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[Surfnetkids: 15 May 2013] Amelia Earhart

surfnetkids — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:28:06 +0000

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#1. May 15, 2013

Dear Reader,

Psst… can I tell you a secret? I’m turning 60 in 3 weeks. Okay, so maybe it’s not such a secret, but it’s a big milestone, and one that’s been on my mind for about a year.

60? Wow. But as many have said before me, it’s just a number. But I believe it’s a number that deserves some recognition.

So I’ve decided to do something amazing for a child that needs heart surgery, but can’t afford it. I am raising money for a group of cardiac surgeons that donate their time and their expertise to help kids (and doctors) in disadvantaged communities all over the world. So far they have saved over 6000 children in places such as Iraq, Angola, Romania, Palestinian Authority, Haiti and more. The organization is called Save a Child’s Heart, and it is based in Israel.

It takes $10,000 to cover all the non-donated expenses, such as travel, medicine, equipment, and so on. I wish I could raise $10,000, but that number terrifies me. So I picked a much smaller goal of $3,000.

Can you find it in your heart to help me? Together we can save a life. http://www.crowdrise.com/barbaras60th/

*Save a Child’s Heart is a registered 501(c) (3) organization, and all donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. SACH is certified by Independent Charities of America as one of the Best Charities in America, a designation awarded to charities that demonstrate on an annual basis that they meet the highest standards of public accountability, program effectiveness and cost effectiveness.

See ya on the Net,
Barbara J. Feldman
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#2. Amelia Earhart

by Barbara J. Feldman
http://www.surfnetkids.com/amelia_earhart.htm

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Amelia Mary Earhart, the first women to fly solo across the Atlantic, was born July 24, 1897 at her grandparents’ home in Atchison, Kansas. Despite her many pioneering achievements, she is best known for her tragic disappearance over the Pacific on July 2, 1937, halfway to her goal of circling the globe. Like many today, Earhart believed that technology would open new worlds for women.

Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum

Thousands of visitors a year tour the museum at Earhart’s birthplace in Atchison, KS. Best clicks for virtual visitors can be found under the Amelia Earhart subhead (in the left-hand menu) where you’ll find a biography, fun facts, and news clips. “During her childhood, Amelia invented a tribe of imaginary small black creatures she called Dee-Jays. Described as a cross between a Krazy Kat cartoon and a jabberwocky, the creatures were often blamed for Amelia’s own irresponsible behavior, such as: talking out of turn, eating the last piece of candy, or when something turned up lost.”

Amelia Earhart Biography

In 1920, Earhart flew in an open cockpit biplane at an aerial meet in Long Beach, California. “As soon as we had left the ground I knew I myself had to fly.” She soon began lessons with another women pilot, Anita “Neta” Snook, in a restored Canadian training plane. “On April 27, 1926, her life was to change forever . . . a phone call from Captain H.H. Railey asked, ‘How would you like to be the first woman to fly across the Atlantic?’” This detailed biography, neatly organized into Early Years, Celebrity and Last Flight, is a terrific resource for school reports.

Official Amelia Earhart Site

Created on behalf of Earhart’s family, this official site is excellent in content, design, and navigation, earning my pick of the day accolade. Of course there is an Earhart biography, but don’t stop there. Other highlights include a nice collection of quotes (“Courage is the price that Life exacts for granting peace.” ), a photo gallery, and screensavers and wallpaper (listed under Downloads).

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Charles Lindbergh Printable
Wright Brothers Quiz and Worksheet Printable

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Amelia Earhart Quiz
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Amelia Earhart Challenge
http://www.surfnetkids.com/games/earhart-sw.htm

#5. Surfing the Calendar
L. Frank Baum’s Birthday
May 15, 1856

Discovery of Largest Prime Number Known to Man
May 15, 2004

Jumping Frog Jubilee in Angels Camp, CA
May 16-19, 2013

Sue Debuts at Field Museum
May 17, 2000

Karol Wojtyla Birthday (Pope John Paul II)
May 18, 1920

Major Mount St. Helens Volcanic Eruption
May 18, 1980

Circus Day, Anniversary of First Ringling Brothers Performance
May 19, 1884

Premiere of Star Wars: Episode I
May 19, 1999

Charles Lindbergh Flies Historic Solo Nonstop Transatlantic Flight
May 20-21, 1927

Amelia Earhart’s Atlantic Crossing
May 20, 1932

Weights and Measures Day
May 20, 2013

National Geographic Bee
May 20-22, 2013

National Backyard Games Week
May 20-24, 2013

#6. Quote of the Week

“The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure , the process is its own reward.” ~~ Amelia Earhart ~~ (24 July 1897 – 5 January 1939) American author, aviator, and women’s rights advocate. Read more determination quotes from other trailblazers like Mahatma Ghandhi, Henry David Thoreau, and Sojourner Truth.

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[Surfnetkids: 08 May 2013] Jamestown Settlement

surfnetkids — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:43:12 +0000

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#1. May 08, 2013

Dear Reader,

Do you blog or write about parenting or education? Surf Net Parents (a sister site to Surfnetkids) is a compendium of voices on a variety of family topics, and we accept guest posts. If you’ve submitted before, and had to wait a long, long time before hearing from us, I apologize. The good news is that we have a new editor (Hi, Hadass!) and are now all caught up with our backlog. Whee!

Here’s the page for guest submissions. I hope to see you there.

See ya on the Net,
Barbara J. Feldman
"Surfing the Net with Kids"
http://www.surfnetkids.com

#3. Jamestown Settlement

by Barbara J. Feldman
http://www.surfnetkids.com/jamestown_settlement.htm

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In 1607, thirteen years before the Pilgrims created Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts, the first permanent English colony was founded at Jamestown Settlement in Virginia. The original colonists suffered a very rocky start, however, as just three later in 1610, only 60 colonists of the original 500 survived. With additional colonists arriving from the Old World, the settlement endured, and served as the capital of Virginia Colony for 83 years, from 1616 until 1699.

Historic Jamestowne

Earlier this month, archeologists confirmed “the first scientifically-proven occurrence of survival cannibalism in Colonial America. The collaboration was driven by the archaeological discovery of a partial human skull and tibia during excavation of an early 17th-century trash deposit in Jamestown.” Read Jane’s Story to learn more about the settler’s fight for survival during the era known as “the starving time.”

History is Fun: Jamestown Settlement

This official Jamestown Settlement website is managed by an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia, but in addition to the events calendar and other touristy details, there is also this one-page history brief, a video about the economy of 17th century Jamestown, and a chronology of important Jamestown events. “The first two English women arrived at Jamestown in 1608, and more came in subsequent years. Men outnumbered women, however, for most of the 17th century.”

Jamestown Rediscovery

“Excavations began in 1994 with the hopes of finding some evidence of the original 1607 James Fort, for over two centuries thought lost to river shoreline erosion. Today, archaeologists have rediscovered much of the fortification and have recovered over a million artifacts that tell the true story of Jamestown.” Site highlights include the interactive map of found artifacts, and the hyperlinked History of Jamestown article.

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13 Colonies Trivia
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Thirteen Colonies Quiz
http://www.surfnetkids.com/games/thirteen_colonies_quiz.htm

Colonial Historical Park Jigsaw
http://www.surfnetkids.com/games/colonial_historical_park_jigsaw.htm

#6. Surfing the Calendar
International Migratory Bird Day
May 8, 2013

Jerusalem Day
May 8, 2013

Central and Union Pacific Railroads Meet
May 10, 1869

Richard Feynman’s Birthday
May 11, 1918

Edward Lear’s Birthday (Celebrated as Limerick Day)
May 12, 1812

Edward Lear’s Limericks
May 12, 1812

Start of California Gold Rush
May 12, 1848

Mother’s Day
May 12, 2013

Mother’s Day Poems
May 12, 2013

Mother’s Day Cards
May 12, 2013

Children’s Book Week
May 13-19, 2013

First permanent British colony Established in Jamestown, Virginia
May 14, 1607

Lewis and Clark Leave St. Louis
May 14, 1804

Major Lassen Peak Volcanic Eruption
May 14, 1915

National Windmill Day (Holland)
May 14, 2013

#7. Quote of the Week

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed,it’s the only thing that ever has.” ~~ Margaret Mead ~~ (December 16, 1901 – November 15, 1978) American cultural anthropologist. Click on the link for more determination quotes.

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[Surfnetkids: 01 May 2013] Flowers

surfnetkids — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:30:31 +0000

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#1. May 1, 2013

Dear Reader,

The World Wide Web just turned twenty! And in celebration, the very first website has returned online at its very first URL.

Here’s an article about it from ReadWrite. You can visit the original page from CERN here.

See ya on the Net,
Barbara J. Feldman
"Surfing the Net with Kids"
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#2. Flowers

by Barbara J. Feldman
http://www.surfnetkids.com/flowers.htm

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“April showers bring May flowers.” Perhaps that’s why May is National Flower Month. Indulge your green thumb with this week’s website picks about flowers.

Cornell University: Flower Growing Guides

This home gardening guide is not written specifically for students. It’s for anyone interested in learning more about any of the 269 featured flowers. Flowers are listed alphabetically by botanical name (such as achillea millefolium) and common name (yarrow.) Each entry includes a picture, a description, and a brief guide to growing it. Yarrow, by the way, needs full sun and prefers well-drained soil.

Life Cycle of Tulips

“Tulip bulbs are planted from mid-September to mid-November. During this period the soil is moist which helps the bulb to grow under the ground. In the first cycle of growth, the roots start growing from of the bulb to form a strong root system.” This short (one-page) illustrated book for elementary-age students introduces photosynthesis and names the various parts of a bulb, as shown with a cross-section diagram. The page is built with CAST UDL Book Builder, but does not include an author’s name.

Thompson & Morgan: Top 10 Easy to Grow Flowers

British seed company Thompson & Morgan offers advice on improving your garden with these ten easy-to-grow flowers. Sunflowers, for example, can reach heights of fourteen feet and are quite kid friendly. “Just sow the seeds straight into the ground in a sunny, sheltered spot and watch them grow and grow and grow! Be sure to provide the stems with supports to grow the tallest sunflowers around.”

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Honey Bees Printable

Pollination Printable
Vegetable Gardening Printable

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Flower Gardening
http://www.surfnetkids.com/games/flower_gardening.htm

Field of Flowers Coloring Page
http://www.surfnetkids.com/games/field_of_flowers.htm

#5. Surfing the Calendar

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
May

National Youth Traffic Safety Month
May

Sudoku First Published as Number Place in Dell Puzzle Magazine
May, 1979

May Day
May 1, 2013

Mother Goose Day
May 1, 2013

Whale Awareness Day (in Massachusetts)
May 1, 2013

First Freedom Ride
May 4, 1961

Elizabeth Jane Cochran’s, Known as Nellie Bly, Birthday
May 5, 1864

Cinco de Mayo
May 5, 2013

Cartoonist Day
May 5, 2013

Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
May 5-6, 2013

Space Day
May 6, 2013

Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony Premiere
May 7, 1824

#6. Quote of the Week

“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.” ~~ Robert Louis Stevenson ~~ (November 13, 1850 – December 3, 1894) Scotland novelist, poet, travel writer. Did you like that one? Then read some more inspiring change quotations.

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[Surfnetkids: 24 Apr 2013] Mother’s Day

surfnetkids — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:51:27 +0000

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#1. April 24, 2013

Dear Reader,

Did you read the news on Tuesday about the tweet that sent the stock market crashing? The market did quickly recover when it was discovered that the tweet was the result of a hacked account, and not accurate. If you’ve been sitting on the social media sidelines, this is one stunning incident that shows the power of social media.

What exactly were the 140 characters that sent the US stock market into a (brief) tailspin?

From @AP:
Breaking. Two Explosions in the White House and Barack Obama is injured.

[Surfnetkids: 17 Apr 2013] Margaret Thatcher

surfnetkids — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:43:00 +0000

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#1. April 17, 2013

Dear Reader,

After attending a social media conference for bloggers (#BBCPHX), I am putting more effort into my Google+ account. Won’t you come and join me there?

This is me: Barbara Feldman on Google+

Using the +1 button on sites you like (such as Surfnetkids.com) and following people active in your area of interest (such as me, I hope!) will improve your Google results by showing MORE sites that are liked by people you follow. This is known as “Google Plus Your World.” I’ll be writing more about this on my Surfnetkids.com Tech blog soon, but meanwhile here’s a post from Google about it.

So, I’ll see you over at Google+ soon, right?

See ya on the Net,
Barbara J. Feldman
"Surfing the Net with Kids"
http://www.surfnetkids.com

#2. Margaret Thatcher

by Barbara J. Feldman
http://www.surfnetkids.com/margaret_thatcher.htm

Margaret Thatcher Printable (** for premium members only)
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Margaret Thatcher (Oct 13, 1925 – Apr 8, 2013) was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990. Nicknamed “the Iron Lady” by a Soviet journalist for her tough leadership style, her conservative policies became known as “Thatcherism.”

BBC History: Margaret Thatcher

“Margaret Thatcher was Britain’s first female prime minister and served three consecutive terms in office. She was one of the dominant political figures of 20th century Britain, and Thatcherism continues to have a huge influence.” This BBC mini site includes video highlights from their broadcast TV shows, and a short Thatcher biography. Be sure to visit “Thatcher’s Journey from Finchley to Downing St” which you’ll find listed under Related BBC Links in the right hand column.

BrainyQuote: Margaret Thatcher Quotes

“Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren’t.” Brainy Quote brings us three pages of Thatcher quotations, tagged by topic. There is also a page of quotes that mention Thatcher. Look for it under the Links subhead in the right-hand column. “One of the people that I respect the most now, a person I think has done a heck of a lot for this world as a leader, is Margaret Thatcher.” Sanford I. Weill

The Guardian: Margaret Thatcher

The Guardian mini-site includes articles about Thatcher’s death and funeral, and Editors’ Picks of stories about her life from their archive. ” [David] Cameron said that in the 1940s the then Margaret Roberts went for a job interview at ICI. Afterwards the interviewer said she was ‘headstrong, obstinate and dangerously opinionated’. Those qualities, said Cameron, were eventually put to use in the service of the country.”

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#4. Related Games

Biography Games
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British History
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#5. Surfing the Calendar

Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride
Apr 18, 1775

San Francisco Earthquake
Apr 18, 1906

Pet Owners Day
Apr 18, 2013

Revolutionary War Begins with Shot Heard ‘Round the World
Apr 19, 1775

Astronomy Day
Apr 20, 2013

John Muir’s Birthday
Apr 21, 1838

Lyrids Meteor Shower
Apr 21-22, 2013

National Volunteer Week
Apr 21-27, 2013

Earth Day
Apr 22, 2013

Ecology Games for Earth Day
Apr 22, 2013

Endangered Species for Earth Day
Apr 22, 2013

National Park Week
Apr 22-26, 2013

Shakespeare’s Birthday
Apr 23, 1564

National Playground Safety Week
Apr 23-27, 2013

#6. Quote of the Week

“Don’t follow the crowd, let the crowd follow you.” ~~ Margaret Thatcher ~~(13 October 1925 – 8 April 2013) British Prime Minister. Click here for more quotations on leadership.

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[Surfnetkids: 10 Apr 2013] Earth Day

surfnetkids — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:14:46 +0000

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#1. April 10, 2013

Dear Reader,

Last week I packed up three boxes of my newest CD-ROM product, and shipped it to Amazon. It is a collection of alphabet coloring sheets, featuring 37 different alphabets and more than 961 printable pages of coloring fun. It is an easy way to get ALL the alphabets over at AlphabetFun.net.

As soon as Amazon receives the boxes of CD-ROMs, they will be available for sale. Yay!

To kick start sales (and to rack up a few reviews!) it will be on sale for $14.95 until April 25th or until their inventory runs out.

Here’s the link (don’t know exactly when this will work, but here goes): Alphabet Coloring CD-ROM from Feldman Publishing.

Thanks for checking it out!

See ya on the Net,
Barbara J. Feldman
"Surfing the Net with Kids"
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#2. Earth Day

by Barbara J. Feldman
http://www.surfnetkids.com/earth_day.htm

Earth Day Printable (** for premium members only)
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Since its inception in 1970, Earth Day has been celebrated annually on April 22. Although ideally everyday should be Earth Day, the annual holiday presents the perfect opportunity to learn more about ecology and the environment.

DLTK: Earth Day Crafts

DLTK has a nice collection of Earth Day crafts and activities, starting with an article that explains the origins of Earth Day. “Earth Day began on April 22, 1970 and has been an important day ever since. It’s a day to reflect on our planet, our environment and what we can do to help keep them healthy.” It includes coloring pages, puzzles, poems, songs, printables, worksheets and (of course) crafts.

EcoKids

EcoKids is Canada’s environmental youth education program, and even though site membership is restricted to Canadian youth groups, there’s oodles of material for non-members. My favorite section is Play and Learn, with activities, slide shows, quizzes, games and PDF printables in topics such as the environment, science, nature, wildlife and energy. For example, did you know that every year thousands of frogs get squashed crossing roads to reach seasonal habitats? You can help by finding frog habitats that span busy roads and educating local drivers about the issue.

Kids for Saving the Earth

Clinton Hill succumbed to cancer at age eleven, but before he died he channeled his passion for the environment into a kids’ club dedicated to saving planet Earth. Now, his mother runs the organization, which provides free online information and low-cost classroom materials through the mail. Best clicks are the activities found in the Action Programs, such as creating an event for International Migratory Bird Day on May 2 or having a used book sale to support Reading for the Earth month. When is Reading for the Earth month? Any month you choose!

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Earth Day Printable

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#4. Related Games

EnviroBoarder
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Acid Rain
http://www.surfnetkids.com/games/acid_rain.htm

#5. Surfing the Calendar

Safety Pin Patented
Apr 10, 1848

Spain Cedes Gibraltar to Great Britain
Apr 11, 1713

Civil War Begins with Confederate Attack on Fort Sumter
Apr 12, 1861

Jonas Salk’s Polio Vaccine Declared Safe and Effective
Apr 12, 1955

First Space Shuttle Launch
Apr 12, 1981

Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday
Apr 13, 1743

Alfred Butts’ (Inventor of Scrabble) Birthday
Apr 13, 1899

National Library Week
Apr 14-20, 2013

Leonardo da Vinci’s Birthday
Apr 15, 1452

Titanic Disaster
Apr 15, 1912

#6. Quote of the Week

“After you understand about the sun and the stars and the rotation of the earth, you may still miss the radiance of the sunset.” ~~ Alfred North Whitehead ~~ (February 15, 1861 – December 30, 1947) American mathematician. Click here for more about Alfred North Whitehead.

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[Surfnetkids: 03 Apr 2013] Sequences and Series

surfnetkids — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:32:20 +0000

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#1. April 03, 2013

Dear Reader,

Have you seen my Alphabet Coloring site? Over the last several years, since first releasing the Plants and Animals Uppercase printable coloring pages, I have been asked many, many times for the names of all the plants and animals in each letter. I am thrilled to finally have a definitive answer key for these! Yay! Just go to the alphabet page itself, and you’ll see a link to the answer key.

See ya on the Net,
Barbara J. Feldman
"Surfing the Net with Kids"
http://www.surfnetkids.com

#2. Sequences and Series

by Barbara J. Feldman
http://www.surfnetkids.com/sequences_and_series.htm

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This week’s topic is one usually studied in first year algebra: sequences and series. Let’s start with some definitions. A sequence is an ordered list of numbers, and a series is the sum of the terms (the individual numbers) of a sequence. For more lessons, here are my weekly website picks.

Cool Math Algebra: Sequences & Series Lessons

“A sequence is a list of numbers (or other things) that changes according to some sort of pattern.” This ten lesson section introduces arithmetic sequences, series, sigma notation, geometric sequences, mathematical induction and the binomial theorem. To move from one lesson to the next (each lesson is multiple pages), you need to return to this menu, which is linked at the bottom of each page.

Math is Fun: Arithmetic Sequences – Finding a Rule

“To find a missing number, first find a Rule behind the Sequence. Sometimes you can just look at the numbers and see a pattern.” After a few examples of how trial and error can help you discover a rule, at the bottom of the page you’ll find links to related topics, including Arithmetic Sequences, Geometric Sequences, Fibonacci Sequence and Triangular Sequence. Each of these topics also include related links at the bottom of the page, so be sure to look for them.

Math Guide: Arithmetic Sequences

After defining arithmetic sequences, this Math Guide lesson explains how to calculate the nth term. “In order for us to know how to obtain terms that are far down these lists of numbers, we need to develop a formula that can be used to calculate these terms. If we were to try and find the 20th term, or worse to 2000th term, it would take a long time if we were to simply add a number — one at a time — to find our terms.” At the bottom of the page, you’ll find four interactive quizzes on sequences and series.

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Sequences and Series Printable
Sequences and Series Wikipedia Printable
Algebra Printable
Pre-Algebra Printable

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#4. Related Games

SequenZ
http://www.mathgamesfun.net/86/sequenz/

Math Minute – Sequences
http://www.surfnetkids.com/games/math_minute_-_sequences.htm

#5. Surfing the Calendar

Booker T. Washington’s Birthday
Apr 5, 1856

Metric System Adopted in France
Apr 7, 1795

World Health Day
Apr 7, 2013

National D.A.R.E. Day
Apr 7, 2013

Holocaust Day
Apr 7, 2013

Civil War Ended
Apr 9, 1865

Jumbo the Elephant Arrives in US
Apr 9, 1882

#6. Quote of the Week

“To those who do not know mathematics it is difficult to get across a real feeling as to the beauty, the deepest beauty, of nature … If you want to learn about nature, to appreciate nature, it is necessary to understand the language that she speaks in.” ~~ Richard Feynman ~~ (May 11, 1918 – February 15, 1988) American physicist, author, professor, and prankster. Read more quotes from Richard Feynman.

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[Surfnetkids: 27 Mar 2013] Parts of Speech Games

surfnetkids — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:56:01 +0000

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#1. March 27, 2013

Dear Reader,

While I wasn’t paying attention, my first Amazon Kindle book Jokes By Kids: Volume 1 got 60 reviews on Amazon. Wow! Thank you so much. You like me! You really, really like me. I am so grateful.

See ya on the Net,
Barbara J. Feldman
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#2. Parts of Speech Games

by Barbara J. Feldman
http://www.surfnetkids.com/parts_of_speech_games.htm

Parts of Speech Games Printable (** for premium members only)
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There are nine parts of speech that classify how words are used in particular sentences. They are verbs, nouns, pronouns, articles, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections. In English, there are many words that can be more than one part of speech, so context is always important. For example “act”, “plant”, and “study” can be all be either a verb or a noun, depending on usage.

Brian P. Cleary: Words

The “Words are CATagorical” book series by Brian P. Cleary introduces parts of speech with rhymes and funny cats. “Offering a lighthearted perspective, each title shows readers the fun and entertaining world of language.” This companion website does the same with interactive activities. From interactive parts-of-speech quizzes to zany fill-in-the blank stories, these games are great. There are also printable posters, and lots of printable worksheets listed under Teacher Tools.

Education Place: Wacky Web Tales

These fun fill-in-the-blank tales from Education Place will provide hours of parts-of-speech practice. Each tale starts with a list of blank spaces, with each one requiring a noun, adjective, adverb or other part of speech. Click “See Your Wacky Web Tale” to read your funny story. “Each spring the sky turns green. Giant drops of molasses fall from the sky. All this molasses helps the grass and tigers to grow, but it can make things real funny too!”

Sheppard Software: Parts of Speech Tutorial

“Create the star of your own show! What noun will your character be? What adjective will describe your star? What verb will tell what is going on? Use the parts of speech to design a character for the stage.” My character was a sparkly cloud bouncing. What will yours be? Choose more parts of speech games from the illustrated menu on the left-hand side. Choices include Verbs in Space, Noun Explorer and Adjective Adventure.

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Parts of Speech Games Printable

Diagramming Sentences Printable

Adjectives Printable

Grammar Printable

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#4. Related Games

Grammar Bee
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#5. Surfing the Calendar

Vincent van Gogh Birthday
Mar 30, 1853

U.S. Agrees to Purchase Alaska From Russia for $7.2 Million Dollars
Mar 30, 1867

Eiffel Tower Opened
Mar 31, 1889

Easter
Mar 31, 2013

National Kite Month
April

National Frog Month
April

National Garden Month
April

Financial Literacy Month
April

California Earthquake Preparedness Month
April

National Humor Month
April

National Mathematics Education Month
April

National Poetry Month
April

King George III Reacts to the Boston Tea Party by Closing the Boston Port
Apr 1, 1774

April Fools’ Day
Apr 1, 2013

National Week of the Ocean
Apr 1-7, 2013

Ponce de Leon Discovers Florida
Apr 2, 1513

Hans Christian Andersen’s Birthday
Apr 2, 1805

Frederic Auguste Bartholdi’s Birthday
Apr 2, 1834

Death of Pope John Paul II
Apr 2, 2005

#6. Quote of the Week

“The finest command of language is often shown by saying nothing.” ~~Roger W. Babson~~ (July 6, 1875 – March 5, 1967) Entrepreneur and founder of Babson College in Massachusetts. Click here for more education quotes.

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[Surfnetkids: 20 Mar 2013] Parthenon

surfnetkids — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:00:09 +0000

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#1. March 20, 2013

Dear Reader,

As those of us who celebrate are counting down to Passover and Easter, I want to wish you and yours a holiday full of love, family, kindness and renewal.

For more holiday updates, you can look at the Surfnetkids monthly calendar, or follow me on Twitter. If you are on Twitter, give me a shout out @barbarafeldman using the hashtag #surfnetkids and I will know you are a newsletter reader!

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Barbara J. Feldman
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#2. Parthenon

by Barbara J. Feldman
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Constructed entirely of white marble in less than nine years, the Parthenon is widely regarded as the epitome of ancient Greek architecture. Built on a hill in the middle of Athens, known as the Acropolis, the Parthenon was dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena. Travel there with me, on a virtual field trip.

Athens Guide: The Parthenon

“The debate over the Parthenon Marbles has been going on for two centuries and seems to be coming to a head. The statues and reliefs that Lord Elgin had come to draw and make molds from and ended up taking back to England have been in the British Museum almost that long.” Lord Elgin, a British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire in the early nineteenth century, was given permission by the Turks to mold and sketch the sculpture in the Parthenon. With a few bribes, however, his workers found it more convenient to simply take the treasures back to Britain. Learn more about the Elgin Marbles at this site from travel writer Matt Barrett.

British Museum: Ancient Greece: Acropolis

“The Athenian Acropolis is home to one of the most famous buildings in the world: the Parthenon. This temple was built for the goddess Athena. It was decorated with beautiful sculptures which represent the greatest achievement of Greek artists.” For middle and high-school students, this interactive exhibit from the British Museum is part of their larger Ancient Greece site. It has lots to explore and concludes with a challenge to build your own Greek temple honoring Athena.

PBS NOVA: Secrets of the Parthenon

“Considering all the abuse it has taken over the two and a half millennia since it was built, it is remarkable that the Parthenon is still standing. Now a Greek-led team is working hard to ensure it does for centuries to come.” Visit this PBS site to view the one-hour TV special (divided into five chapters) and to explore the three online interactives titled Restoring the Ruin, Scenes from a Quarry and The Parthenon’s Many Lives (trace its life as a temple, church, mosque, ammunition store, and army barracks).

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Parthenon Printable

Parthenon Wikipedia Printable

Greek Mythology Printable

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Parthenon Scramble
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Parthenon Word Search
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Greek Olympians Word Search
http://www.surfnetkids.com/games/greekmyth-ws.htm

#5. Surfing the Calendar

Pocahontas’ Death Anniversary
Mar 21, 1617

Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s Birthday
Mar 21, 1885

Race Relations Day
Mar 21, 2013

Randolph Caldecott’s Birthday
Mar 22, 1846

Tuskegee Airmen Activated
Mar 22, 1941

World Water Day
Mar 22, 2013

National Puppy Day
Mar 23, 2013

Harry Houdini’s Birthday
Mar 24, 1874

Passover
Mar 25-Apr 2, 2013

Robert Frost’s Birthday
Mar 26, 1874

#6. Quote of the Week

“Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” ~~Aristotle~~ (384 BC – 322 BC) Greek philosopher. Read other quotes from Aristotle here.

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[Surfnetkids: 13 Mar 2013] Cake Pops

surfnetkids — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:21:22 +0000

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#1. March 13, 2013

Dear Reader,

Have you looked at the calendar recently? Next up is: St. Patricks Day , followed closely by Passover and then Easter. For a longer list of related resources, check out the March edition of our Holiday Fun newsletter here.

See ya on the Net,
Barbara J. Feldman
"Surfing the Net with Kids"
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#2. Cake Pops

by Barbara J. Feldman
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Cake pops (frosted cake balls on a stick) seem to be cropping up everywhere. And why not? Not only are they pretty and tasty, they’re also fun to make. Nom, nom, nom.

52 Kitchen Adventures: How to Make Cake Pops

Food blogger Stephanie Nuccitelli (“a girl who loves to bake”) explains how to make cake pops in six illustrated steps. At the bottom of the post are links to five more cake pop recipes, including Snowman Cake Pops. Heart Shaped, and Salted Caramel & Chocolate. This article is one of two cake pop how tos on 52 Kitchen Adventures. The other one, titled “5 Tricks to Make Cake Pops More Easily” is linked in the very first paragraph.

Bakerella: Cake Pops

Angie Dudley (aka Bakerella) invented the cupcake pop on February 1, 2008, and shortly there after was invited to the Martha Stewart television show to demonstrate making them. She’s since written the definite cake pop book (which you can find at her site) and has continued to blog about cake pops and baking on her blog. Because she has so many of them, the recipes here are divided into categories such as Cake Balls, Cake Pops, Cupcake Bites, Cupcake Pops, and more.

KC Bakes

KC Bakes sells custom cake pop stands that are used instead of Styrofoam to hold pops upright. This is the cake pop category of her blog, which is chock full of recipes, interviews, tips and videos. Scroll down the long page, and be sure to take a look at some of her favorite cake pop bloggers listed in the right-hand column.

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Cake Pops Printable
Cake Pops Wikipedia Printable
Kid Friendly Recipes Printable
Holiday Sweets Printable

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The Cake Maker
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Valentine Cake Pops
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#5. Surfing the Calendar

Albert Einstein’s Birthday
Mar 14, 1879

Pi Day
Mar 14, 2013

International Ask a Question Day
Mar 14, 2013

Ireland National Day – St. Patrick’sDay
Mar 17, 2013

St. Patrick’s Day Clipart
Mar 17, 2013

Spring Equinox
Mar 20, 2013

Spring Begins
Mar 20, 2013

International Earth Day
Mar 20, 2013

#6. Quote of the Week

“If you are not prepared to be wrong, you’ll never come up with anything original.” ~~ Sir Ken Robinson ~~ (born 4 March 1950) English expert on innovation in education. Click here for related quotes.

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