Mary Nix on September 25th, 2007

Hat tip to Chris at O’Donnell Web for sharing that the New York Times has dedicated their science section in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Sputnik launch. As Chris points out, “the science section of the NYT is looking backwards, and forward, at The Space Age. There is [...]

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Mary Nix on September 10th, 2007

Bennett-Watt HD Productions recently sent a note to tell us that Bennett-Watt Entertainment, Inc. has released the latest in their award winning video series, “Discoveries…America- Alaska.” This is the 46th one hour show released in this 51 episode series of hour hour profiles of each state.
While looking for this Alaska DVD at their [...]

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Mary Nix on September 2nd, 2007

The Presidents Have Arrived!
By the United States Mint

Looking for new and exciting ways to make United States history come alive? Then check out the latest free educational resources from the United States Mint H.I.P. Pocket ChangeTM website featuring the new Presidential $1 Coin Program (www.usmint.gov/kids/$1coin).
Lesson plans for grades K through 12 delve into [...]

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Willi Gets a History Lesson in Virginia’s Historic Triangle by Dr. Ellen K. Rudolph
The publisher synopsis reads:
The book commemorates the 400th anniversary of Jamestown, America’s first permanent English settlement. It tells the story of a small dog who gets lost in Virginia’s Historic Triangle – a region that encompasses Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown; historic sites [...]

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Mary Nix on July 28th, 2007

Hat tip to Susan Ryan for sending along this recent resource.
Rome RebornROME – Imagine strolling through the Forum like Emperor Constantine, or climbing the marble steps of the Senate amid the splendor that was ancient Rome, the caput mundi, the capital of the world.Such flights of fancy have long been the [...]

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Mary Nix on July 19th, 2007

Homeschool Rangers: National Park Adventures for Homeschoolers
This website created by homeschool Dad, Jon Merriman offers some great resources for enjoying and exploring our National Park System.
If you visit the blog you will find:

Archeology for Kids
LearnNPS
NPS Junior Rangers
Park Fun Guide (GoZone)
WebRangers

Visit Homeschool Rangers to learn more about how their family has incorporated the [...]

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