Web Site of the Week: U.S. Army Center of Military History
The U.S. Army Center of Military History (CMH) is a directorate within the office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army. It provides a vast range of services designed to support the historical research efforts of different sections and organizations within the Army. First-time visitors may wish to start at the Medal of Honor area, which provides some detailed information about this most celebrated award, along with its recipients. The Force Structure and Unit History Branch area provides information about the various units and divisions within the Army, including those that no longer exist. The Army Museum System area provides detailed information about the various museums around the United States that cover the vast military history of the different states. The Artwork & Images area contains hundreds of artistic images that include dramatic paintings of key military excursions, along with thematic photographic collections like Army Libraries Through the Years and Buffalo Soldiers on the Eve of World War II. Visitors shouldn’t leave without looking over the The Green Books series. This series covers all aspects of the Army’s involvement in World War II; titles include “The War in the Pacific,” “The Middle East Theater,” and “The Technical Services.” [KMG]
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Web Site of the Week: Science: Video Portal
The folks at Science magazine craft a wide palette of audio visual materials, many of which can be accessed through their video portal. In the Featured Videos, visitors can learn about some recent explorations into education reform, deep sea explorations, and the Higgs boson. Scrolling down the site, visitors will notice that the videos are divided into seven sections, including Engineering, Environment, and Medicine. It’s easy to see how these videos could be effectively used in a number of classroom situations to complement existing lectures and presentations. New users might do well to start with the “Alya Red: A Computational Heart” video and the rather thoughtful “California Meteorite Rush.” [KMG]
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Web Site of the Week: Women Who Rock Oral History Archive
The University of Washington Libraries has created this ambitious and culturally compelling digital collection of “Women Who Rock.” The collection brings together “scholars, musicians, media-makers, performers, artists, and activists to explore the role of women and popular music in the creation of cultural scenes and social justice movements in the Americas and beyond.” The site includes oral histories, photographs, and films. It’s a good idea to start with the Oral Histories area to learn about thirteen fantastic women who are artists, writers, and performers from the Pacific Northwest and beyond, like Medusa and Maylei Blackwell. The Photographs area contains over 370 photos documenting the lives and experiences of these women. It’s a remarkable set of materials, and more documents will be added over the coming months. [KMG]
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Web Site of the Week: Scientific American: 60-Second Science
Science in a minute? Sure, why not! Scientific American is offering up these bite-sized offerings that give a brief intro to a range of science-related topics and investigations. New, minute-long offerings are added every weekday, and recent additions have included “Fly Cells Divide by the Clock,” “Twitter Reveals Language Geographic Distribution,” and “Bed Bugs Bollixed by Bean.” Visitors can sign up to learn about new additions via their RSS feed or iTunes. These short audio blurbs could easily be used in any number of classrooms to keep students engaged. It’s a great resource and one that can be used with a range of learners. [KMG]
From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2013.
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