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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=85 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B> <A NAME="resources_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Dr. Cheryl Grable</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>     </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#0000BF" FACE="Arial" ><B>|     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Dr. Cheryl Grable"><U><B>home</B></U></A></FONT></div> <div>                                                   </div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=180 BGCOLOR="#990033" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <A HREF="id40_m.htm#apa_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Resources"><U><B>APA</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id40_m.htm#museum_of_discovery__" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Resources"><U><B>Discovery Museum</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id40_m.htm#frameworks_and_standards" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Resources"><U><B>Frameworks-Standards</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id40_m.htm#lessons_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Resources"><U><B>Lessons</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id40_m.htm#special_education_web_addresses" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Resources"><U><B>Special Education</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id40_m.htm#teacher_resources" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Resources"><U><B>Teacher Resources</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id40_m.htm#science" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Resources"><U><B>-Science</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>- </B><A HREF="id40_m.htm#astronomy" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Resources"><U><B> Astronomy</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>- </B><A HREF="id40_m.htm#britannica_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Resources"><U><B> Britannica</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>- </B><A HREF="id40_m.htm#dictionary_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Resources"><U><B>Dictionary</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>-  </B><A HREF="id40_m.htm#everyrule" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Resources"><U><B>Everyrule</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>- </B><A HREF="id40_m.htm#the_george_lucas_educational_foundation_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Resources"><U><B> George Lucas Educational Foundation</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>- </B><A HREF="id40_m.htm#library_spot" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Resources"><U><B>  Library Spot</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>-   </B><A HREF="id40_m.htm#north_central_regional_educational" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Resources"><U><B>North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL)</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>-  </B><A HREF="id40_m.htm#the_cia_s_world_factbook" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Resources"><U><B>The CIA's World Factbook</B></U></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=395 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I>Resources</I></div> <div> This page is in progress and will be updated  throughout the course.</div> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="apa_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>APA Publications Manual Crib Sheet <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#990000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.psywww.com/resource/apacrib.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.psywww.com/resource/apacrib.h"><U><B> http://www.psywww.com/resource/apacrib.htm</B></U></A></FONT></div> <div> APA style is the style of writing specified in the <I>Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association </I>and is the style used in education for papers and publications.</div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="frameworks_and_standards"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Frameworks and Standards</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="arkansas_state_frameworks_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Arkansas State Frameworks </FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#990000" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3333FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://arkedu.state.ar.us" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://arkedu.state.ar.us"><U><B>http://arkedu.state.ar.us</B></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="iste_standards_at_httpcnets_iste_org"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >International Society for Teachnology Education</FONT><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#3333FF" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3333FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://cnets.iste.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://cnets.iste.org"><U><B>ISTE Standards at http://cnets.iste.org</B></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > <A NAME="national_standards_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>National Standards   </FONT> <B> </B><A HREF="http://www.education-world.com/standards" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.education-world.com/standards"><U><B>http://www.education-world.com/standards</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> National Science Teachers Association Standards <B> </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3333FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.nsta.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.nsta.org"><U><B>http://www.nsta.org</B></U></A></FONT></div> <div> Free standards-based teaching modules, with teacher guides, student sheets, and technology applications</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >State Curriculum Frameworks and Content Standards </FONT><B> </B><A HREF="http://www.ed.gov/offices/OERI/statecur/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ed.gov/offices/OERI/statecur/"><U><B>http://www.ed.gov/offices/OERI/statecur/</B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Lessons </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > <A NAME="lessons_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> Go to the <B>College of Education Home Page</B> and click on teacher links on the left side of the page.  You will find lots and lots of neat lesson plans.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.ualr.edu/~coedept" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ualr.edu/~coedept"><U><B>http://www.ualr.edu/~coedept</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>MarcoPolo </B></div> <div> The MarcoPolo program provides no-cost, standards-based Internet content for the K-12 teacher and classroom, developed by the nation's content experts. Online resources include panel-reviewed links to top sites in many disciplines, professionally developed lesson plans, classroom activities, materials to help with daily classroom planning, and powerful search engines. </div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://marcopolo.worldcom.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://marcopolo.worldcom.com"><U><B>http://marcopolo.worldcom.com</B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="museum_of_discovery__"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B><U>Museum Of Discovery </U></B></FONT><B> </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3333FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.amod.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.amod.org/"><U><B> http://www.amod.org/</B></U></A><B> </B></FONT></div> <div> 500 President Clinton Ave. Suite 150, Little Rock, AR. 72201</div> <div> Phone: (501) 396-7050         Toll Free: (800) 880-6475</div> <div> Fax: (501) 396-7054            E-mail: <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>mod@aristotle.net</U></FONT></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Location</B></div> <div> <B>We're next door to the River Market!</B></div> <div> <B>Special Access Services</B></div> <div> The Museum of Discovery provides an atrium lift and exterior ramp to access its first floor. An elevator in the Museum provides accessibility to all floors.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Directions from I-630 East</B></div> <div> To Public Parking - Exit at Broadway. Turn left (north) onto Broadway. Proceed up Broadway and turn right (east) onto 3rd Street. Proceed down and public parking is on the left (north). If public parking lot is full, go left (north) on Sherman and turn right (east) onto 2nd Street and another public parking lot will be located on your left (north). </div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="special_education_web_addresses"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Special Education Web Addresses:</B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Resources for special education </FONT> <B> </B><A HREF="http://teachervision.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://teachervision.com"><U><B>http://teachervision.com</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)</FONT><B> </B><A HREF="http://www.ldanatl.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ldanatl.org"><U><B>http://www.ldanatl.org/</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >LD OnLine  </FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#990000" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT><B> </B><A HREF="http://www.ldonline.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ldonline.org/"><U><B>http://www.ldonline.org/</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >LD Resources</FONT> <B> </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3333FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.ldresources.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ldresources.com"><U><B> http://www.ldresources.com</B></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="teacher_resources"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Teacher Resources</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="science"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Science</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="astronomy"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Astronomy</B></div> <bR> <div> Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) is an independent, student-based organization which promotes the exploration and development of space. SEDS pursues this mission by educating people about the benefits of space, by supporting a network of interested students, by providing an opportunity for members to develop their leadership skills, and by inspiring people through involvement in space-related projects. SEDS believes in a space-faring civilization and that focusing the enthusiasm of young people is the key to our future in space</div> <bR> <div> <B> (SEDS)</B> is a great site to gather information, ideas and lessons on astronomy<B>.   </B>It also has many links to other great space and astronomy sites.<B>   </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3333FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.seds.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.seds.org"><U><B>http://www.seds.org/</B></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="britannica_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Britannica:  </B>More heavily ad-ridden than it once was- but still the Net's finest encyclopedia.</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.Britannica.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.Britannica.com"><U><B>http://www.Britannica.com</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="dictionary_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Dictionary:  </B>A clean, uncluttered dictionary/thesaurus, plus links to other web resources for word mavens.  <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3333FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.dictionary.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.dictionary.com"><U><B>http://www.dictionary.com</B></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="everyrule"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Everyrule:  </B>Not every rule, but an awful lot of them--for everything from beach volleyball to warfare.<B> </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3333FF" FACE="Arial" ><B>  </B><A HREF="http://www.everyrule.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.everyrule.com"><U><B> http://www.everyrule.com</B></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="the_george_lucas_educational_foundation_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>The George Lucas Educational Foundation </B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.glef.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.glef.org"><U><B>www.glef.org</B></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> This site offers useful resources and information on the ways computers and </div> <div> network technology can enhance peoples' efforts to improve their communities, </div> <div> schools, and lives. The site also contains Edutopia, an on-line newsletter; </div> <div> the current issue highlights the ways technology can assist people with </div> <div> disabilities to create and learn. </div> <bR> <div> The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF) is a nonprofit operating </div> <div> foundation that gathers and disseminates the most innovative models of K-12 </div> <div> teaching and learning in the Digital Age. WThey serve this mission through </div> <div> the creation of media--from films, books and newsletters, to CD-ROMS and </div> <div> Web-based materials. They  use digital technology to act as a Web-based </div> <div> multimedia resource center, providing hundreds of powerful examples of </div> <div> learning and teaching already successful in our nation's schools. This </div> <div> information is provided on demand to a worldwide audience in an effort to </div> <div> stimulate active involvement and guide choices in school reform.  The </div> <div> audience includes teachers, administrators, school board members, other </div> <div> elected officials, parents, researchers, and business and community leaders. </div> <div> Our Web-based articles, video clips and other resources are organized in </div> <div> three categories representing what we believe are the critical elements in </div> <div> public education: </div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="07108080.gif" border=0 width="8" height="8" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.glef.org/classrooms.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.glef.org/classrooms.html"><U><B>Innovative Classrooms</B></U></A></FONT><B> </B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="07108080.gif" border=0 width="8" height="8" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.glef.org/educators.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.glef.org/educators.html"><U><B>Skillful Educators</B></U></A></FONT><B> </B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="07108080.gif" border=0 width="8" height="8" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.glef.org/communities.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.glef.org/communities.html"><U><B>Involved Communities</B></U></A></FONT><B> </B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="library_spot"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Library Spot</B>:  A nifty, Yahoo-style launching p[ad to almanacs, databases, online calculators, and much more.</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.libraryspot.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.libraryspot.com"><U>http://www.libraryspot.com</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="north_central_regional_educational"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><B>North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL)</B></div> <div> Throughout the country, teachers, parents, principals, community members, policymakers, and students are working toward a common goal: improving our nation's schools to make them safe and productive places where children can learn and grow. Since 1984, the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory has been a partner and resource in this important endeavor. </div> <bR> <div> The North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping schools -- and the students they serve--reach their full potential. We specialize in the educational applications of technology. One of ten <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>Regional Educational Laboratories</U></FONT>, we provide research-based resources and assistance to educators, policymakers, and communities in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. NCREL's ultimate goal is to help our clients build tools and apply proven practices to create schools where all students can develop their skills and abilities. We draw on the latest research and best practices to strengthen and support schools and communities in order to make this goal a reality. </div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.ncrel.org/tandl/homepg.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ncrel.org/tandl/homepg.htm"><U><B>http://www.ncrel.org/tandl/homepg.htm </B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="the_cia_s_world_factbook"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>The CIA's World Factbook:</B>    There's nothing covert about this excellent collection of international statistics, maps and other data.  <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#3333FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/fac"><U><B>http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook</B></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>