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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 2020 - Volume
18 Number 3
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Favorite
Web Sites
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collected
by Paul and Vicki
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Chief
Seattle Club
Chief Seattle Club is a human service agency that provides
for the basic needs of our members, many of whom are experiencing
homelessness. Over 90,000 meals are served every year and members
can access quality nursing care, mental health providers, chemical
dependency professionals, and traditional healing practices.
Native people in urban areas face unique challenges and Chief
Seattle Club embraces the cultures, languages, and traditions
of American Indians and Alaska Natives as the primary method
for healing and transformation.
https://www.chiefseattleclub.org |
Seattle
Indian Health Board
Seattle Indian Health Board is a community health center that
provides health and human services to its patients, while specializing
in the care of Native people. We are recognized as a leader
in the promotion of health improvement for urban American Indians
and Alaska Natives, locally and nationally.
https://www.sihb.org |
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Maths
Chase
Welcome to Maths Chase, we aim to make maths learning more
fun for everyone. We have found that our simple game really
helps children learn their times tables. Our games help children
learn by repetition and increase their speed gradually as
they become more skilled. Maths Chase allows you to increase
the speed you need to answer questions as you become more
confident in a fun and engaging way.
https://www.mathschase.com
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Gathered
as One People - Tulalip Administration Building
The administration building consolidates 21 departments and
services that were previously distributed across the reservation.
For the first time, the tribe has a single building housing
tribal services, council and administration.
http://mithun.com/project/tulalip-administration-building/ |
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Handwashing
Handwashing is our number one weapon against the spread of
infections and viruses such as influenza and coronavirus.
While handwashing has always been important to our health,
it has stepped into the limelight now that health professionals
are repeatedly reminding us that the best way to stay healthy
is to wash our hands and not touch our face.
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CDC:
When and How to Wash Your Hands
Learn five steps to wash your hands the right way, and when
and how to use hand sanitizer. Be sure to click on "Read the
science behind the recommendations" to learn more about microbes
and germs, with an extensive list of links to online public
health sources. "To date, studies have shown that there is no
added health benefit for consumers (this does not include professionals
in the healthcare setting) using soaps containing antibacterial
ingredients compared with using plain soap."
https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html
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Children's
Hospital Vanderbilt: Step-by-Step How to Wash
A simple step-by-step handwashing guide for both kids and grownups.
For more about healthy hands, look in the right-hand menu for
links to sections For Families and For Kids. "Lead by example.
Children learn best by seeing and doing. Start early as kids
as young as three years old can grasp how to properly wash."
https://www.childrenshospital.vanderbilt.org/guide.php?mid=8534
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Living
Montessori Now: Handwashing Activities for Kids
"Singing the ABC Song is one way for children to wash their
hands for 20 seconds. Following are some other ideas of songs
that can be introduced at circle time to encourage handwashing
and/or help children wash their hands for 20 seconds." This
page is chock full of preschool handwashing resources including
oodles of videos, handwashing song lyrics, and links to free
printables on third-party sites.
https://livingmontessorinow.com/handwashing-activities-for-kids-free-songs-and-lessons/
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Meraki
Lane: How to Teach Kids About Germs
Blogger Meraki Lane wanted to teach her daughter about the cause-and-effect
relationship between poor hygiene and illness. Her research
uncovered eleven "super fun ways to teach kids about germs".
Her list starts with Glitter Germs. "This is probably one of
the most popular handwashing activities for preschoolers on
Pinterest, and for good reason. It's a simple, fun and effective
way to visually demonstrate to small kids that rinsing our hands
with water will not remove germs."
https://www.merakilane.com/how-to-teach-kids-about-germs-11-super-fun-activities-we-love/
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Scrub
Club
BAC is the "kingpin of all bacteria, he can pop up everywhere
and anywhere without being seen by the naked eye. He has millions
of bacteria, parasites and infections at his disposal to help
him carry out his grimy deeds." But have no fear, because
the Scrub Club is here to fight BAC, and his evil sidekicks
E. Coli, Influenza Enzo, Sal Monella and other evil germs.
Make handwashing fun with this cartoon site developed by NSF
International, an independent organization that tests and
certifies the safety of products.
https://www.scrubclub.org
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Flatten
the Curve
"Flatten
the curve" is a rallying call for social distancing amid the
global Covid-19 pandemic. What curve? What does it mean? Why
is flattening important? In a nutshell, the curve refers to
the number of patients infected with the novel coronavirus
over time. Flattening the curve refers to keeping the number
of patients requiring health care low, so that our healthcare
system is not overwhelmed. Many people around the world (including
me) are sheltering in place under a government ordered quarantine.
Staying at home and practicing social distancing are two ways
to help flatten the curve. Learn more at today's selection
of recommended websites.
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Flatten
the Curve
Created by assistant professor Julie McMurry from the College
of Public Health at Oregon State University, Flatten the Curve's
purpose is to increase knowledge and slow the spread of COVID-19.
"You can help by following as much as possible of the following
guidance. The earlier the precautions are taken, the more precautions
are taken, the more lives are saved. It is that simple. Resist
the urge to ricochet or give up hope. The key is to stay calm
and do the steady work of infection control and urge others
to follow suit."
https://www.flattenthecurve.com |
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Michigan
Health: Flattening the Curve for COVID-19
Flattening the curve will lower the death toll and buy time
for scientists to find potential treatments and (hopefully)
a vaccine. It will, however, stretch the pandemic out for a
longer period of time. "Canceling, postponing or moving online
for our work, education and recreation may be inconvenient,
annoying and disappointing. But hospitals need to have enough
room, supplies and staff to care for those who need hospital-level
care – whether it's for coronavirus, a heart attack, car
crash, broken bone or birth. "
https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/flattening-curve-for-covid-19-what-does-it-mean-and-how-can-you-help
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New
York Times: Flattening the Coronavirus Curve
"What does it mean to 'flatten the curve'? The ideal goal in
fighting an epidemic or pandemic is to completely halt the spread.
But merely slowing it – mitigation – is critical.
This reduces the number of cases that are active at any given
time, which in turn gives doctors, hospitals, police, schools
and vaccine-manufacturers time to prepare and respond, without
becoming overwhelmed." New York Times is one of several publications
that have made all their coronavirus articles free to the public;
usually you need to buy a subscription to read more than five
New York Times' articles a month.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/11/science/coronavirus-curve-mitigation-infection.html
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Washington
Post: Why Outbreaks like Coronavirus Spread Exponentially and
How to "Flatten the Curve"
This Washington Post article (free to the public) has terrific
animations explaining how a virus spreads through a population.
It is my don't-miss-it pick of the week. As you watch the animations,
remember that blueish green is a healthy person, reddish brown
represents a sick person, and the pink dots are people who had
the virus, but are now recovered. Although the animations are
oversimplified, they are a great teaching tool. "And like a
ball bouncing across the screen, a single person's behavior
can cause ripple effects that touch faraway people." Don't be
that person. Stay home.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/
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Wired:
How Does the Coronavirus Spread? Your Covid-19 Questions,
Answered
"A full-blown pandemic may sound frightening (after all, it
shares the same root word as pandemonium), but the designation
isn't based on how dangerous the disease is. As epidemiologist
Seema Yasmin explains, a pandemic is characterized by how
geographically widespread a particular illness has become."
This Wired article answers twelve questions you might have
about the coronavirus. "What is social distancing? Aside from
being good news for introverts, social distancing is a public
health tactic that helps communities slow down the transmission
and spread of contagious illnesses like the coronavirus."
https://www.wired.com/story/whats-social-distancing-flattening-curve-covid-19-questions/
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Kites
Kites date back 3000 years, when the Chinese made them from
bamboo and silk. Over the centuries kites have been used in
religious ceremonies, scientific experiments, military maneuvers
and, of course, for fun. In honor of April’s status as
National Kite Flying Month, today’s sites explore the
history, the science, and the sport of kite flying.
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American
Kitefliers Association: Education
"Whether you are flying alone or in a busy park, it is good
to remember the 3 C’s of kite safety: Caution. Courtesy,
and Common Sense." The American Kitefliers Association provides
a treasure trove of educational material including kite safety
infographics (click on Field Guide), a history of kites, a
roundup of kite styles, kite activities, kite plans, lesson
plans and links to additional kite resources.
http://kite.org/education/
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NASA:
Kites
"An excellent way for students to gain a feel for aerodynamic
forces is to fly a kite." This NASA site starts with a short
history of kites, and then introduces the forces that act
on kites. "In fact, with the exception of thrust, the forces
acting on a kite are also the same forces which act on an
airliner or a fighter plane. Like an aircraft, kites are heavier
than air and rely on aerodynamic forces to fly." To progress
through the Guided Tour about Forces on a Kite, use the blue
arrow at the bottom of each page.
https://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/kite1.html
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G-Kites:
Professor Kite and the Secrets of Kites
Professor Kite teaches us how to pick the right kite for different
days. "Deltas, Diamonds and Dragon kites fly well in light
to medium winds (approximately 6-15 mph) while Box Kites and
stickless Parafoil kites fly better when the winds get a little
stronger (approximately 8-25 mph)." Flying is most fun in
a medium wind, when you can do more than just hold on for
dear life. Look for movement in the leaves and bushes, but
not blowing or shaking. The Professor also explains how to
get your kite to fly and lists important safety rules.
https://www.gombergkites.com/nkm/rec1.html
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Virtual
Kite Zoo
"Come in and see my sketches and descriptions of kites of
every shape and size, many of them also including historical,
anecdotal, allegorical or aeronautical snippets of information."
The Virtual Kite Zoo categorizes more than fifty types of
kites. Start with the terminology page (unless you already
know your longerons from your spreaders) and then take the
guided tour. You can finish with the interactive kite quiz.
https://www.blueskylark.org/zoo/
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