tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224477092009-09-12T11:11:52.565-04:00Chris - Grant Writernoreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22447709.post-1169438590617717392007-01-21T22:59:00.000-05:002007-01-21T23:03:11.133-05:00<div align="left">Today's <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span></a></strong> featured site explores the world of Mammals. As always, keep in mind that there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span> Internet Resource Libraries!</a> </strong> </div> <p> <img src="http://www.nhm.ac.uk/includes/images/generic/logos/nhm/nhmLionessLogo.jpg" /> </p><p> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/life/mammals/index.html" target="_blank">NHM - Mammals</a></span> </p><p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="90%"><tbody><tr><td> </td> <td valign="top"> </td> <td><span style="font-size:100%;">From tiny shrews to enormous whales, mammals are the most diverse group of animals ever to live on our planet. Equipped with wings, fins, horns and spines – they have evolved to fill many niches and roles. Discover more about this complex group, which of course, includes us. </span></td></tr></tbody></table> </p><p> Also visit the <a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html?subject=NST&sub_cat=105240&final=105246" target="_blank">K12Station Mammals Library for Intermediate Students</a></p><blockquote></blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22447709-116943859061771739?l=k12station.blogspot.com'/></div>Chris - Grant Writernoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22447709.post-1168265771064679272007-01-08T09:10:00.000-05:002007-01-08T09:16:11.303-05:00<div align="left">Today's <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span></a></strong> featured site explores one of Shakespeare's most prominent works. As always, keep in mind that there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span> Internet Resource Libraries!</a> </strong> </div> <p> <img src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/bitesize/standard/images/english/pop_english.jpg" /> </p><p> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/bitesize/standard/english/macbeth/index.shtml" target="_blank">BBC - Macbeth</a></span> </p><p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="90%"><tbody><tr><td> </td> <td valign="top"> </td> <td><span style="font-size:100%;"> An amazing multimedia overview of the themes and characters of Macbeth from the BBC. Explore the plot, characters, and the process of writing a play.</span></td></tr></tbody></table> </p><p> Also visit the <a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html?subject=NLE&sub_cat=105175&final=105178" target="_blank">K12Station Shakespeare Library</a></p><blockquote></blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22447709-116826577106467927?l=k12station.blogspot.com'/></div>Chris - Grant Writernoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22447709.post-1167763353863540352007-01-02T13:38:00.000-05:002007-01-02T13:42:34.170-05:00<div align="left">Welcome back to school, and Happy New Year! Today's <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span></a></strong> featured site takes students on a unique tour of a peculiar slice of nature. As always, keep in mind that there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span> Internet Resource Libraries!</a> </strong> </div> <p> <img src="http://www.carolinagalleries.com/img/art/AlongBanksGreenSwamp300.jpg" /> </p><p> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/education/interactive/greenswamp/greenswamp.html" target="_blank">Interactive Green Swamp</a></span> </p><p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="90%"><tbody><tr><td> </td> <td valign="top"> </td> <td><span style="font-size:100%;">An incredible multimedia site on Florida's Green Swamp. The 870-square-mile Green Swamp is a large expanse of poorly drained flat terrain, where the groundwater is close to the surface. explore this amazing ecosystem at this site!</span></td></tr></tbody></table> </p><p> Also visit the <a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html?subject=NST&sub_cat=105288&final=105295" target="_blank">K12Station Ecosystems and Biomes Library for Middle School Students</a></p><blockquote></blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22447709-116776335386354035?l=k12station.blogspot.com'/></div>Chris - Grant Writernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22447709.post-1166627070430453082006-12-20T10:00:00.000-05:002006-12-20T10:04:30.936-05:00<div align="left">Today's <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span></a></strong> featured site helps younger students learn about natural history. As always, keep in mind that there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span> Internet Resource Libraries!</a> </strong> </div> <p> <img src="http://www.oum.ox.ac.uk/thezone/images/dino1.gif" /> </p><p> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.oum.ox.ac.uk/thezone/index.htm" target="_blank">Oxford Museum Learning Zone</a></span> </p><p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="90%"><tbody><tr><td> </td> <td valign="top"> </td> <td><span style="font-size:100%;">The Learning Zone features a great series of interactive lessons for kids on fossils, animals, insects, rocks and minerals. Various characters (such as "Megan the Megalosaurus") help to guide students through the learning proces.</span></td></tr></tbody></table> </p><p> Also visit the <a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html?subject=NST&sub_cat=105256&final=105261" target="_blank">K12Station Fossils and Natural History Library for Elementary Students</a></p><blockquote></blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22447709-116662707043045308?l=k12station.blogspot.com'/></div>Chris - Grant Writernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22447709.post-1165940267125372042006-12-12T11:15:00.000-05:002006-12-12T11:18:57.013-05:00<div align="left">Today's <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span></a></strong> featured site helps students keep track of musical terminology. As always, keep in mind that there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span> Internet Resource Libraries!</a> </strong> </div> <p> <img src="http://www.classicsforkids.com/teachers/images/teacher_cfklogo.gif" /> </p><p> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.classicsforkids.com/teachers/training/terms_index.asp" target="_blank">Multimedia Music Glossary</a></span> </p><p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="90%"><tbody><tr><td> </td> <td valign="top"> </td> <td><span style="font-size:100%;">Learn about music - from A-Z! This interactive dictionary features lots of visual and audio examples that help kids understand musical terms. </span></td></tr></tbody></table> </p><p> Also visit the <a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html?subject=NFA&sub_cat=103633&final=103635" target="_blank">K12Station Music and Notation Library for Intermediate Students</a></p><blockquote></blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22447709-116594026712537204?l=k12station.blogspot.com'/></div>Chris - Grant Writernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22447709.post-1165418963208931252006-12-06T10:22:00.000-05:002006-12-06T10:29:24.060-05:00<div align="left">Today's <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span></a></strong> featured site focuses on writing for young students. As always, keep in mind that there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span> Internet Resource Libraries!</a> </strong> </div> <p> <img src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise/english/images/t_w.gif" /> </p><p> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise/english/writing/" target="_blank">BBC Writing - Elementary</a></span> </p><p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="90%"><tbody><tr><td> </td> <td valign="top"> </td> <td><span style="font-size:100%;">A great series of animated tutorials from the BBC! Learn how to write in a variety of styles and formats - including stories, instructions, letters and leaflets. </span></td></tr></tbody></table> </p><p> Also visit the <a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html?subject=NLE&sub_cat=105147" target="_blank">K12Station Elementary Writing Library</a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22447709-116541896320893125?l=k12station.blogspot.com'/></div>Chris - Grant Writernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22447709.post-1165324993539936452006-12-05T08:19:00.000-05:002006-12-05T08:23:34.806-05:00<div align="left">Today's <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span></a></strong> featured site provides great practice for students learning the periodic table. As always, keep in mind that there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span> Internet Resource Libraries!</a> </strong> </div> <p> <img src="http://education.jlab.org/g/jl_.gif" /> <p> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://education.jlab.org/elementflashcards/index.html" target="_blank">Element Flash Cards</a></span> <p> A great interactive learning exercise from Jefferson Labs! The computer will give you an element and, you will have to supply the element's chemical name, chemical symbol or atomic number. <p> Also visit the <a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html?subject=NST&sub_cat=105331" target="_blank">K12Station Chemistry Library</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22447709-116532499353993645?l=k12station.blogspot.com'/></div>Chris - Grant Writernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22447709.post-1164976818869822632006-12-01T07:35:00.000-05:002006-12-01T07:40:34.750-05:00<div align="left">My apologies about the hiatus between posts, but the "Site of the Day" Blog is back in action! Today's<strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span></a></strong> featured site delves deep into the world of prime numbers. As always, keep in mind that there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span> Internet Resource Libraries!</a> </strong> </div> <p> <img src="http://primes.utm.edu/assets/title1.gif" /> <p> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://primes.utm.edu/index.html" target="_blank">The Prime Pages</a></span> <p> The best place on the web to learn all about prime numbers! An exhaustive set of resources - from basic to advanced - regarding prime numbers. From the University of Tennessee-Martin. <p> Also visit the <a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html?subject=NM&sub_cat=104995&final=104996" target="_blank">K12Station Prime Numbers Library</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22447709-116497681886982263?l=k12station.blogspot.com'/></div>Chris - Grant Writernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22447709.post-1164035941428928232006-11-20T10:15:00.000-05:002006-11-20T10:19:53.313-05:00<div align="left">Today's<strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span></a></strong> Site of the Day features an interactive celebration of a great author. As always, keep in mind that there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span> Internet Resource Libraries!</a> </strong> </div> <p> <img src="http://www.pem.org/library/hawthorne/img/portrait.jpg" /> <p> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.pem.org/library/hawthorne/" target="_blank">Hawthorne Interactive</a></span> <p> An interactive feature from the Peabody Essex Museum that explores Hawthorne's life and career through multimedia activities. Hawthorne is among the leading figures of nineteenth century American literature, famous for such works as THE SCARLET LETTER (1850) and THE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES (1851). You need to have the latest version of FLASH in order to fully enjoy the site! <p> Also visit the <a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html?subject=NLE&sub_cat=105174&final=105195" target="_blank">K12Station American Authors Library for High School Students</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22447709-116403594142892823?l=k12station.blogspot.com'/></div>Chris - Grant Writernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22447709.post-1163675898447730992006-11-16T06:13:00.000-05:002006-11-16T06:19:17.506-05:00<div align="left">Today's<strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span></a></strong> Site of the Day focuses on Thanksgiving. As always, keep in mind that there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span> Internet Resource Libraries!</a> </strong> </div> <p> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/features/thanksgiving/timeline/1541.html" target="_blank">Library of Congress Thanksgiving Timeline</a></span> <p> Explore the history of the Thanksgiving holiday with this great site from the Library of Congress. This timeline looks as far back as 1541 and explores significant Thanksgiving events throughout history. <p> Also visit the <a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html?subject=NSS&sub_cat=105411&final=105418" target="_blank">K12Station Colonial History Library for Young Students</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22447709-116367589844773099?l=k12station.blogspot.com'/></div>Chris - Grant Writernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22447709.post-1163425182846212352006-11-13T08:33:00.000-05:002006-11-13T08:41:56.920-05:00<div align="left">Today's<strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span></a></strong> Site of the Day looks at several different cultural traditions. As always, keep in mind that there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span> Internet Resource Libraries!</a> </strong> </div> <p> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://library.thinkquest.org/J001561/" target="_blank">Far-Out Frenzy</a></span> <p> A great site developed by students who wanted to share their diverse cultural interests with others! Stretch your imagination, pack your mouse, and surf the site as you explore Guam, Japan, Cuba, Mexico, U.S.A., Pakistan, and the Philippines. <p> Also visit the <a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html?subject=NSS&sub_cat=105450&final=105466" target="_blank">K12Station Diversity and Culture Library for Young Students</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22447709-116342518284621235?l=k12station.blogspot.com'/></div>Chris - Grant Writernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22447709.post-1163084230031105762006-11-09T09:54:00.000-05:002006-11-09T09:57:10.683-05:00<div align="left">Today's<strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span></a></strong> Site of the Day focuses on Food Chains and Ecosystems. As always, keep in mind that there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span> Internet Resource Libraries!</a> </strong> </div> <p> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://ecokids.earthday.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/frogs/chain_reaction/index.cfm" target="_blank">Chain Reactions</a></span> <p> A great online game where students can learn about food chains, and assemble a simple on-screen food chain. You will need FLASH to use this site! <p> Also visit the <a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html?subject=NST&sub_cat=105239&final=105255" target="_blank">K12Station Food Chains Library for Elementary Students</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22447709-116308423003110576?l=k12station.blogspot.com'/></div>Chris - Grant Writernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22447709.post-1162816207191657462006-11-06T07:24:00.000-05:002006-11-06T07:30:08.766-05:00<div align="left">Today's<strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span></a></strong> Site of the Day looks at linear equations. As always, keep in mind that there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span> Internet Resource Libraries!</a> </strong> </div> <p> <img src="http://argyll.epsb.ca/jreed/imagesMath/2icon.jpg" /> <p> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://argyll.epsb.ca/jreed/math7/strand2/2203.htm" target="_blank">Linear Equations 101</a></span> <p> A variety of lessons, demos and interactive online activities, Topics include: Understanding Linear Equations, Solving Linear Equations With Algebra, Algebraic Methods for Solving Linear Equations. <p> Also visit the <a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html?subject=NM&sub_cat=105037&final=105040" target="_blank">K12Station Linear Equations Library</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22447709-116281620719165746?l=k12station.blogspot.com'/></div>Chris - Grant Writernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22447709.post-1162468288191854252006-11-02T06:48:00.000-05:002006-11-02T06:51:38.033-05:00<div align="left">Today's<strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span></a></strong> Site of the Day gets musical! As always, keep in mind that there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span> Internet Resource Libraries!</a> </strong> </div> <p> <img src="http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2003/thefluteplayer/i/sf_conduct_launchbutton.gif" /> <p> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2003/thefluteplayer/special_conduct.html" target="_blank">PBS - Conduct a Cambodian Ensemble</a></span> <p> Turn up the volume, put on your headphones, and play with the sounds of a traditional Cambodian ensemble. The site requires the Flash plugin. <p> Also visit the <a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html?subject=NFA&sub_cat=103668&final=103670" target="_blank">K12Station Musical Instrument Experimentation Library</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22447709-116246828819185425?l=k12station.blogspot.com'/></div>Chris - Grant Writernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22447709.post-1162258653268503252006-10-31T08:32:00.000-05:002006-10-30T20:37:33.666-05:00<div align="left">Happy Halloween! And what better way to celebrate the holiday than by ... building a fish? Today's <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span></a></strong> Site of the Day takes an interactive look at animal adaptations. As always, keep in mind that there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span> Internet Resource Libraries!</a> </strong> </div> <p> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.sheddaquarium.org/sea/buildafish/index.html" target="_blank">Build-A-Fish!</a></span> <p> From the Shedd Aquarium, a cool site that explores the adaptations of sea animals. Your job is to design a fish with the right adaptations to survive! The site requires the Flash plugin. <p> Also visit the <a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html?subject=NST&sub_cat=105239&final=105253" target="_blank">K12Station Animal Adaptations Library for Elementary Students</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22447709-116225865326850325?l=k12station.blogspot.com'/></div>Chris - Grant Writernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22447709.post-1162258219053827302006-10-30T20:26:00.000-05:002006-10-30T20:30:19.156-05:00<div align="left">Today's <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span></a></strong> Site of the Day explores the world of visual arts for young students. As always, keep in mind that there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span> Internet Resource Libraries!</a> </strong> </div> <p> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.arts.ufl.edu/art/rt_room/sparkers.html" target="_blank">Art Sparkers</a></span> <p> What is an Art Sparker? Its an idea that excites your brain and stirs your imagination. Check out these 15 online art ideas! <p> Also visit the <a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html?subject=NFA&sub_cat=103592&final=103594" target="_blank">K12Station Visual Arts Library for Young Students</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22447709-116225821905382730?l=k12station.blogspot.com'/></div>Chris - Grant Writernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22447709.post-1161950158813654492006-10-27T07:51:00.000-04:002006-10-30T20:24:05.263-05:00<div align="left">Another site for high-schoolers in today's installment of the<strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span></a></strong> Site of the Day - this time the topic is genetics. As always, keep in mind that there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span> Internet Resource Libraries!</a> </strong> </div> <p> <img src="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/genome/images/pbs.gif" /> <p> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/genome/" target="_blank">PBS - Cracking the Code of Life</a></span> <p> "Cracking the Code of Life" chronicles the race to capture one of the biggest prizes in scientific history: the complete letter-by-letter sequence of genetic information that defines human life -- the human genome. At the site you can watch all 16 segments of the PBS show online in QuickTime movie format! <p> Also visit the <a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html?subject=NST&sub_cat=105365&final=105368" target="_blank">K12Station Human Genome Library</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22447709-116195015881365449?l=k12station.blogspot.com'/></div>Chris - Grant Writernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22447709.post-1161790658755297062006-10-25T11:31:00.000-04:002006-10-25T11:37:45.903-04:00<div align="left">High school history buffs will appreciate today's <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span></a></strong> featured website on the Battle of Waterloo. As always, keep in mind that there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span> Internet Resource Libraries!</a> </strong> </div> <p> <img src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/empire_seapower/images/waterloo_cavalry.jpg" /> <p> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/empire_seapower/battle_waterloo_01.shtml" target="_blank">BBC - Battle of Waterloo</a></span> <p> From BBC Online, a four-part series dedicated to the battles that ended Napoleon's mastery of Europe and ensured Britain's empire. While here, play the incredible Battle of Waterloo Game, where you can fight the battle as Napoleon or Wellington! <p> Also visit the <a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html?subject=NSS&sub_cat=105573&final=105586" target="_blank">K12Station French Revolution and Napoleon Bonaparte Library</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22447709-116179065875529706?l=k12station.blogspot.com'/></div>Chris - Grant Writernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22447709.post-1161696625256082092006-10-24T09:26:00.000-04:002006-10-24T09:30:31.923-04:00<div align="left">Today's <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span></a></strong> featured website looks at how various machines and systems work. Keep in mind – there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span> Internet Resource Libraries!</a> </strong> </div> <p> <img src="http://www.lldkids.com/home/top_banner.jpg" /> <p> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.lldkids.com/kids/history/history.html" target="_blank">Look, Learn and Do</a></span> <p> Learn about the history of windmills, compasses, greenhouses, and blimps at this great site. For each item, there is an illustrated story about how each was developed and how it is used. A nice introduction to the design process for younger students! <p> Also visit the <a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html?subject=NST&sub_cat=105226&final=105228" target="_blank">K12Station Technology & Design Library for Elementary Students.</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22447709-116169662525608209?l=k12station.blogspot.com'/></div>Chris - Grant Writernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22447709.post-1161600899750762372006-10-23T06:50:00.000-04:002006-10-23T06:55:36.623-04:00<div align="left">Today's <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span></a></strong> featured website is a great grammar reference source for middle and high school students. And remember – there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span> Internet Resource Libraries!</a> </strong> </div> <p> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.english.uiuc.edu/cws/wworkshop/writer_resources/grammar_handbook/grammar_handbook.htm" target="_blank">UIUC Grammar Handbook</a></span> <p> A comprehensive online grammar guide from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Review Parts of Speech, Phrases, Clauses, Common Usage Problems, Sentences and Sentence Elements! <p> Also visit the <a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html?subject=NLE&sub_cat=105168&final=1051693" target="_blank">K12Station Grammar Library for Middle School Students.</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22447709-116160089975076237?l=k12station.blogspot.com'/></div>Chris - Grant Writernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22447709.post-1161256179902684272006-10-19T07:07:00.000-04:002006-10-19T07:09:39.963-04:00<div align="left">Today's <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span></a></strong> featured website explores the world of exercise and play for kids. Keep in mind – there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span> Internet Resource Libraries!</a> </strong> </div> <p> <img src="http://kidshealth.org/image/kidnav/K_corner.gif" /> <p> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/fit/what_time.html" target="_blank">Time to Play</a></span> <p> From the KidsHealth site: "it's always the right time to exercise! You don't need fancy equipment or expensive sneakers. You don't need a ton of kids around. Sometimes you don't even need to leave the house to get exercise." A great site that helps kids see the connections between play, exercise, and wellness. <p> Also visit the <a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html?subject=NHS&sub_cat=103514&final=1035203" target="_blank">K12Station Physical Fitness Library for Late Elementary and Middle School Students.</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22447709-116125617990268427?l=k12station.blogspot.com'/></div>Chris - Grant Writernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22447709.post-1161255784638920442006-10-17T07:00:00.000-04:002006-10-19T07:03:05.083-04:00<div align="left">Today's <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span></a></strong> featured website looks at the rich world of cartography. Keep in mind – there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span> Internet Resource Libraries!</a> </strong> </div> <p> <img src="http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/features/maps/images/map_literary.gif" /> <p> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/features/maps/introduction.html" target="_blank">Zoom Into Maps</a></span> <p> A great online exploration from the Library of Congress! What are maps and what do they do? What common characteristics do they have? Find out in this interactive feature on historical maps. <p> Also visit the <a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html?subject=NSS&sub_cat=105702&final=105713" target="_blank">K12Station Map Skills Library.</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22447709-116125578463892044?l=k12station.blogspot.com'/></div>Chris - Grant Writernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22447709.post-1160861693095493842006-10-14T17:30:00.000-04:002006-10-14T17:35:02.000-04:00<div align="left">Today's <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span></a></strong> featured website helps young students understand the properties of gases. Keep in mind – there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span> Internet Resource Libraries!</a> </strong> </div> <p> <img src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/images/hp_scienceclips.gif" /> <p> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/9_10/gases.shtml" target="_blank">BBC - Gases Around Us</a></span> <p> Another great animated "science clip" From the BBC. At this interactive site, students learn about the properties of gases, and how they are related to solids and liquids. <p> Also visit the <a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html?subject=NST&sub_cat=105232&final=105234" target="_blank">K12Station States of Matter Library for Elementary Students.</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22447709-116086169309549384?l=k12station.blogspot.com'/></div>Chris - Grant Writernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22447709.post-1160653150806988732006-10-12T07:05:00.000-04:002006-10-12T07:39:13.653-04:00<div align="left">Today's <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span></a></strong> featured website takes an interactive look at the parts of speech. Keep in mind – there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span> Internet Resource Libraries!</a> </strong> </div> <p> <img src="http://www.skoool.ie/images/skoool_logo.jpg" /> <p> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.skoool.ie/content/skoool_learning/junior/lessons/english/grammar2/interface.html?id=g2" target="_blank">Skool.ie - Parts of Speech</a></span> <p> In this animated lesson you will learn about adjectives, prepositions, pronouns and plurals. Skool.ie is a tremendous site that uses Flash animations to create active tutorials that feature great visuals and helpful audio. <p> Also visit the <a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html?subject=NLE&sub_cat=105168&final=105169" target="_blank">K12Station Grammar and Punctuation Library.</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22447709-116065315080698873?l=k12station.blogspot.com'/></div>Chris - Grant Writernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22447709.post-1160569347065033212006-10-11T08:14:00.000-04:002006-10-11T08:22:27.240-04:00<div align="left">Math nerds like me are fascinated by things like The Fibonacci Series, so today's <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span></a></strong> featured website will touch our inner geekness. Keep in mind – there are over 20,000 great educational website links in the <strong><a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">K12Station</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">.com</span> Internet Resource Libraries!</a> </strong> </div> <p> <img src="http://library.thinkquest.org/27890/media/photoFrenchMarigold.jpg" /> <p> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://library.thinkquest.org/27890/mainIndex.html" target="_blank">ThinkQuest - The Fibonacci Series</a></span> <p> The Fibonacci Series is a sequence of numbers first created by Leonardo Fibonacci (fi-bo-na-chee) in 1202. It is a deceptively simple series that has fascinated and perplexed mathematicians for over 700 years. This great site - created by teachers and students for the Thinkquest International competition - explores the series using Flash animations and interactive tools. <p> Also visit the <a href="http://www.k12station.com/k12link_library.html?subject=NM&sub_cat=105103&final=105107" target="_blank">K12Station Sequence and Series Library.</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22447709-116056934706503321?l=k12station.blogspot.com'/></div>Chris - Grant Writernoreply@blogger.com1