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	May 31, 2004 Memorial Day http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/memorial/memorial.html Memorial Day is much more than a three-day weekend that marks the beginning of summer. To many people, especially the nation's thousands of combat veterans, this day, which has a history stretching back all the way to the Civil War, is an important reminder of those who died in the service of their country. Join HistoryChannel.com and uncover the interesting history of the holiday we now call Memorial Day. Discover little-known facts about America's wars and stop by the Veterans' Forum message boards to share your views with veterans, their loved ones, and fellow history buffs. This site is an excellent source of information related to U.S. History and a place to gain understanding of the “ultimate sacrifice” made by so many so the rest of us can enjoy our freedoms – along with our responsibilities. May 24, 2004 FedStats http://www.fedstats.gov FedStats is the new window on the full range of official statistical information available to the public from the Federal Government. Use the Internet's powerful linking and searching capabilities to track economic and population trends, education, health care costs, aviation safety, foreign trade, energy use, farm production, and more. Access official statistics collected and published by more than 100 Federal agencies without having to know in advance which agency produces them. All of the statistical information available through FedStats is maintained and updated by Federal agencies who collect the data. This site cross-references the data so you can easily find what you need with just a couple of clicks. May 17, 2004 SpyWare Information http://www.spywareinfo.com So! Are all those pop-ups slowing your computer down? Are you worried about your personal information being sent across the web? Are you sure your computer is not being used by someone else to spam? This website can help you find the answers to those questions – and can help you find ways to prevent these problems. SpyWareInfo.Com will teach you about spyware – what it is, how it gets on your computer, where it comes from, and more. It will also show you have to find the spyware and eliminate it, using a set of free tools. Don’t keep wondering what’s going on – find out what’s real and what’s wrong with spyware. This is one site that will help you practice safe computing. May 10, 2004 The AP Biology Place http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/index.html The Biology Place is a web portal that gives high school and college students free access to timeless biology resources and tutorials that work with any textbook. The site contains three interactive sections: BioCoach includes activities to help students visualize and apply their understanding of biological concepts, using graphs, puzzles, and other tools; LabBench provides students with pre- and post-lab reviews, connecting lab procedures to biological principals and applications; the Glossary gives easy access to definitions and terms for students to consult during class and from home or dorm room. These activities are designed for advanced students and correspond to the AP Lab Manual for Biology, including sections on key concepts, experiment design, analysis of results, and a quiz. May 3, 2004 Best WebQuests http://bestwebquests.com WebQuests have become an essential tool in the Internet to teach in all content areas. These are interactive, problem-solving activities designed to have students answer open-ended questions based on research and analysis of online information. This site provides instant access to critically reviewed WebQuests designed around a number of core and supplemental content areas. Each WebQuest is evaluated on use of the web, use of roles and expertise, engaging writing, and overall clarity. This is an excellent starting point for teachers of English, mathematics, science, business, economics, art, and other disciplines.
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