Children’s Event Organizer
Lakeshores Library System and
Mid-Wisconsin Federated Library System
Youth Services Update
Issue 341; April 14, 2010
http://www.west-bendlibrary.org/mwflskids.htm
http://www.llsmwflschildrens.blogspot.com
In this issue:
Ruhama’s Reviews
Make a Splash – READ!
Update on WLA Restructuring
Movie News
Andy Griffiths at the Center for Children’s Literature
Wisconsin Authors and Illustrators Speak Grant
Lois Lenski Covey Foundation Grants
CSLP Info
Dates to Remember
Website Faves
And Finally......
RUHAMA’S REVIEWS
Graceling by Kristin Cashore
http://tinyurl.com/yhaoekb
Katsa does not like her life: her uncle the king uses her to punish people he thinks has done him wrong. Katsa was born with a Grace, as many children are in her world, though each have something different. Katsa's Grace is killing and it has kept her from forming friendships (other than her cousin) or expecting a normal life (she vows to never get married). To combat all the dirty work she must do, Katsa forms a subversive group (called the Council) with the mission of helping and rescuing those in trouble (especially trouble from her uncle), and one particular mission plunges her deeper into a nefarious plot than she ever expected. A kidnapping results in the Council's help, which leads to Katsa meeting the kidnapped Prince's grandson, also Graced, who understands Katsa's position in society. Po is determined to find answers to the kidnapping and encourages Katsa to leave her uncle's employ, hoping she'll join him in his quest for answers. The answers they discover, however, are a threat to their lives and it will use every aspect of their Graces to solve the problem.
This is a gripping story that has a little bit of everything: action, adventure, love, mystery and magic. Katsa's character develops nicely and readers will sympathize with her as she struggles with whatever life throws her way. Po is also likable and it is fascinating to watch him grow and change as the story unfolds. The narrator is omniscient, though events are generally seen through Katsa's eyes. There are several lessons learned in this book, one of them being everything is not as it seems. Po's Grace, for example, is not truly fighting, but he and his mother determined that's how they would portray it, as the ability to read minds and sense surroundings is not beneficial to the son of a king. Katsa also struggles with women's rights from time to time and the societal response to those Graced is interesting. The story stands on its own, though a prequel has since been written, and will appeal boys and girls, teens and adults.
MAKE WAVES – READ!
Oceanworld
http://oceanworld.tamu.edu/index.html
From Texas A&M University, Oceanworld is a fabulous resource for kids interested in anything related to the world’s oceans from fisheries, waves, ice, el Niño, forams, and much more.
Enchanted Learning’s All About Oceans and Seas
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/ocean/Waves.shtml
Disney Nature’s Oceans
http://disney.go.com/disneynature/oceans/
New film from Disney Nature opens April 22nd on Earth Day.
UPDATE ON WLA RESTRUCTURING
Get the latest scoop on proposed changes to WLA unit structure and viability requirements during the WAPL Spring Conference April 28 – 30 at the Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan. The WAPL membership general session on Thursday, April 29 at 4:00 p.m. will answer members’ questions about a proposal under discussion and development throughout 2010 for presentation to the membership at the annual Business Meeting at the WLA conference in November. Find out what the proposed restructuring will mean to for your membership or leadership experience. Speakers include Lisa Strand, WLA Executive Director and Jim Trojanowski, Director of Northern Waters Library Service. Jim is the WAPL representative on the WLA Board.
Go online to find the WAPL spring conference schedule at-a-glance, plus the full program listing. The deadline for conference registration is April 9. Register online (where you can opt to send a check, using the receipt and confirmation email to submit to your library for payment) or print the PDF registration form and send it in.
To make room reservations at the conference center go to www.blueharborresort.com or phone 866-701-2583 and use code 7A9582. The room registration deadline is April 6.
MOVIE NEWS
Toy Story 3 clip! If the link is too long, be sure to Google this--Ken is hilarious!
http://www.movieweb.com/news/NEjBfsmpnxGhmo?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+movieweb_movienews+%28MovieWeb%3A+Movie+News%29
Apparently it's not enough to adapt books and Disney rides; now it's board games:
http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=55643 (Battleship)
And comic strips:
http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=53516 (Marmaduke)
Sorcerer's Apprentice as live action:
http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=51019
What do you think about Ramona on the big screen?
http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=37342
(Thanks to Ruhama for this compilation!)
ANDY GRIFFITHS AT THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
Come, giggle, laugh, guffaw, chortle, chuckle and in general enjoy the chance to hear Andy Griffiths talk about his writing for children. He will be in Kenosha at Carthage College at the Hedberg Library’s Neimann Theatre on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 2:00 PM.
The Center for Children’s Literature cordially invites adults and children to this free admission event. In order to reserve a place, contact the Center for Children’s Literature at (262) 552-5480 or email at jstewig@carthage.edu. Space is limited, so please let them know if you can attend as soon as possible!
Andy Griffiths is the author of “The Day My Butt Went Psycho” and “The Cat on the Mat is Flat”. Learn more about him at http://www.andygriffiths.com.au/.
WISCONSIN AUTHORS AND ILLUSTRATORS SPEAK GRANT
The Wisconsin Center for the Book's Wisconsin Authors and Illustrators Speak program, offers towns and cities the opportunity to celebrate and explore the literature of our state with writers and artists. The Center for the Book will award up four grants of $300 each to qualifying organizations wishing to bring a Wisconsin author or illustrator to their community to speak at a public event. The event must be free of admission charges and be scheduled between September 1, 2010 and April 30, 2011. A Wisconsin author or illustrator is defined as one who has lived in Wisconsin for a significant period of time, including someone who may no longer be living in the state.
Any Wisconsin nonprofit organization interested in books and reading is eligible to apply for one of the grants. Collaboration among groups is encouraged. Such groups may include libraries, schools, community organizations, and places of worship. Applications will be judged on the basis of community outreach and collaboration, thoroughness of planning, and rationale for the choice of speaker. Application information can be found at http://wisconsincenterforthebook.wordpress.com/wais/ or by contacting Sarah McGowan, Wisconsin Authors and Illustrators program chair, at windsong@centurytel.net. Completed applications are due July 1, 2010.
LOIS LENSKI COVEY FOUNDATION GRANTS
The Lois Lenski Covey Foundation, Inc. annually awards grants for purchasing books published for young people preschool through grade 12. Grants for 2010 will range from $500 to $3000 and are specifically for children’s book purchases rather than administrative or operational uses.
The LLCF library grant program provides grants for public libraries, school libraries, and charitable organizations [501(c)(3)] that have lending libraries where children up to age 18 may check out books to read or to use for gathering information. We will also consider applications from non-profit abuse centers, rehab centers, detention centers, etc., as long as a lending library is actively maintained on the premises. Only libraries or organizations within the United States, its territories, or commonwealths are eligible. he Foundation gives to libraries or organizations that serve economically or socially at-risk children, have limited book budgets, and demonstrate real need.
The library grant program provides grants for purchasing children’s books. The books may be fiction or non-fiction. The library grant program DOES NOT provide grants for book-donation programs, classroom libraries, atlases, dictionaries, basal readers or similar texts, workbooks or similar instructional tools, or for textbooks or encyclopedias. Grant applications for audio books will be considered only in the cases of children with special needs, where audio books would be particularly appropriate in addressing those needs.
In order for a library to be considered, it must have been in operation for at least three years. County or district library systems cannot apply as a whole; public or school libraries within a county or district system are eligible to apply individually. A link to a downloadable application is available at the Grant Application web page. The deadline to apply is June 15, 2010.
CSLP INFO
The themes for 2012 are:
Children’s theme is “Dream Big – Read” = “Sueña en grande – Lee”
Teen theme is “Own the Night” = “Se dueño de la noche”
Adult theme is “Between the Covers” = “Entre las carátulas”
I asked the CSLP translator to provide the Spanish translation of this at the meeting in Tacoma last week.
The concept for 2013 is “underground”. So think of things that exist or occur underground – subways, caves, worms, volcano lava, plant root systems, you get the idea. ☺ It will be a fun theme.
I also have posters of the artwork for next year’s “One World Many Stories”, “You are Here” and “Novel Destinations” themes which I will display at our children’s meeting next Tuesday. The poster for the children’s theme is particularly breathtaking.
DATES TO REMEMBER
April 15 Kevin Henkes at Rochester Public Library, 6 PM
April 16 C2E2, Chicago
April 20 Lakeshores youth services meeting, noon, LLS office
April 22-25 Sweet Adelines Region 22 Competition, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
April 28-30 WAPL Conference, Blue Harbor Resort, Sheboygan
June 24-29 ALA Annual Conference, Washington, DC
July 15-17 Laurapalooza, Mankato, Minnesota
November 2-5 WLA Conference, Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells
WEBSITE FAVES
AdViews: A Digital Archive of Vintage Television Commercials
http://library.duke.edu/digitalcollections/adviews/
While watching television commercials might seem like a form of torture to some, this amazing archive is a treasure trove for those with an interest in media studies and popular culture. The AdViews digital archive consists of several thousand vintage television commercials from the 1950s through 1980s, and it is part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History at Duke University. First-time visitors should check out the "About" area for a bit more background on the project, and then type in some keywords like "peanuts" or "toothpaste" into the search engine. The results are returned in a grid format, and the commercials are played back via iTunes. The "AdViews Expert Interviews" area contains talks with former advertising executives, professors of marketing, and media studies experts. The site also has a nice blog that highlights new items in the collection and a quiz to "Test Your Ad Knowledge." (Copyright 2010 Internet Scout Project, http://scout.wisc.edu, 3/19/10)
StoryCorps: Recording The Lives of Everyday Americans
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4516989
StoryCorps' mission is to provide "Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share, and preserve the stories of our lives". Since 2003, 50,000 Americans have taken that opportunity, and some of their stories can be heard on NPR's radio show, Morning Edition. The StoryCorps website has links to over a dozen stories on its homepage, along with photos of those key to the story. To "Read the StoryCorps Blog", visitors should go to the menu on the right side of the page, under "Follow Us Online, On The Road". The stories of these Americans range from heart-rending to humorous. Some of the titles include "A Boy Raises a Man-And Becomes One Himself", about a 16-year-old who raises his son as a single dad; "Boy Scout Tells Leader Why He Stayed 25 Years", about a Boy Scout troop for special needs scouts; and "Coping With Memory Loss as it Spans Generations", about a 55-year-old woman who has early onset Alzheimer's disease, and is dealing with her mother, who also has Alzheimer's. (Copyright 2010 Internet Scout Project, http://scout.wisc.edu, 3/19/10)
Heritage Preservation
http://www.heritagepreservation.org/
The Heritage Preservation: The National Institute for Conservation is a 30-year-old non-profit in Washington, DC, that is concerned with preserving the treasures of the United States that are already in institutions, such as museums, historical societies, and libraries, as well as those historical treasures that are in people's homes, basements, and attics. Their website is comprehensive, and lists the programs they run to help accomplish this monumental task. Under the "Programs" tab visitors will find links to the "Conservation Assessment Program" and "Heritage Emergency National Task Force", which is like FEMA for historical objects. "Rescue Public Murals" and "Save Outdoor Sculpture!" are also programs the Heritage Preservation runs. Visitors can see photographs of "Murals That Have Been Lost" and "Murals That Have Been Saved". Finally, the link under "Programs" to the "Heritage Health Index" provides a full online report of the "first comprehensive survey to assess the condition and preservation needs of U.S. collections". (Copyright 2010 Internet Scout Project, http://scout.wisc.edu, 3/19/10)
AND FINALLY……..
Don’t forget to go to the Rochester Public Library tomorrow evening to their program with Kevin Henkes!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Make a Splash - Read Webliography
MAKE A SPLASH – READ and MAKE WAVES – READ
2010 WEBLIOGRAPHY
A compilation of websites from Rhonda Puntney’s CEO newsletter
Websites are loosely categorized by the following categories:
Aquatic Life and Science, Games and Sports, Food, Crafts, and Miscellaneous
AQUATIC LIFE AND SCIENCE
NOAA: Ocean, Great Lakes and Coastal Research
http://www.research.noaa.gov/oceans/
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) research website on the coasts and the nation's lakes is committed to the proposition that "knowledge of the oceans, their resources and their relationship to human activities is vital to our society." The menu on the left side of the page has nine research areas to explore, including "Habitat Protection and Restoration", "Aquatic Invasive Species", and "Coastal Resource Management". Each area of research includes numerous links to other NOAA websites, as well as a list of NOAA Research Programs of relevance. Clicking on the orange "Education" tab in the middle of the page takes visitors to a page with over a dozen education resources for teachers and students. Just scroll down to the heading Ocean and Great Lakes Information for some fantastic opportunities, such as the "Teacher at Sea Program", "Biscayne Bubbles", and "Interactive Climate Analysis and Data Plotting". (From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2009. http://scout.wisc.edu/, 9/4/09)
Freshwater and Marine Image Bank
http://content.lib.washington.edu/fishweb/index.html
The University of Washington Libraries has digitized 21,000 images of freshwater and marine life taken from 1735-1924 that populated various publications about the topic. Some of the publications include 18th and 19th century books with hand-colored images, stereographs, and publications of the U.S. Bureau of Fisheries and related agencies that contain a slew of illustrations. On the far right hand side of the homepage is a list of 24 sample subject areas that the images fall into, including "aquaculture", "mollusks", "polar subjects", and "water birds". Visitors wishing to see the complete list of subjects should click on "Browse Subjects", in the top right of the homepage. The "Other Sources" link at the bottom right hand side of the page has links to over a dozen other websites that contain digitized freshwater and marine images, such as "Sea Lamprey Images", "Shoreline Aerial Photos", and "Reef Snapshots", just to name a few. (From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2009. http://scout.wisc.edu/, 8/28/09)
Waterlife
http://waterlife.nfb.ca/
A beautiful and dramatic website, Waterlife, addresses the dire state of the Great Lakes. Created by the National Film Board of Canada the site has high quality images, a rousing soundtrack, and different narrators. Visitors can choose to discover what part of life water affects from a menu on the left hand side of the page, and in this case, there are many. "Water is..." sits at the top of the left hand side menu, and below it are the almost two dozen topics related to water which can be selected. Rolling the cursor over the slightly transparent list of topics increases their visibility. Some of the topics include "evaporating", "waste", "chemicals", "shipping", "invasive species" and "political". Choose any of the topics, and eerie music accompanies the educational and sobering text that floats and moves about the chosen topic. In some cases, a narrator explains a bit more about the topic and the visitor can still click through the other text presented on the screen. (From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2009. http://scout.wisc.edu/, 8/28/09)
Water on the Web
http://waterontheweb.org/
Water on the Web provides water science units to help students understand and solve real-world environmental problems. The curricula are divided into two sets; Basic Science and Water Science. The basic program helps students learn basic science through hands-on science activities and by working with state-of-the-art technologies that are accessible through the Web site. It includes a teacher and a student section. The teacher section includes lesson plans for both a directed study approach and an inquiry approach to teaching and learning. The student section gives students a lab problem and a problem using the data found at the site. The Water Science section is divided into six units and each unit is divided into modules containing lectures in the form of Microsoft PowerPoint presentations and labs. Students learn about aquatic ecology, water quality, and watershed as well as view and manipulate maps and data on lakes and rivers nationwide using the data visualization tools available on the site. (Education World Site Reviews, 8/4/ 09)
UW Center for Limnology
http://limnology.wisc.edu/
Limnology is the study of inland waters. And what better place to study that than at Lake Mendota at the University of Wisconsin in Madison! The Center for Limnology is a multi-disciplinary center within the College of Letters and Science at the UW. The CFL facilities are comprised of two research stations: the Hasler Laboratory of Limnology on campus (many of us walked by the Limnology building for years on our way to class or to the Lakeshores dorms without knowing exactly what limnology was) and the Trout Lake Research Station in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin.
Halibut.net
http://www.halibut.net/
At Halibut.net you'll find everything you've ever wanted to know about the largest flatfish in the ocean. You can also search for the best halibut fishing areas, from California to Alaska and everywhere between, including the best places to catch Pacific halibut in British Columbia.
The Water Cycle
http://epa.gov/safewater/kids/flash/flash_watercycle.html
Have you ever wondered where water comes from, where it goes, and what it does in between? This short fun animation supplies all the answers.
All About Oceans and Seas
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/ocean/
Learn all about oceans and seas on the earth, along with finding out answers to questions, such as what causes tides and why is the ocean salty? Information about the water cycle, underwater explorers, and coral reefs is also provided.
NOAA's Aquarius
http://www.uncw.edu/aquarius/
Off the shore of the Florida Keys sits the Aquarius, the world's only undersea research station. The station is administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and their research and education programs are quite impressive. On their website, visitors should check out the "About Aquarius" area to learn about the daily operations of the laboratory and its operating costs. In the "Mission Info" area, visitors can look over profiles of the aquanauts on duty aboard the Aquarius, read their blog, and ask these intrepid souls questions about their work. Educators should look over the "Lesson Plans", which include activities based around teaching students about buoyancy and pressure. Finally, visitors should look over the "Missions & Project Info". Here they will find information about recently completed projects, including scientific work on coral restoration and the role of sponges in coral-reef ecosystems. (From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2009. http://scout.wisc.edu/, 11/25/09)
Polar TREC Bering Sea Ecosystem Field Study
http://www.polartrec.com/bering-ecosystem-change
In March 2008, my brother Craig participated in a Polar TREC (Teachers & Researchers Exploring & Collaborating) Bering Sea ecosystem study onboard the ice boring ship USCGC Healy. While on board the Healy they documented late winter ocean conditions, studied biological communities found in sea ice, examined early spring plankton bloom, and investigated light penetration through open water and ice cover. Craig kept an online journal of his journey, posted photos, and responded to questions submitted by his classroom back in Anchorage and others interested in his trip.
The River Wild: Running the Selway
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/96/selway/
"Join us for a wet and wild ride down the white water of Idaho's Selway River. Choose a boat, brush up on your paddling, listen to birdcalls, and learn the lingo of river rats."
NOVA Online – Shark Attack!
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sharks
Lots of cool facts about sharks! Learn about the shark's six senses. Want to learn even more about sharks? Contains shark-related links. Based on a program originally aired on PBS' NOVA television series.
Jellyfish are Everywhere!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/media/world/9608/jellyfish/index.html
Learn about the different kinds of jellyfish and how to avoid getting stung by one.
Shark Surfari
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/sharks/
"Get a kid's-eye view of these ancient fish. Fins surround you, but the only teeth on our cyber sharks are quiz questions that challenge your knowledge--and prejudices.
"Online book about sharks that has facts, pictures, print-outs, extreme sharks, and much more."
Pete and Barb’s Penguin Pages
http://www.adelie.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/
"Inside this site you will find everything you want to know about penguins."
Oceanworld
http://oceanworld.tamu.edu/index.html
From Texas A&M University, Oceanworld is a fabulous resource for kids interested in anything related to the world’s oceans from fisheries, waves, ice, el Niño, forams, and much more.
Enchanted Learning’s All About Oceans and Seas
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/ocean/Waves.shtml
Treasures @ Sea
http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow8/dec98/main.html
Explore the ocean through literature.
Disney Nature’s Oceans
http://disney.go.com/disneynature/oceans/
New film from Disney Nature opens April 22nd on Earth Day.
GAMES AND SPORTS
Staying Safe in the Water
http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/out/water.html\
This site has water safety information for swimming pools, lakes and ponds, beaches, and water parks.
Fun Attic Water Games
http://www.funattic.com/game_water.htm
Water Fun and Games for Kids
http://www.amazingmoms.com/htm/summerfunwaterplay.htm
Ultimate Camp Resource Water Games
http://www.ultimatecampresource.com/site/camp-activities/water-games.page-1.html
Water Games for the Pool, Sprinkler, and More
http://familyfun.go.com/games/indoor-outdoor-games/specialfeature/kids-water-games/
Wisconsin Dells Convention and Visitor Bureau
http://wisdells.com/
The self-proclaimed “Waterpark Capital of the World!” offers year-round opportunities to make a splash (and read)!
USA Swimming
http://www.usaswimming.org/usasweb/DesktopDefault.aspx
USA Swimming is the national governing body for the sport of swimming in the United States. USA Swimming is a 300,000-member service organization that promotes the culture of swimming by creating opportunities for swimmers and coaches of all backgrounds to participate and advance in the sport through clubs, events and education. Their membership is comprised of swimmers from the age group level to the Olympic Team, as well as coaches and volunteers. USA Swimming is responsible for selecting and training teams for international competition including the Olympic Games, and strives to serve the sport through its core objectives: build the base, promote the sport, and achieve competitive success.
USA Water Ski
http://www.usawaterski.org/
Water Ski is the national governing body of organized water skiing in the United States. USA Water Ski is a member of the International Water Ski Federation (world governing body), the Pan American Sports Organization and the United States Olympic Committee. Affiliated with USA Water Ski as sport disciplines are the American Water Ski Association (AWSA), American Barefoot Club (ABC), American Kneeboard Association (AKA), National Collegiate Water Ski Association (NCWSA), National Show Ski Association (NSSA), National Water Ski Racing Association (NWSRA), United States Hydrofoil Association (USHA), USA Wakeboard (USA-WB) and Water Skiers with Disabilities Association (WSDA).
Snorkeling.info
http://www.snorkeling.info/
Snorkeling is a wonderful activity that can be enjoyed by almost anyone who has access to the ocean, a lake, river, pond or quarry. Snorkeling as an activity frequently lives in the shadows of scuba diving - another excellent pastime, but one that requires significantly more instruction, time and money. Most people who have snorkeled have done so only on group charters while on vacation, but snorkeling is an activity that can be done almost anytime, anywhere.
The Scuba Guide.com
http://www.thescubaguide.com/
Scuba (Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus) is an apparatus utilizing a portable supply of compressed gas supplied at a regulated pressure and used for breathing while swimming underwater. The apparatus is often called "scuba gear", a "scuba system" or simply "scuba". Scuba is also the common name for the sport (also called "diving" or "scuba diving") which uses the apparatus for recreational diving. Get the scoop here on diving, equipment, certification and more.
CRAFTS
Aquatic Life Crafts for Kids
http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/artscraftsideasseaoceanlifefishaquatickids.html
From the Artists Helping Children page, you will literally find everything here you need for crafting a variety of projects related to the Make a Splash theme. I love the url: seaoceanlifefishaquatickids. Says it all. I bookmarked their theme index http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/craftsbytheme.html.
This is for all of you crafters out there, specifically CROCHETERS. (Sorry, knitters!) Here’s a list of free crochet patterns of small projects you or your teen crafters can make for next summer!
Large Seashell
http://surawhit.googlepages.com/largeseashell
Medium Seashell
http://surawhit.googlepages.com/mediumseashells
Manta Ray
http://littlegreen.typepad.com/romansock/a-manta-ray.html
Angel Fish Amigurumi
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70581AD.html
(the Lion Brand patterns are free but require you to sign up)
Little Lobster and Baby Mermaid
http://www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Crochet/Projects/BabyChild/WR1730+Crochet+Little+Lobster+and+Baby+Mermaid.htm
Big Headed Frog
http://craftychristina.blogspot.com/2008/09/big-headed-frog.html
Big Rainbow Fish
http://www.caron.com/projects/ss_paints/ssp_big_fish.html
Octopi
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=114316.0
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70588AD.html?r=1
http://www.knit1mag.com/patterns/2007/winter/k1w07_30.pdf
Chubby Fish
http://mygurumi.blogspot.com/2008/11/chubby-fish-pattern.html
Fabio Frog Prince
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/90227AD.html
Fish Potholders
http://wwwlubbockarmadillo.blogspot.com/2007/07/free-fish-potholder-pattern_28.html
Frog
http://arminas-aminals.blogspot.com/2008/03/ami-frog.html
Freddie the Fish
http://apocalypseknits.blogspot.com/2009/02/fredde-fish-pattern.html
Frog Pincushion
http://littlegreen.typepad.com/romansock/2008/04/frog-pincushi-1.html
Amigurumi Snails
http://www.fortheloveofyarn.com/Issues/Spring06/patterns/spring06_snail.shtml
http://amigurumibyknotty.blogspot.com/2009/04/free-snail-pattern.html
Squid Purse
http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=2821
Goldfish Cat Toy
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/80204AD.html
Goldfish
http://kendra.youarenotyourjob.com/2008/01/crochet-goldfish-pattern.htm
Tina Turtle
http://www.np-trade.de/anleit/pdf/e-tinaturtle.pdf
Toad
http://littlegreen.typepad.com/romansock/toad.html
Tree Frog
http://littlegreen.typepad.com/romansock/2007/09/a-green-afterno.html
Jellyfish
http://bittersweetblog.wordpress.com/2009/08/03/do-the-jellyfish-jam/
Here are some links to origami instructions for water-dwelling critters that will have you and your program attendees folding happily!
Fish
http://www.origami-instructions.com/origami-angelfish.html
http://www.origami-instructions.com/easy-origami-goldfish.html
http://www.origami-instructions.com/origami-koi.html
Crab
http://www.origami-instructions.com/easy-origami-crab.html
Frogs
http://www.origami-instructions.com/easy-origami-frog.html
http://www.origami-instructions.com/origami-frog.html
Shrimp
http://www.origami-instructions.com/origami-shrimp.html
Tortoise
http://www.origami-instructions.com/easy-origami-tortoise.html
Snail
http://www.origami-instructions.com/origami-snail.html
Whale
http://www.origami-instructions.com/origami-whale.html
FOOD
Snail Snack
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=50266&cmp=NLC-NL_Recipe_080310_header
Lunch Ahoy!
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=50387&cmp=NLC-NL_Recipe_081409_ahoy
Sailboat Sandwiches
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=15319&cmp=NLC-NL_Recipe_081409_boat
Sailboat Lunch
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=52217
Fish Cake
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=50135
Mermaid Cake
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=50165
Pool Party Cake
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=50183
Pail of Sand Cake
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=50172
Pirate Ship Cake
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=50180
MISCELLANEOUS
Handouts from Wisconsin Summer Library Program Preconference
Pre-conference program descriptions:
http://www.wla.lib.wi.us/yss/2009preconference.htm
Pre-conference handouts:
http://www.wla.lib.wi.us/yss/preconferencehandouts.htm
Pre-conference schedule-at-a-glance:
http://www.wla.lib.wi.us/yss/Documents/2009%20Preconference/Schedule%20at%20a%20Glance.pdf
And finally……
Additional sites from Education World Site Reviews of topical interest:
Ace on the Case: Secrets @ Sea
Amazon Interactive
AmphibiaWeb
EEK – Environmental Education for Kids
ExplorA-Pond
Frogs: A Chorus of Colors
Horizon Magic Porthole
National Ocean Service: Education
National Science Foundation: Sea Vent Viewer
National Sea Grant Library: Digital Libraries
Ocean.com - Everything Ocean
Ocean Explorer
Office of Naval Research Science and Technology Focus: Oceanography
Oceans Alive
Rainforest Vacations?
Sea Turtle.org
Tsunamis and Earthquakes
UN Atlas of the Oceans
Under the Sea
Water on the Web (WOW)
Water Science for Schools
WhaleNet
Wired Antarctica
Wyland Ocean Challenge: "Clean Water for the 21st Century"
2010 WEBLIOGRAPHY
A compilation of websites from Rhonda Puntney’s CEO newsletter
Websites are loosely categorized by the following categories:
Aquatic Life and Science, Games and Sports, Food, Crafts, and Miscellaneous
AQUATIC LIFE AND SCIENCE
NOAA: Ocean, Great Lakes and Coastal Research
http://www.research.noaa.gov/oceans/
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) research website on the coasts and the nation's lakes is committed to the proposition that "knowledge of the oceans, their resources and their relationship to human activities is vital to our society." The menu on the left side of the page has nine research areas to explore, including "Habitat Protection and Restoration", "Aquatic Invasive Species", and "Coastal Resource Management". Each area of research includes numerous links to other NOAA websites, as well as a list of NOAA Research Programs of relevance. Clicking on the orange "Education" tab in the middle of the page takes visitors to a page with over a dozen education resources for teachers and students. Just scroll down to the heading Ocean and Great Lakes Information for some fantastic opportunities, such as the "Teacher at Sea Program", "Biscayne Bubbles", and "Interactive Climate Analysis and Data Plotting". (From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2009. http://scout.wisc.edu/, 9/4/09)
Freshwater and Marine Image Bank
http://content.lib.washington.edu/fishweb/index.html
The University of Washington Libraries has digitized 21,000 images of freshwater and marine life taken from 1735-1924 that populated various publications about the topic. Some of the publications include 18th and 19th century books with hand-colored images, stereographs, and publications of the U.S. Bureau of Fisheries and related agencies that contain a slew of illustrations. On the far right hand side of the homepage is a list of 24 sample subject areas that the images fall into, including "aquaculture", "mollusks", "polar subjects", and "water birds". Visitors wishing to see the complete list of subjects should click on "Browse Subjects", in the top right of the homepage. The "Other Sources" link at the bottom right hand side of the page has links to over a dozen other websites that contain digitized freshwater and marine images, such as "Sea Lamprey Images", "Shoreline Aerial Photos", and "Reef Snapshots", just to name a few. (From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2009. http://scout.wisc.edu/, 8/28/09)
Waterlife
http://waterlife.nfb.ca/
A beautiful and dramatic website, Waterlife, addresses the dire state of the Great Lakes. Created by the National Film Board of Canada the site has high quality images, a rousing soundtrack, and different narrators. Visitors can choose to discover what part of life water affects from a menu on the left hand side of the page, and in this case, there are many. "Water is..." sits at the top of the left hand side menu, and below it are the almost two dozen topics related to water which can be selected. Rolling the cursor over the slightly transparent list of topics increases their visibility. Some of the topics include "evaporating", "waste", "chemicals", "shipping", "invasive species" and "political". Choose any of the topics, and eerie music accompanies the educational and sobering text that floats and moves about the chosen topic. In some cases, a narrator explains a bit more about the topic and the visitor can still click through the other text presented on the screen. (From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2009. http://scout.wisc.edu/, 8/28/09)
Water on the Web
http://waterontheweb.org/
Water on the Web provides water science units to help students understand and solve real-world environmental problems. The curricula are divided into two sets; Basic Science and Water Science. The basic program helps students learn basic science through hands-on science activities and by working with state-of-the-art technologies that are accessible through the Web site. It includes a teacher and a student section. The teacher section includes lesson plans for both a directed study approach and an inquiry approach to teaching and learning. The student section gives students a lab problem and a problem using the data found at the site. The Water Science section is divided into six units and each unit is divided into modules containing lectures in the form of Microsoft PowerPoint presentations and labs. Students learn about aquatic ecology, water quality, and watershed as well as view and manipulate maps and data on lakes and rivers nationwide using the data visualization tools available on the site. (Education World Site Reviews, 8/4/ 09)
UW Center for Limnology
http://limnology.wisc.edu/
Limnology is the study of inland waters. And what better place to study that than at Lake Mendota at the University of Wisconsin in Madison! The Center for Limnology is a multi-disciplinary center within the College of Letters and Science at the UW. The CFL facilities are comprised of two research stations: the Hasler Laboratory of Limnology on campus (many of us walked by the Limnology building for years on our way to class or to the Lakeshores dorms without knowing exactly what limnology was) and the Trout Lake Research Station in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin.
Halibut.net
http://www.halibut.net/
At Halibut.net you'll find everything you've ever wanted to know about the largest flatfish in the ocean. You can also search for the best halibut fishing areas, from California to Alaska and everywhere between, including the best places to catch Pacific halibut in British Columbia.
The Water Cycle
http://epa.gov/safewater/kids/flash/flash_watercycle.html
Have you ever wondered where water comes from, where it goes, and what it does in between? This short fun animation supplies all the answers.
All About Oceans and Seas
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/ocean/
Learn all about oceans and seas on the earth, along with finding out answers to questions, such as what causes tides and why is the ocean salty? Information about the water cycle, underwater explorers, and coral reefs is also provided.
NOAA's Aquarius
http://www.uncw.edu/aquarius/
Off the shore of the Florida Keys sits the Aquarius, the world's only undersea research station. The station is administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and their research and education programs are quite impressive. On their website, visitors should check out the "About Aquarius" area to learn about the daily operations of the laboratory and its operating costs. In the "Mission Info" area, visitors can look over profiles of the aquanauts on duty aboard the Aquarius, read their blog, and ask these intrepid souls questions about their work. Educators should look over the "Lesson Plans", which include activities based around teaching students about buoyancy and pressure. Finally, visitors should look over the "Missions & Project Info". Here they will find information about recently completed projects, including scientific work on coral restoration and the role of sponges in coral-reef ecosystems. (From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2009. http://scout.wisc.edu/, 11/25/09)
Polar TREC Bering Sea Ecosystem Field Study
http://www.polartrec.com/bering-ecosystem-change
In March 2008, my brother Craig participated in a Polar TREC (Teachers & Researchers Exploring & Collaborating) Bering Sea ecosystem study onboard the ice boring ship USCGC Healy. While on board the Healy they documented late winter ocean conditions, studied biological communities found in sea ice, examined early spring plankton bloom, and investigated light penetration through open water and ice cover. Craig kept an online journal of his journey, posted photos, and responded to questions submitted by his classroom back in Anchorage and others interested in his trip.
The River Wild: Running the Selway
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/96/selway/
"Join us for a wet and wild ride down the white water of Idaho's Selway River. Choose a boat, brush up on your paddling, listen to birdcalls, and learn the lingo of river rats."
NOVA Online – Shark Attack!
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sharks
Lots of cool facts about sharks! Learn about the shark's six senses. Want to learn even more about sharks? Contains shark-related links. Based on a program originally aired on PBS' NOVA television series.
Jellyfish are Everywhere!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/media/world/9608/jellyfish/index.html
Learn about the different kinds of jellyfish and how to avoid getting stung by one.
Shark Surfari
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/sharks/
"Get a kid's-eye view of these ancient fish. Fins surround you, but the only teeth on our cyber sharks are quiz questions that challenge your knowledge--and prejudices.
"Online book about sharks that has facts, pictures, print-outs, extreme sharks, and much more."
Pete and Barb’s Penguin Pages
http://www.adelie.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/
"Inside this site you will find everything you want to know about penguins."
Oceanworld
http://oceanworld.tamu.edu/index.html
From Texas A&M University, Oceanworld is a fabulous resource for kids interested in anything related to the world’s oceans from fisheries, waves, ice, el Niño, forams, and much more.
Enchanted Learning’s All About Oceans and Seas
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/ocean/Waves.shtml
Treasures @ Sea
http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow8/dec98/main.html
Explore the ocean through literature.
Disney Nature’s Oceans
http://disney.go.com/disneynature/oceans/
New film from Disney Nature opens April 22nd on Earth Day.
GAMES AND SPORTS
Staying Safe in the Water
http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/out/water.html\
This site has water safety information for swimming pools, lakes and ponds, beaches, and water parks.
Fun Attic Water Games
http://www.funattic.com/game_water.htm
Water Fun and Games for Kids
http://www.amazingmoms.com/htm/summerfunwaterplay.htm
Ultimate Camp Resource Water Games
http://www.ultimatecampresource.com/site/camp-activities/water-games.page-1.html
Water Games for the Pool, Sprinkler, and More
http://familyfun.go.com/games/indoor-outdoor-games/specialfeature/kids-water-games/
Wisconsin Dells Convention and Visitor Bureau
http://wisdells.com/
The self-proclaimed “Waterpark Capital of the World!” offers year-round opportunities to make a splash (and read)!
USA Swimming
http://www.usaswimming.org/usasweb/DesktopDefault.aspx
USA Swimming is the national governing body for the sport of swimming in the United States. USA Swimming is a 300,000-member service organization that promotes the culture of swimming by creating opportunities for swimmers and coaches of all backgrounds to participate and advance in the sport through clubs, events and education. Their membership is comprised of swimmers from the age group level to the Olympic Team, as well as coaches and volunteers. USA Swimming is responsible for selecting and training teams for international competition including the Olympic Games, and strives to serve the sport through its core objectives: build the base, promote the sport, and achieve competitive success.
USA Water Ski
http://www.usawaterski.org/
Water Ski is the national governing body of organized water skiing in the United States. USA Water Ski is a member of the International Water Ski Federation (world governing body), the Pan American Sports Organization and the United States Olympic Committee. Affiliated with USA Water Ski as sport disciplines are the American Water Ski Association (AWSA), American Barefoot Club (ABC), American Kneeboard Association (AKA), National Collegiate Water Ski Association (NCWSA), National Show Ski Association (NSSA), National Water Ski Racing Association (NWSRA), United States Hydrofoil Association (USHA), USA Wakeboard (USA-WB) and Water Skiers with Disabilities Association (WSDA).
Snorkeling.info
http://www.snorkeling.info/
Snorkeling is a wonderful activity that can be enjoyed by almost anyone who has access to the ocean, a lake, river, pond or quarry. Snorkeling as an activity frequently lives in the shadows of scuba diving - another excellent pastime, but one that requires significantly more instruction, time and money. Most people who have snorkeled have done so only on group charters while on vacation, but snorkeling is an activity that can be done almost anytime, anywhere.
The Scuba Guide.com
http://www.thescubaguide.com/
Scuba (Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus) is an apparatus utilizing a portable supply of compressed gas supplied at a regulated pressure and used for breathing while swimming underwater. The apparatus is often called "scuba gear", a "scuba system" or simply "scuba". Scuba is also the common name for the sport (also called "diving" or "scuba diving") which uses the apparatus for recreational diving. Get the scoop here on diving, equipment, certification and more.
CRAFTS
Aquatic Life Crafts for Kids
http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/artscraftsideasseaoceanlifefishaquatickids.html
From the Artists Helping Children page, you will literally find everything here you need for crafting a variety of projects related to the Make a Splash theme. I love the url: seaoceanlifefishaquatickids. Says it all. I bookmarked their theme index http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/craftsbytheme.html.
This is for all of you crafters out there, specifically CROCHETERS. (Sorry, knitters!) Here’s a list of free crochet patterns of small projects you or your teen crafters can make for next summer!
Large Seashell
http://surawhit.googlepages.com/largeseashell
Medium Seashell
http://surawhit.googlepages.com/mediumseashells
Manta Ray
http://littlegreen.typepad.com/romansock/a-manta-ray.html
Angel Fish Amigurumi
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70581AD.html
(the Lion Brand patterns are free but require you to sign up)
Little Lobster and Baby Mermaid
http://www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Crochet/Projects/BabyChild/WR1730+Crochet+Little+Lobster+and+Baby+Mermaid.htm
Big Headed Frog
http://craftychristina.blogspot.com/2008/09/big-headed-frog.html
Big Rainbow Fish
http://www.caron.com/projects/ss_paints/ssp_big_fish.html
Octopi
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=114316.0
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70588AD.html?r=1
http://www.knit1mag.com/patterns/2007/winter/k1w07_30.pdf
Chubby Fish
http://mygurumi.blogspot.com/2008/11/chubby-fish-pattern.html
Fabio Frog Prince
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/90227AD.html
Fish Potholders
http://wwwlubbockarmadillo.blogspot.com/2007/07/free-fish-potholder-pattern_28.html
Frog
http://arminas-aminals.blogspot.com/2008/03/ami-frog.html
Freddie the Fish
http://apocalypseknits.blogspot.com/2009/02/fredde-fish-pattern.html
Frog Pincushion
http://littlegreen.typepad.com/romansock/2008/04/frog-pincushi-1.html
Amigurumi Snails
http://www.fortheloveofyarn.com/Issues/Spring06/patterns/spring06_snail.shtml
http://amigurumibyknotty.blogspot.com/2009/04/free-snail-pattern.html
Squid Purse
http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=2821
Goldfish Cat Toy
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/80204AD.html
Goldfish
http://kendra.youarenotyourjob.com/2008/01/crochet-goldfish-pattern.htm
Tina Turtle
http://www.np-trade.de/anleit/pdf/e-tinaturtle.pdf
Toad
http://littlegreen.typepad.com/romansock/toad.html
Tree Frog
http://littlegreen.typepad.com/romansock/2007/09/a-green-afterno.html
Jellyfish
http://bittersweetblog.wordpress.com/2009/08/03/do-the-jellyfish-jam/
Here are some links to origami instructions for water-dwelling critters that will have you and your program attendees folding happily!
Fish
http://www.origami-instructions.com/origami-angelfish.html
http://www.origami-instructions.com/easy-origami-goldfish.html
http://www.origami-instructions.com/origami-koi.html
Crab
http://www.origami-instructions.com/easy-origami-crab.html
Frogs
http://www.origami-instructions.com/easy-origami-frog.html
http://www.origami-instructions.com/origami-frog.html
Shrimp
http://www.origami-instructions.com/origami-shrimp.html
Tortoise
http://www.origami-instructions.com/easy-origami-tortoise.html
Snail
http://www.origami-instructions.com/origami-snail.html
Whale
http://www.origami-instructions.com/origami-whale.html
FOOD
Snail Snack
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=50266&cmp=NLC-NL_Recipe_080310_header
Lunch Ahoy!
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=50387&cmp=NLC-NL_Recipe_081409_ahoy
Sailboat Sandwiches
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=15319&cmp=NLC-NL_Recipe_081409_boat
Sailboat Lunch
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=52217
Fish Cake
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=50135
Mermaid Cake
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=50165
Pool Party Cake
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=50183
Pail of Sand Cake
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=50172
Pirate Ship Cake
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=50180
MISCELLANEOUS
Handouts from Wisconsin Summer Library Program Preconference
Pre-conference program descriptions:
http://www.wla.lib.wi.us/yss/2009preconference.htm
Pre-conference handouts:
http://www.wla.lib.wi.us/yss/preconferencehandouts.htm
Pre-conference schedule-at-a-glance:
http://www.wla.lib.wi.us/yss/Documents/2009%20Preconference/Schedule%20at%20a%20Glance.pdf
And finally……
Additional sites from Education World Site Reviews of topical interest:
Ace on the Case: Secrets @ Sea
Amazon Interactive
AmphibiaWeb
EEK – Environmental Education for Kids
ExplorA-Pond
Frogs: A Chorus of Colors
Horizon Magic Porthole
National Ocean Service: Education
National Science Foundation: Sea Vent Viewer
National Sea Grant Library: Digital Libraries
Ocean.com - Everything Ocean
Ocean Explorer
Office of Naval Research Science and Technology Focus: Oceanography
Oceans Alive
Rainforest Vacations?
Sea Turtle.org
Tsunamis and Earthquakes
UN Atlas of the Oceans
Under the Sea
Water on the Web (WOW)
Water Science for Schools
WhaleNet
Wired Antarctica
Wyland Ocean Challenge: "Clean Water for the 21st Century"
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