INFONEWS n°59 du 05/12/99 |
Cette semaine, un nouveau lot d'adresses sur Noël, et un éclairage
spécial: 'online shopping and Charity'. Dans les 'news' de cette semaine: la sonde sur
Mars, les problèmes du génome humain, le sommet de Seattle et le travail des enfants. Ce
dernier site contient des animations humoristiques
'choc' (voir celle des ballons de foot!) qui vous plairont. Pour vous aussi, deux
'tutorials' et deux sites de fichiers son et leurs scripts. Et pour vos élèves, des
sites interactifs sur la vie aux US et des points de civilisation.
Bonne lecture!
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SOMMAIRE
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A la une
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Christmas/Winter Celebrations (L2> L2L4ED thursday, December 02: 25 adresses!)
Joy to the World: Online Shopping and Charity (from : [learn-net])
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In the News
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Mars Polar Lander Nears Touchdown (The Scout Report December 3)
Stem Cell Research (The Scout Report December 3)
The State of Food Insecurity in the World 1999 (The Scout Report December 3)
Convention on the Rights of the Child - Tenth Anniversary -- (The Scout Report December 3)
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Resources for teachers
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FREE ONLINE WORKSHOPS FOR K-12 EDUCATORS (Ed.Net Briefs 12.6.99)
TILT (Texas Information Literacy Tutorial) (The Scout Report December 3)
Voice of America programs (adresse et commentaire envoyé par Lutz Szemkus, un collègue
allemand abonné à Infonews)
BBC Radio 4 (via the ASTRA satellite) (adresse et commentaire envoyé par Lutz Szemkus)
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Life in the USA
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Nuke Pop (The Scout Report December 3)
MTV Top 100 Videos Ever Made (The Scout Report December 3)
In the Mix "Alcohol: What You Don't Know"(PBS Teacher Previews: December 6-12)
What Welfare Reform Did for Me... (PBS Teacher Previews: December 6-12)
Babble On: Traditions (PBS Teacher Previews: December 6-12)
National Institute on Media and the Family (PBS Teacher Previews: December 6-12)
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Science and technology
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Utilisation des langues étrangères dans les entreprises (adresse et commentaire envoyés
par Jean-Claude Viel)
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project
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On line English Project (from: Chris POWIS <roman2000@district-parthenay.fr>)
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Christmas/Winter Celebrations (L2> L2L4ED thursday, December 02)
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1. The History of Christmas An interesting history of the Christmas
celebration and its relationship to similar celebrations before the birth
of Christ. It also features some good Christmas background music. (Teacher Resource)
--> http://www.holidays.net/christmas/story.htm
2. Christmas Around the World A compilation of the Christmas traditions
as celebrated around the world. No graphics, so this site is not for the
kids, but it does provide some background information for teachers to share
with their students. (Teacher Resource)
--> http://www.osmond.com/chill/christmas/potpourri/christmas-around.html
3. Christmas Celebrations A very rich site filled with activities,
songs, plays, etc., for the season. Gr K-8
--> http://www.occdsb.on.ca/~proj1615/christclass.htm
4. BillyBear4Kids - Holiday Page A fun page for the kids (Gr. 2-5) to
visit and participate in fun filled activities relating to Christmas,
Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.
--> http://www.billybear4kids.com/holidays/fun.htm
5. Christmas at Alphabet Soup A charming site filled with activities,
crafts, songs, poems, etc. There's something for everyone. Good resources
for teachers, interactive activities for the kids. Enjoy the background music while you
browse.
--> http://www.alphabet-soup.net/christmas.html
6. Merry Christmas around the World This site is dedicated to retaining
the traditions of Christmas, so may not be for everyone. It explains the
different ways the holiday is celebrated in Japan, Jamaica, Germany, and
over 200 other countries. Includes fantastic resources like Christmas
screen savers and cursors; downloadable coloring book pages; Christmas
online games; plays, skits, and music; ecards; etc. There is too much to list. Gr K-8
--> http://www.christmas.com/worldview/worldview.html
7. What is a Christmas? A WebQuest for Gr 3-5.
--> http://asterix.ednet.lsu.edu/~webre/xmas/index.htm
8. Origins of Christmas Customs & Traditions Around the World
A great teacher resource that explains such things as the advent calendar, wassail,
poinsettias, plum pudding, Christmas cards, the Yule log, mistletoe, etc.
--> http://www.bconnex.net/~mbuchana/realms/christmas/origindx.html
9. Snow Activities Snow Science, Snow Art, Snow Literature, Snow Food,
and Snow Links - Links to other web sites about snow. Politically and
climatologically correct December activities for Gr 2-8 (?)
--> http://www.teelfamily.com/activities/snow/
10. A Link to Christmas Crafts 23 holiday activities you can do with your Gr K-6 students
--> http://www.imagitek.com/xmas/crafts/
11. Winter Holidays A rich site containing songs, poems, resources
to print, activities, units, and links to other useful sites.
--> http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Thebes/9893/xmas.html
12. Chanukah - Educator's Guide
A very rich site providing a wealth of activities related to Chanukah. This is a very
extensive site designed for those of the Jewish faith, but may provide materials others
can adapt to their needs. The Kid's Club section can introduce other students to the
Jewish faith in a fun filled atmosphere.
--> http://www.vjholidays.com/chanukah/ideas.htm#writing
13. Winter Celebrations A valuable site providing arts and crafts;
language activities; Poetry, Songs and Action Rhymes; and related links.
--> http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Troy/9087/index.html
14. Celebrate Winter A wonderful site from Education World, with a
wealth of lesson plan ideas and resources. Too valuable to miss. Gr. K-8
--> http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson094.shtml
15. Merry Christmas from 5geokids A fun filled kids site rich with online games, mazes,
puzzles, printable coloring pages, music, crafts, stories - something for everyone. Gr 2-6
--> http://www.geocities.com/~5geokids/christmas/
16. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas A very nice teacher resource
offering screen savers, wallpaper, printable gift tags, and an impressive list of links to
related sites.
--> http://www.kate.net/holidays/christmas/
17. The Gift of the Magi Online version of O. Henry's classic story,
courtesy of the Gutenberg Project. An excellent feature is the linked net
dictionary to define difficult words. Gr 3-6
--> http://www.auburn.edu/~vestmon/Gift_of_the_Magi.html
18. Yes, Virginia. There is a Santa Claus The famous 1897 New York Sun
editorial answering Virginia's letter. Still touching after all these years. Gr 2-8
--> http://www.educa.rcanaria.es/usr/zonzamas/virginia.htm
19. Christmas Chemistry Yes! Even a chemistry lesson. A lab or
demonstration for making Peppermint Cream Wafers from lab chemicals. Gr 4-8
--> http://www.minnetonka.k12.mn.us/support/science/lessons45/christmas.html
20. Christmas Carols An interesting site that plays MIDI versions of Christmas Carols and
provides the words online. Good background music without going to the mall. Gr K-8
--> http://www.ylw.mmtr.or.jp/~johnkoji/hymn/xmas/
21. Christmas in Early America An interesting portrayal of Christmas in early America. Gr
4-8
--> http://christmas.com/html/early_america.html
22. Christmas Crafts
This is a fantastic site for home and school. In addition to practical home decoration
ideas, it offers a wide variety of simple to elaborate crafts projects for all levels.
Some appear expensive but can be modified; the beautiful terra cotta nutcracker and terra
cotta bells could easily be made with yogurt containers. Look closely at the Decoupage
Ornaments and the Golf Tee Angel projects. The link below takes you to the Christmas
Crafts section, but be sure to backtrack to the home page and enjoy all this great site
offers. Too valuable to miss.
--> http://www.craftcentralstation.com/christmas/xmasproj.html
23. A Christmas Village
A beautiful project that results in a 3D Christmas Village. Suitable for Gr K-8, though
K-2 might need older help. A perfect "Kinder Buddies" project, and a chance for
older students to
share the Christmas spirit with grade 1-2 students.
--> http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/7134/Christmas/chrvillage.htm
24. Christmas Crafts This is a site you have to love, since it combines
recycling with art. The link below takes you to the TrashMatcher, where
trash is matched to an art project. I recommend the Luminary (Gr 3-8) and
the Origami Boxes (Gr 4-8), but there are plenty of others from which to
choose. Add this site to your Art bookmarks.
--> http://users.hsonline.net/kidatart/htdoc/matchtmp.htm
25. Christmas Cards This Reader's Digest site offers great ideas for
students to make their own Christmas Cards. Adaptable for
Gr K-8. Another possible "Kinder buddy" or "partner" project for for
the younger grades.
--> http://www.rdchristmas.com/html/crafts/greetingcards.htm
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Joy to the World: Online Shopping and Charities (from : [learn-net])
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This holiday season, if you're planning to shop for gifts online, make a
difference with your wallet by using one of these sites as your shopping
directory. When you use one of these sites to access an online store, a
percentage of the money you spend will be donated to the charity of your
choice. [J'ai sélectionné pour vous dans la liste les sites les plus
lisibles ou interactifs, qui ne demandent pas d'enregistrement préalable et
présentent bien cette notion de 'Charity', si présente dans les pays anglo-saxons]
CharityWeb
--> http://www.CharityWeb.com
[ Dès la 4ème. Site bien fait, sans enregistrement préalable, qui renvoie
vers Amazon et eToys. On peut utiliser ce site pour faire découvrir aux
élèves ce phénomène nouveau qui consiste à acheter en ligne et choisir une
organisation caritative à laquelle un don sera envoyé pour chaque achat.]
iGive
--> http://www.igive.com
[ pour lycée, pour faire pratiquer la même activité que ci-dessus en
autonomie (en salle ou labo multimédia, en espace langues, au CDI). Des
liens dès la page d'accueil permettent de considérer tous les aspects. Les
élèves produiront ensuite un compte rendu écrit ou oral]
My Cause
--> http://www.mycause.com
[ intéressant pour sa vaste liste interactive de 'Charities' ]
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In the News
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Mars Polar Lander Nears Touchdown (The Scout Report December 3)
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Around 3pm EST today, the Mars Polar Lander is expected to cut
through Mars's atmosphere, deploy a parachute, and fire twelve
thrusters, slowing from over 15,000 mph to just 5 mph, and land on
the edge of the planet's southern polar cap . The $165 million,
three-foot tall, 600-pound craft is equipped with a robotic arm,
microphone, oven, and cameras to search for water or ice just below
the frozen Martian tundra. The mission is expected to last about 90
days, but could be extended if the lander continues to operate well,
as was the case with the Mars Pathfinder Mission in 1997.
Expectations and hopes for this mission have been raised after the
loss of the Polar Lander's sister craft ten weeks ago due to human error.
Users interested in the Polar Lander should begin with the official
site (or one of its mirrors), which offers background to the mission,
goals and technical details, quick facts, images, current status
reports, and a links to several live Webcasts of the landing. The
special report at Space.com includes a number of related stories and
links to animations and the latest images. Discover Online has also
created a special site on the Mars mission, with updates, live
coverage, background, a photo gallery, and a Mars quiz. CNN's special
on Mars contains several feature stories, videos and animations,
images, 3D models, a Mars Guide, and discussion boards. MSNBC's Mars
special includes numerous articles on various elements of the mission
and Mars, and how to track the mission online. Space Online's preview
of the mission offers a number of articles on both the mission and
online coverage. Finally, yesterday's _All Things Considered_ from
National Public Radio (NPR) featured a report on the mission, which
is available in RealPlayer format at the above URL. Users in search
of more information on Mars should consult Signpost, the Scout
Report's database. Related resources in Signpost include the Mars
Global Surveyor, the Mars Surveyor 98, and NASA's "Life on Mars?". [MD]
Mars Polar Lander Official Site [RealPlayer]
--> http://polarlander.jpl.nasa.gov/
Polar Lander Mirror Sites
--> http://www.sgi-mars.com/mirror/quickref.html
Special Report: Mars Polar Lander [AVI] -- Space.Com
--> http://www.space.com/space/mpl-sr.html
Life on Mars? -- Discovery Online
--> http://www.discovery.com/indep/newsfeatures/marspolar/marspolar.html
Exploring Mars -- CNN [Quicktime]
--> http://www.cnn.com/TECH/specials/mars/
Home stretch for the Mars lander -- MSNBC
--> http://www.msnbc.com/news/MARS_Front.asp
Mars Polar Lander preview -- Space Online
--> http://www.flatoday.com/space/explore/probes/polarlander/preview.htm
Mars Polar Lander -- NPR's _All Things Considered_
--> http://www.npr.org/ramfiles/atc/19991202.atc.07.ram
Signpost
--> http://www.signpost.org
Mars Global Surveyor
--> http://scout7.cs.wisc.edu/page/00000103.html
Mars Surveyor 98
--> http://scout7.cs.wisc.edu/page/00009082.html
NASA's "Life on Mars?"
--> http://scout7.cs.wisc.edu/page/00000551.html
[ je vous donne ces adresses car mes élèves me les ont réclamées. Mais comme la sonde
n'envoie pas d'images, le sujet n'est plus aussi intéressant...]
Stem Cell Research (The Scout Report December 3)
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Two reports regarding human stem cell research have been recently
placed online. Released on December 2, the National Institutes of
Health (NIH) draft guidelines for stem cell use "recommend procedures
to help ensure that NIH-funded human pluripotent stem cell research
is conducted in an ethical and legal manner." The full text of the
guidelines is preceded by a statement from the NIH Director. Readers
are welcome to comment on the guidelines by January 30, after which
time a final version will be published, an oversight process will be
put in place, and NIH funding of such projects is expected to
commence. Users can also read the NIH press release and visit the
Institute's Stem Cell Information page, which offers a number of
related publications and statements. The second recently released
report, from the American Association for the Advancement of Science
(AAAS) and the Institute for Civil Society (ICS), explores the
scientific and ethical issues involved in the use of embryonic stem
(ES) cells and embryonic germ (EG) cells in medical research. While
the report acknowledges the "varied social, political, ethical, and
religious viewpoints to be considered in discussions about the
scientific use of tissue from human embryos and fetuses," it
concludes that human stem cell research holds enormous potential and
advocates both private and public funding of such projects. Users can
read the full text of the report, which includes specific suggestions
and guidelines for the future of stem cell research, in .pdf format.
The main AAAS stem cell site offers a summary of the findings and
recommendations and several bioethics-related resources. [MD]
"Draft National Institutes of Health (NIH) Guidelines for Research
Involving Human Pluripotent Stem Cells" (December 1999)
--> http://www.nih.gov/news/stemcell/draftguidelines.htm
NIH Stem Cell Information
--> http://www.nih.gov/news/stemcell/index.htm
"Stem Cell Research and Applications: Monitoring the Frontiers of
Biomedical Research" -- AAAS/ ICS [.pdf, 201K]
--> http://www.aaas.org/spp/dspp/sfrl/projects/stem/report.pdf
[ pour lycée, en particulier dans les classes étudiant la biologie. Des
extraits de ces rapports feront des textes intéressants à étudier en
rapport avec le téléthon de ce week-end. En classe entière, ce sera un bon
déclencheur de parole, en autonomie, un point de départ pour un dossier]
The State of Food Insecurity in the World 1999 (The Scout Report December 3)
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This excellent report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of
the United Nations found that in 1999, 790 million people in the
Third World were undernourished, and 34 million in First and Second
World nations also did not have enough to eat. Although the number of
undernourished people has dropped by 40 million since 1996, a decline
of 8 million per year, the world will not be able to meet the 1996
World Food Summit goal of reducing the number of starving people to
about 400 million in 2015. This 35-page report is filled with
graphically rendered data sets, maps, glossaries of defined terms,
and side bars highlighting specific countries and issues. _SOFI_'s
presentation conveys the urgency of the issues surrounding the
world's food insecurity clearly and concisely. [EM]
--> http://www.fao.org/NEWS/1999/img/SOFI99-E.PDF
[.pdf, 1028K]
[un autre rapport, en relation avec le sommet de Seattle, utilisable comme le précédent]
Convention on the Rights of the Child - Tenth Anniversary -- (The Scout Report December 3)
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November 20 marked the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the
Convention on the Rights of the Child as an international human
rights treaty. To mark the anniversary, UNICEF offers a number of
resources. The highlight of these is an updated Guide to the
Convention that traces the treaty's creation, its implications for
the world's children, the full text, and a FAQ. Other offerings at
the site include several related publications, eight 30-second
cartoons depicting selected Articles of the Convention in RealPlayer
and Windows Media Player formats, a child labor quiz, and related links. [MD]
UNICEF [Flash, RealPlayer, Windows MediaPlayer, QuickTime]
--> http://www.unicef.org/crc/
[ dès le collège et pour tous niveaux, voir les 'cartoons' et animations
flash. Des dessins et des situations déclencheurs de parole.
--> http://www.unicef.org/crcartoons/flash.htm
]
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Resources for teachers
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FREE ONLINE WORKSHOPS FOR K-12 EDUCATORS (Ed.Net Briefs 12.6.99)
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Each Concept to Classroom workshop contains tutorials, featured experts,
online discussion areas, and three special, live chat sessions with leading
education experts. Significant topics in the field of education presented
each month will include Tapping
into Multiple Intelligences; Teaching to Academic Standards; Cooperative
and Collaborative Learning; Why the Net? An Interactive Tool for the
Classroom; and more. The workshops are targeted at K-12 teachers,
administrators, computer coordinators, librarians, and media specialists.
Workshops are suitable for all levels of Internet proficiency and all users
of innovative teaching strategies, from novice to experienced.
--> http://disney.go.com/disneylearning/teachercenter/workshops/
[ cet atelier gratuit, déjà signalé dans un numéro précédent, est vraiment
très bien fait. Vous y apprendrez tout sur 'multiple intelligences' (MI) et
les théories de Howard Gardner dans la première partie 'explanation', puis
vous trouverez des mises en pratiques de la théorie dans la classe et avec
les élèves, avec des interviews, des vidéos de classes, des plans de leçons
et un travail sur l'évaluation. j'ai aimé dans 'implementation' leur idée
de 'learning center'. Même si il est prévu pour une classe de primaire, il
peut donner des idées pour un espace langue ou des activités diversifiées
dans la classe. Pour accéder à ces documents, il faut obligatoirement
s'enregister. Cela en vaut vraiment la peine
--> http://disney.go.com/disneylearning/teachercenter/workshops/month1/
]
TILT (Texas Information Literacy Tutorial) (The Scout Report December 3)
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Developed by the Digital Information Literacy Office at the
University of Texas at Austin, this site introduces undergraduate
students to basic research sources and skills. TILT is essentially an
interactive tutorial organized in three modules (selecting,
searching, and evaluating) which may be completed in any order.
Before beginning the tutorial, users select one of six "current
Internet issues" (Free Speech, Global Communities, Laws &
Regulations, etc.) and the ensuing tutorial will supply related
examples. Each of the fairly deep and well-organized modules contains
a list of key concepts and skills and a quiz. Some of the highlights
include finding and using articles in scholarly journals, navigating
databases and search engines, and perhaps most importantly,
evaluating print and Web sources. While the some of the images and
animations seem perhaps more appropriate for younger users, the
tutorial as a whole offers a detailed and accessible introduction to
important research techniques and skills for university students. [MD]
--> http://tilt.lib.utsystem.edu/
[Flash]
[ Pour lycée et adultes. Conçu apr des documentalistes, voici un 'tutorial'
interactif pour chercher efficacement et intelligemment sur le web. Pour
entrer sans s'enregistrer, choisir 'guest'. Voyez en particulier la 'TILT machine!
http://tilt.lib.utsystem.edu/module1/tilt.htm
]
Voice of America programs (adresse et commentaire envoyé par Lutz Szemkus,
un collègue allemand abonné à Infonews)
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Here's a source that I use frequently when I look for topical texts. It has
the scripts of the Voice of America programs that can be listened to and
recorded on the internet, short wave radio or on the ASTRA satellite. On
ASTRA at 1.30 am! they carry the Special English programmes for foreign learners.
--> http://www.voa.gov/newsnow/index.html
('Live Wire' and 'Seven Days Archive')
[ des fichiers pour compréhension audio, à partir de la radio ou de l'internet]
BBC Radio 4 (via the ASTRA satellite) (adresse et commentaire envoyé par Lutz Szemkus)
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Thursday 2nd December at 21h30
Sunday 5th December at 22h30n (repeat):
Analysis: 'National Portrait', Who do we British think we are?
Not the diverse country we are in fact, according to Yasmin Alishai-Brown. She argues that
we need to define a new multi-ethnic national identity which earns the allegiance of all.
Comme pour toutes les émissions 'Analysis' on peut en demander le script à:
analysis@bbc.co.uk en leur adressant un mèl
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Life in the USA
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Nuke Pop (The Scout Report December 3)
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Created by Washington State University Professor of English Paul
Brians, this site offers a tour of popular culture reactions to the
atomic age using materials from Brians's own collection. Examining
novels, comics, films, album covers, and other materials, the site
moves from initial reactions to the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
up to recent depictions of nuclear holocaust. Along the way, it
examines topics such as the monstrification of the A- and H-Bombs the
in comic books, "Bomberotica" and "Radioactive Rambos"; atomic themes
in toys and games; and nuclear war themes in Japanese comics and
cartoons. Users may progress through the exhibit in a linear fashion
or navigate by section from the table of contents page. Sections vary
in length, but each offers a number of images accompanied by
commentary from Brians. [MD]
--> http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/nukepop/
[ des images à utiliser en transparents. Pour analyser les réactions à la
Bombe Atomique à travers des 'cartoons' ]
MTV Top 100 Videos Ever Made (The Scout Report December 3)
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While we have been awash in top 100 lists as the year 2000
approaches, this one might grab the attention of users who spent a
portion of their tender years watching the evolution of a new network
called MTV. While the list, which is presented alphabetically and not
by rank, includes a number of newer artists and videos, the 1980s,
the heyday of MTV, are well represented. Users can browse the list
(Paula Abdul to ZZ Top) and view 30-second clips of the selected
videos (a few are available in their entirety). Clicking on the
artist's name brings up more information, news, reviews, related
links, and in some cases, clips or full-length videos in QuickTime
format. Users are invited to submit their own comments on their
favorite videos or videos they feel should have been included. The
videos will be shown on MTV the week of December 6-11. [MD]
--> http://www.mtv.com/mtv/tubescan/100videos/index_second.html
[ Vidéos clips de groupes et chanteurs que nos élèves aiment. Fiates le
choix avec eux, demandez leur de trouver les paroles, puis à vos cassettes
pour récupérer ces clips si vous recevez MTV, sinon, vous pouvez les utiliser en ligne.
]
In the Mix "Alcohol: What You Don't Know"(PBS Teacher Previews: December 6-12)
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Give your students the hard truth about how alcohol affects motor
skills and judgement with this special that breaks down common myths
and misconceptions. At the companion site, access a discussion guide,
and background information about substance abuse.
--> http://pbs.org/mix/alcohol_index.html
[ Documents pour compréhension audio. Une exceptionelle collection de clips
audio et vidéo sur des sujets brûlants : alcool, drogue, violence...]
What Welfare Reform Did for Me... (PBS Teacher Previews: December 6-12)
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WPT -- Madison, Wisconsin
Learn how a social reform program called "Wisconsin Works" ("W-2") has
radically altered the welfare landscape in the state with this
companion site to the documentary from Wisconsin Public Television.
Read profiles and interviews with people featured in the program, study
the history of social welfare and spend a simulated month on W-2.
--> http://www.wpt.org/welfare/poverty/
[ Pour lycée, orientation sociale mias peut intéresser les autres sections.
Voir 'poverty quizz' et 'budget simulations' des pages interactives pour
faire comprendre aux élèves de lycée ce qu'est la pauvreté aux US et leur
donner une idée d'un budget en dollars. Ce site me semble plus intéressant
à utiliser en classe entière, afin que les élèves discutent ensemble des
choix, sans oublier les fenêtres d'informations supplémentaires.]
Babble On: Traditions (PBS Teacher Previews: December 6-12)
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Students can read about the special traditions that families all over
the world practice and then write about their own traditions.
--> http://pbs.org/kids/babbleon/
[ des textes courts, écrits par des enfants, utilisables dès le collège
pour faire découvrir des traditions familiales américaines. Voyez en
particulier ces trois lignes qui révèlent une tradition d'introspection protestante :
http://www.pbs.org/kids/babbleon/getreal/tradition/story0.htm
]
National Institute on Media and the Family (PBS Teacher Previews: December 6-12)
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Maximize the benefits and minimize the harm of various media on kids
and families with this Web site that offers resource materials to help
parents, teachers, community leaders and caregivers understand the
impact of the media. Access educational tools, monthly activities and
quizzes, and tips to help you develop positive media habits.
--> http://www.mediafamily.org/
[ dans ce site, j'ai sélectionné :
--> http://www.mediafamily.org/score.html
qui propose des arguements pour et contre les jeux vidéos (mind games) très
utiles pour un enrichissement linguistique dans une séquence sur les jeux
vidéo , un quizz sur l'utilisation de la TV dans la famille (media
measure) , et des conseils pour une utilisation saine et mesurée (12 tips).]
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Science and technology
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Utilisation des langues étrangères dans les entreprises (adresse et
commentaire envoyés par Jean-Claude Viel)
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Une adresse qui me semble intéressante, celle d'une enquête faite en Finlande
qui décrit dans quelles situations les employés des domaines secondaires et
tertiaires (tous niveaux, de l'ingenieur à l'operateur de base) doivent
utiliser les langues étrangères ( anglais en particulier) . L'enquête repère
les situations ou une LV est necessaire, analyse les besoins langagiers et
met en lumiere les aspects linguistiques qui doivent être travaillés en priorité.
95% ou plus de ces résultats sont transposables à la France. Ceux-ci peuvent
être utiles pour les enseignants de BTS, IUT et de formation continue:
--> http://www.edu.fi/julkaisut/index.html
puis prendre le lien <Language / Communication skills in industry and
business> (183 pages, format .pdf)
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On line English Project (from: Chris POWIS <roman2000@district-parthenay.fr>)
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Learn English by having fun on the Internet.
France Telecom has set up two more on line writing projects in English:
writing a "virtual novel" with participants from different classes in
different schools and countries. The teacher in charge of each class
includes the project in his work plan following the idea of a "global
simulation", and one text with illustrations is produced every three
weeks or so. The pupils use the language and the computer and have great
fun meeting new on line friends.
You can get the best idea of what’s involved by taking a look at the
two previous projects :
1) "Le village de Grimaud" : The Provencal village of Grimaud
2) "Un immeuble à Denver Colorado". : An apartment block in Denver,
Colorado. which are already on line at :
--> http://www.edu.francetelecom.fr
New project :
The planets in the Galaxy MILVI send two representatives each to The
Council - the parliament which oversees the running of the Galaxy and
may be called upon to settle disputes between member planets or their
inhabitants if the dispute is relative to interplanetary space. The
Council convenes upon an interplanetary vessel « The Council Vessel »
which is also where all the archives relative to the different member
planets are kept. The Council Vessel is staffed by beings from different
member planets. The Council uses the Interplanetary Language « La Lingvo
», but beings who have not yet mastered it may use English.
It is up to you to create your planet and its inhabitants , the rules by
which it is governed, the abilities and habits of the beings that live
there- the only limits are your imagination.
My name is K - I’m from Yen but I was fed up with living on a planet
in the back of beyond so I applied for a new job on the Council Vessel.
« See the galaxy », « Meet fascinating new beings » said the advert. So
here I am, Galaxy Archivist, stuck in the basement of the Council Vessel
filing away all the information about the fascinating beings on other
planets, and bored stiff. I can’t even see the stars from my desk. So
feel free to write to me, drop in for a chat if you’re visiting the
Council Vessel, let me know all the gossip, and feel free to ask for
help or further information.
[ un projet de travail collaboratif international, une expérience à vivre!]
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