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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 2017 -
Volume 15 Number 10
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Favorite
Web Sites
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collected
by Paul and Vicki
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Pine
Ridge Center for Artists and Crafters
The Pine Ridge Center for Artists and Crafters is a 501c3 non-profit
public charity created to empower and promote Lakota artists
and crafters from the Pine Ridge Reservation and to preserve
Lakota arts and crafts traditions through education, events
and projects.
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The
Decolonial Atlas
The Decolonial Atlas is a growing collection of maps which,
in some way, help us to challenge and re-imagine our relationships
with the land, people, and state. Its based on the premise
that cartography is not as objective as were made to believe.
The orientation of a map, its projection, the presence of political
borders, which features are included or excluded, and the language
used to label a map are all subject to the map-makers
bias whether deliberate or not. Because decolonization
is a process of unlearning and rediscovering, were especially
committed to indigenous language revitalization through toponymy
the use of place names.
https://decolonialatlas.wordpress.com |
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Saturn
Saturn is the second-largest planet in the Solar System, and
its the sixth planet from the Sun. Saturn is known for
its spectacular rings, which are mostly composed of ice particles
and rock dust. In 1997, NASA launched the CassiniHuygens
spacecraft to take pictures of Saturn and its sixty-two moons.
Cassinis images have led to many discoveries. However,
the mission ended on September 15, 2017, as the space probe
plunged toward Saturn, burning up as it passed through Saturns
atmosphere.
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Kids
Astronomy: Saturn
"Because Saturn is bigger than the Earth, you would weigh
more on Saturn than you do here. If you weigh 70 (32 kg) pounds
on Earth, you would weigh 74.5 pounds (34 kg) on Saturn. Probably
not as much as you thought, right?" After exploring this
fun introduction to Saturn, follow the last link in the article
to another about Saturn's many moons.
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/saturn.htm |
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NASA:
JPL: Cassini: The Grand Finale
This graphically-stunning site from JPL (the Jet Propulsion
Lab at Caltech) and NASA tells the story of Cassini's journey,
science, and mission with features, photos, videos, and audio.
"On October 15, 1997, the CassiniHuygens spacecraft
was launched on an almost 7-year journey to the Saturn system.
On its way, Cassini Huygens passes Venus (twice), Earth,
and Jupiter arriving at the Saturn system in 2004."
https://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov |
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NASA:
Solar System: Planets: Saturn
"Surrounding by 53 confirmed and nine provisional moons,
Saturn is home to some of the most fascinating landscapes in
our solar system. From the jets of Enceladus to the methane
lakes on smoggy Titan, the Saturn system is a rich source of
scientific discovery and still holds many mysteries." This
NASA site is an outstanding resource for school reports, and
just plain fun to peruse.
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/saturn |
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NASA:
Students: Saturn Fun Facts
"It is very windy on Saturn. Winds around the equator can
be 1,800 kilometers per hour. That's 1,118 miles per hour! On
Earth, the fastest winds 'only' get to about 400 kilometers
per hour. That's only about 250 miles per hour." After
you've explored these Saturn facts, follow the "Adapted
From" link at the bottom of the page for more NASA content
created just for kids.
https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/home/F_Saturn_Fun_Facts_K-4.html
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Space
Facts: Saturn
"While all the gas giants in our solar system have rings
none of them are as extensive or distinctive as Saturn's.
The rings were discovered by Galileo Galilei 1610 who observed
them with a telescope. The first 'up close' view of the rings
were by Pioneer 11 spacecraft which flew by Saturn on September
1, 1971."
http://space-facts.com/saturn/
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Emancipation
Proclamation
On January 1, 1863, after three years of a brutal Civil War,
President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation
(freeing Confederate slaves) that was drafted on September
22, 1862. Before the Proclamation, the North was in the war
to reunite the states. But after the Proclamation, the war
became a fight against slavery. This historic document helped
strengthen the Norths war effort, and was a critical
component of their victory.
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Africans
in America: The Civil War and Emancipation
This section of Africans in America (a PBS special on the history
of slavery) covers the Civil War years and Abraham Lincoln's
presidency. It provides a succinct summary of the events leading
up to the Emancipation Proclamation and the effect it had on
the war effort. "The proclamation allowed black soldiers
to fight for the Union soldiers that were desperately
needed. It also tied the issue of slavery directly to the war."
For the document text (and an image of it), follow the Emancipation
Proclamation link at the bottom of the page.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4p2967.html |
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Archives.gov:
Featured Documents: The Emancipation Proclamation
"Despite this expansive wording, the Emancipation Proclamation
was limited in many ways. It applied only to states that had
seceded from the Union, leaving slavery untouched in the loyal
border states." The National Archives & Records Administration
exhibits the five-page document, and explains its significance.
The site also includes links to off-site resources, articles
and audio interviews that will be helpful to those writing school
research papers.
https://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured-documents
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Harp
Week: 13th Amendment Site
The Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified
by the required number of states on December 18, 1865, permanently
abolished slavery in all states. It was created because President
Lincoln and his advisors were concerned that the Proclamation
Emancipation would be viewed as a temporary war measure. Visit
this Harper Weekly site to explore the Emancipation Proclamation
and the Thirteenth Amendment with a timeline, commentary, biographies,
cartoons and illustrations.
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Illustrated
Civil War: The Emancipation Proclamation Activity
What compelled President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation?
Join the 140-year debate as your class divides into five groups,
each arguing a different historical perspective. This activity
site from HarpWeek.com includes tons of primary source documents
to use as arguments, and includes complete instructions for
your teacher.
http://lincolnandthecivilwar.com/Activities/Emancipation/HubPages/CommentaryPage.asp?Commentary=Introduction
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Library
of Congress: Lincoln Papers: Emancipation Proclamation
"Almost from the beginning of his administration, Lincoln
was pressured by abolitionists and radical Republicans to
issue an Emancipation Proclamation. In principle, Lincoln
approved, but he postponed action against slavery until he
believed he had wider support from the American Public."
The complete Abraham Lincoln Papers project at the Library
of Congress consists of 20,000 documents, while this online
exhibit has nearly 10,000. Best click here is the timeline,
which covers all of Lincoln's presidency.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/alhtml/almintr.html
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Wright
Brothers
On December 17, 1903, the Wright brothers made the worlds
first flight in a power-driven, heavier-than-air machine that
cost about $1000 to build. With Orville at the controls and
Wilbur on the ground, the plane flew 120 feet in twelve seconds.
Although man had dreamt of flying for centuries, it took these
two unschooled young men (bicycle shopkeepers by trade) to
finally lift us off the ground.
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Biography:
The Wright Brothers
"Born four years apart, brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright
grew up in a small town in Ohio. They shared an intellectual
curiosity and an aptitude for science, at a time when the possibility
of human flight was beginning to look like a reality."
Start your visit with a three-minute video narrated by biographer
David McCollough, then proceed to the Orville and Wilbur biographies
below.
https://www.biography.com/people/groups/the-wright-brothers
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Mississippi
State: The Invention of the Airplane
This site opens with a quote from German hand glider
engineer Otto Lilienthal: "To invent an airplane ... is
nothing. To build an airplane ... is something. But to fly ...
is everything." In addition to the terrific photo gallery
and exhaustive database of early aviators, I recommend The Tale
of the Airplane. There you will find what the authors call a
"Puritan fairy tale. It is the story of how two honest,
straightforward, hard-working Americans accomplished something
fantastic and magical -- creating a craft of stick and fabric
that mounted the air like the chariots of the gods, opening
the skies to all humankind."
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National
Air and Space Museum: The Wright Brothers
"How did two men, working essentially alone and with little
formal scientific training, solve a problem so complex and demanding
as heavier-than-air flight, which had defied better-known experimenters
for centuries?" Marking the 100th anniversary of the Wright
Brothers' Kitty Hawk flight of 1903, this museum site covers
Who were Wilbur & Orville, Inventing a Flying Machine, and
The Aerial Age. It includes biographies, interactive experiments,
and classroom activities.
https://airandspace.si.edu/exhibitions/wright-brothers/online/
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National
Park Service: Wright Brothers National Memorial
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina (about half way between Kitty
Hawk and Nags Head) was the site of the brothers' first flight.
This National Memorial (and its associated website) was erected
to tell their story. "'They have done it!' ... said a witness
to the first human flight. But so often had this claim proven
hollow that the public was skeptical of yet another, especially
after the spectacular failure of Langley's flying machine nine
days earlier. Undismayed, the Wrights built an improved flyer
and refined their flying skills over a field in Ohio, making
105 flights in 1904."
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Scholastic:
Meet the Wright Brothers
This Scholastic Teacher's Activity Guide consists of three
sections: Meet the Wright Brothers, Inventing the Plane, and
Build a Plane. The last activity is built around making three
decisions: What shape will you make the wings? What type of
engine will power your plane? How will you control your plane?
"Wilbur came up with many of his flying ideas by watching
buzzards soar along the cliffs of the Great Miami River in
Dayton, Ohio. Wilbur noticed how the birds adjusted their
direction by changing the shape and position of their wings.
To make a turn, the birds would turn one wing tip up and one
wing tip down. Wilbur went home and experimented by twisting
a long, thin cardboard box the same way."
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/flight/wright/
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Ellis
Island
Todays online field trip takes us to Ellis Island, which
served as the portal to almost all American immigrants arriving
between 1892 and 1954. Although some were turned away, 98
percent of those examined at Ellis Island were allowed into
the country. In 1938, my mother, along with her mother and
father, were among the new arrivals.
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DK
Find Out!: Ellis Island
"More than a third of all Americans can trace their family
history back to Ellis Island. One of the first things people
saw upon arrival on Ellis Island was the Stature of Liberty."
Explore Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty by clicking
on any of four hotspots in this interactive feature from Dorling
Kindersley. Topics include: Who Came to Ellis Island?, Traveling,
Arriving, and the Great Hall.
https://www.dkfindout.com/us/history/ellis-island/
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Ellis
Island Foundation
"The Museum tells the inspiring story of the largest
human migration in modern history. Between 1892 and 1954,
twelve million immigrants were processed at Ellis Island.
Today more than 40 percent, or over 100 million, of all living
Americans can trace their roots to an ancestor who came through
Ellis Island." Are you the descendant of an Ellis Island
immigrant? Search the Ellis Island/Port of New York Records
for your family. The search function is free, but registration
is required to view the results.
https://www.libertyellisfoundation.org
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History.com:
Ellis Island
Ellis Island is explored from many different perspectives
in this collection of twenty-two videos. Topics covered include
The Statue of Liberty, Taking the Citizenship Oath, as well
as tours of Ellis Island, and a look at the "dark underbelly"
of Ellis Island as seen through the eyes of photo journalist
Stephen Wilkes. The front page only shows thumbnails of a
few of the videos. To see the complete set, first click "Videos
(22)" then select "Show All." The interactive
exhibit Then and Now, shows side-by-side photos of Ellis Island
(one hundred years ago and present day) taken from the inside,
the outside, and from the air.
http://www.history.com/topics/ellis-island
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NYPL
Digital Gallery: Ellis Island Photographs
"William Williams (1862-1947) collected these photographs
while he was Commissioner of Immigration for the Port of New
York at Ellis Island, 1902-5 and 1909-13; they came to the
[New York Public] Library with the bequest of his papers."
Photographers were drawn to Ellis Island because of the variety
of human stories found there. To view the pictures, click
"See all Images." From the first thumbnail view,
you'll need to click twice to see a full-size photo. Now you
can use the Next and Previous buttons to scroll through the
entire collection.
https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/collections/ellis-island-photographs-from-the-collection-of-william-williams-commissioner#/?tab=about
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Scholastic:
Interactive Tour of Ellis Island
This interactive slide show from Scholastic.com is my pick
of the week. The story of Ellis Island is told through photos,
audio, and video. The clickable map guides you through seven
stops, from Arrival to Journey's End. Along the way you'll
learn about Ellis Island, as it was experienced by the millions
of immigrants that passed through it. "The single busiest
day in Ellis Island history came on April 17, 1907, when 11,747
immigrants were processed for admission into the United States.
Some of them had been waiting days just to get on to the island."
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/immigration/tour/
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