a documentary
that examined the death of SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau,
who was killed by an orca named Tilikum." After a long
campaign by critics, Sea World has agreed to stop breeding
captive killer whales, and phase out killer whale shows (also
known as Shamu shows). Learn all about it at NPR.
http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/03/17/470720804/seaworld-agrees-to-end-captive-breeding-of-killer-whales
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Berlin
Wall
In 1945, after World War II, Germany was divided by the victors
into two countries. East Germany was controlled by the communist
regime of the Soviet Union. West Germany was a democracy supported
by the U.S. The former capital city of Berlin, although it
was entirely within East German borders, was also partitioned
in two. In 1961, the East Germans erected a 103-mile barrier
to separate East Berlin from West Berlin. The Berlin Wall
blocked free access in both directions for twenty-eight years.
In November 1989, the Wall was opened, and East German citizens
could once again travel without restriction to the West.
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Berlin
Wall Memorial
Located in the middle of the city, the Berlin Wall Memorial
"contains the last piece of Berlin Wall with the preserved
grounds behind it and is thus able to convey an impression
of how the border fortifications developed until the end of
the 1980s." You can visit it virtually, via video, photographs,
and articles that cover everything from the construction of
the wall, to its fall and eventual demolition.
http://www.berliner-mauer-gedenkstaette.de/en/
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Berlin
Wall Online
"Checkpoint Charlie was Berlin's best known crossing
point between West and East Berlin near by the inner Berlin
sector boundary between 1961 and 1989." Berliner (and
photographer) Heiko Burkhardt offers a look at the Berlin
Wall in both English and German. His site includes Facts,
Sites, Wall Graffiti Art, FAQ, Maps, and a Timeline.
http://www.dailysoft.com/berlinwall/
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Google
Arts & Culture: East Side Gallery
"The East Side Gallery is the largest open air gallery
in the world. In the period from February to September 1990,
1316 meters of the Berlin Wall in the East Berlin Mühlestraße
were painted with images. More than 118 artists from 21 countries
created 106 unique motives, expressing the joy of the fall
of the Berlin Wall on 9 November 1989 and the end of the Cold
War in Europe."
https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/exhibit/east-side-gallery/gQAJocMp?hl=en
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History:
10 Things You May Not Know About the Berlin Wall
Who can resist lists? This one offers ten interesting facts
about the Berlin Wall, brought to you by History.com. "3.
The Berlin Wall was actually two walls. The 27-mile portion
of the barrier separating Berlin into east and west consisted
of two concrete walls between which was a 'death strip' up
to 160 yards wide that contained hundreds of watchtowers,
miles of anti-vehicle trenches, guard dog runs, floodlights
and trip-wire machine guns." Unfortunately, the introductory
video is no longer available.
http://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-berlin-wall
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PBS
Newshour: Kennedy and Reagan at the Berlin Wall
On June 26, 1963, in the shadow of the Berlin Wall, President
John F. Kennedy delivered a speech that paid tribute to the
Berliners' quest for freedom. The crowd roared with approval
upon hearing the President's dramatic words, "Ich bin
ein Berliner" (I am a Berliner). Twenty- four years later,
President Ronald Reagan made an appearance at the Berlin Wall
and challenged Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to "tear
down this wall" to demonstrate his commitment to profound
change.
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/famous-berlin-speeches/
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