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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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February 2018
- Volume 16 Number 2
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Favorite
Web Sites
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collected
by Paul and Vicki
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Coconino
Community College Foundation
The vision of the Coconino Community College Foundation is to
be a self-sustaining entity that provides support and leadership
through community relations, advocacy and fundraising for Coconino
Community College.
http:\\www.coconinofoundation.org |
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American
Indian College Fund
The American Indian College Fund (the College Fund) provides
scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Native students
attending tribal colleges and universities. The College Fund
also provides a limited number of scholarships to undergraduate
and graduate students attending accredited public and non-profit
private colleges across the United States.
http://collegefund.org/student-resources/scholarships/scholarship-programs/
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National
Institute of Anthropology and History
The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) investigates,
preserves and disseminates the archaeological, anthropological,
historical and paleontological heritage of the nation in order
to strengthen the identity and memory of the society that holds.
http://www.inah.gob.mx/en/ |
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Arctic
Research Consortium of the United States (ARCUS)
The Arctic Research Consortium of the United States (ARCUS)
has been connecting Arctic research since 1988. Because of its
regional nature, Arctic research often cuts across multiple
disciplines, organizations, nations, and populations. ARCUS
provides intangible infrastructure to support the formation
and enhancement of connections across these boundaries, working
toward a more holistic understanding of the Arctic.
https://www.arcus.org |
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The
Flu
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a viral infection marked
by fever, headaches, muscle aches and a cough. This year’s
flu season has hit the ground running, with many more cases
and deaths reported much earlier in the season (which runs
from November to March) than recent years. Learn more at this
week’s mix of sites, some created just for kids, and
others for learners of all ages.
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CDC:
About Flu
Although there are no kids' sections here, high school students
(and their parents) will find a treasure trove of information
here at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
influenza site. Learn key facts, how the flu spreads, answers
to common questions, and more. "How do flu vaccines work?
Flu vaccines cause antibodies to develop in the body about two
weeks after vaccination. These antibodies provide protection
against infection with the viruses that are in the vaccine."
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KidsHealth:
Flu Center
"The enemy sneaks up on you so quietly that you don't even
know it's there. Then BAM! Before you know what hit you, influenza
(say: in-floo-en-zah) has made you sick, sick, sick!" Written
just for elementary-age kids, KidsHealth tells us what the flu
is, how you get it, and what to do if you get it. Learn more
by clicking on any of the hyperlinked words, such as virus or
fever. Related topics, like Who Needs a Flu Shot?, can be found
on the orange More Articles Like This tab.
http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/center/flu-center.html
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NFID:
Influenza
For high-school students and adults, the National Foundation
for Infectious Diseases (NFID) presents a rigorous look at influenza.
The Influenza Virus chapter includes fascinating information
on how viruses are named, a cool schematic, and an explanation
of how viruses are tracked worldwide. For those writing school
reports, the site includes an extensive link section (click
on More Information.) The entire document is also available
as a PDF download, making it easy to print or distribute electronically.
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PBS:
American Experience: Influenza 1918
The influenza outbreak of 1918 killed over 600,000 Americans
"until it disappeared as mysteriously as it had begun."
Created as a companion site to the PBS film of the same name,
it includes features not found in the movie, and a teachers
guide. As you read through the material, contrast the ways in
which the public health officials of 1918 tried to combat the
spread of the infection ("chew food carefully and avoid
tight clothes and shoes") with today's efforts.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/influenza/
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Science
News for Students: New Ways to Fight the Flu
"Every year, between 5 percent and 20 percent of all
Americans come down with the flu. Those numbers come from
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in Washington,
D.C. Complications send more than 200,000 of these flu victims
to the hospital each year. Worse, the flu kills anywhere from
3,000 to 49,000 people annually – and that's just in
the United States." This article includes a glossary,
a word search puzzle, and links to additional articles via
Explainer buttons, such as "What is a virus?"
https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/new-ways-fight-flu
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Total
Lunar Eclipse
A total lunar eclipse happens when the Earth’s shadow
blocks the sun’s rays that usually reflect off the moon.
This happens when the sun, earth, and moon are aligned in
a straight line. For those in North America and the Hawaiian
Islands, the 2018 total lunar eclipse will be visible before
sunrise on January 31. For those in the Middle East, Asia,
Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, this lunar eclipse will
happen after sunset on January 31.
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Ducksters:
Lunar and Solar Eclipses
"A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through
the Earth's shadow. Lunar eclipses have the same three phases
or types as solar eclipses including the umbra (total), antumbra
(annular), and penumbra (partial)." Ducksters offers
a introduction to eclipses, a ten-question quiz, and links
to related topics, such as the solar system and space exploration.
http://www.ducksters.com/science/physics/lunar_and_solar_eclipses.php
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MrEclipse.com:
Lunar Eclipses for Beginners
"An eclipse of the Moon (or lunar eclipse) can only occur
at Full Moon, and only if the Moon passes through some portion
of the Earth's shadow. The shadow is actually composed of two
cone-shaped components, one nested inside the other." In
the outer cone (known as the penumbral zone) the earth only
blocks some of the sun's light. In the inner cone (the umbral
shadow), all of the sun's light is blocked. Mr. Eclipse is my
pick-of-the-day site. Visit to learn about lunar eclipses and
how to photograph them.
http://www.mreclipse.com/Special/LEprimer.html |
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NASA:
What is an Eclipse
This article is part of the NASA Knows! series for grades
5-8. "A total lunar eclipse occurs when the moon and
the sun are on exact opposite sides of Earth. Although the
moon is in Earth's shadow, some sunlight reaches the moon.
The sunlight passes through Earth's atmosphere, which causes
Earth's atmosphere to filter out most of the blue light. This
makes the moon appear red to people on Earth."
https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/nasa-knows/what-is-an-eclipse-58
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Sky
and Telescope: January's Total Lunar Eclipse
This article includes a map illustrating which parts of the
world will be able to see which parts of the January, 2018
total eclipse. It also has a time table of eclipse events
for EST, CST, MST, and PST. For example, Penumbra is first
visible at 6:20 a.m. EST, but the total eclipse will not be
visible to anyone, anywhere in the EST time zone.
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/sky-and-telescope-magazine/januarys-total-lunar-eclipse/
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Time
and Date: What Is a Total Lunar Eclipse?
"The Moon does not have its own light, but shines because
its surface reflects the Sun's rays. Eclipses of the Moon
happen at Full Moon, when the Sun, Earth and Moon are aligned
to form an exact or an almost straight line." In addition
to this introductory article, there is a calendar of upcoming
total lunar eclipses, and links to related additional articles
such as What Is the Penumbra?
https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/total-lunar-eclipse.html
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Edgar
Allan Poe
Edgar
Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American poet and short-story
author, known as a master of the macabre, but also credited
with pioneering work in the detective genre and science fiction.
Born in Boston, MA, Poe was orphaned at an early age. The
cause of his death at age forty has never been determined,
and is the subject of much speculation.
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Biography:
Edgar Allan Poe
"While he never had financial success in his lifetime,
Poe has become one of America's most enduring writers. His works
are as compelling today as they were more than a century ago.
An innovative and imaginative thinker, Poe crafted stories and
poems that still shock, surprise and move modern readers."
In addition to an introductory article, this Poe biography includes
one feature-length video, and six short films.
https://www.biography.com/people/edgar-allan-poe-9443160
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Edgar
Allan Poe Museum
"The Poe Museum provides a retreat into early 19th century
Richmond where Edgar Allan Poe lived and worked. The museum
features Poe's life and career by documenting his accomplishments
with pictures, relics, and verse, and focusing on his many
years in Richmond." Although not all the exhibits are
online, reasons for a virtual visit include a Poe biography,
family tree, selected works, genealogical records from the
Poe family bible (in Museum Treasures) and an interactive
quiz (under Educational Resources.)
http://www.poemuseum.org
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Edgar
Allan Poe Society of Baltimore: Collected Works
"A comprehensive collection of e-texts of all of Poe's
prose and poetical writings, from the original sources and
with multiple versions as revised during his lifetime –
includes poems, tales, sketches, essays, literary criticism,
letters and miscellanea."
https://www.eapoe.org/works/
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PBS:
Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive
"Born in Boston on January 19, 1809, Poe was the son
of professional actors. Soon after his father deserted the
family, his mother died of tuberculosis, orphaning him at
age three. Separated from his brother and sister, he went
to live with a well-to-do family in Virginia." This full-length
PBS documentary is available online, as well as a Poe timeline
and a behind-the-scenes discussion of making the film.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/edgar-allan-poe-about-edgar-allan-poe/681/
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PoeStories.com
Although best known for his creepy, scary tales, "Edgar
Allan Poe also wrote stories about adventure on the high seas,
buried pirate treasure, and a famous balloon ride. Poe invented
the detective story with tales like 'Murders in the Rue Morgue'
and 'The Purloined Letter'. Sherlock Holmes and other fictional
detectives would later be based on the characters that Poe
created." Focusing on Poe's short stories and poems,
PoeStories.com offers story summaries, quotes, a glossary
of vocabulary words, a Poe biography and timeline.
https://poestories.com
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Treaty
of Paris
The Treaty of Paris ended the American Revolutionary War when
it was signed (in Paris) by King George III and representatives
of the newly formed United States of America on September
3, 1783. The Confederation Congress ratified the treaty on
January 14, 1784, which is now known as Ratification Day.
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Celebrate
America: Timeline for American Independence
To help understand all the events that led up to the Treaty
of Paris, here is a timeline. On October 19, 1781, British
General Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown, Viriginia. This
was the last major battle of the war. Yet the treaty that
ended the war wasn't officially ratified until 1784. Visit
this timeline to understand all the events in between.
http://www.crfcelebrateamerica.org/index.php/story/69-timeline-for-american-independence
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Ducksters:
The Treaty of Paris
Nearly two years after the last decisive battle of American
Revolution, a peace treaty was negotiated in Paris, France
by three Americans: Ben Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay.
"King George III ratified the treaty [of Paris] on April
9, 1784. This was five weeks after the deadline, but nobody
complained." This Ducksters lesson includes a ten-question
quiz, links to related topics, and an audio version.
http://www.ducksters.com/history/treaty_of_paris.php
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History:
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris provided British recognition of American
independence, and gave America the rights to all territory
east of the Mississippi. History.com offers an excellent summary
article, and a handful of related videos about John Adams
and Ben Franklin, but none directly about the Treaty itself.
http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/treaty-of-paris
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Library
of Congress: Web Guides: Treaty of Paris
"After the British defeat at Yorktown, peace talks in
Paris began in April 1782 between Richard Oswald representing
Great Britain and the American Peace Commissioners Benjamin
Franklin, John Jay, and John Adams." This Web Guide is
a listing of all the online Library of Congress exhibits related
to the Treaty of Paris. Highlights include the Treaty itself,
congressional publications from 1774 to 1789, George Washington's
papers, and Thomas Jefferson's papers.
https://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/paris.html
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Our
Documents: Treaty of Paris (1783)
"Many treaty documents can be considered as originals.
In this case, for example, the United States and British representatives
signed at least three originals, two of which are in the holdings
of the National Archives." Visit to marvel at a handwritten
duplicate of the actual Treaty of Paris, which is also available
as a downloadable PDF.
https://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=6
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